Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1634 "Molly's Adventure" - Ye Lin
funny?

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow.

Li Qian seems to be the first person to say she's funny.

"Do you really think I'd be jealous just because you glanced at those two girls?" Li Qian pouted.

There are more women than men in this world. If you get jealous just by looking at another woman, wouldn't that mean you're carrying around a vinegar jar with you?

What Li Qian didn't know was that the women who could attract Jiang Chen's attention were no ordinary people.

"I was thinking there might be a restaurant over there, should we go check it out?" Jiang Chen didn't dwell on the question.

"Let's go to the restaurant up ahead," Li Qian said, without doubting Jiang Chen's words. After all, it was Jiang Chen who had been looking for the restaurant.

"Okay." Jiang Chen nodded.

Soon, Jiang Chen and Li Qian arrived at the upscale restaurant.

Because Li Qian had to attend Qijia Cloud's financing event that afternoon, she didn't drink. Jiang Chen didn't say anything about it.

During the meal, Jiang Chen and Li Qian talked about company matters.

“President Jiang, I think there’s no boss in the world who’s more hands-off than you,” Li Qian couldn’t help but say.

"What do you mean by 'hands-off manager'? I'm working hard too." After the National Day holiday, Jiang Chen won over Yin Yike, Qin Yiran, Cheng Lu, and Song Qian. It was hard work and he put in a lot of effort.

It seems that only he has such speed in this world.

"Tch." Li Qian rolled her eyes.

Lunch ended with Jiang Chen and Li Qian chatting.

"President Jiang, I'm going to Qijia Cloud now," Li Qian said.

“Okay. After the financing is completed, you can do whatever you want. Go to Greentown Yunqi Rose Garden tonight,” Jiang Chen said.

"Okay," Li Qian replied.

After Li Qian left, Jiang Chen went to find Jin Lu.

Since it was a rare opportunity for Jiang Chen to come to Hangzhou, he naturally wanted to see Jin Lu.

Today is Sunday, so Jiang Chen went to Jin Lu's house.

Jin Lu lives in a mid-range residential community called New Metropolis.

Jiang Chen took the car out of his spatial ring in a secluded place.

Half an hour later, Jiang Chen arrived at the new metropolis.

Because Jiang Chen is not a resident of New Metropolis, he can only park his car in the public parking lot outside the community.

Is Jin Lu home alone?

As Jiang Chen pondered this, he walked towards the new metropolis.

Just as Jiang Chen entered the New Metropolis, a woman walked out of the New Metropolis.

"Ok?"

Upon seeing this woman, Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow.

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 stacks of intermediate-to-high-grade talisman paper.]

"Ten stacks of intermediate to high-grade talisman paper?"

"This is talisman paper that can be used to draw intermediate and advanced talismans."

"Besides the fifty stacks of intermediate and high-level talisman papers that I received as a special reward for signing in, this is what I got from my eleventh sign-in."

"Spirit Concealment Talisman... These are all mid-to-high-level talismans."

"Elementary-level talismans correspond to first-rate martial artists, intermediate-level talismans correspond to innate martial artists, and advanced-level talismans correspond to grandmaster martial artists. Intermediate-level talismans correspond to great grandmasters. Intermediate-level talismans correspond to the Martial King realm."

"Intermediate and high-level talismans correspond to the Martial Emperor realm."

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

Ye Lin is a character in the movie "Molly's Adventure".

In the show, she plays Molly's mother, gentle yet resilient. After her husband's disappearance, she silently endures the pain while constantly encouraging Molly, serving as the pillar of the family's emotional bond. She supports Molly in completing her adventures and mends the rift between herself and her daughter caused by grief.

"The story of Molly's Adventure begins 30 years ago."

"Ye Lin is the female lead's mother. They might not be married yet, and the female lead might not even be born."

In 2030, with rapid technological advancements, the world has entered a fast-paced society where competition is increasingly fierce, yet communication is becoming increasingly impoverished. Molly is a somewhat special 11-year-old girl. She is fascinated by plants and possesses a magical imagination, but her introverted and timid nature makes it difficult for her to make friends. Guided by her botanist father, Mo Xiangfeng, Molly imagines different people as plants with personalities, hoping to bridge the communication gap.

