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Chapter 104 Secretary? (Seeking monthly votes!)

News agency.

Liao put down his work, suddenly remembered something, and called his secretary over to ask, "Um, has Xiao Chen's movie been released in Hong Kong yet?"

"It's been almost a week since it was released."

"How are the results? Do our compatriots in Hong Kong like them?"

"According to information from our Hong Kong branch, 'Andhadhun' grossed around HK$5.3 million in its first five days of release, a record high for our films in Hong Kong," the secretary replied.

"Good, good, high box office means the audience likes it."

Liao Gong then asked, "Is Xiao Chen still in Hong Kong?"

"They say he'll be back today."

"Oh!"

Liao Gong nodded. "I remember that kid is quite the troublemaker. Didn't he cause any trouble during his trip to Hong Kong?"

As the saying goes, "listen to the meaning behind the words," and at this moment, the secretary could tell from the seemingly derogatory words that the leader cared about and valued Comrade Chen Fusheng.

Every day, the Hong Kong branch had to report to their headquarters. Since Chen Fusheng went to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong branch's daily work reports also included his experiences in Hong Kong. That's how Liao Gong's secretary learned about Chen Fusheng's experiences in Hong Kong during this period.

Although it's not very detailed, it covers quite a bit about what he did.

A while later, after listening to his secretary's account, Liao Gong patted the armrest and laughed heartily, "Hahahaha, I knew this kid was quite the troublemaker, just like Sun Wukong who wreaked havoc in Heaven in 'Journey to the West'."

"Lord Liao, Comrade Fusheng, as an official representative, used... well, not exactly honorable methods to suppress an international brand at a film's press conference. Wasn't that inappropriate? What if it caused a diplomatic incident..."

"He did handle this a bit sloppily, but he was also quite clever. He knew how to make up a story so that if things really escalated, he could shift the blame to the media. Moreover, he knew his limits and didn't push things too far, leaving room for the other two brands to come and negotiate later. What does that tell us?"

Liao glanced at his secretary and answered his own question: "This shows that Xiao Chen is aware of the consequences when he does things. He did consider the potential for diplomatic disputes, as you mentioned."

"That's really true. I didn't expect that this Comrade Fusheng, at such a young age, would have such mature and impressive diplomatic skills. Why doesn't Liao Gong bring him into the news agency?"

"Hehe, do you think I don't want to? If it weren't for the fact that this kid plays a bigger role in the film's foreign exchange earnings, not to mention me, other units would have already started scrambling to get him."

This surprised the secretary even more!
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Ahhh~
Chen Fusheng sneezed as soon as he got off the plane.

He couldn't help but rub his nose and ask, "Who's thinking about me?"

"Brother Chen, it must be your wife who is thinking of you."

"Yeah, I guessed so."

Chen Fusheng nodded to Fu Mingxian, then led them out of the airport.

Although their return from Hong Kong this time lacked the grand spectacle of their previous trip back from Cannes, there were still cars waiting to pick them up at the airport.

Moreover, to be honest, during this period, my country's reception of foreign guests was of a very high standard. Ordinary Chinese people simply could not enter hotels like the Yanjing Hotel, Friendship Hotel, and Qianmen Hotel in Beijing, because they were specially used to receive foreign guests.

Hong Kong is still under the rule of the British colonial government, so Zhang Guorong and Fu Mingxian can enjoy the treatment of foreign guests.

Especially for celebrities like Zhang Guorong who have some fame, the treatment they receive when filming in mainland China is something even Chen Fusheng envies.

"I asked the reception staff, and Zhang Guorong, you've been assigned to the Qianmen Hotel. You can spend the next couple of days working on the script on your own. Once my film project is approved, we'll see where it'll be filmed, and then we'll arrange for you to join the crew."

"Yes, Mr. Chen, but how can I contact you if I wish?"

"I am the deputy head of the Film Foreign Exchange Earning Working Group of the Film Bureau. If you ask around where the Film Bureau is, you can find me."

Zhang Guorong nodded, indicating that he had made a note of it.

The official in charge of receiving foreign guests noticed that only Zhang Guorong got out of the car, while the little girl remained seated. He then looked at Chen Fusheng and asked, "Team Leader Chen, isn't she getting out of the car?"

"Yes, she is the daughter of Comrade Fu Qi and Comrade Shi Hui from Hong Kong. When she came, her parents entrusted her to my care. She will stay at my house directly, so there is no need to trouble you."

After hearing Chen Fusheng's words, the official looked at Fu Mingxian again. Seeing that she nodded, he didn't ask any more questions.

Next, the car took them to the entrance of the Film Bureau.

"Zhizhi got off the bus."

"Are we at your house, Brother Chen?"

"We've arrived at my workplace."

"Oh."

After Chen Fusheng stood up, he noticed that the two bodyguards did not seem to be getting out of the car.

I knew that we would have to part ways soon.

I went up to them and gave each of them a simple hug.

"Thank you both for your protection these past few days. I won't say anything sentimental. I hope we'll have the opportunity to work together again in the future. If you need anything, you can come to the Film Bureau to find me."

Neither of them were good with words, but they both gave Chen Fusheng a military salute.

Chen Fusheng smiled, patted them on the shoulder again, then turned around and got out of the car with his luggage and Fu Ming.

