How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 463 Changes
Early in the morning, snowflakes began to fall from the sky. At first, there were only a few scattered snowflakes, but by the time Zhang Wen drove to the company, the snow had fallen heavily.

He walked into the training department, intending to return to his workstation as usual, but he could clearly sense that the atmosphere was different today.

Because of his terrible relationship with the general manager, which had deteriorated to the point of being irreconcilable, apart from the teachers working at the training school, his colleagues kept their distance from him, either pretending not to see him or keeping their heads down and doing their work.

But today, everyone is not only looking at him, but also wearing undisguised amazement and kind smiles, just like before.

"Clap clap clap!" Li Yuetong suddenly raised her hands and clapped.

Upon seeing this, the others spontaneously joined in the clapping, and soon the entire office area resounded with enthusiastic applause.

"Wow!"

Zhang Wen was slightly taken aback, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

what's the situation?
Has Li Lehua already resigned to take responsibility, and now these people no longer need to consider Li Lehua's feelings?
Such a big thing, I've never heard Gao Yue mention it.

Just as he was wondering, Li Yuetong stepped forward and said with a smile, "Teacher Zhang, congratulations! Future Girls' new album has sold over 125 million copies."

The surrounding colleagues also chimed in.

"This is the first music album to sell over one million copies today, that's amazing."

"Teacher Zhang, it has to be you. Since you took over the trainee training, the starting point of our trainees has been getting higher and higher. Tang Yixin's new album has broken two million copies. Judging from the momentum of Future Girls, it's only a matter of time before they break two million copies."

"Teacher Zhang, your judgment is absolutely brilliant. I'm completely convinced of your talent."

"..."

Zhang Wen then realized that his colleagues' enthusiasm was not because Li Lehua had resigned, but because they were completely won over by the success of Future Girls' new album.

Regardless of whether they are favored by the general manager or not, Future Girls are singers who came from the training department. Now that the group is so popular, everyone in the training department is naturally very happy. This also proves the importance of the training department. Let's see who dares to underestimate the training department.

"It's all thanks to everyone. You've all put in a lot of effort in promoting Future Girls' new album. I'll treat everyone to milk tea later," Zhang Wen said loudly.

Although these colleagues rarely spoke to him at the company, they helped him a lot outside the company. For example, the music video for his new album was completed with their help.

"Thank you, Teacher Zhang!"

"Teacher Zhang is so generous!"

Words of gratitude rose and fell.

Just then, the door to the training department was pushed open again, and Director Xu Qingyu walked in from outside with a blank expression.

The entire office area instantly fell silent. Some people lowered their heads, while others walked away, all focused on their work.

Xu Qingyu glanced around and immediately saw who was actually working and who was just pretending. However, she didn't say anything. Instead, she walked straight up to Zhang Wen and said with a bright smile, "Congratulations, Teacher Zhang."

"Congratulations to you too," Zhang Wen said upon hearing this.

Xu Qingyu is indeed very happy now. In the past, the company always felt that the training department was not profitable, so it repeatedly cut the budget and even the resources provided became worse and worse.

But now, with Tang Yi and Future Girls' achievements standing out, who would dare say the training department isn't profitable? Who would dare cut the training department's budget?
"Teacher Zhang, Future Girls has already established itself in the music industry. Our training department still has more than two hundred trainees. Do you see any promising talents among them? Should we focus on promoting a few more this year?" Xu Qingyu asked tentatively.

Although she was the director of the training department, she dared not put on airs in front of this young man. He didn't even respect General Manager Li, let alone her.

Most importantly, she was counting on the other party to cultivate more stars for the training department and help her achieve results, so how could she dare to be bossy?
How could Zhang Wen not understand what Director Xu meant? But Li Lehua had treated him so badly, even stabbing him in the back multiple times, how could he possibly continue to promote her and make money for Li Lehua?
“Director, there are a few promising talents among the remaining people, but they are not yet at the level of being able to stand on their own like Tang Yi. Let’s observe them for a few more months and see if they can seize the opportunity,” Zhang Wen said ambiguously.

Upon hearing that there was a promising talent, a hint of joy flashed in Xu Qingyu's eyes. She felt that if Zhang Wen recognized her as a promising talent, she would definitely have a bright future.

“Okay, then I’ll listen to you. Let’s observe for a few more months. There’s no rush,” Xu Qingyu said.

For her, as long as she can cultivate one star every year, it will be enough to secure her current position; if she can cultivate two stars every year, she will dare to ask the company to increase the budget; if she can cultivate three stars every year, she will have a chance to become the vice president.

Xu Qingyu didn't say anything more and walked happily to her office. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief the moment the door closed.

Zhang Wen returned to his workstation, filled his thermos with water, and then headed towards the practice room.

Perhaps influenced by the huge success of Future Girls' new album, more trainees are now going to practice room number 9 to offer incense, and long queues have reappeared in the corridor.

Zhang Wen was stunned for a while after seeing this. A while ago, because of him, Li Lehua was embarrassed and the number of trainees offering incense dropped from more than two hundred to a dozen. Now, does he believe in the light again?
The trainees queuing in the corridor greeted Zhang Wen respectfully upon seeing him.

Good morning, teacher.

Good morning, Teacher Zhang!

"Teacher Zhang, have you had breakfast? I have a hamburger here."

