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Chapter 1022 A Covert Approach is worse than an Open Blame: Governor Zhou's Rules

The idea of ​​girl group sisters being united simply doesn't exist.

Everyone has their own personality and interests.

Even Girls' Generation, which has reached the top in Asia, is not entirely harmonious internally.

The same applies to Rocket Girls, who have just formed a group.

The financial contracts of these group members do not all belong to the same company.

For example, Hu Lianxin and Sun Yining are both signed artists under the Jiangdong Group.

Meng Meiqi, who just spoke sarcastically, is a South Korean actress who has returned to China and is also a leading lady in Chinese music, with a deeper connection to Tencent.

We're just colleagues, so naturally there are different levels of closeness and distance between us.

The elevator numbers kept changing. Sun Yining glanced at Hu Lianxin sideways, then fixed her gaze on her.

You wouldn't believe it, Hu Lianxin looks slender and tall, but she's surprisingly curvy in all the right places.

She was indeed a pure and innocent high school girl. Watching her lightly tap the ground in her red-soled, black-faced high heels, her hands behind her back.

She checked her makeup in front of the elevator mirror, her delicate face filled with nervousness, apprehension, and a hint of anticipation.

Sun Yining couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Hu, are you really a fan of Governor Zhou?"

"Hmm."

"So you like him?"

"No, there isn't any."

Hu Lianxin paused slightly, a little embarrassed: "Sister Sun, it's the kind of love fans have for their idols. President Zhou is really amazing."

“He’s truly remarkable; he’s also my ideal type.”

Sun Yining teased her deliberately, "But why is your face so red?"

"Where can I find it!"

Hu Lianxin reached out and fanned herself: "It's just too hot."

Sis, the air conditioning in the elevator is freezing, isn't it?

Sun Yining hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's normal to like someone, but you'd better keep your distance from him."

"Yes, yes, you can't date for the first three years of the contract."

Hu Lianxin nodded and said, "I know that."

You brat, do you look like you know anything about this?

"He was born in '88, you can't beat him."

Sun Yining rolled her eyes and said directly, "Besides, you should know that he's dating both Liu Shishi and Liu Yifei at the same time, right?"

"You mean this? Everyone in China knows about it."

Hu Lianxin answered without thinking, leaving Sister Sun speechless.

The romantic escapades of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong have made countless headlines.

In particular, there are countless versions of her tragic love triangle with the celestial beauty and the top female star.

Not only are those born in the 1980s and 1990s familiar with Zhongdeng, but young people of Generation Z are probably very clear about it.

After a pause, Sun Yining continued, "What if it's not just Liu Shishi and Liu Yifei, but also Fan Binbin, Gao Yuanyuan, and others?"

"They're probably all rumors, there's such a big age difference."

Hu Lianxin defended Zhou Yutang, saying, "Besides, even if the relationship between the older woman and the younger man is true, it's understandable. Governor Zhou is such an outstanding man, handsome and talented, it's normal for him to attract women. He's a normal man too, and he's bound to be tempted."

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Sun Yining was speechless.

Thinking about it carefully, what Hu Lianxin said actually makes sense.

People tend to be more tolerant of successful men.

As for Sun Yining, she only wants to focus on her career and has no feelings for men.

However, if the object of affection were Zhou Dudu, the "perfect lover" chosen by netizens from multiple Asian countries, then it would be a different story.
"Tch, vixen, what are you pretending for?"

"And then there's this Sun Yining, always acting all high and mighty, didn't she get to her position by relying on men?"

Meng Meiqi, who had boarded another elevator, curled her lip in disdain, her aggression quite strong.

She had disliked Sun Yining ever since the auditions began.

Last year, the scandal involving Governor Zhou and this stunningly beautiful female internet celebrity caused quite a stir.

This immediately made Sun Yining an overnight sensation, amassing millions of followers on Douyin. Joining "Produce 101" was almost like a game-changer.

So what if you're good-looking?

However, she had powerful backers, and Ms. Du from Huale repeatedly instructed Meng Meiqi's assistant to maintain good relations with those people in Jiangdong.

Therefore, since participating in the talent show, they have maintained a superficial sisterhood.

Tonight's finale and group formation night was nothing short of phenomenal, sparking discussions across the entire internet. The heads of both Bilibili and Tencent reported explosive data, and the production team had already arranged a celebration banquet.

It's a pity that Meng Meiqi didn't debut in the center position.

But more importantly, with a powerful figure like Governor Zhou in attendance at the victory banquet that evening, Meng Meiqi was already prepared for her tribulation.

The celebration banquet was held at Baosheng Water Expo Park, where Governor Zhou was staying. It is adjacent to the Qiantang River and has a beautiful environment.

As night fell, the atmosphere was lively, with clinking glasses, elegant attire, and swaying hair.

Zhou Yutang didn't spoil the mood; since he was already there, he attended the final results of "Produce 101".

The appearance of this behind-the-scenes boss immediately caused a stir at the hotel's celebration banquet.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou!"

