Chapter 873 - 260: If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them (Part 3)
Moreover, the key is, if Lin Xianyu said such words herself, it would be inappropriate; letting an assistant say them makes it more discreet.
Indeed, personal relations come first in the entertainment industry.
As soon as the private room doors opened, Lin Xianyu had already risen to greet people at the entrance.
This top-tier rising star had clearly redone her makeup, now wearing a pure-desire style dress that was not overly revealing, with the skirt ending slightly above her knees.
It subtly showcased her pair of straight, pale legs—such extent displays better without the slightest hint of flirtation.
The makeup was light but clearly well-thought-out, with particular attention to eye makeup which further accentuated Lin Xianyu’s inherently glamorous style.
Lin Xianyu directly went up to Chen Yan, wrapped both hands around one of his arms, and dragged him to the main seat with a somewhat pleading and ingratiating look: "Chen... Teacher, please be generous and don’t hold today’s incidents against me?"
Chen Yan, unfazed, pulled his arm away, distinctly sensing the little vixen using her Talent Divine Techniques on him, akin to a seduction technique, causing a wave of Primordial Qi that Chen Yan immediately detected.
Thanks to the strength of his Divine Sense now, he was able to astutely sense these fluctuations, whereas he wouldn’t have if he had been a Second Realm Cultivator as he was before.
He took a deep breath, internally circulating his Primordial Qi once, and his gaze immediately cleared up. Looking at Lin Xianyu again, he felt her charm fade a bit.
After Chen Yan sat down discretely, Lin Xianyu stayed beside him while Zhao Shanhe, with a curious expression, really couldn’t fathom what monumental background his brother possessed to make such a top-tier star lower herself in such a manner.
On the other side of Chen Yan sat Zhao Shanhe, while the little assistant didn’t choose to sit next to Lin Xianyu, opting to sit beside Zhao Shanhe instead.
Once the dishes were served, Lin Xianyu attentively poured wine and served food, practically transforming herself into a little maid serving Chen Yan like a young master.
Even a piece of fish had its bones meticulously picked out with fine chopsticks before being placed into Chen Yan’s bowl.
Chen Yan received Lin Xianyu’s attentive service calmly and indifferently.
However, the look the assistant gave Chen Yan grew increasingly respectful.
She didn’t actually know Chen Yan’s background; Lin Xianyu naturally wouldn’t talk to her about it but casually mentioned that Chen Yan is someone with an impressive background worth befriending.
To her surprise, Lin Xianyu showed such deference—even when the boss of her own agency invites her for a meal, Lin Xianyu was merely polite and courteous, not to this nearly humble extent?
The assistant was stirred, realizing that someone like Chen Yan was out of her league to befriend, and the only person qualified at the table to do so was her employer Lin Xianyu.
Thus, she decided to focus on Zhao Shanhe, continuously toasting, showering him with words of praise like there’s no cost.
"Teacher Zhao, I’ve just recently entered the industry and am quite ignorant, what works has Shanhe Media produced before?"
"Hmm..." Zhao Shanhe took a sip of wine, his eyes rolling, deliberately responding casually: "Oh, quite a few. Hmm... produced My Fair Princess, produced Huan Huan’s Tale, produced In Full Bloom..."
One thunderous name after another was nonchalantly mentioned by Zhao Shanhe, leaving the assistant’s heart quaking like a full-blown earthquake!
Those are all massively successful productions!
But... something’s off!
Even if she was somewhat new, she had knowledge of these classic blockbuster productions, knowing their producers.
Never heard of Shanhe Media among them!
Considering the timeline, starting from My Fair Princess, it’s been over twenty years.
This President Zhao appears to be only in his twenties!
Could it be a family business?
But Shanhe Media, certainly unheard of...
However, for Lin Xianyu to treat him so humbly, his status and position must be extraordinary. There’s no doubt about it.
Perhaps...
The assistant hit upon a sudden realization, enlightenment sparking.
Got it! Shanhe Media must be the hidden capital behind those blockbuster production companies!
This comprehension made the assistant tremble with excitement, looking at Zhao Shanhe with eyes filled with thrill, as if gazing upon the God of Wealth!
