Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1550 "Just for That Moment to See You" - Xia Ranran

"Ok?"

Jiang Chen turned his head and saw a young man.

Jiang Chen both recognized and didn't know this young man.

The reason he didn't recognize the person was because Jiang Chen had never met them in the First World. The reason he recognized them was because the person was a character from a movie or TV series.

This young man is Yu Yi.

Yu Yi in "Just to Meet You".

In the drama, he is Yu Zhi's cousin. As the general manager of Ruihua Jewelry, he shoulders the mission of revitalizing the inlay craft. He is mature and steady in public, managing the family business in an orderly manner. At home, as the eldest son of the Yu family, he dotes on his younger brother to the end, often having loving daily interactions with his brother Yu Zhi. He also takes on the task of mediating the tense relationship between his brother and grandmother.

Jiang Chen had never met Yu Yi, but he knew that Yu Yi was now the deputy general manager of Ruihua Jewelry.

However, Jiang Chen didn't understand why the other person knew him.
"Are you General Manager Yu?" Xue Chunyu recognized the other person and asked with some curiosity.

“Yes, I am Yu Yi,” Yu Yi replied.

"Yu Yi?" Jiang Chen asked knowingly.

"President Jiang, this is the Deputy General Manager of Ruihua Jewelry. President Yu visited the company before." Xue Chunyu introduced Yu Yi and explained why Yu Yi knew Jiang Chen.

"Hello, Mr. Yu." Jiang Chen knew that Yu Yi had met him at Xingchen Group, so he greeted him very warmly.

"President Jiang, Secretary Xue, are you here for dinner?" Yu Yi asked.

"Correct."

Jiang Chen and Yu Yi started chatting.

The plot of "Just to Meet You" hasn't started yet, and it's also the first time that Jiang Chen and Yu Yi have officially met, so they don't talk much.

After chatting for a few minutes, perhaps because he had something to do, or perhaps because he didn't want to disturb Jiang Chen and Xue Chunyu's meal, Yu Yi said goodbye.

Jiang Chen couldn't be happier about this.

After Yu Yi left, Jiang Chen and Xue Chunyu continued walking inside.

After arriving at the private room and ordering the food, Jiang Chen asked Xue Chunyu, "Chunyu, what was Yu Yi doing at Xingchen Group? Was it a collaboration between Ruihua Jewelry and Xiangxing Jewelry? If it was just a collaboration between Ruihua Jewelry and Xiangxing Jewelry, Yu Yi wouldn't need to go to the head office, would he?"

"Yes and no," Xue Chunyu said.

"What do you mean?" Jiang Chen asked, puzzled.

“Because Yu Yi has someone he likes at Xingchen Group,” Xue Chunyu replied.

"Does Xingchen Group have someone Yu Yi likes?" Jiang Chen was stunned. He had considered a million possibilities, but he had never thought of this.

Who does Yu Yi like in the drama?

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chen remembered.

In the drama, Yu Yi initially sees Gao Hui as a junior from school, gradually developing feelings for her through daily interactions. Gao Hui, spoiled by her mother, develops an arrogant personality and is initially oblivious to her feelings, only realizing Yu Yi's devotion after being rejected by him. The interactions between the two are filled with workplace competition and emotional turmoil, ultimately confirming their feelings for each other after experiencing a crisis together.

The story hasn't even started yet. Yu Yi hasn't fallen for Gao Hui yet; instead, he's taken a liking to someone from the Xingchen Group.

Is this a butterfly effect in the plot?
"Yes." Xue Chunyu nodded, then said, "President Jiang, would you like to know who Yu Yi likes?"

"I don't want to," Jiang Chen said.

"Don't want to? Why? President Jiang, maybe he's your rival in love," Xue Chunyu said meaningfully.

"My love rival?"

Jiang Chen's heart skipped a beat. He smiled and shook his head, then said, "I don't think Yu Yi is qualified to be my rival in love."

"Why?" Xue Chunyu asked.

"In what ways do you think Yu Yi is better than me? Why would those who like me choose Yu Yi instead of me? What does that prove? It only proves that they have no taste," Jiang Chen said.

"..." Xue Chunyu.

"President Jiang, you're really narcissistic," Xue Chunyu said.

“This isn’t narcissism, it’s confidence.” Jiang Chen felt that what made the First World different from other worlds was that although polygamy existed in the First World, most people thought about monogamy. However, feelings between men and women could not be influenced by any system: “Besides, I would never give up on anyone I like.”

