Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

Fan Shengmei sighed: "No, I'm helping an old classmate look for a house. You don't know, the current housing prices are ridiculously high. Not to mention buying a house, even renting a house is extremely expensive. Living in Shanghai is not easy!"

Hearing this, Han Tao smiled and said, "Indeed, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are all so cruel. So, how's it going? Did you finally find one?"

"No, I've tried many places, but either they're too far away, almost in the suburbs, or the location is close but the rent is too expensive. It depends!"

After saying that, Fan Shengmei looked at Guan Juer in shock and shook her head helplessly.

Han Tao admires Wang Baichuan very much. As an entrepreneur, he came to Shanghai alone with no money and no connections, but the hardships and spirit of starting a business from scratch are very valuable.

In fact, he represents the state of a large number of entrepreneurs. They run themselves ragged every day and are always anxious. Either the profit does not meet the requirements, or the funds in the financial account are not enough to pay the next month's salary. Han Tao had experienced the same thing before he traveled through time.

Thinking of this, Han Tao said, "Speaking of which, I can help. You don't have to look everywhere. I have some offices available in the Victory Building that I just took over. There are a few vacant rooms on one floor, two of which are 275 square meters of office space, which are more suitable for starting a business.

And they are all renovated. The previous company has closed down because the boss failed in investment and was stuck in the stock market.

You can move in after a little tidying up. There's also a vacant apartment upstairs. It's not easy for him to start a business alone, so you can use it first."

Hearing Han Tao say this, Fan Shengmei was surprised and said, "How can this be so embarrassing? The location of Victory Building is even better than our company's. Even though it's on the outskirts, it's still part of the Lujiazui business district. Even if it's just over 200 square meters, it would cost nearly 200,000 yuan a month, which is far beyond his budget.

I also know what you mean. Although you don't care about this little money, we can't accept it like this. Otherwise, I will feel uneasy. If you really want to help and think highly of me, then please give me a preferential price."

Hearing this, Han Tao waved his hand and said, "We're all friends, so don't be polite. How about this? The rent is NT$100,000 per month, and half price for the first three months. Consider it a favor to me as a friend. If you feel it's not suitable in the future, you can move out at any time.

If business is booming and they feel it's not enough, the remaining 275 square meters can be given to him. Don't refuse. When he succeeds and makes a lot of money, the rent will be based on the market price. If he has a good project, he can contact me. Andy Xiaoqu and I are planning to set up an investment fund. Everyone on the 22nd floor will have priority to invest.

"Well... well, since you've said that, if I refuse again I'd be ungrateful, so I won't be hypocritical. Thank you. If you need anything in the future, just come to my place, Fan Shengmei, and I'll be happy to help you."

Fan Shengmei bowed to Han Tao and then joked with a smile, "Honestly, I don't know how I can repay you. If I had gone back a few years, I would have definitely pledged my love to you. Unfortunately, I'm an old, leftover woman now, and I don't even dare to think about it!"

"Don't be ridiculous. Singles are the new trend these days, and you, my little beauty, are in the prime of life. Besides, it would be awkward to talk about repaying or not repaying anything between us. After all, we are friends for life and death, and it's only natural for us to help each other!"

Seeing the two of them chatting animatedly, Guan Juer couldn't help but pull Fan Shengmei aside and asked, "Sister Fan, did Yingying contact you today? I'm too busy today, and I don't know how things are going with that scumbag Bai."

Fan Shengmei frowned and sighed, "She did call me when she got off work, and it didn't sound good!"

Hearing this, Han Tao said, "It should be fine. She was troubled by Manager Bai, and you guys didn't have time, so she called me.

I've already explained the stakes to her and told Xiao Qiu how to deal with Manager Bai. He shouldn't dare to trip Xiao Qiu up again."

"That's good. I was just worried that this silly girl wouldn't be able to contain her anger and end up getting into trouble instead of catching the fox."

As they were talking, the elevator had reached the 22nd floor. Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer got off the elevator, while Han Tao continued to go upstairs to go home.

