Chapter 664: Chapter 664: A Banquet Filled with the Smell of Gunpowder
Judging from what Yu Manting had just said, the old woman felt guilty towards Ye Shu. If Ye Shu were to bring up the signing matter, then the success rate would probably increase by a lot!
However, things didn’t seem to develop in the direction Song Xiaoxin had hoped!
Despite the unexpected events towards the end, the entire fashion show was still relatively successful.
Yu Manting gripped Ye Shu’s hand tightly and said, “Thank you, Mr. Ye. If it weren’t for your help and Little Brother Kai’s, my return to China would have been a total failure. Moreover, you both almost got into trouble. Thankfully, everything went smoothly. Otherwise, how could I be at peace?”
Ye Shu replied politely, “It’s really nothing, Teacher Yu. You are my idol. It’s my honor to be involved in your works.”
“It’s wonderful. Coming back home and meeting such a nice girl like you truly makes my trip worthwhile,” Yu Manting said as she nodded and expressed her gratitude to Ou Linlin, Sun Nanjue, An Zhe, and the others.
Especially Sun Nanjue, who could be considered half a kindred spirit of hers, as she found that their views on many creative aspects astonishingly aligned!
Seizing the opportunity, Ou Linlin said, “Teacher Yu, I really believe we are fated to work together. If we could collaborate, I’m confident that we could create the best film and television works!”
Song Xiaoxin glared at Ou Linlin and said, “You little thing, trying to get ahead?”
Yu Manting seemed to understand the intent in Ou Linlin’s eyes and didn’t oppose. Instead, she patted Ye Shu’s shoulder with a smile and said, “Mr. Ye, I’m pressed for time, so as soon as this show is over, I must leave. As for the collaboration, I think there will be opportunities in the future.”
As soon as Yu Manting mentioned leaving, Ou Linlin got a bit anxious and said, “Teacher Yu, it won’t take up much of your time, what if—”
“What if we drive you to the airport?” Ye Shu interrupted Ou Linlin’s plea because she felt that insisting might backfire. Since the chance for cooperation hadn’t come this time, there would always be a next time.
“Sure, then I’ll have to thank you all,” Yu Manting agreed easily.
Song Xiaoxin, sensing something was amiss, thought to herself that Ye Shu was too cunning. Offering airport rides—it wouldn’t be surprising if the moment they left the hotel, they would drag Yu Manting to their residence and start pestering the old woman relentlessly with soft and hard tactics.
So, after giving Zhang Jianren of the fashion show a meaningful look, she suddenly grabbed Yu Manting’s hand and said, “Great author, are you really in such a rush? Ah, if you really have to go, then I won’t keep you. It’s a pity though; I was thinking about inviting you to have a meal with Aitubart. I guess I’ll have to cancel the dinner.”
“What did you say? Aitubart? Is he in Jin City?” Yu Manting’s eyes shone immediately. She had not seen her old friend Aitubart for many years and often spoke of him in interviews, hoping to meet him once more in her lifetime.
“Yeah, that’s right. Oh my, old classmate, I nearly forgot about this. President Song had mentioned it to me from the start, saying that after the fashion show, we should invite you to gather with Aitubart. Aitubart is a good friend of President Song and they’ve always been in touch.”
“Oh? In that case, I shall graciously accept! President Song, please make the arrangements,” Yu Manting said, visibly excited at the mention of Aitubart, but still made a point to add, “President Song, about the dinner, I’d like to bring Ye Shu along, if that’s not too much trouble?”