Chapter 198: Cheng Xiaomei Fainted

Jiang Qilan looked at her clear eyes and his heart skipped a few beats.

What was he doing here?

He could find a hundred reasons.

But no matter which reason, it seemed so far-fetched.

Cheng Ling seemed to see his entanglement and looked away.

She put the ambergris on the eight-immortal table.

Several business representatives, who were also perfume appraisers, immediately lit up.

"Miss Cheng, can we take a look?"

"Whatever. Take a look at it as you like. If you are not sure, you can cut off a little and burn it to smell it."

Talking to someone who knows the business is so simple.

Several perfume appraisers immediately took out silk handkerchiefs, small trays made of pure gold, silver knives, and magnifying glasses, and repeatedly assured that they would not damage the integrity of the ambergris. After gesturing for a long time, they carefully cut off a little bit of scraps and prepared to grind, burn and smell it.

Cheng Ling smiled at the other people in suits and ties: "Are you from the Xia City Publicity Department?"

"Teacher Cheng, it's like this. Our mayor originally wanted to come in person, but he couldn't leave because of a meeting in the province, so he solemnly entrusted us to communicate with you."

"Our mayor thinks your image is particularly suitable for promoting our Xia City, so please be our Xia City's image spokesperson. As for the price, I asked your agent, and your agent said that you have the final say on this matter."

-Agent Wang Zhen's original words were: "She has a big opinion, I can't make the decision. Whatever she says is what it is."

Cheng Ling pondered for a while and shook his head: "Sorry, I'm afraid I can't be an image spokesperson."

"Ms. Cheng, don't rush to refuse. Our Xia City mayor said that the endorsement fee can be negotiated."

Cheng Ling shook his head: "I am neither from Xia City nor a big star. Now I am just a small star who is not in the mainstream. Now I can't even produce a decent work. I really can't accept this image spokesperson."

The Xia City Publicity Department wanted to say something, but Cheng Ling raised his hand to stop her.

"Please go back and tell the mayor that instead of thinking about spending endorsement fees on celebrities, it is better to think about how to spend the endorsement fees on municipal construction and tourism resource construction."

"Celebrities are liked by some and hated by others."

"No matter how bright a star is, his charm is limited. It is probably difficult to drive the tourism industry on his own."

"I have a few superficial suggestions for your reference. Take Zhongzhai Village as an example. The village is very beautiful and has a very simple style, but the road here is not very good, with potholes and only a few buses. You can find a way to repair the road, or find a better ferry so that passengers can take a boat from the Xiashi morning market to Zhongzhai Village. The fishing boat is too bumpy..."

The Propaganda Department listened carefully.

Cheng Ling's suggestion was very pertinent and easier to implement.

It was much more useful than empty slogans.

She was not tired of talking about all the details she could think of.

Jiang Qilan sat quietly on the side, listening and watching.

Cheng Ling analyzed the situation for a long time and felt that there was nothing missing.

"That's all my opinions. Please go back and tell the mayor. It's not that I don't give face, but I'm not worthy of my position now."

Several people from the Propaganda Department immediately flattered him, saying "Teacher Cheng, you are too modest", "Teacher Cheng is loved by the majority of netizens"...

Cheng Ling smiled calmly: "It's okay, I know the current situation and I say what I mean."

The people from the Xia City Propaganda Department looked at each other, as if there was something difficult to say.

Cheng Ling thought for a while and understood.

Cheng Ling pointed to the ambergris on the table, his tone gentle and firm:

"I picked up this piece of ambergris by chance at the beach in our Xia City. I promised on the show that no matter how much I get, I will donate 20% of the 100% to the government."

Hearing what Cheng Ling said, the representatives of the Xia City Propaganda Department looked much more relaxed.

The superiors did entrust them to ask about this matter, but no one was embarrassed to speak.

Cheng Ling smiled sympathetically and said, "I keep my word. Don't worry. You guys just wanted to ask but didn't have the nerve to."

"Hahaha, no, no, Teacher Cheng's word is as good as gold."

In order to reassure them, Cheng Ling took out her phone and said, "Wait a minute, I'll contact someone."

She walked out of the house with the phone and came to the courtyard, then dialed her brother Cheng Bosheng's number.

The phone rang a few times before it was picked up.

"Xiao Ling? Aren't you participating in the show?" Cheng Bosheng was a little surprised, "Did you encounter any trouble?"

Cheng Ling keenly heard the noisy voices on the other end of the phone, as well as the sound of the pager.

Her face became serious, "Brother, what are you doing in the hospital?"

"Uh," Cheng Bosheng hesitated for a moment, "It's my younger sister... She fainted at home. Now she's been sent to the hospital."