Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Jiang Shining’s work in all departments was progressing very well.
Although Ninglu Media was currently very popular, it was previously a relatively unknown company in the entertainment industry. So first- and second-tier celebrities would obviously not choose Jiang Shining’s company. However, several third- and fourth-tier semi-faded celebrities had taken the initiative to reach out to Ninglu, expressing their willingness to sign with them.
For no other reason than that the resources available to the four-member group 4T under Ninglu’s management were so good that other newcomers were envious. Big stars didn’t even bother to look at these resources, but they were still highly sought after by others.
Jiang Shining considered not only a person’s professionalism and appearance when signing contracts, but more importantly, their character. She aimed to make Ninglu Media a gold standard in the entertainment industry, so whether it was producing variety shows, investing in movies, or signing people, the most crucial factor was their exceptional quality.
As for whether the signed artists would become famous, that was irrelevant. Jiang Shining had gradually figured out how the entertainment industry promoted people; any artist with decent looks could be promoted across the entire internet, but whether they became famous depended on themselves. So Jiang Shining personally took charge of the review, and in the end, the artist management department signed two more third-tier minor stars and one fourth-tier actor.
On the other hand, the film and television project was also progressing well. All the actors had finished filming, and all that was left was post-production.
A month ago, the official Weibo account of the movie “The Snow White Fox” released the character photos, which were then reposted by Ninglu’s official Weibo account.
Because this film was touted as the first movie produced and invested in by Ninglu Company, it quickly became a hot topic. However, apart from Zhang Sujin’s fans who were eagerly anticipating it, many casual netizens, and even some of Zhang Sujin’s fans, were not optimistic about the film.
— Zhang Sujin’s fans: Why do you have to cast our brother in roles that are unsuitable for him? I think it’s doomed.
—Fan 2: Oh no! What kind of outdated premise is this? My brother just won Best Actor, what if his first film after winning Best Actor is a terrible, awful drama?
Some netizens also commented: “Who is this female lead? I’ve never seen her before.”
Netizen N: …I have a feeling that Ninglu Company is going to have a major setback. Can’t they just stick to making variety shows?
Jiang Shining didn’t seem to care too much; she believed that the quality would ultimately speak for itself, and the evaluation would quickly reverse.
Of course, some people questioned why Zhang Sujin, as a newly crowned Best Actor, would collaborate with Ninglu, while others recalled the photos of him and Jiang Shining at an awards ceremony and wondered if the two had some kind of relationship.
Such comments appeared briefly in the sea of comments and then disappeared, because two unspeakable dark forces paid money to delete all comments and news related to pairing Jiang Shining with another man.
As the company settled into a routine, Jiang Shining wasn’t as busy as she had been at the beginning. She would sometimes bring Guoguo to the company, and she hadn’t kept it a secret; so many industry professionals who were close to Jiang Shining knew she had adopted a child. Sometimes, Jiang Shining could even take a break, stay home for a few days, and only occasionally answer a phone call.
As time went by, the weather was gradually getting colder.
That day, Jiang Shining slept in late and didn’t get up until ten o’clock. She originally planned to go to the company in the afternoon, but she felt that no matter what she did, Jing Yuan’s eyes were always on her.
What are you looking at me for?
Jing Yuan was leaning against the wall when he saw her sit down at the table, so he immediately followed and sat down opposite her.
“I think this is very unfair,” Jing Yuan said. “You can’t always take Guoguo to the amusement park, to the company, or to see her friends. You have to show some concern for your son occasionally too.”
Jiang Shining put down her water glass and stared at the tall boy who was already taller than her, remaining silent for a moment.
“You want me to take you to the amusement park?” she couldn’t help but ask.
“It’s not impossible.”
Chu Jingyuan lay on the table, propping his head up and blinking as he looked at Jiang Shining.
This young man, who was known by various nicknames such as ‘killer,’ ‘devil,’ ‘messenger of hell,’ and ‘ruthless,’ looked like a harmless German Shepherd at this moment.
“Sons are also very vulnerable and need a mother’s love,” Jing Yuan said with pleading eyes. “You’re not as close to us as you used to be. It’s like your daughter is the biological child, and us sons are just adopted.”
“Weren’t you really someone I picked up?” Jiang Shining asked with a half-smile.
“Mom!” Jing Yuan protested. “I don’t care, if you’re with Guoguo, you have to be with me too, or I’ll be sad!”
He was throwing a tantrum; he was now practically rolling on the ground in a rage.
