Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 33 - 032 Rise to Fame and Establish Authority

"Where is Lawyer Helian? I want to see him."

Gan Wei looked at the woman in front of him and immediately recognized her.

The president of Radiant Entertainment, the niece of Xie Beichun.

Thanks to her frequent rumored entanglements with male celebrities in the industry and constant appearances on entertainment headlines, this face was impossible to forget.

Gan Wei responded formally, "My apologies, Miss Xie. If you don’t have an appointment, I’m afraid it’s impossible to meet with Lawyer Helian."

Xie Shiyao frowned slightly, "Since you know who I am, please pass on this message to Lawyer Helian: If he agrees to take my case, I’ll do my best to meet all his demands."

She glanced around the room, a hint of arrogance in her expression, "I assume Lawyer Helian is new to Spring City and not quite familiar yet. For a new law firm, developing successfully is no easy feat. With connections from the Xie family, his future path will be much smoother. Isn’t a powerful alliance better?"

Recently, Xie Shiyao had been overwhelmed managing Xie Beichun’s case. Her top priority was to find an excellent lawyer to defend him. After some inquiries, someone had recommended Helian Yi.

Helian Yi had an impressive resume, especially in handling criminal litigation. Xie Shiyao had someone investigate him thoroughly and confirmed he was the lawyer she needed. Hence, she came to his office personally.

Helian Yi’s opening of a branch office in Spring City essentially meant starting from scratch. Even with a strong reputation, he needed connections to pave the way. She couldn’t believe that Helian Yi would dare to refuse her.

Listening to Xie Shiyao’s domineering words, Gan Wei’s expression remained unchanged. Calmly, he said, "Miss Xie, to be honest, Lawyer Helian recently took on a criminal case and is busy gathering evidence. I’m afraid he doesn’t have the capacity to take on other cases at the moment. I apologize for this."

It was clear to Xie Shiyao that this was a roundabout rejection. She sneered, "Name your price."

Gan Wei adjusted his glasses, "Miss Xie, what are you talking about?"

"Playing dumb, are we? Bring Helian Yi out here. I, Miss Xie, must see him."

Gan Wei’s face darkened, "Miss Xie, please behave respectfully."

In the end, Xie Shiyao was escorted out of the law firm by the security guards.

A small law firm daring to humiliate her like this—Xie Shiyao was furious.

Yet, there wasn’t much she could do about Helian Yi.

Frustrated, Xie Shiyao headed back to her office to consult with the company’s legal team.

"Mr. Xie, have you seen the recent news? Cai Xiang was sued by an artist under his management, and the lawyer handling the case is Helian Yi."

The legal director showed her a copy of the attorney’s letter.

Recalling Gan Wei’s words, Xie Shiyao sneered, "I thought it was some major case, but it’s just representing some minor artist. Yet he dares to reject me? Absolutely infuriating."

"Miss Xie, according to the rumor mill, Cai Xiang got beaten up in a hotel when he tried to assault this young woman. He didn’t dare report it to the police, and soon after, the young woman filed a lawsuit. There’s definitely something suspicious here."

Xie Shiyao frowned, "What do you mean?"

"Miss Xie, you might not be familiar with Helian Yi. However, he is quite renowned in the legal world. He has never lost a case—he truly is a legend. As Spring River Law Firm’s youngest partner, his first case in Spring City must be chosen with extreme care. But why did he decide to represent this young woman? From what I know, Qi Baotan has neither power nor influence—she’s just an ordinary person. Otherwise, Cai Xiang wouldn’t have dared to target her."

Xie Shiyao narrowed her eyes, "Are you saying that Helian Yi is confident he can establish his reputation in Spring City with this case?"

"Not just confident—it’s guaranteed."

Xie Shiyao quickly grasped the situation, "Cai Xiang has fallen into a trap. Who’s behind this?"

"Whoever it is will likely reveal themselves soon. But I’m certain this is part of a scheme targeting Star Entertainment directly. Of course, Cai Xiang brought this on himself with his misconduct. However, Miss Xie, we also need to tread carefully. With Mr. Xie’s recent troubles, you absolutely cannot afford to get caught up in any scandals. It would be wise not to antagonize Lawyer Helian. Otherwise, with his connections and methods, defending Mr. Xie would become nearly impossible."

Xie Shiyao was jolted into realizing the risk, "You’re right to remind me; I was reckless today."

"There’s a lawyer event with TV station sponsorship this weekend—public service focused. Helian Yi might attend. You don’t need to befriend him, but make sure not to make him your enemy."

Leaving the legal department, Xie Shiyao went to find Lv Qing.

Lv Qing was on a call when she entered and immediately hung up upon noticing her presence, standing up to greet her.

"Miss Xie, please have a seat."

Lv Qing poured a cup of coffee and placed it before Xie Shiyao.

She scrutinized Lv Qing, "Who were you talking to?"

"Oh, just a college classmate. There’s a reunion this weekend that I don’t want to attend, but they keep pestering me. I can’t seem to decline."

"Really? You’re doing quite well now; surely you’re not afraid to meet old classmates?"

"That’s all thanks to your guidance, Miss Xie. Without you, I’d still be stuck running errands."

"It’s good that you remember that." Xie Shiyao continued focusing on her manicure.

Lv Qing hesitated before cautiously asking, "Miss Xie, about Mr. Xie’s case—how’s the progress?"

"I don’t mean to pry; I just wonder if there’s anything I can help with."

Recently, public opinion and news coverage of the incident had been rampant, causing Xie Group’s stock price to plummet, even impacting Radiant Entertainment.

Fortunately, Star Entertainment had its own scandal, diverting attention away from Radiant Entertainment just in time.

"Uncle will be fine. Focus on your own responsibilities. If anything like what happened last time occurs again, your career as the head of public relations will be over."

After Xie Shiyao left, Lv Qing’s forced smile vanished completely.

After a moment’s deliberation, she reached once more for her phone and redialed.

"Mr. Cui, regarding Other Shore Entertainment, I believe we need to meet and discuss this further."

To safeguard her career, she had to proceed with absolute caution.

~

At five in the morning, daylight was just breaking.

Shen You’an opened her eyes and got out of bed to practice a round of Vajra Skill.

In her previous life, Shen You’an’s health was poor—she had died at 28 from complications of a cold.

Within her system was a treasure trove of martial arts and wellness techniques, some of which she had exchanged for using system points.

Among them, she practiced Eight Vajra Skills most often. It was worthy of its reputation as Daoist health-focused martial arts, utilizing the principle of Unity of Heaven and Man to channel rigid inner strength through eight dynamic movements. These motions loosened every joint, opened energy pathways, and harmonized the organs, achieving balance and longevity.

Years of early-morning training had turned it into a habit, not only boosting her height beyond her previous life’s average, but also making her physique increasingly strong.

The Way nurtures life and its virtues, bringing peace, calm, wisdom, and strength when one follows the natural flow.

The vigour of Vajra Skill, coupled with the rising dawn, echoed and shone together.

After finishing her practice, Shen You’an showered, wrapped herself in a towel, and picked up her phone.

Several missed calls—all from her uncle, Zhang Jian.

Shen You’an calculated the timeline: by now, Zhou Qin’s affair should have been caught by her uncle.

Following the trajectory of her previous life, Zhou Qin would now be groveling to make amends.

Over the years, Shen You’an had subtly planted seeds of suspicion about Zhou Qin. Her uncle already despised her thoroughly.

Whether Zhang Jian would have the resolve to divorce Zhou Qin was still uncertain.

Deep in thought, Shen You’an decided to return his call.