Chapter 14 Working in the Same Building

In the beautiful restaurant, Cen Wan held the menu in her hand and smiled at the person opposite her: "Order whatever you want today."

Jiang Yuan's eyes lit up: "Then I won't be polite."

Cen Wan: "You can also be polite."

Jiang Yuan hugged the menu tightly: "I won't!"

Cen Wan worked hard for several days and finally made the paint the customer wanted. She soon received a generous reward, which was enough to pay for her grandmother's convalescence for several months, and she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

She and Jiang Yuan would treat each other to a meal when they received their salary or when something good happened, to reward themselves and also to find opportunities to meet and chat.

Jiang Yuan had been raving about this Spanish restaurant for a long time, and he quickly ordered: "Paella, shank steak, clam and garlic pasta, garlic-fried shrimp, and black truffle fries."

After the waiter took note, Cen Wan ordered mussels, cold soup, and ice cream.

Jiang Yuan looked at her and asked, "We can't finish this much, right?"

Cen Wan: "Have you forgotten who said you weren't full from the Western food last time?"

Jiang Yuan propped up her chin with her hand, and parted her red lips slightly: "Yes, I'm so hungry now that I can eat a pig."

Cen Wan said calmly, "There's a man in a suit and tie behind you on your right. He's been staring at you for almost ten minutes. After hearing what you just said, he quickly turned his head away."

Jiang Yuan didn't even turn his head: "Why are you staring at me? Are you looking at the back of my perfectly round head?"

"It's you I'm looking at, Miss Cen."

Cen Wan: "Miss Jiang, you are too kind."

Jiang Yuan threw her a wink: "Mutual."

Cen Wan got goosebumps all over her body and stopped joking with her.

After the dishes were served one by one and they were halfway through their meal, Cen Wan mentioned that their studio was going to cooperate with Xingchen Media.

"Shit!" Jiang Yuan's fork scratched the plate. The guests around her looked over. She lowered her voice, a look of shock on her face, "Does that mean you'll be seeing him more often?"

Cen Wan shook her head. "Probably not. It's just a small project of their company, and he's not the one in charge."

Jiang Yuan: "Then why did he take the initiative to seek cooperation with you?"

Cen Wan: "The pigments produced by our studio are top-notch in China. They have plenty of money, so it's normal for them to use the best pigments for painters."

"Painter?" Jiang Yuan thought for a moment, then suddenly clapped his hands. "I see. This is definitely to build momentum for Jiang Yunlan!"

Cen Wan: "Jiang Yunlan?"

Jiang Yuan is a screenwriter and knows more about the circle than her. He can often hear some gossip from the crew.

"Yes, Xingchen Media is planning to hold a grand exhibition for a newly signed artist. It's said her family is wealthy and influential, so it's no wonder they're willing to spend so much money, starting with the paint."

Cen Wan smiled and said, "That's good. Not only can our studio make money, but we can also promote it."

Jiang Yuan looked up at her and asked, "What will you do if you see Shen Yixiao again?"

Cen Wan's fingers tightened around the fork, and after a pause, she whispered, "What happened between us is long over. Now, he's my Party A dad."

Jiang Yuan sighed: "I hope he won't make things difficult for you."

Cen Wan thought of the unpleasantness that night, pursed her lips and said nothing more.

…

On Monday morning, Cen Wan took Xiao Lin to Xingchen Media for a meeting.

Because the staff had greeted us in advance, I was able to get into the elevator smoothly after reporting the manager's name at the front desk.

"Wow, this elevator is so clean, so shiny!" Xiaolin spun around, looking at the walls that reflected their figures clearly, with a look of amazement on her face. "And this building, too, is so bright and impressive. I never thought I'd be able to visit Xingchen in my lifetime."

"I just wonder if I can run into my idol and ask for his autograph?"

It was only after she knew about the collaboration that Cen Wan checked Xingchen's basic situation. She also read a lot of entertainment news and learned that Xingchen had signed many popular stars.

Xiaolin is a fan girl. In her free time, she is either watching TV series and variety shows or editing videos and making materials. She always talks about her brothers and sisters, Leopard, Cat, and Girl Goose.

Cen Wan didn’t quite understand these names, but she saw that Xiaolin seemed to be enjoying it.

With a ding, the elevator arrived and a staff member led them directly to the meeting room.

