He wasn't just paying lip service by letting Xu Lei handle things; he personally supervised the entire filming process, participating in every detail, no matter how small.
In particular, Jiang Cheng's way of handling the Li Tanghu situation left Huang Yuqi in awe, and she openly admitted she had learned a great deal from it.
She couldn't help but silently praise Jiang Cheng's decisiveness and wisdom in her heart.
Watching the figures of Jiang Cheng and Huang Yuqi walking side by side down the street until they faded into the distance, Xu Lei let out a helpless sigh.
Immediately after, he took out his phone and dialed Zhu Yan's number.
Walking along the ancient streets of Kyoto, Jiang Cheng sized up the surrounding scenery with great interest.
The atmosphere of Kyoto was quite different from that of Shanghai.
It wasn't just the way people dressed; the architecture also gave off a completely different vibe.
While looking at the pagoda trees unique to Kyoto, Jiang Cheng asked, "Are you going back to eat tonight? Or shall we eat out?"
Hearing this, Huang Yuqi hesitated for a moment.
However, she eventually said, "I should go home. My grandmother is all alone; I'll go back to keep her company for dinner."
Jiang Cheng nodded. "Then I'll walk you back. Let's just walk; it's not far anyway."
As they walked side by side, Huang Yuqi's gaze unconsciously fell upon Jiang Cheng's profile.
As the evening breeze brushed past, she spoke softly, "I've decided to move back to Kyoto."
Jiang Cheng's footsteps paused slightly, and he turned to look at her with some surprise. "Then what do you plan to do in Kyoto?"
"I'll take the civil service exam first; my grandmother has always hoped I would do that," Huang Yuqi said, smoothing her hair that had been ruffled by the wind. "I might go into the education system."
"If you need help with anything, feel free to reach out to me anytime," Jiang Cheng's voice was very gentle.
Huang Yuqi looked up at him, a flash of surprise in her eyes.
Just then, a bicycle suddenly turned out from an alleyway, moving quite fast.
Seeing this, Jiang Cheng almost subconsciously reached out, pulling Huang Yuqi into his arms while shouting, "Watch out!"
Unexpectedly, even as the sound of the bicycle bell faded into the distance, Huang Yuqi did not pull away.
This scene made Jiang Cheng recall the two times Li Tanghu had questioned Huang Yuqi earlier; she hadn't denied anything either time.
At this moment, she maintained this distance, her shoulder lightly pressing against Jiang Cheng's arm, as if by accident, yet also as if by design.
After a while, Huang Yuqi finally spoke in a low voice, "Aren't you going to try to persuade me to stay at Rongshan Primary School?"
Her voice was light, yet it carried a hint of determination that could not be ignored.
Huang Yuqi's attitude was already very clear.
But Jiang Cheng's hand had already dropped; he couldn't take the initiative to put it back.
The two of them just stood there quietly. Although the distance between them was very close, neither made a move to step further.
They were both well aware of this distance, yet they both tacitly chose to maintain the status quo.
"Why would I persuade you? You've already given enough." As he spoke, the two of them walked forward in unspoken agreement, the backs of their hands so close that they would brush against each other as they walked.
At this moment, Huang Yuqi was extremely nervous, only hearing Jiang Cheng continue very gently, "Just do what you want to do."
Damn, this is exactly what being in love feels like.
But it was the same old story: if Huang Yuqi wanted it, Jiang Cheng naturally wouldn't refuse.
However, since he wanted to be a 'good man,' it was absolutely impossible for him to take the initiative.
Currently, there was only one situation where he might take the initiative.
That would be in a bar, on a plane, or even at a cocktail party when performing 'precision poverty alleviation'—he would just go for it directly.
With a good woman like Huang Yuqi, it was absolutely impossible for Jiang Cheng to take that first step proactively.
Huang Yuqi felt her cheeks burning, and even her breathing became cautious.
But she still didn't move away.
She lowered her head, her gaze falling on their sleeves which were almost touching. "Actually, ever since Hope Primary School was rebuilt, I've been thinking about this..."
Her voice grew softer and softer. "All these years, I've been making peace with my past self... and I really do hate to leave those children, but now the conditions are better and more new teachers are going there. Meanwhile, my grandmother is getting older year by year. I want to come back and spend time with her properly."
"I know," Jiang Cheng's voice was incredibly gentle. "I understand everything..."
In the twilight, the shadows of the two merged on the bluestone road, indistinguishable from one another.
After seeing Huang Yuqi back, Jiang Cheng returned to his grandfather's Courtyard House.
After a rich dinner, Jiang Cheng received a message from Xu Lei.
His phone vibrated then. It was a message from Xu Lei: "Chairman Jiang, the promotional video has been handled according to your requirements. The first clip is being broadcast on a loop during prime time on various channels including Kyoto TV and the Children's Channel, and it has also been launched on online platforms simultaneously."
Immediately after, he picked up the remote, turned on the local Kyoto TV station, and began watching.
Currently, the major TV stations were still broadcasting celebratory galas similar to the Spring Festival Gala.
However, during the commercial breaks of the gala, short videos on Spring Festival fraud prevention, produced under the name of Xingchen Company, began to air.
"Dear viewers, during the New Year period, besides family reunions, please stay vigilant and guard against fraud. Next, let us broadcast a public service announcement specially produced by Xingchen Group—'The Spring Festival Fraud Prevention Guide'."
"During the Spring Festival, it's a happy occasion for children to receive Red Envelope Money, but some criminals use street scams to specifically target minors. Xingchen Group, in collaboration with the Police, has specially produced this fraud prevention short film to remind everyone—'Have a happy New Year, and an even safer New Year'!"
As the cheerful background music began to play...
A group of lively and cute children appeared on the screen.
The leader was none other than Li Tanghu, who had been filmed at the Police station during the day.
He stood before the camera and said seriously, "little friends, it's very happy to receive Red Envelope Money during the New Year, but you must be careful of scammers!"
Next, the screen switched to reenactments of street scams. Accompanied by vivid animated explanations, it detailed the methods of common street scams such as 'marbles,' 'guessing sunflower seeds,' and 'betting on big or small.'
At the end of the video, it showed the clip Li Tanghu filmed at the Police station: "Pies don't fall from the sky; keep your fraud awareness clear!"