Knowing that the house was already secured, my cousin was surprised by my speed and was calculating how much money he would make from selling the house.

I told him to do as I said.

I instructed my cousin to wear a voice changer and change his appearance, coming out as a broker, saying he wanted to sign me and make me an artist at their company.

My cousin had not seen my parents for several years. Following my instructions, he disguised his appearance with a wig and beard, making it even harder for my parents to recognize him.

Upon learning that I was signed and about to become a big star, my parents became even more excited.

They felt proud of me.

So, when I tentatively asked for fifty thousand for the first time, my father readily gave it.

My mother hesitated, "Sweetie, is fifty thousand too much? What if we get scammed?"

Seeing her hesitation, I coaxed, "Mom, becoming a star is not that simple, you know? Without connections in the industry, we can only rely on spending money. Once I become a big star, I will definitely repay you tenfold or a hundredfold."

My mother was persuaded and agreed.

I received fifty thousand and deposited it into my cousin's account.

My cousin was ecstatic, not expecting such a large sum to come in.

While keeping my parents in check, I also monitored the situation of Xu Tiantian through my cousin.

Following my instructions, my cousin kept Xu Tiantian locked up in a dark room.

He only gave her one meal and a bowl of water each day, ensuring she stayed alive.

In such an environment, with no light, Xu Tiantian would lose her sense of time, and her beliefs would slowly be shattered.

That's what I wanted from her.

Because sooner or later, she would have to replace me, and if she could become mentally unstable by then, that would be perfect.