Entertainment from Divorce

on Monday.

Brilliant Entertainment Company.

The office area was already bustling with activity. Employees, dressed in neat uniforms, hurried through the corridors carrying documents. The sounds of printers running, keyboards clicking, and occasional hushed conversations mingled together.

In the conference room, Chen Ye was busy making final arrangements.

The long conference table was spotless, with a fresh white rose arrangement in the center. Each seat had a tablet, paper documents, and a glass of warm lemonade neatly arranged in front of it.

As Tan Yue's secretary, she had already figured out the detailed requirements of high-level meetings.

For example, Director Qian Tao prefers strong tea, so a ceramic teacup was specially placed in his seat; Director Zheng Tong is used to handwriting notes, so an extra thick notebook and three different colored pens were prepared for him.
At 9:00 a.m. sharp, the directors of various departments arrived one after another.

Qian Tao from the TV drama department, dressed in a dark gray suit and holding the script outline for "Old Town Story 3," started chatting with Zheng Tong from the film department as soon as he entered: "Old Zheng, how's the actor training for 'The Heavenly Road' going? I heard you say last time that the aerospace experts had arrived?"

"Everything is going smoothly. The actors are learning basic aerospace knowledge and their physical training is also up to par. They can start test shooting next week," Zheng Tong replied with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the conference room door. "President Tan and President Chen haven't arrived yet? They're usually the first ones to arrive."

No sooner had he finished speaking than familiar footsteps echoed down the corridor.

Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu walked in side by side. Chen Ziyu was wearing a loose beige shirt dress, the hem of which covered her lower abdomen. She had a faint blush on her face, but her complexion was exceptionally good.

Tan Yue walked beside her, deliberately slowing his pace, his eyes occasionally falling on her with a subtle tenderness.

"Good morning, President Tan and President Chen!" Everyone stood up to greet them, their eyes lingering on Chen Ziyu for a few more seconds.

She usually wears smart suits and skirts, but today her style is particularly soft, and her expression is more gentle.

"Please have a seat, everyone." Tan Yue smiled and gestured, helping Chen Ziyu to sit down next to the head of the table before taking his own seat. "There's not much to discuss in today's meeting. President Chen has some things to announce, and we also need to clarify the company's future development direction."

Chen Ziyu took the warm water Chen Ye handed her, took a small sip, and cleared her throat.

Perhaps a little shy, she gently stroked the rim of the glass with her fingertips, her gaze slowly sweeping over the directors present.

These people are all her and Tan Yue's old subordinates who have worked hard together since the company's inception. From the difficulties of the company's early days to its current status as a second-tier entertainment company in the world, everyone has put in countless efforts and they are already as close as family.

"I have some good news to share with everyone." Chen Ziyu's voice was softer than usual, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips. "I'm pregnant."

The meeting room fell silent for a second, then erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

Qian Tao was the first to stand up and applaud, his face beaming with delight: "Congratulations, President Chen! Congratulations, President Tan! This is truly a joyous occasion!"

"That's wonderful! Mr. Chen, please take good care of yourself during your pregnancy. We'll take care of things at the company!" Xu Nuo said with a smile, her eyes full of sincere blessings. "I've been looking forward to you two having a baby for so long, and now our wish has finally come true!"

Several directors, including Zheng Tong and Wei Yu, also offered their blessings, their words full of concern.

The atmosphere in the meeting room instantly became warm and friendly, and what was originally a serious high-level meeting now felt more like a family gathering.

Chen Ziyu smiled and nodded. After the cheers subsided, she continued, "Thank you for your blessings. I will stay home and focus on my pregnancy. As for work, I will take a month to hand over all my responsibilities."

"During this period, I will need your help with the company's daily operations."

"You all need to pay close attention to the project advancement of the TV series department, the filming coordination of the film department, the resource connection of artist management, and the cooperation negotiations for overseas distribution. If there are any problems that cannot be solved, please communicate with General Manager Tan at any time."

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen!" Qian Tao immediately stated firmly, "The TV series 'The Cultural Relics Restorer' has entered post-production, and 'The People of the Alley' will start filming next week. All plans are proceeding according to the original schedule. I will personally oversee the process, and there will absolutely be no problems."

