Chapter 181 Big Sister Will Listen to You

Chapter 181: Chapter 153: Big Sister Will Listen to You

Since everyone was present, Jiang Jingshi got straight to the point.

The three of them first discussed the new benefits system for the artists following the recent company merger. Jiang Jingshi felt that Wang’s members, after all, had relocated from a small town to the city.

Just commuting every day was a major hassle for them, so she believed they should at least arrange for a shuttle bus or something similar.

Trainees who lived far away should be given a proper subsidy, and some other benefits should also be improved. Lin Zhengran had no suggestions on these matters, as Jiang Jingshi was quite experienced in this area.

Wang also shared her own thoughts.

Afterward, the three of them discussed the music teams, deciding that the company would soon form three of them.

Furthermore, resources were to be concentrated on the all-female music group led by Jiang Xueli.

And follow-up MVs, new song release conferences, video channel content, and even some interviews should be scheduled. By leveraging the unexpected popularity from the Little Nova Chart, as long as the quality of Jiang Xueli’s future songs held up, becoming a hit would be a very easy matter.

In addition, Jiang Jingshi had brought some good news this time.

She had someone bring in a contract.

"This morning, I spoke with a fairly well-known director and found out that the original song Lili wrote, ’Whale,’ could be used as the ending theme for an unreleased movie."

"I finished watching the movie over there today. It’s actually quite good. Zhengran, if you and Wang want to see it, I can get you the director’s WeChat contact later."

"An ending theme might generate a little less buzz than a main theme song, but I think, given that Lili’s own fame isn’t that high yet, this is still a great form of promotion. What do you think, Lili? How does the amount on the contract look to you? If you’re willing, we can sign this with them in a few days."

Jiang Xueli listened to the three of them talk from the side. To be honest, the whole time she felt the topics they were discussing were so high-level that she couldn’t get a word in edgewise.

She still saw herself as just a student... Who knew they would be talking directly about company business?

Now that Jiang Jingshi had asked, she had no opinion at all. "Me? I..." She looked at Lin Zhengran, not even having heard the part about the money. "Zhengran, what do you think? I’ll listen to you."

Lin Zhengran glanced at the contract and nodded at Jiang Xueli. "I think it’s a good idea. As long as the movie’s quality isn’t too terrible, there’s no downside to this."

Only then did Jiang Xueli smile and nod. "If Zhengran says it’s okay, then it’s okay."

Watching the dynamic between the two, Jiang Jingshi smiled. "Then it’s settled. Is there anything else? All that’s left is Zhengran’s training session for everyone this afternoon, right? And shooting Lili’s MV today and tomorrow."

Jiang Xueli was surprised. "We’re starting the shoot today?"

"Mhm, this is your solo MV, so we can shoot it today. After Zhengran personally picks out a team for you next week, we’ll discuss what comes next."

After the meeting concluded, Wang Lan took Jiang Xueli backstage to do her makeup and change. They would shoot the indoor scenes for the MV here this afternoon, and then shoot the outdoor scenes tomorrow, Sunday.

Lin Zhengran would be going along for the outdoor shoot. He had proposed this himself.

After Jiang Xueli and Wang Lan left, Lin Zhengran and Jiang Jingshi stood at the office door, watching the two of them.

Pan Lin was also standing nearby.

She saw the somewhat weary expression on President Jiang’s face. It was clear President Jiang had been truly exhausted lately.

As a secretary with extremely high emotional intelligence, she took the initiative to speak up. "President Jiang, your office hasn’t been tidied in a few days. Why don’t I go tidy it up for you? Just call me anytime if you need something."

Jiang Jingshi glanced at her and grunted in agreement. "Go on."

Pan Lin nodded. She was intentionally creating an opportunity for Jiang Jingshi and Lin Zhengran to be alone. After all, if she was tidying Jiang Jingshi’s office, President Jiang would have the perfect excuse to stay here in President Lin’s office. She suspected President Jiang was thinking the same thing, not wanting to go back to her own office to rest.

After Pan Lin left, Jiang Jingshi watched Jiang Xueli, who was still looking back even after going downstairs.

Lin Zhengran waved at Jiang Xueli.

Jiang Xueli beamed back at him happily.

Jiang Jingshi said, "You’re so good to Lili, Zhengran. Even going with her personally for the MV shoot tomorrow."

Lin Zhengran didn’t deny it. "She’s been following me around since she was little, after all. If I don’t go, I think she’ll be very nervous."

"I could tell. A moment ago, when we were talking about the outdoor MV shoot, the instant you said you’d go along, Lili relaxed completely. You’re really important to her." Jiang Jingshi’s expression was subtle, a tiny hint of jealousy seemingly surfacing.

Lin Zhengran didn’t continue the topic. He glanced at the slightly fatigued Jiang Jingshi. "Since Pan is cleaning your office, why don’t you rest here for a bit, Jiang? I noticed you looked a little tired during the meeting just now."

