After the divorce, I started to transfer

Chen Feng returned to his home in Zijinyuan as quickly as possible.

As the car drove from the villa gate into the yard, Wu Mengting and Sun Xiaorui immediately came out of the house and quickly went to the parking shed to wait for Chen Feng to get out of the car.

Chen Feng saw them immediately. Both of them had gentle smiles on their faces and were standing about two meters away from him.

Chen Feng immediately stepped forward with a smile and gave them both big hugs. He hugged Wu Mengting first, then Sun Xiaorui, making sure no one was left out. However, because Wu Mengting was usually shy, he didn't give them both a kiss in public.

Chen Feng naturally took one of their hands, one in each hand, and walked towards the living room. As he walked, he asked Wu Mengting, "Have you finished filming your scenes over there?"

Wu Mengting nodded and said, "It's almost finished filming, probably only a week or so left at most. I don't have anything urgent to do there for the time being, plus I have some official business to take care of at the company these past few days, so I came back first. However, I have to go back to the set by next Monday at the latest to do some final touches."

Chen Feng was slightly surprised and said, "Didn't you say before that it would take about two months to finish filming? But it seems to be progressing very smoothly now, and it's almost time to wrap up filming."

Wu Mengting smiled and said, "It is indeed much faster than expected. The main reason is that the two leading ladies have a very good understanding when they are acting together, or rather, they have a kind of wonderful chemistry. They are both playing themselves, so the filming is very fast. In addition, there are not many difficult shots in this drama, and the director is very experienced in the industry, so the progress is even faster."

The two female leads in this drama, *Her Century*, are Zhang Yuxi and Zhang Jingwen. These two women don't get along in real life. But coincidentally, in their new drama, the two female leads also clash, playing a pair of bickering lovers. Because of this, they can perfectly portray their own personalities.

Chen Feng certainly wouldn't pry into their private affairs; that would only make him uncomfortable. The reason was that a large part of the reason they didn't get along was because of him.

Chen Feng simply followed Wu Mengting's lead and praised, "That's pretty good. This will save our company a lot of money on filming, and I'm also very optimistic about this drama. Once it's officially broadcast, people won't just see you as a screenwriter and producer of ancient costume dramas; they'll see that your modern drama is also very well done."

Wu Mengting remained calm and said lightly, "I've shown the script to many people in the industry before, and everyone said it was pretty good. The actual footage that has been filmed so far is also acceptable. But the final effect will depend on the editing and post-production. We'll have someone bring the finished product over for us to review, and you'll also help us take a look and give it your approval. Ultimately, whether this drama is good or not will have to be tested by the market and judged by the audience."

Sun Xiaorui, standing nearby, chimed in with a smile, "I've already seen the rough cuts from the first few episodes. I personally think they're excellent, especially the picture quality; it feels like a movie. This high-quality production is unmatched by ordinary urban dramas in China. The two female leads look stunning and have such distinct personalities on screen. The plot is also very tight and engaging. I think this drama has a good chance of becoming a huge hit. Then Mengting's title as a top screenwriter will be even more secure, and her title as a top producer will be widely known in the industry."

Upon hearing this, Wu Mengting turned her head and laughed, teasing, "Xiao Rui, when did you learn to flatter like everyone else? And you've made me feel so good."

Sun Xiaorui smiled a little shyly and said, "I'm not just praising it blindly, I'm just stating the facts. Anyway, I really liked the sample episodes of the first few episodes. Now I can say that I'm looking forward to the sample episodes of the later episodes every day."

Wu Mengting shook her head and didn't say anything more. At this moment, Chen Feng had already led them into the living room of the house.

Chen Feng smiled and said to the two of them, "I've missed you guys so much after being abroad for so long. Why don't we go upstairs together after dinner and enjoy a proper meal?"

As he spoke, Chen Feng casually put his arms around their shoulders, one on each side. Sun Xiaorui was very compliant, offering no resistance whatsoever. Wu Mengting, however, clearly struggled a little, but after a few attempts, she couldn't break free and gave up somewhat helplessly.

She rolled her eyes at Chen Feng and said, "You're so late getting back, haven't you eaten yet?"

Chen Feng didn't answer directly. Instead, he looked at her and asked, "You guys probably haven't eaten either, right? That's why I didn't eat beforehand and waited to come over and eat with you."

Sun Xiaorui said gently, "Yes, as soon as we got back, we saw that your car, which you usually parked in the yard, was gone. Then we came into the living room and saw your suitcase, so we knew you must be back. Then, we called you right away. Of course, we didn't eat right away; we just waited for you to come back before we talked."

Chen Feng was very satisfied with Sun Xiaorui's answer, so he put his arm around both of their shoulders and walked towards the kitchen and dining room, saying as they walked, "Then let's go eat quickly, I'm really a little hungry."

This time, Wu Mengting didn't say anything sarcastic. Chen Feng somewhat domineeringly took her to the restaurant and they sat down together.

