Director Zhang had just returned from the film set and had only recently sat down at his desk.
Liu Min led Xiao Ran in.
She hurriedly and enthusiastically stood up, smiling at Xiao Ran, "You're here! Long time no see, long time no see!"
Xiao Ran politely extended his hand and gave a smile.
"It's only been a month since I last saw Director Zhang, and he looks even younger than before."
Complimenting someone on their youth is always an effective social tactic.
After all, the older you get, the more you fear getting old.
Upon hearing this, Director Zhang beamed with delight, "Really? You've become quite handsome too."
After saying that, he smiled and gestured towards the tea table opposite him, "Come, come, sit down and let's talk!"
The tea table is large and is a trendy stream table. It is made of solid wood on both sides and has a glass panel in the middle with a stream design inside.
It looks like it's close to nature.
"By the way, Teacher Xiao, regarding your question about wanting shares, Mr. Yang and I discussed it, and we both feel there's no problem. However, there are still two issues."
As Director Zhang spoke, he opened the purple clay tea canister next to him, which contained some high-mountain tea.
This was made by a friend's dad himself, which is quite rare.
Xiao Ran adopted a look of eagerness to hear more.
"What's the problem? Please tell me."
While making tea, Director Zhang said, "You see, firstly, we've never had a case like this before. Signing a contract isn't a problem. After all, it's only right to have more talent like you."
"But the problem is that if other authors find out, you'll set a precedent, and then things will be difficult for us."
Director Zhang sounded hesitant.
Xiao Ran thought for a moment, "So what do you need me to do?"
He knew in his heart that the reason Director Zhang had called him to his office was because he had already agreed.
Otherwise, there's no need to meet again. Wouldn't it be more convenient to just have Liu Min tell me directly?
To avoid an awkward meeting.
Director Zhang poured a cup of tea and gently pushed it in front of Xiao Ran, his tone becoming much more serious.
"It's like this, I hope you can keep this a secret, that is, absolutely do not let it leak out."
“No problem.” Xiao Ran said, picking up his teacup and taking a sip.
I couldn't help but exclaim, "This tea is excellent, truly fine tea."
The aftertaste is so sweet that the fragrance lingers even after swallowing; it is truly a fine tea.
Director Zhang laughed and said, "This was made by the father of a friend of mine. However, he's not in our industry. Speaking of which, he's just like you; he has a strong, independent wife!"
After saying that, he felt it was inappropriate and changed his words, saying, "To be precise, this is your ex-wife."
The friend he was referring to was Lin Yuan; both were young and promising.
Lin Yuan, on the other hand, is much luckier. He is now the CEO of Morningstar, enjoying success in both his career and family life, with two adorable children. Just a couple of days ago, I saw photos of his family taking pictures abroad.
Honestly, I'm so envious just looking at it.
"Everyone has their own destiny, and some things can't be forced," Xiao Ran said with a helpless smile.
After saying that, he picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea.
Keep drinking!
He believes that this is simply a matter of everyone having a different destiny.
"Yes, yes, Mr. Xiao's summary is spot on!" Director Zhang said with a smile.
The two were chatting animatedly, one sentence after another.
Then they heard the secretary's voice from outside, "You can't go in, this is Director Zhang's office."
"I'm just delivering something, I'll leave and go, I definitely won't stay any longer."
"Sir, you can't do this..."
Before anyone could react, there was the sound of the door being pushed open from the outside.
The person who came was Dong Ming. President Yan had arranged for him to deliver a gift to Director Zhang, so of course he dared not refuse.
They immediately arranged a generous gift, fearing it might be switched, and insisted on personally placing it in Director Zhang's office.
Unexpectedly, when he pushed open the door, Ping saw Director Zhang and Xiao Ran sitting there chatting and laughing.
Dong Ming was taken aback. Didn't President Yan say that Director Zhang wasn't here?
Isn't that person right here in the office?
Upon seeing that the person who arrived was Dong Ming, Director Zhang's expression froze.
I blurted out instinctively, "Who are you?"
To be honest, I really don't have any impression of this person.
If I remember correctly, he didn't invite anyone to his office; he always told others that he was on set.
Seeing Director Zhang's blank expression, Dong Ming quickly smiled apologetically and explained.
"Hello, hello, Director Zhang, you really have a bad memory. I'm one of President Yan's subordinates. Last time we had dinner together, you drank too much, and I was the one who took you home. Don't you remember?"
Now that he mentioned it, Director Zhang realized that there really was such a thing!
I couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Everyone knows I was drunk, who could possibly remember that!"
Besides, if I remembered all these trivial things, I would lose so many brain cells.
But being an old fox, he still smiled politely and said, "Oh, it's you."
Dong Ming rubbed his hands together, a little nervously: "It's like this, President Yan asked me to bring you some local specialties. I was thinking you were on set and wouldn't be here, so I brought them over. But I didn't expect to find you here when I opened the door!"
After all, this is Director Zhang. You know, if it weren't for the special circumstances, I really wouldn't be qualified to talk to him so much.
Director Zhang felt embarrassed at that moment.
When I spoke with Yan Li on the phone just now, I told her that I had been busy these past few days and had been on set the whole time.
This time, the mistake has definitely been exposed.
"Your timing is perfect. I have some urgent business to attend to right away. If it had been any later, I probably would have left already."
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