Agent Secured

He took a piece and put it in his mouth, savoring each bite with his eyes closed.

Guo Yuwei, usually the cool and composed professional, now seemed like a gentle girl as she relaxed and enjoyed her food.

Lian Dao couldn't help but wonder if it was his mother's persuasion that brought her back to China to manage the company, or perhaps it was the promise of delicious food.

He was mesmerized by the way she ate.

"Does your senior sister look pretty?" Lian Dao was jolted out of his thoughts by her playful voice. The tone sent shivers down his spine.

He looked up to find Guo Yuwei close to him, making a playful gesture and gently licking her lips. Lian Dao swallowed hard and quickly pulled away.

"Senior sister, stop teasing me," he said, touching his nose with a hint of embarrassment. He knew if he didn't create some distance, he would be at the receiving end of her playful punch.

Guo Yuwei rolled her eyes at him, then sat back and continued eating her Bazhen Cake leisurely.

"Senior sister, may I ask you something?" Lian Dao said to Guo Yuwei, putting on his most flattering expression.

"You? Sure, what's up?" Guo Yuwei replied, a little curious. Lian Dao rarely asked her for favors, and she could probably count on one hand the number of times he had.

Everyone knew he had a reputation for being stubborn and proud among their group.

"Well, you graduated from MIT Business School, right? I want you to be my agent."

Lian Dao felt a bit embarrassed asking this. After all, she had been working for Quantum Fund and was already well-known in the industry.

But to grow his business ventures, Lian Dao needed someone he could trust. He knew if he left things to chance, small problems could arise.

In Lian Dao's mind, he had the advantage of knowing the direction of global business development more than ten years in the future. He felt uneasy about entrusting his future to just anyone.

When DeMar suggested finding an agent, the first person Lian Dao thought of was his senior sister, Guo Yuwei, rather than the professional agent team at his mother's company.

"How do you know I'm free lately? Did my dad tell you about my resignation?" Guo Yuwei asked, taking a big bite of the Bazhen Cake in her hand.

Guo Yuwei had recently resigned from her job. She missed the finals in Southern California because of a disagreement over investment strategies at Quantum Fund. Guo Yuwei was confident in her chosen direction, but her manager didn't believe in her plan. Instead, they went with George, her competitor, and transferred most of her team to him.

Frustrated and angry, Guo Yuwei decided to quit.

Lian Dao remembered this from what she had mentioned in the previous life, so he knew about this turning point.

Not long after this, his mother, Zhao Ruoyun, would convince Guo Yuwei to return to China and help manage her domestic company. As the American market developed, Zhao Ruoyun would eventually hand over the reins of the American company to Guo Yuwei.

Lian Dao later discovered that Zhao Ruoyun had always thought of Guo Yuwei as a future daughter-in-law.

Guo Yuwei did have a soft spot for her childhood friend, but Lian Dao's former lifestyle was a bit wild. He frequented bars and nightclubs and changed girlfriends more often than clothes.

Despite her repeated attempts to talk sense into him, he never changed, and she eventually gave up. By the time Lian Dao was reborn, Guo Yuwei was still single.

This history was why Lian Dao hesitated with Abby's kiss. His feelings for his senior sister, Guo Yuwei, had always been complicated.

"Hey, didn't you tell my mom that you weren't happy at work? Maybe that's why she made the Bazhen cake for you," Lian Dao replied quickly, covering up the slip in his previous statement.

"Oh!" Guo Yuwei exclaimed, acting as though she'd just realized something. "Junior brother, you know your senior sister is quite expensive. Can you afford me?" she asked, playfully holding Lian Dao's gaze.

"Oh, I forgot, we're dealing with a future NBA star here," Guo Yuwei teased with mock surprise before Lian Dao could respond.

Her performance was impressively exaggerated.

Lian Dao pressed his temples, feeling the familiar headache brought on by Guo Yuwei's teasing.

"Let's discuss the benefits. Money isn't an issue," Guo Yuwei continued, slipping back into her business persona.

"Once a week!" Lian Dao offered.

"Four times a week!" Guo Yuwei countered, holding up four fingers with determination.

"Twice a week! No more!" Lian Dao said firmly, trying to put an end to the negotiation.

"Deal!" Guo Yuwei agreed, smiling triumphantly.

Seeing her smile, Lian Dao realized he'd been outmaneuvered once again. He could've probably gotten away with once a week if he'd held firm.

"Don't worry. I'll build you the best team and make sure you don't get the short end of the stick," Guo Yuwei assured him confidently.

"Don't be so gloomy. I'll throw in an extra perk—how about being your personal massage therapist?" Guo Yuwei added with a playful roll of her eyes.

Lian Dao's eyes lit up at this unexpected bonus. Guo Yuwei had been trained by her master in Chinese medicine, especially in cupping, acupuncture, and massage, and was highly skilled.

In business, Lian Dao had no doubts about Guo Yuwei's abilities. In his previous life, after she resigned and Quantum Fund's project failed, her original plan was restarted and proved successful, showcasing her unique business acumen.

And Lian Dao was already well-acquainted with Guo Yuwei's massage techniques.

But Lian Dao still felt a bit down when he realized he had promised to cook two big meals for Guo Yuwei each week.

That's right—big meals. Although Lian Dao never had a chance to cook at the University of Southern California, that didn't mean he couldn't. On the contrary, Lian Dao was quite the chef.

He owed this skill to his mother, Zhao Ruoyun. When his parents returned to China, they worried about him not getting used to the food in America, so Zhao Ruoyun taught him all her culinary secrets.

In fact, Lian Dao's cooking talent was once considered higher than his basketball talent. He could learn to cook any dish, often making it taste even better than his mother's version.

This talent was discovered by Guo Yuwei when she visited their home for a meal, and it completely hooked her. She constantly wanted Lian Dao to cook for her, but he was the type who knew how to cook but preferred not to.

One word: lazy!

So, Guo Yuwei's requests were usually met with a promise from Lian Dao that he later conveniently forgot.

This time, however, Guo Yuwei found her opportunity.

But at least the problem of finding an agent was solved.

After that, Guo Yuwei asked Lian Dao for his thoughts on building a team and securing commercial endorsements.

Lian Dao also took out his savings and asked Guo Yuwei to set up an investment company.

To be honest, Lian Dao's savings were substantial, nearing 10 million US dollars. He kept some aside for himself and handed the rest over to Guo Yuwei.

In the following days, Guo Yuwei became quite busy, while Lian Dao stayed with his master, Guo Nianguo, for a few days.

The main reason was that Guo Nianguo helped recondition Lian Dao's body during this time.

After this conditioning, Lian Dao's fatigue from the entire season was completely relieved.