Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 262 Beating Up Little Wang (8,000 words)

Wang Wang Wang...

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The sounds of chickens and dogs could be heard from one another, because strangers had entered the village.

Liu Jing lay on a large rock at the entrance of the village, wearing sunglasses, as if he were asleep.

As the winter sun rises, it shines warmly over the branches, bringing a pleasant comfort.

"Brother Jing, when will you take us to the film set to see what it's like?"

"Ah."

"Brother Jing..."

"Oh."

"Brother Jing, a stunningly beautiful woman is coming."

"Well!"

Besides Liu Jing, there were five or six other young people, all of whom were villagers here.

They knew that a film was being shot nearby, and they also knew that Liu Jing was a member of the film crew.

Since filming began, Liu Jing has been spending his free time wandering around the village.

Today I'll freeload a meal at the host's house, tomorrow I'll have a few drinks at the Li family's house, but I never eat or drink for free; I always bring a gift.

Over time, he became familiar with the villagers.

These people were either playing cards or fishing, which didn't stop Liu Jing from taking a nap.

"Wow! He looks like a big star."

"Could it be Gao Yuanyuan? I heard she's also on set, but I've never seen her before."

“You don’t have that kind of luck. Gao Yuanyuan came here to see Brother Jing twice, and I saw her both times.”

"You've only met him twice, but I've met him three times."

"No, it seems to be... it seems to be Azi."

"Azi?" Liu Jing heard this name in his drowsy state and was no longer sleepy.

Looking up, there it was—the heartthrob!

"Brothers, I've got a job to do. No cards today, you guys go have your own fun." Liu Jing waved his hand, and the young men, knowing better, scattered like birds in an instant.

Hanging out with Liu Jing had two advantages: firstly, he was a celebrity with no airs, and secondly, he could get odd jobs.

"Young Master, you really know how to enjoy life," Chen Hao joked.

She called Liu Jing early in the morning, but a woman answered; it sounded like Gao Yuanyuan.

Gao Yuanyuan told her that Liu Jing had gone to the film set and forgot his phone.

Chen Hao didn't want to speculate why Liu Jing's forgotten phone ended up in Gao Yuanyuan's hands.

There are many speculations online about Gao Yuanyuan and Liu Jing, but Chen Hao doesn't need to speculate at all. How could a top star heavily promoted by the company have a clean relationship with the company boss?

She went to the film set to find Liu Jing, but the film crew was on holiday and there weren't many people there.

After finally finding someone on duty, she was told that Jing Shao was experiencing life in the village.

I thought it would be a long search, but to my surprise, I saw it at the village entrance before I even entered the village.

"If you have the chance to enjoy it, why wait until you die?" Liu Jing retorted.

“That makes sense.” Chen Hao sat down next to Liu Jing and suddenly became lost in thought.

"The ground is dirty, and there aren't enough bottled water for bathing here," Liu Jing said, glancing at the ground.

The day before yesterday, Chen Hao came to the film set with Boss Wu to find him. During their handshake, he left him a note.

The meaning was self-evident, but Liu Jing ignored it.

I'm surrounded by admirers, it's overwhelming, and I'm too busy to handle it all. I really don't want to attract any more attention.

"Are you saying I'm dirty?" Chen Hao asked angrily, mustering his courage to slip a note into the hand, but received no response.

The meaning was self-evident: the other party wasn't interested in her.

She ignored all those who were eager to win her favor and those who would spend a fortune just for a meal.

Unexpectedly, when she took the initiative with this young man, she was ignored instead.

"No, I wouldn't dare. We're not that close. If you have something to say, just say so. If not, don't keep me from sunbathing," Liu Jing replied lazily.

It wasn't that he had a problem with Chen Hao, but rather that he simply didn't want to associate with anyone from Orange Sky.

Mr. Wu is different from the Wang brothers; those two, no matter what, at least have connections in the industry.

Orange Sky Entertainment is backed by Japanese capital, and Mr. Wu's entry into the entertainment industry was not for pure purposes; he merely used it as a stepping stone, ultimately aiming for the capital market.

