146: Chapter 146 An Unpleasant Meeting?

I had an appointment with Director Zhang of the National Day Gala at 1 PM.

Mainly, the other party was too busy. In his words, meeting Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying was completely squeezing it in.

And the meeting wouldn't be long.

Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying got up in a hurry, truly worried about missing this opportunity.

Zhang Ying complained while getting dressed, "It's all your fault, you had to keep going so late."

Chen Shaoping smiled apologetically, unable to retort.

"It's Li Qian's fault for making the appointment for us and not telling us immediately, waiting until it was almost time to say anything."

"Ready, Darling."

"Ready!"

With one foot still in her slipper, she was helped out by Chen Shaoping, ready to leave.

The two rushed to the CCTV office building.

Fortunately, they were still staying at the hotel prepared by the the singer & songwriter program.

It was very close to the CCTV office building.

Zhang Ying went out with a bare face; she simply didn't have time to put on makeup.

In Chen Shaoping's eyes, she was still as beautiful as a celestial maiden, and she looked even more real this way.

After explaining to security that they had an appointment with Director Zhang.

The security guard expressionlessly verified the appointment, his eyes showing the indifference of someone accustomed to seeing big and small stars.

Here, a celebrity halo was the least valuable thing.

Because here, it was easiest to see celebrities.

And all kinds of celebrities.

Some celebrities were incredibly arrogant online, claiming to be the boss of heaven, earth, and themselves.

But upon arriving here, bowing and scraping was commonplace.

In the security guard's eyes, Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying were pulling strings, and a hint of disdain remained on his face from beginning to end.

When they arrived at Director Zhang's office, his assistant was already waiting at the door.

He raised his hand to look at his watch and said expressionlessly.

"You're truly 'on time,' arriving half a minute early for a 1 PM appointment."

Chen Shaoping smiled but said nothing.

"Director Zhang is very busy with the gala. If you have something to say, just say it directly, don't beat around the bush."

"Alright."

He pushed open the door and led Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying inside.

"Director Zhang, Zhang Ying and Chen Shaoping have arrived."

Director Zhang, whose name is Zhang Quanzhi, was not originally a director within the CCTV system.

This time, he had spent a lot of time preparing proposals after being selected by CCTV.

In front of his computer desk, a thick stack of documents was piled up, probably a meter high.

Zhang Quanzhi poked his head out from behind the computer, "You two, please sit first, give me a minute."

"Director Zhang, please take your time."

Chen Shaoping replied and sat down with Zhang Ying.

He didn't make them wait long. Zhang Quanzhi took off his glasses from his nose and placed them on the desk.

Then he walked over and sat opposite Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying.

"What brings you two to see me?"

"Actually, even if you two didn't come to see me, I wanted to talk to you."

"Oh," Chen Shaoping asked with a smile, "What did Director Zhang want to talk to us about?"

"Zhang Ying has agreed to participate in the gala. I wonder if Young Master Ping would consider writing a new song for her, a new song suitable for the nature of the gala."

Zhang Quanzhi asked very directly.

"Of course, that's a given."

Chen Shaoping had already considered this; he even wanted to bring out one or two more songs to see if he could get one or two other people from his company into the gala.

After hearing this, Zhang Ying's eyes filled with happiness, and she instinctively leaned closer to Chen Shaoping.

Zhang Quanzhi smiled happily.

A gala like this absolutely needed a few high-quality new songs.

Although many lyricists and composers were already writing, he still had high expectations for Young Master Ping.

"Young Master Ping, from what angle do you plan to write the song?"

"Actually, I've already written the songs, and there are two of them.

One is suitable for Zhang Ying to sing, and the other is suitable for other singers in our company to perform."

"I wonder..."

Chen Shaoping didn't continue, wanting to test Zhang Quanzhi's reaction first.

Zhang Quanzhi shook his head, a hint of appropriate difficulty appearing on his face, "Young Master Ping, this is difficult."

"You don't know how many people want to participate in the gala; I can't just make an exception."

"The program duration is only a few hours; not all segments are singing. Other forms of programs also need to be accommodated."

"Moreover, other forms of programs were decided long ago, and their rehearsal time is longer than for singing."

"It's fine, I just mentioned it casually. How about I send you the songs first for you to take a look?"

"I think Zhang Ying can sing both songs. Director Zhang, how about you choose one for her?"

Chen Shaoping didn't continue to fight for an extra spot but directly presented the songs.

"Yes, yes."

After the two added each other as friends, Chen Shaoping redeemed the songs in the system.

"System, redeem the songs 'Me and My Motherland,' 'As Desired,' and 'the sky has brightened.'"

Chen Shaoping simply redeemed the songs Han Hong needed as well.

[Host spent 3 paparazzi points to redeem the songs 'Me and My Motherland,' 'As Desired,' and 'the sky has brightened.']

[Host has paparazzi points: 86 points.]

[Host completed a piece of intelligence and received 4 paparazzi points.]

[Host has paparazzi points: 9 points.]

Chen Shaoping's heart stirred. It seemed the intelligence reward had arrived, but it was one point short.

Also, he hadn't had time to look at the refreshed intelligence today, so he could only wait a bit longer.

"Sister Ying, I've also sent you the songs. Familiarize yourself with them first."

Chen Shaoping sent the songs 'Me and My Motherland' and 'As Desired' to Zhang Ying and Zhang Quanzhi.

The two were synchronized and immediately started looking at them.

Zhang Quanzhi's gaze moved quickly across the lyrics, initially scrutinizing, then surprised, and finally solidified into deep shock.

He tried to maintain his directorial dignity, but when he looked up again, his eyes unconsciously showed respect for the creator.

Zhang Quanzhi was a talented and thoughtful director.

Similarly, he greatly respected talented people.

After reading the songs, Zhang Ying wished she could immediately pounce on her husband and reward him properly.

She learned about the National Day Gala last night, and two songs were already written this morning.

Could it be that after they finished last night, he got up to write after she fell asleep?

She didn't care if her thoughts were reasonable; she just felt a strong sense of love emanating from Chen Shaoping, tightly enveloping her.

"Director Zhang, which song do you think is suitable for Zhang Ying to sing?" Chen Shaoping asked.

Zhang Ying also cast aside the distracting thoughts in her mind and looked at Zhang Quanzhi seriously.

"Oh!"

"I can't say for sure right now; I'll have to evaluate them, but both songs are excellent."

Zhang Quanzhi suddenly smiled and changed the subject, "Young Master Ping, Teacher Zhang Ying will only sing one song. Can the other song be given to the gala production team, and we will choose who sings it?"

Chen Shaoping chuckled and said loudly, "Director Zhang, my Zhang Ying is capable and hardworking; I think she might be able to sing two songs."

"It's rare for anyone to sing two songs at a gala like this, not even a Heavenly Queen." Zhang Quanzhi refused, his expression turning cold.

Chen Shaoping put away his smile, his tone calm yet firm: "Director Zhang, I wrote the songs. I decide who sings them."

"Since Zhang Ying can only sing one, I'll save the other for a more suitable stage."

He rejected Zhang Quanzhi's request for only the song, not the singer.