145: Chapter 145 National Day Gala

Cheng Yiyi's voice grew softer and softer, until Chen Shaoping, who was sitting next to her, could barely hear her.

Her face was flushed with shame, and she sighed, "I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, this is a bit difficult for you. Just pretend I didn't say anything."

"There's nothing to be sorry about. But I can't give you any promises. I can only say that if I write songs that incorporate traditional opera in the future, I will consider you."

Chen Shaoping said calmly. If it was within his power, he would agree. If not, he wouldn't get himself entangled.

But he wouldn't get himself trapped either.

Hearing Chen Shaoping's words, Cheng Yiyi and Manager Hu both showed joy.

Seeing Chen Shaoping's sincere expression as he spoke, they knew he was telling the truth.

"Thank you, thank you so much, Mr. Chen."

Cheng Yiyi excitedly clasped Chen Shaoping's hand tightly.

On the way back to the hotel, Zhang Ying kept imitating Cheng Yiyi's movements when performing Peking Opera.

"Hubby, her body is so flexible, and her water sleeves danced so beautifully."

"They've been practicing since childhood to gain such skill."

"That's why I admire their courage. They've spent half their lives learning something, only for fewer and fewer people to appreciate it."

"Sigh! Hubby, if you can, please help them."

"That depends on your performance tonight."

"Ouch!"

"I'm talking seriously, and you're not being serious with me."

"My bad, my bad. I've already promised them, so I'll definitely help."

"That's a good boy."

Back at the hotel, it was already past ten o'clock.

Zhang Ying went to take a shower first. Chen Shaoping originally wanted to go with her.

But he was mercilessly rejected.

Chen Shaoping lay on the bed, bored, flipping through TV channels again and again, but couldn't find anything interesting to watch.

He noticed that at least three TV stations were replaying Yang Mi's 'palace jade'.

On one hand, it showed that 'palace jade' was well-made, and on the other hand, it indicated a severe lack of high-quality TV dramas.

His thoughts began to wander.

Zhang Ying slowly walked out, wearing sexy lingerie, her hair wet.

She gently rubbed her hair as she walked.

Her posture was graceful and captivating.

Chen Shaoping instantly sprang up from the bed, shamelessly saying, "Wifey, hubby will help you blow-dry your hair."

Zhang Ying glanced at him and smiled, "I know your little tricks, don't I?"

"Go take a shower quickly. If you don't shower, you're not allowed in bed tonight."

"Yes, your wish is my command. I'll go right away."

Soon, the sound of rushing water and Chen Shaoping's singing could be heard from the bathroom.

"I admit it's all the moon's fault, such beautiful moonlight, you're so gentle, that for a fleeting moment, I only want to be with you until we're old and gray."

...

Zhang Ying giggled happily, and her movements quickened a bit.

Soon, Chen Shaoping walked out of the bathroom, quite proud of his muscular physique.

Zhang Ying saw his appearance and said irritably, "You're shameless, quickly cover yourself with a bath towel."

"Wifey, why bother? It'll be off again soon anyway."

Chen Shaoping pretended to pounce, but Zhang Ying nimbly dodged him.

She shouted, "Wait a minute, did you forget something?"

Chen Shaoping thought for a moment, he hadn't forgotten anything.

He had prepared several types of umbrellas.

"Alright, you dare to stall for time. Just wait until I catch you, I'll teach you a lesson."

Seeing Chen Shaoping constantly approaching her, Zhang Ying suddenly became a little anxious.

"Hubby, what about what we said this morning, about watching it together? We haven't watched it yet."

Chen Shaoping paused, and teased, "Darling, you really want to learn? Not kidding?"

Zhang Ying replied with a voice as soft as a mosquito, "Mm."

Chen Shaoping quickly opened his laptop and reluctantly said,

"Alright then, I'll study with you."

"Get lost!" Zhang Ying kicked Chen Shaoping's leg, a hint of shyness on her face, which was as red as an apple.

