Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1489 "25-Hour Romance" - An Ran
Zhou Lin turned her head at the sound and exclaimed in surprise, "Zhao Lei?"

"Zhao Lei?"

Jiang Chen also turned his head away.

next moment.

Jiang Chen recognized him.

Zhao Lei, a character in "Accidentally Picked Up Love".

In the drama, he is in love with Youyou and is an office worker who loves comics.

But how did Zhou Lin meet Zhao Lei?
"Hello, Miss Zhou." Zhao Lei walked over and greeted Zhou Lin with a smile.

Zhou Lin nodded slightly, and after chatting with Zhao Lei for a few words, Zhao Lei tactfully left.

“President Jiang, Zhao Lei works for a comic book publishing house and has worked with my printing shop before,” Zhou Lin explained after Zhao Lei left.

"A comic book company? I thought it was one of your classmates or something." Jiang Chen didn't care. In his opinion, as long as Zhou Lin wasn't used by Xie Zhiyuan, everything else was irrelevant. After all, his financial strength was there, and as long as Zhou Lin wasn't love-struck, she would know what to do.

“Zhao Lei is much younger than me, how could he be my classmate?” Zhou Lin said with a smile.

"That's true." Jiang Chen chuckled.

However, Jiang Chen did not think that being classmates or being young had anything to do with age.

There are many accidents in this world.

In this world where film and television merge, such surprises are even more frequent.

"Let's go eat." Jiang Chen didn't say anything more.

Zhou Lin nodded slightly.

After arriving at the private room, Jiang Chen and Zhou Lin had lunch together.

Jiang Chen's witty and humorous words made Zhou Lin giggle repeatedly.

After lunch, Jiang Chen took Zhou Lin to Hongfeng Residential Area.

"Mr. Jiang, where is this?" Zhou Lin looked at Jiang Chen with a puzzled expression.

"I bought this house for you." Before, when Shu Qing had just returned from the United States, she lived in Hongfeng Community, but now Shu Qing basically lives in Dongjiao No. 1.

Of course, for Jiang Chen, even if Shu Qing still lives in Hongfeng Community, it doesn't affect his decision to let Zhou Lin move in.

"Buy...buy it for me?" Zhou Lin looked at Jiang Chen in disbelief as she stared at the large, single-level apartment of over 100 square meters.

This is a large, single-level apartment in Shanghai.

Although she didn't know the housing prices in Hongfeng Community, it wasn't far from her printing shop, so the prices weren't low.

“Yes, this is the property certificate.” Jiang Chen took out a property certificate from the drawer of the coffee table.

Zhou Lin opened the property certificate and saw the name on it.

"Do you like it?" Jiang Chen hugged Zhou Lin.

"I like it." Zhou Lin turned around, hugged Jiang Chen's neck, and then offered him the lipstick.

Jiang Chen began to taste it without any hesitation.

Soon, Jiang Chen picked up Zhou Lin and carried her to the room.

As more and more people failed to obtain the Saint Clan certification, Jiang Chen's thoughts changed.

Now Jiang Chen felt that even if he couldn't get the Saint Clan certification immediately, as long as he didn't betray him, that was enough.

As for the future?

Whether Madam Jiang will remain a maid or not remains to be seen.

Two hours later, Jiang Chen left a note for Zhou Lin and then left.

"Cool!"

Jiang Chen walked out while savoring the memory.

However, Jiang Chen did not expect to run into Shang Weiwei in Hongfeng Community.

Shang Weiwei is a character in "The Locked Room".

What's Shang Weiwei doing here?

Jiang Chen had seen Shang Weiwei before when he was in Huajing Garden, where Jiang Deshun lived. At that time, he was just about to leave Huajing Garden. Therefore, he guessed then that Shang Weiwei lived in Huajing Garden.

Could it be that I guessed wrong before?

Or perhaps a case has occurred in Hongfeng Residential Area.

Or is something else?

However, Jiang Chen didn't pay much attention to it.

After glancing at Shang Weiwei, Jiang Chen turned and left.

However, after leaving Hongfeng Community, Jiang Chen encountered Xingyi Investment Company.

"President Jiang, what brings you here?" Gu Qingyu asked.

"I missed you." Jiang Chen sat down on the sofa.

