Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 330 Pearl Harvesting
Shanghai, the Bund.

Liu Jing was looking down at the Huangpu River, his heart surging even more deeply than the river itself.

"Boss, there's a swimming pool in the dome. Would you like to try it? It must be very comfortable in there." Bai Bing stood gracefully to the side, smiling broadly, confident and radiant.

"Sister Baozhu, try not to worry. I'm just trying to help you," Liu Jingkuan comforted her.

"Heh, you're going to help us? Where's your conscience?" Huo Wenxi sneered.

"You've eaten my conscience." Liu Jing grinned wickedly.

Huo Wenxi groaned and pressed himself tightly against the glass, unable to utter a single word.

"Sister Baozhu, isn't the boss a man of conscience?"

"Sister Baozhu, why aren't you saying anything? Is the boss's conscience too delicious?"

"Sister Baozhu, you are my idol, my idol for life."

"Sister Baozhu, the boss was remarking the other day that you're getting on in years, otherwise you'd definitely be even more beautiful than the Huangpu River..."

"Shut up." Huo Wenxi couldn't stand it anymore; this little bitch was simply a devil.

A month ago, she went to Chunqiu to find Liu Jing, and that little bitch dared to lock her in the reception room.

If she hadn't needed something from them, she wouldn't have let it go so easily. But when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head; she'll remember this debt.

At the time, she thought the little bitch was incredibly audacious, lacking discipline and respect. Now she realizes that the little bitch has powerful backers and is utterly lawless.

Now, with both old and new grudges, she has blamed everything on Bai Bing.

"Crack!"

The flash went off, but the assistant deliberately didn't turn it off.

"You bastard, you..." Huo Wenxi was shocked, then couldn't speak.

"Boss, she scolded me. She was so fierce, I'm so scared..." The little assistant looked pitiful, like a frightened deer, tears welling up in her eyes at any moment.

Click, click, click...

She spoke pitifully, but she pressed the buttons without hesitation, and one photo after another appeared on the phone.

"Don't be afraid! Sister Baozhu is your senior, and you should learn from her often in the future. You two are master and disciple, how can a master bully his disciple?" Liu Jing comforted him.

"Master," Bai Bing quickly corrected herself. Huo Wenxi closed her eyes; if possible, she wanted to plug her ears with her hands.

My trip to Los Angeles was two weeks ago.
With the boss's help

Huo Wenxi was once her idol, and she won this round.

That afternoon
So what if he's a big agent?
If life is a journey of self-cultivation, then Huo Wenxi is her opponent and also her inner demon.

She will live in the shadow of her opponent forever unless she defeats him at least once.

As she rose to fame in the entertainment industry, many people began to call her "Little Huo Wenxi".

Bai Bing was dissatisfied, unwilling, and resentful, so she wanted to change.

A person's aura is not cultivated overnight, nor is their mindset formed in a single night.

Only by going through hundreds of battles, defeating thousands of people, and experiencing countless events, taking one step at a time, can one grow into a towering tree.

This time, she defeated her opponent with the help of her boss, and most of her inner demons dissipated.

However, none of all of this could compare to the shock she felt upon seeing CEO Min. At that moment, her worldview, which she was rebuilding, crumbled once again.

There's no doubt that if the child wasn't the boss's, she ate the diaper.

From that moment on, she knew she had entered the boss's inner circle and was completely devoted to him.

"Sister Baozhu, I'm only doing this for your own good. You've had this piece of land near Yu Garden in Shanghai for thirteen years. Three developments, three failures—it's clear you're not meant to have it. Now it's a hot potato, tying up a lot of money and consuming a lot of energy. Your partners are local bullies; if you don't deal with them, you still won't be able to develop the land in another thirteen years. Their goal is clear: you broke your promise first, so they'd rather forgo their initial investment than let the land fail. A third of the forty-year land use right has already passed; the land will become less and less valuable over time. You spent 300 million Hong Kong dollars on this land back then. Now I'm offering 900 million, tripling the return. You won't lose anything; you'll make a huge profit. This will solve your funding problem and help you extricate yourself from this mess, allowing us to focus more on dealing with the predicament. I suggest buying this land—it's a win-win situation. What kind of spirit is that?" Liu Jing spoke earnestly and passionately.

