Unrivaled Soldier in the City-Chapter 217: Celebrity Endorsement

At this moment, Lin Kuang had no idea what the little witch was grumbling about. He was fully focused on restoring the True Qi within his body. Activating the Eight Gates Escape Technique took a significant toll on him, and that was just from opening the first gate, the Open Door.

A night passed in the midst of Lin Kuang’s cultivation.

「The next morning」

Lin Kuang was once again full of life and vigor. After getting up and washing, he left the villa and hurried to the small square.

Upon reaching the square, Lin Kuang began to jog. Around six o’clock, he saw Yang Ruoxi again, her hair tied in a ponytail. Their eyes met, and Yang Ruoxi blinked playfully at him, seeming to be in a very good mood today. Her gesture lifted his spirits as well.

After Yang Ruoxi finished her Tai Chi, Lin Kuang jogged over with a grin.

"Hey, beautiful! In a good mood today?" he asked as he reached her.

"I was," Yang Ruoxi replied with a sigh. "But my mood plummeted the moment I saw a certain someone."

Hearing this, Lin Kuang was speechless. "You could have just said you saw me. Why be vague and say ’a certain someone’?"

"Oh, so you knew it was you?" Yang Ruoxi teased with a giggle.

"You cheeky girl, you’re asking for it! Just wait till I get my hands on you!" Lin Kuang threatened.

"Hehe, you can’t catch me, you can’t catch me! La, la, la..." Yang Ruoxi sang happily, taking off in a run.

Lin Kuang gave chase, shouting after her. They looked like a pair of lunatics, but they were having the time of their lives.

The two didn’t stop until they reached the Yang Family’s villa. Lin Kuang quickly swept Yang Ruoxi into a hug and planted a big kiss on her cheek. Yang Ruoxi hadn’t expected the surprise attack, and her pretty face blushed crimson, making her look absolutely adorable.

"You jerk! You rotten sneak! We already stopped, and you still ambush me!" Yang Ruoxi scolded, glaring at him with her beautiful, blushing face.

Lin Kuang simply shrugged with a grin. "Is that so? Who said you can’t make a move after we’ve stopped?"

Hearing this, Yang Ruoxi was taken aback. It was true; they hadn’t actually specified that.

"Hmph! You’re a scoundrel, plain and simple!" she huffed before turning and walking into the main hall.

Seeing this, Lin Kuang chuckled and followed her inside.

Little Xinxin greeted Lin Kuang warmly. He held her and chatted for a while before handing her to Yang Ruotong. Naturally, Lin Kuang didn’t miss the chance to subtly take advantage of Yang Ruotong in the process, leaving her face flushed. Gazing at the charming Yang Ruotong, Lin Kuang fought the urge to pull her into the bedroom. It was, however, just a fleeting thought.

After winking at Yang Ruotong, Lin Kuang went upstairs to transfer True Qi to Yang Ruoxi.

Once he was finished, Lin Kuang left the Yang Family instead of staying for breakfast. After all, Liu Shilin had already prepared a meal for him at home. How heartbroken would she be if he didn’t return to eat it?

Back at Liu Shilin’s villa, breakfast was already on the dining table: rice porridge, boiled eggs, and some cold, marinated beef. Lin Kuang’s mood was excellent as he ate, and Liu Shilin was equally happy seeing him enjoy the meal she had made so much.

After breakfast, Liu Shilin went upstairs to change while Lin Kuang cleaned up. Once she was ready, Lin Kuang drove her to the company.

Upon arriving at the office, they were greeted by a stream of bad news. One mall was pulling their lingerie from the shelves, followed by a supermarket. Even distributors were backing out. It was a relentless cascade of problems. Although Liu Shilin was troubled, she didn’t dwell on it. She believed in Lin Kuang, so despite the headache, she kept her worries to herself.

"Shilin, the celebrity for the endorsement has been contacted. We can prepare for the shoot anytime," Lin Guo’er said with a smile as she walked into Liu Shilin’s office.

Hearing this, Liu Shilin smiled and nodded. "Good, let’s start this afternoon then."

"Okay, I’ll go let them know," Lin Guo’er replied cheerfully and left.

A few minutes later, Lin Guo’er returned. "I’ve informed them. They’ll be here at one this afternoon."

"Alright," Liu Shilin nodded. "Let’s go tidy up the room. Lin Kuang, you come with us too." As she spoke, her gaze fell on him.

"Sure, I don’t have anything else to do anyway," Lin Kuang said with a smile.

The three of them, along with two cleaning ladies, went to the large hall on the eighth floor. This area was specifically reserved for shooting advertisements, complete with a runway, a large screen at the back, and all the other necessary facilities.

The room looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while, with a thin layer of dust on the floor. Liu Shilin led the way, personally helping with the cleaning, and Lin Kuang naturally joined the effort. The five of them were busy all morning, and by the time they were done, the hall was sparkling once more. Looking at the tidy space, Liu Shilin felt a sense of accomplishment, proud of the part she had played.

「At noon」

Liu Shilin, Lin Guo’er, and Lin Kuang went back upstairs for lunch. Afterward, they began to wait for the celebrity endorser to arrive.

「Shortly before one in the afternoon」

Five cars appeared at the entrance of the Yashi Company. The receptionist at the front desk immediately notified Liu Shilin.

Upon hearing the news, Liu Shilin, accompanied by Lin Guo’er and Lin Kuang, made her way to the downstairs lobby. As they arrived, nearly twenty people were getting out of the cars and filing into the building. The entourage included five or six bodyguards, makeup artists, an agent, a photographer, lighting technicians, drivers, and others.

"Miss Fang, we meet again," Liu Shilin said warmly as she walked up to the young, beautiful woman leading the group.

The woman, Fang Xiaoqing, was their endorser for this campaign. While not a superstar, she was an A-list celebrity with a strong following. Yashi Company had worked with her consistently, so they were very familiar with each other.

This time, however, something was different. In response to Liu Shilin’s warmth, Fang Xiaoqing seemed very cold, lacking the enthusiasm of their previous two encounters. Liu Shilin was surprised but didn’t say anything. After all, Fang Xiaoqing’s popularity had recently surged thanks to a new movie; it was entirely possible she had started acting like a diva.

Liu Shilin led Fang Xiaoqing and her team to the hall on the eighth floor.

"Miss Fang, Yashi has launched a few new series. We’ll have to trouble you with them," Liu Shilin said to her with a smile.

"Mm, no problem," Fang Xiaoqing replied coolly.