You're about to retire from the entertainment industry, yet your concerts are still so popular?

He's just a pop singer. Even if his fans are very loyal, he still gave me his prime time slot tonight.

Wu Yifan had a gloomy expression as he followed Jin Haiji and the others.

But when their group actually stood in front of Ye Chen...

Wu Yifan, on the contrary, kept quiet.

One of his tall and shapely female assistants had her figure accentuated by the tight-fitting cheongsam:

"Mr. Ye Chen, your concert clashes with Ms. Fan Fan's. Thank you so much for giving up your prime time slot for Fan Fan."

Another female assistant subtly tugged at Wu Yifan's arm, giving him a blatant hint.

"Well, thank you..." Wu Yifan said in a flattering yet perfunctory manner.

Ye Chen smiled faintly and said nonchalantly, "It's nothing. If you really want to thank me, you can come to my concert and be my guest performer."

"What's the big deal? Your songs aren't difficult." Wu Yifan readily agreed. "Besides, I'll just be a mascot at your concert, watching your fans sing for you."

"..." Ye Chen gave a forced smile.

good good!

If it weren't for the fact that Shengtang Entertainment could obtain a lot of resources from the other company...

How could I possibly give up my prime evening time slot to a popular singer who just returned from abroad?

I gave you my prime time slot, and you're still so inconsiderate?

Saying my song isn't difficult is one thing, but to use the excuse of fans grabbing the microphone to make veiled accusations is another!

This is absolutely outrageous! If you dare to come and sing as a guest performer, I'll write a song called "Tantative" that will make you miserable!

"Ye Chen".

Just as he was about to warm the wine, Zhang Yiming stepped forward, grabbed Ye Chen's hand, and said with a wry smile, "Ten years! Hiding for ten years, aren't you tired?!"

"Huh?" Ye Chen was slightly taken aback.

"I'm truly impressed today." Zhang Yiming reached out and patted Ye Chen on the shoulder. "Will you sing at my next concert?"

"Didn't you say you weren't going to invite male guests?" Ye Chen smiled in surprise.

Zhang Yiming smirked: "Rules can be changed."

"I'm always available to sing with you next time you need me," Teng Ge'er said with a smile, giving a thumbs up.

"Ye Chen, all the songs today were fantastic!" Zhang Rui hesitated for a while before finally saying seriously, "Of all the singers I've reviewed, you're the first one who makes me feel... like I'm the clown."

Ye Chen's smile faded, and he gently shook his head: "Some of the music reviews you wrote before were right. I did sing pop songs back then."

Zhang Rui paused for a moment, then chuckled softly, "You... even have to be the first to apologize to me?"

At this moment, Professor Zhang squeezed in, looking excited:

"Ye Chen, could you give me a copy of the sheet music for these eleven or twelve songs today?"

"Of course. I'll have my company pack it up and send it to you."

"It's not for me to see. I want to take it back to show my students."

Everyone was stunned, their faces filled with shock!

For students to see?

Professor Zhang nodded: "Music must reflect its time, and you are the embodiment of that time!"

"In the past, the main theme would make students fall asleep."

"But today you've given me and them a vivid lesson!"

As he spoke, he bowed deeply, intending to give Ye Chen a grand salute.

Ye Chen reacted quickly, reaching out to support his shoulder and preventing him from bowing.

Professor Zhang's action startled everyone!

"Child, it's wonderful that you can still write songs like this in this era." Li Shuyuan held the still-damp handkerchief, her face beaming with joy. "Next time, you should put more effort into the stage design."

"Of course," Ye Chen smiled and nodded. "We didn't have time to design the stage this time."

……

After saying goodbye to all these people in the industry, Ye Chen finally relaxed completely.

"Wow, Ye Chen! You actually sang the whole concert!" Jiang Mengting handed him a bottle of mineral water. "You must have had a great time singing today, right?"

