After the divorce, I started to transfer

After agreeing to help Luna resolve her troubles, Chen Feng didn't delay. On his way to pick up Qin Xiaorou that morning, he called Zhang Zhiqiang. He briefly explained Luna's current situation and asked Zhang Zhiqiang to help deal with the marketing director named Kane, preferably getting rid of him so that Luna could return to her normal job.

Zhang Zhiqiang readily agreed to this small favor without hesitation. To him, Chen Feng was not only an extraordinary person with special abilities, but also a distinguished guest whom even his boss, Carl Hicks, had to curry favor with.

Therefore, Zhang Zhiqiang has been committed to maintaining and deepening his relationship with Chen Feng, and is willing to act as Chen Feng's "all-around agent" on Meilijia's side.

Of course, the real power behind this relationship lies with his boss, Carl Hicks. But a wealthy man like Carl obviously can't do everything himself. In terms of execution, all the dirty work, the hard work, and the trivial matters ultimately fall on the shoulders of Zhang Zhiqiang, his personal assistant.

This is why Zhang Zhiqiang has accumulated an extremely strong network of connections over the years working with Carl. Often, he doesn't even need Carl, his boss, to personally intervene; simply showing up as Carl's personal assistant is enough to resolve most problems.

Although Chen Feng had already given Carl Hicks three precious treatment slots a year, one of which was an extra slot, and although they appeared to have a close relationship on the surface, Zhang Zhiqiang knew very well that their connection wasn't actually that solid. There was neither a deep friendship nor an inseparable bond of interests.

Chen Feng initially chose to cooperate with them mainly because he and his boss had a head start in the unfamiliar city of Meilijia. Later, with the involvement of the Lampson family, especially the warming relationship between Chen Feng and Molly, the Lampson family directly obtained three treatment slots, while Carl only received two.

This blatant disparity in closeness and distance inevitably stirred a bitter feeling in Carl Hicks, yet he felt helpless. Driven by this sense of crisis, they understood even more clearly that to maintain and solidify this relationship, they had to constantly demonstrate their value and do their utmost to satisfy Chen Feng.

Helping Chen Feng with his side jobs was not just a gesture of goodwill, but also a deep-seated binding of interests. At the very least, they wanted Chen Feng to feel that having them as friends would save him a lot of trouble. Based on these considerations, whenever Chen Feng gave the order, both Zhang Zhiqiang and Karl would do everything in their power to make the task as perfect as possible.

Luna's situation presents a perfect opportunity. Chen Feng's demands are simple: fire Kane and reinstate Luna. If the company could also offer some preferential treatment and resources, that would be even better.

However, Zhang Zhiqiang believed that merely fulfilling Chen Feng's requirements was far from achieving 120% satisfaction. Therefore, after careful consideration, he decided to directly invest in West Coast Impressions, the company where Luna worked.

Only by becoming a shareholder can they provide comprehensive care and focused promotion for Luna. To put it bluntly, both he and his boss, Karl, wanted to curry favor with Chen Feng in this way, treating Chen Feng's affairs as their top priority.

To this end, Zhang Zhiqiang specifically canceled two important business meetings and personally met with Samuel, the owner of West Coast Impressions. The meeting, held in an elegant café in Los Angeles, was considered quite successful.

Samuel, the owner of a small company, behaved with both restraint and sensibility in front of Zhang Zhiqiang, the assistant of a top-tier tycoon. As soon as Zhang Zhiqiang hinted at his intentions, Samuel readily agreed. To him, this was an incredibly fortunate stroke of luck.

If Zhang Zhiqiang were to actually invest, the benefits would be unimaginable. For one thing, with just a flick of his wrist, any small portion of the advertising business from Carl Hicks's dozens of companies could be leaked to West Coast Impressions and that would be enough to propel the company to the top of the industry.

The two chatted over coffee, discussing all sorts of topics, and finalized all the details in just half an hour. Samuel was extremely decisive; to show his sincerity, he directly called the marketing director, Kane, in front of Zhang Zhiqiang.

As soon as the call connected, Samuel launched into a tirade against Kane, beating him mercilessly before announcing his dismissal. The usually arrogant bald Kane was thus fired by his boss in complete bewilderment.

Immediately afterward, Samuel instructed his secretary to draft a share transfer agreement immediately, ensuring a formal signing could be completed by Monday. Only after completing these tasks did he call Luna in the gentlest and most caring tone.

On the phone, Samuel showered Luna with concern, encouragement, and confidence, assuring her that the company would make her a core talent, providing her with top-tier resources and even launching her onto the international catwalk.

When Luna received the call, she was completely stunned. After the initial surprise and delight, her clever mind quickly realized that it must have been Chen Feng's friend who had intervened. He was indeed a very capable person.

After Samuel finished everything, Zhang Zhiqiang immediately called Carl Hicks. After reporting his work, he handed the phone to Samuel.

