The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 324 Trust
"Alright, let's get down to business." Gao Yuanyuan finally turned around and pulled Li Xiaoran to sit on the sofa.

"Go ahead and say it, I'm listening." Li Dabai stood with his legs together and his hands on his thighs, looking obedient and docile.

“Yinyin is coming over in a little while, and I want to confront her,” Gao Yuanyuan said.

"Showdown? Showdown what?" Li Xiaoran realized what was going on as soon as she finished asking the question, and then sighed helplessly, "When did this happen?"

“You’re not surprised at all,” Gao Yuanyuan said, tilting her head as she looked at her.

“You and I both know what kind of person Xu Jiuyang is. It would be strange if Yinyin wasn’t attracted to him.” Li Xiaoran shrugged and spread her hands. “Right now, I just hope she won’t be too heartbroken in the future.”

“That’s why I asked you and her to come here.” Gao Yuanyuan nodded. “She hasn’t told us about this. Whether it’s because she feels guilty or for some other reason, it’s obviously not appropriate.”

“It sounds like Yinyin has been…” Li Dabai frowned, “and Yuanyuan, you…”

“You know, I’m in contact with Fan Bingbing, Li Yunxin, Angela, and they’re also connected with Xiaoyang… Things I’ve overlooked, they might not have overlooked.” Gao Yuanyuan made a helpless expression.

"So, that bastard is getting a good deal and then acting innocent." Li Dabai's attention was immediately diverted.

"In short, I hope to have an honest talk with Yin Yin." Gao Yuanyuan brushed a strand of hair behind her ear to hide her unease.

"Of course, that's no problem, but..." Li Xiaoran became a little embarrassed, "How far do we want it to go?"

“Of course, everything,” Gao Yuanyuan said calmly. “We’ve been together for so many years, we shouldn’t let something like this cause a rift between us, right?”

“But…” Li Dabai took a deep breath, “What if Yinyin can’t accept what’s going on between us?”

"Then let's part amicably." Gao Yuanyuan gave a wry smile. "We can't force it, can we?"

"But she still wants to maintain a relationship with that bastard?" Li Dabai asked again.

"Well..." Gao Yuanyuan's wry smile became even more pronounced.

But after taking a deep breath, she continued, "If all else fails, then the three of us... the three of us can come with Xiaoyang together."

"Huh?" Li Xiaoran's eyes widened. "Why...why is this happening?"

“After such an open and honest meeting, many things are easier to accept, and…” Gao Yuanyuan pursed her lips, “and the three of us taking Xiaoyang from women like Fan Bingbing and Li Yunxin is definitely better than her alone, right?”

"You...you can do that?" Li Xiaoran's eyes widened even more.

But she quickly realized something and gave a strange look.

“Ask whatever you want,” Gao Yuanyuan said immediately.

"Um... Yuanyuan, tell me honestly, do you have a crush on Yinyin?" After hesitating for a moment, Li Dabai still asked in a low voice.

Gao Yuanyuan immediately coughed, first widening her eyes, then pursing her lips again as if thinking of something, before finally saying, "If you think so, then so be it."

“What do you mean by ‘I think so’?” Li Xiaoran muttered. “I just… I’m just curious, I’m not jealous or anything…”

"Do you trust me, Ranran?" Gao Yuanyuan asked seriously.

"Of course I trust you!" Li Xiaoran said without hesitation.

"Then when Yinyin arrives, remember to cooperate as much as possible," Gao Yuanyuan added immediately. Li Dabai coughed awkwardly, but still agreed, "I know."

Gao Yuanyuan, who had taken in her reaction, breathed a sigh of relief and a slight smile appeared on her lips again.

Undoubtedly, this conversation with Li Xiaoran, as well as the subsequent confrontation and persuasion with Zhang Yin, were all things she had simulated many times—of course, the new skills also played a part.

In the prime of life: After each trigger of telepathy, you will have a surge of inspiration for the next week and will be able to gain the full trust of those around you.

Trust is such a good word. Once you can gain someone's trust, you can do whatever you want.

In the past, if Gao Yuanyuan wanted to gain someone's trust, she would have to simulate countless times, learn the other person's preferences and characteristics, and then tailor her approach accordingly.

Now, oh, we still have to do simulations, but it's much easier, and the only cost is... More importantly, people like Li Dabai, who are already completely obedient to us, are even easier to command.

So? So Gao Yuanyuan wasn't worried at all about how to persuade Zhang Yin to accept her arrangements.

However, she first called Li Xiaoran over to discuss things, and then gradually confronted Zhang Yin, even if it meant that Li Dabai had a strange idea that he had taken a liking to Zhang Yin, rather than directly making demands of them or using words to blackmail them.

Don't manipulate people's hearts. Gao Yuanyuan always reminded herself of this.

In a way, she has to thank the system. It is because of this system that she is able to maintain her individuality while not lacking in realistic awareness—although they call her individuality "artsy."

Gao Yuanyuan doesn't think she needs to change anything. She has her own goals, and sometimes a sense of awe is necessary to go further.

If Xu Jiuyang knew, he would definitely nod in agreement. Among the women, Xiaoli and Gao Yuanyuan were the easiest to get along with.

The difference is that Xiaoli is very tolerant of him and a good listener, while Gao Yuanyuan is more like a soulmate. Whether talking about art or life, she is very down-to-earth and never pretentious.

Of course, Li Yunxin was easy to get along with, but she was too obedient to him, to the point that when he was with her, he would always have thoughts of using her background and power to do something evil.

To be honest, his bottom line has been falling again and again, but as long as he still considers himself a human being, he won't let himself really fall to the very bottom.

and so--

Sweat streamed down his broad chest, glistening in the morning light, highlighting his resolute, clenched-teeth expression.

"It's a pity we can't have this every day," Xu Jiuyang sighed as he stood in front of the sink after finishing his business and taking a shower.

After changing his clothes, he came out, glanced at the bedroom floor, and then tiptoed out of the house to the living room to order breakfast delivery.

There's no Huangtuan (a food delivery platform) anymore. The food delivery service is a service offered by the property management of the residential community. After all, it's a high-end villa area, so there's still some convenience.

Of course, the taste is just okay, not bad, and it's alright to order it once or twice occasionally.

After Xu Jiuyang had finished eating, Son Ye-jin, Jun Ji-hyun, and Ha Ji-won stumbled downstairs. They looked both listless and energetic, which seemed contradictory and strange, but their charming expressions were unmistakable.

"Sir." The three girls who came into the restaurant bowed at a 90-degree angle and greeted him in broken Chinese. They were dressed simply in short-sleeved white t-shirts and briefs. Even though it was already winter outside, it couldn't stop them from enjoying the bright spring sunshine.

"Your breakfast is on the kitchen counter. Heat it up yourselves if it gets cold," Xu Jiuyang instructed. "Unless there are no announcements, you can stay here today."

“Yes, sir,” the three Korean girls replied with beaming smiles.

(End of this chapter)