Such a restless person will inevitably stir up trouble sooner or later.

In 2005, Huayi was definitely one of the top private film and television companies.

Mr. Wu is a tough nut to crack; he dug up Wang Jinghua all the way to Orange Sky, and almost brought down the Huayi Building. He still hasn't recovered.

Now that Spring and Autumn has become No. 1, it's hard to guarantee that Mr. Wu won't have some ulterior motives.

Even if it doesn't happen now, it will happen in the future, so Liu Jing is wary of Orange Sky.

Chen Hao is not only Orange Sky's top female streamer, but also Boss Wu's closest confidante, so Liu Jing doesn't want to have too much contact with her.

"Old Wu went to Dandong yesterday." Chen Hao looked gloomy, and his bright eyes had dimmed considerably.

"Did you go to plant strawberries?" Liu Jing asked.

"Young Master Wang from Huayi is currently in Dandong. Old Wu took your advice and went there to discuss the acquisition of Meiya with Huayi." Chen Hao was both amused and exasperated. What was with all this talk about growing strawberries?

As she laughed, her expression gradually turned ugly. She might actually be going to plant hickeys, but on a slut.

When Boss Wu went over there, she didn't go with him, but Jiang Yiyan did.

"Assembly." Liu Jing murmured. That was the filming location of "Assembly." Why was Boss Wang there?

Like "The Warlords," "Assembly" is also a male-dominated film with very few female characters.

Given Mr. Wang's character, he can't live without women around him.

Shu Chang is the female lead in "Assembly," and Liu Jing suddenly felt a little worried. Even though Shu Chang had a team with her, and the team was set up by Sister Li, he was still somewhat uneasy.

"Hmm! Mr. Wang has been relaxing over there recently. He talked with Lao Wu yesterday, but the results weren't very good. This matter shouldn't be dragged on for too long. The longer it drags on, the less valuable Meiya's shell will become. Sister Hua's idea is for Chunqiu, Huayi, and Chengtian to each send a representative to finalize this matter as soon as possible. She has a good relationship with all three of you and is willing to mediate."

"Then you've got the wrong person."

"Old Wu contacted Sister Li this morning. Sister Li said that Samsung's situation was already troublesome enough, and she didn't want Old Wu to cause any more trouble. She told him to contact Zhang Min about Jiahe and Chunqiu's matters. Then Old Wu contacted President Min, who said that she was busy with Huayang's listing recently and that Liu Jing could handle this small matter." Chen Hao sighed.

Chen Hao is troubled by doing business with Samsung, and he also wants to have a headache, preferably as many headaches as possible.

One is busy with the company's IPO and treats business worth hundreds of millions as a trivial matter.

It seems that I made the wrong choice back then.

If she could go back in time, she would never have signed with Orange Sky.

“Alright! Let’s head to Dandong, let him buy the tickets.” Liu Jing patted his butt and got up decisively.

Chen Hao stood there, stunned. On the way here, he had prepared a whole bunch of lines, but he hadn't used a single one of them.
"Old Wu isn't going to make me pay for the plane ticket, is he? That's not fair. I'm doing him a favor. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't bother going there. In the dead of winter, I'd rather go to Hainan."

Chen Hao stood up and stood in front of Liu Jing. "Since I have so much influence, please give me some more face. I'm planning to terminate my contract with Orange Sky. Is Chunqiu willing to take me in?"

"You're terminating your contract with Orange Sky? Are you kidding me? Old Wu will let you go?" Liu Jing didn't believe it at all.

"I'm nobody to him, why won't he let me go? Does he dare not let me go? If I leave, he might set off firecrackers to celebrate." Chen Hao was furious.

"Then you're even worse off than Cheng Xiaodong," Liu Jing muttered under his breath. Cheng Xiaodong just doesn't get invited to meals, but you're disliked by others.