"Really? I don't think I need to come to the company. Is something the matter?" Gu Qingyu sat down next to Jiang Chen, then sniffed him and said, "Hmm, Mr. Jiang, you didn't just..."

"I've taken a shower, how can you smell that?" Jiang Chen glanced at Gu Qingyu in surprise.

"I was just guessing. I didn't expect you to be right," Gu Qingyu said with a smile.

"My Qingyu is so smart." Jiang Chen hugged Gu Qingyu.

"Aren't you afraid I'll get jealous?" Gu Qingyu asked.

"I'll just make sure you don't have the energy to be jealous," Jiang Chen said nonchalantly.

While Jiang Chen was trying to win over Gu Qingyu, he was also trying to win over Gu Jia.

Now he doesn't care at all.

After all, their feelings for each other had gradually grown stronger over the years, and Gu Qingyu was also a very rational person who knew what she wanted.

"You..." Gu Qingyu rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen helplessly, then said, "I still have to work. Do whatever you want."

“Work? For me, isn’t you keeping me company work?” Jiang Chen said.

"President Jiang, now that you're here, don't you want to see Na Lan?" Gu Qingyu knew that Jiang Chen had been eyeing Na Lan for a long time, so she had turned away several men who wanted to pursue her recently.

"No rush, you're the most important person right now." Jiang Chen isn't the type to get bored easily, and besides, is Gu Qingyu any less attractive than Na Lan? Not at all. On the contrary, Gu Qingyu, whom Jiang Chen has "developed," has a particularly captivating charm.

"This is an office, what can you do here?" Gu Qingyu asked.

"Nature can do anything."

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "After my strength breaks through to the Martial God Realm, I can block out sound."

"Soundproof? Isolate sound?" Gu Qingyu was slightly taken aback.

“Yes, as long as I use my true energy to block out sound, we won’t be able to hear anything we’re doing inside, even if we’re lying on the door,” Jiang Chen said.

Jiang Chen was referring to Zhenyuan sound insulation.

True essence is the solidified state of true qi.

After a martial artist breaks through to the Martial God Realm, the true qi within their body condenses into a pill, and the true qi evolves into true essence.

"So that makes it easier for you to do bad things?" Gu Qingyu said.

"What do you mean by 'bad thing'? We're exchanging feelings." Jiang Chen's hands began to move over Gu Qingyu's body.

"Hmph, sophistry." Gu Qingyu snorted, then pushed Jiang Chen: "You should go find Lan first. You can do whatever you want after I finish my work."

“You said it yourself.” Jiang Chen’s eyes lit up.

"I, I... I still have to work..." Gu Qingyu actually regretted what she had just said. After all, she knew that Jiang Chen was the kind of person who was capable of anything.

Jiang Chen smiled and lingered with Gu Qingyu for a while before leaving.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived at Na Lan's office.

"Na Lan, you're in the office? It's been a while since I've seen you, you've gotten even more beautiful." Jiang Chen looked Na Lan up and down.

Dressed in professional attire, she appeared so elegant and composed. The crisp suit jacket draped over her shoulders was irresistible, and with her head slightly lowered, her fair neck was perfectly presented before Jiang Chen, drawing his gaze.

"Mr. Jiang, is there something you need?" Na Lan felt a little uncomfortable under Jiang Chen's gaze.

Jiang Chen's gaze was... well, you know.

It was as if everything was about to be seen through under Jiang Chen's gaze.

"Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?" Jiang Chen sat down opposite Na Lan and stared at her intently.

“President Jiang, I still have work to do and don’t want to be disturbed,” Na Lan said.

"So, Mr. Jiang, how's the acquisition of Lingyun Group's shares going?" Jiang Chen asked.

Lingyun Group is the company featured in the movie "I Love You, Bet Now".

Jiang Chen's five percent stake in Lingyun Group was compensation he received as compensation when Pei Fangmei (Zhao Mosheng's mother)'s backers wanted to buy Chenyuan No. 2 Fund, due to a conflict with him.

After acquiring the shares of Lingyun Group, Jiang Chen launched an investigation into the company. His investigation revealed that Lingyun Group was connected to Pei Fangmei's powerful backers. Therefore, he arranged for Na Lan to conduct research and used Xingyi Investment Company's account to acquire more shares in Lingyun Group.