He couldn't help but want to take a bite.

The video opened.

Chen Shaoping held Zhang Ying, and they started learning together.

"This pose... isn't it tiring?" Zhang Ying asked curiously.

"Practice makes perfect. Want to try it later?" Chen Shaoping chuckled.

"You... you behave yourself!" Zhang Ying slapped away his restless hand.

"Oh." Chen Shaoping agreed verbally, but his actions didn't stop.

...

Suddenly, an urgent ringtone interrupted their intimate scene.

Chen Shaoping was annoyed and grumbled, "Who is it? Don't answer, turn it off."

Zhang Ying picked up her phone to look, immediately put a finger to her lips, "Don't talk, Li Qian."

After quickly tidying her messy pajamas, she answered the call.

Li Qian's grinning face appeared on the phone screen, "Sister Ying, did I interrupt you guys? It took you so long to answer."

Zhang Ying was too embarrassed to answer and just gave an awkward smile.

"You know you're interrupting, and you still don't hang up the video call immediately? So thoughtless." Chen Shaoping appeared in the frame, complaining.

Zhang Ying's face flushed, and she pushed Chen Shaoping away, quickly denying, "No, no. Qian, is there something you need this late?"

She quickly changed the subject.

"Nothing much, just wanted to make things more exciting for you two while you're passionate."

"Hehe!"

Li Qian let out a mischievous laugh from the other end of the video, like a villain waiting to watch the show.

Zhang Ying's small face was slightly red, and she chided, "You're so idle. If there's nothing, I'll hang up."

"Yes, hang up." Chen Shaoping immediately added from the side.

"No, no, no!" Li Qian knew she wouldn't have another chance if she didn't speak now. "It's like this, the National Day Gala has sent an invitation to the newly crowned Heavenly Queen, Zhang Ying, for a performance."

"Time is tight, so they hope you can reply as soon as possible."

Zhang Ying quickly said, "You should reply immediately that we can attend."

"When we received the invitation, it was almost closing time. The other party probably left work already."

"How about we reply first thing tomorrow morning? We can also ask for your opinions."

Li Qian said.

Chen Shaoping became interested, "Sister Qian, were Wang Bo and other artists from the company not invited?"

Li Qian in the video shook her head, "No, only Sister Ying."

It seems this gala has a very high standard.

Is there a chance to add one or two more people?

Seeing Chen Shaoping in thought, Li Qian continued, "The movie 'crazy stone' has finished filming and is about to begin editing."

"Your soundtrack isn't a problem, is it?"

"Don't let it get stuck and cause trouble because of you."

She warned him.

"No problem, I'll send you the soundtrack tomorrow."

"We both happen to be in Kyoto. Give me the contact information for the gala director. I'd like to meet him."

"Okay."

After speaking, Chen Shaoping was about to hang up the video call.

Li Qian immediately protested, shouting, "Da Ping, why are you in such a hurry? I haven't finished yet."

Chen Shaoping impatiently replied, "What else? Hurry up and say it, stop being so long-winded."

Zhang Ying poked him in the waist, "Speak properly."

"Serves you right." Li Qian in the video laughed, "Yang Mi transferred forty million yuan to the company, and it was from her personal account."

"Oh, Yang Mi is truly generous this time. It's nothing, I sold her some things." Chen Shaoping was surprised.

"Is that all?"

"When are you two coming back?"

"Depends on the situation, maybe tomorrow."

Chen Shaoping also wanted to see 'crazy stone' and how it turned out.

After hearing about the National Day Gala, Zhang Ying instinctively wanted to get back to work.

Hearing Chen Shaoping say they would return tomorrow, she also nodded in satisfaction.

After hanging up the phone with Li Qian.

Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying no longer had the interest to continue watching the video.

The lights went out. The theoretical lesson ended hastily, and the long practical lesson began.