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Chapter 16

After the global release of "The World", Shang Bining should have been busy with publicity for a while.There are several music radio stations and programs in the United States that have invited him, and the domestic song playing programs have been negotiating for a long time, but he has actually received very few activities.After only recording two programs in New York, Shen Yue arranged a flight back to China.

The plane took off from Kennedy Airport in Starry Night, and he calculated the time. It was evening when he returned to Beijing, and he drove to the set of "White Tiger" for two hours, so he could basically catch up with Chi Zao for the show.

He said that he wanted to meet, and he would go directly, without delay for a day.

In the last minute before turning off the phone, Shen Yue replied to the person in charge of a tepid live music talk show in China, and declined according to Shang Bining's wishes.She had already declined many invitations, and she probably understood Shang Bining's intentions, but she still confirmed it.

Shen Yue asked: "For this album, don't you want to do media promotion at all?"

Shang Bining was watching a video with his head down, wearing only one earphone, and nodded when he heard Shen Yue's words.

Shen Yue paused, then asked again: "Why?"

Shang Bining said: "Private products, there is no need."

Shen Yue said: "Actually, I've always been puzzled. What did you think when you couldn't decide on it last year?"

Hearing this, Shang Bining took off his earphones, his expression slightly dazed.After a while, he said vaguely, "I don't think it's suitable for publication." Smiling, he added, "Maybe, just think I'm timid."

Shen Yue shook her head and said: "You are not a timid person, and it has always been your wish to slowly disclose the relationship with Brother Zao. If you don't come out suddenly, let alone he will be disappointed, I can't figure it out. And The atmosphere has obviously improved in the past two years, and it is indeed a good time to make it public. Ms. Fu also talked to me about your grandfather's proposal. Judging from this year's situation, it is very hopeful that the law will be changed..."

Shang Bining said: "What if there is no joy?"

Shen Yue was taken aback: "What?"

Shang Bining still had a smile on his face: "Sister, I'm afraid."

Shen Yue's stupefaction was frozen for a moment.

Shang Bining said "I'm afraid"?

In anyone's impression, this word is far from Shang Bining.All his experience shows bravery and firmness. Starting from the winter vacation in London, the world was in turmoil and the road ahead was uncertain, but his will and belief have always been as firm as a green hill.Over the years, how many things he has accomplished can be traced from his youthful remarks, as if nothing can stop him from doing what he wants to do.

Now such a thing that has been prepared for a long time, is logical, and seems to have the right time, place and people, is he afraid?

Shen Yue couldn't turn the corner for a while, she was confused and didn't know what Shang Bining was afraid of.

The airplane broadcast was announcing flight precautions, Shang Bining looked down at his phone again, sighed with emotion, and showed Shen Yue the video.It was a small tidbit of "Evening Fragrance" that took less than half a minute, and it was the plot where Boss Wu was humiliated by the heroine's sister during the banquet.

Without heavy makeup or exaggerated special effects, Chi Zao lowered his eyebrows and bowed his head.

But Ji Feng is hiding.

The corners of his eyes were raised slightly, his gaze fell on the opponent actor's face, and his relaxed and deep aura was naturally formed on him.There was a slight smile on his lips, piercing into people's hearts like the tip of a knife, making people back away for no reason.

Shen Yue glanced at the screen, and was really shocked in her heart—God knows, how could Chi Zao, who is usually either charming or cute or irritable and eager, come out like this.

Shang Bining said: "Look, how good he is. Have you noticed that he is finally going to really shine."

Shen Yue opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.

This trip can be regarded as a temporary arrangement, quite hasty.When the plane landed in Beijing, there was no sister-in-law to follow and no fans to pick up the plane, but it never occurred to me that Director Zhao, the program manager who Shen Yue rejected before takeoff, came.

Director Zhao was alone, with a sincere attitude, saying that his daughter was a fan of Shang Bining, and if he could invite Shang Bining to do the show this time, his daughter would agree to help him remarry his ex-wife.

At first, Shang Bining signaled Shen Yue to break up with him, but when he heard the word "remarried", he stopped in his tracks.Shen Yue cried out secretly, yes, the switch was turned in the wrong direction, and she was already prepared to reject the draft, and swallowed it back.

Shang Bining asked: "What time is the interview arranged?"

