A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return

He hung up the phone.

Xia Ling stared at Li Lei with her mouth agape. After a long time, it seemed that his innocent acting skills had improved. In the past, he needed three minutes to convince Sister Mai Na. But now, he settled everything perfectly within one minute. It was amazing.

However, the boss was actually very sympathetic.

Xia Ling was determined to treat him better in the future.

The cross-country vehicle quickly arrived at the vicinity of the qualifier round. But, instead of going straight in, they took a detour near the back door and found a quiet place to stop at. Not far away, there was also a nanny van.

Someone got out from the huge van. It was Sister Mai Na.

Today, she was in sleek business attire as usual, and her makeup was exquisite and perfect. She looked swift and fierce compared to Xia Ling and looked more like a celebrity.

“Go down.” Just now, he just gave Sister Mai Na big trouble and now Li Lei was a little scared of her. Very indifferently, he tried to persuade Xia Ling to get off the car first. “There are many reporters nearby, so I won’t accompany you. Be careful.”

Xia Ling did not know about his true intentions. She slightly turned her head and gave him a farewell kiss.

Big Boss Li was flattered. He dumbly pressed his lips against hers and watched her get out of the car.

It was spring already, and there was a smell of fresh flowers in the air outside.

Xia Ling looked at Sister Mai Na who was approaching and opened up her arms to give her a big hug. “Sister Mai Na.” Her voice was very soft, and there was a sweet scent on her body. She resembled a fluffy and cute little animal.

When Sister Mai Na saw her, her heart melted and did not ask the interrogative questions she had planned. She could not bear to ask her about what happened and why she did not give her a heads up before returning.

Sister Mai Na sighed in her heart. It looked like Big Boss really became stupider after being with Xiao Ling. However, Xiao Ling became smarter as she knew how to act cute now.

She affectionately patted Xia Ling’s head and said, “Let’s go in.”

She accompanied Xia Ling into the location of the qualifier round.

There were many people hard at work at the venue, and it was very lively. Sister Mai Na’s sense of direction was excellent. She quickly identified Bai Murong’s lounge and brought Xia Ling there immediately.

“It was originally agreed to be Yijie. Why was she suddenly replaced with Ye Xingling? Who exactly is Bai Murong’s partner?!” Before they entered the lounge, they heard people arguing at the door. His voice was vaguely familiar, and Xia Ling finally remembered it after a few seconds. It was Zhou Yijie’s manager.

That manager’s voice was sharp. “If Ye Xingling wants to suddenly join in, who else can she blame but herself? Why does our Yijie have to make a concession and give in?!”

Beside him, a group of people was trying to appease her.

Sister Mai Na and Xia Ling were already around the corner when they heard the argument and could not help but frown. Sister Mai Na said to Xia Ling, “You wait over here. I will take a look.”

As soon as she turned around, she walked in front of the other party. “Sister Lu, we’re all in the same company. Who doesn’t have an emergency sometimes? This time, Xiao Ling needs your help for special reasons. I will remember this in my heart. In the future, if your Yijie ever needs anything, you can look for me.”

“You?” That person called Sister Lu snickered. “With your Ye Xingling involved in so much scandalous news not long after her debut and is now back after reaching a dead end? Considering her character and qualifications, how is she worthy of our Yijie asking her for help? Let me tell you, Mai Na, your empty check must be very pretty.” Sister Lu was a veteran in the company, and because of her pride, she dared to say anything and was not afraid of anyone.

Sister Mai Na’s expression changed slightly. “Sister Lu, that’s not right…”

Before she could say anything else, Xia Ling had already walked out of the corner.

“Ye Xingling.” Someone whispered.

Everyone’s gaze was directed at her.

When Xia Ling was in the corner just now, she heard the entire conversation clearly. At this time, she looked at Sister Lu coldly. “Perhaps my character is not good, but now, I’m in Skyart Entertainment and in the same boat as you. I’m also giving you a few other jobs that are of the same standard as this one which will provide you with the same exposure in exchange for this spot. Perhaps I’m not as popular, but half a year after I debuted, I already won the Best Newcomer Award. So far, every Single of mine has been on the top charts. My manager Sister Mai Na may not be some big manager, but after being under her, more than five singers became popular. I’m more curious about what happened to Zhou Yijie’s predecessors when they debuted and how the sales of their Singles are now. As for you, Sister Lu, have you ever managed a Heavenly King or Diva?”

Her words were sharp.

Sister Lu did not expect to be degraded by a female singer and was so angry that she was shaking. “You!” She glared fiercely at Xia Ling and wanted to slap her.

Xia Ling was not afraid of her. Although she did not like to engage in pointless arguments with others, in this industry, once someone wanted to bully her, she never gave in. Just now, she watched as Sister Mai Na, who was usually arrogant as a queen, swallow her pride for her. Thus, she couldn’t help but barge in.

Why should these random people bully her manager?

“Xiao Ling.” However, Sister Mai Na glared at her. “How could you say that?”

Xia Ling ignored her and continued to look at Sister Lu, refusing to give in. Not only were there no Divas under Sister Lu, but there were also no capable singers. Those under her were only wasting their days until they turned old.

Now that Xia Ling viciously taunted her, her face turned red in embarrassment.

“Alright, Ye Xingling. You’re something.” Sister Lu was so angry that she shook uncontrollably. “If you have the ability, then don’t steal this position! Don’t meddle in our affairs. Zhao Zhengcheng, say something!”

She was referring to a man beside her in the last part of her sentence.

Xia Ling knew that that man was Bai Murong’s manager.

“Xiao Lu, Mai Na.” Zhao Zhengcheng was old and was managing an influential person like Bai Murong, so he was very calm. “We’re from the same company. Why be so calculative? This is something the boss arranged, so I can’t do anything about it. Xiao Lu, just take a step back for the next generation.”

What he meant between the lines was that although he was advising Sister Lu, he was not very satisfied with the company’s arrangement.

Although Zhou Yijie was not that talented and never won the Best Female Singer award, she was a very popular person recently and made a good match for Bai Murong in this male and female pairing round. In contrast, although Xia Ling who left half-way was in the news recently, it was for many messy scandals, and she had not released music in a long time.