Entertainment: After singing her CEO best friend to tears, she repaid him with her body.

Chapter 68 "The Battle of New Voices" Recording Site

"I really understand." Wang Bo smiled. "President Su, I'm not a child anymore. I understand the rules of this industry. I'm participating in this competition not to win the championship, but for the stage, for exposure, and to let more people hear my music."

Su Xiaoxiao looked into his eyes to make sure he was telling the truth before she breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm relieved that you think that way," she said. "Remember, this stage is your springboard, not the finish line. What you need to do is to bring out your best work and show your best performance in every episode. The audience's eyes are discerning; they won't deny your talent just because you're not the champion."

"I understand." Wang Bo nodded again.

Su Xiaoxiao picked up her teacup, took a sip, and suddenly changed the subject: "By the way, Yiyi also really likes the poem you wrote for Yuji's desert video."

Wang Bo paused slightly in his hand holding the teacup.

Su Xiaoxiao noticed this little action, but didn't point it out. She simply continued, "Yiyi said that after seeing that poem, she also wanted to travel."

Wang Bo looked up: "Teacher Su...wants to travel?"

"Hmm," Su Xiaoxiao nodded, "She has never liked traveling far from home since she was little; it was always me, her family, and Yu Ji who dragged her there. After seeing Yu Ji's video and your poem, she seems to be a little tempted."

Wang Bo was silent for a while: "Going out for a walk is a good idea."

"Yes," Su Xiaoxiao smiled, "but I think Yiyi's desire to travel might not just be because of the scenery."

Wang Bo didn't reply; he just lowered his head and drank his tea.

The office was silent for a few seconds.

Then Su Xiaoxiao stood up, walked to the window, and turned her back to Wang Bo: "Wang Bo, I've said before, I won't interfere with your private life. As long as it doesn't affect your work, it's your freedom to develop a relationship with whomever you want."

She turned to look at Wang Bo: "But I have to remind you, Yiyi is my sister. She's gentle, but also sensitive. If you don't have feelings for her, don't give her false hope. If you do..."

She paused for a moment, then said, "Let's be serious. My sister deserves the best."

Wang Bo looked up and met Su Xiaoxiao's gaze.

Finally, Wang Bo solemnly said, "President Su, I understand."

"Good, I understand." Su Xiaoxiao walked back to her desk and sat down again. "Alright, that's the important stuff. Go back and prepare well for tomorrow's recording. Be your best. Remember, no matter how strong your opponents are, no matter how unfair the rules are, you only need to do one thing well—"

"Sing well," Wang Bo replied.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled: "Yes, singing well is what you do best, and it's something no one can take away from you."

Wang Bo stood up: "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Su."

"Go ahead." Su Xiaoxiao waved her hand.

Wang Bo turned and left.

The office door closed gently.

Su Xiaoxiao sat in the chair, staring at the door for a long time before letting out a soft sigh.

She picked up her phone and opened her chat with Zhou Yuji.

The last message was a photo of the starry sky sent by Zhou Yuji, with the caption: "Xiaoxiao, look, don't the stars in the desert look like diamonds?"

Su Xiaoxiao typed back: "Yes, but you're more like a rich bachelor, always out partying."

A few seconds later, Zhou Yuji replied: "Even if I live a carefree life for another thirty years, I still won't spend as much money as I've lost in the three years I've run a company."

Su Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes and continued typing: "Wang Bo is recording 'The Voice of China' tomorrow. How far do you think he can go?"

Zhou Yuji responded quickly this time: "Who cares how far he goes, as long as he sings well, that's all that matters. Anyway, I'm his number one fan, and I'll support him wherever he goes!"

Su Xiaoxiao looked at the sentence and suddenly smiled.

This best friend said she didn't care, but she actually cared about Wang Bo more than anyone else.

And then there's her older sister, gentle and reserved, yet secretly falling for him too.

And what about her?

Su Xiaoxiao put down her phone and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside the window is the night view of Lin'an, brightly lit and bustling with traffic.

