A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return

Chapter 503: Impromptu Change

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Li Lei smirked delightedly. “Isn’t it simple? Of course, those who want to survive need to have some deterrence. The more widespread these rumors are, the more trouble I save.”

Xia Ling did not know whether to laugh or cry. It turned out that even though she owed the Skyart’s training classes a lot of money at the start, she didn’t even have to pay back. Unfortunately, she was afraid of being criticized and wanted to debut in the entertainment industry honestly. If she just left directly at that time without paying back the debt, would everything be different now?

However, that question was just her wishful thinking.

She discussed Xia Yu with Li Lei. “Killing her and burying her body is being too easy on her. I’ve already said that I want her reputation to be ruined, so let’s do it first. We can think about the rest later.”

“Ok. Let’s kill her after her reputation is ruined.” Li Lei suggested.

There were some difficulties in ruining Xia Yu’s reputation.

Xia Ling wanted her to lose everything she treasured and suffer in pain.

Actually, Xia Ling did not really know what her sister prized. It was probably two things—Pei Ziheng and her music career. As for the former, even if Xia Ling didn’t do anything, Pei Ziheng was also not interested in her, so she did not care about that for now. However, Xia Yu’s music career was taking flight, and she must be very arrogant now.

Xia Ling decided to viciously step on her in the entertainment industry.

“There is an opportunity.” Li Lei flipped through the recent jobs list and said, “Soon, it will be the Heavenly Voice Music Festival. Xia Yu is participating in an arena contest. When the time comes, you can give her a tight slap on the face. At the same time, Xiao Ling, you’ve not appeared in the entertainment industry for about a year, and there’s no news about you. You can use this music festival as a chance to get back your popularity and rise so high above Xia Yu that you’re untouchable.”

Li Lei was very confident about Xia Ling. He had a blind optimism towards the woman he liked, just as if there were no other people in the world who were better at singing than her.

Xia Ling moved closer to him and looked over his shoulder to read the job list. Nodding, she said, “This is a good opportunity.” There was a pleasant shower gel scent on her body. Ever since her pregnancy, she stopped wearing perfume and even stopped putting on makeup. She was returning back to her natural look.

However, Li Lei liked the way she naturally looked. He stretched out his long arms and took her into his arms to enjoy this rare, quiet moment. She rubbed against his body affectionately. Suddenly, she said, “Look.” Her finger pointed at a job. “The sign-up date is already over. What should we do?”

“Enter through the back door, of course.” Li Lei said matter of factly.

Xia Ling rolled her eyes. “You’re always thinking of entering through the back door and using your connections. Do you think that others won’t mind if you blatantly squeeze me into the music festival?”

Recently, there were enough rumors about her, and she did not want to be involved in an additional one.

Li Lei thought that it was fine. “So what? You’re my woman. It’s normal that you have some special privileges.” As he spoke, he secretly kissed her ear. Her skin was more tender than the first time she came back, and she seemed to have gained more weight.

Big Boss Li was very satisfied with his work. Feeding his girlfriend was like feeding a pig.

Poor Xia Ling did not know what he was thinking about. She flipped through the job list again and read the detailed information about the Heavenly Voice Music Festival.

“A promotional combination of two people...” As she saw that, her eyes suddenly lit up. “Bai Murong and his partner... but his partner’s name is not specified. Does this mean I can enter as his partner?”

Li Lei also glanced at the write-up.

This was a qualifier round before the official opening of the festival. Every year, music festivals were filled with singers. Except for the popular ones, other singers might not be able to participate if they signed up. Thus, the qualifier round was created. In groups of two, they would compete to be shortlisted for a place.

If they won, the duo would be shortlisted. But if they lost, they would be kicked out.

In the end, many large companies developed coping strategies. They let a certain famous superstars pair with singers whose entry was uncertain. This was so that the singer could rely on the strength of the popular singer. The organizers would turn a blind eye because this strategy greatly enhanced the popularity and news during the qualifier round—that was in favor of the organizers.

For example, this time, Skyart was pairing Bai Murong with a small singer.

Li Lei said, “That’s easy. I will let his partner be you.”

“What about the original partner then?” After Xia Ling said that, she felt that quite hypocritical. She said that she did not want to enter through the back door, but now she was stealing someone else’s position and was still hypocritically worrying about him.

Li Lei also laughed at her hypocritical behavior. “Sly fox.”

She slyly said, “I can give a few of my good jobs to this person. If he’s not as good as me, I can also guide him. I only want to enter the music festival to fight against Xia Yu. Going through a small back door is better than blatantly squeezing my way in through the organizers.”

That’s true. It was more low-key to replace a qualifier within the company.

Li Lei stopped laughing at her and said, “The qualifiers are today, and time is tight. We must go over now.”

He pulled Xia Ling into the car and rushed to the music festival at the speed of light.

He also remembered to make a call. “Sister Mai Na, I’ve brought Xiao Ling back. Are you surprised? No, no, I’m not calling you about something you have to feel uneasy about. Rather, there’s some trouble...” He eloquently explained the cause and result to Sister Mai Na.

At the other end, Sister Mai Na was a little confused. However, as the best manager in the industry, she quickly grasped the key points. “You mean that Xiao Ling is back and I have to continue being her manager? Furthermore, she also wants to participate in the qualifier round as Bai Murong’s partner?”

“Yes, exactly!” Li Lei smiled. “Sister Mai Na, I’m relying on you.”

Sister Mai Na cursed over the phone. “Li Lei, you pig! Do you know who Bai Murong’s partner is this time? It’s Zhou Yijie! Zhou Yijie! She’s famous for being difficult! Her manager is also difficult to deal with! Why didn’t you say this earlier? They’re about to go on stage in an hour. Why did you throw such a difficult task at me?!”

Li Lei felt a little guilty. “Xiao Ling has just returned. If I can’t even help her with such a small matter...”

Sister Mai Na deeply sighed and rubbed her forehead. “I got it. Remember to give me a raise when you get back.”