Chapter 752 - 742: President Su, Your Sister Is Raising Hell Upstairs
Chapter 752: Chapter 742: President Su, Your Sister Is Raising Hell Upstairs
Shen Yi returned to the capital, naturally to address the issues accumulated by the company over this period. Although Tang Nan is now fully capable of handling everyday matters, and can even consult her remotely for some issues, there are still some difficult decisions and lingering problems that must be resolved at the headquarters in the capital. She’s back this time to settle these matters.
Key personnel adjustments across various departments, changes in remuneration, the company’s general direction for the next step, and short-term goals for the next phase—these major decisions still need Shen Yi, the true boss, to make the final call.
Tang Nan’s role now is to hold the fort at the company, preventing any trouble, and to have someone available to communicate with Shen Yi in case issues arise—nothing more. Otherwise, how could an entertainment industry artist possibly manage such a large internet company?
So there’s still a lot for her to handle here in the capital, leaving her no time to deal with Su Qing for now.
In the 17th-floor office, Su He was spinning around in Su Qing’s boss chair, touching this, looking at that, indulging in the feeling of being a boss. She was already fantasizing about successfully starting a business after graduation or during school, being signed by Tang Nan, and soaring to become a hugely popular star, eventually becoming a CEO, marrying... ahem, and reaching the pinnacle of life.
After all, her brother is now the owner of a company. Even though there is only one formal employee, he’s still the boss, right? In the company, who wouldn’t call him President Su?
What’s her brother’s, isn’t it also hers? From this perspective, she’s already considered half the owner of Baiwen Entertainment, and this feeling is quite nice.
While Su He was enthusiastically experiencing the feeling of being a boss, Su Qing was sitting on the sofa with Tang Nan, drinking tea.
"Tsk tsk, this tea is pretty average, might as well just drink water!" Su Qing said with a frown while sipping the tea.
It’s not that the tea in the office is bad. In fact, the tea in his office was purchased by people under Tang Nan for client entertaining, so it naturally wouldn’t be bad. It’s just that Su Qing didn’t like drinking it.
"Alright, you’re a boss now, and you’re handling projects worth millions. Entertaining clients and maintaining personal relationships in such matters is unavoidable. Your alcohol tolerance is already poor, and you barely drink. If you don’t drink tea either, what will you chat with people while doing business?
If they’re like those last few, it’s fine. You’re in the position of authority and they really need your investment, so they will naturally accommodate you, but what about when you encounter some famous directors? These people don’t lack investment; you have to show the necessary respect," Tang Nan said with a laugh.
After all, she’s been overseeing the company for so long, and having mixed in the entertainment industry for so many years, one would be foolish to think that just because she plays naive characters on TV, she’s actually simple-minded.
In short, most people who’ve been in the entertainment circle for so long aren’t foolish—especially those going solo. They’re all quite savvy.
"Director Wang is arriving at five this afternoon, right?" Su Qing asked, taking another sip of his tea.
"Yes. Now, Brother Wang’s circumstances have changed dramatically. Remember last winter, when we first met? His crew was nearly bankrupt with no prospects. Yet, in no time, he’s evolved from an unknown small-time director to a renowned sci-fi director in the country. The difference is like night and day. You wouldn’t believe it, but those people we dined with back then are now kicking themselves. They’ve even been messaging me asking if you’ve invested in other projects because they want a piece of the action," Tang Nan chuckled.
Back then, aside from him and Wang Fan, the rest were all artists. Even if their fame wasn’t huge, they still had net worths in the millions. Particularly the oldest among them, Gao Yuan, who has been famous for many years. Even though she’s long retired from performing, her wealth is substantial.
A multimillion investment was something they could afford, but no one believed in Wang Fan’s sci-fi film at the time.
"It’s a matter of opportunity; Director Wang has the ability, combined with a bit of luck, and hasn’t he just risen to the top? It’s just like you actors; how many have great acting skills but remain obscure just because they don’t get a hit? Once they act in a successful film, they instantly become famous!"
"Indeed, the entertainment industry is full of randomness. Sometimes, luck is more important than talent. But among so many projects, aren’t there any that catch your eye?"
As she spoke, Tang Nan’s eyes sparkled with eagerness. If Su Qing were to pick a few, wouldn’t she get a piece of the pie?
Moreover, most of these are entertainment resources. For her, it would be investing on one hand, and participating on the other. After all, she’s still an artist, and this kind of double reward opportunity is rare!
To this, Su Qing just smiled, understanding what Tang Nan was thinking. Are there really no profitable projects among these? Impossible, of course there are, but since he’s not in a rush this time, why start working hard right away?
What’s more, there are the investments in Director Wang’s project and checking on the two project crews he still has. That’s no small amount of work, so why bother for now?
"Don’t worry, there’s no rush. Since you decided to give it a try, I’ll take a look sometime. If there’s anything worthwhile, you can go ahead and invest in it."
"Really?"
"Of course, why would I lie? Plus, none of the three projects I’m holding now have recouped their funds. There’s no hurry. Besides, Director Wang’s project is about to bring in another sum, so I’m not short on projects."
"Woohoo, you’re the best, little brother! Big love!"
Su He: "Eek~~~ Brother, watch your conduct. Your sister-in-law is still upstairs!"
Su Qing: ...
Tang Nan: ...
Shen Yi was busy until noon before she had time to come and see them. The four of them had a simple meal in his office, arranged by Comrade Xiaoling.
"I’m going to the airport this afternoon to pick up Director Wang. We’re having dinner together tonight. Do you want to join?" Su Qing asked.
"Me, me, me, can I go, Brother?" As soon as she heard this, Su He quickly raised her hand; this was a chance to meet a director, after all. She was very interested.
Who knows, maybe she could even take a picture with Director Wang, which would give her content for her next piece. After all, she had been milking resources from Tang Nan to the limit. Another picture with the two of them and online fans might start thinking she’s Tang Nan’s assistant.
"Why do you want to go? I’m handling serious business!"
"I want to go, I want to go, Brother~~"
Now she acknowledges him as her brother, although she didn’t show him this much respect before. She would often use scenes from Daiyu’s literature to jokingly criticize him, but she’s shown significant improvement this time, and he’s satisfied.
"Do as you please!" Su Qing waved his hand.
"Yay, Brother, you’re the best!"
Tang Nan also chimed in with a smile: "Perfect, I’ll go too. I owe Brother Wang an explanation for the last incident, after all."
With that, everyone’s attention turned to Shen Yi, waiting for her opinion.
"I’ll... try. I’ll try to handle everything quickly today. Some issues can’t be delayed any longer."
Though she doesn’t mix in that circle, she figured there’s no harm in meeting her boyfriend’s partner.
Once they finalized who would be going, they finished their meal, and Shen Yi headed back upstairs while Su He tagged along to tour her sister-in-law’s company. Su Qing and Tang Nan continued to relax downstairs.
At 3:30 p.m., Hu Xiaoling unexpectedly rushed in without knocking on the door.
"President Su, we have a problem!"
Before Su Qing could react, Tang Nan spoke up:
"What’s wrong, Xiao Hu? Why are you so flustered? No matter what, you shouldn’t be so rash. You can’t do this in the future!"
Hu Xiaoling worked in her studio, and even though she’s now here with Su Qing, she sometimes represents Tang Nan’s reputation as well. If it were anyone other than Su Qing, or if there were clients present today, it would be quite embarrassing.
"No... President Tang, it’s about President Su’s sister!"
"My sister?"
"Yes, your sister got into a fierce argument with an employee from the business department upstairs!"
Su Qing: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ
Tang Nan: ???
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