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Chapter 1615 "And You Just Happened to Shine" - Bai Qiao
"Is there anything else, Mr. Jiang?" Li Qian asked, turning her head.

"Call the middle and senior management together for a meeting later." Back in the Second World, Jiang Chen had already devised the specific development plan for the Star Group for the second half of the year. Although this development plan was based on the previous one, he still needed to discuss it with the middle and senior management of the Star Group and solicit their opinions.

"Okay." Li Qian quickly agreed when she heard that it was important.

This is Li Qian.

Although things are a bit ambiguous between her and Jiang Chen now, she remains cautious at work.

After Li Qian left, Jiang Chen continued working.

It's not really that much work, but since I spent three months in the Second World, there are some things I need to familiarize myself with so that I won't make any mistakes when I'm working later.

Next, Jiang Chen plans to promote several vice presidents within the Xingchen Group, delegating more power to allow him more time for other matters. These vice presidents, naturally, will be selected from among his women.

"Once all of this is arranged, Star Group will become a completely family business."

Jiang Chen did not think nepotism was bad.

Because these relatives are all capable.

He would absolutely not look down on someone who lacks ability.

In fact, this is true not only for the Xingchen Group headquarters, but also for its subsidiaries.

As evening fell, Jiang Chen returned to Daming Palace.

"Husband, this is the list we've compiled for those heading to the secret realm." Han Shiyi handed a list to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen glanced at it and said, "Okay, let's prepare according to these guidelines. Prepare all the necessary trump cards this time, and try to avoid too many casualties."

"Okay," Han Shiyi replied.

"My lord, how should we distribute the resources we seized in the secret realm?" Mu Nihuang asked.

"What are your thoughts on this?" Jiang Chen asked Han Shiyi, Mu Nihuang, and Huo Xuan.

"My lord," Han Shiyi said after thinking for a moment, "I believe that the allocation of resources in the secret realm should follow the principle of efficiency first, prioritizing the breakthrough needs of core members. This is because resources should be allocated first to support their rapid improvement in strength."

“I think resource allocation often uses a point conversion system, where points are earned based on performance in the secret realm, and resources are allocated according to the points. The higher the point, the more resources are obtained. However, this point allocation system must first have a calculation method for calculating points,” Mu Nihuang said.

“I think a dynamic adjustment strategy could be adopted. Because in the face of unexpected situations (such as unusually active beasts in the secret realm), the allocation plan needs to be adjusted temporarily. In this way, the allocation can reflect both flexibility and authority,” Huo Xuan offered another suggestion.

Han Shiyi said, "Actually, we can also adopt a public disclosure system to ensure that resource allocation is open and transparent. This system can clearly require members to understand the resource allocation situation and avoid internal conflicts."

Jiang Chen listened to the suggestions from Han Shiyi and the others.

It must be said that Han Shiyi and others' suggestions each had their own advantages and disadvantages.

“Let’s think about this first. Hmm, we can also ask others and brainstorm.” Jiang Chen thought for a moment and said, “Right now we are exploring the secret realm in the Mulan Hunting Grounds. But after we go to the Fourth World, we will need to explore the secret realm of the Fourth World. Therefore, the system we establish must not only be suitable for this place, but also for exploring the secret realm in the Fourth World.”

"Exploring secret realms in the Fourth World?" Han Shiyi and the other two women were slightly taken aback.

They hadn't even thought about it.

However, Jiang Chen is right.

The first time I went to the Fourth World, I was just getting used to it. The second time I go, I will definitely explore the hidden realms.

"Furthermore, whether it's the Plum Blossom Guards, the Embroidered Uniform Guards, the Star Cavalry, or the Eagle Armor Guards, their equipment and everything else are all provided by us. Therefore, our family should receive the lion's share of the relevant resources," Jiang Chen continued.

"That's true." Han Shiyi and the others nodded.

The equipment prepared by the family is not free, which means that the family must acquire most of the resources. However, exploring the secret realm is a gamble with one's life. If those who go to the secret realm receive less, even those who are loyal to the Jiang family will have complaints.

