Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 328 Giving Tips to the Little Assistant

It's better to offend a gentleman than a petty person.

If you can mess with a man, don't mess with a woman.

The assistant is both a woman and a stingy person.

At first, Liu Jing thought he was petty, but later he realized that Bai Bing wasn't petty either.

"What did Huo Wenxi do to offend you?" Liu Jing asked, getting into the car with great curiosity.

It wasn't convenient to ask while we were outside. There were other people besides the assistant.

Now that they were in a private space, with only two people in the car, their curiosity could no longer be contained.

"It's nothing, just treat me like the little girl I was two years ago," Bai Bing snorted.

When Huo Wenxi first met her on "Dream Show," he treated her with this attitude. It was as if the Eagle King's interest in her was a form of charity.

The top agent made it clear that it wasn't because you're exceptionally talented or beautiful, but simply because you resemble Kim Hee-sun that they took notice of you.

Bai Bing's intelligence is no less than Shu Chang's; she instantly understood Huo Wenxi's meaning: he was going to give her away to someone as a mini-Kim Hee-sun.

If she had no other choice, she would give in.

Between money and reputation, as a top law student, she understood it better than most people.

Because of this incident, Bai Bing is particularly careful to keep her distance from Cheng Long, lest her petty boss misunderstand.

"It's been two years. You've made a lot of progress, but Huo Baozhu hasn't made much progress." Liu Jing's expression was strange. His little assistant was definitely thinking about how to get revenge, and she would definitely use him to do so.

"Of course, look who I'm working for. I'll only keep improving, while she'll stagnate and gradually fall behind the times." Bai Bing puffed out her chest and held her head high, very proud.

At the beginning of her career, she looked up to Huo Wenxi.

That person was once her idol, is now her role model, and will become her competitor in the future.

"No need to push it anymore, there's not much progress here." Liu Jing shook his head.

"Hmph! Even a small improvement is still improvement. She can only sag." The assistant glanced down, thought about Yang Mi, and suddenly felt a little inferior.

After working for the boss, her skin, which was originally a bit dark, has recently become much fairer.

However, she did not attribute this to her boss, believing that the Huayang products were genuinely effective.

Tong Liya, who was dark-skinned, turned fair-skinned right under her nose. She used even more products, so there was no reason why she wouldn't become fair-skinned.

Her skin has gotten fairer, but her bust size hasn't increased much. Even Jing Tian has gone up in cup size, let alone Yang Mi, while she's still stuck in the same place.

"Drive carefully." Liu Jing closed his eyes to rest. Having a goal is good, just like Yang Mi has always regarded Qianqian as her goal.

"So where are you going now? To see Huo Wenxi?"

"No! She came to me, it must be about Edison. We won't kick her when she's down, nor will we offer help. We'll just stand by and watch," Liu Jing instructed.

"I know it's about Teacher Chen, but it's no use her coming to us." Bai Bing was puzzled. "We don't seem like good people at all. We didn't kick you when you're down because the boss and Teacher Chen are on good terms. But with you, Eagle King, there's only friction, no friendship."

"This matter, in fact, has something to do with you," Liu Jing said with emotion.

The incident involving Teacher Chen has been full of twists and turns, and is far more complicated than it appears on the surface.

He underestimated the matter, as well as the occurrence and development of the event.

"I didn't do anything. You told me not to cause trouble, and I've been very obedient," Bai Bing quickly explained, blinking her big eyes as if afraid her boss would misunderstand.

"Edison contacted me..."

Liu Jing's memory went back to the day before yesterday, when the police arrested several suspects.

These guys were very arrogant online, but once they got to the police station, they were more obedient than anyone else, telling everyone everything.

At the end of 2006, Mr. Chen's computer broke down. His assistant, Uncle Long, took it to a computer shop they often worked with for repairs. Due to a moment of carelessness, he didn't keep a close eye on it, and the repairman discovered the problem.

After making the copy, the guy secretly admired it, only to be discovered by a friend.

That friend secretly copied another copy and, wanting to show off, shared it with his friends.

Once a third person knows about it, more people will soon find out.

Thus, thanks to the celebrity effect, the whole world knew about it.

