Chapter 43 Jin Shuhan

Zhao Yanan pondered for a moment and said, "Are you suggesting that having people from the media company as judges is for the sake of on-site signing deals?"

Director Song replied, "Yes, yes, we want to make the show more effective."

Zhao Yanan said coldly, "If that's the case, you could have just made a phone call. Why come all the way here? Director Song, if you have something to say, just say it directly."

Director Song gave a sheepish smile and said, "In that case, I'll be straightforward. Ms. Zhao, I'm here to invite you to personally serve as a judge for Qingya Media and attend the variety show."

Zhao Yanan fell silent, deep in thought.

Director Song continued, "Ms. Zhao, think about it. If you personally appear, it will show the audience how much you value talent. This would greatly benefit Qingya Media's reputation."

"Then our Nannan's title of 'The Most Beautiful Woman in Jiangcheng' would surely be beneficial for your program team too, right?" Chu Yuxuan suddenly interjected, then looked at Zhao Yanan with a doting expression, "Nannan, I wouldn't go so far as to make you appear on stage just to make a name for myself, would I?"

Zhao Yanan was initially deliberating whether to agree, but after hearing this, she decisively said, "Alright, Director Song, I agree."

Logically, achieving the objective should have brought joy, but Director Song dared not show any happiness. Instead, he looked quite troubled, "Ms. Zhao, maybe it's better if we drop it. I'll…"

"Why drop it?" Zhao Yanan realized Director Song was afraid of offending Chu Yuxuan and retorted angrily, "Are you joking with me?"

"No, no, no…" Director Song repeatedly waved his hands, glancing at Chu Yuxuan. Although he couldn't clearly see Chu Yuxuan's expression, he seemed to sense the displeasure of the young master and quickly came up with a clever excuse, shifting the blame to the program team, "Ms. Zhao, this is just a temporary decision from the program team. I'll discuss it with them again and get back to you by noon at the latest."

Before Zhao Yanan could respond, Chu Yuxuan laughed, "What? Doesn't my Nannan deserve it? Does it really need further discussion?"

Director Song was taken aback, "Mr. Chu, what do you want? First you want her to go, then you don't. This is too difficult, I can't handle it!"

Zhao Yanan pursed her lips, shot Chu Yuxuan a glare, then turned to the disheveled Director Song, "It's settled then. I'll participate. You can go now."

"Alright, alright! I'll leave now," Director Song wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and said, "Ms. Zhao, Mr. Chu, don't worry. I'll make sure Jin Shuhan wins the championship. It'll be a great story when Qingya Media and the champion work together."

Chu Yuxuan smirked and sighed, "Director Song, at your age, how can you still be so clueless? Some things you just need to do without saying them out loud. It makes it seem like I'm the one pushing you to do it!"

Director Song:

Indeed, showing loyalty and flattering are both high arts, and it's difficult for ordinary people to master them.

After Director Song left, the couple walked towards the company.

Chu Yuxuan said, "I didn't expect you to be quite rebellious."

Zhao Yanan didn't bother to respond and took out her phone to call Jin Shuhan, "Are you at the company?"

The response came, "Ms. Zhao, I'm on my way."

"Alright, come to my office when you arrive. I need to talk to you."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Yanan entered the elevator, only to find that Chu Yuxuan, who had been following her, was nowhere to be seen. She quickly pressed the close button, and once the elevator started moving up, she breathed a sigh of relief and muttered, "This annoying man is really something!"

Five minutes later, Jin Shuhan arrived at the CEO's office. The young woman, appearing to be in her early twenties and looking pure and elegant, seemed like a quiet college student from her attire.

"Ms. Zhao," Jin Shuhan greeted with a serene smile, "Is there something you need?"

Zhao Yanan's cold demeanor softened slightly, and she smiled, "Shuhan, you don't need to be so formal. Have a seat."

Jin Shuhan nodded and took a seat nervously.

