Chapter 427: The King’s Youthful Days

In the blink of an eye, it was afternoon. When Xia Yu arrived at the TV station, most of the employees were already there.

Due to the large number of staff, the conference room could not accommodate everyone. Therefore, the employee meeting was arranged on the TV station's largest stage, with all employees seated in the audience.

Even so, the place was still packed. The staff had to replace the large chairs with small stools to fit everyone.

As Xia Yu walked onto the stage with a smile, all the employees turned to look at him. Some were excited, some were curious, and others had various reactions.

After taking his seat, Xia Yu looked at the employees below with a smile. Everyone, regardless of gender, instinctively straightened up and put on their best demeanor, hoping to present their most energetic side.

Seeing this, Xia Yu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Everyone looks great!"

"Alright, let's start the meeting!"

"I assume no one here doesn't know me, right?"

"Haha..."

"Yes, Stock God..."

"Boss..."

Seeing that the young boss began with a joke and appeared approachable, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Their impression of the new boss improved significantly, and many people responded with friendly laughter.

Noticing that the boss didn't mind, some people whispered to each other.

Seeing the reactions below, Xia Yu smiled and said, "It seems everyone knows me. However, I'll introduce myself formally. My name is Xia Yu, and I am your new boss!"

"Clap, clap, clap..."

As soon as Xia Yu finished speaking, Huang Xizhao led the applause, and the entire hall erupted in vigorous clapping.

After more than ten seconds, noticing that the applause hadn't stopped, Xia Yu raised his hand and said, "Alright, everyone, please stop. I appreciate your enthusiasm!"

Immediately, the entire venue fell silent.

Looking at the bright eyes of everyone, Xia Yu continued, "This morning, after the press conference, I held a meeting with all the company's senior executives and made some work arrangements."

"So, in the coming period, the company will undergo significant changes. Whether you adapt or not, you'll need to cooperate. I will conduct regular evaluations and hope everyone performs well!"

Xia Yu's calm words made the employees below shiver. Many people nodded, reminding themselves to perform well in the coming period to avoid leaving a bad impression on the boss.

Of course, some people were secretly delighted, starting to think about how to leave a good impression on the boss and secure greater benefits for themselves.

...

The employee meeting didn't last long. Xia Yu's main purpose was to familiarize himself with everyone and to show support for Huang Xizhao and others, to smooth the progress of future work and save time.

As Xia Yu was about to leave the stage, a young man who had been standing near the aisle quickly stood up to make way but accidentally tripped over a stool, almost falling.

Although he managed to stay upright, the stool fell to the ground with a loud "thud."

This immediately caught Xia Yu's attention. He stopped, looked at the young man, and Huang Xizhao and others also stopped and looked over, with slight displeasure on their faces.

However, Xia Yu didn't see their expressions. Instead, he furrowed his brows slightly and showed a hint of contemplation when he saw the young man.

Seeing Xia Yu frown, the young man's heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly picked up the stool and, somewhat awkwardly, said, "Boss, I'm sorry!"

Hearing this, Xia Yu came back to his senses and realized that he had unintentionally frightened the young man.

He smiled gently and said, "Don't be nervous. I'm not going to eat you. Just be careful. It's okay if the stool breaks, but if you fall, it would be a problem!"

The young man was taken aback, then realized that the boss wasn't angry but was joking with him. He expressed his gratitude and said, "Thank you, boss. I'll be more careful next time!"

"Mm!"

Xia Yu nodded slightly. Just as he was about to leave, he stopped, looked at the young man for a moment, and, as Huang Xizhao wondered, asked, "What's your name?"

The young man was momentarily stunned, then quickly said, "Report, boss. My name is Zhang Guorong!"

"Unexpectedly, Zhang Guorong was here at Lide TV when he was young."

Xia Yu suddenly realized why the young man looked familiar. It turned out to be Zhang Guorong, which surprised him.

However, after the surprise, a faint joy surfaced in his heart. Zhang Guorong was a talent.

Although Zhang Guorong still looked inexperienced, he was undoubtedly a gem, and cultivating him would be very valuable to the TV station. He was indeed worth nurturing.

"Zhang Guorong, a nice name!"

Xia Yu commented, making Zhang Guorong somewhat overwhelmed. He had only officially debuted last year at Lide TV, but due to his lack of foundation and limited acting skills, he had not stood out yet.

"Boss, Zhang Guorong is very diligent and eager to learn, and his attitude towards work is quite good!"

Seeing that the boss seemed to appreciate Zhang Guorong, Zhong Jinhui, who accompanied him, spoke up.

He was in charge of logistics and artist training and naturally knew Zhang Guorong.

"Diligence is good. If you're not diligent and eager to learn when young, you won't achieve great success!"

Xia Yu's gaze swept across the faces of the surrounding employees and noticed that many were company artists. He had a thought and smiled, saying.

Although he was praising Zhang Guorong, it was also an opportunity to give others a hint.

"Keep up the good work!"

Seeing Zhang Guorong looking pleased but somewhat at a loss, Xia Yu patted his shoulder and encouraged him.

"Boss, rest assured, I will!"

Zhang Guorong immediately responded, his eyes full of determination.

Xia Yu nodded slightly, seeming satisfied with his attitude. Then he thought for a moment and said to Huang Xizhao, "He has a good voice, decent appearance, and talent in both singing and acting. His attitude towards work is also good. He can be given special training!"

"Yes!"

Huang Xizhao was taken aback and immediately responded. After looking at the stunned Zhang Guorong, he quickly scanned the envious expressions of the others and the determined looks on some faces. He seemed to understand something and gave Zhang Guorong a deep look, thinking, "Lucky guy!"

Huang Xizhao's reaction was noticed by Xia Yu. He knew Huang Xizhao misunderstood, but he didn't bother to explain. It was even better if Huang Xizhao thought that way.

"Why don't you thank the boss?"

Seeing Zhang Guorong standing there in a daze, Zhong Jinhui couldn't stand it any longer and reminded him.

"Ah?"

"Thank you, boss, for the cultivation! Thank you, boss!"

Zhang Guorong quickly bowed and said gratefully, tears in his eyes. He still felt somewhat dazed, unable to believe his good fortune.

He had made a blunder but ended up being valued by the boss by sheer coincidence. The fact that the general manager was going to focus on training him in front of everyone made him feel both honored and dreamlike.

Seeing the future superstar with confidence now looking so youthful and inexperienced, Xia Yu found it interesting. He smiled and left with Huang Xizhao and the others.

When Xia Yu and the others disappeared from sight, the onlookers couldn't hold back any longer. They gathered around, expressing envy, jealousy, and hatred, saying, "Rongzi, you're so lucky to be valued by the boss. I wish I had such luck!"

"Yeah Rongzi, you're really lucky. I'm so jealous! Not only did you avoid being scolded for dropping the stool, but you also got the boss's favor. What a turnaround! I was so nervous for you just now!"

"But the boss has such a good temper and is very generous..."

"Rongzi, no words needed. You must treat us tonight..."

"Rongzi, don't forget us poor souls when you become successful..."

Hearing his colleagues' flattery and feeling their drastically changed attitudes, Zhang Guorong, originally excited, calmed down. He clenched his fists unconsciously, feeling grateful to the boss while silently making a vow not to disappoint him.