After Having Everything Taken Away, She Returns As A God

However, achieving top-tier in the entertainment industry might be enough to look down on billion-dollar corporations with decades of history, but it was far from century-old families with the LI family.

Of course, if it were an actor of Yun Lan’s caliber, even the Duke of the Muston Dukedom would show respect, let alone the LI family.

But how many Yun Lans are there in the international scene?

Si Fuqing, despite skyrocketing to fame after just two episodes of a drama, was still far from being a global sensation.

LI Yanchen inviting her was certainly a mark of respect.

The secretary didn’t believe Si Fuqing would refuse.

As he expected, upon hearing this, Si Fuqing paused and asked, “Have you invited other key personnel?”

The major families in Sijiu City were not to be trifled with.

Even the Lin family, who produced the renowned medical prodigy Lin Qingchen, were ruthless toward their enemies.

Any sign of weakness would jeopardize their century-old legacy.

Especially the LI family, whose founders were bandits on a mountain, lacking any moral principles. They only settled down upon entering modern society.

She didn’t care about the LI family, but she couldn’t ignore the safety of Tang Haiqiu and Mo Yishan.

Si Fuqing’s eyes turned cold.

Seeing her reaction, the secretary assumed she was interested. “The success of ‘Crossing the Demon Realm’ owes much to the main creative team. Miss Si, you’ve been recording variety shows for so long without a chance to gather with the directors. President LI likes you and naturally wants to host a gathering for you.”

At this point, any further refusal would seem obtuse.

“No need.” Si Fuqing turned around. “Instead of worrying about me, you’d better worry about yourselves. Dynasties change often; it’s uncertain if you’ll maintain your position.”

She ignored LI Yanchen’s secretary and headed downstairs.

On the way, Si Fuqing pressed her earpiece and called Shang Lu.

Her voice turned serious. “Shang Lu, send a team to Director Tang’s place. I’m worried the LI family might resort to underhanded tactics against innocent people.”

“The LI family?” Shang Lu was puzzled but also anxious. “Miss Si, when did you cross paths with the LI family? I’ll report this to the lady and the alliance leader immediately!”

“Just encountered an ordinary, overconfident man, with an equal ordinary, overconfident subordinate,” Si Fuqing said nonchalantly. “I’m fine. No need to alarm Uncle Xiao and Aunt Mu. Send them my regards.”

After considering Si Fuqing’s combat skills, Shang Lu believed her.

“Miss Si, we watched your drama yesterday,” Shang Lu said excitedly. “You were amazing!”

Many team members wanted to be her bodyguards, but he had claimed the spot early.

“Thanks.” Si Fuqing’s gaze was steady, her eyes determined as she smiled. “I’ll do even better.”

Meanwhile, outside the studio.

The secretary frowned, clearly not expecting Si Fuqing to leave just like that, and to say such outrageous things.

He reported to LI Yanchen, “President LI, she refused, but it might be a tactic to play hard to get. Shall we continue?”

“Play hard to get?” LI Yanchen paused, then said indifferently, “Let her be. I’m still interested. Go invite her again tomorrow.”

The secretary understood.

Having worked with LI Yanchen for a long time, he knew his boss’s temperament.

If interested, LI Yanchen would support Si Fuqing. If not, he could have her blacklisted overnight.

The LI family’s methods were far beyond those of the top investors in the entertainment industry.

The secretary hoped Miss Si wouldn’t be too indulgent, as it would be detrimental.

He put away his phone and left.

At that moment, Wu Wanying and Bai Jinxi came out.

Wu Wanying, with sharp eyes, exclaimed, “Isn’t that your boyfriend’s secretary? Didn’t he come to see you?”

Last time LI Yanchen sent food to the show, he hadn’t appeared in person, leaving everything to his secretary.

Being a wealthy family in Sijiu City, Wu Wanying remembered clearly.

Bai Jinxi forced a smile. “Maybe someone at home is sick. He might be here for another reason.”

But she couldn’t comfort herself.

She joined the variety show to show Su Yang that Si Fuqing had weaknesses, thinking she could only be a pretty face in the medical field.

Unexpectedly, she ended up drawing LI Yanchen’s attention to Si Fuqing.

Having been with LI Yanchen for nearly three years, Bai Jinxi knew that several actresses had been involved with him before her, though none had any official status.