Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

After bringing the things over, Fan Jingang couldn't help but continue chattering:

"I'm worried too. Someone in Mingtang was just put in jail for accepting bribes of 2000 million yuan.

He's now a senior partner at Mingtang and our chief legal advisor. I'm just worried about what others might say about him. I always feel like he's a bit too high-profile!"

"Okay, stop worrying about it!"

Ye Jinyan stopped him from continuing, and then said seriously:

"I have the latest information here. I'll send you a copy later. Our chief legal advisor is more than meets the eye. You'll be even more surprised when you see the assets under his name."

Even putting all this aside, do you think someone with more than 1.5 million in liquid funds in his account would gamble his career and life for tens of millions?

Don't worry, you paid for your work, so who would gossip? Remember, avoid saying anything that could disrupt unity. You represent the CEO's office, and your attitude will influence many people.

By the way, please make an appointment for me to have dinner with Han Lu later!"

"Okay, I know."

Nodding in response to Ye Jinyan's warning, Fan Jingang suddenly remembered something and turned around and said:

"Mr. Ye, you have a reception in the afternoon that you need to attend. It's an invitation from Shengxuan's Mr. Tan. Do you need me to pick up clothes at home?"

Ye Jinyan shook his head and said, "No need. Let's go home and change after the meeting. Close the door for me!"

"Okay, call me if you need anything!"

Fan Jingang walked out of Ye Jinyan's office and closed the two solid wooden doors.

Chapter 37 I don’t know the origin of love

Time flies. After Han Tao finished dealing with the matters that needed to be coordinated with Jingyan Group, he returned to Mingtang's office and spent the whole afternoon looking through the documents. During this time, he actually found problems with the cases of several branches.

Helplessly, he could only notify the relevant person in charge to hold a short meeting when it was almost time to get off work.

It was already 5:30 in the afternoon when I returned to Ode to Joy. I washed, packed up, and left the house.

According to the home location sent by Xu Li, Han Tao arrived at the gate of her community ten minutes later. Unexpectedly, the two of them lived not far from each other.

When Han Tao got out of the car, the smell of old Shanghai hit him. Unlike the alley where Zhu Suosuo lived, there were only small Western-style buildings here.

Looking closely, it is very Western and grand, with a strong sense of age. It looks like it has been there for quite a while, with six floors to the top.

Looking across the community, there was a large supermarket and flower shop not far away. Han Tao felt that since it was his first visit, he couldn't go empty-handed.

So he asked Yang Dongxu to buy some fruits, and he went to the flower shop to choose a big bouquet of flowers.

When he finished shopping and was about to go straight into the residential complex, his cell phone suddenly rang. Han Tao saw that it was Xu Li's number and answered without hesitation: "Hello, Sister Li."

"Where are you? Are you there yet?"

Xu Li's gentle and soft voice came from the phone!

Han Tao stopped and replied with a smile: "I'm at the door. I just went to buy some things!"

"Sister, please treat me to a meal. Why are you still buying things? We have everything we need at home!"

"That won't do. This is my first time coming home, I can't be empty-handed!"

Han Tao had just finished speaking when Xu Li laughed over the phone. "That's quite polite. I'll check back later."

Han Tao turned around and found Xu Li, wearing a black jacket, standing behind him with a smile on her face. She was holding vegetables in her right hand and waving a cell phone in her left hand, looking at him proudly.

"I thought you looked like me from a distance, and it really was you when I called you!"

Xu Li also went to the supermarket to buy vegetables. When she went out, she saw Han Tao at the gate of the community, so she happily called him.

When Han Tao looked at Xu Li, he always felt an indescribable warmth and kindness.

Seeing her carrying a large bag of things, he asked in surprise: "Sister Li, why did you buy so many vegetables?"

"Didn't we agree to let you taste my cooking? I didn't know what you liked, so I picked a few extra!"

Xu Li looked at Han Tao gently and responded softly.

Han Tao smiled and said, "Even if I come over for dinner, there's no need to prepare so much!"

"It's not all for today's meal. I've stockpiled a week's worth of food. I usually eat alone, so I don't have the mood to go out and buy groceries every day. I'll just have what I need!"

After saying that, Xu Li used her fingers to tuck the hair on her forehead behind her ears!

