He was afraid she'd reject him. His motive for offering her the contract was entirely selfish - he wanted her somewhere he could see her and in a world where he could protect her.
Even if there came a day when she lost all relation to He Yuguang or him, they still wouldn't become how they were four years ago; they wouldn't just simply part ways with no ties remaining at all.
Does she know? I can't find the right words, but at this very moment, I'm going out of my way to find the right words to convince her.
At that thought, He Jichen pursed the corner of his lips slightly and spoke before Ji Yi could compose herself: "To date, YC hasn't signed any artists. If you sign with us, the entire company will work hard to promote our sole artist."