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"You dare to say I have a weird personality?"

Not sure what Toyokawa Shoko was thinking, Kujo Renji retorted in his heart

"And why is this awkward? Isn't this the most normal risk management method? Is it not awkward to completely expose your back to a potential threat?"

"You're just trying to save face for yourself." Shoko Toyokawa hit the nail on the head and exposed him mercilessly.

This sentence accurately hit one of Kujo Renji's pain points.

Indeed... there is a bit of... the intention of getting back at someone.

After all, not long ago, he was hit hard by the boomerang of his own theory of "profit first" and "no solid relationships" because of Mu's incident.

However, Yutenji Wakamu's extraordinary performance on the stage and his "loyal" appearance afterwards slightly shook the foundation of his theory.

Perhaps it was to re-verify the correctness of his own theory, perhaps it was to soothe the slight dissatisfaction that had been shaken, or perhaps... it was to prove something else that even he himself was unwilling to delve into.

He never gave up the idea of ​​"setting a trap for Yutenji Wakamaki and completely binding his interests."

This time, facing Xiangzi's precise complaints, Kujo Renji rarely refuted.

To put it bluntly, the more Yutenji Wakami rejected him, the more he wanted to see her fall into his trap.

This has nothing to do with personality, it's simply a... desire to win?

Of course, Kujo Renji didn't want to admit this.

........

Things developed as "smoothly" as Kujo Renji had expected.

Just as Yutenji Ruomai began to prepare her "New Meow Dream" account and immersed herself in the beautiful vision of Ave Mujica's official support, an unexpected "olive branch" was quietly handed to her.

An emerging MCN agency called "Stardust Media", which is a shell company controlled by Ishikawa, contacted her through some "internal channels".

The person in charge of the other party was a lady who looked very smart, capable and well-spoken. She claimed to be an "old fan" of Miao Meng and was very optimistic about her talent and potential. She also said that "Stardust Media" was willing to provide all-round top-level resource support that far exceeded that of ordinary MCNs at the critical moment of restarting her career.

The meeting place was chosen to be a private room in a cafe of a high-end hotel, which was private and stylish.

The lady in charge, whose surname was "Sato", smiled and pushed a beautifully bound contract in front of Ruomai.

"Ms. Yutenji, this is a cooperation plan we tailored for you."

Ms. Sato's voice was gentle and seductive:

"We understand you've just experienced a financial crisis and are currently in a critical period of rebuilding your career. Although Stardust Media is a new company, our core team possesses top-tier connections and resources. We can connect you with photo shoots for top fashion magazines, endorsements for luxury brands, and even opportunities to appear on popular variety shows... These are opportunities that would be difficult for ordinary agencies to secure for you in a short period of time."

She paused, then added, "Of course, we also deeply respect your status as a member of Ave Mujica. The terms of this contract are very flexible and will definitely not conflict with your band's activities. On the contrary, through our professional management, we can maximize 'Meow Dream's' personal influence and better benefit the band."

Ruomai's heartbeat couldn't help but speed up.

She picked up the contract and read it carefully. The terms and conditions on it were indeed as Ms. Sato had said, extremely tempting!

Top fashion resources, high commercial endorsement estimates, a professional personal image packaging team, and even a tailor-made personal IP incubation plan...this is what almost every girl who wants to shine in the spotlight dreams of!

If...if she signed this contract, with the help of Stardust Media and the popularity of Ave Mujica...she could almost foresee that the name "Meow Dream" would reach unprecedented heights in a very short time! Maybe even...surpass the band itself?

A spark of ambition quietly ignited in her heart.

She truly yearns for success, recognition, and a place to rise higher. This contract is undoubtedly a shortcut to the top.

All she had to do was... nod and sign her name.

Ruomai's fingers involuntarily stroked the smooth paper of the contract. She could feel her heartbeat quickening and the desire stirring within her.

However...

Just when she was about to be overwhelmed by the bright prospect, another voice sounded quietly in her heart.

She thought of "Xiaoxiang".

If she now chooses to cooperate with this seemingly powerful company for personal "shortcuts", would this be considered... a betrayal?

Will it... bring trouble to Xiaoxiang? Will it... affect the band's overall planning?

The balance in her heart began to sway violently. On one side was her bright and promising future; on the other was the "master" who, though cold, had given her a chance, and the band who had brought her back to the stage.

Tangled, painful, struggling...

In the end, Ruomai slowly but firmly pushed the tempting contract back to Ms. Sato.

She raised her head, met the other person's slightly surprised gaze, took a deep breath, and said in a calm tone that she herself had not expected:

"Thank you very much, Ms. Sato, and your company, for your interest. This contract... is indeed very attractive."

"But, I'm sorry, I can't agree to that."

"As you said, I'm now a member of Ave Mujica. The image of 'Meow Dream' has been closely linked to Ave Mujica since its inception. Any decision I make must prioritize the overall interests of the band and... our captain's plans."

"So, with all due respect, I cannot sign such an in-depth cooperation agreement with any third-party organization without the consent of our captain... Miss 'Oblivionis'."

Her voice was clear and her logic was coherent. Although there was still a hint of reluctance to give up the contract in her eyes, it was more of a calmness and determination after making the right choice.

.......

at the same time.

Renji Kujo was watching everything that was happening in the private room of the cafe through the tiny camera hidden in the collar of "Ms. Sato" with an expressionless face.

When Ruomai picked up the contract, his face showed obvious hesitation and struggle.

The corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.

However, when Ruomai finally pushed back the contract and said that "the band should be given priority" and "the captain's consent is needed"...

