Tao's father and mother thought that responding to other people's praise was humiliating enough, but they didn't expect that the Shura field was still behind.

Tao Rui actually came to attend the birthday party of the richest man!

Tang Yaobin now considered Tao Rui a cash cow and admired him greatly. Having just enjoyed a moment of fame, he was naturally willing to bring Tao Rui around to public events to show his appreciation. Ling Jiaxuan also came along as Tao Rui's female companion.

Tao Rui and Ling Jiaxuan were both very good-looking. Standing beside Tang Yaobin in their formal attire, they looked like a perfect match. Tao Rui was already a well-known aristocratic gentleman in the entertainment industry, and Ling Jiaxuan had attended several banquets before, so her appearance this time was not out of place.

They both have achieved good results recently, and some people even came over to say hello and congratulate them.

Tang Yaobin first took them to the birthday boy to congratulate him. Afterward, Tang Yaobin wanted to chat with the richest man, so Tao Rui took Ling Jiaxuan to the side for a drink. He tilted his head and asked Ling Jiaxuan, "Do you feel uncomfortable?"

Ling Jiaxuan whispered, "I'm a little nervous, afraid of making mistakes."

Tao Rui smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. I will be by your side to remind you. I will always be by your side."

Ling Jiaxuan gave him a surprised look, feeling relieved. In the past, when attending parties, Tao Rui always followed his father to chat with men. It was not good for her to follow, and Tao Rui had no intention of taking her along. Unexpectedly, Tao Rui was willing to accompany her all the time now.

It wasn't that she really needed someone to take care of her, but she wasn't used to banquets filled with important people. She felt much calmer when there were acquaintances around.

Tao's father and mother couldn't help but look in their direction. Tao Rui noticed, politely raised his glass and nodded at them, then looked away, showing no intention of moving forward. This action was seen by many people, who immediately understood Tao Rui's attitude.

alienation.

Tao Rui looked at the guests for a moment, then walked Ling Jiaxuan over to an entertainment mogul. "Hello, Mr. Li. I'm Tao Rui. I work in smart product research and development and am currently a product consultant for the Honor Group."

Li Dong smiled and shook his hand. "Hello, the housekeeping robot you've been researching is really good. My daughter has been clamoring for one since she saw it. She says it means she doesn't need a maid to clean her room and can have more privacy."

Tao Rui smiled and said, "This is also one of the benefits of smart home appliances. When the product is produced, I will give one to Miss Li to thank her for liking my work."

"Okay, I thank you on behalf of my daughter."

"Let me introduce you, Mr. Li. This is my girlfriend, Ling Jiaxuan, a singer-songwriter," Tao Rui said after a polite handshake. "I've always admired Dongchen Entertainment's ability to create stars. Mr. Li's company is very accurate in identifying artists, always able to magnify their strengths and uncover their shining points. The company's management is also very strict, and artists signed to Mr. Li's company all receive excellent development."

I have admired Mr. Li for a long time, so when I saw him just now, I couldn't help but come over to say hello."

By this point, Li Dong understood why Tao Rui had come. Ling Jiaxuan was a singer, and Tao Rui wanted him to sign her and make her famous. However, he didn't have much impression of Ling Jiaxuan, and they didn't have much of a relationship, so it didn't seem necessary to do her a favor.

Seeing him smile and thank him, Tao Rui changed the subject, "Because I've been following Dongchen Entertainment for a long time, I subconsciously have a lot of inspiration. I privately created an intelligent internal affairs system for entertainment companies. Using this system, all employees and artists can understand the company's various situations anytime and anywhere, fill in their own information, and quickly flow the complex and huge amount of information in the entertainment industry.

For example, if someone cannot complete a job for some reason, they can report it immediately, and the company can reallocate resources to fill the vacancy and prevent the opportunity from flowing to outsiders;

For example, when each artist fills out a call sheet, resources can be allocated with a clear overview of who is available, who has conflicts, which calls are mandatory, and which can be replaced. This allows for efficient work and saves a lot of communication time.

There are many other functions, all of which are mainly focused on quickly allocating resources and accelerating the flow of information. If Mr. Li is interested, we can find time to discuss it in detail."

Li Dong had already become serious halfway through. With the intelligent robot as an example, he had no doubts about Tao Rui's research capabilities in intelligence. For Tao Rui to come to him with such confidence, this system must be better than he imagined.

While this may harm the interests of some artists, it's definitely a boon for the companies. It allows them to secure as many resources as quickly as possible, boosting their careers and helping talented but unemployed artists find work. It can even spark healthy competition, allowing lesser-known and less-informed artists to become aware of opportunities and participate in auditions or competitions to secure their own chances.

In short, this is a system that will make his company more money. Perhaps if it is truly useful, it will also make employees' work more effortless and smoother.

And the most crucial point is, if this system is really as good as Tao Rui said, then if he doesn't buy it, Tao Rui can sell it to other entertainment companies, and then perhaps he will lose the opportunity.

Many times, business decisions aren't always right or wrong; they rely entirely on personal judgment. Li Dong only considered it for a few seconds before deciding to delve deeper into the system. He took out his business card and exchanged it with Tao Rui, his attitude becoming more respectful, the way he would treat a potential partner.

"Let's make an appointment tomorrow to sit down and have a good chat. I'm very interested in Dr. Tao's research results. If it's really suitable for my company, it would be a great help to me."

