Secretary Liu glanced at his watch every now and then.
Lin Rui said "wait a moment" before leaving, but now he has been sitting in the VIP room for almost four hours, and the tea has been changed again and again, but he still hasn't seen a single person.
During this period, he also received more than twenty phone calls, most of which were work-related. Even Xu Hongzhuo called in person to inquire about the situation.
Even so, Secretary Liu still dared not leave, and Xu Hongzhuo instructed others to handle the tasks that required his personal attention.
"Why isn't it ready yet?"
Secretary Liu brewed himself another half pot of tea.
Despite his unease, Secretary Liu showed not a trace of impatience.
Just then, a figure walked in; it was Lin Rui.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
"There was a slight problem during the recording. The demo was actually prepared a long time ago, but it was just not quite right in terms of feel. Since this song will be performed live, we had to find someone to rehearse it and simulate the effect on stage."
Upon hearing this, Secretary Liu quickly waved his hand, saying, "Mr. Lin, you flatter me."
After a pause, Secretary Liu glanced out the window. Although it was already past six in the evening, it was still quite bright because it was July. "It's dinnertime now. Mr. Lin probably hasn't eaten yet. How about I treat you..."
"There's a ready-made staff canteen, so let's not waste money."
Lin Rui smiled and said, "Let's go downstairs together. I have something I'd like to ask Secretary Liu for advice."
Secretary Liu had originally intended to treat everyone, but unexpectedly, he ended up being the one freeloading.
However, Secretary Liu knew Lin Rui's personality well, so he didn't stand on ceremony. Especially since Lin Rui had mentioned that he wanted to discuss something with him, his attention turned to asking for advice.
Of course, Secretary Liu still secretly sent Xu Hongzhuo a text message, briefly reporting the situation here.
Upon hearing that the song had already been recorded, Xu Hongzhuo instructed his secretary, Liu, to have dinner before returning.
"Want a drink?"
When Lin Rui asked about it, and after glancing at the juice in front of him, Secretary Liu smiled and said, "I rarely drink alcohol, juice is fine with me."
"Then let's have juice."
Lin Rui smiled and said, "This juice is good; it was sent from Fanzhou."
Lin Rui handed the poured juice to Secretary Liu, who stood up to take it, sat down, took a sip, and then habitually clicked her tongue in delight: "Good...good juice!"
Lin Rui gave Secretary Liu a strange look, but didn't mind, and casually chatted with Secretary Liu about everyday matters.
Although very curious about what Lin Rui wanted to ask her, Secretary Liu was in no hurry to ask, and didn't even mention anything related to official business.
Discussing business over drinks is a major taboo in the workplace, but having been in this position for so long, Secretary Liu still knows how to keep things in check.
The meal lasted for more than half an hour before Lin Rui wiped his mouth and asked, "Secretary Liu, if I want to invite a group of artists, do I need to report it to the authorities?"
Invite an artist?
Reporting?
Secretary Liu did not show any doubt; he instantly understood the hidden meaning in Lin Rui's words.
Since you're asking him for advice and have mentioned reporting it, it means this is definitely not a private invitation.
"Does Mr. Lin mean that the Xiazhou Arts Association should step in and invite these artists?"
Secretary Liu asked tentatively, and seeing Lin Rui nod, he pondered and said, "If I may ask, is it because of the opening music of the World Arts Festival?"
Lin Rui smiled. It's so comfortable to chat with smart people because they always know what you're trying to say and will follow that line of thought to figure it out.
Seeing Lin Rui's expression, Secretary Liu immediately sat up straight and said seriously, "A paper report is not needed, but we need to report to Chairman Xu."
"Mr. Lin must have a list of invitees, right?"
“Give me the list, and I will personally extend an invitation on behalf of the Xiazhou Arts Association.”
"I also believe that teachers would not refuse to do something that brings glory to the country."
Lin Rui was delighted upon hearing this.
He had heard the demo of "Victory," and perhaps because it was generated by the system, it inevitably had a mechanical stiffness, like a soulless walking corpse.
Of course, with Tianrui's current capabilities, re-recording shouldn't be a big problem.
However, Lin Rui values this piece highly and hopes it can reach even greater heights.
Therefore, he came up with a bold idea.
If a master-level symphony orchestra were assembled, could this version of "Victory" truly surpass the original?
Upon seeing the list sent by Lin Rui, Secretary Liu's eyelids twitched repeatedly, and she suddenly felt as if she had been tricked.
Conductor: Xu Hongzhuo
Lead singer: Shen Yun
Choir: Xia Xianci, Jiang Zimin, Liu Han, Bai Wanqiu
Piano: Lin Rui
Violinists: Nie Ping, Wen Hai, Ke Changhuan, Tong Xue, Xu Haifeng, Lin Qingqing, Liu…
Cello: Pang Anyou, Xue Ying, Gu Changze, Xiao Song, Wei Yingying, Guan…
Electric piano: Liu Biyue, Cheng Fei, Xie Lingling
Drums: Shi Yongzheng, Dong Weiping, Zhuo Zhen
Larger accounts: Zhao Wenyao, Li Xiaoran…
…
Whether I felt excited or not is hard to say, but my hands were definitely trembling.
Undoubtedly, this is a lineup that is enough to shock the entire continent, and its extravagance is in no way inferior to the pop group lineup of the World Arts Festival!
Of course, the names marked in red on the list, such as Shen Yun, Xia Xianci, Zhao Wenyao, and Bai Wanqiu, indicate that Lin Rui will personally invite these people. But what about the rest?
Also, is it really a good idea to put Chairman Xu's name on this command?
Secretary Liu was in a bit of a predicament. Would Xu Hongzhuo agree to this?
The answer is yes!
What annoyed him even more was that Xu Hongzhuo's name wasn't marked in red, which meant that the matter of asking Xu Hongzhuo for help would also fall on his shoulders.
Seeing that Secretary Liu was covered in sweat, Lin Rui asked with concern, "Secretary Liu, are you feeling unwell?"
"No."
Secretary Liu suddenly snapped out of his daze and immediately chuckled, "Mr. Lin, rest assured, I will personally visit each of the teachers not listed."
"Then I'll have to trouble Secretary Liu."
Secretary Liu was about to reply with a "you're welcome" when Lin Rui added, "This is quite urgent. President Zhou informed me that the official team needs the finished product by the weekend."
Before the weekend?!
What day of the week is it now?!
Secretary Liu appeared calm, but his heart was pounding in his chest, and he had an urge to smash his head against a wall and die!
Inviting these people takes time, and rehearsals are needed once everyone is gathered. Considering the time allotted, I probably only have two days left to myself!
Two days?!
Invite over thirty artists?
Trembling hands no longer mattered; at this moment, Secretary Liu was so excited he was practically bursting with joy!
"Mr. Lin, I suddenly remembered that I have something important to take care of, so I'll head back now."
As Secretary Liu spoke, he tidied his briefcase: "Rest assured, I will handle this matter properly within forty-eight hours!"
After saying that, Secretary Liu left without looking back.
At this moment, he was so anxious that he didn't care about any of the pretentious polite formalities.
Fuck you!
As soon as he stepped out of Tianrui Entertainment, Secretary Liu looked back at the building behind him and suddenly had the thought that he would never set foot in this dangerous place again in his life.
After getting in the car, Secretary Liu hesitated for a long time before finally dialing a number: "President, there's something I need to discuss with you."
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