Pirates began to dominate the Chinese entertainment industry.

Zhao Liying looked around.

This office is a bit odd; why is it located next to the underground parking garage? It doesn't even have a window, making it look like a shell company.

As she watched, she suddenly noticed two people standing behind Ji Yun, and blinked excitedly, "Brother Baoqiang!"

She ran briskly to Wang Baoqiang to greet him. Although it was the first time the two had spoken, they were both from Huayi Brothers, from the same hometown in Hebei Province, and he was a big star, so Zhao Liying was completely at ease.

Little brother, you finally did something reliable. It's not like I beat you up for nothing.

"Liying, you really didn't need to come so early. Your scenes haven't started yet. These next few days are mainly for filming Baoqiang's scenes," Ji Yun reminded her. "How about your brother takes you out for a couple of days?"

"No need, no need. I'm just sitting around doing nothing anyway. Boss, how about I work on the set? I can be a production assistant, a secretary, or a helper. I've done a lot of jobs, I can do anything." Zhao Liying proudly patted her chest.

After she finished speaking, she gave a sweet, dazzling smile.

Ji Yun thought for no reason: If I put her together with Tan and Tian in the future, three generations of sweet girls, oh my, the sugar content will be too high, but he just loves a little sweetness.

"Well, your brother's a stagehand, and someone already has the secretary position, so how about he become an assistant?"

"Okay, okay." Zhao Liying nodded happily.

She immediately brought over a stool for Ji Yun to sit on, and then went to the water dispenser to get some warm water, like a diligent little bee.

The younger brother next to her was stunned and gave her a resentful look. Sis, you're never like this to me at home!

Zhao Liying glared at him, indicating that he was no longer in her way and was interfering with her getting close to the handsome boss.

Then, glancing down at her watch, she said in a cute and innocent way, "It's eleven o'clock, boss. Are you hungry? Let me order you something."

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The afternoon scene is a farm scene, which is also Wang Baoqiang's first appearance.

Ji Yun filmed the scenes at a small private farm on the outskirts of Shanghai without paying any money. The owner, upon hearing it was a Wang Baoqiang film, voluntarily lent the location—that's probably the kind of influence Xu Sanduo has.

The scene depicts a dairy farm struggling to sell milk and unable to pay wages. When Wang Baoqiang tries to collect his wages, he is given a fake IOU.

This incident actually foreshadowed a food safety scandal that shocked the nation a few months later, which led to a large surplus of domestically produced milk and the bankruptcy of farms.

This show might even be able to capitalize on current events.

The roles were very simple; the three supporting actors were just farm workers hired by the farm, each paid a hundred dollars.

After rehearsing three times in advance, Wang Baoqiang performed the role naturally and only needed one take.

Ji Yun secured another spot and then announced that it was time to leave work.

He had to leave early, and Liu Yifei had already sent him the time and address.

"Boss, where are you going?" Liu Shishi quietly crept up to Ji Yun's side.

"I have a dinner party tonight."

"Should we bring a secretary?" Liu Shishi perked up.

"Just eat it."

"Oh," Liu Shishi said, somewhat disappointed.

Then she said hesitantly, "Now that we've moved to the basement, are you still living in the office?"

Ji Yun thought about it and realized it made sense. It was the dead of winter, and Shanghai didn't have central heating, so sleeping on the basement floor at night would definitely be cold. "Are you going to help me find a place?"

"...Actually, my apartment has two rooms." Liu Shishi clasped her hands together and cautiously peeked at him.

"You want me to sleep at your house? To be a kept man?" Ji Yun frowned and glanced at her sideways.

"No, no, it's my fault. I should be the secretary finding you a place, but I haven't had time, so I wanted to make up for it." Liu Shishi hurriedly waved her hand, then tentatively asked, "If you don't mind that the place is small, you can stay at my place for now, and I'll... find you a place to rent when I have time, then you can move in, okay?"

Ji Yun nodded, accepting the offer. "Since you've taken the initiative to apologize, you can stay for a few days. We'll split the rent in half."

Liu Shishi nodded repeatedly, beaming with joy. "Then I'll go help you with your luggage now and clean up a bit. You can just come back to me tonight; you know the address."

Having said that, fearing that Ji Yun might change her mind, she ran away without looking back, her steps light and lively, her hair swaying back and forth.

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"I just parked the car, I'll be there soon."

"I'm sorry, I should have arrived first. But I'm caught in the evening rush hour, so I might be a few minutes late. Please go in first, sorry."

"it is good."

Ji Yun hung up the phone and headed towards the private kitchen's address.

The restaurant is called "Royal Chef" and is located in a century-old detached villa from the Republican era in the core area of ​​Huangpu District.

The average cost per person here exceeds 10,000 yuan. It is the most exclusive private kitchen in Shanghai, featuring Michelin three-star chefs as well as descendants of royal chefs.

According to Sister Li, this store is very difficult to book. Even celebrities in high society can hardly get a ticket. The membership card here has become a symbol of status for celebrities. Liu Yifei must have gone to great lengths to get one.

Ji Yun stepped onto the stone path, passed through a secluded bamboo grove, and saw a wooden plaque inscribed with the calligraphy of a famous calligrapher who said "Imperial Chef".

"Please wait, sir." Two security guards at the door stopped Ji Yun. They were dressed in custom-made black suits and were tall and burly.

They peered at Ji Yun through their sunglasses, and their gazes, noting her attire, were not exactly polite.

Ji Yun rushed over, wearing her work black down jacket. Since today's filming was a farm scene, her jacket inevitably had some mud stains, which probably clashed with the elegant style of the place, making her look like a down-and-out outside a palace, and she was immediately stopped by the guards.

"Sir, do you have an appointment?"

"It was a friend's invitation, but she hasn't arrived yet."

Do you have a membership card?

"No, this is my first time here."

"If the guest hasn't arrived, you can't go in." The security guard's tone was cold and hard, implying that Ji Yun wasn't considered a guest.

Ji Yun was unhappy, but since it was the rule, she didn't say anything.

So he stood at the door waiting for Liu Yifei.

He stepped back a few paces and stood aside to make way for those who came later.

A white couple walked up behind him, arm in arm.

They glanced at Ji Yun with bright smiles, but then turned to the security guard in English and said, "Why are there homeless people here? Make them leave quickly, they're ruining our meal."

"Okay." The security guard immediately nodded in agreement.

The two white men then entered without showing any membership cards or having anyone come out to greet them.

"Are they members too?" Ji Yun asked, frowning.

"Foreigners don't need it," the security guard said.

Ji Yun laughed angrily, "So you think we need to check our own people, but not foreigners?"

Edinburgh, right?

"That's none of your concern. May you leave the yard now?"

"Just because of something a white person said?"

The security guard stared at Ji Yun without saying a word, but the answer was quite clear.

Seeing that Ji Yun did not move, they were about to step forward and forcibly drag her away.

Just as Ji Yun was about to shake off their hands, she heard a sharp shout from behind: "Let go!"

Liu Yifei grabbed Ji Yun and pulled her behind her, like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

"What are you doing? What right do you have to lay a hand on my friend!" Liu Yifei questioned.