Xia Qing Tian did not want her family to worry about her at all.
But in her current condition, it was unlikely she could return to Z City anytime soon, so she needed an excuse.
Holding her phone, Xia Qing Tian felt a headache coming on.
How should she put it?
Mobius saw Xia Qing Tian in a pained posture, staring intently at her phone as soon as he entered the hospital room.
"What's wrong?" Mobius asked. "Are you not feeling well?"
"Uh... no, I was just thinking about how to tell my family I'll be back later..." Xia Qing Tian forced a wry smile at Mobius. Returning in her current state of injury was out of the question.
She also had to request a leave of absence from school, which felt like a hassle.
"Do you need my help? If it's under the guise of work..." Mobius's words were cut off by Xia Qing Tian.
"My family doesn't know I'm working in this field," Xia Qing Tian immediately shook her head, then tilted her head. "What should I do..."
Recalling her father's attitude, Xia Qing Tian murmured, "If I had a good excuse... related to finance? That might... be better..."
"Leave it to me," Mobius said, looking at Xia Qing Tian. "Ten days should be enough, right?"
"Ten days is enough time," Xia Qing Tian nodded, still looking a little surprised. "But..."
Mobius didn't answer Xia Qing Tian's question, merely jingled the packed meal box in his hand, urging Xia Qing Tian to eat first.
It wasn't until her father called her that afternoon that Xia Qing Tian learned what Mobius's method was.
"How could you, my child, not tell us when you encountered Mr. Gu in C City?" Xia's father's voice came through the phone.
"It's fortunate that Mr. Gu is willing to show you around C City's market and broaden your horizons. Learn more from him."
"Uh... oh." Xia Qing Tian blinked, nodding blankly.
She thought to herself that Mobius was truly a divine teammate!
As expected of Gu's right-hand man, he came up with such a brilliant plan!
"But then again..." Xia's father coughed lightly, speaking hesitantly. "You're a young lady, so be careful when you're out and about. That... I don't want to pry into your young people's affairs, but... but you also be careful, don't get bullied."
Knowing what her father meant, Xia Qing Tian's face flushed. "Dad! What are you talking about! Mr. Gu and I are not like that! Don't worry, everything is fine. I'll be back after my investigation."
What relationship could she have with Mr. Gu, whom she had only met once?
In her eyes, Mr. Gu was not as good as Mobius!
"Alright, as long as you know what you're doing." Xia's father felt awkward saying too much to his daughter. He just reminded Xia Qing Tian again to be safe and sensible, and then hung up.
After hanging up, Xia Qing Tian breathed a sigh of relief, increasingly impressed by Mobius's capabilities.
Just then, the hospital room door was knocked, and Li Meng Xiao entered. "Qing Tian, how are you feeling today?"
"Much better," Xia Qing Tian put her phone aside, beckoned Li Meng Xiao, and patted the seat next to her. "Come sit."
Li Meng Xiao sat obediently by Xia Qing Tian's bedside before speaking. "It's great that you're okay. Ling Feng Han also wanted to come see you, but his flight was suddenly canceled, and his agent booked him an earlier flight. He's probably boarding by now."
"Mm, he sent me a message," Xia Qing Tian nodded. "Ling Feng Han is such a good person, isn't he!"
"Yes," Li Meng Xiao nodded vigorously.
She also thought Ling Feng Han was exceptionally kind. Although she had only recently entered the industry, she had encountered many artists who were two-faced.
Xia Qing Tian thought of Ling Feng Han's fate in her previous life and sighed quietly.
Now that her own matters were more or less settled, as soon as she returned to Z City, she would begin to address Ling Feng Han's situation.
That obsessed fan had significant issues, but Ling Feng Han's personality was also a contributing factor to his eventual outcome.
In this industry, everyone wore masks, and after wearing them for too long, they lost track of their true selves.
Especially for someone like Ling Feng Han, who always presented his sunniest and most cheerful side, if he didn't have an outlet for his emotions, even if the obsessed fan issue was resolved, various other problems would arise, and Ling Feng Han would eventually break down.
Thinking of this, Xia Qing Tian felt that this matter couldn't be rushed, but it also couldn't be delayed any further, as time was limited.
The Golden Microphone Awards judging date was approaching. In her previous life, Ling Feng Han had collapsed and retired shortly after.
While Xia Qing Tian was lost in thought, Li Meng Xiao chatted about fresh gossip from the industry and peeled an apple for Xia Qing Tian.
At the same time, on a plane about to take off at C City Airport, Ling Feng Han fastened his seatbelt, switched his phone to airplane mode, and prepared to take a nap.
Just then, a gentle female voice next to him said, "Ling Feng Han? What a coincidence!"
Ling Feng Han jolted and looked back, only to see the person was an agent from Wanqing Entertainment, also Wen Sheng Sheng's agent.
"You don't need to be nervous. Sheng Sheng's flight is the day after tomorrow," the agent said with a smile. "I'm truly sorry, but my Sheng Sheng caused you trouble."
Knowing Wen Sheng Sheng was not present, Ling Feng Han breathed a sigh of relief. He glanced at the agent and prepared to go back to sleep, intending to ignore her.
People from Wanqing Entertainment were all detestable.
"I admire you greatly. Your popularity for this Golden Microphone Award is very high, and you might even win a major award," the agent, however, showed no intention of letting Ling Feng Han go. "Gu Entertainment is certainly good, but... our Wanqing Entertainment can offer you a better platform and better treatment."
Ling Feng Han inwardly disdained such overt poaching, but outwardly, he offered a slight smile. "Thank you for your kind offer. I am very happy at Gu Entertainment and have no intention of transferring."
"Heh, you don't need to give me your answer so quickly. You can consider it further," the agent took out her business card and handed it to Ling Feng Han.
Ling Feng Han made no move to take the card.
The situation became tense and somewhat awkward.
At this moment, a flight attendant's voice broke the tense silence. "Excuse me, the plane is about to take off. Please return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts."
Hearing the flight attendant's reminder, the agent retracted her business card with an awkward laugh, said nothing more, and turned to head back to her own seat.
After fastening her seatbelt, the agent stared sinisterly in Ling Feng Han's direction.
If he couldn't be poached by Wanqing Entertainment, then he would be destroyed.