Chapter 50 2/2

“Company matters.” President Ma sat down, smiling, and asked, “Where were we just now?”

“It’s still about Starlight. It’s really strange. They don’t have many artists, but each one is outstanding.”

If it were before, President Ma would jokingly and half-seriously make a couple of sour remarks.

But now, his expression has remained unchanged: “Yes, President Sheng has a good eye. It’s admirable.”

“When she returns to the country, I’ll have to congratulate her properly.”

The person who was speaking said, “What’s wrong with you? Did you take the wrong medicine?”

“Just praising President Sheng a bit is not allowed now. She achieved such impressive results at such a young age; shouldn’t we admire her?”

The person: “…”

Others: “…”

The contrast before and after seemed like the person who had been sarcastic before wasn’t him.

The person was about to ask for more details when his phone rang.

He went out to answer the phone, and when he came back, the smile on his face was just like the one on President Ma’s face.

“Hahaha, where were we just now? Oh, right, talking about President Sheng. Hahaha, Old Ma is right.”

“Don’t be fooled by President Sheng’s young age; she’s indeed the rising star.”

***

There were quite a few people who received surprises like them.

A famous director received an invitation and immediately packed his bags to fly to Country A.

“What? It’s too late tonight; wait until tomorrow. Director Capus will also attend the banquet. Not to mention catching a plane at night; even if the sky falls, I have to go!”

A screenwriter, who was eating instant noodles and writing a script at home, opened his email notification and stood up in shock, causing his family to look at him strangely. “What’s going on? Why so flustered?”

“Mom, I have to go to Country A. I received an invitation to the Starlight Banquet! Oh my god! Many internationally renowned screenwriters will also attend!”

Such scenes unfolded in various countries.

In Country B, a certain celebrity received an invitation and found it a bit strange: “Starlight Banquet? What’s that?”

Busy with his feet off the ground, he didn’t pay much attention to the news. Instead, he directly asked his agent, who instantly became excited.

“Starlight? Is it the originally named Jones Manor, now renamed Starlight Manor? Oh my god, did you receive the invitation? That’s great!”

“Do you know how many people want such an invitation and can’t get it? This is currently the most eye-catching event in Country A. If you can attend, it symbolizes your status! No, this matter must be reported well.”

In another country, a somewhat embarrassed middle-aged man who seemed to be struggling received a plane ticket with excitement.

Starlight Banquet… This was his last hope for a turnaround.

At the same moment, in an Asian country, an entire company was running at high speed because their artist received a Starlight invitation.

“Spread this news; let our familiar media outlets spread it.”

“No, not just reporting what’s already known. Let them enthusiastically praise how difficult it is to get an invitation to the Starlight Banquet. Let everyone know how high the threshold for this banquet is!”

The term “gilding” is universal in various countries.

Just like “red carpeting” is universal,

And now, those who missed the chance at the Golden Forest are getting a second chance at the Starlight Banquet.

Especially in the entertainment industry, which is based on fame, when these artists from various countries received invitations, even if the Starlight Banquet had only three parts of its fame, the companies behind them would hype it to nine.

Only when the public thinks that the Starlight Banquet is of higher quality will those who received invitations appear to have more influence.

Even those who were previously indifferent to the Starlight Banquet changed their attitude after receiving an invitation.

Criticism and guidance naturally come when it’s someone else’s cake.

But if this cake can be their own, the situation is different.

Sheng Quan seems to be weaving a giant spider web.

This nearly billion-dollar estate is the network she chose.

The first batch of guests, bought with money, extended the first line as a tentative move.

Then, in the second line, the third line.

It seems chaotic, but each step carefully and cautiously builds the framework.

And now, the framework is complete.

With a light touch, these subsequent invitees turn into spider silk. They interweave without the owner of the spider web saying anything, already working to expand the entire spider web for themselves.

A big web, starting from Sheng Quan, spreads to the world.

“It’s truly an excellent game with people’s hearts.”

Ryan, dressed in a green suit, stood on a high point of the castle with Sheng Quan, looking down below.

“This banquet has become the focus of the entire world. You’ve far exceeded its original value.”

Sheng Quan smiled and looked down at the lively scene. “I guess it’s a good first step.”

The entire estate was brightly lit; guests were entering one after another.

Outside the estate, countless flashes sparkled. Those were various reporters who couldn’t enter, trying hard to take photos.

Their actions were for news headlines and popularity.

But it added a bit more grandeur to this feast.

Such banquets are always busy because almost everyone can find someone they’re willing to chat with all night.

However, when Sheng Quan appeared, almost everyone’s gaze fell on her.

Perhaps they didn’t come for her.

But no one could deny that tonight, Sheng Quan would be the sole focus of the entire venue.

Sheng Quan chatted lightly with those who eagerly wanted to talk to her. The mansion’s interior was as bright as daylight, and outside, the clicking sounds of photographers didn’t stop. On the internet, countless people were discussing the details of this banquet.

People were still entering the estate, and the celebrities getting out of their cars, accompanied by red carpets, were being photographed by reporters.

Ryan stood in a corner, watching Sheng Quan’s smiling figure under the lights. She was polite and gentle, but it couldn’t hide the ambitious undertone in her eyes.

But it had to be said that she was shining more brightly than ever at this moment.

He took a sip of red wine and muttered to himself, “Just… the first step?”

Even though he didn’t particularly love his job, inexplicably, he also began to feel a surge of passion.

Perhaps it was because he followed an ambitious employer, and even the first step…

was witnessed by the world.