The film and television city starts from the courtyard

Although Wang Ying was not intimidated by Zhao Shucheng's words, after much deliberation, she decided to change universities, specifically Brunel, where Yang Cheng was studying.

After communicating with her parents, she nervously approached Zhao Shucheng and told him about the school she wanted to attend.

Zhao Shucheng said, "That's good. With Yang Cheng here, you're not exactly a complete stranger in this place, and you've brought along people you know so you can help each other out."

"Aren't you worried at all, after all..."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Wang Ying, I know what you mean. Yes, you used to like Yang Cheng, but that's all in the past. I have confidence in our relationship, and I don't think distance will be an obstacle between us."

"Qin Chuan!"

Wang Ying was touched when she heard this. After all, if it were anyone else, they would definitely overthink it if they knew that they were studying abroad with the person they had a crush on.

When she returned to her dorm, she saw the other people chatting.

Xu Lin has already started an internship at the magazine and is now an intern editor with a credit.

However, this internship as an editor wasn't for nothing. The articles I painstakingly wrote were credited to the editor, making me the second author.

Xie Qiao felt she was being exploited, and Xu Lin said helplessly, "If it weren't like this, how would we have a chance to become permanent employees?"

"Just bear with it, as long as you can get a permanent position."

"That's right. What era are we living in? College graduates aren't exactly sought-after anymore, and good jobs aren't easy to find either. I'm not like Wang Ying and Yang Cheng, whose families are directly in England, nor am I like Qian Xi and He Xiaozhou, who got into graduate school on their own. As for me, I can only use every trick in the book and struggle to get a job."

Wang Ying had nothing to say about this, since she had indeed gotten into university through family connections. She had switched universities at the last minute; on her own, she probably wouldn't have been able to go now and would have had to wait another year to complete her exams.

Xie Qiao is also facing graduation. Although she is a local of Beijing, she has no background like Xu Lin. Her family is just an ordinary family, so she can only send out resumes everywhere.

Zhao Shucheng had considered bringing Xie Qiao into his company, but Xie Qiao refused, preferring to rely on her own hard work.

For the interview, she even wore her mother's suit and dressed up carefully, all to leave a good impression on the interviewer.

Although Xiao Qianxi didn't get the opportunity to study abroad, she successfully secured a master's degree at her own university. However, her current worry is about tuition fees. Her family has already done everything they could to support her through undergraduate studies, and she plans to work part-time to cover the costs of her master's degree.

It just so happens that after Lu Qianran graduated from the film academy, she started working at a television station. Coincidentally, the television station was holding a talent show, so they recommended Xiao Qianxi, who always had a good temperament and a great image, to give it a try.

Unable to resist Lu Qianran's persistent pleading, Xiao Qianxi finally agreed to give it a try and participate in the audition. Ultimately, she successfully passed the preliminary round thanks to her gentle and charming appearance and excellent singing skills.

Wang Ying also successfully obtained her visa, and everyone in Xie Qiao's dormitory had a bright future, so naturally they had to celebrate.

It was under these circumstances that Zhao Shucheng was dragged by Wang Ying to attend their victory celebration banquet.

"Qiaoqiao, congratulations on making it to the interview stage. By the way, you still haven't told me which company you're interviewing with."

Xie Qiao said smugly, "Of course it's a big company, Nokia."

Zhao Shucheng was taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting Xie Qiao to want to join this company. However, Nokia was still the leading company in the mobile phone market, holding more than half of the market share, and still had great potential for growth.

However, in about five years, he will start to decline, or in two years, he will face the challenge of smartphones.

Zhao Shucheng did not advise Xie Qiao to switch companies now, after all, saying that Nokia was declining now would be seen as sensationalism by others.

"Then I wish you all the best and hope you become a white-collar worker soon."

"Of course, not to mention me. Qianxi is amazing. She passed the audition and is destined to become a big star."

Xiao Qianxi smiled and said, "I didn't think that much about it. I just wanted to participate. Besides, if I perform well, there should be a bonus."

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Qianxi, since you want to try your luck in the entertainment industry, I think you should learn the mindset of the entertainment industry. The prize money for the show isn't much. What's more important is that if you perform well in the competition and gain a lot of fans, then shooting commercials and getting endorsement fees will be the real way to make money."

