A perfect life begins with changing the timeline.

"Li Ji, Bingbing just called me."

"Ha, she's really in a hurry. I already told her to just ask around for me when she has some free time. I didn't expect her to be bothering Sister Hua so late."

"It's no trouble at all, just a small favor. Why is Mr. Li thinking of starting an investment company?"

"I happened to have a little money on hand, and I've always been interested in the film and television industry, so I decided to give it a try. Besides, the film and television industry is a blue ocean right now; who doesn't dream of being a trendsetter?"

Li Mu and she chatted back and forth.

In Wang Jinghua's view, it wasn't particularly surprising that reporter Li wanted to start a company.

People should always make good use of all the resources around them. And while this reporter Li's resources may not yet qualify him as an insider, they are certainly quite impressive.

He works for a newspaper with a daily circulation of over a million copies, and also holds the qualification to select the "Four Little Actresses." And... judging from his words, he seems to be a wealthy man as well.

Although it's unclear where the money came from...

But her own qualities alone are enough to make her successful in the film and television industry.

Furthermore, if this project actually comes to fruition, it wouldn't actually conflict with Huayi Brothers. Or rather... it wouldn't conflict with my own situation.

Artists need work, and if the company manages it well, future collaborations are inevitable.

Why not?

So, in that one phone call, she basically explained everything about the film investment company.

From investment to where to find scripts, and even what positions are needed... it helped Li Mu clarify various ideas.

With a clear strategy, things became much easier. All Li Mu needed to do was select the region where the company would be established.

"Li Ji, starting a company and conducting business definitely means paying taxes. So when choosing a company office location, you can consider this. For example, if you're acquainted with someone in the tax bureau, set up shop in that district. You definitely know more about this than I do. First, having connections means you don't have to worry about being bothered for no reason. Second, if you do well and become a major taxpayer in the district, it'll be a good reputation with your friends."

In an instant, Li Mu understood what she meant.

In the end, Wang Jinghua meant that once Li Mu had made his decision, he could let her know. All Li Mu needed to do was prepare the documents; she could handle all the paperwork without him having to come.

After expressing his gratitude, Li Mu hung up the phone.

I understand now.

You know what, experience really makes a difference.

His biggest consideration for this company was actually to use it to keep his girlfriend tied to him.

We need to instill in her a sense of awe for these things.

The reason he hasn't discussed these matters in detail with his girlfriend recently, but instead continues to follow up on Liu Xiaoqing's case under the pretext of "don't inquire for now," is so that when Liu Xiaoqing's arrest is approved, he can let her witness... the process of a person's fall from a top star to a prisoner.

He had to set an example for her, one that hung on a crooked tree.

This will remind her at all times which path she should take.

Now, however, there is a more suitable excuse.

Set up the company in the area of ​​the local tax bureau. After it's successfully established, wait for Liu Xiaoqing to be arrested, then invite Qin Liyan to dinner.

I don't need to say it myself; let Brother Qin say it for me.

Just like how Brother Qin explained the cause, process, and outcome of Liu Xiaoqing's case to her. He detailed the whole thing, letting his girlfriend understand what "leaving a trace" meant, and how these professionals investigated and handled cases, and so on...

The person involved speaks from their own experience!

Isn't it much more effective than you described?

With this in mind, he began to consider his options.

So the next day, after seeing Qin Liyan, he said:

"Brother Qin, I have a plan."

"What are your plans?"

"My friend and I are planning to start a film investment company together, in the same district as the bureau. What do you think?"

"?"

Qin Liyan looked quite puzzled.

They also gave Li Mu a suggestion: go to Zhongguancun New Area, where there are government subsidies that can reduce corporate income tax by 15%.

But Li Mu shook his head:

"No need, just put it in the same district as the game; that way I'll feel more at ease."

So Qin Liyan didn't say anything more.

They've already made their decision, what's there to say?

……\

May has quietly slipped away, and now it's the 22nd.

On the 22nd, Li Mu received a call from Liu Qianmeizi.

She returned to China after graduating from junior high school.

Oh no, I should say, as a Chinese-American, I "came" to China to prepare for studying abroad...

That's pretty outrageous too.

Li Mu didn't ask the girl any further questions, and didn't even talk to her about his girlfriend.

Those two are now in direct contact, much closer than he is.

One is an uncle or elder relative, the other is an older sister; the latter is definitely closer.

Li Mu finally received the ID card his father had mailed to him.

Armed with his identification documents, he rented a small 12-square-meter cubicle in an office building in Dongcheng District at the end of May to establish a shell company called [Fanli Film and Television Investment Co., Ltd.].

The reason it's a shell company is that it only has one person, Li Mu.

The legal representative is Li Dajiang...

