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Chapter 320 Industry Status, He Also Wants to Write Screenplays

After reading the book reviews for a while, Cao Sheng smiled, turned off the computer, got up and walked to the balcony outside the bedroom to gaze at the vast sea under the night sky.

Thinking about how I haven't written "The Legend of the Primordial Era" for a few days, and also wondering where I should stay after returning to Huizhou in a few days.
He had plenty of time to write "The Legend of the Primordial Era" after school let out for the holidays before the Lunar New Year, and he saved up some manuscripts. He stopped writing for a few days recently, and there were no problems.

After this trip ends and I return to Huizhou, I can adjust my mindset and continue writing.

The key question is, where will we stay after we return to Huizhou?
Not only does he need a place to stay, but his parents also need a place to stay; staying in a hotel is definitely not a long-term solution.

He owns two houses in Huizhou.

One is a small courtyard house next to Binjiang Road, and the other is a villa by the Xin'an River.

Logically speaking, with these two houses, his family of three shouldn't have to worry about having nowhere to live.

But now that the whole country knows he's made a fortune and become a billionaire, he can't guarantee that no desperate criminals aren't targeting him.

When it comes to security, he is an extremely conservative person.

They would rather be overly cautious than take risks.

Therefore, he wants to change his place of residence.

After thinking for a while, he took out his phone, found Wang Jing's number, and dialed it.

This time, when buying a house in Huizhou, he plans to have Wang Jing find a suitable property.

He plans to follow the example of celebrities and buy a villa with better security.

Those upscale villa areas have security guards, and they are young security guards. There are also more security cameras in the community, so the security is much better.

Unlike his villa by the Xin'an River, which, although also a villa, had no security guards.

He didn't want to hire a lot of security guards himself.

Firstly, it's too high-profile.

Secondly, too few security guards are not very useful, while too many are too conspicuous.

Anyway, housing prices will continue to rise for many years to come.

Why not just buy another villa?

Wang Jing's call went through and was answered quickly.

Wang Jing: "Boss, Happy New Year! I was just about to wish you a Happy New Year when you called me first. Haha, I'm so flattered!"

Hangzhou.

While talking to Cao Sheng, Wang Jing gestured for her parents to be quiet. Cao Sheng's phone call had surprised and delighted her.

Her parents had just been trying to persuade her again, saying they had arranged a blind date for her tomorrow and advising her to dress up nicely, be more proactive and enthusiastic, and try to get a good result.

It made her head spin.

At this moment, Cao Sheng suddenly called. Wang Jing felt like she had found a savior and quickly answered the phone. She immediately addressed him as "boss" to remind her parents to keep quiet.

And her parents did indeed keep quiet.

I was afraid it would interfere with her conversation with her boss.

Cao Sheng: "Happy New Year! But I'm not just sending you New Year's greetings. I have something urgent for you to do. Can you spare some time to work on it over the next few days?"

busy?
Wang Jing was thinking about the blind dates her parents had arranged for her. They'd put her on several this New Year, and she was already feeling overwhelmed! When Cao Sheng said he needed her help with something, she was overjoyed. "Oh, okay! No problem! Work is the most important thing! Just tell me what it is! Tell me!"

Her parents, listening nearby, frowned.

Cao Sheng: "Oh, it's nothing major. I just want to move to a different place. I don't want to live in the current place anymore. If you can spare some time, go back to Huizhou as soon as possible and find me a bigger villa! By the way, it should be in a villa area with good security, the safer the better! Do you understand what I mean?"

Wang Jing smiled.

She felt that she completely understood what Cao Sheng meant.

He's made over 100 million recently! Most people who get rich want to change houses, and Cao Sheng wants to buy a better villa, which she completely understands.

"Okay! Okay! Got it! I understand! What about the area? What about the price? Boss! Please tell me the details! How big of an area do you want, and what's the approximate total price range? If you tell me the details, I can help you find one that you're satisfied with, right?"

Cao Sheng: "Around 500 square meters! The price should not exceed ten million. Remember! Security must be good, don't hire an old man as the doorman."

Wang Jing nodded repeatedly, "Okay! Okay! I understand! I understand! With such a high budget, it'll be easy to find a job! I guarantee I'll complete the task!"

Cao Sheng: "I'll give you a week. Find me three sets to choose from within that week. Once you're done, I'll give you a big red envelope!"

Wang Jing smiled broadly, "Okay! I'll be back in Huizhou first thing tomorrow morning, and I guarantee I'll complete the task within a week!"

……

The two exchanged a few more words before ending the call.

In Sanya, after hanging up the phone, Cao Sheng felt a little better, turned around and went back to his room to rest.

