Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Celebration Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Celebration With those confessions from men who looked like thugs, even with all their efforts, the Qiao Family couldn’t get the case against Zhilan dismissed.

After finding out, the Qiao Family learned that it was because Zhilan had maliciously spread rumors about a female celebrity that this had happened. Unable to plead for mercy in court, they could only turn to confront Shen Yan.

Ji Yao voluntarily took on the matter after finding out, which, as it turned out, was also related to him.

Shen Yan drove away from school, leaving the trouble behind for Ji Yao to deal with.

Before she even got home, Liu Su had sent her a message.

It stated that Xinyu had signed Li Xu and there would be a celebration that night, asking if Shen Yan would like to attend.

The artists of Xinyu who were available would all go, and since Shen Yan had access to the best resources of Xinyu and was idle in the city, it would be indefensible not to go.

She requested Liu Su to send the location, and Shen Yan went there on her own.

It was quite unexpected for Xinyu to sign Li Xu so quickly.

Evidently, Li Xu was somewhat eccentric. Most companies would stay away from him, but Xinyu went ahead and signed him directly, which was a bit odd.

After all, he was a known senior, and if Shen Yan truly avoided such occasions, other artists from Xinyu might talk behind her back.

Conveniently, Shen Yan was also free.

Following the address provided by Liu Su, Shen Yan drove there and parked her car in the leisure club’s internal parking lot.

The place was called a leisure club, but it was more like a KTV.

But this place was slightly more private, and some well-known faces in Shen City would come here to spend their time.

As Shen Yan looked at the flashing lights of the entrance, a waiter was already there to greet her.

She took the elevator up to the sixth floor and immediately felt the liveliness of that level, with music softly spilling out from various rooms.

Dressed in a simple long shirt and pants with flat shoes, Shen Yan looked youthful and radiant.

All the guests entering and leaving had their attention captured by her figure.

The medium-ranking CEOs who frequented such places were shocked to see such a beautiful girl and couldn’t help calling over the guide waiter.

Once Shen Yan reached the sixth floor, someone else took over to lead her.

The waiter who led her in was stopped by a pot-bellied CEO, who waited smiling for him to speak.

“Who is that?”

The waiter smiled, hesitating as if weighing his words.

The CEO muttered a curse under his breath and took out a few hundred dollars from his pocket, tossing it to the waiter.

Only then did the waiter smile and said, “She is the recently rising female celebrity. They are in Room Number Seven, celebrating for Star Language Media.”

“Star Language Media?” The CEO laughed and patted the waiter on the shoulder, “I see.”

With no more to say, the waiter left.

This CEO returned to his own room and mentioned the matter to a few other CEOs in Shen City, who were also well-known.

Everyone showed the same level of interest.

They discussed going over to greet them later, knowing that people from Star Language Media, if not foolish, would try to curry favor with them to attract more investments.

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Shen Yan pushed open the door of Room Number Seven, where numerous seats of the sixth floor’s large rooms were nearly all filled by Star Language people.

Some artists had brought managers, and others, assistants; no one came alone.

Liu Su had been waiting for them already. Among the group of managers, Liu Su might be a newcomer, but given his power, good resource, and wide connections, even the top managers had to step aside for him.

Hence, even though Liu Su was seated among them, none of the managers from Star Language dared to disrespect him.

There had been some rumors within Star Language saying that Liu Su was actually the one in charge.

But this was never confirmed.

Li Xu didn’t bring a manager with him but had Star Language randomly assign one.

“Shen Yan! You’re here!”

“Shen Yan is here, come sit by me!”

“Girls should sit with girls, you guys better not scare our Shen Yan.”

The artists from Star Language Media started chattering all at once, heating up the scene instantly.

Regardless of their intentions behind these actions, at least they seemed harmonious.

Shen Yan smiled at everyone, then greeted President Kang before sitting across from Li Xu, where several female artists from Xinyu were seated.

They showed friendliness towards Shen Yan.

Though it was superficial, Shen Yan was also willing to play along with them.

As the saying goes, one does not slap a smiling face.

As long as they didn’t trouble her, Shen Yan was willing to play along with them in the social setting.

“Come on! Let’s toast President Kang and Brother Li!” A male artist who knew how to work a crowd suggested with a smile.

Everyone raised their glasses to toast President Kang and Li Xu.

Shen Yan paid close attention with curiosity, as it was her first time at such an event.

After the group toast, they took turns toasting individually, adding a congratulatory phrase.

Seeing that everyone had their turn, Shen Yan also picked up a glass and approached Li Xu to toast.

Li Xu looked at Shen Yan with a smile, perhaps a bit tipsy, his gaze somewhat enamored, “Shen Yan, you’ll have to look out for me, this newbie, in the future.”

“In our circle, Brother Li is a veteran. I joined the industry later than Brother Li and am younger; I should be the one asking for Brother Li’s guidance. Here’s to Brother Li, wishing you a dazzling career with Xinyu!”

Shen Yan was just repeating the flattering words others had used before.

But to Li Xu, they carried a different significance.

“Then I’ll take your auspicious words!”

Both of them downed their drinks in one gulp.

Then, some sang, others drank, and groups chatted together; it all seemed decent, without the messy affairs seen in other companies.

Just as everyone was playing nicely, someone pushed open the door of the private room.

Several men of varying appearances entered.

President Kang immediately stood up when he saw them, his eyes brightening, signaling Liu Su to come along to greet the group.

“Hey! Isn’t that President Du, Mr. Lin?”

“Ha, President Kang is also here. Heard about your celebration at Star Language Media and came over to say hi. Didn’t expect it to be so lively here, unlike us guys who only end up discussing official matters, so dull. President Kang, you don’t mind if we sit down and have a drink together?” President Du asked with a laugh, his eyes occasionally scanning the female stars in the room.

Being a star usually means being attractive.

President Du’s eyes locked onto Shen Yan immediately.

His lecherous gaze blatantly lingered on her.

Liu Su’s expression darkened.

Shen Yan looked up and caught his gaze.

Seeing those eyes, not just President Du’s but the other executives’ gazes also changed.

Seeing this, the other female artists from Xinyu shifted away, most likely schadenfreude at Shen Yan’s predicament.

Even though Xinyu promoted Shen Yan, in front of these wealthy executives, wouldn’t she still have to lower her head?

Sharp as ever, President Kang quickly scanned everyone’s reactions and stepped forward, amiably introducing the male artists first, then moving on to the female artists, and finally introducing Shen Yan.

“Star Language Media truly is one of the top media companies, both male and female artists are exceptional! I heard from my daughter about Shen Yan; she indeed has both beauty and talent as said online!” President Du said lecherously, then walked towards Shen Yan, “I see there’s a spot here, Shen Yan, you don’t mind if I sit here, do you?”

Facing a wealthy and somewhat powerful executive, male and female artists from the media company generally dare not refuse.

Otherwise, they might find themselves isolated from opportunities next time.

Many artists in Xinyu had already held grudges against Shen Yan, and now seeing her in a difficult position and being taken advantage of, they felt somewhat delighted by her misfortune.

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