A passionate speech clearly had some effect.
Xue Yuanyuan's emotions seemed much more stable now.
"Let's go. Didn't you want to enter the company? I'll take you there."
An Yi curled his lips into a smile. "Does that mean I'll become an overnight sensation and turn into a star?"
Xue Yuanyuan paused, her tone indifferent. "Hah, you think it's that easy?"
Originally, the coconut milk ad wasn’t meant to feature her.
But the actress the company had chosen didn’t satisfy the client, who instead took one look at Xue Yuanyuan and picked her on the spot.
The shoot went smoothly.
That night, the sponsor invited Xue Yuanyuan out for drinks.
Then, an accidental alcohol poisoning incident landed her in the ICU, where she still remained.
The coconut milk ad blew up, and so did Xue Yuanyuan’s fame.
But she knew this was just a fleeting moment of popularity.
How many girls had been scouted, trained day and night—practicing vocals, acting, dancing, instruments—only to never even get a chance to appear on screen?
Her sudden fame only made her more aware of the bitter struggles of those still desperate for their big break.
Leading An Yi through the office area, Xue Yuanyuan walked with purpose.
An Yi couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.
Yilan Media was even more impressive than his own family’s company! No wonder they were rolling in cash.
"Ooh, where’d you find this hottie? He’s seriously good-looking!"
"Yuanyuan, don’t hog him all to yourself tonight. Save some for us!"
"Giggle~ Look at those abs! He’s not bulky, but so toned—every muscle perfectly defined."
This section of the office was entirely female.
And in an entertainment company, how many girls could possibly be unattractive?
An Yi swept a quick glance around. While none were absolute tens, eights and nines were everywhere.
Walking through, he felt the weight of their hungry stares like needles pricking his back.
It made him want to strip bare just to scratch the discomfort away.
"President Nie is here today!"
Someone whispered a warning to Xue Yuanyuan.
At the mention, her expression shifted slightly.
When it came to Nie Qinglan, few at Yilan Media weren’t intimidated.
Despite her young age, she was a total wildcard—dressing like a punk, acting without restraint.
And yet, her background was terrifyingly solid.
Rumors said she dabbled in the underworld, loved beating people up, smoked, drank, and even did drugs!
If she fancied a man, she’d drag him straight into her office.
No one had witnessed it firsthand, but given her reputation, no one doubted she was capable.
An Yi raised an eyebrow.
"President Nie?"
"Nie Qinglan?!"
"Is he here to sign with the company?" a glamorous girl asked Xue Yuanyuan in a hushed voice.
Xue Yuanyuan nodded.
The girl sighed. "The ‘Super Sweet’ trio just got thrown out by President Nie. Kid, you’d better pray for luck."
Just then, a stunning figure emerged from the office—a short-haired girl in a JK uniform, black stockings, and a miniskirt, her curves alluring, her face flawless.
"Where the hell is that Wang Qian? Why isn’t he here yet?!"
Nie Qinglan brandished a baton, her temper flaring.
She’d loathed that guy for ages!
The moment she heard he was coming to her company, she’d skipped university classes and had her driver rush her over—an hour-long trip—just for this.
Her baton was practically trembling with anticipation.
"Pfft, that toothpick thinks he can sleep with fans?!"
She’d break his damn third leg!
No one dared answer.
The employees nearby trembled, terrified the baton might accidentally swing their way.
Though Nie Qinglan rarely showed up at the office, her thuggish aura left the meek staff thoroughly spooked.
"Tell him to get his ass here now! Say… uh, we’re offering him a high-paying contract!" Nie Qinglan improvised.
Just then, a timid voice from HR piped up.
"President Nie… another audition finalist just arrived."
Nie Qinglan’s gaze sharpened.
If it was another sickeningly sweet, honeyed pretty boy, she wouldn’t hesitate to swing that baton!
Her eyes locked onto the newcomer.
Xue Yuanyuan tensed, instinctively pulling An Yi behind her.
Then, remembering how ridiculously strong he was—why would he fear some girl?—she stepped aside.
"Boss!"
Nie Qinglan’s face flushed with excitement.
She nearly lunged to cling onto An Yi but caught herself—she was President Nie now!
She couldn’t ruin her image in front of everyone!
Instead, she grabbed An Yi’s wrist and grinned. "Come on, let’s talk in my office!"
Noticing the curious stares, she snapped, "What are you all gawking at? Get back to work!"
An Yi chuckled helplessly. Letting this girl be CEO was a mess—thank goodness for Shangguan Qianqan.
As Nie Qinglan dragged An Yi into her office, arm hooked around his, the employees gaped in shock.
"See? Told you—President Nie takes whoever she wants!"
"Seriously? With her looks, if she actually debuted, 80% of female celebs would be out of jobs. She could snap her fingers and have any man."
"So what was that earlier about?"
A glamorous woman shot Xue Yuanyuan a pitying look.
"Yuanyuan, your man got snatched. Who knows what’s happening in there now."
Xue Yuanyuan’s face reddened. "Shut up! This is the office—keep your mind out of the gutter!"
Inside the office, Nie Qinglan clung to An Yi, her stocking-clad legs wrapped around his waist.
"Hey, get down. This is the office—people will talk," An Yi chided, lightly smacking her backside.
"No! You’re always vanishing. If I let go, who knows where you’ll disappear to next?" Nie Qinglan pouted, refusing to release him.
An Yi coughed. "Seems like you’ve done well. The company’s huge—a whole building?"
Nie Qinglan grinned proudly. "Pretty great, huh? I own this tower. Perfect for the company. We haven’t been around long, but profits are solid."
"How much?" An Yi asked, curious.
After two spending sprees in the secret realm, his wallet was bone-dry.
"Uh…" Nie Qinglan scratched her head. She actually had no idea.
"Whatever, forget the boring stuff! There’s something way more important."
Nie Qinglan stared at him seriously. "A boss worth hundreds of millions, young and successful—still a virgin? Unacceptable! As your secretary, it’s my duty to solve your problems!"
"Virgin?"
An Yi raised an eyebrow. He’d lost that title long ago!
But it wasn’t exactly something to brag about, so he’d kept quiet.
Watching Nie Qinglan’s movements, his lips twitched. "Wait, Qinglan, what are you—?"
"Fixing it for you!"
Tucking her short hair behind her ear, revealing her stunning face, Nie Qinglan reached for the buttons of her JK uniform.
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
