The Villain Has A Yuri Halo [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 31

The side effects of a love-struck mind can really hurt a person’s career. That’s why these trainees, still waiting for their debut, constantly reminded themselves not to fall into that trap. They had to focus on building their careers first. Once they had fame and status, they could have their pick of anyone they wanted.

With a look of disdain, one of them watched as the figure of Li Ju walked away. She then leaned over and muttered to her friend, “No wonder our Senior Brother got so lucky. He was in the middle of a show and then out of nowhere, his popularity skyrocketed! Then he debuted just like that. Sigh, having a handsome face makes life so much easier than ours.”

“I know, right? I think Li Ju must have lost her mind to throw away her career for a guy. And don’t even talk about envying Senior Brother’s luck. Every trainee in the company is jealous of him. Everyone’s already sick of those talent shows. They all follow the same old formula. If it wasn’t for Li Ju’s love-struck brain, our Senior Brother wouldn’t have become an overnight sensation.”

Their chatter was loud and unabashed. This was their practice room, and few people ever passed by. Running into Li Ju had been a complete surprise.

The “Senior Brother” they were gossiping about was the male lead of this world, Long Jing’an. He had a handsome, sunny face and a cheerful, outgoing personality. His skills were always on point, and he was the one most people came to secretly watch. Everyone thought Long Jing’an would definitely debut, but no one had expected him to become so incredibly famous. This made the trainees who secretly liked him feel a pang of jealousy.

The noisy, grating gossip was relentless. But then, Fang Yihan, who had been a quiet presence in the room, spoke up.

Her eyes were dark and bright, and their clear innocence revealed her true character. She possessed a kind of quiet grit. While her talent might not have been the best, she was absolutely the most diligent. Fang Yihan was simple and naive, without a hint of worldly cunning. She wasn’t good at navigating social situations, which made her an easy friend. You never had to worry about her plotting against you. Many people liked her for this, but even more people didn’t.

When it came to personalities, there was no right or wrong, only whether people could get along. If they clicked, they were friends. If not, they might become enemies.

Fang Yihan pressed her lips together, her opinion clearly different from theirs.

She countered, “You call our Senior’s actions love-struck, and I have no opinion on her career choices. That’s her life. But while you’re criticizing her, you’re also envying Senior Brother’s good luck. From a certain perspective, he’s the one who profited. So, can I assume your criticism is just sour grapes? If you had been the ones to benefit, would you still call her love-struck?”

She bent down to pick up her backpack, which had a footprint on it, and a faint smile appeared on her pretty face. “I have something to do, so I’m leaving now. Oh, and I’ll be sure to pass along what you said about Sister Cai.” She patted the dusty bag and walked past them. Her neat ponytail swung from side to side, and the girl in a black and white checkered shirt and jeans left them with nothing but her back.

Fang Yihan’s words left the others looking at each other in confusion. One of them, still defiant, muttered, “I didn’t say anything wrong. She is love-struck, and if it wasn’t for her popularity, Senior Brother wouldn’t have been able to debut. Everyone knows those talent shows are a dead end now.”

“But I think Fang Yihan has a point. We are just jealous of Senior Brother.”

“Tch, she acts like she’s so pure and special! What does our talking about Li Ju have to do with her? Why does she have to pretend to be different?”

“Enough, stop talking. Did you forget what Fang Yihan said? She’s going to tell Sister Cai on us!”

The reminder from her friend made them finally remember the big issue they had ignored. They shot off like arrows, chasing after Fang Yihan. She couldn’t snitch on them! If Sister Cai got a bad impression of them, their debut would be a pipe dream.

“Why did that quiet girl finally snap back today?”

“Who knows!”

They rushed to the elevator but couldn’t find any sign of Fang Yihan. Had she already gone down?

They regretfully pounded the wall, completely unaware that Fang Yihan was calmly walking down the stairs, with no intention of taking the elevator.