Xiao Qianxi looked at Zhao Shucheng and asked, "Qin Chuan, I didn't expect you to know about the entertainment industry?"

"Hey, what are you saying? My company is preparing to invite a spokesperson, so I have to know about this. There's a lot to learn about celebrity endorsements. Unknown celebrities don't cost much, but those with a little fame command exorbitant prices."

Upon hearing this, Xie Qiao asked curiously, "Really? How much are you planning to spend on celebrity endorsements?"

"Our current plan is to spend a few hundred thousand yuan on a trial run for promotion. If it works well, we may invest several million yuan every year in the future so that the milk tea shop can expand to the whole country more quickly."

Zhao Shucheng wasn't just talking; the company already had this intention and was even preparing to advertise through other channels. However, the specific budget was still under discussion.

Although milk tea shops no longer require company investment due to the franchise model, and the annual profits and franchise fees are not small, the amount of money spent on advertising still needs careful consideration.

Xiao Qianxi's eyes lit up when she heard this. She suddenly felt that participating in the talent show might be an opportunity. If she could get an endorsement, her tuition fees for the next few years would not be a problem at all.

After the celebration banquet, Wang Ying received an invitation from Yang Cheng's mother to come to her home.

Wang Ying didn't think anything of it; given the relationship between their two families, it was normal for them to visit each other.

However, when they arrived at the Yang family home, what Yang's mother said surprised Wang Ying.

Knowing that she and Yang Cheng would be attending the same university, Yang's mother hoped that Wang Ying could keep an eye on Yang Cheng.

Wang Ying said, "How can I control him? Besides, he has a girlfriend. She came to our house last time, didn't you see her? He has someone watching him now."

"Meeting a hundred people is pointless if you're not the last one."

Wang Ying then realized what the other party meant by inviting her to their home; it seemed they were trying to set her up with Yang Cheng. She could only smile wryly and remain silent.

After all, she has a boyfriend now, and she has truly let go of Yang Cheng. She also has a good relationship with Zhao Shucheng and doesn't want to break up with him.

When Zhao Shucheng saw Wang Ying come out looking preoccupied, he asked, "What's wrong?" "Nothing."

"You say nothing's wrong, but your thoughts are written all over your face. Tell me, what exactly happened?"

"It's because my aunt wants to set me up with Yang Cheng. She doesn't care that we both have partners now, and she even wants me to keep an eye on Yang Cheng."

Zhao Shucheng chuckled upon hearing this and said, "I thought it was something important, is that all?"

"Don't you care at all?"

“I have confidence in myself and in our relationship. The older generation’s thinking is easy to understand; they think you two are a good match and that marriage is a good choice. But I’m not bad off either, and your parents have already accepted me, so as long as we don’t want to be apart, no one can separate us.”

After hearing this, Wang Ying glanced at Zhao Shucheng and said, "Aren't you worried that with so many miles between us, I might fall for someone else?"

"I'm not worried. After all, I can come to see you anytime. Distance will not be an obstacle between us. On the contrary, distance makes the heart grow fonder and makes our feelings for each other even stronger."

Zhao Shucheng glanced at Wang Ying and said, "Speaking of which, shouldn't you be the one more worried? After all, your girlfriend is thousands of miles away, while I'm still in China. Besides, I'm a fairly well-off small business owner now, and all those women are eyeing me."

"Of course I'm not worried about that. Although I'm not in the country, I have informants. Qianxi and Xie Qiao will keep an eye on you for me, as well as Xu Lin. She's an editor at a magazine and is very well-informed. If you do anything, I won't be able to keep it from you."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Alright, let's not talk about things that might hurt our feelings. How's your preparation for studying abroad going?"

"Everything is almost done. Now we just need to wait for the time to catch the plane."

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "That's good, but it's a bit of a pity. I should have had you learn to cook with me before. After all, foreign food isn't that good. Although steak and bread are good, they don't suit our Chinese eating habits. Chinese food is still the most delicious."

"It's okay, if I really crave it, I'll just go to Chinatown for Chinese food."

