Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1656 "Why Marry?" - Diao Yuanyuan, Shi Yan
"Mr. Jiang, how about we investigate EuropaCorp during our trip to Paris?" Ning Meng asked.

"No need now."

Seeing Ning Meng's puzzled look, Jiang Chen said, "EuropaCorp's losses will inevitably worsen this year due to the box office failure of 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.' What we need to do now is wait. When EuropaCorp's losses intensify further, that will be the time for us to acquire them."

The goal of acquiring a company is to maximize profits.

Although Jiang Chen is rich, he still needs to save money where he can.

Having money is less comfortable than having a girlfriend.

"However, please make a note of this. If I forget about it after the new year, please remind me," Jiang Chen said to Ning Meng.

“Okay.” Ning Meng nodded.

"Come on, let's eat," Jiang Chen said, gesturing to the two women.

Fang Zhiheng and Ning Meng nodded and continued eating.

The next morning, Jiang Chen left France and arrived in Egypt.

The reason I came to Egypt was to see the Egyptian pyramids.

The Pyramid of the Sun in the Americas holds secrets, and the Egyptian pyramids must also hold secrets.

Before Jiang Chen traveled through time, 110 pyramids were discovered, representing the oldest and most magnificent monumental structures in Egypt.

The First World was similar to the previous world. 110 pyramids were discovered there.

These pyramids are scattered throughout Egypt. The most famous is the Great Pyramid of Giza, located on the Giza Plateau. It is not only a symbol of Egypt but also one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The pyramids are not made of gold. Due to their immense size, from a distance, their shape resembles an isosceles triangle, and their overall outline resembles the Chinese character "金" (gold), hence the name "pyramid." Their structure consists of a square base and a pointed top, entirely constructed from massive stone blocks. The primary function of the pyramids was as tombs for the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, used to bury deceased members of the royal family.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the ancient Egyptian pyramids, belonging to Pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty. The original height of the pyramid was 146.59 meters, but due to long-term weathering, approximately 10 meters of the top has eroded away, bringing its current height to 136.5 meters, equivalent to a 40-story building.

Legend has it that the ancient Egyptians had a deep faith in the gods, which gave rise to their unique concept of the afterlife. They believed that human life was only temporary, and that true eternity began after death. Because of this belief, the ancient Egyptians, especially the pharaohs, placed great emphasis on preparing for the afterlife, and their tombs were among the most lavish. The mystery surrounding the pyramids stems from the many unsolved mysteries surrounding their construction; many enigmas remain unsolved to this day, and even modern scientists cannot provide a reasonable explanation.

"What science cannot explain may be explained by other means."

"but……"

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on the Sphinx in front of the pyramid.

This Sphinx is one of the oldest stone statues in the world. Standing 66 feet tall, it depicts the face of a pharaoh wearing a turban and with a solemn expression.

"Legend has it that the Sphinx has a mysterious power to suppress evil spirits, but its true symbolic meaning remains unclear to this day."

"I wonder what's so special about this Sphinx?"

Jiang Chen unleashed his mental power, enveloping the Sphinx.

next moment.

"Ok?"

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow.

He sensed a strange energy emanating from the sphinx that was blocking his spiritual exploration.

"It's really interesting."

Jiang Chen felt even more strongly that these pyramids held some secret.

"This pyramid is a cemetery."

"But if we interpret it according to fantasy novels, the cemetery is the ancestral land, and also a forbidden place."

Jiang Chen was deep in thought.

The total number of pyramids in the world varies depending on the definition and archaeological discoveries, but they are mainly distributed in Egypt, Sudan and Central America, with a total of more than 600 worldwide. Among them, there are about 110 pyramids in Egypt, more than 200 in Sudan, and about 300-500 Mayan and Aztec pyramids in Central America.

These things don't appear out of nowhere.

Perhaps these pyramids are connected to each other.

After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Chen soared into the sky and reached a high altitude.

After reaching a high altitude, Jiang Chen used his mental power to envelop the 110 pyramids of Egypt.

"Indeed, there are 110 pyramids."

"However, the distribution of these pyramids seems to conform to the formation..."

"interesting……"

"If the Fourth World is a world full of spiritual energy, then the First World is the end of the Dharma era."

"So, if these pyramids were in the Fourth World, they might be some kind of forbidden area..."

