Chatting with Yifei, Luo Zheng had no idea that the women at the banquet were experiencing such emotional turbulence.
He didn't want to drink too much, so he used his cousin to deflect the toasts.
As they were chatting animatedly, his phone vibrated.
He took it out and saw a text message from Gao Yuanyuan.
Scanning the Room, he spotted her next to Huo Wenxi.
She was clutching her stomach with a pained expression.
He instructed Liu Yan to take Yifei and the others back to school.
Luo Zheng walked quickly over to Gao Yuanyuan's side.
He asked with concern, "What's wrong? Is your stomach bothering you?"
"Yeah, maybe I ate something too cold," Gao Yuanyuan replied softly.
"Sister Wenxi, I'll leave the rest to you. I'm taking Sister Yuanyuan and leaving first."
"Alright!"
Luo Zheng looked at Huo Wenxi, gave her a quick word, and then supported Gao Yuanyuan as they left through the side door.
This scene caught the eye of Fan Bingbing, whose competitive spirit had just been piqued.
It was like adding fuel to the fire.
She took out her phone and sent a text message to Luo Zheng right in front of the Li Shuangbing sisters.
The content was something only the two of them understood.
Li Shuangbing glanced at her sister and gave a mental thumbs-up.
This 'luring the tiger away from the mountain' open strategy was executed brilliantly.
Now that Fan Bingbing had leaned on Luo Zheng, she certainly wouldn't be content to stay tied down by Huayi Brothers.
Otherwise, once Blue Whale Entertainment grew larger, there wouldn't be a place left for her.
By joining now that the company's startup phase was over, she could still be the Top Sister.
Being the Top Sister of Blue Whale Entertainment was much more appealing than being the Top Sister of Huayi Brothers.
The Li Shuangbing sisters understood this logic, and Fan Bingbing saw it even more clearly.
Especially after learning that Gao Yuanyuan hadn't signed with the company yet, her desire to jump ship became even more urgent.
Inside the spacious Mercedes business van, the middle partition was lowered.
Gao Yuanyuan leaned into Luo Zheng's embrace, feeling the warmth of his large hand on her lower abdomen, a faint smile on her lips.
"Feeling better?"
"Yeah, much better."
A wave of sweetness washed over Gao Yuanyuan's heart.
He was willing to leave such an important banquet just to take her home.
It was enough to prove my position in his heart.
As for Fan Bingbing and Xu Jinglei—one a young sprout, the other an old woman—she would deal with them in due time.
Luo Zheng gently rubbed Gao Yuanyuan's lower abdomen, noting her relaxed expression.
He knew she had tacitly accepted the fact that he had multiple women.
Luo Zheng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He had finally handled the most troublesome one among his women.
As long as he didn't let her and Fan Bingbing meet on the same film set in the future, there wouldn't be any catfights.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
The vibration of the phone broke the silence in the car.
Luo Zheng tapped it open, took a quick glance, and immediately closed it.
Even though the movement was subtle, Gao Yuanyuan still noticed.
She opened her eyes, her bright gaze looking up at him, as if trying to discern something.
But with Luo Zheng's thick skin, how could he possibly let her find any flaw?
He looked completely unperturbed.
Finally, Gao Yuanyuan spoke up, but unlike what Luo Zheng expected, she brought up something else.
"Alyssa Chia approached me tonight, wanting to get resources from you. I turned her down."
After saying this, she carefully observed Luo Zheng's expression again.
But he remained unmoved, even leaning down to tidy a stray lock of her hair.
"What is it? Go on," Luo Zheng's confusion was perfectly timed.
"You have to be careful, Brother Wuji. This woman has a much darker heart than Zhao Min."
Gao Yuanyuan suddenly wrapped her arms around Luo Zheng's neck, her voice turning coquettish.
Hearing this made Luo Zheng feel a bit flustered.
When a woman acts out of character, she's definitely up to something.
Sure enough, Luo Zheng was forced to agree to several conditions about staying away from Alyssa Chia before he earned the right to her bed tonight.
