The meeting was about the recent incidents and changes that were to take place.
Of course, this included 'The Big Adventure' and Zhou Qing was prepared for it. He had already thought about how he would explain himself after returning to the program. He had a beautiful explanation for why he had changed television stations.
Perhaps, everyone else in the meeting room also thought that 'The Big Adventure' would end up back in his hands. But, when it came time to discuss the host of the program, the Station Manager did not take a single glance at Zhou Qing and instead turned to another host, "You've had experience with hosting 'The Big Adventure' before. From now on, we will depend on you..."
After hearing this, everyone was surprised.
Practically all eyes turned to Zhou Qing. Why was this different to what they had expected?
More importantly, the Station Manager did not even mention Zhou Qing or Xia Hanmo throughout the entire meeting. It was almost like they didn't exist.
Zhou Qing did not react, but he knew deep down that the old man was doing this deliberately. That's why he humiliated this one-time 'top host' in front of everyone.
"Errr...I don't think it's good to do this in front of Zhou Ge," the host said as he looked at the Station Manager.
"I have other plans for Zhou Qing," the old man replied with a slight smile.
"Since that's the case, then I'm happy to take on this responsibility."
Everyone assumed that the Station Manager had something better than 'The Big Adventure' planned for Zhou Qing. But, after they were done discussing 'The Big Adventure', the old man turned to Zhou Qing and said, "After the meeting's over, stay back for a bit. I have something to discuss with you in private."
Soon, the meeting ended and everyone left, leaving Zhou Qing and Xia Hanmo to wait for the Station Manager to reveal his plan.
"Zhou Qing, I've noticed recently that Xiao Ying is lacking some assistance. I think Xia Hanmo could be of help, so I'll send her over," the Station Manager said.
Zhou Qing did not say a word. Meanwhile, Xia Hanmo had no idea what would be required of her.
"As for you, you've gone to a competing station and come back, so it's not right for you to return to 'The Big Adventure'. As a result, I've arranged for you to do other things for now. Once the time is right and the current issue has blown over, I'll give 'The Big Adventure' back to you."
"How about this? Taotao is currently on maternity leave. Why don't you temporarily take over her job?"
"Are you asking me to be a news journalist?" Zhou Qing reconfirmed.
"The news is currently a mess. The two of you will need to suffer temporarily."
Zhou Qing did not nod, nor did he shake his head. Although he looked like he normally did, Xia Hanmo could sense a strange vibe.
"I still have other matters to deal with. Once you've thought it over, you can directly report to your jobs." After speaking, the old man turned and left.
After he left, Xia Hanmo finally grabbed onto Zhou Qing's arm and asked, "Who's Xiao Ying?"
"A radio host that does a midnight program about love." It was practically the most embarrassing program at the station, yet the Station Manager sent Xia Hanmo there.
Meanwhile, Zhou Qing wasn't any better. He was a top level host, yet he was sent to run around for news stories.
"Zhou Ge..."
"Let's endure it for a few days and see how things turn out," Zhou Qing suggested.
They originally thought that if they returned to the station, they would experience more glory than before. But, they never imagined this to be the result.
As Zhou Qing and Xia Hanmo left the meeting room, everyone pointed and gossiped about them, "These two originally left with so much confidence, yet look what happened now."
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