Shanghai, a high-end music bar on the Bund.

In a corner, a man sat opposite another.

The man was wearing ordinary casual clothes, handsome and composed.

The child was dressed in a black cloak that wrapped them up, and they wore a black mask that covered most of their face. However, from the delicate shape of their eyebrows, it could be seen that their worth was definitely high.

"Aren't you even considering asking for some breakup fees or anything?"

The child looked at the man earnestly and said, "After all, it was I who proposed it. I'm willing to give you some compensation so that your life can be smoother in the future. However, I hope..."

The man raised his glass of fruit wine and took a sip, then looked at the other person and smiled: "Don't you want me to keep this quiet? Don't you want to protect your image of purity that you haven't even talked about with anyone else outside? Do you want to sign a non-disclosure agreement?"

The child fell silent, refusing to speak. He bowed his head and took a mouthful of water to hide his embarrassment.

Outside, she is a pure and innocent queen who has been in the industry for eight years with no scandals or experiences. Even the paparazzi king Wei Ge said that he sent someone to follow her for half a year but couldn't find any dirt on her, calling her a perfect queen.

But, outsiders don't know.

Before her debut, when she was just a senior in college, she had already gotten married.

Apart from the immediate family and close friends of both parties, only the agent knew about this.

The man shook his head slightly, glanced around, and said softly, "Yao Yao, do you know how many years it's been since we last met?"

Li Qingyao looked at this man who was different from the Wang Qian she remembered, a deep sense of guilt filled her heart. She had been so busy with her career that she didn't have time to care about him and their little family anymore.

Faced with this issue, he fell silent.

Wang Qian shrugged and laughed easily: "Actually, you can just have your agent talk to me. It's been over three years since we last saw each other. I gave up my career for you back then. We were both fresh graduates just starting out. You were ambitious, and I wanted a family, so I stayed home to support you."

Eight years have passed, you've already forgotten your home, forgotten that there's still me here, so I naturally won't force you to stay. Bring the agreement over, and I'll sign it.

"Break-up pay? I don't need that! I haven't been idle these past two years. I opened two hotels in Shanghai, and the business is going pretty well. I even have expansion plans next. So I can totally take care of myself."

Li Qingyao looked carefully at Wang Qian, trying to see through his disguise. She wanted to know if Wang Qian was truly calm on the surface or if he was actually heartbroken inside.

But after a few seconds, Li Qingyao couldn't see any signs of sadness in Wang Qian. There was only a heartfelt calmness and confidence. Her heart felt a little disappointed, but her face showed nothing. Her eyes were a bit wet, so she quickly looked down, unwilling to let Wang Qian see any weakness or sadness in her. In a still calm tone, she said: "That's good, I'm glad you think that way. I still remember how good we were together. Those are my most precious memories. I hope this memory can remain so beautiful."

Wang Qian nodded: "I also remember before, I also hope that this good thing will not be destroyed."

Of course he wouldn't forget.

That was when he came to this world, he confirmed the relationship with Li Qingyao. At that time, he regarded Li Qingyao as his only psychological support, and they stayed together every day for half a year.

Later, the two got married!

Then, Li Qingyao debuted and her career skyrocketed. She achieved top status in both television dramas and singing. Now a highly regarded actress and singer, she is one of the hottest new stars in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Where is Wang Qian?

Wang Qian had worked in the entertainment industry for over ten years before she was reborn. She had experience as an actor, director, and producer. She had gone through all sorts of darkness and grew tired of it. After her marriage, she chose to live a simple life with her own family and be content being the man behind Li Qingyao.

Once you do this, it will be eight years.

Eight years.

It led to a divorce.

Having lived two lifetimes, Wang Qian, who spent many years in the entertainment industry in his past life, was not at all surprised by this. He didn't feel any sadness whatsoever. If he had divorced three or five years ago, he would definitely be heartbroken.

Now, he was already mentally prepared.

From a few years ago, Li Qingyao's schedule became increasingly busy due to more and more announcements. Her phone calls, which used to happen three times a day, then decreased to once every three days, and eventually once a month. At this point, he knew this day was inevitable.

Because this is reality, you have no choice but to accept it.

