Act Five
She lifted her eyelids and asked with little interest: "How did you respond?"
The law of the strong applies equally at all times and in all places
The Huairou policy is evidently useless to Ji Qing and Xianran
prostitution fee
Moreover, he had not originally intended to disclose Shen Qianzhan's trip to Xi'an; it was Ai Yi who, having heard the news from an unknown source, used the pretext of inquiring about the project progress to cunningly probe whether his sister Zhan had specifically gone to Xi'an to visit the filming location of the tribute drama.
This man is far from the gentle and refined appearance he presents; Shen Qianzhan is acutely aware of this fact
She pressed her lips together in silence, attempting to express her protest through her silence
Su had become accustomed to Shen Qianzhan's authoritative manner and no longer insisted: "Then you should rest early. Tomorrow's morning meeting will be postponed to the afternoon. You can come to work after you have had enough rest."
The platform's exclusive authorization was mentioned by Shen Qianzhan to Su, who understood that Ai Yi had only proposed a collaboration concept without delving deeper, and thus did not make any further assertions.
The cigarette was pinched between the fingers, a fine strand of tobacco gently drifting upwards, yet ultimately it was no longer smoked
To mask her embarrassment, she cleared her throat and tried to present herself as composed and worldly: "I will go and get a pot of tea, shall we chat while we drink?"
Shen Qianzhan pondered for a few seconds before responding: "Qian Deng has always been of a conservative and cautious type when it comes to risk-taking, and most of the investors are from the media industry within the circle. I have never liked discussing business with outsiders. Who initiated the long-term cooperation intention?"
Ji Qinghe paused, rubbing his brow, and when he opened his eyes again, they were clear and cold.
There are faint marks on his nose bridge left by the pressure of the glasses frame, and under the flowing light, those marks cast a shadow that accentuates the straightness of his nose bridge
It is often said that women are the most adept at making associations.
Shen Qianzhan's face turned pale
On this point, Ji Qing and I are in agreement
Ji Qing sat alone on the single sofa, closing his eyes for a brief rest. The arc of the ceiling light seemed almost tangible, cascading down softly, enveloping him completely
Time suddenly acquired a scale and significance, each word in this sentence felt like a shackle, heavily striking the gray area of Shen Qianzhan
Su Zhan reflected on the fact that everyone has been collaborating for such a long time, and it is only fair to speak candidly.
Damn, I truly feel blind to the situation
Ji Qinghe did not give a clear answer: "I thought the one who should be most impatient between us is you"
Ji Qinghe raised his eyes
Ji Qinghe said he wants to sober up, which means he is drunk
Ji Qinghe lightly smiled, her gaze pointed at the ashtray on her left hand, and commanded imperatively: "Extinguish it"
Since time is precious, let us get straight to the point. Shen Qianzhan took out a cigarette case and lit a cigarette
Look at the words of this tiger and wolf.
Ji Qinghe looked at her and said slowly, "A reasonable suggestion." Yet, the look in his eyes clearly carried a hint of pressure
The implication of this statement is that if he does not appear in Beijing and in front of her, everything would have already reached a happy ending
Shen Qianzhan saw him smile faintly, a casual indifference that seemed to disregard everything with a condescending and dismissive gaze, overwhelming and surging forth.
He asked me, have you known each other for a long time
Ai Yina's social skills and art of conversation are well-known within the circle
When Shen Qianzhan entered, she made quite a commotion. It was unclear whether they were too lazy to pay her any attention or if they intended to assert their dominance over her. It was not until she had taken her seat that Ji Qinghe finally opened his eyes and met her gaze
Su sighed deeply, realizing that she still did not understand, and explained: "I have always felt that it is too much of a coincidence for Old Master Ji and General Ji to share the same surname. Zhan Jie, has your life become so dull that you no longer think?"
Shiyue has collaborated with Qiandeng for many years, and the relationship between Ai Yi and Shen Qianzhan is also well-known. Whenever a television series is produced by Shen Qianzhan, it has always prioritized collaboration with Shiyue.
Have you calculated it properly
Shen Qianzhan's eyelids twitched, and she remained silent, feeling guilty.
