"There is a slight discrepancy. I did some research for you the other day, and it's true that the Municipal Education Bureau is leading the preparations for a New Year's Eve party, and it was the director himself who nominated you to perform!"
Jia Xiaomin spoke slowly to Du Chen. She herself had not expected that this matter had such a source.
"Later, the director found out I was asking about you, so he contacted me to find out more. I told him about your concerns and the true situation, and he understood your concerns, but he still hopes you can attend the New Year's Eve party."
Jia Xiaomin continued to speak to Du Chen. Comrade Lao Du and others who were standing nearby heard what Jia Xiaomin and Du Chen were talking about and gathered around to listen.
"Auntie Xiao Jia, is participation voluntary? I still don't want to participate. The Director of the Education Bureau has nothing to do with me, so he can't force me to participate!"
Du Chen frowned and asked Jia Xiaomin. He was afraid that these leaders would force him to attend the New Year's Eve party for the sake of their own face and political achievements.
"No, don't worry, the leader is not that unreasonable!"
Jia Xiaomin said to Du Chen.
"That's fine, Auntie. What do they mean? I've already said I don't want to go, and they're not forcing me to go. So what's the point?"
Du Chen asked his own questions.
"That's right, wife, what's the point of them?"
Old Ding also asked Jia Xiaomin anxiously.
"Boss, are you saying that you don't want to attend the rehearsal? Wouldn't that waste your time? Then you don't have to attend. Just attend the last rehearsal once. Is that okay with you?"
Jia Xiaomin was also surprised by the offer. It was just a show, and Du Chen wouldn't be a big deal, so why did they want to invite him so much? But Jia Xiaomin told him it was the boss's idea, and they still hoped Du Chen would participate.
Comrade Lao Du and others also found this condition a little unbelievable when they heard it.
"Not attending rehearsals? Only attending the last show? Isn't this the same treatment I get as a star?"
Du Chen was also surprised and teased himself.
"Anyway, you're the only one! So, do you want to join in?"
Jia Xiaomin said to Du Chen with a smile on her face, and at the same time did not forget to ask Du Chen's opinion.
"Let me think about it..."
"What's there to consider? They've already given you such generous conditions. It would be embarrassing to refuse them!"
Lao Ding said to Du Chen from the side, it wouldn't be a waste of time to rehearse once, and being able to go to the TV station to participate in the program would be a way to broaden his horizons. Lao Ding felt that this was a good opportunity and he should participate!
"Second brother, your Uncle Ding is right. We've given you all the face and money now. If you don't join us, it would be immature of us. Besides, just treat it as going out for fun and relaxing. It won't be a waste of your time! Think about it again. My personal suggestion is that you can definitely make time to participate!"
Comrade Lao Du also spoke at this time. He respected Du Chen's ideas, but he would also help Du Chen guide him.
"Chenchen, I haven't finished yet. Also, the boss told me that there will be absolutely no tricks in the rankings for this evening party, and there will be no undetermined things! Don't worry, this time it will be fair, just and open. Which place you get depends entirely on your personal ability! There will be no shady manipulation!"
Jia Xiaomin slowly told Du Chen again.
"Tsk, wife, do your leaders keep their word? A lot of people's words are like farts. They just say nice things, but who knows what they mean?"
Old Ding jumped out again and spoke in a sarcastic tone. Looking at Old Ding who was repeatedly jumping on the edge of death, Du Chen rolled his eyes implicitly. He didn't know what Old Ding was like at work, but in private, Old Ding was really too active.
"Old Ding! Shut up! No one will think you're dumb if you don't speak!"
Jia Xiaomin stared at Lao Ding fiercely, and at the same time she didn't let Lao Ding off with her mouth. Just like what people say, if looks could kill, Lao Ding wouldn't know how many times he would have been killed!
"Aunt, let's not talk about whether this is true or not. They've already made their attitude known, so I can't be ungrateful. I'll be attending the New Year's Eve party, but I've agreed that I'll only be attending the final rehearsal. I really don't have time normally!"
After thinking about it, Du Chen said to Jia Xiaomin that since the other party had said such things, it would be really disrespectful to the other party if Du Chen did not participate. After comprehensive consideration, Du Chen thought it would be better to attend this New Year's Eve party.
"Chenchen, are you serious? Are you really planning to attend the New Year's Eve party?"
Jia Xiaomin asked Du Chen in surprise. Jia Xiaomin didn't hold much hope, but she didn't expect Du Chen to agree.
"I agree. Since it doesn't waste my time and there are benefits to be gained, I'm definitely willing to participate!"
Du Chen answered them with a smile.
Comrade Lao Du and others also breathed a sigh of relief. They were also afraid that Du Chen would be ignorant and reject other people's kindness again.
"Chenchen, what are you planning to perform this time? I'll go to the office and tell my boss tomorrow."
Jia Xiaomin asked Du Chen happily.
"I'll just play and sing, but I need to think about what song to sing! I'll record a part, Aunt Xiao Jia, and then I'll ask you to send it to the boss for him to listen to. Even though he said this is just the last rehearsal, I still need to let him know what song I'm singing, so I can see if it's appropriate."
Du Chen is very sensible, and since he has promised others, he has to do it perfectly and not let others find any fault.
"Chenchen, you can do this!"
Old Ding gave Du Chen a thumbs up.
"You think everyone is like you!"
Jia Xiaomin attacked Lao Ding again.
Du Chen smiled secretly in his heart. What had Lao Ding done during this period of time? He had offended Jia Xiaomin. No matter how he spoke to her, Jia Xiaomin disliked him.
"I……"
Lao Ding opened his mouth and felt very wronged.
"Second brother, then you should think carefully about what to perform! We couldn't attend the last school celebration, so this time your mom and I will go there to cheer you on!"
"That's right, your Aunt Xiao Jia and I will also be there to cheer you on!"
Old Ding couldn't wait to speak again.
"No, you're all so busy, there's no need to go there, and there's no guarantee there will be a seat!"
When Du Chen heard that Comrade Lao Du and Lao Ding both wanted to go to the scene, he quickly refused. After all, it was a bit embarrassing to perform in front of his parents.
"It's so hard for you to be on TV, and we want to go and experience it live too."
Ren Surong also said to Du Chen that TV stations are still relatively mysterious to ordinary people.
"Won't we be able to watch it on TV then?"
Du Chen decided to struggle a little longer.
"How can it be the same? It's settled. We'll go see it in person then!"
Ren Surong made the final decision.
"Chenchen, leave the ticket matters to me. I'll get them!"
Jia Xiaomin, who was standing by, said to Du Chen with a smile, which shattered Du Chen's last bit of hope.
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