Chapter 482: Changes in the World
Hu Xiaoxiao could smell the chicken soup he had missed for a long time from a distance. He sat down on the dining chair, took a few sips in a row, and squinted his eyes happily: "I think I can drink the whole pot of soup."
Dong Peiyu laughed and said, "Looking at your greedy look, people who don't know the truth would think you were exiled. Who would dare to believe that you went to the most developed place in the world?"
"From a culinary perspective, it's no different than if I were in exile."
Food played a big role in Hu Xiaoxiao giving up all thoughts of going to Hollywood.
If Hu Xiaoxiao's previous reluctance to go to Hollywood was due to discrimination, then the biggest reason now is that the food is too bad. How could a country with such advanced technology not put some effort into developing its cuisine?
No matter how developed and prosperous a city is, what’s the point of life without delicious food?
What Hu Xiaoxiao found most unbelievable was that she had no appetite and her food intake had decreased greatly, but she didn't lose weight!
Thinking of the incredibly sweet desserts and drinks, Hu Xiaoxiao understood something.
Dong Peiyu felt a little distressed when she saw Hu Xiaoxiao drinking the chicken soup as if it were precious. She said, "If I had known earlier, I should have asked Zhini to work a few more days and cook a meal for you first."
Hu Xiaoxiao finished another bowl of chicken soup, slightly satisfying her craving. She said, "She's been incredibly busy these days with me in Hollywood, so let's give her a few more days off. Are we still worried about not having something delicious to eat when we return to Baogang?"
Noticing Dong Peiyu's tired face and the dark circles under her eyes, Hu Xiaoxiao said, "Sister Dong, you should also take a few days off to rest."
The busiest person in Hollywood was Dong Peiyu. They were unfamiliar with the place and had to deal with the cunning Philip. Dong Peiyu was busy running around, providing perfect support for Hu Xiaoxiao.
"How can I sleep on such an important day?" Dong Peiyu said with some sadness, "I have to witness this historic moment for my grandfather, and I have to tell him when we offer ancestral worship and burn incense."
This was a happy day. Dong Peiyu put aside her sadness and talked to Hu Xiaoxiao about some urgent matters at work.
Hu Xiaoxiao also felt that this was a happy day, so since it was a good day, she decided to talk about some good things. After discussing work, she said to Dong Peiyu, "All employees who went on business trips to Hollywood will receive a salary increase. The company has had good profits in recent years, so all employees will receive salary increases and bonuses!"
In recent years, Shengshi has maintained a strong development momentum, with annual revenue increasing several times every year.
With the help of old artists and new ones as well as effective planning, the company has created many celebrities. Not only are their movies selling well, but their commercial value is also increasing.
Hu Xiaoxiao, the boss, is very satisfied with his employees' performance. When he has more money, he gives his employees more. When his employees have more money, they live a good life and work more attentively.
Dong Peiyu wasn't a stingy person, so she said, "After we finish this, the three of us shareholders will discuss this matter in detail."
The most urgent task now is the important work tonight and tomorrow.
As night falls and neon lights illuminate the city of Baogang, almost all Baogang residents turn on their televisions tonight to watch the return cultural performance to be held tomorrow.
Countless lights illuminated the vast venue, and in the center stood a massive screen. Currently, it displayed only the words "Return to the Cultural and Art Festival." But in the early hours of the morning, the screen would broadcast the handover ceremony live, allowing everyone in the venue to witness this historic moment.
Tonight's host suppressed his nervousness and began to host tonight's meaningful performance.
After an opening song sung by a chorus of stars, there was another wonderful program, followed by Hu Xiaoxiao's solo performance.
When the host announced this program, there was warm applause in the venue.
Amidst applause, Hu Xiaoxiao walked onto the stage in a gorgeous evening gown and dazzling jewelry. The lights shone on her, and the audience applauded even more enthusiastically at her graceful demeanor.
As the tidal wave of applause gradually faded and the music slowly began to play, Hu Xiaoxiao became absorbed in the music, his thoughts drifting away with it...
She held the microphone and slowly sang a melodious song -
"The river meanders southward,
Flow to the Xiangjiang River to take a look,
Pearl of the Orient, my love,
Is your demeanor still as romantic as ever?"
Her thoughts drifted back to the day when she came to Baogang by chance. At that time, she did not expect that the experience here would be so wonderful.
Standing on this stage, the center of attention, she gained a lot and gained a deeper understanding of life.
"The harbor with the crescent moon,
The night is deep and the lights are shining,
The Pearl of the Orient stayed awake all night,
Keeping the promise that has changed over time."
She really enjoyed the days of being a human being and the many good friends she had made. Such pleasant experiences were fresh, enjoyable, and unexpected to her. She felt that she had already been full of human touch.
Being a human being is good.
Joy, happiness, sorrow and sadness, life is full of ups and downs.
"The sea breeze has blown for five thousand years,
Every teardrop seems to speak of your dignity,
Let the tide accompany me to bless you,
Please don't forget my face that never turns yellow—"
The song "Pearl of the Orient" touched Hu Xiaoxiao deeply and also made the audience's thoughts surge, recalling the difficulties Baogang has encountered along the way and the hardships it has experienced.
From now on, the people of Baogang can live with dignity, no longer relying on others for support or feeling inferior. Baogang will be the Baogang of the Chinese people, the Baogang people of Baogang. No one will dare to dictate things to them on this land.
This is a time of great change.
At the end of the song, the audience applauded even more enthusiastically. I don’t know whether they were excited about Hu Xiaoxiao’s singing or excited about witnessing the transformation of the sea into mulberry fields.
Backstage, Dong Peiyu was already waiting. Hu Xiaoxiao handed the microphone to a staff member, took the bag from Dong Peiyu, went to a dressing room, removed her jewelry, changed into a black formal suit, applied light makeup, and then took a car with Dong Peiyu to the convention center.
After passing through numerous security checks, Hu Xiaoxiao entered the convention center. Many political and business representatives, as well as elites from various sectors, had been invited to attend the ceremony. Invited envoys from various countries were also gradually arriving.
Hu Xiaoxiao was the only person in the Baogang film and television industry who received an invitation to the ceremony.
Today, Hu Xiaoxiao is no longer just a person in the film and television industry. She is a businessman with great influence and a member of the political circle of Baogang.
When she walked into the exhibition and saw the familiar faces, she couldn't help but smile with ease and joy, especially when she saw Ms. Tan Yinglian who was dressed elegantly and seriously.
Ms. Tan Yinglian waved to Hu Xiaoxiao and said, "Wait a minute, stand with me. I saw the seating chart and we'll be standing next to each other in the Great Hall."
"I won't be nervous with Aunt Lian taking care of me." Hu Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
Tan Yinglian couldn't help but laugh. "I don't see that you look nervous at all. I guess nothing in this world that could make you nervous has happened yet."
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