One month later, the selection for 'Most Influential Agent of the Year' concluded. On the night of the grand ceremony, Sheng Nuan went onstage and accepted the trophy representing the 'Gold Medal Agent' from the presenter, Huo Zhongquan.

Huo Zhongquan nodded. "Not bad. This old man didn't misjudge you."

Sheng Nuan gave a solemn bow to the elderly gentleman before her. "Thank you for all your care and support over the years. I will always keep it in mind."

Tao Zi not only failed to win any award but was also announced to be expelled by the judging committee.

Because Sheng Nuan intended to file a lawsuit, Qiao Liya had no choice but to make a public apology, simultaneously admitting that she had falsely accused Sheng Nuan under Tao Zi's instigation.

The internet's memory is very short, but the advantage is that everything leaves a trail. Very soon, people dug up how, before signing with Sheng Nuan, Qiao Liya had been hounded by the public due to explicit photos, and that after signing, her fortunes took a swift turn—Sheng Nuan can be said to have saved her career.

Yet she repaid kindness with hatred.

She was flooded with online abuse...

Gu Youhan's reputation also went down the drain, especially after industry insiders revealed how Sheng Nuan had practically staked her life for his resources. She drank so much while networking that she ended up with a stomach hemorrhage, was hospitalized for two days, and then went back to work.

And after Gu Youhan gained a bit of fame, he kicked her aside.

Adding to that, the chat logs he leaked in an attempt to frame Sheng Nuan, with his bland and indifferent attitude that could only be described as emotional neglect, drew a wave of criticism. He was effectively finished.

Tao Zi was also suspended by her company.

Although Hua Tian Entertainment was never a paragon of virtue, they still had to put on a show.

As for Lu Qianqian, Sheng Nuan simply gave her a taste of her own medicine by leaking the fact that she was two-timing. She first seduced Gu Youhan into cheating, and at the same time sold herself to a rich second generation in exchange for resources.

Lu Cheng felt a bit aggrieved, but still pinched his nose[[u99fix]] and accepted it.

Because Sheng Nuan had promised him that if he got Manager Zhao to turn the tables, she would take him off her blacklist... He was afraid of being put back on the blacklist again.

After all, he still had to rekindle the fate they had in a past life...

On the night she received her award, Sheng Nuan, Xie Rong, and everyone else in the company got together to celebrate. She also prepared generous red envelopes for all the staff members other than the artists.

Zhou Tong pretended to be dissatisfied. "I won't mention Xie Rong since he's from your family, but why don't Gu Qi and I get any red envelopes!"

Xie Rong glanced at Zhou Tong with a look of appreciation, no longer displaying his usual gloom and coldness.

Gu Qi, on the other hand, immediately expressed his position. "I earn too much and don't need it. I also prepared red envelopes for everyone."

Zhou Tong laughed angrily. "Traitor! Besides, Xie Rong didn't prepare any red envelopes, so what's the point of you preparing them?"

Only then did Gu Qi realize something was off, but he refused to admit that he'd acted rashly. He stuck out his neck in defense. "So what if I have money?"

Bin Bin, Xiao Ru, and the others immediately egged him on. "Alright, alright, that's just too awesome, Big Brother Gu is so generous!"

After dinner, everyone went home with their respective assistants. Bin Bin drove Sheng Nuan and Xie Rong back... but Xie Rong refused to go to his own place and insisted on going to Sheng Nuan's.

Once in the car, Xie Rong promptly slid the partition shut.

Sheng Nuan was helpless. "What if we get photographed?"

Xie Rong didn't care. "Then it'll go public."

Sheng Nuan snorted in amusement and pushed away the clingy person leaning in. "Don't you want your career anymore?"

Xie Rong took the opportunity to catch her hand and bring it to his lips. "I don't want it... I can give up anything, as long as I can have you."

Sheng Nuan clicked her tongue. "Have you unlocked the shamelessness skill?"

Xie Rong smirked and leaned closer. "What's the use of face? A wife is more important... Sister, we even had our wedding, witnessed by the Four Seas and Eight Wastelands, when are we going to get the marriage license?"

Sheng Nuan sat up straight and finally asked the question she had been curious about all along. "So... what does it feel like to merge into one? Do you consider yourself Xie Rong or Zhe Yue?"

Xie Rong thought for a moment and replied, "It's all me. How does it feel... it's like I lost my memory and then regained it. It might seem like I suddenly have all these extra memories, but I'm very aware that they're mine..."

He asked, "Which one do you want me to be?"

"Ah?"

Sheng Nuan was caught off guard... She had a strong feeling that this question was dangerous.

She had a sudden flash of inspiration and smiled sincerely. "What do you mean, which one? Didn't you just say they're all you? They're the same, the same!"

Xie Rong's gaze filled with hurt. "I thought Sister liked me more?"

That was Zhe Yue.

Sheng Nuan froze for a second.

Then, in the next instant, his expression turned downcast. "Anyway, I know Nuan Nuan doesn't actually like me at all..."

That was Xie Rong.

Sheng Nuan: ......

Help!

Xie Rong gave a muffled laugh, unable to resist leaning in to kiss her lips.

