Perfect Superstar.

To the beautiful and soothing sound of music, the contestants advancing to the 'Singing China' Capital City division's top 16 appeared one by one.

The camera zoomed in on Lu Chen, capturing him in a close-up shot.

Focus set.

Fang Yun couldn't help but rub her eyes, wiping away the tears that had gathered at the corners.

Lu Xue leaned against her, smiling happily while holding her phone.

At the Daylily Bar, customers raised their glasses in cheers. Whether they knew each other or not, everyone joined in this toast!

Ye Zi Tong, feeling satisfied, closed her laptop, only to suddenly notice that three of her roommates had appeared at the foot of her bed, staring at her with strange, ambiguous expressions.

During Lu Fei's live-streaming session, the celebratory atmosphere created by nearly a million online viewers reached its peak!

Lu Chen had won.

Our streamer, Lu Fei, had successfully secured the top spot in the top 16.

Everyone was both a witness and a participant.

This was a victory for all!

...

The next afternoon, at the exit of the Capital City High-Speed Railway Station.

Lu Chen stood amidst the bustling crowd, scanning the passengers passing through the turnstiles, searching for a familiar face.

The LED screen above the turnstile clearly displayed that train G31 had arrived.

Lu Chen was no stranger to this train; it was the same one he had taken a year ago from Binhai to Capital City for work.

Today, he was here to pick up his sister, Lu Xi.

After the 'Singing China' competition ended the previous night, Lu Chen called Lu Xi, hoping she could come to Capital City in the next few days to assist him with the copyright transfer negotiations with Capital City TV.

While this wasn't a huge deal, it was a great opportunity for Lu Xi to gain experience.

She had agreed to become Lu Chen's manager.

Even Lu Chen hadn't expected Lu Xi to immediately agree without hesitation, and she was arriving today.

She hadn't even taken the time to 'tease' him as she usually did.

As more passengers passed through the turnstile and fewer came through the exit, Lu Xi was still nowhere to be seen.

Feeling a bit anxious, Lu Chen took out his phone to call her.

Just then, a woman in a simple long dress, dragging a suitcase, walked toward him through the passageway.

Lu Chen immediately relaxed and waved, calling out, "Sister!"

The woman who was fashionably late was none other than his sister, Lu Xi.

Lu Xi glanced at Lu Chen and walked past him, taking her ticket to pass through the turnstile with an indifferent expression on her face.

"Let me do it…"

Lu Chen quickly stepped forward to help her with the large suitcase.

Lu Xi tightened her grip on the suitcase's handle but eventually let go, allowing Lu Chen to take it.

Once outside the station, a car was waiting for them.

To welcome Lu Xi, Lu Chen had asked Li Feiyu to help rent a car, making it more convenient.

"This is Li Feiyu…"

Lu Chen introduced the part-time driver to Lu Xi. "He's a friend I met in Capital City and also helps me with work."

"This is my sister, Lu Xi—'Xi' as in bustling and busy."

Li Feiyu quickly greeted, "Hello, Lu Xi, I'm Big Chen's assistant now."

"Hello."

Lu Xi nodded and remarked, "You've got some boss vibes now, with an assistant and all."

She directed the last two sentences straight at Lu Chen.

Lu Chen could only manage a wry smile.

This familiar feeling— this was his sister, Lu Xi, with her sharp words always aimed at him.

Of course, that was only directed at him.

Li Feiyu instinctively shrank back, sensing the tension between the two, and wisely decided to keep quiet.

Originally, Lu Chen planned to return to the apartment first, but Lu Xi wanted to visit the Studio, so they detoured toward the Blue Sky Creative Park in the Fifth Ring Road.

Lu Chen's Studio on the 19th floor of Building A8 was still a mess. While the walls had been painted, the custom desks and chairs hadn't arrived yet, leaving the space looking empty, almost as though it had been swept by a strong wind.

Boxes of computer towers, monitors, and printers were piled up in the corners, but the floor had been cleaned and was ready for the furniture to be set up and the business to start.

There were two office rooms, one of which had been temporarily converted into a live-streaming room, equipped with a new computer, microphone, and other equipment. When Lu Chen couldn't host live-streams, Li Feiyu would take over as the streamer.

Lu Chen used this room to live-stream during his 'Singing China' top 32 to top 16 competition.

Currently, being a streamer on 'Whale TV' remains his primary source of income.

The other office, which hadn't been set up yet, was reserved for Lu Xi.

He hoped that, in addition to being his manager, Lu Xi could also take on the role of the Studio manager.

With his sister's capabilities, there was no problem at all.

As for Lu Chen, he just needed to focus on his music career. Maybe in the future, he might also venture into acting.

The only issue right now was that the Studio had very few employees and still needed to recruit more.

As for the business license, it had already been processed three days ago.

