Chapter 47

Xiaoxiong Beverage is definitely super delicious, there's no doubt about that, but Meng Chengcheng didn't drink it to the point of calling for her mom.

She whispered, "Wow, wow~~~"

Zhang Tan: →_→

This exclamation was said without any enthusiasm, clearly just to应付应付 (应付 means to deal with or handle, but in this context it means to go through the motions). However, it didn't seem like Meng Chengcheng was the type to be this polite.

Dazed little Xianggua suddenly said something that felt so out of place, more like something Xiaobai would say. It was definitely something she learned from Xiaobai.

Xiaobai and Meng Chengcheng whispered to each other, discussing the taste of Xiaoxiong Beverage. Zhang Tan got up, opened the iron he had just bought, plugged it in, took out the suit, and laid it on the desk to iron it straight.

"What are you doing?"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind. Curious Xiaobai stood there, watching him work.

"I'm ironing clothes," Zhang Tan said. The suit was quickly ironed and hung on a hanger. He then laid out the white shirt.

"Why do you need to iron clothes?" Xiaobai asked, looking very curious.

"It's not 'ironing' clothes, it's 'pressing' clothes. This way, the clothes will look better."

Xiaobai first said, "Oh," then asked if she could get her clothes pressed too, because she wanted to look cuter.

"Press your clothes? Sure, bring your clothes tomorrow."

Children's clothes are small, it won't take much effort to press them.

"Today, not tomorrow."

Xiaobai said, and immediately started to take off her red Zhonghua jacket.

Zhang Tan was startled and quickly stopped her, "Wait, wait, wait... Don't do that."

He was worried about causing a misunderstanding, which would be hard to clear up even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

"What? You don't want to help me press my clothes?"

Xiaobai still had her hand on her jacket, ready to take it off. Zhang Tan gently moved her hand away, making him feel more secure.

"If you take off your clothes, you'll be bare. That's not okay."

"I can."

"You can't."

"I can."

"You can't."

Xiaobai got angry, "Chacha~ You said you would help me press my clothes, but now you're not keeping your word. Are you bullying a child?"

Zhang Tan pleaded, "I wouldn't dare. You're the little red horse, I have to let you do what you want. Just don't take off your clothes, or I'll be in trouble."

As they were at an impasse,

"Hehe~"

Looking back, Meng Chengcheng was sitting on the sofa, watching them and smiling.

She only smiled for a moment, but when Zhang Tan and Xiaobai looked at her, she was back to her dazed self, like a little Xianggua.

It felt like she was just trying to get attention, but it caught Xiaobai's attention. This little girl ran over to take off Meng Chengcheng's clothes. Since he wouldn't press her clothes, he could at least press Chengcheng's.

Zhang Tan hurried to stop her again.

Xiaobai got angry and took Meng Chengcheng away.

"I'm so angry, I won't play with you anymore."

It was better that they left. Zhang Tan didn't try to stop them, just saw them off.

Xiaobai changed into small shoes and went out the door. Seeing Zhang Tan close the door, she scratched her head and muttered, "Why didn't you say you didn't want Xiaobai to leave?"

The little Xianggua Meng Chengcheng said, "Xiaoxiong is so delicious."

"Hey~~~ You little brat, if it's so delicious, why didn't you call for your mom?"

The two of them each held a can of Xiaoxiong Beverage, sipping it contentedly, and didn't leave, just sat on the steps at the entrance.

The signing ceremony for the "Unlucky Bear" project was held at the Pujiang TV station. Zhang Tan drove there early in the morning, arriving at exactly eight o'clock. The event started at 8:58, so there was almost an hour to spare.

The event was hosted by Pujiang TV station, with assistance from the public relations department of the production company. He saw a few familiar faces from the PR department, but couldn't name them, just nodding in greeting.

"Hi~~~"

Suddenly, someone appeared beside him, greeting him with a bright smile.

It was Jiang Rong.

Jiang Rong was wearing a black suit, a lady's suit, looking very professional and mature.

"Cool, boss." Jiang Rong looked Zhang Tan up and down, her eyes shining, "I almost didn't recognize you."

Zhang Tan was also wearing a black suit, with a white shirt inside and a blue and white striped tie.

"Isn't this necessary?"

Jiang Rong waited a moment and asked, "Is that it?"

"Huh?"

"Don't you want to return the compliment and say I look beautiful?"

Zhang Tan: →_→

How is she a bit like Xiaobai, that little kid who wanted to press her clothes to look cuter when she saw him pressing clothes.

"Look, Xu Jian is here."

Zhang Tan waved to Xu Jian, who had just arrived, and called him over.

All the scriptwriters would be at the event today.

As time passed, the atmosphere at the venue became increasingly lively, with people from the TV station and the production company gathering.

The two organizations were sister units with a good relationship, so the big bosses from both sides would attend the signing ceremony.

Zhang Tan saw Feng Dong appear, followed by the head of the animation department, Yang, accompanying a middle-aged man. He looked familiar, and Xu Jian reminded him that this was the high-ranking party official and factory director, Lin Hongyi.

Oh, Zhang Tan was seeing him in person for the first time. He had only seen Lin Hongyi's photo on the production company's official website before, which is why he looked familiar.

As Zhang Tan was observing him, Yang suddenly pointed at him, and Lin Hongyi looked over.

Lin Hongyi had gray temples, a square face, and a tall, robust figure. Despite his age, he looked very energetic.

Yang waved to Zhang Tan, and Jiang Rong reminded him, "Boss, Yang is calling you to meet the director, go quickly."

Zhang Tan cleared his throat and walked over.

"Director, this is Zhang Tan, the lead scriptwriter for this project," Yang introduced.

Lin Hongyi looked Zhang Tan over and said in a loud voice, "A fine young man, the production company needs more people like you..."

Zhang Tan chatted with him for a while. Then someone from the TV station came to greet the director, and Zhang Tan stepped back, while Yang nodded at him, indicating that he had done well.

Not long after Lin Hongyi arrived, the director of the TV station also arrived. They were about the same age and build, and they exchanged pleasantries.

Zhang Tan saw Wang, the supervisor, standing beside them. When their eyes met, he smiled and nodded.

At 8:50, everyone found their seats.

There were many media representatives present, with cameras set up. Pujiang TV station, being part of the media industry, had many friends in the industry, and they all came to the event, making it as crowded as a movie premiere.

At 8:58, Lin Hongyi and others appeared from the back and sat on the red-draped stage. The host of the signing ceremony was Wang, and Zhang Tan learned her full name was Wang Zhen.

The signing ceremony was relatively simple. The big bosses from both sides gave speeches, followed by the deputy director of the factory and the deputy director of the TV station signing the agreement, taking a group photo, and the ceremony ended.

After the signing, there was a press conference. Lin Hongyi and others did not participate, but Yang, Wang, and director Li Liang did.

The media reporters crowded forward, and Zhang Tan, who had been sitting in the front row, moved to the back, watching the scene from a distance.

Jiang Rong came to his side, looking at the lively scene in front, somewhat dissatisfied.

"Boss, our scriptwriters don't have a high status. As the first author of the story, you can't even go on stage."

Zhang Tan took it in stride.

"It's not that scriptwriters don't have a high status, it's that we don't have projects that can stand out."

Jiang Rong turned her head to look at him, a bit surprised. She didn't expect Zhang Tan to remain so clear-headed at such a high-profile moment.

"Boss."

"Go on."

"Are you really not going to say I look beautiful?"

"..."