Kujo Renji couldn't help but pause.

He even subconsciously leaned forward slightly, frowning.

He originally thought that the initial failure of his trap was because Yutenji Wakamaki believed that the benefits would be greater after the mask was revealed.

But now let's see...

what's the situation?

Miss Meow Dream...

You shouldn't be this kind of person, right?!

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PS: This chapter has 10,070 words, which is five chapters in one. I’m sorry that the update is a bit late.

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Chapter 85 Sure enough... He is my God (1w)

Kujo Renji expressionlessly turned off the live feed from the collar camera of "Ms. Sato."

The screen went dark, revealing the girl's face.

"Someone seems to have miscalculated again?"

In my mind, Toyokawa Shoko's teasing voice rang out as expected, with an undisguised gloating

"I never expected that Ms. Yutenji Wakamugi, whom you deemed 'profiteering', would once again act in a way that defies your 'common sense'."

Kujo Renji ignored her ridicule.

At this moment, he was immersed in a rare and deep self-reflection.

Making the same mistake twice in a row due to the same misjudgment on the same person...this is definitely not his style.

For the first time, he thought Ruomai would give in because of his fear of "punishment" and worry about the future, but he showed unexpected resilience.

This time, he designed a bait that he thought was foolproof and targeted her "ambition", presupposing that she would take the bait for her own personal gain, but she still rejected it flatly.

why?

Is it really because he made a wrong judgment from the beginning?

Perhaps, as Shoko Toyokawa said, his previous analyses and calculations were not based on rational judgment, but more like a kind of... prejudice caused by his own experience, an awkward stubbornness that tried to fit everyone into his theoretical framework of "human nature is evil"?

He tried to use the information he collected in a short period of time to profile Yutenji Wakamu's personality and predict her future behavior.

This in itself is a kind of arrogance that stems from information asymmetry and one's own advantageous position.

He subconsciously believed that he had a more mature mind, richer experience, and more powerful resources, and that he could easily see through and control the heart of a "just a high school student."

After all, even if Ruomai really didn't sign the contract, he still had a backup plan to control.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this underlying arrogance and the mentality that even if one "loses the bet", the cost is not that great.

This is what led to his "casual" and presumptuous behavior this time.

But...what if next time? What if he faced not Yutenji Wakami, but a more cunning, more powerful opponent? What if the price of a misjudgment was something he simply couldn't afford?

Always be vigilant, never underestimate anyone, and never let your guard down...

This should have been the iron rule that he relied on to survive in the underworld world of the survival of the fittest in his previous life.

Wasn't it because of his momentary laziness and arrogance that he found himself in this embarrassing situation where he had to be cautious and depend on others for support?

The incident with Yutenji Wakami was like a wake-up call for him in his comfortable current situation!

Perhaps it was because since his rebirth, he had been able to use the information gap and adult thinking to deal with these "children's" affairs too smoothly, which made him a little... forgetful.

No one can truly predict everything.

He should not take it for granted that he can accurately grasp the other person's thoughts and behavior patterns just because of his age or status.

The human heart is far more complicated than he imagined.

Perhaps... Toyokawa Shoko's seemingly naive theory does apply to certain people at certain times.

For some people, there are indeed things...more important than profit.

The so-called "relationship", the so-called "bond".

This kind of "bond" does exist and allows Yutenji Wakami to resist such a huge temptation.

What he had been thinking about before was how to use more tempting short-term benefits to break through this bondage and prove its fragility.

But now it seems... maybe he should change his mind.

What we should think about is not how to destroy it, but... how to use it.

Find out the strength and bottom line of this "bond".

So, can't this seemingly soft and even a little ridiculous "bond" become an extremely useful weapon to control people's hearts?

Thinking of this, Kujo Renji's mood calmed down a little.

........

On the other hand, Miss Wakamugi Yutenji, who had just rejected a "sky-high contract", was in an unexpectedly good mood!

She hummed a tuneless pop song and walked briskly back to her hotel room.

Unlike the last time she rejected Ishikawa's proposal, which was a mixture of regret, uneasiness and a little bit of luck, this time, her heart was filled with calmness and a sense of ease and joy after making the right choice.

Perhaps it was because she had already had the experience of rejecting a similar temptation, which made her more confident in her "willpower"?

Or maybe...

Thinking of her previous remarks “for the band” and “for Xiaoxiang”, she felt an inexplicable sense of pride?

In short, now she does not have too much regret for missing the opportunity, but is full of anticipation of asking for credit from her "master".

Ruomai couldn't help but smile when she thought about telling Xiaoxiang exactly what had happened and how she resisted the temptation and stood firmly on the side of the band.

She excitedly threw herself on the bed, picked up her cell phone, and while organizing her words in her mind, she tapped the screen rapidly with her fingers, and continued to hum that cheerful tune.

Soon, a message was edited:

[Xiaoxiang! Xiaoxiang! Guess what happened to me just now?! (〃'▽'〃)]

Someone from a company called 'Stardust Media' just came to me! They're a new MCN, but they look really impressive! They even offered me super tempting terms! They said they could help me get tons of resources! This is the contract they gave me! [Picture][Picture][Picture] (Attached are photos of some key terms)

[But! Of course I didn't agree! Hehehe! (Cat with arms akimbo emoji)]

I told her that I'm currently a member of Ave Mujica, and that 'Meow Dream' also belongs to the band! Any decision must first consider the band and require your approval, Xiaoxiang!

【Xiaoxiang, what do you think? 】

After sending the message, Ruomai rolled around on the bed holding the phone, looking forward to "Saki"'s reply like a child waiting for candy.