Chapter 171 Thoughts
Ren Limeng: Brother Xingzhi, Meixiang has assigned me another task this afternoon. You just happened to be video chatting with other captains, so I’ll leave first.
Ren Limeng went to the bathroom, and when she came back after touching up her makeup, her expression and mood had completely adjusted.
After entering the training room, Ren Limeng noticed that there was a vocal assistant sitting next to Chen Xingzhi, and there was also an extra video phone set up. Listening to Chen Xingzhi communicating with other captains about the performance, Ren Limeng silently glanced at the time. It was already 3:15. She thought for a moment, quietly sat down on the sofa at the entrance, sent the message, and prepared to leave.
Ren Limeng did not lie to Shen Xingzhi, Meixiang Theater did assign her other tasks.
The story goes back to Wednesday night. Ren Limeng privately found Xu Kai from Meixiang Theater and discussed arranging for Yan Fangshu to be her tour guide to check in at the Opera Museum the next day.
Although Yan Fangshu is an actor of Qianfang Troupe, she performs in Meixiang Theater all year round. For Meixiang, bringing Yan Fangshu to perform is a popularity that she must not miss. Ren Limeng believes that Xu Kai will agree to her request.
Xu Kai agreed readily. Before leaving, he suddenly called out to Ren Limeng, "Limeng, I'd like to trouble you with something."
"Mr. Xu, please speak."
Ren Limeng stopped and smiled. She noticed the hesitation that flashed across Xu Kai's face, and there was some questioning in her eyes.
"We at Meixiang would like to invite you to be our Huangmei Publicity Officer. Please take a few minutes to clock in at the theater's five performance halls. My assistant, Xiao Fang, will help you record a check-in video to introduce our Meixiang Theater to everyone and promote Meixiang."
After Xu Kai finished speaking cheerfully, Ren Limeng immediately understood his implication and wanted her to do some publicity work for Meixiang for free.
Even though Meixiang Theater is the host of the "Mountains and Seas" program in Mei City, in addition to the agreed contract, a certain amount of labor fees should be paid for inviting celebrity guests to serve as so-called publicity officers. Xu Kai proposed this privately and hesitantly, and just after agreeing to her request, it was hard for Ren Limeng not to hear his hint that he would not pay.
Her labor fee was very cheap before she appeared on the show, but now as a guest of "Shan Hai", her labor fee cannot be too cheap, not to mention that her live broadcast in the afternoon was obviously very popular. Xu Kai directly found her and offered to help on a voluntary basis. This was a very good plan.
Ren Limeng saw through Xu Kai's thoughts, but she only smiled lightly and agreed readily, "No problem. As a native of Mei City, I grew up watching Meixiang Theater. I have no choice but to contribute to the promotion of Meixiang!"
She was from Mei City, and her parents had close ties with the Meixiang Theater. It was indeed a good idea for Xu Kai to ask her for free. It was just a piece of cake, and Ren Limeng was not going to make a fuss about it.
only......
Ren Limeng felt that this matter could be done more beautifully.
"Mr. Xu, why don't we do a check-in challenge? Then the theater can post the promotional video I recorded on various platforms. This way, everyone will feel more involved, and the publicity effect should be better."
Ren Limeng's mind raced. Xu Kai's eyes lit up when he heard her suggestion. Just as he was about to nod in agreement, Ren Limeng continued, "Why don't we find a few more scenic spots and visit all the representative landmarks related to Meishi and Huangmei Opera? I should have some free time on Friday afternoon. Give me Sister Shu Yun's contact information, and I'll contact her when I get out of the house."
The main urban area of Mei City is not big. A drive around it should be completed within two hours, even including the time for shooting the check-in video. Ren Limeng originally wanted to do something for her hometown. After listening to Xu Kai's words, she suddenly had an idea and became excited. She felt that this matter had great potential.
As a host, speaking in front of the camera is a basic skill. She will spend the next two days thinking carefully about the content of the short video and will definitely be able to contribute to the promotion of Mei City with her own strength.
"...Li Meng, thank you. Your idea is great, but... wouldn't this be too much trouble for you? You guys are already very busy recording, and if I delay you for an entire afternoon, will the production team refuse?"
Xu Kai tried hard to hide the reluctance in his tone. He just wanted to go with the flow and take advantage of Ren Limeng's free publicity. He didn't expect Ren Limeng to learn from his experience and expand the scope completely. If he really wanted to make this happen, he would have to spend a lot of unnecessary effort.
"It's okay. The guidebook also has two check-in points. By the way, I believe the production team will not be unkind. As a Meishi native, I am really happy to be able to do something for the theater and Meishi."
Noticing the hesitation on Xu Kai's face, Ren Limeng smiled and hinted, "Mr. Xu, we are all part of a whole. I believe that only when Meishi attracts more attention and Huangmei Opera is loved by more people can we become better. You don't need to thank me, this is what I should do."
Promoting Meishi and Huangmei Opera is also what Meixiang Theater should do.
Looking at the long term, Ren Limeng believes that Meixiang Theater will gain more from this move than simply promoting the theater by checking in.
Xu Kai looked at the confidence and calmness in Ren Limeng's eyes, and suddenly felt a little excited. After weighing the pros and cons, he finally nodded.