Director Zhao didn't expect happiness to come so easily, and was overjoyed: "It hasn't been arranged yet, any time is fine, you decide!"

Shang Bining thought for a while, then looked at Shen Yue: "Then let's discuss it and give you an answer later."

Director Zhao nodded again and again, thanked him, and said, "I specially booked a restaurant today. I wanted to give Mr. Shang a clean slate. I don't know if Mr. Shang can appreciate this face. It's on Jinxi Road. It's a very nice restaurant. Nanjing cuisine."

He didn't mention this matter to Shen Yue in advance, so this kindness seemed rude.

But it also proves that the person in charge of the program has really worked hard to invite Shang Bining to the program—this "reception" is naturally not just a work of hospitality, there must be people at the banquet who Shang Bining can't afford to offend .He went, maybe the man would be forced to let go.If he doesn't go, he is ignorant.

What an old driver.Shen Yue was displeased, but helpless, depending on Shang Bining's attitude.

Shang Bining's complexion under the sunglasses was fine, the corners of his lips were slightly pulled down, and he asked, "Who else is there?"

Director Zhao hesitated for a moment, with an unnatural expression on his face, and said, "Mr. Tang from Ruishang Media."

Shen Yue: "..."

This is not an old driver, but a wolf.Only a wolf will pick another wolf with precision to cheer.

The corner of Shang Bining's mouth froze for a moment, and he said, "Then go."

Ruishang Media is the company that Tang Minghao started to fulfill his boyhood music dream, or, in his own words, it was started for Shang Bingning.However, Shang Bining’s name has never belonged to this company for a day. Even in the year when he formed the band, he cooperated with Rui Shang as an independent musician.

At that time, it was all about repaying the half-favor, and avoiding entanglements in the future.

But companies can avoid entanglements, but people cannot completely refuse.The food chain is like this, and he hasn't reached the position where he can step on the old wolf. Even if he has "caonima" in his heart, he can't take Tang Minghao's face lightly.

The car drove to Jinxi Road, turned into an old alley, and stopped in front of an old house.

Director Zhao led the way and took Shang Bining and Shen Yue in.The old houses in Beijing were remodeled like small manors in the south of the Yangtze River, with well-developed artificial water systems, and the coolness doubled when night fell.The three arrived at the box and opened the door. Director Zhao was about to invite Shang Bining to take a seat, but when he looked up, he was stunned.

There was already someone in the box, it was Zhou Jiayi.

Zhou Jiayi smiled and was very polite, and even bowed to Shang Bining: "Hi, senior!" He greeted Shang Bining, and explained to Director Zhao, "I'm here on behalf of Mr. Tang. Director Zhao, don't dislike me if something happens."

Shen Yue looked at Director Zhao, who looked blank, not as if he was lying.

Shang Bining hadn't taken off his sunglasses yet, didn't respond to Zhou Jiayi's greeting, and didn't intend to go in, just stood at the door.Seeing this, Zhou Jiayi immediately walked out, with an apology on his face, and said to Shang Bining again what he had said to Director Zhao.

When the others approached within one meter, Shang Bining took half a step back, and Shen Yue clearly heard him sneer.

Shang Bining took off his sunglasses and looked at Zhou Jiayi.

Zhou Jiayi stopped involuntarily, Linglong turned into a bewilderment, seeming to be acting.

Director Zhao sensed that the situation was not right, and tried to round it up, saying: "Mr. Tang has a lot of work, and he is busy with every day. Mr. Shang is back today..."

His Mr. Shang interrupted him, and said to Zhou Jiayi, "Call Tang Minghao."

Zhou Jiayi didn't seem to understand, subconsciously asked: "Huh?"

Shang Bining said: "When I arrive, I will say hello to Mr. Tang. It's the old rules."

After hearing this, Shen Yue struggled to hold back her laughter—there's no such thing as old rules.Shang Bining looks decent, and when he scares people, his tricks are all bad, and he only scares those who are not scared and have a guilty conscience.

Zhou Jiayi wasn't frightened, and probably felt guilty. After hearing this, he immediately showed a little flustered, pretended to pat his pockets and spread his hands, and said, "The phone is on my assistant, and I didn't bring it in just now... Or, first Have a meal and a drink, and I'll ask my assistant to bring the phone in."

