Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

"I'm glad you figured it out. I don't really care about this little money, but I think this is enough to make you really sober. It's not just some shock therapy from me. Be more careful next time. Once the contract is signed, it's like giving you a guarantee. No matter what your family does, you'll have a way out."

"Yes, I should live for myself. Otherwise, who will be responsible for supporting this family for me? I even hate myself, so how can I drag others into this fire pit?"

What happened today made Fan Shengmei realize that she must live for herself. Her previous thoughts were all wrong. Her brother and parents' behavior today was directly related to her repeated compromise and indulgence.

After so many years, she was tired, exhausted, and had no strength to fight. She also longed for someone to help her when she was crying or in a mess, but if she could not escape from that bottomless pit family, even if she was given a mountain of gold, it would be squandered sooner or later.

Han Tao looked at Fan Shengmei, who seemed to have been reborn and had untied the knot in her heart, and smiled, "Go back and rest early, hurry up and handle your resignation, and then get familiar with the coffee shop. I've already asked someone to open up the channels for raw materials and equipment, so get ready to open your first store."

"Okay, I'll hurry up and resign, but where do you plan to open your first store?"

Seeing Han Tao talking about business, Fan Shengmei smiled and nodded, then asked.

Han Tao pondered for a moment and said, "Let's choose the first one in the area around Ode to Joy. If you have time, go and have a look. This area is a good business district with many office buildings and shopping malls. There are two coffee shops on the street at the entrance of the community, and they are doing good business.

This will also make it easier for you and Xiao Qiu to monitor it. The initial stage is for you to gain experience. Once you are on the right track, you can apply for an MBA. What is most important is to be strong yourself."

Fan Shengmei nodded and said, "What are the store's requirements? I'll come back tomorrow and take Xiao Qiu and the others to take a look. If there's anything suitable, you can go over there.

Little Earthworm has been working very hard lately and has been studying coffee flavors very carefully. Let's have her participate in the coffee bean selection process. We've already consulted Andy these days and are also researching and studying...

Fan Shengmei also worked part-time in a coffee shop for a few days. This period of time was a great exercise for her, Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer.

It can be said that she now has a certain understanding of how a coffee shop operates, whether it is production and processing, or even promotion and site selection.

Of course, all of this is inseparable from them. In addition to working and part-time hours, they also have to insist on high-intensity study every night.

Ever since Han Tao said this, Fan Shengmei and Qiu Yingying felt that this was a rare opportunity to change their destiny.

During this period, Guan Juer also joked that she was not so serious when she took the college entrance examination, otherwise she would not have gone to an ordinary university. She worried every day that she would be kicked out by the interns of the same period.

But all these efforts are worth it. She feels that after learning, she has some qualifications as an entrepreneur. If it weren't for the troubles at home, the three of them would have already started making plans.

Looking at the incessant Fan Shengmei, Han Tao smiled and nodded, then said, "Yes, it seems you really put your heart into it.

But you don’t have to worry about many issues. I have already asked people to work on them. All you have to do now is to set up the pilot project.

As for the size of the store, it is best to control it within ten square meters to highlight its small and exquisite nature. Use the small store model to establish a flexible supply chain closest to consumers, use the store as a bottling plant, and sell freshly ground coffee in the same way as selling bottled beverages.

Remember the core, we are targeting the mass coffee market, abandoning the spatial attributes of a coffee shop, providing the market with cost-effective, convenient, high-quality coffee, and then growing together with this part of the market.

In addition to this, we will also launch free drinks and large coupons to attract customers, create social fission and achieve innovation."

Han Tao's goal is to be small but refined, so everything from store location to product quality must be distinctive. Therefore, the selection of coffee beans and equipment is meticulously considered.

Fan Shengmei nodded and said excitedly, "I understand. You mean to use targeted products and models to create an affordable coffee market.

We want to attract consumers who don’t drink coffee before by giving them free drinks and large coupons, so that they can start drinking coffee, or convert users who consume a small amount of coffee into large consumers.”

"That's right, that's the basic direction. Now it depends on how you establish the first pilot project and do it well.

As long as we demonstrate our value, you won’t have to worry about anything in the future. Neither development nor funding will be a problem.”

