Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1505 "That Starry Sky, That Sea" - Wu Liangliang

"Oh, what can I do for you?" Lei Zitong leaned back in her office chair.

“I want to work with you, Miss Lei, to make some quick money,” Jiang Chen said.

"Make money?" Lei Zitong looked at Jiang Chen.

“Yes, it’s about making quick money,” Jiang Chen replied.

"President Jiang, could you elaborate?" Lei Zitong asked with interest.

"Orange juice futures," Jiang Chen replied.

Orange juice futures are contracts traded on futures exchanges, with orange juice as the underlying asset. Buyers and sellers enter into a futures contract to agree to deliver a specific quantity and quality standard of orange juice at a predetermined price on a future date. The primary function of this financial derivative is to help related industries manage risk and hedge against future price fluctuations.

"Orange juice futures?" Lei Zitong was slightly taken aback and checked the trend chart on the computer.

“Yes.” Jiang Chen nodded and said, “As a widely used beverage ingredient, the price of orange juice is affected by a variety of factors, including weather changes, production volume, and seasonal demand. Therefore, in order to avoid the risks of these price fluctuations, orange juice futures have been falling since July this year. However, I think orange juice futures will continue to fall after the fluctuations.”

"So, Mr. Jiang means to continue shorting orange juice futures?" Lei Zitong asked.

“Yes.” Jiang Chen nodded.

Although producers, traders, and related businesses participate in the orange juice futures market to balance costs, profits, and future market predictions by buying and selling futures contracts, this cannot prevent the impact of natural disasters.

In the summer of 2017, the U.S. orange growing industry was severely impacted by hurricanes. However, due to increased consumer awareness of healthy living, consumption of sugary drinks continued to decline. In addition, sugar prices also plummeted, making orange juice futures the worst-performing commodity market.

Jiang Chen remembers that in his previous life, orange juice futures fell by nearly 30% throughout the year.

Therefore, the market will continue to decline in the second half of the year.

"Could you elaborate on your specific thoughts, Mr. Jiang?" Lei Zitong asked.

“It’s very simple.” Jiang Chen explained his thoughts on orange juice futures for the next few months.

"Mr. Jiang, how much do you want to invest?" Lei Zitong asked.

“One billion US dollars,” Jiang Chen said.

"One billion US dollars?" Lei Zitong glanced at Jiang Chen again.

“Yes, one billion US dollars, ten times leverage. As for how much Miss Lei invests, that’s up to you,” Jiang Chen said.

"President Jiang, from what you're saying, you want me to do it?" Lei Zitong asked.

“Ms. Lei, you did a great job when we acquired the shares of the Ma Group before. So, this time, I'll let you handle it again,” Jiang Chen said directly.

"President Jiang, aren't you afraid I'll suffer a loss?" Lei Zitong asked.

"Hahaha."

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "It's only one billion US dollars, that's not much. Even if I lose it all, it's still within my tolerance. Besides, I trust your abilities, Miss Lei."

"President Jiang is really rich and powerful," Lei Zitong said.

"Is a billion US dollars a lot for me now? Besides, I was able to build such a large business from scratch a few years ago. Even if I went bankrupt, I could make a comeback. It's you, Miss Lei, who probably wouldn't be able to carry on the family business without enough courage." Of course, Jiang Chen was joking. In "Falling in Love with You as a Child," Lei Zitong demonstrated very strong management skills, both before and after losing her memory.

However, conquering a country is easier than maintaining it.

Protecting a family business is no easy task. Lei Zitong has done quite well in managing to do so.

"President Jiang, it's a pleasure to cooperate with you," Lei Zitong said.

"Okay, I'll transfer the funds to the previous account in a bit. The rest is up to you," Jiang Chen smiled. As long as it's profitable, Lei Zitong will never refuse.

"Okay." Lei Zitong nodded gently.

"Alright, then I'll take my leave." Jiang Chen stood up.

"President Jiang, let me see you off," Lei Zitong said.

"No need." Jiang Chen extended his hand and said, "You should continue working. I can go out by myself. By the way, the previous cosmetic formula was pretty good, wasn't it?"

"It's very good, but why doesn't President Jiang use it himself?" This was also what puzzled Lei Zitong, after all, Xingchen Group also has a cosmetics company.

“This is just for our friendship,” Jiang Chen replied.