Elsewhere, Gu Qi sat in the back seat of his car, bored, watching the street scene go by. Suddenly, he straightened. "Stop the car!"

The assistant slammed on the brakes and turned around. "What is it, Brother Gu?"

Gu Qi said nothing, just flung open the car door and jumped out. The assistant hurried after him.

Gu Qi walked quickly to a barbecue stand on the side of the street and stopped in front of a young woman who was wiping a table.

People nearby had already begun exclaiming in surprise. "It's Gu Qi!"

"Oh my god, that really is Gu Qi!"

A few took out their phones to snap pictures...

The young woman wiping the table raised her head in confusion. When she saw Gu Qi, she froze. After a moment's hesitation, she turned wordlessly to leave, but the moment she moved, Gu Qi grabbed her arm.

His breathing was slightly ragged. "I've been looking for you this whole time. You changed your phone number, changed where you live... none of your friends knew where you went. I couldn't find you."

The girl turned back and took a deep breath, her face stiff. "If you're here to mock me for leaving you back then, you can spare yourself."

All around them, onlookers were suppressing their screams and holding their phones up.

Gu Qi sighed and pulled the girl closer. "Don't misunderstand. I just wanted to ask if you'd like to be my personal assistant..."

"I don't..."

She had barely begun to reject him when she heard Gu Qi continue, "...and housekeeper, and mistress of the home."

He added, "I make too much money, I don't know how to manage it. Can you help me out?"

The girl froze, and her eyes suddenly turned red. She averted her gaze, about to leave. "I'm not qualified. I'm sorry."

But Gu Qi tightened his grip again. "Shan Shan, I'm sorry. I owed you too much in the past. Now I can make it all up to you. Please give me a chance, okay?"

At those words, she burst into tears and threw her arms around him. "I'm sorry too. I was just so scared back then. I didn't know what my future would hold. I just couldn't hold on anymore... I'm sorry..."

Gu Qi patted her gently. "I know, I know. I never blamed you. From now on, you won't have to be afraid of anything..."

The girl raised her head and sobbed. "But you're a big star now. Will you still listen to me?"

Gu Qi wiped her tears away. "I will... I'll always be your Big Gu!"

The next day, Sheng Nuan was awakened by the sound of her phone.

"Sister Nuan, something's happened. Gu Qi is trending..."

Struggling to free herself from the arm around her waist, she sat up and opened her phone. Sure enough, the top trending search was Gu Qi's name.

【Music prodigy confesses to a young waitress at the night market — love at first sight or a rekindled flame?】

The comments were buzzing...

Right beneath it, trending second, was Gu Qi's official statement.

Gu Qi V: She accompanied me through fall and winter, so today I will promise her spring and summer...

Sheng Nuan immediately felt a headache coming on.

From behind, Xie Rong wrapped his arms around her, resting his chin on her shoulder. "What's wrong? What happened?"

Sheng Nuan ruffled her hair. "Gu Qi went public with his relationship... I have to think about what to do. That guy is completely lawless!"

Muttering curses under her breath, Sheng Nuan got out of bed and headed for the bathroom to freshen up.

It's not that she forbids them from going public, but at least give her a heads-up so she can prepare... Damn it, that's going to be a fine!

Behind her, Xie Rong chuckled softly. "Need my help?"

Without turning around, Sheng Nuan waved a dismissive hand. "What help can you offer? Save it."

She stepped into the bathroom, turned on the shower, and let her mind race for a good PR strategy.

Right then, customer service spoke in a faint voice: "Xie Rong also announced it."

Sheng Nuan froze, quickly shutting off the water and wiping her face. "What?"

Customer service said: "Xie Rong went public with your relationship..."

Sheng Nuan swore under her breath, wrapped a towel around herself, and grabbed her phone from the drawer beneath the mirror. She opened Weibo... only to find it lagging.

Weibo had crashed...

Because one minute prior, Xie Rong, who had just scored films grossing billions and was known for combining looks with talent, posted on Weibo.

Xie Rong V: Stars in my hand, the moon in my embrace @ShengNuanV? Image.jpg

The attached photo showed Sheng Nuan seriously focused on something while he leaned in to kiss her cheek... In the photo, Sheng Nuan's side profile was exquisite, and Xie Rong's eyes overflowed with undisguised affection.

Sheng Nuan finally managed to log in and saw the photo and her vision nearly went black.

Outside, Xie Rong knocked on the door, sounding gleeful. "Nuan Nuan, you don't have to worry about Gu Qi anymore. I took care of it for you."

Sheng Nuan yanked open the door and threw her towel at his head. "Your uncle..."

Xie Rong tossed the towel aside and squeezed into the bathroom. "Don't be mad. Let me—"

Author's Note𓂃🖊

Some of you said it's too abrupt when I don't announce the ending, so this time I'm telling you in advance that the story ends here, haha. This final chapter is basically an extra. If I keep writing, there won't be much plot left—just lovey-dovey stuff, which I feel isn't very interesting. This one turned out longer because I was experimenting with a dual storyline for a single person. Thank you, my little angels, for your tolerance, giving me the courage to boldly try different things. I hope these experiments brought both of us a bit of relaxation and happiness...