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Chapter 776: Chapter 674: Able to Cover (Seeking Subscription!)_1
Hu Li didn’t know how she managed to return to the makeup table.
She sat down, holding the heavy money in her arms, staring blankly at the makeup mirror.
Lin Jiaxue, sitting next to her, quickly asked, "Sister Hu Li, what’s wrong?"
At Jiaxue’s call, Hu Li saw the worry on her face and quickly composed herself.
Remembering Tang Qing’s words about not telling Jiaxue the truth, she managed a smile and said, "Sister Jiaxue, it’s nothing. I’m just very happy. I didn’t expect to get back all the interest I paid to the usury."
"Really?" Lin Jiaxue asked with doubt.
Hu Li nodded vigorously.
"Yes, I’m so happy to get my money back, and I really have to thank Chairman Tang for all his help," she said, her voice breaking again at the memories of the loan sharks. Nobody could understand what it felt like if they hadn’t experienced it.
It felt like her world was collapsing.
If it wasn’t for this series, she didn’t know how she could repay the debt.
Now that Tang Qing had stepped in and eradicated the trouble, she felt not only gratitude but also awe of him. Working under such a competent boss was a true test of psychological quality.
But it gave her a great sense of security.
Lin Jiaxue immediately began comforting Hu Li, patting her back.
Soon enough,
the day’s filming was over.
Li Xizhao instructed all the crew members to pack up their things, lock the main gate, and board the company’s bus. With over seventy people, they headed to a nearby hotel that had been booked in advance by the company.
This dinner.
Was the time when Hu Li drank the most alcohol.
Hu Li typically didn’t drink, and would only have some juice or soft drink at social events. She had seen too many people who had messed up their lives because they let their guards down after getting drunk.
One of them was her roommate.
She had been offered a supporting role in a TV series and had been invited to a dinner party hosted by the investor.
She thought that the investor wouldn’t do anything improper since there were many people at the party. However, she still ended up drunk and unconscious after drinking a few glasses of spiked wine. After that, she found herself being ’kindly’ taken home by the investor.
And so, it was no surprise what happened next.
The next day,
She came back to their shared home and cried all day. Her first experience was with a pig of a man, and afterward, she fainted from crying. Later on, she gritted her teeth and bore it. She couldn’t make a fuss as it would destroy her reputation and make it difficult for her to face others.
Eventually.
The girl went astray.
The first time led to a second.
After resigning herself to her fate, she became the investor’s mistress. Her reasoning was simple - better to give herself to one pig than many. Her roommate continues to act, refusing to give up on her initial aspirations.
Her roommate would often offer advice, discussing the darkness in the entertainment industry. Therefore, Hu Li preferred to offend people by not accepting their drinks rather than risk being drugged. This included not drinking alcohol from others.
This time.
The impact left on her by Tang Qing was too large.
Even if she got drunk, Tang Qing probably wouldn’t give her a second look.
He was charismatic, resourceful, well-connected, wealthy, and even extremely handsome, outshining all of the other male stars in the entertainment industry. With all of these qualities, he wouldn’t need to resort to such underhanded methods. With just a wave of his hand, countless girls would come to him.
Tang Qing also had Lin Jiaxue.
Drinking here, even if she were to get drunk, she would feel safe.
"Sister Hu Li, don’t drink too much. Look at you, you can’t hold your liquor," Lin Jiaxue advised.
"I’m fine, I’m just really happy today," said Hu Li, her face flushed from the alcohol. After a few shots of baijiu, even she felt a bit off balance. She was too excited, and even though Tang Qing broke out the expensive fruit wine, she couldn’t bring herself to drink it.
She ended up drinking more baijiu, it was a sincere choice to her, and drinking the fruit wine instead would seem like taking advantage.
Lin Jiaxue turned to Tang Qing and said, "Tangtang, Sister Hu Li has had too much baijiu. Could you stop serving her any more?"
Tang Qing was helpless.
Upon Hu Li’s arrival, she had proposed a toast, and before he could say anything, she had downed her drink. He had initially thought that Hu Li could hold her liquor well.
"Hu Li, stop drinking baijiu for the night. Drink some tea or fruit wine instead to sober up. I thought you had a higher alcohol tolerance. Don’t take today’s events to heart. You’re now an artist signed to our company and it was nothing but a small favor. If any of you were wronged, I would do the same," Tang Qing advised.
Hu Li gratefully said, "Thank you, Boss Tang. I know to you this is just a small act of kindness, but to me, it means the world. Okay, I’ll listen to you. I won’t drink any more baijiu tonight."