However, the father's unexpected disappearance shattered the family's peace. A year later, the mother, Ye Lin, was almost ready to give up the search. Molly, firmly believing that her father was alive, decided to embark on a journey with her useless robot, Aru, to find him. There, she would face the challenges she had to overcome in her life.

In the drama, Ye Lin is the mother of 11-year-old Molly. Her husband, Mo Xiangfeng, a botanist, disappears unexpectedly at the beginning of the story. Despite the family tragedy, she guides her daughter with a positive attitude, ultimately leading Molly to embark on an adventure across the city and nature with the robot Aru to find her father.

"There are still thirteen years until the story begins."

"There is a high probability that Ye Lin is not married."

"However, the inclusion of 'Molly's Adventure' implies that the technology in the First World is developing very rapidly in the future."

Jiang Chen sized up Ye Lin.

Ye Lin, Shen Cuixi, Zhu Yunqiao, Qi Jiang, and others were all played by the same actor in their previous lives.

However, Jiang Chen had a different feeling about Ye Lin in the First World.

"Does Ye Lin also live in New Metropolis?"

"I wonder what Ye Lin's job is now?"

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

However, Jiang Chen did not talk to Ye Lin, but continued to walk forward.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived at Jin Lu's house.

"Dong dong dong."

Jiang Chen stepped forward and knocked on the door.

"Jiang Chen?" Jin Lu opened the door and saw Jiang Chen, and quickly said, "Why are you buying things after you've arrived?"

"Since it's my first time visiting your home, I naturally wanted to bring something." Jiang Chen smiled, his gaze sweeping over Jin Lu.

At this moment, Jin Lu was wearing a pink two-piece dress with a V-neck, and her hair was short. Her waist was slender and delicate, and she exuded a unique beauty that attracted Cao Cao.

This wasn't the first time Jiang Chen had met Jin Lu.

However, Jin Lu still caught his eye at this moment.

"Jiang Chen, come in quickly," Jin Lu said.

"it is good."

Jiang Chen walked in and put down what he was carrying: "Where's Jie Chaoran? He should be home today, right?"

“His father took him away,” Jin Lu replied.

"They picked them up?" A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

“After all, he is Chao Ran’s biological father, so I can’t really stop him,” Jin Lu said, seeing the surprise in Jiang Chen’s eyes.

"That's true, but judging from the situation when I saw you last time, I thought Jie Shouwang wanted to get back together with you." In the First World, Jin Lu and Jie Shouwang divorced much earlier than in the drama, which is why Jie Shouwang is somewhat unwilling now.

However, this is normal.

Couples often experience the seven-year itch.

The seven-year itch hasn't arrived yet, and for Jie Shouwang, he's not yet tired of Jin Lu.

"How could that be?" Jin Lu was a resolute person. She had already thought things through when she divorced Xie Shouwang, so naturally she wouldn't go back on her word.

After making Jiang Chen a cup of coffee, Jin Lu sat down opposite him and asked, "Jiang Chen, what brings you to Hangzhou?"

"I came to Hangzhou to take care of some things, so I came to see you," Jiang Chen explained.

"About the company?" Jin Lu asked.

"Yes, it's just a small matter." Jiang Chen smiled and said, "When I called you earlier, I thought you were at the company. I was originally planning to go directly to the company, but then I remembered it's Sunday, so I called you instead. It's a good thing I didn't go to the company myself, otherwise it would have been a wasted trip."

"Jie Chaoran isn't here today, so I'm getting a rare chance to rest at home," Jin Lu said.

"When I called you just now, you weren't still sleeping, were you?" Jiang Chen looked at Jin Lu. Upon closer inspection, he could see that Jin Lu was still drowsy.

"It's about time." Jin Lu did not deny it.

"That's good. I would feel bad if I had really disturbed your precious rest time," Jiang Chen said.

"..." Jin Lu.

"Jiang Chen, will you feel bad about it?" Jin Lu couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, I will definitely say sorry then, I won't change next time," Jiang Chen said seriously.

"Pfft." Jin Lu laughed upon hearing this.

After chatting for a while, Jin Lu brought up the Jingpin Gallery.

“Jin Lu, I don’t have to worry about Jingpin Gallery with you here.” Jiang Chen took out a document and handed it to Jin Lu. “What is this?” Jin Lu asked, taking the document.

"You'll see when you see it." What Jiang Chen gave Jin Lu was resources—resources that would allow Jingpin Gallery to develop rapidly.

