Seeing that Fang Zhicheng seemed very touched, Xie Fang was also touched. She shook her head and said frankly: "If you hadn't helped us a few times, our family would have broken up long ago."
Fang Zhicheng first saved Qiu Hengde from the flood, and then took good care of Xie Fang's family when she was seriously ill. People's hearts are rewarded with sincerity. Xie Fang was very grateful to Fang Zhicheng, and knowing that Fang Zhicheng had no family, she was even more reluctant to leave Fang Zhicheng.
When Lele saw Fang Zhicheng bringing toys, she ran over with a smile and hugged Fang Zhicheng's thighs. Fang Zhicheng smiled slightly, squatted down and held Lele in his arms, then came to the living room to accompany Lele to open the gifts. Lele fiddled with the dolls and laughed happily. Xie Fang and Xie Yuxin were helping Xu Ying make dinner in the kitchen, and laughed softly, "Xiao Fang and Lele have a really good relationship, just like father and daughter."
Xie Yuxin rolled her eyes at Xie Fang and spat, "Sister, what nonsense are you talking about? Xiao Fang is still a young man."
Xu Ying has been working as a nanny in the Qiu family for some time. She usually eats and lives in the Qiu family. Although she is not clear about the relationship between Fang Zhicheng and the Qiu family, she knows that Xie Fang has been trying hard to match her sister with Fang Zhicheng. Thinking of her daughter Lu Wanyu, she can't help but feel complicated and sighed secretly.
Dinner was served on the table. Qiu Hengde had just returned home exhausted. Fang Zhicheng saw Qiu Hengde and quickly stood up to greet him. Although the Qiu family regarded Fang Zhicheng as one of their own, Fang Zhicheng was still very alert and knew that he had to maintain the respect of the officialdom when facing Qiu Hengde.
Qiu Hengde is the head of the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department, in charge of the promotion of all officials in Yinzhou. Even if Fang Zhicheng does not have Song Wendi as a big tree to lean on, with Qiu Hengde looking after him, his career is naturally worry-free. As Song Wendi's career in the officialdom becomes smoother and smoother, Qiu Hengde, as his confidant, will also have a bright future.
Fang Zhicheng was also grateful to Qiu Hengde. Without his recommendation, he would not have been able to stand out and become Song Wendi's secretary.
After an unusually warm dinner, everyone sat in the living room and chatted. Xie Yuxin picked a grape, peeled it carefully, and handed it to Fang Zhicheng. Fang Zhicheng was slightly startled, but did not refuse. When he took the grape, he accidentally touched Xie Yuxin's finger, and felt flustered for a while.
The grapes are sweet and sour, and the fresh and rich fruity aroma lingers between teeth.
The TV station was broadcasting a talk show on the news channel of Yinzhou TV. Xie Yuxin was sitting on the sofa, interviewing a senior economist with a dignified temperament. The scholar was talking about the current economic model of Yinzhou. On the one hand, he affirmed the achievements of the current municipal government, and on the other hand, he was reflecting on what shortcomings there were.
Xie Yuxin received instructions from the station and started hosting this economic talk show last month, which has caused a huge stir in Yinzhou because the economic talk show is very open and invites nationally renowned economic experts to discuss the hottest business models nowadays.
Qiu Hengde held the teacup, took a sip, and commented with a smile: "Yu Xin's program now has a high ratings. It is called Yinzhou Focus Interview by the people. Many cadres will pay attention to this column after the news every night. However, we must continue to work hard and be careful about the control of speech and not get into trouble."
Xie Yuxin nodded and sighed, "Recently, some people have indeed submitted letters of complaint to the TV station, believing that it is extremely irresponsible for the guest to criticize Yinzhou's current economic system. The station needs to withstand a lot of pressure to run this column."
Fang Zhicheng guessed the source of the pressure. The economic interviews on the news channel were a program that Song Wendi paid close attention to. Song Wendi had commented on the program many times at the Standing Committee meetings. Many people suspected that Song Wendi hoped to further control the work of the municipal government by guiding public opinion to follow his own intentions.
Fang Zhicheng peeled the melon seeds and put the kernels into Lele's mouth, saying softly: "Everything has its pros and cons. At least now the ratings prove everything. People love to watch it, so you don't need to mind it."
Qiu Hengde put down the teacup in his hand, nodded slightly and said: "Today's TV programs lack too much content. I think your program, Yu Xin, is more exciting than that female voice. If it is put on the national level, it will also be a masterpiece."
Fang Zhicheng suddenly had an idea and said tactfully: "If the program is made into a series of interview videos, it will actually be a teaching material to enrich the horizons of our officials themselves."
Qiu Hengde was so smart that he read the hidden meaning of Fang Zhicheng's words and said with a smile: "The Municipal Party Committee Organization Department is currently studying how to enable party members and cadres to further improve their abilities. Yu Xin might as well refer to those famous hosts of national TV stations and write some articles similar to interview experience. In this way, combined with the video, it can be used as a reference material for the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department to train party members more comprehensively."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "This kind of training material that combines education with entertainment will surely be accepted by officials. Even if they cannot understand those difficult economic theories, just watching the beautiful host is a kind of enjoyment."