Wu Mengting habitually went to the kitchen to serve everyone rice. She brought over enough rice for three people at once, along with three pairs of chopsticks.

Meanwhile, the dining table was already laden with a sumptuous spread. The food was a little cold, though; it had been prepared by the nanny at noon. Clearly, neither of them had come back for lunch, so each dish appeared untouched.

Sun Xiaorui asked, "Should I put these dishes in the microwave to heat them up first?"

Chen Feng shook his head and said, "The weather is getting warmer now, there's no need to bother reheating the food. Let's just eat as is, as long as the food is warm."

Since Chen Feng had said so, the two women naturally had no objections, and then sat down and started eating together.

Chen Feng was indeed starving; he ate two large bowls of white rice in a row, eventually controlling his portion size. He finished almost all the dishes on the table. The two women, of course, maintained their usual small appetites, each eating only a small bowl of rice. Although they ate more dishes than usual, most of them ended up in Chen Feng's stomach.

After the meal, as usual, Sun Xiaorui took the initiative to clear the dishes and then made tea for Chen Feng.

Chen Feng and Wu Mengting sat down on the sofa in the living room first and turned on the TV. "Did everything really go smoothly for you in America this time? Including the charity foundation and the medical treatment you provided?"

When it was just the two of them, Wu Mengting and Chen Feng switched to their hometown dialect, which made them seem more intimate.

Chen Feng nodded: "Yes. Everything is going smoothly, especially the charitable foundation; progress is much faster than expected. Of course, this is also because we used some special connections locally. Otherwise, following the normal procedures in the United States, it would definitely not have been possible to obtain the official license so quickly. As for the medical treatment, there are even fewer problems. So, if you and Xiaorui have time, go to San Francisco soon to formally complete the onboarding procedures. After all, you two are now holding senior management titles there, so you must follow the normal legal procedures."

After a pause, Chen Feng continued, "The oversight of charitable foundations there is very strict. If you two want to earn a million-dollar annual salary there, you must spend some time there every year, just as a routine reporting trip. Also, you need to appear to outsiders that you, as the vice president, are coordinating and managing global charitable projects. Of course, while you're in China, you two will also need to cooperate with the foundation's free children's lunch program promotion activities here. I've already hired specialized tax and financial lawyers there at high salaries; they will help you create perfect resumes so you can legally and legitimately earn a million-dollar annual salary. Otherwise, you know how strict the IRS in the US is; if you're caught, you'll be severely punished."

Upon hearing this, Wu Mengting frowned slightly and asked with some concern, "Won't there be any legal risks involved in doing this? After all, it's impossible for the two of us to spend most of the year working in the United States. Even if we stay in China, we can't completely abandon our jobs at the film company to actively participate in that children's nutrition lunch project."

Chen Feng shook his head, smiling confidently, and said, "If it were someone else, it might involve violations, and it would indeed be easy for the IRS to find out. But the tax and accounting lawyers I hired are highly professional in this area. They can create perfect work resumes for both of you from all angles. These resumes are quantifiable, fully verifiable, and have a certain degree of authenticity. That way, it will be difficult for the IRS to investigate you, and even if they do, they can prove that you both deserve this million-dollar annual salary."

After listening, Wu Mengting remained silent for a while, and after careful consideration, she sighed and said, "If it's really going to be difficult for us, I think we shouldn't have to take up temporary positions at the foundation. Actually, we're not short of money right now."

Chen Feng said, "That money originally belonged to me. I sent the two of you to take up positions with annual salaries of millions of dollars so that I could get more money back. Otherwise, it would all go to the IRS in the United States. This is called keeping the money in the family."

Wu Mengting, still somewhat uneasy, said, "It's best to avoid any potential legal risks. If it's really difficult to operate covertly, I don't think we necessarily need to take a million-dollar annual salary. A $50 annual salary is actually quite a lot for us. Didn't you plan to arrange a $50 annual salary for Xiaorui before?"

In fact, a million-dollar annual salary was indeed somewhat difficult for Wu Mengting and Sun Xiaorui to fully justify and comply with. When Chen Feng discussed this issue with his tax lawyer in the United States, the lawyer also seemed hesitant. However, encouraged and persisted by Chen Feng with his high salary offer, they ultimately came up with the optimal compliance solution.

At the time, the tax lawyer bluntly stated that a lie is a lie, and it's impossible to achieve 100% authenticity. However, Chen Feng had already promised Sun Xiaorui a million-dollar annual salary, and of course, he wanted to keep his word.

Now, hearing Wu Mengting's words, and seeing that she herself seemed to be backing down, Chen Feng hesitated for a moment before nodding slightly and saying, "To say there's absolutely no legal danger, and that the IRS won't find out, is certainly not a 100% guarantee. But if we lower the standard to $500,000, it will definitely be much easier to implement. However, are you really willing to accept an annual salary of $500,000?"

