Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Business events are certainly not as easy as Ye Chuyang described. You need to review the process in advance and memorize important information about the brand event. Moreover, public events really test your ability to react on the spot.
When Ye Chuyang first started doing business, he used every trick in the book.
Later, after attending more such events, I became less nervous.
As usual, it was the standard procedure. The event began with Xiao Chao pushing Ye Chuyang, who was in a wheelchair, onto the stage.
When Ye Chuyang appeared in a wheelchair, many fans burst into tears.
Next, he took a series of photos with several executives from the brand. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the host said he was asking about Su Liao's current health on behalf of the fans.
Ye Chuyang downplayed the incident, saying she was recovering and it was nothing serious. She also apologized for the inconvenience her health condition caused the brand's event.
The host gave a long, rambling reminder, while the fans in the audience shouted and urged Su Liao to take care of his health.
After that, there were a few mini-games related to the brand, and Ye Chuyang was also asked to share her recent life and work progress.
Ye Chuyang answered cautiously, after all, the new film had not officially started shooting yet, and there were still some variables, so he could not speak too confidently.
The question-and-answer session was rather boring, lacking any truly important content and forcibly inserting brand advertisements. However, the fans listened with great interest, constantly chiming in with their agreement.
Ye Chuyang also paid close attention to her interactions with fans, her tone revealing a hint of indulgence and pampering. She said several times, "They answered for me," and "Okay, whatever you say goes."
The atmosphere was lighthearted and relaxed.
Xiao Chao and Shen Qingyuan sat in the front corner. After listening for a while, Xiao Chao fell asleep. He had driven for half a day yesterday and was probably a little tired.
Shen Qingyuan also yawned.
It was her first time at such an event, and she found it quite magical.
How did the organizers manage to find so many idle people to be the audience on a weekday?
Also, there was a little girl sitting next to Shen Qingyuan, who looked to be in her early twenties. As soon as Ye Chuyang appeared, she started wiping away tears, and she wiped away her tears several more times while she was talking.
While fans were interacting with Ye Chuyang, the little girl kept saying things like, "Brother, you've worked so hard," and "Brother, please take good care of yourself."
Are you really that heartbroken?
They are clearly unrelated people. Their faces are clear yet distant; no one in real life knows them. Yet these people idolize him and worship him as a god.
The meeting lasted an hour and a half. Finally, the host gave a concluding speech, repeatedly wishing Ye Chuyang a speedy recovery. It was time for the main character to leave.
Xiao Chao was still asleep, and Shen Qingyuan, out of humanitarian considerations, didn't wake him. She got up and went on stage herself to push Ye Chuyang. Later, the atmosphere became too noisy, and Xiao Chao woke up, hurriedly went on stage, and snatched the wheelchair from Shen Qingyuan's hands.
The organizers had prepared a thank-you dinner, but Ye Chuyang had declined it early on. The other executives understood. Lei Ge attended the dinner in Ye Chuyang's place, and also took the opportunity to discuss the renewal of the endorsement contract.
The brand hired about ten bodyguards, and Ye Chuyang was escorted away from the venue by them. A huge crowd of fans saw him off, and some even chased the car for quite a while.
Ye Chuyang rolled down the car window, waved to her fans, and said goodbye.
He is incredibly patient and has an excellent work ethic.
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As the car drove away, Ye Chuyang turned his head and rolled up the window. The smile on his face disappeared.
Xiao Chao drove steadily, glancing at the rearview mirror. "Sister Chen, were you scared by the fans?"
"...A little."
Shen Qingyuan sat in the back this time. It was chaotic when getting on the bus. Ye Chuyang was escorted onto the bus first, while Shen Qingyuan was three or four meters behind, struggling to get on the bus through the crowd.
Just as the fans were about to surround her, a bodyguard nimbly stepped back, grabbed Shen Qingyuan's forearm, and swiftly threw her into the car.
As soon as the car door closed, fans swarmed around it.
When Shen Qingyuan was thrown into the car, she almost bumped into Ye Chuyang, but luckily she managed to brace herself against the back of the car seat. When she looked up, Ye Chuyang's small face was right in front of her.
They could hear each other's breath.
Ye Chuyang's long eyelashes fluttered, seemingly just millimeters away from brushing against Shen Qingyuan's face.
Ye Chuyang was also taken aback.
After a few seconds or ten seconds, the two of them turned left and right, tacitly widening the distance between them.
Shen Qingyuan felt a lingering fear and touched her chest reassuringly. She took a deep breath and let out a long sigh.
