Chapter 81 Chapter 81 Don’t stop, baby. …
Chen Zhuo feared and hated being called unprofessional. She figured if she was going to form a team, she should recruit the most professional. She had been forced to put it on hold earlier due to financial difficulties. Now that Guan Siyu and Jiang Rui were on the crew, they needed to prepare promotional materials for the show. She couldn't rely solely on the crew's photographers and photographers, who were there to capture behind-the-scenes footage and stills.
Now is a good time to pry over Nadia, the publicity director of Jingxi. Nadia is top-notch in the industry in terms of resources, experience and ability, and they work together very well. If she can come to the studio, it will be a great addition.
However, Shen Zhuo was not in a hurry. Instead, she waited for a few more days. After the heat of Chi Xiao's incident had cooled down a little, she asked Nadia to come out and do SAP.
Lately, all departments at Jingxi have been working overtime to cover for Chi Xiao. Adia hadn't seen her in a few months, and her face looked worn down. Chen Zhuo immediately helped her choose a full-body essential oil massage to relieve fatigue, along with a facial.
The two of them sat in the same room, quietly taking in the aroma of essential oils and the long, ethereal sound of a singing bowl, relaxing their bodies and gradually drifting off to sleep. Two hours passed, and Chen Zhuo hadn't mentioned anything to Nadia, as if his visit today was purely for a spa treatment. After the massage, Nadia felt so refreshed she even lingered in bed for a while before getting up.
Afterwards, the two of them went to the buffet area to get some desserts.
"Don't take too much. I'll treat you to Japanese food tonight." Nadia instructed. There were only a few pieces of fruit on her small plate.
"Okay." Shen Zhuo didn't refuse. She had worked with Nadia for so many years and knew her very well. Although they had a good relationship, they still had to know their limits. You treat me once, and I must return the favor.
What she was waiting for was Nadia to treat her to dinner.
At the dinner table, Chen Zhuo patiently avoided talking about work. Instead, he asked her when she was going to get married, where she was going to buy a house, and whether she was planning to have a baby.
He never mentions money, but every sentence is about money.
Nadia told Shen Zhuo truthfully that she did plan to have a baby.
"Ah, the work pressure at Jingxi is quite high now. You must have been busy as hell because of Chi Xiao recently... With this kind of work intensity, will Yang Gou let you take leave to prepare for the birth of your baby?" Shen Zhuo finally grasped the point and got to the point.
"Oh," Nadia sighed, "I'm not even talking about taking time off in the future. I haven't even received my salary this month."
"Why?" Chen Zhuo pretended to be ignorant. "Is it because Chi Xiao's compensation is too high and he can't make ends meet?"
"Who knows?"
"Why don't you just come to my place? I'll give you the same salary, how about that?" Shen Zhuo smiled, his tone like a joke, and raised his hand to fill Nadia's glass with plum wine.
"That's great, I couldn't ask for more. Your studio has only signed two artists now, and my workload isn't that full yet." Nadia followed her words.
"I'm telling you the truth. Don't disbelieve me, I really need people."
Nadia suddenly laughed out loud: "I've been holding it in all afternoon, and now I finally say it out loud, right?"
"Well, isn't this your first time poaching people? Aren't you familiar with the business?" Chen Zhuo smiled when he saw through her. "Since you know, I won't beat around the bush with you. Guan Siyu and Jiang Rui are currently working on 'Fog Lights'. I asked the platform and they told me 'Wild River' will probably air during the winter break in early February next year. I definitely can't handle the promotion alone. I need you."
"Okay, I'll go back and think about it," said Nadia.
"That still needs to be considered." Chen Zhuo covered his chest, as if hurt. "You are already familiar with Guan Siyu, so there is basically no problem with him. There is only one Jiang Rui, and I promise that I will definitely not be an unscrupulous capitalist. In the studio, there are only seniors and juniors, not bosses and subordinates."
"I definitely believe what you said."
"Then what are you considering?"
"If I change jobs, I have to consider commuting and renting. It just so happens that our lease is about to expire, but it's close to his company. I'll go back tonight to discuss it and give you an answer as soon as possible."
Shen Zhuo nodded and said "OK".
*
After Shao Chengzhang returned home, he noticed a strange fragrance in the air. He sniffed it carefully and followed the scent to the audio-visual room. A recent comedy variety show was playing on the projector. Perhaps it was a bit boring, so Shen Zhuo didn't watch it. He was lying on the sofa inside, looking at his phone.
"Wife." Shao Chengzhang called her and walked in.
