After four years of living alone after marrying far away, he went back to his parents' home and

Lan Yujuan felt a little embarrassed. She silently took out her phone, looked down and fiddled with it, pretending not to have heard.

Zhang Fengjiao, who was sitting next to her, listened with great interest.

He even couldn't help but gently touch her elbow when he heard something exciting, and asked in a low voice:

"Boss, since you're familiar with this production crew and know the director, do you know who the screenwriter is?"

"Judging from what they're saying about this screenwriter, he seems to be someone important!"

"But then again, if this mysterious screenwriter has so much financial backing, why does she still have to work so hard writing screenplays?"

"If I were her, I'd just go home, lie down, and count my money. Being a rich wife is so much better! Why bother with all this!"

Lan Yujuan cleared her throat awkwardly, touching her nose as she whispered:

"Maybe it's because I enjoy writing stories."

"As long as a person is alive, they must pursue their own value and the meaning of their existence in this society."

"Everyone has different ideas."

"Few of the truly wealthy people are lying around doing nothing all day; they all have their own things to do."

Zhang Fengjiao smacked her lips for a moment, then chuckled softly:

"Sigh, the world of the rich is truly unfathomable."

"If I ever have money in the future, I'll definitely lie around for two or three years straight, doing absolutely nothing but lying at home!"

"When I'm bored, I take out my phone and check my bank account balance. Wow, just thinking about it makes me happy!"

Lan Yujuan sat next to her and laughed as she listened.

"When that day actually comes, let alone lying in bed for two or three years, just being able to lie in bed for two or three months will be quite an achievement!"

"Most people can't really lie down and relax. They start to get anxious and start thinking about all sorts of things when they have free time."

Zhang Fengjiao waved her hand and said confidently:

"Don't worry, I'm definitely not that kind of person!"

"I can't lie flat right now because I don't have enough money."

"When I really become rich, I'm going to become a sleeping god and make up for all the late nights I haven't had in the past few decades."

Hearing him say this, Lan Yujuan's curiosity was piqued, and she couldn't help but ask with a smile:

"Then tell me, how much savings do you need to be considered wealthy?"

Zhang Fengjiao counted on her fingers and muttered to herself:

"If you deposit 1 yuan in a bank as a fixed deposit for three years, the annual interest will be 155 yuan."

"For 10 yuan, the annual interest is 1550 yuan; for 100 million yuan, the annual interest is 15500 yuan."

"800 million yuan, the annual interest is 124000 yuan."

"I think I need at least 8 million, so I can lie at home doing nothing and still earn over 10,000 a month! That's true financial freedom!"

"But the problem now is, how can I save up 800 million?"

Lan Yujuan listened attentively, then couldn't help but smile and ask:

"So, how much have you saved up now?"

Zhang Fengjiao is straightforward and can't keep secrets. After raising her eyebrows, she confidently held up an eight.

"8?" Lan Yujuan was somewhat surprised. "You're really amazing!"

After all, Zhang Fengjiao is still young and beautiful, and is at the stage where she is willing to spend money on herself.

She spends money on the pretty clothes and skirts she wears to work every day, and the exquisite makeup she puts on before leaving get off work every day.

Although the clothes, dresses, and cosmetics weren't from any big brands, judging from how much she cherished and cared for them, you could tell that she must have bought them with her own hard-earned money.

When Zhang Fengjiao heard her say 80,000, even she was very surprised. "80,000? I didn't rob a bank, how could I have saved up that much money?"

After saying that, he immediately took out his phone, skillfully opened his bank's app, and began to demonstrate.

"Eight thousand!"

"But not a bank deposit, it's a credit card."

"I only owe 8000 on my credit card now. Once I pay it off, I can start saving money properly."

Upon hearing this, Lan Yujuan felt her vision blurring.

Even the extras sitting nearby, who were secretly listening to their conversation, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Zhang Fengjiao didn't think anything of it at first, but when she realized someone was eavesdropping and laughing, she belatedly felt a little embarrassed.

"What are you laughing at? Lots of my friends have way more credit card debt than I do!"

"In my last job, I only earned about 4000 yuan a month, and I had to wear full makeup to work every day."

"Every month after I get my salary, I have to send 3000 yuan home without fail. During holidays, I also have to give red envelopes to my parents and younger brother."

"I'm already doing pretty well just because I can support myself outside!"

Lan Yujuan had initially been amused, but after hearing Zhang Fengjiao's words, she could no longer laugh.

"Why? You don't earn much money yourself each month, why do you still send money home?"

When Zhang Fengjiao mentioned her family, her eyes immediately lit up. "I'm the only one in my family who earns money, and we're all relying on me to make ends meet. Of course I have to send money home!"

"A few years ago, my dad was doing odd jobs at construction sites to supplement the family income, but he fell from a height and was injured, becoming paralyzed and unable to get out of bed."

