Act Two

Damn, I just can't keep my mouth shut.

Can understand, can understand

Even if you think so, you cannot say it out loud to me

Shen Qianzhan was momentarily taken aback, and when she regained her composure, the expression on her face that conveyed "it's only good when everyone is good" nearly shattered. She gritted her teeth, secretly taking note of Su Zan's indiscreet remarks, while maintaining an air of nonchalance as she raised her glass in a distant toast to the crowd

Not long after, the phone pressed under Shen Qianzhan's hand vibrated with a buzzing sound, indicating a new message notification

It has truly received its just deserts in this world

I am late

This national treasure-level watchmaker selflessly restored a wooden bell that returned from overseas in his early years. Given the significant meaning of the wooden bell's return to the country, Baixuan Film and Television specifically planned and produced a three-part documentary on the restoration of the wooden bell.

She felt refreshed, even disregarding the regret of not having the young man accompany her tonight. She glanced at the time on her wrist, adjusted the chair back, and instructed, "Call me ten minutes before we arrive at the hotel, so I can touch up my makeup."

The person saw it, but the response received was: "My old man has been busy all his life and is now retired and enjoying his old age"

Thus, the sparse numerical description provided by Su Zhan failed to successfully awaken her long-forgotten memories of the moon.

His great-grandson said that you are just as clingy as the spider spirit from the Cave of the Silken Web, and he urged his uncle to come back quickly to take you away

In the private room, apart from her and Su Zan, there is only the hotel staff responsible for serving this room

Shen Qianzhan's smile instantly cooled at the corners of her lips

As long as the investors do not back out, she can still call him daddy

She waved for a menu to prepare the dishes in advance and also put some thought into changing the fresh flowers used for decoration in the private room. After carefully adjusting the room temperature and humidity, she was planning to replace the carpet with a more pleasing one when guests finally arrived in the room

With one person missing, the opening remarks that Shen Qianzhan had prepared earlier went unused

Looking at Shen Qianzhan's current attentive demeanor, it is evident that this tribute drama, which is being prepared this year for filming next year, holds a position in her mind as stable as an old dog

Even when walking the red carpet, she is not as exquisite as Qian Qian

Upon seeing this, Shen Qianzhan raised an eyebrow slightly

It is unknown whether Shen Qianzhan will face retribution in this world, but the consequences of Su Zan's indiscreet remarks have already arrived.

As always

Su Zhanpi wore a smile that did not reach his eyes, feigning friendliness, and inwardly muttered: If you weren't a god of wealth, I wonder if you would still be treated like a distinguished guest.

As she finished speaking, she smiled and nodded, seamlessly rejoining the conversation between the two without revealing a hint of her previous thoughts

Not long ago, the esteemed master who could still disdain to pay a visit despite your three earnest invitations.

He explained with a smile: "Xiao Ji is still stuck on the airport expressway, so don't worry about him; let's eat first"

Fortunately, Jiang Yechen and Ai Yi were not completely unfamiliar with each other, and the few of them chatted for more than half an hour about the upcoming trends in the film and television industry and the new guidelines from the General Administration.

Here is a key piece of advice

Jiang Ye Cheng, over fifty years old and with nearly thirty years of experience in the industry, could easily discern that Shen Qian Zhan's implication was asking him whether the investor he was supposed to introduce tonight was late or had backed out.

If it weren't for the assistant brought by Jiang Yecheng who answered a phone call and left his seat midway, Shen Qianzhan would have almost forgotten that there was still an important figure who had not yet appeared tonight

Shen Qianzhan smiled, and just as the smile began to reach the corners of her eyes, the door to the private room opened inward, and the voice of Su Zan, this sycophant, was extremely penetrating: "... our producer just said that you don't understand what it means to be a feast for the eyes."

If it weren't for Su having seen the glamorous facade behind her, which is not even as good as the living standards of a street performer with a single mat, he might have truly been deceived into believing her without a doubt

Once everyone was seated and after some polite exchanges, Shen Qianzhan glanced at the empty seat next to Jiang Yechen and casually asked, "At this time, it coincides with the rush hour, and the traffic is not good. Is Mr. Jiang's friend still on the way?"

If it weren't for Su Zan having followed her for two years and knowing that Shen Qianzhan simply liked the credit service at Jichun Erwan, given her level of affection for this hotel, he would have to suspect that his sister Zhan was pocketing kickbacks and profiting from the price difference.