"..."

In the trainees' hearts, Teacher Zhang is now practically a god-like figure.

Whoever they promote becomes famous!

Since Teacher Zhang worships Wenqu Xingjun (the God of Literature), they are also willing to believe in Wenqu Xingjun.

Zhang Wen smiled and nodded to the trainees before walking into practice room number 9.

A few days ago, there wasn't much incense in the incense burner, but today it's full of incense sticks.

It's unclear whether these people offer incense for themselves or to show off to him.

I don't understand. Zhang Wen left the classroom after offering incense to the ancestor.

In fact, he already had the answer in his heart about who to support.

Those are the trainees who insist on offering incense.

It's not just because these trainees didn't change their allegiance to others, but more importantly, because they are steadfast in their beliefs. Only people like them are worth supporting, so they won't become ungrateful after they become famous.

However, now is not the time to promote people. He is waiting for an opportunity to take these trainees away from Tianxi Media. He is determined not to leave those promising talents to Tianxi Media and let them benefit Li Lehua.

Zhang Wengang hadn't walked far from the classroom when his phone suddenly rang. He took it out and looked at the screen; it was Gao Yue's number.

"Hey, you don't miss me so soon, do you?" Zhang Wen asked jokingly after answering the phone.

"Hmm, I miss you. Can you come to my office?" Gao Yue's seemingly aloof but actually gentle voice came through the receiver.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wen paused in his tracks. If it weren't for the familiar voice, he would have even suspected that someone had picked up Gao Yue's phone and that someone else was making the call.

Even if she wanted to, there was no need to rush him to the office, was there? Did she want to do something with him in the office?
That's a good idea.

Was it a bit too hasty to do it for the first time in the office? Or perhaps the other person just enjoys this kind of excitement?

“Okay, I’ll come find you right away,” Zhang Wen said.

Since there's nothing to do back at his workstation anyway, he might as well go see how much Gao Yue misses him.

Zhang Wen took the elevator to the artist management department and found Gao Yue's office.

"Dang Dang Dang!"

"Please come in."

Upon hearing the sound, Zhang Wen immediately pushed open the door and entered the office.

Gao Yue was the only one inside, sitting at the back of the office, looking at the documents in her hand.

Zhang Wen closed the door and locked it from the inside. Then he walked around the desk, reached out and lifted the other person from the chair, and placed them on the desk.

The office has no hidden door or sofa, so a desk is undoubtedly the most suitable place.

"What are you doing?" Gao Yue asked with a smile, clearly feigning ignorance.

"Didn't you miss me?" Zhang Wen said, and at the same time, he started moving his hands.

"What I mean is, I want you to come over and talk to you about something," Gao Yue explained, her cheeks burning. She pressed her hands tightly against the man's, but it was no use.

“Talk, I’m listening,” Zhang Wen said, his hands not stopping.

Gao Yue was both delighted and helpless. Knowing that she couldn't stop it, she could only let the other party take advantage of her. She slowly said, "I received several emails this morning, all of which wanted to invite Future Girl to be their spokesperson."

"Oh?" Zhang Wen's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but increase the force in his hand.

Gao Yue frowned slightly, gave the man a reproachful look, and then continued, "I've narrowed it down, and there are three good ones: one is cosmetics, one is sports shoes, and the other is snacks. What do you think?"

"Yes, of course I'll answer," Zhang Wen said without hesitation.

As the old saying goes: "It's a fool not to make money when you can."

Why would you refuse money that's offered to you?
Furthermore, endorsements have always been a standard for measuring an artist's commercial value.

The more endorsements an artist has, and the more well-known the brands they endorse, the more it proves their commercial value.

These brands must have recognized the commercial value of Future Girls from the success of their new album, which is why they decided to invite them to be their spokespeople.

After all, there are very few girl groups in China that are so popular and full of youthful energy; you could count them on one hand.

It's estimated that Aoli Clothing's "buy clothes, get an album free" promotion is one of the reasons why many brands are determined to invite Future Girls.

“Since you agree, I will reply to the brand,” Gao Yue said.

"Hmm." Zhang Wen thought for a moment and then said, "I'll leave the spokesperson matters to you from now on, but you have to be careful and prioritize brands that fit the image of the future girl. We can't ruin our reputation for short-term gains."

"Understood." Gao Yue nodded, then looked at Zhang Wen's hands. "We've finished talking. Can you take your hands off now?"

"Is it all business? Don't you have any personal matters you'd like to discuss with me?" Zhang Wen asked.

"No."

"..."

Zhang Wen's lips twitched slightly, then he carried Gao Yue back to the seat. It seemed he had been overthinking things.

Gao Yue stood up, straightened her clothes, then stood on tiptoe and kissed the man's lips, teasingly saying with a smile, "Alright, stop looking like a wronged woman. If you dump Bai Lu, I'll go home with you right now, and you can do whatever you want with me, okay?"

"Then forget it, I think things are fine as they are." Zhang Wen said, glancing at Gao Yue, and finally leaving with a harsh remark, "Let's see how long you can endure this!" before leaving the office.

Gao Yue watched the man's retreating figure, her eyes flickering. He was becoming more and more outstanding, and if they continued to spend time together, she feared that one day she might really lose control of herself.

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(End of this chapter)