The film and television city starts from the courtyard

Zhao Shucheng was no joke. Ever since he dealt with Bao Ye and his gang, Qin Qian and Tan Hui have been doing very well in business since returning to Shanghai. The trouble and disturbances that used to happen every few days are no longer a problem.

Of course, they knew why all this happened, so they simply didn't explain. When others asked, they would evade the question and adopt a mysterious demeanor, leaving others unable to figure out the details.

Although some people have investigated Zhao Shucheng and even felt that Tan Hui and his group have no background, considering that Xiao Bao was completely wiped out just for extortion, it doesn't seem like they have no background at all.

Wang Ying suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, you said your company was developing new mobile communication equipment, how's that going?"

"It's still in the research and development stage. After all, it's different from the products on the market now. Most of the technology has to be developed by ourselves, and the hardware also needs to be developed and tested by ourselves before it can be assembled. So everything takes time."

"I see. Then can you tell me what product you think can surpass other mobile phones?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Of course, there's nothing to hide from you, it's just a smartphone."

Zhao Shucheng then explained the concept of smartphones, which Wang Ying found incredible just imagining it. She asked with some concern, "But such a groundbreaking product must be difficult to develop, right? Won't it take a long time?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "It won't take long. After all, many technologies are readily available. We only need to solve the system and some software and hardware issues. The system is now complete, and only some hardware devices are still in the final testing phase. If there are no problems, new products should be produced soon, and then we can start mass production."

"Really, I hope I can find out as soon as it's available. I also want to see the smartphone you described and see if it's really as amazing as it sounds."

"Don't worry, once it's produced, I'll send it to you to try it out as soon as possible."

"Then let's forget about it. I'm overseas, and you've spent so much money developing this phone. It wouldn't be good if someone copied it. I'll wait until I go back to China to try it out."

"Don't worry, there won't be any problems. Copying isn't that easy, and many of them have already applied for patents, so they can't be easily copied."

The next day.

Knowing that Zhao Shucheng was going to see He Xiaozhou, Wang Ying said, "Then I'll go with you. After all, Qianxi asked me to bring something to Xiaozhou for her."

Zhao Shucheng asked curiously, "What is it? It's not some kind of kimchi or something, is it?"

"You guessed right. She was worried that Xiao Zhou wouldn't eat well here, so she asked me to bring him some food. Before I came, to prevent her from stuffing random things into his suitcase, I'll have to go to the Chinese supermarket to buy some later."

"Okay, let's go!"

The two went to the supermarket, bought a lot of snacks, and then took a taxi to He Xiaozhou's school.

When He Xiaozhou saw Zhao Shucheng and Wang Ying arrive together, she exclaimed with delight, "Qin Chuan, what brings you here?"

"I came to see Wang Ying, and I thought I'd drop by to see you too. Also, Qianxi asked me to bring this to you, saying that you should take care of yourself."

Wang Ying also gave He Xiaozhou the snacks she had bought, saying, "Qianxi was worried you wouldn't eat well, so she asked me to bring you these snacks. But to avoid Qianxi stuffing them into my suitcase, these were all bought from the supermarket."

"Thank you, how much is it? I'll pay you."

"Forget about the money. Since we've come all this way, you should show us around Imperial College and let us try your cafeteria. Our school's cafeteria is really bad; I wonder what yours is like."

He Xiaozhou said, "No problem, but I guess you probably won't be used to it either, since the cooking skills are all about the same. So I usually eat instant noodles or cook for myself."

Xiao Qianxi is still studying at school. Although she did not go abroad to study, she successfully stayed at the school to pursue a master's degree.

Suddenly I received a call from Li Nana, who was my senior from the previous program.

The other party insisted on meeting Xiao Qianxi and having a meal together since he came to Beijing on a business trip.

When Xiao Qianxi arrived at the agreed meeting place, Li Nana took her hand and said, "You've finally arrived! We've all been waiting for you."

"Waiting for me? Who's there?"

"Chen Tianhe!"

Who is Chen Tianhe?

"You don't even know Chen Tianhe, but you must know Tianhe Entertainment, right?"

"I know, what's wrong?"

Li Nana said, "They have produced many big stars. They also sponsored the talent show you participated in before."

"I think I've heard of that before."

Li Nana said, "Chen Tianhe is the boss of Tianhe Entertainment. He took the initiative to ask me about you, and I thought it was a good thing, so I quickly called you over."

