Chapter 56, Gao Wei's panoramic view...

Gao Wei looked around the set, dealt with the greetings from everyone, and slowly walked over to Zhao Fei to watch the monitor with him.

"Card, passed."

Gao Weizhi stood up and commented, "This shot is quite good."

Zhao Fei laughed and handed over a bottle of water: "You don't even know who you learned it from."

"You have a good understanding."

Gao Wei pulled over a small stool and plopped down on it, remaining there for about twenty minutes, leaving Zhao Fei completely bewildered.

Zhao Fei: "So free today? Isn't your drama about to start filming? Have you found the fourth male lead yet?"

Gao Weichang sighed: "No, I've looked at a few, but none of them are quite suitable."

"Um, speaking of which..."

Zhao Fei sat up straight; he knew the main topic was coming.

"Isn't there someone named Shen Li?"

Zhao Fei understood instantly, and he said seriously, "What? You want to try?"

"Xiao He sent me a photo, and I searched for him online. He looks quite suitable, but I don't know how good his acting is. I saw online that he's a complete novice?"

“Yes, he’s never acted before, but… what you just said to me can also be used to praise him.” Zhao Fei frowned slightly. “However, this person may not be willing to enter the entertainment industry. It will take some effort for the young master of the Shen family.”

Gao Wei was silent for a few seconds, then said again, "Let's give it a try first. We might not even be able to get the roles we want. Casting also depends on timing, location, and people."

"Okay, shall I call them over?"

"Um."

Shen Li arrived quickly; he lifted the curtain and walked in, backlit.

Gao Wei's gaze, filled with scrutiny, landed on Shen Li's face.

Shen Li: "Director Zhao."

Zhao Fei introduced Shen Li to Gao Wei, saying, "Shen Li, this is Gao Wei, the director of 'Princess Splendor.' He wants to talk to you, so I'll head out now."

The curtain was lifted and then lowered, blocking the faint view from outside. Xiao Ji didn't go in; this was a matter of privacy and not within the scope of the filming.

Shen Li remained silent, waiting for Gao Wei to speak.

Gao Wei: "There's still one role in this drama that hasn't been cast yet, a fourth male lead, a prince, and you seem like a perfect fit for the part."

Upon hearing this, Shen Li was taken aback. He explained, "Director Gao, you've misunderstood. I have no intention of making a film."

That's true. After tomorrow's event, Shen Li will return to her original life, fade out of everyone's sight, and then work step by step according to the group's plan, while also taking care of her health.

The medical team has already arranged that he will take a break from work once he meets the surgical criteria at the end of the year. If the surgery is successful, he will need to rest for at least another six months.

Putting aside the fact that he has no intention of entering the entertainment industry, even if he did, he wouldn't have the time or energy, and besides, no production team would want a sickly person with high risks.

Gao Wei: "Don't rush to refuse. This is a rough draft of the script. You can read it before you decide. This character doesn't have many scenes. He's either sitting or lying down. There are no action scenes or wire work."

Princess's Splendor

Starring: Su Ye, Ning Yun

So this is the book. I heard at the beginning of the year that there was a male supporting role that hadn't been suitable yet, but two months later, I still haven't found one.

Shen Li still rejected Gao Wei.

Before leaving, Gao Wei and Shen Li exchanged contact information, so that Shen Li could contact him at any time if he changed his mind.

A month later, the crew completed casting and entered the filming stage. Unexpectedly, an accident occurred shortly after filming began, forcing the production to stop. But that's another story.

At this moment, Shen Li looked at Qiao He, who was pacing around her and glancing at her from time to time, clearly wanting to speak but not saying anything.

Seeing that he was feeling dizzy, Shen Li called out, "Just ask whatever you want. You're the one who recommended me to Director Gao, right?"

Shen Li initially thought it was Director Zhao who recommended him, but after checking, she saw Qiao He's name in the cast list and immediately realized.

"Why...why didn't you accept?" Qiao He asked curiously. In the industry, if you could film a movie directed by Gao Wei, even if it wasn't a huge hit, you would definitely have some fame. He didn't expect Shen Li to give up this opportunity.

"I have work to do, and that's enough to keep me busy."

Just then, Shen Li's phone rang; it was Song An calling.

"Is it convenient?" Song An's voice entered my ears along with the electric current.

“It’s convenient.” Shen Li gestured and walked to the side.

"I need some data urgently... Yes, a 12% month-on-month increase... Okay, I'll have the project team check it again." The sound of typing came from the other end of the phone. Song An must have been holding the phone between his ear and shoulder. "When do you finish today? Want to have dinner together tonight?"

"It should be soon, but not tonight, how about tomorrow night?"

“Okay, perfect for celebrating your wrap-up.” Song An laughed. “By the way, I saw the personnel log. Most of the staff will be working tomorrow on a day off.”

"tomorrow?"

The company has been very busy lately, and some departments often have to work overtime, but surely not half of them are working?

Song An: "Hmm, aren't you coming here to film a variety show tomorrow? Everyone's just here for the fun, so why not watch the live version?"

Shen Li suddenly realized, and asked incredulously, "All the time off adjustments have been approved?"

“Yes, every reason is valid, there’s no reason to block them.” Song An laughed. “Those department managers have all submitted their time off applications. Note, it’s all departments. The assistant department is going to be quite lively tomorrow.”

"This is ridiculous." Shen Li sighed. "Tomorrow is He An's workplace experience, not mine. Tell them to tone it down and not scare people."

