Chapter 90 - Their Emotional Talk (1/2)

The reporters turned their heads one by one. When they saw YanMingXiu coming over with his bodyguards, no one dared to go up to stop them. Instead, they voluntarily gave him way.

YanMingXiu is the most unusual person in the circle. Not only is he an actor, but he also represents one of the most powerfully prestigious family in the capital city so no one dares to provoke him. Although he conducts himself in a coldly indifferent and arrogant manner, no media would say anything negative about him. Seeing him looking so unsightly coming over at this time, naturally nobody would dare block him.

YanMingXiu looked directly at ZhouXiang. Approaching him calmly, then gently grabbed his arm and said softly, “Let’s go.”

Although his voice was very low, it is completely quiet all around so the two words he said were clearly heard by everyone.

Regarding this newcomer ZhouXiang, his gossip and exposure has recently been increasing exponentially. Oftentimes, it is associated with big-name stars such as LanXiRong, WangYuDong, and YanMingXiu. Even though nobody dared to say it publicly, it doesn’t mean that they won’t gossip behind closed doors. At least the news of ZhouXiang being “bought” by YanMingXiu had already entered many people’s ears ever since the crew returned from GuiZhou. With the two making actual contact in public at this time, the reporters naturally would not let go of this good opportunity. All eyes stared at them like searchlights waiting for YanMingXiu to turn around so they could fervently snap a bunch of pictures.

ZhouXiang maintained his composure and smiled, “President Yan, you first please.” After saying that, he lightly pulled YanMingXiu’s hand that was on him away and made an inviting gesture.

The muscles on YanMingXiu’s face slowly moved. He faintly glanced at the reporter who was standing in front of them, obviously giving a warning, his slightly raised eyebrows made his expression all the more forceful.

The reporters who had stopped LanXiRong also dispersed. ZhouXiang nodded politely at the reporters and maneuvered onto the stage.

YanMingXiu followed up from behind and gently supported his hand on his back. His movements are not deliberate. It merely looked as though he and ZhouXiang have always been close.

This made LanXiRong frown slightly.

The few people stood on the stage. The host first excitedly thanked President Wang and YanMingXiu for coming and then had LanXiRong take the lead. Each took their turns to present their release speeches.

When it was ZhouXiang’s turn, there were more than a hundred pairs of eyes looking at him. For a moment, ZhouXiang became stiff. When he was standing on the stage earlier, he didn’t feel nervous but now with so many people watching him, so many flashes shining on him, he immediately felt the numbness in his scalp and the sweat in his palm.

He really couldn’t imagine how LanXiRong could have a concert at the stadium with so many people. He was only nervous for two to three seconds before he was able to calm down and present the speech he prepared. His speech is especially appropriate and fitting, thanking everyone that should be thanked.

Following is the questioning session. Most of the questions were concentrated on LanXiRong. Basically none had anything to do with ZhouXiang. Finally, there is the cake-cutting and fan raffles types of activities. This entire event took nearly three hours.

President Wang booked a dinner banquet at the hotel. After the event, all the participants went to eat.

ZhouXiang was arranged to sit on the main table. LanXiRong and YanMingXiu were also on the same table, but they were situated on both sides of President Wang, far from him.

During the meal, someone would constantly come to the main table to give them a toast. The people at the main table also toasted each other. ZhouXiang, being the lowliest person on the main table toasted each person on the table. When he got to YanMingXiu, YanMingXiu stood up.

This really gave ZhouXiang face. Before when everyone toasted, YanMingXiu never once got up.

President Wang pursed his lips and smiled, “ZhouXiang. Did the filming in GuiZhou with President Yan go smoothly?”

ZhouXiang nodded, “Didn’t make President Wang lose face.”

President Wang laughed, “When this movie is released, your worth is going to be extraordinary. You should thank MingXiu at that time. If it weren’t for him, you would not have gotten the chance to act in that role.”

ZhouXiang smiled, “Thank you President Yan, thank you President Wang. I’ll toast to the both of you again.”

