While Director Gong was chatting with the assistant director, Xia Zhiyi had already had a brief conversation with Xu Chen.
Xu Chen had already made her intentions clear over the phone: she wanted to sign Xia Zhiyi as the company's new star, but as for the direction...
Xu Chen was also straightforward. "Based on my observations of you through the live streams these past few days, I think, what do you think about becoming an actor? Our company has plenty of resources in this area, and if you'd like, I could even arrange for you to try out for a role alongside Fu Yunyi."
Xia Zhiyi raised an eyebrow, then said, "Regarding this, I think it would be more appropriate to discuss it in person later. What do you think, Miss Xu?"
Xu Chen: "Do you want to wait until the show's recording is over before considering signing a contract?"
Xia Zhiyi: "It's not that we necessarily have to wait until the recording of the show is over, but there are some things that are always hard to explain over the phone. I can feel Miss Xu's sincerity, but it would be more direct for both parties to communicate face-to-face."
Xu Chen: "You're right."
Xu Chen: "How about this, aren't you guys busy preparing for that auction these days? I won't bother you for the next few days. I'll come over to see you after the auction. What do you think?"
Xia Zhiyi: "Okay."
After a pause, Xia Zhiyi asked, "Should I inform Brother Fu about this?"
Xu Chen raised an eyebrow, then said, "Whatever, it's your business."
In other words, her plan to sign Xia Zhiyi has nothing to do with Fu Yunyi.
Whether or not Xia Zhiyi tells Fu Yunyi is Xia Zhiyi's own private matter and has nothing to do with Xu Chen.
Xia Zhiyi: "Okay, I understand. Shall we stop here for today?"
After a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, Xu Chen said, "I think I'm not the only one who wants to sign you, so if other companies contact you in the next few days, I can't say you absolutely have to sign with me, but I still hope that Teacher Xia can give our company a chance for an interview. Is that alright?"
Xia Zhiyi: "Of course, no problem."
After reaching a certain level of understanding, the two ended the call.
After hanging up the phone, Xia Zhiyi looked down at the number displayed on her phone screen, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Of course, Tianhuan wasn't his only option. Compared to his passive situation in his first life, in this life, while he might not be considered a hot commodity, he was still seen as a promising newcomer worth investing in by many, and there were definitely more than one company wanting to sign him.
For example, Huanyu.
If Xia Zhiyi wanted to take the route of internal sabotage, he could of course pretend not to know the actual situation at Huanyu and foolishly sign in—but why would someone make themselves miserable? It's not like this is the only path he can take.
Of the several noteworthy companies in the industry, Xia Zhiyi felt that Fu Yunyi's company was the most reliable.
Therefore, Xia Zhiyi was prepared to agree to Xu Chen's proposal, but he wouldn't just agree directly.
Shouldn't we try to get better treatment?
On the other side, after hanging up the phone, Xu Chen leaned back and sank into the soft sofa, only slowly exhaling after a long while.
She stared at the ceiling for a long while before finally saying quietly, "If I hadn't done my research beforehand, I would never have guessed that this is a child who hasn't been an adult for long... Are all kids these days so difficult to deal with?"
After several exchanges, it was impossible to glean the other party's exact intentions from their words. Under these circumstances, even if Xia Zhiyi didn't bring it up, Xu Chen would still have to go and meet them in person.
Xu Chen raised his hand to shield his eyes, chuckled after a moment, and sat up. "But it's better this way. If he were truly an innocent and naive child, I would have even more to worry about. One Fu Yunyi is enough for someone like that."
Now that he had decided to meet Xia Zhiyi, Xu Chen naturally needed to arrange his own schedule. Moreover, considering that Fu Yunyi was also there, he would take some of the things Fu Yunyi needed to handle with him on this trip.
The next day, as soon Xu Chen entered the company gate, she received a message that Fu Chi had come to the company that day and was already waiting for her in his office on the top floor.
Xu Chen: "..."
As a true CEO who has effectively taken control of most of the family's businesses, Fu Chi naturally doesn't come to work here every day. Instead, he comes to handle certain matters depending on the situation.
Because of Fu Yunyi, Xu Chen knew some things, but she wasn't really that close to Fu Chi.
So for the time being, Xu Chen didn't know why Fu Chi had contacted him.
Her first thought was still because of Fu Yunyi.
As a result, Fu Chi's first words were. "Have you contacted Xia Zhiyi?"
Xu Chen paused for a moment, then said, "I contacted him, and he said he wants to meet in person, so I plan to go see him in a few days."
Upon hearing this, Fu Chi's expression remained unchanged. After glancing at her, he asked calmly, "What number?"
It took Xu Chen a few seconds to realize that Fu Chi was asking her what date she was going over.
Xu Chen blinked and gave the date.
Fu Chi nodded slightly. "Mm."
You can leave now.
Xu Chen:?
Xu Chen came and went inexplicably.
It wasn't until she stepped out of the elevator and walked back to her office that she belatedly realized, "Wait, he asked me about the date. Does that mean he's going with me?"
She's going there for important business, and it won't interfere with her work. Does Fu Chi, a busy CEO, have so much free time to travel that far?
Besides, Fu Chi had already been there once before, hadn't he?
Just as she was wondering, Xu Chen's phone vibrated. She took it out and looked at it, and her expression became even more subtle.
[Assistant: Miss Xu, have you booked your tickets yet?]
[ Xu Chen: Not yet, what's wrong?]
[Assistant: Oh, it's nothing. Miss Xu, you don't need to book tickets then. Could Miss Xu please send me your identification information so I can book the tickets for everyone? Also, this is considered a business trip for Miss Xu, so the company will reimburse the expenses.]
Xu Chen:... President Fu, are you coming with me?
[Assistant: [Smiling. jpg] Yes, Boss also has some things to take care of, so he'll go with Miss Xu.]
[ Xu Chen:...]
Xu Chen thought for a few seconds.
Xu Chen was confused.
Xu Chen gave up thinking.
Xu Chen: Forget it, I'm just a working person, why should I worry about my boss?
Even so, Xu Chen himself vaguely sensed something fishy— Fu Chi seemed to care quite a bit about Xia Zhiyi.
But Xu Chen knew she shouldn't pay too much attention.
Anyway, their boss's moral standards are much higher than those of other companies (such as Huanyu ). He probably just thinks it's amazing that Xia Zhiyi martial arts, and he also has a martial arts dream deep down, so he pays more attention to her.
Yes, that must be it!