Entertainment from Divorce

In the early morning, Ruishan Residential Area was shrouded in a thin layer of mist. The gray sky hung low, and the cold wind swirled fine snowflakes against the French windows, making a soft rustling sound.

The sky was heavily overcast, and it seemed as if a heavy snowfall could fall at any moment.

The living room of the villa, however, was warm and inviting.

A beautifully presented breakfast is laid out on the table.

The millet porridge steamed with heat, accompanied by crystal shrimp dumplings, steamed vegetable buns, and several refreshing side dishes, all carefully prepared by Chen's mother according to Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu's tastes.

Tan Yue, dressed in light gray loungewear, sat at the dining table slowly drinking porridge, her gaze occasionally falling on Chen Ziyu across from her.

She was wearing a loose, off-white maternity dress, her hair casually tied back, and she was eating shrimp dumplings in small bites, her cheeks glowing with the rosy hue typical of pregnancy.

Chen's mother sat to the side, serving Chen Ziyu food while urging her to eat more, her eyes full of love.

Today is the last high-level meeting of Brilliant Entertainment before the end of the year, and also the closing meeting for the year's work.

The meeting will not only summarize this year's performance but also finalize next year's strategic plan. The attendees are all core leaders from various departments of the company, and the meeting will definitely not be short.

Tan Yue had specifically told Chen Ziyu about the importance and duration of the meeting last night, so that she could rest at home and not worry about company matters.

"Ah Yue, I've thought about it, and I still want to go to the company meeting with you." Chen Ziyu put down her chopsticks, picked up a tissue and gently wiped her mouth, her eyes resolute.

"This is the last high-level meeting of the year, and also a summary meeting of the company's development this year. As the founder, I don't want to be absent."

As soon as she finished speaking, Tan Yue and Chen's mother spoke up almost simultaneously, their tone full of disapproval.

"No, it's too much trouble for you." Tan Yue put down the porridge bowl, her tone gentle but her attitude firm.

“I told you last night that this meeting would last at least two hours, or even longer. Each department would be reporting on their work and discussing plans. The whole meeting would be very tight. You are pregnant and you can’t sit for that long. You won’t be able to handle it.”

Chen's mother quickly echoed her sentiments and gently patted Chen Ziyu's hand.

"Yes, Ziyu, listen to Xiaoyue and rest well at home. You're pregnant now, so you can't overwork yourself. Xiaoyue is keeping an eye on things at the company, and he'll tell you the meeting minutes, so you don't need to go back and forth. It's so cold outside, and it might even snow. It's too inconvenient to go out."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Chen Ziyu's face. She knew that the two of them meant well for her, but she still wanted to participate herself.

She founded Brilliant Entertainment from scratch, and it's like her child. She's watched the company grow and thrive step by step, and it has achieved remarkable results this year.

"I can take care of myself." Chen Ziyu gently touched her stomach, her tone filled with determination.

"If I feel uncomfortable sitting, I'll get up and move around. If I'm tired, I'll go to the lounge next door and lie down for a while. I won't force myself to stay. This is the annual summary meeting, and I really don't want to miss it."

Her eyes were full of expectation as she looked at Tan Yue, hoping he would relent.

Tan Yue looked at her aggrieved yet persistent appearance and his heart softened a little. But then he thought about it and realized that the weather outside was really bad. The gloomy sky looked depressing, and the meeting was indeed going to be too long. He really didn't want her to travel back and forth.

He looked out the window; the fog seemed to have thickened, and the scattered snowflakes had turned into tiny snowflakes, slowly drifting down.

“Look outside, it’s already started snowing.” Tan Yue pointed out the window, her tone tinged with helplessness. “The roads will get more and more slippery, it won’t be safe to go back and forth, and there are too many people in the conference room, the air doesn’t circulate well, it’s not good for you and the baby.”

Chen Ziyu followed his gaze to the window, and saw that the snowflakes were indeed falling heavier and heavier, causing her resolve to waver a little.

She knew Tan Yue was telling the truth, but she was still somewhat unwilling.

Just then, Chen's mother suddenly had a brilliant idea, thinking of a solution that would satisfy both sides.

"I have an idea, Ziyu. If you really want to attend the meeting, why don't you have a video conference at home? The internet is good at home, and the living room is spacious. You can sit on the sofa and rest whenever you get tired. You don't have to go out and get cold, and you can participate in the entire meeting. Isn't that great!"

This suggestion made Chen Ziyu's eyes light up, and the disappointment on her face instantly disappeared. She turned to look at Tan Yue, her eyes full of expectation: "Yes! I can participate in the meeting via video! Tan Yue, do you think it's okay?"

Tan Yue pondered for a moment and felt that this method was indeed good.

This satisfies Chen Ziyu's wish to attend the meeting without making her travel back and forth, and allows her to rest at any time, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.