After he finished speaking, he also brought another war to a complete end.

The assistant put down her phone.
The land Liu Jing mentioned is near Yu Garden in Shanghai, covering an area of ​​22,000 square meters, or as much as 30 mu.

In 1994, Eagle King acquired the development rights for more than HK$300 million and prepared to build Eagle King Star City.

After hoarding the property for ten years, they felt the time was right to develop it. They hired top designers to create a commercial real estate project that blends traditional arcade buildings with modern commerce, including a shopping street themed around old Shanghai celebrities, serviced apartments, and a large shopping mall.

Many industry professionals have given it high praise, calling Star City "time frozen in time, a city in motion."

Given the restrictions on Hong Kong-funded real estate companies, they collaborate with local real estate companies. Eagle Group provides the land, and together with another local real estate company, it undertakes the construction investment, as well as subsequent operation and management.

As a result, risks arose in the subsequent cooperation, with various problems such as industry regulation, strategic mistakes, and funding shortages being exposed, leading to a lawsuit between the two parties.

The project, originally scheduled for completion in 2010, was suspended indefinitely in the middle of last year.

However, the other party has many tricks up their sleeve, making it impossible to resume work.

Moreover, they weren't entirely in the right, so the project was shelved.

"I've already convinced the boss for you, and they're signing the contract. You can give me back the photos now." Huo Wenxi sat on the ground, taking a while to come to her senses.

She tossed her disheveled hair aside and let out a sigh. The river flowed gently, as if she herself were drifting along with it.

Three hundred million yuan more than a decade ago is not the same as three hundred million yuan today.

Land near Yu Garden is now worth tens of millions of yuan per mu (approximately 667 square meters), and very little land is offered for sale at that price. The Mingxing City land is now worth one to two billion yuan and has great development potential.

In addition to Eagle King's initial investment, 900 million is simply not enough; their ideal price is 150 million.

Unfortunately, even though I had half of this fatty meat in my mouth, I just couldn't swallow it.

However, it didn't take her much effort to persuade her boss.

The further this land is pushed forward, the less valuable it becomes, which will only hinder the company's operations.

If a strategy goes wrong, then it must be adjusted. Delaying and procrastination are unacceptable; sacrifice is necessary for gain, and cutting losses is the only way to survive.

This land made them realize that this is not Hong Kong, but Shanghai, and they learned a lesson by paying money.

The company is looking to sell this land, but they can't agree on a price. Spring and Autumn Airlines is interested in taking it over, but they have to reluctantly give it up because their offer is too low.

Huo Wenxi had no choice but to part with it; she never expected that Liu Jing would also have a complete set of photos.

When Bai Bing handed her the computer, as she slowly flipped through it, her first thought was that Liu Jing was the mastermind behind it all.

Liu Jing admitted that he was one of the buyers, but the time was not right and he had not yet made a move.

He didn't mention the promise he made to Teacher Chen, and Huo Wenxi might not believe in the bond between men.

This doesn't count as breaking a promise; he merely threatened Huo Wenxi without taking any action.

If the other party is not threatened, then it is naturally useless.

Liu Jing wanted the land in Yandu, but Huo Wenxi refused on the spot, saying, "Even if you post the photos you just took of me, I will not give it to you."

Bai Bing offered a compromise: "Boss, we already have Spring and Autumn Times Square in Yandu, but Shanghai is still missing one. Star City is currently occupied by construction workers, so why don't we help Eagle King solve this problem?"

Huo Wenxi returned to his room, filled with anger and a sense of accomplishment.

I took a half-hour shower and spent another half-hour calming myself down before reporting to my boss.

As for Liu Jing, he has already taken his assistant back to Zhang Min's place to receive another baptism.

Mr. Yang said that the matter was negotiable and made three requests.

First, all the photos and the people behind them.

Second, cash transactions.

Third, we should appeal to the relevant departments and help suppress the matter.