"I was just a temporary worker, and no one cared when I got injured. It was the contractor who couldn't stand it and organized some fellow villagers to donate money, raising tens of thousands of yuan. He also paid several thousand yuan out of his own pocket for nutrition expenses."

"But that little bit of money was all spent when my dad was hospitalized."

"My mom cried so much about this that she went blind and is now almost completely blind, but she can still take care of herself and my dad at home without any problems."

"My younger brother is incredibly smart in school! He's been admitted to a top university in Beijing and is currently a sophomore."

"If I just hold on for three more years, and my brother graduates from university and starts working, then our family will finally be out of the woods!"

As Lan Yujuan listened to the young girl beside her rambling on about her family, she felt a mix of emotions.

She now completely understood why Zhang Fengjiao, despite being so beautiful, was so eager to find a job as soon as she left the tea house.

The reason is simple: she has a strong personality, acts with integrity, and only earns money honestly and transparently.

She never hid her desire to make money and get rich quickly.

But when it comes to work, they are still down-to-earth, sweeping the floor when asked and running errands when asked.

Lan Yujuan had even begun to plan in her mind:

If Lan Qingqing and Zhang Fengjiao really get along, with proper training, they could be brought together to work as supervisors or assistant store managers when the new store opens—that would be perfectly fine.

When you're promoted from a regular shop assistant to a supervisor or assistant store manager, your salary and commission will naturally increase significantly.

As Lan Yujuan was pondering how to find a reason to give Zhang Fengjiao a raise when she got back,

A crew member from the nearby film crew, however, came over with a grin and suggested:

"Young lady, you're so pretty, it's such a waste that you're just an ordinary waitress in a coffee shop!"

"You're so young, you should go out and explore the world!"

Other crew members were also present, laughing and agreeing.

"Yes, yes, yes, such a pretty girl should be in a short drama!"

"You bet! I think this young lady has a great presence and would be perfect for period dramas!"

"I think the young lady's temperament is quite suitable for acting in period dramas set in the Republican era!"

"Seriously, she could even pull this off in a modern drama! Her charisma and looks are unique, even in the world of short dramas!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fengjiao immediately laughed, "Really?"

"Is your film crew still hiring extras?"

"When I have some free time during the holidays, I'll come over and run the Dragon Trail and have some boxed lunches!"

"I heard your film crew is hiring extras now, paying 100-150 yuan a day? And they even provide three meals a day?"

Everyone thought she was joking. Who would offer to do a part-time job in front of their boss?

They immediately started chatting, each offering their own perspective.

Only Zhang Fengjiao seemed increasingly anxious as they talked.

Didn't we just say she's suited to be an actress? There's a casting director right here, why isn't he coming over to recruit her?

She wanted to be an extra, to earn an extra three to five hundred yuan during her few days off each month, and also to visit the film set.

This requirement isn't too high, is it?

Before Zhang Fengjiao could even wait for the casting director to poach her, she was greeted first by the investor's secretary, who brought extra boxed lunches to the crew.

"Thank you all for your hard work! Recently, crabs from Yangcheng Lake have come into season, and General Manager Chen specially ordered a batch for everyone to try!"

After a few brief words, lunch was served on site.

Although it was only 11:30, Lan Yujuan and Zhang Fengjiao were also on set, and the crew gave each of them a copy, handing them out to everyone they met.

"Wow!" Zhang Fengjiao opened the lunchbox and was immediately stunned.

"What kind of amazing investor is this? Putting salmon in the lunchboxes? And giving each person two large hairy crabs separately?"

"Look at the size of these crabs! The males must weigh at least half a pound, and the females at least three ounces!"

Zhang Fengjiao's voice was quite loud, and it happened to be noticed by the investor's secretary who was not far away. The secretary quietly walked towards the two of them.

"Boss, look!" Zhang Fengjiao gently nudged Lan Yujuan beside her.

"This investor's secretary looks familiar... I feel like I've seen her somewhere before?"

As soon as Zhang Fengjiao finished speaking, the secretary smiled and came over to greet Lan Yujuan in a low voice.

"Sister-in-law! What brings you to the film set?"

"I didn't know you were here, so I didn't prepare a separate meal. Would you like to wait a moment while I go out to buy some?"

Lan Yujuan smiled and waved her hand, pointing to the boxed lunch in her hand:

"No need for that. You go about your business, I'll just grab something to eat."

"After I finish what I'm doing with the director, I'll say a few words and then go back to the shop."

The secretary smiled and nodded before leaving.

Zhang Fengjiao sat to the side, dumbfounded. So the investor in this film crew was actually her boss's man?

No wonder that secretary looked so familiar.

No wonder the director personally called to invite the boss to visit the set...