Noon.
It was not even twelve o 'clock.
Zhang Ye looked at the number sent by Zhao Guozhou and dialed Tian Bin's number. The moment it connected, he said, "Teacher Tian, it's me."
But the reply was a female voice. "Who are you?"
Zhang Ye said, "Sister-in-law, it's me, Zhang Ye."
"Which Zhang Ye are you talking about?" Tian Bin's wife asked despite knowing the answer. "Old Tian isn't around!"
Just as the other party was about to hang up, Tian Bin's voice sounded, "What's the matter? Give me the phone."
Tian Bin definitely had Zhang Ye's cell phone number. It was probably his wife who saw Zhang Ye's name on the screen, so she took the call first. At this moment, he heard Tian Bin's wife say, "Why did you pick up? That Zhang guy is definitely calling to mock you. How long have the two of you been fighting for? Why did you pick up his call? Yes, the two of you have already left, but you were forced to leave. As for Zhang Ye, he might look like he was forced to do so, but in fact, he was the one who resigned. He left in glory. Look at how popular "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is. It's about to be published. Hmph, what good intentions could he have by calling you at this time!? He definitely wanted to kick you when you were down and step on you! Why are you still taking it?! "
"I told you to give it to me!" Tian Bin was angry.
"Here, here, here! I will not care about you in the future! "Tian Bin's wife was also in a bad mood.
The conversation between the two was clearly transmitted to Zhang Ye. It made Zhang Ye a little unable to bear it. He knew that he had made the call at the wrong time. He could tell that Tian Bin was not having a good time. He had lost his job and could not find a new one. As the saying goes, everything will prosper if the family is in harmony. It was the opposite as well. A poor couple had a hundred sorrows. This couple had probably quarreled a lot in the past few days because of this.
"Hello." Tian Bin's voice sounded on the other end of the line. It was a bit cold, "What's the matter?"
Zhang Ye thought for a moment, then said, "Old Tian, thank you for what you did that day."
Tian Bin played dumb, "When did it happen?"
"It's a call from the publishing firm." Zhang Ye mentioned.
Tian Bin frowned, "This Xiaofang, I even repeatedly instructed her not to say that I was the one who told you. Forget it, you don't have to thank me. It's not a big deal anyway."
"Have you eaten?"
"Not yet."
"Why don't you come out and eat some?"
"No need. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."
"Don't do that, Old Tian. Come out and eat. We've been fighting for so long. I stole your show, you stole mine. We've also fought. We even resigned at almost the same time. Isn't this fate? Hurry up and reject it. Let's book the something something pavilion near our unit. It's the place where we ate at the celebration party last time. I'll be there in half an hour. Bring my sister-in-law with you. I'll see you there! "
"No need!"
"I still have something to discuss with you. We must have a meal!"
After saying that, Zhang Ye hung up the phone without any explanation. He tidied up his clothes and combed his hair before taking the subway out.
When he arrived near the restaurant, he did not know if Tian Bin would come. Since it was a little early, Zhang Ye went to a copy shop and used their computer to log into his email. He found the copyright authorization letter from when he was still in the unit and downloaded it. After changing a few names, he got the shop assistant to make a copy for him. Zhang Ye borrowed a pen from the shop and signed his name. Then, he put the documents into his bag and went to a nearby restaurant. He reserved a private room and informed the waiter to wait for Tian Bin.
After about ten minutes.
Tian Bin and his wife arrived late. They were led into Zhang Ye's private room by the waiter.
Zhang Ye was stunned the moment he saw Tian Bin. It was as if he did not recognize him. This was because Tian Bin had changed a lot. He used to be a very handsome person, but now he had a stubble. It was obvious that he had not shaved for a few days. His hair had been washed, but it was a little messy and had not been tidied up. His depressed look was self-evident. It was all written on his forehead. Tian Bin's wife still looked pretty. She was still dressed as glamorously as usual.
"Are the few of you ordering?" The waiter asked.
"We haven't ordered yet? Then I'll order. " Tian Bin's wife did not stand on ceremony. She sat down and ordered a few expensive dishes, "Shark's fin soup, Dongpo pork knuckle, three servings of abalone …"
Tian Bin stared at her, "What are you doing?"
Tian Bin's wife said, "Someone is treating us anyway."
"I didn't say I'm treating, sister-in-law." Zhang Ye quickly said.
Tian Bin's wife's eyes nearly popped out. She stared even bigger than Tian Bin, "If you're not treating us, you called us out for a meal? Why are you so stingy!? Your book is about to be published! If it sells less than 500,000 copies, I'll twist my head off. You're so rich, yet you're fussing over a meal? "
Zhang Ye wiped his sweat, "Big Sis, I haven't received my money yet. The publishing firm hasn't paid me yet."
"Then you still have to treat us." Tian Bin's wife said to the waiter, "Have you memorized everything from just now? How about this, continue to memorize. Steamed sea bass and a roasted duck. It has to be freshly roasted, the most exquisite and expensive kind. Don't give us leftovers to fool us. Alright, that's all for now. "
Zhang Ye added, "Give us a bottle of Wuliangye!"
"Alright." The waiter went to serve the dishes.
It might have been past lunchtime, but there weren't many people around. The dishes were served very quickly.
"Come, Old Tian, sister-in-law, let's eat." Zhang Ye said.