The entertainment industry is really too much.

Li Qingyao wanted to further her career and didn't want to be with Wang Qian, who was almost an ordinary person. It was understandable.

Wang Qian could not provide any help with his career, so he was abandoned.

If Wang Qian were also successful in the entertainment industry, the result would likely still be divorce. Because both are busy and rarely see each other, they drift apart, and in the end, the outcome wouldn't change.

Lifting bricks, I can't keep you company.

Put down the bricks, I can't afford to support you!

At least it's okay.

The two people's divorce wasn't because one of them was caught cheating!

It wasn't a very embarrassing situation.

just as it is now.

The atmosphere is very tranquil, even serene.

Two people looked calmly at each other.

Just like an old friend you haven't seen in a long time.

Li Qingyao still first averted her gaze, afraid that her eyes would betray her weakness. She picked up the phone and said, "Liu Jie, bring over the agreement."

In a moment, a middle-aged man in sharp business attire walked over. Wang Qian recognized him.

This is Lee Qingyao's manager.

Liu Lihua, a top agent in the entertainment industry, is one of the three major star agents at Jinhang Entertainment. She manages many first- and second-tier celebrity artists.

Liu Lihua politely sat down and handed Wang Qian two papers with a slight smile. "Hello, Wang Qian," she said. "These are two agreements. One is a divorce agreement, and the other is a custody agreement. You're also Yao Yao's family. If you consider Yao Yao's future, please help us by signing these two agreements."

Wang Qian picked it up and took a look.

In his past life on another planet, he had also been divorced. He was well aware of this and glanced at it briefly.

The agreement is very simple.

...an amicable divorce, where both parties have no financial disputes and go their separate ways peacefully.

According to the agreement, Wang Qian needs to maintain this marriage and must never disclose the fact that they were ever married to Li Qingyao in the future.

Pretend this never happened!

If Wang Qian leaks, he will have to pay a compensation of up to 100 million!

See this number.

Wang Qian will put the agreement down and chuckled, "If you do this, then I won't sign it."

He looked up at Liu Lihua: "I have no obligation to insure you, so I have no responsibility to breach the contract. If you want me to breach the contract and pay compensation, then I also need the insurance fee. Since the breach of contract is one hundred million, the premium should be one hundred million, one hundred million a year, how many years do you want me to insure, you calculate yourself!"

Liu Lihua kept smiling: "Wang Qian, the so-called breach of contract fee is just a constraint, don't take it seriously."

Wang Qian didn't beat around the bush: "No need for further explanation. Either change it, or give me one billion a year."

Under these circumstances, he wouldn't show up.

This guy is still so domineering. Li Qingyao nodded: "Liu Jie, go change it!"

Liu Lihua stopped talking. Facing an artist of Li Qingyao's caliber, she showed enough respect and autonomy and immediately went to make the changes.

Wang Qian leaned against the chair, looking at the young man singing on the stage of the bar, and asked, "Is show business really that fun?"

Li Qingyao was taken aback, a weariness flashing in her eyes before it was replaced by a fighting spirit and anticipation. She said to Wang Qian, "It's done, then let's have some fun."

Wang Qian turned his head to look at Li Qingyao, a light smile on his face: "What about me? You tell me, if I go in, will I succeed?"

Li Qingyao also had a smile and nostalgia in her eyes: "You're getting old now. Now, young men are popular, the kind like Xiao Xian. If it were you eight years ago, if you signed with a big company, there might still be a chance to become famous. Now, it's difficult. You haven't acted in years, your acting skills must have declined, and you don't sing or dance either, so it's just okay! But as I said, you're too old, your value isn't fresh anymore, the management company won't promote you."

Wang Qian nodded, did not refute Li Qingyao's words, and walked towards the stage in the middle. He shouted to the resident singer who was singing a popular song on stage: "May I sing a song?"

The child stopped singing and looked at Wang Qian, not unfamiliar with this.

The music bar, with nearly every day featuring guests singing on stage, is one of its signature attractions.

There is no boisterous DJ here, no thumping dance party!

Only music and wine, and whispered stories!

And outside the window, a crystal-clear blue beach was visible.

(Editor in charge:carrie novel)