As always, it howls in the wind and burns in the fire

However, it is evident that violent outbursts are one of the best ways to vent emotions

Shen Qianzhan's brow twitched violently as she turned to look in the direction of the sound

Shen Qianzhan harbored regrets and had not completely given up, making two more visits in succession

As soon as two women sit down, the conversation naturally flows with an abundance of topics

Just because Elder Ji is not interested in the project does not mean he is uninterested throughout the year

Although Ji Qingzhen is a watch repairer, he is backed by a world-class luxury brand, which is not limited to a single year. He has created the "End of Year" series of watches and three highly collectible timepieces for the watch brand under his name

Shen Qianzhan refers to this as professional ethics and the pursuit of quality

After Shen Qianzhan arrived at the private room, he noted the time—6:20

Typically, Shen Qianzhan's level of brightness in her smile when facing the producer, her father, is directly linked to the profitability of the project. The more radiant her smile, the higher the quality of the project, and consequently, the greater the company's investment returns.

Although it is said that children speak without reservation, it is evident that Mr. Ji is not interested

The combination of Shen Qianzhan and Ai Yi is a golden partnership that guarantees high viewership ratings in the industry

Shiyue, as a leader in the domestic video industry, has maintained a good cooperative interaction with Qiandeng.

One person is responsible for the creative production of television dramas, while the other handles the channel output and traffic exposure after the works are launched. As long as the two collaborate, regardless of whether the launched work is a youth dream drama or an intense war film, once the investment solicitation begins, the sponsors are all eager to participate.

Jiang Ye Cheng is extremely busy with daily affairs, and it is fundamentally impossible to engage him in matters unrelated to projects. His initiative to organize a gathering tonight to attract investment has already left Shen Qian Zhan greatly surprised. How could the guest at the table possibly be Old Master Ji, who has no interest in project matters?

It is still early

a deceitful woman who uses men for sexual purposes

Su was quite displeased that Shen Qianzhan was unable to comprehend the situation at such an emotional moment. She expressed her dissatisfaction with a tone of indignation, exclaiming: "Foolish! Too foolish!"

I have recently been very admiring of

To this end, she specifically took the time to visit Xi'an before going abroad, just to invite Elder Ji to come out of retirement as a special consultant for the tribute drama

The rush hour in Beijing begins at 4:30 PM, resembling a cluster of oil-soaked flames that spreads from the main thoroughfares of the Second and Third Ring Roads, sweeping through elevated roads, toll gates, and side streets, completely blocking all main roads within the Fourth Ring Road, with traffic lights turning red along the way

The first to arrive is Ai Yi, the Vice President of Shiyue Video

At the very least, outside of Shen Qianzhan's doghouse, Su Zan had never seen her behave in any manner that was inappropriate or against the rules when she was out in public. She was always exquisite, proper, and resplendent.

Before she could respond, a buzzing sound indicated another WeChat message had arrived

She glanced sideways in the direction where the assistant had left, raised her leg, and lightly kicked Su Zan, who had not yet reacted. Taking advantage of the moment when Jiang Yecheng and Ai Yi were speaking softly, she lowered her voice and reminded, "Go."

Go out to pick someone up with General Manager Jiang's assistant

Ji Qingzhen, a top watch repair master in the country

On the second visit, a project proposal was left behind, and it was thought that Elder Ji might be somewhat swayed. However, during the third visit, when Shen Qianzhan made her final appeal, she encountered Elder Ji's great-grandson, who spoke eloquently, comparing her to the spider spirit from the Cave of the Silk Threads, saying that she was as entangling as that. He also advised her not to come again in the future, to spare his great-grandfather from losing his reputation in his later years

Su was momentarily taken aback and discreetly left the venue

Throughout the hotel, from the front desk manager to the room service staff, there is not a single person who does not know Shen Qianzhan

After violently beating Su Zan, Shen Qianzhan was able to achieve a very positive release and relief of the several thousand kilometers of pent-up energy accumulated both domestically and abroad

Most people like her have either robbed banks, served time in prison, or been involved in demolitions in their previous lives, which is why they have poor fortune in this life and end up as producers

When the two individuals' conversation galloped like a runaway horse towards topics such as which hospital to choose for childbirth, which confinement nanny is better, and which kindergarten the child should attend, the producer, the father, finally arrived right on the dot at 7:00

The clear smile in the young man's eyes had not yet completely faded, and in the midst of a half-smile, he captured her gaze at the first moment. It was the look she had once been familiar with, a gaze that always seemed excessively calm after the tide of desire had receded

The business vehicle was stuck in the ebbing traffic, inching along for nearly 5 kilometers, and finally, like a fish entering the sea, it became smooth and unobstructed.

