Gu Xiangyi playfully twisted Xu Xiangbei’s arm: "You’re up to no good again. You’re just overthinking it. I’m here on a business trip to Earth Sea and thought I’d drop by to see my adorable little sister. I don’t care to see you."

Gu Xiangyi was dressed in a dark blue Prada business suit, with a short skirt revealing her long and beautiful legs, complemented by crystal high heels that made her petite feet look as delicate as bamboo shoots. She definitely looked like she was here for business.

She squatted in front of her sister’s wheelchair, with a mischievous and teasing look, gently pinching Gu Xinyan’s cheek: "Congratulations, sis. You’re finally going to be a movie’s leading lady. You’re going to be in a movie."

Gu Xinyan blinked her innocent, big eyes, escaping from her sister’s devilish grasp, asking puzzlingly: "Sis, we just announced the result at noon. I was about to call you to tell you. How did you know?"

"I was on the bus to Earth Sea when I casually heard entertainment news saying a new star is about to be born. The entertainment industry births countless stars every day, and many fall just as fast, nothing to do with me. But when I heard your name, I almost cried from excitement. I wanted to tell everyone that Gu Xinyan is my sister."

Gu Xinyan’s gaze was initially ambiguous and a bit melancholic, but seeing her sister smiling so broadly, her eyes gradually steadied.

Gu Xiangyi opened a paper bag of pig trotters, and the savory aroma of braised meat filled the room.

"When are you signing the contract with the movie company?"

Just earlier, Gu Xinyan was considering giving up the signing opportunity. Xu Xiangbei also looked at Gu Xinyan with a questioning gaze, awaiting her final decision.

Gu Xinyan smiled faintly: "We’ll probably sign the contract in the next couple of days. Someone from the movie company will contact me."

Upon hearing Gu Xinyan’s answer, Xu Xiangbei knowingly smiled. With Gu Xiangyi’s arrival, Gu Xinyan changed her mind and decided to continue pursuing her dreams, to play the leading role in the film.

Xu Xiangbei secretly gave Gu Xinyan a thumbs-up, indicating that no matter what decision she made, he would support her, and any decision she made was the best.

A faint blush appeared on Gu Xinyan’s ethereal face, like vibrant and lovely sunset clouds.

"This successful audition is all thanks to Brother Xu, Brother Xu, you should eat more of these pig trotters."

"Hehe, but I’m not really into slippery and greasy food. A little bit will be enough."

Xu Xiangbei had recently had a steak feast at the Wanlong Western Restaurant and, despite the enticing and fragrant pig trotters before him, could only nibble a small piece, savoring it slowly.

In stark contrast, the Gu Family Sisters usually ate delicately, taking small bites like little cats.

But today, while gnawing on pig trotters, the sisters held them in both hands and devoured them like Zhu Bajie eating watermelon, their cheeks smeared with oil, utterly abandoning any semblance of elegance.

Xu Xiangbei almost shared Gu Jie’s matters with Gu Xiangyi, but seeing the Gu Family Sisters gleefully wiping each other’s oily faces and laughing like children, he swallowed back his words.

Those despicable and sleazy actions were too vile and disruptive in the face of their pure smiles. Unhappy events should be tossed into the trash bin; they mustn’t disturb their happiness, as even the slightest disturbance is a sin and desecration.

As expected, Dongfang Bai, representing Qinghai Film and Television Company, called Xu Xiangbei and Gu Xinyan, asking them to come to the company the next morning to sign the contract.

"Sister, we’re signing the contract tomorrow morning. You should come with me."

Gu Xiangyi readily agreed, unable to hide the excitement between her brows: "This is a big deal. It’s the most challenging first step you’re taking. Of course, sister has to come with you."

After the sisterly celebration, Gu Xiangyi was washing dishes in the kitchen when Xu Xiangbei playfully squeezed in beside her.

He washed dishes alongside Gu Xiangyi, taking the opportunity to touch her soft, pale hands a few times but was lightly smacked by Gu Xiangyi.

Xu Xiangbei smirked: "My future wife, what official business brings you to Earth Sea this time?"

Gu Xiangyi chuckled: "Our company has a batch of toys sold to France through a French company. They’re owing us two million in payment, and I’m planning to chase it up."

"How dare they owe my wife’s payment? Are they courting death?"

Gu Xiangyi was amused by him: "This French company is in the European Union Business Building. After signing the contract with Xinyan, I need to visit the European Union Business Building."

"I’ll come with you. With our numbers, let’s see who dares owe my wife money."

"Smooth talker, but it’s good you’re coming with me. There’s strength in numbers."

Early the next morning, Ouyang Jiahui drove, with Gu Xiangyi accompanying her, together sending Xu Xiangbei and Gu Xinyan to Qinghai Film and Television.

The Qinghai Film and Television Company’s office.

The atmosphere in the office was somewhat heavy. Director Feng looked unhappy, forcing a smile on his thin face when seeing Gu Xinyan and Xu Xiangbei arrive.

Today’s top headline for all media was Liu Yuxing and Wenwen being caught in a hotel room.

The office’s large screen’s picture-in-picture displayed six squares, each representing the headline news of a mainstream media outlet, all showing Liu Yuxing’s miserable face.

These journalists, devoid of any moral底线, not only added images but also special zoom shots, highlighting Liu Yuxing with his knocked-out teeth and bloodied face in distress.

Seeing the swamped Liu Yuxing photos, Xu Xiangbei smiled wryly.

Liu Yuxing’s miserable state was entirely the result of a heavy punch from him.

As for the blame, Liu Yuxing was conspiring with Gu Jie in the first place, deserving his fate. That punch wasn’t unwarranted, and this account should ultimately be settled with Gu Jie.

Xu Xiangbei stared at the large screen, concerned that in his fit of rage he knocked down several reporters, they might write him into the story.

He felt fortunate that he didn’t see his photo in the news.

The reporters had no interest in Xu Xiangbei, with all attention focused on Liu Yuxing.

The crucial point was, no one noticed it was him who knocked people over; room 318 was a prime surveillance dead zone meticulously selected by Gu Jie, and no surveillance camera captured Xu Xiangbei.

The hallway was dim at the time, crowded with many people.

Everyone knocked down only felt the world spinning and were heavily knocked back onto the corridor, in too much pain to get up immediately. Two who tried to get up were knocked down again by some immense presence.

Moreover, Liu Yuxing himself was in a confused state, suspected of being drugged by Gu Jie with some kind of sedative. After being punched, he couldn’t even identify who knocked out his teeth.

He only felt a sharp pain on his face, the world around swirling like a shaking camera, obscuring everything from view.

Some mischief makers concluded the reporters and Liu Yuxing’s assailant was Wenwen’s fan, enraged by Liu Yuxing’s affair with their goddess, losing control and rushing in to beat up Liu Yuxing.