Chapter 888 - 878: Departing for the Capital

Chapter 888: Chapter 878: Departing for the Capital

Everyone’s feelings are different. Neither he nor Shen Yi is the type to have a blazing romance, and the two don’t even have photos of each other in their social media circles.

Yet, they each introduce the other to their friends and even family.

Although they haven’t shouted about it to the world, their silent care for each other speaks louder than a thousand words. At some unknown point, they have become the most important person to each other.

Especially Shen Yi; she always feels that she’s older and should care more for her young man. When faced with Su Qing’s sudden childishness, she can even comfortably tolerate him.

But even a big sister gets tired and scared; a big sister also needs to be accepted, and her inner sensitivity is not less than his.

Shen Yi is just more mature and intellectual. Though she sometimes feels a little sour, she can still think about things rationally. It wasn’t until now that Su Qing realized he might not have been very adequate in some areas, at least having overlooked Shen Yi’s concerns for him.

Quickly, the three-day Dragon Boat Festival passed, and the time arrived for the most crucial moment for high school students—the college entrance exam.

He still remembered last year on this day, the whole family, plus their dog Da Huang, came to cheer for his sister Su He outside the exam venue. Who would have thought, she was almost done with her freshman year now, and in a few months, she’d be a sophomore.

But today, Su Qing and Shen Yi didn’t go; instead, they headed straight to the airport with a small suitcase.

The two went a week early to prepare and handle some things since both Su Qing and Shen Yi now have their business to attend to in the capital.

For both of them now, his mom can already treat their relationship normally. As long as these two kids don’t settle down outside, she rarely gets involved in their matters. Anyway, she thinks once they decide on marriage, they’ll get married, and then she can peacefully start her retirement life.

Retiring at forty-something, he doesn’t even have that privilege as a state-owned enterprise employee, yet Zhou Hui feels quite comfortable. At least now, in the downstairs card room with some old sisters, she shows off quite a bit.

Sigh~~~

With the roar of the airplane, they landed at the Capital Airport at one in the afternoon.

"My goodness, is the capital this hot?"

As soon as he got off, Su Qing immediately felt the heat wave hitting his face, thinking he’s standing in a sauna.

Although Jiang City doesn’t have a sea, the neighboring city is right by the sea, making summer heat bearable. But the capital’s summer felt suffocating to him.

What’s all this? Feels like he’s about to be cooked.

"Stay calm; big sister has lived here for years and got used to it. Hurry, let’s go home, I called a driver to pick us up!"

Shen Yi said.

Sure enough, as they exited the airport, a woman in black silk skirt and professional attire came forward to say hello:

"President Shen, President Su!"

While speaking, the woman naturally reached out to help with his luggage, but Su Qing waved his hand to refuse.

"No need, no need, I’ll handle it myself!"

Then they hurried into the car, which hadn’t been turned off, with the AC running, very refreshing.

"Have you prepared the venue and things I asked for?"

Shen Yi asked in the car.

The female assistant couldn’t help but reply, "President Shen, it’s all prepared. I don’t know much about engagement stuff, found related companies, and they’ll handle appropriate arrangements, even help set up the venue; but you need to check it out whenever you have time, they’ll adjust if anything’s not suitable."

Upon hearing, Shen Yi nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, got it. Inform them, the day after tomorrow, I’ll go to check. Let them prepare!"

"Got it, President Shen!"

The woman replied while driving. She was Shen Yi’s newly promoted assistant because Deng Jie is being groomed by Shen Yi to become the branch head, leaving the assistant role vacant.

Last year, Su Qing was this assistant for a while until Shen Yi realized she still needed someone for this role to bring reports about work in the capital, so she found a well-spoken and efficient female employee.

To be Shen Yi’s work assistant, one’s business acumen might not be strong, but speech and conduct must be impeccable.

The car was as expected, a typical business car, unlike Tang Nan’s favorite macho car style. They soon reached home, opened the air conditioner, and Su Qing felt alive again.

"Okay, old buddy. I just arrived at the capital today. Let’s meet at the company tomorrow, right, it’s at the last place." He said.

Seeing Su Qing lower the phone in the living room, Shen Yi couldn’t help but laugh, "Brother Wen came over so early?"

"Indeed, he’s been here for days now. Now that the movie’s making money, he can’t call the shots alone." Su Qing shook his head and laughed.

"This Killer Is Not Very Calm" is about to break 1 billion in box office, with the first day’s box office at 200 million. Although it’s been declining recent days, breaking 1 billion before the tenth still seems achievable, maybe even more.

After all, the first half month is when the box office surges, before it starts to decline gradually in the second half.

Comedy sells well, let alone this movie with good comedic timing and quality actors; naturally, it performs well. Total investment is more than 300 million, with he and Wen Jingqi both investing 50 million each, making them major shareholders, with a substantial share.

Though when it comes to profit distribution, it might not be as aggressive as the previous two films, checking the time again, about a week later, box office revenue sharing will be settled, just in time to finalize several projects.

Money must keep flowing.

Not counting Wang Fan’s "Wandering Earth 2," he’s already built a reputation for investing in four high-quality films. Now many directors know there’s a Baiwen Entertainment Company in the capital, less demanding and generous with money, quick with funds, and doesn’t interfere in the director’s creation or randomly add to the crew.

The only thing difficult to adjust is this boss doesn’t chase actresses, leaving many of their techniques unused, no alcohol, and bases investments entirely on script quality and personal preference.

This results in scripts being average, and some heartless directors won’t even reach out.

Yesterday, Su Qing spoke with Hu Xiaoling, mentioning this time the script submissions were fewer than last time, only 40-plus, mostly from somewhat known directors or screenwriters.

Su Qing isn’t too worried about this; if it’s good, it’s fine. Last time, there were over fifty submissions, but only one was usable, and Tang Nan snagged it.

"Indeed, if I were in his shoes, I’d be itching to act too. You’re making money, and who’s not envious? Oh, why not pick up little He tonight? Haven’t seen her for a while," Shen Yi suddenly suggested.

They’re here to discuss the engagement, others they can invite or not, but Su He, his own little sister, must be present.

"Let’s hold off on her for now. In these recent months, she’s too focused on money, affecting her studies. She should be preparing for final exams as we speak!"

"Final exams?" Shen Yi blinked in surprise.

Su Qing waved it off, "Trying to explain this to you is fruitless. Common students usually play around and only work really hard in the last month; she’s even stopped updating videos, with Conan posters in her dorm. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Shen Yi couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh; honestly, she never experienced such a fail in college exams, as passing them normally doesn’t require much.

Meanwhile, in the university library, Su He is urgently catching up on coursework missed during these months, though she’s not alone, the other three from Su He’s dorm are also there.

Of course, the one preparing for graduate exams doesn’t have these worries and frequents the library year-round, merely coming along to tutor her three budding friends.

"Susu, wanna go grab a bite? I’m famished!" Tao Qian said, clutching her belly.

Su He seriously replied, "What time is it, Qianqian? We must reject eating, resist temptations, and build the nation from..."

But before she finished, her eyes caught two fair-skinned, long-legged beauties strolling out hand in hand.

Immediately, Su He’s eyes went wide, and her words shifted to:

"From... from you guys, I can’t do it"

"Quick, quick, quick, ladies, follow my lead. These two beauties are stunning; I want to know all about them in three minutes."

The three:...

Even her dorm mates don’t understand why Su He is so fascinated with beauties, considering her orientation is normal.

Thanks to continuous effort, Su He finally secured their WeChat.

Once accepted, the other party sent a message:

"How did you know I liked girls?"

Su He: ???