"Mr. Lu, news from the club is that Qi Zhao has just paid a membership fee of 100 million yuan and become a VVIP client there," Cheng Jue reported to his boss as soon as he received the message.
Lu Yanbei adjusted his glasses frame without a ripple. "He's really willing to go to such lengths!"
"People like that are just foolish and rich, with no experience of the world," Cheng Jue chimed in. However, he was curious as to how his boss had set up the trap to lure the man in.
One hundred million yuan was no small sum!
Lu Yanbei wiped his lenses with a glasses cloth and spoke unhurriedly, "With enough bait, the fish will naturally take the hook."
"Bait? Could it be that those people were all invited by you, boss?" Cheng Jue suddenly understood.
His boss was too amazing! Those important figures usually didn't show themselves easily, yet they were willing to show up for a phone call from their boss. It would have been unthinkable for anyone else.
The club manager had sent him photos, and he recognized several famous people at a glance.
No wonder Young Master Qi fell for it so quickly!
Yun Shang Club was ostensibly a Gu family enterprise, but Lu Yanbei was the largest shareholder behind the scenes. Therefore, more than half of Young Master Qi's one hundred million membership fee went into Lu Yanbei's pocket.
Cheng Jue had not expected his boss to have such a cunning side.
"It's just that if we really let him in there, will it cause any trouble?" Cheng Jue couldn't help but worry.
"Some people are not meant to be met or befriended just because they want to," Lu Yanbei said, appearing calm and composed, as if he had already considered everything.
Cheng Jue caught a glimpse of a smile on his boss's lips and silently lit a row of candles for Young Master Qi.
If you had to offend someone, why pick on the great Lu!
Meanwhile, Qi Zhao, still unaware of Lu Yanbei's scheme, was captivated by the dazzling world inside Yun Shang Club upon entering. He felt quite reluctant to leave.
There were many novel and interesting things inside that he had never experienced before, truly broadening his horizons. Among them were several newly developed technologies, full of a sense of futuristic innovation.
Qi Zhao came from a merchant family and quickly sensed the business opportunities within.
If these technologies could be introduced to Nancheng, it would undoubtedly elevate the Qi family to a new level.
"The one hundred million membership fee was worth it!" Qi Zhao reluctantly opened his eyes after a game. This was his first time experiencing such an immersive game, feeling as if he were in the real world.
He had chosen a violent and bloody game, and within it, he felt an unprecedented sense of exhilaration. The sheer satisfaction was far more intense than the pleasure derived from women.
He was almost instantly captivated by it.
His assistant, who had been by his side, was almost falling asleep. "Third Master, we've been here for several days with no progress. Could we have been scammed?"
Qi Zhao glanced at his watch. It was already late at night.
He had actually stayed in this room for an entire day?
"The guests I saw that day haven't shown up?" Qi Zhao paused, rubbing his sore neck, and asked.
The assistant shook his head.
That was why he felt as if he had been tricked.
"It shouldn't be," Qi Zhao said confidently. Could he possibly mistake those people? Besides, who would have such influence to make them help put on a show to deceive him?
While Lu Yanbei had some power, he wasn't at the level to command these people. Even if one or two close acquaintances were willing to help him, getting all of them at once was almost impossible.
"I'm exhausted after playing all day. I remember there's a hot spring area on the top floor?" Qi Zhao had been here for a few days but was still not familiar with the facilities.
The assistant nodded helplessly. "Yes, the swimming pool and the hot springs are both on the top floor."
"Let's go up and take a look." Qi Zhao had been fighting and killing in the game, his nerves highly taut. Afterward, he naturally needed a place to relax.
The storm outside had not been mentioned by Lu Yanbei to Su He.
She continued her routine of going to work and returning home, occasionally visiting her grandfather at the old house, fishing, and taking walks with him, living a very leisurely life.
Ever since Su Lin officially announced the establishment of his personal studio, Su He had become free. His fanatical fans, knowing he hadn't signed with Qing He, no longer focused on her.
One day, Su He went to the studio with her newly finished artwork.
Lan Xi personally came downstairs to greet her.
"President Su, you've finally arrived!" Lan Xi couldn't help but complain in a low voice.
"What, miss me after not seeing me for a few days?" Su He playfully pinched Lan Xi's cheek, like a dashing young master teasing a virtuous maiden.
Lan Xi blushed and dodged her hand. "It's not just a few days, you don't even check the calendar. The last time you came to the studio was more than half a month ago!"
"Has it been that long?" Su He had been living too comfortably lately and had lost track of time.
"You forgot? You took ten days of honeymoon leave. Plus the leave you took before the wedding," Lan Xi counted on her fingers.
Su He smiled sheepishly. "Thank you for your hard work!"
"I'm fine, Sister Jing has been working harder." Lan Xi was in charge of the office, while Xu Jing was out and about, and the hardships were naturally different.
"Everyone has worked hard! Everyone has worked hard! We'll give everyone a year-end bonus at the end of the year!"
They chatted and laughed as they entered the office.
"Hello, President Su!"
"Hello, boss!"
"Hello, great artist!"
As soon as they entered, various greetings sounded one after another.
Most of the studio employees were young and had strong personalities. Those who politely called her President Su were older. The post-2000s generation found "great artist" more endearing.
Su He smiled and greeted them, then walked into the office with her bag.
Xu Jing happened to have something to discuss with her and followed close behind.
"There's something, and I might need your help, boss." Xu Jing, dressed in a sharp professional suit, exuded a powerful aura, making her seem more like the boss than Su He.
However, her smile softened some of her sharp edges.
Su He gestured for her to sit. "Is there anything I can help with?"
"It's like this. Su Lin's new song MV is recruiting a female lead. I want Yu Tong to try out. Her last drama is still in production, and a new drama hasn't started filming yet. Without exposure, her popularity will quickly wane. This is a major taboo for a newly debuted artist!"
Su He hummed in agreement and raised a new question. "Aren't you afraid people will say she's riding on Su Lin's coattails?"
"They just collaborated on a drama, so it's not exactly 'riding coattails,' is it? Besides, after the behind-the-scenes footage was released, there were quite a few fans who shipped them as a couple. Why not strike while the iron is hot and do a 'second generation'?"
Su He could grudgingly accept this reason. "Are there any other reasons?"
"Keep the benefits within the family!" Xu Jing smiled with narrowed eyes. "This is Su Lin's first album after establishing his studio. As his sister, shouldn't you support him?"
"Our Yu Tong can make a friendly appearance."
Su He gasped, thinking it was indeed a good idea.
It would not only be a favor but also keep her own artist relevant!
As expected of a top agent in the industry!
Her mind worked faster than ordinary people!