After a brief get-together with Rongyu, Shijing invited Lin Mengmeng and her husband again the next day.
Shi Jing and Lin Mengmeng had known each other for two years, maintaining intermittent contact during that time. Shi Jing had also asked Lin Mengmeng's husband to help her find properties several times. Although Lin Mengmeng had also profited, Shi Jing still wanted to treat her to a meal to express her gratitude.
The timing wasn't right for either of them until this year when they finally managed to get together.
After having dinner, Shi Jing and Lin Mengmeng chatted for a long time until it was getting late before parting ways.
Her hotel wasn't far from the area, so she didn't need to call a taxi and just walked back at her leisure.
The nights in Dingdu in October were already quite cool. Shi Jing was wearing a simple t-shirt without a jacket, and the evening breeze was blowing, making it a bit chilly.
She walked along the shops lining the street. The capital was bustling with activity at night, especially since it was a holiday and there were many tourists. Although it was almost ten o'clock, the streets were still brightly lit, and the lively sounds of people could be heard all along the way.
Shi Jing was occasionally drawn to the lively sounds of people, but most of the time she walked while thinking about her work arrangements.
Jin Ye'an didn't stay in Dingdu for long. After quickly settling into her new house, she returned to the capital to handle the moving arrangements. Shi Jing didn't urge her to take up her new post, but she was very enthusiastic, and if all went well, she could start working after the holiday.
Jin Ye'an has experience in talent scouting and management. She also mentioned that she has a well-trained team, and this trip back would be a good opportunity to ask her about them. If they are suitable, she could also bring some of her own people over. Shi Jing, of course, was more than happy to agree and readily agreed.
An Chunian also has some experience in company management and has done a good job since taking office.
The company will now have a basic framework in place for these two people.
With the company's formation largely resolved, the next step is to consider the acquisition and investment of film and television works. If Shi Jing wants to establish herself in this industry, she can't just invest in other people's projects forever; she also needs her own production team.
Experienced teams are hard to find, but new talent can be gradually built and nurtured.
The company has acquired the copyrights to some works, and once the team is assembled, it can select some to test the waters first.
Of course, this takes time and can't be rushed.
As Shi Jing was thinking, she suddenly heard a commotion. Her thoughts were interrupted, and she instinctively looked in the direction from which the sound came.
It was a luxuriously decorated high-end club, and at this time of day, it was a time of dazzling lights and bustling activity.
At the entrance of the club, the conflict was mainly between two men: one was a fat man with a huge beer belly and a ruddy complexion, and the other was obviously very thin and didn't look well.
The fat man was extremely arrogant, his face filled with mockery and disdain as he looked at the man in front of him with condescension, speaking in an imperious manner. Beside him was a young, beautiful woman who, though silent, looked aggrieved, as if she had been greatly bullied. However, this pair didn't seem like the type to be bullied at all.
Compared to the two men's persistent entanglement, the thin middle-aged man clearly didn't want to pay them any attention.
However, the thin middle-aged man couldn't leave for the time being, because the club manager and security guards had already surrounded them due to their argument.
This club is located in the city center where land is extremely valuable, but it is quite large. The security guards inside are all strong and look like they can fight.
The man in front of the security guards looked like a manager who could take charge and speak effectively. He wore glasses and looked rather shrewd. At that moment, he was smiling and talking to the people on either side.
The customer is king, and the club naturally doesn't want to offend its customers easily. However, if both sides are unwilling to let things go, the club will have to intervene.
Shi Jing watched this farce from afar, vaguely hearing the fat man say things like "investment" and "shameless."
Just as Shi Jing was about to leave, having managed to stop the spectacle, he heard the fat man's fairly clear provocation: "Qi Bowen, just wait and see which sucker will invest in your lousy movie without me!"
Shi Jing's leg, which was about to take a step, suddenly stopped.
Movies? Investing in movies is a great idea!
Movies and TV series both fall under film and television investment, but they involve very different circles. If she can get involved in the film industry, it will be easier for the artists in her agency to enter this field in the future.
Although her agency has not yet been officially established and does not have any artists under its management, it does not stop Shi Jing from making plans at this time.
Thinking of this, she simply stopped moving. Seeing that the person inside wouldn't come out anytime soon, Shi Jing simply took out her phone and started searching for Qi Bowen.
The name sounded somewhat familiar to her.
Upon taking the page and searching, a series of introductions popped up. Shi Jing glanced at them and discovered that this person was actually a somewhat famous director, with a dedicated page on the website. Opening his Wikipedia entry, he found that this person had quite a few works and was fairly well-known.
Upon seeing this, Shi Jing felt something was amiss. Logically, a director with such a reputation and successful works should have no shortage of investment, so why did the fat man's arrogant words make it seem as if no one would invest in his films?
Shi Jing was unsure of the underlying reasons, and before she could think any further, she saw the thin, middle-aged man who had just argued with the fat man come out. Without further thought, Shi Jing watched the man walk away, looking dejected, and quickly jogged a few steps to catch up.
"Hello," Shi Jing called out as she chased after them.
The middle-aged man wasn't walking very fast. Hearing the sound, he turned slightly, frowned, and looked at Shi Jing: "Are you calling me?"
"Yes. You must be Director Qi Bowen?"
Upon hearing Shi Jing's question, Qi Bowen remained somewhat distant. However, perhaps because Shi Jing was young and looked like a student, his attitude was relatively good despite his stern face.
"Who are you? What do you want?"
Shi Jing was very respectful and did not put on airs just because he wanted to invest.
"Excuse me, Director Qi, I apologize for disturbing you. My name is Shi Jing. I overheard you arguing with someone, so I came here without permission..."
Hearing this, Qi Bowen assumed she was just someone who wanted to join in the gossip and became vaguely impatient. Seeing that he seemed about to misunderstand, Shi Jing immediately stated her purpose directly: "What are your requirements for investors?"
Shi Jing had her reasons for asking. The argument just now clearly showed that Fatty wanted to invest while Qi Bowen disagreed, which meant that Qi Bowen wasn't willing to accept just any investment. Since Shi Jing was interested in investing, she naturally wanted to find out the details. If it was suitable, she could invest some money.
Of course, if it doesn't work out, then we won't force it.
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