After getting off work, Fang Yang drove to Duan Qingrong's restaurant. Knowing the way well, he went straight inside. The young lady who greeted him had seen Fang Yang a few times before, so she didn't stand on ceremony and continued to greet guests at the front desk.

After passing through several corridors, Fang Yang arrived at the private room he had arranged to meet Ouyang Ming. It was just the two of them today, and Ouyang Ming had booked a small four-seater room with good privacy. Fang Yang didn't know why Ouyang Ming was being so mysterious, but after the two of them got to know each other, there was no awkwardness between them.

The snow among the bamboo had not yet melted, and the bamboo leaves, which looked yellow at first glance, were full of withered leaves. Stepping into the private room, the heating was already on, creating a stark contrast with the cold outside. Exhaling a puff of white mist, Fang Yang quickly closed the door. Ouyang Ming had not yet arrived, so Fang Yang poured himself a cup of hot tea to warm his stomach.

Duan Qingrong must have heard the waiter say that Fang Yang had arrived, because he came over to the private room to greet him, "Mr. Fang, please have a seat. It's cold. I'll make you a hot pot later. Would you like it spicy or not?"

"President Duan, please feel free, I'm fine." In his previous life, Fang Yang had eaten most of the delicacies in China and had no dietary restrictions; as long as it tasted good, he was fine with it.

"Alright, I'll make you a proper Sichuan-style spicy hot pot. I caught a few plump bamboo rats yesterday, just enough to stir-fry a plate of them," Duan Qingrong said, sitting next to Fang Yang and drinking tea with him.

"Hey, bamboo rats are hard to catch at this time of year, looks like we're in for a treat today!"

Duan Qingrong laughed heartily, "We're all friends, so of course I'll prepare the best food for you. Please sit down for a while. Ouyang will be here soon. I'll hurry up and prepare some good dishes, and then I'll come over and have a few drinks with you!"

After saying goodbye to Duan Qingrong, Ouyang Ming entered the private room a few minutes later, braving the cold wind. "President Fang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I'll offer you three drinks as an apology later."

"Director Ouyang, let's not stand on ceremony. Let's have a cup of hot tea to warm ourselves up!"

Ouyang Ming took the tea Fang Yang handed him and drank it all in one gulp. "Although the sun is out, it's still a bit chilly in the mornings and evenings. Your website's advertising today was really good, it was amazing."

Fang Yang poured Ouyang Ming another glass of water. "This little bit of cleverness is only a temporary advantage. In the end, it all comes down to the quality of the work. The higher you're praised, the harder you fall. However, as far as advertising planning is concerned, it's still very creative."

Ouyang Ming laughed heartily, "I have great confidence in you. We've already made a good start in this battle, and our station will follow up with publicity to maximize our profits."

Fang Yang chuckled and said, "It's good to have confidence. You guys should follow up with some promotion first, and then I'll release the theme song in half a month to keep the hype going. Then, I'll release some behind-the-scenes footage a couple of days before the New Year, and that should be enough."

Ouyang Ming was taken aback. "You're planning to promote the TV series the same way you promote the movie? Nobody's ever tried that before."

Fang Yang swirled his teacup. "Someone will eventually try it. The reason no one has tried it is because no one has thought of it yet. Maybe one day a moviemaker will use this method when making a TV series. It's normal practice. By the way, how's your advertising sales going?"

"Thanks to you, 'Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty' is already a hit before it even airs. Our station has already started the business of attracting advertisers. I heard that Thousand-Foot Valley has become very famous this time, with millions of people booking to visit. With this example, attracting advertisers is not a problem at all. It just depends on how much the advertising rate should be raised!"

"Of course it'll be more expensive! Look, when it premiered, it was the first day of the Lunar New Year, so advertising fees are already higher than usual. With the added news coverage, how can we not make a killing and live off our wallets?"

Ouyang Ming laughed and said, "You're right. It's a pity I can only gain some fame; the actual benefits are irrelevant to me!"

Fang Yang's eyes flashed, "Someone's trying to steal your fruits?"

"No, that's not true," Ouyang Ming waved his hand. "I'll probably be taking up my new post next week, so I wanted to have a couple of drinks with you before the news gets out, to thank you for your continued support."

Fang Yang raised an eyebrow. "Is this a promotion?"

"Speaking of which, this matter is still related to you, isn't it?"

"Hmm? How should I put it?" Fang Yang was a little puzzled. Could he really influence the transfer of a department-level leader?

Seeing the confusion on Fang Yang's face, Ouyang Ming chuckled and said, "Do you still remember that 500 billion plan you mentioned back then? I remember it very well. This time, there were originally several places to choose from. I heard you were interested in moving to Xihu City. Well, I happen to have an option to go to Xihu City as well. How about that? Surprised? Unexpected?"

Fang Yang was taken aback, then quickly cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations! You've become the local official in charge of this area!"

Ouyang Ming waved his hand and said, "I still have to thank you for this. If it weren't for your help, which made the reports of Shanghai TV station look decent these past few months, I don't know when we would have been able to take even half a step forward. Speaking of which, you are really my lucky star!"

Fang Yang waved his hand and said, "Please don't. It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement. Your achievements come from your usual performance and have nothing to do with me. However, now that you've been transferred to Xihu City, you'll have to lend a helping hand to our company's relocation."

"Don't worry, as an international tourist city, we would be very happy to have a cultural institution like yours. After the New Year, when you visit Xihu City, I will definitely treat you well."

Fang Yang clasped his hands together and said, "Then I must thank the officials for their care."

As the two chatted and laughed, a waiter knocked on the door and brought in a steaming hot pot. Then a small cart of mutton and side dishes was placed on their table, and a pot of perfectly warm Shaoxing wine was poured for them. After the wine was poured for them, the waiter left one after another.

Ouyang Ming picked up his wine and smiled at Fang Yang, "Mr. Fang, there are no outsiders here, so let's not be too polite. Let's warm the wine and have a drink first. Lao Duan's Sichuan hot pot is also a specialty of Shanghai, so please eat more of the dishes."

Fang Yang raised his glass and clinked it against Ouyang Ming's. After taking a small sip, he said, "Speaking of hot pot, Sichuan hot pot is the best. I ate it a lot when I was studying in Kyoto. Ouyang, where are you from? People from many places can't handle spicy food!"

Ouyang Ming chuckled and said, "I'm from Shanghai, but I've been to quite a few places over the years, so I can eat some spicy food. In winter, I often have hot pot; it's the best way to warm up!"

Fang Yang raised his glass and toasted Ouyang Ming, "Director Ouyang, no, I should call you Secretary Ouyang, is it possible to approve more than 1,000 mu of land in the West Lake area now?"

Ouyang Ming picked up a piece of mutton, dipped it in the sauce in his bowl, and ate it in one bite before saying, "I've also looked into your matter. If it's for investment promotion, there shouldn't be any problem. The main thing is that your company aligns with the development philosophy of Xihu City. However, you'll have to go and inspect the specific location yourself. I'll arrange for the relevant departments to accompany you. Do you have any specific requirements?"

Without hesitation, Fang Yang blurted out, "Of course, it would be even better if there were mountains and water. The company's first step is to build the company headquarters, and then the employee apartments will definitely follow at the same time. We also need to build a comprehensive school that integrates kindergarten to high school to solve the employees' worries. I'm afraid we'll have to trouble you with the teacher issue."