Entertainment from Divorce

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the villa was already bustling with activity.

Li Yulan and Tan Zhaohe, carrying their packed luggage, stood in the living room to say goodbye to Chen Ziyu and Chen's mother.

"Ziyu, Chen Meizi, we're leaving." Li Yulan said with a smile, her tone tinged with reluctance. She then looked Chen Ziyu over carefully, as if trying to etch her image into her heart.

"Mom, Dad, have a safe journey. Be sure to let us know you've arrived safely in Jishui." Chen Ziyu held Li Yulan's hand.

"Don't worry, we will." Li Yulan nodded and repeatedly reminded, "Ziyu, remember to eat breakfast on time, don't sleep in, and be sure to make an appointment for your prenatal check-up in advance, don't miss the time."

"Yes, I've remembered it all." Chen Ziyu nodded vigorously.

Chen's mother patted Li Yulan on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Yulan, Lao Tan, take care on your journey and be careful on the road. When you get to Jishui, rest well and don't rush to deal with trivial matters. Your health is the most important thing."

"Okay, thank you," Li Yulan said.

Tan Yue originally wanted to personally take his parents to the airport, but he had an urgent meeting at the company early in the morning and also needed to coordinate with the special effects team of the "Three-Body Problem" production team, so he couldn't get away.

He looked at his parents, his tone apologetic: "Dad, Mom, I'm sorry, I have too much work at the company today, I have an urgent meeting, so I can't take you to the airport."

"It's alright, it's alright, work is the priority," Li Yulan quickly said, without any blame on her face. Instead, she comforted him, "Go to work quickly, don't worry about us. Lao Liu will take us to the airport, it will definitely be safe on the way."

“Yes, Xiaoyue, you should go to work. We can take care of ourselves,” Tan Zhaohe chimed in. “Don’t neglect your work, just take good care of Ziyu.”

Tan Yue nodded, feeling guilty: "Dad, Mom, be careful on the road. Be sure to call me when you get to Jishui. Contact me anytime if anything happens."

"Okay, I got it," Li Yulan said with a smile, waving her hand. "Go to work now."

Driver Lao Liu had already parked the car in front of the villa. When he saw Li Yulan and Tan Zhaohe come out, he quickly went forward to take the luggage and carefully put it into the trunk.

"Mr. Tan, Mrs. Tan, have a safe journey," Old Liu said respectfully.

"Thank you, Lao Liu," Li Yulan replied with a smile.

Li Yulan and Tan Zhaohe took one last look at Chen Ziyu and Chen's mother, waved, and turned to get into the car.

The car slowly drove out of Ruishan Community. Chen Ziyu and her mother stood at the gate, waving until the car disappeared at the end of the road before turning around and walking into the villa.

Tan Yue also hurriedly said goodbye to Chen Ziyu and Chen's mother, picked up his briefcase, walked quickly out of the villa, and drove to the company.

On the way, he sent Lao Liu a WeChat message: "Lao Liu, drive slowly on the road, take good care of my parents, let me know when you get to the airport, and let me know after they board the plane."

Mr. Liu quickly replied: "Mr. Tan, don't worry, I will take good care of Mr. and Mrs. Tan and give you a full report."

Forty minutes later, Tan Yue's car came to a steady stop in the parking lot of Brilliant Entertainment.

He pushed open the car door, strode into the office building, and his face had regained its calm and capable expression.

As soon as he entered the hall, Chen Ye greeted him hurriedly, saying, "President Tan, you've arrived. All the department directors are here, and the emergency meeting can begin. Also, the head of the 'Three-Body Problem' special effects team is waiting for you in the conference room, wanting to discuss the modification plan for the special effects scenes with you."

"Okay, I understand." Tan Yue nodded and walked quickly toward the elevator without stopping. "Let's have an emergency meeting first. After the meeting, I'll coordinate with the special effects team."

"Yes, Mr. Tan." Chen Ye quickly followed.

As the elevator slowly ascended, Tan Yue leaned against the wall of the car, his mind filled with images of his parents leaving. He felt reluctant to part with them, but even more so, a sense of peace and security.

The elevator doors slowly opened, and the corridor was quiet except for sporadic conversations coming from the direction of the conference room.

Tan Yue straightened his suit cuffs, his expression returning to its usual calm and capable demeanor, and strode towards the conference room.

Chen Ye followed closely behind, carrying the documents and notebooks needed for the meeting, and kept up with him with light steps.

Pushing open the conference room door, I found all the department directors already there, quietly exchanging work-related information.