He picked up the glass and poured a little for President Wang and YanMingXiu but poured himself a full glass, then raised his glass, “Bottoms up, you both go right ahead.”

Just when he was about to drink, YanMingXiu grabbed his hand.

ZhouXiang is startled. Everyone on the table looked at them.

YanMingXiu’s hands are dry and warm. The skin on his palm is delicate and soft like a girl’s hand, this is a pair of pampered hands. ZhouXiang’s smile froze on his face. He didn’t know what YanMingXiu wanted to do.

YanMingXiu’s deep, dark eyes silently stared at him for a long while. He then poured most of the wine from ZhouXiang’s glass into his and downed it.

The rest of the people on the table are silent.

YanMingXiu’s actions are too unusual, adding on these rumors, everyone looked at ZhouXiang a bit evasively.

The atmosphere became a bit awkward.

President Wang swirled his glass of wine and observed the two people standing, revealing a perceptive smile.

ZhouXiang smiled, “President Yan, I’m overwhelmingly flattered. In fact, my stomach is already fine. I can drink. If I can’t, I won’t dare to toast you.”

Although everyone could hear that it’s an excuse, this was a way out of the awkward situation. ZhouXiang clashed his glass with President Wang’s glass and finished the wine in his glass.

President Wang smiled, “A thing like stomach disease needs to have life-long preventive measures. Just because it doesn’t hurt today doesn’t mean that you can just casually let your guard down. Remember that Xiao Zhou.”

“Thanks to President Wang for your concern.”

ZhouXiang had just put down his glass when CaiWei immediately stood up and toasted the entire table, bringing an end to this unusual little episode.

After the meal, everyone gradually left. ZhouXiang was planning on leaving with CaiWei or LanXiRong but President Wang called him over.

“Xiao Zhou, go with me.”

ZhouXiang responded, “President Wang, I don’t want to bother you. It’s along the way for many colleagues here; I can just hitch a ride with them.”

“Hey, hitch what ride? Let’s go…let’s go.”

LanXiRong was about to say something but bit his tongue. He could only watch ZhouXiang leave with President Wang.

President Wang drank a bit too much. After getting out the door, he grabbed ZhouXiang and spoke to him about the plans for his promising future. ZhouXiang is very familiar with this kind of talk from President Wang. President Wang’s mouth is quite awesome. If he wanted to paint a pie (overall interest) for someone, he’ll surely make the painting of the pie round and full, making people yearn for it. ZhouXiang had been his employee for a long time so he knew how much truth there are in his words. He merely listened with a smile but didn’t put it to heart.

Finally, ZhouXiang supported President Wang to the hotel’s entrance. There was several luxury cars parked outside. At this time, the reporters were basically gone so these big and minor stars dared to leave from the main entrance. He could see that that LanXiRong had already gotten into a car and the driver quickly drove away.

President Wang clutched ZhouXiang’s arm tightly and half-drunkenly spoke while smiling, “ZhouXiang, I see that you’re not too old, your temperament is still quite stable, I am very optimistic for you, let Wang Ge tells you some truths, so listen.”

ZhouXiang nodded.

“In this circle, there are many beautiful men and women coming and going. Why is it that someone can be popular and others can not? It’s because those who can’t be popular either didn’t seize the opportunities or even have the chance to meet such opportunities. You… you are very lucky.”

President Wang pointed at his nose, “ZhouXiang, you need to be smarter. With an opportunity in front of you and if you let it go, then you’re an idiot… a fool.”

ZhouXiang turned his head, wondering what President Wang is referring to.

He soon found out because President Wang clutched him down the steps, took the initiative to open a Bentley door and shoved him in, “Well, I’ve said so much. President Yan will take you back.”

At a glance, surely YanMingXiu is sitting on the other side looking at him quietly.

ZhouXiang is stunned. He wanted to stand up but when he did, his shoulders reached President Wang’s thick hands, preventing him. His body is in a posture that couldn’t go up or down, just frozen in place.

President Wang smiled at him.

ZhouXiang’s forehead sweated cold bullets. He reluctantly smiled and sat down.

President Wang patted him on the shoulder and helped him close the door.