Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 109 A Romantic Encounter on the Plane
"This little girl's got a crush on him, huh? Oh no, it'll be my turn to deliver the meals soon," another hot flight attendant joked with a grin. The handsome guy's charm made them all vying to do the work.

Upon hearing this, Sun Shasha immediately became anxious: "Yao Ting, Fang Yue, you can't do this! I won rock-paper-scissors just now. It's rare to find someone so pleasing to the eye. I'm going to personally bring the steak over later."

Seeing this, the tall and beautiful flight attendant Yao Ting couldn't help but smile: "Alright, Yue-jie and I were just teasing you. It's rare for you to be so interested in someone, Shasha. I won't compete with you. That guy is handsome, but he's not my type. Being handsome can't put food on the table. I prefer someone rich."

Fang Yue curled her lip and said disdainfully, "Yao Ting, you really don't know what's good for you. That handsome guy must be rich."

His clothes, wristwatch, and even the fountain pen he used to take notes while reading were all imported designer brands, costing at least tens of thousands of yuan.

And I always felt like I'd seen him somewhere before, there was always a sense of familiarity.

Fang Yue had always looked down on Yao Ting, her colleague in the same cabin. She thought Yao Ting was extremely materialistic and obsessed with money.

Flight attendants don't earn a low income, but Yao Ting only thinks about finding a rich husband because of her youth and beauty.

I often targeted first-class passengers, but unfortunately, I lacked experience and sharp eyesight, so I never succeeded.

Compared to the materialistic Yao Ting, Sun Shasha, a flight attendant who has just graduated and been assigned to first class, is naive and romantic, dreaming of one day encountering her own love.

Some male passengers, seeing her beautiful face and elegant figure, flirted with her, but Sun Shasha had always been indifferent to those lecherous men. This was the first time she had been so enthusiastic and attentive to a male passenger.

Fang Yue could understand; the young passenger was indeed very handsome. However, she always felt that a woman's value was never limited to marriage and love. While beautiful love was certainly desirable, a woman should also focus on her career during her prime years.

The three of them had secretly observed that when he was engrossed in reading, his gentle and refined scholarly air was particularly attractive to women and made them incredibly captivated.

Fang Yue asked herself honestly, if it weren't for the fact that her relationship with her boyfriend was stable and they were already planning to get married next year, she would definitely compete with Sha Sha to win the opportunity to get to know the handsome guy.

Upon hearing this, Yao Ting's bright black eyes darted around, and her mind immediately became active.

She wants to find a rich man, but she prefers someone who is both handsome and rich. She's already willing to pay anyone just for the guy she just met, based on his looks alone.

Now I hear he's incredibly wealthy. Having a husband like that, with both money and good looks, would be so prestigious to show off to all my girlfriends. Even if we can't get married, with someone this handsome, it wouldn't be a bad deal to have a relationship.

Sun Shasha, who worked with Yao Ting, knew her personality very well. Seeing the thoughtful expression on Yao Ting's face, she knew that Yao Ting had bad intentions and immediately protested, "Yao Ting, you just said that person is not your type."

Yao Ting ignored Sun Shasha and was preoccupied with figuring out how to establish a connection with her.

Sun Shasha was sulking and secretly on guard, while Yao Ting was lost in thought.

Seeing that her two colleagues were thinking about random things and had put the important matter aside, Fang Yue urged them, "Alright, we can talk about it later. Let's prepare the client's meal first."

"Sasa, you prepare the steak. Once it's ready, quickly deliver it to the customer, and also make sure to serve the other passengers well."

Sun Shasha skillfully fried a filet mignon, then prepared the side dishes and drinks before pushing the small food cart to Song Ci.

"Sir, your filet mignon." Sun Shasha carefully laid out a tablecloth for Song Ci and placed the fragrant steak in front of him.

Just as Song Ci was about to adjust her seat to eat, Sun Shasha, quick as a flash, bent down and reached out, saying, "Let me help you." She expertly adjusted the seat to an extremely comfortable angle.

Such thoughtful and attentive service left Song Ci feeling helpless. He was a grown man and not one to be so delicate. He forced a smile and politely said, "Thank you."

Sun Shasha's professionalism and meticulous service were truly impeccable, leaving Song Ci speechless.

"Please feel free to contact me with any needs or questions you may have. We are happy to assist you."

As soon as she returned to the service cabin, Sun Shasha said dejectedly, "The handsome guy is too aloof and taciturn. I can't get a word in edgewise."

Yao Ting glanced at Sun Shasha with disdain. "Little brat, I gave you a chance but you're useless. Since that's the case, I have nothing to hold back. I'll make my move when I'm cleaning up the dishes."