Shang Bining did not expose him, but said flatly: "That's fine."

Shen Yue already understood everything.I'm afraid that Tang Minghao had nothing to do with this banquet at all. Zhou Jiayi used Tang Minghao's name to fool Director Zhao and Shang Bining.

Shang Bining took off his sunglasses, went to the table and took a wine glass, glanced at the table, it was full of white wine.After hesitating for a moment, Director Zhao has rushed over to fill him with wine, and filled up several other glasses.

Holding his glass, Shang Bining turned to Zhou Jiayi and said to Zhou Jiayi, "Is it going to take a while for your assistant to deliver the phone? I have something urgent, so I can't stay for a long time. How about I call Mr. Tang, drink a glass of wine, He asked to leave early."

Hearing this, Zhou Jiayi hurriedly stepped over with a smile, took a glass of wine filled by Director Zhao, and said, "No need, senior is too polite, and you come to the banquet even if you have something urgent. Mr. Tang will also be moved by this sincerity." Yes, I'll just go back and convey it to senior."

Shang Bining looked at him for a while with a smile that was not a smile, and said, "Then I will trouble you."

Clinked glasses and drank it down.

Shang Bining turned around and said to Director Zhao: "I'm sorry, I really have to go first, and we will answer the time question as soon as possible."

After finishing speaking, he walked out of the box.

Director Zhao saw Shang Bining's series of actions, and Zhou Jiayi's expression, and felt a little taste in his heart.He twitched the corners of his mouth at Zhou Jiayi with a half-smile, didn't say anything, and then ran after Shang Bining.After chasing to the parking lot of the restaurant, seeing that Shang Bining's car was still there, he rushed over to knock on the glass window.

The car window was lowered, and Shen Yue put her index finger in front of her lips, signaling not to disturb. She spoke softly, and said, "Director Zhao has a heart for this meal. We Xiao Ning can't drink white wine, so pour half a glass. I drank a glass just now. Quick drink, I'm too dizzy now."

Director Zhao was about to apologize, but now he said "I'm sorry" more frequently, and his tone was very sincere, with the attitude of impressing Shang Bining with his remarriage and daughter at the airport.

Shen Yue smiled and said: "Don't worry, our Xiao Ning is not a stingy person. He understands what happened today and won't take it to heart."

Her voice was soft and gentle, but Director Zhao felt ashamed when he heard it—"I can see it clearly", of course it also includes the fact that Director Zhao tried to use Tang Minghao to force Shang Bining to agree to appear on the show.

He smiled slightly awkwardly: "Mr. Shang is a very nice person, we all know that..."

Shen Yue chuckled lightly: "Yeah, it's just that people are so kind, there are always people thinking about them..."

Shang Bining's voice came from the car: "Sister, it's too late."

Shen Yue paused, stopped talking about Zhou Jiayi behind his back, waved to Director Zhao, and closed the car window.

When the car drove out of the restaurant, the smile on her face was immediately wiped clean, the anger in her eyes was about to burst into flames, she gritted her teeth and dropped the word "poisonous snake".After hearing this, Shang Bining laughed happily for some reason.

Shen Yue asked: "What are you laughing at?"

Shang Bining really couldn't stand a glass of wine, his voice was muffled, and he said softly, "My brother also said, this... counterfeit, it's a poisonous snake."

While speaking, he brought the phone screen in front of Shen Yue.Above is the chat record between him and Chi Zao. He told everything about meeting Zhou Jiayi, but he didn't say that he was going to find him.Chi Zao was also inexplicably excited, replying one after another, without saying anything good.The whole conversation is like two little friends getting together to say bad things about another kid.

Shen Yue: "..."

It seems that Shang Bining is really drunk. Only when he is drunk now will he call Chi Zao his brother, and he will gossip with Chi Zao behind his back.

Shen Yue took the drunk man's cell phone and sent a message back to Chi Zao: Stop drawing circles and curse others, give me a location, Mr. Ning wakes up and doesn't see you, it will turn the world upside down.

Chi Zaohui: I don't have time to see him.

Shen Yue: Positioning.

Chi Zao: Take him home.

Shen Yue twitched the corners of her mouth and didn't return.

After half a minute, Chi Zao sent a location.