Samuel's hands trembled slightly as he took the phone. After all, the person on the other end was Carl Hicks, one of the top ten richest men in the United States, a man with immense wealth! Such a powerful figure was someone Samuel would normally never have the opportunity to meet, and now he was talking to him on the phone.

On the other end of the phone, Carl's voice was surprisingly gentle, and his attitude was extremely humble. A few simple polite words made Samuel feel as if he were basking in a warm breeze. Although the call only lasted two or three minutes, for Samuel, that brief moment was enough for him to remember for a lifetime.

Both sides were very satisfied with the meeting. Samuel felt like he had won the lottery; a nobody like him had the opportunity to become business partners with top billionaires.

He knew perfectly well that the reason the other party was interested in his small company was entirely because of Luna. More precisely, it was because of the mysterious and powerful figure behind Luna, whom even Karl Hicks went to great lengths to curry favor with.

Thinking this, Samuel secretly vowed that he would treat Luna like his own grandmother from now on, supporting her to the very end. As long as Luna was satisfied, that important person would be satisfied, and then his company could truly take off and flourish under his leadership.

In Zhang Zhiqiang and Carl's view, investing in a modeling agency of West Coast Impressions' scale was just a trivial matter, and Zhang Zhiqiang made the decision himself.

……

After Luna hung up the phone with her boss, she was bursting with excitement. She jumped and pumped her fists in her rented room, repeatedly shouting, "Yes! Yes!"

After calming herself down a bit, she couldn't wait to pick up her phone and dial Chen Feng's number.

At this moment, Chen Feng was at Universal Studios, playing the Super Mario ride with two women. The surroundings were filled with colorful pipes and clanging sound effects, making the environment quite noisy.

Although Chen Feng heard the phone ring and pressed the answer button, he still couldn't hear Luna's excited voice announcing the good news because of the loud background noise.

"It's very noisy here right now, I can't hear what you're saying." Chen Feng shouted into the microphone a few times, then instructed, "I'll call you back when I'm out in a while, that's all for now, bye."

Luna listened to the busy tone on her phone, feeling a slight disappointment, but this was quickly overshadowed by immense joy. Eager to share the good news, she immediately dialed her best friend Rebecca's number.

Rebecca was one of Luna's few good friends in Los Angeles. When Luna first came to Los Angeles at the age of eighteen, her first job was as a waitress in a coffee shop, and Rebecca happened to be her colleague.

Back then, they wore matching uniforms every day, earned meager wages, yet harbored unrealistic dreams. She wanted to be a model, while Rebecca wanted to be a singer. Because they got along well, the two quickly became roommates and still live together to this day, naturally maintaining a very close relationship.

Luna has been stuck at home like an unemployed bum these past few days because she's been sidelined by her company. Meanwhile, Rebecca is busy pursuing her dream of becoming a singer, spending her days either sweating it out in the rehearsal room or searching for performance opportunities in various small bars.

When Rebecca received the call, she had just finished a morning of intense rehearsals and was sprawled on a bench, resting without any regard for her image. "Honey, you finally decided to call me?" Rebecca teased in a flirtatious tone. "You didn't come home all night last night, how was it? Was that amazing guy great? Did he satisfy you?"

Luna made no attempt to hide it, instead laughing heartily, "I'm extremely satisfied! Rebecca, I swear, he fulfills every fantasy I've ever had about a man, even the kind I've never even dared to dream of. He's truly amazing!"

"Haha, it seems you haven't met enough men. You've got your head all smitten with just any decent guy." Rebecca said with an air of wisdom, "Once I introduce you to more men, you'll realize that there's no such thing as a perfect man. Your exaggerated statement is just because you're newly in love and a little infatuated."

Luna didn't refute, but simply raised an eyebrow smugly: "Say what you will. When I introduce you two, you'll see that everything I said is true, and what I just said was the truth."

“You’re still too naive,” Rebecca warned earnestly. “These men, every single one of them, are all womanizers. Don’t take them too seriously, and don’t get too emotionally involved, or you’ll end up with nowhere to cry. I’ve been there, listen to me.”

"OK, OK, I know what I'm doing." Luna interrupted her best friend impatiently. "Besides, you're only a year older than me. Stop lecturing me like an old woman, okay?"

"I'm just worried that you, a girl who's never had a decent meal, might get taken advantage of and end up helping someone count the money for you," Rebecca sighed helplessly.

"Thank you for your kindness, but now I have some amazing news to tell you that will blow your mind!" Luna said eagerly. "That annoying bald Kane is fired! Just now, the boss called me personally to tell me that he was fired. Moreover, the company will focus on developing me and even promote me to the international market."

There was a long, dead silence on the other end of the phone. Rebecca froze, her face filled with disbelief. "Are you crazy or am I? Yesterday you were crying and saying you wanted to change careers, and now everything has changed overnight? Are you still half asleep and talking nonsense?"