Fang Yihan had a slender and graceful figure, and her features gave her a quiet, scholarly aura. With her dark hair and fair skin, she looked just like a girl you might see in a university library. An accidental glance would leave a deep impression, and you would want to go back the next day to the same spot to find her, only to be unable to. She was the kind of person who would stay in your mind, like a lingering dream.

She might not have been the most beautiful, but she was definitely unique.

She had always been a good girl. The one and only time she had rebelled was when she signed a contract with an entertainment company without telling her family. To this day, her older brother and sister had no idea that their younger sister had signed with an entertainment company based on her looks. They thought she had found a good job that was a perfect fit for her major and had a stable salary.

Her family was not wealthy, at least not compared to the other trainees. So Fang Yihan could feel the way people looked at her, but she didn’t care. They weren’t from the same world, so why waste energy worrying about it?

“Yihan, why are you so late? It’s just a few floors, and it took you a full twenty minutes!” Sister Cai opened the door and saw the young-looking Fang Yihan. Her expression softened a bit, but her tone remained as strict as ever.

“Sister Cai, I’m sorry. I was held up with something.”

Fang Yihan nervously walked into the office. She was surprised to see that the person sitting there was the Senior she had met once before, Li Ju.

Already tense, Fang Yihan became even more awkward, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.

Why is she here? The thought flashed through her mind.

Sister Cai, on the other hand, was calm. She had worked her way up in this industry, and part of her network and resources were built on her own ability, completely separate from the company. This gave Sister Cai more say than other managers, which was why she was the manager of the hottest new star, Long Jing’an.

She introduced Fang Yihan to Li Ju. “This is Long Jing’an’s junior, they came to the company at the same time as trainees. Her name is Fang Yihan. Yihan, what are you standing around for? Say hello, call her ‘Sister’.”

Calling her “Sister” was much better than just “Senior,” as it instantly made their relationship closer.

Li Ju had already taken off her mask. Her delicate face had a kind smile. She looked at Fang Yihan. This girl, more fresh and lively than a flower bud, was she even twenty yet?

“How old are you?” Li Ju asked.

Fang Yihan quickly replied, “I’m twenty-two. I’ve been a trainee for a year.”

“Did you graduate from college yet?”

“I started school early, so I graduated last year.”

Li Ju joked, “And you came to be a trainee right after graduating?”

“Yeah, I couldn’t find a suitable job, and the company is very fair and pays a salary, so I came.”

Fang Yihan was pretty happy that she had gotten her first job after graduation based on her outstanding looks. As for whether she would debut, that was a whole other problem for her. Right now, her most important issue was being able to support herself and pay for food in this big city.

Her honesty made Sister Cai slap Fang Yihan’s back, her eyes full of exasperation.

Why now? Can’t you pretend to show some love for the entertainment industry?! And some passion for this profession? Who told you to talk about the company paying you?!

Unfortunately, Fang Yihan didn’t understand Sister Cai’s look at all. She just thought that slap hurt.

Li Ju couldn’t help but laugh, and she said teasingly, “Everyone I know calls me Sister Ju.”

This time, Fang Yihan caught on instantly. She honestly bent down and said, “Hello, Sister Ju. I’m Fang Yihan. Please take care of me in the future.”

Sister Cai covered her forehead with her hand, speechless. This kid is a walking disaster. She’s a top-tier star, why would you ask her to take care of you?! Couldn’t she have said something else? Was it so hard to say she was a fan of Li Ju?!

But Li Ju rested her chin in her hand, her expression lazy as she smiled. “All right, I’ll definitely take care of you from now on.”

Sister Cai was shocked. What’s going on? Is this what they mean by ‘fortune favors the naive’? Did she really get Li Ju’s attention?

Fang Yihan’s eyes lit up. She said with genuine gratitude, “Thank you, Sister Ju.”

The two of them looked at each other. Li Ju’s smile didn’t reach her eyes, while Fang Yihan’s was sincere. Li Ju, looking perfunctory and fake, narrowed her eyes in a charming, flirtatious way, using her beauty to cleverly hide her true intentions. At least Fang Yihan didn’t notice Li Ju’s ulterior motives. She only felt shy because of her charm.