"Friendship?" Lei Zitong was slightly taken aback.

However, Lei Zitong didn't believe a word Jiang Chen said.

The cosmetic formula was genuine and greatly helped her company. However, there's no such thing as a free lunch. The less Jiang Chen said what he wanted, the more she felt that Jiang Chen had grand ambitions.

"Yes, it's friendship."

Jiang Chen placed his hands on the desk, looked at Lei Zitong across from him, and said, "Don't you believe in friendship?"

“Of course I believe you,” Lei Zitong said.

"That's right." Jiang Chen chuckled and turned to leave the office.

……

Hong Kong branch of Stellar Magazine.

"Mr. Jiang."

Xiao Hongxue came to greet Jiang Chen as soon as she saw him.

"Miss Xiao." Jiang Chen greeted Xiao Hongxue with a smile.

"President Jiang, let me show you around," Xiao Hongxue invited.

"Okay." Jiang Chen nodded gently.

Led by Xiao Hongxue, Jiang Chen visited the Hong Kong branch of Shengzhuang Magazine.

Finally, Jiang Chen arrived at Xiao Hongxue's office.

"Mr. Jiang, would you like some coffee?" Xiao Hongxue asked.

"No, I just came to sit for a while," Jiang Chen politely declined.

"President Jiang, let me report to you on my work," Xiao Hongxue said.

"Well, let me briefly talk about the company." The last time Jiang Chen saw Xiao Hongxue, he hadn't yet acquired the Hong Kong edition of Shengzhuang Magazine, but now he has.

This is also why Jiang Chen came here today.

“Yes, Mr. Jiang…” Xiao Hongxue reported.

As the editor-in-chief of the Hong Kong edition of Shengzhuang Magazine, Xiao Hongxue is a professional.

After listening to Xiao Hongxue's report, Jiang Chen began to communicate with her.

Although both are published by the same magazine company, the Hong Kong and mainland versions are different, and each version must conform to the local reality.

However, before coming, Jiang Chen had already learned about the situation in Hong Kong's fashion circle, so when he talked with Xiao Hongxue, he was able to keep up with her pace.

As a result, the two hit it off more and more as they talked.

“Editor-in-Chief Xiao, you can go to Shanghai and have a chat with Chen Kaiyi. I think you two will definitely get along well,” Jiang Chen said.

In "The Costume Designer", Chen Kaiyi and Xiao Hongxue got along very well and were strategic allies.

In this world where film and television are intertwined, Jiang Chen believes that this will not change.

"I will." Xiao Hongxue nodded.

She had also heard about Chen Kaiyi from Shanghai; he was a very capable person.

Now that they both belong to the Starry Sky Group, it's natural that they need to have some exchanges.

"It's getting late, Editor-in-Chief Xiao, I'll take my leave now," Jiang Chen said.

"Mr. Jiang, it's getting late, let me treat you to a meal," Xiao Hongxue said.

"Eat?" Jiang Chen nodded slightly. "I'll treat you. You decide where we eat."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony," Xiao Hongxue said without refusing.

At that moment, Jiang Chen and Xiao Hongxue arrived in front of a high-end restaurant.

"President Jiang, the food at this restaurant is quite good. I'm sure you'll like it," Xiao Hongxue said.

"Let's go try it." As Jiang Chen spoke, he led Xiao Hongxue toward the restaurant.

Just as Jiang Chen and Xiao Hongxue entered the restaurant, two people came out from inside.

Jiang Chen glanced around, and a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received a high-level spirit fish pond renovation blueprint.]

"High-grade spirit fish pond renovation plan?"

This is the ninth time I've checked in.

According to the system introduction, the advanced spirit fish pond renovation blueprint transforms an existing fish pond into a spirit fish pond. The basic spirit fish pond renovation blueprint can renovate ten acres of spirit fish pond. The intermediate spirit fish pond renovation blueprint is an upgraded version of the basic spirit fish pond renovation blueprint, which can renovate one hundred acres of spirit fish pond.

The advanced spirit fish pond renovation plan is an upgraded version of the intermediate spirit fish pond renovation plan, and can renovate 1,000 acres of spirit fish ponds.

"Therefore, the difference between the advanced spirit fish pond renovation plan and the low-level and intermediate spirit fish pond renovation plans is the number of acres to be renovated."