Zhao Yanan continued, "The film directed by Wang Long has been delayed for a month due to script issues. You should have received the notice by now?"

"Yes, yes!" Jin Shuhan nodded, "I received it last night."

"Good, just as long as you know. There's one more thing. The variety show I signed you up for has had its premiere time changed to this Friday night, and the program team plans to make it live. You need to prepare well and avoid any mistakes. Also, starting today, don't come to the company to avoid people noticing that you've signed with us. You should also be careful not to let anyone know you're now a Qingya artist. Understood? I'll arrange a manager for you. If you have any questions, ask her."

"Okay…" Jin Shuhan replied, then suddenly seemed to remember something and widened her eyes, "Friday?"

Zhao Yanan gave her a puzzled look, "Is there a problem?"

Just then, there was a knock on the office door. Zhao Yanan thought it was Xiao Wei, whom she had sent out to buy breakfast, and said, "Come in."

However, the person who entered was Chu Yuxuan, carrying a breakfast.

"Mr. Chu."

Jin Shuhan quickly stood up to greet the new boss she had heard of but never met before.

Chu Yuxuan glanced at the unfamiliar girl, smiled and nodded, then walked straight to Zhao Yanan and handed her the breakfast, "Nannan… Ms. Zhao, you haven't had breakfast yet, have you? Here, pickled egg and lean meat porridge, please enjoy."

Zhao Yanan didn't reach out to take it, her expression showing some confusion as she thought, "Did he just go to buy breakfast? Then… how does he know I haven't eaten breakfast?"

Chu Yuxuan noticed her confusion and smiled faintly, "Last time, when the Gao family came to apologize, you were busy all morning and didn't have time for lunch. I noticed you seemed uncomfortable and kept rubbing your stomach. I guessed it might be stomach acid. Hehe… This morning, you were also unconsciously rubbing your stomach in the car, so I figured you have a bad stomach and probably haven't had breakfast."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was another knock on the office door, and Xiao Wei came in with a breakfast.

"Ms. Zhao, I bought soy milk and…"

When Xiao Wei saw the breakfast Chu Yuxuan was handing to Zhao Yanan, she was stunned and froze.

Zhao Yanan said, "Give it to me. I'll eat the one you bought."

"Oh…" Xiao Wei replied, but then felt a cold glare from someone, causing her to hesitate.

Zhao Yanan frowned, "Give it to me. Why are you standing there? I have things to do, don't dawdle."

Chu Yuxuan stared intently, his expression growing colder.

Xiao Wei thought, "Did this flirt get his wife upset again? But… could you guys please spare me? I'm really having a hard time!"

In a moment of desperation, Xiao Wei quickly took a few steps forward, pretending to be clumsy, and spilled the soy milk everywhere. "Sorry, Ms. Zhao. I… I'll clean this up first. You can have Mr. Chu's breakfast; otherwise, you might get stomach acid again."

Zhao Yanan:

What a thankless person.

"Thank you." After saying thanks, she took the pickled egg and lean meat porridge, drinking it while asking Jin Shuhan, "What were you going to say earlier? Continue."

Jin Shuhan fidgeted with her fingers, feeling shy and unable to look Zhao Yanan in the eye. She said timidly, "Ms. Zhao, I've been having trouble taking leave recently. I might not have time on Friday night…"

Zhao Yanan rolled her eyes, "You're in your senior year. You don't have time on Friday night?"

"There's a regulation at school about accompanying international students, which counts towards credits. If there's no record of accompanying, the graduation certificate won't be issued. I've been working part-time for the past three years and didn't have time for this. Our class advisor told me a few days ago that I must accompany the new international students this month, or I won't be able to graduate."

For artists, having a higher education is quite advantageous. Moreover, the company can't interfere too much in an artist's personal life. After all, getting a graduation certificate is important, and it can't be delayed.

However, Zhao Yanan couldn't understand what "accompanying international students" meant.