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On the third day of the Lunar New Year, the morning in Beijing was tinged with a lazy tranquility.

Ruishan Community was quiet, with the occasional sound of sanitation workers pushing their carts or neighbors exchanging New Year's greetings, all conveying the peace and harmony of the Spring Festival.

In the bedroom, Tan Yue was slowly waking up from her sleep.

As his consciousness gradually returned, Tan Yue did not get up immediately, but gently turned his head to look at Chen Ziyu, who was sleeping soundly beside him.

Her brows were relaxed, a faint smile played on her lips, her breathing was even, and her pregnant belly was slightly protruding, making her look exceptionally gentle in the morning light.

Tan Yue carefully reached out and gently brushed away the stray hairs on her forehead, his movements so gentle that he was afraid of waking her.

Since Chen Ziyu became pregnant, he has been extra careful, even trying to move quietly when getting out of bed to avoid disturbing her and the baby.

Just then, the phone on the bedside table vibrated slightly, the screen lit up, and a WeChat message popped up.

Afraid that the vibration of her phone would wake Chen Ziyu, Tan Yue quickly picked up her phone, switched it to silent mode, and looked down at the screen.

A work report sent by Lu Chuan, the director of the TV series "The Three-Body Problem".

He tapped the screen with his fingertip, opened the message, and began to read it carefully.

Lu Chuan's information is very detailed.

"Mr. Tan, Happy New Year! I'd like to report to you on the filming progress of the 'Three-Body Problem' series. We officially resumed work on the second day of the Lunar New Year. All crew members are on duty, and all equipment and props have been checked and there are no problems."

"Filming is progressing steadily. We are shooting the content of episode 15 according to the established plan. The actors are in good condition, the sets are set up, and we have not encountered any technical or coordination problems so far."

"I will update you on the filming progress every day, and I will report to you immediately if there are any special circumstances."

The post also included several photos of the film crew resuming work. In the photos, the staff were performing their duties, the actors were wearing costumes and familiarizing themselves with their lines, and the scene was orderly.

Tan Yue looked at the message and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

As a key project for the company this year, "The Three-Body Problem" carries a lot of expectations. Before the Lunar New Year, the crew suspended filming due to preparations for the Spring Festival Gala recording and year-end wrap-up.

He was relieved to be able to resume work smoothly and make good progress.

He tapped the screen rapidly with his fingertips to reply.

"Director Lu, Happy New Year! Thank you for your hard work and the whole crew. You resumed work on the second day of the Lunar New Year. Everyone has worked hard."

"As long as the filming progresses steadily, we must ensure the quality of the filming, while also paying attention to the rest of the crew, arranging filming time reasonably, and prioritizing safety."

"If there's anything that requires company coordination, just let me know, and I'll arrange for someone to fully cooperate."

After replying to Lu Chuan's message, Tan Yue opened WeChat again and checked the work group and the duty groups of various departments. There were no urgent messages, only a summary of public opinion sent by the public relations department staff in the early morning, which showed that the company and its artists had no negative public opinion and everything was stable.

He put down his phone, got up quietly, dressed, and carefully walked out of the bedroom, afraid of making too much noise and waking Chen Ziyu.

When I came downstairs, Tan Zhaohe had already finished practicing Tai Chi and was sitting on the sofa drinking tea.

Li Yulan and Chen's mother had also gotten up and were preparing breakfast in the kitchen. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of soy milk and fried dough sticks, as well as a faint smell of scallions, which was particularly tempting.

"Good morning, Dad," Tan Yue greeted him with a smile, then sat down on the sofa.

"Awake? Why didn't you sleep a little longer?" Tan Zhaohe put down his teacup and asked with a smile, "You don't need to get up this early to handle work during the New Year holiday, do you?"

"Director Lu sent a report from the 'Three-Body Problem' crew, saying that filming resumed on the second day of the Lunar New Year and was progressing smoothly. I replied to that," Tan Yue said with a smile. "I couldn't sleep either, so I got up to stretch my legs."

"The Three-Body Problem crew resumed work so early?" Li Yulan walked out of the kitchen with a plate of fried dough sticks and said with a smile, "They've worked so hard, they can't even get a proper rest during the Spring Festival."

"Yes, this is a key project for the company this year, so we need to speed up the progress and ensure quality." Tan Yue nodded.

The group sat on the sofa and chatted for a while. Not long after, Chen Ziyu woke up and slowly walked downstairs.

"You're awake? Come and sit down, breakfast will be ready soon." Chen's mother hurried over, helped her sit on the sofa, and handed her a glass of warm water. "Did you sleep well last night? Are you feeling unwell?"

"I slept well and didn't feel uncomfortable," Chen Ziyu said with a smile.

Breakfast was ready in no time: soy milk, fried dough sticks, tea eggs, cucumber salad, and some pickled vegetables that Li Yulan had specially made. The table was full of food that everyone loved.

