Chapter 7: The Overprotective Brother

  All of that wasn’t important—what was important was… Starlight Entertainment was a subsidiary of the Bo Corporation, and at Old Master Bo’s birthday banquet, there would surely be a gathering of celebrities and industry elites.

  Events like these were the perfect pce to discuss opportunities and build connections in the entertainment world. She had to go!

  But it was a birthday celebration—she’d need to bring a gift, right?

  The hotel only had her usual daily essentials. Though she had money in her account, she couldn’t think of what to buy for an elderly man at short notice. So instead…

  At the luxurious Fui Hotel, Ye Shaowen was in the middle of a business meeting with a partner when his phone suddenly rang.

  He gnced at the screen—and his eyes lit up.

  His little sister was calling him? Voluntarily? Now that was rare.

  …Could something have happened again?

  In the middle of signing a contract, Ye Shaowen got up and walked out with his phone.

  “Hey~”

  “Mr. Zhang, apologies—our President Ye has something urgent to attend to.”

  His assistant quickly expined to the client.

  Everyone in the Ye Corporation knew: President Ye was an infamous sister-obsessive. The moment his sister called, even the sky falling wouldn’t stop him from answering.

  But the sister herself was quite the mystery—no one had ever seen her in person.

  “Little Ye,” (小叶子 (xiǎo yè zi) Literal meaning, "Little Leaf" , his pet name for her) : “What brings you to call your big brother today? Did you get into trouble again?”

  Ye Xian: “Why are you cursing me? I’m doing just fine, thanks. Second Brother, what are you up to?”

  “Huh?” Ye Shaowen was stunned. He didn’t expect her to care about his activities. “I’m at a hotel discussing a deal. What about you?”

  “I need a little help.”

  “Just say it. If it’s something I can do, I’ll make it happen!”

  “I’m attending Old Master Bo’s birthday banquet the day after tomorrow, but I don’t know what to bring. Could you help me pick out a gift?”

  “No problem.” Ye Shaowen agreed without even thinking. “I’ll pick something and send it to you.”

  “Thanks, Second Brother, you’re the best!”

  Ye Xian beamed sweetly.

  Honestly, the original Ye Xian wasn’t all that pitiful. With such a powerful family background and two brothers who clearly adored her, how could she be called unlucky?

  Her silvery, bell-like ughter came through the phone, filling Ye Shaowen with joy.

  It had been so long since he’d heard her ugh like that. Ever since she became obsessed with that idol, every call was just her begging him to investigate Jiang Wanze’s whereabouts or fund Jiang Wanze’s career. If he even hesitated to say “no,” she’d act like she was ready to burst into tears.

  “Oh right, Bro, it’s getting te. Don’t work too te, and drink less at social events—it’s bad for your health.”

  Ye Xian hung up.

  Ye Shaowen stared at the beeping phone in a daze, stunned.

  Little Ye… was that concern just now?

  She actually cared about me? …Wait a minute. Old Master Bo’s birthday? Was this just another excuse to get close to that punk Jiang Wanze?

  So he got excited for nothing!

  Ye Shaowen’s expression darkened like a sudden storm.

  Old Master Bo’s birthday, huh? He’d make sure they got a very special gift.

  "Tonight, Old Master Bo Yuanshan, Chairman of the Bo Corporation, will host his birthday banquet at the Xiangjiang Vil. Numerous film directors and A-list stars have been invited, with Xingyu Entertainment’s artists taking the lead…”

  Entertainment news was flooded with coverage of Bo Yuanshan’s grand birthday celebration. Meanwhile, Ye Xian hummed a tune as she stood in front of the vanity, changing clothes.

  What kind of taste did the original Ye Xian even have?

  Skull-print shirts, bat-wing sleeves, floral button-downs, tight pants… One outfit after another made her look like a full-on “edgy bad boy” cliché straight out of a meme.

  No wonder Jiang Wanze couldn’t even be bothered to look at her.

  Who chases someone dressed like that?