The hotel was beautifully decorated today. There were two long tables on both sides, with snacks and drinks on the velvet tablecloths. There was a stage in the middle, and the hot lights added to the atmosphere.

Jane stood quietly in the corner for half a minute.

She didn't mean anything, but she was afraid that the system would suddenly give her a task as soon as she entered the door.

But after waiting for a while, nothing happened. She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and took a sip of sparkling wine.

"Jingjing." The editor-in-chief in a houndstooth suit came over on high heels and said with a smile, "I haven't seen you for a long time. Oh, your hair is dyed so well, it's so white that it's shining."

Jian Jing remembered her. This was Editor-in-Chief Guo, an extremely smart and capable woman who maintained good relationships with most of the authors and was a capable general of Jinwu.

"Editor-in-Chief Guo is also very beautiful today." Jian Jing complimented.

Editor-in-Chief Guo's smile deepened. She only switched to Jinwu's editor-in-chief after Kang Mucheng became the vice president. Now most of the writers' affairs pass through her hands, except for Jian Jing - she was the only newcomer that Kang Mucheng personally brought up during his time as editor-in-chief, and she personally took care of everything.

Writer Wu jokingly called her "President Kang's little princess", which was not an exaggeration.

"Today the boss has invited many directors and screenwriters in the industry," Editor-in-Chief Guo said in a friendly tone, "Can I introduce you to them?"

Jian Jing wanted to decline politely, but when the words came to her lips, she found that Editor-in-Chief Guo's toes were pointing in another direction, and his eyes were glancing over, always paying attention to something.

She suddenly realized that it seemed that Editor-in-Chief Guo was not just here to show his goodwill, but was asked by someone else.

"Okay." Jian Jing nodded, curious about who wanted to see her.

Editor-in-Chief Guo achieved his goal, his brows relaxed, and he led her to the sofa in the corner.

There were two men and one woman sitting there: the older man had white hair, a thin body, and was constantly smoking; the younger man was slightly fat and had a kind expression; the woman had short hair and diamond earrings on her earlobes.

Editor-in-Chief Guo introduced them one by one. The older man smoking was Director Ding, the younger and fatter one was Screenwriter Xu, and the woman with short hair was Producer Tian.

He introduced them again: "This is Teacher Jian Jing."

"I haven't seen Jing Jing for a long time." Producer Tian laughed loudly, "You've become a big girl."

Jian Jing was a little surprised that they knew each other, but she couldn't remember who it was.

Producer Tian was a very shrewd person. He saw through her doubts and explained: "We met three years ago. Mucheng took you to discuss the contract with me at that time. Do you remember "Hide and Seek Kids"? "

The scene of the past emerged and she remembered it.

Three years ago, she was still in high school. Kang Mucheng said that a producer took a fancy to "Hide and Seek Kids" and wanted to buy it to make it into a movie. He asked her what she thought.

She agreed.

This Producer Tian was the film and television company that came to buy it at that time.

"Oh." Jian Jing showed the embarrassment that only young girls have. "I'm sorry, you look better with a haircut. I didn't recognize you."

This remedy was obviously lame, but Producer Tian was not angry. He smiled and said, "Come on, let me introduce you. Director Ding is the director of Hide and Seek, which participated in this year's film festival. Writer Xu is an old friend of Director Ding and wants to talk to you."

The prosperity of the publishing industry has changed the status of screenwriters. Nowadays, if you are not a top star, it is impossible to change the script during filming. Screenwriters have much more say than ordinary actors.

Jian Jing greeted them politely.

"I knew it was a little girl, but I didn't expect she looked even younger." Director Ding puffed and spoke slowly, "But that's right, when we recall our youth, we only remember the good things, and only children can write the most truthful."

Producer Tian smiled, "When I saw this work, I thought it was promising. The island where time and space intersect, the gloomy teenagers, plus Director Ding's style, it's perfect."

Who would have thought that Director Ding would say, "You said a little less."

"Oh?" Producer Tian raised his eyebrows.

Director Ding said, "Jiang Baiyan's acting skills."

Producer Tian smiled and said, "Indeed, but it is also Director Ding who has a keen eye for talent and dug out this rough diamond of Jiang Baiyan."

"He has talent." Director Ding stopped there and turned the topic back to Jian Jing, "You too, I heard that you recently published a new book?"

Jian Jing thought for a moment and nodded.

Producer Tian said, "I've read it, the reviews aren't very good, and it has something to do with the medium. The character arc of the devil isn't well portrayed, so it might be better to adapt it into a drama. Old Xu, what do you think?"

"Words have their own advantages, and I think it's more appropriate to adapt the devil's story into a drama." Writer Xu half-jokingly and half-testingly asked, "How about it, do you have any plans in this regard?"

Jian Jing smiled.

She said that, it turns out that she had her eyes on "The Devil Doctor". That's right, the reviews of this book aren't very high right now, and she's been in the news of a suicide, so maybe she can take this opportunity to get the copyright at a cheap price.

Editor-in-Chief Guo is acting as a bridge, probably because he wants to bypass Kang Mucheng and do the ticket business alone.

"I don't know, I haven't thought about it." She seemed very surprised, and didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Editor-in-Chief Guo gently pushed her and said, "This is a good opportunity. If the TV series is made, the sales of the book will also go up. It would be even better if Writer Xu took charge of it himself. Several of his scripts are very popular."

After that, he reported the names of several TV series that have been very popular in recent years.

