No wonder it felt strangely familiar; it turned out to be someone from Hongbo's family.
"Mr. Lin, may I have a word with you in private?"
Lin Rui remained calm, but a hint of doubt arose in his heart.
Although Changsun Yi appeared neither humble nor arrogant, and his attitude was relatively clear, it still felt like he was seeking advice.
This attitude wouldn't be surprising in other places.
But right now, the vast majority of people present are celebrities, or at the very least, famous people.
Everyone is treating each other as equals, so Changsun Yi's current attitude is somewhat intriguing.
Could it be because of Changsun Jinghong, or Li Donglai?
The possibility is low.
As celebrities, or even socialites, they are already outstanding individuals and have no need to deliberately curry favor with anyone.
Although Lin Rui concealed it very well, Changsun Yi still noticed and chuckled, "Mr. Lin, I am only attending the meeting on behalf of someone else. My wife is not feeling well and is resting in her room."
I see.
Lin Rui suddenly realized, and was also somewhat surprised.
Unexpectedly, Changsun Yi married a celebrity, even a socialite.
As they walked out the gate side by side with Changsun Yi, many people looked thoughtful.
"Was that the man just now, perhaps Changsun Yi, who was willing to be expelled from the Changsun family but still married into the Xia family?"
"It's him."
"So, Xia Xianci has arrived too?"
Many people looked solemn when Xia Xianci was mentioned.
In Lizhou, you can be reckless and do foolish things like a newborn calf unafraid of tigers.
But don't be ungrateful and go and provoke the Xia family.
Especially Xia Xianci, the heir appointed by the Xia family.
Xia Xianci, who started helping the family with accounting at the age of ten, would have already taken up the banner of the Xia family and expanded the family's territory long ago if she hadn't come to Xiazhou by chance and happened to meet such an adopted son-in-law, Changsun Yi.
In the eyes of the Xia family, Xia Xianci is a remarkable businesswoman whose career was delayed by the entertainment industry. If it weren't for this series of fortuitous events, her achievements would probably have already surpassed Gong Jing's, and it would only be a matter of time before she reached the same level as Li Donglai.
What a pity!
A private room in the restaurant on the sixth floor.
At Lin Rui's repeated requests, Changsun Yi changed his form of address, no longer addressing him as "Mr. Lin" or "Mr. Lin" repeatedly.
After exchanging pleasantries with Changsun Yi, Lin Rui learned that the woman this guy married into the family was indeed a celebrity!
The key point is that the woman is a few years older than this guy.
Does this count as "a woman three years older than her husband is a lucky charm"?
"Hey bro, slow down. Order more if you need more. Don't choke."
Seeing Lin Rui wolfing down his food without any regard for his image, Changsun Yi was both amused and exasperated.
This is exactly how Third Grandfather described life!
Previously, Lin Rui's elegant demeanor and especially his ingrained manners were something that even Changsun Yi, who came from a good family, felt inferior to. He even wondered if his third grandfather was getting senile.
Where were we?
Lin Rui asked vaguely.
"Speaking of your sister-in-law's dance performance on this year's Spring Festival Gala, she really liked the song you wrote for the promotional video for Panyu."
"It's a pity that the Lizhou cultural wall couldn't be unlocked. She only learned about this work after she arrived in Xiazhou."
"Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time. Otherwise, she would have liked to choreograph a new dance for this song."
Whenever Xia Xianci is mentioned, Changsun Yi's face lights up with excitement.
There will be opportunities in the future.
Having finished his meal, Lin Rui wiped his mouth with a tissue as he spoke.
"I heard from Third Grandfather that you're planning something big after the New Year?"
Changsun Yi looked interested: "If this succeeds, you will be the youngest celebrity in the history of Shenzhou."
Lin Rui smiled and nodded, but his mind was in deep thought.
Hongbo is a man who can distinguish right from wrong. He is known as the Silver Fox in the business world. How could he make a common-sense mistake because of family ties?
The preparations for "The Legend of 1900" have only just begun, and this is an absolute trade secret for Tianrui and the Li family, especially since it is closely related to Lin Rui.
So the question arises: why would Silver Fox disclose such a trade secret to Changsun Yi?
Lin Rui hadn't quite figured things out yet, but one thing he was certain of was that Hong Bo had his reasons for doing this and would never harm him.
Having figured this out, Lin Rui took a sip of tea: "I heard that after being promoted to a prominent position, one needs to go to Lizhou?"
No, that's not it.
"Going to Lizhou is simply the choice of most people."
"On this point, the authorities have never made any mandatory requirements."
Changsun Yi's expression was slightly serious: "But if one day you become a celebrity, I still hope you will go to Lizhou to develop your career."
Why?
Lin Rui asked a question.
"A stage, a bigger stage."
Changsun Yi smiled mysteriously: "If you can be promoted to a celebrity before the World Arts Conference, you can go to Lizhou to gain some experience first."
"So, Lizhou won't be unlocked before the World Arts Conference?"
Lin Rui vaguely sensed the implied meaning.
Changsun Yi cast a meaningful glance at Lin Rui and nodded, saying, "No."
"What about Sangzhou?"
"No, not at all."
After saying that, Changsun Yi smiled and said, "I have to go take care of your sister-in-law now. We'll arrange a time to talk in detail after she recovers."
"good."
After watching Changsun Yi leave, Lin Rui turned into the elevator.
The Xiazhou Arts Association prepared suites for everyone this time. They were not only spacious and comfortable, but also had many musical instruments.
With nothing to do, Lin Rui lay on the sofa playing with his phone. He originally wanted to check the latest rankings of Sun Youlin, Li Mubai, and others, but his mind kept drifting to thoughts of Lizhou and the World Arts Conference, making it hard for him to concentrate.
Whether it's Zhao Wenyao or Changsun Yi, their descriptions of Lizhou seem to say something, but in reality, they say nothing at all, not even touching on the subject.
"It's better to rely on yourself than on others."
The suite was also equipped with a computer, and Lin Rui began searching for information about Lizhou online.
To his surprise, there was indeed a lot of information about Lizhou online, but the vast majority of it consisted of introductions and pictures of Lizhou's attractions. Even the content about traveling to Lizhou was not very valuable.
The entertainment industry is one thing, but Lin Rui doesn't believe that people from other states have never visited Lizhou, let alone that they wouldn't share their experiences of their trip to Lizhou online after returning.
The only possibility is that the authorities have been downplaying important information about Lizhou.
"That's interesting."
"In that case, the day of fame will be the day to go to Lizhou."
"I'd like to see what unspeakable secrets Lizhou holds."
Lin Rui calmly shut down his computer, then walked to the balcony and looked down at the city below.
Not only him, but Zhao Wenyao was doing the same thing.
Now, as he looks down, he ponders a plan to expand into Lizhou.
As for the celebrities invited to the Spring Festival Gala, they downloaded "Voice of Xiazhou" with great interest. They also wanted to see if there were any potential stocks worth their attention in the sixteen states that had already unlocked the cultural wall.
Some people are analyzing Shen Yun's singing skills.
Some people are analyzing Sun Youlin's emotional expression.
Some people are criticizing certain celebrities for being all about physical attraction and not emotional connection.
Someone is there...
Almost everyone stayed in their suites and did not go out, nor did they gather in twos or threes to chat or gossip.
Perhaps they also wanted to enjoy this rare moment of peace.
One night passed.
Early in the morning, under the hospitality of Secretary Liu, Lin Rui and the others had breakfast before heading in twos and threes to the Spring Festival Gala venue, which was 600 meters away.
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