### Chapter 12: Bao Yunyun
Go to work at the company?
Li Qing didn't comment. From his observations over the time they had spent together, although Han Han had lied to him about this, her heart was indeed in the right place, and she didn't seem to be short of money either. Although it might sound shameless to say, Li Qing did feel a bit uneasy knowing that this girl, although nominally his assistant, lived a much higher standard of life than he did—
A few days ago, the two of them went shopping, and when he dropped her off at home, Li Qing discovered for the first time that she lived in a nearby villa...
No wonder she could pay his rent without batting an eye; no wonder she could follow him around for a year without working and still be lively and energetic without going hungry...
So she's actually an invisible rich second generation?
After seeing off Han Han, Li Qing stretched and returned to his bedroom. He took out a thick booklet bound with A4 paper from the safe.
Opening to the last page, he glanced at the score he had just completed yesterday. Li Qing closed his eyes to recall it and then picked up a calligraphy brush from the desk to start writing lyrics for the song.
Recently, besides singing at the bar, Li Qing had been staying in his room, squeezing songs from his previous world out of his memory and turning them into notes and words.
A person's energy and memory are limited. Putting something in means something else gets pushed out. Even someone with Li Qing's exceptional memory isn't exempt from this.
So, before his memories faded, he prioritized converting those intangible assets into tangible ones.
Time passed. At noon, Han Han came by again, bringing lunch for Li Qing before quietly leaving. Since she found out Li Qing could create music, she got excited every time she saw his little book filled with notes. Every time she saw it, she would dazedly think, "Are all these songs like 'Angel's Wings'?"
Around six o'clock in the afternoon, Li Qing locked the door and had a quick bowl of beef noodles at a nearby restaurant before heading straight to Blue Moon Bar.
Li Qing was giving his all for this meeting with the Platinum Godfather.
Li Qing knew this was an opportunity. He still had an artist contract binding him. If he could win the favor of this Platinum Godfather, it would greatly aid his efforts to break away from Yuanzheng Media.
Six o'clock. Blue Moon Bar.
Li Qing had just reached the entrance when he saw a young woman in a black leather jacket yawning as she walked out. She was about 165cm tall, with slender legs accentuated by black tight eight-quarter leather pants and a pair of black sandals. Her short black hair had a hint of purple-red, giving off a non-mainstream vibe.
Li Qing quickly walked over and greeted, "Sister Yunyun."
Bao Yunyun was startled by his sudden approach. When she realized who it was, she laughed, "Whoa, you scared me. I thought it was some lecher. So, it's you, Li Qing. Why are you so late? Everyone's waiting for you. Come on in."
She then dragged Li Qing towards the bar, shouting, "Old Jiang, Old Jiang, Li Qing is here!"
Li Qing smiled wryly. This Northeastern woman's brashness was something he had gotten used to. She might seem a bit absent-minded and straightforward, but when it came to her friends, her loyalty was unquestionable—she would go to great lengths to help them, whether they needed it or not.
Thinking of Bao Yunyun's bold personality, Li Qing sighed.
He knew she meant well, so he didn't question her and let her lead him inside.
The bar's main hall was as lazy and laid-back as ever. In the dim lighting, the spinning vinyl record next to the large horn was playing a jazz tune. Men and women sat in various corners of the hall, drinking and chatting, with occasional laughter ringing out.
Hearing Bao Yunyun's shout, many people looked up and grinned at Li Qing.
"Hey, Qingzi's here to work? Did Yunyun catch you again? Look at that fiery posture; is she going to enforce the family rules?"
"Qingzi has no fighting spirit at all."
"Yunyun, are you singing tonight or not? If not, let Qingzi sing. Haven't you noticed the two housewives next to me are already drooling?"
"Screw you! Who's drooling?"
Ignoring the crowd's banter, Bao Yunyun fiercely flipped her short hair and protectively wrapped an arm around Li Qing's shoulder, saying coolly to the flirting housewives, "I'm telling you now, Qingzi is under my protection. He's still a kid. You vixens better not get any ideas, or I'll rip you apart, even scaring myself."
"Wow, wow, wow. Isn't that a bit early to be protective? Did you ask Li Qing about this?" a flamboyant woman retorted.
"He's my brother, so what? Does a sister need permission to protect her brother?" Bao Yunyun scoffed.
The flamboyant woman looked annoyed and wanted to say more, but Bao Yunyun didn't give her a chance. She dragged Li Qing straight into the bar.
"Who do you think you are, acting all high and mighty just because you're a resident singer?" the flamboyant woman spat.
A man beside her chuckled, "Well, you can't say that. Boss Jiang values her a lot."
"Yeah, with the fierce competition in the bar industry, cultivating a star performer isn't easy," another person chimed in. "If you clash with her, I bet it won't be Bao Yunyun who leaves."
The flamboyant woman fell silent for a moment, then grudgingly said, "But she can't hog Qingzi all to herself. Qingzi isn't hers..."
The others just laughed and changed the subject.
Li Qing, who hadn't had a chance to speak from start to finish, didn't dare to say anything. Recently, he had garnered a lot of attention here. Many melancholic young women came to Blue Moon Bar just for him.
Blame his exceptionally handsome face...
Entering a private room, Li Qing was finally released by Bao Yunyun. The private room was much quieter and brighter than the main hall. It was as bright as day with the door closed.
Two middle-aged men were sitting at a table, chatting. On the table was a bottle of red wine and two glasses.
One of the men was the bar owner, Jiang Zhongnan. Seeing Li Qing and Bao Yunyun enter, both men stood up.
Jiang Zhongnan smiled and said, "Qingzi is here. Let me introduce you. This is the famous Platinum Godfather of the entertainment industry, Ma Xujing."
Li Qing quickly greeted, "Hello, Mr. Ma."
Ma Xujing had no airs about him. He wore casual clothes, was slightly thin, and had rimless glasses that gave him a scholarly look. He smiled warmly and said, "No need to call me Mr. Ma. I'm older than you, but even industry veterans call me Xiao Ma. You can call me Xiao Ma Ge."
"Xiao Ma Ge," Li Qing smiled.
Ma Xujing smiled back approvingly, seriously examining Li Qing and nodding. The rumors were true; this kid was really handsome.
Jiang Zhongnan continued with a smile, "No need to introduce Qingzi. You know enough about him. So, what do you want to do now that you've met my two star performers?"
"Let's sit and talk," Ma Xujing chuckled.
Once they all sat down, seeing the red wine and glasses on the table, Bao Yunyun, ever the quick thinker, poured a glass for herself and Li Qing.
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