Inside the lounge, no one outside had any idea what had taken place. The two gunshots were automatically ignored. The concert venue remained as electrifying as ever. Guo Chenyang, seated at the far right of the VIP section, gazed at the frenzied crowd with a cold, sinister smile curling his lips.
“What I can’t have, no one else can either…”
The memory of his previous humiliation made his body tremble involuntarily. As the young master of the Guo family, when had he ever been treated this way? His heart grew darker with resentment. Of course, this move hadn’t been his idea alone…
“Big Master Guo, I didn’t expect you to still have such leisure. I wonder if you still have that video saved properly?”
Just as Guo Chenyang was lost in thought, a mocking voice reached his ears. By the time he realized what was happening, Xiao Yufan was already standing beside him, his expression carrying an amused smirk. Xiao Yufan had already marked him as a target for elimination.
“Why, if it isn’t Young Master Xiao. I remember that incident clearly—I would never misplace such a valuable item. Who knows how much money I might lose if it fell into someone else’s hands…”
“This time, it might cost you more than just millions…” Xiao Yufan said meaningfully. Guo Chenyang didn’t immediately grasp the implication, and even if he had, he wouldn’t have understood exactly what Xiao Yufan meant. After all, compared to the life of the Guo family’s heir, millions didn’t seem like much.
“What are you talking about?”
“Nothing much. Just wondering what you’re thinking, Big Master Guo. Perhaps you’re wondering whether the assassin succeeded and whether Jiayao will appear on this stage tonight…”
Xiao Yufan spoke casually, showing no sign of hostility. In the middle of a concert venue, naturally he wouldn’t make a move against Guo Chenyang. After all, there was no need to ruin the night for everyone over someone already destined to die.
“What?!” Guo Chenyang’s heart skipped a beat. His eyes changed instantly, nearly freezing in shock. He had no idea how Xiao Yufan had found out about such a secret. But one thing was certain—judging from Xiao Yufan’s demeanor, Lin Jiayao must have remained safe.
“The dead don’t need to know the reasons…” With a cold smile, Xiao Yufan turned and walked toward another corner of the VIP section. Since this man was already marked for death, there was no point in wasting words on a corpse.
After the shock passed, Guo Chenyang realized his back was soaked in cold sweat. Although the Guo family was considered a major force in Beijing, compared to the Situ family, they were practically nobodies. If it hadn’t been for someone else’s request and his deep hatred for Xiao Yufan, he wouldn’t have dared provoke such a dangerous man.
But now that his secret had been exposed, he felt a fear he had never experienced before. If Xiao Yufan could reduce Dongfang Haoran to a cripple, how could he, Guo Chenyang, even compare? Even if he were stronger, what would he be in Xiao Yufan’s eyes?
“What kind of useless assassin did I hire anyway? They promised a hundred percent success. Now I’m going to get ruined by that bastard!”
Guo Chenyang muttered to himself, not daring to linger any longer at the concert. Although he didn’t know the specifics of Xiao Yufan’s methods, he understood well enough that this man was not someone to be trifled with. Of course, he didn’t truly believe Xiao Yufan would dare kill him—he was, after all, a member of the Guo family…
Xiao Yufan kept his eyes fixed on Guo Chenyang’s movements. When he saw the latter leave the concert venue, he immediately dialed Tianyi’s number…
“That idiot from the Guo family—I don’t want him to see the sunrise tomorrow. If you can’t handle it, I’ll take care of it myself!” Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a sinister smile, his voice chillingly cold. He would never allow anyone who might harm his woman to remain alive.
After hanging up the call, the concert venue had already plunged into a state of wild excitement. Lin Jiayao’s entrance was still breathtakingly stunning. Even Xiao Yufan, who had long been accustomed to her beauty, felt an unusual emotional surge in his heart.
There was no dazzling introduction—only that melodious, heavenly voice. Song after song, her voice caressed the audience, reminding them of the days when they were blessed with the presence of this goddess-like woman.
She brought the atmosphere to one climax after another, becoming the center of everyone’s attention. On her, it seemed as if an endless magic flowed, igniting the passion in every person’s blood.
In a regular seat just below the VIP section, Jiang Rou stared intently at Lin Jiayao on stage. Suddenly, a sense of familiarity stirred in her mind, as if she had seen this person somewhere before. But soon after, she shook her head firmly—how could such a goddess-like figure possibly have any connection with her?
“Xiao Rou, what are you thinking about?” Beside Jiang Rou sat a girl with a decent appearance, though her heavy makeup contrasted sharply with Jiang Rou’s natural, subtle beauty.
“Nothing really. I was just thinking about when I might get to stand on a stage like this and fulfill my dream!” Jiang Rou didn’t hide the admiration in her eyes. For every woman, becoming someone like Lin Jiayao was a dream.
“How many of us are desperately chasing opportunities like this? With your beauty, you definitely have a chance. Remember when a production team wanted you to play the fourth female lead? Too bad you turned it down—it was such a great opportunity…”
The girl curled her lips slightly, her eyes filled with a trace of bitterness. Both were film school students, both yearning for a chance to become famous. But in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry, their path was full of obstacles.
“As long as we keep going, I believe there will be a good outcome eventually. Haven’t we made it this far already?”
Jiang Rou remained optimistic. Lin Jiayao was her greatest idol, and she dreamed of becoming someone like her one day. But dreams were beautiful, while reality was harsh. Repeated failures had shaken her confidence.
“With your talent, opportunities will come if you’re willing to take them. Remember that Liu Ge…”
“Don’t mention him again. People like him will never truly help us. You know what he really wants better than I do. If you keep defending him like this, I swear we won’t even be friends anymore!”
Hearing this, Jiang Rou showed clear displeasure. The entertainment industry was indeed filled with filth, but she held herself above it. She wanted to achieve her dreams through her own strength and never gave up on that belief. She firmly believed that hard work would eventually be rewarded…
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