Han Tao said with concern: "You must eat well, and you can't make do alone!"

"It's boring to eat alone. Luckily, I have you with me today. Come try my cooking later!"

"It must be delicious. Just don't complain about me eating too much later. Come on, give me the bag!"

Han Tao nodded, took the dish from her hand, and then handed over the flowers in his hand and said:

"This is for Sister Li. Do you like it?"

“Thank you, it’s beautiful!”

Xu Li held the flower to her chest and looked at it carefully, then put it under her nose and smelled it. It was obvious that she really liked it.

Xu Li had forgotten when she last received flowers. She really didn't expect that Han Tao would come to see her with such beautiful roses. She felt indescribably happy.

"You're welcome. Flowers go well with beauties. As long as Sister Li likes it, that's fine!"

Han Tao looked at Xu Li with a smile, and their eyes met. She had a pair of gentle eyes with a hint of melancholy, a delicate nose, and light makeup on her face. Her soft appearance made her look gentle and intellectual.

Xu Li raised the corners of her mouth brightly. She saw only admiration in Han Tao's eyes, so she said in a joking and self-deprecating tone:

"Virtue, I'm three years older than you, how can you still be a beauty!"

Han Tao looked at Xu Li, especially thinking about the beautiful night that happened to him in a muddle, so he liked her more and more. So he looked at her seriously for a few seconds and said:

"Sister Li is the most beautiful now. She has lost the childishness of a girl in her twenties. Time has allowed her beauty to settle within. Her intellectuality and maturity are more attractive to me."

Xu Li felt that Han Tao's technique of flirting with girls was a bit too proficient, and she couldn't help but said coquettishly:

"You've lied to girls a lot, haven't you? Tell me the truth, do you have a lot of girlfriends?"

Han Tao remained calm and said calmly, "I'm telling the truth, okay? I did have a girlfriend before, but that was all in the past. I'm still an older single guy who's unwanted by anyone..."

"You just open your mouth and say it, I don't believe you! You are such an outstanding rising stock, how can there not be girls chasing you!"

Han Tao glanced at her and said with a joking smile, "It's a pity that no one believes the truth. Didn't I even know I was so good?"

"Just pretend to be confused with me. You don't even think about lying to me. I'm not a little girl!"

After retorting Han Tao for a few words, Xu Li noticed that he kept looking at her and said with a smile, "You haven't seen me before, or have you forgotten me again? Why do you keep looking at me? Is there something on my face?"

"People are naturally attracted to beautiful things, just like moths are attracted to light. Beautiful things are pleasing to the eye and make us look at them twice unconsciously."

Han Tao laughed and joked when he heard this.

"You're so sweet, tell me, do you have any thoughts about me?"

As soon as the words were spoken, Xu Li felt a little inappropriate.

But before she could open her mouth to save the situation, Han Tao responded with a smile:

"Haha, is it that obvious? Looks like I didn't perform well today!"

"I'm not stupid. Besides, I studied psychology, how could I not see this?"

Xu Li gave Han Tao a knowing look and walked towards the corridor entrance not far away.

Han Tao opened the security door at the entrance to the corridor for her and admitted:

"I really like you being with Sister Li. Besides the family-like warmth, Sister Li's charm is also something that makes people unconsciously attracted to her."

After hearing Han Tao's straightforward explanation, Xu Li felt relieved. She glanced at Han Tao and said with a smile:

"You're just fooling around with people and not paying for it. I'm a divorced woman, so how can I be so charming? Otherwise, I wouldn't be despised by others!"

Glancing at the somewhat sad Xu Li, Han Tao smiled and changed the subject, "That's because others are blind. Let me tell you a secret!"

Xu Li asked curiously, "What secret is it? I'd really like to hear it!"

Han Tao stopped with a wicked smile, leaned forward and said a few words in Xu Li's ear.

After hearing this, Xu Li glanced at Han Tao and blushed slightly as she said, "It's impossible for us to do that. You are so outstanding and still young. What kind of girl can't you want?

I'm an experienced person, not a little girl who knows nothing. I don't have so many assumptions. You've gotten to know me now. Whenever you want to chat or feel tired, just come back. You're always welcome."

"Sister Li, do you think they like me more or money more?"