The whole story is clear. The perpetrator even told the police that two people bought the photos from him.

Based on the clues they provided, the police were unable to identify the two individuals.

One method involved offline transactions, with the transaction taking place in Yandu.

One method involves online transactions, where the other party's account and IP information are all located overseas.

Liu Jing knew all this because Teacher Chen told him.

When Teacher Chen called him, her first question was, "Liu Jing, is your company trying to get me?"

Liu Jing only answered with two words, "No."

Teacher Chen looked very haggard these past few days, and upon hearing this, she breathed a sigh of relief. "I believe you. If you wanted to mess with me, you wouldn't have waited until now."

"No matter who it was in Eagle King's company, I would have dealt with them. But because it's you, Edison, I've instructed the company to stand aside and no one is allowed to kick you when you're down," Liu Jing stated bluntly.

"Thank you. Now I feel like I'm surrounded by enemies, and everyone wants to get me." Teacher Chen smiled bitterly.

“It’s normal for you to suspect me, after all, you showed me your phone, and I know those photos exist.” Liu Jing was understanding.

“No! I didn’t doubt you. You’re not the only one who knows those photos of mine. I’ve bragged about them to others too. Back then, I didn’t see it as shameful; it was something to be proud of. I never imagined it would be leaked and cause them so much harm,” Teacher Chen confessed.

"..." Liu Jing didn't know how to comfort him. Showing off photos like that, you're not at a loss at all. Those girls are the ones who are really unlucky.

"The company suspects you did it, that's why I asked you. You said no, and I believe you; I'm pretty good at judging people. This matter is..."

Teacher Chen laid out the whole story, from beginning to end, without holding anything back.

Finally, filled with emotion, he made a request, "Liu Jing, I want to ask you for a favor. The company has prepared for the worst, and I'm also prepared to retire from the entertainment industry. Gillian is innocent, and I hope you can help her if you have the chance."

Sisi was right next to me on the pillow and listened to the whole thing.

She remained silent during the call, and only after Liu Jing hung up did she ask quietly, "How are you going to help her? Get her into bed?"

"You underestimate me. Do you think I'm that kind of person? A friend's wife is not to be trifled with." Liu Jing said righteously.

"She's not his wife, not even his girlfriend, at most she's his ex-girlfriend," Sisi mocked.

“How else can I help? Give her some resources. It’s not convenient for me to get involved. In the future, you…” Liu Jing hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook his head, “She will have to carry a bad reputation for the rest of her life. Don’t let this cause you to be criticized.”

"I don't care about these things. I'm prone to getting criticized anyway, so one more thing won't make a difference." Sisi said indifferently.

When a person has support, their heart becomes stronger, and they become more concerned about many things, and less concerned about many others.

"Forget it, let Yuanyuan handle it. She got to know them a bit when she was filming 'Rob-B-Hood'." Liu Jing was still worried.

"Birds of a feather flock together. Look at the friends you've made, what kind of scum they are. Cheng Long, Fatty Wang, I thought this one would be better, but I didn't expect him to be even more promiscuous than the other two." Xixi sighed.

“You’re wrong,” Liu Jing said sternly.

"Where did I go wrong? Did I wrong him? He can just retire from the entertainment industry and get away with it, but what about the others? Some of them were about to marry into wealthy families, but their marriages fell through because of this. He just packed his bags and left, so decisively." Sisi said disdainfully.

"I mean, Jackie Chan is more adventurous than Edison Chen, but he can afford to play the field, he's resourceful, he can let go of the consequences, and he can protect himself," Liu Jing explained. Then, he changed the subject, "On the other hand, Fatty Wang, despite everyone saying he's a womanizer, he only plays around with models and actresses who offer themselves to him. He does what normal men do, nothing too outrageous. He doesn't want to make those erotic films; there are investors paying for them, so why wouldn't he? He doesn't have the aloofness of a scholar or the pretense of an artist; he's willing to bow to money and make way for power."

Sisi pouted, not dwelling on Fatty Wang. She knew Liu Jing was right. Liu Jing had known Fatty Wang for fifteen years, as had her aunt and Sister Li; they knew him very well.

