CHAPTER 466: CHAPTER 466: THIS PERSON MUST NOT BE USED!

Chen Bin heard this and instantly burned with anger.

"2.5 million was what we agreed on a long time ago. The recording is about to start, and now you’re raising the price last minute. Isn’t this just taking advantage of the situation?"

For him, today was the last and most important day.

Chen Bin didn’t want any unpleasantness to happen.

However, what Lu Jiali did really made it impossible for him not to lose his temper.

No wonder she refused to sign the contract before; it turned out she’d been planning this all along.

Lu Jiali’s face darkened, and she unhappily said,

"We’re in a cooperative relationship, it’s a mutual agreement. How did it turn into taking advantage of the situation?"

Chen Bin was too lazy to talk to this chubby woman and turned his head to Wen Wan.

"Did you also often raise the price at the last minute during your other performances?"

Wen Wan just kept her head down, playing with her phone, as if she hadn’t heard anything.

Lu Jiali sneered, acting as if she had Chen Bin completely figured out.

"It’s pointless to say more. Can you do three million or not? If yes, sign the contract; if not, we’re leaving now. There are plenty of places wanting Wen Wan to perform; we don’t need you."

This almost drove Chen Bin crazy.

If it weren’t for being an official for years, he would really want to rush over and punch her fat face a few times.

But for the bigger picture, Chen Bin could only grit his teeth and nod.

"Fine, I’ll go make a new contract."

Soon, the new contract was made.

After signing, Chen Bin returned to Wen Wan’s dressing room and threw the contract on the table.

Lu Jiali picked up the two contracts, and after checking there were no issues, pulled out a pen and had Wen Wan sign it.

Chen Bin casually picked up one of the copies, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

After leaving the dressing room, he punched the wall.

If it weren’t for the fact that there were others around, he really would have cursed Wen Wan’s ancestors.

After eleven, Chen Bin started distributing boxed lunches.

The aim was to digest early and avoid emergencies on stage.

A little after one in the afternoon, Lan Hui arrived backstage with a few people, greeting everyone as the head of the station.

Chen Bin didn’t feel like dealing with this old woman, deliberately striking up a conversation with Fan Sheng about technical issues.

Just then, Lan Hui came over.

She smiled and greeted both men, "Worked hard, you two station heads."

Chen Bin and Fan Sheng exchanged a glance, neither having any intention of responding to her.

Lan Hui felt a bit embarrassed and her face gradually turned somber.

"What are you two discussing? You’re so engrossed."

Chen Bin responded coldly, "What else, work."

"Work? You haven’t come to report your progress to me these days, I thought you forgot about the job."

Although Lan Hui was smiling, her eyes clearly showed dissatisfaction.

"Judging by what you said, even if I didn’t report, Lan Tai would still know everything about this place."

As the two exchanged insincere pleasantries, four hosts walked over.

Lu Cailian pointed at her script and whispered.

"Chen Tai, we all think this part needs some tweaking..."

After hearing the suggestion, Chen Bin nodded.

"Fine, let’s go with your suggestion."

At this time, Lan Hui started scrutinizing Wu Jie.

"Who is she?"

Chen Bin explained, "She’s a student from Yanxi Normal University’s Broadcasting Department. Ji Yue got acute appendicitis and needs surgery, so I had her fill in."

"No way, this person absolutely cannot be used!"

This statement made everyone turn their gaze to Lan Hui.

Especially Wu Jie, whose pretty face was full of worry.

Chen Bin frowned and said, "Why not?"

"Even if Ji Yue is sick, replacements should come from within the station. She’s just a student; can you take responsibility if there’s a problem? Or is she a relative of yours?"

Instantly, everyone looked at Chen Bin again.

In fact, many had privately thought this during this period.

After all, no matter how exceptional Wu Jie was, she was just a student. How could she qualify to host Spring Festival Gala?

Chen Bin was not flustered at all and shot back.

"First, Wu Jie and I have no relation; you can check if you want. Secondly, her stage presence is excellent. Lastly, my team includes many people outside the station; why are you only clinging to Wu Jie?"

Lan Hui snorted, unhappily questioning.

"What, are you saying I’m picking on her on purpose?"

"You know very well if you’re picking on someone; no need to ask me."

"Regardless of what you say, this person cannot be used!"

"What if I insist on using her?"

Seeing that Chen Bin wouldn’t back down, Lan Hui opted to threaten Wu Jie.

"After you graduate, you surely want to work for the provincial TV station, right? I’ll leave this right here: if you host the Spring Festival Gala, I absolutely won’t hire you."

With that, she turned and left.

However, after a few steps, she turned around and coldly looked at Chen Bin.

"Provincial leaders will attend the Spring Festival Gala recording; make sure to keep the best seats empty in the first row."

Provincial leaders coming?

As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Bin was momentarily stunned.

This matter was really too sudden for him.

However, he soon calmed down and addressed the people around him.

"None of you are allowed to mention the provincial leaders’ visit, lest it upsets everyone."

However, Wu Jie looked as if she was about to cry.

"What should I do?"

Hearing Lan Hui’s words left her more at a loss.

Originally, Wu Jie thought that if she did well hosting the Spring Festival Gala, it would be her ticket into the provincial TV station.

Now, she was directly threatened.

Chen Bin pulled her aside and quietly reassured her.

"Don’t think too much. Just host your program well. By the time you graduate, she might not even be working at the station anymore."

Wu Jie nodded and was about to speak when a voice from a worker came from afar.

"Wu Jie, your boyfriend is looking for you!"

She was about to leave when she heard Chen Bin’s yelling.

"Stop right there! Until the recording ends, don’t wander around. If anything unexpected happens, will tonight’s program still be recorded?!"

The little girl was so scared she trembled and weakly nodded.

Immediately, Chen Bin also spoke to that worker.

"Until the recording ends, no unauthorized persons are allowed in the studio or backstage. Otherwise, you’ll be the one in trouble then!"

After inquiring, Chen Bin confirmed that provincial leaders were indeed coming to attend the Spring Festival Gala.

And it was decided three days ago.

Just then, another worker ran up to Chen Bin, out of breath.

"Chen Tai, I’m not sure who let it slip, but now everyone backstage is talking about the provincial leaders coming to see the show. Everyone is very nervous; please go check it out!"