Shi Jing had always been wary of Zhao Lianyu, so when they met for the third time, she immediately became cautious.
However, Shi Jing did not choose to avoid him again when he approached her. Since he kept trying to get close to her, she wanted to see what he was up to.
"What a coincidence, I didn't expect to run into you again." Zhao Lianyu looked at Shi Jing with a delighted expression.
"It's quite a coincidence." Shi Jing nodded, not avoiding the question. "Mr. Zhao, you're here for the annual meeting?"
"Yes. I was fortunate enough to act in a movie invested in by Lezhi and was also invited to attend the annual meeting."
"I see." Shi Jing smiled, then asked, "It seems Mr. Zhao has been doing quite well lately."
Zhao Lianyu revealed a somewhat simple and honest expression, scratching the back of his head: "Actually, it's not too bad, but when you're working alone, there are still many things you can't keep up with."
Shi Jing pretended not to understand his meaning: "To be able to do this well by fighting alone, you are indeed very capable. Keep up the good work!"
"That's for sure, after all, it's a career I love." Zhao Lianyu only touched on the point, not going into too much detail. He then changed the subject, turning to Shi Jing, "Miss Shi, are you also here for the event today?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Shi Jing's appearance: "I saw you once at the Beijing Film Academy before, but unfortunately I haven't seen you since. Are you also a student at the Beijing Film Academy?"
“No,” Shi Jing replied. “I was just visiting a friend at the Beijing Film Studio.”
"Oh, I see." Zhao Lianyu looked regretful and complimented, "Miss Shi is so beautiful, I thought you were an artist too."
There are many beautiful people, but not all of them need to enter the entertainment industry.
"That's true." Zhao Lianyu quickly replied, then looked at Shi Jing and tentatively asked, "This is the third time we've met. We seem to have a connection. Would it be convenient for me to add you on the contact list?"
Shi Jing did not refuse. Rather than letting this person test him again and again, it was better to see what he really wanted to do.
Instead of giving the other person her business card, she chose to give them her phone number.
Zhao Lianyu quickly took out his phone to write down the number, and even dialed it: "This is my number, would you like to contact me sometime?"
"good."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Lianyu couldn't help but smile.
"The banquet is about to begin, so I won't bother you any longer. See you next time."
Shi Jing nodded in agreement and watched the other person leave happily.
Although Zhao Lianyu had seemed to probe about the signing earlier, she hadn't noticed anything amiss in other aspects. However, Shi Jing's impression wasn't so easily changed, and she remained wary of Zhao Lianyu.
Moreover, it wasn't that she underestimated Zhao Lianyu. It was just that the likelihood of someone acting alone in a drama invested in by Lezi, and then being invited to Lezi's annual meeting, was really quite high.
If Zhao Lianyu were exceptionally talented and had a certain level of fame, it might be possible, but the current situation is clearly not right.
*
After the dinner, Shi Jing passed on the casting director's contact information that Huang Yue had given her to Jin Ye'an, told her about the casting for Le Zi's new play, and then left it at that.
Occasionally, she would hear Jin Ye'an mention the progress of the audition. Xiang Wan was currently the most outstanding artist in their company, and had also played the male lead in some low-budget web dramas, accumulating some fame.
He's good-looking, and his acting skills are passable. The company hired acting instructors, and he attends classes diligently whenever he has time.
Shi Jing also had a good impression of this artist.
What he lacks now is a breakout role and opportunity.
In a way, this play by Lok-Tze was an opportunity.
Jin Ye'an clearly valued being able to cast someone in Lezi's S+ series. It was a platform series, so there was no fear of not having a broadcasting platform. Besides, Lezi clearly intended to make a good show; if it was successful, Xiang Wan and the others would benefit to some extent.
After meeting with the casting director, Jin Ye'an learned about the roles that were currently missing, and the role of the second male lead was very suitable for Xiang Wan.
With Huang Yue's connections, the casting director was very accommodating and gave Xiang Wan an audition opportunity. And Xiang Wan certainly lived up to expectations, seizing this opportunity.
Besides this role, Jin Ye'an also added two other actors to the cast. Their roles weren't very big, but they got to show their faces, which was an opportunity for them.
*
After the annual meeting, it's time to start preparing for Shiyun's annual meeting.
Shi Jing has been very busy lately. Apart from a gathering arranged by Su Jiujiu, he has been busy with company matters.
More than half a year has passed, and now the construction site is almost closed for the holidays. Before the workers went on holiday, Shi Jing made a special trip to the construction site, and everything went smoothly.
Shi Jing paid close attention to the progress of the construction at this site, and he also took great care of the people under his command and the supervisors he arranged.
These people have indeed worked hard over the past six months, and Shi Jing has not treated them unfairly, giving each of them a large red envelope at the end of the year.
When it comes to the company's employees, Shi Jing certainly won't treat them unfairly.
This year's annual meeting was still a joint event for the three companies. While not as grand as Lezi's, Shijing still took it very seriously. The meeting was held at a high-end hotel in the city, and all the usual perks, raffles, and other activities were included.
In addition to Shiyun's annual meeting, Shijing was also invited to attend the annual meetings of Tianyu and Anbao companies.
There's no way around it; she's a major shareholder in all these companies. She doesn't even visit the companies once a year, and it wouldn't be right for her to remain completely out of the public eye at the end of the year.
She only attended Tianyu's annual meeting, but she paid much more attention to the security company's annual meeting.
Her current bodyguards were arranged by a security company. Lin Yu had been a great help in the previous incidents, and Shi Jing had a very good impression of the company. So, at the annual meeting, she naturally wanted to give back properly. In addition to the company's bonuses and benefits, she also personally gave each employee a red envelope.
Lin Yu had gotten used to Shi Jing's occasional money-giving over the past six months and was no longer surprised by her extra rewards.
Besides attending the annual meeting, Shi Jing also discussed with Lin Yu the future security and bodyguard needs for the office building.
Her company's construction is progressing smoothly, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, she should be able to move in by the end of next year. At this point, it's time to start arranging employee training.
The other requirements for the Time Mirror are not high, but the basic configuration must be met in the early stages.
Lin Yu readily agreed.
"Don't worry, little boss, I'll continue hiring at the start of the year. Many of our comrades still need jobs, and I'll make sure to arrange it for you."
"Then I'll have to trouble you," Shi Jing said with a smile. "Adding more staff will definitely cost a lot of money. If you don't have enough money, just let me know."
"...Don't worry, I know."
Shi Jing wasn't particularly familiar with the other people in the company, but she was quite familiar with Liang Qiu.
Liang Qiu couldn't stop laughing when she saw her. She had been investigating Zhao Lianyu recently at Shi Jing's request. Although she hadn't found any substantial evidence to prove that the other party had any ill intentions, she trusted Shi Jing's intuition. However, despite her trust, the two were familiar with each other and couldn't help but tease each other occasionally.
"Maybe that young man has a crush on you, boss. After all, our young boss is so handsome."
Shi Jing remained silent, and silently rolled his eyes.
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