On the day Xiao Qianxi withdrew from the competition, Chen Tianhe brushed past her in the hallway. He knew that if Xiao Qianxi hadn't withdrawn because of Lin Jingyan, she would have easily made it to the top four. So he couldn't forget Xiao Qianxi and asked Li Nana to arrange for him to meet her.

Chen Tianhe hopes to sign Xiao Qianxi and cultivate her into a big star.

After what happened last time, Xiao Qianxi is now extremely wary of the entertainment industry.

Seeing that Xiao Qianxi hadn't said a word since sitting down, Chen Tianhe asked, "Qianxi, I'm curious, Huan Nu, why did you withdraw from the competition?"

"It's nothing, school is starting soon, and I just want to get back into the swing of things."

"But where were you at that point? Didn't you think about walking a little further?"

Li Nana also said, "Yeah, if you hadn't withdrawn from the competition, I think the most popular person right now would be..."

"I never intended to develop a career in the entertainment industry."

"why?"

Xiao Qianxi said, "I'll pursue a master's degree."

What is the purpose of pursuing a graduate degree?

"Find a good job."

"Why find a good job?"

"Make money. What is the purpose of making money? It's to live a good life with the people you love."

Chen Tianhe laughed and said, "It's good that you know how to make money. I thought you were going to dedicate your life to a great cause." Seeing that Xiao Qianxi didn't speak, Chen Tianhe said, "Work with me, and I'll show you how to make money."

Li Nana was happy for Xiao Qianxi and said, "Qianxi, quickly thank President Chen."

Xiao Qianxi knew that the other party probably meant well, so she stood up, raised her glass, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."

"You think you can sign a contract with just a glass of orange juice?" The person who came with Chen Tianhe was somewhat displeased when he saw the orange juice in Xiao Qianxi's glass.

"I didn't intend to sign a contract; I'm just grateful for Mr. Chen's appreciation."

Chen Tianhe said, "Qianxi, sit down. I don't need your thanks, nor do I want you to reject me so quickly. Going back to what we were talking about earlier, think about it yourself, how long will it take you to earn the money you said you could use to live a good life with the person you like?"

Xiao Qianxi paused for a moment after hearing this, but did not reply.

"Let me do the math for you. If you want to settle down in Beijing and live a good life, you'll need a two-bedroom apartment, right? You'll also need a car and savings. You can't just sit around and do nothing. At the very least, you'll need three million. Do you think you can earn three million in five years?"

Xiao Qianxi knew this was somewhat unrealistic, and said, 'If I try, I can…'

"As you know, hard work is a necessary condition for accumulating wealth, but not a sufficient and necessary condition. Let me tell you, give me three years, and I can help you earn three million, or even more, much faster."

Seeing Xiao Qianxi hesitate, Chen Tianhe raised his glass to her and said, "Come on!"

Xiao Qianxi hesitated even more after seeing this, wondering if the other party would give up on her if she didn't drink.

"Orange juice!"

Xiao Qianxi breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time, she was indeed tempted by the prospect of earning so much money. She and Chen Tianhe drank their drinks in one gulp.

Zhao Shucheng returned to Beijing and learned from Xie Qiao that Xiao Qianxi was preparing to make a comeback in the entertainment industry.

Xie Qiao, pulling Zhao Shucheng along, found Xiao Qianxi with Xu Lin and asked, "Qianxi, are you still going to pursue a master's degree?"

"Of course, I finally got accepted, and I don't want to be a singer for the rest of my life."

Xu Lin said, "No, if you're not going to be a singer, then why did you sign with Tianhe Entertainment?"

"When I first joined the 'Pleasure Girls' competition, weren't you hoping I'd become famous and even writing articles for me?"

Xu Lin said, "Back then I was young and inexperienced, I didn't know how difficult and complicated it was. Qianxi, let me tell you seriously, do you even know what kind of circle you've entered?"

"I know, since I'm in a hurry, why would I be afraid of walking at night?"

Xu Lin asked, "Won't you regret it?"

"I may be wrong, but I will not regret it."

Xie Qiao said, "Qianxi, after what happened last time, I also feel that you're not really suited for the entertainment industry. Why don't you think about it again?"