However, she never intended to reconcile
However, whether one has consumed alcohol or not is not important
Women inherently possess social advantages. Ai Yi, feeling sentimental about the autumn, expressed a desire to waste some time and steal a moment of leisure, asking him to accompany her. Su, momentarily considering that maintaining VIP clients is also part of his job, impulsively prioritized customer satisfaction and went with Ai Yi to the café downstairs in the company building to have coffee and cake
At this moment, she was extremely exhausted and had no desire to engage in conversation with Su. After getting into the car, she closed her eyes to rest, her silence indicating a very clear attitude.
Su Zhan contemplated for a moment and felt that this matter should be reported sooner rather than later: "Sister Zhan, when I just sent General Jiang back, he was gossiping with me about the relationship between you and General Ji."
Shen Qianzhan was almost amused by anger, "In June, I took a vacation to Xi'an to visit a watch exhibition. Excluding the round trip, I stayed for a total of three days. The last night I spent with you was in Qinghe Sanxiang. After dawn, I returned to the hotel to check out and went back to Beijing. Xi'an and Beijing are so far apart, I never expected to see you again one day"
The hands that had once touched the forbidden land inevitably drew all of Shen Qianzhan's attention once again
Before completely leaving, Ji Qing's voice was extremely low, as if it were whispering in her ear: "I have deep feelings for Producer Shen, there is no need for payment, and I hope that Producer Shen will not have to seek me out in the future."
The rebellious spirit of the woman, unwilling to concede, nearly led her to exclaim, "I am not cheap either." Fortunately, her reason had not yet been completely lost, and she was thoroughly awakened by his cold, icy glance
Not only did she not extinguish the cigarette, but she even deliberately flicked the ash in front of him
Shen Qianzhan was taken aback, immediately followed by disbelief: "Are you sick?"
But who could have anticipated that Shen Qianzhan would encounter setbacks with Old Master Ji
Why does she want to meet Ji Qinghe at Ji's old house
This response is somewhat difficult for Ji Qing and the current situation to address
Damn, this dog of a man
How could a rich second generation who only knows how to spend money withstand it? He would be easily dismantled in no time, collapsing completely.
Originally, Ai Yi came here on a whim, with no intention of this.
She took it out of her pocket and glanced at it, seeing it was Su Zan. She casually hung up and tossed it onto the table in front of her: "If there are no further instructions from you, Mr. Ji, I will take my leave now. The company driver is still waiting to take me home so I can finish my work for the day"
She turned her head and watched helplessly as the dog man strolled away, throwing a cushion in frustration.
As the words fell, the private room was as silent as if time itself had come to a standstill, with even the sound of breathing barely audible
"Shen Qianzhan, where is your mind?" His gaze was calm, as if he were looking at a vase, and he scrutinized her from head to toe: "If we were to calculate the payment for services, you would probably go bankrupt on the spot tonight."
She pondered that someone like Ji Qing, an executive director of this level, would not be stuck on the airport expressway due to bus number 11. Therefore, she decided to send Su Zhan away to pick up the car, and she returned to the private room alone
Since Shen Qianzhan is not in the company, only a position like Su Zan's is suitable for hosting.
He raised his wrist to glance at his watch, speaking slowly with a cold and rigid tone: "You made me wait for thirty minutes"
With the absence of idle company, Ji Qinghe's demeanor was not as casual and indifferent as it had appeared during the dinner gathering. He removed his glasses, slightly closed his eyes, and gently pinched the bridge of his nose.
Once a matter is initiated, the subsequent process becomes considerably smoother
Tribute dramas are a significant opportunity, capturing the attention of the entire film and television industry, from company decision-makers to talent agents.
After the banquet, the private room was left desolate and quiet, with people gone and the tea cold
At the moment of deadlock, Shen Qianzhan's mobile phone rang.
"I have done something absurd, and my conscience is uneasy; I wish to take responsibility." He stood up, seemingly unwilling to say another word to her: "It seems that, at present, it has instead caused you distress."
Shen Qianzhan glanced at him, ignored him, and secretly took out a small notebook to jot down the phrase "which pot is not to be mentioned"
Seeing her come down alone, I couldn't help but peek behind her: "Sister Zhan, didn't President Ji come down with you?"
