Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 227 Angels and Demons - Part

The material of the black Hermès custom-made business suit is very smooth, and because it is a summer outfit, the thinness is also guaranteed. In short... it feels great.

Jiang Qingkui, who was cleaning the tea table, trembled and stopped what he was doing.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

Then Jiang Qingkui turned around abruptly and stared at Zhou Wang with an ambiguous look.

"This is a punishment. Who told you to look around? Where is your conscience as a secretary?"

Zhou Wang looked very calm.

Jiang Qingkui opened her red lips, but in the end she said nothing, only lowering her eyelids: "I understand... Mr. Zhou."

It was not until Jiang Qingkui left with the teacup that Zhou Wang breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back in his boss chair.

Sister Qingkui's aura was still too strong. Zhou Wang, who was impulsive, felt a little guilty...

But Jiang Qingkui's attitude is a bit strange, he doesn't seem very angry.

Well, it was obviously her fault first, so she really shouldn’t be angry!

Zhou Wang subconsciously put his finger to his nose and sniffed. After he reacted, he quickly took his hand away as if he had been electrocuted.

This is too obscene, what am I doing!
……

At noon, he took a nap in the lounge in the office. When he woke up, Zhou Wang had almost calmed down the restlessness that had been aroused in the morning.

Agent Lin Ran and photographer Shiyi had been waiting outside for a while. When they saw Zhou Wang coming out after washing up, they stood up hurriedly.

"Awaited."

Zhou Wang smiled and nodded at the two of them.

"No, no, Mr. Zhou, we just arrived too..."

Lin Ran quickly smiled and waved his hand.

"Let's go, where are we going to shoot?"

"It can be done in the company. The venue has been arranged."

Zhou Wang nodded. He knew they were in the company, so he didn't let Jiang Qingkui follow him. He took the special elevator with the two girls to the fourth floor of Wuyou Building.

This floor is the entertainment area of ​​Wuyou Media, and also serves as a framing area, so many indoor scenes can be easily shot here.

When Zhou Wang and others passed by, there were many experts filming here. When they saw Zhou Wang appear, they all came over to say hello.

Zhou Wang nodded in response one by one. In order to avoid an endless conversation, he did not show too much friendliness this time. Except for a few people who lacked eyesight, most people were able to tactfully stop in time.

"Sister Ran, good afternoon!"

"Wow, Sister Ran, you've become more and more beautiful recently..."

Lin Ran, who was following behind Zhou Wang, felt a little uncomfortable with the enthusiastic compliments from people he knew and didn't know.

She is considered to be an experienced agent in the company, but the only talent she has under her is "Hua Suisui". There are a lot of internet celebrities of this level in the company. How could she have had such treatment before?

But now it’s different, just because Zhou Wang appointed her as the operating officer of his personal account, let alone other colleagues in the company, even Mr. Zhang took the initiative to smile and say a few words to her when she met him by chance the day before yesterday.

The most outrageous thing is that the matter of Zheng Zong harassing her had been forgotten long ago, but Dong Zong, who was in charge of personnel assessment, found her and compensated her with a sum of money in the name of bonus, which was almost half a year's salary...

It was the experience of the past few days that made Lin Ran truly understand that it was so cool to have someone above him...

No wonder everyone wants to curry favor with someone!
She used to be very resistant to unspoken rules, but now, assuming Zhou Wang really needs it, she thinks it's not impossible...

Taking a quick glance at Zhou Wang's handsome profile, this equally mature woman felt a little wet.

"Lin Ran, how are you getting along with Xiao Xiao?"

While Lin Ran was lost in thought, Zhou Wang suddenly asked.

"Ah, do you mean Wang Xiaoxiao?"

Lin Ran came back to his senses and realized that he had asked a stupid question. Who else could it be?
She nodded quickly, observing Zhou Wang's expression and said, "Very good, she works hard, is very passionate about her work, and basically listens to what I say... Well, I just think that her previous positioning was not pure enough, and I want to change her image and reduce the sexy part. What do you think, Mr. Zhou?"

"Okay, just do music, there's really no need to mess around with all that."

Zhou Wang thought for a moment and said, "If she doesn't want to attend any activities that are not related to work, don't force her. If you have any questions, you can come to me directly."

"Okay, Mr. Zhou, I understand."

While Lin Ran responded, he exchanged a glance with Eleven who was listening attentively beside him. Both of them felt a sense of satisfaction at having successfully eaten the melon.

It seems that those obscure rumors in the company are true, Mr. Zhou and Wang Xiaoxiao, tsk tsk...

