Tang Jinyan had been staying in T-ara's dormitory for the past two days because he wanted to accompany them to challenge the charts. If not for this, he might have already gone to Jeju Island.
T-ara was once again at the pinnacle of their journey. The world-famous battle song was officially on the charts. Tang Jinyan also hoped to be able to stand on the pinnacle of the stage with them. He hoped to be able to be the first to return and enjoy the moment of glory with them.
Bao Lan hoped that her mother, who had left her for many years, would come back. It was a simple wish, but unfortunately, it did not come true.
Her mother was Lee Meiying, a well-known actress in Korea. She divorced Quan Bao Lan's father when she was 11 and later married an American Professor.
Sixteen or seventeen years had passed, and the little loli had become an older fake loli. In movies and novels, the main character could be changed after sixteen years. There was no point in discussing who was right and who was wrong many years ago. Quan Bao Lan only hoped that her mother could see her step onto the peak of her dreams and be happy for her and proud of her.
Unfortunately, Lee Meiying was in America and it was too late for her to come back.
Tang Jinyan did not ask Quan Bao Lan why she did not call her mother earlier. He could understand her worries.
After a moment of silence, he called Quan Zhengyang and got Lee Meiying's number through D Society.
"Hi, Lee Meiying XI. I'm Tang Jinyan, the CEO of Bao Lan's company."
"Hi, Chairman Tang."
Li Meiying had obviously heard of Tang Jinyan's legendary name. She also knew that he was indeed the president of the New Village Group, where Quan Baolan currently worked. However, she still addressed him as president. "What advice does President Tang have for me?"
"Bao Lan hopes that you can come and watch her performance. I heard that you can't come because you're in America?"
"Yes, I'm in Los Angeles."
"Los Angeles …" Tang Jinyan said, "If you're willing, we have a private jet in Los Angeles. We can bring you here directly and make it in time."
"This …"
"It will be very difficult. It just depends on whether Ms. Lee is willing to travel for Bao Lan's expectations."
Lee Meiying was silent for a few seconds. "Send someone to pick me up."
*****
August 8th.
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Countdown。
"No. 9", which was far ahead of the rest in the various rankings of the sound source, officially participated in the scoring after the first week of performance on the stage.
On the waiting list, other than EXO who could still struggle a little, the rest of the singers had completely lost their voices. It was like a dark cloud looming over the city. Just like when Girls' Generation made their comeback with "I Got A Boy" at the beginning of the year, there was almost no suspense for the next singer.
The only suspense was how many points she could get, and whether she could be as domineering as she was when she was a young girl. She didn't come back for the crown, but for the record of getting full marks …
There were a lot of relatives and friends who came to support her today. A few parents were there, including Li Juli's father, whom Tang Jinyan couldn't be more familiar with.
When the Attorney General saw Tang Jinyan, he crossed his arms and sneered. Tang Jinyan knew why he was sneering, because Park Soyeon's parents were also there. Their presence reminded Mr. Li that his daughter was willing to give up her status, so he wasn't happy with Tang Jinyan at all.
Park Soyeon's parents didn't have the self-awareness of being Tang Jinyan's parents-in-law. They were smiling like flowers, and even seemed to be fawning over him. Park Soyeon didn't seem to be happy either. She pulled her parents away from Tang Jinyan, as she didn't want to hear them flattering their son-in-law.
Really, if they were more strong-willed, that guy would have to think twice before starting a harem. He wouldn't be so unscrupulous now.
When Park Soyeon thought of this, she completely forgot that what really made Tang Jinyan so unscrupulous was her own indulgence.
"Don't be like this, Mr. Li. This is the first time you've grown up. You should at least have some temperament."
"Temperament my ass. You can talk to me about temperament when your daughter is someone else's mistress in 20 years."
"Oh …" Tang Jinyan was a little flustered when he heard this. He said carefully, "I hope I'm a good person and only have sons."
"Then I hope your sons will fight for the family fortune and anger you to death."
"Don't be like this, Mr. Li … at least one of them is your grandson."
"When the time comes, I'll help my grandson. Why should I care about the others?"
Tang Jinyan said happily, "Then it's a deal!"
Mr. Li was puzzled. "What kind of deal is this?
Why are you so happy to hear it? "
Tang Jinyan smiled apologetically and said, "Because this means that Mr. Li is willing to let Juli and I have children."