"Okay, I understand. I'll definitely get this done. For so many years, I've been muddling along, slacking off in the office, just afraid of losing my job. Now, I can finally do something I enjoy without any scruples, and I can also demonstrate my own value. Thank you!"

"No need to be polite, just go back and have a good rest."

After that, Han Tao sent Fan Shengmei to the door. Suddenly, he remembered something and called her, "Wait a moment. I'll be right back."

"Yeah!" Fan Shengmei nodded, stopped obediently and waited for him.

Soon, Han Tao returned to the door. Seeing her puzzled look, he smiled and said, "Take this ten thousand yuan. Even the change is gone. What are you going to do with food, drink, and toilet? Don't be so stupid next time. You can't even survive on your own, and you still try to act generous."

After hearing Han Tao's words and looking at the bundle of hundred-yuan bills in Han Tao's hand, Fan Shengmei looked at Han Tao with tears in her eyes, then lowered her head and said nothing.

Seeing her wiping her tears and not taking the money for a long time, Han Tao smiled and said softly, "Take it. Consider it as a subsidy while you quit your job and look for a shop."

"Well, thank you!"

Fan Shengmei was awakened by Han Tao's voice and came back to her senses, so she nodded slightly in response, her eyes full of surprise and emotion.

This was the most respect she had ever received, and Han Tao's attitude did not show any condescension, nor did he show any concern for his body.

For Fan Shengmei, who has been holding on for so many years, this respect is very precious.

But after being touched, she felt deeply inferior, so she shook her head with tears in her eyes: "Han Tao, I can't accept it. You really don't have to be so nice to me. I can't afford it!"

Han Tao put the money directly into her hand and said, "There is nothing I can't pay back. I never hesitate to reward my own people. Okay, go back and have a good rest early. Don't think too much. Good night!"

Looking at Han Tao with a smile on his face, Fan Shengmei couldn't help but feel her heart beating fast even though she knew there would be no result. This was the first man who was willing to give so much for her.

Moreover, Han Tao is young and handsome, wealthy, generous, gentle and considerate to girls, and at the same time has a hint of elegance and dominance. How can anyone not like such a man?

She put aside her vanity today and forced herself to go upstairs for help. She had already made some mental preparations. Fan Shengmei didn't expect anything. As long as she didn't despise her, she would be satisfied.

Ding~ Congratulations to the host, Fan Shengmei, one of the heroines in the film and television world "Ode to Joy", has developed feelings for the host that go beyond numerical values. At this stage, the host has completely conquered the heroine Fan Shengmei. Please keep up the good work and conquer the new heroine as soon as possible!

Ding~ Congratulations to the host for completing one of the hidden main quests, "The Third Stage of Loyalty Until Death" (completion standard: successfully conquer the third heroine, and the heroine's kindness value reaches the full value of 100 points).

System Rewards: 1. One investment card (after using it, you can get a guaranteed successful investment in any project); 2. One physical enhancement, and the overall quality will be improved by one level.

3. 100 million RMB in special investment funds (can be used in conjunction with an investment card for an additional bonus). 4. A street-side shop in the Financial Street area of ​​Shanghai PD District (280 square meters, valued at 83.7 million RMB). 5. Unlock a new storyline and receive a mysterious recorder as a reward. Delivery in progress.

After hearing this inexplicable reward, Han Tao didn't understand what the system meant.

However, after thinking about it for a long time, Han Tao decided to forget it if he couldn't figure it out. It was probably related to a case he would take over in the future. If this led to a major change in Jinghai's personnel, he would be considered a big name in the legal profession and could also open up the field of administrative litigation.

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Chapter 433 Guan Juer's parents came to the Magic City

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After breakfast, Guan Juer said goodbye to Fan Shengmei and Qiu Yingying, then went downstairs to the garage and followed Han Tao to work in Lujiazui Financial Street.

Andy was pestered by Qu Xiaoxiao. She knew that Andy didn't have to go to the company today, so she dragged her to get a beauty treatment, saying that she had something important that she wanted Andy's help with.

