spring bite mark

Chapter 64 Hotel Appointment
Yan Changye glanced at Jiang Manman, then carefully answered Ayla, "Yanjing Group."

A chorus of shocked gazes stared at him. Shan Shan covered her mouth and exclaimed softly, "The Yan family, the most prestigious family in the capital? Have you met that Crown Prince before?"

Yan Changye lowered his peach blossom eyes slightly and answered seriously, "We're quite familiar with each other."

Shanshan exclaimed, "He's really handsome? Even more handsome than the boss's husband?"

Yan Changye smiled casually and remained silent.

Shanshan realized that the question was abrupt and changed the subject rather embarrassedly: "No wonder your proposal last time was so well written. It turns out you were trained in a big company like Yanjing Group. Our Muchan three branches will be opening next month. Will you be coming, boss?"

"I'll go when I have time." Yan Changye asked casually, "Have you found a spokesperson?"

"Not yet." It was Jiang Rong who spoke, his tone tense and serious, as if he were giving a report. "We are planning to go for the high-end luxury route and invite top female stars to be our spokespeople, but most of them already have their own women's clothing brands, so there aren't many options."

"First, make a list of potential female celebrities, investigate their backgrounds, and be selective rather than settle for less." Jiang Manman put down her plate and instructed Jiang Rong, "Once the candidates are chosen, I will personally go and talk to them."

"Okay, ma'am!"

After lunch, Jiang Manman returned to the lounge with Yan Changye.

The cruise ship has begun its return voyage and will return to port this evening.

Jiang Manman burrowed into the blankets: "I haven't rested enough yet. Wake me up when we arrive at the port."

Yan Changye hummed in agreement, "I'll rest with you."

He lifted the covers, pulled Jiang Manman into his arms, kissed her restrainedly for a while, and then quickly closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Jiang Manman thought of how he had rushed from the port city overnight and was only now finally able to get some rest. Not wanting to disturb him, she closed the automatic curtains and nestled quietly in his arms.

Only their breaths intertwined in an ambiguous way.

In the evening, the cruise ship arrived at Beijing Port No. 1 on time.

Passengers disembarked from the cruise ship in an endless stream, found their cars, and left reluctantly.

Jiang Manman woke up suffocating, and in front of her was Yan Changye's captivating eyes.

He is kissing her.

"Awake?" Having woken her, he stopped his harassing actions, his voice low and sexy. "Back at the port."

Jiang Manman couldn't stand his lustful look, so she pointed to the bathroom and said, "Go take a cold shower and come out when you're back to normal."

Yan Changye glanced at her playfully, said nothing, picked up his clothes, and went to the bathroom.

When the two disembarked from the boat, there was hardly anyone around.

Night falls.

The Sound of the Night sped toward Villa No. 1.

In the car, Yan Changye gazed quietly at the bustling street scene: "Make time for me to go to the cemetery the day after tomorrow."

Jiang Manman paused for a moment, then remembered that it was the anniversary of Yan Changye's birth mother's death.

She hummed in agreement and replied softly, "Okay."

Yan Changye reached out and ruffled her hair, his tone becoming slightly less forceful: "Remind her about the old house."

Jiang Manman looked at his profile for a while and then said, "Okay."

The next day, at Mu Chan Studio.

After the brief private banquet on the cruise ship, the staff of Muchan Studio quickly returned to work.

Jiang Rong was a very efficient assistant. As soon as Jiang Manman entered the room, he placed the shortlisted list in front of her:
"I've compiled a list of twelve top-tier female celebrities who don't have any clothing brand endorsements and don't have any scandals. The five circled here are the ones at risk of their careers collapsing, but if they only sign a one-year contract, there shouldn't be any major problems."

Jiang Manman took the list and glanced at it: "Have you all had your background checked?"

“Yes.” Jiang Rong hesitated. “But that circle is full of fakes and I may not have done a thorough investigation.” “Contact these people’s agents and let me know if you are interested.” Jiang Manman paused. “Don’t be too careful with your tone. Just act like a big boss.”

Jiang Rong nodded: "Don't worry, boss."

That afternoon, Sena made a phone call.

"I heard you're planning to find a spokesperson?" she asked directly. "Zhou Momo, how about it?"

Zhou Momo, the A-list actress that Sena introduced not long ago, specially commissioned Mu Chan to make a dress to please Chen Jinzhou at the private banquet on the cruise ship.

When Jiang Manman delivered the dress to Shengshi Entertainment last time, the other party's attitude wasn't very good, and they were quite picky. This time, they took the initiative to deliver it, probably because they had witnessed Chen Jinzhou's relationship with her and wanted to take advantage of the situation.

Jiang Manman looked at the list Jiang Rong had sent, but this person wasn't on it: "Where did you hear that from?"

“Zhou Momo and Han Yi have the same agent. Your assistant Jiang called the agent and asked Han Yi to be the spokesperson, and Zhou Momo overheard it.” Sena didn’t beat around the bush. “She asked me to tell you, but I’m just responsible for relaying the message. Whether or not to use it is up to Mr. Jiang.”

"Five o'clock this afternoon, at the Imperial Capital Hotel near Shengshi Entertainment. Have her come for a face-to-face meeting." Jiang Manman thought for a moment, "You come too."

"Me too?" Sena was a little surprised. "I'm just a nobody..."

"I never thought of using you as a spokesperson." Jiang Manman smiled faintly. "Aren't you trying to curry favor with Zhou Momo? I'm giving you a chance to make your presence felt."

Sena took a deep breath: "Thank you, Mr. Jiang!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Manman called Jiang Rong and Shan Shan over:
"Make sure you have time after 5 o'clock, bring a few different styles of evening dresses, and come with me to meet someone."

Jiang Rong was surprised: "A celebrity has already given a reply so quickly? I haven't received any news yet. Those agents are all keeping their distance. I thought they would leave me waiting for at least two or three days."

“It’s Zhou Momo.” Jiang Manman glanced at her phone. “Within an hour, compile all the information you can find about Zhou Momo for me.”

Five p.m.

Imperial Capital Hotel.

living room.

Sena, Zhou Momo, and her agent arrived at the meeting room at 4:50.

The agent kept checking the time, his tone displeased: "It's just a small brand, not even worth mentioning yet. I already rejected Han Yi outright, but you insisted on trying it out here, lowering yourself like this. Let me make this clear: if they can't pass my test, I won't agree to you signing a contract."

Zhou Momo hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

She did want to reveal that Jiang Manman was the sister of Chen Jinzhou, the boss of Shengshi Entertainment, to shock her agent.

However, given the unclear situation and the fact that resources are often snatched away in the entertainment industry, Zhou Momo chose to keep it hidden for the time being.

Sena didn't say a word, except personally serving them tea and water.

The time was 4:59, and the agent was starting to get impatient.

"The Imperial Capital Hotel is the best hotel in the capital, with strict management. The use of the reception room is subject to time restrictions. Is Mr. Jiang still coming or not?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the hotel manager personally opened the door to the reception room.

The three people inside all looked over.

But then a graceful woman in a cheongsam walked calmly to the center, followed closely by several high-ranking hotel executives who respectfully escorted her into the conference room.

Then, the person in charge invited Jiang Manman to the sofa in the main seat and leaned slightly forward to ask:

"Madam, you like fruit tea. The hotel just received a new batch of special fruit tea. Shall I brew you a pot?"

Jiang Manman nodded: "Okay."

The person in charge, all smiles, led a group of hotel executives out cautiously.

(End of this chapter)