Chapter 58: Memories of Old Friends

  Song Tang and others have been back in Los Angeles for three days. After returning to Los Angeles, Song Tang once again threw himself into his busy work. As for Jessica and Angelina, the two returned to New York on the second day after following Song Tang back to Los Angeles, because at this time the two were about to start school. Although Song Tang really wanted to be with the two, reality is often frustrating, so Song Tang had no choice but to succumb to the pressure of reality, and at this time Song Tang could only pour his heart into his work.

  Song Tang, who has been away from the company for a long time, finally arrived at the company. For Datang at this time, Song Tang not only revitalized Datang Film and Television Company, but also became the spiritual pillar of Datang.

  "Hey, Charlize, good morning, long time no see, you've become even more beautiful, it's really enviable." As soon as Song Tang arrived at the company in the morning, he saw Charlize dressed in a work suit and couldn't help but be dazzled.

  "Wow, you're really slick, congratulations to your boss for winning the Golden Lion award for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival. I think you've now become the object of pursuit for all North American girls." Charlize said as she walked into Song Tang's office, seeing him in his usual work attire and couldn't help but feel delighted.

  "Hehe, thank you, I wonder if that includes our beautiful and charming Charlie's girl?" Song Tang chuckled and teased Charlie.

  "Tang, you know it's impossible between us unless you can give up your sweetheart." Charlize said with a complicated expression.

  "Hehe, if I'm not mistaken, this is the first time you've called my name, Charlie! But, Charlie, do you know that I've always deeply liked you?" Song Tang came to Charlie's front, with both hands on the table in front of Charlie, and gazed deeply into Charlie's eyes. "Are you so heartless, not even giving me a chance?"

  "Obviously, Charlie was unaccustomed to Song Tang's initiative for a moment, and for a moment, Charlie didn't know how to respond to Song Tang's words. To say that Charlie is not moved by Song Tang is definitely false, but as the future Hollywood beauty queen of the new generation, Charlie has an unyielding pride that others can't match, although Charlie hasn't yet become famous in the future."

  As a Song Tang deeply influenced by traditional Chinese culture, it is clear that Song Tang understands the meaning of "striking while the iron is hot". So, without waiting for Charlie's response, Song Tang pressed both hands on Charlie's shoulders and said emotionally: "Charlie, look into my eyes, don't you like me? If you say no this time, I promise not to bother you again!"

  Charlie gazed into Song Tang's deep, affectionate eyes. Although he wanted to say something, the words got stuck on his lips and couldn't be spoken out loud. For a moment, he stood there, frozen in place, muttering: "I... I..."

  Song Tang saw Charlie's reaction, and suddenly laughed, then gently held Charlie's face and asked softly, before whispering in Charlie's ear: "Dear Charlie, I think I already know what you're thinking, but I understand that this needs to give you more time!"

  "Ah, Charlie." Song Tang paused for a moment, then released his grip on Charlie's shoulders and returned to his own seat, asking, "By the way, how has your acting been lately? You should know that I've already prepared more than one movie for you!"

  When Song Tang started talking about the matter, Charlies' eyes lit up instantly, and then he tidied up his slightly disheveled work attire and said, "It's okay, I've been studying recently."

  "Alright, Charlie get ready, I'm thinking that after the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption' is released, you'll have a long time, you should try out for some roles, I think it won't take long before you become the new generation of Hollywood superstar."

  "I hope so!" Charlize said with a complex expression after hearing Song Tang's words.

  "Boss, Rupert's here!" Just then, George, the manager of Da Tang, knocked and walked in.

  "Oh? Is that so? Did Rupert say what it was about? I wouldn't believe it, Rupert didn't come back to our Tang Dynasty for nothing. I think Rupert should be hating me to death by now." Song Tang couldn't help but sneer when he heard George mention that Rupert had arrived in the Tang Dynasty.