Tang Qing smiled and nodded: "That’s right. Try to drink less at future company gatherings. Remember, we, as people of Comet Film and Television, don’t need to please anyone, and we don’t need anyone to get a role by drinking."
"Mr. Pu, this is also my requirement. No matter who it is, if something were to happen that requires our artists to accompany someone in drinking and it leads to any unpleasant situation, I will not be shy to question you. Understand?"
Tang Qing’s tone was very firm.
In his company, everyone, including the artists, should live with dignity. He didn’t need to please any investor. He felt that he was wealthy enough to take care of his own company.
Pu Chaodong quickly nodded. "Yes, yes, I understand. I will strictly manage and screen the agency. If such a situation arises, forcing an artist to accompany someone in drinking, I will immediately fire them and tell them to get lost."
With the inclusion of Tang Qing, Zheng Lin, and Chai Ren,
Comet Film and Television didn’t need to bow to any investor.
Zheng Lin also expressed his distaste for this, saying, "Director Tang is right. I also mean this, we don’t need to please anyone. If there’s an issue, contact me directly. As long as we’re in the right, no one can harm us.
Let me add something. In the future, both agents and company artists must pay attention to their integrity. Those who willingly degrade themselves, succumb to temptations, blindly follow foreign trends, worship money, and lack passion for the performing arts, will all be excluded. Our Comet Film is heading towards becoming a global company. Our artists can’t have any significant misconduct for others to laugh at."
Zheng Lin’s words were even more direct than Tang Qing’s.
He knew of Tang Qing’s character and his dislike for messy situations. This was also his mindset. Entertainment public figures have a strong influence on young people and society. If they can’t manage that, they can corrupt societal norms.
Especially teenagers with their undeveloped minds. They love to chase stars. Even if they do something wrong, they would say like, "So-and-so does it like that, he is my idol, what I did is not wrong". Such examples are innumerable.
It’s a bit better in Huaxia.
Especially in the United States.
Various materialistic values, drinking, marijuana, women, are all prominently displayed before them, leading to chaos. This has even developed into a so-called major culture.
Zheng Lin is in charge of this area, therefore, he places great importance on people’s thoughts and consciousness.
Pu Chaodong hastily nodded his head.
With the words of Zheng Lin and Tang Qing, the artists at Comet Film and Television would definitely be the happiest.
With Zheng Lin present, there would be no problem with any approval and screening process. With Tang Qing present, money would not be an issue. Plus, Chai Ren on their side, it felt like no one could mess with Comet Film and Television.
They stood in a superior position.
Pu Chaodong felt extremely lucky to have such powerful and protective bosses.
"Clap, clap, clap..."
The other people at the table applauded.
But not many were genuinely applauding. In simple terms, they only knew that Tang Qing was wealthy. As for everything else, they knew nothing . Only when Comet Film and Television started to develop would they realize the weight of Zheng Lin and Tang Qing’s words.
And their influence.
Hu Li’s eyes sparkled as she listened.
If this really happened,
Then the artists at Comet Film and Television would be too lucky. She didn’t doubt Tang Qing’s capabilities, she believed in him blindly.
Looking at Lin Jiaxue next to her, Hu Li silently wished them happiness in her heart and hoped that Tang Qing wouldn’t let Lin Jiaxue down.
After drinking a little alcohol,
And quite a lot of tea to sober up,
Hu Li excused herself to go to the bathroom, and Lin Jiaxue followed her.
"Lin Jiaxue, I envy you for having Tang Qing, who loves you so much. You have to hold onto him well. This kind of man is truly in high demand." Hu Li laughed.
Lin Jiaxue smiled slightly.
"I will. I trust Tangtang, and I believe we will be happy."
From a young age, Lin Jiaxue’s attachment to Tang Qing was deep-seated, and she believed that Tang Qing would grow old with her. After all these years together, she knew Tang Qing’s character well, so she wasn’t worried about losing him.
In front of the mirror.
"Jiaxue, your skin is so good, you look better than me even without makeup. Do you do any skin care?" Hu Li asked while applying her makeup, admiring Lin Jiaxue.
"No, just normal. The only cosmetic product I used to use is Dabao. I’ve been using it since childhood, and Tangtang doesn’t like me wearing makeup." Lin Jiaxue shook her head.
She used the perfume set that Ayman had given her a few days ago only once. After Tang Qing said it didn’t smell good, she never used it again. She didn’t know that what people normally smelled in that perfume was different from what Tang Qing smelled.
That strong scent of chemicals made Tang Qing very uncomfortable.
Regardless of claims of being ’naturally extracted’.
Or ’without any additives’.
Though harmless,
Tang Qing could not stand it.