Historically, Qin Shi Huang sacrificed everything in his quest for the elixir of immortality.

Jiang Chen felt that if he used immortality as a pretext, countless women would choose to follow him.

And now, most of the women in the Jiang family also have this idea. However, Jiang Chen doesn't think it's a bad thing. Self-interest is the bridge that sustains love.

“That’s true. You’re just that kind of person.” Xue Chunyu wholeheartedly agreed.

If Jiang Chen were someone who could give up easily, they wouldn't have so many sisters now.

Jiang Chen smiled.

At this moment, the waiter served the food.

Jiang Chen stopped speaking.

After the waiter left, Jiang Chen finally spoke, "Let's eat."

"Mr. Jiang, what brings you this afternoon?" Xue Chunyu asked while serving Jiang Chen his meal.

"Nothing much this afternoon," Jiang Chen said.

"President Jiang, you seem to have it really easy," Xue Chunyu said with a hint of envy.

The reason Jiang Chen has so many girlfriends is because he has enough time.

Unfortunately, their strength was no match for Jiang Chen's. After finishing their work in the First World, they had no choice but to spend their spare time cultivating, leaving them with no way to entangle Jiang Chen.

“I’m going to the Second World tomorrow, so I need to get ready,” Jiang Chen said.

Xue Chunyu rolled her eyes.

If Jiang Chen were to go to the Fourth World, he might need to make preparations.

Going to the Second World? Jiang Chen would enjoy it.

Perhaps in the Second World, Jiang Chen will find them many sisters.

"Am I wrong?" Jiang Chen asked.

"What do you think?" Xue Chunyu asked in return.

Jiang Chen didn't answer, but instead pulled Xue Chunyu and asked her to feed him the wine.

Of course, this is not the normal way of feeding alcohol.

Xue Chunyu rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen, but did not refuse.

Now it's just her and Xue Chunyu, the perfect time to enjoy some alone time together.

The two were in a private room, and given Jiang Chen's strength, the room was completely soundproof. Therefore, they could do whatever they wanted.

Half an hour later, Jiang Chen and Xue Chunyu left the restaurant.

"Mr. Jiang, I'll be leaving the company now." Xue Chunyu knew that Jiang Chen wouldn't go to the company unless he had nothing to do, but she had work to do in the afternoon, so she had no choice but to go.

"Okay." Jiang Chen nodded.

After Xue Chunyu left, Jiang Chen planned to go and take a look at Lizhi Advertising Company.

Jiang Chen arrived at the parking lot.

However, in the parking lot, Jiang Chen saw the female lead from "Just to Meet You at That Moment".

"is her?"

Jiang Chen's gaze sharpened.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in," Jiang Chen silently thought to himself.

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

"A low-level spirit boat?"

"This is the fifth time I've checked in."

"The spirit boat is essentially a flying magical artifact."

"A low-level spirit boat is the lowest-level spirit boat."

“The low-level spirit boat is similar to a tower ship, with a length of twelve zhang (about 23 meters) and a width of one zhang and six chi (about 3.5 meters), and has three floors.”

"The low-level spirit boat is engraved with mirror light arrays all over its body. Not only does it have powerful defensive capabilities, it can also reflect all attacks below the mid-stage of the Martial God Realm."

"Most importantly, it also has a flight speed of 20,000 miles per hour."

"A day's flight consumes no more than one mid-grade spirit stone."

"This low-level spirit boat is quite fast."

"With this low-level spirit boat, exploring new continents in the Fourth World will be much less troublesome."

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

Xia Ranran is a character in "Just to See You at That Moment".

In the drama, she plays the nominal heiress of the Xia family. Her parents' marriage broke down when she was young, leaving her lacking warmth and possessing a rebellious and eccentric personality. She is headstrong in love, but is deeply hurt in her relationship with Lin Xiang'an. Later, facing the hardships of her mother's disappearance and her stepmother's rise to power and framing her, the optimistic and resilient Xia chooses to gather strength and confront the situation head-on. After returning from her studies in England, she engages in a battle of wits and courage with her stepmother in the business world. Later, to please her father, she chooses to marry Shao Mingzhe.

"The story of 'Just to See You at That Moment' begins in 17."

