They surrounded me right after the breakup.

The invitation to the Jin Xing Show was conveyed through Fang Chongwen.

That afternoon, Jiang Han was flipping through the box office report for Nezha in his office.

On the day of the recording, the studio lights were brighter than expected, and the audience seats were full.

There were a few familiar faces in the front row; they were employees of Xingyue Media.

Jiang Han walked out from the side stage, and Jin Xing was already sitting on the red sofa.

A black suit dress, a pearl necklace, and a smile that was even sharper than it appeared on television.

She stood up and shook hands with Jiang Han, her grip stronger than expected.

"President Jiang looks younger than he does on camera."

"It's Sister Jin!"

Jin Xing laughed out loud: "You know how to talk! No wonder everyone in the industry says that President Jiang doesn't follow the usual path."

The two sat down, and the lighting technician adjusted the front lighting.

The script supervisor gestured from below the stage, signaling the official start of recording.

Jin Xing exchanged a few pleasantries at the beginning, then changed the subject.

"President Jiang, since Xingyue Media took over, it has made Mao Buyi famous, made Phoenix Trumpchi famous, and invested in Nezha."

"The film has already grossed over 15 billion yuan, breaking the ceiling for domestic animation."

Jin Xing closed the stagehand's card: "Some people in the industry say you're just lucky."

Jiang Han's expression remained unchanged: "That's right! I was indeed lucky."

He picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip.

"I was so lucky that I met a chubby guy named Mao Buyi when I took over the company, and so lucky that Linghua flew over from Shenzhen herself."

"I was so lucky that Jiaozi came to me with the script for Nezha, and I just happened to have money."

Someone in the audience laughed out loud, and Jin Xing raised an eyebrow.

"Mr. Jiang, you call this luck?"

"What else can you call it if not luck?"

"Luck is a form of ability, and it accounts for the largest proportion."

Jin Xing didn't press further; she changed direction.

"President Jiang, do you know how many people have repeatedly edited and played your performance on the Rising Star stage?"

"Some bosses in the industry said, 'You sing better than your own artists, how are you going to mentor them in the future?'"

Jiang Han countered, "That depends on whose boss it is?"

"What do you mean?"

"The owner of Universal Music would definitely not say that."

People in the audience laughed again, and the laughter was even louder than before.

Jin Xing smiled and said, "President Jiang, I've noticed that you're not afraid of offending people."

Jiang Han's expression remained calm: "Afraid? Of course I'm afraid."

"But between offending people and telling the truth, I choose to tell the truth."

"Offending someone after telling the truth doesn't count as offending them."

Venus clapped twice without thinking.

During halftime, Fang Chongwen handed over a bottle of water backstage.

"Chairman Jiang, take it easy."

"Jin Xing's ability to create problems ranks among the top three in the industry."

Jiang Han shook his head: "I know she's digging a pit, but the pit is for those who want to hide."

During the second half of the recording, Jin Xing adopted a more relaxed sitting posture.

"President Jiang, we've been talking about business so far, now let's talk about people."

"Mao Buyi, you said he was the worst talker you'd ever met, but he was the first newcomer you'd heavily promoted."

"Because he put all his energy into singing, I didn't do anything, I just gave him a tiny opportunity."

Do you consider yourself his benefactor?

"No, Mao Buyi has the ability. Even without Jiang Han, there would be Li Han or Wang Han to support him."

Jin Xing paused for a moment: "What about Linghua? Before she came to Xingyue, she sang in bars in Shenzhen for several years."

"Someone dug up an old video of her and posted it online. What do you think about that?"

Jiang Han smiled slightly: "On the contrary, I am grateful to those who posted the videos."

Why?

"Because they saved me the cost of advertising and promotion."

The audience erupted in applause, and Jin Xing shook her head with a smile.

"President Jiang, you really don't play by the rules!"

"Rules are for those who play by the rules."

As the program progressed into its second half, Jin Xing's questions began to veer towards her personal life.

Her tone remained gentle, but every question precisely hit the line.

"President Jiang, since you took over Xingyue Media, there's been a lot of news and rumors about you in the industry!"

"It's all true!" Jiang Han readily admitted.

Firstly, he is not involved in fan circles; secondly, he is not married; and thirdly, both parties are acting voluntarily.

He can date whomever he wants without any hesitation.

Venus frowned and drew a line on the scribbler's card.

"I was originally going to proceed step by step, but since you've admitted it directly, I'll just ask you directly."

"Shen Qingning's matter caused a great uproar in public opinion at the time."

"When the announcement of his retirement from the entertainment industry was released, the entire internet was discussing it."

Jiang Han tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the sofa.

"She posted that herself, not at my request. She didn't discuss it with me before issuing the statement."

Are you angry with her?

"A little."

Venus leaned forward slightly: "Can you tell me why?"

"Because she used her entire acting career to clear my name, the price was too high, I would rather she did nothing."

Venus was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

Where did Shen Qingning go after retiring from the entertainment industry?

She now works at Star Moon Media.

Jin Xing's eyebrows twitched slightly: "You work at your company?"

"Yes, she used to be an artist, and now she mentors newcomers, teaching them how to face the camera, how to handle unexpected situations, and how to stay grounded in the industry."

Do you think she's happy?

"You should ask her."

Venus pressed on, "I'm asking you now."

Jiang Han looked at her and thought for a moment.

The image of Shen Qingning wearing the necklace and kneeling at my feet inexplicably popped into my mind.

At that time, she was so happy she was practically overflowing.

"I think she's happier than before," Jiang Han said.

"Before, she was Shen Qingning, a public figure, and everyone's eyes were on her."

"She's just an employee of Xingyue Media now, but she told me she's very down-to-earth."

As the recording neared its end, Venus closed the cue card.

"The last question on the show was something I added on the spot."

"President Jiang, what kind of person do you see yourself as?"

Jiang Han rested his chin on his hand, gently rubbed it, and then he smiled.

"I'm a very boring person."

"Can write songs, can sing, can invest in movies, can promote new talents, and has some spare money..."

"But besides these, I don't really know how to do anything else."

"He's not good enough to his family, not caring enough for his friends, and not tolerant enough of some people."

Jin Xing put down the microphone: "President Jiang, after this episode airs, many people may be emotionally affected."

"Haha, I didn't mean to."

Jiang Han stood up, straightened his suit collar, and bowed slightly to the audience.

Applause spread from the back row to the front row, and someone was calling out Jiang Han's name.

Jiang Han didn't turn around. He walked out from the side platform and into the light of the corridor.

Fang Chongwen waited for him backstage: "Chairman Jiang, what you said tonight will be trending on social media tomorrow."

"Let's go for it." Jiang Han lit a cigarette.

"Anyway, I'm telling the truth..."