Chapter 128: Officials Need Good Acting Skills!

"Where is Xiao Xu? Why hasn't she come yet? I still need to drink a cup of friendship with her!"

Zou Zhen was already dead drunk, but he still couldn't stop thinking about Xu Qiao.

"Director Zou, if there's a chance later, I will definitely let you satisfy this wish. Xu Qiao couldn't come today; something came up at her home, and she went straight home after work."

Tang Ye continued to play tai chi with Zou Zhen while stuffing him into the car.

"What a pity! Next time, we must drink a cup of friendship."

No sooner had the words left Zou Zhen's mouth than a stream of yellow bile shot out.

The inside of the interview car instantly became foul-smelling; the scent of alcohol, stomach acid, and fermenting food made one want to retch.

The driver's face turned green; he would have to wash the car tomorrow.

Gao Yang cursed inwardly, but forced a smile onto his face, "Director Zou has had enough to drink; thank you for your hospitality. I'll let you know when I get home safely."

The last sentence was clearly aimed at Gu Wenqin.

Gu Wenqin stole a glance at Tang Ye and sighed to herself; Gao Yang had shown obvious interest in her tonight, which many people present had noticed, and she didn't know how Tang Ye viewed her.

Once the television station's vehicle departed, Tang Ye let out a sigh of relief, looking nothing like someone who had drunk too much.

Gu Wenqin couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Your acting is really good; you fooled them all. As expected, the best actors aren't on the screen, but are you officials."

Tang Ye shrugged, "You've learned to act too! We had great chemistry, and you didn't expose me."

Gu Wenqin curled her lips triumphantly, "That goes without saying! I wouldn't hold you back."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "Maintaining a good relationship with the television station is still necessary; knowing one more friend means one more path."

Gu Wenqin's brows, however, furrowed slightly, "Gao Yang told me the reason. The program team has arranged an advertising quota and wants me to place an ad."

Tang Ye had already guessed it, "How much money?"

"Three hundred thousand a month, calculated by the quarter."

Qin Ge's profit this month would reach five million without any surprises, but facing an advertising investment of 1.2 million, it was clearly still difficult to bear.

Tang Ye helped Gu Wenqin analyze it.

"Our customers come from the internet and from all over the country. If we are to advertise, we should invest on the internet. Their program has decent ratings, but it is mainly targeted at local citizens in third and fourth-tier cities, so there is little point in advertising there."

Gu Wenqin then made her decision, "Then I will refuse."

Tang Ye and Gu Wenqin walked back to the residential complex.

Back home, Tang Ye mused that this afternoon had been a waste of effort.

Zou Zhen was an old fox with rich experience.

As for Gao Yang, he was two-faced and not a good egg either.

Of course, Tang Ye's performance wasn't bad either.

Both of them had been deceived by his acting!

Tang Ye didn't take the two of them too seriously; he considered it practice!

Tang Ye couldn't help but worry for Gu Wenqin.

On second thought, perhaps he was overthinking it.

He and Gu Wenqin were partners; he should keep his distance and not interfere in the other's feelings and life.

His relationship with Cheng Lin was a cautionary tale!

After Gu Wenqin returned home and finished washing up, she had just lain down on the bed when she received a call from Gao Yang; she did not answer it, and not long after, Gao Yang sent a text message, which Gu Wenqin deleted.

Gu Wenqin had been through a marriage; she knew clearly why Gao Yang was approaching her.

If a woman wants to become strong, relying on others' help won't work; she must rely on herself.

However, Gu Wenqin thought again that it seemed everything she possessed now was inseparable from Tang Ye's help!

By that calculation, she didn't seem to be an independent woman after all.

The next day at noon, Zou Zhen woke up slowly, only remembering that he had drunk three cups of friendship with Tang Ye last night, but he had completely blacked out regarding what happened afterward.

Back at the unit, Gao Yang knocked on the door and entered, starting to butter him up, "Director, you look like you're in good spirits?"

Zou Zhen pulled a long face and waved his hand, "Don't mention it, I just threw up. By the way, how is Tang Ye? Did he drink too much?"

Gao Yang comforted Zou Zhen, "Although he didn't throw up, he was about the same; I saw that he couldn't even walk steadily."

Hearing Gao Yang say this, Zou Zhen's mood improved quite a bit, "That kid is mainly young, looks sickly, and has a fast metabolism. Next time, I'll drink fast with him, finish it quickly, and not drag it out."

Gao Yang flattered him, "Director Zou is right! The footage collected yesterday has already been edited; would you like to take a look?"

Zou Zhen nodded slightly, "I'll review the footage."

After watching the sample, Zou Zhen asked Gao Yang, "Has Gu Wenqin agreed to help you complete the advertising task?"

Gao Yang was embarrassed to say that Gu Wenqin hadn't contacted him, so he smiled and said, "I estimate she needs to consider it for a few days."

Zou Zhen swept a cold glance at Gao Yang, "The sample is fine, but it will be broadcast later. Wait until she signs the contract, then we will concentrate our efforts to help her promote it properly. Xiao Gao, you must distinguish between feelings and work!"

Gao Yang was stunned for a moment, then smiled sheepishly, "Then I will contact Gu Wenqin again and explain the pros and cons."

Zou Zhen gave a hum, "If a business wants promotion, it must have investment. The television station isn't up to us! The Station Head emphasizes the importance of the task every month. Xiao Gao, I think highly of you; if you can complete this quarter's advertising task, I can suggest to those above that you move up a step."

Gao Yang knew Zou Zhen was just dangling a carrot, but at this moment, he still showed excitement, "Director Zou, thank you! I guarantee I will complete the advertising task."

After Gao Yang left the office.

Zou Zhen thought of Xu Qiao and felt he couldn't let go.

"Xiao Xu, are you free tonight? I'd like to chat with you in person about ideas for Pinghu's promotion."

Upon receiving the message, Xu Qiao felt both nervous and a little afraid.

She knew what Zou Zhen was implying.

If she kept the appointment, it wouldn't be as simple as just chatting about promotion.

Xu Qiao pondered for a long time and replied to Zou Zhen, "Director Zou, I'm not free today. Regarding the promotion of Pinghu, you can contact Town Mayor Tang directly; I don't know enough about Pinghu."

Seeing Xu Qiao reply to the message, Zou Zhen thought of Xu Qiao's delicate and lovely appearance, and his face was instantly filled with a lecherous grin.

"Little Xu, you are exceptionally outstanding, and I admire you very much. There are many Hosts in the television station, but none of them have as good a foundation as you. Have you ever thought about changing your work environment? If you are interested, I can help you."

Zou Zhen had tried this method of solving things through work many times and it never failed.

In his view, Xu Qiao was nothing more than a newly graduated civil servant of the Town Government, and she should be full of longing to work at the television station.

Xu Qiao replied very quickly.

"Thank you for your recognition, Director Zou. I understand my own abilities very well, and my current position suits me, so there is no need for you to worry on my behalf."

Zou Zhen frowned tightly, thinking to himself that this little girl really didn't know what was good for her.

However, it only increased his desire to conquer her.

Xu Qiao weighed the pros and cons repeatedly; the work at the Town Government might not be as exciting as the television station, but she had already adapted to this job.

Being able to see her master every day was a great encouragement to Xu Qiao.

At this moment, a figure interrupted Xu Qiao's train of thought.

Tang Ye poked his head in at the door and instructed Xu Qiao:

"Accompany me to the city tonight to attend a social engagement, and you will drive when we come back!"