These resources are just a phone call away for Jiang Chen, but for Jingpin Gallery, they mean at least several decades less of hard work.

"Jiang Chen, how did you get these?" Jin Lu stared in disbelief.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Jiang Chen, tell me, what exactly is your identity?" Jin Lu asked.

"Me? I just run a company." Jiang Chen said calmly.

"What company?" Jin Lu asked.

“This…” Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment.

"Can't I say?" Jin Lu asked.

"There's nothing I can't say," Jiang Chen said with a faint smile. "My company is called Star Group."

"Oh, Star Group... wait, Star Group? The Star Group in Shanghai?" Although Jin Lu's Jingpin Gallery is not in the same industry as Star Group, Star Group has become so famous in recent years that it's hard for her not to know about it.

She never imagined that Jiang Chen would be associated with Xingchen Group.

She and Jiang Chen were classmates before, but she never realized that Jiang Chen had the ability to build the Star Group.

“Yes, it’s the Star Group from Shanghai, and there’s only one Star Group in this world.” Jiang Chen nodded.

"This is too..." Jin Lu didn't know what to say.

Or rather, at this moment, Jin Lu's mind was in a mess, and she didn't know what to do.

"What, can't accept it, or do you think I'm lying to you?" Jiang Chen looked at Jin Lu with a smile.

"I just can't accept it," Jin Lu said.

“Then we’ll accept it gradually,” Jiang Chen said.

"..." Jin Lu.

Fifteen minutes later, Jin Lu reluctantly accepted it.

"Jiang Chen, I never expected you to have this background," Jin Lu said with emotion.

"That's why I didn't tell you my real identity before. But I didn't intend to hide it for long; I originally planned to tell you after I had established Jingpin Gallery," Jiang Chen said.

“No matter how well Jingpin Gallery operates, it can never compare to Xingchen Group,” Jin Lu said.

“There’s no need to compare. As long as Jingpin Gallery is valued at over 100 million, that’s enough,” Jiang Chen said.

"Hundreds of millions? Is that even possible?" Jin Lu's eyes widened.

"Why not?" Jiang Chen glanced at the documents Jin Lu had placed on the coffee table.

“Uh…” Jin Lu was speechless.

It seems that she can't manage it by following the usual steps, but with the resources Jiang Chen provided, Jingpin Gallery can definitely take it a step further, and reaching a valuation of over 100 million doesn't seem like a difficult task.

only……

"Jiang Chen, why did you partner with me to open a fine art gallery?" Jin Lu asked.

“Naturally, I’m optimistic about the relevant market,” Jiang Chen replied.

"You're optimistic about the relevant market?" Jin Lu was slightly taken aback.

“Yes, what else did you think it was? Do you think I have some other purpose in cooperating with you?” Jiang Chen glanced at Jin Lu and said, “Jin Lu, you don’t need to overthink this. If I didn’t believe in your abilities, even if you were my old classmate, I wouldn’t have cooperated with you.”

"Is that so?" Jin Lu remained silent for a moment.

“Yes.” Jiang Chen answered without hesitation: “Jingpin Gallery is in an industry that Xingchen Group doesn’t deal with, and there’s no need for us to open a separate branch. So, we decided to cooperate with you after we talked. Also, after we cooperated, I acquired a gallery in Shanghai called Feibiao Gallery. It’s similar in nature to Jingpin Gallery.”

"Flying Bird Gallery?" Jin Lu had never heard of it.

“You can visit Shanghai later, but I’m the behind-the-scenes boss. Apart from the general manager of Feibiao Gallery, no one knows my identity,” Jiang Chen explained.

"Jiang Chen, do you have many of these small companies?" Jin Lu couldn't help but ask.

"There are quite a few," Jiang Chen did not deny.

Jin Lu remained silent.

Jingpin Gallery is a company she has worked hard to build, but in Jiang Chen's eyes it's just a small company?

The difference between people is just too great.

"Jin Lu, your identity isn't a big deal, you don't need to overthink it." Jiang Chen smiled faintly and said, "I'm still the same Jiang Chen."

"It's easier said than done," Jin Lu sighed.

"Then we can only adapt slowly. Sigh, I should have told you a little bit more," Jiang Chen said.