"President Zhou is here!"

Seeing President Sun, President Long, President Du, and others standing up to greet them, the Rocket Girls members heard the commotion and ran to the door of the private room to look around, secretly marveling at what they saw.

In their limited understanding, President Sun, President Du, and a few others were already remarkable figures.

But now, these usually high-ranking figures are all doing their utmost to flatter them.

"The program is well made."

"There are still many shortcomings, and we need to continue to optimize it."

After the classic team started to reflect and blame themselves, and after Sun Li finished her enthusiastic performance, it was Hua Le Du Hua's turn.

This woman, a well-known strong woman in the entertainment industry, stood up with her wine glass in hand, her smile exceptionally warm: "President Zhou, please take good care of Xuan Yi and Mei Qi from now on."

As he spoke, he picked up his wine glass.

He downed at least an ounce of baijiu (Chinese liquor) in one gulp, then just touched the glass to his lips before putting it back down.

There was neither excessive enthusiasm nor aloofness.

That is power.

Without needing to say more, everyone naturally bowed their heads.

"Sister Ning, are you going to offer a toast later?"

Hu Lianxin was a little conflicted, after all, she was only eighteen years old and had no similar experience at all.

In the final round of the team, she got along best with Sun Yining because her maternal grandmother was also from Hunan. With this connection, they became familiar with each other over time.

"Forget it, it's not appropriate for this kind of occasion."

Sun Yining shook her head: "Our company doesn't have a culture of serving drinks."

She had considerable experience in the underworld and knew exactly what to do in this situation.

"That makes sense."

"We girls should be more reserved. If we have the chance later, let's ask the Grand Commander for a photo together."

"OK."

Hu Lianxin nodded expectantly.

They remained seated, but the two sisters from Hua Le, at the urging of Hua Le's senior management, very swaggered into the private room where Governor Zhou was.

"Well done, Xiao Meng!"

Meng Meiqi's outfit today was also a bit of a calculated move.

She wore a cropped T-shirt and tight shorts, deliberately showing off her slender waist.

It is widely rumored that Governor Zhou had a penchant for slender waists, which is why paper-thin beauties are so popular in the entertainment industry.

Meng Meiqi took the initiative to down three cups in a row, receiving countless cheers from the guests, but in return, she only received a slight nod from Governor Zhou.

She was somewhat disappointed, but ultimately said nothing. Just as she turned around to let Wu Xuanyi speak, she suddenly heard a cry of pain.

Immediately afterward, a burst of laughter erupted from the room. Meng Meiqi turned her head, her eyes wide, and stared at her wild best friend, who was sitting on Zhou Yutang's lap.

She looked like a delicate, helpless woman who couldn't hold her liquor.

No, sis, didn't you say you could drink five cups of milk tea and drink a thousand cups of alcohol without getting drunk?

Tonight, at most a few glasses of red wine, how did this become a small party?

"You drank too much."

Why did Zhou Yutang's gaze linger for only a moment before he helped Wu Xuanyi up, supporting her waist.
"It seems like there's a little bit."

Wu Xuanyi subtly revealed a hint of shyness, while simultaneously finding a flawless excuse for herself: "I'm probably just too happy tonight, and seeing President Zhou has made me a little excited."

"Oh?"

"I am Mr. Zhou's most loyal fan. Please give me more guidance in the future."

"hehe."

Zhou Yutang smiled without saying a word, his deep gaze seemingly seeing through everything.

Since taking office, not only has the probability of encountering good people increased infinitely, but the probability of encountering women who are easily intoxicated has also increased.

However, Wu Xuanyi does have some dance background, and her slender waist feels quite nice to the touch.

It's a pity that a direct approach is not as effective as a subtle one.

This dish did not suit Governor Zhou's taste.

The Grand Commander showed no intention of letting her stay, and Wu Xuanyi didn't linger either. After saying a few auspicious words, she followed Meng Meiqi and left dejectedly.

They weren't in the same private room, and she ran into Hu Lianxin as soon as she went out.

Wu Xuanyi was slightly taken aback, but reacted quickly: "Xiao Hu, what are you doing here? My agent just said she'd bring me to meet President Zhou, I was so nervous!"

"I was sent by Sister Fang."

Where is Sister Ning?

"Sister Ning is taking pictures with Sakura."

Hu Lianxin said, her big, clear eyes wide open.

Girls always want to take some beautiful photos and then upload them to social media platforms.

Sun Yining is an internet celebrity who is good at this, and she gets along well with Miyawaki Sakura.

"That's it"

Wu Xuanyi nodded and smiled politely at Zhou Shufang, who was standing next to Hu Lianxin: "Hello, Sister Fang."

"Well, go back."

Zhou Shufang said calmly.

Hu Lianxin winked at Wu Xuanyi, shallow dimples appearing on her delicate cheeks: "Bye-bye, I'm going in now."

"Come back quickly, I'm waiting for you to take a picture together."

Wu Xuanyi forced a smile, but felt inexplicably irritated.