After all, the large pie that has been fought over and gnawed at by dozens of film and television companies is bound to be a coveted prize for anyone.

Shen Qianzhan furrowed her brows, making an effort to recall for a moment

The production company of the tribute drama is Bai Xuan Film and Television, which holds exclusive authorization and possesses the first-class television production qualification issued by the General Administration, specifically dedicated to the production and distribution of mainstream film and television dramas

Shen Qianzhan smiled as if bathed in a spring breeze, exchanging pleasantries. Before entering the private room, she did not forget to turn back and express to Su Zan: "You see, a good hotel is just like this, making customers feel at home"

Su Zan, this sycophant, is capable of prostrating himself completely whenever he encounters a wealthier second-generation rich kid. Who knows which individual on the roster he is currently referring to

Shen Qianzhan is a regular guest at this hotel, from dining and gathering to hosting distinguished guests, and even the annual meeting and exchange summit of Qian Deng Ying Ye, all are held at Jichun Erwan.

Jichun Erwan Hotel

Su subconsciously turned to look at Shen Qianzhan first

She is disciplined in her work, and this discipline extends beyond mental requirements to include strict standards regarding her personal attire and overall image

Shen Qianzhan was perplexed and could hardly understand, and after much thought, he replied: "Old Master Ji? Isn't he retired and living a life of leisure?"

Shen Qianzhan applied her lipstick nonchalantly, lightly pursing her lips in front of the mirror, glancing around. After confirming that her looks could withstand every unflattering angle, she pressed the mirror down and smiled charmingly: "Let's go, Sister Zhan will take you to captivate the world."

He skillfully handed a box of highlighter and powder to Shen Qianzhan, watching her sweep it from her forehead, the tail of her eyebrows, the bridge of her nose, her cheeks, and chin, finally lowering her collar to apply a few strokes of shimmering highlighter powder on her collarbone

In the WeChat list, Su Zan's message jumped to the top: "I can't believe it, Zhan Jie, you absolutely cannot guess who the investor is!"

My mind is filled with...

In her early years when she first entered the industry, she faced unfavorable circumstances, poor fortune, and insufficient strength, often seeking help from others

Shen Qianzhan did not wait for Su Zan to call her, and woke up on her own

Bai Xuan Film and Television has always been regarded as a distinguished guest due to its unique status within the industry

At first, Shen Qianzhan was concerned that Jiang Yecheng, as a prominent figure, would have an overwhelming presence. However, to his surprise, Jiang was approachable and not at all pretentious; instead, he was very adept at listening to the opinions and suggestions of younger individuals in the industry regarding its development

From the moment Miss Shen Qianzhan got out of the car, the doorman, security personnel, and the lobby manager all came forward to greet her: "Miss Shen, you haven't been here for a long time. Have you been very busy lately?"

It is also because of the inspiration provided by this documentary that Shen Qianzhan secured the tribute film themed on the spirit of craftsmanship inheritance from Bo Xuan Film and Television.

Su Zan was initially listening to Shen Qianzhan earnestly discussing the project progress and grand vision. In the blink of an eye, she had already transitioned from talking about the latest haute couture at Fashion Week with Ai Yi to discussing limited edition bags, and then from limited edition bags to the precautions Ai Yi should take while preparing for pregnancy

If it were not for Shen Qianzhan still having a shred of rationality left, and not forgetting that Su Zan would be replacing her to drink tonight, he would probably end up being beaten into a high-level paraplegic, searching for his own head on the ground. At the very least, he would face a fate of being unable to take care of himself in life

Ai Yi, in her forties, is well-maintained and possesses an outstanding temperament. Her face is somewhat square-shaped, with slightly upturned outer corners of her eyes, giving her a somewhat sharp appearance. Fortunately, her straight nose and delicate lips elevate the overall sophistication of her features. Coupled with a neat short hairstyle and a full ensemble of high-end professional attire, she undeniably exudes the aura of a female executive.

Tonight's dinner will be attended by Jiang Yecheng, the second-in-command of Baixuan Film and Television.

Ah, Master Ji Qingzhen!

Even today, with popular dramas at hand, one still has to put aside their pride to discuss collaboration when encountering a conceited director or an artist with an inflated sense of self-worth

She lowered her gaze and swiped up to unlock.