A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return

Chapter 43 - With A Friend Like This, What More Do You Need

This chapter has been translated by Atlas Studios. All credits belong to them.

A long silence.

Wei Shaoyin's face remained cold as he slowly sipped the Madheling coffee in his hand. When he had slammed his hand on the table in anger earlier, half the cup of coffee had splattered out onto the plate and table, yet he did not realize this even though he would usually obsess over it.

Xia Ling did not speak as well, her heart sinking slowly.

Tan Ying's words, though cruel, were all in the interests of the company and she had no way of refuting them. Wei Shaoyin was also in the top management of the company and was a diligent employee. She did not think that their relationship was close to the point that he would be willing to damage the company's interest to help her. What's more, Tan Ying had said that Wei Shaoyin did not have authority over matters in the training camp.

As all these thoughts ran through her mind, she heard Wei Shaoyin speak.

"Xiao Ling," He looked at her. "are you unwilling to go to Imperial Entertainment because Pei Ziheng wants you for himself?"

She affirmed dejectedly.

"How determined are you?"

"Even if I were to die, I will not become his plaything." She lowered her eyes, staring into the criss-crossed pattern on the table top.

Wei Shaoyin fell silent again, drinking his coffee one mouthful after another.

Xia Ling took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Wei, my apologies for putting you in a difficult position. With regards to this situation..."

"How much do you still owe the company?" Wei Shaoyin interrupted.

She gave a start.

"Also, take a closer look at your trainee contract and tell me what it would cost you to breach it." Wei Shaoyin set down the cup of coffee as he made the decision. "Give me the total amount. I'll pay it for you."

Xia Ling looked at him in disbelief. Was Wei Shaoyin offering to help her be free of Skyart Entertainment?

She felt tears start to well. A breach of contract for a trainee would usually come with an immense fee. Even if Wei Shaoyin was rich, he was not a big boss like Pei Ziheng or Li Lei. Yet, he was willing to make that expense on her behalf. She was extremely touched.

"Why would you help me?" She asked softly.

"In this world, there aren't many that I respect. You happen to be one of them." Wei Shaoyin said. His usual arrogant expression was replaced by a slightly apologetic one as he continued, "But Tan Ying is right, I need to consider Skyart Entertainment's interest. It isn't worth it to offend Imperial Entertainment over something like this. As such, I can only help you leave Skyart Entertainment in my personal means."

"But you have to think through this thoroughly, Xiao Ling. Once you go through with this, your path in the entertainment circle will be extremely difficult. You will have breached a contract and be marked by Imperial Entertainment. No company will be willing to take you in. It is very likely that you will have to leave the entertainment circle altogether."

"Ah Wei, I don't care about that." She looked at him and replied in all seriousness.

She was finally willing to call him "Ah Wei." In this life, Xia Ling had said that she did not need any friends. However, his help in this time of need made her let down her guard.

She lifted her head to meet his gaze. "Ah Wei, I don't care about whether I can stay in the entertainment circle. However, I don't want to rely on your finances and run away. Even if I were to leave, I will leave in an honorable manner and not like this."