Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 290 Long Time No See, The Moment of Godhood

Shenzhen, Mandarin Oriental Hotel banquet hall.

Before Sun Zhonghuai and Han Zijie had finished their warm greetings, Sun Molong's loud voice pierced through the noise of the crowd.

"President Jiang! We've been waiting for you!"

Sun Molong, beaming with joy, strode over in a few steps, opened his arms and gave Jiang Qing a tight hug, then stepped back half a step to look him up and down, his eyes full of emotion.

"It's been a long time since we parted ways on Xiamen Island. I never expected to see you like this again. I'm really benefiting from President Jiang's good fortune this time!"

He patted Jiang Qing on the shoulder with considerable force.

"The fact that this show has become such a hit is all thanks to President Jiang! Absolutely!"

"Director Sun, please don't flatter me to death."

Jiang Qing smiled as she endured the force of this enthusiasm.

"It was Director Sun who led everyone to bring the script to life. I'm a latecomer to the field, and I'm just grateful that I didn't hold everyone back."

"Holding everyone back? Who said that? Step forward and let me see!"

Liu Yijun's voice, tinged with laughter, chimed in.

He walked over, followed by Huang Jue, Liu Tao, and Liu Dan.

After several months apart, the tremendous success of "The Beginning" is like the finest wine, bringing genuine joy to everyone's face.

"Jiang Qing!"

Huang Jue gently punched Jiang Qing's shoulder with his fist.

"Wow, that's amazing! Wow, that's quite a crossover, covering land, sea, and air!"

He didn't use the same polite terms as Sun Molong and others, but instead used the familiar terms he used when he was on set.

"Teacher Huang, please stop teasing me."

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded to each of the people who gathered around her.

"Teacher Liu, Sister Tao, it's been a long time."

Liu Tao smiled elegantly, pursing his lips.

"President Jiang, you're too kind. We're just benefiting from your success."

Her gaze held admiration, and a hint of barely perceptible awe.

So much has happened in the past few months that she simply cannot treat the young people in front of her with the same attitude she had on the film set.

The tech and entertainment industries have been turned upside down by him, and his swift and decisive actions a few days ago showed everyone what true power is.

Standing here now, he is still wearing a well-fitting suit, with a gentle smile and clear eyes, as if those thrilling events had nothing to do with him. He seems to be the same Jiang Qing who patiently helped Mai Mai with her lines on set and who would squat by the roadside to eat boxed lunches with everyone.

This stark contrast evoked complex emotions not only in Liu Tao but also in many others present.

"Yes."

Liu Dan also spoke up, her tone gentle and showing the concern of an elder.

"Jiang Qing, it's so good to see you like this now. You're young and promising, yet humble and composed. It's rare to find someone like you."

She recalled Jiang Qing's composure and focus during the filming, and it was as if everything had found its explanation.

"That's it."

Liu Yijun smiled and agreed.

The crowd surrounded Jiang Qing, chattering away, creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere.

Jiang Qing maintained a smile throughout, responding earnestly to everyone's concern and congratulations, her demeanor calm and without the slightest hint of arrogance.

His consistent low-key and humble demeanor gradually put everyone at ease.

Sun Zhonghuai and Han Zijie exchanged glances as they watched this scene. Neither of them expected that President Jiang, whom President Ma had specifically instructed to treat with caution, would be so approachable.

He showed absolutely no arrogance of a genius, nor did he adopt any haughty attitude because of his status, which was truly rare.

Although I had heard about it before, seeing is believing, and now I see it's really true.

Just then, Liu Yijun gave Huang Jue and Liu Tao a wink, and a knowing, slightly mischievous smile appeared on their faces.

Huang Jue then turned sideways and gestured with his lips towards a certain direction behind Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing seemed to sense something and slowly turned her head in the direction of their gaze.

Zhao Jinmai was standing a little outside the crowd.

She appeared to have just finished a brief interview, and was looking down slightly, her hands somewhat awkwardly tidying her long hair that hung over her shoulders.

