Chapter 454 What was supposed to come has come
Chu Qingmian was sitting in the lounge, holding the pillow given by the program team in a daze.
It is different from the first time I came to the "I Am the Masked Singer" as a judge. Now the popularity of this variety show has reached a terrifying level, and sponsor advertisements are simply pervasive.
From the chandelier hangings to the carpet patterns, they are all ingenious ideas carefully implanted by advertisers.
Including the pillow in Chu Qingmian’s arms, it was also made into the shape of a certain bear biscuit brand.
However, she did not receive an invitation to help advertise, so she just wanted to hug something out of habit.
It was still half an hour before the interview arranged by the program team started. Chu Qingmian's mind was ups and downs following the occasional footsteps passing by in the corridor outside, and she couldn't calm down at all.
The bear pillow was so strangled by her that it was almost deformed.
After reacting, Chu Qingmian said "Ah" and kneaded it back to its original shape while apologizing.
Actually, things have reached this point, and there is no need to retreat from the tension.
The restless Miss Chu began to brainwash herself.
The decision is yours to make. What should I say in front of my dad?
"What if she and I are not opponents?"
This kind of first glance Sounds cool.
But now that it was about to be implemented, Chu Qingmian realized that things were far from simple as she imagined!
I originally thought that Chu Yuanjiang would not agree with her approach, but unexpectedly he agreed without hesitation in an instant.
"Okay! In that case, our Mr. Chu will take care of the signing of the contract!"
It was as if he had been waiting for her to say such a thing.
Thinking of this, Chu Qingmian realized belatedly that she had been tricked by her father again.
Damn it!
Sure enough, the most unbelievable thing in the world is this kind of middle-aged man who is engaged in business!
Chu Yuanjiang smiled with a look of success.
He has obviously long ago planned to bring a strong competitor like Iris under his command. After all, he has the money and ability. There is a saying that if he can't beat me, I will recruit him.
It would be fine if Iris's old employer really had some kind of kindness. With such a bad company like StarBoat and 101, there is no reason not to run away.
As the saying goes, a good bird chooses the right tree to roost in. Chu Yuanjiang could clearly feel that this little girl had her own thoughts and foresight, so there was no reason not to accept the olive branch offered by Xingxing Entertainment.
The most popular artist at the moment and the entertainment company with the best prospects, signing a contract is a very, very correct decision for both parties.
So, he had long expected that Chu Qingmian would come to question him about Chen Jinzhi, and he had already guessed that she would say something about signing a contract with the other party in anger.
Everything is in Lao Deng'er's plan.
“Oops——”
Chu Qingmian covered her head and buried her face in the bear pillow, complaining several times in a long tone.
Mainly complaining about myself.
Aren’t we just talking about signing a contract? What on earth is there to be nervous about?
Even if there were some emotional misunderstandings before, they are all in the past.
What’s wrong with chatting with your high school classmates?
She can defend herself without any scruples in front of outsiders, why is it so difficult to meet in private? !
Miss Chu, who didn't understand the situation, felt very bitter.
Usually at this time, she would usually call Su Chengyi for help.
But not in this case.
Although he was very calm about what happened before, as if he was not bothered at all.
It seems that she is the only one trapped.
Thinking of this, Chu Qingmian sighed softly.
Maybe a part of her was trapped in the summer after the college entrance examination, so she occasionally had nightmares.
The two people on the rooftop looked so matched, but the one hiding in the shadow at the corner stumbled away hastily.
It has been so long, but Chu Qingmian still feels a dull pain in her heart when she thinks about it.
She would not have any hostility towards Chen Jinzhi because of such a thing, nor did she want to turn herself into a resentful woman who clings to the past, so she almost never asked Su Chengyi about this in detail afterwards. All things.
But because of this, only she knew how many sleepless nights this incident had caused, and how much uneasiness and fear it had caused in such nights.
People cannot always be haunted by the past.
Chu Qingmian took a deep breath and tried to distance herself from the negative emotions.
Putting everything aside, Chen Jinzhi's current identity is a hot and popular artist, and she is the boss of an emerging entertainment company.
It is natural to talk about such cooperation and it will happen naturally.
Many people on the Internet have already made such speculations.
After all, she voted for Chen Jinzhi in the previous show, and then stood on the opposite side of public opinion in front of all reporters.
Netizens believe that her series of actions represent Xingxing Entertainment’s intention to sign Iris.
But in fact, Chu Qingmian did not have such thoughts at the beginning.
She simply knew that Chen Jinzhi was not the kind of person that public opinion revealed, so she just said a few words for her based on her own feelings.
