Entertainment: If you asked him to be a star, he'd just want to quit.

Li Mingxuan hurriedly left the hotel. He didn't expect to fall asleep after returning, and he slept until seven o'clock in the evening.

Chang Xuanling had sent him the restaurant she had chosen and its location well in advance, but he had not received any notification.

A little worried that the girl would be angry, he called Chang Xuanling as he ran downstairs.

The phone rang and was answered within seconds.

"Hey, Mingxuan-gege."

Hearing the girl's somewhat happy voice, Li Mingxuan quietly breathed a sigh of relief and said in an apologetic tone.

"Sorry, I fell asleep when I got back this afternoon and didn't hear from you. I'm on my way now."

"It's okay, I'm free tonight too. Mingxuan, you can take your time. Be careful, I'll go to the restaurant to make a reservation and wait for you." The girl's thoughtful words warmed Li Mingxuan's heart.

"Okay, see you later."

"Ah."

Afterwards, Li Mingxuan quickly went downstairs to the hotel entrance, hailed a taxi, told the driver the restaurant's name and location, and then sped off.

A quarter of an hour later.

Li Mingxuan finally arrived at the location chosen by Chang Xuanling. He paid and got out of the car. Li Mingxuan looked up at the restaurant, which was small but had a unique flavor.

Upon entering, the waiter at the door asked Li Mingxuan about the table Chang Xuanling had booked, and the waiter immediately led Li Mingxuan there.

Looking around, the restaurant, though small, has a unique Western style and appears very elegant.

When the waiter brought Li Mingxuan over, Chang Xuanling saw him immediately. She waved and her face beamed with a bright smile.

After the waiter left, Li Mingxuan sat opposite Chang Xuanling and apologized again.

The girl shook her head without minding, then smiled and said, "It's okay, Brother Mingxuan, what do you think of this restaurant?"

“It’s very nice. I took a look when I came in, and I quite like this style,” Li Mingxuan replied.

"That's good. Brother Mingxuan, what would you like to eat?"

After receiving Li Mingxuan's affirmation, the girl's smile widened, and she handed over an exquisite menu for Li Mingxuan to order.

"You order for me, I don't know what this restaurant specializes in, and I'm not picky about food." Li Mingxuan pushed the menu back and let the girl order.

"Okay, then I'll make the decision for Brother Xuan."

After saying that, the girl gestured for the waiter to come over, and a pretty waitress immediately came over.

Chang Xuanling picked up the menu and pointed it at the girl, then tapped on it a few times.

"This, this, this, and this one, plus a serving of rice, that's all, thank you."

The waiter nodded, said "Please wait a moment," and left with the menu.

Li Mingxuan knew that Chang Xuanling had ordered a rice dish for him, just like at noon.

"You seem quite familiar with this place. Do you come here often?" Li Mingxuan asked as he watched the girl quickly order her food.

“I’ve been here once before. A friend brought me here before. The food at this restaurant is really good, so I thought I’d bring you here to try it.”

"Really? Then I'll have to give it a good try."

"I definitely won't let you down," Chang Xuanling said with a smile.

Although they had only met twice, Li Mingxuan still liked the girl quite a bit. Her carefree and lively personality always made him feel relaxed, like she was the girl next door.

"Brother Mingxuan, when are you planning to record these two songs? I'm really looking forward to downloading them."

While waiting for the food to be served, Chang Xuanling asked.

Li Mingxuan doesn't have a clear plan for this yet. His decision to participate in this competition was just a spur-of-the-moment idea, and he hasn't planned it out properly.

Upon hearing the girl's question, he felt that he should record the two songs and the others as soon as possible.

After thinking for a moment, he replied, "I'll find a recording studio when I get back and record it. I'll tell you when it's done."

"Yes, I'll download it as soon as possible."

"By the way, I secretly recorded you singing during your competition today. I want to post it online so that more people can see your amazing performance and it will give you some exposure and traffic." Chang Xuanling suddenly leaned forward and looked at Li Mingxuan opposite her, hoping he would agree.

“Sure, I don’t know how to make videos. I’d love to have your help.” Li Mingxuan knew that to become famous quickly, he needed exposure and traffic, and posting his competition videos online was the fastest way to get that traffic.

Now, with Chang Xuanling's help, he was able to solve this big problem. Li Mingxuan was even more grateful for the girl's kind help.

"Leave it to me, but I'm sure a lot of people have filmed the scene and posted it online. I think Mingxuan will be famous tomorrow."

"Besides, since the judges like you so much today, they will definitely support you, and entertainment companies will definitely contact you later."

Li Mingxuan listened and smiled calmly.

He had only just passed the initial selection, and while some people might contact him, they would likely be from small companies offering very poor contracts. He didn't intend to sign any contracts immediately, as that would only lower his market value.

"Let's talk about signing a contract after we get to the finals. It's too early to think about that now," Li Mingxuan said.

"Does Brother Mingxuan have a company he wants to work for?" Chang Xuanling naturally approved of Li Mingxuan's decision, but she believed that with Li Mingxuan's strength, he would definitely be able to enter the finals, and then he would receive many offers.

"Not yet, I'm not too clear about this yet. I'll definitely learn more before signing the contract." Li Mingxuan shook his head. After all, he had only been in this world for about half a month and knew nothing about these things.

"Brother Mingxuan, if you trust me, I'll help you organize things properly when we get back, and sort out the advantages and disadvantages of these entertainment companies so that it will be easier for you to choose." Chang Xuanling looked at Li Mingxuan very seriously, her eyes sparkling.

"That's great! With your help, I can save more time to prepare for the competition." Li Mingxuan naturally agreed wholeheartedly. Although they had only known each other for a short time, he still trusted the girl.

As the two were talking, the waiters began to bring out the food, and they ate and chatted.

During the conversation, Chang Xuanling talked about many other topics, such as fun places in Shanghai and delicious food. Most of the time, Chang Xuanling did the talking, while Li Mingxuan listened quietly.

Neither of them investigated the other's identity. Making friends is not about looking at the other person's family background, but about whether their personalities are compatible and they can get along well.

The meal lasted until after nine o'clock. After Li Mingxuan paid the bill, the two left together.

For just over 300 yuan, in a bustling city like Shanghai, it's considered good value for money. It seems Chang Xuanlin really did find a delicious and affordable restaurant.

Chang Xuanling was going to take the subway home, and Li Mingxuan escorted her to the subway station and left after watching her enter the station.