Chen Hao didn't hear him clearly and continued, "If I didn't want to terminate the contract, why would I have given you that little note? I was thinking of inviting you over so we could have a drink and talk things over..."

"Did we end up talking about sex?" Liu Jing interrupted.

"If the talks go well, things will naturally fall into place. If they don't, a friendly match is perfectly acceptable. We're all adults, there's no need to be coy. It's just a physical body, nothing that's particularly rare. I just want to tell you, I want to terminate my contract with Orange Sky and go to your Spring and Autumn. So, is that okay or not?" Chen Hao was very straightforward.

"When 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' first aired, Sister Min wanted to sign you four beauties. Jiang Xin was sentimental, Liu Tao was under contract, and you were the only free agent. Why didn't you sign then?" Liu Jing laughed. "Sorry, this opportunity won't come again."

"Sissi is also a free agent and hasn't signed a contract. Chunqiu has Gao Yuanyuan, so they're unlikely to promote me and Sissi as the top female stars. I'd rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of an ox, so why should I join in the fun?" Chen Hao sneered.

Liu Jing shook his head. Qianqian didn't sign with Spring and Autumn not because of being the top female star, but simply because she was unhappy with Zhang Min.

Liu Jing didn't understand before, and neither did Qianqian, but now they both understand this issue.

Zhang Min's cover-up could fool everyone, but not Xixi. Or rather, the mistake wasn't with Zhang Min, but with Liu Jing.

Sisi had seen through it all long ago, but she pretended not to know.

Liu Jing understood that Qianqian knew about this, so he basically never mentioned Zhang Min in front of Qianqian.

"People are realistic. Back then, Lao Wu specifically established Orange Sky Entertainment to promote me. He gave me all the company's resources and hired a top Asian team to create my album. He spared no effort to promote me. Gao Yuanyuan and I are the same age, and I became famous earlier than her. From childhood to adulthood, I excelled in everything. Even at the Central Academy of Drama, I was the most dazzling presence in my class. How could I possibly go to your Chunqiu Entertainment back then? How could I possibly be subordinate to Gao Yuanyuan?" Chen Haoyue said, his expression becoming more and more agitated. "But people change. He changed, and so did I. New faces are always smiling, while old faces are always crying. Since things have changed, let's end it."

"People change, and so do seasons," Liu Jing remarked.

Chen Hao's words brought back memories of two years ago, when he was incredibly popular and successful.

One cannot always be in the limelight. When in a high position, one should not be high-profile, nor should one be low-profile when in a low position.

He felt he should find an opportunity to give Yang Mi a lesson, as his friend had been getting a bit cocky lately.

"Huayi's terms are: I can give up TV dramas, star in two big-budget movies a year, both as the female lead. The agent's share is only 10%, the signing fee is three million, and I have a lot of autonomy," Chen Hao said, biting his lip.

"The conditions are good. Fan Xiaopang is leaving, and you can fill the vacancy. Zhou Xunzheng and Li Bingbing are vying for the top spot. You might just surpass them and the title might fall to you." Liu Jing didn't want to say anything more because Gao Yuanyuan was riding her electric scooter, wobbling over.

Chen Hao saw it too, so he quickly said, "Old Wu's bottom line is 200 million. If it's more than that, he's prepared to acquire another company."

“If it’s true, I owe you a favor,” Liu Jing replied.

“A friend of mine runs a private equity firm, and he wants to partner with Qin Shi to establish a private equity investment fund.” Chen Hao didn’t want to use this favor later; he wanted to use it now.

Private equity funds? Liu Jing's expression shifted, then he laughed.

Old Li, you only said you wanted to raise money, but you didn't tell me how to raise it.

With the reputation of the Qin Dynasty as a guarantee, the amount of funds raised should not be too large.

He wanted to invest in several companies, all of which he identified while he was idle, but unfortunately, Qin Shi Capital had limited funds.

I used to only think about buying with my own money, and I never considered private equity funds.

In 2006, significant changes occurred in the domestic fund business. Many closed-end funds were converted into open-end funds, and fund companies that obtained QDII qualifications were able to raise funds to invest in international markets.

