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

Chapter 433 Undercurrents, Wang's Fearful Attack

Accompanied by Cao Guowei, Jiang Qing walked towards the stage.

He remained calm and composed, as if the intense gazes that gathered around him were nothing unusual.

Wherever she went, the celebrity guests who were going on stage or were already on stage spontaneously made way for her, creating a passage like a tide, as if separated by an invisible airflow.

Countless gazes focused on Jiang Qing's smiling face, their eyes filled with eagerness.

Everyone's thoughts are simple: to stand beside him, or get close to him, or even just be a little closer.

The annual Weibo Night group photo session has always been a fierce battleground for celebrities.

A person's status, popularity, resources, recent buzz... all these factors will be subtly reflected in the short time it takes to stand in a position.

The competition, both overt and covert, for a more prominent and central position never stops. Some people will even subtly adjust their position a second before the shutter is pressed, regardless of offending others, in order to gain more exposure in front of the camera.

However, today, the moment Jiang Qing stepped onto the stage, all the unspoken rules were temporarily broken.

Almost every female celebrity subconsciously made subtle adjustments when she saw him approaching.

She might gently smooth the hem of her dress, elegantly tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear, or adjust her face to what she considers the most beautiful angle, showcasing the most perfect smile.

Their eyes sparkled with anticipation, trying every possible way to get closer to that figure, even if it was just to occupy an inconspicuous spot next to him.

Originally, the center area of ​​the stage had already gathered the most distinguished guests of the evening, including Zhang Yimou, Hu Ge, Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, Liu Sisi, Huang Xiaoming, and Li Bingbing.

Upon seeing Jiang Qing and Cao Guowei arrive together, Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded in greeting.

It's true that artists are uncrowned kings, but he's not purely an artist either. Moreover, someone like Jiang Qing deserves the utmost respect.

Hugo stepped aside, giving them some space.

Huang Xiaoming waved enthusiastically and extended an invitation.

"President Jiang, President Cao, come here, stand in the middle!"

Cao Guowei also smiled and echoed him.

"Yes, Mr. Jiang, you are our most distinguished guest tonight, and you should be standing here."

Yang Mi, Liu Sisi, and the others also extended invitations, their smiles polite and their eyes eager.

Jiang Qing's gaze swept over the familiar and unfamiliar faces before her, a gentle smile on her face, and she waved her hand lightly.

"You're too kind, teachers."

He glanced around, speaking casually.

"I'm just here to join in the fun and soak up the atmosphere. Tonight is a highlight for all of you in the film and television industry, so I can't steal the spotlight."

After saying that, without waiting for anyone to persuade him further, he walked straight towards the edge of the stage where Zhang Jingyi, Wang Churan, and the others were.

This move surprised many people present, who cast astonished and inquisitive glances at it.

Jiang Qing, however, did not care at all. He walked to stand between Zhang Jingyi and Wang Cheran with a normal expression, as if he was supposed to stand there all along.

He first smiled at Zhang Jingyi, whose eyes lit up instantly at his approach, then looked at Wang Churan, who was beaming with surprise on the other side, and nodded gently.

"Teacher Jiang."

Zhang Jingyi's voice was filled with joy.

Wang Cherish tried hard to suppress the corners of her mouth and maintain a smile.

"Jiang Shen."

Zhang Jingyi was standing right next to Tian Xiwei, who was staring wide-eyed and trying to pretend that she didn't care where she was standing.

On the other side of Wang Churan was Hu Lianxin, who was trying her best to appear calm.

Standing on the other side of Tian Xiwei, Li Yitong's crescent-shaped eyes filled with a knowing smile when she saw Jiang Qing approaching.

When Jiang Qing's gaze swept over her, she winked at him, everything understood without a word.

The other guests on stage were taken aback when they saw Jiang Qing choose this relatively peripheral position without hesitation. When they came to their senses, they couldn't help but feel a little envious when they looked at Zhang Jingyi and the others.

However, most people only assumed that Jiang Qing chose that place because he had worked with Zhang Jingyi before and Wang Churan was a fan of his and they were quite familiar with each other, without thinking too deeply about it.

