With everyone's help, the dishes were quickly served.
Curry beef brisket, poached chicken, Hong Kong-style braised pork belly, big plate chicken, hand-pulled mutton, and a platter of vegetables and fruits.
"Wow, what is this?!" A sudden shout snapped the stunned crowd out of their daze.
"Milk tea! Hot milk tea is here! I'm going to down three big cups!"
"Me too!"
"Leave some for me!"
...
Watching the several grown men scrambling for the milk tea, Liu Zi felt a little helpless. Just how much did they love milk tea?
What Liu Zi didn't know was that Hong Kong-style milk tea is not widely popular in mainland China nowadays; milk tea is only consumed in the north or certain areas of the northwest.
Moreover, their milk tea is salty, which is completely different from Hong Kong-style milk tea.
Liu Zi had thought of this before she came, but unfortunately she couldn't bring pearls, fruit pieces, or other toppings, so she could only bring some taro paste to make do.
Liu Zi opened the food box next to her, which contained taro paste that she had prepared in advance.
Before Liu Zi could even speak, Zhou Bai scooped away most of the food with a spoon as soon as it appeared.
The crowd, realizing what was happening, burst into wailing and howling, determined to bring him back.
Liu Zi has now figured out everyone's preferences: the younger ones like sweets like milk tea, while the older ones like to drink alcohol and eat meat.
The head cameraman, Uncle Xu, had already settled down next to the poached chicken, pulled out a small bottle of liquor from his pocket, and started drinking.
He had just tasted the freshly cooked poached chicken when he immediately gave Liu Zi a thumbs up. The taste was authentic, and the chicken was fragrant, just as good as what you could buy in a restaurant in Hong Kong.
Xu Shuke is a key figure in Zhou Bai's team. His works have won numerous awards, and he has collaborated with many well-known directors and actors.
Liu Zi was overjoyed that Zhou Bai was able to invite him.
Beijing City
Li Mu went on a business trip a few days ago. An accident happened at a factory in Southeast Asia, and he went there to inspect the situation. He just returned to Beijing today.
He rubbed his temples and took out his phone to call Liu Zi.
I've been so busy these past few days that I haven't had a chance to call her. I wonder what she's thinking?
But when he called, no one answered the phone.
So he looked up and looked ahead.
Xu Er sat in the driver's seat, glancing at his boss every now and then. Unexpectedly, when the light turned red, he was caught red-handed when he looked over again.
"What happened?" Li Mu had a bad feeling.
Xu Er looked at his boss with a hint of pity before speaking.
"Miss Liu went to Anshi four days ago and hasn't returned yet."
Li Mu narrowed his eyes. He understood the meaning in Xu Er's eyes: this woman had actually run away.
"If she didn't come back, she didn't come back. I heard the shopping website's trial run went quite smoothly, so we don't need her for now!" Xu Da wasn't stupid; he was just too oblivious to feelings and couldn't understand the tug-of-war between his boss and Miss Liu.
Xu Er glared at his older brother, warning him to shut up if he didn't want to die.
Xu Da immediately covered his mouth. He felt wronged. Why did he get scolded by his younger brother every time Miss Liu was mentioned?
Li Mu tapped the armrest lightly with his finger: "My schedule for the next two days..."
"Boss, you'll be very busy these next few days. The merger and acquisition deal has reached a critical juncture, and you need to stay behind to oversee things." Xu Er immediately interrupted his boss's daydreams, reminding him that he was indeed very busy.
"Tsk!" Li Mu clicked his tongue lightly.
"Since I can't go, I'll find a way to bring her back," Li Mu said ruthlessly.
Xu Er secretly groaned; this kind of thing would definitely fall on his shoulders again, and he was the scapegoat.
He could already imagine that when the boss pushed the responsibility onto him, he would be caught in the middle, with no one in the family.
Xu Er acted very quickly, and Wang Jian soon received the message.
He was shocked and immediately contacted Liu Zi, who was still in the Northwest.
Liu Zi couldn't believe that this scoundrel would do such a thing, blurring the lines between public and private matters.
Forget everything else at this moment, she immediately found Li Mu's phone number and dialed it.
The phone rang for ages before that bastard finally answered it.
"Hello!"
"Why did you withdraw your investment?" Liu Zi questioned.
"Why did you run away?" Li Mu asked her directly.
"I didn't run away. The movie is about to start filming, so I had to come and check it out."
"Oh? What a coincidence?" Li Mu didn't believe it at all.
"It's just such a coincidence." Liu Zi insisted that it was for this reason.
"I guess you've finished reading by now, so let's go back to Beijing! We'll talk in person when we get back." Without waiting for Liu Zi to say anything more, Li Mu hung up the phone.
"Ah~" Liu Zi threw her phone directly onto the bed.
This scoundrel is so childish; he actually did something like this just to get her back to Beijing.
If he hadn't promised to invest five million, Liu Zi wouldn't have been lazy and hadn't looked for other investors, which has led to this passive situation.
With filming about to begin, funding is needed in all aspects.
This is the first production of Qilin Media Company, and its success depends entirely on it. Liu Zi has high hopes for "Lost in Thailand" and cannot give up on it.
So she angrily called Wang Jian and told him to book a flight back to Beijing immediately.
It happened to be Friday, and Liu Zi arrived in Beijing that evening.
As soon as Liu Zi stepped out of the airport, she saw Xu Er waiting by the roadside.
Li Mu's car attracted a lot of attention. Liu Zi got into the car amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, and then drove away.
Staring blankly at the neon lights outside the window, Liu Zi was lost in thought.
Xu Er sat in the passenger seat, glancing back at her every now and then.
Liu Zi ignored the other person until the car took her to a familiar place.
Xu Er explained, "The boss still has some official business to finish. He wants you to wait for him in his office. I've already ordered food for you; it will be delivered shortly."
Liu Zi remained silent about the arrangement.
She knew that in the entertainment industry, there was a big difference between having a powerful backer and not having one, and that every popular young actress had a sugar daddy behind her.
Although she is just a screenwriter, she cannot freely film her works without financial support.
She understood this point, which is why she wanted to become a major investor so that she could make whatever she wanted without being controlled by others.
She simply doesn't have the strength yet, which is why she's being restrained by Li Mu.
Liu Zi went upstairs in the general manager's private elevator. It was too late, and only a few lights were left on in the entire building.
Upon entering Li Mu's office, Liu Zi saw the man engrossed in his documents.
He wore a tailor-made high-end suit, with a well-tailored cut and smooth lines that perfectly showcased his tall and slender figure.
Every detail on the garment has been meticulously crafted, from the exquisite buttons to the delicate stitching, all showcasing quality and luxury.
His thick black hair was neatly combed back, without a single stray hair, revealing his full forehead.
I have to say, this man is really good-looking!
Time seems to have been exceptionally kind to him; he looks considerably younger than his peers.
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