"On the film side, filming of 'Time Ticks' is more than halfway done, and Lin Qingye's project is progressing smoothly. I go to the set every week to follow up. Preparations for 'The Road to Heaven' have also been completed. After the actors join the crew, I will stay on set to coordinate and ensure the quality of filming."

Zheng Tong opened the work manual in his hand and continued, "I will report to General Manager Tan immediately if there are any changes."

"In the artist management department, new talent training and commercial performance resources have been arranged. I will compile a progress report every week to ensure that the artists' development is not affected."

Wei Yu added, "I will also spend more time following up on cooperation with overseas distribution departments, especially the overseas launch plan for 'Time Tick', and I will keep a close eye on overseas promotional resources."

Seeing everyone's positive response, Chen Ziyu smiled with relief: "With you all here, I feel very at ease. We've worked together for the past few years and have developed a strong understanding. I believe you will be able to do a good job in all aspects."

Tan Yue spoke at the opportune moment, his tone calm and firm: "Ziyu and I understand everyone's intentions. I will take full responsibility for the company's affairs from now on. You don't need to have any concerns. Just proceed steadily according to the previously established plan."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces.

"Our company has just entered the ranks of second-tier entertainment companies in the world. Right now, the most important thing is to consolidate our development. We are not in a hurry to expand into new projects or blindly chase trends. We will consider further expansion after we have a more solid foundation."

"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.

They all knew that Tan Yue's seemingly conservative development strategy was actually the safest approach.

Last year, many companies in the film and television industry followed the trend of expansion, but due to poor project quality and changes in the market environment, their capital chains broke down. Brilliant Entertainment, on the other hand, has come this far by taking steady and solid steps.

Tan Yue added, “If any department encounters problems such as resource shortages or difficulties in cross-departmental coordination, they can come to me at any time; the finance department will fully cooperate in providing budget support for each project, and will give priority to approval as long as the request is reasonable.”

"In addition, during the handover period, all departments should take the initiative to coordinate and prepare the matters that need to be confirmed in advance to minimize her workload."

"Yes, Mr. Tan!" Chen Ye quickly took notes of the meeting's key points.

The meeting concluded in a warm and efficient atmosphere, lasting twenty minutes less than expected.

There were no unnecessary formalities or complicated topics; the core message was to officially announce the good news, clarify the handover, and plan for future work.

As everyone got up to leave, they all offered their blessings to Chen Tzu-yu.

Mr. Wu specifically instructed, "Mr. Chen, if you need any help, such as finding a reliable obstetrician or buying maternity and baby products, just let me know. My wife just had our second child last year, so she's very experienced!"

"Thank you, Mr. Wu. I will definitely let you know if I need anything," Chen Ziyu replied with a smile, her eyes full of gratitude.

Tan Yue helped Chen Ziyu slowly walk out of the conference room. The employees in the corridor saw the two and smiled as they offered their blessings. Chen Ziyu responded to each one, her steps slow but still showing her usual competence. When they reached Chen Ziyu's office door, Tan Yue gently pushed it open, helped her sit on the sofa, and picked up a cushion from the table to support her back: "Are you tired? You sat in the conference room for so long."

"I'm not tired, just a little excited." Chen Ziyu shook her head and held Tan Yue's hand. "You've been working hard on the company's affairs. Don't overwork yourself, take care of your health."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Tan Yue bent down to tidy up the stray hairs on her forehead, his tone gentle. "The most important thing for you right now is to take good care of your pregnancy. Don't rush to hand over your work. Take your time. If you don't understand anything, just call me anytime. I'm in the office next door."

"Mm." Chen Ziyu nodded, looking at Tan Yue's back, feeling reassured.

From supporting each other in the early days of the company to now working together to face family and career, she knows that no matter what happens, Tan Yue will always be her strongest support.

When Tan Yue returned to his office, Chen Ye was already waiting at the door with a stack of documents.

Compared to usual, there were significantly more documents today, piled up almost half a person high. Chen Ye's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, clearly indicating that they had just been collected from various departments.

"President Tan, these are recent work reports and documents pending approval submitted by various departments, including the mid-term filming summary of 'Time Ticks,' the actor remuneration settlement application for 'The Road to Heaven,' the supplementary cooperation agreement between the overseas distribution department and foreign countries, and the list of new employees to be promoted in the human resources department."

Chen Ye placed the documents on his desk, sorted them by category, and pointed to the top stack, saying, "These are urgent documents that you need to approve today. I've already marked them."

