I Start with a Mysterious Island-Chapter 54: This Is a Peerless Jade

"Let’s eat out. My aunt gave me two coupons for a buffet today. Let’s go together tonight."

Lin Li did a quick mental calculation. If he hurried back for a shower, he’d have just enough time to get ready and head out.

"Okay. Should I go straight to the restaurant, or should I meet you where you’re teaching?"

"Come meet me where I’m teaching! We can just grab a taxi from here."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Lin Li slammed his foot on the gas. The silver van shot forward with a WHOOSH, speeding toward the city.

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The sun was beginning to set, its last rays painting the evening sky.

The streetlights flickered on before the sun had fully set, their premature glow illuminating the growing shadows in dim corners.

Today, Su Yue was wearing an off-white, V-neck chiffon blouse with a delicate lace pattern.

A delicate 24-karat gold chain rested on her long, slender neck, from which hung a small pendant in the shape of a cute little calf—Xiaoni.

She wore a black, double-layered chiffon miniskirt that reached mid-thigh, paired with white, low-heeled sandals.

Her ample chest strained the fabric of her blouse. On anyone else, it would be a common, everyday outfit, but on Su Yue’s stunning figure, it made her radiate an astonishing charm.

Everyone appreciates beauty.

Passersby on the street, men and women alike, couldn’t help but turn their heads to look at the beautiful woman standing under a tree by the road, exuding an incredible allure from head to toe.

"Why isn’t Lin Li here yet?" Su Yue grumbled, lifting her left hand to glance at the watch on her fair wrist. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Hello, miss."

Suddenly, a well-dressed man in his thirties approached Su Yue. His eyes glinted with admiration as he greeted her politely.

Su Yue had just pulled her phone from her purse, about to send Lin Li a message asking where he was, when she heard someone addressing her. She looked up and asked, a hint of confusion in her voice, "Can I help you?"

When the man in the suit heard her speak, her voice was crisp and pleasant, not at all coy. On such a scorching summer day, it felt like a cool, sweet spring bubbling up in his heart.

’She’s not just stunningly beautiful, her voice is incredible too. I’ve struck gold...’ the man in the suit murmured to himself.

"Sir?" Su Yue prompted. The man was staring blankly at her, an impolite gesture that made her knit her lovely brows slightly.

Seeing the displeased look on the stunningly beautiful woman’s face, the man in the suit snapped out of it. "My apologies, miss," he said, his expression a mix of apology and praise. "You’re so beautiful that I lost myself for a moment."

...

’You can’t be rude to someone who’s smiling at you,’ Su Yue thought. Since he was both apologizing and complimenting her, she couldn’t give him the cold shoulder. It would make her seem ungracious.

"Did you need something, sir?"

"Well, miss, allow me to introduce myself. I’m a talent scout for Brilliant Entertainment Company."

"A talent scout?" Su Yue repeated, showing no particular surprise at the man’s introduction.

Her calm expression, however, took the man in the suit by surprise.

After all, he had specifically emphasized that he was a scout for Brilliant Entertainment Company.

Brilliant Entertainment Company was one of the most famous media conglomerates in the country, with a roster full of well-known celebrities.

Most girls, upon learning that a scout from Brilliant Entertainment Company was approaching them, would have been thrilled.

He had approached many young women before, and the most common reaction after he introduced himself was a sharp, muffled scream into their hands.

So, seeing Su Yue’s completely unfazed reaction, how could he not be surprised by the stark contrast?

In truth, it wasn’t surprising that Su Yue remained so calm and showed no outward reaction.

As it was the most famous media company in the country, of course Su Yue had heard of Brilliant Entertainment Company.

Her lack of reaction was simply because she’d been approached by countless talent scouts over the years, whether she was out shopping with her family or her friends.

Su Yue was long past being surprised by such encounters. More importantly, she had absolutely no interest in becoming a celebrity.

"Miss, in my professional opinion, you have everything it takes to be a huge star. You’re a natural-born talent.

If you’re willing to join us at Brilliant Entertainment Company, with training from our professionals, it won’t be long before you can debut and become a superstar..." the man in the suit said with immense enthusiasm, his eyes gleaming as he watched Su Yue.

"I’m sorry, but I’m not interested in becoming a star. You should find someone else," Su Yue said, shaking her head. Her expression was impassive as she politely rejected him.

...In all his years as a talent scout, a job that had taken him all over the country, the man in the suit had never once met a girl who would refuse the chance to become a star.

As a veteran scout, he saw the girl before him—impeccable in both looks and voice—as a priceless, uncut gem.

His company would probably only need to invest minimal resources in her, and in no time, she could easily become the new darling of the entertainment world.

An old mentor of his, a veteran scout, had once told him that some people are just born blessed by the heavens, possessing the innate qualities of a top-tier celebrity from birth.

In all his years as a scout, the man in the suit had never encountered the kind of person his mentor had described—a talent born to be an A-lister.

Over time, he’d started to think that his late mentor had just been boasting in his drink.

But now, after seeing Su Yue, the man in the suit was absolutely certain. His mentor had been right. Some people are just born to be stars.

Hearing Su Yue say she didn’t want to become a star, the man in the suit grew anxious. He immediately launched into an endless spiel, telling her about all the benefits of stardom.

He spoke of being the center of attention, of widespread fame, of earning mountains of money and living a life of luxury...

Su Yue looked on helplessly at the effusive scout. She tried to interject to state her position firmly, but his torrential flow of words left her no opening to speak.

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