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The first call wasnt successful. As before, it reached an automated reply.

There wasnt an automated reply for the second call. It was diverted to Nanfeng.

Hi, this is Fang Zhaos assistant. May I know who Nanfeng had already received many calls looking for Fang Zhao during this period and had become well-practiced.

The managers face turned dark as he snatched the communications device. I am the person in charge of Fiery Birds year-end customer gratitude ceremony. Put Fang Zhao on right away!

Nanfengs tone became much more serious when he heard that this was Fiery Birds personnel. He explained, Im really sorry, Fang Zhao is

Im not listening to that! Put Fang Zhao through!

Sorry, he really has no way

Beep

The call hung up even before Nanfeng finished his sentence.

Nanfeng used his hand to wipe away the sweat on his forehead. He felt slightly worried for Fang Zhao. That was Fiery Bird! If his explanation wasnt good, who knew if he would his endorsement deals next year. It might even affect future collaboration with Fiery Bird. However, Fang Zhaos team really had no way of explaining. He couldnt divulge anything right now and could only wait for the conference to end. If anything was leaked, Nanfeng could almost guarantee that there would be news of Fang Zhao getting kicked out of the Whale Island Region before the end of the day.

To offend Fiery Bird, or to be kicked out of the Whale Island Region? There was no need to ask Fang Zhao; Nanfeng had already made the choice.

Sigh, best to let boss complete his assignment before going over to explain. My words carry no weight and people wont listen.

Nanfengs friends were acting pretentious as they ran around to all sorts of events with their own celebrity bosses. Nanfengs heart also itched, but he couldnt flaunt anything!

Elsewhere with the Fiery Bird year-end customer gratitude ceremony planning team, the managers face turned rigid for the third time. He was thinking that if the third time was the same as the previous two times, he would advise the higher-ups to change the endorser next year!

Yes, Fang Zhaos ears were very special. He had also been commended by the official military media outlets and had achieved high level artistic awards. However, that didnt mean he could behave like that! Was it acceptable to act so self-important before Fiery Bird?

Less than five minutes later, the third call was made. The third call didnt receive an automated reply. Neither was it diverted to Fang Zhaos assistant. Instead, an unfamiliar voice answered the call.

Hello, may I know what you are inquiring about? A gentle yet unfeeling voice answered in a formal manner.

The managers brows twitched. Im looking for Fang Zhao. Put Fang Zhao through!

Fang Zhao currently has matters to attend to and isnt free. If you have any urgent matters, I can help you relay the message.

The manager took a deep breath and said furiously, Tell him, in half an hour No, he better return the call in ten minutes. Otherwise, dont even dream about endorsing Fiery Bird next year!!

Bam! The communications device was thrown onto the conference table and the manager pulled a long face. He was in an extremely bad mood, and the others involved in the planning were slightly fearful.

Ten minutes later, a call had yet to come.

The managers fury ascended to another level and he sent a message to the Fiery Bird headquarters for Deputy Director Tang Can. The message explained Fang Zhaos disappearance and rejection of Fiery Birds year-end customer gratitude ceremony. He also recommended kicking Fang Zhao out of next years collaboration list.

Tang Can was also very quick to send a reply. Just handle the year-end customer gratitude ceremony well. Dont ask me about this matter. Anything else will be discussed at a later time. Alas, for this matter, Fang Zhao has indeed

Elsewhere, Tang Can and a few other senior executives of the headquarters had arrived on Whale Island. He didnt say too much in his hasty reply to the planning team. Right now, his focus was on the Whale Island Conference. He had no time to bother with the year-end customer gratitude ceremony and left it all to the manager of the planning team.

Alright, Im busy on my side. Im afraid that I wont be able to manage the year-end customer gratitude ceremony. Dont contact me unless there are especially important matters.

With that, Tang Can ended the voice message and stepped out of the flying transport along with the few other company executives.

As some of Fiery Birds product parts were used in military projects, those fortunate would be able to come and gain experience. One could forget about having dreams of continuous career advancement without attending a few of these conferences. This was Tang Cans second time participating in the Whale Island Conference. The previous time had been ten years ago when he had managed to get a spot to be an extra. This time around, his status had already risen quite a bit, and Tang Can couldnt help but feel a little nostalgic as he stood in the Whale Island Airport once more.

I dont know if it is just me, but it feels like the security on Whale Island is much stricter compared to ten years ago. Tang Can sighed.

It isnt just you. Their security has indeed become more strict. All of you, check your belongings and try to remember if you have brought any prohibited items in your luggage, one of the Fiery Bird senior executives said.

After checking and placing their luggage on the conveyor belt, Tang Cans party followed the signs and headed to another passage.