Therefore, everyone on Ode to Joy separated and started a busy day. Although they had been hitchhiking for a long time, Guan Juer and Han Tao still had a lot of topics to talk about, and they were very happy every time they talked.

At the same time, Guan Juer's parents also came to Shanghai. They did not inform Guan Juer in advance and only planned to tell her after they arrived. So during the chat, Guan Juer suddenly received a call.

Seeing that it was her mother calling, Guan Juer quickly answered, "Hello, Mom, I'm on my way to work. Can we talk later if there's anything?"

"Don't hang up, Guanguan, don't be afraid of anything in the car. Mommy just said a few words. Guess where your dad and I are now?"

Hearing her mother say this, Guan Juer asked curiously: "Don't keep me in suspense, Mom, where did you go? Did you go out to play?"

On the other end of the phone, Guan Juer's mother smiled and said, "Let's come to Shanghai, where else can we go!"

Hearing this, Guan Juer asked in surprise: "No, what are you two doing in the Magic City?"

"My daughter works overtime every day and falls asleep in the bathroom because she's so tired. Can I not come and see her?"

Guan's mother did not explain the purpose of her coming to Shanghai, but used the excuse of visiting her and worrying about her.

So after hearing this answer, Guan Juer said warmly, "Mom, I'm fine. My manager gave me a new task a few days ago, so I was a little busy. Now I'm done and the documents have been submitted. I didn't work overtime yesterday."

"As long as you don't have to work overtime, we'll be relieved. But Guan Guan, since we're here, we have to meet you anyway. What time do you get off work today?"

Hearing her mother's question, Guan Juer shook her head and said, "Mom, I haven't arrived at the company yet. I don't know how much work the boss has assigned me today, so I can't be sure what time I can get off work."

Guan Juer's mother thought for a moment and said, "How about this? You take a day off at noon. Your father and I miss you. I'll send you an address later. You can come find us according to the address. Okay?"

After hearing this, Guan Juer hesitated for a moment before saying, "Okay, I'll try to ask my manager for leave. Goodbye, Mom!"

After saying that, Guan Juer hung up the phone with some confusion. Her mother had come to see her before, but she always went to Ode to Joy and helped her wash clothes. Why did she make an appointment with somewhere else this time?

After thinking about it, Guan Juer guessed some possibilities, so she looked at Han Tao beside her and called out hesitantly, "Brother Han!"

Han Tao looked at her and asked curiously, "What's wrong, Guan Guan? Did something happen?"

Guan Juer hesitated for a moment, then said a little embarrassedly, "Brother Han, my parents suddenly came to visit me in Shanghai. I wanted to ask if you are free at noon? Can you accompany me? I'm afraid they will drag me on a blind date again."

After hearing this, Han Tao thought about today's schedule and said, "Okay, I have two and a half hours free at noon. You can just wait for me downstairs in the office."

"Okay, thank you Brother Han for helping me."

Guan Juer breathed a sigh of relief. She was particularly afraid that Han Tao would stay away from her.

"Why are you being polite? This isn't your first time, and it's like being familiar. It's just that this time is a little different. After all, these are your uncles and aunts, so I hope they don't cause you any trouble."

Hearing him say this, Guan Juer thought of the time when she asked Han Tao to pretend to be her boyfriend at the class reunion, and her face turned red. "No, Brother Han is so outstanding, especially your high education. You have a Master of Laws from Handong University. My parents will definitely like you very much."

Seeing Guan Juer's expression, Han Tao couldn't help but scratch her nose with his bent index finger:

"That's good. By the way, please send me your uncle and aunt's information and I will book a hotel for them."

After that, Han Tao took out his phone and called Wendy. After the call was connected, he said, "Wendy, I'll send you two IDs later. Please help me arrange a hotel close to the Bund. A friend's elder needs to stay in Shanghai for a few days!"

"Okay, boss, but what about the reception standards?"

Hearing this, Wendy on the other end of the phone nodded, but she didn't know how close this friend was to Han Tao, so she asked for his opinion.

Han Tao smiled and said, "Five-star, just the same standard as when I usually stay on business trips."

"Understood. I'll make the arrangements. Call me if you need anything else!"

