After answering and waiting for Luo Luo to leave, Song Xingyao called the dean. "Dean, what's this?"
“You received it all! Lolo told you, right? It’s an invitation to the charity gala. I heard that many sponsors of various projects are there, so the organizers sent me a copy too. I’m an old man, it’s not really worth it for me to go. It might even be of some benefit to your project, so it’s more appropriate for you to go.”
"...Well, I didn't agree to take on this project, Dean!"
"Hahaha..." The director's laughter came from the other end of the receiver. "Xiao Song, I know this is your first time taking on a project like this, and they specifically asked for you, so you must be feeling the pressure. But I believe in your abilities. Besides, these children in the orphanage have never had the opportunity to receive formal mental health education and counseling. In the end, whether you go or not, there's no harm in attending the charity gala. An old man like me doesn't need to make such a public appearance. When it comes to public welfare promotion, we still need the strength of young people like you!"
...
In fact, Song Xingyao knew that she would most likely take on this project in the end, not because she felt a sense of shared suffering, as she herself had also come from an orphanage.
I just remembered that when I was in Sekro, the professor once told me that the biggest problem with psychotherapy is that it is only valued by people with a certain economic foundation. People at the bottom of society will dismiss their discomfort as mere whining and ignore their inner unease and pain. Psychotherapy should not become the privilege of a small group of people.
Despite her limited abilities, Song Xingyao still wanted to do more.
She recalled that she used to be someone who felt frustrated and endured things stubbornly, but it was during her time studying at Sekro that she learned to face her own heart.
Thinking about this, she suddenly realized that she used to be mute too!
Qiao Yiming generously treated everyone in the crew to afternoon tea, paying special attention to the members of the "Ten Days" publicity team, making them feel somewhat uneasy while eating.
Qiao Yiming rubbed his hands together and snuggled up to Liu Yun, the head of the publicity team, in a coquettish tone, saying sweetly, "Sister Yun, I heard that the prime time slot has been changed. Originally, 'Ten Days' was airing alone, but now it's being broadcast simultaneously in two slots, with the scheduling depending on the ratings..."
Hearing her say that, Liu Yun understood and gently tapped her forehead. "You little rascal, you're quick to get the news. It's true that things have changed, so the publicity investment has increased a lot recently. I don't think you usually care much about these things, but this time you actually took the initiative to ask."
"Oh dear, 'Ten Days' is everyone's hard work! We always want to see some results, don't you think, sis?" She coaxed and joked her way out of it.
Liu Yun agreed, saying that "Ten Days" was a good script. It had been delayed in filming for a long time, and now that it was finally produced, there was the issue of scheduling changes, so it couldn't be taken lightly.
Qiao Yiming then delivered the bag he had bought yesterday to Anna and her assistant. The excited assistant exclaimed that capitalists were great and that she would follow them to the death.
Anna, however, seemed rather tired and lacked energy. Upon seeing this, Qiao Yiming said, "Sister Anna, you didn't go to another business dinner with the business team, did you? You're working too hard. Auntie is still in the hospital; is she feeling better now?"
Anna didn't take it to heart and patted the back of her hand. "It's okay. You've been making things easy for me lately. This is my job. I'll take care of myself."
"How about I give you a break? You haven't taken on any new roles lately, so why don't you just rest?" Qiao Yiming was hoping she would agree, but the person in front of him shook her head.
"It's only been a short while, and you're already thinking about resting? My salary is tied to you, my little sugar daddy."
Qiao Yiming didn't believe her and teased, "It's okay, then we'll spend my brother's money together. Anyway, he earns money but no one spends it. He's an older bachelor. I'll give him a preview of what it's like to have a woman spending his money, so he'll feel needed."
After saying that, she stuck out her tongue. Anna sighed, "Don't go running around these next few days. There's a charity gala in a few days. I'll bring you the invitation tomorrow. Let's call it a day for now. I have a social engagement tonight, so don't go out drinking again, you little drunkard!"
When the topic of drinking came up, Qiao Yiming immediately fell silent, made a zipper shape with his mouth, and left with the words, "I've given it up." Then he left the film crew.
Anna heard that she had tried to quit drinking at least ten times, without ever succeeding, but she didn't take it to heart.
I glanced at the time on my phone and thought I shouldn't be too late, so I quickly went back to prepare.
She changed into a more professional-looking suit. Although she attended as an agent, the business team members were all dressed in elite attire, and she didn't want to be too different from them.
Anna took a taxi well in advance. When the business team arrived, they greeted her politely as "Sister Anna" before the group entered the semi-open booth.
The script we're discussing today is actually for a public service purpose. Although its commercial value isn't very high, it could be beneficial for the awards for popularity in both acting and television.
So Anna was determined to try and win the bid. She had thought the other party was just lucky to have won the contract for the script outsourcing company, but she didn't expect them to be so arrogant.
The business team had gone around drinking three times, but the pot-bellied General Manager Hu still hadn't nodded.
Anna's alcohol tolerance is average. Usually, when she comes along, even the most difficult people become obedient after a few drinks with the young women in the business team who have a high alcohol tolerance.
But today, it seemed like President Hu was coming specifically for her. He kept talking to her, asking if she wanted to manage more artists and become a top agent in the industry, and saying he admired her for being so young and able to manage a superstar like Qiao Yiming.
Seeing that things were not going well, the business team helped to deflect some drinks. Seeing that they were trying to poach people all the way to President Qiao, Anna was also a little tipsy and thought that this person didn't seem to be there to talk business in a sincere way.
He was just about to help Anna up to say goodbye.
But then he saw Mr. Hu across from him slam his fist on the table and stand up, saying, "What are you leaving for? We haven't even had enough to drink yet, and you already want to leave?"
He grabbed Anna's hand.
Seeing this, Shen Hui, the head of the business team, also grabbed Anna's other arm to prevent her from being pulled away.
"Mr. Hu, I've had a drink with you today, and I see you're quite drunk. Let's schedule another time to talk. I'll take my colleague home first."
While they were talking, he put his arm around Anna's shoulder.
Anna, feeling dizzy and disoriented from his pulling, also bowed and apologized to Mr. Hu, "I'm sorry, I really can't drink anymore today..."
Hearing the sound at the door, Qiao Yiyang stopped, and his assistant stopped beside him. "Mr. Qiao?"
He waved his hand, signaling him to be quiet.
A loud crash came from inside, and a plate shattered on the floor. Taking advantage of the situation, Mr. Hu continued, "Your Qiao family may be the best you can be, but you can't treat me like this! You came here saying you were sincerely seeking cooperation, but now you're saying you're leaving after only a couple of drinks! My company may be small, but I won't let you bully me like this!"
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