Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 161 Lovers? Mistresses?
Although Amy Kwok said she didn't care about money, Cao Jian knew that she cared about him.

If she confessed her feelings now, this Miss Hong Kong might just pretend to be the owner of this place.

Therefore, the money that should be given should still be given.

He laughed and said, "I'll give you a base salary of 100,000 a year first. The company will cover the breach of contract penalty from TVB. I'll also provide you with a car. If you achieve results in research and development, there will be project bonuses and year-end bonuses."

"so much?"

When Amy Kwok starred in "The Greed of Man," her salary was only HK$50,000.

Now, working for Boss Cao, the base salary is 100,000, which is considered a high salary in Hong Kong.

In addition to year-end bonuses and other incentives, the annual income is at least 150,000 yuan or even more.

This is much better than making a TV series.

"not much."

Cao Jian smiled and stated the company's future development direction: "You will lead the DVD R&D work. However, you need to learn more about mobile communication technologies and recruit talent where necessary. In the future, we also plan to enter the mobile phone field."

"Do you want a mobile phone or a pager?"

"hehe."

Speaking of pagers, which are called CALL machines in Hong Kong, Cao Jian suddenly remembered a joke.

There was a guy who worked on a sewing machine for a few years because of some things. When he got out, he told his buddies that before he went in, he had stockpiled a batch of goods and was planning to pull off a big heist.

The brothers thought he had some valuable stuff hidden away, so they went to find the goods with their eldest brother. But when they saw the goods, they were all dumbfounded.

It turns out that this shipment consisted of tens of thousands of pagers.

By the time my older brother went to jail a few years ago, pagers were already obsolete.

Although it was just a joke, it shows how quickly electronic products are updated.

He laughed and said, "Why bother with pagers? If we're going to make something, it should be a mobile phone."

Cao Jian was well aware that VCDs would only be popular for a maximum of ten years, and that the money made was quick.

In the 21st century, with the advent of the internet age, this product will inevitably be phased out.

Ten years later, the world of computers slowly began to take hold.

Twenty years from now, mobile phones will dominate the world.

It's worth noting that Nokia, once the world's leading mobile phone manufacturer, started as a paper mill and only entered the mobile phone field in the 1980s. Later, it became the industry leader.

Mobile phones are the future trend, and it's never too late to prepare for it.

Guo Aiming was surprised that Cao Jian had such a long-term plan. While admiring this man, she also liked him even more.

She stared at Cao Jian and said with a smile, "You trust me that much?"

“I have always believed in your abilities, otherwise I would not have gone to such lengths to recruit you.”

"Is that the reason?"

We had a flirtatious relationship while filming together before, and now that I've come to the factory to work for you, why aren't you saying anything?
Are you deliberately trying to annoy me?

You agreed to stay and help him, but you never confessed your feelings or said those three words.

Looking at Cao Jian expectantly, she prompted, "Is there anything else?"

"Anything else? That's all."

Cao Jian was still pretending to be confused. He was currently juggling several relationships, and he absolutely couldn't be the first to say "I like you."

"Really not?"

Sure enough, she asked him a question in return. Seeing Cao Jian's confused expression, she gritted her teeth and said, "You really didn't like me at all?"

"I've always liked you."

When the other party finally asked the question, Cao Jian took the initiative and said, "Can't you tell?"

"You're teasing me on purpose!"

Guo Aiming realized she had been played and was so angry she was panting heavily.

Is this considered a confession?
It seems like I forced her to say it.

While she was angry, Guo Aiming felt her hand being held by a man.

Just when everyone thought the man was finally about to confess his feelings, Cao Jian said, "Liking someone doesn't mean I have to pursue you."

"???"

Guo Aiming felt a surge of anger.

What is the logic?

If you like me, why don't you pursue me? If you just say it, I'll say yes.

Cao Jian held her hand and said, "Amy, I'll still call you by your English name from now on. I like you, but I'm worried that our relationship will affect my work. Actually, I really want to mentor you and train you to become the head of this factory."

If we start dating, it will make things very difficult to manage the boss-subordinate relationship. I can only keep my feelings for you to myself.

When he said this, his expression was troubled and pained, and his tone sounded as if he were going through some kind of torment.

"I didn't realize you considered all this."

Although this wasn't the first time Cao Jian had grabbed Guo Aiming's hand, it had all happened during filming.

Moreover, they even kissed during filming.

But this wasn't a film shoot, so her state of mind was completely different.

However, she also felt that what Cao Jian said was not without merit.

Dating can sometimes really affect the employer-employee relationship. If this man wants to develop himself, and they start dating, it will be really difficult to handle if they argue and break up in the future.

"We can't ignore it; life is always full of unavoidable situations." Cao Jian sighed, then turned and suddenly hugged Guo Aiming's slender waist: "You focus on your work. I'll find a way to handle things at TVB. As for our situation..."

