Chapter 1: No such person found from now on

I am not a clinging morning glory, and I will never show off on your high branches. If we meet, you are already at the top of the world. If I love you, I will definitely overcome all obstacles and stand by your side, letting everyone know that I am worthy of being with you - Yun Xiangxiang.

[L'Oréal V: It's great to have you in my life. [Marriage certificate JPG]]

[If not for the group V: Let's walk together @L'Oréal V: It's great to have you in my life. [Marriage certificate JPG]]

[Entertainment Century V: Wishing you a lifetime of love [heart] @L'Oréal @If not for the group.]

The news of the marriage between the popular actress L'Oréal and the popular actor If not for the group exploded in the entertainment industry. Unlike others who had to compromise due to public pressure, their marriage was officially announced by the company's official Weibo account.

Without even needing to scroll down, it was clear that there would be a flood of blessings below the post. After all, the two parties involved were a 28-year-old woman and a man in his prime, which was not young, and fans were already getting anxious about their idols' love lives. Moreover, the news of their suspected relationship had been circulating for three months, serving as a preventive measure, and now that they had obtained their marriage certificate, it was necessary to offer blessings.

"You lost." The door to the hospital room was pushed open, and Wen Lan stood expressionless in front of Hua Xiangrong's hospital bed.

In a small suit, white shirt, pencil skirt, and opaque stockings, with her compulsive five-centimeter high heels, she looked like a standard professional woman, appearing rigid and serious.

Hua Xiangrong, on the other hand, smiled casually, tossing her iPad aside and crossing her hands behind her head, leaning back. "Well, I lost."

"This is the company's arrangement for you." Wen Lan handed the file she had tucked under her arm to Hua Xiangrong.

But Hua Xiangrong didn't take it. Instead, she shook her head lightly. "Lan Jie, my contract with the company will expire in a month."

Having spent ten years in the industry since joining the company at the age of twenty, she had signed a full ten-year contract. During these ten years in the industry, she had not reached the top, but had enjoyed countless praises, flowers, and applause.

Over the past decade, she had gone from being an unknown to being at the top, which might not be legendary, but she considered herself lucky compared to many others.

"Are you planning to terminate the contract?" Wen Lan's usually expressionless face showed a slight change in color. "I have never thought of you as a weak woman who would live or die for a man, let alone someone who can't handle losing."

Hua Xiangrong, a popular figure in the entertainment industry, was beautiful and outgoing, and she was not someone who could easily let go of things. Moreover, as the manager of both Hua Xiangrong and L'Oréal, Wen Lan could not fail to see who was really in If not for the group's heart.

Most of the company believed that Hua Xiangrong had lost the battle with L'Oréal, who not only won the favor of the male god but also successfully surpassed Hua Xiangrong in status.

But was that really the case?

"Lan Jie, I'm tired, and I'm getting old. This industry should belong to the fresh and youthful girls." Hua Xiangrong smiled lightly.

Wen Lan was taken aback, looking at Hua Xiangrong, who was not yet thirty. How could she be considered old at thirty? With her current status, she could still be at the top for at least another ten years!

But as she carefully observed Hua Xiangrong, she noticed that although there was no sign of decadence on her face, she looked exhausted. Although her complexion was still good, she had become thin and frail. The vibrant and lively Hua Xiangrong of the past was no longer there, replaced by a more delicate and fragile version.

A beauty is a beauty, even when seriously ill, she was still beautiful enough to be pitied.

"Are you planning to... retire?" Wen Lan was surprised by the fatigue in Hua Xiangrong's tone.

With a tired sigh, Hua Xiangrong nodded lightly.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the hospital room became very oppressive. Thinking back to ten years ago, when she first saw her, so stubborn and unyielding, they had both grown up. From being an unknown to becoming the top manager at Entertainment Century, she had four girls under her, two of whom had become the leading actresses at Entertainment Century.

She was still full of energy and ambition, wanting to become the diamond manager of Entertainment Century, but the person she had the highest hopes for no longer wanted to move forward.

After standing for a while, Wen Lan turned and left. No one understood Hua Xiangrong's personality better than she did. Once she made a decision, no one could change her mind. If she was only dissatisfied with the company and wanted to terminate her contract and move to another company, that would be easy to resolve. But if she wanted to leave the entertainment industry, it was not something she could persuade or decide on.

Once she retired, she would be fearless...

The personal assistant to the chairman of Entertainment Century personally called Hua Xiangrong and made three trips to the hospital, but despite all his efforts, he could not change her mind. The general manager also came in person, and finally, the chairman himself called.

For anyone else, Hua Xiangrong could be stubborn, but when it came to Chairman He Zhen, she chose to tell the truth: "Chairman, I have advanced stomach cancer. I don't want to waste time and money struggling on my deathbed."

Having experienced many ups and downs, He Zhen was taken aback and sighed after hearing her words. "What a pity..."

It was a pity that Hua Xiangrong was not the most obedient artist, but she was the most trouble-free one. She could always handle things on her own and never let the company take the blame or be embarrassed, including this time, when she was involved in the 'two women fighting for a man' incident.

She was also the person Entertainment Century had the highest hopes for...

"It's not a pity. Everyone goes through this at some point." Hua Xiangrong spoke lightly. "Chairman, I have never caused any trouble for the company in these ten years. Maybe I want to be willful once. I hope you can forgive me."

For such a beloved artist, He Zhen had nothing to object to. "Okay."

He Zhen is also very generous. That afternoon, he invited the lawyer and his special assistant, including Wen Lan, to come to the hospital. Although there was still a month left, he did a favor by canceling the contract early, without any breach of contract from either party, and gave Hua Xiangrong many benefits.

Hua Xiangrong also generously accepted all the benefits, which were converted into cash. She then contacted trustworthy lawyer friends to handle it. After her death, she would donate all the money and personally supervise to ensure that every penny is used to help those in need.

As an orphan with no relatives, after ten years in the entertainment industry, she had a considerable net worth. He Zhen was also generous, and the amount involved was staggering.

The process was quickly completed, and just as there was a wave of blessings for Lu Hua Nong and Ruo Fei Qun online, the official Weibo account of Huan Entertainment Century was updated in the afternoon.

[Huan Entertainment Century V: Take care, this will always be your home. @Hua Xiangrong]

Because the official announcement of Ruo Fei Qun and Lu Hua Nong's marriage news had attracted high attention to Huan Entertainment Century's official Weibo account. This news instantly left the fans of the two parties, who had been lively in the morning, bewildered. Everyone was not quite sure what it meant and was still speculating in private.

[There's a Flying Pig in the Sky V: Is Hua Xiangrong venting her anger at the management company by canceling the contract in anger???]

[Little Niu Niu is Not a Cow V: If it were me, I would also cancel the contract. How awkward~~~~]

[Take Away Hua Nong: Can't afford to lose, can't afford to lose......]

[I Am a Little Dewdrop: You're so capable, why don't you go jump off a building, hehe......]

There was a lot of discussion below, especially from Lu Hua Nong's fans, who were the most intense. At this time, Hua Xiangrong, who hadn't updated her Weibo for three months, posted her final Weibo.

[Hua Xiangrong V: No need for further explanation, from now on, this person does not exist.]