In the hospital.
The doctor gave Ge Xuansi a comprehensive physical examination. Although he had many wounds, they were all superficial.
Qin Liuye brought Director Wu to apologize. As soon as Director Wu saw Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai, he immediately knelt on the ground and slapped himself hard.
"I'm sorry, President Lin. I was wrong, I truly know I was wrong. I shouldn't have bullied others with my influence and looked down on people! I am willing to pay for my wrongdoings, compensate Ge Xuansi ten million for emotional distress, and then post a video apology online! I will also surrender to the police and be held accountable according to the law!"
For Director Wu, going to jail meant a few more years of life; but if he were outside, he might be killed any day.
Lin Xingwan looked at the man kneeling before her, weeping profusely, with disgust all over her face. "I hope you keep your word."
Qin Liuye asked, "Miss Lin, is there anything else you are not satisfied with?"
"I am very satisfied with this outcome. Thank you, Qin Liuye. Without you, I wouldn't have known what to do."
Lin Xingwan's pretty face was full of sincerity. Only Qin Liuye could bring such villains like Director Wu to justice.
"Since Miss Lin is satisfied, I will take this scoundrel to the police station now. By the way, this is my business card. The red area on the card is my territory. If anyone dares to cause trouble in my territory in the future, Miss Lin, just give me a call, and I guarantee I'll be there within ten minutes."
Lin Xingwan glanced at the business card. The pattern on it was a map of Rongcheng, with ninety percent of the area in red.
This meant... as long as she encountered any trouble in Rongcheng, she could call the man in front of her.
She never expected that the important figure the Gu family had tried so hard to curry favor with would proactively give her his contact information. Lin Xingwan was overwhelmed with gratitude.
"Thank you." Lin Xingwan took the business card, and Qin Liuye, with tears in his eyes, took Director Wu away.
Your Majesty, this old servant has finally sold himself.
Lin Xingwan walked to Ge Xuansi's side. The young man lay on the hospital bed, his face pale.
Sensing someone approaching, Ge Xuansi opened his eyes and looked at Lin Xingwan.
"My name is Lin Xingwan, and starting today, I am the person in charge of Dingfeng Entertainment. You may not know me, but from now on, I will be responsible for the work of all artists at Dingfeng Entertainment. Incidents like today will absolutely not happen again."
Lin Xingwan gave a brief introduction of herself. The light in the young man's eyes quickly dimmed.
How ridiculous.
What was he expecting?
"Hello, President Lin. My name is Ge Xuansi." Ge Xuansi looked up, his tone clearly distant.
Zhou Jinbai walked to Lin Xingwan's side and said to Ge Xuansi, "To prevent any after-effects, you should stay in the hospital for a few days. After your injuries have healed, you can consider taking on roles again. Xingwan and I need to go to the company to handle some matters."
With that, Zhou Jinbai naturally took Lin Xingwan's hand, and they walked out together.
Ge Xuansi's gaze remained fixed on Zhou Jinbai's retreating back.
This was the man he wanted to become his entire life.
...
In Zhou Jinbai's car, Lin Xingwan was browsing her phone.
The internet was flooded with reports about what happened at the film studio today. Major media outlets were competing to report on it, exposing the ugly faces of Director Wu and Guo Xuexue.
The entire internet was sympathizing with Ge Xuansi. His account, which originally had a few thousand followers, was now gaining tens of thousands every minute.
Some people had even compiled the dramas Ge Xuansi had acted in. The young man possessed a beauty that captivated at first glance. Even a few seconds of screen time drove netizens wild.
[Please, directors, let Ge Xuansi play the male lead in historical dramas. Thank you.]
[He's so handsome he doesn't look human. If he doesn't play the lead, what should he play? My man?]
[I'm a low-key person and never show off my wealth, but seeing this puppy, this auntie has thirty apartments in the capital. I've already sent you a private message with my contact information.]
[@楼上, Auntie, do you need a loyal guard dog with good kidneys?]
The top three trending searches were occupied by Ge Xuansi, Dongfang Group, and Lin Shirou.
Lin Xingwan never clicked on any reports about Lin Shirou because she knew very well that Lin Shirou only made it to the trending searches by paying people to promote her, with exaggerated and uninteresting content.
On the contrary, she remembered seeing reports about Dongfang Group a few days ago. Why was it still trending?
"What's wrong?" Zhou Jinbai asked subconsciously when he heard Lin Xingwan's soft exclamation.
"I'm looking at this report about Dongfang Group. Why does it seem to be constantly trending?"
Trending also costs money! The extravagant behavior of Dongfang Group made Lin Xingwan's perspective broaden: So, money could be spent like this?
"Dongfang Group's CEO handover happened not long ago, so it's normal for them to buy trending spots. Now, Dongfang Group is investing in a popular online fantasy novel and holding a global casting call, so it's been trending."
Zhou Jinbai answered naturally. Lin Xingwan asked, "How do you know so much?"
"Because I like to play on my phone when I have nothing to do." Zhou Jinbai replied casually, but in reality, he was startled.
What he considered normal knowledge might expose him in the future.
He had hidden his identity before to test Lin Xingwan. But now, he hid his identity simply because he felt... it was good this way. At least his interactions with this woman were becoming more harmonious.
He couldn't guarantee that revealing his identity to this woman now wouldn't affect their relationship.
Therefore, Zhou Jinbai chose to avoid this risk.
Lin Xingwan didn't doubt Zhou Jinbai's words. She continued, "I've seen the reports about Dongfang Group's new CEO."
Zhou Jinbai's hand gripping the steering wheel suddenly tightened. "Hmm?"
"They also released a photo."
The man's hands showed faint white marks.
"A photo?" Zhou Jinbai asked, suddenly having the urge to destroy Dongfang Group.
"Yes, it was just a back view. The new CEO of Dongfang Group was wearing a suit and walking forward. There were bodyguards and elites from various industries around. Although his appearance couldn't be seen clearly, I felt that even an ancient emperor arriving would be no more than this."
The strength in Zhou Jinbai's hands lessened. "From your tone, the new CEO of Dongfang Group seems very handsome and outstanding?"
Lin Xingwan shook her head. "I didn't see his face, how can I know if he's handsome? But he is indeed quite outstanding, becoming the head of Dongfang Group at only twenty-eight years old."
Zhou Jinbai felt greatly relieved, but what Lin Xingwan said next made him want to strangle her.