The Insider office.
Yuan Mu was preparing to interview Jin Heng, a wealthy second-generation heir with a privileged family background and a rising young entrepreneur. However, after finalizing his topic, he discovered the problem.
He did not have Jin Heng's contact information.
In fact, when he worked at *Fashion Vanguard*, once an interview assignment was confirmed, the summit would provide contact information, such as for roles like president's assistant. Or he would obtain the contact information himself through connections.
Who should he turn to now?
Going directly to the editor-in-chief would be inappropriate; he's very busy. Besides, Hua Se's behavior yesterday seemed to convince Editor-in-Chief Kang that Yuan Mu knew Hua Se, so getting her boyfriend's contact information would be a piece of cake. Moreover, he's a newcomer, and now is the time for him to prove himself.
Yuan Mu tentatively approached his colleagues to see if anyone had previously contacted Jin Heng.
"Brother Hu, I saw Mr. Jin and his girlfriend at the charity gala our magazine hosted last time. Who contacted these guests?"
Old Hu adjusted his glasses. "Oh, they're all assistant editors-in-chief. The young lady is shrewd and capable; she's only been at the magazine for a little over two years and has already risen to the position of assistant editor-in-chief, building her own network of connections. But she's a shrew; she keeps all of this to herself."
It's human nature; who would be happy to share their network of contacts?
Yuan Mu was at his wit's end. He logged onto a search engine, found the Jin Group's official website, and pulled out a number from the "Contact Us" section. But when he dialed it, he was bombarded with requests to dial extension numbers, which gave him a headache.
After finally getting through to a human operator, he requested an interview, and the other party immediately asked if he had an appointment. Yuan Mu assumed that since Hua Se had communicated with Editor-in-Chief Kang, she must have made arrangements beforehand, but upon verification, it turned out there was no such arrangement. The call ended.
Don't be too upset after the fight.
Old Hu noticed the newcomer's restlessness and asked what was wrong. Yuan Mu didn't dare to be direct, and instead asked tactfully with a smile, "Brother Hu, what should you do if you want to interview someone but can't seem to get an appointment with them?"
"Then go and ambush him, just like a fanboy," Lao Hu replied seriously.
Yuan Mu knows the location of the Jin Group's headquarters, but is he really going to go and ambush them? At that position, attending various business meetings and high-level forums every day, ambushing people would be incredibly difficult; the probability of encountering them is extremely low.
Yuan Mu racked his brains, searching for Jin Heng online to see if he had made any recent moves. After a cursory glance, he came across a gossip post. Jin Heng was spotted at a bar, getting into a brawl, and Hua Se and Xue Qiandai were also in the video.
This news is absolutely explosive!
Moreover, he discovered that Xue Qiandai knew Jin Heng.
This bankrupt heiress has an extensive network of connections; she knows all the most eligible bachelors.
Yuan Mu thought of an easy way: he could get Jin Heng's contact information from Xue Qiandai through Jian Yan, and everything would be fine.
However, he ultimately didn't want his relationship with Jian Yan to be entangled with so many interests. With that in mind, he decided to do as Lao Hu suggested and stake out the place for an interview.
The Jin Group rented half an office building on the East Second Ring Road. Entry to such a high-end office building requires registration and passing through turnstiles, but this posed no challenge for Yuan Mu, who came from a media background. He showed his work ID and was in. Finding out which floor Jin Heng was on was also easy; he simply chatted with the receptionist. Yuan Mu never imagined he'd have to resort to his charm. But for work, he was willing to give it his all.
What good luck! Jin Heng is here today, but he's in a meeting. Yuan Mu waited from 2 PM until 5 PM, more than three hours.
Thank goodness, Jin Heng is only human, and everyone has to relieve themselves. Just as Jin Heng came out, Yuan Mu chased after him. Taking advantage of the moment to urinate, Yuan Mu introduced himself, "Mr. Jin, hello. I am a senior editor of *The Insider*. Thank you for your trust in choosing our magazine. This issue's cover theme is..."
Jin Heng interrupted him, his voice icy, "I think you've got it wrong. I haven't contacted you, and I have no plans to be on the cover for the time being."
"Your girlfriend, Hua Se..." As soon as the words left his mouth, Yuan Mu realized that this might be a prank by Hua Se. She hated him too much to even think about making peace with him.
Jin Heng had finished and was washing his hands at the sink. "Let me tell you, Hua Se has no right to interfere with any of my actions. I'm busy, so please don't waste each other's time here."
Before Yuan Mu could say anything, Jin Heng had already entered the elevator. The elevator doors slowly closed, and Yuan Mu, seizing the small gap, followed without hesitation. The elevator wasn't crowded. Yuan Mu looked straight ahead, neither humble nor arrogant. "Mr. Jin, this is an era where personal symbols are paramount. The leader of a company determines its future direction. What's wrong with having more avenues to showcase your personal charisma? I interviewed Mr. Huo of Chaoxun Technology before, and he…"
Mentioning Huo Yunchao would have been fine, but the moment he did, Jin Heng exploded. "Then go and suck up to Huo Yunchao! What are you doing interviewing me? I'll say it again, I don't accept any interviews."
The other business people in the elevator watched the two men exchanging barbs, bewildered. Once they reached the first floor, everyone else got off. The second basement level was a parking garage, and Jin Heng headed towards his parking space.
A woman in a green dress and red lips appeared in their line of sight, leaning against the car. "Aheng, I'm here." Hua Se didn't forget to give Yuan Mu a victorious look; watching him get humiliated was really a satisfying thing.
Jin Heng had already walked to the car, looking calm and collected, as if he hadn't even lost his temper. "Sese, did you arrange an interview for me?"
Hua Se shrugged, her eyes overflowing with tenderness. "Aheng, if it were me, I would definitely have informed you beforehand. Oh, who is this..." She pointed at Yuan Mu, as if he were a random passerby. "These days, liars will stop at nothing to achieve their goals."
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