"Alright, I’ll head over first. See you later." Yun Xiaotian waved and then greeted the others before leaving the recording studio.

Soon after he left, Ou Mengmeng said, "My cousin is here too, and she wants me to go over. Lin Tian, will you be alright on your own?"

Lin Tian waved his hand dismissively, "Go on, it’s just going on stage, not climbing to the heavens. What’s the big deal?"

Ou Mengmeng and Zhou Botong also left temporarily, leaving just Lin Tian, Xiao Manxuan, and Mr. Qi. At this moment, the phone rang again, this time it was Mr. Qi’s.

He immediately answered, and a woman’s voice came through politely, "Hello, Mr. Qi. The gala is about to begin. Please bring the actors to the backstage of the auditorium."

"Alright, we’re on our way." Mr. Qi agreed, and after hanging up, he looked at Lin Tian, "Brother Tian, the staff wants us to head backstage. The gala is about to start."

"Let’s go, we’ll head over together," Lin Tian said, glancing at Tian Xiaotian and Qu Yingyou.

The group left the recording room, and outside, many others were also heading out. It was clear that the other performers had also been notified.

At this moment, Lin Tian was amazed at the sight. Walking along the path, there were many familiar faces. Not that Lin Tian was familiar with them personally, but these were all TV celebrities, some even superstars.

Lin Tian even spotted stars from popular superhero movies, and they were here in groups, including top domestic celebrities and singers, usually seen only on TV or news, now all appearing before his eyes.

"Having money really makes one daring," Mr. Qi sighed. Here, not a single one of these stars could be invited by "Tianfeng Entertainment."

"Tianfeng Entertainment" is too small-scale for these big stars to bother. However, with the combined financial resources and status of the Yun Family and the Ou family along with other families and companies, they probably could invite any star on Earth.

Of course, these big stars are also potential buyers of jewelry. While it costs money to invite them, they also spend money on jewelry, so ultimately the organizers still profit, not to mention the influence brought by the stars.

Without intentionally needing to check the direction, Lin Tian and his group followed other performers to the auditorium, entering through the backstage entrance.

Luckily, this was the Coastal Villa, so there wouldn’t be any fans around. The audience attending tonight were all notable figures, naturally not prone to crowding like fans.

In the eyes of ordinary people, mysterious and unattainable stars appeared no different from ordinary people to these influential figures, and many stars even worked for these big bosses.

"Hey, isn’t this Tian Xiaotian who betrayed me?" A light, mocking voice came through, full of disdain. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Lin Tian turned to his right. Bitong stood nearby, accompanied by a middle-aged man dressed in a suit with changeable-lens glasses, looking down his nose at them.

Behind them, a group of young people followed, both men and women, their identities unknown, but they stared intently at Lin Tian and his group.

At this moment, Tian Xiaotian, wearing a simple coat with no accessories, looked just the same as usual, which seemed to disappoint Bitong, leading to her sarcastic remark.

Yet, what puzzled Lin Tian was the way that middle-aged man directed his gaze at Qu Yingyou, who also met his gaze. Their eyes clashed in the air, filled with animosity.

Qu Yingyou’s gaze was full of contempt, while the middle-aged man’s was disdainful.

"Those who sell their bodies and claim not to betray their chastity, how dare you talk about betrayal." Lin Tian shielded Tian Xiaotian, speaking in a cold and straightforward manner.

This remark hit Bitong right where it hurt. Her face changed drastically, turning ugly, and she became visibly angry.

However, before she could respond, a young man from the back stepped forward, pointing at Lin Tian’s nose while cursing, "Who the hell do you think you are, talking to Miss Bitong like that!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Tian swung his hand, twisting the young man’s outstretched finger backward, causing the young man to cry out in pain.

The joints of fingers are quite fragile. Twisting them backward can cause immense pain, and Lin Tian was quite adept at this small joint lock, hurting the young man significantly.

Lin Tian bent slightly, speaking calmly, "Young man, keep your voice down. Look at you now, do you want your companions to see you like this?"

The young man was drenched in cold sweat, his lips quivering and his face pale from the pain. Lin Tian was relentless, pressing his finger to the limit, almost breaking it.

"Let go of me," the young man said in a low voice, realizing his attempt to show dominance had backfired. If his companions found out, he’d lose face even more.

Lin Tian casually pushed, separating the two, and then coldly observed the young man, who felt immense pressure and didn’t dare meet Lin Tian’s eyes, choosing instead to turn back in frustration.

"Brother Liu, aren’t you going to teach this guy a lesson? Damn, he’s even more arrogant than me," another young man said.

The middle-aged man frowned slightly, motioning for silence as he scrutinized Lin Tian and Qu Yingyou.

"Brother Liu, see, not only did he take Qu Yingyou in, but he also insulted me just now. He’s clearly disrespecting you, making you look bad in public," Bitong said coquettishly, with a hint of a provocative tone.

Brother Liu stepped forward, fixing his gaze on Lin Tian, "Did you take Qu Yingyou in?"

Lin Tian smiled calmly, "I wouldn’t say ’took in.’ Teacher Qu is exceptionally talented. I’m just providing a platform for him to showcase his talents, unlike some people who rely on a bit of money to push talent out. Such short-sighted individuals will see their companies fail sooner or later."

"You are quite bold for a young man," Brother Liu’s expression remained unchanged, although his eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a flash of coldness.

"There’s bolder than this. You might want to give it a try if you have the chance," Lin Tian smiled faintly, unfazed by the threatening gaze.

"If I’m not mistaken, Qu Yingyou’s song will be featured at the gala tonight. Whoever goes up to perform it probably won’t have a chance," Brother Liu wasn’t angry, merely taking out his phone to dial a number.

"Hello, this is Liu Xiong. I heard there’s a program featuring a song composed by Qu Yingyou. Is that true?" Brother Liu, identifying himself as Liu Xiong, spoke with a smile.

"Ah, it’s Brother Liu. Let me check the program for you," the person on the other end replied cheerfully. After a moment, their voice came through again, "Yes, there’s a solo performance with a song titled ’Moon in the Water,’ composed by Qu Yingyou."

Whether intentionally or not, Liu Xiong had the call loud enough for those with Lin Tian to hear. Upon hearing this, Qu Yingyou seemed to realize something, and his expression darkened slightly.