The Rebirth of a Diva

Episode 75's

He takes her to the garden of a quiet and serene house, located in the suburbs.

Spring night, the flowers and trees gently reflected the silver luster of the moon as the crickets chirped. He saw a beautiful sign above the door that read: Gu Park. The calligraphy was filled with antiques and spirit, reflecting the peculiarities of calligraphy and superior skills.

"Where are we?" He blinked and asked.

The figure wearing a traditional black Chinese style jacket emerged from the stone pavement in the depths of Gu Park holding a simple and unsophisticated lantern before Li Lei could answer. As he walked over, Xia Ling gained a clearer view and realized that he was a delicate white-haired middle-aged man. He wore a pair of half-framed glasses with the other half coated with metallic silver.

“Oh, this is Second Young Master Li, a rare sight,” he greeted Li Lei, beaming.

“It has been a long time since I last saw you, Uncle Zhou,” Li Lei replied to him. "Is Grandpa Gu here? I specially bought him some truffles from overseas trips."

Uncle Zhou was the butler in Gu Park and was clear about Old Master Gu's favoritism for Li Lei. "Yes, right. You came at the right time. He just had dinner and played Chinese chess in the tea house." Old Master Gu was an eccentric old man. Many great efforts had attempted to make an appointment to meet him but were rejected, but he liked the strange Li Lei and allowed him to visit whenever he wanted.

Li Lei entered with Xia Ling.

In the tea house, there was an old man, about seventy years old, playing Chinese chess himself. She is covered in traditional Chinese cotton clothes and has a cup of tea next to her. Li Lei observed it for a while before choosing the right moment to call out to him. “Grandfather Gu,” he called affectionately.

A kind and loving face was revealed when Grandpa Gu looked up and saw Li Lei.

As he looked at Xia Ling, he looked somewhat surprised. "Who is this young lady …?" Li Lei, who comes from an established family with "old money" for generations, is different from the typical rich nouveau – lineage he knows how to be kind. No matter how many girlfriends she had or how crazy the relationship was, she would never bring random girls to meet the elders. One must be of high status to be brought to meet an older person.

“My girlfriend in the future,” she grinned.

“No, I don't.” Xia Ling quickly explained.

Old Master Gu observed the two of them and giggled. "You sneaky young man, you haven't managed to seduce him, yet you brought him to see me. Spill, what do you need from me?" The reason for this young boy's visit was now clear because it was daytime, most likely to ask for help. Old Master Gu is the sworn brother of Li Lei's grandfather and is familiar with Li Lei's character from watching him grow up.

Despite being exposed, she was not ashamed at all and immediately took the opportunity to ask for help. "Grandfather Gu, you know I'm the best. I've brought some truffles for you from overseas trips, can you help me?"

He was always skilled in acting funny in front of the elders. At that moment, he carefully gifted Old Master Gu a transparent box as if it was a treasure. It contained a small piece of truffle wrapped in tin foil, still covered in mud.

The box immediately caught the attention of Old Master and he picked up the box, starting to examine it closely. "It was a White Italian truffle, to think it could have been well defended in this season." White Italian truffles are rare among truffles and are a favorite of Old Master Gu. It is very difficult to get it because of the seasonality. Now that Li Lei had come this far to send out this precious truffle, how could it possibly withstand his excitement?

Li Lei smiled shyly and innocently. "I remember that White Truffle was your favorite, so after finishing my business in Manhattan, I flew to Italy personally because I was afraid to entrust the purchase of this precious item to others. Anyway, it's still on its way."

"On the way?" Xia Ling was speechless by the nonsense that came out of her mouth. Manhattan is located in the United States, and Italy in Europe. "On the road" indeed. . .

Old Master Gu was at a loss whether to cry or laugh. "You ... Spilled it, what's your help for. Just to be clear, I wouldn't agree if that help got off track." Old Master Gu tried to let him take a hint before he could speak. Seeing that he had specifically flown to Italy to obtain a bribery instrument despite his busy schedule, Old Master Gu knew that it was no small favor.

Li Lei started to frown, feeling wronged. "Grandfather Gu, I know better than that. It's really a small favor. Don't you have a perfume called 'Meteor Wings'? I found a spokesperson for you."

"This is a little help?" He exclaimed as he nearly fainted. Finance magnate Gu is in the Perfume Industry and they discovered a perfume two years ago, named "Meteor Wings". That's perfection. Anyone who kissed her would know that it was a miraculous discovery. Once released to the market, it would be noted as a transcendental classic in History of Perfumes.

The reason for the delay in its release was due to the lack of a suitable spokesperson.

Seeing that Gus combed through countless celebrities in the world, but failed to find someone with the quality to represent the aura of "Meteor Wings," it can be concluded that they had very high expectations and that it was a mission that was almost impossible.

But now, Li Lei had the cheek to ask for this?

Old Master Gu felt amused and a little displeased. "I know you have something bad up your sleeve. The Winged Meteor is a treasure of the Gu Family, your brother Gu Xiao and the future wealth of Sister Gu Yan depends on it. Tell me, who are you approaching to be a spokesperson for? I would disagree if he was unreliable. "

"My future girlfriend, the future Diva of Skyart Entertainment, Xiao Ling. Look, he has status and popularity, he is really suited to be a Meteor Wings spokesperson," he said with a smile, licking it.

It then dawned on Xia Ling that she had another motive to take her there.

He almost shed tears. He racked his brain in an attempt to help him get the most important filming when everyone just wanted to stop him. He had already guessed which Gu Family they were referring to through their conversation. It was a famous family that owned the Gu Financial Magnate, a colossal Perfume Empire. Old Master Gu in front of him was undoubtedly the founder of the company, Gu Lingzhi.

Old Master Gu became even more serious as he sized up Xia Ling.

"What is this young lady's ability that could hold me responsible for such an important endorsement? I'm not interested in nonsense anymore, I want a legitimate reason from you, young man," Old Master Gu said firmly. He gave Li Lei a chance to win his heart, because he was clear that Li Lei was not like the fine of a rich family – Li Lei had strong abilities as well as foresight and was meant for great things. Circumstances would be different if it were his two ordinary grandchildren recommending an ordinary-looking young woman for such an important support. He'll be on from the start.

Instead of immediately answering Old Master Gu, he asked Xia Ling a question, "Are you confident enough to do so, Xiao Ling?"