Rebirth from the Ashes

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

It never occurred to Fu Qingli that the subject would lead to many more exchanges between him and his sister. There might be a chance for a business collaboration too.

Shen Xi had a say in the subject matter since she had been through and seen talent shows of many genres. She participated in one too. Cosmos Entertainment was at the point to grow its business in this sector.

Sure, she could not stand Fu Qingli in the past, but now the guy ~ even if she refused to admit it – was now her eldest brother and family. She could just speak her mind with him.

“And you’re telling me everything? Aren’t you afraid Yuan Yu might look for you?” Fu Qingli asked with a smile.

Shaking her head, Shen Xi could not help but stare at him.

She had never really seen Fu Qingli flash those pearly whites. Yet, she had to admit that everything froze in time and faded into black and gray when he smiled. His uncalculated and genuine smile was beautiful and mesmerizing.

“Cosmos Entertainment must be inclined to work with the Fu family.” Fu Qingli gazed at her, still with a delightful curve across his lips.

The Fu family offered lucrative terms that no companies in China could resist. Yet, Cosmos Entertainment remained steadfast in its decision not to work with them.

At the time, Fu Qingli thought the CEO of Cosmos Entertainment either stuck to their guns or was a dimwit. Later, he discovered the real reason. She was the backbone of Cosmos Entertainment, and she did not want to be associated with him ever.

“Of course, I do. Why wouldn’t I?” Shen Xi was frank.

A partnership was barely in mind with that intimidating attitude of his. Shen Xi would have collaborated with the Fu family if she did not know him then. Only a fool would tum down the attractive offer from the Fu family, even if a risk came with it.

“Well then, Should we swing back to a possible partnership? I can make your time worthwhile.” Fu Qingli knew that Cosmos Entertainment was founded by her and Yuan Yu. She was not the type to bring personal affairs into business.

“I dont get involved in these things. Look for my brother if you’re talking about a project.” Shen Xi then saw the change on Fu Qingli’s face.

“Okay.” Fu Qingli was filled with a mix of emotions, especially when the term “Brother” was heard. It was like a knife was driven into his heart, and it hurt like hell.

To this day, he had not heard her call him brother.

“Do you have his phone number?” Shen Xi put away the first-aid kit.

Fu Qingli answered, “No.”

Shen Xi retorted, “Tl send his contact number to you.”

She then whipped out her phone to send him a text message. Having found his number, she clicked on send.

Fu Qingli was ecstatic that she did not delete his number. However, the circling icon kept going until a notification popped out. [Message delivery failed.]

It struck Shen Xi that she had blacklisted him in a moment of rage. Well, he should consider himself lucky that she chose blacklisting over deleting his number.

While Fu Qingli dwelled in the blues, Shen Xi clicked on his profile and removed him from the blacklist.

He knew that he was blacklisted, but to see it with his own eyes only made him feel worse.

‘Ive sent it to you.” Shen Xi stood up to leave to avoid any further awkward situations. She gave Yuan Yu a call as she walked away. “Brother, are you asleep?”

The word “Brother” dug another knife to Fu Qingli’s heart. Begrudgingly watching as the girl took the stairs, Fu Qingli clenched his fists. When would his sister acknowledge him as her brother?

No sooner had Shen Xi left than Fu Qingxuan and Fu Qingye opened their doors in unison. The pair stood by the door and gave Fu Qingli a look of disdain.

Fu Qingye was the first to approach Fu Qingli. He whispered, ‘Were you talking business with our sister?”

He could not believe Fu Qingli talked business with their sister. Jesus. Was he stupid? Fu Qingli might as well be asking Xixi which area of the Fu family’s business she was interested in, so he could offer her whatever.

Fu Qingli, ‘?”

Fu Qingxuan drew near and sneered at him. “You’re out of line, Qingli.”

He could not bear to listen anymore to the conversation. Xixi sure kept it together, because if it were Fu Qingxuan, he would have flipped the table there and then.

Their stares only made Fu Qingli stern. Still, he broke into a smile. “Work is work. Our private life should be kept out of it. Xixi is a businesswoman and different from you guys. She can separate business with pleasure.”

There were many things that should be kept apart. With that character of hers, Xixi would not accept the proposal. He knew better than anyone about her that family affairs should stay out of business.

However, Fu Qingli could surrender the entire Fu assets to Xixi, if that was what she wanted.

The two non-businessmen scoffed at Fu Qingli. “That’s why our sister doesn’t like you. Are you chatting with Xixi to bond or to talk shop?”

He should be building a relationship with Xixi during their precious time alone. They could talk about anything, but why did it have to have a serious topic? Those eavesdropping on the conversation were anxious for Fu Qingli.

“What should I talk about then?” Fu Qingli humbly asked for advice. He had no experience in this sort of situation, nor did he have an idea for conversations with a girl.

“You can talk about anything.” Fu Qingxuan never really thought about the question.

‘What did he usually say with their sister? Nothing jumped into his mind since it was all random and casual talks. There was no need to think hard about it. Fu Qingli could just say whatever came to mind.

“Her likes and dislikes, hobbies, the sort. You can talk a lot if you find a common topic.” Fu Qingxuan showed him the ropes.

‘Isn’t business a common topic?” Fu Qingli asked.

Fu Qingye rolled his eyes. Who would do business with their own sister? What logic was that? Seriously.

Fu Qingxuan looked at Fu Qingli in contempt before shaking his head and sighing. Fu Qingli was beyond help!

Just then, Shen Xi pushed the door open and walked out. Although feeling strange about Fu Qingye and Fu Qingxuan’s presence, she nodded and smiled at them. She then turned to Fu Qingli and inquired, “Mr. Fu, are you interested in Cosmos Entertainment’s short video platform? Let me talk to you about the

development prospects. Also, I feel that there are a few businesses worth looking at. Do you want to hear more about it?”

Fu Qingxuan, “.”

Fu Qingye, *..”

They exchanged glances in shock.

Here they were, looking down upon their eldest brother when their sister cut the ground from under their feet by talking business… Fu Qingli and Xixi’s common ground was business, all right!