Chapter 36 She still calls me husband.
The old lady has been feeling unwell ever since the last incident.
She received word from the Zhong family that Zhong Yan and the others were not allowed to go, fearing it would infuriate her.
Ji Tanyuan asked a few words of concern, then had some health supplements delivered to her before "asking for leave" from her mother-in-law to go to Shanghai.
Zhou Yanyu replied that the old lady wasn't feeling well, and it wouldn't sound good if she went back and told others.
Ji Tanyuan's words, "Go back and fight for the family fortune, get rid of the parasites," shut her down. She could cooperate normally, but for major events like the shareholders' meeting regarding equity reform, she would have to attend even if her own father were in the ICU.
Ji Tanyuan returned to Hujiang and first went to Zhang Zhang's photography studio.
They're shooting a cover there; it's Xin Gan's.
Cheng Gengxu is rich; he spent money to delay the filming crew, and only released them to work after they were forced to wear uniforms.
When she arrived, Cheng Gengxu happened to be there to pick up Xin Gan.
Ji Tanyuan placed the coffee on his table. "Senior brother."
Cheng Gengxu's heart skipped a beat, and he raised his hand to stop her, "Stop, I can't accept such a respectful address as Mrs. Zhong."
Ji Tanyuan smiled and said, "I have a project here, a company related to CMP consumables in the upstream of the chip industry. Are you interested in investing?"
"Are you short of money?" Cheng Gengxu lifted his eyelids to look at her, implying that someone who married into the Zhong family would lack bank loans and would need to sell their shares to others.
Ji Tanyuan spread her hands, looking helpless. "You're saying that with so many companies weighing on me, what if I suddenly collapse one day and everything falls apart?"
"For us in finance, the first priority isn't high returns, but rather effective risk control, isn't it?"
Cheng Gengxu crossed his legs, looking relaxed: "Tan Yuan, you know you come from a finance background, so some things about corporate management shouldn't be thought about using a financial mindset."
Ji Tanyuan leaned on the white desk with one hand, looking down at him. "Want to hear the truth?"
Cheng Gengxu smiled and declined, "No need, I have a feeling it's a trap."
Ji Tanyuan looked up at Xin Gan, who was being taught how to pose.
“Xin Gan, darling, means being cherished and pampered. If you do something she dislikes, she feels it's an underhanded operation and a loss of dignity. But if I do it, it's like a thoroughbred horse meeting its discerning owner.”
Cheng Gengxu's expression was indifferent. "What do you want to say?"
"Whether it's the Shanghai circle or the Beijing circle, I have connections, so I can naturally provide her with resources. Whether it's movies or TV series, I know more people in the entertainment industry than you do, so I can make her famous."
Cheng Gengxu: "I don't need her to be too famous, understand?"
"After all, once your wings are strong enough, you'll fly away."
Ji Tanyuan understood immediately, "Then let's proceed steadily, cultivate our strength, and make all our achievements truly deserved."
Cheng Gengxu: "She doesn't need to be so tired. After all, work is for relaxation, and spending time with me is the main thing."
Ji Tanyuan rolled her eyes inwardly. "Are you crazy?"
"That's none of my business. Whether she's a swan, a canary, an eagle, or a duck, whether she can fly or not, it's a matter of genes, and neither of us can control that."
Cheng Gengxu put his leg down, stood up, and extended his hand: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Ms. Ji."
Ji Tanyuan extended her hand and shook it: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."
After finishing his work, Zhang Zhang walked over and hugged Xin Gan with a smile: "Darling, you have a lot of talent. I hope you don't let that talent go to waste, and especially don't let a man's sweet words win you over. Your own hard work is the only way to succeed."
Upon hearing this, Xin Gan immediately felt that the pink-haired editor-in-chief in front of him was a kindred spirit.
She smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Zhang Zhang. I will try my best."
Zhang Zhang pursed his lips, "Actually, I couldn't bear to see you being suppressed by capital, so I went against everyone's opinions and waited for you to have time to shoot a cover. If this time it works well, I hope you will seize this opportunity and change agencies. You are too rubbish, they can't see your value at all."
Xin Gan nodded and gave a heavy "Mmm," "I will, don't worry, Sister Zhang Zhang, I will definitely not let you down."
Looking into Xin Gan's bright eyes, Zhang Zhang patted her head and said that she was indeed beautiful. It had been many years since the entertainment industry had seen someone so radiant and spirited. At 19, she was at the best age.
Meeting Cheng Gengxu was both a blessing and a curse, but in the end, that person was willing to preserve a trace of her purity.
"Xing Gan," someone called her.
Xin Gan's eyes, which had just been smiling, instantly dimmed. He bid farewell to Zhang Zhang and walked towards Cheng Gengxu.
She looked at the woman next to Cheng Gengxu. She was very beautiful, with long, neat, wavy hair that reached her waist. Her hair was jet black, shiny, and smooth. She wore a blue shirt and white wide-leg pants, and her earrings were sky-blue gemstones that looked very valuable. The woman had a gentle and dignified demeanor and was very approachable.
Ji Tanyuan smiled and said, "Hello, we met before."
Xin Gan suddenly remembered that this was someone from Cheng Gengxu's circle, and immediately saw her as a smiling tiger.
In Xin Gan's view, anyone who had a relationship with Cheng Gengxu was a bad person.
But she was so gentle that Xingan couldn't bear to be cold to her, so she smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Xingan."
Ji Tanyuan: "I know, I've watched all the TV dramas you've acted in, and my mom likes you a lot too. She thinks your dimples are especially sweet when you smile."
Xin Gan smiled shyly, "Thank you for your kind words, sister and aunt."
Cheng Gengxu stood silently to the side, thinking, "Idiot."
After Cheng Gengxu, Xin Gan, and the others left, Zhang Zhang put his hand on Ji Tanyuan's shoulder and watched the two leave. "Dahuang, what are you up to now?"
Ji Tanyuan snorted twice, "You learned that from Zhong Yan, 'cutting off the fuel supply from under the pot'."
After she finished speaking, she squatted down and then took a step to the side, causing Zhang Zhang to lose his balance and stagger.
Ji Tanyuan: "How many times have I told you, don't call me Da Huang, are you looking for death?"
Zhang Zhang chuckled twice, "How cute! Only I can call her that, so it shows how special my best friend is."
Ji Tanyuan's first day at Shanghai was also Zhong Yan's first day alone at home. Actually, no, there was also a noisy dog.
He pushed the dog aside and answered Cheng Gengxu's call.
"what?"
Cheng Gengxu said directly, "Ji Tanyuan calls me senior brother."
"Have you no shame? I just called you 'senior brother' and you come here to show off. She even calls me 'husband'."
"Can't you even listen to the point? Don't you want to know why she calls me 'senior brother'?"
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