Chapter 125: Dismissed from Public Office, Never to Be Rehired

At this evening's event, there were two huge things they didn't know:

First, General Director Yu An didn't realize disaster was imminent for himself.

He had been directing and coordinating on site.

His walkie-talkie in hand was his weapon; if anyone didn't obey orders, he'd shout you straight to the Bridge of Helplessness.

Second, Lin Dongfan didn't know that several beauties were missing him.

It's New Year's Eve.

It's time for reunion.

Who wouldn't want to cling together with the person they like?

At this very moment……

Lin Dongfan's eyes held only Chu Lingxi on stage.

Chu Lingxi's performance tonight was very successful.

It can be said she perfectly embodied the essence of 'Dream Return to a Thousand Years,' dressed in a feathered robe, performing the grace of Yang Guifei who gathered three thousand favors in one person, while also leaving people with a silent sigh: Yang Guifei, who once bathed in Huaqing Pool, was ultimately played by men and sentenced to death at Mawei Slope.

The core of comedy is tragedy, and the apparent core of dance also can't escape this vicious circle.

Only tragedy in the human world can leave an unforgettable mark.

For ordinary people, happy things are easily forgotten, but unhappy worries tend to linger in the heart, hard to let go, even to the extent that legends say one becomes a vengeful ghost after death.

When Chu Lingxi led the dance troupe's sisters in finishing their performance and exiting the stage, the venue erupted in warm applause.

Some liked to watch the beauties' pretty faces, some admired their curvaceous figures, some reminisced over the graceful dance moves, and others dreamed back to the Tang Dynasty, eyes brimming with hot tears……

Lin Dongfan also didn't know whether Chu Lingxi could become an overnight sensation thanks to tonight's performance.

Anyway, Chu Lingxi's class group chat exploded.

Lin Dongfan opened the group chat and saw the first person sending flower congratulations was 'Yunqi Buhao Aimeijia,' who excitedly set the tone in the group: 'Lingxi's one battle seals godhood, no rebuttal accepted.'

Next came all kinds of fancy praise from various quarters.

Someone wondered aloud: 'Wasn't Lingxi's act eliminated? What's going on?'

Aimeijia probably didn't know that the main character Lin Dongfan was lurking underwater, and quickly replied: 'Haha, can the strong just say "eliminated" and it's done? Lingxi isn't just a pretty but useless vase.'

As soon as that was said, a wave of people sent thumbs-up emojis in succession.

Xu Yaqiu coldly interjected with a sour remark: 'Tsk, who doesn't know the unspoken rules of the circle? To wave sleeves on stage, you first have to learn to undress offstage.'

Aimeijia fumed: 'Some people lack ability themselves, besides being jealous, what else do they do? Do they think everyone has no morals like them? Watch out, Lingxi will tear your mouth!'

'If she didn't rise by undressing, why are you so anxious? Truly laughable.' Xu Yaqiu added three big pursed-lip smiling emojis, as if she had won everything.

Seeing Aimeijia unable to parry the move,

Lin Dongfan, who had been lurking underwater, surfaced to flex his muscles: 'Those who want to film movies and become big stars, after the New Year go to Shang Media Company and give my name—you can sign a contract.'

'Haha, Brother Fan, you were secretly lurking.' Aimeijia sent a hug emoji.

Someone asked: 'Brother Fan, is what you said true?'

Of course it's true.

Lin Dongfan had just sent those five words when it was as if he'd ignited the excitement of five thousand years up and down.

'Thanks, Brother Fan, I'm going.'

'I'm going too, thanks, Brother Fan.'

'Haha, Brother Fan is domineering; a flick of his wrist is a year-end big gift package.'

'Who just said Lingxi needs to undress to rise? Cough cough, please step out and walk two steps so we can see how lame your leg is.'

'Attach instrument beautiful good, please have someone come out and walk two steps.'

……

A string of thank-you quotes and crusade quotes mixed together.

The beauties' screen-filling actions were truly fierce, in an instant rolling out over a hundred messages.

Lin Dongfan scrambled through the endless stream of messages up and down, not seeing Xu Yaqiu stick her head out, and immediately felt it was settled, estimated her leg was already lame, hiding behind the screen she collapsed in despair.

