Chapter 59

"Media has already put you on a pedestal. You are now the hottest singer on 'Next Queen.' This is all due to the connections I used to create this momentum. As long as you agree, I can definitely make you the hottest star. Are you satisfied with my arrangements...?"

In a quiet coffee shop, a girl wearing sunglasses quietly looked out the window. Across from her, a young man in an expensive suit, with his hair meticulously combed, spoke proudly and incessantly.

Unfortunately, the girl seemed unimpressed by the young man's words, showing a rather indifferent attitude.

If Liu Qin and Luoyang were here, they would recognize this young man as Xue Kai, who had once pursued Liu Qin but was ultimately discredited by the melodrama orchestrated by Luoyang and Liu Qin.

Seeing the girl not speaking, Xue Kai did not get angry. He just glanced out the window and said with a somewhat arrogant tone, "Tianyin, you don't need to wear sunglasses here. This is a private room, and no one will recognize you. Besides, only the true nobility of the metropolis have the right to enter this coffee shop. Those lowly journalists and commoners have no such privilege."

The girl removed her sunglasses.

The girl's true appearance was very beautiful and highly recognizable. She was none other than Li Tianyin, the contestant of 'Next Queen' who was being hyped by the media today.

However, Li Tianyin did not have much affection for the man who was constantly boasting in front of her.

Xue Kai's reputation was well-known in the industry... He was absolutely a shameless and notorious second-generation rich kid.

But the power he possessed was genuine...

The current nationwide, highly anticipated talent show 'Next Queen' was produced by Feilong TV, and Xue Kai's father, Xue Dingfang, was a powerful leader at Feilong TV, with significant influence over the competition.

This was why Li Tianyin was willing to play along with this second-generation rich kid.

"You did a great job, so I agreed to this date today." Li Tianyin's voice was cold, a stark contrast to the warm and charming persona she displayed on stage.

"Hehe, Tianyin... I've put a lot of effort into promoting you. Do you really think one date will be enough to satisfy me?" Xue Kai laughed, but deep in his eyes, there was no real affection, only a faint coldness.

If it weren't for his desire to bring down Liu Qin, he wouldn't have put so much effort into Li Tianyin, a somewhat pragmatic woman.

Xue Kai's temperament was not broad, but rather narrow. He had been harboring resentment over the incident in Nanling where Luoyang and Liu Qin had embarrassed him.

Especially recently, with Liu Qin gaining fame and praise from the media and the four judges for 'Next Queen,' Xue Kai's anger had been boiling.

"A woman who rejected me is living so well!?"

"How can this be allowed? Anything I can't have, I will destroy!"

Xue Kai had such an extreme personality. If he liked something, he wouldn't even spare his father's new wife, let alone a mere Liu Qin.

That's why he approached Li Tianyin, helping her advance and using her as a pawn to leverage her popularity to relentlessly suppress Liu Qin... Even if it meant paying a price, Xue Kai was willing to do it.

As for the news articles comparing Liu Qin and Li Tianyin online... They were all Xue Kai's doing.

The fans of both sides attacked each other, and Liu Qin's fans were at a disadvantage, which gave Xue Kai a sense of satisfaction.

This was the effect he wanted. Otherwise, he wouldn't have put so much effort into promoting Li Tianyin. But since he had chosen her and successfully made her a headline, he had to get some return.

Otherwise, wouldn't this pragmatic woman have taken all the benefits for nothing?

Li Tianyin clearly saw through Xue Kai's intentions but did not intend to give in easily.

Xue Kai's actions online, using internet trolls to promote himself and attack Liu Qin, had made Li Tianyin realize that Xue Kai's target was not her. So she maintained her composure and said calmly, "Xue Kai, no one is a fool. We are just in a business relationship, each getting what we need."

Xue Kai's smile froze, then gradually turned dark. "You're right. I chose to support you to bring down Liu Qin, but don't forget... I have other options besides you."

Li Tianyin frowned.

Indeed, among the contestants who could compete with Liu Qin, besides herself, Su San and Chu Yue were also capable.

And Xue Kai's influence was a crucial factor that Li Tianyin did not want to give up. With Xue Kai's help and her own talent, winning the championship of 'Next Queen' was not impossible.

"State your terms. As long as they're not too excessive, I can agree to them." Li Tianyin was prepared to make some sacrifices.

"That's more like it. I like obedient beauties." Xue Kai smiled wickedly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table and said slowly, "My terms are simple..."

Li Tianyin looked at Xue Kai nervously. Xue Kai's notorious reputation made her fear that he might make some excessive demands, like asking her to go to a hotel. Refusing or accepting such a request would be difficult.

"Don't be so tense."

Xue Kai soothed her gently, but his eyes were as venomous as a snake. "Liu Qin should be performing tonight. If she sings a new and high-quality song tonight, she might be lucky enough to avoid a crisis. But if she doesn't sing a new song or the new song isn't good enough, I will make her taste the sting of public criticism..."

"A new song?" Li Tianyin seemed to guess something.

"Exactly, a new song... Isn't Liu Qin known as a talented songwriter? Now that your 'Peach Blossom' is a hit, she either needs to come up with a new song to compete with your 'Peach Blossom' or admit that she is not as talented as she claims..."

"What do you want me to do?" Li Tianyin understood Xue Kai's intentions and asked.

Helping Xue Kai against Liu Qin made Li Tianyin feel somewhat guilty, as they were both contestants and had no grudges...

But on the other hand, Liu Qin was now her strong competitor. So Li Tianyin's rational side easily overcame her emotional side, and the guilt was buried deep in her heart.

"What I want you to do is simple..."

Xue Kai smiled coldly and slowly revealed his plan, but he didn't realize that he was unknowingly falling into a trap set by someone else...

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