"Jiang Chen, how did you do that?" Jin Lu was completely baffled, or rather, she didn't understand how Jiang Chen had built the Xingchen Group. As an old classmate, she knew the Jiang family's situation very well. It could be said that Jiang Chen built the Xingchen Group from scratch; he had turned the impossible into the possible.

Although many people have started from scratch in the new century, which of those big shots didn't have connections and resources? Which of those big companies didn't have powerful backers?

"Me? I made my first fortune in the financial market," Jiang Chen said.

"Financial markets? Stock trading?" Jin Lu asked.

“From 14 to 15, I made a fortune using leverage. And back then, you could get a lot of credit cards just by using some tricks, so…” Jiang Chen had nothing to hide about his first pot of gold, so he told him the whole story verbatim.

"You're too daring." Jin Lu had also dabbled in stocks, starting after graduating from university. She made a lot of money during that bull market, but now it seemed she was far behind Jiang Chen.

"With a little effort, a bicycle can become a motorcycle; with a little effort, barren land can turn into platinum," Jiang Chen said.

“No wonder you said you had many girlfriends before,” Jin Lu suddenly said.

"Mm." Jiang Chen did not deny it.

Economic conditions determine the number of girlfriends one can have.

If he doesn't have enough financial resources, and can't even afford basic necessities like firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, what woman would want to be with him?
“Sure enough, money corrupts people,” Jin Lu said.

“I have my reasons too.” With a smile, Jiang Chen said, “Besides, I made it clear to those girlfriends when I was pursuing them. They all accepted it.”

"Really?" Jin Lu asked, still somewhat skeptical.

"Of course. But Jin Lu, are you interested in my private affairs?" Jiang Chen changed the subject, looking at Jin Lu with a smile and asking.

"I'm just curious." How could Jin Lu possibly admit to being interested in Jiang Chen's private affairs?

“What else are you curious about? I can tell you,” Jin Lu said.

“Really?” Jin Lu’s eyes lit up.

“Yes.” Jiang Chen saw Jin Lu’s bright eyes and a hint of surprise flashed through his mind.

"Can I know which girlfriends you have?" Jin Lu asked.

"No." Jiang Chen's attitude was firm and left no room for doubt.

"What?" Jin Lu was not surprised by Jiang Chen's rejection, but she did not expect him to reject her so decisively.

"No." Jiang Chen repeated.

"I'm just curious, why can't I know?" Jin Lu asked.

"As you know, my situation is somewhat shocking, so I can't let anyone else know except my family," Jiang Chen explained.

"Is that so?" Jin Lu felt that Jiang Chen was covering up.

“Of course.” Jiang Chen answered without hesitation. However, he didn’t want to say more about this issue. Instead, he said, “Jin Lu, do you see any problems with the company (Jingpin Gallery) right now? As long as I can solve them, I will definitely help you solve them.”

“There are quite a few problems.” It was one thing not knowing Jiang Chen was the president of Xingchen Group before, but now that she knows his identity, Jin Lu naturally won’t hold back.

These connections are practically delivered to our doorstep.

If you don't use it, you won't use it.

At that moment, Jin Lu bluntly recounted the problems that Jingpin Gallery had encountered.

Jiang Chen answered all these questions without reservation.

It's a bit complicated; Jiang Chen only needs one message.

"Jiang Chen, let me make you another cup of coffee." Seeing that Jiang Chen had finished his coffee, Jin Lu stood up and said.

"No thanks, I'm still not used to drinking coffee." Jiang Chen refused. If there hadn't been coffee in front of him, he probably wouldn't have drunk it either.

"Then I'll get you a glass of water," Jin Lu said.

“Okay.” Jiang Chen did not refuse.

At that moment, Jin Lu thought of the water dispenser.

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered as he watched Jin Lu's figure.

Soon, Jin Lu poured a glass of water for her.

"Thanks." Jiang Chen took the water.

"Thank me? How will you thank me?" Jin Lu asked without thinking.

"I'll treat you to dinner when I have time." Jiang Chen originally planned to treat Jin Lu to dinner tonight, but tonight belongs to Li Qian. If the opportunity arises, he also wants to win Li Qian over.

"That's it?" Jin Lu was clearly dissatisfied with Jiang Chen's words.

"Isn't it enough that I treated you to dinner? Do you want me to repay you with my body?" Jiang Chen asked.