"I approve of this." Liu Jing greeted Gao Yuanyuan, who didn't ride an electric bike much and whose skills were really not very good.

"He's really aloof," Chen Hao muttered.

"Di Di..."

The tram honked its horn frantically and rushed towards Liu Jing.

"Gao Yuanyuan, are you trying to murder your husband?" Liu Jing was startled and actually jumped out.

The car was right in front of him, showing no sign of slowing down, and it aimed directly at him and rammed into him.

"Ahhh..." Gao Yuanyuan screamed as the car crashed into a large rock, throwing her off as well.

Liu Jing reacted quickly, grabbing him and making himself the fall.

"Are you alright?" they asked in unison, inquiring about each other's condition.

"I'm fine, how about you?" they said in unison again.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault." Gao Yuanyuan apologized first. She had only planned to pick up the man on her bike and take him home for dinner, but she almost got into a car accident.

Liu Jing helped her up and brushed the dust off her. "From now on, you'll refuse to ride electric bikes."

"The road is bad." Gao Yuanyuan was good at shifting the blame.

"Thank goodness it's a dirt road," Liu Jing said with relief.

If he were to fall on an asphalt road, and such a handsome face were to be bumped or damaged, he would be heartbroken.

Gao Yuanyuan was covered in dust and dirt; she would have definitely fallen if Liu Jing hadn't caught her in time.

As he felt a pang of heartache, he wiped the dirt off his face with his hands, and the smell gradually changed.

"You don't teach people how to drive," Gao Yuanyuan said coquettishly.

"Ahem, teach me at home, there are outsiders here." Liu Jing patted Gao Yuanyuan's shoulder. Do you even need to teach me? You're the one who taught me.

Be mindful of the impact; don't be so arrogant.

Chen Hao breathed a sigh of relief. The top female streamer of Chunqiu and the top female streamer of Chengtian are really different.

Gao Yuanyuan seemed to only then notice Chen Hao, and looked surprised, "Sister Chen Hao, you're here too."

"I've been here for a while now." Chen Hao said with a wistful expression. He had spoken to Chen Hao on the phone early in the morning, and he had already forgotten about it.

"I'm calling Liu Jing back for lunch. I made zha jiang mian (noodles with soybean paste) for lunch. Let's eat together," Gao Yuanyuan invited.

"Thank you, it's perfect to try your cooking." Chen Hao didn't refuse.

"No, I have to go to Dandong to grow strawberries." Liu Jing declined, still shaken by Gao Yuanyuan's disastrous cooking.

The tomato and egg soup I made yesterday at noon was even more sour than apple cider vinegar.

Today's zha jiang mian (noodles with minced meat sauce) is definitely more mixed than the soybean paste from Northeast China.

"Your strawberry-growing skills aren't very good; you often plant them crookedly," Gao Yuanyuan said, pouting.

Liu Jing picked up the electric scooter; the rearview mirror was broken, but it wouldn't stop him from riding.

Gao Yuanyuan sat down in the back and invited Chen Hao, "Sister Chen Hao, there's still room in the back, please sit down too."

"Uh, no thanks." Chen Hao shook his head.

"Why don't you sit in the middle, and I'll sit in the back?" Gao Yuanyuan was very generous and moved back a little.

Through the only remaining rearview mirror, Liu Jing noticed the hesitation in the heartthrob's eyes.

He twisted the accelerator, and the tram shot off. Gao Yuanyuan gasped and hugged him tightly around the waist, leaving no room for him.

Chen Hao watched the electric scooter disappear into the distance. "Hmph! All crows are black, and this kid's strawberry-growing skills are probably terrible."
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Dandong is located in Liaodong, facing North Korea across the river.

Kuandian is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Dandong.

The peaceful little county town has been quite turbulent lately, because the legendary "Little Cannon" is filming here.

Every day, quite a few people want to join the film crew to broaden their horizons, so this area is quite lively.

