Chapter 443

After eating, the crowd went to KTV; the large private room Deputy General Manager Shen had reserved early was already filled with drinks and fruit platters, and as soon as everyone arrived they launched straight into singing and drinking.

The first song, of course, was sung by Jiang Heng.

Deputy General Manager Shen had previously gone to KTV with Jiang Heng, Du Huan, Yu Dong and others, and he had long since noted down the names of the songs Jiang Heng had sung in a little notebook.

He immediately ordered five classic Cantonese songs, then asked which one to sing first.

Jiang Heng said "The Season of the Wind," so Deputy General Manager Shen moved that song to the top of the queue.

After the song ended, applause thundered in the private room, with everyone praising Jiang Heng's singing as superb—if he were a professional singer, he'd be a superstar.

Gulnazar then said, "Director Jiang not only can sing, he also writes songs; the new song he wrote is the best Cantonese song I've heard in years!"

"Really or fake?"

"No way?"

"That impressive?"

…

Although everyone knew Jiang Heng had talent and had always praised him, the fact that his musical talent had never really shown made people inevitably doubtful.

Gulnazar, who had also had a bit too much to drink, immediately said, "I've heard it before, and it's really nice!"

Zhao Liying, standing nearby, heard this and wore a skeptical expression, her eyes darting back and forth between Jiang Heng and Gulnazar.

She and Jing Tian are close female friends, and she felt it necessary to keep an eye on her friend.

Although she knew it probably wouldn't help, she still felt she ought to watch over her.

In the afternoon she learned that Gulnazar had left on her own; at the time she didn't think much of it, but now her suspicions grew stronger.

"Where did you hear that?!"

"In Director Jiang's car, it's really nice—'Evening Wind Blows in My Heart,' blowing away my tears like a kite chasing you…"

That girl casually sang a couple of lines, and she actually hit the notes.

Everyone in the private room was stunned—Gulnazar actually sang quite well, so just imagine how amazing Jiang Heng's original must be!

Someone, perhaps having had too much to drink, couldn't help saying, "Director Jiang, sing a couple of lines so we can all hear!"

"Director Jiang, sing a couple of lines, or we'll keep worrying about this song!"

Jiang Heng laughed, "Without accompaniment I'll just sing a few lines a cappella—feel free to correct me!"

Having said that, he casually sang a few lines, which were far better than Gulnazar's rendition.

In the private room, some were dumbfounded, while others lost themselves in the beautiful lyrics and melody.

When Jiang Heng stopped, thunderous applause erupted once again.

If the praise when Jiang Heng sang "The Season of the Wind" still contained some flattery, this time it was wholly sincere.

Moreover, some wondered inwardly, "This Director Jiang is handsome, filthy rich, knows martial arts, is an international big‑time director, writes and sings songs, and is incredibly good‑looking—has he been blessed by heaven?" As everyone stared in shock, Jiang Heng had already put down the microphone, picked up a bottle of beer, and started drinking.

Zhao Liying stepped over, tilted her head slightly, and wore a doubtful expression.

"Do I have flowers on my face?"

"No, it's just that I think Director Jiang is incredibly talented—does even Da Tian Tian know about this?"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "My talent is like an iceberg in the sea—only a tenth of it shows above water; there's much more you don't know about!"

Zhao Liying froze at those words, her mouth slightly open, wearing an expression of utter disbelief.

At this very moment she felt that the domineering CEO Feng Teng from "Shan Shan Comes" paled in comparison to Jiang Heng—utterly lacking in aura! "Gulnazar!"

Zhao Liying uttered just those two words, then suddenly noticed Jiang Heng's sharp gaze; she felt as if a tiger were locking onto her, her body seemingly frozen, and the words she was about to say died in her throat.

Immediately afterward she grew a little fearful and tried to cover up, saying, "Gulnazar is truly beautiful, her portrayal of Xiao Xuan'er is stunning, and Director Jiang really has discerning eyes—he's excellent at choosing talent!"

Jiang Heng chuckled, "Your performance as Nalan Yiran wasn't bad either!"

"Thank you for the praise, Director Jiang, thank you!"

"Well, keep working hard—there will be more TV‑drama leading roles for you in the future!" Zhao Liying startled at this, thinking inwardly, "No way—could Director Jiang be biased against me? Am I doomed to only play TV‑drama parts forever? Good heavens, I actually want to do films too—oh dear!"

Zhao Liying kept her inner sorrow to herself, but after Gulnazar finished her song she brought a beer and a dice cup over to Jiang Heng's side and said, "Director Jiang, want to play a game?"

Jiang Heng laughed, "Better not!"

"You've never played dice cups, have you, Director Jiang?"

"No, I'm just afraid you'll lose so badly you won't even make it back to the hotel!"

Gulnazar laughed, "If I can't go back, I won't—you wouldn't bear to see me sleeping on the streets, would you?"

Zhao Liying, hearing this from the side, glanced at Gulnazar in disbelief and thought, "She's so young—how can she say something like that? If I were that good, I wouldn't have been stuck in supporting roles for so long!"

She raised her hand timidly and asked, "Can you bring me along too?"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid of drinking too much?"

"I suppose… I can't?" Zhao Liying also lacked confidence.

At that moment, Zhang Tian'ai also came over, wanting to join the fray.

Thus, the four of them began playing liar's dice.

In this life Jiang Heng hasn't played the game much, but in his previous life he often hung out at nightclubs, because things weren't going well for him then he frequently drank to drown his sorrows, and he was naturally good at all kinds of games.

Moreover, with the "Super Microcomputer," taking on three opponents is nothing—he could handle ten without trouble.

Not long after they started playing, the three young ladies could barely hold their liquor.

"All right, let's stop here and get them all safely back!"

Jiang Heng gave the order, and each of the three female stars' assistants stepped forward to support them.

Gulnazar, however, clung to Jiang Heng's arm, looking half‑asleep.

The female assistant merely gave her a few gentle tugs, then wore a helpless expression and said, "She's had too much to drink—I can't wake her!"

Jiang Heng said, "Then let's wait a bit!"

After a while, Gulnazar still hadn't woken up, and Deputy General Manager Shen had already arranged for everyone to return to the hotel.

Of course, Jiang Heng's side also kept a few people on standby.

"Let's go, it's time to head back!"

"No, we want, not go back, keep drinking!"

"Wake up, I'll send you back to the hotel!"

"Ah, it's over, where is everyone?"

Guli Naza finally opened her eyes, seeing that more than half of the people in the private room had left, she said in a daze: "Then let's go back!"

Jiang Heng waved, the female assistant stepped forward to support Naza, but before they had taken a few steps, both were about to fall.

Jiang Heng was quick-eyed and quick-handed, pulling Guli Naza over.

He whispered in her ear: "Sober up, there might be reporters outside; if we get photographed, it won't be good!"

"Hmm, why are the reporters here again, how annoying!"

The young lady straightened her body, patted her face with both hands, her originally confused gaze became clear, and with the assistant's support, she walked out of the private room.

Jiang Heng, meanwhile, put on a hat and sunglasses, and walked at the back accompanied by the driver and others.

Nowadays, there are too many entertainment reporters staring at him; if he were to help the drunk Naza out, who knows what nonsense they'd write if they got a photo.

It's better to be cautious, safety first! Moreover, getting drunk is not a good thing.

Although this wouldn't reach that point, if we wait ten or more years, after drinking a lot of things would become unclear.

So, Jiang Heng merely sent her to the hotel's underground parking lot, watching as Naza and the assistant entered the elevator.

And these two, at the moment the elevator doors closed, both had clear eyes, showing no signs of drunkenness. (End of chapter)