Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 956 - 460: A Drop in the Ocean

In the next moment, that line of text quickly disappeared.

He waited for quite a while but didn’t receive any message.

Rong Xianning held his phone, feeling a sense of loss inside.

Shen You’an didn’t expect Rong Xianning to privately contact Chongchong to express gratitude and invite him to dinner.

If they met in person, wouldn’t that expose everything?

She absolutely wouldn’t let that happen, so she decisively rejected Rong Xianning.

If it were any other fan leader, being privately contacted by their idol to express thanks, they’d probably be overjoyed.

But she wasn’t an ordinary fan leader.

Initially deciding to create the Chongchong fan account was inspired by the little inexperienced boy on TV, a moment of impulse.

Later, as she interacted more with Rong Xianning and understood his character, she got even more adept at it.

And then, when she learned the truth of the past life, she genuinely wanted to help him.

During her lowest and most helpless times, he was the one who held an umbrella over her, preserving her dignity.

Even though it’s a different space-time now, the people and paths remained the same.

Now it’s her turn to protect him.

If Rong Xianning knew she was the famous Chongchong in the fan community, his reaction would be priceless. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

But the game would be no fun if the secret was revealed, so let Chongchong keep the mystery.

After rejecting Rong Xianning, Shen You’an thought he must be feeling unhappy now, so she opened the WeChat chat box, wanting to say something to comfort him.

At this moment, she suddenly wondered if doing so would appear too deliberate, worried that Rong Xianning might figure it out.

So she promptly deleted the words she typed.

Looking up, she saw three people in front of her, all looking at her nervously.

Shen You’an frowned, "Why are you all standing here? Waiting for me to make you tea?"

The three hurriedly left the office. The bald man, the marketing director, took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat off his forehead, saying to You Qi, "Mei Fei’s temper is so unpredictable, really hard to please."

The other man with a big belly immediately added, "We’re afraid to say anything that might anger him, considering Wang Yu’s outcome; we really don’t want to end up the same. You Qi, as someone who’s known Mei Fei for a long time, can you give us some advice?"

Yes, You Qi’s current role is the secretary to the chairman.

Unlike the two nervous men, You Qi indeed had the calm demeanor of a secretary, rolling his eyes at them.

"Don’t think that the flattery tactics used when Wang Yu was here will work now. Mei Fei doesn’t like that. My only advice to you is to focus on doing your jobs well."

The two looked at each other, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Thanks for the reminder, but Secretary You Qi, how long will Mei Fei be staying in Australia this time?"

Seeing the expressions on their faces, You Qi could immediately guess what they were plotting.

"Is Mei Fei’s schedule something you and I can inquire about? There were so many errors in the report just now, how many jokes would there be if Mei Fei hadn’t pointed them out?"

Being scolded, the two dared not speak, realizing Ouri was no longer the same place it was under Wang Yu.

If Wang Yu was a viper, then Amos was a lion, the smartest lion, making them both grateful and fearful.

Grateful that Ouri was saved and they didn’t lose their jobs.

As for being afraid, well, as the saying goes, new rulers bring new policies. Those who were close to Wang Yu don’t know if they’ll be purged.

It’s like having a sword hanging over their heads, constantly worried it might fall.

Unable to get any information from You Qi, they resignedly returned to work.

After taking a call, You Qi returned to the office.

"Mei Fei, there’s a finance industry elite social gathering tonight, and the hosts have invited you. Are you interested in attending?"

Amos raised an eyebrow, "Inviting me?"

You Qi straightforwardly said, "This gala is hosted by the Australia Chamber of Commerce, highly influential in the Australian business circle. Many big deals are made at such events. Of course, if you don’t feel like attending, you can decline without consequence."

Amos’s background was his greatest strength, ensuring those people wouldn’t dare make a peep.

"Might as well go see what’s happening since I have nothing better to do."

You Qi felt a chill seeing her mischievous eyes.

Someone might meet their unlucky fate tonight.

——

Rong Xianning had just composed himself when he received a call from Zhou Rong.

"Ningning, I learned from trending topics; your dad’s really something."

Rong Xianning listened to the woman’s insincere voice on the phone, expressionless.

"What do you want?"

"Oh, come on, Ningning, can’t a mother call her child just to check in?"

"I’m very busy. If that’s all, I’m hanging up."

"Wait...," the woman hurriedly said.

A trace of sarcasm appeared in Rong Xianning’s eyes.

"Ningning, your dad, that incorrigible gambler, lost all the family savings again. I’ve told him countless times, but he never changes. I’m truly disappointed this time. Coincidentally, a friend was doing business in the Black Sea, and I thought I’d earn some money to cover the family’s losses, but I ended up being scammed..."

The more the woman spoke, the angrier she became.

Rong Xianning smirked; the excuse was well-crafted.

"I’m now penniless in the Black Sea, can’t even afford a ticket back. Ningning, I’m utterly helpless, that’s why I’m calling you. Could you... send Mom some money as a loan?"

Rong Xianning knew it would come to this.

"I already paid off a billion in gambling debts for him, on a ten-year plan. I’m poorer than you now."

Rong Xianning heard the woman’s gnashing teeth and hateful curses: "Rong Yuhe, you bastard, how could you owe so much, a billion, that’s a billion..."

Then quickly changing her tone, she laughed, "You’re now a top star, a billion is nothing to you, you’ll earn it back soon. Mom urgently needs money now, could you transfer some to me? Just fifty thousand, a drop in the bucket for you."

Rong Xianning walked to the window by the fire escape, looking at the sky, desperately pushing back the bitterness in his eyes.

"A drop in the bucket?" The teenager suddenly laughed.

That eerie laugh sent chills down one’s spine.

"Zhou Rong, I’m not your ATM. This billion debt was my final repayment for the upbringing you provided. Stop calling me."

With that, he decisively hung up, blocking the number.

Just then, Ding Meng called in.

As soon as the call connected, Ding Meng’s excited voice came through: "Great news, according to my exclusive sources, there’s a financial soirée tonight in Australia, attended by all the big shots, including Amos."

Rong Xianning’s eyes lit up.

"I’ve secured a slot for you as a guest performer. You’ll sing a song, and hopefully, establish a connection with Amos. If you win Amos’s support, you’ll be unstoppable in the entertainment industry."

Don’t blame Ding Meng for his excitement, as he heard another explosive piece of news through his connections: the major shareholder behind Deep Sea Group is Amos!