Visiting AgainXiao Yu stood at Yunxi's room door, watching the two people walking away. He couldn't help but smile bitterly. When they reached Xiao Jianying’s room, Yunxi secretly glanced at Xiao Yu...Chapter 517: The Allure of Power

However, he also couldn't be sure whether it was because of this matter that, suddenly, he recalled the last thing Director Gu said and paused, then walked over to pick up his phone.

He didn't know what the third floor was, but listening to what Director Gu said, he realized that it must not be simple. Moreover, Director Gu specifically mentioned it, clearly indicating that their program being cancelled had something to do with the third floor.

A while later, Zhou Xianren hung up the phone and returned. At this moment, his face was frighteningly grim as he glared angrily at these three people.

His father explained over the phone what the third floor entailed; previously, his father had told him about CCTV before, but since the third floor was usually unoccupied each year, there was no need to mention it to him then.

At this point, upon hearing his father's explanation, he understood who could have such authority.

His father also analyzed the situation for him. According to what his father said, their program being cancelled might very well be due to this matter.

He remembered what his father had just told him: it wasn't necessarily a decision made by the higher-ups on the third floor because such high-level officials wouldn't care about a minor like himself. This must have been Director Gu's own initiative, as he would do the same in this situation.

After all, at this level of influence, no one would joke around with their future prospects.

"Brother Zhou, how is it Can we still make it to the Spring Festival Gala" Seeing Zhou Xianren walk back over, these three girls seemed to have forgotten what had just happened and surrounded him again to ask.

They had invested a lot into this Spring Festival Gala. But now that they were on the verge of performing, they were replaced by others. They all remembered how they looked down upon the actors for backup programs back then; who would have thought that things would change so dramatically in an instant, leaving them without even backup status.

This drastic turn of events nearly drove them to despair. Originally, this was supposed to be their moment of fame, but now everything had fallen apart. They wouldn't dare return home either because after all the commotion caused by their parents, everyone in the neighborhood was probably watching the Spring Festival Gala on TV!

If they didn't even make an appearance at the end, it would likely be a laughingstock for all to mock.

Seeing these three people surround him, Zhou Xianren tensed up and nearly caused them to stumble, almost sending them sprawling. After regaining their balance, seeing Zhou Xianren's expression, they didn't dare approach again.

In fact, it was impossible for Zhou Xianren not to be furious; he had poured millions into these three women, intending to make a fortune by promoting them. Moreover, his company’s post-new year plans were all based on these three participating in the Spring Festival Gala, so if they couldn't participate, the losses would be significant.

Just because of a small signature, his company lost several million, it would be strange if he could treat them nicely!

Zhou Xianren walked away from the three women and didn't say anything. Instead, he took out a cigarette and started smoking beside them.

Earlier, his father had told him that when his father called the old leader earlier in the afternoon, the old leader mentioned that their family was planning to watch the Spring Festival Gala, so they would see if they could arrange for Zhou Xianren to visit and hopefully resolve this issue.

A short while later, Zhou Xianren's phone rang. He quickly picked up when he saw it was his father calling.

Hearing what the caller said on the phone, the gloominess on Zhou Xianren's face gradually faded away and a hint of joy appeared. After a moment, he hung up the call.

After hanging up, Zhou Xianren turned around and walked into the CCTV building. The remaining staff members and those three singers stood in place, too scared to move for fear of being scolded again.

"Are you all stupid Why aren't you following me!" When Zhou Xianren reached the entrance, he looked back and saw that they were still standing there, so he roared at them. After saying that, he turned around and entered the CCTV building.

“Oh… oh…” Upon hearing Zhou Xianren's roar, these people froze for a moment before quickly responding in succession and hurriedly following him.

When they entered the CCTV building, seeing that Zhou Xianren was making a phone call, none of them approached but instead kept their distance and followed from afar.

A short while later, when Zhou Xianren arrived at the elevator leading to the third floor, he stopped advancing and stood there as if waiting for someone.

Soon after, Director Gu came walking over. Upon seeing Zhou Xianren, his eyebrows furrowed in displeasure: "Didn't I tell you Your program has been replaced; it won’t help to come see me!"

"Gu..."

"May I ask if this is Mr. Zhou Xianren"

When Director Gu spoke, just as Zhou Xianren was about to respond, he was interrupted by a voice from the elevator.

"I am... I am..." Hearing the attendant's voice, Zhou Xianren immediately stopped what he was going to say to Director Gu and hurriedly addressed the attendant.

"Alright, please follow me! The leader is waiting for you!" That waiter glanced at Zhou Xianren and told him.

"Eh...eh...Director Guo, please!" After hearing the waiter's words, Zhou Xianren responded to him with a smile, then said something to Director Guo.