Tao Rui smiled and said, "Okay, then I won't bother Mr. Li anymore. Excuse me."

Li Dong nodded and watched them leave. Someone he knew came over and asked, "What did you talk about? Did they ask you for help?"

Li Dong held his glass and shook his head, revealing an appreciative smile. "Dr. Tao is young and promising. When I was his age, I wasn't as calm and composed as him, nor was I able to control the situation as well."

When his friend asked again, he didn't say anything more, only saying, "Maybe they will become good partners. It's too early to tell now. We'll see later."

Ling Jiaxuan walked to a deserted place before quietly asking Tao Rui, "Are you trying to connect with him for me? Isn't that a bad idea? It will delay your research time. I can actually develop slowly on my own."

Tao Rui picked up the plate and gave her a few delicious snacks, saying with a smile, "Becoming famous requires skill; it's not just about strength. Since we have connections now, why not use them? At this banquet, connections are the most important thing. But to put it bluntly, it's still an exchange of interests. As long as everyone can benefit, everything can be cooperated. If it's a win-win situation, that's the best cooperation."

Don't worry, it won't delay me. Intelligent systems are also my research area, and it doesn't conflict with Mr. Tang's. Selling this achievement to an entertainment company will also bring more attention to my lab. It's a win-win for all, a good thing."

Ling Jiaxuan nodded and breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as it doesn't affect you, I'm glad. If it works out, I will work hard and seize this opportunity. I won't embarrass you!"

Tao Rui said with a smile: "If you want to embarrass yourself, embarrass yourself."

"That's right." Ling Jiaxuan stuck out her tongue embarrassedly, "If I don't seize such a good opportunity, the one I'll feel the most sorry for is myself."

The two of them chatted and laughed while eating something. Ling Jiaxuan went to the bathroom to touch up her makeup, and Tao Rui followed her, waiting for him on the other side of the corridor from the bathroom.

Ling Jiaxuan smiled and said, "No need to wait here. It's no problem for me to go to the bathroom by myself."

Tao Rui shrugged, "Go ahead. I don't have anything else to do anyway. The only reason I came here today was to get to know Mr. Li. It's already been done."

Ling Jiaxuan raised her lips and walked briskly into the bathroom. She had to admit, Tao Rui's care for her made her feel safe. The unpleasant experiences she had had at the banquets before seemed to have left no psychological scars.

Seeing how much Tao Rui cared about Ling Jiaxuan, the passersby began to believe the rumors about the Tao family. Some had already returned to the banquet hall and were whispering that Ling Jiaxuan's previous mishaps at the banquet must have been caused by Tao's father and mother. Recalling their words back then, it really felt like they were trying to incite everyone to dislike Ling Jiaxuan.

Otherwise, why did Tao Rui bring Ling Jiaxuan with him to every banquet after his breakup with the Tao family? He even had to wait on the other side of the corridor to go to the bathroom. Wasn't it because he was afraid that Tao's mother would bully Ling Jiaxuan?

There were always people who loved to laugh at jokes. Soon, Mrs. Wang, who had a bad relationship with Tao's mother, teased her with a smile, "Young Master and his girlfriend are so close. They even go to the bathroom together. It seems your son is a man of affection. You're so lucky. Let me tell you, how can a parent and child hold grudges overnight? Any conflicts can be forgotten. Now that your son is so successful, he should be the pride of the Tao family. When will we let him come home again?"

Not wanting to lose face in front of her enemies, Tao's mother straightened her back and smiled faintly, saying, "Children always need to be taught through hardship and practice. Mrs. Wang, please don't worry about our family affairs. Tao Rui's outstanding growth at least proves that we are qualified parents."

Mrs. Wang's face changed slightly. Both of her sons were useless and far inferior to Tao Rui. She had always hated Tao's mother showing off her sons. She didn't expect that now that they were at odds, Tao's mother would still have the nerve to show off.

She said with a forced smile, "Tao Rui is indeed outstanding, especially his integrity and intolerance for any injustice. I really like him. Speaking of which, the girl's parents are also very lucky, having found such a good son-in-law for free. With how much Tao Rui values ​​his girlfriend, he will definitely be filial to his parents-in-law in the future. I really envy them. Why don't I have a daughter? Otherwise, I would definitely bring Tao Rui home to be my son-in-law."

This kind of verbal fight was fine, as everyone should be respectable. But after Mrs. Wang left, Tao's mother looked grim. She put down her wine glass, said something to Tao's father, and walked straight to the bathroom.

Seeing Tao Rui around the corner of the corridor, she glanced around with a grim expression. When she was alone, she quickly stepped forward and asked, "Did you do this on purpose? Do you think you can be proud of letting others point fingers at the Tao family? Is such a lowly woman worthy of your unscrupulous protection?"

Tao Rui calmly reached into his pocket, took out a small mirror from the space, and looked at Tao's mother.

Mother Tao frowned and shouted angrily: "What are you doing?!"

Tao Rui asked doubtfully, "Do you think the image in the mirror is presentable?"

Tao's mother subconsciously looked in the mirror. Inside was a person with an ugly face and a frown on his face. Of course, it was not good-looking. At this moment, she met Tao Rui's gaze and felt that Tao Rui was holding a magic mirror. She was extremely embarrassed.