When Jiang Chen last visited Na Lan, Na Lan had already acquired 4.9% of Lingyun Group's shares. Later, Jiang Chen arranged for Shen Cuixi to transact with Xingyi Investment Company, selling her the 4.9% stake, and then the company continued its acquisitions.

“We’ve already acquired four percent.” Na Lan handed a document to Jiang Chen.

"Okay." Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Then, sir, I'll arrange for someone to come and do the deal with you tomorrow."

When Jiang Chen parted ways with Na Lan last time, he told her to call him when he acquired 3% of Lingyun Group. However, he didn't spend much time in Shanghai last month, and he also had to go to the Third World, so Jiang Chen didn't come to Xingyi Investment Company before.

"Is it the same person as before?" Na Lan asked.

"No, this person's name is Zhu Yunqiao, and I will arrange for Li Na, the secretary of Xingchen Group, to bring her." Jiang Chen has to use this method if he wants to continue acquiring Lingyun Group.

Zhu Yunqiao, like Shen Cuixi, is from the Second World. Having her hold shares can avoid a lot of trouble.

"Does Mr. Jiang want to avoid being announced by the exchange?" Na Lan understood.

“Yes.” Jiang Chen nodded slightly.

"What was the price of the transaction?" Na Lan asked.

“Same as before, a 10% premium,” Jiang Chen said.

After all, Xingyi Investment Company couldn't possibly make no money from the acquisition, and for Jiang Chen, it was just a matter of transferring money from one hand to the other.

"Okay, I'll handle it." Na Lan nodded.

“Acquiring shares in Lingyun Group is a big deal. After the transaction is completed, Xingyi Investment Company will continue the acquisition. But don’t worry, I will definitely give you a big gift after this is done,” Jiang Chen said to Na Lan.

"Mr. Jiang wants to give me a raise?" Na Lan said.

“Didn’t I say last time? Raising salaries is too cliché, how could I possibly do that?” Jiang Chen said without hesitation.

“But I think a raise is the best reward.” Na Lan knew that Jiang Chen was a scheming person, so she wouldn’t give him the chance to be scheming.

"Don't you want to have dinner and watch a movie with me?" Jiang Chen said.

“President Jiang, you are very busy, so I think it’s better if we don’t go through with it.” Na Lan refused decisively, not giving Jiang Chen any chance at all.

"How can I not use it? I'm a good boss who rewards and punishes fairly." Jiang Chen walked towards Na Lan step by step.

"Good boss?" Na Lan's lips twitched.

A good boss would covet his employees.

“Yes.” Jiang Chen grasped the blue hand.

“President Jiang, please have some self-respect.” Na Lan’s face darkened.

"I'm sorry." Jiang Chen hadn't expected Lan to be so resolute.

Could it be that Na Lan's ex-boyfriend hurt her more than she imagined? Is that why she doesn't want to be in a relationship?
"Mr. Jiang, if there's nothing else, I need to get back to work." Na Lan gave him the hint to leave.

"Alright." Jiang Chen looked at the blue figure and knew he couldn't use any other means, so he could only leave.

The moment Jiang Chen left, Na Lan glanced at his retreating figure and a smirk appeared on her lips.

……

"It's nothing serious, why don't we go back to Daming Palace?"

After breaking through to the Martial God Realm, my abilities in all aspects have improved, and naturally, my ability to handle work has also improved. Moreover, the Star Group and other organizations now have well-established structures, so I only need to focus on the key points for most of the work.

Especially within the Star Group, after so many years of experience, Nie Xingchen and others are fully capable of handling things independently.

So, back in the Third World, it was all about playing. Now that we're back in the First World, it's still about playing.

After a while.

Jiang Chen arrived at the parking lot.

Just as I was about to get in the car, I saw a car parked not far away.

Immediately afterwards, a woman got out of the car.

"Ok?"

Upon seeing the woman, Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received ten low-level spirit cannons.]

"Ten low-level spirit cannons?"

"Eighth check-in received."

"According to the system description, this low-level spirit cannon is similar to the M777 cannon, with a large barrel length to caliber ratio and a smaller propellant charge, making it suitable for low-angle firing."

"The difference is that the low-level spirit cannon is engraved with runes and array patterns. The super cannon of the First World has a range of 1000 kilometers, while the low-level spirit cannon has a range of 2000 kilometers."