Seeing that he had relented, Wu Mengting smiled and said, "You know, the main reason I insisted on holding a nominal position at the charity foundation was because Zhou Qianru is, after all, still an outsider. Tang Xinyi is the same. And you, as the official president, spend most of your time in China instead of being based at the San Francisco headquarters. Over time, oversight loopholes are bound to appear there. It's better for me to keep an eye on things from the shadows than for you to do it all by yourself remotely, don't you think?"

Chen Feng understood her thoughts and immediately nodded in agreement. Then he teased her, "Actually, if you're willing, you can devote most of your energy and focus to the charitable foundation in the future. After all, the foundation's funds are enormous. I can tell you definitively that its total assets are close to $10 billion. So, compared to it, our film and television company is far too small."

Upon hearing this, Wu Mengting's beautiful eyes widened slightly. After a while, she lowered her head slightly and said, "This is, after all, just a charitable foundation, not a for-profit commercial company. Moreover, this charitable foundation is located in the United States, and I don't want to live there long-term."

She paused slightly, then looked up at Chen Feng with her beautiful eyes and asked, "Are you really comfortable entrusting such a large charitable foundation entirely to outsiders? Do you really trust Zhou Qianru that much?"

Chen Feng glanced at her with a slightly strange expression and teased, "Didn't you two have a pretty good relationship before? You always called her Sister Qianru affectionately. Why does it sound like you don't trust her anymore?"

Wu Mengting remained silent for a while, then said with a somewhat complicated expression, "The main thing is that you can't see into someone's heart, and money can move people's hearts. I don't believe that she would not be tempted by such a large charitable foundation."

Chen Feng confidently shook his head and said, "Don't worry, even if she's tempted for a moment, there's absolutely no way she could embezzle money from the foundation. The foundation's accounts are strictly monitored there. Besides, the foundation's CFO, whom I appointed, has absolutely no personal relationship with her and would never conspire with her to embezzle the foundation's money. Furthermore, I've completely outsourced the foundation's independent auditing work to a renowned international accounting firm. Every month, this firm conducts a rigorous audit of our foundation's financial flows and reports directly to me personally. Large expenditures by the foundation must also be approved by me in advance. Every other donation, even the smallest one, is meticulously tracked and recorded in a very detailed system."

After listening to Chen Feng's extremely professional and rigorous explanation of the system, Wu Mengting's worried expression relaxed somewhat. However, after thinking for a moment, she still said, "I think it is still necessary to find another completely trustworthy person to serve as an accountant or cashier in the United States. They must be stationed there for us long-term."

Chen Feng didn't want to argue with her, because there was really nothing to argue about. So he went along with her words, saying, "Finding someone you can completely trust, and who is willing to stay abroad for years to come, isn't that easy. Besides, as you just said, money can corrupt people. Even our relatives, if they are in a special position that handles countless huge sums of money, are not immune to being tempted by money and then doing wrong. Unless you are willing to go there in person to oversee things."

Wu Mengting gave him a deep look, then shook her head with a complicated expression and refused, saying, "I really don't want to live there unless you're willing to come with me."

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng immediately shook his head and refused: "I'm also not used to life abroad, otherwise I wouldn't have rushed back. However, I will make time to go there every year, and I will have to stay in San Francisco for at least one or two months each year."

Wu Mengting immediately agreed, "We definitely have to go. We can't just abandon such a large foundation. I think you should set aside at least three months each year to stay there regularly. Every time you go, you have to personally check the accounts and then reorganize the specific work processes. Otherwise, what if the people there collude to cheat you and rip you off after a while? I'll go with you then and help you check the accounts."

Chen Feng was speechless after hearing this. He really didn't want Wu Mengting to go to America with him every year. After all, he had quite a few female friends in San Francisco, and wouldn't it be a hindrance if he brought her along?

So Chen Feng quickly changed the subject, saying, "There are absolutely no problems with the foundation for now. As I just told you, I've already hired a professional accounting firm to handle the monthly audits, and I've also hired highly paid professional tax and financial lawyers to keep a close eye on things for me. In addition, I think Zhou Qianru is completely trustworthy at the moment. She's all alone abroad right now, with no relatives or friends, so it's very suitable for her to stay there long-term."

Wu Mengting looked at him with a somewhat puzzled expression and said calmly, "I don't know why you trust her so much. But since you trust her so much, I'll just believe her for now."

Chen Feng's expression stiffened slightly before he immediately said, "I would say I saved her life. She's not a heartless person, of course she wouldn't secretly swindle my money. Besides, she's not short of money herself. And I've already given her a million-dollar annual salary, which is enough for her to live on. She wouldn't need any more money. Don't you think so?"

Wu Mengting shook her head and said, "That's not necessarily true. Look at those corrupt officials; many of them don't appear that way on the surface. They might even seem very simple and approachable. But what happens then? So, you shouldn't trust her completely. She seems to have no children, no ties, and is very trustworthy now. But what about the future? Anything can happen in the future. People change." (End of Chapter)