“Xia Ranran…”

In the drama, Xia Ranran is a heiress in name only. Her father, Xia Hongyuan, and mother, Han Yun, have a strained relationship. Xia Hongyuan also has a mistress, Peng Qing, with whom he has an illegitimate child.

A few years ago, Xia Hongyuan injured his leg, and Peng Qing took firm control of the company. Xia Ranran's mother also left home for several years and disappeared without a trace. Xia Ranran was also forced to study in England, where she could not contact her father and was penniless because everything was controlled behind the scenes by Peng Qing.

In England, Xia Ranran is falsely accused of drug possession and taken to the police station. Alone and without any relatives or friends, she remembers a phone number her mother had given her—the number belonged to the male lead, Shao Mingzhe. Shao Mingzhe isn't one to meddle, but seeing Xia Ranran's helpless state, he takes pity on her and bailes her out of the police station.

Because her passport was temporarily confiscated by the police, Xia Ranran was unable to return to China. Homeless and penniless, she went to live with Shao Mingzhe, who had no choice but to take her in. The two lived under the same roof and reached a labor agreement: Xia Ranran could stay at Shao Mingzhe's house temporarily on the condition that she do housework and take care of Shao Mingzhe, and Shao Mingzhe would also be responsible for Xia Ranran's university expenses.

Shao Mingzhe also had a first love named Su Mo, who was also the second female lead in the drama. He had kept her in his heart all these years. Back then, their relationship was opposed by Shao Mingzhe's mother, who felt that Su Mo was not good enough for her son. She even gave Su Mo a sum of money so she could study abroad and get a degree from a prestigious university before coming back to her son.

Su Mo accepted the money from Shao Mingzhe's mother and studied tirelessly in England, eventually gaining admission to Cambridge University. Her goal was to one day be worthy of Shao Mingzhe's status. Su Mo also had a close friend, Lin Xiang'an, the son of the planning bureau director, who had a persistent, unrequited love for her. Lin Xiang'an was also the ex-boyfriend of the female lead, Xia Ranran, who had pursued him for two and a half years. After they got together, Lin Xiang'an couldn't let go of Su Mo, abandoned Xia Ranran, and went abroad with Su Mo.

Faced with economic hardship, arranged marriages between families are inevitable, driven by the need for cooperation and maximizing profits. Xia Ranran begins going on blind dates.

One is Lin Xiang'an, her childhood sweetheart whom she once loved; another is Chen Luo, who is both her mentor and friend; there's also the sharp-tongued and domineering CEO Shao Mingzhe; and the playboy Shao Kai. Their relationships are certainly not simple.

Xia Ranran ultimately chose Shao Mingzhe on her father's advice, as he was the heir to the Shao Group. However, he also had his own compelling reasons for the marriage, as he had older and younger cousins, making his path to succession fraught with peril. Initially, their relationship was merely a charade, but over time, they came to see each other's strengths.

Similarly, Shao Mingzhe's elders also urged him to take the initiative and arrange a marriage with the Xia family, since the Shao family also had a strong competitor: the seemingly纨绔 (playboy) Shao Kai. Thus, the marriage was successful with the help of both families' elders, but the two were only engaged first.

At this point, Xia Ranran and Shao Zheming's marriage was purely a business arrangement. Both were daughters and sons of their respective conglomerates, but neither was the sole heir, and neither was the one they loved. However, as they spent more time together, they gradually developed feelings for each other.

At this time, Su Mo returned, determined to win back Shao Zheming, plunging Xia Ranran's relationship into crisis. To make matters worse, while suffering setbacks in her love life, Xia Hongyuan's career also began to crise. It turned out that Xia Hongyuan's assistant, Chen Luo, had always harbored ulterior motives. To avenge his sister Gu Yan, Chen Luo had intentionally approached Xia Ranran since their school days. After graduation, he managed to enter the Hongyuan Group, gradually gaining Xia Hongyuan's trust and eventually becoming his chief assistant.

Subsequently, Chen Luo began his revenge, orchestrating a meeting between Xia Ranran's biological mother, Ms. Han, and Xia Hongyuan's current wife, Peng Jing. He orchestrated a situation where Ms. Han was humiliated and ridiculed by Peng Jing, fueling her greed. Chen Luo then deliberately relayed a message to Ms. Han claiming that Xia Chen was not Xia Hongyuan's son, forging a paternity test to convince Xia Hongyuan that Xia Chen was not his biological son. This instigated family conflict within the Xia family, ultimately indirectly leading to Xia Hongyuan's suicide and Ms. Han's fatal car accident, resulting in the destruction of Xia Ranran's family. However, after completing his plan, he discovered he had fallen in love with Xia Ranran.

