To gain some goodwill, Gu Jin tactfully informed the other party that consuming overly nourishing substances, especially millennia-old ginseng, would not benefit him much and might even harm his bodily functions.

She took out a Strengthening Foundation and Nourishing Essence Pill to give to the other party.

At first, Nan Ye did not really trust Gu Jin. After all, given his position, he had stepped over countless corpses and blood, and over his lifetime he had offended many people, with no shortage of those wishing to harm him.

Gu Jin understood his concerns and gave an additional pill to one of Nan Ye’s subordinates to try first.

The person she chose also carried numerous hidden injuries.

The effect of taking the Strengthening Foundation and Nourishing Essence Pill was very evident.

Nan Ye saw that his subordinate’s skills became even more agile than before, and even his complexion changed.

He also took the elixir himself.

The effect of the elixir was excellent; Nan Ye’s health improved, and even his white hair turned much darker. His body was sturdier than ever.

He felt that even presiding over the Shenghe Association for another twenty years wouldn’t be a problem.

The friendship between Nan Ye and Gu Jin began from this.

When people gain power and money, they value their lives.

This was something Nan Ye couldn’t buy back with money.

Given Gu Jin’s abilities, it was natural for him to seek a connection, even offering his utmost sincerity.

Now that the other party finally needed him, Nan Ye was naturally glad to do business for her.

Gu Jin approached Nan Ye today with a straightforward goal: it was for Mo Leen.

She needed to leverage Nan Ye’s status to suppress the newspapers and major magazine publishers in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong wasn’t her territory and she wasn’t sure if she could buy back all the circulating photos of Mo Leen in a short time.

Not even a single leak was permissible!

It’s not just because Mo Leen was a cash cow for the company.

More importantly, the experiences Mo Leen faced in her past life resonated with Gu Jin, and she wanted to reverse the outcome of what happened then.

At the dining table, Gu Jin and Nan Ye sat facing each other.

This was the greatest respect Nan Ye could give Gu Jin, considering he usually sat at the head of the table.

Halfway through the meal, Gu Jin directly stated her intentions: "Nan Ye, a female artist under my management ran into trouble. I want to ask for your help to resolve her current crisis."

Nan Ye put down his chopsticks and asked with a smile, "What do you need me to do?"

"If it’s convenient, could you take her on as your goddaughter, just in name?"

This was the best solution Gu Jin could think of.

Hong Kong is not like Beijing; the entertainment industry here is a mix of complexities, along with numerous foreign influences.

If any faction, regardless of anything, spreads Mo Leen’s indecent photos, she would really be completely ruined.

If she becomes Nan Ye’s goddaughter, anyone trying to lay a hand on her would first have to reconsider their actions.

After Gu Jin finished speaking, Nan Ye readily agreed: "This is such a small matter; gaining a filial goddaughter for nothing, I consider myself to have struck gold. I have no sons or daughters in this life, but plenty of godsons and goddaughters!"

Nan Ye agreed with a hearty laugh.

It was because she knew about this that Gu Jin made such a suggestion.

She narrowed her eyes with a smile, took out a brocade box, and opened it to reveal the luminescent pill inside.

"Then thank you, Nan Ye. This little gesture is inadequate as a tribute, but please accept it."

Seeing the elixir on the table, the smile on Nan Ye’s face disappeared.

His expression turned solemn: "You, girl, are treating me like an outsider this time, aren’t you? For such a small matter, you’re going out of your way to make it so formal with me. It’s like you don’t consider me one of your own!"

The smile on Gu Jin’s face remained unchanged: "Nan Ye, don’t overthink it. This elixir was first developed by Jiulan Hall, and I brought it for you on the way here. It’s merely a gesture, please accept it."