Shen Zhuo heard the sound and looked up at him, "You're back. Have you eaten yet?"
"Hmm." Shao Chengzhang walked closer and the fragrance he smelled became stronger. "You smell so good today." He leaned his hands on the armrest of the sofa and looked at her upside down.
"I had a SPA today. It should be the scent of essential oils, but now I can't smell it myself." Shen Zhuo tilted his head and sniffed, but didn't smell anything.
The armrest of the sofa was higher, and Chen Zhuo rested her head on it, leaving one side of her neck empty. Shao Chengzhang leaned over and buried his face in it, half of his face against her neck. He took a deep breath, and the fragrance of flowers mixed with woody notes lingered in his nose.
Shen Zhuo couldn't help but feel itchy, so he shrank his neck and accidentally slid his finger across the phone page. The sudden sound of a remix pop song made Shao Chengzhang look up, and she happened to see a boy wearing a see-through outfit, swaying his waist back and forth, and wearing an animal ear headband on his head. He looked seductive... on her phone screen.
"What are you looking at?"
Chen Zhuo raised his phone and saw the picture. He was stunned for a moment, then regained his composure: "Can't you tell? I'm looking at a handsome guy."
Shao Chengzhang raised his eyebrows: "Is he handsome?"
"Isn't he handsome?" It was indeed not in Shen Zhuo's aesthetic point, but she deliberately teased him, "I think he is quite handsome."
Shao Chengzhang lifted her chin with one hand, forcing her to look at him. "So, who's more handsome, me or him?"
How childish, Shen Zhuo thought, but she didn't say it out loud, because if she did, someone would start to argue with her again.
"You are handsome, you are the most handsome. In my heart, you are the most handsome in the world and no one can compare to you." Shen Zhuo coaxed him.
Shao Chengzhang snorted softly, stretched out his long arm, swiped his fingers twice, and exited the app directly. "Then look at me, don't look at him."
Chen Zhuo burst out laughing: "I'm working, looking for any hidden gems that haven't been signed yet."
This matter came up when he was having dinner with Nadia that night. Chen Zhuo complained to her that signing an artist was both easy and difficult.
The barriers to entry in the entertainment industry are so low these days that anyone can get a piece of the action. Models can become actors, influencers can become actors, even retired athletes can act. Graduates of established schools are becoming increasingly mediocre. Signing is easy, but without the acting skills, they won't get far. And Chen Zhuo still prefers to find someone from a professional background. Nadia persuaded her to put aside her prejudice and told her about several artists who rose to fame on short video platforms and then went on to act, achieving minor success in low-budget dramas. She was bored at the moment, so she checked out short videos to see if there were any unsigned influencers with decent audience appeal. If they could be nurtured, that would be a promising path.
Who knew that big data would recommend this kind of borderline guy to her.
Shao Chengzhang raised one eyebrow, as if to say, "Do you think I will believe it?"
"Really!" Chen Zhuo laughed out loud, "I'm a serious man. Do you have a meeting tonight? Go to the meeting quickly and don't waste time." Shao Chengzhang has been very busy recently. The sales in the North American region have been very successful. He also wants to develop the market in Europe and has sent a team over. He often has video conferences with them at ten o'clock, and then small meetings and large meetings. There were a few days when he finished after she fell asleep.
Shao Chengzhang bent down and kissed her first, then bit her lips lightly, then got up and went to the study.
Shen Zhuo sat up and waited until he reached the door before he laughed and said, "I just looked. There's a browsing history on it, so I found it right away."
Shao Chengzhang paused, turned around, and put one hand on his waist, feeling extremely helpless: "You just irritate me every day."
Chen Zhuo knew when to stop and said, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. I love you. Go to work and come to me when you're done." He raised his hand and made a heart shape to him.
Only then did Shao Chengzhang stop himself from walking in again and turned back to the study.
Shen Zhuo smiled. She really liked this kind of relationship. When they knew each other had work to do, no one would bother the other. When they were done, especially Shao Chengzhang, he would come to her immediately.
Almost no one mentioned the agreement specifically, it was just carried out tacitly and naturally.
*
It was past eleven when Shao Chengzhang finished his meeting and went into the bedroom to get his pajamas and wash up. Shen Zhuo had a book and was leaning against the headboard, one leg draped over the other, idly swinging his feet. He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't even look up when he entered.
"Aren't your feet cold? You're not wearing socks and you're not covering yourself with a blanket." Chen Zhuo has a severe cold body. His hands and feet are only warm for a few days throughout the year. Now that the weather is cold and the heating is not yet fully supplied, his feet are even colder when exposed outside.