However, at the moment the elevator door closed, Fan Shengmei turned around and gave Han Tao a meaningful look, and then the system prompted her to remember again.

Ding~~ Congratulations to the host for earning 10 points of goodwill from Fan Shengmei, the main character of "Ode to Joy," for a total of 90 points. The system rewards 200 million yuan.

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Chapter 295: Taboos in the Workplace

Ode to Joy gradually became quiet under the cover of night. Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer in 2202 had just finished washing up when they were pulled by Qiu Yingying to sit on the sofa and talk about their experiences today.

Because Guan Juer attended a class reunion, Fan Shengmei was busy looking at houses, and Han Tao had no time, so Qiu Yingying, who was suspended from work in the afternoon, called Andy crying. After learning that she was being harassed, Andy went to pick up Qiu Yingying and took them home together.

On the way, Qiu Yingying told Andy what happened in the office during the day. Andy knew something was wrong after listening, but she was not very familiar with personnel matters, so she suggested that Qiu Yingying listen to Fan Shengmei's advice.

After listening to her explanation, Fan Shengmei looked at Qiu Yingying in confusion and said, "I didn't expect this Manager Bai to be quite capable. I underestimated him before. He knows that you don't have a good relationship with your manager, so he's deliberately making things difficult for you.

In this way, your manager will suppress you for your poor performance, and then you will obey him and make an appointment with him to a place alone to compromise. He can then take the opportunity to make demands and take advantage of you.

But didn't you call Han Tao before? He must have seen through Bai's strategy, so he asked you to use his corruption as a bargaining chip, so that you would have the initiative in your hands. Why did you still report it?"

After hearing what Fan Shengmei said, Qiu Yingying also reacted, so she said with tears in her eyes: "Sister Fan, I also wanted to do what Brother Han said, but when I went to see Bai again this afternoon, he said a lot of dirty words.

I was so angry that I asked him if he did it on purpose. He shamelessly said that if no one was meddling in his business, he would have done it to me the day I went to his house. I was so furious when I heard that that I started arguing with him.

Who knew that the general manager also heard the noise and asked about the matter. When he saw the leader coming, he accused me of fraud. I couldn't help it, so I told all his ugly deeds in front of the people in the finance department.

In the end, the company suspended him for investigation, but they also suspended me. It was clearly Bai's fault, so why did the company suspend me? Don't you think this is too unfair?

"What kind of person is this? He's so shameless and a complete pervert. I can't deal with people like him anymore."

When Guan Juer heard Manager Bai say so many excessive words, she felt distressed and pulled Qiu Yingying to comfort her, and warned her to distinguish between good and bad people in the future.

After hearing this, Fan Shengmei was so angry at Qiu Yingying that her head exploded. As a veteran in the human resources department, she immediately knew that Qiu Yingying had committed a big taboo in the workplace. For the company, the safest thing would be to fire her.

However, at this point, Fan Shengmei could only lecture him angrily, "Qiu Yingying, are you stupid? Han Tao has already given you advice, why don't you just wake up? Impulse is the devil, don't you understand?

This kind of thing can only be threatened and not exposed, otherwise both of you will be fired. Look at what you have done now? I guess you will lose your job and you may even be held accountable. "

As soon as Fan Shengmei said this, Qiu Yingying burst into tears: "Sister Fan, what should I do? Why are you blaming me? I wasn't the one who embezzled the money. Woo..."

"It's simple. It's about harboring and shielding someone. Your company has every reason to believe that if you hadn't fallen out with the scumbag Bai, you would have continued to harbor and shield him. So whether you have done something good or not is entirely up to the company to decide."

Fan Shengmei no longer wanted to say anything to her, so she leaned helplessly on the sofa and closed her eyes to rest.

Seeing this, Guan Juer asked hopefully, "Sister Fan, is there no room for maneuver in this matter? If Yingying explains herself clearly, will the company not pursue her, and our merits and demerits will be offset?"