"He can afford to play games. The old fox has a hotel in Yandu that he rents out year-round. Whenever he's in Yandu, he basically stays there, with two or three women every night, never the same one twice. He can definitely afford to play games. He's well-connected. He has connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles, across mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and around the world. He can definitely get along with people everywhere. He's also very open-minded. He'll make advances on film sets in front of everyone. If the other person is powerful, he can lower himself to befriend them. He can definitely be open-minded. He's one of the top figures in the industry, so of course he can protect people."

"Haha, you understand perfectly."

"The old fox isn't young anymore; he'll definitely age faster than others."

Liu Jing relayed Teacher Chen's words to the assistant. Of course, she didn't mention a word of Qianqian's sarcasm.

The assistant remained calm. "Online transactions are too dangerous because every step leaves a trace. Even with a foreign account and overseas IP, there's still a risk of exposure. Offline transactions may seem unsafe, but they're actually not dangerous at all. Yandu has the strongest security, making it the best place to transact. Eagle King definitely has no evidence; that phone call of his was a scam."

“Xiao Bai, this isn’t a legal scene; we don’t need evidence. Huo Wenxi is a seasoned veteran; her intuition is usually very sharp. Her intuition is different from ordinary intuition; over a decade of experience in the underworld has honed her keen insight. She doesn’t need direct evidence; the existing information and situation are already in her mind, and her first judgment is often closest to the truth.” Liu Jing spoke earnestly, always serious about teaching his junior assistant and helping her grow.

The more capable his assistant was, the less trouble he had. Now he was gradually realizing that he couldn't live without her.

"That's because you admire Huo Wenxi and view her through a filter, so naturally you'll see only good things about her," the assistant retorted.

"Xiao Bai, if I hadn't stopped you, would you have intervened?" Liu Jing asked directly.

The assistant was speechless, but still stubbornly insisted, "This was an unexpected bonus."

"Okay! Do you think Min-jie, with her personality, will take advantage of the situation?" Liu Jing asked again.

The assistant fell completely silent. Knowing Min-jie's personality, she would definitely kick him while he was down.

Sister Min is currently taking a break and has told everyone that she won't contact you unless she does.

Four or five days ago, Sister Min took the initiative to contact Bai Bing to inquire about the details of the incident and how to deal with it.

The assistant didn't hide anything from the boss's instructions, and Sister Min didn't say anything, only sighed regretfully.

"Xiao Bai, investigate the other person who bought the photos. This person is hiding in the shadows, and will definitely make further moves." Liu Jing also had his own intuition.

"Does the boss want to help his friend?" Bai Bing asked.

"No! The tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease. A tall tree catches the wind, and I am worried that the other side will not let us remain uninvolved," Liu Jing sighed.

If it were him, he certainly wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. He would not only bring down the Eagle King, but also drag Jiahe into the mire.

Bai Bing's expression turned stern. He abruptly turned the steering wheel and pulled the car over to the side of the road. "The photos, Chen Zihan's photos. Several months ago, before I bought out those photos, quite a few other people had already made their purchases."

"If you were the one pulling the strings behind the scenes, what would you do?" Liu Jing asked.

"Truth and falsehood are intertwined, and now is the perfect time to fish in troubled waters. I'll mix Chen Zihan's photos into this batch. If I'm even more sophisticated, I'll composite some of your photos. Netizens won't be able to distinguish between truth and falsehood; they'll only believe what they perceive as true. Even if the relevant departments deny that the photos are composites, once the trend takes hold, the denial will be a drop in the ocean and won't solve the problem. This won't have a significant impact on us, but we'll inevitably get into trouble," Bai Bing analyzed calmly.

She hadn't thought about it that way before, but Liu Jing's reminder woke her up.

"I'll leave this to you." Liu Jing was pleased; he was indeed incredibly intelligent and understood immediately.

