CHAPTER 623: CHAPTER 623: AS LONG AS YOU OBEY, I’LL BRING YOU FAME AND FORTUNE

As the dinner continued, the two drank more and more.

While Tao Qian went to the restroom, the phone on the dining table suddenly rang.

Chen Bin glanced at it and found that it was from Maple Country.

Thinking of Lan Hui, who was still on the run, his expression gradually turned cold.

Soon, Tao Qian came out from the bathroom.

Chen Bin stepped forward and delivered a slap.

Tao Qian was dazed by the slap and instinctively asked.

"Godfather, you are..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Chen Bin scolded him.

"You ungrateful thing, kneel to me!"

Tao Qian felt a pang of guilt and quickly knelt on the ground.

Chen Bin then asked, "Do you know why I hit you?"

"I... I don’t know."

"I hate being lied to the most. Tell me, have you been in contact with Lan Hui?"

Tao Qian was about to speak when Chen Bin stared at him intently.

"I came to you today because I have proof. If you dare to lie to me again, be careful I don’t kill you!"

Tao Qian shuddered inside, not knowing that he was being tested.

Without thinking too much, he laid out the details.

Three months ago, he received a call from Maple Country.

Upon hearing Lan Hui’s voice and her revealing many secrets, Tao Qian believed her identity.

He initially planned to tell Chen Bin about Lan Hui contacting him, but upon learning she had hidden money in the country, he had greedy thoughts.

Unfortunately, the money was hidden in a cellar with a tight lock that Tao Qian couldn’t open.

He didn’t dare to find a locksmith either, and the matter reached a dead-end.

Chen Bin further inquired and found out that Lan Hui told Tao Qian the money’s location was the same place Cheng Zhuang went last time.

At this moment, Chen Bin confirmed that Tao Qian was telling the truth.

He then asked, "Do you know where Lan Hui is in Maple Country?"

"I don’t know the exact location, but it should be near the capital."

"Apart from the money, did Lan Hui tell you anything else?"

"No!"

Tao Qian looked up at Chen Bin with a pleading expression.

"Godfather, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me just this once. I originally thought of contacting you after getting Lan Hui’s money. I really didn’t want to deceive you."

"Everyone loves money, but you have to understand one thing. What’s meant to be yours will always be yours. What’s not, even if it comes to your hands, will be returned. This is the first time, and I’ve decided to forgive you, but if..."

Before Chen Bin could finish, Tao Qian hurriedly kowtowed in gratitude.

"Thank you, Godfather! If there’s a next time, I won’t die a good death!"

Tao Qian knew that if Chen Bin reported Lan Hui’s contact to the police, he would definitely be implicated.

Moreover, Tao Qian’s only reliance was Chen Bin, and he dared not offend him at all.

With a cold snort, Chen Bin continued speaking.

"As long as you behave in the future, I will let you gain both fame and fortune. If you dare to hide anything from me again, I will make sure you are torn to pieces!"

Tao Qian did not think Chen Bin was bluffing.

After all, anyone under forty who could become the provincial TV station head must have an unimaginably strong backing.

"Rest assured, Godfather. Your son won’t dare anymore! From now on, you’re my real father, and whatever you ask me to do, I’ll do it. Even if I have to scale a mountain of knives or dive into a sea of fire, I’ll..."

Chen Bin resumed his seat, interrupting his words.

"I don’t believe in such platitudes; it depends on your future actions. Stand up!"

Having knelt for a long time, Tao Qian’s legs were somewhat numb.

After propping himself up with the floor and barely making it to the table, he stood there, not daring to move.

It wasn’t until Chen Bin pointed at the chair opposite that he finally sat down.

Chen Bin continued, "If Lan Hui contacts you again, tell her the cellar has been opened and there’s indeed a lot of money inside."

"What if she doesn’t believe me?"

"Just say so for now. No matter what she asks you to do, agree and report to me immediately. Got it?"

Tao Qian nodded forcefully, "Rest assured, Godfather, your son understands."

"Also, when you interact with Kuizi in the future, you must make her fall deeply in love with you."

"Do I have to marry her?"

"Of course."

"But what if I don’t like her?"

To Tao Qian, marriage was a significant matter.

Marrying a woman he doesn’t like was hard to accept.

"Who said you have to marry someone you love? When you were with Lan Hui before, was it because you loved her?"

"But..."

"There’s no ’but’. I’m just asking you to marry Kuizi, not stopping you from seeing other women."

Seeing that Chen Bin had spoken to this extent, Tao Qian had no choice but to nod.

"Alright then."

...

As the "Majestic Song" talent show concluded, the final champion finally emerged.

Foodie Media signed all these new actors, including Geng Like.

Especially upon learning she would play the second female lead, Geng Like was so excited that she couldn’t sleep all night.

At the banquet after the talent show ended, Chen Bin smiled and said to Geng Like.

"Like, congratulations. Once filming starts, make sure to perform well. I believe you can do it."

"Thank you, I will try my best."

Seeing Chen Bin’s congenial smile, Geng Like was filled with doubt.

He had said he’d planned to eliminate her, but now not only did he let her make it to the finals, she also got the second female lead role. What was going on?

Immediately after, Chen Bin approached Jin Jiangkou and quietly said to him.

"Once filming starts, be strict with Geng Like in terms of acting. Apart from that, take care of her as much as you can."

Jin Jiangkou nodded repeatedly, "Okay, I understand."

Just as the banquet ended, Chen Bin received a call from Tao Qian.

"Godfather, Lan Hui just called me."

"What did she tell you?"

"She asked if I’d seen the money. I said I had. But she seemed a bit skeptical and gave me an email address, asking me to send some photos. What should I do?"

"No worries, I’ll take care of the photos for you."

Shortly after, Chen Bin called Cheng Zhuang, asking him to go back to the cellar where they’d dealt with gold before, rearrange it, and take some pictures.

The next morning, after breakfast, Chen Bin went to the office of the deputy secretary of the Provincial Committee.

Upon seeing Chen Bin, Li Lu immediately invited him to sit down.

And then asked, "What brings you here this time?"

"I’m here to report on Geng Like. She successfully advanced to the finals and will play the second female lead in the drama. She’s also signed with Foodie Media. With the right arrangements, she will definitely become a big star in the future."

Nodding, Li Lu was very satisfied with this answer.

"Good, proceed as you planned."

At this, Li Lu suddenly asked, "You have a host named Lu Cailian at your station, right?"

"Yes, she is now our leading female host. Has Secretary Li also watched her program?"

"I’ve seen it a few times and thought her hosting style was excellent. After you go back, let her know that if she continues to host well, she’ll have great prospects."

"Okay, I will definitely convey your words."

Back at the station, Chen Bin immediately called for Lu Cailian.

But after confirming multiple times, she didn’t know Li Lu.

This made Chen Bin puzzled—why would Li Lu mention Lu Cailian out of the blue? What was really happening?