Chunqiu agreed to two and a half points, but could not reach a consensus on the second. Chunqiu did not want to contribute any cash and wanted to invest in film and television projects together with Yinghuang, using subsequent profits to offset the cost.

That's nonsense. The Eagle King isn't a fool, of course he wouldn't agree.

After two weeks of negotiations, a consensus was finally reached. 300 million yuan in cash would be paid upfront, and the remaining 600 million yuan would be offset by profits.

Today is March 5th, the day of Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects).

Spring Autumn and Eagle King signed an agreement at the Bund Hotel. Spring Autumn was represented by General Manager Wen, while Eagle King was naturally represented by Boss Yang.

Liu Jing, under the guise of a film and television project collaboration, summoned the top agent to his room. He signed a contract worth several hundred million yuan with the outside world, and then reached another collaboration agreement worth several hundred million yuan with Huo Wenxi.

"Sister Baozhu, this is the data disk I got from them. I'm giving it to you today. As for the backups copied to the internet, I've deleted them all. If you don't believe me, you can check my computer." Bai Bing handed a box to Huo Wenxi.

Huo Wenxi scoffed, "I don't believe you for a second." However, since the deal was done, if the other party were to release the photos again, that would be breaking the rules.

"What about the photos taken that day?" Huo Wenxi asked.

"What were we filming that day? Sister Baozhu must be mistaken." The assistant looked blank, blinking her eyes as if she was very confused.

Liu Jing secretly praised her, thinking that the workplace was indeed a good place to hone acting skills, and that Xiao Bai's acting skills were much better than Liu Shishi's.

"Liu Jing." Huo Wenxi didn't even look at Bai Bing. She was a little bitch, even more despicable than Liu Jing.

“Sister Baozhu, you broke the rules first by bringing a recording pen to see me. Consider those photos as collateral. The recording hasn’t been leaked, and neither will the photos. Don’t worry, I’m more reliable than Edison; I definitely won’t let a single one leak out.” Liu Jing squatted down in front of Huo Wenxi, gently patting her cheek. “If I’m alright, then all is well. Next time we meet, don’t forget to let me check if you brought a recording pen.”

Huo Wenxi was furious. This was the same reason he had used to strip her naked the moment they met.

If she had known this guy was petty, she definitely wouldn't have delivered herself to his door, much less offered herself as a bedmate.

Two years ago, when Liu Jing's assault incident was exposed, she took advantage of his misfortune and spread some negative information.

This kind of thing is common in the entertainment industry; everyone's a competitor. If a rival has problems, why not kick them while they're down? Are you going to wait for them to kick you while you're down?
For the past two years, Liu Jing has always been all smiles whenever he sees her. She thought the matter was over, but little did she know it was far from over.

He was still talking about this when he assaulted her that day.

"Can I go now?" Huo Wenxi took a deep breath, got dressed, and even touched up her makeup before speaking.

"Please go ahead." Liu Jing was very gentlemanly, opening the door for the other person with a smile.

"Thank you." Huo Wenxi smiled slightly, clearly demonstrating that their business negotiations had gone very well.

"Sister, Bai Bing will be in charge of the 'Myth' project from now on. I hope you two will have a pleasant collaboration." Liu Jing took the documents from Bai Bing and politely handed them to Huo Wenxi without even touching her fingers.

"Yes, I would." Huo Wenxi smiled. If Liu Jingruo were my son, I could offer myself to him every day. Thinking of my own talented sons, each one more troublesome than the last, I'd better not even think about it.

"Sister Baozhu, I'm new here. If I have any questions in the future, I'll ask you for help. Please don't find it troublesome." Bai Bing saw her senior to the door with a bright smile.

"Let's learn from each other and make progress together." Huo Wenxi's smile faded, and his tone became indifferent.

“Indeed, we need to learn from each other so that we can make progress together.” Bai Bing emphasized the word “together.”

Huo Wenxi took a deep breath, glanced at Liu Jing, and walked away without looking back.

People are coming and going in the corridor; mind your manners. I wonder how many people are currently scrutinizing the Eagle King with magnifying glasses.

