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

"Qi Xue, calm down and tell me the details."

He tried to keep his tone calm, attempting to soothe Qi Xue's emotions and also to keep himself clear-headed.

"Several new entertainment companies, all with powerful backgrounds, have joined forces to suppress Tianlai. First, they poached several top-tier artists, and then they manipulated the media to spread negative news. Now Tianlai's stock price has hit the daily limit down..."

Qi Xue spoke haltingly, her voice filled with fear and helplessness.

Ye Feng listened, his brows furrowed. He felt as if he were in a giant vortex, everything around him spinning rapidly, making him dizzy.

He knew that the storm had come too suddenly and too fiercely, and even he could hardly withstand it.

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked at the flashing neon lights outside, and felt a chill in his heart.

He felt an unprecedented pressure, like a boulder pressing on his chest, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

"Qi Xue, listen to me."

He took a deep breath and tried to calm down.

"The most important thing for you right now is to protect yourself and not do anything rash. I'll figure something out, and we'll get through this together."

His voice was deep and firm, carrying an undeniable power.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then Qi Xue's voice came through, choked with sobs.

"Ye Feng, thank you. I know I can only rely on you..."

Ye Feng hung up the phone and leaned weakly against the floor-to-ceiling window.

Ye Feng hung up the phone, and the neon lights outside the floor-to-ceiling window distorted into a blurry patch of light in his eyes.

Qi Xue's desperate voice still echoed in his ears, like a dull knife cutting his nerves again and again.

He felt a suffocating sensation, his stomach churning as if something was about to come out.

He turned around abruptly, shoved the files off his desk, and scattered the messy papers all over the floor, just like his chaotic thoughts at that moment.

"Damn it!" he growled, slamming his fist on the table, the solid wood surface making a dull thud.

A sharp pain shot through his knuckles, but it paled in comparison to even a fraction of the agony in his heart.

The new forces are coming in with great force and are clearly well-prepared. This battle will not be easy.

He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and the pungent taste of nicotine stimulated his nerves, keeping him barely awake.

Amidst the swirling smoke, Qi Xue's figure appeared before him.

That stubborn, indomitable girl is now facing immense pressure alone, and he can almost feel her fear and helplessness.

"I can't fall! Absolutely not!" Ye Feng stubbed out his cigarette, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He must act quickly to protect Qi Xue, Tianlai Entertainment, and himself.

Meanwhile, in Qi Xue's office at the Tianlai Entertainment Building, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed like water could drip from it.

"Qi Xue, you've seen the situation now. A wise person knows when to yield. Why struggle so much?"

A man in a suit sat opposite Qi Xue, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.

He was a representative sent by the new forces, named Zhao De, with a fake smile on his face, but his eyes were full of calculation.

Qi Xue stared coldly at Zhao De without saying a word.

She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms, causing a sharp pain that only made her more alert.

Zhao De's words were nothing but a sugar-coated bullet; once she compromised, she would face utter ruin.

“Mr. Zhao, I think you’ve got it wrong. I, Qi Xue, have never been one to give in easily.”

Qi Xue's voice was clear and firm, carrying an undeniable power: "Tianlai Entertainment is my life's work, and I will not let anyone take it away!"

Zhao De's smile froze; he hadn't expected Qi Xue to be so forceful.

He narrowed his eyes, a hint of threat in his voice: "Qi Xue, you'd better think this through. You're going against us. Can you bear the consequences?"

"Consequences?" Qi Xue sneered. "I'd like to see what you can do to me!"

She got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the brightly lit city outside, a surge of pride welled up in her heart.

Qi Xue took a deep breath, and the flashing neon lights outside the French windows seemed to burn in her eyes, reflecting her resolute gaze at this moment.

Zhao De's threat did not make her back down; instead, it stirred up the tenacity in her bones.

“Zhao De,” Qi Xue turned around, her gaze piercing, “Do you think you can scare me like this? Tianlai Entertainment has come this far not through compromise, but through strength!”

She walked to her desk, picked up a document, and slammed it down in front of Zhao De. "Look at this! This is our latest project plan. You think banning a few artists will bring us down? Tianlai Entertainment's foundation is very solid!"

The documents were scattered, filled with dense data and plans, representing the hard work of Qi Xue and her team over countless days and nights.

Zhao De's expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected Qi Xue to have a backup plan.

"Qi Xue, don't be so stubborn!" Zhao De's voice rose a few decibels, and the threat in his tone became more obvious.

Qi Xue sneered, meeting Zhao De's gaze without fear, "I, Qi Xue, am never afraid of threats. Bring it on!"

The atmosphere in the office was tense, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.

Qi Xue's heart raced, and her palms were slightly sweaty, but she forced herself to remain calm. She knew this was a tough battle, and she had to win!

After leaving the office, Qi Xue immediately convened a team meeting. The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense, and everyone's face was filled with worry.

Qi Xue looked around at everyone, her tone firm: "I know everyone is worried, but we can't give up! The new forces want to swallow us up? It won't be that easy! We have the strength, we have the fans, and we will definitely win!"

Qi Xue presented the latest project plan to everyone and explained the corresponding strategies in detail.

Her voice was powerful and touched everyone present.

"We will prove with our strength that Tianlai Entertainment is not a lamb to be slaughtered!"

Qi Xue's voice echoed in the conference room, igniting the team's fighting spirit.

Over the next few days, Qi Xue and her team began their intensive work.

They worked overtime, revising scripts, rehearsing programs, and contacting the media—all in preparation for the upcoming battle for resources.

Qi Xue only sleeps a few hours a day, but she is full of energy, as if she has inexhaustible energy.

She carries the hopes of the entire company on her shoulders; she cannot fall!

Finally, the day for the new song release arrived.

Qi Xue stood on the stage, the spotlight shining on her, making her look radiant.

She took a deep breath and began her performance.

Her singing voice was melodious and beautiful, full of power and emotion, deeply moving every audience member present.

The audience erupted in applause and cheers, with Qi Xue's fans expressing their support with the most enthusiastic applause.