Chapter 506: Chapter 506

Song Qiao had just come out of the restaurant when she saw Lu Jingchen descending from the second floor. Her steps faltered slightly as she watched the man walking past her. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but the man walked straight past without giving her so much as a glance.

For a moment, Song Qiao was stunned, watching his retreating figure, unsure how to react.

For nearly a week, Lu Jingchen had been leaving early and returning late. By the time he came back, Song Qiao was already asleep. When Lu Jingchen left in the morning, Song Qiao was still not awake. Although they were in the same bedroom, it was as if they hadn’t seen each other at all; Song Qiao hadn’t seen Lu Jingchen for almost a week.

During this week, Song Qiao had gradually handed over her work to other agents, including the recently popular Qin Zhe and An Ke.

Shen Yi was initially shocked by Song Qiao’s decision, even asking her if she was thinking straight. It was not easy to bring Qin Zhe and An Ke into the limelight, and yet she was handing her hard work to someone else. Wasn’t this foolish?

However, Song Qiao just smiled at Shen Yi and said, "I’m currently not capable enough, nor do I have sufficient experience. It’s better to hand them over to someone more experienced and capable, which will benefit their future development. Song Xi is talented, and I trust the agent I’ve chosen for her will guide her further on this path."

Shen Yi had objections to her words, but Song Qiao had already made her decision, and there was nothing he could do but eventually accept it.

However, as soon as Song Qiao proposed to resign, Shen Yi became truly unsettled. He looked at her in frustration and said through clenched teeth, "It’s one thing to pass your artists to someone else, but now you’re resigning too? Song Qiao, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Sitting in front of Shen Yi’s desk, Song Qiao maintained her gentle smile, and said softly, "Probably because I’ve been too tired lately, I simply can’t focus on work in a short period. Also, since I got married, I’ve taken a lot of leave and tend to disrupt the company."

For a moment, Shen Yi didn’t know what to say. What Song Qiao said was not without reason. Since she married Lu Jingchen, she had indeed spent less time on work, even though the artists she managed, Qin Zhe and An Ke, were gaining popularity. However, someone complained about Song Qiao directly to him.

Even recently, there were people who collectively asked him to fire her.

Letting go of Song Qiao was certainly not going to happen.

After staying in the office for over half an hour, Shen Yi spent a long time persuading Song Qiao. However, having already made up her mind to leave, Shen Yi eventually resigned himself to her decision, knowing that once she made up her mind, it was impossible to change. He silently arranged for the handover of her work.

As she was about to leave, Song Qiao looked at Shen Yi seriously and said, "Senior, I have never asked you for anything before, but this time, I do have a request. The entertainment industry is not clean, and though every artist might stray off the path, I still hope you ensure that Song Xi, Qin Zhe, and An Ke stay away from the darker aspects."

Seeing Song Qiao, although Shen Yi did not know what had happened between her and Lu Jingchen, he could guess to some extent why she had made her decision.

For instance... leaving An City...

Finally, under Song Qiao’s expectant gaze, Shen Yi nodded, "Okay, I promise you."

Song Qiao’s face immediately brightened with a smile, and after saying ’thank you’, she left the office she had entered countless times, where she even had lunch several times.

This company was not only where she had spent the most time, but also where she interned, her first job... Here, she had her bitter tears and also her fond memories.

She had been smeared by colleagues during her work, bullied by colleagues within this company, and even had rivals in this company... But in fact, she had many fond memories here.

Right outside the president’s office is Lin Musen’s company office, probably because Lin Musen’s personality itself is flashy, even the sign at his office door reads ’Chairman Lin’s Office’ in five glittering golden characters... Yes, definitely flashy. Shen Yi and Lin Musen have equal shares in the company. Earlier on, Shen Yi was the president of the company since his management skills were slightly better than Lin Musen’s, who was the vice president.

However, Lin Musen later felt that the title of vice president did not sound good, and he wanted to reconcile this with Shen Yi. Shen Yi agreed, but other minor shareholders all opposed. Lin Musen threw tantrums and couldn’t convince those shareholders, so in the end, Lin Musen took the initiative to replace his office sign with a glittering ’Chairman Lin’s Office’ sign, on his own accord, and even changed all his business cards. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚·𝔫𝔢𝔱

The minor shareholders initially had objections, but Shen Yi indirectly approved Lin Musen’s actions, leaving them speechless. Observing Lin Musen’s triumphant and arrogant smirk, Song Qiao was also present and watching those shareholders’ frustrated expressions, she thought they probably wanted to smack him in the face right then.

Lin Musen is now not in the company, as he had to travel abroad for business two days ago and it might take a month before he returns. The corridor is very quiet. Song Qiao stood there for a long while before retracting her gaze, smiling with relief, then turned and left.

After resigning from her job, Song Qiao immediately started living a carefree life in the villa, staying out of worldly affairs. After receiving a few so-called ’consoling’ calls from Lu An’an, she then did not receive calls from anyone else. However, Song Xi visited the villa a few times, probably upset that she was not continuing as her agent. She expressed directly to Song Qiao that other agents made her feel very insecure, after all, they were blood-related sisters, and she had a sense of security being managed by her elder sister.

Previously, because Song Qiao managed her, Song Xi really felt very secure. Now, she genuinely felt abandoned.

Song Xi was downhearted, and Song Qiao did not immediately comfort her. Only after she was nearly stomping her feet in distress, did Song Qiao slowly start to talk to her, explaining that her own lack of experience wouldn’t benefit Song Xi’s future much. On the contrary, the agent now arranged for her, whether in terms of capability, experience, or interpersonal relationships, could greatly influence Song Xi’s future development.

Although Song Xi still wanted Song Qiao to manage her, Song Qiao’s mind was made up. Finally, after receiving a call from the company asking her to return, she left somewhat reluctantly.

After Song Xi visited the villa to find Song Qiao, Qin Zhe and An Ke also took leave amid their busy filming schedules to visit Song Qiao at the villa, similarly concerned about being assigned to other agents.

The two were extremely shocked upon receiving the news and couldn’t believe it initially. Once confirmed, both felt very sad, as if they had been abandoned.

After all, their debut and current popularity were entirely because of Song Qiao... In their hearts, Song Qiao was like a family elder to them, and even a backbone for both; suddenly finding out they had been abandoned, it was natural to feel sad.

Initially, Song Qiao didn’t want to hand over Qin Zhe and An Ke to someone else since she had invested a lot into them from the beginning and she was somewhat reluctant in her heart.

But thinking about her definite departure from An City, she suppressed this reluctance deep in her heart.

After listening to An Ke’s complaints, Song Qiao looked at Qin Zhe, who was silently looking down yet also appeared sad, before she spoke, "Now you both are gradually getting on the right track, changing agents might also be beneficial for your further development. The agent assigned to you is more skilled and experienced than I am, and even if I continued, I wouldn’t be able to fulfill my responsibilities..."

With a faint smile on her face, like a caring elder sister, Song Qiao continued earnestly, "Now I don’t have the energy to focus on work, I can only choose a better agent for you, and I’ve already selected two good scripts for you, so you don’t need to worry..."

"Sister Song Qiao, but we just wish you would continue managing us..." An Ke, with an about-to-cry expression, looked sorrowful.

Startled, Song Qiao naturally noticed An Ke’s thoughts, chuckled, and then said, "An Ke, nothing lasts forever, you both deserve a better future. Moreover, you might not know, but I might leave An City soon, I really can’t continue to manage you..."