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Chapter 610 Chairman Tang, Chairman Tang

In a booth in the corner on the first floor.

Zhang Minghua was still showing off his knowledge, chatting with the girls about the prospects of the short drama industry.

With Tang and Song gone, he once again became the absolute focus of this small circle.

During the conversation, his gaze would always linger for a few seconds on Qian Lele, who was quietly eating fruit beside him.

In the dim, hazy light, Qian Lele's pretty cheeks flushed slightly with excitement and alcohol.

It appears even more refreshing and charming.

"Ding-dong-"

Wu Siqi glanced at her phone and then leaned over mysteriously, saying, "Hey! I just saw a message in the group chat saying that our base's leaders, along with a senior executive from Fanfusuzi Culture Media, are coming over to inspect the site later!"

"Really?" Li Jingrong immediately became interested. "Which leader is it?"

“General Manager Zhou from the film and television base operations department, and a vice president from Fanfusuzi Media.” Wu Siqi’s eyes gleamed brightly. “I’ve been interning for so long, and I’ve never seen such high-ranking leaders before!”

She works in the new media department, mainly responsible for the base's brand promotion and content dissemination.

It falls under the management of the operations department.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Minghua took a sip of his drink and said casually, "Siqi, this is a great opportunity! When the leader comes later, take the initiative and go up to help pour water or run errands, so you can become familiar with him. Maybe you'll have a chance to be promoted ahead of schedule in the future."

Faced with Zhang Minghua's "guidance," Wu Siqi simply gave an awkward "hmm" and didn't say anything more.

She's a senior intern, while he's a senior executive at a film and television group. Isn't she just asking for trouble by trying so hard to get close to him?

As she got to know him better, she suddenly felt that Jingrong's boyfriend seemed to have a strong "fatherly" air about him, and was also a bit arrogant.

He was nowhere near as refreshing and natural as Lele's "brother," exuding confidence and ease from the inside out.

At this moment.

Then a familiar, pleasant voice came to my ears: "Sorry to keep everyone waiting."

Immediately afterwards, Tang Song stepped back into the booth.

He nodded politely to everyone and naturally sat down next to Qian Lele.

He tilted his head slightly.

Then I saw Lele had already torn open the big bag of spicy chips that was full of childhood memories, and was happily eating it with her fingertips.

Like a hamster stealing snacks.

This younger sister really loves spicy snacks and spicy chips. Back when we lived in the teachers' dormitory, there was always an open bag of them in the refrigerator.

Thinking of the past, Tang Song chuckled softly, then suddenly reached out and "intercepted" the large spicy chip just as it was about to reach her lips.

Qian Lele exclaimed "Ah!" and looked up in confusion.

Tang Songchao winked playfully and put the spicy chip into her mouth.

Qian Lele blushed and quickly looked away.

After finishing the spicy snack, Tang Song raised his glass and swirled it at Lele, "Come on, little sister, let's have a drink together."

"Ah."

Qian Lele touched hands with him shyly, then lowered her head and sipped the fruit wine in her glass.

"I told you, you two, don't sneak a drink!" Wu Siqi said with a smile, raising her glass. "Come on, everyone's here, let's have a toast to thank everyone for coming to help out!"

"Clink~ Clink~" The sound of wine glasses clinking rang out.

The cool liquor slid down my throat.

The atmosphere was even more lively in the livehouse.

The three girls chatted away, sometimes talking about funny things at school, and sometimes complaining about their graduation thesis topics and elective courses.

Tang Song did not feel out of place because of her identity; on the contrary, she naturally blended into their conversation.

He speaks with humor and wit, and his insights are clear and accurate.

They always manage to take just the right amount of care into everyone's feelings.

Wu Siqi and Li Jingrong looked at him with sparkling eyes, feeling very happy chatting with him.

The clinking of wine glasses continued.

Although it was beer and sparkling wine with low alcohol content, Qian Lele, who had a low alcohol tolerance, quickly became slightly tipsy.

He would occasionally give Tang and Song a silly grin.

Seeing that the conversation had been subtly shifted back to Zhang Minghua, he felt a little embarrassed.

He doesn't have any bad intentions; he just likes to show off, especially in front of pretty girls and his girlfriend.

Just then, the music in the livehouse changed.

The director, wearing a baseball cap and work uniform, walked onto the stage and picked up the microphone.

"Dear students and friends, thank you all for participating tonight! I am the director of the short film, and our filming is about to officially begin..."

Next, the director briefly explained the plot and the parts where everyone's cooperation was needed.

The plot is not complicated: the female lead is forced to drink by her boss at a livehouse, where she encounters the male lead and a classic "domineering CEO saves the beauty" scenario unfolds.