"It's better to be prepared. We can't attack blindly without finding the enemy. Let's prepare for both scenarios. I'm going to find Chen Zihan now. There have been rumors about her lost phone, and we'll address them proactively this time. As for the boss, things aren't too bad. There are a lot of unsubstantiated rumors about you. The relentless fabrication over the past two years hasn't been very effective. Also, my approach to Huo Wenxi was somewhat inappropriate. It's not advisable to make enemies now, lest she become desperate and bite us back." Bai Bing's forehead was sweating. "Why are you talking about Huo Wenxi?" Liu Jing asked, puzzled.

"Ahem, when I came out, I locked the door to the small meeting room from the outside. I also told the people at the company not to pay any attention to her. Don't open the door without my permission." Bai Bing looked embarrassed.

"Holy crap, is this kidnapping or house arrest? Comrade Xiaobai, please use your legal knowledge to answer this for me." Liu Jing was utterly astonished.

"It's dangerous outside, I'm protecting her," the assistant argued.

She opened the trunk and pulled open the car door. "Boss, please wait here for a moment. I'll arrange for someone else to pick you up."

"They've just dumped me on the side of the road." Liu Jing was stunned.

"I'll go to the company. We'll talk about the punishment or reprimand after I finish this business." The assistant showed no embarrassment whatsoever.

"Alright. Give me two hundred yuan, I'll take a taxi home myself. I'm going to a nightclub tonight, don't forget to pick me up." Liu Jing said irritably.

"Oh! Looks like Sister Fei has wrapped the money in the wrong bag again," the assistant teased.

As the boss's personal assistant, how could he not understand the true relationship between the siblings?

I used to think the boss was a sister-obsessed person, but later I found out that Liu Yifei is a brother-obsessed person.

"Nightclub" is not a nightclub; the assistant didn't misunderstand. It's the filming location of "Nightclub."

The film was shot in a supermarket in Yandu. Filming started at 10 p.m. and ended at 6 a.m., with the doors closed for nighttime shooting.

The filming period is very short. Filming started in mid-January and will wrap up in the next couple of days.

The investment cost wasn't high either; we didn't even spend all three million.

Liu Jing returned home, tidied up a bit, and had a good night's sleep.

I ran back and forth between the three rooms last night and didn't get much sleep. I had to feed all three gluttons, since he's going abroad for half a month.

When I woke up, it was already past three in the afternoon.

Having witnessed Bai Bing's prowess, Huo Wenxi would no longer treat her like an ungraduated student. The two talked on equal terms for half an hour before leaving the Chunqiu Building with relaxed expressions.

"Boss, what a great opportunity!" Bai Bing said regretfully. It's like missing out on the lottery jackpot by just one number.

"There will be plenty of opportunities. Even if we take action, we won't be able to kill Eagle King." Liu Jing said dismissively.

He even had a hidden worry: if this precedent was set, there would be endless troubles to come.

No celebrity is a saint; in the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry, all sorts of problems will arise.

If this incident brings down a company, then many people will be watching it closely in the future.

He longed to be as carefree as before, but that was no longer possible.

"Forget it, even if Eagle King doesn't die this time, he'll be badly injured. They're ambitious and want to invade the mainland, but they'll probably suffer a crushing defeat because of this. Their base is on fire, how can they have the mind to expand their territory?" Gao Yuanyuan rubbed her temples, no longer hiding her exhaustion when no one else was around.

She's been very busy lately, especially at the end of the year, with all sorts of things coming one after another.

After not seeing him for a while, he has become much thinner and looks even more sharp.

"Boss, could you postpone your trip to the US by two days? They contacted me this afternoon about a last-minute recitation segment for disaster relief, and they hope you can participate." Bai Bing thought this was a good opportunity; her boss's singing was really average, but his recitation was quite good.

"No." Gao Yuanyuan refused outright. Bai Bing didn't know why Liu Jing went to the US, but she knew very well. At this critical juncture, Sister Min definitely wanted Liu Jing by her side.

Besides, this kind of empty talk is meaningless. The real money has already been donated, so there's no need to go around trying to make a name for ourselves.

Bai Bing was stunned. Such a stern tone. Commander Gao has been quite formidable lately.