The whole process revolved around their future work arrangements, and Xiaolin also witnessed what it meant to be rich and inhumane.

"Is this how all rich people play?" Xiao Lin whispered to Cen Wan, "Other people buy the paints first and then paint, but they let us be on call at any time, and they let us paint immediately if we need any paint."

Cen Wan glanced at her indifferently, and Xiaolin immediately shut up and sat up straight.

Cen Wan looked at the person in charge across from her and said seriously, "Manager Liu, we can fully appreciate your company's importance to this exhibition, and we will do our best to cooperate. However, there is one thing we must keep in mind: some mineral pigments have a long production cycle, and sourcing the raw materials is difficult. If we prepare them at the last minute, it will probably slow down our progress."

Manager Liu pushed his glasses up. "Of course, some common pigments will be prepared in advance. The temporary work we require is after Miss Jiang has decided on a theme for a painting. For some special pigments, we need to adjust them according to her needs. The company attaches great importance to this exhibition and strives to do its best, so you don't have to worry about the time."

Now that the other party has said this, Cen Wan has nothing more to say.

But in the end, Manager Liu also made one final request.

"In order to reduce communication costs and convey requirements at any time, I hope you can work directly at Xingchen."

Cen Wan frowned: "But we need all kinds of tools, and it would be more convenient to go to the studio."

Manager Liu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Ms. Cen, just make a list of what you need and I'll have someone prepare it. I'll set up a temporary studio for you on the same floor as Ms. Jiang's studio."

"You know, many fine gemstones can also be made into pigments. This would be good for everyone and would make it easier for us to communicate at any time."

"you……"

Cen Wan raised her hand to stop Xiao Lin and smiled, "Then let's do as Manager Liu says."

Manager Liu smiled and said, "I hope you can understand. We can discuss any questions you have."

After everyone left, Xiao Lin angrily said, "Sister Wan, why are you stopping me? What did he mean just now? Who does he think we are? Can we still steal the raw materials?"

Cen Wan looked at her and asked, "Don't you want to run into your idol?"

Xiao Lin was confused: "But he can't say that! It's simply insulting!"

Cen Wan smiled and said, "They are the client, and the remuneration is generous. It would be better to make it clear in advance so that there will be no confusion later."

Xiaolin: "Okay."

Apart from the somewhat unpleasant words that Manager Liu just said, Xiao Lin was still very satisfied with the rest.

"So we're going to come to Xingchen to work in the future?" Xiaolin rubbed his hands. "Actually, I'm kind of looking forward to it."

Cen Wan curled the corners of her lips. She didn't feel much difference about what Manager Liu said. It would indeed be much more convenient to work here.

However, the thought of being in the same building with Shen Yixiao every day in the future still made her feel a little uneasy.

The meeting was over, and Cen Wan and Xiao Lin also left the meeting room. Just after taking a few steps, they saw a group of people walking out of the elevator.

The man walking in front was dressed in a suit and stood tall. The well-tailored suit highlighted his superior proportions, broad shoulders and narrow waist, and he exuded a strong aura.

When he lowered his head and spoke to the assistant beside him, his three-dimensional facial features no longer had the lazy and casual look of the past. His black eyes were cold, but with a bit more of the dignity and oppression of a superior.

Cen Wan had never seen Shen Yixiao like this before.

When passing by each other, Shen Yixiao's gaze passed over Cen Wan lightly without lingering for a moment, and his eyes were full of indifference.

After everyone had gone far away, Xiao Lin hugged Cen Wan's arm and shook it violently, unable to control his excitement: "That was Mr. Shen just now! Wow wow wow wow so handsome!"

"That face is literally growing on my heart..."

Cen Wan was shaken to the point of being unsteady on her feet. She straightened her back, retracted her gaze, lowered her eyes, and said softly, "Let's go."

Xiao Lin was still in shock and didn't notice Cen Wan's strange behavior: "I didn't expect to see my idol, but I actually met Mr. Shen. This is a good deal! I think working at Xingchen is not bad. Maybe there will be unexpected surprises. I have decided to forgive Manager Liu..."

The two walked towards the elevator.

Behind them, the leading man stopped and turned to look at the two of them nonchalantly, his thin lips parted as he asked, "Are those employees of our company?"

Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, looking at Cen Wan's back, he felt a sense of familiarity.

Before they could even open their mouths, the man beside them had already called out to them, "Stop, both of you!"