CHAPTER 227: CHAPTER 227 WHY APPROACH ME

An Junxi did not flinch under You Lifen’s scrutiny. She maintained absolute concentration and control in her work. This was the real An Junxi.

She said, "Miss You is a capable singer. It’s normal to have high requirements for an assistant. Otherwise, how can one reflect the significance of an assistant’s existence?"

You Lifen found it somewhat interesting. "Do you think you can meet my demands?"

An Junxi said, "I know Miss You is troubled by the last-minute song change for the event with Wanling Entertainment... Don’t get me wrong, I know nothing about songs. There are still a few days left to prepare. Changing to a new song is indeed a bit hasty for Miss You. We can arrange the performances properly and put more effort into the styling. The effect will be the same. Why stick to one path and get bogged down in a dead end?"

You Lifen pondered. This was an unavoidable solution.

Seeing that You Lifen was absorbing her words, An Junxi continued, "We need to achieve the desired effect of the event without letting Wanling’s artists steal the limelight. Let’s throw two dilemmas at Wanling to disrupt their plans. As for the dilemmas, I’ll handle them for Miss You. Miss You can just focus on practicing your songs."

You Lifen saw An Junxi’s confidence. She said, "You are a capable person. I don’t believe you lack work. Why do you want to approach me? I won’t keep someone with an unclear background by my side."

An Junxi detected a softening in You Lifen’s tone. She pulled out several documents. "These are my work resume, award certificates, family background, and a recommendation letter from Manager Zhang of Gu Family’s personnel department. What else does Miss You wish to know?"

You Lifen glanced at the documents. "You came well-prepared. The Gu Family is known for their high standards, yet you have a handwritten recommendation letter from Manager Zhang. With such good credentials, why didn’t Manager Zhang keep you at the Gu Family?"

An Junxi sighed, "I originally wanted to join Wanling Entertainment. I heard that several of their artists were short of assistants. Unfortunately, the timing wasn’t right. Wanling had just filled those vacancies, so I have no opportunity at the moment. If Miss You doesn’t hire me, I’ll have to ask Manager Zhang to find a way to get me into Wanling Entertainment."

You Lifen grew anxious. This An Junxi indeed had some skills. If she joined Wanling Entertainment, their Youli Entertainment would have one more competitor.

She said unnaturally, "Hiring you is possible, but there will be a three-month probation period. If it’s suitable, you stay. If not, you’re out."

An Junxi laughed inwardly. The probation period was just a step for You Lifen to save face. Otherwise, letting her achieve her goal so smoothly would make You Lifen, as the boss, feel like she was losing face.

An Junxi knew perfectly well. She said according to You Lifen’s words, "No problem with the probation period. I am very grateful to Miss You for this opportunity."

She pushed her information in front of You Lifen. "Here is my basic information. Miss You, when can I start?"

You Lifen said, "Tomorrow. Go to the company tomorrow to complete the onboarding process."

An Junxi took out her phone. "What’s Miss You’s phone number? From now on, I’ll be working with you through thick and thin, fully assisting you in your work."

They exchanged contact details, and An Junxi walked out of the TV station, feeling she had half succeeded.

She went home, opened her computer, and started collecting information on Liu Zhiwen and Han Jiayi.

They were two relatively important artists of Wanling Entertainment and the ones she had to deal with. She had to be fully prepared.

Gu Family Mansion.

Gu Kuangyuan was organizing design drafts when her assistant sent her a video. "Boss, this video interview of You Lifen was broadcasted this afternoon. It’s already causing a big discussion online. The highlight is the dress she’s wearing. Some netizens said it looks very similar to our studio’s designs. Please take a look."

Gu Kuangyuan opened the video. It indeed looked similar.

Her design style was varied, and this dress had at least thirty percent of her design ideas, combined with new creativity. Even she found it somewhat admirable.

She asked, "Did You Lifen change stylists?"

"Never heard of it. According to You Lifen, her designer’s skills have improved."

Gu Kuangyuan said, "Check out who her stylist is."

If it was a promising talent, she could consider a high-priced poaching. The design industry always needed fresh blood. She never buried talents.

She walked out of the room and heard her sister-in-law talking to her brother about An Junxi. The sister-in-law had nothing good to say about her, even threatening to make Yan City unlivable for An Junxi if pushed too far.

Gu Kuangyuan was exhausted. "She’s back now. Yi Ke hasn’t even said anything, why are you meddling?"

Liang Huiyun said, "I haven’t looked for her for the past two years. If she didn’t come back, I would be at peace. But she had to come back and annoy me! Yi Ke is still bewitched by her. I won’t let her push her way in!"

Gu Kuangyuan said, "Don’t mess around. I’ll find time to talk to her."

Liang Huiyun’s eyes were aflame, "What’s there to talk about? She’s no longer part of the Gu Family!"

Gu Kuangyuan raised her voice, "You’ve scolded her and even hit her. Even Yi Ke couldn’t lay a hand on her. If you go too far, Yi Ke will sever all ties with you! He hasn’t looked at anyone else these past two years. Do you want him to be alone forever?"

Liang Huiyun stubbornly said, "Being alone is better than having An Junxi ruin Yi Ke’s feelings repeatedly! An Junxi is simply the Gu Family’s nemesis!"

Gu Kuangyuan went to the living room to get a glass of water. Two days ago, she had heard from her sister-in-law that Jun Xi had returned. Her studio was really busy, so she hadn’t had time to meet her yet.

Since Yi Ke was hospitalized two years ago, they hadn’t returned to the United States. Her sister-in-law wanted to stay back to keep an eye on Yi Ke, and it was the first time she agreed with her.

Unfortunately, staying back didn’t help much. Yi Ke never came home, preferring to stay in his apartment. They didn’t even see him on major holidays.

Now that Jun Xi was back, how was Yi Ke doing?

Gu Kuangyuan thought she must find time to visit Gu Family’s offices soon.

Just then, Cheng Ye sent her a message, "Come to my place tonight."

Gu Kuangyuan’s face felt warm. She was unsure of her relationship with him.

Since Seventh Uncle passed away, it took her a long time to get over the sorrow. Cheng Ye was always there for her, saying, "Cry if you want to cry, my shoulder is always here for you."

Gu Kuangyuan cried her heart out in his arms. She was mentally prepared for the loss, knowing that one day Seventh Uncle would leave them. But his death was not peaceful; he died at the hands of her second brother, and the thought of it brought unbearable pain.

Seventh Uncle was such a good person, yet he did not meet a good end.

Cheng Ye was also saddened. He comforted her, "Xiao Yuan, Seventh Uncle cared the most about you all. You must live well for him to be at peace in the heavens. Do you understand?"