Just thinking of Hua Suisui who had already returned to the mountain city, Lin Ran couldn't help sighing and worrying.

She should have known very well that Zhou Wang would never marry her, but she still made the choice.

The contract has been terminated. If Zhou Wang just wants to play with her, he can eat her up completely without taking any responsibility...

I just don’t know what this “big gamble” of hers will eventually bring.

……

"Mr. Zhou, your smile seems a little fake. Let's try another one. Try to recall something funny and try to ignore the camera..."

In a room arranged like a classroom, Eleven, holding a Sony camera, raised his head and reminded.

Zhou Wang, who was sitting behind the desk, shook his head helplessly. He really didn't expect that his performance in front of the camera would be so stiff.

After all, I have experienced such a big scene as the Night of No You, so this kind of shooting should be easy for me...

"Mr. Zhou, this is normal. It's hard for everyone to act naturally when facing the camera at first. You just need to get used to it."

"Yes, Mr. Zhou, you don't know that when Sui Sui was filming for the first time, he walked with his hands folded..."

Lin Ran and Eleven didn't think there was anything wrong and spoke with a smile.

"Okay, I'll adjust it."

Zhou Wang nodded.

What is being filmed now is the material for the first video that Zhou Wang will soon release on his personal account, but it is only the first half. The latter part will be connected to the Wuyou Night party through a transition.

Zhou Wang didn’t know what the final effect would be, but it was a script that Lin Ran had put a lot of effort into writing.

The company does have dedicated short video directors, but Lin Ran didn’t seem to trust them so he did it himself.

Because there were not many shots to be shot, Zhou Wang originally thought that it would not take too much time, but who knew that it would take the entire afternoon to shoot.

It was not only because Zhou Wang had little experience, but also because Lin Ran and Shiyi were both pursuing the best results, so many shots were shot over and over again.

The filming finally ended when it was almost sunset. Seeing the two women looking exhausted, Zhou Wang suggested, "How about I treat you to a meal?"

"I really want to rip you off, but I can't. Xiaoxiao has a live concert tonight. It's her first show after collaborating with Meow Music. Eleven and I can't miss it..."

Lin Ran shook his head helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wang did not force them. He just took out his cell phone and transferred a red envelope of 1,000 yuan to each of them.

"Don't be embarrassed. Take it. One thousand dollars is really not much for me. Just think of it as me treating you to a meal."

"..."

Listening to Zhou Wang's sincere yet provocative words, what else could Lin Ran and Shiyi say? They could only accept the red envelope silently, just as a way of cooperating with Zhou Wang's "showing off".

After Lin Ran and Shiyi packed up and left, Zhou Wang looked at the time. It was almost six o'clock in the evening. He did not go back to the office. Instead, he sent a message to Jiang Qingkui to ask her to come downstairs, and asked Miao Ying to drive the car to the company gate and wait for him.

"Xixi, hurry up, you still need to take a shower, there will be a queue for the shower room soon..."

Zhou Wang, who was playing with his mobile phone with his head down, suddenly heard a sound coming from the side. He subconsciously looked up and was immediately startled.

Several girls came together from the fourth-floor terrace area. Zhou Wang didn't recognize the others, but the girl at the end who was wearing a white lace-up waist shirt, a black JK miniskirt, white stockings, and revealing a part of her tender white thighs was Endme Ji Xiaoxi, whom Zhou Wang hadn't seen for four or five days.

"I'm coming!"

When Zhou Wang looked over, Ji Xiaoxi, who was also fiddling with her phone with her head down, raised her head with a smile. She was about to catch up with her companions, but saw Zhou Wang at the same time.

Ji Xiaoxi paused, and a mixture of panic, embarrassment, shame, and helplessness flashed across her face.

"Mr. Zhou!"

"Hello, Mr. Zhou..."

Several other characters, who were not sure if they were agents or something else, also saw Zhou Wang and greeted him hurriedly and stiffly.

Only Ji Xiaoxi, who was standing still, subconsciously took a step back, as if he wanted to turn around and run away.

Zhou Wang glanced at her without saying much. He nodded to a few people and walked away.

"Mr. Zhou has such a strong aura. Isn't he said to be easy-going?"

"Shh, keep your voice down, they haven't gone far yet!"

Listening to the discussions of her companions, Ji Xiaoxi gradually came back to her senses. Seeing that Zhou Wang did not say anything to her, she breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, she felt a sense of inexplicable loss...

……

In the elevator, Zhou Wang shook his head secretly.

