Shi Jing wanted to ask Jiang Xiaoxiao some more questions, so he didn't rush to leave.
After the concert, Jiang Xiaoxiao went backstage to say goodbye to her friends before leaving with them.
The concert lasted nearly three hours and ended close to 10 p.m. The surrounding shops were still brightly lit, and many young people who had just finished the concert were strolling around. Many fans were still lingering near the venue, hoping for a lucky chance to catch a glimpse of their favorite singer.
Shi Jing and his group didn't linger there, but instead followed the departing crowd. Seeing a milk tea shop along the way, they stopped to queue and bought a few cups of fruit tea.
Only when there were fewer people around did Shi Jing ask the question from the concert: "Xiao Xiao, has your friend signed with a management company?"
"They've signed. All of them who came out of talent shows signed with agencies; otherwise, they wouldn't have made it this far."
What a pity.
Shi Jing had followed the talent show scene before and was aware of its unspoken rules, but she thought that since the other party was a rich second-generation, things might be different. However, since the other party already had a management company, she decided to let it go.
She stopped thinking about it, and the group continued walking out.
Shi Jing drove over, while Qi Shuang and Jiang Xiaoxiao did come by subway. Since there was still a subway line running, they parted ways at the intersection.
"Xiao Shuang, are you coming to my place today?" Shi Jing asked as they parted.
"I'm not going. I've been busy with the show lately. I'll come visit you after the show is more or less scheduled."
"Okay, then we'll be going now."
The students from the two schools parted ways at the intersection and went back to their respective schools.
The rush hour is long over, and the roads are clear.
Shi Jing first took her roommate back to school before driving home, arriving home close to midnight.
It was already very late, so Shi Jing didn't linger any longer and quickly washed up and went to bed.
The next morning, Shi Jing got up as usual, washed up, exercised, ate, and studied.
In the months since the start of the school year, she has not relaxed her studies at all, and her grades have always been among the best in the school. She has also completed several small tasks.
She majored in finance, which wasn't a particularly demanding academic subject. It was just that she frequently asked Rongyu for materials to review while working on some research and investment projects.
After meeting Fang Ning recently, she learned more about his situation.
Fang Ning was admitted to the university through his outstanding performance in a chemistry competition. He made rapid progress in his studies and completed his undergraduate credits in just over a year.
Since then, I have been studying under my current mentor.
Fang Ning's mentor was only in his early forties, in the prime of his life.
Unlike Rong Yu's mentor, who devoted himself entirely to teaching and national scientific research, Fang Ning's mentor, although a scholar, was not rigid. He was talented, and also adept at navigating social situations.
His research projects are not limited to research institutes; some also receive investment from private companies. Therefore, his schedule is always busy, and he is often away on business trips.
Fang Ning had only been studying with the other party for half a year, and had spent three or four months away from home.
This is all the publicly available information from the school; Shi Jing doesn't know the more detailed information. Many of the other party's research projects are classified, and Shi Jing doesn't bother to investigate, only to create trouble for himself.
Around noon, Du Banxia called, and Shi Jing guessed it was about the matter they had discussed yesterday, so he quickly answered the phone.
"Hey, Sister Banxia."
"Xiao Jing, I've almost finished contacting the senior. You'll have to discuss the details yourselves." Du Banxia got straight to the point without any preamble.
"Really, that's great. My company doesn't have a proper person in charge yet, it would be wonderful if we could settle on someone."
“I’ve told him about your situation and given him your phone number, and I’ve also given you his number. My senior’s name is Lin Ze. You two can talk things over.”
After a brief chat, Du Banxia hung up the phone while she was still busy.
Shi Jing saw Lin Ze's contact information in the message Du Banxia sent him. It was noon, so Shi Jing didn't contact him immediately but had lunch first.
After returning to Beijing from the National Day holiday, she hired a part-time cleaner to clean her house once a week, and Jing would help prepare three meals a day when she was home on weekends.
After finishing lunch and resting for a while, Shi Jing was about to contact Lin Ze when the phone rang. Shi Jing glanced at it and saw it was indeed Lin Ze calling; it seemed the other person wasn't a slowpoke.
Shi Jing answered the phone crisply: "Hello, Mr. Lin."
The person on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then said, "Hello, Ms. Shi, this is Lin Ze. I suppose my junior has already told you why I'm calling."
"Yes, Sister Banxia mentioned it to me. You're very capable," Shi Jing said with a smile. "Our company is eagerly seeking talented people and looks forward to you joining us."
Lin Ze smiled but did not agree immediately. Instead, he said, "Miss Shi, I heard from my junior that your company is well-funded. It would be my honor to join you."
The other party was tactful and subtle, saying that Shi Jing's company only had one advantage: relatively strong financial resources. Everything else was just a small workshop.
Ultimately, the reason this investment company was established in the first place was as a side project when it came to film and television investment. Now that the film and television investment company has spun off, the remaining staff are just there for show.
"Ms. Shi, I wonder if your company accepts investment and equity participation?" Lin Ze asked again.
Shi Jing was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected the other party to ask that question, and she hadn't thought about it before.
Instead of answering directly, she asked, "What do you mean?"
Lin Ze must have thought this through carefully, as he clearly stated his intentions. Simply put, he wanted to invest in Shi Jing's company.
Lin Ze returned to China with the goal of starting his own business, but some unforeseen circumstances prevented him from doing so. Now, as he looks for a job again, he naturally has his own considerations.
He returned to China looking for a job in the industry, and naturally, many companies of unknown size contacted him. However, after careful consideration, he still favored Shijing's company the most.
He considered working in management for a year or two first, accumulating some capital and building connections in China. He prioritized companies with relatively simple interpersonal relationships and ample room for growth. Shijing's company fit this description perfectly.
On the other hand, he also thought that if the other party was willing to accept equity investment, he would have more say.
He had specifically looked into the companies under Shi Jing's name, and found that the latter had delegated considerable authority to his subordinates, and this investment company was not a primary focus for him. A company with ample freedom and substantial funds would undoubtedly be an excellent partner.
Lin Ze didn't rule out any possibility of a deal; everything was still negotiable. Accepting the investment would be ideal, but if not, he planned to start a new business in two years.
Shi Jing did not give a direct answer. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Mr. Lin, I need to consider your opinion."
"Alright," Lin Ze said, not expecting to get it all sorted out in one go. The two didn't talk for long and quickly agreed to continue next time.
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