The little black dress accentuated her snow-white skin, and the exposed shoulder and neck lines were beautiful, yet still carried a hint of girlish innocence.

The dazzling lights of the banquet hall fell on her, her long eyelashes casting a small fan-shaped shadow under her eyes, her nose was delicate, and her lips were slightly pursed due to nervousness, revealing a natural pink hue.

She was like a rose quietly blooming in the night, radiant yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

She seemed to sense the focused gaze, and slowly raised her head, her eyes meeting Jiang Qing's gaze in mid-air.

In that instant, the surrounding clamor of voices seemed to blur the background noise.

Jiang Qing's smile deepened, becoming exceptionally gentle.

Without the slightest hesitation, under the smiling gazes of the crowd, he took the initiative to walk towards her.

A few steps seemed to stretch out for an eternity in Zhao Jinmai's eyes.

"Teacher Mai Mai."

Jiang Qing stopped in front of her. His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached her ears, carrying his uniquely gentle tone and familiar teasing.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

The familiar address and tone instantly dispelled the awkwardness Zhao Jinmai felt due to the long-awaited reunion and the grand occasion.

She looked up at the person who was so close to her.

He seemed more reserved than I remembered, with an even greater composure between his brows, but his smiling eyes remained unchanged.

An immense joy, like warm spring water, instantly enveloped her.

She felt her heart pounding and her cheeks burning uncontrollably, but she tried her best to suppress the urge to look down or avoid his gaze. She bravely met his eyes, and the corners of her mouth gradually curved upwards, revealing a smile that was both shy and incredibly genuine.

"Jiang Qing... it's been a long time."

Her voice was sweet and clear, with a soft, gentle quality unique to young girls.

There were no unnecessary pleasantries or polite compliments.

It's just a name, a glance, a smile.

The two stood facing each other, smiling at one another.

Jiang Qing lowered his head slightly, his gaze focused intently on her face, while Zhao Jinmai looked up, her eyes filled with undisguised joy.

The surrounding noise seemed to automatically create a small, quiet space just for them.

The unspoken understanding between the two was so thick that it was almost impossible to separate them, creating an invisible atmosphere.

"Oh, youth is wonderful!"

Liu Yijun couldn't help but cross his arms and smile with a kind expression, looking exactly like someone who had found a good home for their child.

Huang Jue exaggeratedly clutched his chest.

"Oh my, this scene is so pleasing to the eye! My heart, as an old father, is breaking!"

He winked at Liu Tao next to him.

Liu Tao covered his mouth and chuckled softly, his eyes full of a doting aunt's smile.

"They're a perfect match."

Even the usually reserved Liu Dan showed a gentle smile when he looked at the young couple in front of him.

Their commotion, especially the "historic" meeting between Zhao Jinmai and Jiang Qing, coupled with their "atmospheric" eye contact and smiles, had already been spotted by the lucky drama fans nearby!
"Ahhhhh!!! It's so sweet!"

"Xiao Heyun! Li Shiqing! A crane soars into the clear sky, leading poetic inspiration to the azure heavens!"

"Rebel against the CP!"

After a brief silence, the fan zone erupted in screams loud enough to lift the roof off!
"Xiao Heyun! Li Shiqing! Ahhh, my ship is real!"

"Look! Look at Jiang Qing's eyes! They're drooling! Absolutely drooling!"

"MaiMai is blushing! So cute! Help!"

"They look like they're straight out of an idol drama! They're even sweeter than in the show!"

"Teacher Liu Yijun and the others have such kind smiles! I'm so touched!"

"together together together!"

...The cheers grew louder and louder, and countless mobile phone cameras were frantically pointed at the most dazzling couple of the night.

This enthusiastic response immediately ignited the live online broadcast that was taking place simultaneously.

The massive number of netizens who were originally drawn to the "opening celebration banquet" were instantly struck by this sweet scene!
"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! This is a critical hit right from the start! What kind of idol drama scene is this?!"

