Chapter 1010: Xiao Chong Side Story 50
Dinner was served in the main hall of a courtyard with three courtyards and four entrances, close to Houhai. Inside, there were pavilions, terraces, small bridges, and flowing water, providing a tranquil retreat amidst the bustling city, and the environment was serene.
Dining in such a place full of ancient charm gives one the illusion that time has slowed down.
One could say that it embodies both classical elegance and modern technological convenience, making it truly desirable.
For some reason, the moment Lin Wanwan followed Xiao Chong through the door, she felt that he naturally belonged in such a house.
His hobbies and demeanor matched perfectly with the style of the courtyard.
But of course, this was just a thought. Lin Wanwan had heard that the starting price for a courtyard here was quite a substantial amount.
The host of this place was Lu Shouyue, and naturally, he hosted the dinner; everyone present was a friend of his.
Xiao Chong had already introduced Lin Wanwan to someone who could be beneficial to her, a person in charge at Huaxia TV Station.
That person was surnamed Ye, a gentle-looking hefty man. Judging by his relationship with Lu Shouyue, it’s likely that they were close childhood friends.
Lin Wanwan didn’t expect that during the conversation at the tea table before dinner, a summer internship opportunity at the TV station materialized.
And it was evident that it wasn’t just talk, as Mr. Ye gave Lin Wanwan his business card on the spot, scheduled a time for her to visit the station to sign a formal internship contract, indicating it was not just a courtesy.
At the TV station, Lin Wanwan could work in the promotion department.
Positions aligned with her Chinese language and literature major included an intern journalist and editor in the news department, as well as planner for the program team’s question bank, among others.
This was truly an unexpected delight for Lin Wanwan. Having the chance to intern at the country’s top TV station in the summer after her freshman year, even if the pay wasn’t much, was unquestionably beneficial for her future.
It’s incomparable to being a tutor, a hotel receptionist, a waiter, doing part-time etiquette work, and so on.
With this joyful event, Lin Wanwan was in an especially good mood while savoring the tea.
During the conversation, another friend of Lu Shouyue, reportedly Wang Bocheng who owned an entertainment company, half-jokingly asked Lin Wanwan and Xiao Chong if they were interested in signing a contract to debut.
Of course, they both politely declined.
Lu Shouyue laughed and said, "Old Wang, Brother Xiao isn’t someone your little pond can contain. I specifically invited him today for my Ancient Zither teacher."
"Oh, how so?"
Before Lu Shouyue could answer, the phone on the coffee table rang.
"What a coincidence, my teacher is calling, he must be here. You all enjoy the tea; I’ll go greet him."
Wang Bocheng stood up and said, "Mr. Li also taught me back in the day. Although I didn’t learn well, I did study under him. I’ll go with you to greet him."
"Alright."
The two crossed the courtyard, passed through the hanging flower gate, and met the two elders who had just come up from the underground garage in the reverse wing room.
"Mr. Li, long time no see. How’s your health?" Lu Shouyue greeted with a smile.
"Good, good, very well. This is my colleague, Mr. Wang from Central Music College, also an Ancient Zither musician." Mr. Li introduced his companion with a cheerful smile.
"Welcome, Mr. Wang, to my humble abode, it’s an honor." Lu Shouyue smiled and extended his hand to Mr. Wang.
"I’m here uninvited, sorry for any inconvenience."
"Not at all, you’re too kind."
After exchanging a few polite words, they walked inside together.
"Mr. Li, I’m little Wang; back in the day, I practiced Zither with you for a year at Mr. Ye’s house. Do you remember me?"
"Hahaha, I remember, I remember." Mr. Li patted Wang Bocheng’s shoulder, "You’ve grown up."
Then he changed the subject, "Is Qing Yang here? Which one is he?"
Lu Shouyue led the way with a smile, "He’s here; everyone is sitting in the main hall tea room, chatting and drinking tea. Mr. Li, you’ll easily recognize Qing Yang as the most handsome young man there."
The main guests of today’s banquet were Xiao Chong and Mr. Li.
Since Lu Shouyue scarcely visited Beijing, he decided to introduce them.
Mr. Li had repeatedly mentioned to Lu Shouyue the hidden talents among the common folk and had long admired the renowned "Qing Yang." Each month, he’s never missed a live broadcast and often listens with his students.
Mr. Wang, also an Ancient Zither musician, was naturally intrigued by the suddenly famous Qing Yang on the internet.
Today, upon hearing from his friend about his talented student, Lu Shouyue, who knew Qing Yang and wanted to introduce them, he came uninvited, thoroughly curious about Qing Yang.
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