If the bodyguard had used even more force, her 60kg weight could have caused a third injury to Ye Chuyang's spine.
It might be much more serious than the rear-end collision.
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Lei Ge knows the area well and made a reservation for a meal early in the morning.
Xiao Chao followed the navigation and waited until the fans were out of sight before Shen Qingyuan said, "Xiao Chao, if it's convenient, please stop up ahead. I'll switch to the passenger seat."
During the nearly two-hour brand launch event, Ye Chuyang, sitting in a wheelchair, kept her back straight the entire time. Sitting for so long isn't good for her intervertebral discs, which are still recovering from surgery. She moved to the passenger seat, where Ye Chuyang could lie down and relax her lower back muscles.
“Sister Chen,” Xiao Chao glanced at the road ahead, “parking is difficult on this road. Why don’t you sit in the back with Brother Yang? Those crazy fans of Brother Yang would love to have that seat.”
Shen Qingyuan: "..."
Ye Chuyang seemed to immediately understand Shen Qingyuan's thoughts, and turned his head to say lightly, "It's okay, I'm not tired yet."
There were lumbar pillows in the car, and he took one and put it behind his back.
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There is a saying: "Above is heaven, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou."
Hangzhou is a wonderful place; even the food and drinks here are exquisite.
Lei Ge made a reservation at a private Hangzhou-style restaurant, which requires booking two weeks in advance. The restaurant is located in the West Lake scenic area, offering excellent views. There were no prices on the menu, so the food is probably not cheap.
Xiao Chao was quite shrewd; he never hesitated to rip off the boss when given the chance. He ordered several representative Hangzhou dishes in one go: Dongpo pork, West Lake vinegar fish, Song Sao fish soup, shrimp and eel noodles, Longjing shrimp, braised duck, and beggar's chicken. After he finished ordering, Ye Chuyang handed the menu to Shen Qingyuan and asked if there was anything else she wanted to eat, so she could order a few more.
Shen Qingyuan shook her head and said that was enough. Three people couldn't eat that much, and even if they had money, they shouldn't spend it like that.
Ye Chuyang ordered several more vegetables and snacks.
The waiter took the order and left with the menu. Just as he was leaving, a group of customers walked down the corridor. The moment the door opened, someone with sharp eyes spotted the people in the private room.
"Hey, Su..." The person calling out at the door was a portly middle-aged man, who stopped himself after uttering only one word. Given Su Liao's popularity, if he had called out his full name, it wouldn't have been long before a group of idle people had gathered around.
Xiao Chao's seat was close to the door. Upon seeing the person at the door, he stood up first and said, "President Wang."
Mr. Wang is a producer at White Bear Films and has worked with Ye Chuyang before, so Xiao Chao recognizes him.
Ye Chuyang noticed it too, but since he couldn't stand up, he waved and said with a smile, "Mr. Wang, what brings you here?"
Mr. Wang rushed into the private room, quickly walked to Ye Chuyang who was in a wheelchair, and the two shook hands warmly. Mr. Wang patted Ye Chuyang on the shoulder, "Brother, are you alright? I was really shocked when I saw the news!"
"I'm much better now," Ye Chuyang said. "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Wang."
When Ye Chuyang was first injured, people called him non-stop to offer their condolences. When everything was in full bloom, everyone was smiling, and he was surrounded by kind people.
Xiao Chao pulled out a stool next to Ye Chuyang for President Wang to sit down.
Mr. Wang continued, "I contacted your Ms. Zhang Jing to visit you in the hospital, but she said you needed to rest and we should talk about it later. I never expected to run into her in Hangzhou."
Zhang Jing is Ye Chuyang's film and television agent.
Meeting an old friend in a foreign land is one of life's great joys. However, White Bear Films' headquarters are in Hangzhou, so it's not exactly a foreign land.
"Yes, I came to Hangzhou for a business trip, and I just finished and came over for dinner," Ye Chuyang chimed in. "Would Mr. Wang like to join us for dinner?"
Xiao Chao subtly curled his lip. Actually, he wasn't too happy about it. With this Boss Wang around, it was inevitable that they would talk about work. And these bosses always loved to boast and make empty promises, which was so fake that it ruined his mood for the meal.
"Another day, another day, I'll treat you to a meal alone, Brother Su. I have some friends who have invited me to dinner, and I'd like to come and have dinner with you, but I'm afraid they won't let me come," said Mr. Wang.