However, Tian Bin did not move his chopsticks. When he saw the wine being served, he opened the bottle and poured himself a full cup. He then threw it to Zhang Ye, "Pour it yourself."
"Alright, let's drink a little." Zhang Ye also poured a cup.
Tian Bin's wife glanced at them, "This is good wine. I'll have a cup too."
"Why are you drinking wine?" Tian Bin was unhappy.
Tian Bin's wife's mouth was full of sarcasm ever since she came to the restaurant, "You can drink, but I can't? I'm not in a good mood, so can't I drink a cup? "
"Drink, drink, drink. Who cares about you?" Tian Bin drank first.
No one had much to talk about. They were enemies to begin with, so the atmosphere was very awkward. Other than eating and drinking, no one said anything else.
Finally, after three rounds of drinking.
Tian Bin suddenly spoke. He looked at Zhang Ye and laughed, "What do you think we have been fighting about all this while? What are we fighting about? Look at us now. You are gone, and I'm gone too. We have made room for that Jia Yan. Don't you think we are sick? "
Zhang Ye laughed, "Yes, we are."
Tian Bin might have drunk a little too much, but he spoke a lot, "Forget it. Let's not talk about the past. If I did anything wrong back then, this old bro will apologize to you. Come, let's have a toast."
Zhang Ye stopped him, "Don't drink first. We have to talk about the wine first. I should be the one apologizing to you. I'm young and do things impulsively. I don't think before I speak …"
Tian Bin interrupted, "Don't say anymore. Let's drink!"
Zhang Ye said heartily, "Alright, let's drink. Cheers!"
Zhang Ye did not have a high alcohol tolerance. He was the kind of person who would collapse after one cup. After a few mouthfuls, he was almost done. He did not dare to have a toast, so he started talking about serious matters, "Old Tian, you haven't found a job yet?"
Tian Bin sighed, "Not yet. Nowadays, the radio station is not lacking people. It's even overloaded. They can't wait to hire more people. There's very little shortfall. I'm not like you. Although you have been working for a few years, you have never produced any results. Hur, I can only stay at home. I'm even prepared to change careers."
Tian Bin's wife shouted, "Don't talk nonsense. Change careers!"
"What else can I do if I don't change careers? I don't even have a job! "Tian Bin said in distress," I love my broadcasting career, but it doesn't f * * king love me! "
Tian Bin's wife's heart softened, "There will be a chance. Try again."
"How many jobs have I tried? I've even asked in other provinces, but none of them are suitable for me. To put it bluntly, they don't want me. They don't like me! "Tian Bin lamented.
"With so many years of work experience, I don't believe that no one wants you." Tian Bin's wife said.
Zhang Ye pondered for a moment and took out a few documents from his bag. He laid them flat on the table and pushed them to Tian Bin, "Old Tian, take a look at this."
"What is it?"
"Take a look."
Tian Bin took a look. Tian Bin's wife also glanced at it. Then, both of them were shocked, "This is … the audio rights licensing contract for 'Ghost Blows Out the Light'?"
Zhang Ye nodded, "Yes."
"What does this mean?" Tian Bin did not understand.
Zhang Ye said, "The contract is a standard format. There's nothing special about the terms. Radio stations usually use such contracts when buying copyrights. I also changed it from another contract. The name is' Ghost Blows Out the Light '. At the bottom, there's my authorized signature. I've already written it down. It's just that I didn't fill in the name of Party A. You can use this copyright contract to apply for a job. If you bring the program, it will be you choosing others, and not the other way around. Old Tian, I'm giving you the radio broadcasting rights for' Ghost Blows Out the Light '. This is like my child. Don't let it suffer."
Tian Bin was stunned, "You …"
Tian Bin's wife gaped, "Will this work? With this copyright, others will have to fight for Old Tian? "
"Why not!?" Tian Bin said excitedly, "Do you know how many radio stations are fighting for the copyright for 'Ghost Blows Out the Light'? Everyone is fighting for it!"
Zhang Ye said, "Yes, there were eight or nine calls to me today, but I didn't sell it."
"Why didn't you sell it?" Tian Bin asked.
Zhang Ye threw up his hands and said the truth, "Actually, I don't know why either. Maybe I just wanted to help an old colleague. After fighting for so long, I don't want you to collapse. Old Tian, you have to do well. We still have to fight in the future. I don't want you to collapse because of this small setback. Haha, if not, who am I going to scold with in the future?"
Tian Bin's eyes turned red. He knew the weight of the contract in his hands. With a few pieces of paper in his hands, it felt heavy. He did not decline or thank Zhang Ye. He only looked deeply at Zhang Ye and nodded, "Don't worry. I won't collapse!"
Tian Bin's wife said excitedly, "Little Zhang, you … How do you think we should thank you? You have helped Old Tian a lot. Aiyah, Sis treated you that way just now. Don't take it to a woman's level."
Zhang Ye did not mind, "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? On my first day at work, I met you and Old Tian trampling on me at the entrance of the unit. Hur Hur. If you don't trample on me one day, I might not be used to it!"
Tian Bin's wife blushed, "Did I trample on you that day?"
"Yes." Tian Bin answered. Then, he also laughed.
"Alright, then Sis will punish herself with a cup!" Tian Bin's wife's mood turned better.
No discord, no concord. Some relationships in this world were just that wonderful!
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