He reached out and patted her head, his voice gentle: "Okay, we'll do as Mom says. But promise me, if you feel tired, no matter where the meeting is, you have to rest first. Don't push yourself, okay?"

"I know! Thank you, Yue!" Chen Ziyu's face lit up with a bright smile, her voice full of joy. "I will definitely take good care of myself and the baby, and I will definitely not push myself too hard."

Seeing that the two had reached an agreement, Chen's mother smiled with relief: "That's right. This way, it won't interfere with Ziyu's participation in the meeting, and it will also put Xiaoyue at ease. I'll tidy up the coffee table in the living room later, put your computer on it, and get a cushion so you'll be more comfortable sitting there."

Breakfast ended in this warm and cozy atmosphere.

Tan Yue quickly changed into a dark black suit, straightened his tie, gave Chen Ziyu a few more instructions, and then picked up his briefcase and left.

Chen's mother was busy in the living room, tidying up the coffee table and setting up the computer. Chen Ziyu sat on the sofa, holding a tablet, looking at the company's annual report while waiting for the meeting to start.

Stepping out of the villa, the snowflakes had intensified, landing on my hair and shoulders and instantly melting into water droplets.

Driver Lao Liu had already parked the van at the door, and a thin layer of snowflakes had settled on the vehicle. He was wiping the windows with a rag.

Seeing Tan Yue come out, he quickly put down the rag, hurried around to the back seat, and opened the car door: "Mr. Tan, it's cold outside, please get in the car. The snow is getting heavier, I'll drive slowly to make sure it's safe."

"Thank you for your hard work, Lao Liu." Tan Yue bent down and got into the car, leaned back in the seat, took out his phone and sent a message to Chen Ziyu, reminding her to keep warm, not to stare at the computer for too long, and to take a break when she was tired.

Chen Ziyu quickly replied to the message with a cute smiley face, saying that she understood and that he could rest assured.

The car slowly drove out of Ruishan Community. The snowflakes on the road were falling more and more heavily, and the world was covered in a gray haze. The road surface was already a bit slippery.

Old Liu drove very steadily and slowly, trying to avoid sudden braking.

Tan Yue leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes to rest, and mentally reviewed the agenda and key points of today's meeting.

Forty minutes later, the car came to a smooth stop in front of the Brilliant Entertainment office building.

A thin layer of snow had already settled on the plaza in front of the office building, and sanitation workers were sweeping the road.

Tan Yue pushed open the car door, and snowflakes rushed towards him, carrying a biting chill.

He tightened his suit jacket and strode into the office building.

The lobby was warm and inviting. Upon seeing Tan Yue, the receptionist greeted him respectfully, "Good morning, Mr. Tan!"

"Good morning." Tan Yue nodded slightly and walked quickly towards the elevator.

The elevator went straight to the eighth floor. Stepping out, the office area was already bustling with activity. Employees from various departments were working in an orderly manner. The air was filled with the tense atmosphere of wrapping up the year-end, yet also with a hint of joy for the upcoming New Year. Chen Ye was already waiting at the elevator entrance. She was dressed in a business suit, her hair was neatly combed, and she was holding a folder. When she saw Tan Yue approaching, she quickly went forward.

"Good morning, Mr. Tan. All the department heads have arrived and are waiting outside the conference room. The necessary materials, projector, and microphones are all ready."

Tan Yue nodded and, as he walked forward, instructed, "Xiao Ye, go to the conference room and double-check the video equipment to ensure the network is working properly. President Chen will be participating in the meeting via video today."

"Okay, Mr. Tan, I'll arrange it right away." Chen Ye immediately made a note of it, turned around and strode quickly towards the conference room, his movements efficient and neat.

She had been with Tan Yue for many years and was already used to his way of doing things, where he considered everything carefully and thoroughly.

Tan Yue walked into his office, put down his briefcase, took out the notebook he needed for the meeting, quickly flipped through it, and made sure he hadn't missed any important points.

He picked up his phone and called Chen Ziyu to ask about her situation.

"Everything's ready on my end. The computer's set up, and the internet's fine," Chen Ziyu said with a smile. "Mom put out cushions for me and even made me some honey water; it's so comfortable. Have you got everything arranged on your end?"

"Everything is arranged. Chen Ye is checking the video equipment." Tan Yue said gently, "The meeting starts at nine o'clock. If you feel tired, you can rest first. Don't force yourself."

"Okay, don't worry about me all the time. Go on your way, don't keep everyone waiting," Chen Ziyu said with a smile.

After hanging up the phone, Tan Yue straightened his collar and walked out of the office.

The conference room was spacious and bright, with a long solid wood conference table in the center, surrounded by genuine leather chairs, and a huge display screen on the wall. The video equipment had been tested and was ready for use.

Chen Ye placed warm water on everyone's seats.