Qiu Hengde pointed at Fang Zhicheng and scolded him with a smile: "Your point of view cannot express the inner world of our male compatriots."
In fact, as Fang Zhicheng said, the reason why the economic talk show has such high ratings is also closely related to Xie Yuxin's fame and popularity in Yinzhou.
After the show, there was a 10-minute commercial break. Lele danced to the music in a very realistic way, which amused everyone. Xie Fang took Lele in her arms and said lovingly, "My Lele is the most well-behaved. When she grows up, she will definitely be a beautiful girl who can sing and dance like her mother."
Lele tilted her head and said loudly: "I don't want to look like my mom."
Fang Zhicheng tapped Lele's small nose and asked, "Why? Many boys like moms."
Lele muttered: "If I look like mom, then wouldn't people think we are older sisters? Mom is mom, I don't want her to be a sister..."
The children's logic and associative abilities are incredible and make people laugh.
Looking at the many advertisements on the TV station, including those for a food court and an English training school, Fang Zhicheng suddenly remembered something and asked Xie Yuxin, "Does Yinzhou TV station still have a fitness program every morning?"
Fang Zhicheng suddenly thought of Qin Yuming's dance school. If they could advertise on TV, wouldn't they have to worry about the source of students? There are skills in how to advertise. If they use the ordinary way, there will definitely not be much effect, and the cost is very high. But if Qin Yuming is allowed to host a fitness program, the TV station may have such a demand, and it can enhance the potential brand connotation of the dance school.
Xie Yuxin frowned slightly, held her chin and thought for a while, then said, "Why are you asking this? The TV station now has a fitness program in the morning, but it's imported from outside."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "Why do we need to introduce programs? Aren't the programs recorded before very good?"
Fang Zhicheng, who was in adolescence, had to watch a fitness program every day, which was broadcasted at around 7 o'clock in the morning on Yinzhou TV. The fitness coach's graceful body and the occasional charm when doing aerobics were nothing in today's eyes, but for the young boy who was still in his ignorant period, it was a temptation with great visual impact. When he heard that the coach on the program was no longer hosting, Fang Zhicheng actually felt a sense of loss in his heart.
Xie Yuxin couldn't guess why Fang Zhicheng was so concerned about this matter, so she said, "I don't know the details either. The coach of the fitness program seemed to have other developments, so the program was cancelled."
Fang Zhicheng peeled an orange for Xie Yuxin, handed it to her, and whispered, "If there is a suitable fitness coach, is it possible to resume this column?"
Xie Yuxin was slightly startled, thinking that someone who was being too attentive to her for no reason was either a traitor or a thief. She snorted and said, "What exactly do you want to say? Don't beat around the bush!"
Fang Zhicheng chuckled twice and said bluntly: "I have a friend who is a dance teacher. She is good at aerobics, yoga and other kinds of dance. If we can let her record a fitness program, it will definitely be a highlight."
Xie Yuxin said calmly, "Oh, it's a pity that I'm not the director of the TV station. If I were in that position, I would definitely agree with your opinion without hesitation."
Fang Zhicheng said softly: "Everything depends on human effort. Although you are not the director, you know the director. Please introduce him to me. I will definitely be able to convince him."
From Fang Zhicheng's words, Xie Yuxin heard that the friend was probably a woman, and she suddenly felt uneasy. Seeing Fang Zhicheng insisting, she frowned slightly and was in a bad mood. She whispered, "Who is your friend? How could she let you help her like this?"
Fang Zhicheng had no idea what the woman was thinking, but he could tell Xie Yuxin's tone was not good, so he explained truthfully, "An old neighbor of mine opened a dance school. I bought shares in it, but the school is not well-known enough. If we can use the influence of the fitness program, wouldn't the problem of fame and students be easily solved?"
When Xie Fang heard that Fang Zhicheng had shares, she felt that she had to help with this matter. She told Xie Yuxin in an imperative tone, "When you have time, go ask Director Ouyang. I think Xiao Fang's suggestion is good. You are short of fitness coaches, and they are short of publicity platforms. It's a good thing to help each other and complement each other's strengths, isn't it?"
Xie Yuxin also felt that her temper was a bit strange, so she said, "Hmm," and replied, "I'll help find out when I'm free..."
Chapter 0109: Tragedy on a Snowy Night
It was snowing outside, and Fang Zhicheng and Xie Yuxin left the Qiu family one after another. Fang Zhicheng carried Lele into the back seat and waited for the red car to drive out before starting his Jetta. At some point, Xu Ying stood by the car and actually scared Fang Zhicheng. Fang Zhicheng smiled bitterly and said, "Auntie, why did you come out? It's snowing hard outside."
Xu Ying sighed and said softly, "I have something to tell you."