[Host, you don’t even blush when you lie to a kid.]

“I’m a bad person, anyway. Anyone can make a verbal promise. If I don’t deceive her, someone else will.”

Li Ju quickly looked away and took a sip of the warm water from a disposable cup.

She had no idea that Fang Yihan had already labeled her as a “good person.”

 She just looked like a lazy cat sunbathing.

Sister Cai was a veteran of the industry. Her eyes flashed. She had been overthinking things. Li Ju was just being polite.

She patted Fang Yihan’s head with a concerned look, reminding her, “Go check on why Jing’an isn’t here yet. You can’t slack off, little assistant.”

Fang Yihan nodded, then bowed to Li Ju, who was drinking water, before turning and leaving.

Only Sister Cai and Li Ju were left in the office. The warm atmosphere that Fang Yihan had brought in suddenly became serious.

Sister Cai personally poured a cup of warm water for Li Ju and placed it in front of her. Then she sat down across from her, smiling as she said, “A few days ago, I heard from CEO Qiao that a big event was going to happen in the company. When I asked about it, I found out that he was partnering with a top star. I thought it would be Ye Mu, but I never expected it to be you, Li Ju.”

“Sister Cai, you don’t seem very happy about my arrival?” Li Ju raised her eyes. Her enchanting, beautiful eyes shone with a moving light. They were eyes that could talk.

Sister Cai laughed. “Why would I reject your arrival? You’re one of the hottest stars in the industry. As long as you’re here, there’s going to be a lot of buzz. If I could sign you, so many people would be jealous.”

“But that’s not the feeling I’m getting from you, Sister Cai.” Li Ju knew this manager. She was a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry. She didn’t exploit her artists or sell them out. Sometimes she even protected them. Getting a contract with her meant directly avoiding unspoken rules. This kind of dedication also made her artists more loyal, which was why her network had grown so much over the years. Even CEO Qiao had to consult with her on certain matters.

Li Ju made Sister Cai feel like she was very sharp. This was what her keen instinct told her. Even though Li Ju was always smiling and friendly, her eyes were cold. Sister Cai decided that this was a woman she shouldn’t mess with.

She couldn’t help but review Li Ju’s resume. As the saying goes, a famous person has nowhere to hide, and ever since Li Ju became a star, the internet had dug up almost everything from the first two decades of her life.

She was a woman who had lost her parents at a young age and was raised by various relatives. She had excellent grades and impressive acting skills. Aside from the pain of losing her parents in childhood, her life had been a smooth, perfect ride without a single setback.

But as Sister Cai recalled the photos of Li Ju with her parents and looked at her stunning face now, she couldn’t help but feel a little envious. It seemed like Li Ju had inherited all the best features from her parents, which was how she ended up with such an extraordinary face.

She paused, choosing a more direct approach.

“Are you working with me so you can get closer to Jing’an?” Sister Cai asked.

Li Ju’s smile deepened. She raised her eyebrows and sent a flirtatious look, not saying a word, but Sister Cai understood her meaning perfectly.

Sister Cai immediately refused. “In that case, please excuse my rudeness, but I can’t work with you.”

It was obvious to anyone that Li Ju had a thing for Long Jing’an. If she kept Li Ju around, would Long Jing’an’s innocence be safe?

Li Ju giggled. “Sister Cai, I’m not so unreasonable that I would harass someone at work. I just think you’re trustworthy. You’re the only person in this whole company who has caught my eye. I admire your character, and it has nothing to do with Long Jing’an. You’re the one who attracted me. I admit that I’ve paid more attention to Long Jing’an than usual, but I can promise you that I won’t do anything reckless or force him to do anything he doesn’t want to.”

Li Ju raised her paper cup, confidently clinking it against Sister Cai’s. The sparkle in her eyes was vibrant and confident, making even those with a bad impression of Li Ju feel a little captivated.