Shen Qianzhan glanced at him and struck his back of the head with a knife-hand, delivering a solid slap: "Is Qian Deng run by your family? I am making money for your family, how dare you ask me for a red envelope? If you have something to say, just say it."
Ai Yi is a person with many ulterior motives and is also skilled at disguise. When inquiring about information indirectly, it is only natural for him to appear as if he is genuinely concerned, like an old friend.
However, there is still a possibility for a turnaround in the current situation, which is not necessarily a bad thing
Shen Qianzhan squinted her eyes
Her mind was filled with the words that Ji Qing had said before leaving: "I have deep feelings for Producer Shen, there is no need for payment, and I hope that Producer Shen will not find himself in need in the future"
Su Zhanxin was as oblivious as the Pacific Ocean, completely unaware of Shen Qianzhan's unusual behavior, and smugly said: "Then he let it slip."
In that moment, she resembled a blind gun with a silenced barrel, choked with cotton, unable to produce even the slightest sound
Shen Qianzhan stood there in a daze
Su had already guessed that Shen Qianzhan would settle the score after autumn, and she spent the entire night on edge, finding no pleasure in food
Su noticed that her expression was not good, but did not dare to upset her. He accompanied her all the way to the community and was just about to help with her luggage, but Shen Qianzhan waved her hand, signaling him to just put it down: "I can take it up in the elevator, you should head back early."
He pinched his brow, indicating: "Change the question."
Shen Qianzhan let out a laugh and posed an even sharper question: "I have nothing to do with Bu Zhong Sui, and I have never heard of Bu Zhong Sui investing in the film industry. Did General Ji come all the way from Xi'an just to ask for payment after sleeping with me?"
"I don't know him." Su glanced at the camera in the elevator, leaned in mysteriously, and said in a lowered voice, "He thought you and General Manager Ji had known each other since you were in Xi'an."
Shen Qianzhan nodded slightly, and as she turned to move her suitcase into the elevator, she suddenly remembered something and called out to Su Zan: "How much have you revealed to Ai Yi?"
During the period when Shen Qianzhan was on a business trip abroad, Ai Yi visited the company to discuss the exclusive rights for Qian Qian's new drama.
Her smoking habit is not strong; she only smokes a couple of cigarettes to liven things up during social occasions. She held a puff of smoke in her mouth, and just as it turned on her tongue, she slowly exhaled: "Mr. Ji's appearance here is not a coincidence, is it?"
He is actually quite innocent
Shen Qianzhan's acquisition of the production was not easy, as all preparations for the project were conducted in secrecy, fearing that a large tree would attract the wind, and a single misstep could lead to total failure
Shen Qianzhan squinted her eyes, not giving an inch.
Until this moment, Ji Qinghe finally realized that Shen Qianzhan's way of thinking was different from his own, and their dimensions of thought were not on the same wavelength
Su is typically the type of person who provokes trouble; after being beaten up, he becomes obedient. He rubs the back of his head and mumbles in a low voice: "President Jiang thinks you met President Ji at Old Master Ji's house, that's when you got to know each other."
Shen Qianzhan's hand, which was about to push the box, paused; she vaguely felt that Su Zan's clever expression indicated there was some important news, waiting for her enthusiastic praise
He smirked, his smile as mocking as it could be
Shen Qianzhan's schedule is hurried; apart from the eight wheels on the suitcase, there are no means of transportation at hand.
Shen Qianzhan Guang looked at his hand and couldn't help but imagine a set of eighteen-plus illustrated books in his mind
The sound is quite faint; if it weren't for my keen hearing and sharp eyesight, an ordinary person really wouldn't be able to hear it. He licked his lips, rubbed the pads of his thumb and index finger together, and hinted wildly for a benefit.
Her juvenile rebellion, reminiscent of a rebellious young girl, did not elicit any discomfort from Ji Qing. He leaned down and swept both the cigarette and the lighter into the wastebasket beside him: "Since you are so disobedient, this will be the last one."
Su Zhan waited in the underground parking lot of the hotel for nearly twenty minutes before Shen Qianzhan finally appeared
Moreover, Shen Qianzhan, in order to better present high-quality television dramas and restore the professional standards of the watch repair profession, serves as a valuable example for many producers and financiers in the industry who are eager for quick profits and merely seek to make money
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