At the luxurious five-star hotel owned by Shengshi Group, the event was held directly in the largest hall.
By this time, the venue was almost fully decorated.
After the pastries were delivered, the two began assisting the staff with arrangements.
Besides cakes and pastries, there were also beverages. These needed to be set up before the press conference, but not too early, as pastries could collect dust and lose their appeal if left out for too long, and the champagne needed to be kept at the right temperature.
What seemed like simple logistics actually involved a great deal of meticulousness.
Su Qi learned patiently. She ran errands for suppliers from morning until afternoon, and the two hadn't eaten a proper meal, yet they didn't complain of fatigue.
"You're a quick learner!" Yang Tianhao patted Su Qi's shoulder. "Su Qi, I believe you'll achieve great things in the future."
Of course.
For Su Yan Ge's dream, any hardship she endured was worth it.
What lay before her was nothing.
Su Qi was full of drive. Once the preparations were mostly done, Yang Tianhao ordered boxed meals. Before they could even take a few bites, the beverages arrived. Yang Tianhao went to receive them, telling Su Qi to eat her fill.
Su Qi wolfed down a few bites and drank some water before getting up to continue working with Yang Tianhao.
The beverages, pastries, and other items were all arranged on site.
At this moment, the sun was setting, painting the sky with rich, beautiful colors. With everything in place, reporters and guests began to arrive one after another. The press conference venue, which had only a few people earlier, instantly became lively.
After a tiring day, Su Qi just wanted a good bath and a change of clothes.
"The hotel has rooms. Sister Ying specifically asked me to book one for you. You can rest for a while."
Yang Tianhao handed Su Qi a room key card.
Su Qi thanked him and took the key card upstairs.
As expected of Shengshi Group's five-star hotel, everything was the epitome of luxury.
Entering the hotel room, Su Qi took a hot shower. The traces left by the man from a couple of days ago were still on her body. Su Qi scrubbed those red marks heavily until they blended into a single hue of red.
She changed into a clean, long cotton and linen dress and casually tied her hair into a bun.
Without resting, Su Qi went downstairs to continue her work.
Yang Tianhao was in a corner, observing the mingling guests and occasionally checking on the beverage supply.
Guests at the event would continuously consume drinks and pastries, requiring constant monitoring and replenishment.
Su Qi pushed the door open and walked out. She wore no makeup, her skin fair, her hair dark and thick, styled in a gentle bun with wisps of hair framing her forehead. Despite wearing a simple cotton and linen dress,
she attracted considerable attention from many people present, especially men.
Xu Linchuan was also invited to this movie press conference.
The female lead of the new movie was Xu Linyun, and as a family member, he naturally could not be absent.
Upon arriving at the venue, he saw many people, including industry media magnates. He was heading towards the designated family seating area when his gaze caught a glimpse of a familiar figure. It was her.
Xu Linchuan's gaze was locked, unable to move away.
By this time, many people had approached Su Qi to strike up a conversation, and even the most renowned film and television magnates in the industry were drawn to her.
Xu Linchuan quickened his pace, striding forward, and pushing aside the men who were trying to talk to her. "Excuse me, this is my girlfriend. She's already taken."
The men who had been trying to chat, upon hearing this, wisely dispersed. Some, unwilling to give up, jokingly said, "She's not married yet, so can I have her contact information? What if she wants to change boyfriends later?"
"She's already pregnant. Are you looking to be a step-in?"
Xu Linchuan smiled warmly and naturally pulled Su Qi into his embrace.
Only then did the men sheepishly retreat.
"Why are you here too?"
Xu Linchuan was both surprised and delighted.
He had expected another dull evening banquet, but he hadn't expected Su Qi to be there.
The moment he saw her, he felt the whole world come alive with color.
"I work at Zhuiguang. This is our company's project, so I'm here for work."
Su Qi answered patiently, intending to ask Xu Linchuan why he was there.
He was a surgeon, unrelated to the film industry. However, seeing the poster, Xu Linyun was the female lead in this movie, and as Xu Linyun's brother, how could he not come to show his support?
"It should be wrapping up soon. Would you like something to drink?"
Xu Linchuan beckoned, and a waiter approached with a tray. Xu Linchuan took a glass of juice and offered it to Su Qi.
Su Qi waved her hand, pointing to the staff ID card around her neck. "I'm still working."
During work hours, she would not bend the rules.
As they were talking, someone arrived. The moment the man entered, the entire hall fell into an exaggerated silence for a good while, after which almost all the investors, celebrities, and important figures in the film industry swarmed around him.
Even without looking, Su Qi knew who had arrived.
In this world, besides Huo Tingyun, who else possessed such grandeur and aura?
"I won't talk to you anymore. I need to get back to work. Linchuan, have fun."
Su Qi turned and walked towards Yang Tianhao.
Unexpectedly, Gu Tangxue was also present, standing next to Yang Tianhao. They were talking when both their eyes fell on Xu Linchuan and Su Qi.
Seeing Su Qi walking towards them, Gu Tangxue waved and couldn't help but gossip, "Is that your boyfriend? Oh my god, I guessed your boyfriend might be handsome, but I didn't expect him to be this handsome! Little Su, you're really full of surprises!"
As Gu Tangxue spoke, her eyes remained fixed on Xu Linchuan in the distance.
Xu Linchuan, however, continued to gaze in Su Qi's direction, standing still, just watching her.
Su Qi's cheeks flushed slightly. "Don't talk nonsense. We're just friends. There's nothing between us. He doesn't have a girlfriend yet. If you like him, I can introduce you."
Gu Tangxue scoffed. "Come on, anyone with eyes can see he likes you. If you introduced me, wouldn't he be furious? Forget it."
Speaking of which, Su Qi took a closer look at Gu Tangxue and noticed she was wearing a small evening gown and was elaborately dressed.
"I also participated in the filming of this movie, 'Shengshi Fenghua.' Although it was just a small palace maid by the empress's side, I still had a few minutes of screen time."
After all, this was a famous big production. Even a few minutes of screen time was precious for someone without background or experience.
Gu Tangxue glanced at Su Qi. "Why didn't you go for an audition back then? You probably could have landed a supporting role, maybe third, fourth, or fifth."
Then she glanced to the side. "Look, that well-known director in the industry is looking at you."
Su Qi followed Gu Tangxue's gaze.
Standing next to Huo Tingyun was a man with a tall, upright posture, similar in height to Huo Tingyun. He appeared older than Huo Tingyun, but compared to Huo Tingyun's youthful vigor and fierce aura,
the man exuded a gentle composure born from years of experience.