After saying this, Gao Yuanyuan seemed to realize that her tone was a bit harsh, so she quickly tried to smooth things over, "Mutou has made an appointment with several investment institutions in the United States. They don't celebrate the Spring Festival, so he has to wait for the client's schedule. Don't arrange anything for him during the Spring Festival. Let him focus on discussing cooperation. Don't arrange any schedules for him before the end of the Olympics next year. Push away what you can, refuse what you can, and we'll talk about everything after the Olympics."

Gao Yuanyuan had her reasons. First, it would give Liu Jing more freedom to make his own arrangements and allow him more time to fly to the United States. Second, she discovered that Liu Jing attached great importance to the Olympic opening ceremony.

When filming "The Warlords" two years ago, Cheng Xiaodong invited Liu Jing to be the special effects designer for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

Liu Jing wasn't very interested. What was there to design? There were only so many routines.

He didn't refuse and also arranged for Tong Liya to be included.

I was thinking of just going through the motions, joining in the fun, building up my resume, and then it would be over.

In the latter half of 2007, Liu Jing was thrilled when "Kangmei's Love" was broadcast.

An advertisement promoting a pharmaceutical company could generate a considerable amount of entertainment each month. It's not as frequent now, but it still brings in twenty to thirty thousand.

The Olympic Games opening ceremony is a world-class event. If you could participate, the entertainment value would be in the millions.

The opening ceremony preparation office had just been unveiled, and Liu Jing would go there whenever he had free time. The Bird's Nest was still under construction, and he often went there to scout out the location.

The theme of the opening ceremony is to showcase traditional culture, so Liu Jing finally has something to do, since we're most familiar with this.

So, a special effects designer would bother the director all the time, offering various suggestions and creative ideas, regardless of day or night.

During that period, Zhang Yimou was in great distress because Liu Jing couldn't reach him by phone, so he went to his office to look for him.

No matter where he is, as long as he is in Yandu, Liu Jing can always find him.

Helpless, Zhang Yimou shoved Liu Jing into the creative office, telling him, "You should focus on your creative work. Let's discuss good ideas together, don't just hog them from me."

He had dealt with Liu Jing twice: once ten years ago while filming an advertisement, and once four years ago at the Athens Olympics. Each encounter left a deeper impression than the last. Liu Jing was someone you couldn't afford to offend, not because of his background, but because this guy was incredibly persistent.

"Uh! The nominations for the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards came out a few days ago, you two should participate, right?" Bai Bing swallowed quietly.

She recalled her conversation with Huo Wenxi earlier. "Xiao Dong, saving Eagle King is saving Spring and Autumn, it's saving Golden Harvest. President Min has been in the US for half a year now, hasn't returned, and hasn't made a public appearance there. Even when she won Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards, she only answered a phone call on the spot. You haven't seen her in a long time, have you? According to reliable sources, she goes to the hospital frequently. Many people speculate that it's not an ordinary illness. There's no smoke without fire; since there are rumors that she has a terminal illness, there must be some basis for it. If something happens to President Min, Golden Harvest and Spring and Autumn will definitely be in turmoil. Golden Harvest is not yet fully stable internally, and many competitors are eyeing it covetously. If they seize the opportunity, how could they not take a bite? If you help us now, we can support each other in the future. With Eagle King and Golden Harvest joining forces, no one in Hong Kong and Taiwan will dare to underestimate us..."

Bai Bing wasn't very interested in what Huo Wenxi said next.

Before Spring and Autumn acquired Golden Harvest, Eagle King was regarded as the new standard-bearer. To be precise, it should be Eagle King who most hoped for Golden Harvest's downfall.

She didn't believe a single word of Huo Wenxi's promises, his talk of mutual support.

But Bai Bing took the speculation about Zhang Min to heart.

She had long suspected something was wrong, and she was certain there was something wrong. The boss flying abroad for the Chinese New Year was a clear indication of the problem. Considering all the information, a terminal illness was indeed the most plausible explanation.

However, Huo Wenxi was wrong about one thing, and the outside world also misunderstood. Even without Zhang Min, the company will not be in turmoil.

As an insider, Bai Bing understood one thing very well: the company's anchor was not Zhang Min, but the boss she served.

Everyone assumed that Zhang Min had been remotely directing things for the past six months. Little did they know, Ms. Min rarely even made phone calls.