"I'm not kidding, it's true!" Luna said excitedly. "Samuel, that stingy boss of ours, just spoke to me like my own father. He said I'll soon be on the international catwalk, Rebecca, I'm going to be famous!"

Hearing that her best friend wasn't talking nonsense, Rebecca was genuinely happy: "God, your luck has turned around! But why? How could that old fox Samuel suddenly change his ways?"

Luna had been waiting for these words. She raised her chin triumphantly and said, "Isn't it all because of my boyfriend? After he found out what happened to me, he just made one phone call, and all my troubles disappeared."

"Wow..." Rebecca was genuinely surprised this time. "Just who is your boyfriend? Is he the mayor of Los Angeles? Or a Hollywood mogul?"

"No, he's from China, but he has very powerful connections in America. He just made a phone call to a friend, and that was it."

"Just one phone call?" Rebecca's mouth dropped open. "That's outrageous. Kane is a high-ranking executive in your company, and you just fire him like that? Luna, you've really snagged a rich husband this time."

Luna was very pleased with Rebecca's reaction. She could even imagine the envious look on her best friend's face at that moment.

"I didn't expect the effect to be so immediate," Luna continued, "When I go to the company on Monday, I bet those junior models who usually mock me will have their eyes popping out of their sockets. The boss is now treating me with utmost care, he's practically serving me tea and water."

“Since your boyfriend is so amazing, when are you going to introduce him to everyone?” Rebecca suddenly suggested. “Since he helped you solve such a big problem, how about we have dinner together tonight? Of course, he’ll have to treat us.”

“He had an urgent matter to attend to today,” Luna said with some regret. “He left after we had breakfast together this morning, saying it was something very important. I will definitely arrange for you two to meet when he has time.”

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news. I'm your best friend, so I have to keep an eye on things for you and make sure you don't get played by this guy."

Luna objected, "I'm 100% satisfied with him, so there's no need for me to vet him."

Rebecca's tone turned serious: "Darling, that's exactly what I'm worried about. A man like him, rich, powerful, and handsome, is never short of women. Have you ever considered that you might just be one of his casual targets, or a temporary partner? Is he married? Does he have a girlfriend? Do you even know?"

Rebecca was indeed more experienced than Luna, and she got straight to the point.

Luna fell silent. She didn't want Rebecca to know too much about Chen Feng right now, fearing that Rebecca would object to her continuing her relationship with Chen Feng, and also fearing that Rebecca would underestimate her awkward position in this relationship.

“Thank you, darling.” Luna’s voice lowered a little. “But I know what I’m doing. At least when I’m with him, I feel happier and more secure than ever before. He saved me. If it weren’t for him, I might have to go back to the café as a waitress tomorrow, struggling to make ends meet and wasting my youth. I like him. I feel like I’ve fallen completely in love with him.”

Rebecca sighed. "Okay, I understand what you mean. I just hope that if... I mean, if he leaves in the future, you won't be too sad. Remember, you're great, and he's not good enough for you. I'll take care of you then."

In fact, Rebecca had already sensed the humility and implied meaning in Luna's words. Reality isn't a fairy tale; the story of a prince falling in love with Cinderella and living happily ever after is often impossible in reality. The more outstanding a man is, the more temptations he faces, and naturally, many outstanding and beautiful women will come his way. What makes you, Cinderella, think you can ultimately win?
Besides, even if Cinderella wins, is she capable of maintaining her marriage and happiness with the prince?
But Rebecca understood Luna. This man was too good; with just one phone call, he solved her immediate problem and brought her real benefits. For a girl who had no one to rely on and was struggling in Los Angeles, it was indeed hard to resist.

Luna was touched and immediately reciprocated, saying, "Rebecca, when I become successful, the first thing I'll do is invest in your singing career. I'll fund a top-notch album for you. Or, once my relationship with him is more stable, I'll have him invest in you directly. He owns a large film and television company in China, which is also part of the entertainment industry. Investing in movies and helping you release records are essentially the same thing."

Rebecca's eyes lit up instantly, and she said excitedly, "Darling, I'm going to take you seriously. My dream of becoming a singer depends entirely on you."

For the past few years, she has been working hard to release her first solo album, but unfortunately, no reliable record company has taken notice of her and is willing to sign her. No discerning mentor or benefactor has also recognized her talent. This has left her with no choice but to continue singing in bars, struggling to maintain her dream of becoming a pop star.

Luna, as her best friend, was certainly aware of this, which is why she made such a promise.

"Don't worry, I've got this in mind. I'll definitely recommend you to him when the time is right."

Luna reiterated her assurance.

"OK, honey, I'm waiting for your good news."

Rebecca laughed happily, and the two chatted for a few more minutes on the phone before reluctantly hanging up. (End of Chapter)