Liu Jing, leading a group of seven or eight people, had just arrived here after several twists and turns.

In addition to the negotiation team, he brought his assistant Bai Bing and Zhang Min's secretary Zhang Jiao with him this time.

I brought Bai Bing along because of work, and I brought Zhang Jiao along because I was pestered and had no choice.

Zhang Min has been busy with Huayang's affairs lately, leaving Zhang Jiao at the company. Many people in the company assume she is Zhang Min's niece, and given her questionable interpersonal skills, few are close to her, and there's even a subtle aversion towards her.

In normal work situations, one should only keep a respectful distance.

She was indeed slow-witted, but not stupid, and she gradually realized it.

When Liu Jing went to Northeast China, she insisted on going too, because she is from the Northeast and felt that Jing Shao must need a tour guide.

The Northeast is indeed the Northeast, but he went to Dandong, not Zhang Jiao's hometown of Harbin.

Besides, this isn't a vacation; we're here on business.

Liu Jing didn't want to bring her along at all, but Zhang Jiao somehow persuaded the boss, and with President Min's intervention, Liu Jing had no choice but to bring along this burden.

"President Wang, President Wu, thank you for waiting." Liu Jing called out from afar, his voice carried easily on the wind.

Amidst the howling wind, Mr. Wang and Mr. Wu eagerly awaited the arrival of the main character.

Mr. Wu sneezed, and he looked familiar. It was just like the way he sneezed when he went to the set of "The Warlords" the other day.

Two beautiful women, one on each side, followed by four or five people, who didn't seem like bodyguards.

Little Wang sneezed too, another day of envying Liu Jing. Their Huayi also has many female artists, but they can't compare.

Every woman Liu Jing brings out outshines the female artists in their company.

Especially the female entertainers of the Spring and Autumn Period, each one was not only more beautiful than the last, but also more distinctive than the last.

Leaving aside the mature beauties Gao Yuanyuan, Yan Danchen, Li Xiaoran, Chen Zihan, and Zeng Li, the two brought today are no less impressive than the other five, just a bit more inexperienced.

Young and naive, which is exactly what Mr. Wang likes.

He glanced at it again and again, looking at it repeatedly, once again envying Liu Jing's day.

"Haha, Young Master Jing, you're still as dashing as ever since we last met," Young Master Wang greeted him with a hearty laugh.

The title "Young Master Jing" has become increasingly popular, though I don't know when it started.

Especially after Jiahe went public, this name became even more frequently heard.

"Mr. Wang, with all this snow and ice, this is truly a great place to relax," Liu Jing joked.

He didn't believe for a second that Mr. Wang had come here to relax; he must have ulterior motives.

However, he guessed wrong this time. The person was indeed just trying to relax, and it was because of Jiahe.

With Jiahe's market value exceeding 5 billion, CEO Wang couldn't sleep at night. He summoned several female models, but couldn't muster any interest.

Close your eyes, and the Golden Harvest logo spins back and forth, eventually turning into 5 billion.

When I turn on the TV, every movie opening feels like the Golden Harvest logo; every sound hits my heart.

So he went to see Mr. Ma and asked, "Where is the way out for Huayi?" He replied, "You say the future is bright, but all I see is glass. Why don't we take over Meiya's shell, go through Hong Kong, and list it through a reverse merger?"

Mr. Ma earnestly told him that nothing can be rushed; everything must be done step by step. Doing the right thing at the right time will bring success. Forcing things before the time is right will be counterproductive, ultimately benefiting others. Don't rush, take your time, don't lose your composure, and don't lose your way. Do the right thing at the right time. Right now, Huayi should focus on making movies. Persist, do your best in your profession, and the path will naturally open up. If you walk fast and steadily, others will have nowhere to go and will be left far behind.

Back when I started Alibaba, we didn't even have an office...

Mr. Wang was excited. "Yes, the process is tortuous, but the future is bright. I need to make good movies; that's the foundation."

Then, he abandoned his comfortable life and went to the "Assembly" production team to honestly be a producer.

