The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 240 Just What She Wanted (4k)

At 10 PM, the debut performance of [Star River 001] officially ended.

The moment all the cameras were turned off, two girls sat down on the ground, their expressions filled with exhaustion and weariness.

For a full four hours, although their daily training volume during the initial training camp far exceeded the amount of exercise they did during today's live broadcast, the mental pressure they felt from being on camera was completely different from not being on camera.

Especially in the later stages of the live stream, when they realize that hundreds of thousands of eyes are watching them in front of the camera, the pressure is like a mountain pressing down on them, making them feel like they can't breathe.

"Oh my God!"

"It's too exaggerated!"

"In the first two hours, there were only a few thousand viewers in the live stream!"

"Right after that [Heng Wang] arrived, the number of viewers in the live stream skyrocketed by over 100,000 in just a few minutes! That's outrageous!"

Meng Peishan sat on the ground, her once pretty face now looking a little pale, and her forehead was covered in cold sweat.

"Qingge, you're so lucky."

Huang Yaqin looked at Lin Qingge in front of her, her eyes flickering slightly: "We just started broadcasting on the first day, and you were already valued by a legendary figure like [Heng Wang]. Today, [Heng Wang] alone gave you 300 million votes. If we include the votes from other people, Qingqing, your total number of votes today will probably exceed 500 million."

Huang Yaqin is an art student majoring in dance performance at the Dance Academy of the Arts College of Jilin Province. She is two years older than Lin Qingge and is currently a junior.

During the training camp, she and Lin Qingge were both in the first tier.

In terms of professional ability alone, she, who has a formal dance background, is even a cut above Lin Qingge. She was originally full of expectations for the group's first performance, intending to take this opportunity to completely overshadow Lin Qingge and secure the center position.

Unexpectedly, from the very first performance, she was far ahead of Lin Qingge. Later, when [Heng Wang] came in, she was completely crushed by Lin Qingge.

The thought that she had received fewer votes than Lin Qingge had filled her with resentment and dissatisfaction.

Both of them stood there for more than four hours, but their commission for gifts per event was only a few hundred yuan, while Lin Qingge earned tens of thousands of yuan, a difference of more than a hundred times.

Who wouldn't envy it?

Who is not jealous?

Huang Yaqin's words were like a hook, drawing out the hidden emotions in the hearts of the other five girls, causing a subtle change in the originally harmonious atmosphere of their group.

Although Lin Qingge is young, she is very smart.

She naturally understood what Huang Yaqin's seemingly complimentary but actually provocative words meant.

"It's still uncertain what the situation is with the votes I received today."

Lin Qingge smiled and said, "Didn't you notice that the timing of that 'Heng Wang' entering the live broadcast room was particularly clever? Perhaps this 'Heng Wang' is an accomplice that our group has found. The votes I got were just the group's operating votes, and they will all be returned later."

At this point, Lin Qingge blinked, a slightly pitiful look on her face.

"If it really is an operating ticket, then I've been happy for nothing."

"Later on, [Heng Wang] and the others sent gifts like crazy, and I didn't get any other small gifts. Maybe in the end, when the accounts are settled, I won't even have as many as you guys."

After Lin Qingge reminded them, the girls thought about it carefully and realized that the timing of [Heng Wang] entering the live broadcast room was indeed a bit too clever.

The thought that Lin Qingge's votes were probably all from the operations team made the girls, who were originally feeling resentful, feel as if they had received a psychological massage and instantly became cheerful.

Just as the girls were talking, Feng Ming, who had been standing behind the control room, walked from outside the room into the room. As he walked over, he happened to hear Lin Qingge's words.

"Qingge is right."

Feng Ming made no attempt to conceal anything and stated loudly, "【Heng Wang】is indeed a helper that our group has found, and 【Heng Wang】's true identity is our group's Director Gu Heng. Today's debut of Xingchuan Entertainment's group broadcast is entirely thanks to Director Gu's efforts in turning the tide."

Just as Gu Heng and Chu Zhengxiong were about to leave, he took the initiative to ask them. Gu Heng said that his identity could be made public internally, but it shouldn't be spread widely.

Many people in Zhonghai already knew about the identity of "Prince Heng"; it wasn't a big secret to begin with, and once everyone knew, they knew it too.

This is also very beneficial for Gu Heng to enhance his prestige within Xingchuan International Group. Gu Heng is not so noble as to do good deeds anonymously.

At this moment, as Feng Ming announced this news, it immediately caused an uproar in the audience, as the news was indeed too shocking.

"I rely on!"

"【Heng Wang】is actually Gu Heng, the director of our group!"

"real or fake!"

"This news is absolutely explosive!"

The stage manager, Zhou Shuo, stared wide-eyed, his expression filled with shock.

"No wonder [King Heng] suddenly appeared out of nowhere!"