Back then, Hou Xiaohong's rumors caused a big fuss in the school. Although the Hou family must have suppressed it later, it was enough to prove that the termination of the contract was not what the rumors said.
The reason why Chen Jinzhi missed the college entrance examination was also domestic violence by her biological father. Thanks to Su Chengyi's timely discovery, otherwise her life would have been in danger.
This proves that what the so-called stepmother said is completely untrustworthy.
In addition, Chu Qingmian can also feel when she gets along with Chen Jinzhi that she is really a good person.
Even if a stranger is subjected to such inexplicable online violence and public opinion attacks, Chu Qingmian will not stand idly by, let alone such a "friend" who has actually gotten along face to face?
Therefore, this kind of goodwill is not a business plan as outsiders speculate.
Thoughts like "What if I'm not my opponent?" were mostly triggered by Chu Yuanjiang's words.
But after thinking about it, if such cooperation can be achieved, the situation will be a real win-win situation.
Xingxing Entertainment needs such popular and high-quality artists to be the leaders of the company, and Chen Jinzhi also needs a company like Xingxing Entertainment with a lot of resources to serve as a development platform.
No matter how you look at it, it’s a match made in heaven.
If those emotional things hadn't happened, Chu Qingmian felt that she might have fallen in love a long time ago.
But now that the arrow is on the string, she inexplicably begins to want to quit.
Today’s interview arranged by the program team immediately sent an invitation letter to Chu Qingmian, which she originally planned to refuse.
Thinking that we could take this opportunity to discuss signing the contract, we temporarily changed our minds and agreed.
“Ah, ah, if I had known better, I wouldn’t have come!!!”
Chu Qingmian banged against the wall with her little bear pillow on her back.
“Dong Dong.”
There was a knock on the door, followed by a slightly hesitant voice from the staff.
"Um, Miss Chu, are you in there?"
"Hello, I'm here."
Chu Qingmian sat upright in a second, put the little bear aside politely, and spoke in a cold voice.
"Ah, that's right! Today's interview scene has been set up. Director Hong sent me to ask you if you want to come and take a look in advance?"
The person outside the door is obviously He breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he must have heard the strange sound just now.
“No need!”
Chu Qingmian’s volume suddenly increased.
"Okay, okay!"
The staff was shocked and quickly began to reflect on whether there was anything wrong with what they just said.
This is an honored guest that Director Hong has repeatedly ordered. If she offends her, she will probably have to pack up and leave immediately!
Fortunately, Chu Qingmian quickly realized that her attitude was bad and immediately made up for it:
"Well, um, I know the location. I will meet you later if I have time to reserve it." Arrived early.”
It's her own tangle to deal with, but she can't let the innocent staff become frightened.
"Okay, okay, received. Then you can rest first and I won't disturb you."
The staff breathed a sigh of relief again, slowed down and stepped away.
Chu Qingmian listened to his footsteps walking away and immediately returned to the state of collapse.
The bear pillow withstood a new round of kowtow attacks.
"What should I do, what should I do, what should I do, what should I do?" After a while, Miss Chu, who realized that this was just a slow death, decided to end it for herself.
“Okay!”
Chu Qingmian took a deep breath and held the hand holding the bear pillow.
"If you support Chu Qingmian in keeping her appointment as scheduled, please raise your hands!"
The little bear's originally kind smiling face seemed to be scolding, and its two paws were firmly pressed on its belly.
As if someone suspected that it would suddenly come to life and raise its hand.
“Okay, no one raised their hands.”
Chu Qingmian squeezed its paws happily and continued to perform everywhere.
“Those who think that Chu Qingmian should retreat bravely and temporarily cease fighting to recuperate, please raise your hands!”
This time, both of the little bear's hands were grabbed by her and raised high.
“I didn’t expect the voice to be so enthusiastic! Okay then!”
Chu Qingmian patted the bear’s paw seriously.
“Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it, and public opinion cannot be violated.
In this case, I have no choice but to, ahem, run away for now!”
Chu Qingmian successfully convinced herself and happily gave the bear doll a high-five.
So, the decision has been made, and how to escape is a new problem.
Chu Qingmian was not familiar with the recording venue this time. When he first came in, he was led around countless twists and turns by the staff.
This is actually Hong Mao's careful arrangement. The lounge for the eldest lady is the most spacious and quietest, for fear that other people will disturb her.
Unexpectedly, good intentions lead to bad things, and this has now become the biggest obstacle in the process of running away.
Chu Qingmian tried to recall the route, but found that she had no memory.
Ahhh, I wish I had the brains of that guy Su Chengyi! !
