"Hmm, I just got back this morning."
Leng Ning Shuang's expression was indifferent, and then she asked, "Team Leader Cai, are these people looking for you?"
Cai Zhong Hua's gaze swept over Qin Chuan and the others, a look of confusion on his face. He didn't recognize them. Just as he was about to deny it, Ye Huai An, standing beside him, quickly said, "Team Leader Cai, they are the people I told you about. This is Boss Qin Chuan."
"He's also the benefactor who's sponsoring this advertisement!"
Cai Zhong Hua's gaze fell on Qin Chuan's face, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. He seemed somewhat astonished by Qin Chuan's youth.
Leng Ning Shuang's expression also showed a slight ripple. Qin Chuan was indeed very young. She hadn't expected him to be the sponsor of this advertisement.
It seemed the other party was also a rich second generation with considerable backing.
Such figures were quite common in places like CCTV.
"Team Leader Cai, hello! Hello! My name is Qin Chuan. You can call me Xiao Qin, or just call me by my name."
Qin Chuan, being quick-witted, stepped forward and clasped Cai Zhong Hua's hands, his face full of enthusiasm.
"Boss Qin, hello! Hello!"
Cai Zhong Hua was also adept at social interactions. After all, anyone who could work at CCTV's level and hold such an important position as a team leader in their thirties was definitely not an ordinary person.
"You are much younger than I imagined. Truly a promising young man! A distinguished appearance!"
"Not at all, Team Leader Cai is the role model for us young people. We still have a lot to learn from you."
The two held each other's hands, exchanging pleasantries, neither yielding an inch.
Those watching were stunned. Wasn't this kind of mutual flattery awkward? People with thin skin or low emotional intelligence would truly find it difficult to adapt.
It seemed there was much they needed to learn in the future.
"Boss Qin, let me introduce you. This is Team Leader Leng. Her area of responsibility is all advertising negotiations. You can approach her for your advertisement placement this time."
Cai Zhong Hua pointed to Leng Ning Shuang and helped with the introduction.
"Hello, Team Leader Leng!"
Qin Chuan immediately let go of Cai Zhong Hua's hands and turned to Leng Ning Shuang.
"Hello, I am Leng Ning Shuang."
Leng Ning Shuang shook Qin Chuan's hand briefly, withdrawing it as soon as possible.
"If you wish to place an advertisement, please follow me to my office, and we can discuss it in detail."
"Okay! Okay! Team Leader Leng, please!"
Qin Chuan nodded quickly.
Leng Ning Shuang walked past Qin Chuan and his group with her long legs, her cool and elegant aura overwhelming the scene, bringing with her a gust of floral fragrance.
"Team Leader Cai, thank you for your help this time. Let's have a simple meal together tonight."
Seizing an opportunity, Qin Chuan quickly said to Cai Zhong Hua.
"No need! No need!"
"This is merely a small gesture on my part. Please go about your business."
Cai Zhong Hua smiled and waved his hand.
Qin Chuan winked at Ye Huai An, who immediately put his arm around Cai Zhong Hua's shoulder and led him aside. Qin Chuan then quickly followed Leng Ning Shuang with Ye Mei Yun, Ge Lan, and Liu Kai He.
A few minutes later, everyone arrived at an office. Judging by its layout and furnishings, it was clearly a reception area for guests.
"Please, everyone, have a seat. What would you like to drink? We have tea, coffee, beverages, and water..."
After entering the reception room, Leng Ning Shuang's cool and elegant demeanor seemed to soften considerably as she asked.
"Then tea, please!"
Qin Chuan said casually, remembering that Ye Mei Yun liked tea.
A short while later, steaming hot tea was served. Leng Ning Shuang sat on the sofa and skillfully brewed the tea. Her movements were fluid and graceful, indicating a considerable skill.
"Team Leader Leng, if I'm not mistaken, your research into the art of tea has at least five years of practice, wouldn't you say?"
Ye Mei Yun suddenly said softly.
Leng Ning Shuang's movements paused slightly as she brewed the tea. Her gaze fell on Ye Mei Yun's face, and for the first time, she showed a surprised expression.
"Seven years. I started practicing the art of tea when I was twenty."
Leng Ning Shuang quickly regained her composure, her expression as calm as still water.
Ye Mei Yun praised, "Seven years is quite a long time. It's increasingly rare nowadays to find young, beautiful girls like you who can calmly dedicate themselves to the art of tea."
"The art of tea can temper a person's character, allowing them to remain calm and composed when facing matters. I see you have already grasped its essence."
This time, the corners of Leng Ning Shuang's usually cool and elegant lips finally curved upwards slightly, her cool demeanor softening even further.
Beside them, Qin Chuan witnessed this scene and couldn't help but give Ye Mei Yun a silent thumbs-up.
He hadn't expected his sister to be such a skilled negotiator, possessing high emotional intelligence, capable of accurately identifying her opponent's preferences and quickly gaining their favor.
Ye Mei Yun gave Qin Chuan a flirtatious roll of her eyes and continued to chat with Leng Ning Shuang, finding new topics.
Qin Chuan occasionally chimed in, sharing amusing anecdotes to add some humor.
Gradually, the atmosphere in the office became increasingly harmonious.
"Boss Qin, Miss Ye, what kind of advertisement are you looking to place? We have many types of advertisements available."
Leng Ning Shuang finally took the initiative to bring up the matter of advertising. At the same time, she took out several pages from her bag and placed them on the table.
"Here are the prices for various channels and time slots on our CCTV. You can take a look first."
Qin Chuan and Ye Mei Yun, with curiosity, each picked up a sheet, and Ge Lan and Liu Kai He also followed suit.
It was better not to look, but as soon as they saw the prices on the paper, Ge Lan and Liu Kai He's expressions changed.
Because the prices listed could not be described as just expensive, but extremely expensive, incredibly expensive!
Qin Chuan and Ye Mei Yun's expressions also showed a subtle shift, though they remained relatively calm.
The sheets clearly listed the prices for channels one through fifteen.
Furthermore, they clearly indicated the prices for different time slots on each channel. For instance, during prime time, advertising prices were naturally very high, while during ordinary times, the prices would be significantly lower.
Additionally, advertising prices varied greatly depending on the duration, starting from a minimum of five seconds, then ten seconds, fifteen seconds, twenty seconds, thirty seconds, and so on.
The longer the duration, the more expensive the price, of course.
Naturally, the more popular the television channel, the higher the price would also soar.
For example, CCTV Channel One was the most expensive, with the price for one second during the thirty-minute News Simulcast reaching an astonishing 20,000 yuan.
What did this concept mean?
Even if Qin Chuan chose the shortest five-second advertisement, it would cost a sky-high 100,000 yuan each time.
Moreover, a five-second advertisement would not be sufficient for Qin Chuan's requirements. He estimated needing at least a twenty-second advertisement.
If he opted for a twenty-second advertisement, each broadcast would cost 400,000 yuan, which was simply burning money, treating money as waste paper.
And since they were advertising, it was impossible to broadcast only once a day. It would require at least two or three times this standard, the more the better.
However, that would further increase the cost...
Qin Chuan and Ye Mei Yun exchanged a glance, whispered a few words to each other, and without hesitation, they drew a bold red 'X' across the prime time slot of the thirty-minute News Simulcast.
It wasn't that they didn't want to choose it, but the price was prohibitively expensive, far exceeding their budget.