"I don't agree with you quitting your current job to act in plays."
Sister Chen refused without hesitation. Jiang Li felt a twinge in her heart.
She was just about to say something when Sister Chen added, "You're in the ascending stage of your acting career. Don't make a joke of your professional life."
Changing careers is no small matter. It's very likely to end up with nothing but losses.
In this industry, there are plenty of tragic examples of people who not only fail to make any headway in the new field but also lose their footing in their original one.
As Jiang Li's agent and also her senior and friend, Sister Chen couldn't possibly let her take such a risk.
"Got it, Sister Chen." Jiang Li smiled and didn't pursue the topic any further. She just brushed it off.
After all, acting in plays was just a passing fancy of hers.
It could be regarded as her hobby, but not a means of making a living.
She had to make a living.
...
Although Xiao Ye was usually an outgoing person, she was meticulous about her work. She took Jing Yi to handle all kinds of work connections and occasionally went out for business trips.
Bai Jiao was very generous and introduced them to several well - known fast - fashion brands, which could quickly open up the Huacheng market.
At the same time, several local fashion magazines in Huacheng also extended an olive branch, booking Jiang Li for a cover shoot next month.
Sister Chen wasn't idle either. She interviewed candidates with the HR department, screening for suitable employees to make the branch company more perfect as soon as possible.
As a result, everyone's life became much more fulfilling.
Jiang Li, Sister Chen, Xiao Ye, and Jing Yi lived under the same roof. During the day, they were colleagues with a superior - subordinate relationship. At night when they got back home, they were like a family.
Sister Chen and Xiao Ye were good at cooking, so they were in charge of making meals. Jing Yi was quick - witted when doing chores, so she was responsible for cleaning and tidying up.
These girls lived together day in and day out, creating a lively and warm atmosphere.
Jing Yi always ate very fast. While the others were still having dinner, she had already gotten up to do the housework.
She carried several piles of dirty clothes and was about to put them into the washing machine.
A few minutes later, Jing Yi came out with a pair of Jiang Li's pants in her arms. "Sister Jiang Li, you forgot to take out your necklace. Fortunately, I felt the pocket, or it might have been washed away."
With that, she opened her hand, and there lay the diamond necklace in her palm.
The living - room light made it shine brightly, emitting a dazzling glow.
Jiang Li picked up a piece of lettuce and put it into her mouth, chewing slowly without even raising her eyelids. She looked very calm. "Really? Maybe I accidentally put it in there."
"Accidentally?" Jing Yi blinked. "Such a beautiful diamond necklace, and you just forgot about it, Sister Jiang Li?"
Jing Yi had taken a jewelry - appreciation course when she was in school. When she felt the necklace in Jiang Li's pocket just now, just from the touch of the diamonds, she knew that this necklace was extremely valuable.
If she didn't have the habit of feeling the pockets before doing the laundry, this diamond necklace might have been damaged.
Just thinking about it made Jing Yi shudder.
But Jiang Li didn't seem to care at all.
Sister Chen also looked up and saw the necklace in Jing Yi's hand. She found it very strange. "Isn't this the one that General Manager Xiao gave you on Chinese New Year's Eve? How did it get back to you?"
"It's not worth much. I couldn't give it away."
Jing Yi shook her head vigorously, looking completely disbelieving. She said firmly, "It's impossible. This necklace is worth at least 100 million yuan."
She was absolutely sure she wasn't mistaken.
Xiao Ye couldn't stay calm either. She almost dropped her chopsticks and exclaimed, "100 million yuan? We're rich now!"
Jiang Li gave Xiao Ye a sidelong glance. "Have some ambition."
Xiao Ye scratched her nose sheepishly. "I'm not wrong. If we sold this necklace, the money we'd get would last us a lifetime."
Jing Yi replied seriously, "Sister Ye, this necklace can't be sold. Even if Sister Jiang Li wanted to sell it, no one would dare to buy it."
Xiao Ye was confused. "Why?"
"If I'm not mistaken, each diamond on this necklace has been certified by the British Royal Family. It can't be circulated in the market as a commodity."
"This necklace can only change its owner through gifting. If it's sold for profit, it violates the Royal Family's regulations."
Hearing this, Xiao Ye nodded half - understandingly. "So, this necklace is a priceless treasure?"
"You can put it that way." Jing Yi replied professionally. "The significance of this necklace is like that of a national treasure in Europe."
"If you're in any danger in Europe, it can save your life."
Saying this, Jing Yi couldn't help but be curious. "Sister Jiang Li, did General Manager Xiao give this to you? He's really generous."
Jiang Li sneered, her tone full of mockery.
"It may be called a priceless treasure, but it can also be seen as worthless."
She walked over, took the necklace back, and casually placed it on the coffee table. "Don't regard it as something unattainable just because of the value given to it by the outside world."
"The more exaggerated value it's given, the more likely its inner essence is actually worthless."
Jing Yi and Xiao Ye glanced at each other. They both silently gave Jiang Li a thumbs - up in their hearts.
Being able to treat money like dirt, Sister Jiang Li really was amazing.
After Jiang Li went back to her bedroom, Xiao Ye went to help Jing Yi clean. Sister Chen walked over thoughtfully and carefully put away the necklace for Jiang Li.
Actually, when she first saw this necklace, Sister Chen had a vague feeling that it must have an extraordinary origin.
After hearing what Jing Yi said today, she was even more convinced of a thought.
Perhaps, what General Manager Xiao was doing now would surely have an answer in the future.
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Ever since Su Jialan left Jiang Entertainment, Qin Yaoyao had been absent - minded.
After dinner, when Xiao Yanzhi was about to take Qin Yaoyao back, she finally couldn't hold back. She hung her head and stood still, softly calling out "A Yan".
Xiao Yanzhi stopped in his tracks and turned to look at her.
Qin Yaoyao pinched her fingers and walked up to stand in front of him. "A Yan, I want to ask you something."
"Ask." Xiao Yanzhi replied, habitually reaching for a cigarette in his pocket.
Qin Yaoyao looked aggrieved. "I want to ask about that necklace."
Xiao Yanzhi's hand paused as he was about to light the cigarette.
"Why do you want to ask about this?" His tone remained unchanged.
Qin Yaoyao grabbed the cuff of Xiao Yanzhi's suit and gently shook it twice. "Actually, I've always been too embarrassed to tell you. I really like that necklace."
When she said this, her tone was a bit aggrieved. "On the night of Chinese New Year's Eve, when Sister Ye gave me the wrapped gift box, I was really happy. I thought it was a New Year's gift from you, A Yan."
"But I don't understand why you took the necklace back. Did I do something wrong?"