A mocking smile played on her lips. "Trying to blackmail me with these photos, trying to make me your spy? You underestimate me, Huo Wenxi. So what if my reputation is ruined? I'm way past the age of relying on my fame."

boom……

The door closed, and the assistant jumped onto her boss, excitedly saying, "Darling, I love you to death."

"Congratulations, Chen Dong, you've won your first battle in life." Liu Jing was also very pleased. With a mind full of knowledge and a refined air, the young assistant's demeanor had changed after this experience.

"Boss, I can't take it anymore, I want you to love me." The assistant's eyes were full of seductive charm and adoration.

"Just bear with it, Auntie will be calling us to the banquet soon." Liu Jing put his assistant down, to prevent things from escalating.

"Hmph! You've had your fun, but I'm still..." Bai Bing snorted lightly, opened the window to let in some fresh air, and a cool breeze blew in. "So beautiful, no wonder it's a river view room. Standing here, I feel refreshed and relaxed, and I don't seem so worldly anymore."

"Here you go." Liu Jing took an envelope out of his pocket and handed it to his assistant.

"A love letter?" Bai Bing asked with a smile.

“To you, it’s a love letter.” Liu Jing stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, where the lights were bright and the traffic was bustling, a stark contrast to ten years ago.

The assistant marveled at the beauty of the scenery, while Liu Jing reflected on the changes in the world.

In his fifteen years in the industry, he has witnessed changes in many countries and regions, with the changes in this city being particularly striking.

Times are changing, society is progressing, and everything is different from fifteen years ago.

"The key?" Bai Bing had a vague guess.

"This is a reward from your aunt. It's a river-view apartment in Shanghai. Go and complete the formalities tomorrow." Liu Jing pinched his assistant's cheek. This assistant was quite the little money-grubber.

"Hehe, I love President Wen to death." Bai Bing giggled. This was another ten million in hand, and she didn't even have to pay the mortgage.

"Give me the phone." Liu Jing smiled. Rewards and punishments are the only way to motivate the assistant to work harder.

"I didn't take a picture of your face, at most half your body." The assistant understood what the boss meant. After the incident with Teacher Chen, not to mention the boss, everyone was very cautious about this kind of thing.

"Eagle King is going to produce the TV series 'The Myth,' and Yuanyuan will be the main person in charge of this project. It's not that I don't want you to take the lead, it's just not the right time yet," Liu Jing explained as he flipped through the documents.

“I won’t be jealous. You must have your reasons for making these arrangements. Besides, I’m still a senior in college and haven’t graduated yet. If I were to become a producer, it would definitely attract gossip. With my qualifications, I wouldn’t be able to control those people. I haven’t even figured out how to be a manager yet, so I’m not considering becoming a producer.” Bai Bing’s eyes were practically overflowing with light. She had entrusted her future to him; he would make the arrangements, and he had already made them.

All she has to do is get things done and take each step carefully.

"You can take the role Cheng Long mentioned if you want, or don't force yourself if you don't," Liu Jing continued.

"Hmm! Will that bitch Huo Wenxi retaliate against me?" Xiaobai hesitated.

"Yes," Liu Jing answered confidently.

"You..." Xiaobai was extremely frustrated. Although she knew it was true, she didn't have to answer so bluntly.

“With her watching over you, you won’t get carried away,” Liu Jing explained.

"Hmph! Who's afraid of who? I can beat her once, and I can beat her a second time," Xiao Bai said arrogantly.

Liu Jing smiled; without pressure, there is no motivation. Last year, when Yang Mi was being difficult, it took a lot of effort to subdue her.

Becoming an overnight sensation, suddenly reaching a high position, and becoming rich overnight are all signs of instability and a tendency to become arrogant.

"Boss, with this money, it will be much easier for Eagle King to acquire that piece of land in Yandu. Eagle King has many enemies. Next time they make a mistake, we'll take over that piece of land in Yandu." Having tasted the sweetness of success, Bai Bing's mind was sharper than usual.

"Such an opportunity is once in a millennium," Liu Jing chuckled.

