The preliminary preparations for going to C City were thus completed.
Now, all that was left was to inform Wen Ning.
After all, she was going to leave Z City for two or three days. If any work came up, Xia Qingtian felt it was best to let Wen Ning know.
Thinking of Wen Ning's usual tone and attitude, Xia Qingtian was still a little apprehensive.
Just as she was wondering how to bring it up, Wen Ning called.
"There's a business trip," Wen Ning said. "Tomorrow we're going to C City for an event with Ling Fenghan, to promote Sui Sui's image. There will be some simple on-site interaction."
Sui Sui was the virtual idol that Gu's Entertainment was about to launch.
But according to the original schedule, it shouldn't be time for Sui Sui to make an appearance yet.
"Isn't it a bit early to attend an event now?" Xia Qingtian remembered that in the briefing meeting, they had planned for Sui Sui to appear during the New Year's Day period, launched in conjunction with Gu's Entertainment's New Year's plans.
It was only November, more than a month earlier.
"Is it inconvenient for you?" Wen Ning also knew that this matter was indeed rather sudden. Unsure if it would conflict with Xia Qingtian's own activities, she asked.
Although Wen Ning wanted to ask if Xia Qingtian had other arrangements.
But with her tone, coupled with Wen Ning's familiar expression.
The words automatically translated in Xia Qingtian's mind as, "Do you have an opinion?"
Damn it, how could she dare to have an opinion.
Knowing that Xia Qingtian had no other arrangements, Wen Ning breathed a sigh of relief. "This is rather sudden. The host hasn't arranged the flights and accommodation properly, so we might have to pay out of pocket. Keep the receipts, and the company will reimburse you."
"In addition, this last-minute business trip will be calculated as overtime, with double pay for working hours."
"I've also notified Xiaoxiao. I'll have her contact you later."
Wen Ning said one by one, and Xia Qingtian noted each point.
She was also fortunate that this event was during the day, so it wouldn't conflict with the auction she was scheduled to attend at night.
Moreover, attending this event with Ling Fenghan, her idol, was a huge gain.
It was also beneficial for her to complete the system task.
Seeing Xia Qingtian being so obedient, Wen Ning breathed another sigh of relief. After hanging up, she contacted Li Mengxiao and finally met with Mr. Gu.
"They're quite quick this time," Mr. Gu said with a light laugh as he sipped his tea.
"It seems Wan Qing Entertainment has their eyes set on us," Wen Ning said in a deep voice. "Not only are they poaching our people, but they're also targeting our projects."
"It's normal. The market share is only so big. If we eat meat, we can't stop others from having soup," Mr. Gu was philosophical about it.
"But our virtual idol project was only established just over a month ago, and all the production is just starting. For them to target it, isn't that a bit too much?" Wen Ning's eyes deepened, clearly displeased.
In the past two years, Wan Qing Entertainment had been plagiarizing and poaching people. Mr. Gu had turned a blind eye due to their past relationship, and Wan Qing Entertainment, knowing they were in the wrong, had only resorted to minor tactics in secret.
But this time, it was too blatant.
"It doesn't matter. You and I can just watch the show," Mr. Gu's lips curved into a subtle smile. Considering the timing, Wan Qing Entertainment was nearing its end.
That matter would likely be exposed soon.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have torn their masks off at this time to amass wealth in such a big way.
All their wicked deeds would ultimately be their own undoing.
However, since Wan Qing Entertainment had already begun vigorously preparing for promotion, they must have found a suitable singer for the virtual idol.
At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard. After knocking on the door, Sister Su entered with a distressed expression. "Mr. Gu, the singer I previously negotiated with has been signed by people from Wan Qing Entertainment."
Speaking of this, she was also puzzled.
Normally, the higher-ups were quick to act, so why did the singer's signing process drag on for so long this time, giving Wan Qing Entertainment an opportunity to poach her?
She felt that Mo Jianing had great potential, singing well and having a good appearance.
"Is that so?" Mr. Gu's eyes lit up. "I see."
Now that the fish had taken the bait, all that was left was to wait for the hook to pierce the big fish's lip. Only when it was firmly trapped and unable to break free would it be time for him to reel it in.
For now, he would just watch.
Seeing that Mr. Gu did not make any further remarks, Sister Su could only swallow her full of complaints.
At this moment, Mr. Gu's phone vibrated on the table. Seeing that Mr. Gu was about to answer the call, Wen Ning and Sister Su wisely left his office.
After they left, Mr. Gu answered the phone and brought it to his ear. Before he could speak, he heard a pig-like wail from the other end.
"Enemies! Save me!" Bai Yuqi's desperate cries were quite impactful. "I definitely can't handle the auction tomorrow night alone. Hurry and come help me!"
"..." Mr. Gu moved the phone to a safe distance and rubbed his temples with his hand. "I don't have time."
"That scumbag Gu Yaoqing, who knows from where, found out that the Bi-colored Eagle-headed Vase is being auctioned in C City and is clearly trying to snatch it from me! I don't care! You have to help me! You deal with your Gu family's scumbag!" Bai Yuqi pleaded shamelessly.
"I'm very busy." Mr. Gu didn't want to get involved and wanted to hang up.
"Gu Yao Yang! We have a bond forged in diapers, and you're this heartless? If I don't get that Bi-colored Eagle-headed Vase, my old man will definitely not forgive me. I've already bragged about it!" Bai Yuqi said. "Besides, Gu Yaoqing's Wan Qing Entertainment has reached a new level of cheapness. Don't you want to take this opportunity to slap his face?"
"I heard that Wan Qing Entertainment also sent someone to the event your artists are attending in C City tomorrow. Yu Lin Wan is personally leading the team. Aren't you afraid that your company's people will be bullied? Isn't Ling Fenghan already showing signs of depression? What if they provoke him and he has an episode? That's Gu's Entertainment's new money-making tree!"
"Wan Qing Entertainment also sent people to tomorrow's event?" Hearing this news, Mr. Gu's brow furrowed slightly.
He then thought of Sui Sui's appearance and couldn't help but narrow his eyes. He was quite looking forward to seeing what would happen tomorrow with Xia Qingtian present.
"I understand. I'll go to C City tomorrow," Mr. Gu said.
"Okay, it's a deal." Bai Yuqi finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Don't worry, it won't be for nothing. Next time you want me to investigate something, I'll give you a 20% discount!"
After saying this, Bai Yuqi hung up the phone and happily drove back to the Bai family.
With Gu Yao Yang presiding, the Bi-colored Eagle-headed Vase would not escape his grasp.
The bright red sports car sped away ostentatiously into the night.