Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1643 Xia Linxi's Shock, First Meeting with Xiao Qing

"Ah."

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Starry Night Beverages should also be listed in the United States."

After Starbucks was listed in Hong Kong, Jiang Chen told Chen Shan that Starbucks would be listed in New York and London.

Now that Baisai Group is listed in the United States, it can also prepare for Xingchen Beverage to be listed in the United States.

“Then…” Chen Shan’s eyes sparkled.

"Attorney Chen, it's a pleasure working with you," Jiang Chen said with a smile.

My decision to continue working with Chen Shan will not change.

Because Jiang Chen had ulterior motives.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang." Chen Shan said with a smile.

That evening, Jiang Chen and Sun Xiangyu, general manager of Baisai Group, held a celebration party at a five-star hotel.

The atmosphere was lively, with glasses clinking and toasts flowing freely.

Jiang Chen had just seen off an American capital executive when Chen Shan came over.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Jiang."

"Attorney Chen, today is a good day, you should have another drink," Jiang Chen said.

"Mr. Jiang, let's have a drink." Chen Shan raised her glass.

"Cheers." Jiang Chen clinked his glass with Chen Shan's.

After drinking the wine in his glass, Jiang Chen started chatting with Chen Shan.

“These business owners are all shrewd old foxes. I find it much more comfortable chatting with you than with them,” Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"Mr. Jiang, you're joking." Chen Shan didn't mind Jiang Chen's words and instead asked, "Mr. Jiang, when are you returning to Shanghai?"

"Just these next two days, Attorney Chen, what about you?" Jiang Chen asked.

"I was planning to go back to Shanghai tomorrow," Chen Shan replied.

"Going back to Shanghai tomorrow? So soon?" A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes: "Now that Baisai Group is listed on the stock exchange, you can have some fun before you go back."

"I need to go back to the company to report on my work," Chen Shan said.

"Report on work? Is your firm so inhumane?" Jiang Chen didn't care about Chen Shan's words. Given Chen Shan's current status in Jiecheng Law Firm, even the highest partner of Jiecheng Law Firm would give her face.

Chen Shan smiled without saying a word.

"And now?" Jiang Chen thought of what Chen Shan had just said.

“Didn’t Mr. Jiang say that Starry Night Beverages wants to go public in the United States? I’d like to stay a little longer,” Chen Shan said.

“Then let’s talk about Starry Night Beverages going public in the US tomorrow,” Jiang Chen said.

"Okay." Chen Shan nodded.

The celebration party didn't end until 10 p.m. New York time.

"Isn't Attorney Chen staying at this hotel?" Jiang Chen asked as he saw Chen Shan also walking out of the hotel.

"Ah."

Chen Shan nodded.

“Attorney Chen, I live on the top floor of 432 Park Avenue in Manhattan. You can come see me tomorrow,” Jiang Chen invited.

"The top floor of 432 Park Avenue in Manhattan?" Chen Shan had never heard of it.

"Okay." Jiang Chen nodded and said, "This is my property, so it will be convenient for us to talk later."

Jiang Chen had considered inviting Chen Shan to the rooftop of 432 Park Avenue in Manhattan right now, but Chen Shan would definitely refuse if he did, so it was better to wait until tomorrow.

“Okay, I’ll go tomorrow.” Chen Shan agreed without much thought.

After seeing Chen Shan off, Jiang Chen returned to the top floor of 432 Park Avenue in Manhattan.

This time, without the women around, Jiang Chen took out a mid-grade spirit stone to cultivate.

For Jiang Chen, even finding a girlfriend wouldn't stop him from cultivating. He'd cultivate the Carefree Heavenly Technique when a woman was around, and use spirit stones to cultivate when she wasn't. After all, he understood that improving his strength was the most important thing.

Without sufficient strength, everything is in vain.

The night passed quickly.

Chen Shan arrived at 8:30 the next morning.

"President Jiang, I didn't expect you to live here." Chen Shan looked around curiously as she walked in.

"Attorney Chen, let me show you around." Jiang Chen knew that Chen Shan in the drama had some difficulty even buying a nice house, so the shock she felt upon seeing the penthouse at 432 Park Avenue in Manhattan was unimaginable.

“Okay.” Chen Shan didn’t hesitate and agreed immediately.

Jiang Chen then led Chen Shan on a tour.

Although Jiang Chen didn't live in the top floor of 432 Park Avenue in Manhattan for long, he knew everything about the room, and he explained it to Chen Shan very smoothly.