Seeing that Jiang Qing was determined and had already stood still, Cao Guowei could not insist any further. He could only smile and shake his head, signaling the photographer to get ready.

Meanwhile, in the central area, Reba saw Jiang Qing's choice and was not surprised.

Based on her understanding of Jiang Qing, he was not the kind of person who liked to be in the absolute center of attention, especially in situations where it wasn't his home turf.

However, despite my understanding, seeing him standing between Zhang Jingyi and Wang Churan, a subtle sense of loss still inevitably crept into my heart.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her thick, long eyelashes concealing her complex emotions. When she looked up again, she had regained her bright, elegant, and flawless appearance.

These were all expected, weren't they?
Jiang Qing's choice also caused some subtle changes on the scene.

Many artists, especially those shrewd female stars, began to intentionally or unintentionally move towards the peripheral area where Jiang Qing was located, which made the originally fiercely competitive central area seem less crowded.

Ouyang Nana, Song Yi, Mao Xiaotong, Yu Shuxin... almost everyone's eyes were glued to Jiang Qing.

Everyone thought that even if they couldn't be right next to Jiang Qing, it would be good to be in the camera's view of his area.

Whenever they appear together, they become a topic of conversation and trend on social media in no time.

If someone like that is here, why not take advantage of them!
Seeing the somewhat unbalanced scene, Nigmat quickly picked up the microphone and tried to smooth things over with a smile.

"Come on, everyone, move a little closer to the center, give our camera some space! If you move any further to the side, we won't be able to get any shots!"

Under his command and after some minor adjustments, the large group of guests finally managed to stand still, forming a formation that looked relatively harmonious.

Facing the countless flashing cameras below the stage and the deafening cheers from the audience, Jiang Qing compared the different fan groups with great interest, wanting to see who had the most fans, ignoring the little incidents that had just occurred and pretending not to have seen anything.

Zhang Jingyi immediately saw through his thoughts and couldn't help but laugh. Taking advantage of the moment while adjusting her skirt, she quickly asked in a whisper that only the two of them could hear.

Will you be attending the dinner party later?

His voice was filled with anticipation.

Jiang Qing looked straight ahead, then tilted his head slightly closer to her.

"of course."

Just those two simple words made Zhang Jingyi's lips curl into an uncontrollable smile, and her entire facial expression became lively.

Her undisguised joy was captured precisely by the camera, becoming a famous scene that was later talked about by fans of the couple.

Jiang Qing's answer was heard not only by Zhang Jingyi, but also by Wang Churan standing to his right, Tian Xiwei and Hu Lianxin who were very close by, and even Li Yitong who was a little further away but had been paying attention to the commotion.

Wang clenched her fists quietly at her sides, controlling her eyes from looking at Jiang Qing, her heart filled with unbelievable joy.

She hadn't seen him for quite some time and missed him terribly.

Even if there's little chance to speak to him at the banquet, it's good to be able to see him from afar.

Tian Xiwei snorted inwardly, her little head already plotting how to confront him later and ask why he hadn't told her he was coming. However, upon learning that he would also be attending the banquet, her slight unhappiness was immediately replaced by greater anticipation.

Hu Lianxin's mind raced as she pondered how she could subtly let others discover her unusual relationship with Jiang Qing at the banquet.

Li Yitong's crescent-shaped eyes curved into crescents as she felt that the undercurrents in front of her were more exciting than any of the TV dramas she had acted in.

She was determined to secure the best viewing spot that night.

Oh my god, just thinking about it makes me laugh!

The other female celebrities around, who had also heard that Jiang Qing would be attending the banquet, each had their own thoughts, and their eyes were already darting around as they began to plan how to get closer to this young tech giant.

It would be even better if something wonderful could happen between us.

"Crack! Click!"

At that moment, as Nigmat raised his hand to signal, a flurry of camera shutters clicked, capturing this star-studded scene.

As soon as the group photo session ended, Cao Guowei immediately walked quickly to Jiang Qing.

"President Jiang, this way please, our car is ready."

Their attitude was very warm.

Jiang Qing nodded slightly, readily agreeing.

