Chapter 66

Chapter 66

Ning Yuyi didn't have much of a break. A gala, booked by Apple Network over half a month ago, was approaching New Year's and required frequent rehearsals.

The invitation for Ning Yuyi, Xie Yiezhou, and Sheng Nianzhi to attend was due to the broadcast of "Jian Dao," where they were to perform the theme song together.

The gala venue was an arena, not far from Qing'an.

Fan Zhongchuan dropped Ning Yuyi at the arena and then headed to his company for some business. Before leaving, he asked Ning Yuyi about the time he'd finish to come pick him up.

Xie Yiezhou was a bit late due to other engagements, by which time Ning Yuyi had already been briefed on the procedure three times.

Later, Ning Yuyi briefed both Xie Yiezhou and Sheng Nianzhi. The trio followed the procedure, sang to the music, and then left the stage.

A staff member approached with some final instructions, and once they were done, they could leave.

Sheng Nianzhi had other commitments and left early, leaving Ning Yuyi and Xie Yiezhou bundled in scarves and down jackets, braving the chilly wind by the roadside.

A gust of cold wind made Ning Yuyi shiver and sneeze. He hadn't expected the rehearsal to conclude so swiftly, ending two hours ahead of schedule.

Hearing Ning Yuyi's sneeze, Xie Yiezhou paused from browsing his phone, led Ning Yuyi to a sheltered spot, and called for a driver.

"Should we head back to Qing'an or go to the Fan Corporation?" Xie Yezhou asked him.

After pondering for a moment, Ning Yuyi replied, "Let's go to Fan Corporation."

The driver quickly came around to the other side. Once Ning Yuyi and Xie Yezhou got in the car, they headed straight for the Fan Corporation.

As they got out of the car, Xie Yezhou handed Ning Yuyi a face mask.

The receptionist, who remembered Ning Yuyi well, quickly approached and used her access card to open the CEO's exclusive elevator for him.

Upon reaching the top floor, as Ning Yuyi walked past the executive assistant's office and approached Fan Zhongchuan's, he heard voices conversing inside.

Just then, an executive assistant passed by carrying coffee and files. Seeing Ning Yuyi, he bent slightly in respect.

"Greetings, Madam CEO."

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'Madam CEO?' What a peculiar title!

Ning Yuyi wanted to cringe in embarrassment. He managed a brief greeting before inquiring, "Do we have guests in the office?"

"Yes, the CEO of Xie Corporation is meeting with our CEO."

Isn't that my father?

Ning Yuyi made a gesture of understanding to the assistant. As he turned to knock on the door, it opened from the inside.

Fan Zhongchuan, draping an arm around his shoulder, ushered him inside.

Xie Lou sat on the guest sofa, greeting him with a light smile.

"Ning Ning, you're here," Xie Lou beckoned him over, "Where's your second brother?"

"My second brother has an out-of-town schedule this afternoon. After the rehearsal, he dropped me off and left."

In front of his father, Ning Yuyi didn't dare to act overly affectionate with Fan Zhongchuan, and he took a seat obediently next to Xie Lou.

Xie Lou chatted about various topics and even inquired if Ning Yuyi needed any money.

Ning Yuyi shook his head emphatically in response.

During their last meeting, Xie Lou had transferred 10% of Xie Corporation's shares to him. Now, even if he left the entertainment circle, he could still enjoy annual passive income.

Not to mention, along with the shares, he also inherited an island and four to five investment properties.

After spending some time, Xie Lou took both Ning Yuyi and Fan Zhongchuan out for lunch.

Post lunch, while Xie Lou returned to Xie Corporation, Ning Yuyi chose to accompany Fan Zhongchuan to attend to his company matters.

Seated behind his spacious and luxurious desk, Fan Zhongchuan bent over to review the piled documents.

With his head lowered, a soft shadow was cast from his chin down to his neck.

Out of sheer boredom, Ning Yuyi decided to browse the online forum, curious to see if there were any juicy stories to catch up on.

However, as he scrolled, he found himself at the center of the gossip.

Title: Shocking! A change in Xie Corporation's shareholdings?

Original Post: Xie Lou transferred 10% of the shares to Ning Yuyi? See the screenshot below.

Comment 1: Uploaded image [screenshot].

Comment 2: Tears of envy stream down my face. That's a lot of money.

Comment 3: Why the surprise? Xie Yinan and Xie Yezhou each own 10% of the shares. So what's wrong with giving 10% to their youngest sibling?

Comment 4: Nothing wrong... Just envious of the OP. Sigh.

Comment 5: With the annual earnings of Xie Corporation, has Ning Yuyi just become a billionaire?

Comment 6: I did some quick math on how much 10% of the shares would yield annually. The figure stunned me! Is it too late to cozy up to Ning Yuyi?!!!

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Comment 46: I've noticed that Ning Yuyi's fans are quite fortunate. Xie Yezhou's fans faced ridicule before his identity was exposed. However, Ning Yuyi has been shielded by industry giants since his debut. Must be the most comfortable fan journey.

Comment 47: Are you referring to the early controversies surrounding Ning Yuyi?

Comment 48: I initially just wanted to drop by, but seeing Comment 46... We were indeed severely criticized back then, even by Xie Yezhou's fans. We couldn't even retaliate. How was that "comfortable"?

Comment 49: Now, all people recall is Ning Yuyi's smooth journey in the entertainment industry. But we, early fans, also endured periods when he trended for all the wrong reasons.

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Comment 85: This thread has gone off-topic! I'm here to express my envy. I'm so jealous!!!

Comment 86: So jealous, like I'm the reincarnation of a sour lemon.

Comment 87: It's normal to be envious. By the way, if I call out to 'Daddy Xie', would he gift me some shares? (SincereEyes.jpg)

Comment 88: Are you still daydreaming? However, Ning Yuyi genuinely seems like a good kid. While Xie Yezhou, with the backing of Xie Corporation and Fenghua, behaves quite dominantly in the entertainment industry. But Ning Yuyi, from my experience, is genuinely well-behaved.

Comment 89: I'm aware. I volunteered at that orphanage. Ning Yuyi visited both before and after gaining fame. The kids there are taught well by the staff.

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Comment 198: There used to be a wonderful headmistress at that orphanage. I met her during my freshman year, but by my sophomore year, she had passed away due to illness. Such a pity.

Comment 199: Ah, the good often die young. It's saddening.

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Upon reading up to this point, Ning Yuyi exited the forum and reclined on the sofa.

Counting the days, he realized that the memorial of the orphanage director was just a few days away. He glanced through the floor-to-ceiling windows, letting out an almost inaudible sigh.

He then located a florist and, keeping in mind the director's preferences, ordered a bouquet, setting up a pickup time with the shop owner.

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The thread from the forum was eventually picked up by an influencer and reposted on Weibo, propelling Ning Yuyi to the trending list once again.

The trending topic was simple—

Overnight Billionaire: Ning Yuyi Steps into the Elite Club.

What does overnight success feel like?

We're all just lemons under the lemon tree.