Meng Meiqi, confident in her abilities, was quite unhappy about not getting the center position.

She had always been a little jealous of Hu Lianxin, who was considered by outsiders to be more beautiful and elegant than herself.

The door to the private room was gently pushed open, and Hu Lianxin walked in, wearing high heels.

She had a slender figure, exquisite makeup, and a neatly tailored black dress that made her skin look as white as snow.

Almost the instant she stepped into the private room, all eyes involuntarily focused on her.

Even Governor Zhou, who had remained calm and unmoved throughout, slightly raised his eyes at this moment.

"Xiao Hu is quite good at handling things."

"Mr. Zhou, let me toast you again."

Beautiful women at a dinner party are always the best way to set the mood.

During the meal, a senior executive of Huayue noticed that Governor Zhou had also raised his glass and taken a few sips.

As the atmosphere warmed up, he suddenly suggested with a smile, "Little Hu's alcohol tolerance is just as good as Little Meng's, and I've heard his dancing skills are top-notch. How about we dance to liven things up?"

"Dancing is wonderful, that's elegant!"

Immediately, someone echoed this sentiment, and everyone's gaze lingered on the pure and innocent school beauty, filled with a hint of ambiguous anticipation.

The Huayue executive, emboldened, continued, "Xiao Hu, give everyone a dance!"

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food, when one's spirits are waning, it would be quite an elegant affair if a beautiful woman could dance gracefully before one's eyes.

Belt Guy couldn't help but give it a thumbs up.

Zhou Shufang was about to say something, but noticing Zhou Yutang's unreadable expression, she suddenly lowered her head and remained silent.

Despite her lack of social experience, Hu Lianxin mustered up her courage and voluntarily entered the private room.

But faced with this situation, he was at a loss. Seeing that Zhou Shufang didn't speak, he froze there for a moment.

Being able to attend an arts school in Shenzhen and learn dance and piano from a young age is something that not every family can afford.

For a rich girl like this, being publicly jeered and asked to dance immediately evokes a sense of humiliation, as if she were being treated as a plaything.

This feeling almost suffocated Hu Lianxin, and the fingers that were gripping the hem of her skirt turned slightly white.

Her eyes, tinged with a pleading look, unconsciously glanced at Governor Zhou, who sat in the main seat.

He held the wine glass with one hand, his well-defined fingers resting on the glass wall flowing with golden liquid, like a beautiful work of art.

"Little Hu, give us one," urged the Huale executive.

Zhou Yutang suddenly stopped and slowly swirled the wine glass.

The bottom of the glass made a barely audible sound as it hit the table.

He glanced up at the drunken executive from Huayue, a half-smile playing on his lips: "I think you could dance."

These words fell lightly, yet they silenced the entire private room.

The smile on the Huale executive's face froze, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

After a brief silence, someone clapped and cheered first, and everyone else seemed to wake up from a dream and joined in the cheering.

"If Mr. Zhou wants to see it, then I'll give it a try."

The Huale executive gritted his teeth and stood up with a stiff upper lip.

He twisted his waist with feigned composure, his movements comical and deliberate, drawing laughter from the crowd.

Zhou Yutang had already leaned back in his chair, not even bothering to glance at him.

To him, this clownish performance wasn't even entertainment.

The crowd cheered, and Zhou Yutang turned his head to light a cigarette, his posture casual and carefree.

At this moment, everyone was still watching the arrogant executive make a pathetic dance, cheering and applauding.

Hu Lianxin quietly raised her eyes and met Zhou Yutang's nonchalant profile, which was hazy like a divine sculpture in the white mist he arrogantly exhaled.

Zhou Yutang took only one puff, then saw Hu Lianxin sitting next to him, put out the cigarette, and frowned, saying, "Didn't Zhou Shufang teach you manners?"

"no."

Hu Lianxin shook her head, a strange, indescribable current quietly creeping into her heart.

Dopamine was being released uncontrollably, and my mind was filled with that stunningly handsome face; I had no idea where Zhou Shufang was.
"If this happens again, just tell him."

Zhou Yutang poured the extinguished cigarette into half a glass of amber-colored liquor, and spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice neither too loud nor too soft.

"I said it myself, people from Jiangdong don't drink with others."

"Well, I see."

Hu Lianxin's fingertips trembled slightly, and she felt a tingling sensation rise up her spine, making her whole body feel weak for no reason.

Zhou Yutang's gaze lingered for a moment on her innocent yet alluring face before he picked up the glass of wine with cigarette butts still on it and slowly stood up.

Everyone's expression froze on their faces.

The private room became so quiet that the hum of the central air conditioning could be heard instantly.

As the Grand Commander of Jiangdong walked to the side of that Huale executive, he seemed to know what was about to happen.

The Huayue executive was still trying to maintain a stiff smile, but it looked worse than crying: "President Zhou, I..."

"Then, like this."

Zhou Yutang still didn't look at him, and turned to Hu Lianxin and said indifferently.

Before he finished speaking, he flipped his wrist.

(End of this chapter)