Lou Yuming could not tolerate Song Xi performing and entertaining in front of other men.
Let alone doing so for a second-tier brand he completely disdained!
Was he, Sunny, worthy?
His patience at its limit, Lou Yuming was about to explode when the private room door suddenly opened.
It was Dai Ze.
He arrived just in time.
He thought Dai Ze had come to take her away, but after exchanging a look with Song Xi, he made no move.
Lou Yuming, unable to stand it any longer, was about to stand up.
Unexpectedly, Dai Ze stopped him and whispered, "Mr. Lou, watch first."
"Watch what!"
Everyone's attention was on Song Xi now, and few were paying attention to Lou Yuming and Dai Ze.
Lou Yuming's face was cold as he spat out four words: "Embarrassing!"
Song Xi sang a song about unrequited love. The lyrics never explicitly mentioned it, but her expression and performance conveyed the innocence of a young girl's affection and a love that ended before it began, with utmost clarity.
She put her heart into it, her performance seamless and unforced, vivid and lifelike throughout.
Even Mr. Sang expected her to be somewhat shy, which he could then use to find fault, as he had no intention of letting her endorse the brand from the start, believing Song Xi was not worthy.
But after watching her performance, Mr. Sang felt that giving her a chance might not be a bad idea!
Among the hundreds of female artists he had interviewed, she was the one who best embodied the theme of "unrequited love"!
Seeing Mr. Sang's expression, Dai Ze knew this was a sure thing.
Sunny wasn't a top-tier brand, but it had decent public recognition, far better than the obscure little brand of Fang Ze and his ilk.
Dai Ze had initially intended for Song Xi to have a gradual progression, but now it seemed entirely unnecessary! She had the talent and ability! If that was the case, it seemed that variety show could be accepted.
Mr. Sang was the first to applaud.
He recognized her talent.
But in the next second, Lou Yuming, bypassing everyone, directly took her away.
"Huh?? Mr. Lou??"
Everyone was bewildered.
Dai Ze immediately took charge, "I am Song Xi's agent. If there's anything, you can discuss it with me!"
Mr. Sang slapped his thigh and said cheerfully, "Tomorrow! We sign the contract!"
"Dai Ze?"
Someone recognized Dai Ze and exclaimed, "You're Song Xi's agent? Is she free lately? Can you ask her for me? I have a script here I'd like to discuss with her."
Seeing the person, Dai Ze maintained his composure on the surface, but inwardly he was shocked.
Song Xi, oh Song Xi, you've really struck gold this time!!
...
Song Xi had no idea how many work opportunities her performance had just secured for her.
All she knew was that Lou Yuming was very angry.
He was flooring the accelerator, pushing it close to 200 mph!!
"Lou Yuming..."
She called out nervously. It was better not to say anything, but as soon as she did, he slammed on the accelerator.
Song Xi was grateful she was wearing a seatbelt, otherwise, she would have definitely crashed into the dashboard by now.
She was thrown back into her seat by the powerful inertia, the seatbelt digging painfully into her chest.
The temperature inside the car felt colder than outside.
The gloom radiating from his face was so thick it was almost palpable.
Song Xi licked her dry lips and was about to speak when he suddenly turned his head, a sneer hidden in his eyes.
"Is pleasing men also part of your job?"
"What do you mean?" Song Xi felt a hint of annoyance. "Is there something wrong with me earning a living with my own abilities?"
"Oh, really? If you're so capable, why were you almost bullied just now!"
"I..."
Song Xi was momentarily speechless and mumbled, "If it weren't for you, our plan would have succeeded long ago."
Lou Yuming heard every word of her statement. He let out a cold laugh. "Fine. Don't come to me for anything in the future."
"I wasn't coming to you in the first place."
She absolutely refused to admit defeat, always having to retort.
Lou Yuming's head ached from her anger. His expression was grim. "Get out!"
The sound of a door opening and closing echoed in her ears.
She actually dared to leave!
Lou Yuming suddenly looked up, only to see the woman looking at him with a sly smile.
Lou Yuming was taken aback. "Didn't I tell you to get out?"
"I did." She opened the car door again and then closed it. "You didn't say I couldn't come back."
"...Shameless."
"Thick-skinned, eats well."
Besides, her phone was dead in the dead of winter; why would she suffer unnecessarily?
Song Xi said, "Are you still angry? Once you've calmed down, let's go back, I'm hungry."
Lou Yuming: "..."