This thigh! Must cling onto it!
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A meal eaten down to the last bite, the taste of the dishes indeed lived up to the bustling business here.
However, after tasting those Vital Qi-infused foods in the Domain Realm, these "mundane" foods for Chen Yan were merely for sampling the flavor.
During the meal, Zhao Shanhe, likely having drunk too much, went out to find a restroom—though the restaurant had good business, it was fortunate enough to have private rooms, but not upscale enough to have en-suite bathrooms.
The assistant, keen to impress, seeing Zhao Shanhe rise, volunteered to accompany him out and guide him.
With Chen Yan and Lin Xianyu remaining in the room, without outsiders, Lin Xianyu’s feigned drunkenness vanished entirely, her gaze clear upon Chen Yan, still carrying a somewhat ingratiating look: "Lord Immortal Official, please accept my humble apology..."
"I didn’t blame you; Lin Laodeng... well, being Lin Qingquan, is an old friend of mine, and he was merely joking, so you won’t be held accountable."
Only now did Lin Xianyu breathe a sigh of relief.
In a world where Cultivators blend in, the Inspection Bureau is like a sword hanging over their heads—Lin Xianyu wouldn’t dare offend Chen Yan.
She stood up, respectfully bowed to Chen Yan, "Thank you, Lord Immortal Official, for your magnanimity!"
"After you finish filming, focus on doing charity; consider it a token of gratitude." Chen Yan casually picked up a piece of stir-fried chili with pork and put it in his mouth, suddenly recalling something: "Your assistant looks at me as if I’m Tathagata Buddha... what did you tell her? Even Principal Wang wouldn’t prompt that kind of gaze!"
"Hmph, what’s a second-generation rich kid." Lin Xianyu shook her head and then smiled: "I tricked her and the company people saying you’re someone I inadvertently met... a Celestial Dragon Person, with very strong background, but can’t be revealed.
Though if I do cozy up to you, I could secure a solo program at Spring Festival Gala every year!"
Chen Yan raised an eyebrow.
This little fox surely knows how to exaggerate!
The Spring Festival Gala is a traditional event in Dragon Country, and though in modern times its star-making ability has waned, true celebrities no longer rely on it for fame.
Yet, it still stands as a political symbol!
Getting on the Spring Festival Gala means acknowledgement from "above," and having a solo program on it represents an extraordinary background.
Put it this way, if there’s an actor whose fame and popularity are quite ordinary.
But, if they can repeatedly perform on the Gala for several years, not as part of a group number where everyone sings a line or two. Instead, every appearance is a solo program...
Don’t hesitate, if you encounter them, directly address them respectfully and courteously as "Teacher!" Then take the posture of a student meeting the head teacher, obediently bowing your head.
This type of person, even if they’re not some grand immortal themselves, you can bet whoever stands behind them is likely someone who holds a celestial rank!!
Chen Yan casually asked Lin Xianyu about some donation progress matters, yet after a while, Zhao Shanhe and the assistant didn’t return.
"Could Xiaozhao have fallen into a pit?"
Chen Yan got up from the seat and walked out, Lin Xianyu hesitated for a moment, pulled out a mask and put it on, following as well.
They walked a few steps along the corridor on the second floor towards the restroom direction, just reaching the top of the stairs, when Zhao Shanhe’s shouting voice was heard from below.
"Come, come, come! Today, you won’t step out of this door until you apologize!!"
Chen Yan was intrigued, casually went downstairs, only to see at the entrance of the first floor hall, Zhao Shanhe blocking someone with one hand clutching the person’s clothes, and the other pointing at a figure beside him: "How audacious, bullying the weak thinking you’re all that, eh!"
Chen Yan initially thought the assistant was being bullied, thus prompting Zhao Shanhe’s heroics, but upon further inspection, he paused.
The assistant was standing well beside them, also rebuking the person whom Zhao Shanhe clutched.
Next to Zhao Shanhe was a frail figure crouched on the ground.
Hands holding its head, and in front was an overturned foam plastic box—this was a child.