Does Ji Xiaoxi think of herself as a monster that must be avoided?
Speaking of that night, she was obviously more immersed in it than himself. If Zhou Wang hadn't hesitated for a moment, she might have been gone before Chen He knocked on the door...

However, girls' minds have always been complicated. Even though Zhou Wang is now considered "experienced", he still often feels that he cannot control himself.

Even for Jiang Mo and Su Yajing, whom he thought he knew best, he didn't dare to say with 100% certainty that he could guess what they were thinking.

Although he was very curious about what the "rainbow exclamation mark" above Ji Xiaoxi's head meant, he could only take things as they came since he was leaving Hangzhou tomorrow.

As for the last incident, Zhou Wang had already taken the initiative to help Endme upgrade the contract as compensation, so he had nothing to be embarrassed about and just considered it a draw.

Ding!
As the elevator reached the first floor, Zhou Wang was walking towards the door when he suddenly heard a surprised voice:

"Mr. Zhou?"

Zhou Wang turned his head in surprise and saw a figure standing up from the reception area of ​​the hall and walking towards him quickly.

"Oh, you are here to see Ji Xiaoxi?"

Zhou Wang was not surprised to see Chen He, he just nodded.

Chen He had already stretched out his hands, but when he saw that Zhou Wang had no intention of shaking hands with him, he felt embarrassed for a moment, but it was quickly covered up by a smile.

"Yes, she was not feeling well a few days ago and has been resting at home. She just came to the company to sign the contract today. I wanted to pick her up after get off work and then go out for dinner together to celebrate..."

"We have to celebrate it properly, congratulations... I'll be leaving first."

Zhou Wang smiled faintly and nodded, then turned around and left.

"Mr. Zhou, did you forget to accept my friend request? Well, I was worried that you didn't see it, so you clicked it three times."

Seeing Zhou Wang was about to leave, Chen He asked anxiously.

"Oh, is it so?"

Zhou Wang pretended to be surprised and said, "Maybe I missed it. I'll take another look later. That's it."

Although Chen He is young, he is definitely not stupid since he has managed to make it out of the murky modeling circle. He could naturally hear that Zhou Wang was clearly trying to shirk his responsibility.

Chen He was a little impatient.

The second season of "Chu Tianyao", for which he had spent several months trying to get a role, is about to announce the final casting. However, Chen He, who has not received any information yet, knows that he has been eliminated.

Before the results came out, Chen He still held on to a glimmer of hope. When everything settled down and the last glimmer of fantasy was shattered, Chen He's unwillingness reached its peak.

Why? He endured the repeated scrubbing of steel wool and tried to please that Yan sister for several months, only to get such a precious audition opportunity...

But now everything is in vain.

He knows why.

It’s not that Sister Yan was not able to convince Mr. Ma of Daxia Film and Television, but that the other party was unwilling to spend so much effort on her. Being recommended for an audition was already a piece of cake for him.

The root of the problem is that as one of the decision-makers in the fashion circles of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, the other party has no shortage of so-called young and handsome models like himself.

If he hadn't put so much thought into it, watched countless movies while forcing himself to be nauseated, and tried so many ways to please her, maybe that Yan Jie would have been tired of him long ago...

Perhaps, he was afraid that after successfully entering the film and television industry, he would be out of her control?
In fact, he got a lot from the other party. So many catwalk resources and various print advertisements have already made him earn seven figures.

But what can you do with this little money in the extravagant first-tier cities?
Especially being in this circle, Chen He saw too many scenes above the class...that was the life he had always dreamed of.

He also hoped that one day, he would be the one wielding the whip, and he could make those so-called supermodels who always had a cold face kneel down obediently, crawl to his feet willingly, and let him whip them wantonly...

But the reality is, because he sent many messages in a row, the director in charge of casting at Daxia Film and Television has deleted him.

Although he came to Wuyou Media today to pick up Ji Xiaoxi after get off work, Chen He actually wondered whether he would meet Zhou Wang.

He knew that Zhou Wang must be a very busy man, so he just thought about it, but he didn't expect to actually run into him.

what is this?
This is the revelation of fate!
So no matter what, Chen He was unwilling to let Zhou Wang go so easily.

Last time, Ji Xiaoxi didn’t even know that Zhou Wang had taken advantage of him. Now that he lets Zhou Wang go, wouldn’t all his “efforts” have been in vain?
"Um, Mr. Zhou...would you like to have dinner with us?"

Chen He suggested quickly.

Zhou Wang was blocked by Chen He again. He shook his head helplessly. He was about to refuse, but suddenly he was stunned.

