After the divorce, the aloof CEO begged me not to withdraw my investment.

The room was filled with low voices of conversation, occasionally punctuated by silvery laughter, all exuding luxury and elegance.

Ye Feng followed Qi Xue into the private room. Looking around, he felt a sense of suffocation. Those present were either CEOs of entertainment companies, presidents of well-known local enterprises, or even several celebrities he had only seen on television.

He was like an ugly duckling that had wandered into a flock of swans, completely out of place.

“Miss Qi, who is this…” A fat man with big ears, wearing a custom-made suit, squinted at Ye Feng, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry.

Qi Xue gracefully took Ye Feng's arm and smiled sweetly: "This is Mr. Ye Feng, my... friend."

She deliberately paused slightly on the word "friends," a hint of provocation in her eyes, as she glanced at Xiang Qiang sitting opposite her.

Xiang Qiang's face stiffened, but he forced a smile and raised his glass: "Mr. Ye, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Xiang Qiang, the general manager of Universal Entertainment."

He deliberately emphasized the words "Global Entertainment," as if to remind Ye Feng of the gap between them.

Ye Feng nodded politely, accepted the champagne offered by the waiter, and took a small sip.

The sweetness of the champagne tasted like wax in his mouth. He felt as if he were being observed under a microscope, with every tiny movement magnified and judged.

"Mr. Ye looks unfamiliar; I've never seen him in our circle before." Xiang Qiang put down his wine glass, a hint of disdain in his tone. "May I ask what industry Mr. Ye works in?"

Ye Feng smiled faintly: "I'm just an ordinary person."

Xiang Qiang's lips curled into a mocking smile: "An ordinary person? Being able to attend such a high-end banquet with Miss Qi is not something an ordinary person can do."

He looked around, a hint of mockery in his voice, "Mr. Ye, do you recognize everything here? Don't make a fool of yourself."

Ye Feng ignored Xiang Qiang's provocation and simply sat quietly next to Qi Xue, his gaze fixed on the plate in front of him.

Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open, and a tall, imposing man walked in.

He was dressed in a dark suit, with a gentle smile on his face, and exuded an aura of authority with every gesture.

"Mr. Liu, you've arrived!" Xiang Qiang immediately stood up and greeted him with a big smile.

The other people in the private room also stood up and greeted the newcomers.

"Sorry I'm late," the man said with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on Ye Feng.

He was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, then looked at Qi Xue as if he understood something.

The dazzling light from the crystal chandelier flowed across the mahogany round table, illuminating the people clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.

Ye Feng felt as if he were inside a giant glass dome, where everything around him was clearly visible yet untouchable.

The sweetness of the champagne turned bitter in his mouth, as if foreshadowing the turmoil to come.

Liu Yunfei's appearance instantly ignited the atmosphere in the private room.

"Mr. Liu, what a rare guest! Your presence is an honor to our humble abode!" Xiang Qiang pulled out a chair for Liu Yunfei with great enthusiasm, his tone extremely obsequious.

Other guests also gathered around, surrounding Liu Yunfei like stars around the moon.

Compliments and praises rose and fell, weaving together a symphony of flattery.

"Mr. Liu, I heard you're currently preparing for a big production. Have you considered our company?" a glamorous female celebrity said sweetly, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Mr. Liu, our company has recently developed a new game that has great potential. Would you like to consider investing in it?" A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses pushed up his glasses, his tone tinged with urgency.

Liu Yunfei maintained a gentle smile throughout, responding to everyone's greetings, but never revealing any clear attitude.

His gaze kept drifting towards Ye Feng, a hint of barely perceptible concern in his eyes.

Ye Feng noticed Liu Yunfei's gaze, shook his head subtly, and gestured to him not to reveal their relationship.

Liu Yunfei was slightly taken aback, then understood Ye Feng's meaning and turned his gaze elsewhere.

Amidst the noisy atmosphere, Ye Feng felt Qi Xue gently grasp his hand.

Her hands were soft and warm, like an electric current running through his body, gradually calming his tense mood.

"Ye Feng, don't worry, I'm here for you," Qi Xue whispered in his ear, her tone firm yet gentle.

Ye Feng grasped Qi Xue's hand in return, a warm feeling welling up inside him. He knew that no matter what difficulties he faced, he would not be alone, because she was by his side.

Halfway through the banquet, several entertainment company executives began extending offers to Qi Xue.

“Miss Qi, our company is currently preparing for a period drama, and the role of the female lead is perfect for you. Would you be interested?” a tall, thin man said, a hint of greed in his eyes.

“Miss Qi, our company can tailor-make a modern urban drama for you, guaranteeing you’ll become a top-tier actress!” another man followed up, his tone full of temptation.

Qi Xue smiled gracefully, but did not agree immediately. Instead, she listened carefully to their introduction and asked questions from time to time.

She knows that choosing the right partners is crucial in this industry.

After careful consideration, Qi Xue ultimately chose to collaborate with two well-established entertainment companies.

She believes that with her own abilities and the resources of these two companies, she will definitely be able to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

After the cooperation was finalized, the topic shifted to another major event of the day – the Yunhai City Film and Television City project.

"As you all know, there has always been a severe shortage of large-scale film and television city resources in China, which has seriously restricted the development of the film and television industry," an elderly man with gray hair said slowly, his tone tinged with worry.

“We plan to invest tens of billions of yuan to build a film and television city in Yunhai City, which will completely change the landscape of film and television cities in China and inject new vitality into the film and television industry,” another man added, his tone full of passion.

This news immediately piqued the interest of everyone present. A multi-billion dollar investment—it's a huge pie, and everyone wants a piece of it.

“This project has a very promising future, and our company is very interested in participating,” a man said eagerly, his eyes filled with longing.

“Our company is also willing to invest, and we hope to cooperate with you all for mutual benefit,” another man added, his tone full of anticipation.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the private room became lively again, with everyone vying to express their investment intentions.