"Unlike cannons, spirit cannons use low-grade spirit stones (only low-grade spirit stones are used). A single shot from a low-grade spirit cannon costs one thousand low-grade spirit stones, and its power is equivalent to a full-force attack from a Martial Emperor."

"The cooldown time for each firing of a low-level spirit cannon is five minutes."

"As long as there are enough low-grade spirit stones, a low-level spirit cannon can fire one hundred times in a row. After firing one hundred times in a row, the low-level spirit cannon will need to undergo a three-day cooling-off period."

“Each low-level spirit cannon requires five Grandmaster martial artists to operate.”

"However, the sign-in reward is pretty good."

"It's a pity that too many low-grade spirit stones were used."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

An Ran, a character in "25 Hours of Love".

In the drama, she is idealistic and ambitious, still passionate about entrepreneurship even at 30. She's impeccably groomed in public, but a complete mess at home. She's outspoken and decisive, and after gaining a deeper understanding of life's meaning, she expresses a more open-minded attitude towards her youthful romances.

"The story of '25-Hour Romance' begins in 23."

"There are still six years before the story begins."

"At the beginning of the story, An Ran was thirty-one years old."

"So, An Ran is now twenty-five years old."

In the drama, An Ran is a former school beauty, once the dream girl of many boys, and Yan Yue is one of her admirers. After graduation, she chose to start her own business, opening a game company, but unfortunately, the capital chain broke down, and she couldn't attract investment, so she became increasingly strapped for cash.

To attract investment, she had to pretend to be a "winner in life," but fate played a cruel joke on her, exposing her hypocrisy to everyone. Faced with these setbacks, An Ran was disheartened and got drunk. By chance, she met Yan Yue, her landlord who was six years younger than her and was collecting debts. The two had a one-night stand after drinking.

Afterwards, An Ran discovered that Yan Yue was not only Hei Sha, a big star in the voice acting industry, but also the person introduced to her by her business partner, Hu Yingjun. However, Yan Yue always kept his identity as a voice actor a secret. On their entrepreneurial journey, the two faced various difficulties together, and An Ran's game company gradually began to stand out. As An Ran spent more time with Yan Yue in their daily lives, she was gradually healed by his companionship, and the two began to have the time and energy to focus on their relationship.

However, a sudden public opinion crisis plunged the two into a dilemma between love and career. At this critical moment, An Ran remained steadfast in her passion for the game industry, while Yan Yue gradually emerged from his fear of conflict and became more mature. Ultimately, the two joined hands to face the challenges together, enabling their "beloved career" to go further.

"According to the plot of the show, An Ran started her business in a second-tier city, so why is it in Shanghai?"

"Although some aspects of the story can be changed, the general plot will remain the same."

Therefore, the possibility of An Ran starting a business in Shanghai is small.

"The fact that An Ran appeared in Shanghai also means that it might be for other reasons."

Jiang Chen sized up An Ran.

She, Yuan Yuan, Chu Jiuling, and Ye Ningzhi were actually played by the same actress.

Therefore, calling her a school beauty is not a problem.

"Ok?"

As Jiang Chen was sizing up An Ran, An Ran seemed to sense his gaze and looked at him.

Jiang Chen nodded with a smile to An Ran.

"Who are you?" Perhaps because of the kindness in Jiang Chen's eyes, or perhaps because she saw that Jiang Chen's car was a Bentley Mulsanne, An Ran looked at Jiang Chen and asked.

"My name is Jiang Chen."

Jiang Chen smiled and asked, "Who are you?"

“Anran,” Anran replied.

“Anran? Sitting peacefully amidst mountains and rivers, surrounded by deep clouds and mist like a fairyland… What a beautiful name.” Jiang Chen looked at Anran, his gaze sweeping over her, and asked, “Anran, let me guess, are you your own boss?”

"How did you guess?" An Ran asked curiously.

"Judging from your demeanor," Jiang Chen said, "I can also guess what you do for a living."

"How could you guess that?" An Ran clearly didn't believe it.

"Then let me guess?" Jiang Chen said.

"If you can guess... I, I..."

Before An Ran could finish speaking, Jiang Chen interrupted her: "If I guessed it, we'll exchange contact information."

“Okay.” An Ran nodded.

“You make games,” Jiang Chen said.

"How...how did you know?" An Ran looked at Jiang Chen in disbelief. "Do you know me?"