The family sat around the dining table, eating breakfast and chatting. Li Yulan told Tan Yue not to work too hard after starting work and to spend more time with Chen Ziyu.

After breakfast, Chen Ziyu rested on the sofa, while Li Yulan and Chen's mother cleaned up the dishes, and Tan Zhaohe went to the yard to tend to the flowers and plants.

Tan Yue peeled an orange for Chen Ziyu and instructed, "I'm going to the study to look at a work report for a while. Call me anytime if you need anything, don't run back and forth by yourself."

"Okay, go ahead, I'm fine." Chen Ziyu nodded with a smile, took the orange, and said, "Don't get too absorbed in your work. Take a break when you're tired."

Tan Yue entered the study, closed the door, and instantly shut out the noise from outside. The study was quiet and elegant.

He sat behind his desk, turned on his computer, and logged into his email.

During the Chinese New Year holiday, although the company was closed, the heads of each department would still summarize the important work and send it to her, and the staff on duty would also submit their duty reports on a regular basis.

He opened his inbox and found more than a dozen unread emails, mostly work reports from various departments and New Year's greetings from employees.

Tan Yue opened and read the emails one by one in order.

The first thing I saw was a report from the program department, which detailed the participation of various variety shows in the recording of the Spring Festival Galas of major TV stations before the Lunar New Year.

The report also included broadcast data for each Spring Festival Gala, screenshots of artists' trending topics, and subsequent promotional plans.

Tan Yue looked at the report and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. The efforts of the program department over the past year were obvious to all, especially the training of new talents, which had yielded remarkable results.

In his email reply, he wrote: "Report read. Thank you to all the colleagues in the variety show department for your hard work. The Spring Festival Gala recording was a great success, especially Su Xiaoyu's performance, which deserves recognition. The follow-up publicity will proceed as planned, with a focus on building the artist's personal brand. We will hold a department meeting after work resumes to refine the subsequent work arrangements."

Tan Yue looked at the report and felt very relieved.

The public relations department has always been the company's "firewall," especially during the Chinese New Year period when celebrities have high exposure and the risk of public opinion is also high. It is not easy for the staff on duty to stick to their posts, monitor and handle public opinion in a timely manner, and ensure that everything is stable.

He replied, "I have read the report. Thank you to the public relations department staff on duty for your excellent public opinion management and timely handling. We will continue to maintain this approach, closely monitor the dynamics of various platforms, and report any situation immediately. We must not let our guard down."

In addition, there were reports from other departments, which mainly covered the wrap-up of work before the new year, duty roster information, and work plans for the new year. All reports were well-organized and clear.

Tan Yue read and replied to each message, and before he knew it, more than two hours had passed.

After finishing all the emails, he leaned back in his chair, stretched, picked up the warm water on the table, took a sip, and felt a sense of relief. Although the company was on holiday, each department was performing its duties, the on-duty staff were sticking to their posts, and all tasks were progressing smoothly without any mishaps.

When I left the study, it was already noon.

Seeing Tan Yue come out, Chen Ziyu looked up, smiled and said, "Finished with work? Come and sit down, take a break."

"Yes, I'm done with work." Tan Yue walked over, sat down beside her, and gently touched her belly. "Do you feel tired?"

"No, I'm fine," Chen Ziyu said with a smile. "Mom just said she's going to make some dumplings this afternoon so we can have dumplings for dinner."

“Okay, I love dumplings too,” Tan Yue said with a smile. “I’ll help make the dumplings.”

"You don't need to help. Just stay with Ziyu," Li Yulan said with a smile. "Your mother and I will be making dumplings, so don't cause any trouble."

One sentence made everyone burst into laughter, creating a warm and lively atmosphere in the living room.

The next few days were leisurely and pleasant.

Time flies, and it's already the eighth day of the first lunar month.

The day Brilliant Entertainment resumed operations.

According to custom, starting work on the eighth day of the first lunar month is auspicious, symbolizing "prosperity" and the hope for a thriving business and abundant wealth in the new year.

As soon as it was light, the villa came alive with activity.

Li Yulan got up early and prepared a hearty breakfast for Tan Yue to start work, including noodles, eggs, and dumplings that symbolize "bringing in wealth and treasures," hoping that Tan Yue would have a smooth start to his work and that his career would flourish in the new year.

Tan Yue, dressed in a sharp dark black suit and tie, sat at the dining table looking very energetic.

Chen Ziyu, dressed in a beige maternity dress, sat down next to him and handed him a pair of chopsticks: "Wishing you a prosperous start to the year, Mr. Tan. May your career be successful and your ambitions fulfilled in the new year."

Tan Yue took the chopsticks, smiled and said, "Thank you, wife. I also wish you and the baby good health and happiness."