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Cao."

His gaze inadvertently swept over Zhang Jingyi and the others, and then, surrounded by Cao Guowei and several Weibo executives, he was the first to leave, heading towards the backstage passage.

As he passed by, the crowd naturally parted, and all sorts of complex gazes followed his retreating figure.

Jiang Qing's departure seemed to ease the tension in the room.

Many celebrities, especially female stars who dress up carefully and crave attention, became eager to attend the banquet later that evening after learning that Jiang Qing was confirmed to be there.

Some were touching up their makeup, others were adjusting their dresses, and their seemingly friendly conversations carried a subtle scrutiny, hinting at a growing sense of competition.

Yang Mi gently nudged Dilraba beside her, smiling and winking her fox-like eyes.

"The banquet is going to be very lively later."

His words were suggestive, and he observed her reaction.

Dilraba tugged at the corners of her mouth, revealing an impeccable smile.

"Yes, he's a big shot after all."

She deliberately emphasized the words "big shot," making it sound like a casual joke.

Yang Mi smiled and didn't press further. From the moment Reba hugged Jiang Qing to overshadow Yang Zi, she already knew the answer; she was just teasing her out of habit.

Liu Yifei and Hu Ge talked in hushed tones, their gazes thoughtfully drifting in the direction Jiang Qing had left.

Seeing Jiang Qing walk away, Tian Xiwei took Li Yitong's hand and gently swayed it, acting coquettishly.

"Tongtong, let's sit together in a little while!"

Li Yitong pinched her cheek and teased her with a smile.

"Sit with me? Are you sure? You don't care about your rumored boyfriend anymore?"

"Hey! What did you say?!"

Tian Xiwei's face flushed, and she pretended to hit her.

The two walked out laughing and joking, preparing to meet up with their staff.

Zhang Jingyi looked in the direction Jiang Qing had disappeared, a lingering smile still on her face, her eyes bright. Then, prompted by Fangfang who had stepped forward, she lifted her skirt and walked out with light steps.

Wang Churan also regained her dignified appearance, but the occasional fiery glint in the depths of her eyes revealed her far from calm inner world.

Hu Lianxin hurried out, wanting to carefully check her makeup and styling on the way to ensure she looked her best.

She knew very well that besides absolute obedience, her only bargaining chip in front of Jiang Qing was her face.

A war without gunfire has just begun.

Inside the car leading to the banquet venue, Cao Guowei and Jiang Qing sat side by side in the spacious back seat.

The night view of Shanghai outside the car window flashed past, neon lights flashing, outlining the bustling outline of this city that never sleeps.

"President Jiang, tonight's dinner is being held at the Peninsula Hotel. It's not a very large event, mainly to provide a more relaxed atmosphere so that everyone can have a more in-depth exchange."

Cao Guowei introduced with a smile.

"In addition to the award winners tonight, we have also invited some important partners and brand representatives."

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded, her gaze fixed on the view outside the window.

"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Cao."

"President Jiang, you're too kind."

Cao Guowei leaned forward slightly, his tone tinged with emotion.

"Honestly, Mr. Jiang, your presence here today has truly added immense luster to our Weibo Night. To be honest, the online traffic we've been monitoring has increased by more than 30% since you entered."

Jiang Qing smiled, her tone calm.

"It's the Weibo platform itself that has a huge influence; I just happened to be there."

"President Jiang is too modest."

Cao Guowei waved his hands repeatedly.

"Now everyone knows that you and Wuwen Technology are the real top influencers. The influence of Wanxiang is global. Our Weibo's cooperation with your company to launch the intelligent search function based on Wanxiang is definitely a strategic step."

At this point, he lowered his voice and cautiously probed.

"Regarding further in-depth cooperation with Zhisou, do you have any more specific instructions, Mr. Jiang? Our team will definitely cooperate fully."

Jiang Qing then turned to look at him, her gaze calm.

"Our technical team will fully support the technical integration and model optimization. Mr. Cao, what I value is user experience and the practical application of technology. As long as it helps users obtain information more conveniently and accurately, Wuwen Technology will provide support."