"Boss, have you forgotten Operation Shadow Dance? It's only been a few years. Given their company's modus operandi, something similar will happen again in a few years. Besides, Chengmei went all out, how could they not retaliate? A person who doesn't do anything won't make mistakes. As long as they do something, they'll inevitably infringe on other people's interests. This applies to individuals, and it also applies to a company. In their struggle with Chengmei, they're bound to make mistakes. Even if they don't, Chengmei will make them make mistakes. After all, they have too many messes up, and too many targets to target," Bai Bing analyzed.

Standing tall allows you to see far. Now that her perspective is different, her viewpoint on issues is naturally different as well.

Orange Beauty is a troublemaker. Without Eagle King and Huayi as shields, the troublemaker's spearhead should be aimed at Golden Harvest.

Liu Jing remained noncommittal, saying, "Xiao Bai, please reserve a spot for Gillian Chung in the drama 'The Myth'."

"The boss is really kind and compassionate. It's a real shame that their group has disbanded. I really loved their songs back then, and I even dreamed of becoming a singer like them someday," the assistant said with deep emotion.

She wasn't mocking anyone; the boss was simply fulfilling Teacher Chen's instructions.

Not only did Mr. Yang contact the police, but he also consulted a fortune teller. The fortune teller advised Gillian Chung that the once wildly popular duo was nearing its end.

"Yes! Not many groups can go all the way to the end."

Just as they were reminiscing, the assistant's phone rang. Liu Jing answered it and urged them to attend the dinner.

There were quite a few people attending the banquet, numbering in the dozens.

There's not much to say about the dinner; it was all polite formalities and a facade of harmony—it was all an act for everyone to see.

After the signing ceremony, Chunqiu invited the original designer to make some adjustments to the previous design plan.

Eagle King Star City will also be renamed, naturally to Spring and Autumn Times Square.

As for the dispute with the construction company, the government mediated the dispute, Eagle King paid the fees, and the other party withdrew from the project.

With the construction team in place and funding secured, construction resumed quickly and is expected to be completed in 2010.

Hello.

Liu Jing spent two days in Shanghai, watching "CJ7" with Tang Yan, before rushing back to Yandu.

Preparations for the Olympic Games opening ceremony are in full swing, and Liu Jing, as a member of the creative office, is facing a challenging task.

Preparations for the opening ceremony began in 2006, and the performance plan was finalized that year.

When Liu Jing joined the team, they were designing the lighting, stage design, and special effects.

In March 2007, before the Bird's Nest was completed, the team rehearsed at a mock venue. In August of the same year, dress rehearsals were secretly carried out in the suburbs of Yandu.

A year has passed, the actor selection is basically over, but training is still ongoing. Approximately 15,000 performers are involved, including professional groups, students, and military personnel. While the scale may not be unprecedented, it is certainly unparalleled.

Liu Jing wasn't just holding a nominal position; the creative plan had already been completed when he joined the team. He worked with the team to refine the details and offered many suggestions.

The most important suggestion is that the pacing is unbalanced. The first half, which features traditional culture, is profound and grand, while the second half, which features modern elements, is too thin, and the transitions between the two parts are rather abrupt.

Liu Jing suggested strengthening the creative design of modern segments and replacing the square formation performance with interactive technology.

In addition, many aspects rely too heavily on narration, and even with narration, international audiences may not be able to understand it. For them, concepts like "movable type printing" and "Kunqu Opera" have simply too high a barrier to understanding.

Liu Jing suggested adding some visual narratives, using dynamic projections to help explain the evolution of movable type, or shooting some promotional videos in advance to popularize the cultural background.

The organizing committee recognized the importance of filming promotional videos, and several directors were commissioned to film them.

So, Liu Jing had another headache.

Liu Jing is very busy, and Qianqian is not idle either.

In addition to promoting "The Forbidden Kingdom", he also has to film a promotional video for Ningxia, do post-production work on "Painted Skin", and prepare for "Chinese Paladin 3".

"My door is always open, welcoming you with open arms. Once we've embraced, we'll have a tacit understanding, and you'll fall in love with this place. No matter how far or near..." Sisi hummed a song, then entered the yard in surprise, "What are you doing at home? Did the sun rise in the west?"

