Huayu98: Starting with mentoring pop divas

The Big Apple, New York, 7 a.m.

Looking at the rising sunlight through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the gym.

On the treadmill, incline 9, speed 11...

Jessica Alba's breathing was still steady, her high ponytail swayed with her steps, and her sports vest was already wet!

Her mixed heritage from five countries corresponds to her smooth, oval face, and her features, which are accentuated by being rubbed and spread out, reveal an inner charm.

Indeed, just as Li Shuo's reaction was upon seeing her, her first impression was that she was very radiant.

Sweat beads slid from his collarbone down to the "ditch" on his chest, the "ditch walls" smooth and trembling.

She tried to control her breathing and maintain a steady pace.

She didn't want to go through the experience of being in poor health as a child again, and thankfully her self-discipline paid off.

The leggings accentuated the curves she had worked out over the years.

She has a perky butt, firm thighs, and a slim waist.

With a frame of 1.7 meters, legs make up almost two-thirds of his height.

She wasn't like this before she was twelve!

I've had lung collapse and tuberculosis, and spent half of my childhood in the hospital smelling disinfectant.

She transferred to a school in Mamu, where no one wanted to play with this sickly girl.

A boy? He didn't even look at her.

She decided to become an actress at the age of five and was often ridiculed.

The father of the American Air Force was extremely strict, and it took him six years to finally agree to let her study acting.

Then, at the age of twelve, through hard work, she got the opportunity to debut in less than a year.

She's seventeen now, though she's still just a nobody.

But tomorrow, Drew Barney Moore will be auditioning for "Kiss Me," and her agent said that the role, with only three lines, shouldn't be a problem.

After all, she used to be an "ugly duckling," but through disciplined training, she has now improved her figure and her face has matured.

More and more people are recognizing her beauty after her transformation.

But why is there no word from Li, the interesting Chinese boy who saved her brother that day?

It was rare that her mother joked about dating last week, and her old-fashioned military officer father didn't express any objection.

I've finally met a great foreign boy I'm attracted to!

It's been four days!

He gave me his number and I know his name, but he's completely unmoved!?

That day in the lounge, she probed and found out that the dry "New York Bagel" wasn't his girlfriend.

No.

What is he waiting for?

She pulled off the towel and wiped her neck.

Pick up your phone, calm your breathing, and quickly send a message.

"Are you still in Los Angeles? I haven't thanked you for what you did to Joshua last time. How about we grab a drink sometime?"

Forget about being reserved, I'm not waiting anymore!

From the age of five, she was determined to achieve whatever she decided. She rolled her eyes cutely as she looked at the sent notification.

Turn the treadmill back on and leave for another half hour.

"Buzz~"

I quickly pressed the emergency stop button and, panting, opened my phone.

"I'm staying at the Peninsula Hotel in New York. I'm available for the next couple of days, depending on your schedule."

Could it be such a coincidence that Li Shuo replied?

Jessica quickly scrolled to the message her agent had sent yesterday.

"The audition address for 'Kiss of the World,' and the hotel where lead actress Drew Barrymore stayed: The Peninsula Hotel, New York!?"

Hmm? Why does my heart rate feel much faster than usual today?

The Peninsula Hotel, New York.

The rooftop Salon de Ning lounge.

When Jessica arrived, the people at the table by the window were getting up to shake hands.

Paul Toret handed the newly signed documents to his company assistant, and the expression on his face, which had been holding back for so long, finally relaxed a little.

$110 million...30% stake.

Goldenvoice is now owned by Li Shuo.

Moreover, the Chinese guy emphasized that he would not interfere with his company's execution and planning in the future.

Furthermore, he will fully support the planning of his Coachella Music Festival.

Paul gripped the handshake a little harder.

"Li, I look forward to a pleasant collaboration from now on!"

Li Shuo nodded and shook hands with Paul with a smile, but what he was thinking was...

You old bastard should be grateful...

With me on board, your first Coachella Music Festival next year will at least not lose that $85.

Of course... or should I not remind you?

Wait until you're completely overwhelmed before I get some shares? Forget it... after all, I still need him to do his job properly.

Paul took the documents and left first.

Evan Carter also stood up to make some arrangements.

Before leaving, he glanced at Li Shuo with satisfaction. Today, the client's "little boss" finally looked much better.

Seeing this opportunity, Jessica Alba came over.

The lounge was lit by a dim, warm golden light that shone on Li Shuo, who had just signed the contract.

She froze for a moment.

...Is this Li?!

Four days ago, he was wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans at CBGB, but today he's a completely different person?