All Tang Song and his group of "guest actors" needed to do was play the role of ordinary audience members and create a lively and carnival atmosphere on the dance floor.

At the director's command, the atmosphere on set was instantly ignited.

Dozens of extras were led to the center of the dance floor.

The invited internet celebrity band took the stage, and their music was deafening.

Colorful laser lights swept wildly through the dense crowd, illuminating everyone's faces in a bizarre and surreal way.

Qian Lele felt a little uncomfortable and subconsciously covered her ears with her hands, shrinking slightly.

Seeing this, Tang Song naturally stepped forward, half-embracing her and using his body to shield her from the crowd behind them.

Then, he reached out and placed his hand on the back of her hand that was covering her ears, creating a more effective "soundproof shield".

"It's okay, you'll get used to it quickly."

This sudden and protective gesture made Qian Lele's heart skip a beat.

Feeling the atmosphere of the Tang and Song dynasties, he said blankly, "Thank you...brother."

Tang Song couldn't help but pinch her cheek.

Li Jingrong and Wu Siqi exchanged a glance, and a knowing smile appeared on their faces.

I consciously moved a little further away from the two of them.

Zhang Minghua smacked his lips and squeezed into the crowd.

After a brief arrangement, the filming officially began.

Everyone was a young person in their twenties, and they quickly got into the mood in this atmosphere, dancing to the rhythm of the music.

He saw the "Cinderella" in his arms, who was still somewhat uneasy and nervous.

Tang Song let go of her hand, patted her back, and whispered in her ear, "Actually, I haven't been to this kind of event much either. Let's just dance along with them. It's all just a chaotic mess anyway! Haha."

Hearing his exaggerated description, Qian Lele burst out laughing, and the tension in her eyes dissipated considerably.

Looking at the faces around him, brimming with youth and vitality, and at Tang Song's encouraging gaze.

Qian Lele took a deep breath and began to imitate them, gently swaying her body.

She danced casually, without any particular technique, but the vibrant energy unique to young girls was exceptionally charming.

Under the cover of music, Tang Song leaned close to her ear again and said, "You danced beautifully, keep it up."

Qian Lele instantly beamed with joy, and her movements unconsciously became more exaggerated.

She's just a twenty-year-old young woman, optimistic, hardworking, and positive, who once had a playful and mischievous side.

It was only because of the heavy family burden that she had to suppress all the carefree joy that belonged to this age.

They put too much energy into working and studying, and rarely have moments to truly please themselves.

At this moment, having had a few drinks, and with Tang and Song by my side.

She briefly forgot about her family, responsibilities, pressures, and inferiority complex.

In this bustling yet free dance floor, I completely let myself go.

She jumped and spun, her neat ponytail swinging gracefully through the air.

A bright, carefree smile bloomed on her face.

That unique youthful energy, permeating the sweat and music, was so dazzling that it was impossible to look away.

Tang Song stood aside, watching in a daze.

Noticing his slightly intense gaze, Qian Lele felt a little embarrassed and gradually slowed down her movements.

Tang Song breathed a sigh of relief and gave her a bright smile.

Then he moved closer, pressed against her body, and guided her back into the rhythm of the music, dancing gently together.

The flickering lights, the jubilant crowd around, the subtle friction of bodies, the exhaled breaths, the burning body temperature...

“Bang, bang, bang—”

The rapid pounding of her heart was deafening in Qian Lele's ears, almost drowning out all the other sounds in the room.

The intense ambiguity and attraction seemed to be amplified infinitely at this moment.

A tingling, shivering sensation ran through her body.

……

In the shadows of a corner of the stage.

SuSu, who was earnestly filming behind-the-scenes videos with her phone, suddenly froze.

At a glance, I spotted the exceptionally outstanding "second male lead," Tang Song, on the dance floor.

The other person was dancing intimately with a pure and sexy girl. Their bodies were close together, and the girl was smiling brightly. It was obvious that their relationship was special.

Then, thinking back to the "battlefield" that just happened in the booth, it makes one realize that...

SuSu's brain went blank for a second, immediately conjuring up a series of heart-wrenching love stories!
It seems the second male lead is truly hurt!
He's definitely trying to provoke Qingqing on purpose! He's trying to get her attention in this childish and domineering way!

He wanted to make Qingqing jealous! He wanted her to regret it!

Oh my god! What should Sister Qingqing do?
Will she rush down right now and stage a dramatic "man-stealing" scene?!
However, now was clearly not the time for her to worry about these things. She quickly composed herself, took a deep breath at the prompting of the staff, and walked onto the stage.

Fortunately, her task was simple: to sing a song as a special guest and say a few words to liven up the atmosphere.

After finishing her song, she gracefully bowed and left the stage amidst enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Then, without wasting a moment, he immediately slipped up to the VIP booth on the second floor and reported his "major discovery" to Boss Qing in detail.

