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"You don't need to worry about your agent. She's just too eager to prove herself, and she also has a conflict with Qingtian's agent, so she wanted to embarrass her. If your company thinks she's not suitable, they will replace her on their own initiative."
An Ke said, "I understand."
Ring ring---
The security guard called.
It's Lin Beichen.
An Ke was no stranger to Lin Beichen. "Let him in quickly. I heard he published a new book. I'll get him a signed copy later."
Jian Yu was unaware of this. "Lin Beichen has released a new book?"
"Yes! I knew you liked reading it, so I specially brought you a copy."
Lin Beichen walked in with a smile and handed over a book with his autograph.
This book was written after I broke up with Susan; I didn't have the chance to write it in my previous life.
Jian Yu was a little excited and took it with both hands, "Then I'll have to take a good look at it."
Lin Beichen handed over another gift box, "This is for you."
Upon opening it, Jian Yu found a string of clear, yellow titanium crystal bracelets.
Anke peeked out and said, "No wonder he writes supernatural novels; he even gives gifts that ward off evil spirits."
Speaking of warding off evil spirits, Jian Yu immediately pictured pranking Kuang Mei and her mother. "Thank you!"
I casually put it on my wrist.
Lin Beichen smiled, "I only found out you were back from the news. How are you?"
"fine."
An Ke took a step towards Lin Beichen. "Hello, I'm An Ke. I also really like your novels. Could you give me a few copies?"
Lin Beichen nodded, "Sure, I have some in my car, I'll get it for you in a bit."
Anke was in a hurry to get back to the company and didn't have time to wait any longer. "Can you give it to me now? I need to go back."
Lin Beichen then took An Ke to the car to get the novel.
Jian Yu didn't go out with them, but instead sat down and looked through Lin Beichen's book.
After reading just a few lines, Jian Yu noticed that Lin Beichen's state of mind had changed.
After reading two more lines, Lin Beichen returned.
Jian Yu glanced behind him and noticed that An Ke hadn't followed him in. "An Ke left?"
"Um."
Lin Beichen pulled an invitation card from his pocket. "Actually, I have another purpose for coming today."
"What's this?"
"My mom's birthday is next week, and I'd like to invite you over. Do you have time?"
Jian Yu nodded, "Okay."
Lin Beichen looked down and happened to see the script Jian Yu had placed on the table. "What script is this?"
"I'm planning to invest in a movie soon."
"This one?"
"right."
Lin Beichen picked it up and read a few pages. "The script is good."
"You think it's good too?"
"right."
Lin Beichen flipped through a few more pages. "I've seen Director He's movies. They're critically acclaimed but not commercially successful. If you're going to invest, you'd better be prepared."
That's a very tactful way of putting it.
Jian Yu: "I know."
Lin Beichen, "Will you be seeing Director He again soon?"
Jian Yu said, "Once I've read the entire script, if the ending is acceptable, I should sign the contract."
Lin Beichen: "Then you should invite me next time! I want to see what filmmaking is all about."
Jian Yu: "Why are you interested in movies?"
Lin Beichen: "I've sold the copyright to my novel. I heard that it will be adapted into a TV series with significant changes. I'd like to know more about it so that I can retain the adaptation rights when I sell it again next time."
In recent years, almost all movies and TV series have been drastically altered.
It would be best if Lin Beichen retained the adaptation rights.
"Okay. I'll invite you next time we meet."
Lin Beichen sat for a while longer before leaving.
Just then, George led a group of staff in to deliver the latest clothes and shoes to Jian Yu.
Jian Yu then seized the opportunity to ask George about the aftermath of Kuang Xin's death.
"Kwong Sum couldn't be farther away from the eldest young master than she wanted to be. Ever since the master disappeared, she..."
"Huo An has disappeared?"
"He's not exactly missing, he's just hiding."
"When did you hide? Can't you find anyone?"
"The young master asked someone to send him to live on an island, but he secretly ran away when no one was looking. Our people have been searching for him at sea for days but haven't found him. We don't know where he's hiding."
"Still can't find anyone?"
"Um."
Jian Yu thought for a moment, "What if we encountered some marine life?"
"It shouldn't be."
"Are you so sure?"
"The master has extensive experience in surviving at sea; he would not have escaped if he wasn't confident."
Jian Yu then remembered that Huo An had been in charge of the Huo family conglomerate's maritime business for several years.
"We need to find him as soon as possible, lest he do something else in secret."
The staff left Jian Yu's house one after another, but George stayed in the living room. Jian Yu asked, "Aren't you going to do your work?"
"The young master said that from now on, you can't be left alone except when you're sleeping."
"You're going to follow me around 24/7?"
"It wasn't me, it was me and my colleagues."
"Colleagues?"
"right."
George glanced outside the courtyard. "They're here."
Jian Yu followed his gaze and saw Uncle Li leading four tall boys over.
Uncle Li said, "Jian Yu, from now on, the four of them will live with George here."
Jian Yu replied, "Okay."
She wouldn't refuse Huo Qizhen's feelings.
"By the way, the young master has to work overtime today and might not be coming back. You should go to bed early tonight."
Jian Yu didn't think much of it and said, "Okay."
Jian Yu thought Huo Qizhen would return the next day, but to her surprise, he didn't come back the next day either.
For several days in a row, Kenneth Fok did not appear.
However, he would call and video chat with Jian Yu on time for all three meals and before bed.
Therefore, Jian Yu didn't think much of it.
On this day, Jian Yu changed into the latest tweed suit and went to the hotel to attend Lin Beichen's mother's birthday banquet.
Several of Lin Beichen's friends arrived, and one of them greeted Jian Yu, saying, "Hello."
"Hello."
Lin's mother smiled and said, "Jian Yu, come here, let me introduce you to some elders."
Lin Beichen naturally knew what his mother wanted to do.
"Mom, Jian Yu and your friends don't have much to talk about. I'll take care of things here. You go ahead and get busy!"
Lin's mother secretly pinched Lin Beichen and gestured with her eyes to keep his friend away from Jian Yu.
Knowing his mother's temper, Lin Beichen could only nod slightly, and his mother left satisfied.
Jian Yu didn't notice the subtle actions of the Lin family mother and son; she was listening to Lin Beichen's friend recount his wilderness adventures.
"It was so dark and raining so hard when I saw a figure waving at me in the distance. I thought it was a passerby asking for help, so I stopped the car and was about to open the window when a bolt of lightning struck the sky, illuminating the figure very clearly. That's when I realized it wasn't a person, but a bear. Our eyes met, and the bear pounced on my car like lightning. Luckily, I reacted quickly and stepped on the gas, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get back."
Are you the only one in the car?
"Yes! I've always gone on adventures alone."
Jian Yu admired his courage, "You're really amazing."
The man raised an eyebrow smugly. "My name is Hu Xiu, I'm the same age as Lin Beichen, and I'm single."
The word "single" is deliberately emphasized.
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