Chapter 62: Ordinary People Can Shine.

Chapter 62

Back in the office, away from those prying eyes, Shen Tang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh right, you mentioned earlier that you had something to discuss, what was it?"

"It's nothing much. There's a banquet coming up in a couple days and I was wondering if you'd like to be my female companion. Are you free?"

"Sure, but you know what kind of reputation I have. I-"

Before she could finish, Gu Huaian interjected, "I think you're great."

Shen Tang was taken aback for a moment.

Gu Huaian's expression was serious as he repeated, "I think you're great."

Shen Tang couldn't quite describe how she felt in that moment. In all her years, there had rarely been anyone who complimented her with such certainty.

"What's so great about me?" Shen Tang was a little bashful. She wanted to hear exactly what Gu Huaian liked about her.

She even had the sudden urge to record this so she could listen to it over and over later.

Gu Huaian: "......"

Just as the words were on the tip of his tongue, he changed his mind and said, "You're lazy, greedy, lustful..."

The more Shen Tang listened, the more wrong it sounded. "Hey wait a minute! You're supposed to be complimenting me right? Why are you only listing my flaws?"

"But those little flaws don't really matter. You're kindhearted, optimistic, helpful, strong, and sincere to others. There's no need to always doubt yourself and lack confidence."

Shen Tang's eyes reddened but she laughed somewhat ridiculously. "Aren't you exaggerating? I'm just an ordinary person."

"Even ordinary people have their own shining moments. Who isn't ordinary?"

Shen Tang could feel her face flushing. It was hard for any girl not to blush while being sincerely praised face-to-face by a good looking guy.

She had to admit, everything he said sounded like a confession. As expected, handsome guys always speak nicely too.

"Ahem, you're not bad yourself," Shen Tang mumbled quietly.

Gu Huaian nodded. "I know."

Shen Tang faltered. The compliments she was about to give him instantly died on her lips.

Since when was this guy so full of himself?

Even so, their conversation definitely brought the two of them much closer. As the saying goes, sincerity helps build good relationships.

Shen Tang did not stay at the company for long since Gu Huaian quickly became busy again. With nothing to do by herself, she left.

Luo Chen happened to ask her out to discuss some matters regarding their farming variety show. Shen Tang went to meet up with him.

The underlying meaning was to not question why she was in that position just now.

Because she hadn't come up with an excuse yet.

"Right, why did you ask to meet with me? What's going on with the show?"

Shen Tang only provided the funds and occasionally gave some opinions which Luo Chen could freely adopt or ignore. She had given Luo Chen great autonomy to take charge.

Given that, there really shouldn't be any issues cropping up.

As if a dark horse, their farming variety show had broken new ground and consistently topped viewship charts since airing.

The cast had gone from bumbling around cluelessly to looking like experts now, attracting many fans in the process.

Shen Tang was definitely happiest out of everyone, after all she was earning boatloads.

Luo Chen had no reason to be frowning right now.

"What exactly is going on with you?" Shen Tang pressed.

Luo Chen heaved a long sigh. "The show took off and caught unwanted attention. Someone is pressuring me to reshuffle the regular cast lineup. To be honest, I really don't want to."

Shen Tang frowned. "Who is it? How unreasonable, trying to reap the rewards now that it's succeeded."

"He said he was from the Gu Family."

"Which Gu Family?"

"The one and only Gu Family of course."

Luo Chen sighed again.

He couldn't afford to offend the Gu Family but he also didn't want to replace anyone. He was under immense pressure and had no idea what to do.

Shen Tang was utterly confused. The Gu Family that Luo Chen spoke of should be referring to Gu Huaian's family. But given his personality, there was no way he would do something like this!

"Have you met him before?"

Luo Chen shook his head. "No I haven't actually. We've only contacted by phone."

Shen Tang pondered for a bit. "How about this? Try arranging a meeting and I'll come talk to him."

"Huh?" Luo Chen swallowed nervously. "Are you sure? He's from the Gu Family."

"Don't worry, I know people from the Gu Family too."

Shen Tang said confidently. The Gu Family member she knew was definitely more powerful than that other one.

Plus she had an inkling of who it could be...