Chapter 1238 - 1237: Visiting as Guests
In just a couple of days, Zhao Xiaodao brought Gu Tingting to visit.
"Sister Huang, no, Sister Lingxi!"
Gu Tingting bowed to Si Lingxi as soon as she entered the door.
Si Lingxi sat on the sofa and gestured to the empty seat beside her, "Have a seat."
"Thank you, Sister Lingxi!"
Zhao Xiaodao walked in with a charming smile, greeting everyone along the way, "Hello, Sister Wan, Sister Ying, ah, where’s Sister Qingyan?"
"She went back home," Shen Ying replied with a smile, "It’s been a while, what have you been up to lately?"
"I’ve been filming a period drama, still have some parts left to shoot," Zhao Xiaodao said.
On the other side, Gu Tingting sat nervously beside Si Lingxi and, without waiting for a question, spilled everything she could say all at once.
About a gala celebrating traditional culture, her mother helping her apply.
About her audition in Beidu that astonished many top musicians.
About how if Si Lingxi performed, the effect would surely be a hundred times better than hers.
About two people whom Si Lingxi clapped back at online trying to suppress her, only to inexplicably be removed.
About several dancers wanting to collaborate with her on "Cloud Dance."
About the Mother Central music channel wanting to shoot an MV for "Cloud Dance" but couldn’t find Si Lingxi for authorization.
Gu Tingting laid out everything she could connect to Si Lingxi clearly.
Especially the last part.
Gu Tingting had only obtained Si Lingxi’s consent to perform "Cloud Dance" at the gala, without any contract.
So when Mother Central wanted to contact Si Lingxi, they could only go through Gu Tingting. That’s why Gu Tingting came this time, also to discuss the authorization for the "Cloud Dance" MV with Si Lingxi.
Si Lingxi waved her hand, unconcerned, "Since I allowed you to perform ’Cloud Dance,’ you can make all these decisions."
Gu Tingting looked bewildered, almost in disbelief.
She knew this was an immensely classic ancient piece, capable of bringing great benefits. How could Si Lingxi seem so indifferent?
Yet, others weren’t surprised at Si Lingxi’s reaction at all.
Joking, how could Si Lingxi concern herself with such trivial matters?
Lu Zheng smiled and said to Gu Tingting, "Have Lingxi sign a contract later, and you can be the full representative for everything concerning ’Cloud Dance.’ Just make sure the earnings go to Lingxi’s account."
Gu Tingting nodded repeatedly, "No problem, rest assured, I’ll manage all the rights concerning ’Cloud Dance’ properly!"
Gu Tingting’s mother is a professor at Hai City Music Academy and has had some contact with the entertainment industry, so she won’t be easily fooled or taken advantage of.
"By the way, a while ago, Wei Li’s martial arts studio opened, and I called you guys, but you weren’t around," Zhao Xiaodao suddenly brought up.
"We happened to be out traveling, and there was no signal at that place," Lin Wan said.
They were in Da Jing Zhongjing at the time, not even on Blue Star.
They found out about it after returning from Da Jing, as besides calling, Zhang Weili had also inquired in the group chat.
Of course, Zhao Xiaodao was referring not only to the studio’s opening.
"Do you remember, before Wei Li also hired a guy named Zhu Tianming?"
"Remember, what about him?" Lin Wan’s eyes flickered, she asked seriously, "Is he causing trouble?"
Zhao Xiaodao snorted, "He doesn’t dare by himself, but he found someone to partner with and opened another studio nearby. Then on the studio’s opening day, sent people to challenge us."
"Challenge?" Lin Wan blinked, then shook her head, "That’s alright then."
In the past, Zhang Weili might have struggled to handle it, but ever since she received Lu Zheng’s "Plow Mountain Seven Cuts" in Los Angeles, it would be very tough for ordinary people to beat her.
"Indeed, it’s nothing serious."
Zhao Xiaodao couldn’t help but laugh, "They thought Wei Li was just a lightweight women’s champion, reluctant to move against larger male fighters."
Turns out Wei Li didn’t let the coaches she hired take action at all, she went herself, did a wheel battle, and directly took down nine strong men on the opposite side, each in less than a minute."
"Tsk tsk, impressive!" Lin Wan laughed.
"Wei Li says she’s still far behind you, she doesn’t stand a chance against the Northeast Tiger yet."
Lin Wan couldn’t help but smile, then shake her head with a laugh, "Wei Li’s being modest, the Northeast Tiger can’t beat her anymore."
Zhao Xiaodao shrugged, "She indeed wants to try, but the conditions don’t allow."
At the zoo, even the Northeast Tigers in wildlife parks don’t have the strength and aura of those in the wild.
What’s more, the person in charge wouldn’t let Zhang Weili compete with the zoo’s Northeast Tiger.
Lin Wan thought for a moment and became interested, "Let’s take another trip to the Northeast when we’re free, see if we can encounter one."
"Yay!" Zhao Xiaodao was thrilled, "We can pet big cats again!"
Forget about petting cats in the Northeast, even going to Africa to pet lions was a long time ago.
However, Shen Ying and Si Lingxi weren’t interested in the matter at all, as ordinary tigers and lions weren’t novel to them.
Zhao Xiaodao and Lin Wan chatted enthusiastically about the details, not avoiding anyone, while on the other side, Gu Tingting, although continuously talking with Si Lingxi, also overheard the conversation.
So she looked at Lin Wan, then at Lu Zheng.
Gu Tingting suddenly had a eureka moment, "Sister Wan is the one who went to the Northeast with Sister Xiaodao and kicked a Northeast Tiger with a spinning kick!"
Then she looked at Lu Zheng, "The person in Africa who, with a gun, kept the militants’ heads down, was Brother Lu!"
Zhao Xiaodao gave a thumbs up, "You’ve guessed right!"
Gu Tingting took a deep breath, her eyes wide with shock.
She remembered discussing Zhao Xiaodao’s guardians with her friends, not realizing she also knew them. The world is truly small.
Seeing Gu Tingting’s incredulous look, Zhao Xiaodao was filled with a sense of pride, thinking this was just the tip of the iceberg; Gu Tingting had no idea about Lu Zheng and the others’ biggest secret.
"Amazing!" Gu Tingting exclaimed in surprise.
Lin Wan’s prowess she could understand, knowing Lin Wan was a cop, once discovering she and her best friend were being followed and helped her friend get rid of a clingy ex-boyfriend.
But Lu Zheng was unbelievable!
Wasn’t he a musician?
The person who composed and arranged "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix," with overflowing musical talent, proficient in all sorts of instruments, perfectly matched with Si Lingxi.
Hmm, well...
Gu Tingting glanced at Lin Wan and Shen Ying, maybe not purely a pair...
But still, it’s hard to associate with someone wielding a gun against armed militants!
Lu Zheng shook his head, offering no explanation, just brought out a tray from the kitchen.
"Time to eat!"