Little Cannon was both relieved and worried.

What's reassuring is that the boss is truly dedicated.

What worries me is that the boss is too dedicated.

"The snow-covered landscape sweeps away the dust from my heart. The biting ice cools the nameless fire within." Mr. Wang remarked, recalling that Mr. Ma had recommended he read "Understanding Zeng Guofan," and he had recently gained considerable insights from it.

Liu Jing took two steps to the side and blocked Zhang Jiao's path.

When Mr. Wang said this, his gaze turned in this direction.

When Zhang Jiao first joined the company, she was a little chubby and her appearance wasn't very outstanding.

I've been losing weight recently and it's been very effective. I've slimmed down and look much better now.

She has a small, oval face, a blend of heroic spirit and allure, and a delicate fragility hidden beneath her handsome features, making her incredibly alluring.

In Liu Jing's view, Xiao Wang's flaunting was definitely like a peacock about to display its tail feathers.

Bai Bing pursed her lips. That scumbag is so domineering. What does he have to do with her that he's protecting her like this?

She quietly took two steps back, hiding behind Liu Jing, and secretly observed the situation between her boss and other people's secretaries.

If you have the chance, try to put a bad word about the boss to your fellow villagers.

"Mr. Wang has excellent writing skills," Liu Jing said awkwardly.

"You two are both very talented writers, but I'm just a roughneck. Let's go inside and talk about mundane things." Boss Wu shivered, whether from the cold or from feeling nauseous, it was hard to tell.

Before discussing mundane matters, we should handle mundane affairs first. It may not be possible to get things done in a day or two, so let's arrange accommodations first.

Everyone came prepared, especially Liu Jing, who asked the director for five days off.

Peter Chan remained silent for a long time, finally sighing helplessly. Before leaving, he said, "Don't get taken away by the police this time."

Filming conditions here are tough, but the accommodations are decent; the film crew lives not far from the hotel.

Each person has their own room, so there is no situation where two people share a room.

Everyone, please go back to your rooms to pack up and rest for a while. We will meet in the small conference room in two hours.

Bai Bing didn't go back to her own room, but went to Liu Jing's room first. Zhang Jiao was stunned for a moment, then followed her.

"What are you doing following me in?" Liu Jing heard the door close and turned around to see two people behind him.

"Me?" Zhang Jiao asked.

"Nonsense, who else could it be but you?" Liu Jing said irritably. "You're the only outsider here."

“I came with Sister Bing,” Zhang Jiao replied.

"She came in to warm my bed, what are you doing here? Go back to your room." Liu Jing waved his hand dismissively. You can't even clean properly, so expecting you to make the bed is hopeless.

“I…I can do it too,” Zhang Jiao replied, mustering her courage.

Bai Bing was making the bed for her boss. She didn't have the habit of using hotel sheets and blankets, so she brought two sets and changed them for her boss as well.

Upon hearing this, the assistant squinted and glanced at her. What? Is she eyeing my position? No, this is a threat; I have to find a way to get rid of her.

"What can you do? She's my assistant, one of my people. You're Min-jie's person, go warm her bed." Liu Jing opened the door and pushed her out, trying to avoid any misunderstandings.

boom……

Some salted fish are truly salted fish; even if someone helps them turn over, they're too lazy to do it.

Some people are just temporarily stuck in their slump, unable to turn their lives around for the time being. But when they see an opportunity, they are more proactive than anyone else.

Zhang Jiao also has ambitions. If she didn't, she wouldn't have gone to the "Curse of the Golden Flower" crew to be an unknown stand-in.

It was on this film set that she witnessed a lot and understood the gap between them.

Having good looks doesn't guarantee success; the entertainment industry is never short of beautiful women.

After suffering several setbacks, she temporarily became a couch potato.

Even on the Spring and Autumn side, she remained inactive, keeping her thoughts deeply hidden.

She was observing secretly, waiting for the right opportunity.

During the play rehearsal that day, she listened more attentively to the phone call between Liu Jing and Fatty Wang than anyone else.