"The way Jiang Qing looked at Mai Mai! Su's leg is broken! Mom, I'm gone!"

"MaiMai's smile is so sweet! Ahhh! I love her!"

"Teacher Liu Yijun, please tone down your doting smiles! You've given yourselves away!"

"Anti-CP fans are overjoyed! The main characters are giving us some sweet moments!"

"The atmosphere is amazing! You don't even need to say anything, just a smile between you is enough to melt anyone's heart!"

"I've hit the jackpot! I've moved the Civil Affairs Bureau here! Let's get married right here!"

"Give the live stream director a bonus! He's amazing at capturing those moments!"

"Aaaaaah, lock it up! I'll swallow the key!"

"No way? This hasn't been officially announced yet? His eyes are practically knitting silk!"

"The guy in front, this is called 'more than friends, less than lovers,' but the whole world can see it!"

……

The barrage of comments went completely wild, with a dense barrage of "Ahhh," "I'm shipping them," "They're such a perfect match," and "Get together" flooding the screen instantly, causing the server to briefly lag due to overload.

Countless CP fans were so excited that they screamed and slammed their fists on the table in front of their screens, and the anti-CP super topic was refreshing its posts at rocket speed.

Just then, Sun Zhonghuai, the head of Tencent Video, walked to the edge of the stage with a big smile, picked up the microphone, and spoke loudly throughout the venue.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Distinguished guests, dear fans! Good evening!"

His voice temporarily drowned out the screams from the fans and drew everyone's attention.

"It is a great pleasure to gather with everyone on this wonderful evening to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our production, 'The Beginning'! This success is inseparable from the hard work of every member of the creative team and the enthusiastic support of our audience!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the audience, lingering particularly on Jiang Qing and Zhao Jinmai, his smile deepening.

"On this joyous occasion, we have prepared a small ceremony!"

As he spoke, an object covered with red silk cloth was pushed onto the stage by staff.

Sun Zhonghuai stepped forward and forcefully lifted the red silk—

A crystal-clear ice sculpture suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes!
The ice sculpture is ingeniously designed, with the main body being a Möbius strip symbolizing "infinite loop". The words "Initial viewership exceeded 20 billion" are clearly engraved on the ring. Under the stage lights, it reflects a dazzling light and is very impressive!
"Wow--!"

A huge gasp of amazement erupted from the crowd.

"Now, let's give a warm round of applause to Mr. Hou Hongliang, the representative of the production company of 'The Beginning', Mr. Sun Zhonghuai, the representative of the platform, and our two most important leading actors—Mr. Jiang Qing and Ms. Zhao Jinmai! Also, our beloved director Sun Molong and all the main creators!"

The host extended a warm invitation.

The spotlight instantly shone on the location where Jiang Qing and Zhao Jinmai were.

Amidst everyone's gaze and applause, Sun Molong and Hou Hongliang were the first to walk onto the stage with smiles on their faces.

Next, the main creators, including Liu Yijun, Huang Jue, Liu Tao, and Liu Dan, also took to the stage.

Sun Zhonghuai, Han Zijie, and Yang Wei from Tencent Video also took to the stage.

Yang Wei even straightened his flashy velvet suit, held his head high, and smiled more broadly than anyone else, as if he were the main character.

The staff quickly handed over two small golden hammers tied with red ribbons.

As representatives of the platform, Sun Zhonghuai and Han Zijie naturally led Jiang Qing and Zhao Jinmai to the front of the ice sculpture, while Sun Molong and Hou Hongliang stood slightly to their side and behind.

"Teacher Jiang, Mai Mai, come on, stand in the middle!"

Sun Zhonghuai smiled and gestured.

Jiang Qing naturally accepted the small golden hammer handed to him by the staff, then turned to the side and very gentlemanly extended his hand to Zhao Jinmai, gesturing for her to go first.

Zhao Jinmai blushed slightly, whispered "thank you," and gently placed her hand on his outstretched arm, using it to step onto the slightly higher platform in the center of the stage.