In truth, he wasn't particularly desperate for that privilege, as he wasn't exactly lacking.
Though he had only caught a glimpse of the text Fan Bingbing sent earlier, he understood her meaning.
Jumping ship was a good thing; he already had plans to cultivate Fan Bingbing.
In a few years, with some packaging and her looks and temperament, she could absolutely dominate the international fashion world.
When that time came, she wouldn't even need to act in many movies; she could make money hand over fist just by taking on advertisements and magazine shoots.
While Gao Yuanyuan had her eyes closed, pretending to sleep, Luo Zheng sent an "OK" back to Fan Bingbing.
After the banquet, Ma Yili helped Guan Hu to his hotel Room. Her boyfriend was already babbling nonsense, completely unconscious.
After hesitating for a moment and looking at her snoring boyfriend on the bed, Ma Yili's hesitant gaze gradually became firm.
Guan Hu, don't blame me. I'm doing this for our future.
You want me to stay home and be a traditional wife and mother? I'm sorry, I can't do that.
Being in the entertainment industry, I must be famous. I must become a top star that everyone envies.
Ma Yili took a shower and changed into a new outfit and some provocative lingerie.
After meticulously applying her makeup, she quietly left the Room.
She didn't take the elevator, instead slowly walking up the stairs toward the top floor.
She stopped to rest at every floor.
It wasn't because she was tired, but because she was afraid of ruining her makeup.
Finally reaching the top floor, she looked through the glass window of the stairwell's fire door.
Ma Yili saw two waiters standing in the hallway, ready at any moment to serve the guests in the suites.
As expected of Beijing's top hotel and its best Suite 01.
The service was truly impeccable.
Ma Yili took a few deep breaths, prepared her speech, and was about to push the door open.
Suddenly, someone grabbed her arm from behind. In her shock, she nearly screamed.
"It's me!"
Ma Yili turned around, and a familiar, pretty face came into view.
"Alyssa Chia!"
What is she doing here?
There was another person behind her, someone she seemed to have seen tonight.
But she couldn't recall the name.
Why are they here?
Could they have the same goal as me?
While Ma Yili was still thinking, Alyssa Chia chuckled and teased:
"You aren't thinking that the two of us are here to find President Luo just like you, are you?"
"Aren't you?"
In her panic, Ma Yili blurted out what she was thinking.
"Of course not."
Alyssa Chia shook her head. Her next words made Ma Yili pale instantly: "Because President Luo isn't in Suite 01 at all tonight. Fan Bingbing is the one staying in there."
"What? President Luo isn't here?"
"You didn't see?"
"President Luo left early through the side door with Miss Gao Yuanyuan."
Alyssa Chia and Jiang Yiyan went back and forth, leaving Ma Yili feeling completely crushed.
However, this wasn't their goal.
They both had their eyes on Ma Yili and discovered each other while following her.
With a knowing smile, they understood each other's intentions.
Since their goals were the same, they naturally chose to join forces.
After everything was explained, Ma Yili hung her head, her eyes losing focus.
Originally, she was the only one who knew about this. Now that two more people were involved, the risk of exposure had increased.
She was afraid that if Guan Hu found out, she would lose everything.
Alyssa Chia caught onto this, forcing her to cooperate with them.
"I do have some connection with President Luo, but it's not what you think."
Driven into a corner, Ma Yili told the truth.
"I know. What else?" Alyssa Chia nodded, pressing her further.
"I know the address of one of President Luo's lovers."
Hearing this, Alyssa Chia's eyes lit up.
With a specific location, it would be easy to stake him out.
The probability of success would be much higher.
"Fine. Send the location to my phone. I'll find someone to stake it out, and we'll move together once President Luo is spotted."
Alyssa Chia quickly established her leadership among the three, her tone leaving no Room for doubt.
"Alright, but you must keep your word and help me keep my secret."
"No problem!"
The three of them completed their alliance.