She recalled Wang Bo's earnest gaze when he said "I understand," his focused profile as he played the piano, and the talent he inadvertently revealed when he wrote poetry.

Something stirred gently within me again.

But soon, she shook her head and suppressed those thoughts.

She is Su Xiaoxiao, the boss of Xiaoyi Culture, a career-oriented and strong woman.

As for relationships, let's wait until her career is stable before talking about them.

No, let's wait until Wang Bo earns tens of millions a year.

the next day.

The recording of "The Voice of China" was held in a newly built studio in Binjiang District, Lin'an City. It is said that the lighting equipment alone cost seven figures, and the entire studio was so bright that it could blind a dog.

Su Xiaoxiao preferred to sing "Once Upon a Time," but Wang Bo disagreed, saying she had a heart condition and wouldn't be coming to the show.

Without an assistant, Wang Bo came alone, carrying his guitar case as he entered the backstage dressing room.

"Hey, Wang Bo!" Li Xuan greeted him, wearing a sequined suit and sporting a warm smile. He opened his arms for a brotherly hug, "Long time no see, bro!"

Wang Bo hugged him warmly, a smile on his face: "Li Xuan, long time no see."

It has indeed been a long time since we last met. Ever since Li Xuan switched from Yuji Entertainment to Starlight Media, the two of them have not been in contact.

The only connection is probably that Li Xuan made sarcastic remarks about Wang Bo on Weibo.

But both sides acted as if nothing had happened.

"You're doing pretty well these days," Li Xuan said, looking Wang Bo up and down. His envy, jealousy and hatred were not well hidden. "I listened to those three songs, 'Once Upon a Time,' 'Encounter,' and 'Your Answer,' at the company. They were incredibly popular! President Zhou buried you back then. Xiaoyi Media really has good taste."

This is a very skillful way of speaking. It praises Wang Bo, criticizes his former employer Yuji Entertainment, and also compliments Wang Bo's current employer, Xiaoyi Media.

He felt that both of them had been cheated by Yuji Entertainment, wasting two or three years of their youth.

Unfortunately, his flattery backfired, as Wang Bo had a very favorable impression of both Yuji Entertainment and Xiaoyi Media.

"I was lucky," he said casually, placing the guitar case against the wall.

"This isn't luck, it's talent!" Li Xuan's voice was so loud it could be heard throughout the entire dressing room. "Let me tell you, Wang Bo and I used to be in the same company, and I saw his potential a long time ago! We used to practice singing together a lot back then, right, Wang Bo?"

Wang Bo chuckled to himself—"Practice singing together?"

In his memory, the original owner was often dragged along by Li Xuan to be his supporting role. Every time, Li Xuan would choose to sing a song that was several keys higher than his own, and after singing, he would pretend to be humble and say, "I'm not in good shape today, and my high notes are a bit off."

"Brother Li Xuan and Brother Wang Bo used to be colleagues?" a clear voice interrupted.

Wang Bo turned his head and saw two young men walking over.

The girl was wearing a pink dress, had her hair in a high ponytail, and had a sweet smile.

The boy was dressed in trendy clothes and wore a metal necklace.

They are Lin Xiaoya and Zhao Chen, trainees from Starlight Media.

"Yes, we're best buddies!" Li Xuan put his arm around Wang Bo's shoulder. "But now that we're going to be competing against each other, Wang Bo, you'd better go easy on him."

Wang Bo smiled but didn't say anything.

"Brother Wang Bo, I'm Lin Xiaoya! I especially love your song 'Encounter'!" Lin Xiaoya's eyes sparkled, like a little fan seeing her idol. "I listen to it on repeat every day, and I can even recite the lyrics!"

"I'm Zhao Chen," the boy chimed in, "Brother Wang Bo, your rendition of 'Your Answer' was absolutely amazing! Our company's music teacher used it as a teaching example, saying that the emotional build-up and control were textbook-perfect!"

Wang Bo was a little uncomfortable with the two men calling him "brother" repeatedly, but he still said gently, "Thank you. What are you singing today?"

It's already been recorded, there's no need to hide it anymore.