Fan Shengmei shook her head and said, "No, because no one's butt is clean, and the same is true for Little Earthworm's manager, so people like her dislike those who don't follow the rules and don't keep their mouths shut the most.

This is the reality of today's society. Although the whistleblower is righteous, Xiao Qiu's method will make her leader feel that she is dangerous. Moreover, she reported Supervisor Bai in front of their manager. Will he still dare to use Xiao Qiu?

When the HR department fires an employee, they will always consult the supervisor. If she doesn't want to protect Xiao Qiu now, there's no hope at all."

"Then what should I do? Sister Fan, please give me some advice. If I lose my job, I won't have money to pay the rent, and I'll have to go back to my hometown."

"You, you just realized it now!"

Fan Shengmei tapped her forehead, frowned, and comforted her, "Okay, little earthworm, don't be too anxious. If you lose your job, just look for one. The Magic City is so big, there will always be a job that suits you.

As for money, don't worry too much. We are your friends. We can pool our resources to help you through this difficult time. If all else fails, you can borrow some from Andy or Han Tao. It's better than returning home in disgrace."

Guan Juer also comforted her, "Yes, Yingying, and everyone else, I've been working with Sister Andy and Brother Han lately, saving a lot of commuting expenses. I still have some left from before, which adds up to a few thousand yuan. Sister Fan can chip in some more and it will be enough to help you with the rent."

Hearing this, Qiu Yingying nodded quickly, expressing her gratitude for Guan Guan and Fan Shengmei's help, and promised to work hard to find a job and pay them back as soon as possible. She also felt that the company had not yet notified her of her dismissal, so she was prepared in case there was a turnaround.

"Okay, don't think too much. We'll just take it one step at a time. I'll take out the trash, and you go wash your face. You've become a little cat."

After saying that, Fan Shengmei looked at Qiu Yingying who was still holding on to hope, then stood up, walked to the door, picked up the garbage bag, opened the door and went out.

At this time, Andy from 2201 also came out to throw away the garbage. Hearing Xiao Qiu crying and making a fuss in the room, he chatted with Fan Shengmei for a few words. Only then did he know that Han Tao had come up with this idea. He also expressed helplessness about Qiu Yingying's impulsiveness, because Andy knew very well that no leader would like someone who caused trouble like Qiu Yingying.

Fan Shengmei also smiled bitterly and said, "That's right, this silly girl. Han Tao specifically told her the solution, but she still smashed the jar. Reporting is only a last resort. It won't work unless it's absolutely necessary. Even if it is, there's no need to make such a fuss."

"Well, this can't be entirely blamed on Xiao Qiu. Manager Bai did go a bit too far. Of course, she was also too impulsive, but that's just her personality. If Xiao Qiu had really held back today, she wouldn't be herself."

"Yeah, that's Xiao Qiu's personality. He's impulsive and doesn't care about the consequences. I hope he can learn from this lesson. I'm exhausted today, and I have to be both a father and a mother.

Her impulsiveness is not a big deal, but she lost her job and can't even pay the rent. I'm worried about this and I'm thinking of helping her get through this difficult time with Guan Guan."

"In that case, come to my house and talk. I can help you with the money problem. After all, you and Xiaoguan have a relatively stable income. If you can't help others, you won't have enough money for yourself!"

After saying that, Andy signaled Fan Shengmei to call Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer, and then turned around and went back to 2201.

At this time, Qiu Yingying from 2202 also realized that what she had done was tantamount to shooting herself in the foot. Although she regretted it very much, it was too late. She could only bite the bullet and swallow the bitter fruit, hoping for a miracle to happen.

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Chapter 296 Accompanying Andy to Daishan

The moon set and the sun rose. It was just dawn on Saturday morning. Andy didn't go for a morning run but knocked on Han Tao's door. When he opened the door, he said directly:

"Han Tao, I'm sorry to bother you so early. Last night, I couldn't calm down when I thought about meeting my brother today, so I really couldn't wait to set off!"

