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Xia Ling was a star now, and it was not all that appropriate for her to be shopping openly in the local stores. Hence, she chose to get what she needed in Paris instead.

As her official boyfriend, Li Lei was more than willing to go along with her, and everything arranging a private jet, planning the shopping routes, and even carrying the shopping bags was settled by Li Lei.

Xia Ling purchased a lot of outfits, scarves, and accessories. It was early spring when she first made her debut, and as they moved into the thick of summer, many of her previous outfits were no longer suitable. It was time to get new ones. She got many gifts as well, one for each friend a pair of beautiful pearl earrings for Sister Mai Na, athletic earphones for Ah Wei, and also individual gifts for those who had recently made their debut, including Lu Tao and Luo Luo.

She even got the mighty Er Mao a Cartier collar pendant.

Why isnt there one for me? Boss coquettishly grumbled as he watched her count her gifts against her checklist.

Xia Ling just realized that she had forgotten about him and was feeling a little guilty. Well, I got you a Rolex already.

Thats not the same, you even gave Mr. Zhou some money! Big Boss did not let her off so easily.

Xia Ling sighed. Why did she not realize he was this difficult to handle before? He was acting more like a son than a boyfriend

She thought about it for a while before resigning herself to it. Shoot, what do you want?

Li Lei smiled and took her to a jewelry shop the next day. He pointed at a pair of titanium rings and said, I want this. It was a simple design, the smaller ring for the female sitting quietly beside the males, sparkling in the glass cabinet under the white light.

Xia Ling looked at it, stunned.

You see, youll give me one, and Ill give you the other. Fair and square, Li Lei said.

Xia Ling responded in shock, Were not married yet, we arent even engaged.

Why does that matter? A cheeky expression lay in his eyes. You can just take it as a necklace pendant. When we get engaged, I can get you something else then.

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She was about to say something when the sales staff approached them. This is our newest design. It seems simple, but it symbolizes eternal love, and as long as a couple puts them on, the Heavens will bless their love.

Li Lei looked at her, eyes widened with delight.

Blessings

Unexpectedly, Xia Ling nodded her head. There were too many painful experiences in her previous life, and she hoped that this could bring her some comfort and hope for a simpler and more smooth-sailing experience this time.

The sales staff was overjoyed to have closed a deal and enthusiastically asked if they would like any carvings on the rings.

Li Lei decided to have L and Y, both their surname initials, to be carved.

Hold on Xia Ling hesitated.

Whats wrong? Li Lei asked her.

Xia Ling was silent for a while Should she carve Y? Y was the initial for Ye in Ye Xingling. This surname was too distant for her, it was nothing more than a fictitious label for the person she was in this lifetime. Her real name was still Xia Ling.

Should she carve X? But she had no reasonable explanation for that.

How about the L in Ling? That sounded way too intimate.

She had indeed accepted him as her boyfriend, but she still was not ready to hand her entire self to him, be it her soul or her body. She had too many secrets, too many experiences too close to her heart, and there was too much buried deep in her heart that he still had not accessed

Xiao Ling? He called her softly. Are you alright?

Xia Ling snapped out of her thoughts. I- Im fine. Lets go with Y.

Li Lei did not overthink about it and confirmed the carvings to be LY. The sales staff got them done in no time and got them a corresponding titanium necklace chains. Li Lei personally put the necklace and pendant on for her.

The flawless ring against her fair, delicate skin it looked perfect.

They really should get you to endorse their products. Li Lei smiled.

Xia Ling fiddled with the ring she now wore as a necklace and felt the little Y engraved in the ring. She smiled distractedly. Actually, I dont really enjoy being an endorser. She was a singer purely because she enjoyed singing, all the other tasks that came with it were just taken on as part of her work ethics and publicity.

Li Lei nodded and consciously took note: he would get Sister Mai Na to take on fewer endorsement tasks for her.

They filled the private jet with all the gifts they had gotten in Paris and flew back to distribute them.

When they got to Wei Shaoyin, they were greeted with reprimands. Ye Xingling, youre finally back! Do you know how long youve delayed the recording for?! Shopping! If we cant get the next song released, Ill see what you can shop with!

Xia Ling kept quiet.

Wei Shaoyin bombarded her with song sheets and other documents. Take them! These are all accumulated. I want you to finish going through them in three days!

Okay. She was buried in the pile of papers and mild as a lamb.

The producer was king, and this Virgo producer happened to be a fire-breathing dragon when he acted up.

In the next few days, she spent the bulk of her time in the recording studio, working from dawn till dusk. According to Wei Shaoyin, this new song was critical as it was the last song that could be released before the Best New Artiste Award ceremony. This was the final chance to amass some popularity and could make or break the artistes success in receiving the award. Hence, they had to make sure this was a job well done.

They did the audio-testing and editing for days on end, ingesting so much caffeine that even walking gave them a light, floaty sensation. When it finally came to an end, Xia Ling let out a long moan and rested her head on the desk, unwilling to get up.

Wei Shaoyin was still in glowing spirits, tying up the final loose ends while talking to her. Xiao Ling, youre going to be staying here for a while, I still have quite a bit to discuss with you Theres a bed in a section of my office, well continue after youre up from your nap.

Xia Ling nodded weakly, her head groggy. She bumped into the door frame twice on her way out, and finally stumbled into the bed in the office. She closed her eyes and entered dreamland almost immediately.

She woke up in the back of a car. It was quiet in the car, and the seat under her was a soft genuine leather texture, while a thick blanket covered her; put together, it felt warm and cozy. She was dazed for a few moments before she propped herself up and saw the person in the drivers seat just the back view of him.

It looked so familiar.

Youre up? It was Li Leis voice. He looked up and glanced at her in the rearview mirror. Sleep in for a bit, well be home soon Oh right, youd better not go to Wei Shaoyins so often in future; that workaholic has practically lost all his humanity. If he doesnt let you go, just give me a call and Ill rescue you.

Xia Ling was still hung up about that song. Ah Wei said he still had quite a bit to discuss

Li Lei turned around to look at her, his expression unreadable.

Xia Ling felt somehow a little guilty and her voice trailed off.

Having one workaholic in Skyart is enough. Li Lei turned back around and continued driving, his tone gentle but with a trace of inexplicable threat. I dont want there to be a second one. Xiao Ling, if you sleep in his office again, Ill immediately send him to South Africa and make him work with aboriginal music instead!

Well, why was it that he would take it out on Ah Wei if she made him unhappy?