"Boss Qingqing, what do we do?!"

Xu Qing pursed her lips, looking down at the dimly lit and messy dance floor, her face showing no surprise or panic.

Of course she knew that Tang Song had many women around him.

But in front of her "little accessory," she will definitely still have to maintain her "leading lady" persona.

Thinking of this, her dark eyes darted around.

I picked up the Long Island Iced Tea from the table and took a small sip.

She licked her rosy lips and said lightly, "Men, huh, they always like to use these childish ways to get my attention. Let him be. He'll come back when he's had his fill."

Her voice carried three parts disdain, three parts helplessness, and four parts insightful understanding.

boom--

These words were like a thunderbolt, splitting open SuSu's brain, which was filled with melodramatic gossip!
Her eyes instantly filled with immense shock and admiration!

It turns out that the adult world, especially the emotional world of top elites like Qingqing, is so... profound and unfathomable!
My own love-struck mind, which only knows how to cry, whine, and threaten suicide, is utterly pathetic in front of the great Qingqing!

From today onwards, she will also study hard and strive to become like Qingqing, the great one, as soon as possible.

A true queen who can manipulate men at will!

……

After several takes, the filming of several scenes was finally completed.

The extras in the dance floor left, some still wanting more.

Back at their booth, everyone wiped the sweat from their brows and began excitedly drinking, chatting, and eating.

After letting loose on the dance floor, Qian Lele seemed much more cheerful and talked more than before.

She would even crack a few jokes, and when the conversation got lively, she would lean affectionately against Tang Song.

Because I drank quite a bit of alcohol, plus the strenuous exercise I just did.

Her cheeks were rosy, like a juicy apple in the dim light of the livehouse.

Fresh, cute, and full of vitality, it's incredibly tempting.

Seeing the four of them chatting and laughing.

Zhang Minghua, who prides himself on being mature and composed, felt somewhat out of place and didn't know how to respond to the conversation.

After waiting a moment, while everyone was clinking glasses and drinking,

He cleared his throat, turned to Tang Song, and asked in a seemingly casual tone, "By the way, Tang Song, I've never asked you what you do for a living?"

Tang Song, who was being fed spicy snacks by Qian Lele, smiled and said, "Currently, I mainly focus on live-streaming e-commerce."

He came here today specifically to keep Qian Lele company and experience the industrial facilities of his film and television base; he didn't want to show off.

Wu Siqi, who was standing to the side, seemed to have noticed something.

He chimed in with a grin, "Brother Tang Song, I heard from Lele that your computer skills are amazing, the kind of genius who's a full-stack master. Is that true?"

Tang Song glanced at Qian Lele beside him and smiled, "Lele and I are both computer science majors. She's very smart and learns things quickly. She'll definitely be better than me in the future."

Upon hearing his tactful reply, Wu Siqi and Li Jingrong both gave him a thumbs up: "You two are both geniuses! Haha."

Zhang Minghua swirled his wine glass and leaned forward slightly.

"Oh? Live-stream e-commerce? That's really riding the wave. But in the internet industry, the '35-year-old crisis' is no joke. Making quick money while you're young is fine, but it's best to plan ahead and have a backup plan. For example, keep an eye out for recruitment information from large state-owned enterprises online..."

His words were very didactic, as if he had a very clear understanding of these things.

Tang Song took a sip of wine, and instead of refuting it, he smiled and nodded: "Yes, Minghua makes sense."

Zhang Minghua felt a little smug after being flattered so casually.

With a rosy complexion, she clinked glasses with him and took a big gulp of sparkling wine.

Continuing his pontificating, he said, "Let me tell you, the essence of this society is all about connections and platforms. Look at our company, don't be fooled by how relaxed it usually is; when there's a project, it's a multi-million dollar affair... And Siqi, she's joined the Yannan Film and Television Base now, that's joining a great platform, and in the future..."

Wu Siqi smiled awkwardly, about to say something.

The music in the livehouse suddenly became softer.

A faint commotion arose at the VIP entrance diagonally in front of us.

Wu Siqi gasped and quickly tugged at Li Jingrong's arm, excitedly whispering, "Look, look! The big leaders from both companies are here! Our supervisor is in the group too!"

Immediately afterwards, a group of seven or eight people, surrounded by the core staff of the film crew, slowly walked in.

Most of them were dressed in formal business attire, which made them stand out from the young people in the bar who were wearing T-shirts and skirts.

They walked along, talking in hushed tones, occasionally stopping to nod or gesture.

She exudes a powerful aura with every gesture.

The commotion quickly spread in the surrounding area.

Most of the young people present were college students who had been invited, but there were also many young employees like Wu Siqi who were interning or working at the base.