Hearing this, Han Tao looked at Andy and thought for a moment. He then let her into the house and nodded, saying, "Okay, come in and sit for a while. I'll wash up and then we'll leave."

"Well, thank you!"

Andy nodded gratefully. Ever since Lao Yan told her the results of the investigation, she had been in a state of deep self-blame. Fortunately, Han Tao brought her a glimmer of hope.

So these days, she tried her best to control her emotions and numbed herself with work. She felt much better at first, but as the time approached, she couldn't hold it in any longer.

After Fan Shengmei and the other three people from 2202 left yesterday, she couldn't help but think about meeting Xiao Ming today, and she was thinking wildly about what would happen after the meeting.

Wei Wei happened to send a video chat invitation, and Andy told him about her brother. Wei Wei gave her some constructive suggestions. With Wei Wei's persuasion, Andy finally felt much better and finally managed to sleep for three or four hours, but woke up again early in the morning.

In fact, Han Tao had already made arrangements two days ago. The reason why he let Andy go over at the weekend was because he was afraid that she would be too excited and do something irrational.

However, after a few days of adjustment, Han Tao felt that she should not be so excited, and with him by her side, the first meeting would not be the same as in the original book. At least Han Tao was confident that he could make Xiao Ming get better slowly.

After washing up, Han Tao put on his coat and smiled at Andy, who was a little dazed.

"Don't think about it, I knew you couldn't wait any longer, so I made arrangements yesterday and waited for us to come over!

And I have good news for you. The expert I contacted earlier will be back in Shanghai in a few days. Xiao Ming will get better soon."

"That's great, thank you for always thinking about the doctor."

Andy came back to his senses and nodded, then followed Han Tao out. After he closed the door, he continued, "Han Tao, I want to take Xiao Ming back to the Magic City to take care of him this time. What do you think?"

"Andy, I think you should reconsider the matter of taking Xiao Ming back to the Magic City. Don't be swayed by chaotic thoughts. You must use your rational judgment.

Are you going to all this trouble to find Xiao Ming to make his life better, or simply to make your own conscience feel better?"

As he spoke, Han Tao looked at Andy seriously, and seeing that she was frowning, he continued his analysis:

"I say this because this is your first time meeting Xiao Ming. Not to mention that he's autistic or has other problems, even a normal person wouldn't agree to go with you.

I understand your feelings, but we have to consider the problem from different angles. Although Xiao Ming has experienced some hardships over the years, he lives a good life under the care of Dean Xiuyuan. In his eyes, Dean Xiuyuan is the person closest to him, and you are just a stranger.

What do you think it would mean for Xiao Ming if you took him away from the people he considered the closest to him? To put it bluntly, it would be cruel.”

"Of course I'm doing this for my brother's own good. Although what you said makes sense, I, his sister, am his only relative. I can't just watch him continue to wander around."

Intellectually, Andy knew that Han Tao was right, but she was very conflicted now. Besides the inner torment, Wei Wei and Lao Tan both suggested that she take the child away directly to avoid complications.

Hearing this, Han Tao shook his head and said, "Have you ever considered whether suddenly taking Xiao Ming away from his familiar environment and people would cause him stress and make him feel insecure?

Moreover, you don’t have the time, energy, or ability to take care of Xiao Ming now, because you are not good at being in other people’s company. What’s more, you still have to work and make money. Otherwise, how can you guarantee your brother and your own living and medical expenses for the next few decades?

I'm not against you bringing him along, but I suggest you take your time, get familiar with him first, let him trust you, and then bring him and Dean Xiuyuan directly to the Magic City. This is the best option."

After hearing this, Andy pondered for a long time. She felt that what Han Tao said made sense and she had just taken it for granted before.

"OK, we'll discuss this issue after we meet Xiao Ming, but I understand what you mean, and I promise to consider this issue rationally."

Seeing Andy nod, Han Tao felt relieved. The two chatted about some details that needed to be paid attention to after the meeting while taking the elevator downstairs to the underground parking garage.

