Chapter 48

Chapter 48

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Following this incident, the most noticeable change was the exponential growth in Li Jia's number of fans on StarNet, increasing by not just dozens of times.

Apart from the messages of apology, the rest were filled with various well-wishes and declarations of unwavering support.

Li Jia had no interest in reading these comments; she was only sitting here because Ye Chengxing was here, and she wanted to be by Ye Chengxing's side.

Ye Chengxing, however, happily browsed through them, even reading out some of the heartfelt messages to Li Jia.

Occasionally, amidst these comments, there would be a few malicious remarks, but Ye Chengxing simply skipped over them, only sharing the kind and gentle words.

After reading countless messages, Ye Chengxing paused, her gaze toward Li Jia filled with soft, bright light. "Look, everyone likes you and supports you."

Although the original plot had changed significantly due to her arrival, even undergoing massive alterations—none of the humiliations that were supposed to befall Li Jia occurred, and StarFlash Entertainment had been completely dismantled—the Omega girl before her seemed very positive and proactive, unlikely to follow the path of complete darkness as described in the original text.

Still, Ye Chengxing remembered those final scenes where Li Jia, smiling yet coldly, said, "No one has ever treated me kindly in this world, so why should I respond with kindness?"

If possible, Ye Chengxing wanted to do her utmost to make Li Jia feel warmth—not just from her alone, but from many others who liked her. The most important thing was for Li Jia to believe that she deserved this affection.

Long ago, Ye Chengxing noticed that Li Jia had low self-worth; she resisted kindness and believed herself unworthy. Ye Chengxing hoped to gradually diminish this feeling in Li Jia.

The terrible things that happened in the past weren't Li Jia's fault, but the residual harm affected her.

Ye Chengxing smiled, raising her fingertips to help Li Jia smooth her disheveled hair.

She would likely leave this world someday, but before then, she would ensure everything was taken care of.

As Alpha's fingertips brushed against her cheek, warm and gentle, Li Jia didn't move, allowing Ye Chengxing to smooth her fallen strands. Her expression looked relaxed and content.

Unable to resist, Ye Chengxing asked, "Are you feeling good?"

Li Jia blinked softly. "Yes, I've never felt this happy." Sitting together with Ye Chengxing, basking in the soft sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, she felt at ease, even without doing anything.

She could sit like this forever.

Ye Chengxing nodded at Li Jia's words, thinking that this method indeed worked. Although it was just reading comments, the genuine emotions behind them made Li Jia genuinely happy, despite appearing uninterested.

Misunderstanding the true reason for Li Jia's happiness, Ye Chengxing felt encouraged, smiling brightly. "Would Little Li like to hear more? I can continue; there are still many more."

As she spoke, Ye Chengxing turned the screen around and scrolled down, indicating to Li Jia.

Li Jia glanced at the comments on the screen, indifferent, but upon meeting Ye Chengxing's sparkling gaze, she nodded again.

She felt nothing about these people's comments, whether they were insulting or now apologizing and wishing her well.

But Ye Chengxing was different.

Listening to Ye Chengxing read the comments, Li Jia's gaze lingered on her intently.

Her star was the best.

Better than all these people combined.

While browsing through the comments, Ye Chengxing noticed that many entertainment companies had followed Li Jia.

Currently, entertainment companies of all sizes were contacting Li Jia, hoping she would become their artist under very favorable terms.

Ye Chengxing was well aware of this and had compiled information on these companies. She wanted to ask Li Jia about her thoughts but worried that saying too much might make Li Jia feel pressured.

After much thought, Ye Chengxing finally got up and fetched the stack of information. "By the way, Little Li, do you have any thoughts on entertainment companies?"

After saying this, she continued, "Or any other ideas. In short, whatever decision you make, I will support and help you."

Meeting her earnest gaze, Li Jia suddenly leaned in to hug Ye Chengxing. "Sister, I'm fine. Don't worry, but I have indeed chosen an entertainment company."

Saying this, Li Jia didn't release Ye Chengxing but instead held her while flipping through the materials to find a specific sheet.

Ye Chengxing took it and looked at it.

The entertainment company Li Jia planned to join was under the LS Consortium.