"President Jiang is indeed worthy of being called President Jiang. This house is not something that money can buy." Chen Shan has a good eye.

"I bought this house by chance. I only stay here when I come to New York for business. But the property management fees are incredibly high. It's actually cheaper to stay in a presidential suite at a five-star hotel," Jiang Chen said with a smile.

Chen Shan did not speak.

Because she felt that Jiang Chen was a bit too much like Versailles.

Even wealthy people can't just move into this mansion whenever they want.

Jiang Chen led Chen Shan to the living room and then made tea.

"Attorney Chen, have some tea first." Jiang Chen handed a cup of tea to Chen Shan.

"Okay." Chen Shan nodded gently.

After drinking tea, Jiang Chen and Chen Shan started chatting about Starry Night Beverage's listing in the United States.

Xingchen Beverages is different from Baisai Group.

As Starry Night Beverages' business expands worldwide, many forces have come to covet its formula. Over the years, countless commercial spies have attempted to uncover Starry Night Beverages' recipe.

After Starbucks went public in Hong Kong, international capital firms tried to take action against it from the capital market.

If Starbucks were to go public in the United States, the capital markets would become even more frenzied.

Therefore, for Xingchen Beverage to be listed and gain a foothold in the United States is a considerable challenge for him and Xingchen Group.

Of course, these were not issues that Chen Shan was considering.

For Chen Shan, her job was to help promote the listing of Xingchen Beverage in the United States; what happened to Xingchen Beverage after the listing was none of her concern.

Jiang Chen knew he didn't have much time to focus on the launch of Xingchen Beverages. So, with Chen Shan around today, he wanted to talk to her about everything that needed to be discussed.

For three whole hours, Chen Shan's hands were almost numb from holding the laptop and taking notes.

"Attorney Chen, you've worked so hard," Jiang Chen said with concern when he saw the exhausted Chen Shan.

"President Jiang, I finally understand why you were able to establish Xingchen Group in such a short time." Chen Shan was also a workaholic, but now she realized that she was still a little behind Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen smiled, brewed a cup of tea, and handed it to Chen Shan: "Have some tea and take a rest."

"Thank you." Chen Shan accepted the tea without hesitation and drank it.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

"President Jiang, did you call someone else?" Chen Shan asked subconsciously.

"It's already noon, I've ordered lunch." Jiang Chen got up to open the door.

The restaurant at the entrance is serving food and drinks delivered by the neighborhood's upscale restaurant.

The waiter left quickly.

"Attorney Chen, let's go eat," Jiang Chen said.

"Okay." Chen Shan was also hungry, so naturally she wouldn't refuse.

At that moment, Jiang Chen and Chen Shan arrived at the restaurant.

Jiang Chen opened the bottle: "Attorney Chen, want a drink?"

“Okay.” Chen Shan has a high alcohol tolerance, so she naturally wouldn’t refuse Jiang Chen’s invitation.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, Jiang Chen and Chen Shan drank more and more wine.

However, Jiang Chen was immune to alcohol; even without using his internal energy to refine the wine, he wouldn't get drunk no matter how much he drank. Chen Shan, on the other hand, had a flushed face after drinking for a while.

"Attorney Chen, please don't drink too much." Jiang Chen's heart stirred when he saw Chen Shan's flushed face, and he longed to hold her in his arms. However, he knew that now was not the time.

Yes, it's just not the right time.

If he were to mature now, he would definitely want to taste Chen Shan's flavor.

Chen Shan smiled and put down her wine glass.

Half an hour later, after they had finished their meal and drinks, Chen Shan took her leave.

"Attorney Chen, I'll leave the rest to you now. I'm heading back to China," Jiang Chen said.

"Then see you again in Shanghai," Chen Shan said.

Jiang Chen nodded.

After seeing Chen Shan off, Jiang Chen flew directly to San Francisco.

The reason I came to San Francisco was to see Xiao Qing and An Ning.

The first thing Jiang Chen did upon meeting Xiao Qing and An Ning in San Francisco was to practice the Free and Unfettered Heavenly Technique with them.

"What's the rush?" Xiao Qing stopped Jiang Chen. "Isn't the secret realm about to close?"

"Yes, the secret realm will be closed when I return this time," Jiang Chen replied.

"I really don't know what the secret realm is like," An Ning asked curiously. "We're going to the Fourth World in two months, and you can go and see the secret realm then. However, it must be very cruel inside. If you're a saint or show mercy, you'll pay the price," Jiang Chen said.

“Now I’ve read quite a few novels and understand these principles,” Xiao Qing said.