Although Chen Luo tried his best to hide it, the truth eventually came out, and Xia Ranran found out everything. Knowing she couldn't fight back against Chen Luo, she impulsively stabbed him. Shao Mingzhe and Mu Qing arrived in time and took Chen Luo to the hospital. After experiencing these events, Xia Ranran became more detached and chose to leave the city to teach in a mountain village with Mu Qing.

Life in the mountain village was peaceful and serene, and Xia Ranran stayed there for several years. After experiencing all this, Su Mo decided to let go of Shao Zheming completely. On the eve of his departure abroad, he visited Xia Ranran and told her that Yaya was not Shao Zheming's child, but Shao Mingyuan's child.

During her years teaching in the mountain village, Xia Ranran not only won the children's love and respect but also matured and became stronger. She gradually let go of past grievances and pain, and began to re-examine her life. Meanwhile, Shao Zheming waited for her relentlessly, rain or shine. He firmly believed that Xia Ranran would return to his side.

Finally, after Xia Chen was admitted to university, Xia Ranran returned to Xiping, which she hadn't visited for four years, to send her younger brother off to school. As she strolled through the campus, she unexpectedly encountered Shao Zheming, who was already waiting there. Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still. All the misunderstandings and pain vanished in that instant. They embraced tightly, finally ushering in their perfect moment.

"Now I've met Xia Ranran in Shanghai."

"So, he came back from England?"

"You came back after the plot started...?"

Jiang Chen's eyes flashed with memories of Xia Ranran's storyline.

Jiang Chen understood that if Xia Ranran returned to Shanghai after the plot began, then she would be going on blind dates.

"Xia Ranran and Xia Keke were played by the same actress in their previous lives."

"I wonder if the Xia family in Shanghai and the Xia family in Beijing have thought about this."

Although Xia Keke's Xia family is just an ordinary family, people with the same surname might have been from the same family five hundred years ago. And in the first world where film and television are combined, most people with the same surname might be related.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Xia Ranran felt Jiang Chen's gaze.

"nothing."

Jiang Chen looked at Xia Ranran and said, "I just felt that you looked familiar."

"Familiar?" Xia Ranran was slightly taken aback, then asked, "Do you know me?"

“I don’t know you, but I know you are the daughter of Hongyuan Group,” Jiang Chen said.

"Do you know about Hongyuan Group?" Xia Ranran asked.

"Hmm." Jiang Chen nodded and said, "I heard that the heiress of Hongyuan Group is studying in England. You've returned from England?"

"Yes." Xia Ranran did not deny it.

"So it seems you're going to work for Hongyuan Group?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Who are you?" Xia Ranran asked.

"Jiang Chen, President of Xingchen Group," Jiang Chen said.

"The president of Xingchen Group?" Xia Ranran was slightly taken aback.

Although she had only recently returned to Shanghai, she had already heard of the Star Group.

But is the person in front of me the president of Star Group?

"This is my business card." Jiang Chen took out a business card and handed it to Xia Ranran.

Xia Ranran accepted the business card.

“Miss Xia, you can call me if you need anything in the future,” Jiang Chen said.

"Okay." Xia Ranran wasn't sure if the person in front of her was the president of Xingchen Group, but she didn't refuse the business card Jiang Chen offered.

"Goodbye, Miss Xia." Jiang Chen said, then turned and left.

"..." Xia Ranran watched Jiang Chen leave, her eyes flickering.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen arrived at Lizhi Advertising Company.

"Mr. Jiang."

When Zhao Wen saw Jiang Chen walk into the office, she stood up.

"Okay, I've come here to take care of some work." Jiang Chen walked towards his office.

"Mr. Jiang, these are all documents that you need to handle personally." Zhao Wen quickly found the documents that Jiang Chen needed to process.

"Yes, I'll handle it as soon as possible." Jiang Chen said while processing the documents, "Secretary Zhao, has anything been going on at the company lately?"

"It's nothing serious, just some minor things..." As she spoke, Zhao Wen recounted the events at the company.

Jiang Chen finished handling the company's affairs in less than half an hour.

After a brief meeting, Jiang Chen left Lizhi Advertising Company.

"Jingle Bell!"

Just then, the phone rang.