A few minutes later, Andy was heading towards his car, but Han Tao pulled him to the nearby Pullman and said:

"It takes more than three hours to get to Daishan. You should take my car. It's more comfortable for long distances, and you're not in a good condition to drive."

Looking at the luxurious Pullman, Andy thought that Han Tao used it specifically for going to Daishan with him. Otherwise, the cars he drove before, whether Lincoln or BMW, all looked relatively low-key.

"Okay, then I'll also experience the feeling of driving a multi-million dollar luxury car. If I ask Miss Fan to come along, she'll probably be overjoyed."

Han Tao smiled, and after they both got in the car, he said, "I'm accompanying you to visit your brother this time, and I'll also take you to learn about the sanatorium and tea mountain projects. Once the expansion is completed, both the medical care and living environment will be more suitable for Xiao Ming's recovery."

Hearing what he said, Andy remembered what Han Tao had told her about the investment fund last time, so she asked, "I almost forgot. I'm quite interested in what you said about the investment fund and the sanatorium last time. Can you tell me more about your specific ideas?"

"Okay, regarding the investment fund, my initial plan is to put out 50 million as start-up capital, and then add more later depending on the situation. If you participate, then this money will be given to you to operate the investment, including the sanatorium and tea plantation, as well as future resort projects.

In addition to necessary expenses, the annual profits are donated to nursing homes and reopened welfare homes, and a portion will be used for other public welfare projects in Daishan and surrounding cities.

Of course, in order to avoid being exploited by people with ulterior motives, it is nominally handed over to professional managers. In this way, the nursing home or welfare home will have financial security and will not have to rely on donations and relief.

With this relationship, Xiao Ming's safety is tied to the interests of the nursing home and the welfare home. Anyone who wants to do anything bad to Xiao Ming will be making an enemy of Daishan's government departments and the huge beneficiaries.

Of course, I only mentioned such high-profile investments and philanthropy to conceal your and Xiao Ming's backgrounds. People will just think that the nursing home was lucky to have me, and Xiao Ming just benefited from it."

"I agree to join, and I can also invest some money. Although it's not as much as you, around 20 to 30 million is still enough. After all, it's because of the care of the welfare home that I have achieved what I have today. What's more, the director of the nursing home has taken care of my brother for more than ten years. I should give back to society if I have the ability."

Andy is an expert in finance. As an executive on Wall Street, Andy is basically a big shot in the financial industry. Even if he works for others, his own strength is unquestionable, especially the connections and funds behind him.

Otherwise, Lao Tan would not have invited her so many times. In addition to the relationship between the two, Andy's work ability is definitely the main reason, so she is an indispensable helper.

The most important point is that as an investment fund trader on Wall Street, it is easy for Andy to operate such a fund, not to mention that she has her own foresight, so she does not have to worry about profits.

Seeing her certainty, Han Tao nodded and said, "It's settled then. I'll go with you to see Xiao Ming today. I've already made arrangements. No one except Dean Xiuyuan will know that we're going to see Xiao Ming this time.

As for the investment, I'll send you a plan after you return from there and have done some on-site inspections!"

After saying that, Han Tao suddenly remembered that he and Andy hadn't had breakfast yet, so he asked, "By the way, there's a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant nearby. While it's still early, let's go have breakfast before leaving!"

"Forget it, I have no appetite!"

Andy shook his head, then suddenly realized that Han Tao hadn't eaten yet and was dragged out by him. He hurriedly said, "Sorry, I'm often so busy that I forget to eat. I'm used to it, so...!"

"It's okay, I often skipped breakfast before, but it's not a good habit. Don't work too hard. If a business fails, there will always be another one. If your health breaks down, then everything will be meaningless.

What's more, you have to consider Xiao Ming. If you, as his sister, don't have good health, how will you take care of him in the future?

Besides, we can get there in a short time, so we can eat together. It won’t take much time.”