No! It hasn't changed... it's just brighter!

A navy blue double-breasted suit with a peak lapel, sharply tailored at the waist, and with very flat shoulders.

The fabric was clearly expensive British material, as you could tell at first glance.

Paul Stuart, Evan Carter took him there.

The old shop on Madison Avenue, which opened in 1895, specializes in American bespoke tailoring that is most similar to British tailoring.

After talking with Time Warner that day, Evan seemed to have finally had enough and started calling her Natalie by her name.

"Mr. Boss! You can't always go to negotiation meetings so casually. It doesn't suit the style of the clients we at Gang Tyre Law Firm serve... and it's also disrespectful to the person you're negotiating with!"

Then, after consulting Li Shuo, they took him to a store he knew well and bought three ready-made outfits and had three more custom-made outfits measured.

The shoes are Edward Green, Goodyear welt construction from Northampton, Black Derby, with a long, narrow last. Right now, only two distributors in New York can get them.

Evan added at the end, "Little boss! You should really take a look at watches."

Li Shuo didn't respond at the time.

What he was really thinking was... if he really had to care so much about the other party and pay so much attention to his own appearance during future negotiations... then it just proved that he wasn't rich enough!

However, he had collected several nice watches in his previous life, but after middle age, he basically stopped wearing them except when meeting young models at clubs or when meeting online celebrities offline.

I'm used to feeling refreshed.

But in this life, it seems I really need to pay more attention. After all, negotiations are still manageable now, but once these things are arranged, he still has to make his debut...

Moreover... if you do luxury goods well... you can make a lot of money.

So at this moment, he stood in the warm light of the lounge, dressed in a sophisticated outfit. His clothes were matte navy blue and black derby, and his cuffs were empty without a watch, but he was not lacking in nobility at all!

His handsome Eastern face, while carrying off this old-fashioned cut, actually creates an inexplicable sense of incongruity.

Your Highness?

Jessica stared at Li Shuo, and a childhood memory popped into her mind: she imagined herself as a princess, and when the corresponding prince appeared, she would greet him with the suffix she used after bowing to him!

She now had the illusion that she wasn't ready to meet Li Shuo like this, which made her breathing rhythm disordered.

Suddenly she paused, then rubbed her eyes uncertainly.

and many more.

Has he... grown taller?

Four days after CBGB separated, seeing him standing there today, what's it like...?

Two or three centimeters more?

Li Shuo walked over with a smile and pointed to a seat by the window.

"You're here! Coffee or something?"

Jessica realized she had forgotten to reply.

After sitting down, Li Shuo pushed the lounge's drink menu over as if greeting an old friend, and casually asked about Joshua's recovery.

"Now it's all right, thanks to you... If it weren't for you that day... just thinking about it is terrifying!"

Jessica patted her chest and replied tremblingly, "Besides, he keeps talking about those two songs you sang, and I actually think they're really good!"

"By the way! Isn't that a coincidence!"

Her tone carried a hint of "guess what?" excitement.

"After you replied, I realized that the audition for the movie 'A Kiss to Seal the World' is being held at this very hotel!"

She paused, her eyelashes fluttering.

"Isn't it quite a coincidence?"

Li Shuo picked up the black coffee that had just been delivered and did not deny it.

What a coincidence... The system is already set up... I've been so busy these past few days that I completely forgot about this Hollywood "sweetheart"~.

"The lead actress, Drew Barrymore, also lives here."

Jessica lowered her voice again, as if sharing a piece of gossip.

Li Shuo paused for a moment while holding the cup handle.

Drew Barrymore.

She debuted as a child star and played the little girl kissed by an alien in "E.T."

He earned a million-dollar film salary at age 7, became an alcoholic at age 9, was exposed to cocaine at age 13, and was sent to compulsory detoxification at age 15.

Broken family, fall from grace in the world of fame and fortune, paparazzi following, and public ridicule.

Then, just when everyone thought she was finished, it seems like she "crawled" back to safety this year.

Li Shuo glanced up at Jessica, who was enthusiastically talking about her audition across from him.

Should we... take this older sister on...?

I'd better forget it... It's not suitable, and I don't want to.

"Don't worry," he suddenly said to Jessica, "your audition today will go very well."

Jessica blinked. "Are you so sure?"

Li Shuo did not answer directly.

He just remembered the information about the production team... the director, producer, casting director, lead actors... and supporting actors were all from California.

Who said that America doesn't value personal relationships?

Just as they were thinking these sarcastic remarks, a crisp sound suddenly came from the direction of the booths not far away!

That's the sound of glass shattering.