“Currently, the family’s talismans and formations are not being allocated to the Plum Blossom Guards, Embroidered Uniform Guards, Star Cavalry, or Eagle Armor Guards,” Mu Nihuang said.

“That’s acceptable.” Jiang Chen nodded.

The Plum Blossom Guards, Embroidered Uniform Guards, Star Cavalry, and Eagle Armor Guards are the core forces of the Jiang family, and naturally, they need to be allocated spiritual talismans and formations.

“However, the allocation of spirit talismans and formations will depend on our family’s situation. These, like low-grade spirit stones, also need to be planned,” Mu Nihuang said.

"Then let's draw up a set of rules." Jiang Chen naturally had no objections.

At that moment, Jiang Chen called his women over to discuss the relevant regulations.

……

The Grand Capital of the Spirit Realm, the Jiang Residence.

"Bai Xiuzhu, you probably don't want to leave the Jiang family anymore, right?" Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"Of course not." Bai Xiuzhu shook her head.

After three months in the Second World, Bai Xiuzhu had a different idea.

"So what do you want to do next?" Jiang Chen asked.

"I want to go see the First World." Bai Xiuzhu looked at Jiang Chen, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

"Go to the First World?" Jiang Chen looked Bai Xiuzhu up and down.

"Young Master, why are you looking at me like that?" Bai Xiuzhu felt uncomfortable under Jiang Chen's gaze.

“Going to the First World is no problem. However, going there won't change your situation; you need to understand that.” In Jiang Chen's view, after Bai Xiuzhu was sent to the Jiang family, she became a member of the Jiang family. In the drama, Bai Xiuzhu went abroad to study and longed for free love. Relatively speaking, the First World is more open than the Western world depicted in the drama. Therefore, if Bai Xiuzhu had that kind of heart, she would be even more eager to go.

"I know." Bai Xiuzhu's expression darkened, but she also understood that given the Jiang family's current situation, she had no way to leave.

“I will help you get an ID card and household registration, then you can go to the First World,” Jiang Chen said.

"Thank you, young master." Bai Xiuzhu bowed.

In the Second World, Baek Soo-joo also learned to bow.

Although these were considered feudal dregs in the spiritual capital, Bai Xiuzhu dared not say anything.

After giving Bai Xiuzhu his instructions, Jiang Chen left the Jiang residence.

It was night in the First World, but time flowed twice as fast in the Spirit World, so it was morning.

Upon arriving in Shengdu once again, Jiang Chen was filled with countless thoughts.

"Shengdu is still so beautiful..."

As Jiang Chen walked down the street, he sensed an atmosphere different from that of the Second World and the First World.

After walking for a while, Jiang Chen arrived at a villa area.

"here……"

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered.

The Spirit Realm Capital is equivalent to... the Demon Capital of the Republic of China.

This villa area was essentially a concession.

These villas are all Western-style buildings.

It's even more beautiful than those villas in Shanghai, the capital of the First World.

"Ok?"

Just then, Jiang Chen saw a woman.

"Is it Yi Yi?"

"Yi Yi in 'Footprints'?"

Jiang Chen recognized him.

In the drama, Yi Yi originally grew up in a wealthy family, but after her grandfather passed away, the family faced financial difficulties. Her father's business failed, leaving him with a lot of debt. It wasn't until her aunt, Lin Siyun, returned from studying abroad that Yi Yi learned from her that women could be independent, self-reliant, and pursue their own dreams. To pay off his debts, her father, Lin Jinghan, attempted to marry her off to a child he had been betrothed to since childhood. Fortunately, with her aunt's insistence, Yi Yi escaped her father's madness. Later, Yi Yi met her future husband, Zhou Zhaoyuan, who joined the army during the war and became an officer.

Later, her husband, Zhou Zhaoyuan, disappeared without a trace. Yi Yi, due to her husband's background, was isolated by the new era, and her life was filled with oppression and despair. However, Yi Yi persisted in waiting for her husband's return. The appearance of Wen Pu brought her understanding and support once again, warming her heart. With Wen Pu's persistence, she finally found news of her husband, Zhou Zhaoyuan…

“The time span of ‘Footprints’ is quite large.”