Fang Yue, being a clear-headed person, saw that Sun Shasha had returned empty-handed and advised, "Since the other party is not interested, let it go. You can't force things. Maybe he has a girlfriend."

"No, I have to try again." After saying that, Sun Shasha went to find paper and pen, preparing to try a trick that her seniors had taught her: passing a small note.

When Fang Yue saw Sun Shasha take out paper and pen, she knew what Sun Shasha was thinking. She couldn't help but shake her head and sigh, "Shasha, you're really bewitched."

Yao Ting watched everything with amusement. The girl wasn't as innocent as usual; it turned out she had high standards. Seeing a high-quality man, she took the initiative and dared to use tactics. She shouldn't be underestimated.

The steak for lunch was quite good, tender and delicious. After finishing her lunch, Song Ci rang the call bell to ask the flight attendant to come and clear away the tableware.

"I'll help you tidy up, sir." A fragrant breeze wafted through the air, and the flight attendant's voice was as gentle as ever.

As Song Ci was about to put on her headphones after the tableware was cleared away, she felt as if the flight attendant's fingertips had accidentally brushed against her palm, and then a small piece of paper appeared in her hand.

Song Ci subconsciously glanced at the flight attendant, only to be met with her shy and timid gaze, which was charming and endearing.

“Sir, please feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything.” Sun Shasha emphasized the word “contact” with a meaningful tone.

Song Ci chuckled inwardly. The first-class flight attendant was beautiful. He never expected to encounter such a good thing. He unfolded the note, which only contained a name and a mobile phone number: "Sun Shasha, 15XXXXX9980".

Song Ci shook his head. "These girls nowadays are really enthusiastic and bold." He had no interest whatsoever and crumpled the note into a ball without hesitation, throwing it into the trash bag. "A bunch of vulgar girls. They underestimate me, Song Ci."

Shortly after lunch, the plane finally arrived over Hangzhou. As the plane slowly descended, the previously distant and blurry ground began to become clearer.

The city skyline of Hangzhou, its staggered buildings, the mirror-like West Lake, and the surrounding boundless wilderness unfold slowly before the passengers' eyes.

The flight attendants moved busily and orderly through the aisles, conducting final safety checks and patiently reminding passengers to prepare for landing.

As the plane continued its descent, a slight turbulence was felt, followed by the captain's announcement that the flight had landed safely and had arrived at Hangzhou Airport. He thanked everyone for boarding the flight.

The plane had barely landed smoothly when Song Ci immediately turned on his phone and eagerly sent Liu Shishi a text message to let her know he was safe and sound, arranging to meet her at the Dongci Hotel where he had stayed during his trip last year. With the meeting imminent and his feelings for his girlfriend intense, he couldn't wait to see her.

Upon exiting the airport, Zhang Zhao's secretary, who was traveling with him on a business trip, had already arranged everything in advance. She had chartered a seven-seater van, and together with one of Song Ci's bodyguards, the four of them headed straight to Hengdian.

On the highway to Hengdian, a black minivan was speeding along. Song Ci and Zhang Zhao were sitting in the back, while Song Ci's bodyguard and Zhang Zhao's secretary were in the front.

On the long highway, looking at the desolate fields flashing by on both sides of the road, Song Ci couldn't help but mutter to herself: "Going to Hengdian is really troublesome. Every time I have to transfer in Hangzhou. I really hope that Hengdian will build an airport soon."

Construction of Hengdian General Airport began in 2012, but it will not be officially opened to traffic until 2018. Before that, you can only take a flight to Urumqi or Hangzhou and then transfer to a car to get to Hengdian, which is really inconvenient.

"Mr. Zhang, I have a favor to ask you. Could you keep an eye out for a good apartment in Hengdian these next few days? It doesn't need to be too big, but the security must be good. I'm planning to buy one."

Song Ci disliked staying in hotels, so it wouldn't be convenient for Liu Shishi to stay in hotels when they met while filming in Hengdian, as they were bound to be photographed by paparazzi at some point.

Although he didn't care much about his relationship with Ms. Liu being exposed, he also didn't want his gossip to become the subject of netizens' idle chatter.

Zhang Zhao was overjoyed. Being able to help the boss with such a personal matter meant that he had been put on the leader's radar, which was a sign that the chairman regarded him as a confidant.

He immediately patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, Mr. Song, give me a few days and I'll get this done."

Song Ci and Zhang Zhao traveled together in the same car, and after a few words, they inevitably started talking about Tengda Culture.

“Zhang Yong has already communicated and negotiated with the Beiping government, and they have planned a piece of land for us. The group headquarters building will start construction after the New Year. Tiangong Special Effects will share offices with the group. What are your plans for Tengda Culture? Will they move here or have independent offices?”

