CHAPTER 43: CHAPTER 43: DOUBTS

Tan Sheng worked hard to facilitate this cooperation.

But he also noticed the president’s concerns about Gu Miaomiao’s age, so whenever he found new videos related to her, he would proactively share them with the president.

However, this time, Vice President Fan Cai was also present in the office.

While Tan Sheng played the video, he occasionally heard Fan Cai’s derisive snorts.

His forehead immediately popped a few veins, "Vice President Fan, do you have any brilliant insights?"

The emphasis on ’Vice’ and ’brilliant insights’ was quite pronounced.

Fan Cai chuckled.

"This is just Tai Chi Boxing; it’s more popular and widespread, hence this effect. For our Xingyi Boxing, we should still choose someone with more recognition as the promotional ambassador."

Tan Sheng had a bad premonition.

After some probing, he found out that Fan Cai had contacted an artist he wasn’t familiar with, inviting them to be the promotional ambassador. The filming day for the promo video coincided with Gu Miaomiao’s.

Tan Sheng’s face sank, "How can our Xingyi Boxing Association be untrustworthy?"

Fan Cai spread his hands, "You haven’t signed a contract, and no one else knows about this, so what’s there to fear?"

Tan Sheng didn’t want to engage with him, fixating his gaze on the president.

"President, is this really what you think? Firstly, we went to great lengths to invite Gu Miaomiao, how can we break our word just because she’s a child? Secondly, we’re not only interested in Gu Miaomiao’s fame but also her understanding and dedication to Xingyi Boxing."

Gu Miaomiao had demonstrated a couple of moves on the program earlier, which was enough to prove that she had put in hard work from a young age.

Her youth, hard work, and approachability are all reasons why he strongly invited her to be the promotional ambassador.

As for the artist Fan Cai mentioned, come on, if Gu Miaomiao hadn’t unintentionally brought more attention to Xingyi Boxing, would that artist be willing to be the promotional ambassador? That person is just trying to ride the wave, not genuinely interested.

Or perhaps because Xingyi Boxing is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage directory, they’re looking for some gilding.

Both sides argued based on reason.

The day of filming soon arrived.

Gu Che was the first to arrive outside the Shenzhen Xingyi Boxing Association.

This time, he not only brought his lifestyle assistant Sun but also a newly hired female assistant, Xu Min.

The association was very quiet, and there weren’t many people passing by the entrance.

Calculated by time, his sister had already landed and was on her way, so Gu Che simply waited at the entrance.

He hadn’t seen his sister for a few days!

At this moment, a van stopped at the entrance of the association, and a young man wearing sunglasses got out.

The man took off his glasses, looked disdainfully at the shabby exterior of the association, but upon noticing who was standing at the door, hurried over.

"Mr. Gu, what a coincidence, I didn’t expect to see you here."

Gu Che gave him a light glance.

Didn’t recognize him.

He gave a slight nod, which was like greeting a stranger.

Zhang Xiafei’s smile froze, thinking that this top-tier was indeed arrogant. After all, he’s still an 18th-tier star; he shouldn’t be looked down upon like this, right?

"Mr. Gu, are you also interested in Xingyi Boxing?"

Zhang Xiafei tried hard to maintain a smile, "I’m quite interested too. This association invited me to be the promotional ambassador. They made so many calls that I couldn’t refuse, so I came over."

The originally indifferent gaze turned into a sharp blade aimed at Zhang Xiafei.

Zhang Xiafei felt his face sting from the piercing look.

"Mr. Gu?"

"They invited you to be the Xingyi Boxing promotional ambassador?"

Zhang Xiafei thought, could it be that Gu Che also came to be the promotional ambassador? That shouldn’t be possible.

In fact, he didn’t know much about Xingyi Boxing. It was just one day his agent suggested he learn a few moves, come over to shoot a promo video, and maintain a positive public image, so he traveled a long way from the crew to get here.

Gu Che directly entered the association and found Tan Sheng, the head of the publicity department.

His face turned cold, his handsome features like thin frost had settled upon them.

"My sister needs an explanation."

Tan Sheng was already frustrated.

His reasoning and persuasion had barely convinced the president to observe both Gu Miaomiao and Zhang Xiafei’s performance before deciding. It was shocking how quickly the day of filming had arrived.

"I’m truly sorry."

Tan Sheng showed a humble attitude, first apologized, then explained the internal dispute of the association, asking for understanding.

Gu Che could not understand it.

If this had happened to him, he might just turn around and leave, not bothered to talk or deal with it, and would never cooperate again.

But with this happening to his sister, he couldn’t accept or comprehend it.

"At the start, you sincerely invited her, which is why I agreed on behalf of my sister."

Tan Sheng forced a smile: "It’s our fault, we broke our promise..."

Gu Che didn’t want to listen anymore.

"No need to compete anymore; we’ll withdraw. However, we require a letter of apology posted on your official account."

Tan Sheng truly appreciated Gu Miaomiao, so he pleaded once more.

Gu Che said coldly: "You have sincerity, but you’re not the decision-maker. A piece of advice: when there’s no internal consensus... oh, you did have a consensus internally, but then went back on it. Impressive."

The sarcasm was palpable.

Tan Sheng couldn’t stop him from leaving.

Just as Vice President Fan Cai said, they initially agreed to sign the contract and shoot the promo video today. Since there was no official announcement before, even if they went back on it, the other party couldn’t pursue it. Now, if Gu Che wanted to leave, they couldn’t use the contract against him.

Zhang Xiafei still wished to get on good terms with Gu Che, but seeing him leave with a cold face, without a word, made him angrier inside; this person is too rude.

He met Vice President Fan Cai and complained a bit.

"Oh, it’s probably because of his sister."

Fan Cai nonchalantly said, "Originally, his sister was supposed to be the promotional ambassador. It’s laughable; even if our Xingyi Boxing is in decline, we wouldn’t resort to having a child as the promotional ambassador, right?"

Zhang Xiafei: "...Wait, what did you say?"

Upon learning the truth, Zhang Xiafei was deeply regretful.

He certainly didn’t want to offend Gu Che over being a promotional ambassador that doesn’t pay.

This time he felt like he was tricked terribly!

Gu Cheng escorted his sister to a hotel in Shenzhen.

"Why did we suddenly change places?"

"What change of place? I initially booked a room here; the show crew will be filming at this hotel."

Faced with his elder brother’s knowing look, Gu Che felt a bit guilty. He took out a chocolate and handed it to his sister, then urged Gu Cheng to leave quickly.

"Your film crew won’t wrap up for a few more days; hurry up and go."

Gu Cheng noticed that his brother’s gaze frequently fell on their sister, and the sister was cheerfully unwrapping the package. After thinking it over, he decided to leave.

There were indeed other matters that needed dealing with back at the film set.

However, after getting into the car, he messaged his brother.

[What happened at the Xingyi Boxing Association?]

In the hotel.

Tuanzi was munching on chocolate, with curious eyes fixed on the female assistant Xu Min.

This was a girl with an apple-shaped face, slightly chubby, with looks that gave off a very friendly vibe.

Assistant Xu was also looking at her.

The two girls made eye contact.

Tuanzi suddenly shouted: "Roast chicken!"

Xu: "Roast duck!"

Tuanzi: "Braised pork!"

Xu: "Fish-flavored shredded pork!"

Tuanzi tilted her head, "Fish and pork?"

Xu Min smiled warmly and explained how fish-flavored shredded pork is made.

Gu Che: "..." He felt excluded by the food lovers.