Entertainment from Divorce

The warmth of the weekend family gatherings had not yet completely dissipated when a brand new week arrived as scheduled. On Monday morning, the villas in Ruishan Community were already bustling with activity.

Li Yulan and Chen's mother got up early and tacitly divided the work of housework and taking care of the sleeping little dumpling. The aroma of breakfast wafted from the kitchen, and the living room was tidy and orderly.

Chen Ziyu also changed her usual lazy weekend routine, getting up early to wash up and put on a simple and capable light apricot-colored business suit. Her long hair was tied into a low ponytail, and she shed her soft and gentle homey demeanor, gradually regaining the calm and composed aura of the boss of Brilliant Entertainment.

Tan Yue looked at his wife, whose condition was gradually improving, with a look of relief in his eyes. The two sat together in the restaurant having breakfast, and the conversation naturally turned to company affairs.

"Today is Monday, and the company is holding its monthly senior management meeting. The core leaders of each department will be in attendance. I plan to announce your return at the meeting," Tan Yue said softly as he served Chen Ziyu her favorite crystal shrimp dumplings.

Chen Ziyu scooped up a spoonful of millet porridge, nodded and replied, "Okay, I'm almost settled here. Once I've settled things at home, I can report to the company anytime."

“These past few days at home, I’ve been looking through the company reports you brought back before. I have a general idea of ​​the progress in overseas market expansion and the reserves of new domestic projects.”

"No rush, take your time, don't put pressure on yourself," Tan Yue gently advised. "With two mothers at home taking care of the little one, you don't need to worry about home. We'll manage the company together, so the burden will be lighter."

The two smiled at each other, their breakfast time warm and comforting.

After breakfast, Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu went out together. Tan Yue drove to the headquarters of Brilliant Entertainment, while Chen Ziyu took advantage of the morning to go to the postpartum recovery center for a final treatment in preparation for her official comeback.

At 8:30 a.m., Tan Yue's black sedan slowly drove into the underground parking garage of the Brilliant Entertainment headquarters building. He took the elevator directly to the top floor president's office area. As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he felt a different atmosphere in the company.

In the past, Monday mornings were usually busy with the previous week's work and getting ready to start a new week.

Today, in the office area's tea room and corridor corners, you can always see groups of employees chatting quietly, their faces showing excitement and curiosity. Without exception, the core topic of their discussions is Chen Ziyu, who appeared at the weekend's celebration banquet.

Since Chen Ziyu became pregnant and began preparing for childbirth, she has completely faded out of the company's daily management. Apart from a very few core senior executives, most employees haven't seen her for almost a year.

Even though many new employees knew that Chen Ziyu was the company's real boss, they had only heard of her name but never met her. Chen Ziyu's sudden appearance at the celebration banquet instantly sparked heated discussions within the company. The news spread to all departments in just one morning and became the hottest topic of conversation on Monday.

"Have you heard? President Chen actually came to the celebration banquet for 'The Three-Body Problem'! My colleague works in the public relations department and saw him in person. He said President Chen's demeanor was absolutely amazing!" The two young girls at the front desk huddled together and whispered to each other when there were no customers, their eyes full of curiosity.

"Really? I've been with the company for almost half a year, and I always thought that President Chen was just a legendary figure. I never expected him to actually show up!" Another young woman exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise.

"Tell me quickly, how is President Chen doing now? Has she become gentler after giving birth? Has she changed at all?"

“My colleague said that President Chen hasn’t changed at all. She’s still so elegant and gentle, and her complexion is excellent. She looks even more charming than before. She speaks very kindly and has no airs of a boss. She and President Tan look very well-matched.”

The young girl said with envy, "And President Tan took special care of President Chen, holding her hand the whole time and protecting her when toasting. It's so sweet!"

Similar conversations are taking place in every corner of the company.

Whether they are long-time employees or newly hired young people, the most discussed topic is Chen Ziyu's condition and changes.

Veteran employees remarked that Ms. Chen remained as capable as ever, displaying a more composed demeanor than her youthful naiveté; while new employees were curious about the charisma of this behind-the-scenes boss, eagerly inquiring about her past achievements.

There was no distance in their tone, only closeness and anticipation. After all, Chen Ziyu and Tan Yue had worked together to grow Brilliant Entertainment from an unknown small company into an industry benchmark. The employees had great respect for this low-key yet capable female boss.