Seeing that Zhou Wang didn't say anything for a while, Chen He thought that Zhou Wang was moved and quickly struck while the iron was hot: "I booked a very famous French restaurant, which is quite difficult to book. It just so happens that Xiaoxi's contract can be upgraded, and it is also thanks to your care, President Zhou. We also want to find an opportunity to thank you..."

Chen He was talking about something, but Zhou Wang couldn't hear clearly because he was checking the system prompts.

Yes, Zhou Wang was also very puzzled. Why would the system pop up a prompt at this time...

Ding!
[Due to the blessing of "Mythical Chessboard - Crouching Dragon Realm", the host triggers an adventure and opens a hidden round: Angels and Demons - Chapter 2: Whisper of the Soul."

[Automatically bound to the encounter target: Ji Xiaoxi]

【Are you ready to see the truth again? 】

[The hidden round will be opened in "1 hour and 23 minutes"]

[If you choose to complete this round, please arrive at the following location before the countdown ends]

【Ambré Ciel Restaurant.gps】

……

Zhou Wang was stunned for a while before he digested this actually very brief information.

He was in a trance for a moment.

After all, it has been quite some time since the first "hidden round" started, and he hasn't heard this word for a long time.

At the same time, he suddenly realized that the "rainbow exclamation mark" above Ji Xiaoxi's head was actually a hint of a hidden round.

When he first arrived in Hangzhou and the "Mythical Chessboard" appeared, the system explained that the "Mythical Chessboard" meant that the city's map would provide at least three initial hidden rounds.

Unexpectedly, one of them would come true to Endme.

But... why did the trigger switch of the hidden round fall on the head of her boyfriend Chen He?
"Mr. Zhou, Mr. Zhou?"

At this time, seeing that Zhou Wang remained silent and seemed to be distracted, Chen He could not help but shout a few more words.

"Is the restaurant you're talking about called Ambré Ciel?"

"Ah, Mr. Zhou, how did you know?"

Chen He was obviously surprised.

Chen He's answer also made Zhou Wang completely certain. He smiled and said, "There are not many famous French restaurants in Hangzhou. I just guessed it casually."

"That's right. It's the only French restaurant in Hangzhou with one Michelin star. It's not hard to guess."

Chen He suddenly realized, "Then Mr. Zhou, what do you think..."

"That's fine, but I'll treat you..."

"How can that be done!"

Upon hearing that Zhou Wang really agreed, Chen He was overjoyed, but quickly shook his head, "We agreed that we would thank you, how can we let you spend money? I have to pay for this meal!"

"We'll talk about it later. Are you driving?"

"It's open. I borrowed the car from a friend. Mr. Zhou, you..."

"Then I'll go there myself. See you in the restaurant later."

"Okay, okay, Mr. Zhou, the time I booked is 7 o'clock, you can just go there directly. I'll wait for Xiaoxi, and I'll send you the location of the restaurant..."

"Well, I've approved your friend request."

Upon hearing that Zhou Wang finally added him as a friend, Chen He secretly gave himself a thumbs up.

Fortunately, he was smart enough to make this invitation at the last minute, otherwise it was foreseeable that it would be almost impossible for him to add Zhou Wang on WeChat.

……

Ambré Ciel Restaurant in Hangzhou is located on the northwest side of West Lake, near Tianmu Mountain Road, which Zhou Wang must pass by every day when going home.

This restaurant is well-known in certain circles for several reasons.

One of them is the Michelin rating. Hangzhou currently has eleven Michelin restaurants, all of which are one-star, so this Per· Restaurant actually symbolizes one of the highest-level local food sources in Hangzhou.

Its head chef Alan Yu is also very famous and is one of the few Chinese chefs with three Michelin stars.

Another reason is the location of this restaurant.

It is located on the first floor of the headquarters of a beauty brand company, which means that it is actually built in an office building.

However, the word "Per" itself explains its origin. This restaurant is a cross-border joint creation of the domestic beauty brand and the Michelin chef, so it is not surprising that the restaurant is built at the company's headquarters.

At 7:05 p.m., Miao Ying drove her Rolls-Royce into the building's ground parking lot and, under the guidance of the security guard, parked in the marked internal parking space.

"Boss, we're here."

Miao Ying's voice came from the front row, causing Zhou Wang to look up from his position flipping through a magazine.

"Qingkui, are you sure you don't want to go in with me?"

Zhou Wang asked Jiang Qingkui, who had not spoken much along the way.