Li Yulan picked up a dumpling for Tan Yue and said with a smile, "Xiao Yue, work hard now that you're back at work, but don't overwork yourself. Make sure to spend more time with Ziyu. Wishing you a peaceful and successful new year."

"Okay, Mom." Tan Yue nodded. "I will."

Chen's mother smiled and said, "Yes, no matter how busy you are with work, you must take care of your health. Ziyu is pregnant, so you should take good care of her."

“Yes, I understand, Mom,” Tan Yue said.

I've had breakfast.

Tan Yue picked up his briefcase, walked to Chen Ziyu's side, gently hugged her, and kissed her forehead: "I'm going to the company. I'll try to come back early at noon. You rest well at home, don't overwork yourself, and call me anytime if anything happens."

"Okay, sure." Chen Ziyu nodded and reminded him, "Be careful on the road, don't be too busy at work, and take good care of yourself."

"Don't worry." After saying goodbye to Li Yulan, Chen's mother, and Tan Zhaohe, Tan Yue turned and walked out of the villa.

The morning sun shines on me, warm and powerful. Red lanterns still hang at the entrance of the community, carrying the lingering charm of the Spring Festival, yet also adding a touch of youthful vigor for starting work.

Driver Lao Liu had already parked the car at the entrance. Seeing Tan Yue come out, he quickly opened the car door: "Good morning, Mr. Tan! Have a great start to the workday!"

"Good morning, Lao Liu, have a good start to the workday." Tan Yue smiled and nodded, then bent down and got into the car.

Old Liu started the car and slowly drove out of Ruishan Community.

There were many more cars on the road than during the Spring Festival, mostly people going to work. The traffic flow was orderly, reflecting the busyness and hope of the new year.

Tan Yue leaned back in his chair, opened his phone, and browsed through the work groups.

The group chat was already buzzing with excitement, with employees sending out their best wishes for the start of the new workday.

Messages like "Wishing the company a prosperous start to the new year," "Wishing the company all the best in the new year," and "Wishing General Manager Tan and General Manager Chen good health" flooded the screen, and many people also posted a lot of festive emojis, creating a lively atmosphere.

Tan Yue smiled and sent a large lucky draw red envelope in the group, with the message: "Wishing everyone a prosperous start to the new year! May you all enjoy good health, smooth work, and abundant wealth! In the new year, let's fight side by side and create great achievements together!"

As soon as the red envelope was sent, the group chat instantly erupted in excitement. Everyone rushed to grab the red envelope and express their gratitude, making the atmosphere in the group even more lively.

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

In the square in front of the office building, red lanterns still hang high, and two pots of blooming kumquats are placed at the entrance, symbolizing "great fortune and prosperity".

A red poster with the words "Good Luck on Start of Work" was also pasted on the door, creating a strong atmosphere for starting work.

The employees entered the office building one after another, all with smiles on their faces, and greeted each other with "Good luck on the first day of work".

Tan Yue pushed open the car door and walked into the office building.

The receptionist, wearing a red sweater, greeted Tan Yue respectfully upon seeing him: "Good morning, Mr. Tan! Wishing you a prosperous start to the workday!"

"Good morning, have a great start to the workday." Tan Yue replied with a smile, walking briskly towards the elevator.

In the elevator, I ran into several department directors. Everyone greeted him with smiles, offered their best wishes for the start of the new year, and chatted about interesting things that happened during the Spring Festival. The atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious.

Upon entering the office, Chen Ye found it spotless. A pot of blooming daffodils sat on the desk, emitting a refreshing fragrance, and a red envelope was also placed there to mark the start of the workday.

"Good morning, Mr. Tan! Wishing you a prosperous start to the work year!" Chen Ye said with a smile, handing over a red envelope as a start-of-work gift. "This is a red envelope from the company for you."

"Thank you, best of luck on your first day of work." Tan Yue accepted the red envelope and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, coming so early to tidy up the office."

"It's not hard work, it's what I should do," Chen Ye said with a smile. "The heads of all departments have arrived, and the employees have also arrived one after another. The opening ceremony is scheduled for nine o'clock, and everything is ready."

"Also, Director Lu just sent me a message saying that the filming of 'The Three-Body Problem' is going smoothly today, and asked me to update you on it."

"Okay, I understand." Tan Yue nodded. "Go and inform all department directors to be in the conference room at nine o'clock sharp for the start-up meeting and to briefly plan the work after the New Year."

"Okay, Mr. Tan, I'll be right there," Chen Ye replied, turning and walking out of the office.

Tan Yue sat behind his desk, put down his briefcase, looked at the sunlight outside the window, and a determined smile appeared on his face.

A new year, a new beginning; Brilliant Entertainment has embarked on a new journey.

He picked up the daffodils on the table, gently sniffed them, and their fresh fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose. (Window)
Outside, the sun shone brightly, a gentle breeze blew, and the new year was filled with hope. (End of Chapter)