In Hangzhou.

As soon as Wang Jing put down her phone, her parents started asking her questions.

Mother: "Jingjing, you're going to Huizhou tomorrow? How can you leave tomorrow? We've arranged several blind dates for you, and you haven't gone on a single one yet!"

Father: "That's right! Besides, tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Don't you need to visit relatives and elders? How can you not visit any of them? Is that proper?"

Mother: "No! You absolutely cannot leave tomorrow! You need to call your boss right now and tell him you don't have time tomorrow and that you can only start working for him in a few days. How can you expect someone to work on the first day of the Lunar New Year?"

Father: "That's right! Today is New Year's Eve. Who assigns work to employees on New Year's Eve? How can you, as a boss, have no humanity at all?"

……

Wang Jing listened with a smile to her parents' objections. Once they had finished speaking, she said, "Dad, Mom! I'm the boss's assistant. Do you even know what an assistant is? I'm not an ordinary employee! No matter what the boss needs to do, I, as his assistant, can't refuse. Otherwise, why do you think I got a 20 yuan year-end bonus this year? If you weren't assistants, how much would your year-end bonuses be? Dad! Did you get 1000 yuan? Mom! Did you get 200 yuan?"

Father:"……"

Mother:"……"

Without comparison, there is no harm.

The couple became withdrawn after being asked questions by their daughter.

Compared to their daughter's 20 yuan year-end bonus, the couple's meager year-end bonus was nothing short of pathetic.

In particular, Wang Jing's mother didn't receive any money as a year-end bonus; she only received some rice and pork.

After a long silence, Wang Jing's mother muttered, "Even if you have a big year-end bonus, you can't expect to go to work on the first day of the Lunar New Year! How can you treat someone like that? You're not selling yourself to him!"

Wang Jing smiled and said, "Mom! Look at what you're saying. My boss gives me such a big year-end bonus, and I can't even order him around? What's the point of him giving me so much money? Do you believe that if this treatment were given to anyone, they would be willing to be at his beck and call 24 hours a day?"

Her mother was speechless.

Because that is indeed the case.

These days, 20 is incredibly convincing.

……

There are always a lot of phone calls and text messages during the Chinese New Year.

Cao Sheng received many phone calls and text messages, as did Huang Qingya. Even Cao Sheng's parents received numerous phone calls to inquire about his well-being.

The morning of New Year's Day.

While Cao Sheng and his three companions were having breakfast at the restaurant, Cao Sheng's mother received two phone calls.

One of the calls was from his aunt, who asked why his mother had suddenly left so close to the New Year, when she would be back, and where she was now, etc.

The other call was from Cao Sheng's maternal uncle, asking if his mother was home today. If she was, he wanted his son to come over and pay his respects for the New Year.

In previous years, Cao Sheng would go to pay his respects to his parents first, and then his older cousin would come to pay his respects to Cao Sheng's parents, because the maternal uncle was considered the most important.

But this year, it seems his uncle wants his older cousin to come and pay his respects first.

After breakfast, Cao Sheng and Huang Qingya took their parents out for a trip.

Throughout the journey, his and Huang Qingya's phones rang frequently.

Cheng Long, Huang Baiming, Feng Xiaogang, Hong Jinbao, Zhen Zidan, Zhao Wenzhuo, and others called one after another to wish him a Happy New Year.

Cao Sheng was quite surprised that Cheng Long's call came before anyone else's.

Now I understand a little better why Jackie Chan has been so successful.

Logically speaking, an international superstar like Jackie Chan should be waiting for people to wish him a Happy New Year on the first day of the Lunar New Year, or perhaps sleeping in at home.

But Cheng Long called Cao Sheng early on to wish him a Happy New Year.

On the phone, Cheng Long's voice sounded cheerful.

"Cao Sheng! Happy New Year! Wishing you great fortune and prosperity in the New Year! Haha..."

Hearing his cheerful voice, Cao Sheng wanted to laugh, but couldn't help but purse his lips.

It was because Cheng Long told reporters before the Lunar New Year that Cao Sheng had recently earned over 100 million yuan that Cao Sheng couldn't stay in his hometown for the New Year and had to come to Sanya for tourism.

"Happy New Year! But, brother! Could you please mention me less in front of reporters next time?"

Cao Sheng couldn't help but mention it.

Jackie Chan: "Huh? What do you mean? Why should we mention you less in front of reporters? Don't you like being reported on by the media? It can increase your popularity! It's also good for the popularity of your works, right? Why don't you like it?"

Cao Sheng let out a sigh of relief. "I don't have bodyguards!"