"Unfortunately, I don't understand formations yet..."

Jiang Chen became even more determined to learn formation techniques.

Perhaps learning the formations will unlock the secrets of these pyramids.

However, Jiang Chen did not leave immediately. Instead, he used the invisibility talisman to measure the pyramid step by step.

After visiting the Egyptian pyramids, Jiang Chen arrived in Sudan.

Jiang Chen's purpose in coming to Sudan was to see the Sudanese pyramids.

There are 260 pyramids in Sudan.

"Legend has it that the dense arrangement of the Sudanese pyramids is due to their similarity to the Mayan pyramids (such as steep slopes)..."

"It now appears that this is not just a legend."

"I just don't know what the reason is..."

As Jiang Chen walked past the pyramids, he pondered deeply.

After passing the Sudanese pyramids, Jiang Chen arrived at the Dallol volcano in Ethiopia.

Dallol volcano is located in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia, within the Danakil Depression. This area is at the northern end of the East African Rift Valley, situated at the boundary of the African, Arabian, and Somali plates, and is subject to frequent tectonic activity. Lake Assal is 15 kilometers south of the crater, and the active volcano Erta Are is located 25 kilometers away.

This is one of the hottest and driest regions on Earth, with surface temperatures consistently above 45 degrees Celsius. The water temperature in hydrothermal vents can even exceed 100 degrees Celsius, containing high concentrations of corrosive acids, creating an extremely harsh environment known as "hell on earth."

However, for Jiang Chen, this is a good thing.

"The temperature here is energy."

"It's equivalent to fire-type energy."

"It can be used for cultivation."

Jiang Chen stepped out and entered the crater.

An intense heat enveloped Jiang Chen.

"So hot."

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and activated the Nine Heavens Clan Suppression Technique.

next moment.

The energy, carrying terrifying heat, was absorbed and refined by Jiang Chen.

At this moment, a vortex of heat formed around Jiang Chen.

after one day.

"I have to leave."

Jiang Chen took a deep breath, and in a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

After Jiang Chen left, the temperature of Dalor Volcano dropped by five degrees.

……

Egret Island.

"This trip to Africa was definitely worthwhile."

"It seems there are some good places in the First World after all."

After arriving in Xiamen, Jiang Chen performed a cleansing spell on himself and went to a restaurant.

After a day of training at the Dallol volcano in Ethiopia, Jiang Chen also took the opportunity to sample some local delicacies.

Even ordinary items.

After eating enough food for three people at the restaurant, Jiang Chen finally left.

"Hmm?" However, as soon as Jiang Chen stepped out of the restaurant, he saw two women.

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 Breaking Crossbows.]

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received a storage bag containing 10,000 coins.]

"Ten Qi-Breaking Crossbows?"

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

According to the system introduction, the Breaking-Armor Crossbow, like the Breaking-King Crossbow, Breaking-Martial Crossbow, and Breaking-God Crossbow, is a weapon specifically designed to deal with martial artists. It not only has the effect of penetrating armor but can also pierce through the body of a martial artist. The difference is that the Breaking-Armor Crossbow is a crossbow specifically prepared for martial artists at the Martial Emperor realm. When activated, it requires at least four martial arts masters at the Martial King realm to charge up their energy and channel their inner force before they can nock the arrow and release it.

Like the King-Breaking Crossbow, God-Breaking Crossbow, and Martial-Breaking Crossbow, the reason why the Gang-Breaking Crossbow can deal with martial artists at the Martial Emperor realm is that internal force, formation, and machinery gradually approach perfection under the remote rotation of a special device. The internal force originally transmitted to the Gang-Breaking Crossbow is amplified through the formation and machinery to achieve the power to penetrate martial artists at the Martial Emperor realm!

A single Crossbow can kill a martial artist in the early stage of the Martial Emperor realm!
Ten Qi-Piercing Crossbows—even the strongest Martial Emperor would perish on the spot if caught off guard!
"Ten Po Gang Crossbows are matched with one thousand Po Gang Crossbow bolts."

"Unfortunately, the Broken Crossbow bolts cannot be made before the manufacturing process is obtained."

"Storage bags cost ten thousand?"

This is the second time I've checked in.

