Pu Zaiye understood that playing the role of nobility was not something that could be done lightly.
Those who could solve problems with money were not truly noble; true nobility lay in solving problems that money couldn't immediately fix.
Unless one happened to stumble upon someone who had just gone bankrupt and needed a large sum of capital for turnover. If you were lucky enough to meet them, fine; if not, where would you find such an opportunity?
Think of a way. Your senior brother rarely descends the mountain, and if you arrange things properly, there will be benefits for you. Pu Zaiye had just come down the mountain and had no resources of his own, so he had to rely on Zheng Bing for help.
Zheng Bing was willing but unable. He could invite a few celebrities to accompany them for drinks, but anything further depended on their willingness.
Moreover, the celebrities invited were mostly from the second or third tier, and they might not even show up.
Still dreaming of nobility?
It was a pipe dream, and he himself harbored the same desire.
"I'll try," Zheng Bing replied.
If all else failed, he could find some escorts and pay them a high price to pose as noble young ladies for a night.
In Modu, the only ones truly considered young ladies were Qin Wen, Zheng Qingya, and others like them. Now, Xia Lin was added to the list. These were indeed noble women, but they were beyond his reach. Even if they were forced into something, it would be him who would suffer the consequences.
Zheng Bing was not a fool. No matter how capable you were, that capability belonged to you, not him.
Zheng Bing verbally agreed but didn't actually take action because he knew he wouldn't find anyone. He couldn't just run around on their behalf.
What did it have to do with him? Why should he serve them?
This time, it was only because Pu Zaiye hadn't seen him in a long time. Upon reconnecting, Pu Zaiye invited him out for some fun.
Two hours passed without any progress. Murong Chenggong wasn't interested in the club's offerings. He frowned and looked at Pu Zaiye, asking, "Why haven't you found anyone yet?"
"Senior brother, don't rush. I'm urging them," Pu Zaiye said, giving Zheng Bing a look of urgency.
Zheng Bing really wanted to find an excuse to leave, to avoid getting involved in their trivial matters. If they wanted someone, they should find them themselves.
Just then, an advertisement played on the private room's television. It was promoting a recently filmed grand cultivation drama, starring Jin Xiaochen. Dressed as a fairy, adorned with special effects, she looked ethereal and noble, perfectly fitting Murong Chenggong's aesthetic.
Murong Chenggong was instantly captivated. He pointed at Jin Xiaochen on the screen and exclaimed, "Where is this person?"
"Ah Bing, who is this?" Pu Zaiye had been in seclusion for years and didn't recognize Jin Xiaochen. He turned to Zheng Bing.
"Her? Jin Xiaochen. She's become quite popular in the last two years," Zheng Bing replied truthfully.
"Is there any way to get her?" Pu Zaiye continued to ask.
"Young Master Pu, a star of this caliber isn't something money can easily acquire. I can't do anything about it," Zheng Bing said in a troubled tone, speaking softly to Pu Zaiye.
Moreover, Jin Xiaochen had recently transferred to Fenglin Entertainment. He was well aware of the shareholders behind Fenglin Entertainment, making it even more impossible.
"Just tell me where she is now. How will you know if you don't try?" Pu Zaiye saw that his senior brother had finally shown interest and wanted to give it a shot.
"She should be in Modu. This drama was filmed here," Zheng Bing said.
"Good, if she's in Modu, then it's a stroke of luck," Pu Zaiye smiled. He then turned to Murong Chenggong and said, "Senior brother, I've inquired. This girl is also in Modu."
"She's the one," Murong Chenggong stated, staring at the television without even turning his head.
It was as if his desire alone summoned people, incredibly arrogant.
"Alright, senior brother, I'll try to contact her," Pu Zaiye said.
"Yes, it must be her. If you can't manage it, I'll go find her myself tonight," Murong Chenggong said with an evil grin.
His "personally going to find her" clearly wasn't just for a casual chat, but for real.
As for how he would personally find her, Pu Zaiye understood perfectly.
As long as it was done discreetly and without a trace, there would be no need to worry about the Cultivator's Covenant.
After multiple attempts to contact Jin Xiaochen through various channels, she unequivocally rejected the invitation without a second thought.
Even though the invitation was for dinner, anyone with a bit of sense knew the underlying intentions.
After several rounds of effort, even employing threats and temptations, Jin Xiaochen remained unfazed.
Zheng Bing watched from the side, suppressing a smile. He then said, "Young Master Pu, I'll go find a brother to help out. Wait for my call."
"Okay, thank you for your trouble. Make sure it gets done," Pu Zaiye said, genuinely believing him and urging him on.
In reality, Zheng Bing just wanted an excuse to leave. He didn't want to stay there. That Murong Chenggong was rather overbearing and spoke without thinking.
Did he think it was still decades ago, where he could do whatever he pleased?
After leaving, Zheng Bing felt increasingly uneasy, especially after Murong Chenggong's remark about finding her himself tonight, coupled with the power Pu Zaiye had previously displayed, made him suspicious.
If it were any other actress, Zheng Bing wouldn't have thought so much about it. But the fact that Jin Xiaochen was from Fenglin Entertainment was significant.
This meant she was associated with Xia Lin, and Zheng Bing felt it necessary to take matters concerning Xia Lin seriously.
The thought of Young Master Liu from the capital being so deferential sent a chill down his spine.
If something truly went wrong, he could hardly escape the consequences. He didn't want to offend someone that Liu Shao himself dared not offend.
A local official is better than a distant one. No matter how impressive Pu Zaiye sounded, he wasn't part of the outside world's affairs.
Zheng Bing understood priorities.
Unable to contact anyone, Zheng Bing called his cousin Wang Zhuo. Upon hearing about the situation, Wang Zhuo informed Liu Liwei.
As Liu Liwei's most trusted subordinate, Wang Zhuo would not conceal any information, especially when it involved Xia Lin.
"I understand," Liu Liwei responded and began dialing Zhou Gangyi's number.
"Ah Wei, what's up?" Zhou Gangyi asked.
"Gangyi, there's something I think I need to tell you," Liu Liwei said.
"What is it?" Zhou Gangyi asked suspiciously.
"Jin Xiaochen is with Fenglin Entertainment, and tonight someone is targeting her," Liu Liwei stated.
Zhou Gangyi frowned upon hearing this. He was most familiar with Fenglin Entertainment's affairs.
Targeting someone from Fenglin Entertainment was tantamount to targeting Xia Lin.
Xia Lin was the legitimate boss of Fenglin Entertainment. Zhou Gangyi then said, "Thanks, Ah Wei."
"No need to thank me, brother. It's nothing," Liu Liwei replied.
After a brief exchange, they hung up.
Zhou Gangyi fully believed Liu Liwei. If Liu Liwei said someone was targeting her, it was likely he had heard some whispers, otherwise, he wouldn't have called specifically.
However, it wasn't appropriate to notify Xia Lin directly to avoid causing her worry.
After all, this was a minor matter, and he could handle it himself.
Having made up his mind, Zhou Gangyi decided to investigate the situation himself.
If someone was indeed targeting Jin Xiaochen, Zhou Gangyi felt he could handle it easily. If no one was targeting her, he would simply advise her to be careful recently.
After locating Jin Xiaochen, Zhou Gangyi drove directly to her location.