Xiao Qianxi said, "Qiaoqiao, I can't wait any longer. Xiaozhou has been studying abroad for a while now, and I haven't seen him for a year. It's a harsh reality that we don't have money. He can't come back, and I can't go either. Everyone starts from zero when they graduate, but our starting point is negative. Xiaozhou has to pay off his debts, and my family can't help much. We're together not just to study in the library, but to live, to live well. As for whether we're compatible, that's not that important."

“Sometimes I envy Wang Ying. Qin Chuan can fly abroad anytime he wants to see her. We have to think long and hard before we can even make a phone call. In the end, it’s because we don’t have money.”

Seeing Xie Qiao and Xu Lin looking at her with concern, she said, "It's okay, you don't need to worry about me. What's with those expressions? I'm not selling myself. I know what I'm doing. I hope that my bright future with Xiao Zhou can come sooner, even if it's just a little earlier."

Hearing Xiao Qianxi's words, and glancing at Xie Qiao and the others who were still worried, Zhao Shucheng said, "I think your concerns are valid, but there's no need to be so paranoid. Your worry about Qianxi stems from the fear that she'll be isolated and helpless entering the entertainment industry alone. But she still has you, and she still has us as her friends."

Xiao Qianxi said, "That's right, just like Qin Chuan said, with you all by my side, I can definitely persevere."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Qianxi, but you must pay attention to the contract when you sign it. After all, many contracts in the entertainment industry are unfair terms, and you may suffer losses if you are not careful."

Xiao Qianxi nodded and said, "I will pay attention to what you said. I will ask a teacher from the law department of the school to help me take a look."

Zhao Shucheng said, "That's good, but you'd better find a backer to avoid any unexpected situations. It's a pity you're not from the academic school, so you can only rely on yourself. Of course, if you have a sugar daddy, others will be much more restrained."

"After all, the entertainment industry is always about flattering the powerful and belittling the weak. If people know you have powerful connections, they generally won't dare to offend you or bully you."

Xiao Qianxi smiled and said, "You said yourself that you're a sugar daddy. Xiao Zhou and I are doing fine. I wouldn't look for any sugar daddy."

Zhao Shucheng laughed and said, "What are you thinking? I mean, let others think you have a sugar daddy, then these little troubles won't happen at all, and your career can go more smoothly."

"But that's not easy, is it?"

“What’s so difficult about that? Not many people know Xiao Chuan, and besides, he’s far away overseas. Others will definitely think you’ve broken up. When you go to the company to sign the contract, find a nice car and bring a lawyer. That will definitely make others speculate.”

"Is this okay?"

Xie Qiao chimed in, "Qin Chuan, what kind of terrible idea is this? What if it gets misunderstood, or spreads online? Brother Xiaochuan will definitely be angry if he finds out."

"Oh, what are you all thinking? What I mean is, I'll be the sugar daddy, not really, just providing a lawyer and a luxury car to pretend. That way, when others know that Qianxi has a boyfriend, and a big boss at that, they definitely won't have any ulterior motives."

Of course, Zhao Shucheng also knew that even so, he could only stop a portion of the people. There were still some audacious individuals with similar backgrounds, and Xiao Qianxi would have to face them on her own.

Xie Qiao hesitated after hearing this, feeling that what Zhao Shucheng said wasn't impossible, but there was still a problem: what about Wang Ying?
It's important to know that Wang Ying's parents are not ordinary people. If they find out about Zhao Shucheng's ambiguous relationship with other girls, it will be even more difficult for Zhao Shucheng to be with Wang Ying.

"But what about Wang Ying..."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about that. I'll explain everything to Wang Ying, and I'll even make sure your aunt and uncle don't let a word of it out."

"That's not necessarily a bad thing, Qianxi. I think having connections is always better than not having any."

Xu Lin hadn't been idle during his time at the magazine; he naturally understood the complexities of the entertainment industry and felt that if Xiao Qianxi had the title of Zhao Shucheng's girlfriend, she wouldn't be easily bullied.

"I'll think about it and ask Xiaozhou for her opinion later."

After learning about Zhao Shucheng's thoughts, Wang Ying asked in return, "Are you really just trying to help?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Of course, it's not for nothing. It actually benefits me too. Xiao Qianxi is already quite popular. If someone vaguely hints that Xiao Qianxi might be the owner of a milk tea shop, or even if a photo of her drinking milk tea surfaces, it would be a huge boost to her business, not to mention the possibility of franchising and expansion." (End of Chapter)