When he went to the secret room to play before, he just looked at the map at the door for a minute and memorized the complicated and dark path.
No.
Chu Qingmian turned on the screen of her phone and glanced at the time.
There are still fifteen minutes left before the show starts. It is estimated that there will be only five minutes left at most before a staff member will come to take her to the recording studio.
As long as others can't find him, it will be considered a great success!
Chu Qingmian thought like this, stood up furtively, slipped to the door, and opened it a small crack.
The corridor was quiet and there seemed to be no one.
Good opportunity.
Chu Qingmian made up her mind and officially started running away.
Before going out, don’t forget to pick up the bear doll.
Although this little bear belongs to an advertiser, it suits Miss Chu very well, not to mention that he has become a friend who shares the same joys and sorrows, so he has to take it away.
Just as he was about to take the first step, Chu Qingmian felt that his steps were inexplicably heavy.
Obviously, it is the moral sense that is causing trouble again.
If she secretly runs away at this time, Director Hong will definitely be very anxious and will start looking for people all over the venue, worried that something will happen to her.
The recording process of the interview program will also be delayed due to such accidents.
This is not possible.
Chu Qingmian frowned and sighed.
What to do?
Now call your assistant and ask him to help you find an excuse.
The assistant must be very good at doing this kind of thing, but in the end, he is also lying.
When she entered the door just now, she saw banners and colorful flags hanging over the recording studio, which said "Welcome Mr. Xiao Chu to the "I am the King of Masked Singer" program" and so on.
The news that she is coming must have been announced in the promotions and trailers. If she runs away now, it will also be a lie to the uninformed audience.
Chu Qingmian stood at the door, feeling as if her steps were weighed down by guilt.
That is to say, the squad leader has a petty personality. If it were Su Chengyi who came here, he would have run away with the locomotive eight hundred years ago.
That's not it.
She thought for a while, let's not talk about the signing and cooperation, but just participated in the recording of the same interview program?
This seems to be much better.
Okay, okay!
Finally thinking of a compromise, Chu Qingmian breathed a sigh of relief and felt that life had regained hope.
“Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding.”
The phone rang on the sofa.
Only then did Chu Qingmian realize that she was so focused on running away that she even forgot to take her cell phone, and ran back with a bang.
It’s a call from my assistant.
I came just in time to talk to him about my plan.
Chu Qingmian pressed the answer button and was about to speak when she heard the assistant’s beaming voice coming from the other end of the receiver:
“Hey~ Mr. Chu, I have some good news for you. You tell me!”
“What!”
Chu Qingmian had a bad feeling for no reason.
"Didn't you say that you are going to discuss cooperation with Iris today? I have confirmed it with her, and she expressed her willingness to meet with you alone after today's interview!!"
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Chu Qingmian hung up the phone with a bang.
I'm sorry to Director Hong Mao, I'm sorry to Ms. Chen Jinzhi, I'm sorry to the staff of the program team, and I'm sorry to the audience.
Run away quickly! ! !
Chu Qingmian opened the door and rushed out.
Uncle Gao sent her here today. She should be waiting there all the time. As long as she runs to the underground garage, she will be safe!
The scariest thing in the world is to think that you have escaped, only to find that you are only one step away from danger.
Chu Qingmian was murmuring an apology in her heart while covering her head and walking in circles in the corridor.
Probably because the recording was about to start, the lounge was very quiet, and she wandered around like this for a while without meeting any staff.
The bad news is that she can't find an exit either.
Feeling nervous about being caught, Chu Qingmian rounded a corner and quickened her pace.
Unexpectedly, the door in front suddenly opened, and a short-haired girl walked out with a notebook in her hand and her head lowered. She obviously didn't realize that there was such a dangerous creature speeding towards the other side of the corridor.
“So, what song are we going to improvise during the cue process?”
“If it’s a live broadcast, just listen to the audience’s opinions.”
"The program team also meant the same thing, but"
Her appearance was so sudden that Chu Qingmian couldn't brake in time and was about to hit her.
But the actual situation seems to be worse than crashing into it.
Because she was too worried about bumping into others, Chu Qingmian tripped over herself in panic.
If nothing else happens, he will fall flat on his face soon.
So shameful.
Just cover your face and run away later.
Chu Qingmian was thinking this when her waist was suddenly held by soft arms.
“Be careful.”
The gentle voice sounded in my ears, with a bit of familiarity.
The unbalanced center of gravity was brought back again, and the crisis of a big fall was resolved.
Chu Qingmian raised her head blankly and met a pair of smiling peach blossom eyes.
(End of this chapter)