"OK, OK, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

——

The next morning, Shen Li stood on the first floor of the company, looking at the busier lobby than ever before, and fell into deep thought.

Is this what Song An meant by "having a sense of propriety"?

Marketing manager, your documents are all upside down.

Lu He'an cautiously shuffled to Shen Li's side with his toes. He rubbed his hands together nervously, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable. He felt like a piece of fat meat about to be thrown into a wolf's den.

The Jiang Group's enormous logo is imprinted on the marble wall, gleaming golden under the sunlight from three sides.

[Holy crap! The Jiang Group!]

The huge logo almost blinded me. This company is so rich that I even suspect the logo is made of pure gold, haha.

Where's the guy who said he'd twist his head off and kick it like a ball? It's your turn to play.

Did nobody notice my wife was wearing a suit?! That tiny waist! Oh my god!

[I saw it!! I'm speechless!! I'm drooling over it!]

In the shot, Shen Li's suit was buttoned up neatly, revealing his slender waistline. He held a name tag in his hand, with a black strap wrapped around his fair, well-defined fingers. The contrasting colors created an inexplicable and enigmatic effect.

[Anzi, you really did meet someone better behind our backs all along.]

Shen Li handed the employee badge to Lu He'an and led him and the production crew all the way to the top floor, through the secretary's office, and to the assistant department.

The desk has been tidied up, important documents have been put in the cabinet, and it is much neater than before. There is an adorable rabbit doll on the desk.

"You brought it to the office."

Lu He'an reached out and poked the rabbit's head. The little rabbit tilted to one side and fell onto the table, its ears drooping. Its round eyes stared at Shen Li and Lu He'an, looking extremely aggrieved.

With a smile on her lips, Shen Li straightened the rabbit: "Yes, it's the right size, perfect for accompanying me to work."

Fans recognized this as the reward for completing all levels of Fantasy World this month.

Someone in the live chat asked if it was a gift from someone else.

Shen Li: "Yes, it was a gift from my family."

【Oh oh oh~ My family's surname is Chen~】

[That was so bad, hahaha]

Shen Li smiled, clearly thinking of someone, her eyes sparkling: "No."

After a pause, Shen Li added, "It's what you guys are thinking, stop guessing."

Lu He'an sat down and looked at Shen Li's desk, which was different from usual. He didn't know what to do for a moment. Should he take the documents? He couldn't understand them.

Seeing Lu He'an's unease, Chen Li pointed to the folder in front of the computer, indicating that it should be opened.

Shen Li tapped the file lightly and gently guided, "Assistant Lu, we need to do some data processing today."

Shen Li and Lu He'an worked together to complete a document. Although they were not fast, they listened attentively, and an hour later, the data processing for the first document was finished.

Lu He'an let out a long sigh of relief. He leaned back in his chair, his face flushed and his palms sweaty.

"Are you feeling dizzy?" Shen Li handed over a glass of water. "Look out the window and relieve your eye strain."

Lu He'an's eyes stung with tears: "Ugh, by the end I felt like they were all moving, all crooked and twisted."

After resting for more than ten minutes, Lu He'an regrouped and opened the second document. Even though Shen Li had specially prepared a few simple tasks, Lu He'an, who had never done this before, was still overwhelmed.

The second set was a bit more complicated than the first. By the time the last set of data was compiled, it was almost noon. According to the plan, there was only one task left in the afternoon, which could be completed later when the workday started.

But Lu He'an refused.

"Can I finish this before I go eat?" Lu He'an explained, "I'm familiar with these data now, and I'm afraid I'll forget them in the afternoon if I don't finish this."

Shen Li nodded: "Then let's finish this first and then go."

Fill all the summarized data into the report, and a detailed project report is complete. After checking it again to make sure there are no problems, the report is printed out and placed in a folder.

It was nearly 12:30 when Shen Li finished doing all this, and she locked her computer screen.

"Let's go eat."

"Mmm." Lu He'an relaxed and realized that she was already pressed against her back.

Perfect timing! My hot and sour vermicelli delivery arrived too. Let's eat them together.

I've almost finished digesting it.

[Sigh, don't even mention it. Everyone flocked to the restaurant today, had the longest lunch ever, and still didn't see the person they wanted to see.]

[Hahaha, is the lady in front of me an employee of Jiang's company?]

【yes. 】

Before Shen Li and Lu He'an could take two steps, the wooden office door, which had been closed all morning, opened. Leather shoes made a crisp sound on the smooth tiles, and a pair of long legs encased in dark gray suit trousers slowly stepped into the camera's view.

Immediately afterwards, a cold and aloof voice rang out, and Jiang Huaichuan's face appeared in the camera's view.

Xiao Ji's hand trembled slightly, and she subconsciously wanted to turn the camera away, but she managed to control herself. After all, this was someone's unique request.

"Haven't you gone to eat yet?"

Jiang Huaichuan asked Shen Li, but his gaze was fixed on the quail next to Shen Li. Deep in his eyes was complete disapproval, and upon closer inspection, it was even tinged with anger.

Lu He'an was startled and quickly said, "I'll go right away."

"Um."

[...To be honest, this face is beautiful, but it's too cold (shivering)]

Why? I'm clearly not an employee of Jiang's company, so why am I so afraid of President Jiang?

[+1, especially that glance he gave the camera, I almost wrote my resignation letter]

Watching Shen Li and Lu He'an walk away, Jiang Huaichuan walked to Shen Li's desk, pushed the chair that was outside under the desk, and flicked the rabbit on the forehead.

"You don't take care of your health."