Chapter 255 The Hunter Game Begins
Chapter 255 The Hunter Game Begins
On a sweltering morning in Z city, the air was clear, but the heat was unbearable.
Qiu Ziyue was sitting at her desk, enjoying the air conditioning, and doing her summer homework.
Suddenly, her phone rang, breaking the silence. She glanced at the caller ID; it was an unknown number.
"Hey?"
Qiu Ziyue answered the phone, her voice clear and crisp.
"Hello, are you Ms. Qiu Ziyue?"
A slightly respectful voice came from the other end of the phone.
"I am the owner of DK Records. Our company greatly admires your talent and would like to invite you to join our company to release records."
Qiu Ziyue frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing through her mind:
"Oh? Thank you for your approval, but I'm not interested in this suggestion."
"Name your terms, as long as you're willing to sign a contract with us."
The owner of DK was clearly unwilling to give up, his tone carrying a hint of urgency.
"Sorry, I'm busy."
Qiu Ziyue responded decisively, her tone resolute.
"Please, Miss Qiu, if you don't agree, our boss will kill me."
The owner of DK was practically begging.
Qiu Ziyue couldn't help but laugh after hearing this:
"I really don't have time. Killing you has nothing to do with me."
After saying that, she hung up the phone without hesitation.
DK boss sighed helplessly and quickly dialed Black Third Master's number.
"Boss Hei, I just contacted Qiu Ziyue, and she made it clear that she has no interest in joining our company. No matter how I try to persuade her, it's no use."
The DK boss reported the facts truthfully.
The angry voice of Black Third Master came from the other end of the phone:
"What? There are women in the world who don't love money? I just don't believe there are such women!"
Master Hei was clearly incredulous. He had always believed that money and profit were the most attractive things, but he never expected that someone would so resolutely refuse.
After hanging up the phone, Qiu Ziyue was not bothered by it.
She resolutely rejected temptations that did not align with her values.
"With so much homework, who has the mood to release an album? It's ridiculous."
Qiu Ziyue muttered to herself as she continued writing her summer homework.
Meanwhile, Master Hei sat in his luxurious office, his brows furrowed.
He was still bothered by the news that Qiu Ziyue had rejected DK Records' invitation.
He decided to take more extreme measures to get her attention.
"Since she's unmoved by money, then let her see my strength."
"Third Master Hei said to himself."
He immediately gave instructions to his trusted aides:
"Go arrange for a few people to stake out Qiu Ziyue's house and cause some minor trouble so I can go and play the hero."
His subordinates responded and left.
Hei Sanye was eagerly anticipating the success of this "hero saves the beauty" scene, hoping it would win Qiu Ziyue's heart.
In the evening, Qiu Ziyue came out of her house, intending to push Jingyun out for a walk to clear her mind.
She hadn't gone far when she noticed two suspicious-looking men walking towards her.
Two men ran toward her quickly, each holding a knife.
She is ready to fight.
Suddenly, she heard a commotion, and two burly bodyguards ran up from behind her and swiftly subdued the two men.
Who are you? What are you doing here?
The bodyguard questioned.
The two men were so frightened they couldn't speak and could only beg for mercy repeatedly.
The bodyguards immediately called the police and handed them over to the officers.
Qiu Ziyue watched this scene in surprise, a sense of security welling up inside her.
She asked who assigned these bodyguards.
The bodyguards said that Qi Yuxuan had arranged this specifically for her to ensure her safety.
At this moment, she felt incredibly fortunate to have such a caring boss.
Meanwhile, Hei Sanye was hiding under a tree and witnessed this scene.
"A bunch of idiots, they can't even beat two against two!"
So he returned to the base and immediately gave orders to his men:
"What kind of background does Qiu Ziyue have? Why does she have so many bodyguards protecting her? Investigate her background immediately."
He grew angrier the more he thought about it, feeling that his plans had been greatly thwarted.
"No, I must find her weakness and completely conquer her!"
"I'm so angry," said Black Third Master through gritted teeth.
However, he did not realize that his behavior would only make Qiu Ziyue more disgusted and wary.
