222: Chapter 222 Skincare Products

After a moment of contemplation, Chen Shaoping spoke up.

"With her incredibly piercing voice, Zhang Hanhan transformed the sense of world-weary narrative in the lyrics of 'the stubborn bird' into a shout full of the power of struggle."

"The explosive power of the chorus (such as 'You are a free bird'), combined with her life experiences, created a resonance where 'person and song become one,' as if she were speaking of her own resilience."

He picked up the water glass from the coffee table, took a sip, and continued.

"Through 'the stubborn bird,' she projected her own experiences. Reborn from a low point, she perfectly fits the lyrics: 'The wounds I've suffered have turned into scars, blooming into incredibly beautiful flowers.'"

"She gave this song a soul."

Zhang Ying broke free from his embrace and looked at him seriously. "I didn't expect you, the author, to have such a high opinion of her rendition of this song."

"Even if she can't become popular again, she will surely feel comforted receiving such praise from you."

Chen Shaoping gave her forehead a gentle flick and said irritably, "Darling, just put your heart at ease; she will definitely become a hit."

"Even if you don't believe in her, you should believe in me, your husband."

"Is there any song I've written that hasn't become popular? Besides, she performed it so well."

"Lines in the lyrics like 'the sharp edges won't be smoothed out by reality' and 'free bird' resonate deeply with the state of mind of many people in difficult situations."

"This is not just a song; it's an emotional release and a cry against the injustice of fate. It will surely become spiritual sustenance that encourages countless listeners."

"Mm," Zhang Ying said with a smile. "I definitely believe in you. It's just that when I was at the company today, I was a bit affected by Hanhan."

"Oh? She's so full of negative energy, you should hang out with her less in the future."

"Go on with you."

"Let's go, Darling. Let's go wash up and get some rest early," Chen Shaoping whispered in Zhang Ying's ear.

Teased by Chen Shaoping, Zhang Ying's whole body felt weak and limp, and she nodded.

"Carry me to the bathroom. You've worked hard today, so I'll reward you with some standing enjoyment."

Chen Shaoping's heart raced. He picked her up and walked toward the bathroom.

...

Tongxing Entertainment Company.

Li Qian arrived at the company early and was currently instructing the cleaners to give the entire office a thorough cleaning.

As soon as the conference room was cleaned, she immediately had people start setting it up with chairs, fruit, tea, nameplates, and so on.

Furthermore, she stood by personally to supervise.

All for the upcoming 'Four-Party Talks.'

However, this behavior of hers was mocked by Chen Shaoping, who was reclining in a chair, as 'making work for herself.'

Meanwhile, Chen Shaoping was reviewing today's intelligence.

[Today's Intelligence 1 (★★★★): Famous actress Zhang Tingting and her husband Lin Ruiyang have established 'Darwin Company.' Lin Ruiyang claims to have discovered 'live yeast' abroad and brought it back to the country.

After two years of research, they finally applied 'live yeast' to skincare products, successfully developing a maintenance product called 'Living through Life'—TST.

After creating the 'TST' brand, Zhang Tingting and Lin Ruiyang began continuously developing downlines for product distribution. Marketed as containing live yeast, TST products are selling exceptionally well.

TST has gradually become the "number one micro-business in the country," with an agency team potentially exceeding ten million people. But outsiders might not know that their way of making money actually carries enormous potential risks.

This is because they make money from the stock hoarded by downline distributors. Each level feeds off the one below; eventually, some won't be able to sell, leading to massive stockpiling of goods and even causing some to go bankrupt.

Moreover, this product is not as miraculous as they boast. Long-term use can cause itching and rotting of the skin, even leading to disfigurement.

Now, to pursue a high-end image, the Zhang Tingting couple plans to invite several big stars to promote them. As long as a star takes a photo with them, they will be labeled as a TST spokesperson.

Consequently, TST is equally popular in the entertainment industry, and the Zhang Tingting couple has made a fortune.

Her luxury mansion is located in the Xujiahui business district of the Magic City, adjacent to the Huangpu River, with a total area of over 160 square meters. The interior decoration is extremely luxurious, resembling a palace.

Every friend of hers gets lost the first time they visit her home.]

[Today's Intelligence 2 (★★★): Among those attending the Four-Party Talks at 1:00 PM today is someone named Si Wodi. He was originally the assistant to Hu Shou, the manager of Tudi Cinema City's Business Department, and more importantly, he is Hu Shou's nephew.

Hu Shou has scolded him many times for work negligence but couldn't bring himself to fire him out of consideration for his sister. However, instead of being grateful, Si Wodi harbors a grudge.

When Tiantian Media was investigating the relationship between Tudi Film City Group and Tongxing Entertainment Company, he provided a lot of intelligence. After receiving a 20,000-yuan 'thank-you fee' from Tiantian Media, he successfully became their mole.

His main purpose in attending this meeting is to record the key contents and send them to Tiantian Media for payment. To this end, he has hidden a recording pen on his left arm.]

[Today's Intelligence 3 (★★★): Popular actress Zeng Shuang and her boyfriend Zhang Heng had a pair of fraternal twins via surrogacy overseas, but afterward, Zeng Shuang stated that the children did not meet her expectations and intended to abandon them.

She even attempted to negotiate with both families to "dispose of" these two "troubles." This cold attitude deeply pained Zhang Heng.

Because of this, the two often had loud arguments. Subsequently, it was revealed that while dating Zhang Heng, Zeng Shuang also had improper relationships with several other male stars.

This completely broke Zhang Heng's heart. He has already compiled evidence of Zeng Shuang's illegal and criminal acts, including surrogacy, abandonment, and tax evasion.

However, he was also involved in Zeng Shuang's tax evasion, so he has been hesitating and struggling with whether to expose her. Zhang Heng's phone number: 186...]

After reading it, Chen Shaoping's brows furrowed slightly.

The content of all three pieces of intelligence was substantial, and Intelligence 2 was directly related to him.

Micro-business traps, internal moles leaking secrets, top-tier scandals... today's intelligence is truly full of 'surprises.'

Although the content of the Four-Party Talks wasn't some shameful secret, he still didn't want it leaked in such a manner.

Hu Shou, since you can't bring yourself to take harsh action, I'll help you.

Just then, Zhang Ying's voice drifted over.

"Darling, what are you thinking about? You didn't even react when I came in," Zhang Ying asked with concern, sitting opposite him.

His train of thought interrupted, Chen Shaoping's eyes carefully scanned Zhang Ying with a serious expression.

Seeing him staring at her without saying a word, Zhang Ying asked again, "Is there something wrong with me?"

Chen Shaoping shook his head and asked curiously, "Darling, what brand of skincare products do you use?"

"Why, are you going to buy some for me?" Zhang Ying smiled sweetly, very happy.

"Sure, if you like it, we'll find a way to buy it for you," Chen Shaoping agreed readily.

"I just switched to a new brand. Many celebrities are saying it's great now."

"Wait a minute." Chen Shaoping's heart skipped a beat. It couldn't be such a coincidence, could it?

"The brand you're using wouldn't happen to be called TST, would it?"

Zhang Ying was so happy she directly hugged his arm and said softly, "Have you also been following this skincare brand online and were planning to buy it for me?"

"Yali recommended this to me. She said this product contains live yeast and is very effective."