The Weird Life Game: Starting as a Department Head

Chapter 12 Stars and Lens

At the sponsor appreciation event, Xu Hang felt completely out of place with the others.

Some of the sponsors were reserved, while the girls next to him took the initiative to flirt with him.

Some were bold, readily recounting strange and unusual tales, making the girls around them laugh heartily.

The music gradually intensified, creating a more lively atmosphere.

"Mr. Xu, knowing you have a family, we didn't arrange for any girls to accompany you."

He Xiyan then walked over to Xu Hang and handed him a bottle of orange soda:

"How is it? Are you a little disappointed?"

That's how small appreciation gatherings are; aside from a few routine activities, a few words, and a few photos, they're not much different from a regular drinking party.

"Thanks, but I just don't like this kind of atmosphere by nature."

Xu Hang took the orange soda, feeling a little apprehensive.

"That's true, it's always been like this."

Upon hearing the word "before," he cursed the game's settings in his mind once again.

If it were a real game, he wouldn't mind having a young and beautiful wife at home, a mature and sophisticated female executive outside, a lively younger sister under his command, plus a messy romantic entanglement.

Special CGs are even better, the more the better.

But this bizarre game is a little too real.

Rather than creating a world specifically for the game, it's more like a game being built into the real world at this stage.

In reality, messy relationships can lead to a chaotic mess at best, and to the destruction of families at worst.

He didn't want to get involved with any of them.

Therefore, he acted aloof and cold towards He Xiyan.

"Lu Tingxue, she's your classmate, right? Are you here because you're worried about her?"

He Xiyan continued:

"She was originally supposed to entertain the guests, but I put her in charge of creating a lively atmosphere. If the other girls get more opportunities tonight, she'll complain about you."

"Would she?"

"She will. The thing girls who choose this industry fear most is becoming a background figure and being ignored by everyone."

Just like in the old days in theaters, there wasn't a single actor who didn't want to be a star.

He Xiyan imitated Xu Hang, standing next to him, leaning back slightly against the wall:

"They want to be stars, dazzling celebrities who are the center of attention."

Hearing He Xiyan's words, Xu Hang replied calmly:

"It's not a problem for Lu Tingxue. Fate will make her a star, and a star should shine for everyone, not just for one person here."

"destiny?"

He Xiyan turned her head to look at him:

"Is this the name of the manager at the bank who wanted to keep her as a mistress?"

Xu Hang turned around, looking bewildered, and met the other person's face as they tried to suppress a laugh.

"Haha, just kidding."

Seeing Xu Hang's expression, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"If it weren't for some leader suddenly wanting to take her as a mistress, I really can't imagine why you'd come here. You can't just be helping a classmate out, can you?"

"I'm pulling myself along; it's not easy to make a living these days."

Xu Hang snorted, and taking advantage of the relaxed atmosphere, he became more talkative:

"I refused Luo Yingchen's bribe, and then he jumped. The responsibility should not be pinned on me."

But reality is unfair; the family made a huge scene, and I became the scapegoat.

My colleagues didn't forget to kick me when I was down. If I obediently waited to be suspended from duty for investigation, I'd probably be the one sacrificed.

"You really pulled off a brilliant self-rescue, giving yourself a chance to save yourself. At least you have leadership support within the bank."

The situation isn't too bad, is it?

"Do your best and leave the rest to fate."

As Xu Hang spoke, he opened the orange soda and took a big gulp.

At this stage, the sponsor appreciation event is proceeding without any issues. Lu Tingxue doesn't need to accompany anyone for drinks; she's just serving as background music.

It seems that tonight will pass peacefully.

Just as Xu Hang was thinking this, Lu Tingxue stood up with her ukulele in her arms, and the rhythm of the music suddenly sped up.

She walked over to the sponsors.

Xu Hang didn't know what she was going to do, and suddenly he looked at He Xiyan.

The other party seemed to have known about the current changes all along, and remained calm.

Xu Hang could even read a hint of relief on her face.

As Lu Tingxue got closer and closer to the sponsors, she suddenly started singing.

She has a very good foundation, and her unique timbre adds a touch of etherealness.

For a moment, the sponsors stopped what they were doing, and even the most introverted one looked up and stared intently at Lu Tingxue as she walked over.

Her singing voice was melodious, tinged with a hint of melancholy, which resonated with listeners and added to the charm of her performance.

One step, two steps, and when she was less than five steps away from the sponsors, she finished singing, held her instrument, and bowed slightly to the crowd, as if to express her gratitude.

"good!"

Someone shouted, and the sponsors all started clapping.

In an instant, the girls around them paled in comparison.

Not long ago, Lu Tingxue was half-shadowed, playing a plucked instrument in a conventional manner.

At this moment, she became the focus of everyone present.

Xu Hang then realized that this was what He Xiyan had been talking about.

Tonight, quietly being background music is undoubtedly the safest approach.

But Lu Tingxue, like those other girls, wanted to become a star, a dazzling celebrity who attracts everyone's attention.

After the piece was finished, the sponsors naturally invited her to take her seat.

Watching Lu Tingxue deal with these bosses with a slightly shy demeanor, Xu Hang felt a vague unease in his heart.

He looked at Yang Feng, whose expression was nothing special; he was simply working diligently.

"What's wrong? You look a little worried?"

He Xiyan noticed that Xu Hang's expression had changed, and assumed that he was worried about Lu Tingxue:

"Don't worry, those bosses are all respectable people and won't do anything out of line, at least not here."

"Aren't you worried that the photographer might take pictures from certain angles and then publish them in tabloids, damaging your reputation?"

Hearing Xu Hang's words, He Xiyan waved her hand:

"Impossible. We've cooperated with this newspaper many times, and he has no reason to do something that harms others without benefiting himself."

If he actually dared to do that, whether the news gets published or not is another matter; he'd definitely be fired and might even face legal trouble.

These words did not reassure Xu Hang.

For those of them who haven't lost their color, their jobs can't be changed; even changing jobs could be risky.

However, the black and white group does not have this restriction.

He recalled Liu Xuan's earlier words.

The Black and White group can endure hardship, but what about happiness that is within reach?

While he was worrying, Yang Feng, behind the camera, quietly adjusted the focus, making Lu Tingxue, who was surrounded by the bosses, the focus of the picture.

"Will this really work? After doing this, it will probably be difficult to find a job later."

He spoke in a low voice to the microphone on his collar.

"Don't worry, don't worry. High risk, high reward. You've already experienced misfortune, and soon you'll experience good fortune."

"First comes fate, second comes luck, and third comes feng shui. Once you taste the sweetness of success, you'll find that all your worries were unnecessary."

He heard the reply, gritted his teeth, and took out his phone to send a message to his accomplice:

"We've received the items; we'll be here as planned shortly."