CHAPTER 638: CHAPTER 433

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However, before he reached the hotel, he unexpectedly spotted a familiar face on the roadside.

Huh, what’s she doing here?

Wu Mu curiously looked at the figure standing at the entrance of a restaurant ahead.

It was Su Meng, whom he had met a long time ago in the first season of Star Agency.

She was standing next to a red Ferrari, with an angry expression, talking to someone inside the car.

Wu Mu couldn’t see who was inside the Ferrari, but that person seemed to have a temper, as not long into the conversation, they hit the gas, leaving Su Meng behind and drove away.

Only Su Meng was left standing there, frowning as she watched.

Wu Mu smiled as he drove over, rolled down the window, and said amusingly, "Hey, Little Su, long time no see."

Su Meng turned to look at him, seemingly surprised.

This was only the second time the two had met in real life.

However, Su Meng seemed to be quite interested in his situation; Wu Mu often received feedback from Su Meng about his new songs on WeChat.

They didn’t chat much, just straightforward comments like "the song sounds great."

Well, whether it’s a hater or a fan, at least they’re contributing to his ratings.

Wu Mu chuckled, "Did your driver ditch you? Want me to give you a ride?"

Su Meng hesitated slightly, "I’ll let my family know."

"Aunt Qing, you don’t need to come over. Yeah, my friend will take me back, okay, I got it."

After finishing the call, Su Meng opened the passenger door and got in.

After confirming her destination, Wu Mu curiously asked, "Aren’t you from Shen City, why come?"

Su Meng shook her head, "I am from Shen City, but my family also has a house here in Beijing."

She paused, her face rare with a bit of laughter, "Earlier at the venue, my friends wanted to cover their ears hearing your first song."

Wu Mu laughed heartily, "That’s not my problem, I sang it just fine."

Wu Mu chatted casually with Su Meng and soon dropped her off at her home, a large courtyard not far from the Forbidden City in the Upper City District.

Hmm, confirmed, another Heavenly Dragon People.

Wu Mu was quite surprised; although from her everyday behavior, it was clear that Su Meng’s family was quite wealthy.

But he didn’t expect them to be this wealthy.

Just this courtyard, estimated at least

The host currently unavailable, Yang Rongfa asked, "Quite a few big directors and company bosses in the circle came today. Shall I introduce you?"

For normal people in the circle, this is an opportunity.

It’s always good to know more people.

But... remembering the previous experience at the banquet, Yang Rongfa wisely decided to ask first.

Wu Mu shook his head, "No..."

But halfway through shaking, his gaze swept over a shadow in a small parlor next to the main hall, slightly pausing.

"Director Lin also came?" Wu Mu asked Yang Rongfa.

He naturally wasn’t referring to Lin Qingyue, but Lin Qingyue’s father, Lin Xueming.

Although Lin Qingyue would return tonight, she had to deal with the production crew matters and wouldn’t appear here.

Moreover, he had spoken in the morning with Lin Qingyue about attending this banquet. If Lin Qingyue were to come, she would definitely tell him.

"Yes, Tang Wei and Xie Chunfang are here too." Yang Rongfa nodded.

Wu Mu thought for a moment; these two were also top directors within the circle, at the same tier as Lin Xueming.

He didn’t expect to get resources by befriending these directors, so he didn’t care much.

But with Lin Xueming here, not greeting him would be inappropriate.

"Let me go say hello to Director Lin." He directly stepped towards the small parlor.

"Director Lin and others are here, do you want to say hello?" Yang Rongfa leaned closer, whispering.

As he spoke, he pointed towards the small parlor next to the main parlor.

The small parlor seemed to be a typical private meeting place, split by decorations. Its full view wasn’t clear, it’s smaller than this side.

Then there were some closer-placed sofas with quite a few people sitting there chatting.

Director Lin?

Wu Mu’s mind quickly recognized it as Lin Qingyue’s father, Lin Xueming.

Though Lin Qingyue was supposed to arrive tonight, she had production crew matters to handle and wouldn’t be here.

Moreover, he had told Lin Qingyue in the morning about attending this banquet; if Lin Qingyue were coming, she would have informed him.

"I’ll go say hello." He nodded.

With Lin Xueming present, a greeting was essential.

"Light Shadow Media and Yahua Film and Television bosses, alongside Director Tang and Director Xie are here as well," Yang Rongfa whispered again.

Light Shadow Media, Yahua Film and Television?

Though Wu Mu wasn’t directly involved in the circle, he knew these two companies. If Yang Rongfa’s company belonged to the industry’s mid-tier, these two truly were its top tier.

Not only are they listed companies, but yearly they produce big-budget films consistently and have artist management with numerous stars under them.

These two don’t need any explanation.

As for Director Tang and Director Xie?

If Yang Rongfa mentioned them specifically, they couldn’t be simple figures.

Wu Mu pondered a bit and instantly knew.

They’re Tang Wei and Xie Chunfang.

Big directors with the same tier as Lin Xueming.

All well-established, people with status and fame in the circle.

Seems all the prominent figures are over there.

He walked alongside Yang Rongfa towards the small parlor.

Getting closer, he could see the situation over there.

Indeed, Lin Xueming was there, sitting centrally, holding a wine glass, speaking about something.

Around him sat many people, two with evident boss-like aura, nearby stood several middle-aged men managing artists.

Wearing a heavy cloth hat, obviously trying to cover something, but still unable to hide the balding head, was Director Tang Wei. Bearing the character 「芳」in his name, yet towering above everyone, was Director Xie Chunfang.

And...

Wu Mu paused his steps.

A woman in her forties or so, dressed in a sleek black outfit, wearing a pearl necklace, speaking quietly with people nearby, appearing elegant and dignified.

Lin Qingyue’s mother also came?

This was his first time seeing Lin Qingyue’s mother in real life; previously, when visiting Lin Qingyue’s home, he never ran into her.

But Lin Qingyue’s mother, Du Lan, was a famous old-generation actress in the circle; he recognized her from photos.

After pausing, Wu Mu resumed walking.

Yet after a few steps, another familiar face appeared.

On the edge of the small parlor, a man around thirty, holding a plate, standing upright, seemingly attentively listening to Lin Xueming.

It’s Geng Wei.

The original owner of Xiao Yi Company, who initially wanted to sign him, then turned angry and tried to blacklist him after rejection.