This subtle movement elicited another round of excited screams from the fans in the audience, and the live stream chat was flooded with comments.

The two stood side by side in front of the shimmering ice sculpture, bathed in the spotlight.

Jiang Qing is tall and upright, calm and composed.

Zhao Jinmai is petite, sweet, and graceful.

The black tuxedo and dark gray suit, set against the dazzling light of the ice sculpture, harmonized perfectly like a meticulously painted scroll.

The host held the microphone, his voice full of passion.

"Everyone! Let's count down together! Let's witness this glorious moment! 5—"

The entire audience, including the main creators on stage, shouted in unison.

"4--"

"3--"

"2--"

“1——!”

The moment the number "1" fell, the time pointed exactly to 7 p.m.!

Congratulations on "The Beginning" surpassing 20 billion views!

Jiang Qing and Zhao Jinmai raised their small golden hammers almost simultaneously and smiled at each other.

Their smiles reflected the joy of working together on a successful production, and an unspoken understanding between them.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two crisp, melodious tapping sounds almost overlapped as two small golden hammers struck the Möbius strip connecting the ice sculpture with precision and power!
The crystal-clear ice shattered instantly, and tiny ice crystals scattered like diamond powder under the light!
"Wow!!!"

"Icebreaker successful!"

"20 billion at the start!!"

"marvelous!!"

……

Deafening cheers, applause, and whistles instantly filled the entire banquet hall!

Confetti and gold sequins rained down from above the stage, like a golden rain!
The moment Jiang Qing smashed the ice sculpture, he instinctively turned to the side and raised his arm to shield Zhao Jinmai from the flying ice shards.

Zhao Jinmai tilted her head slightly to look at his profile so close to hers, feeling his silent protection. Her heart felt as if it had been gently brushed by a feather, warm and fluttering.

Her smile grew even brighter and more dazzling.

Offstage, Yang Wei clapped enthusiastically while winking and making exaggerated faces at Jiang Qing on stage.

Liu Yijun, Huang Jue, and others couldn't stop laughing and clapped their hands vigorously.

The live stream camera perfectly captured the moment Jiang Qing turned to protect Zhao Jinmai, as well as the scene of the two smiling at each other amidst the golden rain.

The live chat was flooded with comments again!
"Ahhh, he's protecting her! He's protecting her!"

"The details are amazing! Jiang Shen is such a gentleman!"

"The way Mai Mai looks at Jiang Qing! It's so sweet!"

"This scene is so beautiful! What are you standing there for? Take a screenshot!"

"I need a high-resolution image! I want it as my screensaver!"

"Wedding photoshoot reservation!"

"The sweetest anti-bomb couple in the universe! No arguments allowed!"

"Waaaaah... It's perfect! My favorite couple was together, giving each other sweet moments, and even building an ice sculpture together!"

"Forget Jiang Zhou Yu Huo, forget Yi Jian Qing Xin, forget Yan Zhi You Li! I declare! The Anti-Fraud Couple is the most perfect couple!"

"Right, that is it!"

……

The host's excited voice resounded throughout the venue through the microphone.

"The ceremony is complete! Let us once again give a warm round of applause to congratulate 'The Beginning' on surpassing 20 billion views! Congratulations to all our staff, both on and off screen! And thank you to all the viewers who love 'The Beginning'! I hereby declare the 'The Beginning' celebration banquet officially open!"

The exciting and cheerful music started playing instantly, completely igniting the atmosphere in the banquet hall!

The champagne tower was filled with golden liquid by the waiters, and the aroma of delicious food filled the air. Guests raised their glasses in celebration, and laughter filled every corner.

The glorious night belonging to "The Beginning" officially began amidst the dazzling light of shattered ice sculptures and deafening cheers.

Standing in the center of the stage, Jiang Qing and Zhao Jinmai, who had just jointly smashed a 20 billion yuan ice sculpture, were undoubtedly the most dazzling presence tonight.

(End of this chapter)