Jackie Chan: "I know! What's wrong? You want bodyguards? You can hire two! It's not like you can't afford them!"

Cao Sheng: "What I mean is—I don't have bodyguards, but you're telling reporters that I've made so much money. Do you know that this puts me in danger?"

Jackie Chan: "???"

After a moment of silence, Jackie Chan said, "Huh? No way? Hmm, it seems that's really the case! This, this... what should we do? Have you encountered any danger these past two days? Or, how about I introduce you to a couple of bodyguards?"

Cao Sheng: "I haven't encountered any danger yet, but I don't dare to stay in my hometown anymore, and I don't dare to live in my house in Huizhou for the time being. I'll let this go, but I hope you can mention me less in front of reporters in the future, okay? I'm begging you."

Cheng Long: "..."

Cheng Long: "I'm so sorry! I really didn't think that much about it at the time. So where are you staying now? Do you have a place to stay? How about I give you a house as an apology? I remember that the housing prices are very cheap where you are, right? How about you pick a house and I'll buy it for you?"

Hearing him say that, Cao Sheng felt much better. "No need! It's just a house, I can afford it."

……

When Feng Xiaogang called.

Feng Xiaogang said on the phone, "Brother Cao! You're amazing! I work hard for months to make a movie and I don't even make much money, but you write two scripts and you can make so much. I've never seen such a talented person as you in my life, really! I'm impressed! I'm really impressed!"
Also, I recently realized how precious the scripts you wrote for me are! I'm especially grateful that you wrote two scripts for me; this is your help to me and to mainland Chinese films, and I will remember it forever! If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know, and I promise I'll handle it perfectly!

Cao Sheng almost laughed when he heard Feng Xiaogang's Beijing accent.

Once again, I feel that Feng Xiaogang is first-rate when it comes to flattering people.

"You flatter me! Happy New Year, Director Feng!"

Cao Sheng spoke politely.

……

Zhen Zidan's call was also very enthusiastic.

Listening to him speak, Cao Sheng felt a pang of emotion. He suddenly realized that there was a reason why people like Cheng Long, Feng Xiaogang, and Zhen Zidan were able to rise to prominence.

At least in terms of their interpersonal skills, they are more enthusiastic and their words are more pleasant to hear than others.

In contrast, Zhao Wenzhuo's tone on the phone, while also enthusiastic, was somewhat less so, and he seemed a little reserved and uninhibited.

……

While I was receiving calls from these celebrities and directors, I also received calls from some people in the online literature community.

For example, Bao Jianfeng, the person in charge of Qidian, said, "President Cao! Happy New Year! Are you in Huizhou these days? I'd like to come and wish you a Happy New Year. Which day would be convenient for you?"

Cao Sheng: "Happy New Year! I'm sorry! I'm not in Huizhou this New Year; I'm traveling with my parents. I appreciate your kind gesture, but you don't need to make the trip, okay?"

Baojianfeng: "Ah? Tourism? This is so creative! Great! Great! I understand. I'll come to Huizhou to see you again after the New Year when you have time. I wish you and your uncle and aunt a pleasant journey and good health!"

……

Lan Tianhu, the boss of Xinchang, also called.

"Mr. Cao! Happy New Year! I wish you even better works in the new year, and happiness and good health to your whole family!"

……

William Zhu also called.

"Mr. Cao! Happy New Year! I saw on the news that you made a lot of money last year! I'm so envious! I'm working so hard managing this website and other companies, and the website hasn't even started making money yet, while you've already earned so much! How about it? In the new year, would you consider investing in our website again? Would you like to think about it?"

Cao Sheng chuckled and politely declined the other party's offer.

Because of online novel platforms, he still has a better view of Qidian's future development.

Therefore, even if he were to invest, he would only consider investing in Qidian.

Of course, he has no plans to continue investing in novel websites for the time being.

In the new year, his main investment focus will still be real estate.

……

Jin Hezai also called.

"Happy New Year, Mr. Cao! Congratulations on making a fortune last year, and I wish you even greater wealth this year, haha!"

Actually, after the news broke at the end of last year that Cao Sheng's two scripts sold for over 100 million yuan, Jin Hezai called Cao Sheng to congratulate him.

Therefore, when he heard him congratulate him again today, Cao Sheng couldn't help but laugh.

Happy New Year! You must have made a lot of money last year too! Congratulations to you!

Before Cao Sheng could finish speaking, Jin Hezai scoffed, "Give me a break! Compared to you, I've earned quite a bit, haven't I? I haven't even made a fraction of what you've earned, okay? By the way, could you give me some film company contact information? Hehe, I... I'd like to write a script and submit it to them to try my luck, what do you think?"

(End of this chapter)