"However, Yi Ge is only about ten years old now."

Jiang Chen sized up Yi Ge.

Just then, Jiang Chen saw Lin Siyun walk towards Yi Ge.

"She's already back in China?"

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on Lin Siyun.

Lin Siyun is a character in the drama "Footprints." In the drama, she plays a gynecologist. Although she returns to China after completing her studies, her family is plagued with problems: an unreliable older brother who has mortgaged their ancestral home to pay off debts; a weak and patriarchal mother who sides with her brother; and an arranged marriage fiancé who is a scumbag who manages a fishpond. Fortunately, she is decisive, bold, and meticulous, remaining calm in the face of adversity. When confronted with a lecherous man attempting to sexually assault her, she cleverly stabs him to save herself.

"Lin Siyun is a gynecologist?"

"Is this someone we can recruit?"

Lin Siyun in the drama is a rich girl, the daughter of the Lin family living in a Western-style house in the French Concession. Her father is a big figure in the political and business world. She has just returned home from studying abroad and is exhausted. She did not even get to see her father one last time. Before she could grieve, her brother's creditors came to her door.

It's said that starting a business is difficult, but maintaining it is even harder. The Lin family was a wealthy family that had served as officials for generations, but it was ruined by a spendthrift son. Not only did he bring shame to the family and fail to protect his mother, wife, and children, but he was even about to have his home taken away. Facing her cowardly brother hiding under his pregnant wife's bed, Lin Siyun didn't want to give her any face, let alone the fact that this brother was planning to "sell" her.

Despite facing multiple blows, including her brother's fight for the inheritance and her fiancé's betrayal, Lin Siyun did not succumb. Instead, she chose to protect her rights through legal means. With the assistance of lawyer Cheng Ao, she not only successfully reclaimed the inheritance but also converted the family mansion into an obstetrics and gynecology hospital, dedicating herself to public welfare work that improves social medical conditions.

Amidst a family crisis, Lin Siyun and Cheng Ao gradually transform from initial workplace rivals to partners. As they jointly confront social change, feelings blossom between them, and they eventually become lovers. The story spans decades, with Lin Siyun steadfastly remaining a doctor and advocating for women's rights throughout different historical periods.

"Lin Siyun's outfit in the drama is a plain cheongsam with retro curls, which can be described as a socialite of a certain era."

"Now that Lin Siyun has appeared in Shengdu, along with Yi Ge, it seems that not only has the plot begun, but the timeline has also changed somewhat."

"It seems we can investigate this."

Relevant information flashed through Jiang Chen's mind.

However, Jiang Chen did not approach Lin Siyun and Yi Ge, but continued walking forward.

After touring the capital, Jiang Chen returned to the Daming Palace.

As for matters concerning the spirit world, we can leave them to Sheng Liya and the others to handle.

……

The next day, the First World.

"No need to go to the office today, where to go next?"

Today is National Day, but because he just returned from the Second World, Jiang Chen did not choose to go find his women, but instead wanted to see Hua Duoduo and the others.

Because it's National Day, Shanghai is especially bustling today. After driving away from Dongjiao No. 1, traffic jams started. Helpless, Jiang Chen had to park his car in a nearby parking lot and then use a shared bicycle to ride into the city.

However, riding a shared bike on the streets of Shanghai during such a lively National Day holiday has a unique feel to it.

"Ok?"

Just as Jiang Chen was about to go find Hua Duoduo, he saw a family walking towards him, one of whom was a teenage girl.

"is her?"

Jiang Chen recognized it at a glance.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

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

"A low-level spirit boat?"

"This is the eleventh 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.

Bai Qiao, a character in "And You Just Shine".

In the drama, she plays Bai Qiao, the school beauty. She and Lu Qiyi are longtime best friends, close confidantes, and best sisters. Knowing that Lu Qiyi is hiding her parents' plans to go to the Southern University of Arts, she moves into dormitory 671 with Lu Qiyi and gradually comes to regard her as a formidable rival.

"And You Just happened to shine?"

"I didn't expect it to be this drama..."

"It seems the story begins in 18..."