She had long seen through those who tried to get close to her using despicable means.
The people who are truly trustworthy are those like Qi Yuxuan who genuinely care about her.
A day later, Master Hei received a report from his subordinates.
"Third Master, Qiu Ziyue was in a car accident when she was 8 years old. After being in a vegetative state for 9 years, she went to Lanshan Middle School after she woke up."
"Her father passed away three years ago, her mother teaches at Lanshan Middle School, and there is another child in the family, who I heard is her younger brother."
"Is that all? Did you check carefully?"
"Third Master Hei asked."
"Also, she signed with Ziyue Pictures and is slated to be the female lead in the next drama."
"Ziyue Film Company, Qiu Ziyue, the company name is the same as that girl's name, how strange, what is the name of the boss of that film company?"
"Third Master, it's Qi Yuxuan, the superstar who's currently making waves. I've heard he looks similar to Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea in Nezha 2, and is very popular with women."
"You say he's handsome, but is he as handsome as me?"
Third Master Hei is a vain and mature man who hates it most when others mention how handsome other men are in front of him.
"Third Master, I didn't say that. What I meant was that you are very handsome."
"That's not bad."
Upon hearing this, Third Master Hei paced around the room a few times.
"There must be a story between Qiu Ziyue and that Qi Yuxuan. She has quite a few weaknesses. Now do as I say. I'll use some more juicy information. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get that girl."
"Yes".
"Also, send a message to those two brothers who were arrested, telling them to keep their mouths shut. If they dare to make the slightest move, go to their homes and give them a good beating."
"Yes".
"That girl is no simpleton. However, the more unattainable something is, the more I want it. I love sparring with experts. The hunter game has only just begun."
Black Third Master sneered.
Meanwhile, Qiu Ziyue's bodyguards reported to Qi Yuxuan with lightning speed that Qiu Ziyue had been attacked.
Then they took the two attackers to the police station.
Qi Yuxuan inquired about the situation through the police station.
The police station reported that the two men insisted they wanted to rob someone, so the police had no choice but to send them to jail for a year.
Qi Yuxuan frowned upon hearing this, thinking to himself:
These two people were definitely not just trying to steal money; what were their motives?
After much deliberation, he decided to continue strengthening the protection of Qiu Ziyue and follow the clues to find further leads.
In the blink of an eye, the second round of the female lead selection competition arrived as scheduled.
Hao Meigui, Qiu Ziyue, Gong Xiaoxiao and Zhao Wanqing appeared on stage as scheduled.
After the intense competition in the previous round, the audience was full of anticipation for this round.
The stadium was packed, applause was thunderous, and the air was filled with a sense of tension and excitement.
First up was Hao Meigui. She chose the passionate cha-cha dance as her performance piece.
As the music began, Hao Meigui moved with light steps and agile movements, every action brimming with power and passion.
Her dance steps were as fiery as flames, and her skirt fluttered as she spun, like a burning flame blooming on the stage.
The audience was infected by her energy and stood up to applaud, with cheers rising and falling.
Next up was Gong Xiaoxiao. She presented a beautiful fan dance.
As the melodious music slowly began to play, Gong Xiaoxiao held two red folding fans and danced lightly.
Every gesture and turn she made was perfectly timed, as if transporting the audience into a classical and elegant world.
The fan danced in her hands like a butterfly.
Sometimes unfolding, sometimes closing, it moves in perfect harmony with her steps, a truly breathtaking sight.
The audience held their breath, completely absorbed in the elegance.
Then Zhao Wanqing appeared on stage.
She chose "Butterfly Dance," a song full of the charm of Jiangnan.
As the music begins, it seems to transport people to the misty, rainy water towns of Jiangnan.
Zhao Wanqing, dressed in a light pink dance dress, moved like a graceful butterfly on the stage.
Her dance was light and graceful, and every movement was full of poetry.
The ribbon in her hand fluttered in the wind, as if it had transformed into the murmuring waters of the Jiangnan water towns.
The audience seemed to be immersed in that beautiful painting, completely captivated.
Finally, Qiu Ziyue took the stage. What dance did she bring?
To be continued in the next chapter!
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