She was the kind of person who would openly tell people she was a bad woman, but her good looks and charisma always managed to attract attention.

This contradiction was hard to ignore; she was a dangerous and charming character.

Sister Cai ground her teeth in frustration. She hated it when people used their beauty to get what they wanted!

“Sister Cai, you’ve been in this industry for so long, what kind of artists haven’t you seen? Are you saying you don’t have the confidence to manage me? Well, that’s just… so disappointing.” Li Ju curved her lips into a smile and pretended to pull her cup back.

Sister Cai took a deep breath and clinked her cup against Li Ju’s.

She said seriously, “Even if this is a trick to get me to say yes, I’ll accept! I value your talent, and I don’t want to see you ruin a hard-earned career for your own selfish desires. I’ll remember what you just promised. You can’t mess with Jingan, and you can’t force him to do anything. As for whether he does something willingly or not, that’s between the two of you. My only request is that you don’t do anything you shouldn’t.”

Li Ju let out a sigh of mock sadness. “Am I really that scary? To make a great manager like you so terrified?”

“Oh, for goodness’ sake! Haven’t you gotten into enough trouble before?! I have no idea what your old manager was thinking, not being able to control you.”

Li Ju blinked innocently. “That’s why when my contract was up, she happily sent me away from the studio without any intention of renewing it.”

Sister Cai was speechless.

To salvage her image, she said obediently, “You can rest assured, I won’t touch Long Jing’an.”

“Good!” Sister Cai replied. “Jingan isn’t the type to fool around. If you really like him, take it slow. Don’t be too obvious; he’s a very shy kid.”

Li Ju heard Sister Cai’s warnings but paid them no mind. She didn’t care about the male lead’s personality. The reason she acted so obsessed with him was all for the sake of the plot. If she didn’t seem a little crazy now, her later action of jumping off a building would seem abrupt. It was all foreshadowing and building the story!

As they spoke, there was a knock on the office door.

Sister Cai got up to open it, revealing a handsome young man in a gray sweater and jeans, who was scratching his cheek with an awkward smile. He obviously knew Li Ju was in the office.

Fang Yihan looked at the flustered Long Jing’an and realized she wasn’t the only one who got nervous.

“Well, hello,” Li Ju said, lifting her chin to greet the two people at the door.

Sister Cai immediately stepped in front of them, her posture like that of a protective parent, as if she were afraid Li Ju, the “big demon,” would snatch them up and eat them.

“Come on, Sister Cai, are you being that cautious? Anyone would think you’re worried about them dating too early!”

Sister Cai cleared her throat and led Fang Yihan and Long Jing’an into the office.

When Long Jing’an saw Li Ju, he immediately bowed at a ninety-degree angle and said gratefully, “Hello, Senior! I’m Long Jing’an, I’m twenty-three. Thank you so much for your help these past six months. Without your support, I would have had to work so much harder for people to notice me. Because of you, I’m able to stand here and thank you. In my heart, you’re like a caring older sister. From now on, if you ever need me, I’ll do whatever I can!”

Sister Cai smiled with relief and couldn’t help but glare at Fang Yihan. If only Fang Yihan were as easy to manage as Long Jing’an, she’d live for several more years!

As he spoke, Fang Yihan carefully watched Li Ju’s expression. She noticed that Li Ju’s gaze was calm, so calm it seemed devoid of worldly desires.

She found it strange. Hadn’t everyone said that Li Ju was very interested in Long Jing’an? Did this look like someone who was interested?

Li Ju noticed Fang Yihan’s gaze and gave her a playful wink. Fang Yihan, who was naive and unworldly, couldn’t handle her flirtatious look. Her face immediately turned red, and she stared at her shoes, not daring to look at Li Ju again.

Sister Cai coughed again, putting her hands on her hips to warn Li Ju not to flirt with people.

Li Ju puffed out her cheeks, propped her chin in her hand, and said nonchalantly, “Yes, yes, of course, I’ll remember everything you said. Is that all? If not, please sit down. You’re so tall, my neck is getting sore from looking up.”