"What are you going to do?"

Amy Kwok started to look forward again; it's not easy to meet someone you like.

"How about I become a bad boss who flirts with beautiful female subordinates?"

"shameless!"

Guo Aiming thought Cao Jian was joking, so she muttered a curse under her breath, and then couldn't help but kiss Cao Jian on the cheek.

The feeling at this moment is very similar to the scene when the two were filming "The Greed of Man".

The two chatted like that, sometimes about work, sometimes about relationships.

However, Cao Jian never said anything about asking Guo Aiming to be his girlfriend.

He planned to let things take their course, engage in some flirting, and wait for the right opportunity to seduce her and make her his lover, not just a romantic partner.

The two are actually quite different.

A romantic relationship might break up and affect work, but a lover's relationship generally won't.

It's just that I'm too embarrassed to say it out loud for the time being, like asking Amy Kwok to be my lover.

That evening, Cao Jian had his driver take Guo Aiming back to her hotel, and planned to buy her a house near the factory in a few days.

Of course, I would accompany Yang Yuying.

You can never forget your first girlfriend.

Over the next few days, Cao Jian spent almost all his days at the factory, working on development plans for the technical department and overseeing production.

Five days later, the young girl Li Xiaoran came to Guangzhou to meet up with Cao Jian.

Cao Jian bid farewell to Guo Aiming, Yang Yuying, and others, and took Li Xiaoran, who was traveling far from home for the first time, to Hong Kong.

"Hong Kong is indeed different."

Li Xiaoran had only seen Hong Kong on TV and in movies before, but now that she's actually here, she truly understands what "glitz and glamour" means.

"In the future, the mainland will be just as good; it's only a matter of time."

Cao Jian looked at every mainlander who came to Hong Kong for the first time and heard similar sentiments, and he shook his head secretly.

"really?"

Li Xiaoran could hardly believe it.

Even now, as the largest city in China and the capital, Beijing still lags far behind Hong Kong.

"Believe me."

Cao Jian chuckled and tossed his hair: "That's right."

"He looks so handsome when he flips his hair."

His appearance, however, made the young girl Li Xiaoran somewhat infatuated.

Upon arriving in Hong Kong, Cao Jian arranged for Li Xiaoran to stay with Yuan Jieying temporarily, since there was plenty of space there.

Yuan Jieying also received an invitation to play Zhao Min in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", but she declined due to scheduling conflicts.

"You refused?"

Cao Jian was speechless when he heard the news.

I want to play Zhang Wuji, and you look perfect for Zhao Min, yet you refused? Are you suggesting Ye Tong play the role instead?
Seeing Ye Tong reminded him of Xu Xian, and it was too painful to play the role.

Yuan Jieying regretted it at this moment. If she had known that Cao Jian would play Zhang Wuji, she would have insisted on taking the role no matter what.

She said dejectedly, "I asked TVB's agent to talk to the people in Taiwan to see if there's any chance to salvage the situation. I want to act alongside you."

Cao Jian could only nod: "Give it a try. If it doesn't work, I'll make arrangements for you when I go to Taiwan."

Yuan Jieying asked in surprise, "Are you very familiar with Taiwan Television (TTV) in Taiwan?"

"Okay."

Cao Jian has worked with TTV before, and this time he brought money with him, so TTV had to give him some face.

Besides, Yuan Jieying was exactly what they wanted.

There are many beautiful women in the entertainment industry, but they are either too famous or too different from you, and therefore disdain acting in TV dramas.

Therefore, apart from her girlfriend, there are really not many people suitable for Zhao Min for the time being.

"You're getting better and better."

Hearing that Cao Jian now had such strong connections in Taiwan Province, Yuan Jieying felt a little more pressure.

My partner is becoming more and more capable, but I'm stuck in the same place. How will I be worthy of him in the future?

After making arrangements for Li Xiaoran, Cao Jian went to the company for a visit, and then went back to PolyGram, promising to come and record the song when he had time.

After finishing filming "Green Snake," there's plenty of time to film "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber."

Actually, the movie Green Snake was filmed in Hong Kong, and the scenes were not complicated. Many shots were completed in the studio.

He asked Li Xiaoran to temporarily act as his personal assistant and took her to the set of "Green Snake" to familiarize herself with the film.

"Is this Zhang Manyu? Is this Wang Zuxian?"

When the young girl Li Xiaoran saw this female celebrity, she almost couldn't resist asking her idol for an autograph.

"Calm down, don't act like you're making a fuss over nothing."

Cao Jian glared at Li Xiaoran. If you get excited like this, what will you do when you meet Jackie Chan or Stephen Chow? You'll go crazy.
(End of this chapter)