Tan Yue glanced down at the documents on the table, then at the folder Chen Ye was still holding, and couldn't help but frown: "Why are there so many?"

“All departments know that General Manager Chen is handing over his work and that you, General Manager Tan, will be fully in charge. Therefore, we have compiled all the pending approval items that have accumulated recently, hoping to get your confirmation as soon as possible so as not to affect the progress of the project.”

Chen Ye explained, placing the folder he was holding on the table, and continued, "In addition, Director Qian just sent a message saying that the post-production of the TV series 'The Cultural Relics Restorer' has encountered some technical problems, and he would like to schedule a time this afternoon to report to you."

"Have him come over at three o'clock this afternoon." Tan Yue nodded, picked up the ceramic teacup on the table, and poured himself a cup of warm Pu'er tea.

The rich aroma of the tea lingered around his nose, slightly relieving the pressure in his heart.

Taking over full management of the company means taking on more responsibility and handling more affairs, especially during the critical period of the company's development, when there is no room for carelessness.

He picked up the teacup and took a sip. The warm liquid slid down his throat, leaving a faint aftertaste.

As he put down his teacup, his gaze fell on the outline of the Three-Body Problem script on the corner of the table.

Since deciding to adapt this work, he has been taking some time every day to refine the script. Now the character biographies are complete, and he is working on outlining the plot of the first episode.

But now it seems that he will have little energy to devote to scriptwriting in the near future.

"Company affairs should take precedence." Tan Yue muttered to himself, put the script outline into the drawer, turned around and sat down at his desk, picking up the top-of-the-line mid-term filming summary of "Time Ticks".

The document detailed the filming progress, the actors' condition, the problems encountered, and their solutions. Lin Qingye's handwriting was neat and well-organized, and his dedication was evident between the lines.

Tan Yue quickly flipped through the documents, focusing on matters that required coordination.

For example, areas where the company needs to supplement funding or coordinate filming location delays should be marked for future unified handling.

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the desk and the writing on the documents.

Tan Yue's fingers slid quickly across the paper, sometimes pausing to think, sometimes picking up a pen to make annotations, his expression focused and serious.

He knew the days ahead would be busy, but he was confident he could handle the pressure.

Not only do I need to manage the company well and ensure the smooth progress of various projects, but I also need to take good care of Chen Ziyu so that she can focus on her pregnancy.

Chen Ye gently closed the door and left the office.

In the corridor, employees from various departments were busy in an orderly manner. No one was flustered by Chen Ziyu's upcoming vacation; on the contrary, they were full of energy because of this good news.

Everyone understands that Brilliant Entertainment's achievements today are inseparable from the leadership of Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu. Now it's their turn to contribute more to the company's development, and everyone has an inescapable responsibility.

In the office, Tan Yue remained focused on processing documents.

The Pu'er tea in his cup gradually cooled down, but he didn't notice at all, immersed in his work.

The sunlight outside the window grew stronger, making the glass curtain wall of the office building sparkle.

Tan Yue, carrying this responsibility and expectation, is moving forward steadily, silently contributing his efforts to the stable development of Brilliant Entertainment and the happiness of his family.

Time slips away quietly as you focus on your work, and before you know it, most of the morning has passed.

Tan Yue put down his pen, stretched, and his cervical spine made a slight cracking sound.

He got up and walked to the window, looking down at the endless stream of cars and hurried crowds, and took a deep breath.

The sunlight was blinding, and he squinted slightly, but his heart was filled with determination.

No matter how many challenges lie ahead, he will overcome them one by one, protect his family and career, and ensure that Brilliant Entertainment gains a foothold among the world's second-tier entertainment companies, moving towards higher goals.

Back at his desk, Tan Yue picked up the next document.

Application for settlement of actor salaries for "The Road to Heaven".

He carefully checked the amount of each actor's salary, payment method, and timeline to ensure there were no omissions.

This document involves a large sum of money, which is closely related to the actors' vital interests and will also affect the subsequent progress of the project, so it must be handled with extreme caution.

His fingers flew across the keyboard as he pulled up relevant budget documents for comparison. His lips unconsciously curled into a smile, his expression serious and focused.

The chirping of cicadas outside the window gradually rose, mingling with the clatter of keyboards in the office. (End of Chapter)