Chapter Fifty-Four: Don’t Push Me!

“‘A Perfect World’? What kind of book is this? It’s already been recommended after just thirty thousand words? Let me have a look!”
Zhao He was a sophomore in college, and his daily leisure time was spent reading online novels to pass the time.
He had just finished reading “Battle Horse in the Firmament.”
“Huh? ‘A Perfect World’ is actually Liu Sanyu’s new book? Well, no matter—let me tip him with a Lord-level reward first.”
“What? I can’t send a tip?”
This situation happened to many people.
Originally, “Battle Horse in the Firmament” couldn’t be tipped either, but when the finale was published, Vertical & Horizontal Chinese Network broke their agreement and enabled tipping.
Because of this, Jiang Yun later had an unpleasant dispute with Vertical & Horizontal Chinese Network.
At that moment, Jiang Yun was sitting in his office, typing away at his computer.
Just yesterday, Jiang Yun had sent the solo version of “You Say I’m Your Superhero” to He Yong.
That had sparked another wave of attention.
“Fifteenth Moon” and “You Say I’m Your Superhero”—these two new songs were performing quite well.
However, the main audience for “Fifteenth Moon” was middle-aged people and older.
Lyrical songs like this rarely attracted younger listeners.
Jiang Yun picked up his phone and sent a WeChat message to Mao Yi.
Knock, knock, knock!
“Come in!”
Mao Yi walked into the office. “Teacher, what is it?”
Jiang Yun pulled a file from his drawer and tossed it to Mao Yi. “Open it and see.”
“Alright!”
Mao Yi slowly opened the folder, and the bold titles caught his eye: “Dissolving Sorrows,” “A Person Like Me.”
He looked further—music and lyrics.
A look of wild joy appeared on Mao Yi’s face. “Thank you, Teacher! Thank you!”
“Record them as soon as possible,” Jiang Yun instructed.
“Okay, okay, I’ll go to the studio today!”
“Good.”
“Teacher, what do you think about me releasing an album? Including these two songs?”
Jiang Yun tapped his fingers on the desk. “An album…”
“That’s fine!”
“Alright, I’ll start preparations right away. I’ll try to finish the album within a week! When the time comes, I’ll need your help with the promotion!”
Jiang Yun nodded.
Knock, knock, knock!
“Come in!”
Li Lulu entered the office. “Boss, you should take a look at this!”
She handed Jiang Yun a laptop.
It was an email.
“‘The Voice of China’ is actually inviting me to be a mentor?”
“Yes, Boss. Should we accept?”
Jiang Yun, with his clear logic and calm demeanor, said, “Accept.”
“Alright, Boss, I’ll reply right away!”
“Good.”
Finally, it was time to get off work.

Li Lulu drove her Cadillac, taking Jiang Yun home. As for the Jaguar, Jiang Yun had tossed the keys to Mao Yi.
The two of them first stopped by the largest supermarket in Shanghai to buy groceries and household items.
Afterward, they drove home.
Carrying two large bags each, they entered the elevator.
Click!
The door opened, and they walked in with their things.
“Oh, I can’t take it anymore, I’m exhausted!”
Li Lulu collapsed onto the sofa.
“Get up and make dinner!” Jiang Yun nudged Li Lulu with his foot.
“What? Boss, did you ask me to live with you just so you could make me do all the hard work?”
“Hurry up, I still have things to do!” Jiang Yun poked her white calf with his toe.
“Boss, you used to cook yourself! Now you don’t even bother anymore!”
Li Lulu got up from the sofa and carried the groceries into the kitchen.
Jiang Yun went to the door across the hall and rang the bell.
Yu Qing sat in the living room, seemingly waiting for something.
Ding-dong!
The doorbell rang. Yu Qing stood up excitedly. The whole afternoon, it had been deliveries and takeout.
Hopefully, this time she wouldn’t be disappointed.
Yu Qing walked to the door and glanced through the peephole.
A look of wild joy appeared on Yu Qing’s face.
She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself.
With a cold and poised expression, Yu Qing opened the door. “You’re here!”
Jiang Yun touched his nose, feeling a bit guilty. After all, there was still Yu Qing’s bra in his room.
He walked into the living room. Yu Qing poured him a cup of tea and sat opposite him.
Jiang Yun inadvertently glanced at Yu Qing’s chest—so full.
He sighed inwardly.
Yu Qing caught his gaze and subtly straightened her posture, deliberately showing off her perfect figure.
“I have a younger sister who also studied law. She happens to be interning right now.”
Yu Qing said, “I’ve already spoken to her. You can contact her directly.”
“Alright!” Jiang Yun, watching Yu Qing’s proud figure, felt extremely uneasy.
“It’s dinner time—stay here and eat tonight.” Yu Qing suggested.
“But my manager is already cooking…”
Yu Qing smiled. “Oh, really?”
Jiang Yun shivered at her smile.
“Well, alright, I’ll defer to you then!”
“Great! I’ll go cook!”
Yu Qing headed to the kitchen, and Jiang Yun sat alone in the living room, letting out a breath of relief.
A woman’s smile was sometimes more terrifying than her frown.
Li Lulu propped her chin in her hands, gazing at the table full of food. “Why isn’t the boss back yet?”
Click.

“I’m back!”
Jiang Yun opened the door and entered.
“Boss, you’re finally back!”
Li Lulu took his coat. “Come eat!”
“But I already had dinner.”
Li Lulu paused, then smiled at Jiang Yun. “Oh, really?”
Gulp.
Jiang Yun swallowed. “But I can still eat more—I wasn’t full earlier!”
And so, Jiang Yun ended up eating two dinners in a row. That night, he was sick to his stomach, nearly losing half his life.
“Ugh!”
“The thirteenth time…”
“I really can’t overeat again!”
The next day, Jiang Yun went to work with dark circles under his eyes.
Ring ring ring!
Jiang Yun answered the office phone. “Who is it?”
He sounded weak. “Brother Zhou? What’s up?”
“Alright, I’ll definitely be there!” Jiang Yun perked up instantly.
After hanging up, he began gathering his things.
He sent a WeChat message to Li Lulu: “Come to my office.”
Knock, knock, knock!
“Come in!”
Li Lulu entered. “Boss, what is it?”
“Get the car ready—we’re going to Shanghai Stadium!”
“Alright!”
The car started. Li Lulu drove the Cadillac, taking Jiang Yun to Shanghai Stadium.
Everything went smoothly, and nothing unpleasant happened on the way.
They arrived at the stadium.
“Brother Zhou, I’m here!”
“Enter through the VIP passage—I’ve already notified them!” said Zhou Lun on the other end of the phone.
“Alright!”
In the lounge.
“Brother Zhou, why so sudden? There wasn’t even any promotion for the concert!” Jiang Yun asked.
“It’s not that sudden—it’s been scheduled for a while. We just didn’t have any good new songs to announce!” Zhou Lun laughed.
“Alright,” Jiang Yun nodded.
At seven o’clock, Shanghai Stadium was packed.
Jiang Yun looked at the scene and teased, “Brother Zhou, is this what you call ‘washed up’?”
“I’m about to be washed up!”
“If you say that again, I’ll be mad at you!”