"President Tan," everyone greeted.

"Please sit down." Tan Yue waved his hand and walked straight to the head seat to sit down.

Chen Ye distributed the documents to everyone, then stood behind Tan Yue, ready to take notes.

Tan Yue picked up the meeting agenda on the table and quickly scanned it.

"The main purpose of this emergency meeting is to review the work progress of each department since the start of the project, resolve existing problems, and clarify the key tasks for the future."

"We have limited time, so let's get straight to the point and report one by one."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Qian Tao, the director of the TV drama department, spoke first.

He picked up the folder and said in a calm tone, "Mr. Tan, let me first report on the latest situation of the 'Three-Body Problem' production team."

"The filming progress is currently in line with expectations. Yesterday, the key scene of 'the main characters discovering the Trisolaran signal' was filmed, and the actors are in good condition."

"The props and set design teams have started building the next 'Red Coast Base' set, and filming is expected to begin in three days. In addition, the visual effects team has submitted preliminary modification plans, which are now awaiting your review and approval."

Tan Yue nodded, tapping his fingertips lightly on the table, and asked, "Have the funds and materials for the Red Coast Base's set construction been secured? Have you encountered any problems?"

"The funds and materials have all been in place, and the project is proceeding according to the budget you previously approved."

Qian Tao quickly said, "The only problem right now is that some of the equipment at the Red Coast base needs to be customized. The manufacturer said it would take about a week to deliver. We are already coordinating to try our best not to delay the filming schedule."

"Okay, you'll be in charge of following up on this matter. Make sure to urge the manufacturer to deliver the goods as soon as possible, and report any changes to me immediately."

Tan Yue said firmly, "In addition, the shooting quality must be strictly controlled, especially for key scenes. We cannot rush things. We would rather go a little slower to ensure the quality."

"Don't worry, Mr. Tan, I will keep a close eye on the filming quality and set construction, and there will absolutely be no problems." Qian Tao nodded solemnly.

Next, Qin Tao, the director of the artist management department, reported on the work.
Just as the meeting was in progress and Tan Yue was assigning tasks, his phone vibrated slightly in his pocket.

He raised an eyebrow, knowing that no one would easily disturb him during the meeting unless it was important news, so he quietly took out his phone and quickly glanced at the screen.

Driver Lao Liu sent a WeChat message: "Mr. Tan, Mr. and Mrs. Tan have successfully entered the airport and obtained their boarding passes. The flight will take off on time, so please don't worry." Upon seeing the message, Tan Yue felt a little relieved and quickly tapped the screen to reply with two words: "Thank you for your hard work."

He then silenced his phone, put it in his suit pocket, and refocused his attention on the meeting, his face showing no sign of distress, as if he had simply dealt with a work message.

The directors present were all focused on their work reports and no one noticed this little incident.

The meeting lasted for an hour and a half, ending at 11:30 a.m.

Tan Yue summarized the work of each department and reiterated the key tasks: "The Three-Body Problem is the core project this year. All departments must fully cooperate with the film and television department to ensure the smooth progress of filming."

"The program department should accelerate the preparation of the two new programs and strive to start filming as soon as possible; the artist management department should do a good job in the overall planning of artists, especially the discovery and training of new talents; the public relations department should continue to pay attention to public opinion and respond to emergencies in a timely manner."

"Everyone should perform their duties, communicate promptly when problems arise, and ensure that all tasks are implemented effectively."

"Understood!" everyone replied in unison, then gathered their documents and got up to leave.

“Mr. Tan, the head of the special effects team is already waiting for you in conference room number two. Would you like to go over now?” Chen Ye stepped forward and asked softly.

“Okay, let’s go now.” Tan Yue nodded, picked up the “Three-Body Problem” special effects modification plan on the table, and strode towards Conference Room No. 2.

Conference Room No. 2 was right next door. When I pushed the door open, several middle-aged men in casual suits were sitting inside, discussing something in hushed tones. When they saw Tan Yue enter, they quickly stood up and greeted him respectfully, "President Tan."

"Please have a seat, everyone." Tan Yue smiled and waved his hand, then walked to the head seat and placed the special effects modification plan on the table.

"The main reason I invited everyone here today is to have an in-depth discussion about the modification plan for the special effects of 'The Three-Body Problem,' and also to share some of my thoughts."

The head of the special effects team is surnamed Zhang, and he is the company's special effects supervisor.

He quickly said, "Mr. Tan, you're too kind. We've already prepared the revised special effects plan, and I'll give you a detailed report now."