When Xixi was in Yandu, Liu Jing consciously avoided associating with other women and would always return home on time unless there was something to do.

Recently, Liu Jing has been leaving early and returning late, often staying out all night.

Sisi didn't complain. After all, Liu Jing wasn't sleeping with other women; he was busy with the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Sometimes he was so busy that he would sleep in the office.

"What's wrong with you?" Sisi was even more surprised. Her voice was not quiet, and the sound of the door closing was even louder, but Liu Jing did not move at all and did not react.

Her expression tightened, and she rushed towards Liu Jing. She saw the man lying on a recliner, his brow furrowed, his eyes glazed over, staring at the sky.

"Wood, don't scare me." Sisi pushed Liu Jing, her voice trembling.

"Huh? Oh! Ah? I'm fine." Liu Jing snapped out of his daze, having heard what Qianqian said, and only now did he realize what she meant.

"Phew! I thought you'd gone mad." Sisi exhaled, then pinched her nose, looking disgusted.

"Holy crap, where did this bird poop come from?" Liu Jing felt uncomfortable on his head, wiped it with his hand, and found his hand covered in bird poop.

Sisi quickly took a few steps back. This child is dirty; we can't keep him.

Liu Jing went back to his room to wash his hair, looking sullen. "You've finished recording?"

"Just two lines of lyrics, no big deal." Sisi made coffee, made herself a cup first, and then made one for Liu Jing.

"BJ Welcomes You" is currently being filmed, and the all-star lineup is quite impressive.

As a Grammy-winning singer, Sissi was naturally on the invitation list.

Liu Jing was quite frustrated; he had invited so many people, but not him.

He complained to Xixi in private that he was crazy for not inviting popular young actors whose films grossed over 100 million yuan.

Sisi was surprised, "They're inviting singers, are you a singer?"

"I guess I count," Liu Jing said, not very confidently.

"What is your representative work?" Sisi pressed.

Liu Jing remained silent. If he wasn't invited, he wasn't invited; even if he was invited, he wouldn't go. He didn't care.

Sisi brought the coffee over and found that the guy was spacing out again.

"Wood, what problem have you encountered? Tell me, and I'll give you some pointers."

"Alas! He brought this upon himself, and now he has no way to escape it," Liu Jing sighed.

"Oh? Is there a girl Huo Huo can't afford to offend?" Xixi guessed.

She wasn't just guessing; a national-level event like this, those who could participate must have some background or connections.

You have no idea which family's daughter she is, or which third generation.

"Sigh! The organizing committee has put me in charge of filming a promotional video," Liu Jing said with a sigh.

His suggestion was adopted, and the organizing committee plans to produce five promotional videos with the themes of rites and music, the Silk Road, opera, the Four Great Inventions, and the 56 ethnic groups.

Liu Jing was the proposer, and therefore also one of the directors.

"That's it?" Sisi was stunned. She thought it was something serious that could stump her younger brother like this.

She had made quite a few guesses just now: which little bitch had forced her way into the position, which vixen was pregnant, or which slut she had taken in.

"I'll never give you any more bad advice." Liu Jing was very frustrated; it was a bitter pill to swallow.

"That's true. People who make suggestions are indeed despicable. They just keep talking and everyone else has to run around like crazy. If their suggestions are practical, no one will say anything; they'll think the person has good ideas. But if their suggestions are grandiose, impractical, and unrealistic, that's the most despicable thing." Sisi wholeheartedly agreed.

"Are you trying to comfort me?" Liu Jing glanced at him sideways.

"I'm criticizing you. You're always bringing up this and that, as if the Olympics are your own doing," Sisi mocked.

"I am doing this entirely for the public good."

"Hehe, Yue Ren Apparel is the designated clothing supplier for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Because of this, I don't know how many people dislike you."

"Yue people's clothing?" Liu Jing's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly revealed a look of wild joy.

He grabbed Sisi and lifted her high in the air, exclaiming, "Haha, baby, you're my darling, you're so talented!"

"It's spilled, the coffee's spilled..."

"Ouch! It's burning hot..."

(End of this chapter)