"I think President Chen will definitely be back to work soon, otherwise he wouldn't have suddenly appeared at the celebration banquet." A veteran employee speculated privately, "President Tan used to carry the company alone, which looked exhausting. If President Chen comes back, the two of them working together will definitely help the company develop even better."

“Of course, we’ve all witnessed President Chen’s vision and decision-making ability. If it weren’t for her strong support for President Tan against all odds back then, we wouldn’t have the glory we have today,” another employee chimed in, his words full of anticipation.

"I really hope Mr. Chen comes back soon, so we can work with even more energy."

The employees' discussions were not loud, but they revealed their recognition and expectations for Chen Ziyu, and this atmosphere added a touch of warmth to the workplace on Monday.

As Tan Yue passed by the office area, he vaguely heard a few casual conversations. A faint smile unconsciously appeared on his lips. He did not go forward to interrupt, but went straight into the president's office to begin preparing for the morning's senior management meeting.

At 9:00 AM sharp, the senior management meeting was held in the company's top-floor conference room.

The conference room was spacious and bright, with every seat on both sides of the long table occupied. Directors and deputy directors from all departments of Brilliant Entertainment were present.

Each person had a thick stack of work reports in front of them, their expressions serious and focused, and the entire meeting room exuded a rigorous workplace atmosphere.

Tan Yue, dressed in a dark suit, sat in the main seat with a calm expression. His gaze swept over everyone present, and he went straight to the point: "Today we are holding the monthly senior management meeting. First, we will summarize last week's work and review the work of each department in the company last month. Second, we will deploy the core strategies for the future. If you have any questions, please ask them directly. If you have any ideas, please speak up. Efficiency is our priority."

As soon as the words were spoken, the directors of each department stood up one by one to report on their work, presenting detailed data and presenting a clear and organized report.

Qian Tao spoke first, his tone full of excitement: "President Tan, last week, the number of views of 'The Three-Body Problem' continued to climb in many countries in Europe, America and Southeast Asia. The cumulative number of views worldwide has exceeded 12 billion. We have also added cooperation in three new countries for overseas copyright distribution, and local TV stations have also introduced broadcasting rights. The effect of cultural export has far exceeded expectations."

"In addition, overseas licensing collaborations for derivative products are progressing steadily, and the pre-sale data for related products is very impressive."

"Currently, the company has three high-quality scripts in reserve, covering two popular genres: realistic themes and historical dramas with political intrigue. The main creative team has completed the initial screening and is currently polishing the scripts and making preliminary preparations."

"At the same time, we are also in talks with the creators of the spin-off short film project for The Three-Body Problem, planning to create customized content for overseas audiences and further expand the IP's influence."

Mr. Wu added, "The positive word-of-mouth about 'The Three-Body Problem' continues to grow online. After the behind-the-scenes footage of the celebration banquet was released, netizens praised our company for its humane approach and expressed increasing approval of President Tan and President Chen."

"Several companies in the industry are also seeking cooperation and hoping to participate in our new project. We have already selected three reliable partners and are awaiting the company's decision." The directors of each department reported in turn.

Data shows that Brilliant Entertainment has been steadily improving in terms of revenue, team size, and industry influence recently, with all departments operating smoothly and without any problems.

Tan Yue listened attentively to each report, occasionally glancing down to take notes on key points.

After all the departments had finished reporting, he began to summarize the work: "I have listened to the reports from each department. Overall, everyone has done a very good job. The overseas benefits of 'The Three-Body Problem' continue to be released, and the domestic project reserves are in good order. This is inseparable from the efforts of everyone present."

He paused, then changed the subject, highlighting the core of the meeting: "But we cannot be satisfied with the status quo. The focus of today's meeting is the company's core strategy going forward. We will continue to cultivate the international market, fully promote the overseas expansion of Chinese films and television, and at the same time firmly safeguard our domestic market."

Regarding the international market, Tan Yue made detailed plans: "The overseas distribution department will continue to expand cooperation channels, focusing on winning over mainstream streaming media platforms in Europe and America, and striving to secure more customized partnerships."

"Our homeland is our foundation, and we absolutely cannot neglect it."

After outlining the strategy, Tan Yue addressed each department's questions one by one, providing specific solutions. The meeting was efficient and pragmatic.

The executives present listened attentively, nodding frequently, and expressed their deep agreement with Tan Yue's strategic plan. Everyone knew that by following President Tan's lead, the future of Brilliant Entertainment would only get better and better.

