"Hehe, that's true!" Zhong Yuan nodded. "But what has this kid been busy with lately? I'll have to give him another call and ask."
He took out his phone and dialed four times before finally getting through.
"Who is it?" A weak, half-dead male voice came from the other end of the phone.
Zhong Yuan frowned. "Old Shen? It's me, Zhong Yuan! What's wrong with you? You sound like you're about to die."
A series of sparse sounds came through the microphone, and then he heard Shen Zhaokun's voice become a little clearer, "Oh, it's Yuanfang. I've been holding it in for over 30 hours and just managed to fall asleep a little while ago. What's up?"
"Good heavens, more than 30 hours? Are you cultivating immortality at home during the Chinese New Year?" Zhong Yuan exclaimed in shock.
Shen Zhaokun said slowly, "I've revised the script for 'The Outstanding' again, and I'm telling you, I'm very confident now! Your investment will definitely not be a loss!"
Zhong Yuan became interested. "Oh, so you're revising the script? Did you add any lines for my minor role?"
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.
Zhong Yuanzhen heard Shen Zhaokun swallowing nervously.
He said with a laugh, "Oh, if it's not happening, it's not happening. I was just having a laugh! By the way, will the start date for filming be changed this time?"
"No, no! I've already confirmed it, it will start on time on March 1st, no doubt about it!" Shen Zhaokun assured him.
Zhong Yuan was relieved. "That's good. You can go back to sleep now. We'll talk again when you wake up."
Originally, the production team of "Qiaochu" could have started filming after Jiang Xiaoli and the others received their funding. However, filming was temporarily suspended because the male lead joined another production team. After consulting with the investor Jiang Xiaoli, the production team decided to wait for the male lead's schedule and start filming after the New Year.
Jiang Xiaoli raised an eyebrow. "Brother Yuan, it seems Director Shen didn't give you any face, haha!"
Zhong Yuan curled his lip, "None of that matters, as long as this movie is a hit and makes money!"
"It definitely will."
Kyoto University starts on March 4th, so there's still a whole week to go, but Jiang Xiaoli is already as busy as a spinning top.
The first phase of the Kyoto branch plant has been completed, and preparations have begun immediately. The branch employees, who had been idle for several months last year, have sprung into action.
Jiang Xiaoli signed a loan approval document in her office and collapsed into her office chair, exhausted.
Chang Yue, who was standing to the side, laughed so hard she bent over. "Don't collapse yet, there's still some here!"
He then shoved another document in front of her, saying, "The 'Five' spring/summer sample garment has passed inspection; this is the production plan for the mass production."
Jiang Xiaoli rubbed her head. "No, no, I have to find an assistant as soon as possible. My head is spinning!"
Chang Yue nodded. "Indeed, you know, school hasn't even started yet. You'll definitely be even busier once school starts."
However, it's really hard to find a suitable assistant. She doesn't consider herself a troublesome person, but she has very high standards. Dafu has found her several assistants, but she rejected them all after the interviews.
She sighed. "Yes."
Looking at the production plan for the "Five" Spring/Summer collection, orders from the First Garment Factory accounted for only 60%, while the remaining 40% came from a garment factory in Tianjin.
She looked up and asked, "Did you finalize the deal for this factory in Jinshi?"
Chang Yue smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's all thanks to Zhiyi. She went to visit relatives in Jinshi with her mother during the Spring Festival, and it just so happened that her relatives worked at Yanhao Garment Factory in Jinshi."
Jiang Xiaoli nodded. "This price, including shipping, is about the same as the First Garment Factory. How's the quality of the sample garment?"
"Don't worry, Chengcheng dragged me all the way to Jinshi, the quality is fine!" Chang Yue replied.
“That’s fine then.” She nodded. “We really can’t put all our eggs in one basket. The First Garment Factory will be restructured sooner or later, and it’s uncertain whether our cooperation will still be as smooth then.”
Chang Yue asked in confusion, "Didn't you want to buy the First Garment Factory?"
She shrugged. "Anything can change before things settle down."
Chang Yue nodded. "That's true, but I still hope you can successfully buy it. That way, we in '307' will be considered 'connected'! Haha!"
Jiang Xiaoli laughed too, "Of course!"
Remembering something, she asked, "When does Xin Xin arrive in Kyoto?"
Chang Yue stuck out her tongue. "You've been so busy these past few days that I haven't had a chance to tell you that Xin Xin might not arrive until the day before school starts."
"Is something wrong at home?"
Jiang Xiaoli was puzzled. The group of them had agreed to come to Kyoto as soon as possible so that Ren Zhiyi, who was on duty alone before the New Year, could get some rest.
Chang Yue pursed her lips. "It seems to have been around the Lunar New Year. Xin Xin's mother said she was taking her out to have dinner with friends, but it turned out to be a blind date. Xin Xin directly told the other person that she already had a boyfriend."
Jiang Xiaoli spat out a mouthful of water. "How come I didn't hear her say that?!"
Chang Yue shrugged. "You're too busy. She said not to bother you."
She quickly asked, "What was Xin Xin's family's reaction?"
Chang Yue chuckled. "Her house is like a battlefield right now. Hu's mother is definitely against it. But Hu's father is neutral, so we're at a stalemate. That's why I said she might not come until the day before school starts. Hu's mother definitely won't let her come early to meet her boyfriend."
Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but feel worried for Zhong Yuan. Usually, mothers-in-law are happy to see their sons-in-law, but for him, it was hell from the start.
When they got home for dinner that night, Zhong Yuan felt uneasy under her gaze. "Hey, Little Pear, what's wrong with you today? Why are you staring at me like that... or have you finally realized I'm more handsome than Brother Zong?"
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled softly, "Yes, I hope you can continue to maintain this confidence."
Zhong Yuanling sensed something was wrong. "Has something happened that I don't know about?"
She shook her head, looking completely nonchalant. "It's nothing."
Now Zhong Yuan was even more certain. "Something's definitely wrong! Do you know something? Has something happened to Xin Xin? Tell me quickly!"
Seeing his anxious expression, Jiang Xiaoli stopped teasing him. "I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?"
Zhong Yuan hesitated for two seconds before saying, "Let's hear the good news first."
Jiang Xiaoli replied, "The good news is that Xin Xin told her family about you and her."
Then Zhong Yuan quickly answered, "So the bad news is that her family doesn't agree?"
She shook her head. "I don't completely disagree. At least Mr. Hu is neutral. You can try to persuade him first."
Zhong Yuan's shoulders slumped instantly, and he sighed, "I knew it would turn out like this, but it's still a little sad to actually face it."
However, he quickly composed himself, sat up straight, and made a phone call. "Hey, book me a flight to Shanghai tonight. Yes, if there are any available, book for today; if not, book the earliest flight tomorrow. Hurry up! Let me know when you've booked it."
After hanging up the phone, he hurriedly went back to his room to start packing his things.
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