The next morning.
Golden sunlight, like melted honey, streamed through the window, spreading a warm amber glow across the quilt.
"Mmm..."
Bathed in the dazzling sunlight, the figure lying lazily on the bed slowly stirred awake.
Emerald-green eyes opened slightly, still hazy with sleep.
"Mnh~"
A soft, sweet murmur escaped her lips, carrying a faintly coquettish tone even in protest.
A beautiful figure gradually emerged from beneath the covers, like a flower blooming in the morning light.
As she slowly sat up, pale lavender hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, shimmering softly beneath the sun.
The loose nightgown slipped slightly from her shoulder, exposing a patch of fair skin.
Unfortunately, Robin now lived alone.
Otherwise, someone might have been fortunate enough to witness this breathtaking and enchanting scene.
"Is it morning already?"
As Robin gradually woke up, she glanced toward the clock on her bedside table and was surprised to find that it was already close to noon.
Then again, she wasn't really a celebrity yet.
Sure, she was popular, but she didn't have to rush between events and schedules every day like before.
So what if she slept in?
With that thought, Robin rubbed her sleepy eyes, slowly climbed out of bed, and began changing clothes.
"I really shouldn't have stayed up so late last night..."
A short while later, Robin had changed into a simple set of casual clothes.
A soft cotton T-shirt hugged her comfortably, a pair of slightly loose jeans hung around her legs, and fluffy slippers padded softly against the floor with every step.
She hadn't put any effort into dressing up.
Yet she still gave off the impression of someone cherished by life itself.
Like a gentle morning breeze, soft and carefree.
Compared to the elegant and dignified image she presented on stage, Robin now seemed far more approachable.
She looked like an ordinary girl next door.
After getting dressed, she wandered into the living room.
Morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting warm patches of light across the wooden floor.
Her residence was a standard one-bedroom apartment.
It wasn't large, but the layout was practical and comfortable, complete with its own kitchen and bathroom.
More than enough for daily life.
It wasn't that Robin disliked luxurious homes.
After all, compared to Acheron and the others, her living conditions could hardly be considered extravagant.
But there was no real need.
She lived alone.
Besides, she wasn't one of those young idols who became accustomed to luxury and couldn't tolerate even the slightest hardship.
More importantly, her wallet wasn't exactly overflowing.
Even this apartment was rented.
After all, she had only arrived in this world a little over a month ago and was still adapting to everything around her.
Unlike Silver Wolf, who could quickly convert her abilities into income.
Thinking of this, Robin carefully spread out the manuscript on the coffee table and began reviewing the results of her late-night efforts.
The melody of the new song still lingered vividly in her mind.
The inspiration she had mentioned to Mo Xin and the others yesterday wasn't merely something she had said to tease her fans.
Last night, inspiration had struck like a tidal wave.
Unable to ignore it, she stayed up late to complete the composition despite her exhaustion.
Otherwise, with her usually disciplined routine, there was no way she would have slept until noon.
Just then, her phone rang.
After glancing at the caller ID, Robin simply lowered her gaze back to the manuscript.
There was no need to answer it immediately.
"Hmm... not bad. It's almost perfect."
After finishing her review, a bright smile blossomed across her face.
Her emerald eyes sparkled with satisfaction.
For Robin, creating music wasn't merely a way to support herself.
It was also a sincere desire to share happiness with others.
Like a seed quietly taking root within her heart.
The song began with a bitter opening.
It flowed into a beautiful verse.
Passed through an undercurrent-filled interlude.
And finally bloomed into a magnificent climax and ending.
Robin hoped her songs could bring peace to those who listened.
She wanted to pass on the courage to soar freely through the skies to everyone who needed it.
Ring— Ring—
The phone rang again.
The same caller.
Robin wasn't surprised at all.
After neatly organizing her manuscript, she finally picked up the call.
"Hello, is this Miss Robin? I am—"
The familiar sales pitch began immediately.
The caller carefully tested the waters, probing whether Robin would be willing to join their entertainment company.
The words were familiar.
The routine was familiar.
Even the cautious enthusiasm sounded familiar.
Listening to the voice on the other end, Robin's expression subtly changed.
The leisurely ease from moments ago faded, replaced by a faint air of authority.
"Miss Robin, what do you think? The conditions our company offers are extremely competitive, and we're completely sincere. Wouldn't you consider giving it some serious thought?"
"I'm sorry."
Robin's voice remained polite.
"I appreciate your company's invitation, but I have no plans to join any company at the moment."
"Th-Then... is there something about our offer that doesn't satisfy you?"
"Nothing like that."
Robin replied calmly.
"It's simply that I don't intend to join any organization for the time being."
"...I see."
The caller sounded disappointed.
Even so, they refused to give up completely.
"In that case, I apologize for disturbing you. But our offer will remain open. I sincerely hope you'll reconsider."
"Thank you for your generosity."
Robin's tone was gentle yet carried a subtle distance.
Click.
The call ended.
The moment the phone was set down, Robin immediately returned to her relaxed state.
It was as though the conversation had never happened.
She casually enabled Do Not Disturb mode before gracefully settling onto the sofa.
Free and comfortable, like a bird returning to its nest.
As for the call itself—
It was nothing unusual.
Over the past month, her phone had practically never stopped ringing.
Setting aside her status as a newcomer, every song she had released had been exceptionally well received.
Her melodies were like a spring breeze, leaving listeners captivated long after they ended.
Anyone with a bit of foresight could see the value in recruiting a rising star like her.
To put it bluntly, the caller just now had been among the more polite ones.
Over the past month, Robin had rejected dozens—perhaps even hundreds—of similar invitations.
Naturally, there had also been people who saw her as a newcomer without any apparent backing and attempted to take advantage of her.
Unfortunately for them—
Robin was not some naïve rookie stepping into society for the first time.
And the outcome for those people had been predictable.
A complete and crushing defeat.