At 8:50, Tan Yue entered the conference room and sat in the main seat.

He turned on his computer, connected to the video call, and Chen Ziyu's image immediately appeared on the screen.

She sat on the sofa at home, dressed in comfortable loungewear, with a computer and documents in front of her, a warm living room background behind her, and a gentle smile on her face.

"Good morning, Mr. Chen!"

When the senior executives in the conference room saw Chen Ziyu on the screen, they all greeted her with smiles, their tone respectful and friendly.

"Good morning, everyone!" Chen Ziyu responded with a smile and a wave. "Thank you all for coming to the meeting today despite the snow. I am unable to be here in person due to health reasons and can only participate via video. Please forgive me."

"Mr. Chen, you're too kind. Just focus on getting better!"

"Yes, Mr. Chen, it's the same as participating in a video conference. Just let me know if you get tired!"

Many people feel that Chen Tzu-yu's aura has changed slightly.

Everyone chimed in, their voices full of concern.

Looking at the familiar faces on the screen, Chen Ziyu felt a warmth in her heart and said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, I'm fine. It's almost time, let's start the meeting."

At 9:00 AM sharp, Brilliant Entertainment's last high-level meeting of the year officially began.

Tan Yue picked up the microphone, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, his tone calm and steady.

"Today is our company's last high-level meeting before the new year. There are two main agendas: first, to summarize this year's work performance, and second, to plan the work direction for next year. This year has been a year of steady development for the company, and all departments have achieved good results. Thank you all for your hard work."

"Now, I would like to invite the directors of each department to report on their work this year in turn."

The first to report was Zheng Tong, the director of the film department.

He picked up the folder and said excitedly, "This year, the film department focused on promoting the 'Time Tick-Tock' project, which has accumulated a box office of 2.832 billion yuan, taking second place in the New Year's Day box office, and achieving both critical and commercial success..."

Tan Yue listened attentively, nodding occasionally, and sometimes asking questions and offering guidance.

In the video, Chen Ziyu added, "The film department's achievements this year are commendable. The success of 'Time Tick-Tock' is inseparable from everyone's hard work."

"Regarding overseas distribution, there's no need to rush. Let's solidify the domestic market first. Next year, we can focus on connecting with the distribution companies in Europe and Southeast Asia that Mr. Tan previously contacted, and proceed steadily."

Next, the heads of each department reported on their work one by one.

After all departments finished their reports, Tan Yue gave an annual summary.

"This year, thanks to the joint efforts of all departments, our company has achieved remarkable results, with breakthroughs in film, television, music, and artist management, and the company's influence continues to grow."

"This is inseparable from everyone's joint efforts, as well as Mr. Chen's trust and support. Of course, we also have some shortcomings, such as slow expansion in overseas markets and an imperfect training system for new employees. We will focus on solving these problems next year."

The meeting then moved on to its second agenda item—planning the direction of work for the coming year.

When the meeting was going on for a little over 11 o'clock, Tan Yue noticed that Chen Ziyu in the video frowned slightly, leaned back on the cushion, and looked a little tired.

His heart tightened, and he quickly interrupted the discussion: "Everyone, take a ten-minute break, have some water, and we'll continue later."

Everyone got up to rest, while Tan Yue opened a private video chat and asked with concern, "Ziyu, are you tired? If you are, go and rest first. I will give you a detailed report on the rest of the meeting later."

Chen Ziyu forced a smile and shook her head: "I'm fine, I'm just a little tired from sitting for so long, I'll be fine after a little stretch. The meeting is almost over, right? I'll hang in there a little longer."

"Don't push yourself. If you feel unwell, just say so immediately," Tan Yue instructed anxiously. "There's not much left to discuss. We just need to finalize the wrap-up work before the new year and the start date after the new year. I'll end the meeting as soon as possible."

Ten minutes later, the meeting resumed. Tan Yue quickly finalized the remaining tasks for the year-end.

At 12:10, this high-level meeting, which lasted for more than two hours, officially came to an end.

Everyone in the conference room breathed a sigh of relief, and relaxed smiles appeared on their faces.

After the meeting ended and everyone left, Tan Yue turned off the video call and immediately called Chen Ziyu.

The call was answered quickly, and Chen Ziyu's voice sounded tired but still gentle: "Is the meeting over?"

"Yes, it's over, a little faster than expected." Tan Yue's tone was gentle. "Are you exhausted?"

"It's alright, I took a break in the middle and I feel much better now," Chen Ziyu said with a smile. "I listened to the meeting, and the plan for next year is very clear. I believe the company will definitely get better and better next year."

"Yes, with everyone's efforts, things will definitely get better and better." Tan Yue leaned back in his chair and breathed a sigh of relief.

A moment later, after ending his call with Chen Ziyu, Tan Yue returned to his office and continued working. (End of Chapter)