The opportunity is here.

If I can win over Jing Shao, I'll be the next Yang Mi, the next Liu Shishi.

As for Liu Yifei and Jing Tian, ​​they can't be compared. They're doing very well even without Liu Yifei and Jing Tian.

And Gao Yuanyuan is no match for her either. Even if she were given the opportunity, she might not be able to reach such a level.

"It's just heating a kang (heated brick bed), I'm a Northeasterner, I'm more professional than her," Zhang Jiao muttered, stomping her feet twice before leaving unwillingly.

boom……

Bai Bing didn't care at all. While assembling the duvet cover, she talked about work, "Boss, the Spring Flower Project is starting in two months. Sister Min wants to replace Big Beard. There's not enough time, and it will have a big impact. Can you accept that?"

The first Spring Blossom Project was scheduled to begin on March 21, 2007, the spring equinox.

The review committee was established a month ago, with Wang Jing serving as the first chairman and the four members being Zhang Jizhong, Li Guoli, Zhou Xiaowen, and Jiang Wei.

Jiang Wei is a teacher in the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy, and he is currently working on the script for "Lurking".

Liu Jing said he had invested, and Zhang Min naturally agreed, so Liu Jing took the opportunity to invite him to be a judge.

Zhou Xiaowen was originally a collaborating director with Chunqiu, and their connection began when they filmed "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

He has directed "Huanxi Sha" and "Ni Chang Yu Yi Qu" for Spring and Autumn Period. Xiao Fan plays Yang Guifei. This film has been scheduled to be released in May.

Li Guoli is the director of Sugar Man, and Zhang Min extended an invitation to him before Liu Jing did.

“Min-jie is petty, don’t worry about it, I’ll talk to her. The registration channel has been open for half a month, and suddenly changing the judges won’t have a good impact. It’s the first year, so we’re just trying to keep things auspicious. We won’t use him again.” Liu Jing understood what was going on.

“That’s true. Filming for ‘The Deer and the Cauldron’ has wrapped up, and we also invested in this project. After Big Beard finishes producing this, he’ll be preparing for ‘The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.’ We still need him for this project. If we don’t use him for future projects, he’ll understand why.” Bai Bing agreed. Min Jie was just throwing a tantrum; she might not actually want to get rid of Big Beard.

"Whether he understands or not is his business." Liu Jing took off his down jacket. The world inside and outside was like two different worlds. It was freezing cold outside, but it was so hot inside.

"Among the four beauties in the new Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, is Zhao Min really given to Zhang Jiao?" Bai Bing asked.

"Hmm! She's more suitable. The young lady has been quite ambitious lately. She's been dieting and enrolling in Zhuwai Academy; it's obvious she wants to debut." Liu Jing isn't blind; he's seen Zhang Jiao's changes for himself.

If a person has no ambition, how is he different from a beast?

Ambition also represents ambition, and having a certain level of ambition is a good thing.

Liu Jing likes ambitious women and enjoys seeing them strive for success.

“If she debuts, it won’t be appropriate for her to continue serving as Sister Min’s secretary,” Bai Bing said bluntly.

"She's not my secretary. Min-jie can make the arrangements; she knows what she's doing." Liu Jing didn't want to get involved.

“The Little Hundred Flowers Class is good. Sister Zeng Li is familiar with the teachers there. She has plenty of time anyway, so she could go there for further training,” Bai Bing suggested.

Liu Jing was suspicious; there was something wrong with the assistant. "You're being a little too concerned about her. Is there some kind of conflict?"

"What conflict could I possibly have with an idiot? It's just that I'm eager to be her manager because she's so keen on debuting. If she really wants to be an actress, I'll sign her. She's the first actress I've discovered, which is very significant in my career," Bai Bing explained with a smile.

"I thought you wanted to debut." Liu Jing didn't take it to heart and lay straight on the bed.

Winter in Northeast China is truly comfortable indoors, especially this hotel which even has a heated kang (traditional Chinese bed).