"I don't have much appetite. If you don't have any other instructions, I'll go back and rest."

Jiang Qingkui shook his head.

Although she would occasionally joke with Zhou Wang, Jiang Qingkui always knew what to do at critical moments. At least at this moment, she could tell that Zhou Wang's invitation was not sincere...

Although it was a little strange, because Jiang Qingkui knew that it was a couple who invited Zhou Wang to dinner, theoretically there was nothing for her to hide, but Jiang Qingkui couldn't delve into everything. At this time, she knew that she just had to disappear obediently.

"Okay, then let Miao Ying take you back first...Qingkui."

Zhou Wang, who was about to get off the car, thought about it, turned back and called Jiang Qingkui.

"Ok?"

"Are you a little mad at me today?"

Jiang Qingkui was startled, then blinked in an ambiguous manner: "Why do you ask that?"

"What do you say?"

"Sorry, Boss, I can't answer that question for you."

Jiang Qingkui was silent for a moment and then spoke.

"Why?" Zhou Wang was a little puzzled.

"If I say I'm not angry, it might encourage you and make you more presumptuous. But if I say I'm angry, it won't be appropriate. After all, you're my boss and I still rely on you for a living. Don't you think this makes sense?"

Jiang Qingkui smiled gently.

"...There's nothing wrong with it."

Zhou Wang could only give a thumbs up to Jiang Qingkui's clear logic.

He thought about it, then motioned to Jiang Qingkui to wait a moment. He got out of the car and walked around to the trunk behind it. After a moment, he came back with a small wooden box and handed it to Jiang Qingkui.

"For you."

Jiang Qingkui didn't understand at first, but when he looked down and saw the "snowflake"-shaped logo on the wooden box, his hands trembled.

"Patek Philippe?"

The luxury goods she knows are relatively general, and she only knows three high-end watch brands, but PATEK PHILIPPE happens to be one of them. The other two are Rolex, which is basically known to everyone, and Cartier, which women pay more attention to.

"Well, just consider it as an apology. Don't take what happened this morning to heart."

Zhou Wang said casually.

Jiang Qingkui pursed her lips, glanced at Zhou Wang, then lowered her head and carefully opened the watch box.

Then, a women's steel watch with a bezel inlaid with diamonds appeared in sight.

(Patek Philippe 5087 women's watch, with hands-on renderings)
"I……"

Jiang Qingkui actually wanted to refuse, but Zhou Wang's gift was so timely.

For the sake of her image and work, she is planning to buy a watch recently.

She had only worked for Zhou Wang for a short time and had just received one month's salary, which was not low actually. With the bonus, even after deducting taxes, it would be nearly 100,000 yuan.

But girls' daily expenses are more exaggerated than boys', and the more refined the girls are, the more so. So Jiang Qingkui is still a little tight on money when it comes to buying a watch.

She had originally set her sights on Cartier's Blue Balloon, but Xu Wenxi was wearing that model, and she didn't want to bump into her. The other models didn't match her aesthetic, and she couldn't afford the more expensive ones for the time being, so the whole situation was quite awkward...

And who can refuse a Patek Philippe, known as the king of watches?
It's funny to say that when she first joined the company, she tried to resist all the sugar-coated bullets Zhou Wang sent, but...

The Porsche Panamera is really easy to drive, the professional suit from Hermès is really easy to wear, plus the little satisfaction that seems to have transcended class in advance...

After getting used to it, she even began to look down on the clothes originally in her closet.

With mixed feelings, Jiang Qingkui finally nodded and followed his heart: "I like this watch very much. Thank you, Mr. Zhou."

"You're welcome. If you don't like steel straps, there are also leather straps, which will have a softer visual effect. But I think the steel strap should suit your temperament."

As Zhou Wang spoke, he took the watch out of the watch box and was about to help Jiang Qingkui put it on.

Jiang Qingkui let Zhou Wang play with her smooth and slender hands, and was completely unable to say no. After putting on the watch, Jiang Qingkui looked at it herself and couldn't help but smile.

This watch is really beautiful...

"Sister Qingkui, since I gave you a gift worth more than 200,000 yuan, would you like to tell me whether you are angry or not?"

While Jiang Qingkui was still in a daze, Zhou Wang suddenly moved closer and whispered into her crystal earlobe.

Jiang Qingkui's body froze, and she turned her head away. She knew that she shouldn't answer this question after she had already given two hypotheses, but perhaps the cold touch on her wrist swallowed up her reason. After a moment, she bit her lip helplessly and responded softly:
"I am not angry."

(End of this chapter)