Upon seeing the high-ranking leader arrive, they all sat up straight and whispered among themselves.

Tang Song put down his wine cup, looked ahead, and raised his eyebrows slightly.

As a major shareholder and owner of Yannan Film and Television Base, he must know the company's core executives.

I just didn't expect to meet you at this time.

Looking at the chat and screenshots in the group, Wu Siqi compared them and said in a low voice, "The one in the executive jacket is Zhou Qiming, our base's operations director, and the one in the gray coat is Zhang Chunjie, the ordinary deputy general manager..."

Li Jingrong also curiously joined the group, watching the lively discussion in their work group.

Zhang Minghua smiled calmly, as if he were used to it. "Judging from this, they're probably here to check the filming location and progress. Siqi, you can take this opportunity to go over and make a good impression on the leaders."

Wu Siqi stuck out her tongue and nervously shook her head: "Forget it, I'm just a junior intern, going up there would only get me yelled at... Oh! It looks like the bosses are coming to the booth area!"

As they spoke, the surroundings grew increasingly quiet.

The group chatted and laughed as they walked into the booth area.

It just so happens to be very close to them.

Wu Siqi quickly stood up, her heart racing uncontrollably.

Zhang Minghua sat up slightly and subconsciously adjusted his collar.

However, the next second.

Zhou Qiming, the base operations director who was walking at the front, glanced at them unintentionally, and his face was instantly filled with astonishment and surprise.

But this expression lasted for less than half a second before it immediately transformed into an incredibly vivid, even somewhat fearful, enthusiasm.

He almost immediately stopped talking to the people around him and nearly jogged over to their secluded booth.

Amidst everyone's shocked gazes, he faced Tang Song and bowed slightly.

He said respectfully, "Chairman Tang! Why...why did you come in person? Oh dear, look at this...why didn't you tell us in advance that you were coming to inspect our base so we could make preparations for your reception?"

Chairman Tang?!
Wu Siqi stood there blankly, looking at the company's top leader in front of her, who was in an almost humble posture.

My mind went completely blank for a moment.

Li Jingrong slowly opened her mouth into an "O" shape.

Zhang Minghua sat there, staring at the surreal scene before him, somewhat bewildered as to what was happening.

Tang Song remained seated on the sofa, nodding slightly and saying, "No need to be so nervous. I'm not here to inspect the place today. I'm just accompanying a friend to be a cameo extra and experience the filming atmosphere at our base."

Just then, hurried footsteps approached again.

Zhang Chunjie, the vice president who was just an ordinary person, rushed over.

Upon recognizing Tang and Song, his face immediately lit up with a smile that was a mixture of surprise and trepidation:

"Chairman Tang, good evening! It's an honor for us to have you here in person to support our filming! If you have any complaints about our work, please feel free to offer your criticism and suggestions!"

Tang Song smiled and nodded, "It's fine."

Zhou Qiming immediately replied, "Chairman Tang, please feel free to offer any criticisms or suggestions regarding the design and services of our Light Track Livehouse."

From the very beginning, we have been strictly following the strategic direction you proposed: "to create a trendy cultural landmark belonging to Yancheng."

This collaboration with Fanfusuzi's S-level project not only provides the production team with the most professional venue support, but also leverages the popularity of the short drama to conduct targeted pre-opening publicity for our Livehouse!

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Chunjie immediately added, "President Sun's support for our production team has been tremendous! Chairman Tang, you've repeatedly emphasized the need for deep resource integration between ordinary content production and film and television base resources to form an industrial closed loop, and now, the results are fully evident..."

"Hello, Chairman Tang!"

Good evening, Mr. Tang!

The middle and senior managers of the two companies that followed behind also quickly followed suit with respectful greetings.

Listening to their incredibly informative conversation.

In the minds of Wu Siqi, Li Jingrong, and others, one thunderbolt after another exploded.

My worldview has been somewhat overturned.

This...this implies...it sounds like both companies belong to Tang Song?!
Zhang Minghua's composure and calmness vanished completely, and he sat there stiffly.

The color drained from his face at a visible speed, leaving only a bewildered paleness.

Qian Lele, who was sitting next to Tang Song, subconsciously moved her body away a little.

He lowered his head, his expression somewhat complicated.

Although she already knew some things about Tang Song, such as the Weiguang Coffee shop, the Bentley, and Yao Yao's performance at her birthday party, she wasn't particularly surprised by this scene.

But when I saw him accept the report from the two senior executives in such a calm and collected manner, I was amazed.

She still feels that familiar and kind "brother" who would eat at roadside stalls with her, share a bag of spicy chips with her, and dance with her.

At this moment, it feels somewhat unfamiliar, and also somewhat... distant.

(End of this chapter)