"F * ck …" Mr. Li flicked his sleeves and left.
Tang Jinyan chased after him.
Tang Jinyan had no choice but to stick to Mr. Li's cold shoulder.
Because Pu Hyomin and Park Ji-yeon's parents were staring at him with a complicated expression. There was anger, helplessness, and a little indifference in their eyes. In short, there was nothing good about them. Pu Hyomin and Park Ji-yeon were acting coquettishly with their parents. He didn't know what they were talking about. Of course, Tang Jinyan couldn't go and ask for trouble. He might as well let Mr. Park Ji-yeon scold him.
"Chairman Tang."
At this moment, a very amiable middle-aged man with a round face and round glasses greeted Tang Jinyan with a smile.
Tang Jinyan was startled. He smiled and said, "Hello, Senior Quan."
It was Quan Baolan's father, Quan Yinglu. He was also a senior singer in the music industry. Two months ago, Quan Baolan and her sister had filmed an orange juice commercial with Quan Yinglu. This was also Quan Baolan's only commercial endorsement since her debut. Among them, New Village Entertainment didn't contribute much. It was mainly Quan Yinglu's own resources. He was very attentive to his daughter's development.
Quan Yinglu adjusted his glasses and said with a smile, "Chairman Tang isn't considered a part of the industry. Why would you call him senior?"
"Then …" Tang Jinyan probed, "Uncle?"
Quan Yinglu didn't comment. "In the past year, Baolan's life has been getting better and better. She smiles more and more every day. As a father, I have to thank Chairman Tang for taking care of these girls."
"You're welcome. This is what I should do."
Quan Yinglu said casually, "Is it because of the Madam Group?"
"…"
"Haha, I'm just kidding. I know that Baolan and Chairman Tang don't have that kind of relationship."
Tang Jinyan didn't answer.
He didn't answer, which was equivalent to a hint. Quan Yinglu slowly narrowed his eyes and looked at Tang Jinyan for a while. Then, he said lightly, "Baolan isn't young anymore. I've always wanted her to go on blind dates and find someone she likes."
Tang Jinyan said, "I heard that the other party always runs away when they hear that it's her?"
"Yes … They're afraid of Chairman Tang. However, I don't blame Chairman Tang for this."
Quan Yinglu said, "Men who act like a coward because of some speculation or rumors are unreliable. Unknowingly, Chairman Tang has become a touchstone."
Tang Jinyan couldn't help but laugh. "That's true.
Then, Uncle, have you found a man with courage? "
"Not at the moment. It's mainly because Baolan hates blind dates. It's hard for me to organize one."
"Why?"
"Baolan thinks that she can only truly understand a person through long-term contact. She's very cautious. She doesn't want the things that happened when she was young to happen again.
A single-parent family has always been very harmful to children. I don't know how much of Baolan's acting career is her own dream, and how much of it is to let her mother see her. "
Tang Jinyan sighed and nodded. He didn't say much.
"Chairman Tang doesn't hide his thoughts. It seems that he really wants to form a Madam Group."
Quan Yinglu said again, "Everyone didn't jump up and down. First, it's because these girls are bewitched. Second, it's because everyone can see that Chairman Tang is really good to these girls.
It was just that everyone was thinking in their hearts that President Tang would treat them well now that they were still young. But ten years later, when they were old and faded, would they be abandoned like worn shoes?
As parents, no one wants to see such an outcome. Baolan herself is also worried about such an outcome. She's not young anymore. How many more years can she maintain her youthful appearance? "
Tang Jinyan was silent for a while and sighed. "I told Eun-kyung that what I hope the most is that everyone is still singing in the backyard when they're in their seventies or eighties."
Quan Yinglu smiled bitterly. "Chairman Tang, don't blame me for being blunt … No one will believe it."
Tang Jinyan was helpless. "How can you make them believe it?"
Quan Yinglu said, "When Chairman Tang can consider things from the perspective of 'what I want', but 'what she wants'."
At this moment, the door of the waiting room was pushed open. Li Meiying stood at the door, panting. "I'm not late, right?"
Quan Yinglu suddenly turned around and looked at his ex-wife in shock. He couldn't speak for a long time.
Quan Baolan ran out from the dressing table and cried as she threw herself into Li Meiying's arms. "Mom!"