"You are really amazing." Jian Jing smiled awkwardly.

The topic was immediately stuck.

Editor-in-Chief Guo tried to smooth things over in time: "That's right. It's a great honor for us that Writer Xu is willing to come this time."

"Isn't he a shabby guy?" Writer Xu was also smooth. If he couldn't accept the offer, he didn't accept it. He was not in a hurry. "If I don't come, I will definitely be pointed at and scolded for being ungrateful."

Editor-in-Chief Guo said, "What ungrateful? Who dares to say such a thing? Tell me and I will beat him up."

Everyone laughed.

Jian Jing also curled her lips and smiled politely. But when others saw her smile, it faded faster than usual, as if she suddenly felt uncomfortable.

She didn't understand why, and showed a little doubt.

Others felt even more uncomfortable.

It was strange, Jian Jing was just a little girl, even if she was a light source, in their eyes she was just a layer of false light, without any threat.

But her eyes... her eyes were very different.

She was observing them, examining them, without curiosity, without conspiracy, just observing.

In the world of fame and fortune,

everyone is involved in the game. This kind of bystander scrutiny makes them feel uncomfortable instinctively, as if every expression and every movement is magnified. When Kang Mucheng walked over, he saw such a strange scene: several people were sitting in a circle, chatting and laughing, but some were drinking, some were getting their hair done, and only Jian Jing was sitting alone at the other end, with her newly dyed cold gray hair falling on her shoulders, not like a real person.

"Jingjing." He walked over as if nothing had happened, put his hand on the back of her chair, and held her lightly, "What are you talking about?"

Producer Tian smiled and said, "Hide and seek."

"Oh, it's been shortlisted for the film festival," Kang Mucheng was well-informed, "Maybe it will win an award."

Director Ding was very humble, "It depends on luck. The films participating in the competition in Europe are very good, and they are also remakes of novels, which may be more to the taste of the judges."

"That's not necessarily true." Kang Mucheng reported the names of several unpopular films, and chatted with Director Ding about the gossip and inside stories of the film festival, and then turned to the main topic, "My mother is here, and asked me to take Jingjing over, so I'll be away for a while."

Of course, everyone said "it's my duty" and let her go.

Jian Jing got up and left.

After walking a little further, he said, "Guess what they said to me?"

"You are lying to little kids, how shameless." Kang Mucheng said, "Don't listen to them, I am optimistic about The Devil, if Director Ding's film wins an award, it will be even better."

Jian Jing said, "I know."

Kang Mucheng asked again, "Do you have enough money?"

"I don't have much to spend."

Kang Mucheng nodded and took her to his mother.

Kang Mucheng's mother is the president of Jinwu Publishing House. She has a bun on the back of her head, with no white hair to be seen, and a black fishtail dress, which is elegant and generous. If it weren't for the fine lines at the corners of her eyes, no one would have thought that she is already over sixty years old.

"Aunt." Jian Jing took the initiative to greet.

With a smile on his lips, President Kang put his hand on her shoulder and said, "Jingjing is here. She looks so beautiful today. Come, let me introduce her to you. She is the little star of our publishing house. Don't look at her young age, she is very talented." Those

who chatted with President Kang were either CEOs and wives of other companies or leaders of related departments. When they saw such a childish and talented writer like Jian Jing, they couldn't help but make a few jokes.

"I've heard of this little girl that your family is promoting."

"Sister Kang, since you like her so much, why don't you adopt her as your goddaughter?"

President Kang said with a smile, "No, no, this child is Mucheng's, it's not right for me to compete with my son for her. Besides, young people have different perspectives than us, I'm old, and I've always made mistakes over the years."

"Who doesn't have presbyopia when you get older?" An equally savvy woman said, "Look at me, my myopia is 500 degrees, and my presbyopia is 300 degrees."

"My eyes are a minor problem. I stayed in the hospital for three months last year. I was sick and almost died." Another middle-aged man with slightly gray hair on his temples took over.

They talked back and forth, occasionally mentioning Jian Jing's name and asking her "Is it?" "Is it okay?"

Jian Jing just smiled.

After a while, Kang Mucheng said, "President, I'll take Jingjing upstairs to meet some friends."

President Kang glanced at Jian Jing, a hint of regret flashed across his brows, but his tone was cheerful: "Go away, I knew you were impatient to accompany us old guys."

After that, he glanced at Jian Jing again.

The little girl who looked like a snow girl said, "I want to go to the bathroom first."

The others laughed, and their eyes passed by and could no longer see her.

Kang Mucheng didn't change his expression, took her a few steps away, and then asked, "Are you bored?"

"Not bad." Jian Jing said, "Auntie seems a little disappointed."

President Kang passed the topic to her several times, wanting her to say something, but she was not interested at all.

It is difficult to explain this kind of psychological motivation. She knows rationally that it is an opportunity to get to know the big guys. If they can give her a word or two of praise, maybe the book will sell better and her reputation will be more famous.

Even if she depends on Kang Mucheng for everything, if he promotes a newcomer one day, she will have more confidence because of his connections.

However, she just feels... quite boring.

Her adrenaline hasn't changed at all, and she can't get excited.

It's not as good as the Detective Agency.

As soon as the thought came to her mind, Jian Jing was startled by herself. She quickly said "Pah" twice in her heart, thinking, I must have just been reborn into a strange world and was scared by the system.

Cases and the like, the farther away from me, the better.

She brainwashed herself many times, and then she felt a little relieved.