Bai Qiao in the drama is very bright and beautiful. She and Lu Qiyi knew each other before they went to university. Bai Qiao knew that Lu Qiyi had hidden the fact that she applied to an art university from her parents. Bai Qiao gave Lu Qiyi a lot of encouragement. Bai Qiao had studied art since she was a child. When Lu Qiyi first entered university, Bai Qiao helped Lu Qiyi keep it a secret.

Bai Qiao and Lu Qiyi are destined to meet after entering Nanjing University of the Arts. They become roommates and develop a deep bond through their daily interactions. However, the two sisters eventually have many conflicts because of Fang Yan. When Bai Qiao first appears, she uses very expensive cosmetics to create the image of a rich second-generation, but she is not. She often stays out all night working to pay off debts. Seeing this, her classmates constantly question Bai Qiao's true identity, and many spread rumors that she is being kept by a rich second-generation heir…

Bai Qiao felt extremely wronged after hearing these words and prepared to confront her classmate. She had overheard rumors that Lu Qiyi was the one spreading them. After hearing this, Bai Qiao became very disappointed in Lu Qiyi, and a rift formed between them.

Bai Qiao liked Fang Yan. When she learned that Fang Yan liked her roommate Lu Qiyi, she resented Lu Qiyi and became extremely jealous. Bai Qiao had already suspected Lu Qiyi because of rumors spread by her classmates, and although she knew the person in the rumors wasn't Lu Qiyi, she still lashed out at her. The two sisters, who were once very close, had a very strained relationship, but eventually, with the mediation of their roommate, they reconciled.

After learning that Fang Yan liked Lu Qiyi, Bai Qiao took the initiative to let go of her feelings for Fang Yan. After saying goodbye to Fang Yan, Bai Qiao met Du Ang, a rich second-generation. Du Ang felt that Bai Qiao was a very pitiful girl and often helped her, introducing her to jobs. During their time together, Bai Qiao fell in love with Du Ang, and the two eventually got together.

"In the drama, Bai Qiao needs to work to pay off her debts while she is in college."

"Is Bai Qiao and her family visiting Shanghai now?"

"It seems that the Bai family had no debts a year before the story began?"

Jiang Chen felt that this was not impossible.

After all, in this era, all it takes to incur debt is an accident.

"According to the plot, Bai Qiao is only seventeen years old now?"

"According to the plot, we're in our final year of high school now?"

"About the same as Lin Miaomiao and Qiao Yingzi..."

"These high school seniors..."

Jiang Chen sized up Bai Qiao.

Bai Qiao and Meng Yiran in "Love O2O" were played by the same actress in their previous lives.

However, Bai Qiao is warm, straightforward, and outgoing, and acts decisively, which contrasts sharply with Lu Qiyi's quiet nature. She actively helps classmates from impoverished families, but is often mistakenly perceived as having "questionable conduct" due to her family's debt problems.

At the same time, she is very jealous. When she discovers that Lu Qiyi easily gets a role, she turns from a partner into a competitor and even regards Lu Qiyi as a "formidable enemy". In terms of love, she pursues Fang Yan persistently but is always rejected.

In this respect, Meng Yiran is completely different.

"By the way, Bai Qiao's character in the drama enters the entertainment industry."

"Bai Qiao's university in the drama should be in Jinling."

"I wonder which art school Bai Qiao and his classmates attended in the First World."

A series of thoughts flashed through Jiang Chen's mind.

However, this time, Jiang Chen did not disturb Bai Qiao, but continued to walk forward.

Half an hour later, Jiang Chen arrived at the International Garden residential complex where Hua Duoduo lived.

"I wonder what Duoduo is doing?"

Before coming to International Garden, Jiang Chen had not contacted Hua Duoduo, but he had found out that Hua Duoduo was in International Garden.

Of course, the reason Jiang Chen didn't contact Hua Duoduo beforehand was to give her a surprise.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived at Hua Duoduo's room and rang the doorbell.

"Who?"

As a sound rang out, the door opened.

"it's me."

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up when he saw the flowers.

"You, how did you get here?" Hua Duoduo was also surprised to see Jiang Chen, and looked somewhat dazed.