Chapter 2057: Group Photo

Arriving at the music festival venue, Andy and Sister Lan stood among the crowd, listening to the deafening chorus and cheers around them, feeling the blood in their bodies begin to burn.

Zhou Andong stood beside them, with Wang Wentian and Lian Kai guarding them from behind. It was mainly for Andy; to be safe, he had them follow him at all times.

After soaking in the atmosphere for over an hour, the sky gradually darkened. The dazzling, eye-catching lights were all switched on, illuminating the entire venue as bright as day.

By this time, people had finished their dinner, and a massive number of people were gathering here again. The atmosphere was extraordinarily enthusiastic.

Zhou Andong felt a bit hungry. Andy and Lan had been sitting in the car all day and definitely hadn't eaten anything in the evening, so he called them to head to the backstage area together.

The Heavenly Queen Wang wore an expression of disbelief. Earlier, when Huang Yali was looking for Zhou Andong and mentioned that the Heavenly King Liu had arrived, she hadn't associated it with Andy.

If it were in Jingcheng, Yangcheng, or Shanghu, hearing someone say "Heavenly King Liu is here," she would definitely have thought of Andy. But this was Jiangzhou, a fourth-tier city in the interior; even if they were hosting a music festival, it was impossible to attract the Heavenly King Liu here.

Of course, she didn't know the relationship between Zhou Andong and Andy. If she had known, she would have thought of it immediately and wouldn't have been so shocked, wearing such an incredulous expression.

"Ms. Wang!" After a round of introductions, Andy smiled and shook hands with the Heavenly Queen Wang, sincerely stating, "I've heard your songs; they are excellent."

These words truly surprised the Heavenly Queen Wang. After all, she had only just begun to make a name for herself. Although she was indeed very popular in Xiangjiang and Wanwan, there was still a certain gap in status compared to the Heavenly King Liu.

However, in another two or three years, this gap would gradually disappear. The Heavenly Queen Wang would truly become a queen, with an unstoppable momentum. This was precisely why EMI Records signed her at all costs.

In the nineties, a signing fee as high as 60 million was truly an astronomical figure, causing a huge sensation across the three regions.

"Andy!" the Heavenly Queen Wang said with a beaming smile, "I should record what you said and let the media expose it; that way, my album sales would definitely skyrocket."

The Heavenly Queen Wang appeared cold in personality, but in reality, she was also someone who loved to play and have fun.

"Let's go!" Zhou Andong said with a smile, "Aren't you hungry? Let's find a place to eat and chat."

At this moment, Gu Bing came in from outside the tent: "Where are you all going to eat?"

"Chairman Gu!"

Andy and Lan hurriedly greeted Gu Bing. They also knew that this person's background was not small at all.

Gu Bing hadn't expected Andy and Lan to be here: "Andy, Lan, when did you arrive?"

"We arrived in the afternoon." Andy shook hands with Gu Bing.

"Let's go together!" Zhou Andong said to Gu Bing, "You pick a place; we don't know where to eat."

"I don't know where to eat either."

Gu Bing turned and walked out of the tent. Zhou Andong and the others followed behind, and then they called over Dou Xian'er, who had just been wandering around in front.

Several people arrived at the parking lot in front of the Qiudongfang Shopping Plaza. Gu Bing said, "Why don't we go eat hot pot? I haven't had it in a long time."

Zhou Andong looked at Andy: "What's your opinion?"

Andy shook his head and said with a smile, "Hot pot is fine. I actually haven't developed a taste for mainland hot pot."

The Heavenly Queen Wang raised her hand and said, "I have no problem with that."

"Then let's go!"

As for Ma Xiaotong and Dou Xian'er, Zhou Andong ignored them directly, opened the car door, and invited Andy to get in.

Ma Xiaotong invited Lan to get into her car, and then Dou Xian'er and the Heavenly Queen Wang got into Gu Bing's car.

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Lao Chuan Hot Pot!

Zhou Andong got out of the car and glanced at the storefront. They had actually rented the shop next door, and the area was twice as large as before.

However, business didn't seem as good as before. In the five or six hundred square meter shop, there were only a few scattered tables of guests inside.

Dai Xiaomin was standing outside the bar counter, saying something to a waiter. Hearing the door open, she turned her head and saw Zhou Andong bringing people in. A smile immediately appeared on her face, and she hurried over to greet them.

"Uncle, you're here."

Zhou Andong looked around: "Why is business so bad? Did something go wrong?"

"No!" Dai Xiaomin said with a smile, "Because of the music festival, there were many guests at noon, but there hasn't been anyone since three o'clock."

"Oh!" Zhou Andong realized, "Arrange a large private room for us."

"Still the number one room." Dai Xiaomin led Zhou Andong and the others to the second floor and pushed open the door to the number one room.

Zhou Andong and the others sat down: "There are only a few of us; you handle the ordering."

"Okay!" Dai Xiaomin asked, "What would you like to drink?"

"Beer!" Before Zhou Andong could speak, Gu Bing rushed to say, "On a hot day like this, of course, you have to drink beer with hot pot."

Dai Xiaomin asked with a smile, "Yongchuang Tianya?"

"You girl!" Gu Bing also spoke with the tone of an elder: "Isn't that nonsense? If I don't drink the beer produced by my own factory, and drink another brand instead, what would that look like?"

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you right away." Dai Xiaomin turned and walked out.

Watching Dai Xiaomin leave the room, Ma Xiaotong asked curiously, "Boss, are you the uncle of this shop's proprietress?"

"Her uncle is the boss of Diya Packaging. Back then, it was just a small printing factory, and Dai Xiaomin's husband's family..."

Zhou Andong explained Dai Xiaomin's situation, which made Ma Xiaotong, the Heavenly Queen Wang, and Lan feel indignant. After all, being women, they were very sympathetic to Dai Xiaomin's plight.

Ma Xiaotong gritted her teeth and asked, "What happened to the Chen family later?"

"The three brothers were involved in a murder case from over ten years ago; they were all caught and executed by firing squad."

Zhou Andong recounted the case of the three Chen brothers again, which made Ma Xiaotong and the others applaud and cheer.

Gu Bing picked up the teapot, poured tea for everyone, and then shook his head, saying, "This girl hasn't had it easy. If she hadn't met us, I really don't know what the outcome would have been."

"I'm going to the restroom."

Zhou Andong stood up and walked out. When he got downstairs, he saw Dai Xiaomin directing things in the kitchen. He stood at the door and called out.

"Xiaomin!"

Dai Xiaomin turned her head and hurried out.

"Uncle, what's the matter?"

Zhou Andong asked, "Do you not recognize a single one of the guests I brought?"

Dai Xiaomin was stunned: "I only recognize Chairman Gu!"

Zhou Andong shook his head helplessly: "Inside are Heavenly King Liu and Heavenly Queen Wang, as well as the former lead singer of Black Panther, Dou Xian'er. Go get a camera, and in a while, take photos with each of them. After the photos are developed, hang them on the wall in the first-floor lobby."

Dai Xiaomin's mouth hung open, but her eyes were full of stars; she nodded vigorously: "I'll go borrow a camera right now."

"Go ahead!" Zhou Andong nodded: "You should also prepare. Tomorrow night at ten o'clock, when the music festival ends, I will bring all the singers from Future Culture here to hold a celebration party. At that time, let them take photos with you."