The official seal is in Mr. Wen's hands, and the personal seal is in Gao Yuanyuan's hands. Therefore, whenever Mr. Min's signature is needed, Mr. Wen will fly to the United States with a stack of documents.

In Bai Bing's view, CEO Min was just a signing machine.

"The Hong Kong Film Awards nominations are out?" Gao Yuanyuan was taken aback; she really hadn't been paying attention to these things.

“You’re nominated for Best Actress, and the boss is nominated for Best Actor. 'The Warlords,' 'The Sacred Flame,' 'Mad Detective,' 'Protégé,' and 'The Postmodern Life of My Aunt' are vying for Best Film. It’s hard to say who will win in the end. But 'The Sacred Flame' is a martial arts film, so its chances of winning are slim.” Bai Bing rummaged in her bag and handed Gao Yuanyuan a document. “This is the detailed list. Best Actress, take a good look.”

"I was nominated for 'The Warlords'? Wasn't I supposed to be just a pretty face in that movie?" Gao Yuanyuan asked in surprise.

"Hehe, the Golden Horse Awards gave Sister Min the Best Actress award, so the Hong Kong Film Awards can't possibly give her another one, can they? If you won Best Actress, it would be seen as a slap in the face to Sister Min. The Hong Kong Film Awards always prides itself on its high standards and doesn't want to flatter anyone. That's why 'The Sacred Flame' didn't get a Best Actress nomination, but gave Jing Tian a Best Newcomer nomination." Bai Bing mocked.

The chairman of this year's Hong Kong Film Awards jury is Chan Ka-sheung, and Lau King knew about the nomination list a few days ago.

"Put the things aside for now, I'll look at them later. Xiaobai, you can go out first, I have something to talk to Mutou about." Gao Yuanyuan tucked her hair behind her ear and placed the documents on the table.

"Okay! Call me if you need anything." Bai Bing didn't take it seriously and got up to leave.

"Xiaobai, don't overthink it, Minjie is fine," Liu Jing said softly, putting down his cup.

Bai Bing's heart tightened. Boss Dog is really something. He saw through my little scheme again.

boom……

The door closed softly.

Gao Yuanyuan relaxed and threw herself into Liu Jing's arms. "I missed you so much! You didn't even call. I thought you didn't want me anymore."

"Isn't this because I'm afraid of affecting Commander Gao's work?" Liu Jing stroked her pretty face, which had become rounder and more pointed, and didn't feel as good as before.

"You have no conscience." Gao Yuanyuan rolled her eyes, pouting her little mouth, her meaning self-evident.

After stamping the seal, Liu Jing felt relieved.

Snapped……

Bai Bing pushed open the door, stuck out her tongue, and said, "Aren't you two a little too impatient? I've only been out for half a minute, and you're already like this."

"Uh, you guys continue. Commander Gao can't hold on any longer, I'm right next door." Bai Bing closed and locked the door.

She wanted to ask the boss when they were leaving for the nightclub, and then ask again in an hour.

"Pah! What can't I handle? I can take on three people now." Gao Yuanyuan spat lightly, her temper flaring, she thought to herself, "Who does she think she is?"

"That's what she thinks too," Liu Jing joked.

"Are you going to tell her about Sister Min?" Gao Yuanyuan asked.

"Hmm! We'll see how it goes. I said that earlier because I was worried she might be viewing the issue with a flawed perspective, which could easily lead to incorrect conclusions," Liu Jing explained.

"I thought you treated her like a plaything, but I didn't expect you to go to such lengths to guide her," Gao Yuanyuan remarked.

“In my heart, each of you is different, but you are definitely not playthings.” Liu Jing hugged Yuan Yuan tightly.

"I'm going to the US after the New Year, so I won't be able to go with you," Gao Yuanyuan sighed softly.

"Stay home and spend the New Year with your aunt, there's no rush."

"Longing for reunion, longing for fulfillment, looking forward to the end of the year, looking forward to each day."

"To ask for perfection and receive it all, to ask for fullness and receive it all in one day, is going too far."

"I want to be like Sister Min, would you like that?"

"I'm impressed by your efforts."

(End of this chapter)