Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 32 Temporary Assistant

Chapter 32 Temporary Assistant
"Great, Mr. Link, I would like to talk to you about the writing of two novels. Do you have time?"

Editor-in-Chief Glinsky asked.

Link looked at his watch and decided that he was not busy for the moment, so he took the phone and talked with Editor-in-Chief Glinsky about his creative inspiration and motivation.

He took the initiative to introduce himself on the phone as Link, the director of "Buried", and said that the inspiration for his science fiction novel also came from the movie.

Liz Glinsky had never seen "Buried", but she had read information about the movie in the newspaper and knew that there was such a director as him.

After editor-in-chief Glinsky learned that he was a famous director, the conversation became more passionate and he asked him if he had any other works. If so, he could put them together and publish a collection of science fiction novels.

Link said that he has several more works, and he plans to release science fiction movies such as "Interstellar", "Gravity" and "The Martian" in the form of novels.

Editor-in-Chief Glinsky said he couldn't wait to read his new work and hoped that he could write it and submit it to the publisher as soon as possible.

"Okay, Mr. Glinsky, once I'm done, I'll mail a few copies of the manuscript to the publisher."

Link hung up the phone and looked up at the door.

"Please come in!"

The office door was pushed open from the outside and Liu Xiaoli walked in.

She was dressed more formally than yesterday, wearing a white blouse and a dark grey high-waisted skirt. The bottom of her blouse was tucked into the skirt, revealing her graceful figure.

She was wearing a pair of white mid-heeled shoes.

Her long black hair was tied up at the back of her head.

Her eyebrows were also painted in distant mountain blue, and her lips were strawberry color.

She looked younger, more beautiful, neater and more beautiful than yesterday. She had the gentleness of a young woman and the vitality of a young girl.

"Link, are you busy?"

Liu Xiaoli stood at the door with her knees together and a smile on her face.

"No hurry! Sister Xiaoli, your clothes are very beautiful. No, you are also very beautiful. It is rare to see a beauty with oriental charm like you in the United States. Every time I see you, I can't help but be dazzled."

"Does it always light up? I'm not a light bulb, how can I keep flashing?"

Liu Xiaoli rolled her eyes at him. When she didn't speak, she looked like a young woman who grew up in the water town of Jiangnan, gentle and docile. But when she spoke, she sounded like a Sichuan spicy girl.

"Sister Xiaoli, why did you come here today? Where is Xixi? Where do you live?"

Link left his desk and invited Liu Xiaoli to sit down in the sofa area.

"I have nothing to do today, so I came over here to take a look. Xixi is at Aunt Pei's place, so I asked her to help take care of me for a day."

"Have you looked at the company? It's newly established, the office area is not big, and there are only seven or eight people at the moment."

"The company is great, the office area is large, and it's very close to Hollywood Boulevard. The environment here is very good, much better than I expected."

Liu Xiaoli spoke with a smile on her face, and was obviously quite satisfied with her office location.

"Have you thought about what kind of job you are going to do?"

Link brought her a cup of tea.

"How about being an assistant? I may not be good at other things, but I can definitely be an assistant."

"I'm afraid you're not suitable to be an assistant."

"why?"

"The work of an assistant is very complicated, including serving tea, organizing materials, answering the phone, contacting and arranging work, etc. Sometimes when I am filming a movie, you have to follow me and often cannot leave for several months."

"I can do all these. I'm not some young lady. What's the hard work?"

Liu Xiaoli said readily.

"It's nothing. Don't forget that you are a mother. You have a little girl of four or five years old to take care of at home. This is America, not China. You are unfamiliar with the place. No one can take good care of her except you."

"You're right. If I leave home for too long, Xixi will be scared. I didn't expect you to be so considerate."

"Thank you for the compliment. You can try to be a financial director, or be Michael's assistant and help manage the company."

"Is finance accounting? But I don't know how to count, and I don't know how to manage a company. I only knew how to dance before. Link, do you think I'm useless?" Liu Xiaoli put her knees together, lowered her head, and looked embarrassed.

"It's the same for me. I don't know anything except making movies. How about this? I'm in need of an assistant now. You can work as an assistant for a while to get to know the company. Then you can take whichever position is suitable for you. I'll be in Los Angeles during this period, so you can have time to take care of our daughter."

"Okay, that's settled then, Link, thank you!"

Liu Xiaoli held the teacup and looked at him with her sparkling peach blossom eyes. It seemed that as her work became settled, she let go of her worries and her whole person suddenly became bright and beautiful.

"Is this tea instead of wine? Let's drink it."

Link clinked glasses with her and asked about her accommodation.

If you are going to work here, it is best to rent an apartment nearby. First, it is convenient for commuting to get off work, and second, the security situation in Beverly and West Hollywood areas is better than other places in Los Angeles.

Last month, due to the Rodney King incident, serious violence occurred in areas such as the intersection of Florence and Normandy streets and Koreatown in south-central Los Angeles. Many stores were looted and burned, and there were more than 600 fires.

The incident resulted in 53 deaths, more than 10 arrests, and property losses of approximately US$ billion.

This is America. This is one of the reasons why Link is in a hurry to make money and move to Beverly. Life safety is better protected in wealthy areas.

"I'm coming here today to look at the company first, and then I'll look for a house nearby."

"Do you want me to help you find one? I bought a house a few days ago and I know a more reliable real estate agent."

"Is it really okay? Will it be too much trouble for you?"

Liu Xiaoli looked at him with sparkling eyes and a smile on her face.

"It's not a big deal. Just give me a call. Do you have enough money? If not, you can get an advance of half a year's salary."

"That's enough. I have several thousand dollars, enough for Sissi and I to eat and live in Los Angeles for a few months."

"If it's not enough, you can get an advance on your salary, or you can ask me for a loan. We Chinese don't have so many rules for borrowing money."

"I see."

Liu Xiaoli lowered her head and sniffed, looking much weaker.

Link got up and called the real estate agent Ellen Herbert, asking him to recommend a few houses with good environments, preferably ones that can be moved in right away.

"Sister Xiaoli, come to the company tomorrow and we can settle the rent. After renting the house, arrange your and Xixi's lives first, and come to work when everything is ready."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Liu Xiaoli looked at his face and spoke softly.

Link called Michael Leeson and introduced him to Liu Xiaoli.

Liu Xiaoli's current job is to serve as his assistant, and in the future she will be responsible for the company's administrative work.

This work requires the help of a professional manager like Michael Leeson.

"Okay, boss!"

Michael took Liu Xiaoli out of the office and introduced her to the company's main business and future main work.

Later Michael Rison returned to the office.

"Boss, can I ask you a question?"

"what is the problem?"

Link put down the pen.

"Excuse me, what is your relationship with Miss Liu? Relatives or lovers?"