"Brother Chen, weren't they with you?" Fu Ming asked curiously after getting out of the car.

"No, we are not from the same organization."

"I saw them saluting you, so are they soldiers?"

"Yes."

"Oh."

The little girl glanced at the departing car one last time, a glimmer of hope in her eyes that seemed to hold a hidden meaning.

At the entrance of the Film Bureau.

The gatekeeper looked at Chen Fusheng walking in with large bags of luggage and a little girl, and asked in surprise, "Team Leader Chen is back."

"Yes, sir." "Who is this little girl? She's quite pretty."

"This is Fu Mingxian, the youngest daughter of Comrade Fu Qi and Comrade Shi Hui from Hong Kong. Her nickname is Zhizhi."

After hearing this, the old man joked, "Hey, Team Leader Chen, you went to Hong Kong and ended up bringing someone's daughter back with you?"

"Sir, you can't joke like that. Zhizhi is an actress I brought back, and she will be in my next film."

Chen Fusheng continued, "Also, we'll leave these luggage at the guardhouse for now. Could you please keep an eye on them for me, sir? I'll go back to my unit to report for duty and then come back to collect them."

"It's okay, you can put it down. Do you need any help?"

"no, I'm fine."

Since Chen Fusheng doesn't smoke, he hadn't brought any cigarettes with him this time. However, he had put a lot of candy in his pockets for the flight, and after putting away his luggage, he grabbed a handful and gave it to the gatekeeper.

"Sir, thank you for your hard work."

"Oh, Team Leader Chen, you're too kind."

Afterwards, Fu Mingxian followed Chen Fusheng into the Film Bureau, and the little girl was very curious about everything.

"Brother Chen, you seem to be very popular at your workplace."

"Why do you say that?"

"I see that almost everyone greets you with a smile."

"Haha, Zhizhi, you're very observant."

Chen Fusheng didn't explain the reasons in detail, but simply praised the girl.

As Chen Fusheng passed by their film revenue-generating work group, he pushed open the door and peeked inside. Finding it empty, he briefly introduced the office to Fu Mingxian and then asked, "Are you going to wait for me downstairs, or come upstairs with me to see the leader?"

"Brother Chen, how long are you going to be gone?"

"It's hard to say, it could be a few minutes, or it could be half an hour."

"Then I'll be with you."

"Row."

So when Chen Fusheng arrived at Deputy Director Shi's office, he also brought Fu Mingxian in with him.

"Who is this little girl?"

Almost everyone was curious about the little girl that Chen Fusheng brought back from Hong Kong, so Chen Fusheng had to explain again.

"So she's Comrade Fu Qi and Comrade Shi Hui's daughter!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Fusheng began to give Deputy Director Shi a work report on his business trip to Hong Kong.

His work report this time was very concise.

He briefly mentioned the success of "Andhadhun" in Hong Kong, then resolved Miao Jinfeng's contract issue, and then... that was it.

Perhaps because of the presence of young Fu Mingxian, Deputy Director Shi refrained from pressing further.

However, he was clearly dissatisfied with Chen Fusheng's work report.

Even the details he cared about most were missing.

Bad review!

So after Chen Fusheng finished speaking, he immediately said, "When you get back, write up a report on your business trip and submit it. Remember to include all the details."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fusheng felt a headache coming on: "Director Shi, could we not write this? You know I'll be quite busy soon."

"That won't do. These are the rules. Without rules, nothing can be accomplished."

Chen Fusheng felt that he really couldn't deny this matter. The key was that once he wrote the report, he would probably have to do it countless times in the future. Just thinking about it gave Chen Fusheng a huge headache.

'Sigh, is this the price of being a leader?'

At this moment, Deputy Director Shi suddenly said again:
"If you, Xiao Chen, are really too busy with your work, the organization can consider assigning you a secretary."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fusheng's eyes lit up.

'Oh right, how could I forget about my secretary? Looks like I still lack leadership experience!'

Thinking this to himself, he said directly, "Director Shi, I feel that I do need a secretary."

"You really don't hold back at all."

Deputy Director Shi pointed at Chen Fusheng and smiled helplessly.

However, since it was Deputy Director Shi who brought up the idea of ​​assigning a secretary, it means that Chen Fusheng is qualified for it, and it's not just empty talk.

Seeing Chen Fusheng's embarrassed smile, Deputy Director Shi continued, "Regarding the selection of a secretary, do you have any recommendations?"

"I'm new here, and apart from the people in my group, I don't know anyone else in this bureau, so I'm just following the organization's arrangements."

Although Chen Fusheng's words sounded nice, the subtext was that he wanted Deputy Director Shi to find someone suitable for him.

"Alright, since you're so aware of this, I'll let you know once the organization has selected someone for you."

After glancing at his watch, Deputy Director Shi said, "I have a meeting coming up, so let's stop here for now. Xiao Chen, you can go ahead and get back to work."

"Okay, goodbye, Director Shi."

As Chen Fusheng stood up, he remembered that he had a lot of luggage by the door, so he added, "Director Shi, where are you having your meeting? Do you need a car?"

"It's right here at the bureau. What, do you need a car? I'll have my secretary tell the driver."

"Okay, thank you, Director Shi."

(End of this chapter)