"Not only that, we need to combine formations, talismans, and other methods to kill enemies. Therefore, after we go to the Fourth World, I suggest that you all go and explore the secret realms." Jiang Chen was a family man and also a ruthless person.

Jiang Chen has many trump cards up his sleeve for his woman, but these trump cards can only be used at crucial moments.

“I think it’s feasible.” Anning nodded.

"The path of cultivation is strewn with white bones..." Xiao Qing's expression flickered.

"no way."

Jiang Chen patted Xiao Qing and said, "If we want to fight our way to the heavens, we must tread on countless bones."

“Yes.” Xiao Qing nodded.

The road to heaven is also the road to immortality.

Although Xiao Qing studied law, she could not resist the allure of this path to heaven.

"Don't think so much. We're doing this for the family. For the family, for our path to immortality, we have to be a little selfish." Jiang Chen thought of the Xianxia and Xuanhuan novels from his previous life, and why the transmigrators were so decisive in killing. It was because they wanted to embark on the path to heaven, and everyone else was just an ant.

Two hours later, after practicing the Free and Unfettered Heavenly Technique with Xiao Qing and An Ning, they strolled around San Francisco.

Having not been to San Francisco for a while, Jiang Chen planned to explore the area before heading back.

"Jiang Chen?"

Just as Jiang Chen was wandering aimlessly, a voice came from the side.

"Xia Linxi?"

Jiang Chen turned his head and looked over, a look of joy in his eyes.

"Jiang Chen, when did you come to San Francisco?" Xia Linxi walked over.

"Just arrived today." Jiang Chen looked Xia Linxi up and down and said, "Xia Linxi, it's been a while since I've seen you, you've become more and more beautiful."

"Am I prettier than Sister Xiao Qing?" Xia Linxi asked.

“Each has its own merits,” Jiang Chen said.

"Tch." Xia Linxi rolled her eyes.

"Xia Linxi, do you know what I'll do if I see Xiao Qing?" Jiang Chen said.

"I don't know." Xia Linxi shook her head.

“When I see Xiao Qing, I want to hold her in my arms. And my reaction to seeing you is the same as when I see Xiao Qing,” Jiang Chen said.

"..." Xia Linxi's face flushed red instantly.

Jiang Chen's meaning is quite clear.

That is, I want to hug her.

"What are you thinking about?" Jiang Chen placed his hand on Xia Linxi.

"What are you doing?" Xia Linxi slapped Jiang Chen's hand, but didn't push it away.

"What do you think?" Jiang Chen looked at Xia Linxi with a smile.

"Hmph, if you let go again, I'll tell Sister Xiao Qing," Xia Linxi said.

"Then how will you tell Sister Xiao Qing? Tell her I want to hug you?" Jiang Chen stepped forward and whispered in Xia Linxi's ear.

“You…” Xia Linxi.

Just then, Jiang Chen reached out and put his arm around Xia Linxi's waist.

"Jiang Chen, you're really bold." Xia Linxi's body stiffened.

"If I weren't brave, how could I have hugged you?" Jiang Chen whispered in Xia Linxi's ear.

When Jiang Chen first saw Xia Linxi, he wanted her, so he plotted to make her break up with her boyfriend. Now, a lot of time has passed, and he has been in contact with Xia Linxi for a long time. It's time to reap the rewards.

"Let me go..." Xia Linxi said.

"Xia Linxi, have you ever heard a saying?" Jiang Chen said.

"What did you say?" Xia Linxi asked instinctively.

"Go ahead and scream, no one will save you here," Jiang Chen whispered in Xia Linxi's ear.

"..." Xia Linxi.

"You can try it if you don't believe me." This is America, and Jiang Chen felt that there might be people doing *that* on the street, so when he held Xia Linxi, no one would even give him a second glance.

“You…” Xia Linxi looked up and glared at Jiang Chen.

But she found that Jiang Chen was looking at her.

Eyes facing each other.

Faced with Jiang Chen's affectionate gaze, Xia Linxi felt a chill and momentarily forgot to look away.

In an instant, an indescribable atmosphere spread between the two.

Jiang Chen looked at Xia Linxi's lipstick as if he were a person who had been thirsty for days in the desert and had seen clear water.

He hesitated for only a fraction of a second before lowering his head to kiss her.

Xia Linxi was shocked, her eyes widening in surprise.

a long time.

Jiang Chen then released Xia Linxi.

"You, you..." Xia Linxi stared at Jiang Chen, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say.

