"Because it is stipulated in the contract that we cannot be in a romantic relationship within the next five years, and I cannot comply. I have someone I like, and I want to be with him immediately. Five years is too long for me." Gu Lan'an smiled sweetly, as if rejecting had brought her some kind of satisfaction.

"Just for the sake of being with the person you like, you gave up the opportunity to become a superstar? Are you kidding me? Have you thought about it carefully? You can have many people you like, but this opportunity is only once." She shouted angrily at him, trying to calm down her frustrated feelings.

I only have feelings for him; compared to him, being a superstar means nothing to me." Gu Lanan responded calmly but firmly, then ignored him and turned to pack her belongings.

"You! Ignorant fool!" He grumbled, unable to find more words to say. He threw the contract onto the ground and left indignantly.

"To give up the position of a superstar just for the sake of someone he likes, I don't know whether to call this person foolish or deeply devoted." The manager's voice brought Zhao Ye back to reality. He withdrew his gaze, remaining silent regarding the manager's words. With slow steps, he walked away, finding it increasingly difficult to understand Gu Lan'an. He had thought Gu Lan'an wanted to climb up the ladder of success using his own abilities, which was why he had repeatedly confessed his feelings and tried to please him. But now he was giving up the opportunity to achieve great heights. Could it be that he actually liked himself? As this thought flashed through Zhao Ye's mind, he quickly dismissed it as ridiculous. It was impossible.

"Zhao Ye, Lin Zong just called and asked if you want to go rest at his place, or go to a hotel." Zhao Ye's agent inquired as Zhao Ye's mind wandered.

"Go to the hotel," Zhao Ye replied, lowering his gaze slightly. He realized that he had been lost in thought because of Gu Lan'an just now, feeling somewhat startled. However, he quickly regained his composure.

Just a stranger—just a stranger. Zhao Ye thought about putting Gu Lan'an out of his mind.

After packing up, Gu Lan'an left the house and coincidentally saw Zhao Ye's car driving away. He waved his hand towards the direction the car was heading, bidding farewell to Zhao Ye. He kept his hand raised until the car disappeared into the flow of vehicles, reluctantly withdrawing his gaze. One of the reasons he refused to sign that contract was to avoid being arranged by others, but as a result, he cut off his path to enter the entertainment industry and chose to be by Zhao Ye's side. He could only find another way out, and naturally, the other way out would be provided by his wealthy father.

Thinking of her father, Gu Lan'an let out a sigh. It had been six years since they last saw each other, counting the previous lifetime as well.

Heng'an Group.

"Did you find out? How many years did you sign the contract for?" Gu Fusheng, who was watching the edited footage of Gu Lan'an's match in Tomorrow's Star, saw his secretary push open the door and couldn't wait to ask coldly.

I found out, Mr. Gu didn't sign the contract," the secretary replied with a gentle smile.

"Why didn't you sign? Why?" Gu Fusheng couldn't hide his surprise amidst his evident joy. Gu Lan'an used to be willing to quarrel with him over singing and acting, but now she suddenly changed her mind. This is really unbelievable.

"The secretary replied, 'According to the person in charge of handling President Gu's contract matters, it was said that the reason for smoothing things over was because there was a requirement in the contract that he couldn't be in a relationship for five years, and President Gu didn't want to fall in love with someone after five years.'"

"Nonsense! Just because of this reason, you've given up on your dream?" Back then, even my coercion and inducement couldn't make him change his mind. Gu Fusheng didn't utter the words that followed; they just lingered uncomfortably in his heart. "Where is he?"

"Bought a plane ticket for this morning at nine o'clock, should have already returned."

"Still dare to come back? Watch me teach him a lesson." Gu Fusheng scolded, got up, and left with a parting remark, "Postpone today's schedule, if there's anything urgent, go find CEO Lan." He hurriedly rushed home.