According to the system introduction, the storage bag is a type of storage bag from the novel "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality." It appears as a small, coarse cloth bag, containing storage space, and is a common item for low-level cultivators. Ordinary storage bags typically have several cubic meters of space and are one of the essential basic items in the cultivation world; they cannot store actual living beings. While their appearance is ordinary, they are difficult to destroy.

The storage bag for system check-ins is now modeled after the storage bag in "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality".

In the novel *A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality*, storage bags require the infusion of spiritual power and a divine sense seal to be used, and they also prevent others from detecting them. Storage bags obtained through system check-ins, on the other hand, require the infusion of true essence and spiritual power to be used, and they also prevent others from detecting them.

According to the system description, this storage bag has a capacity of six cubic meters.

The spatial rings, bracelets, and bags currently belonging to the Jiang family are unique to the family and serve as their identity tokens, verifiable with the family head's seal. Furthermore, as the family's fortune and level increase, the space within them can be expanded. Once the person who possesses a spatial ring, bracelet, or bag dies, no one else can refine it.

The storage bag is merely a storage bag; the Jiang family members can refine and use it using their true essence and spiritual power. If it falls into the wrong hands, anyone with true essence, spiritual power, spiritual energy, or divine sense can refine and use it.

"This means that the storage bag can be used by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Jiang Family Army, and the Fox Hunt assassins."

"This sign-in reward is pretty good."

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

Diao Yuanyuan (Lao Diao) is a character in the TV series "Why Get Married".

In the drama, she, Wang Ran, and Da Xia have been best friends since college, forming a long-standing "three musketeers." Unexpectedly, she and Gu Nianping get married, leading to a hilarious contractual love story. In real life, she's a strong, independent woman, neither clingy nor melancholic. In relationships, she can love a worthy, roguish man without feeling insecure or anxious, demonstrating exceptional independence.

Shi Yan, a character in the TV series "Why Get Married".

In the drama, she plays a print model, innocent, kind, fashionable, and youthful. She unexpectedly gets a marriage certificate with Da Xia, and later, under Da Xia's relentless pursuit, the two fall in love. Shi Yan, at a young age, has started working on her own. Although she likes wealthy second-generation heirs, she values ​​relationships even more.

"The plot of 'Why Get Married' begins in 15."

"The story has been going on for two years now."

"Old Diao... Diao Yuanyuan..."

Diao Yuanyuan (Lao Diao) is a domineering and independent woman in the drama. She is neither clingy nor melancholic, and in relationships she values ​​equal competition with her partner, pursuing a relationship where she can "love with dignity".

Diao Yuanyuan's marriage to her husband, Gu Nianping, is strained due to their children. She has developed a love for children and plans to become pregnant, but Gu Nianping objects and files for divorce. Diao refuses to divorce him and declares she will make him suffer for the rest of his life.

When his friend Fanfan faced family conflicts, Lao Diao suggested that she join forces with Wang Luyi to fight against Wang's mother.

In the finale, Diao Yuanyuan explicitly demanded an end to the marriage, rejecting Gu Nianping's attempts to reconcile and insisting on going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to complete the formalities. Consequently, both parties signed an agreement stipulating that they would officially divorce three months later, with Gu Nianping required to pay 50 yuan in compensation.

“Shi Yan…”

In the drama, Shi Yan is a young woman struggling alone in the city. Although she yearns for the life of a rich second-generation heir, she values ​​the essence of relationships even more. After accidentally getting married to Da Xia due to a hangover, she repeatedly requests a divorce in pursuit of true love, but gets embroiled in legal disputes over issues such as the ownership of the diamond ring.

Shi Yan initially displays a "sharp tongue but soft heart" personality, experiencing misunderstandings stemming from her curiosity and outbursts of resentment when wronged. As the story progresses, she gradually learns to communicate rationally during trust crises, ultimately transforming from a capricious and spoiled wife into a mature partner.

Throughout the entire series, Shi Yan only has one instance of "cheating," which is when she is framed. Shi Jiaming tricks Shi Yan into going to a hotel, where she drinks a drugged herbal tea and begins to lose her senses.

Just as Shi Jiaming was about to make a move against Shi Yan, Diao Yuanyuan knocked on the door of the hotel. Diao Yuanyuan tied Shi Jiaming up and left him on the bed. When Liu Daxia arrived at the hotel room, he saw Shi Yan and Shi Jiaming lying on the bed. He was stunned and left the room without saying a word.