Zhou Xianren’s father had told him that everything was decided by Director Guo because he feared getting involved in Zhou’s affairs. Therefore, when going up to see his old leader, he invited Director Guo as well; this way, the director would understand some things and agree to let the program go forward.

As for why Zhou Xianren's father wanted him to visit his old leader, he also thought it was a good idea. If they didn’t contact each other for long periods of time, even their closest relationships would fade, but asking for small favors could bring them closer together. That’s why Zhou Xianren’s father had asked him to visit his old leader.

When going up, Zhou Xianren called the three female singers and followed the waiter upstairs to the third floor.

Upon reaching the third-floor corridor, several robust young men were standing there; when they approached these people, they used a detector on them before letting them in.

This made Director Guo quite puzzled—what did Zhou Xianren want him for However, since he thought it was his boss who had asked him to come, he didn’t say anything.

The waiter brought them to Old Zhong’s VIP lounge and knocked on the door. Only after hearing voices from inside did they enter.

"Leader, Zhou Xianren has arrived!"

"Oh, are you Old Zhou's son" After hearing the waiter's words, Zhong Jianguo turned around to ask Zhou Xianren, who was standing next to the waiter.

"Governor Zhong, hello! I am Zhou Yibo’s son, Zhou Xianren. My father often mentions you and says he couldn’t have achieved what he has without your guidance!"

Upon hearing Governor Zhong's words, Zhou Xianren hurriedly said.

"Haha, Old Zhou is too courteous," replied Zhong Jianguo with a light laugh.

"Little Zhou, what are you here for To watch the Spring Festival Gala" asked Zhong Jianguo as he looked at Zhou Xianren.

When Zhou Xianren’s father had called him earlier, he hadn’t mentioned any specific matter; he only said to let his son pay a visit. But who was Zhong Jianguo As soon as the call came in, he knew something must have been up.

Zhong Jianguo's family is dining with Xiao Yu's family now, so he naturally doesn't want to cause any disturbance by detouring. Thus, he didn't beat around the bush and said directly.

"It's not that, Governor Zhong! I've set up an entertainment company, and our company's singers are participating in this year’s Spring Festival Gala. They haven't seen such a grand scene before, so I'm here to ease their nervousness!"

As soon as Zhou Xianren heard what Zhong Jianguo said, he quickly replied.

Zhong Jianguo didn’t respond after hearing Zhou Xianren’s words. He knew that there must be something urgent for Zhou Xianren to come, so he waited for him to speak further.

After not getting a response from Zhong Jianguo, Zhou Xianren looked up and saw Zhong Jianguo looking at him in amusement. In a hurry, Zhou Xianren lowered his head and said anxiously, "Governor Zhong! My artists are ignorant and might have offended your family. I’ve come to apologize!"

"Why aren’t you getting them to apologize to Governor Zhong" Immediately after Zhou Xianren spoke, he turned around and addressed the three female singers.

"Wait a minute, Xiao Zhou! I don't even know who they are. How could they have offended us" As soon as Zhou Xianren’s words ended, Zhong Jianguo asked in puzzlement.

He indeed hadn’t seen these female artists before, so he interrupted Zhou Xianren right after his statement.

In fact, Xiao Yu recognized the three people from the beginning. At first, he thought that they were just here to visit Zhong Jianguo, but upon hearing Zhou Xianren’s words, he realized that wasn’t it. He also understood their purpose now, although he had mistaken his identity.

"Er…" Upon hearing Zhong Jianguo's words, Zhou Xianren was stunned too. His father mentioned that hardly anyone ever came to the third floor, and with Zhong Jianguo’s family here now, they must have offended the Zhongs. That would explain why he was asked to come up for an apology. However, it seems like it isn’t so. Are there other people on this floor Have these three women offended another family

Thinking of that possibility, Zhou Xianren couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile. If it were the Zhongs, then it wouldn’t be too bad since his father’s former boss would not be so meticulous about such matters. But if they had offended someone else, he really had no way.

"Alright, let them perform their best!" Just as Zhou Xianren was thinking this, Xiao Jianying's voice came softly. Although Xiao Yu knew nothing about these things, Xiao Jianying was clear about the situation and thus said softly.

As soon as Xiao Jianying’s words were heard, Zhong Jianguo instantly guessed what might have happened. However, he didn’t say anything; instead, he told Zhou Xianren, "Alright, Xiao Zhou, go back to your performance!"

Hearing this from Zhong Jianguo, Zhou Xianren roughly figured out that the matter was settled. He thanked Zhong Jianguo and Xiao Jianying quickly before leaving.nscious forever.Wang Shanshan saw that her father-in-law and mother-in-law wouldn't agree, but she still patiently persuaded them. Eventually, under Wang Shanshan's persuasion, they agreed; after all,...