There's no finance department, no human resources department, no public relations department... there's no department at all.

It's a completely shell company; its monthly expense reports are even handled by an affiliated accounting firm.

100 yuan a month.

This looks exactly like a fraudulent company.

But unfortunately, this is the only scale we can have right now.

He's already set up the company; he's discussed the rest with his girlfriend.

She'll take care of it.

Whether it's renting a place, hiring people, or anything else... Li Mu was too lazy to worry about it.

The company shares are split 50/50 between the two.

My girlfriend has no money? No problem, the slave contract is ready.

She has to work hard to pay back her debts because Li Mu wickedly added an inhumane clause to the slave contract: "If you don't pay back the money, you'll be whipped on the buttocks with a small leather whip"... Okay, that's all a joke.

But it's true, she's in charge.

Because Li Mu said something to her that seemed a bit of a blow:

"Do you want to work for someone else your whole life? To become a top star by working for someone else? Did Liu Xiaoqing achieve her status by working for someone else?"

Suddenly, Xiao Fan, who had been worrying about "I don't know how to manage, I haven't studied it, what if I mess it up?", fell silent.

And so, that was the end of it.

After finishing his work at the company, Li Mu continued to go to work as usual, spending his days at the Jin Huan Hotel meticulously documenting every instance of discovering evidence of Liu Xiaoqing's crimes.

These processes, in the end, all translate into cold, hard numbers that are published in newspapers.

This article aims to make all those who harbor illusions understand that under the sun, shadows have nowhere to hide.

One day at the end of May, Li Mu, who was playing basketball after get off work, received a call from Chen:

"Li Ji, are you free this weekend? Why don't you come join our book club?"

"This weekend? June 2nd?"

"Yes, Sunday. Are you free?"

"have."\

"That's good. I'll contact them and confirm how many books we need to pick up tomorrow."

"OK."\

"Okay, it's a deal then. Don't break your promise! This gathering is at another friend's house, so just bring books. The gathering is in the afternoon, and we'll have dinner in the evening."

"OK."\

The day after the call ended, Li Mu received a message from Chen.

There were six people in total this time.

In other words, Li Mude prepared five books.

He made a special trip to the bookstore.

Finally, May came to a close.

On Children's Day, a famous celebrity called her boyfriend and said, "I miss my little one! When I get back, I want to check on how he's developing!"

You can tell me just how outrageous she is.

If Li Mu records anything, she'll be spending next year's Children's Day in a dog cage.

Sunday, noon.

After dinner, Li Mu drove his Santana, carrying a stack of books, straight to the address Chen had given him.

This is a rather upscale-looking residential complex, and cars from outside aren't allowed inside.

Li Mu figured he shouldn't cause trouble for others, so he simply parked his car on the side of the road, picked up a stack of books, and got out.

As luck would have it, he parked his car on the left side of the community gate, and after getting out, he had to turn around and walk about twenty meters to turn into the community gate.

In the short distance he was walking, he saw a tall, bespectacled, and somewhat thin man carrying five brand-new books, bundled together, walking into the residential area, just like himself.

?\

Li Mu was taken aback, wondering if this was also part of a book club?

After all... no normal person would carry a bundle of books, right?

Li Mu saw him, and he saw Li Mu.

Suddenly, he stopped walking.

After sizing each other up, Li Mu quickened his pace, walked to the man's side, and politely asked:

"Hello, were you also invited by Professor Chen to participate in the book club?"

"……List??"\

The guy, who looked no more than twenty-five or twenty-six, paused for a moment, then shook his head:

"I am not her; I was summoned by Yu Feihong."

"Yu Feihong? ... 'Little Li Flying Dagger'?"

"right."\

After responding, the guy put down the bundle of books in his right hand and extended his hand:

"Hello, Luo Xiang."

Upon hearing this, Li Mu also extended his hand:

"Hello, Li Mu."

After shaking hands, Li Mu glanced at the books on his side and was instantly stunned.

"You brought this book too?"

"?"

Luo Xiang was taken aback, and subconsciously glanced at the bundle of books in Li Mu's hand... then he looked speechless.

The reason is simple: the bundles of books they were carrying had identical covers: *Paris 1919*.

"..."\

"..."\

After exchanging glances, Li Mu couldn't help but burst out laughing:

"Haha, what a coincidence."

"……yes."\

Is that alright?

Putting everything else aside, just take Xidan Bookstore as an example. With so many books across several floors, it's incredible that two people could simultaneously choose the same book, think it's excellent, and want to recommend it to others…

All I can say is...

Great minds think alike.

Although it was their first meeting, a sudden feeling of déjà vu arose within them that "the only heroes in the world are you and Mu'er."

This immediately made them feel less distant.