"Well, thank you for your hard work, Wendy!"

Looking at Han Tao's thoughtful attitude, Guan Juer felt a little happy. After he hung up the phone, she blushed and said:

"Brother Han, there's no need to be so troublesome. My parents came over unexpectedly this time, and I'm not sure if they want to stay."

"It's okay. Since the uncles and aunts are here, we must let them play for two days before leaving. I will arrange for a driver to accompany you for a good tour."

"Well...ok, thank you, Brother Han!"

"Silly girl, don't be polite to me. Just focus on your work. I'll pick you up at noon!"

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Guan Juer's father heard the conversation between his wife and daughter, and saw that she had put down her phone, so he asked hesitantly:

"Is it appropriate for you to arrange a meeting without your daughter's consent?"

"Whose consent do I need?" Guan Juer's mother stared at Guan Juer's father and said as a matter of course:

"This is my daughter, so I have to say it! Otherwise, if you, as a father, don't care about your daughter, then I, as a mother, won't worry about her too?"

"What are you talking about? Why don't I worry about my daughter? What I mean is that we should respect the child's feelings. After all, she is an adult and she has her own ideas."

Hearing her husband's answer, Guan Juer's mother rolled her eyes at him and said unhappily:

"What are you worried about? All you do every day is keep your daughter in the big city to develop her career. Have you ever worried about his personal problems?

Our daughter isn't young anymore. If she doesn't find a suitable partner at this age, she'll be left with no choice when she's in her thirties! How can I, as her mother, not worry about her?"

"What's the point of worrying about it? My daughter has to like him. She'll be unhappy if you trick her into going over like this. Besides, didn't you say that the boy living upstairs is interested in our Guan Guan? Just let them develop their own way!"

"What do you know!"

Guan Juer's mother hit him on the arm and said unhappily, "A daughter from one family is sought after by a hundred families. Do you understand this principle? We always have to compare. Moreover, we know Xiao Zhang well this time and feel more at ease.

But this time I came here, not only to arrange a blind date for Guan Guan, but also to check out her neighbor. Her daughter has no social experience, so we can help her out!"

"Since you want to meet the boy, why did you arrange this blind date? Didn't my daughter say that she usually rides in his car to go to work? I don't think this is a good idea."

Hearing her husband's rebuttal, Guan Juer's mother, who was always strong, said angrily: "That's why I didn't explain it to her. Don't say you don't understand what I mean. I think you are just trying to piss me off.

And I tell you, girls, when looking for a boyfriend, you must be discerning. Don't believe the domineering CEOs on TV. Such plots are all lies. There is no man who is not unfaithful.

If two people want a long-lasting relationship, they must choose carefully. Family background and cultural literacy are also important. Ideally, they should be well-matched, otherwise something has to be sacrificed."

After saying that, she turned her head and ignored her husband. In her opinion, although her daughter had a bachelor's degree, could speak fluent English, and had good working ability, she had been protected too well since she was a child and was even a little insecure. For such a big thing, they needed their help to check.

"Okay, okay, whatever you say is fine. I can't argue with you!"

When Guan Juer's father saw his wife getting angry, he quickly admitted his mistake, then sat down and stopped talking.

His wife was right. The best boyfriend for his daughter was someone with similar qualities. As for boys, a well-behaved one was best, a steady and upright person. That was the ideal son-in-law for him and his wife.

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Chapter 434 Confusion

The next morning, after Guan Juer came back from running, she saw Qiu Yingying listening at the bathroom door. Puzzled, she pulled her aside and whispered:

"Yingying, why don't you hurry up and change your clothes? What are you listening to?"

Qiu Yingying glanced at the bathroom and whispered, "Guan Guan, I heard Sister Fan on the phone inside. She seemed very angry. I vaguely heard something about sister-in-law and blocking her."

Hearing this answer, Guan Juer adjusted her glasses and said, "That should still be her family's business. In fact, Sister Fan has had a hard time. We are both born by our parents, so why should we favor boys over girls?"

Hearing Guan Juer say this, Qiu Yingying couldn't help but say, "Yes, Sister Fan is so pitiful. It seems that her family has been asking her for money. Can we help her?"