There were also a bunch of people waiting in Mr. Wang's private room, all arranging to discuss business. Chinese people really like to talk business over a meal, addressing each other like brothers, making it easier to start a conversation once the relationship is established.
Mr. Wang's gaze fell on Shen Qingyuan, and he asked curiously, "Who is this beautiful lady? She's so pretty, is she a new actress?"
Ye Chuyang answered on her behalf, "President Wang, let me introduce you. This is Dr. Shen."
Mr. Wang was slightly surprised, "Ah, a doctor..." He didn't expect Su Liao to have a doctor with him now. Was his injury so serious?
"Dr. Shen, this is Mr. Wang, the general manager of White Bear Films. We have worked together before."
"Hello." Shen Qingyuan bowed slightly and smiled gently.
In Mr. Wang's line of work, he has a knack for making people happy with just a few words. The easiest thing to say to a lady is to compliment her on her beauty.
However, he didn't exaggerate too much. When he first saw Shen Qingyuan, her subtle aloofness was quite impressive.
There are many female celebrities who are more beautiful than her, but the kind of gentle yet aloof temperament that Dr. Shen possesses—a professional, academic aura—is not something that can be easily cultivated, especially in the world of fame and fortune.
"Hello, doctor," Mr. Wang chuckled. "If Dr. Chen ever wants to switch careers and join our industry, be sure to contact me! Actresses with your charisma are quite rare; I'm confident I can make you a star!"
Shen Qingyuan laughed in surprise, "Thank you, but really, it's not necessary."
Shen Qingyuan is the kind of person who doesn't have many expressions; she's not very emotional and can't play the dramatic queen of extreme joy and sorrow. She knows very well that she lacks that quality.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Mr. Wang took his leave and returned to his private room. A short while later, a waiter brought in two bottles of champagne. The champagne was in an ice bucket, with a few rose petals sprinkled in it.
Xiao Chao said, "That's not right, we didn't order any drinks."
The waiter looked at Ye Chuyang and said, "That's right, it was a gift from Mr. Wang in room six. It's for Mr. Su."
Su Liao had already taken off his mask, and the waiter tried his best to suppress his excitement and appear professional.
The champagne packaging was shiny. Xiao Chao picked up the champagne, looked at it, and clicked his tongue twice. "Brother Yang, this wine must be expensive."
Ye Chuyang glanced at the packaging. "Hmm, around ten thousand yuan. You guys open it and drink it, I can't drink." Ye Chuyang has a back injury and is taking anti-inflammatory medication, so she can't drink alcohol.
Xiao Chao suddenly felt the wine in his hand become heavier, and quickly put it down. "Never mind, let's take it back and drink it slowly after Yang Ge recovers!"
Even though the employer is good, he can't be too reckless. A bottle of wine costs ten thousand yuan, which is beyond Xiao Chao's income level.
"It's alright, I don't drink much anyway, you guys open yours and drink. Dr. Chen, don't be shy!" Ye Chuyang offered again, his attitude quite sincere.
Xiao Chao said with a grin, "Forget it, Brother Yang, I'm not worthy."
Shen Qingyuan also laughed, "I'm not worthy either."
Ye Chuyang's gaze fell on Shen Qingyuan's face, and his heart inexplicably stung.
At this moment, the waiter came in to serve the dishes, making a lot of noise.
The food was indeed very delicious. Fortunately, the portions of Jiangzhe cuisine are not large, so it wasn't too much of a burden for three people.
Ye Chuyang maintained his usual appetite and wasn't greedy. Because he was busy, Xiao Chao didn't eat much at noon, so he ate like a glutton at dinner.
Shen Qingyuan also enjoyed the meal quite a bit. For most of the first twenty-eight years of her life, she had lived very earnestly, feeling that time was wasted if it wasn't used for studying. Now, living life like this, leisurely and carefree, with work not being too strenuous, felt like a vacation, and she was quite happy.
Speaking of President Wang, Shen Qingyuan thought that this friend was really generous to give away such an expensive bottle of wine so readily.
Xiao Chao said, "Sister Chen, don't think this gift is too expensive. The movie that Brother Yang worked on with Boss Wang before, an A-level project, earned him 80 million. That's net profit!"
Shen Qingyuan was astonished. So that's how it is! Then they should be treated like gods of wealth!
"There are so many scripts coming to Yang Ge now, he's picking and choosing which ones to film. President Wang definitely wants to work with him again. Sending him wine is no big deal..." Xiao Chao rambled on.
Ye Chuyang gestured for him to lower his voice.
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