After returning home, Shi Yan tried to explain to Liu Daxia, but Liu Daxia wouldn't listen and threw all of Shi Yan's luggage out. The two almost got divorced, but in the end, they cleared up the misunderstanding.

After experiencing a crisis of trust, she took the initiative to resolve the misunderstanding and ultimately chose to take on the responsibilities of marriage.

"What a blessing."

"I didn't expect to encounter two female protagonists who check in so quickly."

"But it's good, after all, signing up a few more female leads before going to the Fourth World might give us more trump cards when we get there."

Jiang Chen glanced at the two women and continued walking forward.

Jiang Chen's purpose in coming to Xiamen was to acquire Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd.

Luda Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by four companies under China Aviation Industry Group: China Aviation Technology International Holdings Co., Ltd., China Aviation Technology Shenzhen Stock Exchange Co., Ltd., China Aviation Technology Luda Co., Ltd., and Luda Jincai Investment Co., Ltd. It is located on Xiang'an West Road, Xiang'an District, Luda Island.

According to available information, Luda Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd.'s first-phase investment of 7 billion yuan in the construction of its 5.5th generation LTPS TFT-LCD and CF production line in the Luda Torch Industrial Zone is the first 5.5th generation LTPS TFT-LCD production line in China and the second globally. In December 2012, the first LCD screen was lit up. After the project goes into production, it will process 360,000 array glass substrates annually. Product applications cover the small-to-medium-sized, high-end display screen market, including mobile terminals, automotive displays, entertainment displays, industrial instruments, and office displays.

Jiang Chen noticed this company as early as last year when he came to Xiamen and decided to acquire it.

When Jiang Chen met Lu Fangning in Xiamen this August, he reached a cooperation agreement with Lu Fangning, allowing Lu Fangning to acquire Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd.

Half a month ago, Lu Fangning brought Jiang Chen good news.

A moment later, Jiang Chen arrived at Luming Group.

"Mr. Jiang."

Lu Fangning welcomed Jiang Chen into the office.

"Mr. Lu, I haven't bothered you, have I?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.

"No."

Lu Fangning asked her secretary to make coffee and invited Jiang Chen to sit down.

After the secretary served coffee and left, Jiang Chen started chatting with Lu Fangning.

Of course, at this time, Jiang Chen and Lu Fangning were talking about mundane matters, including the development of Luming Group.

As a shareholder of Luming Group, Jiang Chen naturally has a say in the company's affairs. Furthermore, Jiang Chen has years of experience in the business world, far surpassing Lu Fangning's expertise. His opinions are always perfectly timed, greatly benefiting Lu Fangning.

If it weren't for Jiang Chen's ulterior motives towards Lu Fangning, the domineering woman, their conversation would definitely be interpreted as an elder instructing a younger person.

The two chatted for a while before Jiang Chen brought up the matter of Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd.

"President Jiang, please wait a moment."

After speaking, Lu Fangning went to her desk and took out a document from the drawer.

Then, Lu Fangning walked up to Jiang Chen and handed him the documents: "President Jiang, this is the acquisition contract for Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd. Please take a look."

"Okay." Jiang Chen took the document and opened it to read.

After a while.

Jiang Chen looked up and said, "President Lu, thank you so much for your help with this acquisition of Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd."

As expected of the female CEO in the drama, Lu Fangning did a great job. Although it might be her first time acquiring Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Jiang Chen had to admit that Lu Fangning did a great job and there was nothing wrong with it.

This made Jiang Chen think even more highly of him, after all, not many people can do this.

"I'm glad Mr. Jiang is satisfied," Lu Fangning said.

"Of course I'm satisfied, Mr. Lu. I promised before..."

Before Jiang Chen could finish speaking, Lu Fangning interrupted him: "President Jiang, can I change my terms?"

"What do you mean?" Jiang Chen asked.

"I don't want any payment." Lu Fangning looked at Jiang Chen and said, "I want Mr. Jiang to do me a favor in the future."

"Help?" A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Lu Fangning wants him to do her a favor.

It seems that Lu Fangning is more complex than he imagined.

“Yes.” Lu Fangning nodded slightly.

“Okay, I agree.” Jiang Chen didn’t refuse, because there was no need to. He also didn’t think he couldn’t do what Lu Fangning needed him to do.