The secretary group at Gu’s Entertainment was known for their meticulous and swift work, and Xia Qingtian quickly obtained the documents Gu Yaoyang would need for his afternoon meeting.
After returning the documents to Gu Yaoyang in his office, Xia Qingtian continued to sit aside with her tablet.
Soon, it was lunchtime.
“Let’s go,” Gu Yaoyang said, standing up after glancing at the time in the corner of his computer screen. “Time to eat.”
“Alright, then I’ll be going. See you this afternoon,” Xia Qingtian said, attempting to slip away.
“Wait, where are you going?” Gu Yaoyang asked, looking at Xia Qingtian.
“To eat.” Xia Qingtian had just received a message from Li Xiaoxiao stating that the guests participating in the recording would be having lunch together with the staff interviewed today and important colleagues from various departments. It was a celebratory lunch for their joining the company.
The first group meal after joining was also considered an essential social etiquette for interns.
The directing team would also be filming.
“You’re coming with me,” Gu Yaoyang stated. “I have a lunch meeting with the CEO of Hua Heng. It should be on the itinerary; didn’t you see it?”
“I saw it, but I thought Assistant Lin would be accompanying you on such occasions,” Xia Qingtian said, blinking. “It… wouldn’t be appropriate for me, would it…”
Gu Yaoyang glanced at his watch. “Assistant Lin is already attending the celebratory lunch for the new guests. This is just a discussion meeting; there’s no need to call him back specifically.”
“But I’m one of the new guests today…” Xia Qingtian pointed at herself, her mouth twitching.
“Then… congratulations?” Gu Yaoyang raised an eyebrow slightly. “The CEO of Hua Heng is very punctual. We’ll have to postpone your celebration to another time.”
“I…” Xia Qingtian was taken aback. Was she lacking in celebrations?
She wanted to argue a bit more, but a wave of helplessness washed over her, and Xia Qingtian sighed silently.
Never mind, so be it.
Sitting in the car, Xia Qingtian sent a message to Li Xiaoxiao informing her that she had to accompany her superior to a business dinner, then quietly put away her phone.
Outside the car window, the scenery sped past, carrying a sense of desolation.
Much like her dream flower, which was gradually withering before it could even bloom.
Gu Yaoyang wasn’t even letting her attend the group filming for the meal. He must really be planning to sideline her…
Sigh…
Xia Qingtian sighed silently in her heart.
Fine, if this place doesn’t want me, another will.
Since this was destined to be the last announcement of her acting career, she was determined to complete it with high quality and no regrets!
Cheering herself on silently, Xia Qingtian remembered Li Xiaoxiao again and sent another message asking her to be careful and not to stray from the group.
Li Xiaoxiao replied with an "ok" and also praised how delicious the restaurant near Gu’s Entertainment was.
Xia Qingtian felt a pang of envy.
Soon, the car stopped in front of a private restaurant specializing in custom dishes. Due to the establishment's unique nature, all forms of filming were prohibited. Therefore, the filming crew was arranged to dine nearby.
Led by a waiter, Xia Qingtian and Gu Yaoyang passed through the restaurant's facade and corridor, finally entering an ancient-style pavilion.
When the wooden door on the second floor was pushed open, it revealed a round table with two guests seated beside it – one older and one younger.
The room was decorated with taste. Just looking at the calligraphy paintings and the ornaments on the wooden shelves, Xia Qingtian could tell they were all quite valuable.
“Mr. Gu, long time no see.” The CEO of Hua Heng stood up and shook hands with Mr. Gu, then looked at Xia Qingtian behind him. “This young lady is a new face.”
“She’s Assistant Lin’s apprentice,” Mr. Gu replied. “My new assistant. Just call her Xia.”
“Assistant Xia.” The CEO of Hua Heng smiled and shook hands with Xia Qingtian. “Gu’s Entertainment is indeed a place that produces handsome men and beautiful women. Mr. Gu is dignified, and Assistant Xia is also radiantly beautiful.”
Xia Qingtian maintained a gentle smile. After shaking hands with the CEO of Hua Heng, she stood obediently behind Mr. Gu, fulfilling her duty as a junior assistant.
“The gentleman behind you also looks unfamiliar,” Mr. Gu said, turning his gaze to the young man wearing glasses behind the CEO of Hua Heng.
“Xiao Hu had a minor car accident a couple of days ago and is still in the hospital,” the CEO of Hua Heng said, waving his hand. “Let’s not talk about it. Please, let’s sit down.”
As this was a business discussion, after some polite greetings, both sides got straight to the point.
The discussion was about the cooperation between Gu’s and Hua Heng in the latter half of the year, which involved two galas and a commercial financing deal.
No wonder they chose such a discreet location for the meal, refusing any form of filming.
Each of these cooperation projects involved an investment of over a hundred million yuan.
However, it was strange that she was included. Such major projects should have been accompanied by Assistant Lin.
Could it be…
Xia Qingtian stealthily glanced at Mr. Gu.
Could Gu Yaoyang be deliberately showcasing his strength to make Xia Qingtian clearly understand the consequences of opposing him?
It couldn’t be that bad, could it…
Xia Qingtian was already well aware of Gu’s Entertainment's capabilities without needing any special display.
Her father's attitude towards Mr. Gu was proof enough, wasn't it!
Really…
While Xia Qingtian was lost in thought, Mr. Gu had already finished most of his conversation with the CEO of Hua Heng. The delicious food on the table was being served one by one, a feast for the eyes and nose.
“We were so engrossed in conversation that we almost let this delicious food go to waste,” the CEO of Hua Heng seemed to be enjoying the conversation with Mr. Gu, his smile widening. “Assistant Xia, please sit down too. Don’t be so formal; consider this a casual gathering among friends. Xiao Chen, you sit too.”
Hearing the CEO of Hua Heng, the male assistant standing behind him responded and sat down.
Xia Qingtian looked at Mr. Gu. Seeing him nod, Xia Qingtian sat down as well.
As soon as she sat down, Xia Qingtian heard a familiar voice in her mind.
[Beep——
The Chosen One System has been activated.
Option A: Spill the next dish served, reward: a private celebratory feast.
Option B: Remain uninvolved, reward: a delicious meal to eat until full.]
Xia Qingtian felt like either choice was fine; after all, it was all about eating, right~
And why did she have to spill the next dish?
Was it to deliberately pour the dish onto Gu Yaoyang, giving her an opportunity to vent her anger?
There was no need for that, was there…
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and two servers entered together, carrying a large ceramic bowl, seemingly containing some kind of soup.
Xia Qingtian’s mouth twitched slightly. Was it too difficult to spill this thing?
Moreover, splashing such a large bowl of hot, thick soup on someone wouldn't be venting anger, it would be peeling off skin!
Xia Qingtian was seated near the serving area. Seeing such a large ceramic bowl, she stood up to move out of the way when she felt someone trip her.
Leaning to the side, she bumped into one of the servers.