  What Rupert said was indeed correct. At this time, Rupert was indeed resentful of Song Tang in his heart, because the career he had always dreamed of was finally ruined by Song Tang's intervention. Although Rupert still held a large number of trump cards in his hand, it was indeed due to Song Tang's appearance that his most important Fox Broadcasting Company was eventually forced to change its name to Tang. For anyone with ambition, this is unforgivable.

  "Heh heh, boss, I think Mr. Rupert might really have something important to see you about, and before that, Mr. Rupert has already come to the company several times." George couldn't help but chuckle at Song Tang's complaining tone.

  "Alright!" Song Tang thought for a moment after hearing what Song Tang had to say, then spoke up: "Okay, George, have Rupert come to my office!"

  "Alright, boss." George didn't ask why after hearing Song Tang's order, because at this moment, in George's heart, Song Tang was already a good boss, and he would fully respect his own boss.

  Song Tang saw George's behavior and couldn't help but feel stifled. Although Song Tang believed that his company's employees needed to listen to him, he didn't need employees who completely listened to him. In fact, Song Tang thought that an outstanding employee should not only listen to him but also have their own thoughts. After all, everyone makes mistakes, and it's unavoidable. Once a mistake is made, Song Tang needs his employees to boldly point out the error.

  Apparently, George, the manager of Datang, didn't do well in this regard. However, Song Tang didn't want to point this out to George at this time, as some things still needed to be figured out by himself.

  "Boss, since you're still busy, I won't disturb you anymore. I have things to do too, so I'll go ahead and get busy." With that, Charlize didn't wait for Song Tang's reaction and walked out of his office.

  Song Tang gazed at Charlize's beautiful and sexy figure, gradually disappearing into the office. For a moment, he couldn't help but have some improper thoughts. Just then, Song Tang was quickly disturbed from his pleasant daydream by an annoying voice: "Hey! My dear boss, you've finally returned. It's really not easy to get to see you, I think even George H.W. Bush is not as busy as you."

  "Haha, dear Mr. Rupert, you know, I've been really busy lately!" Upon hearing Rupert's words, Song Tang made a helpless gesture towards him.

  "Come on, Rupert, what's the point of you coming to see me today?" Song Tang said, seeing that Rupert was about to continue stalling.

  Rupert heard Song Tang's question and didn't dare to continue talking nonsense, so he said seriously: "I think you don't know, since Fox Broadcasting Company was acquired by Datang Film and Television and renamed Datang Broadcasting Company, the ratings of Datang Broadcasting Company have dropped drastically. Now the ratings are less than two-thirds of what they used to be. I think after some time, Datang Broadcasting will go bankrupt."

  "Hehe, Rupert, I think it's not the time to complain yet. Although I also wish that the ratings of Datang Broadcasting could be higher, even surpassing ABC and CBS, but Rupert, you know we should focus on reality, one mouthful at a time." Song Tang comforted after hearing Rupert's complaining words.

  "Rupert, has your ambition also disappeared with Fox being acquired by Disney?" Sung Tang asked in response to Rupert.

  "How can this be? I've always been dedicated to building my media empire, but now I'm starting to doubt whether my dreams will ever come true." Rupert said with dismay.

  Song Tang saw Rupert with a massaging-his-temples-and-rubbing-his-hair expression, and chuckled: "Hehe, Rupert, although I don't know what's been going on lately, I do know that since Fox Broadcasting Company was acquired by the Big Tang, many Americans will become annoyed with him. Because in the hearts of the American people, we are always outsiders. However, once you conquer his vision, they will support you as usual."

  Song Tang said, taking out a stack of printed papers from his desk and handing them to Rupert: "Look, Rupert, this is what I've been working on during this time. I think all the American people will like it, and with its popularity, our Great Tang Broadcasting Company will also be accepted by more people, even liked."

  Rupert took the paper handed over by Song Tang with some confusion, looked at it, but soon Rupert's heart was replaced by surprise.