"The advanced spirit fish pond renovation plan is ten times that of the intermediate spirit fish pond renovation plan, and one hundred times that of the low-level spirit fish pond renovation plan."

"This sign-in reward is really good."

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

Wu Liangliang, a character in "The Starry Night, The Starry Sea".

In the drama, Wu Liangliang is a seemingly cold and composed female doctor who has returned from overseas. In reality, she is the guardian angel of the merfolk, the "White Wizard," possessing the attributes of both a scientist and a doctor. Wu Liangliang has always been fighting against mysterious and powerful dark forces, loyally protecting the merfolk prince.

"The story of 'The Starry Night, The Starry Sea' begins in 17." "Wu Liangliang..."

Wu Liangliang's family were followers of Wu Julan, and she was a witch serving the mermaid clan. She possessed supernatural abilities and protected her master Wu Julan's safety, but ultimately failed to do so and watched helplessly as Wu Julan died. Later, she gradually overcame her grief and started a new life with Jiang Yisheng.

Jiang Yisheng's family has a history of hereditary mental illness, with an incidence rate that was once as high as 89%, but has been reduced to below 6% with the help of Wu Julan. As Shen Luo's childhood friend, he shares a similar professional background with Wu Liangliang, and the two eventually come together after experiencing hardships together.

Wu Liangliang is a mermaid witch with mysterious witchcraft and high combat skills. She excels in close combat, is agile and powerful, and is often portrayed as a "fighting woman." As a white witch, she possesses special abilities and must deal with the threat posed by the black witch clan.

"I never expected that there would be mermaids and merfolk in the First World."

"Interesting."

Jiang Chen hadn't expected that the First World held so many secrets.

This also means that the First World will become increasingly interesting.

Jiang Chen was only happy about this.

After all, the only thing that piqued his interest was the female protagonists in the single First World, and even the improvement of his strength.

"The merfolk and merfolk of the First World... their strength is definitely not very strong."

"Hmm, they're essentially the merfolk and hairen races born in the Dharma-ending Age..."

"Mermaids..."

Jiang Chen recalled that the "Red Carp," "Henggong Fish," "Ling Fish," "Di People," and "Fish Woman" recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas all bore the prominent characteristics of mermaids. Looking at these mermaid images, some resembled strange beasts, some resembled primitive tribes, and some possessed the physical characteristics of dragons and snakes, resembling ancient mythical beasts.

The *Classic of Mountains and Seas, Southern Section* records that the "Di people" were an extremely ancient clan who lived around the sacred tree Jianmu and were descendants of the divine Emperor Yan. The "Di people" were called an ancient fish-man race because they had human features but fish-like bodies, covered in scales but lacking hands and feet. Legend says the "Di people" were brave warriors, physically strong, and with ferocious faces. They guarded the sacred tree Jianmu and possessed the supernatural ability to communicate with the gods. Most modern experts believe that the "Di people" were not the mermaids of ancient mythology, but rather an ancient clan that worshipped fish totems. When conducting divination and consulting the gods, "Di people" shamans would carve fish scales on their bodies and wear fish-head masks, their appearance closely resembling that of a mermaid.

"However, there are quite a few movies and TV series about mermaids and merfolk."

"The Fourth World definitely exists, and the Fifth World might also exist."

"I didn't expect to find this in the First World as well."

"However, in the First World, these races are not very powerful, nor are they very numerous."

"If we could make use of it..."

Jiang Chen believed in learning from the barbarians' superior techniques to subdue them.

They used mermaids and merfolk to manage the mermaids and merfolk in other worlds.

Jiang Chen didn't think that the Jiang family consisted only of humans.

"In the First World..."

Jiang Chen thought of TV dramas such as "You From the Ocean", "Wave God", "My Whale Boyfriend", and "Mermaid Love Rules".

Now that "The Starry Night, The Starry Sea" exists, these kinds of films and TV series will inevitably continue to exist.

"It seems we need to investigate this."

However, Jiang Chen did not approach her. Instead, he smiled and chatted with Xiao Hongxue as they walked forward.

A moment later, led by a waiter, Jiang Chen and Xiao Hongxue arrived at a private room.

"Miss Xiao, what would you like to eat?" Jiang Chen handed the menu to Xiao Hongxue.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony," Xiao Hongxue said.

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded.

Soon, Xiao Hongxue ordered the food and drinks.

