Lan Biao naturally wanted to do everything in his power upon receiving such a pleasant surprise. He read through the rudimentary proposal repeatedly, fearing he might misinterpret Ning Yunhuan's slightest intentions and displease her. His serious expression was more intense than when dealing with clients of varying status.

"Mr. Lan, if you have any questions about my plan, feel free to ask directly," Ning Yunhuan added another sentence, knowing others often struggled to grasp the meaning behind her own creations despite their clarity.

"Your vision is excellent," Lan Biao nodded earnestly, "I believe simply maintaining vigilance during implementation should ensure success."

To please Ning Yunhuan's playful mood, Lan Linyan made grand gestures. He personally purchased a television station for her entertainment purposes. This world shared similarities with the one she'd come from through time travel but differed in key aspects - here, anyone wealthy enough could establish their own channel and connect it to satellite systems. Technologically advanced beyond her previous life, many networks had already achieved satellite integration.

The Huaxia Television Network received broadcasts not only from within China but also other nations. Except for provincial channels and each country's national flagship station, viewing additional channels - including private ones - required subscription fees. Yet Lan Linyan boldly placed his purchased channel among the free programming!

Such a monumental gesture wasn't typical even of powerful entities like the Xie Group which had invested in television stations despite China's economic landscape. No one dared offer free broadcasting as satellite operations required ongoing funding, and complex networks carried billion-level risks if revenues dipped.

Lan Linyan's free channel likely cost more annually than many mid-sized companies' total valuations. Though Ning Yunhuan's request seemed lighthearted, Lan Linyan had truly carved out vast resources for her entertainment ventures. Moved yet concerned about his financial burden, she carefully balanced creativity with prudence - prioritizing preservation of capital over immediate profits.

The program concept Ning Yunhuan entrusted to Lan Biao was a direct plagiarism from the most popular matchmaking show in her previous life before time travel altered her fate. She remembered how it revolutionized television programming when first aired. Even if interest wasn't guaranteed, at least it wouldn't be completely niche.

Lan Biao quickly memorized these simple concepts but resisted moving his gaze away for fear of appearing dismissive to Ning Yunhuan's careful presentation.

"Let's start with variety shows since current satellite channels lack exclusive programming," she explained. "They're quick to produce, require minimal effort, and we can avoid prolonged delays." By mirroring the American television model - filming while airing episodes simultaneously - they could ease into operations without immediate pressure once broadcasting began.

After mentally reviewing several programs Ning Yunhuan had summarized, Lan Biao rose to leave. Not having specialized in entertainment production previously, he still felt confident securing talent with further discussions. After confirming key points with Ning Yunhuan, he hurried away for his afternoon classes while she departed for school after briefly lingering.

Unusually crowded classroom - most seats occupied where students usually filled only half. As Ning Yunhuan approached, classmates brightened and gathered around her eagerly.

"Yunhuan, I heard you mentioning something to Miss Li about opening an entertainment company," a strikingly beautiful classmate with statuesque figure inquired directly without preamble. Others nodded in agreement: "We're all classmates studying here - please give us a chance!"

Realizing the entire class had already caught wind of this news, Ning Yunhuan smiled and offered, "Opportunities exist, but results depend on individual capabilities."

This response disappointed those hoping for preferential treatment based on camaraderie. Some faces darkened with frustration while others understood - many hadn't been close to Ning Yunhuan before, some had even mocked her when Fu Yuan targeted her, and more resented her after she'd returned from abroad where Xie Zhuo Yin's attention had stirred jealousy.

With such complex social dynamics, expecting preferential treatment through class ties was unreasonable. Some retreated sullenly while others still tried to plead their cases. Ignoring these overtures, Ning Yunhuan sat down and began unpacking her bag when a new seatmate suddenly leaned in:

"Yunhuan, there's a letter in your desk!" The girl was assigned after Chen Yuanruan transferred out - a soft-faced beauty with big round eyes who hadn't spoken much to Ning Yunhuan before.

She delicately retrieved the lavender-scented envelope and offered it. "No signature on it. Probably from an admirer."

Ning's instincts honed by past experiences and shared with Lan Jiu made her wary of unsigned items. Shaking her head, she declined: "Not mine - probably left behind by someone in my previous class."

The girl looked embarrassed but returned the letter to the desk. She offered her hand again as if initiating friendship:

"We've been classmates for a while yet we haven't introduced ourselves. I'm Liu Zhen." Seeing Ning's lack of response, she quickly retracted her hand with casual fingers-tracing-the-table movement and smiled: "I know your name is Ning Yunhuan - can I call you Yunyun?"