After saying that, he glanced at Xu Li, who looked slightly stunned, and without waiting for her response, Han Tao continued with a smile:

"Don't worry, Sister Li, we are all adults, I know my limits, let's not avoid it or force it. Love is something that is consensual, if you force it, you will be happy, just let it be!

What I said today may be a little abrupt, but I don't want to leave any regrets because of so-called reserve. I think life is like a journey, and we should try not to miss any beautiful scenery.

Xu Li rolled her eyes at Han Tao and remained silent. Because she had met Han Tao at a bar before and had talked a lot about his past, she assumed that Han Tao had been hurt not only in his career but also emotionally, so her sympathy and empathy for him deepened!

In addition, Han Tao appeared when she was at her most vulnerable and came to her rescue, so she really cared about Han Tao.

Women usually like to rely on strong men. If this strong man inadvertently reveals some sadness and weakness, it will attract them even more!

So if a woman feels pity and admiration for a man, this emotion will quickly turn into love!

Chapter 38 If you are not drunk, everyone will get drunk.

"Ouch!"

In the corridor, Xu Li, who was a little distracted, suddenly kicked the step in front of her. She subconsciously dodged, but her footsteps missed and she fell backwards. This sudden change brought her thoughts back to reality.

"careful!"

Han Tao behind her took a quick step up two steps, opened his arms, and Xu Li just bumped into his arms.

Looking down at her painful expression, he thought she might have sprained her ankle, so he quickly supported her and said:

"Why are you still distracted while climbing stairs? Did you sprain your ankle?"

"It's okay, luckily you caught me. It shouldn't be a serious sprain." Xu Li gently moved her ankle and said with a frown.

"Stand still, I'll show you!" Han Tao asked Xu Li to lean against the wall and wanted to squat down to take a look.

Xu Li glanced at Han Tao, who was looking concerned, and smiled faintly despite the pain:

"Help me up first. We're only one floor away from home. The corridor is inconvenient. There's not even a place to sit."

After saying that, she held the flowers in one hand and supported herself against the wall with the other, still thinking about walking upstairs by herself, but she stumbled as soon as she took a step. Fortunately, Han Tao reacted quickly and hugged her again so that she did not fall.

Being held in Han Tao's arms, Xu Li felt a little embarrassed, blushing and pushing him away a few times.

"It's okay, you're still carrying so many things in your hands, I can walk by holding on to the stair railing!"

"Don't be so particular now. You just sprained your ankle and haven't recovered yet. It must be painful now. Don't fall any further. I'd better carry you up."

Han Tao saw that her pretty face was slightly red and her brows were furrowed, and knew that she was enduring the pain, so without saying a word, he gave her a princess hug and walked upstairs.

Xu Li no longer refused and was carried horizontally by Han Tao to the third floor. Then he took out the key from his bag and opened the door of room 301.

Han Tao took a look around. The decoration of the room was simple and warm. He carried Xu Li to the sofa, put her down and said,

"Don't hold the flowers. I almost fell just now and didn't realize I had to throw the flowers away and hold onto the stair railing. How dangerous!"

"No, that won't do. These are the flowers you gave me. I need to find a nice vase to put them in!"

After saying that, Xu Li carefully placed the bouquet of roses on the coffee table in front of her.

"You have to know what's important and what's not. It's not a precious item. If Sister Li likes it, I'll send her a bouquet every day!"

After saying that, Han Tao went to the corridor to get the other things, then walked over to her and squatted down and said:

"Please bear with me, Sister Li. I learned how to treat injuries from falls from my comrades in the army. Let me help you take a look now!"

"Well, don't worry, it doesn't hurt much!"

Han Tao saw that she was frowning while talking, and knew that she was pretending to be fine.

So he smiled and put Xu Li's delicate little feet on his legs, checking the injury, which was indeed not very serious.

He had learned how to deal with this kind of emergency injuries when he was in the army, especially the techniques of relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation, regulating qi and removing blood stasis, pushing the uterus to circulate blood, and correcting bones and acupuncture points. He was quite proficient in this, because he had specially learned these for a long time from a medical worker who came from a family of traditional Chinese medicine.

"uh-huh!"

With a muffled groan, apart from the slight pain from the initial correction, Xu Li only felt the heat from her ankle. She didn't know what she was thinking about, but her face gradually flushed.

"How do you feel now, are you feeling better?"