Lin Dongfan sent two big laughing emojis, perfectly wrapping up.

Soon after.

Still backstage, Chu Lingxi sent a message: 'Husband, I've already changed my clothes; should we go home to accompany Grandfather, or stay and finish watching the Spring Festival Gala before heading back?'

'Go home to accompany Grandfather, wait for me.'

This is the first time in his life he's spending New Year's Eve with his grandfather; his grandfather is about to turn 93, each passing year reduces one year, Lin Dongfan doesn't want to leave any regrets.

He got up to go backstage to find Chu Lingxi.

Just as he reached the backstage entrance.

Suddenly he saw General Director Yu An hiding aside making a call: 'General Manager Gao, this really isn't my fault; I already gave that set of dance costumes to Li Yunying, and gave her the money, not a penny short! That bitch definitely took the money and didn't do the work—later you'll see how I'll take her down…'

Without a doubt.

Chu Lingxi didn't make a fool of herself on stage, leaving some people greatly disappointed.

Director Yu was explaining this to Gao Lu.

Lin Dongfan stepped forward and patted Yu An on the shoulder: 'You said you wanted to take down who?' Yu An, as if struck by electricity, turned his head, and instantly his face turned ashen.

'Mr... Mr. Lin, you misheard; I didn't say I wanted to take down anyone…'

This was probably the most nervous moment of Yu An's life.

That smile was squeezed out to the point of being extremely ugly.

He even forgot to hang up the phone in his hand.

Lin Dongfan directly took his phone over, put it to his ear, and said: 'Gao Lu, if you want to play with me, I'll accompany you to the end!'

Having said that, he casually tossed the phone aside.

Yu An made a frantic grab, but missed the phone; it hit the floor with a slap, and he didn't know whether the screen was cracked—anyway, his old heart gave a jolt, and he didn't dare move to pick it up.

Fifteen minutes earlier he was still the big shot holding a walkie-talkie and commanding the whole situation.

Now he can't even protect his own phone.

In the face of absolute strength, Yu An was left with only a look of collapse, standing nervously in place, not daring to take a breath.

Lin Dongfan coldly stared at his sorry state: "Just 200,000 and you think you can make my wife embarrass herself on stage? Who do you think you're looking down on?"

The original price was two……two million……

Yu An tremblingly held up two fingers, thinking that raising his price would appease Lin Dongfan.

Lin Dongfan chuckled lightly: "Two million is a lot? Fine, now take off your pants, run a lap around the studio, and I'll give you two million."

I……I'm old, I didn't see the point……

Yu An was scared stiff like a grandson, his voice dropped to the dust, his head drooped, and he simply didn't dare meet Lin Dongfan's gaze.

Suddenly.

From behind came a low, angry reprimand: "Since you know you missed the point, why are you still jumping around like a shameless clown?"

Yu An turned around and saw, his heart like dead ashes.

All he saw was Deputy Station Chief Wang walking over with two staff members.

"Leader, I……"

"I have no interest in your explanations at all—don't open your mouth! You've been suspended; immediately hand over your work to the assistant director for a handover."

Deputy Station Chief Wang assumed a stern, unyielding posture, as firm as a mountain.

This was the first time Yu An had seen Deputy Station Chief Wang so unsentimental, but he himself knew clearly that this matter wasn't decided by Wang; it was decided by the person behind Lin Dongfan.

Yu An, on the verge of tears, begged Lin Dongfan: "Mr. Lin, please show me mercy……"

"Get lost!"

Lin Dongfan couldn't be bothered to respond, striding straight backstage.

Just the next day.

On Lunar New Year's Day, while the whole nation was celebrating the Spring Festival, Yu An received his first disciplinary action in life: dismissal from public office, never to be rehired!

The State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television also issued a notice.

Industry insiders usually interpret such a notice as a blacklist order, meaning that from now on there will be no place for Yu An anywhere in the entertainment industry, on stage or behind the scenes.

Xie Yunxin asked Lin Dongfan: "Have you found out who's behind him?"

"Found out—it's Nanzhou's hidden tycoon, Gao Lu; Gao Lu's older brother is the top official of Nanzhou." Lin Dongfan said this with only a light smile.

Xie Yunxin also smiled faintly: "I thought it was someone remarkable."