Her words earned Sister Cai’s approval. Yes, exactly like that.

“Jingan, there will be plenty of times for you to thank Li Ju later. Today, I have some good news for you: Li Ju is my artist now, too. I’ll be handling all of her work. But don’t worry, I won’t neglect you. After all, you’re in the most important phase of your career right now.”

Long Jing’an was stunned. Was Li Ju really signing with this company? Was it for a different reason, or was it because of him? And now that she was Sister Cai’s artist, they would be seeing each other all the time, which would only make things more awkward for him! What if… No, he absolutely could not do anything to betray Yihan!

He pulled himself together, and his face broke into a natural-looking smile. “Congratulations to you both! The two of you working together is like a tiger with wings. Your careers are sure to take off.”

Li Ju smiled as she glanced at Long Jing’an. He certainly knew what to say. Then she looked at Fang Yihan, who was still staring down at her shoes, and couldn’t help but chuckle to herself.

Compared to Long Jing’an, this one was a little clumsy.

“Very well. Li Ju and I have both received your good wishes,” Sister Cai said. Seeing Li Ju looking at Fang Yihan, she was relieved. As long as she wasn’t looking at Long Jing’an, everything was fine.

She continued, “We’re working together now, so I won’t be formal with you anymore. Can I call you Xiao Ju from now on?”

Li Ju had no objections and nodded with a smile.

Sister Cai was a sharp and capable woman. Now that Li Ju was her artist, she would take good care of her. Whatever happened in the past was in the past.

“Xiao Ju, do you need me to find an assistant for you?”

Li Ju said pitifully, “My assistant left with my last manager. It couldn’t be helped, since she was an employee of the manager’s studio. It’s not like I could just take her with me when I moved.”

Sister Cai smiled. “That works out perfectly. I’ll find an assistant for you. Do you have any requirements?”

At this moment, Li Ju’s gaze landed on Long Jing’an, and the hearts of both of them sank. Sister Cai thought, Is Li Ju going to cause trouble again?!

“Do you have an assistant yet?”

Hearing this, Fang Yihan raised her hand. “Sister Ju, I’m Senior Brother’s assistant.”

“Oh? I thought you were a trainee?”

Fang Yihan explained easily, “Those talent shows are barely running anymore, so my trainee status probably won’t last much longer. Senior Brother came up with an idea for me: he said I could be his assistant, and maybe I could still find a chance to debut.”

“Do you still want to debut through a talent show?”

Fang Yihan frowned, then shook her head. “I just came to find a job. Being an idol… doesn’t seem that important to me? If I can do it, great. If not, I’ll just find another job.”

Li Ju understood. The main character didn’t have any strong desire to debut. She was very relaxed about it.

Looking at Fang Yihan’s fair and beautiful face, she thought that even if she didn’t become an idol, she could be an actress who plays sweet and innocent characters. She just didn’t know if she could act.

“Are you good at acting?”

“No.”

This time, it was Li Ju who frowned. “If you’re not good at acting, then what are you good at?”

“Cooking? I learned how to cook to save money, and I’m pretty good at it.”

Li Ju was speechless. This was the perfect assistant.

Sister Cai was listening intently, afraid that Li Ju would redirect the conversation back to Long Jing’an. Li Ju’s reputation was just too ingrained in her mind.

So, when Li Ju pointed her finger at Fang Yihan, Sister Cai’s alarm bells started ringing.

What is she going to do?

“Sister Cai, you don’t need to find me an assistant. She’ll do. You want an opportunity, right? Isn’t following me a better opportunity?”

Sister Cai smiled. Perfect! As long as she’s not picking Long Jing’an, everything’s fine!

“No! Yihan can’t go with you, Sister Ju.”

Li Ju’s beautiful eyes curved into a smile, her chin nestled in her warm scarf. She looked at the defiant Long Jing’an and said calmly, “I must have her.”

She was a master at getting what she wanted.

Because she was the villain, after all.

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