The Studio, named after Lu Chen himself, was registered with a capital of 100,000 Yuan. It was considered a small micro-enterprise that the government was strongly supporting, so it enjoyed policy benefits and resource allocation at the Blue Sky Creative Park.

Not only was the license approval fast, but the Studio was also tax-exempt in its first year, with half taxes in the second year, and full taxes in the third year, although it could apply for rent subsidies. Overall, the business environment was one of the best in the Capital City area.

After learning about the situation, Lu Xi was obviously very satisfied.

But that didn't mean she was equally satisfied with Lu Chen: "I've already quit my job in Binhai. I came to Capital City this time to live here long-term and prepare for the postgraduate entrance exam. Mom wants me to help you and supervise you. The entertainment industry is so messy right now, and we don't want to see you fall into it."

Lu Chen couldn't help but smile wryly.

Since the 21st century, China's entertainment industry has flourished with the rise of the internet. It had become massive, with countless stars emerging. The music, film, and TV industries were undergoing unprecedented changes, inevitably resulting in many negative impacts.

The public loved celebrities and idols, but the entertainment industry was not viewed positively by most people.

Except for a very few, those in the entertainment industry were rarely pure and innocent.

Lu Chen was about to step into such a bizarre circle.

Fang Yun's concerns were completely understandable.

And with Lu Xi by his side to help and supervise, the situation would be much better.

Lu Chen fully understood his mother's concerns.

"Also…"

Lu Xi continued, "You want me to be the manager of the Studio, no problem. But when it comes to Studio-related matters, you must listen to my advice. Otherwise, I won't stay here."

Lu Chen thought for a moment and replied, "That shouldn't be an issue. If I have ideas, I'll discuss them with you first."

Even siblings could have disagreements when it came to work, so communication was key.

Lu Xi thought for a moment and reluctantly nodded, "Okay…"

"Also, the Studio needs to hire a female office clerk and my assistant. I'll handle the financial matters myself, no need to hire anyone else. We also need to recruit a receptionist and a professional for online media promotion. Let's set up the basic structure of the Studio first and expand slowly later."

She quickly got into her new role. In addition to recruitment, she also made suggestions about the office layout, speaking in a clear and organized manner.

Lu Chen felt a headache coming on and quickly said, "Sister, you handle these arrangements. I'll have Brother Li help you with it. He might know someone willing to come for the receptionist position, and you can take care of the rest."

After speaking, Lu Chen handed her a prepared bank card.

He said to Lu Xi, "The Studio funds are all here. Use it as needed. The password is your birthday."

The card had a balance of 400,000 Yuan, which was most of the money Lu Chen had earned recently, including live-streaming tips, his host salary, and 200,000 Yuan from Li Bai. A good portion of it had already been used for rent and office supplies.

Lu Xi didn't hesitate. She took the card, and her gaze toward Lu Chen softened a little.

"From now on, I'll manage the money you earn. After all, we'll need it to pay off the family's debts."

Lu Chen didn't object.

He knew how much Lu Xi had contributed to the family over the past two years— at least more than he had.

Now, it was his turn to take on the heavy responsibilities!

After the Studio tour, Lu Chen took Lu Xi to the apartment they were renting.

He first dropped Li Feiyu off at home, then drove to the Jin Cheng Yuan residential area.

Lu Chen obtained his driver's license when he was 18, but he hadn't driven much in the past two or three years, so he drove cautiously at first. Only when his comfort level returned did he speed up.

Once they arrived home and opened the door, Lu Chen carried the heavy suitcase inside.

Lu Xi followed in, took off her shoes, looked around the place, and said, "It's not as messy as I thought."

Lu Chen could only smile bitterly— he had been smiling bitterly a lot today.

When he lived at home before, he wasn't very clean: "Sister, you can stay in this room for now."

Lu Xi paused and asked, "Where will you sleep?"

The apartment had only one bedroom, so if they lived together, Lu Chen would have to sleep on the couch.

But he had other plans: "The Studio has a resting area. It's enough for me to stay, and it's convenient for work."

Lu Xi was silent for a moment and then said, "You don't have to be so nice to me…"

Lu Chen interrupted, "You're my sister!"

Lu Xi fell silent again. After a moment, she said, "Take me to the nearby shopping mall. I want to buy some things. But don't go to those expensive places; it's a waste of money."

Lu Chen thought for a moment and replied, "Let's go to Xueshi Mall. It's good and cheap."

Xueshi Mall is located near the university town, positioned at a mid-range level, making it popular among university students and ordinary white-collar workers. During the summer off-season, the mall often has big discounts.

After shopping, they could also eat at the mall, and it was convenient to visit the Daylily Bar in the evening.

Lu Chen planned to introduce Lu Xi to Chen Jianhao.

Since Lu Xi wasn't familiar with Capital City, she had no objections to his plan.

(End of Chapter)

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