This is Mayor Liao of Modu.
Zhao Dongwen was the first to introduce Mayor Liao.
Perhaps it was a slip of the tongue, said without thinking, and he didn't notice Mayor Liao's respectful expression.
"Did I ask you?" Xia Feng looked at Zhao Dongwen and questioned.
He disliked it when others rushed to introduce themselves when he was asking someone else, as if eager to show off.
As soon as this was said, both Mayor Liao and Zhao Dongwen's faces changed.
Mayor Liao feared Xia Feng would be angry, while Zhao Dongwen felt Xia Feng disrespected him.
When people are accustomed to being flattered, they become arrogant and conceited.
This is also human nature; when people indulge in these illusions for too long, their hearts change.
When you are successful, people surround you, constantly praising and adulating you, making you feel elated, and then losing your true self.
When you fail, you realize that the people who were once by your side have tacitly disappeared.
"Get out. I'm talking to Professor Xia. What are you interrupting for?" Mayor Liao reprimanded Zhao Dongwen.
Mayor Liao was Zhao Dongwen's superior. Mayor Liao was in charge of their entire department, and Zhao Dongwen dared not refute him. He turned and left.
Then, Mayor Liao quickly apologized, "Professor Xia, some people are ignorant and have offended you. My name is Liao Changwei, and you can call me Xiao Liao."
"I'm not blaming anyone. Mayor Liao, perhaps we can have dinner together another time. I'm having dinner with my students."
Xia Feng dismissed Mayor Liao, giving him a way out and even suggesting another meal.
This was merely an excuse to save Mayor Liao face in front of his students, as he was the mayor of Modu.
"Very well, Professor Xia, please enjoy your meal." Mayor Liao nodded and politely departed.
It was somewhat inappropriate for the mayor of Modu to join Xia Feng's gathering with his students. Ouyang An could join, as he was the principal of Fudan University, which was fine. But Mayor Liao joining was not suitable.
All the students, except for Yun Yan and Luo Hanxiang, exchanged bewildered glances.
Their teacher was this impressive?
No wonder the principal was so courteous to him.
The students' faces flushed with excitement. Who wouldn't want their teacher to be amazing?
They didn't overthink it; after all, Xia Feng's medical skills were superb, and he had brought glory to the country. It was only natural for the mayor to show him respect.
Who could guarantee a lifetime free from illness?
The medical profession, especially those with high medical skills, held a very high social status and were deeply respected.
After Mayor Liao left, he called his secretary.
"Go and pay the bills for those tables," Mayor Liao instructed, pointing to Xia Feng's tables.
"Understood," Mayor Liao's secretary replied.
"Also, pay the bill for our private room upstairs. I'm leaving now." Mayor Liao prepared to depart.
"Mayor Liao, aren't you eating anymore?" the secretary quickly asked.
Mayor Liao waved his hand without speaking. What was there to eat?
He had originally invited Ouyang An for dinner, and now meeting Xia Feng, he had lost all interest, even in divine delicacies.
As soon as Mayor Liao stepped out, Zhao Dongwen hurried over, calling out, "Mayor Liao."
Mayor Liao looked at him unhappily and warned him, "You should take a few days off. I think you've been working too hard. Go home and reflect."
"Mayor Liao... This..." Zhao Dongwen was shocked. If he took a few days off, would his position still be there when he returned?
"There's no need to say more. Also, if possible, change your secretary," Mayor Liao said, getting into his car and leaving, disregarding Zhao Dongwen's expression.
Zhao Dongwen watched Mayor Liao drive away, looking as if he had lost his parents.
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Fenglin Entertainment Group Chat.
Old Wang: @Everyone, a formal announcement: the company has acquired a good script and is preparing for filming.
CD Liu: (Claps) Fenglin Entertainment is mighty, Lin'er is mighty.
CD Liu's praise was entirely directed at Xia Lin. Old Wang, who was supposed to speak, was not even mentioned.
Tencent Ma: (Claps) Fenglin Entertainment is mighty, Lin'er is mighty.
Morgan Family: (Claps) Fenglin Entertainment is mighty, Lin'er is mighty.
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Crucially, a group of people below copied CD Liu's message, and a torrent of flattery ensued.
Old Wang: Aren't you curious about the script?
Jack Ma: What script?
Old Wang: A sci-fi blockbuster. If Fenglin Entertainment wants to go global, it must invest in sci-fi films. Our movie will be released simultaneously worldwide.
Orville: There will be no issues from the European side. I will handle all reviews, and they will pass smoothly.
Dula Peter: +1
DuPont Family: There will be no issues from North America, including the United States itself. We guarantee immediate release, with a screening rate no lower than 50%.
Morgan Family: +1
Old Wang: There will be no problems with domestic cinemas either. Wanda Cinemas alone can achieve a screening rate of over 80%.
CD Liu: What about other countries?
The largest markets for films are Asia, North America, and Europe.
The largest market in Asia is China, but the markets in other Asian countries are also quite important.
Li Chao Ren: I'll handle the other Asian markets. I still have some influence.
Old Wang: Alright. Then the African market will be handled by Tencent Ma.
Tencent Ma: .....
Jack Ma: Laughing emoji.
Old Wang: Those who are available tomorrow, please come to Modu for a meeting.
CD Liu: I won't be going. I'm busy lately.
Li Chao Ren: I won't go either. I just returned to Hong Kong. I'll send my youngest son.
Morgan Family: We will send a representative.
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Old Wang: Chairman Lin'er will attend the meeting tomorrow.
CD Liu: You said tomorrow? I'm free the day after tomorrow. I'll definitely be there tomorrow.
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As soon as it was mentioned that Xia Lin would attend the meeting tomorrow, everyone immediately changed their tune and expressed that no matter how important their affairs were, they would attend.
Old Wang looked at these people, whose expressions changed faster than conjuring tricks, and smiled knowingly.
"Wang, you're too wicked," Lei Ming said, looking at the chat history on his phone and smiling.
"Old Wang, you're not really going to have me responsible for the African market, are you? My business there isn't as extensive as Jack Ma's, and his influence abroad is greater than mine,"
Tencent Ma asked anxiously.
Jack Ma's international standing was much stronger than Tencent Ma's. Having Jack Ma responsible for the African market was indeed a good choice.
"So you know I'm stronger than you now? Weren't you all high and mighty before? Wasn't your company's market value higher than mine? Old Wang has given the order, so you have to do it."
Jack Ma wore an expression of someone watching a show.
Old Wang said with a serious tone, "Xiao Ma, what's said cannot be unsaid. Besides, there's a chat record in the group. Wouldn't that make everyone think I don't keep my word?"
Tencent Ma coughed lightly and chuckled, "It's a minor issue. I can change it directly."
Everyone was stunned.
Giao.....
This is truly despicable.
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(PS: The weather is getting colder. Please stay warm and don't catch a cold.)