"President Song, this is what I'm thinking. Tengda Culture is, after all, a film and television company. Sometimes when we hold auditions or press conferences, there are bound to be a lot of people and opinions. It's not very convenient to be with the group headquarters."

Seeing that Song Ci did not express his opinion, Zhang Zhao continued, "Housing prices in Beiping are rising year by year, and every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. Therefore, I plan to move some of the company's film and television production functions to the Hengdian branch. Land prices in Hengdian are cheap, which can save costs and make filming more convenient, killing two birds with one stone."

Song Ci nodded in agreement. That was indeed the case. Last year, Wang Jing wanted to follow the example of companies like Tangren and Huayi and open a branch in Hengdian. Now that Zhang Zhao had the same idea, he would definitely support him.

"Go and contact the owner of the Zhongao Building to see if they are willing to sell. The group will support you financially. If they are unwilling to sell, Tengda Culture can look for other office space or simply build its own building."

Song Ci always believed that the more real estate he owned, the better. He considered houses as fixed assets, and he had made a steady profit from buying houses over the past ten years. He had been entrusting Song Xueying to buy apartments, villas, and large flats in first-tier cities such as Beijing and Donghai.

Zhang Zhao was overjoyed upon hearing this. He had always wanted to buy a building, but unfortunately, the amount of money required was not small. Tengda Culture currently had limited working capital, and using it to purchase office space would likely affect the company's film and television project output efficiency.

He had been hesitating about how to persuade the group to support his purchase of an office building, but luckily, the chairman also had the same idea. Great minds think alike! If the group could provide the funding, then the matter would be settled.

At midday, the crew of "Young Warriors of the Yang Clan" was filming intensively.

"Click! Liu Shishi, what's wrong with you today?"

Director Wei Hantao looked dissatisfied. Liu Shishi had been absent-minded all morning, constantly mispronouncing her lines and making mistakes.

"I'm sorry, director, I forgot my lines again." Knowing that her performance today was not good, Liu Shishi quickly apologized.

Seeing that Liu Shishi was clearly not in good condition, Hu Ge asked with concern, "Shishi, are you feeling unwell? Why don't you go and rest for a while?"

Throughout the morning, Liu Shishi kept getting distracted while filming, and he thought the young lady wasn't feeling well that day.

The director sighed. The actress was in low spirits, and forcing them to continue filming would be futile. He said helplessly, "Liu Shishi, you should take a break and rest. We can reshoot the missing scenes tomorrow."

Today is New Year's Day, and Wei Hantao had already planned to finish work early, so he decided to treat it as giving Liu Shishi an early holiday.

"Thank you, Director! I'm sorry to have troubled you today, Lao Hu. I'll treat you to dinner another day."

Hearing that the director was letting her off the hook, Liu Shishi breathed a sigh of relief. Every time there was a NG (no take), Hu Ge, who was acting opposite her, also had to start over. It was really torturous for her.

But there was nothing she could do; the thought of seeing the boy she longed for soon made her absent-minded.

The longing for her boyfriend made her completely unable to concentrate on filming. Her mind was filled with images of Song Dynasty poetry, and she was worried about where her boyfriend was and how long it would take for him to arrive in Hengdian.

Stepping out of the photography studio, Liu Shishi went straight to her assistant.

"Yuanyuan, give me your phone quickly."

Jiang Yuanyuan, who had been waiting the whole time, saw that her mistress was eager to get her phone as soon as she returned. Not daring to delay, she quickly took out her phone and handed it to Liu Shishi.

"Shishi, my phone hasn't vibrated or rung lately."

After unlocking the phone, Liu Shishi checked her text messages one by one, feeling a little disappointed. The latest message was sent by Song Ci just before she boarded the plane. Calculating the time, her boyfriend should have arrived at Hangzhou Airport by now.

Waiting is the most agonizing thing. Liu Shishi lay on the rocking chair, anxiously waiting for news from Song Ci. Time passed by second by second, and it felt like an eternity. It was extremely agonizing.

"Shishi, are you still filming this afternoon?" Jiang Yuanyuan didn't know that the director had given Liu Shishi a day off, but seeing that she had been lying down for a long time, she assumed that her scenes for the day were finished.

"I'm on vacation."

My lady seems a bit off today. She looks both excited and anxious. Could it be that her dazed mood has returned?
Seeing that Liu Shishi was still in her costume, Jiang Yuanyuan reminded her, "Since you no longer need to film, go and remove your makeup."

"Oh right, I should save time and go remove my makeup first."

Liu Shishi snapped out of her daze, quickly got up from the recliner, and prepared to go to the dressing room to remove her makeup and get ready for her date today.

(End of this chapter)