"No wonder [Heng Wang] put the exclusive gift [King's Arrival] that Douyin gave him during the live stream on our live stream for the first time. It turns out that [Heng Wang] is actually one of our own people!"

Tao Yan, the operations manager, also looked enlightened and muttered to herself.

"Eh?"

"Zhao Huai?"

Why are you so calm?

"Did you already know that [Heng Wang] was Chairman Gu of our group?"

Zhou Shuo turned his head and looked at Zhao Huai, whose face was "calm," and asked with some surprise.

"First of all, I need to make a correction."

"How can you say the word 'calm' in my current state?"

"This is fucking dead silence!"

After Zhao Huai finished speaking, he suddenly raised his hand and slapped himself on the right cheek several times.

"Oh shit!"

"I have such a sharp tongue!"

"I felt a chill down my spine when I said those words!"

"So the real target was right behind me!"

Zhao Huai looked utterly dejected, while Zhou Shuo and Tao Yan, reminded by Zhao Huai, remembered what he had just said during the live stream, and burst into laughter.

Zhou Shuo laughed and teased, "Old Zhao, if Chairman Gu says that his relationship with those seven female internet celebrities is completely innocent, are you really planning to eat a pound of it on live stream?"

"roll roll roll!"

Why bring up something you shouldn't say!

"Annoying!"

Zhao Huai was somewhat irritable.

Many of the behind-the-scenes staff present today were originally part of the same team at Qingcheng Entertainment. They have known each other for many years and have formed deep friendships. Otherwise, they wouldn't be so united in their decision to jump ship to Xingchuan International Group together.

Today, Qingcheng Entertainment's seemingly mad dog-like retaliation has truly terrified them. Based on their understanding of Xie Baoquan, they know that the other party's actions indicate that he is genuinely enraged.

Nowadays, their team and Xingchuan Entertainment are practically in the same boat.

When one loses, both suffer, and when one gains, both prosper.

If Xingchuan Entertainment fails to withstand the pressure and collapses, then their team is probably not far from breaking up.

However, none of them expected that today's group broadcast debut would turn out in such a dramatic way. Qingcheng Entertainment, which had been retaliating against them like a mad dog, suddenly started wagging its tail and begging for mercy.

It wasn't until Feng Ming announced the news that they suddenly realized why Qingcheng Entertainment had changed its attitude by 180 degrees.

【Heng Wang】 refers to Chairman Gu of Xingchuan International Group.

Based on the immense wealth that Chairman Gu demonstrated by spending 70 million in one night recently, crushing Qingcheng Entertainment would be as easy as crushing an ant.

In the world of business, everyone needs a powerful backer.

Now that they suddenly discovered that the powerful backer behind them was such a strong and influential figure, they were naturally thrilled and overjoyed, and even more optimistic about the future development of Xingchuan Entertainment.

In the center of the arena, Lin Qingge was stunned for a moment after hearing Feng Ming's words. 'So that's how it is…'

'【Prince Heng】is indeed Gu Heng.'

Lin Qingge was surprised that she had actually guessed correctly.

Thinking of the legends that [Heng Wang] had left in the live streaming circle some time ago, and the romantic affairs that [Heng Wang] had with those female internet celebrities with millions of followers, she suddenly felt that Gu Heng, who was already very mysterious, was shrouded in another veil, making her unable to resist the urge to explore him.

"what?"

"【Heng Wang】is none other than Chairman Gu!"

"Doesn't that mean those votes that [Heng Wang] just swiped were actually operation votes?!"

Huang Yaqin was surprised that Lin Qingge had actually guessed right. The thought that Lin Qingge might end up with nothing made her feel secretly delighted.

Upon hearing Huang Yaqin's words, Feng Ming gave a noncommittal smile, then clapped his hands at the crowd and announced loudly, "Our Xingchuan Entertainment's debut broadcast today was a great success. Chairman Chu and Chairman Gu of the Group have decided to treat everyone to a late-night snack later as a celebration banquet."

"Assemble in front of the main entrance of the group building in twenty minutes!"

"Tonight, the company shuttle bus will provide transportation, and the late-night snack will be at Sushi Kumo Omakase. All-you-can-eat, unlimited variety of dishes tonight!"

"Chairman Gu is treating, Chairman Chu is paying the bill!"

As soon as Feng Ming finished speaking, the crowd cheered.

Even Zhou Shuo and his group, who had only recently arrived in Beichun, had heard of the famous Sushi Cloud Omakase. It was the only Japanese restaurant in Northeast China to be listed in Meituan's 2024 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.

Before it was listed, Sushi Omakase was always fully booked. After it was listed this year, it is even more packed. If you want to make a reservation, you have to book at least a week in advance, even if it is not a weekend or holiday.

"Logically speaking, at this time..."

Upon hearing that there was a late-night snack available, and at a renowned high-end restaurant in Beichun, Meng Peishan suddenly felt no longer tired. As she got up from the floor, she muttered, "Sushi Cloud Omakase must be closed by now, right? Can we still go for a late-night snack?"