Jiang Chen chuckled softly as Xia Linxi whispered something to him.

Of course, I was saying things that are best left unsaid.

For Jiang Chen, these indescribable words were meant to stir up Xia Linxi's emotions.

Xia Linxi had had boyfriends before, but she had never encountered anything like this before.
Hearing Jiang Chen's words made him even more embarrassed.

"Shall we go eat first?" Jiang Chen whispered in Xia Linxi's ear.

"Mmm," Xia Linxi responded subconsciously.

"Walk."

At that moment, Jiang Chen put his arm around Xia Linxi's waist and walked forward.

Xia Linxi struggled for a moment but couldn't break free. For some unknown reason, after taking a few steps, she let Jiang Chen hold her.

A moment later, Jiang Chen and Xia Linxi arrived in front of a restaurant.

However, just as Jiang Chen and Xia Linxi were about to enter the restaurant, a group of flight attendants walked over from the other side.

These flight attendants are all Chinese.

Jiang Chen glanced around and his gaze fell on the leader.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one Orange Spirit Fruit.]

"A Luo of Oranges?"

"This is the fourteenth time I've checked in and received the Orange Fruit."

The Orange Spirit Fruit is a spiritual fruit used to cultivate spiritual power, and it is of a higher grade than the Crimson Spirit Fruit. Although the Orange Spirit Fruit and the Crimson Spirit Fruit differ by only one character, they are worlds apart. It can be said that this is the fourth thing to increase spiritual power, besides the Elementary Spirit Nourishing Pill, the Intermediate Spirit Nourishing Pill, and the Crimson Spirit Fruit.

"After refining the Crimson Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute can be increased by 24 points, while after refining the first Orange Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute will be increased by 240 points, and after refining the second Orange Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute will be increased by 120 points."

"This is an extraordinary treasure!"

"Although only martial artists at the Spirit Abyss Realm can refine the Orange Thought Fruit, it is an extraordinary thing."

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

Xiao Qing is a character in the TV series "Meeting Happiness".

In the drama, she plays a flight attendant, a proud princess who often leaves her child in the care of her parents. She has a noble appearance and appears strict with her daughter, but is actually very caring. She is childhood friends with Zhen Kaifang and Ouyang Yanyan, and among the three, she has the most fulfilling life. Unexpectedly, she too falls into a marital crisis, and she and her husband have been living apart.

"The story of 'Meeting Happiness' begins in 19."

"Xiao Qing in the story was born in 78."

"I'm exactly forty years old this year."

In the drama, Xiao Qing is a senior flight attendant in the civil aviation system. She is married to Yuan Lei, a martial arts performer, and they have a daughter, Xiao Chunni. Xiao Qing's focus on making money leads to family conflicts, and her daughter, going through a rebellious phase, struggles to understand her parents' good intentions. Her long-term dedication to work and neglect of family communication results in a strained parent-child relationship, creating a typical "widowed-style marriage."

Xiao Chunni, a freshman in college, couldn't understand her mother's financial management and mistakenly believed that Xiao Qing's frugality stemmed from vanity, leading to several heated arguments. Meanwhile, due to their long-term separation, Xiao Qing, during a visit to her husband on set, mistakenly believed he was cheating and filed for divorce. However, after discovering the family accounts, the daughter accused her mother of excessive interference in her life plans. It wasn't until her father, Yuan Lei, presented the family income and expenditure ledger, proving that Xiao Qing's savings were actually her daughter's education fund, that the mother and daughter reconciled.

Yuan Lei went missing unexpectedly while filming on set. Despite a seemingly harmonious relationship, things took a turn for the worse, but he ultimately escaped unharmed. Xiao Qing and her daughter Xiao Chunni eventually reconciled, with Xiao Qing letting go of her constraints on Xiao Chunni. Although filled with worry, she firmly believed Xiao Chunni would make a wise decision. However, Yuan Lei's accident did indeed cause them considerable panic, but thankfully, they all returned safely.

"I never expected to run into Xiao Qing in San Francisco."

"Like Bi Nan, she should actually be called a flight attendant's wife."

"The difference is that Bi Nan is divorced, while Xiao Qing is not."

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered.

Xiao Qing and Pei Yin were played by the same actress in their previous lives.

The difference is that Xiao Qing displays shrewdness and competence, while Pei Yin possesses the temperament of an artist, as well as a sense of depression.

The person behind Xiao Qing at this moment was clearly her colleague.

However, with Xia Linxi by his side, Jiang Chen only glanced at her before leading her into the restaurant.