On Friday afternoon, Ren Limeng sat on the sofa in the training room. After sending messages to Shen Xingzhi, she contacted Xu Kai's assistant Fang Shuyun. After agreeing to meet at the entrance of the B&B at 3:30, she prepared to leave the training room.
"Hold on."
Shen Xingzhi noticed Ren Limeng standing up, and after he finished speaking, he suddenly muted the video on his phone, left the camera and walked towards Ren Limeng, "Limeng, are you leaving?"
Ren Limeng stopped and glanced at the vocal assistant who seemed to be invisible beside her. She didn't expect Shen Xingzhi to pay so much attention to her. She thought she was leaving secretly and very low-key.
"Brother Xingzhi, Meixiang Theater invited me to check out other attractions in the guidebook and take a short video. I left you a message on WeChat. I didn't want to disturb you and everyone else's video chat, but I didn't expect to bother you anyway. Sorry."
The subconscious apology was more like an explanation to the camera. Ren Limeng felt as if she was reporting her whereabouts to Shen Xingzhi. Remembering that Shen Xingzhi was their captain, she comforted herself that it was natural. It was just that she explained a few more words.
"Are you in a hurry? We're just having a quick meeting, how about... I'll go with you at half past three?"
Chen Xingzhi glanced at the time, his throat rolling slightly, and his deliberately slowed down speech speed was filled with some indescribable tenderness. His deep eyes revealed some patient tenderness, which made Ren Limeng subconsciously raise her signature smile again, as if this could cover up her momentary panicked heartbeat.
"Of course it's no problem, it's just...Teacher Zhu just arrived, don't you need to practice the collaboration piece more?"
Chen Xingzhi is a top star in the entertainment industry. If he could help shoot a short video, even if he didn't appear on screen, Ren Limeng could imagine the "huge wealth" he would bring to Meishi's cultural tourism.
What's more, Ren Limeng had to admit that the two extra sentences she had just explained might have implied a hint of expectation, a little thought that she herself could hardly detect.
"Li Meng, I've been practicing for a long time these days. You say that as if I'm not doing my job properly. What's wrong? Don't you have confidence in my performance?"
Chen Xingzhi looked at Ren Limeng who was blinking her eyes, and felt the elation in her eyes. He smiled softly, his Adam's apple trembling slightly, revealing his good mood with a teasing look, and also hiding some faint intimacy.
"How is that possible, Brother Xingzhi, you are slandering me!"
When she met Shen Xingzhi's faint smile, Ren Limeng felt inexplicably trembling, as if along with his trembling Adam's apple, she felt unspeakable emotions. She tried to remain calm on her face and joked back as if she was the guest taking the initiative.
There was really nothing to worry about with Chen Xingzhi's collaborative vocal song. After all, Chen Xingzhi was a professional singer. I heard that even the vocal assistants were almost "useless" these days. Chen Xingzhi even single-handedly took charge of the entire song's adaptation and helped the other four captains straighten out the song.
"Okay, I apologize."
Shen Xingzhi's fluent words left Ren Limeng at a loss for words. She could only watch as he lowered his head slightly and approached her, continuing, "I believe you have confidence in my performance. After all... this was personally adjusted by our Limeng."
"Brother Xingzhi, this is being recorded!"
The deliberately lowered ending tone of Chen Xingzhi made Ren Limeng's cheeks slightly hot for a moment, but reason prevailed in the end. She tried to straighten herself up, pursed her lips and smiled lightly, staring at Chen Xingzhi, with some gritted teeth reminders and warnings in her voice.
Ren Limeng secretly looked around, but only saw the vocal assistant who lowered his head and pretended to be busy. Suddenly, Shen Xingzhi's chuckle came to her ears again.
"Don't worry, I know."
Until Shen Xingzhi returned to the video camera, Ren Limeng's heart was still a little uneasy. The more she thought about it, the more she couldn't get over it. After agreeing with Fang Shuyun on WeChat that Shen Xingzhi would go with her, she involuntarily opened the chat box with Shen Xingzhi.
Ren Limeng: Chen Xingzhi! What's wrong with you? Why did you do this?
Ren Limeng: Please keep a distance from your teammates in front of the camera!!!
Ren Limeng: If you dare to do this again, chase me in the next life (smile)
Ren Limeng: Don’t say you can handle it. There are so many hot search melons every year. Do you think there is anyone who is confident that he or she will not be exposed and thinks that money can solve everything?
Ren Limeng: Please give me back my cool senior, thank you!
Ren Limeng clicked on the memo and was about to recite the promotional introduction she had written for the afternoon video shoot, but unexpectedly she received a pop-up window with a new message from Shen Xingzhi.
Ren Limeng glanced at Shen Xingzhi, who seemed to be listening attentively to the other captains, and noticed that his slender right hand was placed on the side of his raised leg, typing on his mobile phone with one hand nonchalantly.
Shen Xingzhi: Didn’t you say I was too cold before?
Chen Xingzhi: Who is it that keeps telling me to smile more, express my true thoughts more, and not just have a stern face?
Chen Xingzhi: A woman's heart is like a needle in the sea.
Shen Xingzhi: Don’t you know what stimulated me?
Chen Xingzhi: Ren Limeng, I should at least let everyone in the group know that you are special in my heart.
Chen Xingzhi: There is one more thing. My money ability has not been used yet. You are not allowed to give others another chance.
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