"Chairman Gu is the chairman of Zhencui Group."

"Omakase is a restaurant under the Zhen Cui Group."

While the other girls had the same question, Lin Qingge quietly explained Gu Heng's identity to them.

As soon as Lin Qingge said this, the other girls all turned their attention to her, their eyes filled with inscrutable expressions.

"Qingge, you knew Chairman Gu before?"

Huang Yaqin asked tentatively.

"know."

Lin Qingge smiled and nodded.

When Huang Yaqin and the others heard Lin Qingge admit it herself, and then thought about the various behaviors of their group's Chairman Gu just now, their minds were filled with all sorts of thoughts.

Lin Qingge seemed oblivious to the changes in Huang Yaqin and the others' expressions. She turned and walked towards the sidelines, picked up her belongings, and prepared to go upstairs to change her clothes.

Huang Yaqin and the others stared at Lin Qingge's retreating figure with complicated expressions.

There was envy, jealousy, and apprehension...

"Hurry up and change your clothes."

Feng Ming took in the expressions of all the girls, then clapped his hands and urged, "Many leaders from the group will be there later, so don't be late."

Upon hearing this, many girls, without thinking further, followed in Lin Qingge's footsteps and quickly walked towards the exit.

……

As night approaches, Sushi Cloud Omakase.

The staff, who were about to leave work, had to pull themselves together again because of a sudden phone call from the group's board office.

The lights that were turned off were turned on again.

The tables, chairs, and benches were put back in their original positions.

The stove was relit.

Store manager Xu Liang had been standing at the main entrance of Sushi Cloud Omakase's courtyard for a long time, personally welcoming Gu Heng and the others.

"Welcome, Chairman Gu!"

"Welcome Chairman Chu and leaders from our partner companies!"

Xu Liang, who had just drunk two cans of Red Bull, was full of energy and showed no signs of fatigue.

Tonight is Xingchuan International Group's celebration banquet. According to the group's board office, almost all of Xingchuan International Group's senior executives will be attending the banquet tonight.

Although the chairman of their Zhencui Group is also a powerful director of Xingchuan International Group, holding more than 30% of Xingchuan International Group's shares, in the end, compared to Xingchuan International Group, their group's chairman can still only be considered an outsider.

Under these circumstances, Xingchuan International Group chose this location for the dinner.

As the only senior executive of Zhencui Group in this location tonight, Xu Liang represents the image of Zhencui Group and, more importantly, the face of their chairman. Therefore, he cannot allow himself to make any mistakes tonight.

loyalty!

loyalty!

It's all about loyalty!
After being warmly welcomed by Xu Liang and other store managers, Gu Heng, Chu Zhengxiong, and others entered Sushi Cloud Omakase and headed directly to the private rooms on the second floor.

This private room is specially designed for business banquets, and the long table can accommodate more than 20 people.

Many senior executives of Xingchuan International Group followed Gu Heng and Chu Zhengxiong into the private room. Although tonight was Xingchuan Entertainment's celebration banquet, only Feng Ming and the seven girls were fortunate enough to enter the private room with Gu Heng and Chu Zhengxiong.

"Chairman Chu, please don't refuse."

"You are the chairman, the position of head is rightfully yours."

Seeing that Chu Zhengxiong wanted to defer, Gu Heng immediately spoke first.

"Chairman Gu, if it weren't for your heroic efforts today, we probably wouldn't have this celebration banquet. So you should definitely sit in the head seat."

Chu Zhengxiong repeatedly declined.

"Chairman Chu, Chairman Gu, how about we each take a step back?"

President Zhou Gang spoke up at the opportune moment, suggesting with a smile, "Let's not bother with any hierarchy. You two can sit on either side of the center of the long table. That way, it will be easier for you to talk to everyone later. What do you think?"

"Ok!"

"Great suggestion!"

Chu Zhengxiong's eyes lit up.

"Then let's do as Mr. Zhou says."

Gu Heng smiled and readily agreed.

Afterwards, Chu Zhengxiong and Gu Heng sat down on either side of the center of the long table, while the other senior executives of the group sat down in order of their rank around Gu Heng and Chu Zhengxiong.

As for Feng Ming and the seven girls, they could only sit at the ends of the long table, but most of the seven girls were happy with this arrangement.

They were all college students who were inexperienced in the ways of the world, and their feelings toward such high-end business banquets were usually a mixture of curiosity and worry.

Afraid of being forced to drink, afraid of being groped, afraid of being forced...

In this situation, many girls looked rather cautious, huddled together at the ends of the long table like quails seeking warmth.

Only Lin Qingge felt no worries.

With Gu Heng around, she wasn't worried at all about those workplace unspoken rules falling on her.

Unless it's something Gu Heng wants, if that's the case...

Then all she could say was...

Just what she wanted!

(End of this chapter)