Director Zhang turned on the projector, and the screen showed a rough cut of the special effects scene from "The Three-Body Problem".

He played the video while explaining it in detail.

Tan Yue leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed intently on the screen, occasionally frowning as he picked up a pen to make marks on the plan.

After Director Zhang finished his report, he slowly spoke, saying in a serious tone, "Overall, the revised plan is an improvement over the previous one, but there are still some areas that need adjustment."

"My core requirement is only one thing—to be as realistic as possible, to fit the script, and to conform to scientific logic. We cannot exaggerate excessively in pursuit of visual impact."

Then Tan Yue pointed out some issues, and Director Zhang carefully recorded Tan Yue's opinions, nodding from time to time.

More than an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

"I have faith in your professional abilities."

Tan Yue said with a smile, "The Three-Body Problem carries the expectations of many people, and special effects are of paramount importance, so there can be no sloppiness. I hope you can bring your best to the work and let the audience see a realistic and stunning Three-Body world. If you have any questions later, feel free to communicate with me or Qian Tao. The company will fully support your work."

“Yes, Mr. Tan, we will do our best!” Director Zhang nodded solemnly. “We will complete the revisions within three days and submit a new special effects plan to you.”

"Okay, I'll be waiting for your proposal." Tan Yue stood up, shook hands with Director Zhang and the others, and saw them out of the conference room.

When I got back to my office, it was already past noon.

Chen Ye walked in carrying a warm lunch and placed it on the table: "President Tan, it's lunchtime. I've ordered your favorite stir-fried vegetables, steamed fish, and a bowl of mixed grain rice. Please eat."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Tan Yue nodded, sat on the sofa, picked up his chopsticks and slowly began to eat.

He was indeed a little hungry after a busy morning.

The afternoon was still busy.

Tan Yue first reviewed the details of the use of funds for the "Three-Body Problem" production team submitted by the finance department, and then called Director Lu of the "Three-Body Problem" production team to inquire in detail about today's filming progress.

Next, he processed the information on new talent candidates submitted by the artist management department, carefully reviewed each person's resume and audition video, and circled several promising newcomers for Qin Tao to focus on.

It was a little after 3 p.m.

Chen Ye knocked on the door and came in, handing over a letter of intent for cooperation.

"Mr. Tan, this is a letter of intent from a high-end maternal and infant brand. They want to invite Mr. Chen to be their brand ambassador. They say they don't require him to make any public appearances, just a few sets of still photos, and the endorsement fee is very high."

“I know you said you would refuse before, but the other party’s attitude was very sincere, so I’m still reporting it to you.”

Tan Yue picked up the letter of intent, quickly flipped through a few pages, then placed it on the table and said firmly, "Let's decline it. Ziyu is currently pregnant and it's inconvenient for her to film, and we don't want her pregnancy to be linked to commercial collaborations. If we receive similar invitations in the future, we don't need to report them anymore; we can just decline them directly."

"Okay, Mr. Tan, I understand." Chen Ye nodded, picked up the letter of intent, and walked out of the office.

Time passed slowly, and the sunlight outside the window gradually slanted westward, changing from a warm gold to a soft orange.

At 4:25 p.m., Tan Yue was reviewing the sponsorship proposal for the new season of "Star Stage" when his phone vibrated again.

He picked up his phone and saw a WeChat message from his mother, Li Yulan, along with several photos: "Xiaoyue, we have arrived safely in Jishui. An Nuan came to pick us up at the airport, so don't worry. Everything is fine at home, so don't worry about us. Focus on your work and take good care of Ziyu."

In the photo, Li Yulan and Tan Zhaohe are standing at the airport exit, next to a woman wearing a light-colored coat with a gentle smile. She is Tan Yue's sister-in-law, An Nuan.

An Nuan carried Li Yulan's luggage in her hands, with a friendly smile on her face, looking both gentle and capable.

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

He quickly replied to his mother: "Mom, I received it. I'm relieved to see you arrived safely. Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law. You must be tired from the journey, so please get some rest when you get home. Call me anytime if anything happens, and I'll take good care of Ziyu."

Then, he sent a WeChat message to his sister-in-law, An Nuan: "Sister-in-law, could you please pick up my parents? Thank you for your trouble."

An Nuan quickly replied, "Xiao Yue, don't be so polite. I'm your sister-in-law, it's what I should do. Don't worry, I've already brought them home."

Putting away his phone, Tan Yue refocused his attention on his work. (End of Chapter)