Chapter 816: Chapter 806: Press Conference and Celebration Banquet

"President Su, you’re amazing! Several directors have submitted scripts to us recently. When are we going to invest in a few projects?"

All the current projects are complete. President Tang took the team to Jiang City, and I’m here all by myself. I feel uneasy without anything to do!"

The next day, in Su Qing’s office, Hu Xiaoling said excitedly, while pouring some black goji water into his cup, quite thoughtfully.

Even though she’s a few years older than Su Qing, her personality is almost childlike.

It’s not that Su Qing is particularly mature, but he lacks Shen Yi’s boss-like aura. After they got familiar, and being peers, Hu Xiaoling’s true personality started to show.

"All complete?" hearing this, Su Qing was slightly taken aback.

Hu Xiaoling nodded, "The ’Blind’ crew wrapped up on the 25th last month, and ’This Killer Is Not Very Calm’ finished on the 2nd of this month. What’s left is post-production and promotion, plus the one currently showing, we have no projects in hand now."

Upon hearing this, Su Qing couldn’t help but sigh at how quickly time flies. Unexpectedly, ’Blind’ surpassed ’This Killer Is Not Very Calm’ and wrapped up first, probably pushed by the lack of funds.

’Slurp’

Having a sip of goji water, Su Qing felt his kidneys somewhat reenergized and sighed, surprised at how increasingly impressive Aunt Shen was. It’s getting hard to keep up.

Thinking about this made him anxious—should he look for the landlady? She knows good Chinese doctors and should be able to help him recuperate.

But on second thought, that would be embarrassing. Moreover, if the landlady knows, wouldn’t everyone else know too?

"What’s the situation online now?"

"Still the same, can’t settle these couple of days. However, I saw official news that the ’Demon Capital Fortress’ crew is holding a press conference, it’s today," Hu Xiaoling said happily.

The events of the past few days had scared her; how did her boss get into such a mess? First, someone died during the live stream, then malicious rumors and slanders saying he was profiting off a tragedy, followed by the revelation that he didn’t invest in ’Demon Capital Fortress,’ even leading the leading actor’s fans to start fighting.

Such series of events, any one of which would take months for ordinary folks to recover from, while her boss appeared unfazed.

Fortunately, with this month arriving, the invested film achieved commendable results and temporarily surpassed the previous buzz.

Indeed, this May Day season, among all newly released films, ’Life-changing Matters’ had already secured the top spot.

Moreover, as word of mouth spread over the past two days, daily box office numbers rose increasingly, making her delighted, knowing this project had gone through her hands.

"Today? Where is it?"

"In the capital. Oh, Director Wang Jiang is hosting a celebration banquet tonight; he invited you over."

Hearing this, Su Qing couldn’t help but slap his forehead, truly forgetting without the little secretary’s reminder.

"What time again?"

"Seven in the evening, but we should leave early. I’ll drive you over, President Su!"

Su Qing naturally had no objections to such arrangements.

Just as the two were talking, the office door swung open. Currently, the only one who can freely enter his office is Shen Yi.

Indeed, Shen Yi entered wearing a simple elegant long dress, her long hair down, her face radiant and glowing, her eyes brimming with a smile, obviously in good mood.

"What are you talking about, so happy? Oh, brother, why are you drinking goji water? It’s my recklessness, but you should’ve told me earlier, brother!" Shen Yi entered and sat across Su Qing unreservedly.

Su Qing almost choked listening to this. What was with this sarcastic tone?

Blaming him? Such issues can be blamed on him? Who was it forcing him to recharge yesterday? I said I wouldn’t charge, but you insisted, and when out of juice, you blame me for insufficient capacity?

Where’s the reasoning? If it weren’t concerning male dignity, he might have fought with Shen Yi.

"Hello, President Shen," Hu Xiaoling quickly greeted.

By now she’s realized, little President Su likely has no relation with her boss, but rather a huge connection with this President Shen. Didn’t see President Tang went to Jiang City, yet here these two remained in the capital. Most crucially, President Su’s kidney deficiency, and President Shen indeed said this matter should have been discussed with her; isn’t that evident enough?

Facing this, Su Qing gestured to the little secretary to leave first, then spoke: "Talking about projects, and Director Wang Jiang’s invitation tonight."

Hearing this, Shen Yi nodded: "It deserves celebrating now, five days’ box office already broke even, the rest is profit, but are you going to invest in other projects soon? Isn’t it a bit early?"

Su Qing shook his head: "This film is profitable, can’t lose money, the remaining two will release next month too, now just preparing and letting out the news, so we’re not caught off guard; don’t worry, I’ve got confidence."

"As long as you’re confident. Anyway, now you got money." By this point, Shen Yi was completely unbothered; after all, even if losing on some, it won’t be critical.

"You’re done busily?"

"Yes, roughly finished. After this banquet, tomorrow we’ll return to Jiang City, been out over a month, need to go back, I miss home already!" Shen Yi chuckled.

Formerly, Jiang City was just an ordinary city for her, maximum her close friend was there. But now, things were different.

Since meeting Su Qing last year, she had unintentionally wanted to stay there, first because Su Qing was there, now thinking possibly it’s her home someday.

Especially the place they lived, though not big, held quite a few memories.

"Alright, didn’t realize it’s been over a month since we came here."

Su Qing agreed with a smile; he indeed should return, some matters require facing directly, can’t always evade them.

"Stop drinking goji water, it’s useless. Don’t worry, sister feels pity for you, will take care of you for a few days, you can rest!"

Su Qing: "Thank you, truly!"

At six in the afternoon, Hu Xiaoling drove him to the celebration venue.

Just as he got out of the car, he saw Director Wang Jiang standing at the entrance like a welcome hostess.

"President Su, glad you’re here, quickly, you must drink a few more tonight!"

"Of course, Director Wang is in full spring bloom!"

"Isn’t it thanks to you, President Su?"

The pair exchanged glances and laughed heartily.

Meanwhile, not far from their celebration venue, Teng Hua held a press conference.

"Given the film’s issues, we from the crew want to apologize to the public. In such situations, promotion, unwise to involve the production team or actors; after thinking through, I decide I as the director should step forward, with no agenda, just a personal choice.

Technically speaking, I have no issue with the leading actors and co-stars, but perhaps I overlooked the point that maybe the lead wasn’t suited for such a sci-fi film.

I prepared extensively, aimed to manifest sci-fi elements, occupying loads of my efforts, leading to drastic imbalance in character relations, originally my forte."

"The actor didn’t take sky-high rewards, acting was commendable albeit, possibly unsuitable for sci-fi subjects!"

Teng Hua apologized publicly, elaborated on reasons, and ultimately pleaded sympathy, asking everyone to give them more chances, give domestic sci-fi room for tolerance, while sincerely apologizing for his mistake to the public for failing their expectation, seemingly full of sincerity.

Although such rhetoric, anyone discerning would know it appeared an apology accepting faults, while essentially an advanced way of passing the buck.

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