Shen Zhuo was absorbed in reading and responded. Following Shao Chengzhang's instructions, he stood up. He lifted the quilt and covered her with it before going to take a shower. After coming out, he climbed onto the bed from the other side and sat side by side with her, waiting for Shen Zhuo to finish reading.
After waiting for a long time, but seeing no sign of her putting it down, Shao Chengzhang leaned his head over and then moved down, his head resting with hers. After a while, he put his arm around her waist and pressed his cheek against her hair. The shampoo smelled different today, and Shao Chengzhang couldn't help but kiss her, then read with her.
Shen Zhuo was reading a short story by a young Chinese female author. After reading a few of them, she had a feeling that it would be perfect for a movie adaptation. After finishing the third story, Shen Zhuo pulled out the bookmark and placed it on the bedside table.
"You make trouble when I'm reading." Shen Zhuo's waist ached from sitting, so he slid down and lay down.
"I didn't." Shao Chengzhang also moved down, lying on his side with his elbow supporting his head to look at her, and then he leaned closer, "Wife, are you a flower fairy?"
Chen Zhuo was amused by his description, "You like this taste so much, then I'll buy you a set tomorrow."
"No." Shao Chengzhang buried his head in her neck and rubbed it. "It smells good only when you use it."
As they were rubbing against each other, he suddenly looked up and asked her, "Is your period coming soon? Hasn't it come yet?"
"It should be in the next two days." Chen Zhuo said that usually when her waist starts to ache, it means her period is about to begin.
Then we can’t do it. Shao Chengzhang put his hand into her skirt, pinched the soft flesh around her waist, and looked at her with a bit of grievance.
"Don't act pitiful." Shen Zhuo snorted, "It was you who didn't have time a few days ago, not me."
"Can't I be angry at myself?"
"That's not okay either. Do you want to get angry without my permission? You are not allowed to get angry."
"Wife, you are so domineering."
"Is it not possible?" Shen Zhuo raised an eyebrow and asked back.
"Okay, I like you to be bossy with me."
Shen Zhuo laughed triumphantly, and Shao Chengzhang leaned over and hugged her, "Wife..." he called her coquettishly.
In fact, he didn't want to do anything, he just wanted to call her and express the little emotion in his heart.
But Chen Zhuo always felt that the puppy was pitiful, so she pushed him down, propped up her upper body on her elbows and looked down at him.
The two people's postures completely changed.
He felt her cold hands.
Chen Zhuo only has emotions, no skills, and they are the kind of mean and bad emotions.
Her nails had grown longer recently, and she hadn't had time to cut them, so she deliberately nipped him a few times, causing his breathing to become disordered.
"Look at me, don't close your eyes."
"No biting your lips."
The veins on Shao Chengzhang's hands hanging at his sides bulged, and he stared at Chen Zhuo, his Adam's apple rolling heavily.
Shen Zhuo leaned on his elbow, and placed the back of his hand on his already flushed face, feeling a little hot. She smiled and narrowed her eyes, "Are you comfortable?"
"Um……"
“…Call my name.”
Shao Chengzhang's nostrils flared and he pursed his lips. After a long while, he hummed the two words "Chen Zhuo" softly between his inhalation and exhalation.
There was a gasp in his voice as he stared at her with blazing eyes...
Chen Zhuo felt very sultry and sexy, and she liked it very much.
Shao Chengzhang couldn't bear it anymore, so he put his big hands on her back, pushed her into his arms, and kissed her.
As they were kissing, Chen Zhuo stopped, and the only thing in his mind was kissing him.
"Don't stop, baby." Shao Chengzhang kissed her tenderly.
…Shen Zhuo thought, she was indeed not as talented as Shao Chengzhang, she didn’t know why he could do so many things to her at the same time, without stopping anywhere.
I don’t know how long it took, but Shao Chengzhang, who seemed to be floating in the sky, finally landed.
"Honey, are you free next Wednesday?"
"Sure, what's wrong?" Shen Zhuo replied lazily. She didn't want to move, mainly because her hands and arms were sore.
"Shall we go watch the meteor shower?"
After Shao Chengzhang cleaned up the scene, he held her in his arms and squeezed her hands to relax her.
Shao Chengzhang knew that Chen Zhuo liked to watch the stars. The Taurus and Orionid meteor showers would begin next week, and the shower would reach its peak on Wednesday, so it could be seen with the naked eye without any equipment.
"Okay." No one had ever taken her to watch meteors, so Shen Zhuo smiled sweetly at him.
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