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Chapter 641 Sowing Discord, Birthday Gift

"Pretty fast! Tell me, who is it this time?"

Although the tone of the voice was relatively calm, Yu Hu couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, and at the same time, he slightly shifted his position, moving from directly in front to to the side front.

That way, if someone suddenly throws a file or something else at you, it's highly unlikely they'll hit you.

He then cautiously replied, "Chi Song."

"Chi Song? Never heard of him. Where is he from? A newcomer in the industry?"

“He can’t be considered a complete newcomer,” Yu Hu replied, even though the new guest was far less famous than Yuan Chaoyu. Before reporting to him, Yu Hu had naturally done a thorough investigation of the person. “This Chi Song has been in the industry for about half a year. He used to be a baseball player, and later joined ‘Absolute Experience’ as a guest as an ordinary person…”

"Stop, 'Absolute Experience'? Is it the 'Absolute Experience' I know?"

Yu Hu nodded reluctantly, "It's that show 'Absolute Experience,' which featured Jiang Hanying and Yuan Chaoyu as guests."

After hearing this affirmative answer, Xu Fenghuai didn't seem angry at all. Instead, he laughed twice, a laugh that made Yu Hu feel like his hair was standing on end.

"So, this Chi Song, like Yuan Chaoyu, was also someone Jiang Hanying found for Zhou Qi?"

"Yes, probably. Besides, Chi Song and Jiang Hanying joined Shan Hai Studio at the same time and are currently both contracted artists of Shan Hai Studio. They seem to have a pretty good relationship in private."

"Great, very good!" Xu Fenghuai nodded emphatically. "I spent money to get those three useless things from Zhou Qi, but it benefited Jiang Hanying instead. She actually did her a lot of favors!"

Yu Hu vaguely felt that this statement was not right, but how could he refute Xu Fenghuai?
He also wanted this job, which, although physically and mentally exhausting on a daily basis, paid well.

So, against his conscience, he nodded in agreement, "Then, should we still call Chi Song to threaten him?"

"beat!"

If we add Chi Song, then we only need one more guest to start filming.

How could he allow it!
Thinking of this, he quickly added, "If threats don't work, try offering bribes."

Yu Hu took out his phone and dialed the number he had found in the investigation.

Because of his previous experience, Chi Song did not allow the studio to assign him a dedicated assistant to take care of his daily life from the very beginning.

If there's any job offer, he'll go alone if he can do it by himself, or he'll bring along teammates who are resting. These jobs are highly sought after within the team, as they're rare opportunities to meet other celebrities in the entertainment industry.

He only brings a temporary assistant assigned to him by his studio when he's filming on set. Once filming is finished, the group disperses.

In this way, he can handle any work-related calls himself.

Yu Hu was a little nervous when he called, afraid that Chi Song would hang up on him several times like Jiang Hanying. It wasn't until he sent a message to identify himself that the other party finally answered the call mercifully.

Unexpectedly, the other end answered very quickly as soon as the call went through.

I almost got stuck when I was ready to speak.

Little did he know that Chi Song was waiting for his call.

"Mr. Chi, I am..."

"Huarong General Manager's Secretary?"

"Ah, yes, then Mr. Chi should also know the purpose of my call."

"Are they trying to threaten me into quitting 'A Bite of China'? My answer is, no!"

Remembering that the general manager's instructions to use threats to bribe had failed, Yu Hu quickly said, "Mr. Chi, don't hang up yet. As far as I know, in the nearly six months since you signed with Shan Hai Studio, the best resource you've received is only the third male lead in a modern anthology drama. Even your only endorsement is with Jiang Hanying. On the other hand, Jiang Hanying..."

"Sowing discord?"

"I just feel sorry for Mr. Chi. Shan Hai Studio doesn't value your development, but if you are willing to leave 'A Bite of China,' Huarong will look forward to cooperating with you."

"Jiang Hanying and I are very good friends."

"Mr. Chi is joking. In this circle, there are no true friends. You haven't been in this circle long enough, and you're still a bit naive."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line.

Just when Xu Fenghuai and Yu Hu thought Chi Song was about to be persuaded and were preparing to press on with their efforts,

Then Chi Song said from the other end, "You should just add me to Huarong's blacklist. I'd rather have good friends." Yu Hu: "..."

So all that effort he put into persuading me was just a waste of breath!

Oh, and there's the phone bill!
Xu Fenghuai was so angry that he fell backward.

I hadn't realized it before, but that last sentence... it was definitely a joke on him!

She's even more despicable than Jiang Hanying!

At least Jiang Hanying scolded him, but she didn't treat him like a fool.

Chi Song, is it? Just you wait!

As expected, after hanging up the phone, the newly replaced ornaments on the table shattered again.

He skillfully made phone calls to familiar sales representatives, asking them to send another batch of ornaments as soon as possible.

It wouldn't be good to have the general manager's desk completely empty; it would be embarrassing for the heads of various departments who come in to report.

Although it seems like I don't have much face left now.

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"Pei Yuan? Pei Yuan?"

Jiang Hanying called out twice, but the person she called was still completely engrossed in their phone.

She had no choice but to walk over, rummage through her bag, unscrew the cap, and take a few sips, while glancing at Pei Yuan's phone screen in the process.

I was just curious about what this girl was looking at so intently.

"You want to buy a watch?"

The sudden sound was right next to her, and Pei Yuan heard it this time, almost jumping three feet high.

"Sister! I'm sorry, I, I..."

"It's nothing." Jiang Hanying wasn't going to get angry over something like this. She screwed the lid back on the cup and put it back, then pointed at her phone. "Why are you suddenly looking at your watch?"

She had never seen this girl wear it before.

“I was planning to buy it as a gift. Yue Zhuo’s birthday is coming up soon, and it’s also his coming-of-age birthday. I was thinking of giving him a gift to celebrate his coming of age. I hesitated for several days before deciding on a watch, but I don’t know much about watches, so I thought I’d compare a few. Why don’t you give me some advice, sis?”

"I don't know how to choose either, you should decide for yourself." Jiang Hanying waved her hand to refuse, then paused and asked, "When is Yue Zhuo's coming-of-age ceremony?"

"The day after tomorrow."

"That's quick, you should make your choice soon."

She hadn't even noticed it until Pei Yuan mentioned it.

However, if Pei Yuan is going to give a gift for adulthood, should she also give one?
But when it comes to buying gifts for others, she has only ever bought them for her cheapest clients, and even then, the clients would choose the gifts themselves and she would just pay for them.

I suggested she choose a gift, but then I thought better of it.

Before finishing work that evening, Pei Yuan finally managed to choose a watch she was satisfied with.

With her financial means, she couldn't afford those internationally renowned big brands, so she chose a local old brand. Fortunately, there happened to be a specialty store in the shopping mall in Queshan.

Jiang Hanying overheard Pei Yuan muttering that she would go out to buy a watch after work, so after getting her hair done, she simply took her downstairs with her.

"I'll drop you off at the mall entrance, and you can go home after you've finished shopping."

"Okay, thank you, sis!"

Li Chengxiao glanced at Pei Yuan, who had greeted him and then sat down in the back seat, and asked, "Where are you going?"

Jiang Hanying, fastening her seatbelt, replied without looking up, "Just drop Pei Yuan off at the mall near home; she wants to go inside to buy something."

Li Chengxiao gave a soft "hmm" and started the car.

After dropping Pei Yuan off at the mall, the car started moving again.

"Number One is awake."