"Aren't you dirty? Take a shower before going to bed," Bai Bing said disdainfully.

"Oh." Liu Jing didn't refuse. After traveling by car, plane, and bus, he really needed a shower.

"You..." Bai Bing was furious. This old man was really outrageous. He took off his clothes in front of her and walked into the bathroom like that.

By the time Liu Jing came out of the restroom, his assistant had already left.

The bed sheets and duvet cover were changed to his own, a set of clothes were on the bed, a glass of water was on the bedside table, and there was also the book he was reading.

The house was tidy and organized, and the luggage was all put in its proper place.

"No wonder celebrities often get together with their assistants; they're even more attentive than their wives," Liu Jing muttered.

He changed his clothes, lay on the bed and read for a while, then drifted off to sleep.

In the blink of an eye, more than an hour had passed when the assistant came to remind him that it was time to go to the meeting room.

Bai Bing was the main force in this negotiation, while Liu Jing was merely symbolic.

Knowing the buyer's bottom line, and with a third party going out of their way to act as a dummy bidder, the so-called negotiation is nothing more than back-and-forth wrangling.

Liu Jing listened for a while, then yawned. The meeting room was so warm; he felt sleepy.

"You guys talk first, I'm going to the film set to broaden my horizons." Liu Jing got up, bored with the bickering, and wanted to go see Shu Chang.

"I'll take you there." Young Master Wang also stood up. He had a team with him, so he didn't need to go there personally.

Mr. Wu was eager to go out, but he had only brought two minor celebrities with him, and he was the main negotiator.

Stepping out of the hotel, Mr. Wang was in high spirits. Seeing his enemy so humiliated, he felt incredibly pleased.

He had been in the industry for so many years and had never been so angry with anyone.

Even if it means killing a thousand enemies but losing five hundred of his own, he's happy to do it.

He feels comfortable as long as the other person is more uncomfortable.

He didn't rest along the way, constantly seeking advice from Liu Jing. He was very curious about the capital market, but had very little experience with it.

Liu Jing didn't hide anything; the other party would find out sooner or later.

They chatted happily along the way, and after more than ten minutes, they finally arrived at the film set.

Mr. Wang was quite disappointed; what usually felt like a long journey now felt very short.

The film crew doesn't open to the public, but it depends on who you are. With Little Wang leading the way, you can go anywhere.

No one was surprised by Xiao Wang's arrival. Lately, the boss has been acting strangely, frequently visiting the film set.

Filming was underway, and Liu Jing quickly spotted Shu Chang in a corner, her eyes glued to the set.

Liu Jing quietly walked over and patted her on the shoulder, "You've lost your integrity..."

"You're the one... uh, blockhead, waaaaaah..." Shu Chang shrugged, about to curse, when she suddenly realized the voice was off.

Turning around, I saw a familiar face.

Seeing Liu Jing's smiling face, she was overjoyed and threw herself into his arms, tears streaming down her face as if they were free.

Liu Jing's expression changed. He had never seen Shu Chang like this before, knowing how much she had suffered.

"Mr. Wang, I haven't hit anyone in many years." Liu Jing said with a gloomy face, holding Shu Chang and looking at the young Mr. Wang beside him.

"What?" Young Master Wang was startled; what a terrifying look!

They were just chatting and laughing a moment ago, how did they suddenly turn on each other?
Oh no! It's a misunderstanding!

What's wrong with Shu Chang? Little auntie, why are you crying? I haven't even touched you.

boom……

Liu Jing threw a punch, which landed squarely on Little Wang's nose.

Mr. Wang's nose smelled like a spice box had been spilled—sour, spicy, salty…

His face looked like it had been dyed in a shop, with red, black, yellow...

"Ah..." He let out a muffled groan, followed by another scream.

Liu Jing kicked him in the stomach, sending him flying.

"Wood, what are you doing? He didn't bully me..." Shu Chang was stunned. Only then did she react and hugged Liu Jing tightly to prevent him from making a third move.

(End of this chapter)