Airports at other places would always be noisy and clamorous. However, a solemn atmosphere permeated every corner of this place. Returning conference participants were subconsciously more prudent in their words and actions.

Tang Cans back was drenched in sweat from layer after layer of security checks. The others werent much better.

Rest for a bit first. Well go over and collect the luggage in a bit, the person at the head said.

Tang Can got up to the refreshments booth to get some cups of water. He handed them out before keeping the last cup for himself. As he drank, he observed the surroundings. There were other people that had arrived around the same time as their party. He was familiar with these people. They had collaborated before so he exchanged muted greetings.

There were also some familiar looking faces that he couldnt put a name to. Tang Can tried to search for the information in his mind as he continued to look around. However, when his gaze fell on a certain spot, Tang Can froze.

The exit they had just headed out from was flanked by two men, each with a leashed dog. Those were people from Whale Island Regions inspection team. Tang Can and the others simply hadnt noticed them when they came out!

Fang Zhao was scanning the conference participants that had just stepped out from the airport to look for anyone suspicious. Sensing Tang Cans gaze on him, Fang Zhao paused and nodded slightly at Tang Can before continuing to watch the arrivals. His gaze was sharp and incisive like an eagle watching its prey. It caused Tang Can to shiver slightly.

Ack! Cough Cough cough

Tang Can choked on his water, and his face turned red.

Whats wrong? The others in his party were concerned.

N-Nothing, I just feel that the atmosphere is too tense and choked on my water since I wasnt paying attention, Tang Can replied.

You havent attended this sort of conference in far too long. Feeling this way is absolutely normal. Relax, as long as you havent done anything wrong and abide by the rules, you dont have to worry about the inspection team. The police wont haul you off for interrogation, another aged man comforted him with a chuckle.

Tang Can thought to himself,Dont say anymore. I am feeling guilty right now!

He glanced over in Fang Zhaos direction. Indeed, he hadnt seen wrongly. Tang Can sent a voice message to the year-end customer gratitude ceremonys manager.

Dont bother about the matter with Fang Zhao first!!!

The manager busy preparing for the year-end customer gratitude ceremony was momentarily stunned when he received the message. His mind went to work quickly.

Where was Tang Can?

Whale Island!

Why hadnt Tang Can said all this before? How come he only sent this now when had when he had just arrived at Whale Island? His tone sounded shocked!

Could it be that

Tang Can had seen Fang Zhao at Whale Island?

But, was Fang Zhao qualified to be at Whale Island?

Perhaps he is there to perform?

In just a moment, the manager had already came up with a whole host of possibilities.

No matter what sort of possibility it was, at the very least, he could deduce that the possibility of Tang Can running into Fang Zhao on Whale Island was at least seventy percent! If it was related to the Whale Island Conference, Tang Can wouldnt be able to say anything, let alone explain the circumstances there clearly.

Right, if Fang Zhao was on Whale Island and couldnt answer calls freely, then who had answered the third call? Who had he flipped out on?

The color on his face fluctuated from green to red to white. The others from the planning team had no idea what he was mulling over when they saw this.

Afterwards, the planning team members all said their piece, and all matters were settled in succession. The manager summed up the meeting, fixed the list of invited endorsers from the various continents and finally said, As for Fang Zhao

The other members of the planning team were waiting for the manager to flip out. They had made guesses as to whether their team leader had already reported the matter up about wanting to remove Fang Zhaos endorsement deals next year. Little did they know

The manager had a warm expression without the slightest trace of anger. He even had a wide smile. Perhaps Fang Zhao is really somewhat inconvenienced. Lets listen to his explanation when he is able to spare the time in future. We mustnt be so demanding of our partner celebrities. People ought to be given a chance to explain themselves, right?

Other members in the planning team: Who is demanding?

Boss, this wasnt what you said before!

As expected of the planning team leader! He changes his tune even quicker then one can blink.

Huangzhou, Whale Island Region

Fang Zhao had just returned to his dormitory after his shift at the airport and received the message relayed by the switchboard operator.

He had no way of explaining to Fiery Birds customer gratitude ceremony planning team at the moment and could only wait for the conference to conclude. However, thinking back to seeing that deputy director of Fiery Bird at the airport today, he thought that perhaps their side would know the reason without Fang Zhao even needing to explain to them.

A short while after returning to the dormitory, Fang Zhao was called over by Captain Zhao Chao.

Are you able to get used to the workload?

No problems, Fang Zhao responded.

Very good. The workload will increase as it gets closer to the start of the conference. You must be prepared. If you have any needs, feel free to raise themeven issues with the accommodations or food. Dont let other small issues affect your work, Zhao Chao said.

Captain, I wish to request for more dog food!

Lets talk about something else.

Fang Zhaos previous request had been turned down by the canine specialist veterinarian. This time, the request was turned down as well.