Jiang Shining said with a hint of helplessness, “Why do you look even younger than your sister?”
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to go out with the Jing brothers, but the key issue was that she was now practically a working professional, while Jing Yuan was unemployed. If people saw Jing Xuan with her, who knew what they would say about him?
Chu Jingyuan knew her very well; he could tell what she was thinking the moment Jiang Shining frowned.
“I have an idea,” he said. “It’s almost winter now, how about we go to the other side of the world for the summer? I bought a tropical island, we can go there in a private jet, and absolutely no one will know.”
Jiang Shining thought about it and decided it wasn’t a bad idea. Guoguo would definitely like it, and it would also make things easier for Jing Xuan.
“You two can discuss it again when Jing Xuan comes back tonight.”
That evening, Jing Yuan told Jing Xuan about it, and Jing Xuan was very happy.
He had been bound by the modern world and his identity as a boss for too long. Even when Jing Yuan came back, the two of them couldn’t enjoy themselves as much as before. It was a good opportunity to go somewhere where no one would bother them and relax.
The family quickly reached an agreement, but neither Jiang Shining nor Chu Jingxuan had a private jet. Chu Jingxuan preferred collecting paintings by famous artists and disliked things like cars and airplanes. Jing Xuan asked his subordinate Qin Qian to buy a private jet.
Jing Xuan and Jing Yuan both trusted Qin Qian with everything he did.
Chu Jingyuan was somewhat envious. Both of them had treated their subordinates well in their previous lives, but Jing Xuan was gentle and kind, and Qin Qian was willing to continue working for him. But Chu Jingyuan— his subordinates both respected and feared him. In this life, all the subordinates he had taken in were people who hadn’t fared well in this life; he truly had no direct subordinates.
If he had known it would turn out this way, he should have pretended to be more approachable.
Qin Qian had originally come to pick up Guo Guo but was unexpectedly ordered to buy a private jet. Just as he was about to leave, he felt a pair of eyes watching him from behind. Qin Qian turned around and met Jing Yuan’s dark eyes.
The two looked at each other, and Jing Yuan slowly smiled.
“Good. Keep up the good work,” he said.
Qin Qian: …
Qin Qian was immediately sweating profusely.
He began to reflect on whether he had ever offended Jing Yuan in his past and present lives, or done anything wrong… Jing Xuan sighed when he saw this.
“It’s alright, you can go.”
Qin Qian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly left.
Chu Jingxuan looked at Jing Yuan and said helplessly, “Why are you scaring him?”
Jing Yuan: …
Is he destined to never shake off this scary persona?
The group planned to leave in three days. Jiang Shining and Jing Xuan were busy arranging their work so they could relax and enjoy their vacation.
Sometimes, before going to work, Jiang Shining would feel a little helpless when she saw Jing Yuan sitting alone on the sofa like a left-behind child.
“Do you want to be unemployed forever? Go find a job yourself.”
…Does it seem like his own mother dislikes him?
He couldn’t possibly go back to his old ways, so Jing Yuan started relying on Jing Xuan to work with him again. Not only that, he also demanded that Jing Xuan pay him four thousand yuan a month, because that’s the monthly income for the cleaning ladies at Jing Xuan’s company.
“…You’re someone who has the money to buy a small island, and you insist that I pay you a salary?” Jing Xuan said helplessly. “How about this, I’ll pay you the city’s minimum wage, 1,700 a month, that should be enough for you to live on.”
So stingy.
Jing Xuan’s office was large. Jing Yuan was playing games on the sofa, while Jing Xuan was working behind his desk. As soon as he opened a drawer, he saw a black wallet.
“Is this your wallet?”
Jing Yuan was too lazy to look up, so he just hummed in response.
Chu Jingxuan opened his wallet, and there happened to be a card inside.
Jing Yuan was playing a game when he suddenly noticed Jing Xuan laughing with great pleasure.
“What’s wrong?” Jing Yuan asked warily.
“You’re twenty-six this year, and your birthday is in July?” Jing Xuan’s lips curled slightly.
Jing Yuan nodded, puzzled. Looking at Chu Jingxuan, his delight had spread to every corner of the room.
“I just turned 27 last month,” Jing Xuan said with a smile. “Shouldn’t you call me ‘brother’?”
Chu Jingyuan: …
The author has something to say:
Jing Xuan: So happy!!!
Jing Yuan: Where’s my knife???
Jing Yuan experienced a Waterloo in the world of eldest sons.
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