For Ye Chengxing, neither the LS Consortium nor its entertainment company was unfamiliar. Anyone paying attention to this industry would recognize them.

The LS Consortium had appeared in the public eye with incredible speed, rising to prominence and establishing itself through sheer capability.

Ye Chengxing first noticed it because the name didn't appear in the original text.

In the original story, all major consortia were introduced, but the LS Consortium, whose full name was LOVESTAR, did not appear.

She was certain that there was no related plot involving this consortium in the original text.

However, since arriving in this world, numerous changes had occurred, and perhaps the emergence of this consortium was a result of the butterfly effect caused by these changes.

Ye Chengxing had thoroughly investigated this group, considering its sudden appearance outside the original plot. When compiling information on various entertainment companies for Li Jia, she reviewed it again. Among these companies, the entertainment company under the LS Consortium was the one she knew best. It was unexpected that Li Jia ultimately chose to sign with this same consortium's entertainment company.

Ye Chengxing became even more convinced that her previous speculation about the consortium being a result of the butterfly effect was accurate.

In the original text, Li Jia only terminated her contract with StarFlash Entertainment after she had already begun her revenge. But now, she terminated her contract early, and the LS Consortium emerged recently, with Li Jia deciding to sign with its entertainment company. How coincidental.

Thus, Ye Chengxing nodded. "I think it's great."

To her surprise, Li Jia's expression didn't show joy but rather seemed somewhat frozen. "Just that?"

Ye Chengxing was taken aback, then thought for a moment before adding, "I've done my research. They offer excellent conditions and take good care of their artists. Many of their artists were unknown when they joined but later became successful. Signing with this company is truly good for you."

At this point, Ye Chengxing found it quite remarkable.

The LS entertainment company hadn't been around for long, and initially, every artist they signed started off as unknowns, but they all eventually became famous. There was even a rumor that one of the idols LS signed was reportedly found selling second-hand scrap machines by a talent scout.

Logically speaking, the other party had never been exposed to this field before, so no one expected that such a person would become popular overnight after being signed.

Finding such an existence was virtually impossible; it was unlikely that one could be found in a hundred people. But LC's entertainment company was like a discerning judge, always able to accurately identify the talented ones among the masses.

Li Jia looked at Ye Chengxing and suddenly spoke in a plaintive and nervous tone, "Sis... you're not going to take care of me anymore?"

Ye Chengxing couldn't help but chuckle at her tone and hurriedly explained, "No, no. I have full faith in your choice. This entertainment company is indeed great, there's nothing else to say. And since you've told me about it, you must have made up your mind."

She didn't intend to interfere with which company Li Jia chose to sign with or demand that Li Jia follow her arrangements, even though Li Jia cared about her opinion. That didn't mean she could order her around without restraint. Doing so would be no different from the Star Flash Entertainment Company, who treated Li Jia as a tool.

Still, Ye Chengxing was glad to be part of Li Jia's decision-making process.

With that thought, Ye Chengxing put the documents she had reviewed back into the folder and her tone softened, "Besides, there will definitely be times when I'm not by your side..."

Before she could finish, Li Jia suddenly stood up. The chair legs scraped against the floor, emitting a sharp screech.

Her head was bowed, making it hard to read her expression.

But there was something inexplicably unsettling about her demeanor.

Ye Chengxing was taken aback. "Little Li, what's wrong?"

The next second, Li Jia lifted her head, and the strange sense of danger dissipated.

"Nothing," she walked over to Ye Chengxing and resumed her girlish, coquettish tone. "I just felt a bit upset thinking about Sis leaving me. But then I realized you only said you might not always be by my side, not that you were leaving altogether. I shouldn't let my imagination run wild."

Ye Chengxing nodded at Li Jia's words, feeling a little embarrassed recalling Omega's reaction just now.

So Li Jia reacted so strongly to the idea of her leaving.

Then...

Ye Chengxing's eyelashes fluttered, and her heart began to race uncontrollably due to the thoughts forming in her mind—

Although the system hadn't mentioned it, perhaps on the day the mission was completed, she could stay in this world.

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Author's note:

Thank you to the following angels for their support~

I am very grateful for everyone's support and will continue to work hard!