He spoke at a measured pace, with a serious expression.

Cao Guowei immediately became serious.

"Understood! Mr. Jiang, rest assured, we will definitely put user experience first. Weibo has massive amounts of data and rich application scenarios. I believe that the combination with Wanxiang will definitely produce a result greater than the sum of its parts."

"Yes, Mr. Cao is right."

Jiang Qing relaxed and nodded with a smile.

Cao Guowei secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

The car drove smoothly, and the two chatted about the future development trends of artificial intelligence and the potential changes brought about by the combination of social media and AI.

Shortly after, the vehicle slowly drove into the Peninsula Hotel's underground parking lot.

Staff were already waiting there to guide them through a private passage to the floor where the banquet was held.

The banquet venue was decorated in a completely different way from the star-studded gala venue just now.

The lighting is soft, the music is soothing, and the buffet style allows guests to move around and chat freely.

Many guests had already arrived and were chatting and laughing in small groups, holding wine glasses.

When Jiang Qing entered the banquet hall accompanied by Cao Guowei, the previously relaxed conversation suddenly froze for a moment.

Almost everyone's eyes were immediately drawn to him.

Surprise, curiosity, awe, eagerness... a mix of emotions filled the air.

Cao Guowei clapped his hands with a smile, attracting everyone's attention.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to introduce our most distinguished guest tonight, Mr. Jiang Qing, the founder of Wuwen Technology!"

In an instant, enthusiastic applause resounded throughout the banquet hall.

Many people put down their wine glasses and came forward to greet them.

"Mr. Jiang, I have long admired your name!"

"Hello, Mr. Jiang!"

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Jiang!"

Greetings rose and fell in waves.

With a smile on her face, Jiang Qing calmly shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with each of the people who came forward to greet her.

His attitude remained as easygoing and unpretentious as ever, but his invisible aura made everyone who spoke with him unconsciously tone down their casualness and become more serious.

At this moment, Zhang Yimou walked over.

"President Jiang, we meet again."

Zhang Yimou extended his hand with a broad smile.

Jiang Qing shook hands with him, but the handshake was brief.

"Director Zhang, hello. I didn't have a chance to congratulate you on stage just now. The 35th anniversary is of great significance."

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang."

Zhang Yimou waved his hand, his tone filled with emotion.

"Times are changing fast, and we old guys have to keep learning. The AI ​​that you guys are working on, Mr. Jiang, is the future. We'll have to rely on your technology a lot when we make movies in the future."

"Director Zhang, you flatter me."

Jiang Qing chuckled.

"Technology is a tool, ultimately serving content and creativity. Masters like Director Zhang are the soul of art."

The two chatted happily, and those around them tactfully refrained from disturbing them.

Then, Huang Xiaoming walked over with two glasses of champagne and naturally handed one to Jiang Qing.

"President Jiang, please. Today is a very auspicious day."

He smiled broadly and spoke with familiarity.

Jiang Qing took the wine glass and gently clinked it against his.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao Ming."

"Why are you so polite to me?"

Huang Xiaoming lowered his voice and leaned closer, teasing him with a smile.

"Look around, so many eyes are on you. Who knows, you might have a beautiful encounter tonight."

Jiang Qing glanced at him discreetly, following his gaze, and sure enough, she saw many female celebrities subtly watching this direction. When they saw him looking at them, some generously raised their glasses in greeting, while others pretended to be shy and looked away.

He smiled and took a sip of champagne.

"maybe."

"Absolutely, believe me."

Huang Xiaoming spoke with certainty, then pulled Jiang Qing aside to ask about Wu Wen's recent activities, jokingly suggesting that he could find business opportunities in them.

Zhang Yimou also joined the chat, expressing his interest in the practical applications of AI in film.

On the other side, Wang Churan watched Jiang Qing, who was surrounded, from afar, waiting for the right moment to step forward.

Inadvertently, she caught a glimpse of Tian Xiwei, who was engrossed in conversation with Li Yitong, and her heart stirred slightly.

Then, she curled her red lips into a smile and walked in the direction they were.

(End of this chapter)