As the meeting drew to a close, everyone thought the agenda was over, but Tan Yue spoke again, his tone gentle, and delivered a piece of news that excited everyone.

"Finally, I would like to announce something to everyone—President Chen Ziyu has fully recovered from her time resting at home to prepare for childbirth and take care of her child. She will officially return to the company and resume her management role soon."

The moment those words were spoken, the previously somewhat serious meeting room erupted in excitement. The executives present all wore surprised smiles, their eyes filled with anticipation, and some even cheered quietly.

"Really, Mr. Tan? Mr. Chen is finally coming back!"

"That's great! With President Chen back, our company's management is much better, and President Tan, you can relax a bit more."

Most of these senior executives were long-time subordinates who had worked alongside the couple. They knew Chen Ziyu's abilities and courage well, and they also felt sorry for Tan Yue, who was shouldering the company's pressure alone.

Chen Ziyu's return not only relieves Tan Yue of his burdens, but also injects new vitality into the company's development with her unique vision, making everyone happy.

Seeing everyone's excited expressions, Tan Yue gestured for them to be quiet: "After President Chen returns, he will be in charge of some core businesses. The specific division of labor will be announced later. Everyone should perform their duties and cooperate with President Chen. During this period, everyone should continue to focus on their work and keep the company running smoothly."

"Understood, Mr. Tan!" everyone responded in unison, their voices full of enthusiasm, bringing the atmosphere of the meeting to its peak.

At 11:00 a.m., the senior management meeting concluded successfully. Everyone left the meeting room one after another with great enthusiasm, discussing the news of Chen Ziyu's return as they walked, their joy evident on their faces.

Everyone knows that Brilliant Entertainment is about to usher in a new chapter, and the couple working side by side will surely lead the company to new heights.

Tan Yue was the last to leave the conference room and return to the president's office.

Not long after he sat down, Chen Ye came in carrying a stack of neatly organized documents. After arranging them, he reported in a low voice, "President Tan, this is the details of the overseas copyright of 'The Three-Body Problem' last week, the progress report of the domestic projects, and the work plans for next week submitted by each department. I have sorted them out and categorized them. Please take a look."

"In addition, the expense reimbursement for the celebration banquet and the receipts for employee bonuses have all been organized and placed on top."

Tan Yue looked up and nodded, her tone calm: "Thank you for your hard work. Leave it here, I'll look at it later. Also, please prepare the office arrangements for President Chen's return in advance. Reorganize the office according to the previous layout, and replace all the supplies with new ones."

"Yes, Mr. Tan, I will arrange for the administration department to handle it immediately and make sure it's all sorted out before Mr. Chen returns." Chen Ye replied respectfully. She had followed Tan Yue for many years and knew Chen Ziyu's position well. She was also full of anticipation for Mr. Chen's return.

After Chen Ye left, the president's office returned to silence. Tan Yue picked up the hot tea on the table, took a sip, and then devoted himself to his work.

He opened the documents, reviewed and annotated them one by one, from major company strategic decisions to minor project details, he took every item seriously and dared not slack off in the slightest.

As time goes by, Brilliant Entertainment is making steady progress. All departments are strictly following the work plans outlined in regular meetings. Overseas market expansion is going smoothly, domestic projects are being prepared in an orderly manner, employees are full of energy, and the whole company is showing a vigorous and upward trend.

Tan Yue also devoted all his energy to handling the company's daily affairs and advancing strategic plans.

He was punctual for get off work every day, dedicated himself to company management, handled overseas collaborations, reviewed domestic projects, and coordinated departmental work, managing everything meticulously and paving the way for Chen Ziyu's return.

Tan Yue deliberately slowed down the pace of initiating and filming new film and television projects.

He knew that his energy was limited at the moment, and it was too risky to manage the new project alone. He also wanted to wait for Chen Ziyu to come back so that they could discuss and make decisions together.

During this time, Tan Yue focused on stabilizing the company while waiting for his wife to return, leading a fulfilling and hopeful life.

With two elderly relatives at home taking good care of his child, he had no worries and could devote himself wholeheartedly to his work; the entire company was united, the employees were full of energy, and all business operations were progressing smoothly.

As the sun sets, its afterglow streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the CEO's office, landing on Tan Yue's focused profile.

He put down his pen, rubbed his temples, looked at the neatly organized documents on the table, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

He knew that Chen Ziyu would officially return soon. (End of Chapter)