99: Born Superstar

Lei Ying and Lei Yue followed her to 'Yin Lu,' Long City's top private kitchen, where the chefs were all headhunted from Michelin three-star restaurants.

Lei Jun ordered the signature beef ribs.

The Wagyu was selected from Kobe, Japan, and slow-cooked at 65 degrees for 4 hours; the exterior was charred and fragrant, while the inside was pink and tender, melting in the mouth.

There was also steamed egg with truffle and crab meat; the custard was as smooth and tender as a cloud, the crab meat was fresh and sweet, and the aroma of the truffle pierced straight into the nostrils.

Finally, she ordered bird's nest coconut sago dew; the bird's nest was stewed until soft, and the coconut milk was sweet and refreshing without being cloying at all.

As Lei Jun ate the Wagyu, she felt her previous irritability instantly dissipate.

As expected, there is no trouble that a good meal cannot solve.

The texture of this Wagyu was simply too good, tenderer than any beef she had eaten before; the money was well spent.

Lei Ying and Lei Yue also ate very contentedly.

The balance between the fatty aroma and the meaty fragrance of this Wagyu was just right, and the smoothness of the steamed egg also made them feel very comfortable.

Hehe, following the Young Mistress means getting to eat a lot of good things.

Having eaten and drunk her fill, Lei Jun patted her round belly, her mood mostly improved.

Returning home, she opened a game and played a few rounds, turning the anger accumulated from practicing calligraphy into power and starting a killing spree.

After a bout of hacking and slashing...

She clicked on 'A Mortal's Journey to Immortality' and watched twenty episodes; seeing Han Li pick up one treasure after another, the gloom in her heart completely vanished.

Checking the time, it was almost twelve o'clock; she hugged Pet Name and soon fell asleep... The next day, Lei Jun was patted awake by Pet Name's paws.

She felt full of energy.

As usual, she went for a three-kilometer morning run with Lei Ying and Lei Yue.

While running, Lei Jun focused on her heartbeat and breathing.

Eh?

She didn't seem as out of breath as before?

Her legs weren't as sore either.

She was now enjoying this refreshing feeling of sweating more and more.

Showering at home, playing with the cat, playing games... she just kept procrastinating and refused to touch the brush.

Seeing that it was almost ten o'clock...

Lei Jun gritted her teeth.

Sigh, for the godly tycoon coins, I'll give it my all!

This time she didn't just dive in blindly; instead, she first found some calligraphy teaching videos to study seriously, and only then did she settle down to practice.

For lunch, she just casually ate some bread and continued practicing until the afternoon.

However, the task was still not completed.

Lei Jun looked at her still-not-beautiful handwriting and sighed.

Sigh, why is it so hard... But after a brief moment of frustration, a streak of stubbornness rose up again.

She didn't believe she couldn't do it!

She would practice every day from now on!

She absolutely had to conquer it!

Having thought it through, she picked up the brush again.

This time, she cast aside her previous impetuousness and focused more on every stroke and line.

Immersed in writing...

She seemed to... get a bit of a feel for it.

She discovered that when her heart calmed down, her wrist control seemed steadier.

Practicing calligraphy seemed to... also temper one's character quite a bit.

This system task didn't seem so annoying after all... The next day, after finishing her run, Lei Jun practiced her writing for a while longer.

Her wrist was a bit sore, but it seemed steadier than yesterday.

Looking at her still-not-quite-beautiful handwriting, she wasn't as irritable anymore.

Whatever, a balance of work and rest; she'd take Pet Name out to get some fresh air.

She carried Pet Name and arrived at the meticulously maintained large lawn in the center of the residential area with Lei Ying and Lei Yue.

The sunlight was just right, and as soon as Pet Name touched the ground, she excitedly chased after a butterfly.

Lei Jun smiled as she watched Pet Name frolicking about.

This little fellow really has boundless energy... At the same time, not far away on the lawn, a man wearing a casual suit and a baseball cap was scanning the surroundings listlessly.

His name was Li Zhe, and he was the ace talent scout for 'Starlight Media,' one of the three major entertainment giants in the country.

His job was to scout for potential amateurs everywhere to provide fresh blood for the company.

At this moment, he was somewhat exhausted.

There were many beauties in Long City, but girls who met the standards and had the potential to become stars were too hard to find.

He had been in Long City for almost a month, frequently visiting various high-end communities and seeing many beautiful girls, but they always lacked that certain something—either they lacked recognizability, or their temperament wasn't unique enough.

If he couldn't find a suitable candidate soon, he wouldn't be able to complete this quarter's KPI... Just as he was lamenting in his heart and his gaze casually swept across the lawn, his vision suddenly froze on a certain figure.

That silver-haired girl sitting on the bench, casually watching the cat play.

He instantly held his breath, his heart pounding wildly.

My god!

He felt like a person who had been trekking in the desert for a long time and suddenly saw an oasis.

This... this was simply too perfect!

That face... it was practically made for the camera!

Purely natural, zero dead angles!

He quickly compared her in his mind to the top starlets in his company and found that not a single one could rival her in temperament and recognizability.

Top-tier looks, cold and slightly aloof—this kind of trait was too scarce in the entertainment industry!

He was so excited his hands were shaking.

This is... a born superstar!

An absolute top-tier talent!

He could see the scene of this girl standing in the center of the stage, needing no extra movements, just a single look to attract all the spotlights.

She'd appeal to everyone! Men and women alike!

Her fan count would definitely break records!

Immense excitement and ecstasy overwhelmed him.

If he could sign her... when the time came, whether it was films, TV shows, or variety programs, resources would surely come scrambling, and the company's market value could even rise with her!

And as the discoverer, he would not only get a handsome bonus but his status in the company would also soar; he might even be promoted to the head of the talent scouting department.

No!

He had to sign her!

At any cost!

He forced himself to take a few deep breaths, trying to calm his frantically beating heart.

The more one encountered a good prospect, the less one could afford to be impetuous for quick gains.

He carefully observed Lei Jun's clothing; although her casual wear looked simple, it was a limited edition from a niche Italian luxury brand.

The bracelet on her wrist was even more priceless; plus, the community they were in was Long City's top luxury residential area. Clearly, this girl came from a wealthy family and didn't lack money at all.

His heart instantly cooled by half.

He knew all too well that most wealthy girls like this had no interest in the entertainment industry.

They didn't lack resources and didn't need to earn money by being stars; instead, they would feel the entertainment industry was a mixed bag and be unwilling to enter it.

He had encountered several beautiful girls from good families before, and as soon as he proposed signing them, he was politely rejected.

Moreover, the girl before him had such a unique temperament; she clearly wasn't someone who would compromise for fame or fortune.

What should he do?

Li Zhe was so anxious he was scratching his head.

Giving up was definitely impossible; if he missed out on such a good prospect, he would regret it for a lifetime.

He began to calculate in his heart.

He couldn't mention signing her right away; he had to build a good relationship with her first and make her trust him.

Perhaps he could approach her as a friend first, chat about hobbies, and then slowly bring up the entertainment industry?

But she had two women by her side who looked like they weren't to be trifled with; would he be mistaken for a bad guy?

And looking at her, she didn't seem interested in strangers; if he went up to talk to her directly and got rejected, what then?