The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 256 Why be so polite?

"Alright, just say what's on your mind," Sister Xiaoli said with a slightly embarrassed reproach.

Xu Jiuyang immediately coughed, his expression brightening, and began to get down to business.

In fact, everything that could be said and needed to be said has already been said on the phone. Now it's just a repetition. As for the investment and equity division, that's something for professionals to handle.

However, for certain reasons, some situations need to be described more vaguely. For example, the distribution rights for Korean games and the game license number at the time of release can be obtained through friends.

I didn't realize it when they were talking on the phone, but now that we're talking face-to-face, it all sounds like a scam.

"It's alright, I know my little brother has his own secrets too." Sister Xiaoli didn't seem to mind.

"Regarding the amount of investment, I still need to do some research, because I'm currently filming 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre' and can't spare the time, but I've already asked someone I know for help," Xu Jiuyang continued.

With Tu Jingwei around, obtaining this data should be easy. Besides, she's only responsible to Li Yunxin and herself, so keeping it from Fan Bingbing would be too easy.

"No problem, my little brother is ready. Just let me know." Sister Xiaoli nodded.

Xu Jiuyang breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly changed the subject, asking, "So, what brings you here, sister?"

Before Xiaoli could speak, a familiar voice came over: "Oh, Sister Liu, you're here too."

Then Wang Luyao appeared before the two of them with a fragrant breeze. She first greeted Sister Xiaoli with a smile, and then looked at him with a surprised expression.

"Sister Wang," Xu Jiuyang nodded first, surprisingly a little nervous.

"What a surprise, to see Xiaoyang here." Wang Luyao raised an eyebrow.

She left the group three days ago. Before she left, she not only exchanged phone numbers with him, but also repeatedly told him to make sure to visit her when he returned to Beijing. He never expected to run into her here.

"You two know each other?" Sister Xiaoli asked, quite surprised.

“Sister Wang plays Dai Qisi, the Purple-Robed Dragon King, in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber,” Xu Jiuyang explained, then asked the same question: “Sister, do you know Sister Wang?”

"Yes, we met at a salon before. Luyao is a very nice person, warm and cheerful, and a very good friend," Sister Xiaoli said with a smile.

"Oh, no, Sister Liu is joking," Wang Luyao said, somewhat embarrassed. "But I really didn't expect that Sister Liu and Xiao Yang would know each other. What a small world."

Xu Jiuyang didn't respond, but looked at Sister Xiaoli. Sister Xiaoli then said, "Yes, I met my little brother a few years ago. He was so young, but he had an exceptionally good eye and gave me a lot of useful advice."

Wang Luyao didn't ask any more questions: "I'm out having fun with my friends today, so I won't bother you."

After saying that, she waved and left, but before leaving, she subtly gave Xu Jiuyang a flirtatious wink, and her waist swayed seductively as she went, making it hard to look away.

Then, Xu Jiuyang was startled. The friend Wang Luyao mentioned should not be He Qing or Jiang Shan, right?

Composing himself, he turned his head back, then became a little embarrassed because Sister Xiaoli was looking at him with a smile.

“Um…” Xu Jiuyang wanted to explain. “It’s okay, little brother, it’s okay,” Sister Xiaoli comforted him understandingly. “I know that no woman can resist your charm. I think that’s great. It shows that I have good taste.”

She then gently patted the back of his hand: "I don't ask for anything. Anyway, I can support my family now. I just hope my little brother won't forget me."

"No, sister, it definitely won't happen," Xu Jiuyang said earnestly.

Sister Xiaoli pursed her lips and looked at him, her eyes sparkling. She seemed to want to say something, but in the end she just lowered her eyelids, put her hand to her lips and coughed lightly: "By the way, there is something I need your help with, little brother."

"Sister, you can just say it directly." Xu Jiuyang puffed out his chest.

"I think you remember me telling you about your eldest daughter, Qianqian," Sister Xiaoli sighed softly.

“Hmm…yes, my sister said she wanted to be a star.” Xu Jiuyang’s lips twitched.

“Yes,” Sister Xiaoli gave a wry smile. “After my brother’s encouragement, I don’t plan to stop her anymore. I just invested in Zhang Jizhong before, and he is now filming ‘Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils’, so I thought I would work with him again. Xixi will play Wang Yuyan, and I will play Madam Wang.”

Wait...wait a minute! Xu Jiuyang almost widened his eyes. What did he just hear?! Liu Qianqian is playing Wang Yuyan...and Sister Xiaoli is playing Madam Wang?!

He was completely stunned. He was prepared to hear the name "The Story of a Noble Family", but instead he was told that it was "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and that Sister Xiaoli was going to appear on screen... Although you were a dancer when you were young, how many years has it been?

Xu Jiuyang suddenly thought of Wang Luyao, who had come over to say hello earlier, and the strange feeling in his heart intensified. Wasn't this butterfly effect a bit too exaggerated?
Even so, he tried his best to remain calm, though his voice was a little hoarse: "So, what my sister means is..."

"I hope you can play a role in this TV series," Sister Xiaoli said shyly. "I own a film and television company and have signed several actors, including Rongrong, so I'm quite familiar with the situation on set. Although I can take care of Qianqian, I also have other things to do. I'm afraid that if something happens, it will be too late to regret it. So... I want to find someone to help look after her, and you, little brother... are at least part of her..."

Her voice trailed off as she lowered her head, her ears turning slightly red, clearly embarrassed.

Xu Jiuyang was stunned for a moment before he realized what she meant, and then he was both amused and exasperated. After stammering for a while, he finally said, "Since you've said so, I certainly won't refuse. But please put in a little more effort with the game company."

"Of course." Sister Xiaoli breathed a sigh of relief, but was still a little embarrassed. After thinking for a moment, she said, "It seems that I am still alone. How about I have Liu Tao come and be your assistant?"

"Is this... okay?" Xu Jiuyang hesitated for a moment.

He originally wanted to refuse, since he didn't have much to do and Angela's assistants were always around, and they were easy to manage.

But when he thought that Xiaoli had sent Liu Tao, he became somewhat distracted, as Teacher Bai's name was very well-known.

It's quite strange, Liu Tao's looks were at most an 8.5 to 9 out of 10, and she was not very popular before getting married. Who knew that after getting married...
“No problem. Liu Tao graduated from law school. She can not only be an administrative assistant, but also handle legal matters,” Sister Xiaoli explained. “An administrative assistant and a personal secretary are two different things. I don’t think I need the latter, but having an outstanding former can improve work efficiency.”

After a pause, she added, "As for my sister, there's no need to worry. She hired a local assistant in Hong Kong in the second half of last year, and she's been working with her ever since."

Since Sister Xiaoli had said so, Xu Jiuyang could only take a deep breath and say, "In that case, I'll accept it without further ado."

"What do you mean it would be impolite to accept such a gift? Why are you being so polite with me?" Sister Xiaoli said reproachfully, her face beaming with joy, looking quite beautiful.

(End of this chapter)