"Mr. Jiang, would you like to add anything else?" Xiao Hongxue handed the menu to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen glanced at the menu and added a few dishes.

"Mr. Jiang, you've ordered too much," Xiao Hongxue asked.

“I have a big appetite,” Jiang Chen said with a smile.

Xiao Hongxue simply smiled upon hearing this.

Soon, the food and drinks were served.

"President Jiang, I'd like to toast you." Xiao Hongxue poured Jiang Chen a glass of wine and then picked up her glass.

"Cheers." Jiang Chen picked up his wine glass and clinked it against Xiao Hongxue's.

After having a drink, Jiang Chen and Xiao Hongxue ate and chatted.

Of course, since we're not at the company now, we're not talking about company matters, but other things.

At this time, Jiang Chen was knowledgeable and erudite.

Although Xiao Hongxue has been in the fashion industry for many years, she is still a bit inferior to Jiang Chen.

Therefore, during the conversation, Xiao Hongxue became more and more impressed.

"President Jiang, I didn't expect you to know so much." Xiao Hongxue looked at Jiang Chen, her eyes sparkling.

“The more you learn, the more books you read, the more you naturally understand,” Jiang Chen smiled and said. “However, I only know the basics. It’s like the fashion industry; I only know the surface. I know how to make money, but I don’t know anything more about it.”

"President Jiang is too modest." Xiao Hongxue didn't think Jiang Chen was ignorant. When they chatted at the company before, she found that Jiang Chen's insights into the fashion industry were even better than hers.

"Hahaha."

Jiang Chen smiled and changed the subject, chatting with Xiao Hongxue.

The two chatted enthusiastically.

During the conversation, Jiang Chen's gaze kept falling on Xiao Hongxue.

Xiao Hongxue is already divorced, but the feeling he gives off can be described in one word.

That is!
cooked.

She's even more familiar with him than Chen Kaiyi.

Jiang Chen felt that Shu Wanting was far inferior to Xiao Hongxue in this respect.

More than half an hour later.

Jiang Chen and Xiao Hongxue had just finished their meal.

"Miss Xiao, are you drunk?" Jiang Chen asked after noticing the flush on Xiao Hongxue's face.

"It's alright," Xiao Hongxue said.

"Then let me help you," Jiang Chen said.

Xiao Hongxue did not refuse.

Jiang Chen simply held onto Xiao Hongxue's arm.

Xiao Hongxue glanced at Jiang Chen's hand and then walked outside.

Jiang Chen chuckled inwardly.

Xiao Hongxue was only slightly drunk; what he did just now was merely a test.

But yes.

In the drama, Xiao Hongxue is someone who stands up for his subordinates.

Of course, Xiao Hongxue, who is already divorced, can still have some fun if she wants.

After all, Xiao Hongxue's ex-husband, who was also a senior executive in the group, had a conflict of ideas with her because he advocated for media transformation through capital manipulation rather than professional operation, which ultimately led to their estrangement.

Moreover, as the successor to Cao Cao's ambition.

I probably, maybe, perhaps... like to put hats on others.

Yes, it's for someone else.

I can give it to others, but I will never wear it myself.

This isn't a matter of double standards; it's a perfectly normal thing.

Soon, Jiang Chen and Xiao Hongxue left the restaurant.

“Miss Xiao, shall I take you to the company or…” Jiang Chen asked.

"President Jiang, it's already evening, and the company doesn't have overtime work," Xiao Hongxue said.

"Then I'll take you home." Jiang Chen then realized that a day had passed without him noticing.

"Okay." Xiao Hongxue nodded gently.

About half an hour later, Jiang Chen took Xiao Hongxue to her residential compound.

"Miss Xiao, are you able to go up by yourself?" Jiang Chen asked knowingly.

"Okay, Mr. Jiang, goodbye." Xiao Hongxue opened the car door and left.

"Xiao Hongxue..."

Jiang Chen watched Xiao Hongxue's figure disappear before driving away.

However, at this moment, Jiang Chen was thinking of Wu Liangliang.

"Wait... I seem to have forgotten something..."

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chen remembered that he also needed to see Li Yi.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen quickly drove towards the hotel where Li Yi was.

After driving to the hotel parking lot, Jiang Chen disguised himself in the car and then called Li Yi as he walked towards the hotel.

About ten minutes later, Jiang Chen arrived at a suite in the hotel and knocked on the door.