Zhao Shucheng said, "How can that be the same? Here's what we'll do: once you've confirmed your address, I'll try to send you some of our local specialties, like canned goods of various flavors or pickled vegetables, so you can enjoy the flavors of your hometown even when you're there."

"That's it?"

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Of course not. When I visit you, I'll cook for you myself and make you something delicious. I'll also make some semi-finished products so you can just heat them up or cook them yourself. For example, I'll make a whole refrigerator full of dumplings and wontons for you, so you can have a good treat for a long time."

"That's alright. But to be honest, what you've said makes me less inclined to study abroad."

Zhao Shucheng said, "It's okay, it's only a few years anyway. I'll fly there every month to make sure you don't forget me or miss the food from your hometown."

"That's a deal, you have to keep your word."

"Of course, others can't go abroad because they don't have the means. With my current circumstances, going abroad is a piece of cake; I can earn back the airfare in a day. If it weren't so hard to buy tickets, I could visit you every week without any problem."

"That's fine, it's not good to go through all that trouble."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Sigh, it's because I didn't work hard enough. Otherwise, I would have bought my own airplane and could have gone abroad to see you anytime."

"You're saying buying a plane is as easy as buying a car."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Although they are different, they are similar. After all, most problems that can be solved with money are not problems. The only problem is whether you have enough money."

Wang Ying rolled her eyes at Zhao Shucheng and said, "I think a private jet is too ostentatious. Your milk tea shop is just starting out. Who knows what people will say about you when they find out?"

Zhao Shucheng chuckled and said, "That's why I'm lamenting that I'm not rich enough now, but once my new company's products are launched, everything will be fine."

Wang Ying asked curiously, "Honestly, you keep talking about your new company, but it's been around for a while now, and you still don't have any products or tell me what you do. You're being so secretive."

Zhao Shucheng looked at Wang Ying and said with a smile, "This is a product that can shock the world. Naturally, it must be kept strictly confidential before it is developed. But when it is finally released, everyone will be amazed."

Xiao Qianxi overcame all obstacles and successfully entered the top 20 nationwide in the talent show.

Lu Qianran felt that Xiao Qianxi was suited for the entertainment industry, so she persuaded Xiao Qianxi to take advantage of the opportunity to become famous through this talent show and fully enter the entertainment industry.

But Xiao Qianxi had her own ideas; she still felt she should continue her studies and pursue a master's degree.

"I really don't know if you're smart or stupid."

Because of the talent show's arrangements, Xiao Qianxi and the other contestants needed to undergo intensive training, so Xiao Qianxi checked into a hotel arranged by the production team and shared a room with Lin Jingyan.

Lin Jingyan actually saw Xiao Qianxi and Lu Qianran together and had some guesses about their relationship. She felt that Xiao Qianxi had advanced because of connections, so she made sarcastic remarks about Xiao Qianxi.

Despite Xiao Qianxi's efforts to explain, and Lu Qianran's belief that Xiao Qianxi advanced based on her own abilities, they couldn't stop the gossip from others.

The production team also arranged for reporters to conduct interviews, especially after learning that Xiao Qianxi was a top student from a prestigious university, they were prepared to conduct an exclusive interview with her.

This gave Lin Jingyan an opportunity. She deliberately acted very close to Xiao Qianxi in front of the reporters and even came up with a name for the group: Salty Joy.

Xiao Qianxi despised Lin Jingyan's behavior of using people only when they needed them and discarding them when they didn't, but she couldn't directly confront her in front of the production team and reporters.

To show her support for Xiao Qianxi, Xie Qiao not only used her family members' phones to vote for Xiao Qianxi, but also wanted to mobilize more people to vote.

She called Zhao Shucheng, hoping he would mobilize his employees to vote for Xiao Qianxi.

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "I can vote, but I'll let my employees make their own choices. After all, only those who genuinely like something will support it wholeheartedly."

"You're such a pushover, always making excuses and being so unhelpful. Are you even the Qin Chuan I know?"

Zhao Shucheng looked at Xie Qiao and said, "Qiao Qiao, you're also a working person now. If your company made you vote for a contestant, not Qian Xi, but the contestant you disliked the most, would you be happy?" (End of Chapter)