"What kind of shady stuff were you chatting about in there?"
His voice was extremely cold, and his gaze slowly swept over Jiang Li. "Wasn't your flight this afternoon? Why are you still wasting time?"
Before Jiang Li could answer, Qin Yaoyao trotted over and deliberately stood in front of them. The excitement on her face was barely concealed. "A Yan, are you here to pick me up for the concert?"
She did it on purpose for Jiang Li to hear.
Qin Yaoyao wanted Jiang Li to know that she and Xiao Yanzhi were now on very intimate terms and often went on dates.
No matter what, she was determined to gain the upper hand in front of Jiang Li.
Xiao Yanzhi nodded. His gaze fell on the notebook in Qin Yaoyao's hand, and he casually took it out.
Qin Yaoyao's face instantly stiffened. She tried to grab the notebook back, but he had already seen the contents.
The atmosphere in the lounge suddenly turned cold.
Xiao Yanzhi's voice was slow and filled with a chilling coldness. "What's written in this?"
"A Yan, please listen to my explanation."
Qin Yaoyao was a bit flustered. "I wanted to learn more about Mrs. Su's preferences and habits so that I won't upset her next time we meet."
Xiao Yanzhi's eyes were deep and gloomy, and his mood didn't improve. "How did you find out about these things?"
Watching the two of them perform in front of her, Jiang Li found it quite boring and was about to walk out from the side of the door.
Sister Chen was still waiting for her downstairs.
"Sister Jiang Li told me." Qin Yaoyao lowered her voice and spoke subtly. "She took care of Mrs. Su before, so she knows her very well."
She secretly observed Xiao Yanzhi's expression and then said seriously, "Sister Jiang Li was really dedicated. In order to make Mrs. Su happy, she even learned flower - arranging. She can recognize hundreds of plant species. She's really amazing!"
She sounded innocent, but every word was subtly hinting to Xiao Yanzhi that Jiang Li had once tried so hard to please Su Jialan.
She had gone to almost any lengths.
Suddenly, a layer of frost covered Xiao Yanzhi's face.
After a long while, he suddenly let out a meaningful snort, and his words were full of merciless mockery. "I really underestimated your determination to marry into the Xiao family, Jiang Li."
He looked at her half - smiling, as if mocking her overconfidence.
Jiang Li slowly raised her head and slightly moved her lips. "Do you still have anything to say? If not, I'll leave. Sister Chen is waiting for me downstairs."
When she said this, there was a kind of aloofness about her.
Xiao Yanzhi's cold gaze fell on her. His thin lips were tightly pursed, and his expression was still as cold as ice.
Even after Jiang Li left, his face remained gloomy.
"A Yan, the concert is about to start. Let's go quickly." Qin Yaoyao stepped forward and hooked her arm around Xiao Yanzhi's. Her face was beaming with joy.
Xiao Yanzhi nodded and let out a soft grunt. There was a hint of complex emotions in his eyes.
...
After leaving the company, Sister Chen, Xiao Ye, and Jing Yi were already sitting in the car downstairs.
Sister Chen was busy arranging new work after arriving at the branch company. Xiao Ye and Jing Yi waved cheerfully at Jiang Li.
Jiang Li pursed her lips and smiled slightly. She quickly walked over and got in the car.
The driver took them directly to the airport.
On the plane, Jing Yi and Xiao Ye were excitedly chatting about some gossips in the entertainment circle, while Sister Chen was still making work arrangements.
Only Jiang Li quietly looked out of the window.
She didn't inform many people about leaving Beicheng and going to Huacheng for development.
She just casually mentioned it when chatting with Qiao Jinrun.
Qiao Jinrun didn't seem to care about this arrangement. He just added a reminder. "Pay attention to the climate change. Add or remove clothes in time. Eat on time and go to bed early."
"If you feel unwell due to the change in environment there, you can always ask me."
Just like his usual style.
Thinking of this, Jiang Li felt at ease.
The sound of the engine was always hypnotic, and Jiang Li fell asleep unconsciously.
Seeing this, Xiao Ye thoughtfully asked the flight attendant to bring a blanket.
A new life was about to begin.
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After arriving in Huacheng, the four of them happily rented a large three - bedroom, two - living - room apartment.
Jiang Li had a room of her own. Sister Chen also had a separate room. Jing Yi and Xiao Ye were only one year apart in age and were very close, so they decided to share a room.
After the accommodation was arranged, they had to consider their work.
Although it was a branch company of Jiang Entertainment in Huacheng, it was a new brokerage company after all. Except for a few people who were temporarily recruited, the company was so empty that it made one's hair stand on end.
Sitting in the office, Xiao Ye couldn't help but frown. "We miscalculated. We don't know anyone here. Who would sign a cooperation agreement with us?"
Hearing this, Jing Yi leaned over, looking curious. "Sister Ye, isn't Sister Jiang Li very famous? There should be no shortage of people looking for her to cooperate, right?"
"Being young means being naive." Xiao Ye tapped her on the forehead and pretended to be sophisticated. "Do you know the old saying, 'A strong dragon can't overpower a local snake'?"
Jing Yi seemed to understand but not really.
Sister Chen walked over, pulled a chair, and sat in front of them. "There are quite a few entertainment companies in Huacheng, and they already occupy most of the market."
"If we want to run the company here, we have to find a way to build connections and channels and try our best to get a share of this profit cake without offending others."
Hearing this, Jing Yi finally understood. Her little face instantly drooped. "No wonder they were all reluctant to come. This is too difficult."
One was a relatively mature head - office, and the other was a new branch company that needed to be developed. Anyone who wanted a stable life wouldn't be stupid enough to come.
Not to mention whether they could make money, the question of whether the company could operate normally was a big issue.
When the topic reached this point, the atmosphere became a bit dull.
"Do you regret it?" Xiao Ye leaned over with a smiling face. "It's too late to regret. The contracts have already been signed."
Jing Yi stubbornly turned her head away and said stubbornly, "I don't regret it at all. I'm brave enough to take responsibility. Since I said I would come to Huacheng with Sister Jiang Li, I must come."
Even though the future seemed a bit uncertain, as long as they mustered up their courage, things would surely get better.
"None of you should say such discouraging words."
Sister Chen walked over, holding the work arrangement in her hand, and tapped them on the head. "If you really have the ability, go visit each company. Just get to know people and try to get cooperation."
Jing Yi and Xiao Ye immediately sat up straight, as if they were full of energy. "Yes, Sister Chen. We guarantee to complete the task!"
After the two of them left, the large office area returned to silence.
Jiang Li was leaning back in her chair, closing her eyes to rest.
She had just posted the recruitment information this morning and was looking for some brand partners in Huacheng in the entertainment circle this afternoon. She had hardly taken a single break.
"How does it feel to be both a boss and an artist?" Sister Chen couldn't help but ask with a smile.