Chapter 109 97: Flower of Lindong

"Dream Chasing Media?" Tang Xin pondered.Although she wasn't very familiar with this area, during her time with the Melancholy Girl Band, she had come to know several well-known media companies.

For instance, Chenguang Media, which signed the Melancholy Girl Band, as well as companies like Lily, Rongsen, and Yaoxing.

The globally renowned superstar Miss Marlene is an artist under Yaoxing Media.

Atop the tallest heart-shaped building in the Queens District, a hundred-meter-long poster hung down, fluttering in the wind. The woman on the poster wore an off-shoulder red gown, her eyebrows slightly raised, and her smile enchanting.

During her peak of popularity, her promotional posters could be seen on almost every street and alley under the Cosmos. The day her new album was released, it set a record with two million sales, having such an impact that it could shake state politics. Various prominent families competed to win her favor, inviting her to their family galas.

She was, indeed, the idol Tang Xin had admired all along.

Whenever Tang Xin felt lost and on countless nights when she wanted to give up, she would sit at her desk, replaying the woman's first album to motivate herself with her story.

Born in the lower ranks of the Queens District, the girl was neither particularly attractive nor charismatic. During winter, she worked as an apprentice in a bakery while practicing her singing voice in the quiet of the night, step by step becoming a Cosmos superstar through hard work and sweat.

This story has similarly inspired many girls to follow the same path.

The Queens District was named for her, as she shone brightly.

Tang Xin examined herself in the glass, pinching her face and swaying her body, yet she didn't see anything outstanding.

She was just an ordinary girl living a mundane life like most girls, making her way out of the foster home with her hard work to get into the Starry Arts Academy, while simultaneously seeking jobs to earn her tuition, constantly hitting walls, often ending up with nothing but setbacks.

Why would a media company notice her?

Could it be that there was something shining about her that even she hadn't noticed?

She hadn't even heard of the media company's name. Could it be specifically to deceive people?

She had heard of scams where people used the guise of media companies to lure young, blossoming girls, tricking them into more and more degradation, then extracting all their value and taking their organs.

Could she have encountered such a thing?

Looking at this line on the curtain, Tang Xin's gaze slightly wavered.

Thinking of Marlene's story, Tang Xin slowly calmed down.

No matter what, she had to seize this opportunity.

Tang Xin, oh Tang Xin, you must be careful, don't let yourself be deceived!

Tang Xin patted her face, encouraging herself.

Finally, she dialed that number.

In the revolving restaurant.

"Hello, Miss Tang Xin, I am agent You."

The two sat down, Xu Xiaoyou extended her hand.

This restaurant's décor was luxurious and elegant, with dazzling gem lights hanging down, reflecting a precious light. The carpet was woven from wool and silk, with intricate and exquisite patterns. The walls were lined with valuable paintings, some of which she had even seen in textbooks...

From the floor-to-ceiling window, one could overlook the entire Queens District. Outside the window, the city swirled in a hedonistic atmosphere; between the skyscrapers, the lights dazzled among the various cosmetic, luxury bag, and perfume advertisements.

On the heart-shaped building, the woman's poster slowly passed by, as if the Cosmos superstar stood right in front of her, confident and beautiful.

This was her first time in such a high-end restaurant, and she was very self-aware, having never set foot in such a place since she was young. Whether it was nervousness or something else, the air filled with the scent of perfume made her very uneasy.

"Hello, I'm Tang Xin..."

As she shook hands with the girl, Tang Xin secretly observed the girl in front of her.

The other's temperament was excellent, with golden long hair neatly tied up, part of the bangs brushed back, the rest lay gently against the forehead, with a soft smile like the winter sun, making her feel close.

"Excuse me, are you Miss Xu?"

The server approached and asked.

Xu Xiaoyou maintained her smile and slid out an invitation, entirely in black and gold, with the leather texture clearly inscribed with the English letters—Amazoe.

After a brief confirmation, the server nodded:

"Welcome to Amazon, dining service will begin shortly."

Such restaurants always required reservations in advance.

Tang Xin's heart calmed down significantly.

Temperament can't be faked, the other indeed looked like someone who had received higher education, growing up in a privileged environment.

This was very much in line with her stereotypical impression of media company agents.

Furthermore, for some reason, she felt that the agent named You in front of her was quite easy to get along with.

"Um..." Tang Xin began.

Xu Xiaoyou didn't speak and her expression became solemn, she gestured gently with her hand, indicating she needed silence, and then pointed at the curtain before her, appearing to be dealing with some issue.

Tang Xin awkwardly paused, looking down with a slight warmth on her face, twisting her hands on her knees.

Was I just being rude?

Would she find me annoying?

Tang Xin started overthinking.

Xu Xiaoyou captured the girl's expression entirely.

Looks like the Social Master is working, she thought.

Actually, the curtain in her view was just some trivial information about the Star of Art. She was learning about this Nest City, big events from recent years, and some common knowledge.

After letting the girl linger for about two or three minutes, Xu Xiaoyou nodded, withdrawing the curtain in front of her:

"Sorry, Miss Tang, I had some important matters to attend to just now."

"It's nothing, it's nothing!" Tang Xin waved her hand.

Realizing her reaction was too big when some nearby eyes turned to her, Tang Xin's voice slowly diminished like a mosquito, her shoulders shrinking inward.

"It's nothing... don't mind me."

"Hmm?"

The dishes soon arrived, it was foie gras, wrapped in melted caramelized sugar, slightly crispy on the outside.

"Don't be nervous, Miss Tang. There's not much formality, it's just a simple little interview, just be more at ease." Xu Xiaoyou said.

"Actually, I've been observing you for a few days."

"A fe, few days?"

Tang Xin appeared uneasy, recalling her experiences over the past few days, wondering if there were any actions that would leave a bad impression.

She thought of the incident with Xiaomeng not long ago.

She had just used Water Magic on someone else, and at the Star of Art, using such abilities on other citizens was illegal. The Expanding Technique she had executed was typically used by beauticians to fill others' faces for small adjustments with a certain time effect.

Prestigious beauticians were generally hired by nobles for custom personal services.

Although such abilities wouldn't warrant reconstruction at the Tuning Institute, if caught in the act, one would still have to submit a four or five-thousand-word written reflection to the academy through the curtain.

Xu Xiaoyou knew what the other was thinking.

At the Star of Art, Starry Arts Academy existed in a role similar to that of a government, with the principal as the nominal highest authority. Cosmic Heavy Industries had low interference in the Star of Art, unlike in Corrupt Nest City, which was under absolute control.

The family forces within Cosmic Heavy Industries only held two seats in the board of directors, having some say when amending or issuing legislative clauses.

While investigating one family's background, some details made Xu Xiaoyou realize something was amiss.

The family crest symbolized the flower of Lindong, meaning resilience, purity, and unyielding spirit.