Liu Zhen possessed clear features with straight black hair similar to Ning's. Her almond-shaped eyes sparkled naturally without cosmetics, lashes accentuating her wide gaze. Twin dimples added sweetness when she smiled.

"Nice to meet you," Ning replied while placing her bag on the desk. Liu's curious expression faded as Ning returned to reading, her profile revealing a straight nose, slightly upturned lips, and round cheeks with baby fat. Their shared no-makeup style made Liu seem refreshingly natural compared to classmates - a lotus among weeds.

Though Liu hadn't aggressively asked about the entertainment company despite knowing it for six months, Ning felt some goodwill towards her. Yet without seeking new friendships, she returned to studying.

Liu glanced at Ning before lowering her gaze again. Perhaps strands of hair tickled her face as she scratched it repeatedly - an action growing more frantic over time.

Halfway through class, Ning noticed Liu's increasingly urgent scratching. During active professor-student interactions in this core course, Liu suddenly bumped elbows with Ning from a hasty scratch, causing Ning to look up in alarm.

Liu Zhen's once-flawless porcelain skin now bore clusters of angry purple-red bumps covering her cheeks. Blood and yellowish fluid oozed from broken sores as she continued scratching.

"Are you having an allergic reaction?" Ning asked sharply, startling Liu who dropped her hands mid-scratch. Turning towards Ning, Liu revealed a full face - not just half - now riddled with these eruptions. The professor's patience snapped immediately:

"Students! If you disagree with my opinions, address me directly instead of whispering!"

In this prestigious drama department where future actors/actresses trained, appearances mattered highly. Their thirty-something teacher wore perfect makeup and black pencil skirt that flattered her hourglass figure beneath a gold-framed glasses. Though severe with hair pinned tightly to expose her forehead, the look paradoxically exuded both feminine charm and professional poise.

Ning caught Liu's frantic explanation as she scratched: "No allergy... just this sudden itch..." before the professor reprimanded them again.

Liu's classmates reacted strongly upon seeing the eruptions - some horrified, others secretly pleased. Desperate to check her face, Liu begged, "Do I have red marks? It's okay if there's no scarring..."

Ning retrieved a mirror from her bag and handed it over. The result triggered Liu's scream as she threw the mirror to the floor with a shattering crack.

Though Ning understood Liu's distress, silently disapproving of damaging personal property still soured their earlier camaraderie somewhat as Ning retrieved the intact mirror.

"What happened? What happened?" Liu sobbed uncontrollably now. The professor - recognizing facial trauma could end careers in showbiz - ordered immediate transport to medical center.

Ning didn't move when asked to carry Liu but followed reluctantly with her bag. Outside, crowds gathered as Liu's cries attracted more onlookers. At the clinic, Liu sat hunched with clenched fists, nose sniffling while avoiding tears that might worsen infections.

The young doctor - Tang Xiu Yuan, a former acquaintance from Ning's past life and also Gu Yingxi's ex-boyfriend's childhood friend - arrived. Born into a military medical family serving national leaders for generations, he demonstrated exceptional talent but later lost his preeminence upon meeting the White twins adopted by his family.

White Mingchun displayed even greater medical aptitude than Tang, once dissecting rabbits independently as a child. Though this impressed Tang's father who then mentored him equally, childhood camaraderie soured when their fates diverged years later through encounters with their shared nemesis.

Tang Xiuyuan had first crossed paths with Gu Yinxing through a strange confluence of circumstances. Tired of exotic delicacies, he found himself intrigued by the simple, unadorned quality of her being—this discovery coincided precisely with the terminal phase of Ning Yunhuan's life. She had witnessed firsthand Tang Xiuyuan's aggressive courtship campaign against Gu Yinxing in those days. At that time Gu still bore financial entanglements from multiple suitors who tormented her relentlessly, each more dominant than the last; even if she'd harbored affection, there was no way to accept such a man. Yet ironically, it was precisely because of her refusal that Tang Xiuyuan became unexpectedly captivated—a fleeting curiosity gradually deepening into genuine attachment.

The legend of prodigal sons finding redemption never materialized here. By then Ning Yunhuan had already developed resentments toward Gu Yinxing, determined to warn Tang against becoming entangled further with the woman. But instead of heeding her warnings, Tang employed various underhanded tactics to sabotage her, ultimately failing to deter his affection. In fact, through this interference from Ning Yunhuan, Tang's devotion became even more resolute.

The entire episode left such an indelible mark that from then on, Ning Yunhuan made it a rule never again to involve herself in others' affairs.

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