Ye Chen took the water, turned it on, and gulped it down.

"Boss, drink slowly, don't choke," the assistant reminded him.

"...The company invited so many guests today?" Ye Chen asked in return.

"President Jiang is quite worried about you," Xu Hao chimed in, trying to smooth things over for his boss. "You suddenly changed to a new song in the last four days. Even if I were here, let alone President Jiang, I wouldn't be confident."

"Alright, whatever." Ye Chen smiled slightly. "The band members have worked hard these past few days. Let's go to Jiefangbei for hot pot."

"It's on me!"

Jiang Mengting waved her hand dismissively: "No need for you to treat me, I'll reimburse you for everything!"

"Oh? Mr. Jiang! We need you and Teacher Ye Chen to go to the broadcasting room." The assistant suddenly broke the silence.

……

One minute later, in the broadcast studio.

"Hello Mr. Ye Chen, I am Chen Ping, the deputy minister of Chongqing Culture and Tourism Bureau."

Wearing an executive jacket, Chen Ping smiled and extended his hand to Ye Chen.

Jin Haiji and Xu Hao were completely dumbfounded!

Teacher Ye Chen's opening concert actually alarmed the local deputy-level cultural and tourism official?!

Seeing Lin Xiaotang's tear-streaked face, the group became even more furious!

Ye Chen made the staff of another cultural and tourism company cry with his singing?!

Half a pack of tissues was missing from the table! Heaven knows how much I cried when Ye Chen sang that song!

"Hello," Ye Chen replied with a handshake, neither humble nor arrogant.

Chen Ping took the banner scroll that his secretary, Xiao Xie, had just handed him and slowly unfurled it: "Mr. Ye Chen, your presence in Chongqing to hold a concert has increased overall tourist spending and boosted the tourism industry in our Fog City!"

"According to my secretary's estimate, this year's extraordinary wealth is significantly higher than the month-on-month data of previous May Day holidays!"

"Therefore, on behalf of Chongqing Culture and Tourism, I present you with this banner."

As he spoke, he unfurled the banner.

The red banner bears two lines of gilded characters: "Its voice resounds throughout Kunlun, its glory shines across the land! With song, we express our aspirations, glorifying China!"

The inscription reads: "Respectfully presented by Chongqing Culture and Tourism."

"Minister Chen, you're really flattering me. It's just singing a few songs. You don't need to go to such lengths. I don't deserve this," Ye Chen said repeatedly, his tone sincere.

Xu Hao was completely stunned!

This... this... the cultural and tourism sector proactively presented a banner to the singer?!

Moreover, Brother Chen even said he felt unworthy of it?!

Is that right? Huh?!

If other singers knew this, I wonder how envious they would be!

"Mr. Ye Chen, there's no need to be modest," Chen Ping said, shoving the banner into Ye Chen's hands.

"A red song praises the mountains and rivers, and countless patriots express their love for their country! Mr. Ye Chen deserves this!" Lin Xiaotang gave Ye Chen a thumbs up.

Lin Xiaotang smiled sweetly: "Mr. Ye Chen, let's take a picture together."

She and Chen Ping stood smiling, one on each side of Ye Chen.

"Snap!"

The scene of Ye Chen holding the banner and posing with the two men was perfectly captured by Chen Ping's secretary with his camera.

Seeing this serious scene, Kim Hae-gil was both shocked and envious!

Teacher Ye Chen held a concert, and afterwards he was presented with a banner!

The key point is that this banner was personally presented by the Minister of Culture and Tourism!

Who wouldn't be envious of that?!

This honor is incredibly prestigious!

After taking the group photo and exchanging a few brief pleasantries, Ye Chen asked, "Minister Chen, I sang two new songs at today's concert that I hadn't yet submitted for approval. We've come to your bureau to handle this matter. Were you saying we should wait for the Ministry of Culture?"

The moment he said that, the atmosphere in the room suddenly turned cold!