A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2351 - 1581: Laying the Foundations (Ben Is So Sleepy Meowing)

Chapter 2351: Chapter 1581: Laying the Foundations (Ben Is So Sleepy Meowing)

So Duanmu Huai hired a professional manager to handle company affairs, also responsible for organizing and selecting scripts for himself. If Duanmu Huai liked it, he would take it on; if not, he would reject it—this kind of power is only afforded to top actors, but as a film company boss, it comes naturally.

So you see, some people strive with all their might to reach the summit, while others are born there.

After all, in the entertainment industry, as long as you have money, you can recruit any famous director, script, actor, can’t you?

Moreover, Ruby is set to enter the entertainment industry as an idol, so naturally, Duanmu Huai needs to lay a solid foundation for her. Not to mention, it’s always cooler in the shade of a big tree.

Instead of gradually building strength in the entertainment world, Duanmu Huai preferred to go big and strong first, then dominate the industry by crushing all troubles with his power and wealth.

By the way, after accumulating wealth, Duanmu Huai casually bought a horse ranch and became a rancher. The reason he did this was he found that in this world, several racehorse names were identical to those of the Horse Maiden Clan girls he knew. Out of curiosity, Duanmu Huai decided to open a ranch and buy all those racehorses. Anyway, with plenty of money, he just did it for fun, thinking he might share this interesting story with Zhenjiling later.

Unexpectedly, these racehorses turned out to be quite promising, each winning awards one after another... ironically making Duanmu Huai even more money.

Of course, while busy making money, Duanmu Huai did not forget to investigate a matter.

That was finding the murderer who attempted to assassinate Xingye Ai.

The previous assailant, whom Duanmu Huai had knocked down with a suitcase, was naturally caught on the spot. However, afterward, he chose to commit suicide in the detention center, causing considerable pressure on the police. They conducted a thorough investigation, and Duanmu Huai looked through the report at the time. The assailant was named Sakuno Yoshiaki, age 22, a university student, and a fervent fan of Xingye Ai.

As for his motive to murder Xingye Ai, it seemed to stem from believing Xingye Ai had a man, acting out of rage.

Yet Duanmu Huai knew there was a significant issue with this report.

That is... how did he know Xingye Ai’s home address?

Duanmu Huai remembered clearly; when Xingye Ai moved, it was before the Dome concert. The only people who knew this new address were the company president and his wife, himself and his sister, and Xingye Ai—just five people. No matter how fervent Sakuno Yoshiaki was, he couldn’t possibly know this information, although there’s a chance he was the type of fan who would stalk idols.

But it’s important to note, Xingye Ai’s home was shared with him and his sister, ensuring top-level confidentiality. Otherwise, it would’ve been uncovered long ago by paparazzi.

So where did Sakuno Yoshiaki learn it from? Was he more capable than paparazzi? And why did he commit suicide in detention?

As a Judge, Duanmu Huai had an intuition, this seemed more like silencing.

Hmm, using his judgment experience, this wouldn’t be wrong.

Therefore, Duanmu Huai spent a large sum of money hiring a famous Detective Agency to comprehensively investigate Xingye Ai’s social relationships. He was certain the company president and his wife, himself, and his sister had no chance of leaking the address, but Xingye Ai was different. She was naturally naïve and silly, perhaps at some point letting something slip.

And given that Sakuno Yoshiaki knew Xingye Ai had a man, he probably received some reliable information. Xingye Ai wouldn’t disclose this matter to anyone herself, so the suspicion boils down to another person.

That is Xingye Ai’s man.

Though Ruby talks about the Holy Mother conceiving like a mythical story, it’s obviously impossible, so Xingye Ai is surely involved with a man. Even to say, Xingye Ai hadn’t revealed this man’s information to the company president, nor even before the children, indicating her high level of secrecy.

But that man... hmm, not necessarily.

From Duanmu Huai’s experience, when a man attacks a woman, it’s generally because the woman posed some obstacle to him. So, the man must have some interests tied with Xingye Ai.

Thus, checking the social relationships is naturally crucial.

Duanmu Huai couldn’t believe it; with so much money invested, they couldn’t figure out the truth?

Meanwhile, he instructed the Detective Agency personnel to monitor the hospital. After all, Duanmu Huai specially ordered that apart from the company president couple, himself, and his sister, all others were strictly forbidden from visiting Xingye Ai. Hence, if the man knew Xingye Ai wasn’t dead, he might come looking for her, so Duanmu Huai also had people watching over there, lest there be any stir or traces ... haha, then don’t blame Duanmu Huai for being unkind.

He certainly wasn’t one to play by the rules.

Just like that, time passed by day after day, until finally, Ruby turned fourteen.

"Happy fourteenth birthday, Ruby."

"Oh, thank you, sister..."

Looking at Duanmu Huai, Ruby was somewhat timid; people say a big sister is like a mother, but Duanmu Huai gave Ruby the feeling more like a strict father, very stern and harsh, so Ruby was a bit afraid to approach her.

"What gift has sister prepared for me this year?"

Speaking about this, Ruby appeared very excited, as her sister prepares interesting gifts for her every year. Although she doesn’t quite understand many things, they are all pretty fascinating.

"This year’s gift is a bit different... let me ask you, do you still want to be an idol?"

"Of course!"

Once on this topic, Ruby instantly thrilled.

"I’ve already made a pact with mom; I will fulfill mom’s wish! After working hard for so many years, I will definitely hold a concert at the Tokyo Dome!"

Indeed, since Ruby first expressed her determination to Duanmu Huai, following tons of training classes Duanmu Huai enrolled her in, several years had passed since, though enduring hardship, Ruby had indeed persisted. However...

"Just don’t mimic her by having two kids before the concert."

Yet, faced with Ruby’s determination, Duanmu Huai only landed a heavy blow on her.

"Uh... Certainly not!"

"Well then... please, Lady Jingzi."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Saito Kyoko stepped forward, pulling out a contract.

"Ruby, welcome to Mei PRO."