Jiang Jingshi replied gently, "It’s alright. This morning, I was mainly worried there might be a problem with Lili’s first collaboration, so I had a lawyer look over that whole movie contract. I only came back after confirming there were no issues."

The two of them returned to Lin Zhengran’s office and closed the door.

Jiang Jingshi sat on the sofa and glanced at her heels.

Lin Zhengran noticed this detail. "If you don’t mind, I can lock the door, and you can take off your shoes and relax a bit?"

Jiang Jingshi said, a little embarrassed, "Well then, I won’t stand on ceremony in front of you, Zhengran." She really was exhausted.

She then took out her phone and sent a message to Pan Lin.

Soon, Pan Lin brought over a small, fluffy footrest. Lin Zhengran took it and locked the door.

He handed the item to Jiang Jingshi.

Blushing slightly, Jiang Jingshi took off her high heels. Her stocking-clad feet slipped out of the red-soled shoes.

Jiang Jingshi’s feet were small and delicate, made to look exceptionally exquisite by the stockings, like a work of art. She rubbed her tired ankles.

She placed both feet on the footrest and let out a long, comfortable sigh.

Lin Zhengran sat down beside her and said with concern, "It’s been hard on you lately, Jiang. I know you’ve had to run all over the place to handle the company paperwork; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been settled so quickly."

Jiang Jingshi turned her almond-shaped, alluring eyes to Lin Zhengran and smiled.

"Why are you being so formal, Zhengran? This company belongs to both of us. Of course I have to give it my all. But that being said,"

"it’s really just a matter of walking around a bit more, signing some papers, and chatting with people on the phone. Besides, the paperwork will eventually be finished. But you, Zhengran, have to do training and tutoring for everyone next. You’re the one who’s really going to have it tough."

"It’s nothing, really."

"These singers at the company aren’t that easy to tutor," she reminded him.

Lin Zhengran smiled. ’It’s true that an ordinary person would have a hard time tutoring them, but my way of tutoring is different.’

As she finished speaking, Jiang Jingshi suddenly frowned and looked down at her ankle.

Lin Zhengran was surprised. "Does your ankle hurt?"

Jiang Jingshi rubbed her ankle. "Mhm, it’s been like this occasionally the past few days. I don’t know why. It’s probably nothing."

Lin Zhengran suggested, "If you don’t mind, Jiang, I can take a look for you?"

"You know how?"

Lin Zhengran knew everything. His Master of All Things was an all-encompassing mastery.

"I know a little. Jiang, move to the edge of the sofa. Let me take a look. I’m afraid it might be injured."

She nodded and shifted her position. Lin Zhengran got up and squatted down in front of Jiang Jingshi.

Jiang Jingshi looked down at Lin Zhengran’s seemingly very serious expression, her cheeks flushing slightly as she asked, "It’s probably not injured, right? What should I do?"

Lin Zhengran reached out and took hold of her stocking-clad, jade-like foot, placing it on his knee. "You don’t have to do anything. Just relax, Jiang."

His hand touched the sole of her foot. Jiang Jingshi bit her lip slightly. ’It’s a little ticklish.’

Jiang Jingshi’s foot felt very soft, but her ankle was a little stiff from too much walking. Lin Zhengran tentatively kneaded her ankle with his hands. "Does it hurt here?"

Jiang Jingshi winced in pain and frowned, nodding lightly. "Right there. A little gentler..."

"Mm."

Lin Zhengran observed, "It’s just caused by fatigue. Although it’s nothing for now, if you keep this up, it could lead to an injury. I can already feel a change. High heels, in particular, will aggravate the pain. Let me massage it for you a bit. It should feel much better right away."

"Tonight, President Jiang, remember to soak your feet. It will speed up lactic acid metabolism and promote blood circulation. I see you seem to have applied some medicine?"

"Mhm, but it’s not very effective."

"Medicine is only supplementary. The most important thing is to rest. Otherwise, you’ll have problems soon."

Jiang Jingshi felt Lin Zhengran’s hands kneading her sole and ankle. Though she felt shy inside, she couldn’t help but marvel at how comfortable it felt.

His technique was extremely professional.

"It’s not that serious, is it..."

Lin Zhengran looked up at her. In truth, Jiang Jingshi rarely saw such a serious expression on his face. "I’m not kidding. High heels, by their nature..."

Jiang Jingshi didn’t hear the rest of what he said. She just stared at his expression, which seemed like both a warning and a scolding. The fingers of her hand resting on the sofa curled slightly. At this moment, Jiang Jingshi couldn’t help but remember the time she met Lin Zhengran when they were very young. He seemed to have been just as fierce back then.

Although so many years had passed, and it was only after that incident at the supermarket that she realized the boy from all those years ago was Lin Zhengran, the overlap of familiar scenes still made her, just like back then, a little afraid of him.

"I understand. I’ll listen to you... I’ll do as you say."