I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2071 - 1338: Performance

"Mother, you're not aiding her at all; you're actually doing her harm. I believed this young lady was clever, but I've come to see my error. She's far too innocent. Even if she fails to find someone to her liking, she must never fall for a person she ought not to."

"So, what course of action do you suggest? Are you able to force her to move on?"

Jin Father found himself at a loss for words.

"If you can't achieve that, then why utter all these words? The girl has matured, and she possesses her own thoughts. My Zhu Xuan is obviously quite intelligent. I believe she's fully aware of her choices. Having spent so much time overseas by herself, the poor thing requires something to cling to."

"But Mother..." Jin Mother felt anxious and attempted to continue, yet the elder cut her off.

"I get your feelings completely."

The elder let out a sigh, her manner no longer aggressive or insistent.

"However, you must also comprehend and have faith in your daughter. That young fellow from earlier struck me as rather impressive. So youthful, already serving as a president, and he comes across as composed and dependable. Zhu Xuan has a sharp sense for judging character. Far superior to that Junxiang."

"Mother, we're quite familiar with Junxiang, and he truly cherishes Zhu Xuan. It's entirely unlike this situation. I'm genuinely concerned... that Zhu Xuan might end up heartbroken."

Jin Father gave a wry smile.

"No individual's path through life avoids all bumps. Certain trials must be endured, painful though they may be; such moments form the essence of existence."

The elder spoke in a soft, reflective voice.

The pair grew quiet.

"Both of you ought to view matters with greater perspective. The harder you pressure the girl, the more she'll pull away from you. Compelling her to feign agreement—do you think that will succeed? She rarely visits as it is, and continued insistence will only drive her to shun you completely. As an old lady with limited days ahead, I wish to cherish more moments with my Zhu Xuan."

"Mother..."

Jin Zhuxuan had already retreated to her bedroom upstairs, oblivious to the conversation unfolding between her grandmother and parents.

Yet she paid it no mind anyway.

Having reached adulthood, she needed to grasp control of her destiny. Even relatives could merely suggest paths.

Her current emotions rang truer than any external counsel.

As she straightened the sheets on her bed, her cellphone began to buzz.

Jin Zhuxuan looked over—it was a call from Liu Junxiang.

Excessive alcohol, a messy romantic history, frequent nightclub visits, and even involvement with drugs.

The figure Xuejing portrayed differed vastly from the youth etched in her memory.

Still, relying on a single account, she ought not to accept it without question.

The ringing persisted. Moments later, Jin Zhuxuan answered the call by tapping the button.

"Oppa."

"Have you managed to contact Xuejing?"

"Not yet, Oppa."

Jin Zhuxuan spoke evenly, "I'm intending to visit Xuejing's home tomorrow for a look."

A deep breath echoed from the line.

"There's no point in going. Xuejing's relatives have vanished from there."

"Vanished? Did you check the place yourself, Oppa?"

"Indeed. Even the locals have no clue about their whereabouts."

Safeguarding solely the main target proves insufficient.

Loved ones and kin often serve as vulnerable entry points.

Given their proficiency in such matters, Xu Kuan and Xing Jie would never overlook so fundamental a detail.

"Forget it; it can't be too grave, or the firm would have issued an alert." Liu Junxiang shifted gears, "Zhuxuan, our group has a show lined up next week, and I'd love for you to appear as a featured visitor. The audience would be thrilled beyond measure. Care to join?"

"Oppa, wouldn't my presence there seem out of place..."

Jin Zhuxuan's voice carried uncertainty.

"How could it? A large portion of the supporters eagerly anticipate your comeback. I'm certain the impact would prove spectacular."

"Oppa, my departure from the agency wasn't on good terms."

Jin Zhuxuan expressed it delicately, expecting comprehension from him.

Though agencies in showbiz vie fiercely, they aren't perpetual foes.

For instance, should two lions clash and a hyena intrude boldly, the lions would pause their rivalry to eliminate the scavenger together.

The order of predators demands respect.

While investors may squabble internally, they stand solidly aligned against the broader pursuit of subduing the masses.

Besides, Jin Zhuxuan wasn't a mere hyena; she resembled a harmless rabbit.

Back then, she didn't merely defy one firm; she contested norms across the whole sector and beyond into societal bounds.

Without Boss Jiang's intervention, had her label followed standard protocols, blacklisting by the full trade would have been unavoidable.

Liu Junxiang lacked full knowledge of her exit from Shen Zhou. Jin Zhuxuan had kept silent on it, though he could infer portions.

"Zhuxuan, the issue you raised is no cause for concern. With my invitation extended, I've consulted our agency already. They endorse it wholeheartedly and invite you warmly to participate."

Liu Junxiang's FOX isn't a low-tier idol group relying on Jin Zhuxuan's renown for exposure. A shared performance qualifies as a win-win partnership, benefiting everyone involved.

Thus, with no opposition from the Korean side, be it official or personal, Jin Zhuxuan lacks grounds to decline.

"I'll need to consult my agency's view."

"Naturally. I'll wait for your word. Zhuxuan, sharing the stage with you has been my aspiration since trainee days."

Liu Junxiang's voice brimmed with eagerness and zeal.

"Oppa."

"Yes?"

Jin Zhuxuan hesitated briefly before inquiring abruptly, "How have the recent years treated you?"

Silence abruptly fell over the connection, startling him.

"What prompts this sudden question? In the two years you spent at Shen Zhou, those marked FOX's pivotal phase too. I barely caught a break, buried in back-to-back commitments, fierce ranking wars, nonstop shows. It drained me utterly, yet wasn't that the very pursuit we embraced upon entering training?"