C16 Thank You, Godfather!

Old Fu rose to his feet and announced, "Alright, Young Lord, I've made all the necessary arrangements. From this point forward, this place is in your hands. It's time for me to move on."

"Move on?"

"Yes," Old Fu exhaled softly, "There's still so much to do, and I can't remain in Lake City indefinitely. Young Lord, I entrust everything here to you."

"Understood."

Qin Feng nodded.

He realized that this might well be a trial from Heavenly King Mountain, a test to see if he could conquer Lake City without Old Fu's guidance.

A short while later, Old Fu departed.

Qin Feng's gaze swept over the alluring figure of Rainbow and he inquired, "I've heard... you'll do whatever is asked of you?"

A flicker of shyness, followed by a glint of ice, crossed her eyes. Yet, ultimately resigned to her fate, she suppressed her anger and helplessness, replying, "Yes, that's correct."

"Good," Qin Feng said as he reclined comfortably on the sofa. "Here's your task: covertly protect my wife. If any man dares to make a move on her, teach him a lesson. That will give me peace of mind."

"What?!" Rainbow was taken aback, her brow furrowing.

She had braced herself for a more disgraceful request, not anticipating such an assignment.

She was among the top ten masters on the Heaven Roll. To her, this trivial protection duty was an insult!

"What's the matter, you're not willing? Then stay, and we can..."

"No, no need!" Rainbow interjected, immediately nodding in agreement as she caught his lecherous gaze and made a swift exit.

Compared to his lewd intentions, this task was, after all, not so objectionable.

Qin Feng, now alone, took a leisurely drag on his cigar.

His wife was renowned as the most beautiful woman in Lake City, a target for many. In a world rife with decadence and vice, it was far too perilous.

That's why he hadn't worked for the past three years, dedicating his time to her protection and dealing with those who sought to exploit her, earning himself a reputation for living off his wife's success.

Having such a skilled protector would lighten his load considerably, allowing him to attend to his own affairs.

The office fell silent.

Qin Feng began to review some company documents.

Vast Entertainment, though not a large company with its mere handful of artists, stood apart from the entertainment giants with their hundreds, even thousands of talents.

Yet, its prestige came from the fact that each of these few artists was a national superstar.

The least accomplished among them had won a slew of awards: the Golden Bird, the Red Flower, the Golden River Horse.

One had even made a name in Hollywood, rising to superstardom!

With a general understanding in mind, Qin Feng summoned Jiang Zhongtian and inquired, "I've had a look, and it seems all our other artists have been booked for TV specials on Qixi Night. But what about Lo Hongyan? Isn't she our hottest star? Why has she seemingly vanished?"

"She's been having throat issues," Jiang Zhongtian replied.

Detecting a hint of difficulty in his eyes, Qin Feng pressed, "The truth, please."

"Yes, indeed," Jiang Zhongtian sighed. "Her throat... it's a serious issue. She's struggling even to speak. CEO Fu had been seeking the best doctors for her, but the prognosis isn't good. I fear... she may never sing again."

"That's quite the predicament!" Qin Feng's eyebrows lifted.

He had just taken the helm and was already facing challenges.

After a moment's thought, he instructed, "Arrange for me to meet with her in the next couple of days."

"Of course," Jiang Zhongtian nodded.

With his instructions given, Qin Feng concluded, "Alright, that's all for now. Send Shen Lu in."

Shen Lu entered, her demeanor one of fear, her head bowed, silent.

She was aware that Qin Feng was now the new head of Vast Entertainment.

"Well, who do we have here?" Qin Feng said with a hint of amusement.

Blushing deeply, Shen Lu stammered, "I, I'm your goddaughter..."

Qin Feng laughed heartily, finding her compliance unexpected. "Do you know why I've called you?"

"Fearing I've upset you, I... I offer my apologies..." Shen Lu said, her head still lowered.

"Apologies to whom?" Qin Feng probed.

"To... to my godfather," she replied, her face still flushed.

Qin Feng mused to himself that she was quite attractive when embarrassed, and her figure, especially in those tight jeans, was indeed captivating.

Noticing his gaze, Shen Lu's blush deepened.

"I've called you here to let you know that, as of now, only Jiang Zhongtian is aware of my identity within the company. You understand?" Qin Feng continued.

"Yes, I understand!" she responded promptly.

"Excellent. From today onward, you'll be my personal assistant. I'll inform Jiang Zhongtian, but officially, you'll be the deputy general manager."

Qin Feng spoke up.

"What?!"

Shen Lu's mouth dropped open in utter astonishment, hardly able to believe her ears.

He hadn't sought revenge on her, but instead, he promoted her to Vice General Manager?

That was a meteoric rise through the ranks!

"What's the matter, not happy about it?"

Qin Feng's tone was nonchalant.

"No, no, I'm overjoyed, thank you, boss... I mean, thank you, godfather!"

The Vice General Manager of Vast Company wielded considerable power!

Take Jiaang Zhongtian, for instance; even top-tier noble families had to pay him respect. That meant she was now second only to him!

My God!

She never imagined she'd climb so high one day!

Overwhelmed, Shen Lu felt tears welling up.

"Alright, that's enough."

Qin Feng dismissed the matter with a wave of his hand.

Shen Lu dabbed at her tears, hesitated for a moment, then leaned in close to Qin Feng, her voice soft and coy, "How can I ever thank you, godfather…"

"..."

Qin Feng froze, his heart pounding.

Her scent was intoxicating, and he found himself caught up in the moment.

Damn it!

What was she up to?

Qin Feng had only wanted another loyal follower in the company.

Especially since Jiaang Zhongtian managed the entire operation and was incredibly busy, Qin Feng needed a subordinate who was always available and obedient.

And secondly...

He needed to nip her bad attitude in the bud so she wouldn't try to show off to him again.

He hadn't anticipated she'd get the wrong idea, thinking he had personal feelings for her, which led to her promotion.

But now...

With no one else in the office...

Just then.

The sudden ring of a cell phone shattered the intimate silence!

Qin Feng snapped out of it and regained his composure. He gestured impatiently to Shen Lu, "Get out!"

"Right, right..."

Shen Lu hurriedly made her exit.

Qin Feng checked his phone, his brow furrowing.

The call was from Hong.

...

Approaching midday.

Hsu Yunxiao, having resolved the company's issues with the eight million yuan, felt a weight lift off her shoulders. She invited Lee Jie to join her for hot pot at lunch, hoping to unwind a bit.

Walking down the street.

They chatted and laughed until they caught sight of a familiar figure at a street stall, taking a beating. They couldn't help but cry out in shock, "Yang Junchao?!"

Gone was Yang Junchao's usual refined demeanor. Covered in grime, he looked like a vagrant, getting hit while frantically stuffing stolen buns into his mouth.