Once you get started, the rest of the conversation flows smoothly.
Next, Xia Zhiyi gained a basic understanding of Fu Chi's situation through Fu Chi's few words.
He was somewhat surprised, and felt unexpected, or rather, confused.
Xia Zhiyi: " Mr. Fu, so you mean that before this, you saw the world as just black, white, and gray, without any color?"
Wow, that's so tragic!
By the way, is this some kind of illness?
Xia Zhiyi: "So Mr. Fu is colorblind?"
Fu Chi looked at him calmly, showing no displeasure at having his hidden ailment discovered, and said in a statement, "I used to think that was the case, but recently I've realized something's wrong."
Xia Zhiyi nodded, now understanding what Fu Chi meant by "color" earlier. "So, Mr. Fu saw color in me, and that's why he unconsciously started paying attention to me, is that what you mean?"
Fu Chi nodded calmly.
Xia Zhiyi nodded, indicating that she understood. "Okay, then I can understand why Mr. Fu was so cold towards others."
Xia Zhiyi: " Mr. Fu, are you face-blind?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Chi's otherwise calm expression underwent a subtle change. After a few seconds, he didn't deny it and nodded, "Mm."
Xia Zhiyi: I understand.
He recalled the original plot regarding the character of Fu Yunyi's uncle and suddenly felt it made sense.
In the original storyline, Fu Yunyi's uncle is one of his key advantages, with a powerful background. In the business world, he can be considered second only to the top boss. However, most of the rumors about him are related to his work.
Fu Chi, as a master of manipulation, seemed to be in working mode until his death.
She's either working, on her way to work, or even occasionally appears in the storyline and interacts with the male lead Fu Yunyi. But it's mostly due to work, and there are very few heartwarming family scenes between her and Fu Yunyi.
This is what a workaholic is all about.
Judging from the plot, Fu Chi seems to have nothing but his career on his mind.
Even when facing the male lead, she mostly treated him with business acumen, showing slight favoritism perhaps because they were family, but she wasn't particularly gentle towards Fu Yunyi.
He has never been in a relationship and has no interest in arranged marriages. As a rare young person in the circle of bigwigs, and with a nephew in the entertainment industry, he has never had any scandals. He is so clean-living that even if someone tries to spread rumors, netizens will dig up his work schedule to prove them wrong.
Yes, a man who wishes he could have 48 hours a day to work, no one would believe he has time for romance.
Xia Zhiyi muttered, "I see."
With both color blindness and face blindness, if Fu Chi were to date, he'd probably be dumped the very next day for mistaking someone else for his wife.
That's terrible.
Xia Zhiyi thought to herself.
Xia Zhiyi: "In that case, I can understand why Mr. Fu cares so much about me. So, what does Mr. Fu want me to do, or...?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Chi shook his head. "Please rest assured on this point. Tianhuan Entertainment wants to sign you only because you possess value that Tianhuan Entertainment is willing to invest in, and it has nothing to do with me."
"If I had to say, the reason I'm here today is simply to show our sincerity."
Xia Zhiyi blinked, and after a moment's thought, she seemed to understand something. "You're worried that I'll reject Tianhuan and go to another company?"
Fu Chi did not deny it, and nodded slightly.
Xia Zhiyi: "I see. Although my special status in your eyes isn't enough to make you feel obligated to sign me, if possible, you still hope I sign with Tianhuan, so that while I'm working for you, I can also increase my opportunities to interact with you, making it easier for you to continue observing me, right?"
He made his point very clear, which surprised Fu Chi somewhat.
He looked at Xia Zhiyi, his deep eyes reflecting the boy's relaxed demeanor, as if nothing in this world could trouble him, even when facing Fu Chi, a powerful tycoon who was stronger than him in every way.
Fu Chi: "... If you mind, we can draw up a contract with a time limit. If I still haven't been able to resolve the issue by the contract date, I will pay you sufficient compensation."
"Or, I could give you a portion of Tianhuan's shares directly."
Xia Zhiyi: "Wow, Mr. Fu is so generous!"
Fu Chi: "If possible, I still hope to reach a friendly cooperation with you."
If paying some money could achieve his goal, Fu Chi wouldn't mind at all.
Xia Zhiyi nodded. "Okay."
Fu Chi paused slightly.
Xia Zhiyi smiled and said, "Aren't you surprised?"
Fu Chi nodded slowly. "I thought you would at least ask me a few more questions, or doubt whether what I said was true or false."
Xia Zhiyi: "No need."
Xia Zhiyi: "I originally intended to sign with Tianhuan Entertainment, and now everything is going according to my wishes, so why should I refuse?"
Xia Zhiyi: "However, we won't use shares or money."
He tilted his head, revealing a bright smile, "If needed, I think my ability to make money might not be inferior to President Fu's."
Fu Chi was silent for a moment, then asked, "So what do you want?"
Xia Zhiyi's eyes crinkled into a smile, "Ah, I'm really looking forward to working with President Fu. I'm also happy to help President Fu clarify things, since I'm also very curious about what's going on. But as for the conditions..."
*
After leaving the room, Xu Chen didn't wait at the door but went straight to find Director Gong.
Director Gong was completely focused on the live stream. When he heard Xu Chen coming to find him, he only glanced at her briefly before saying, "Sit down. I'm busy right now. We can talk later when I'm done with this."
Then, he turned back to watching the live stream.
The auction has now reached its seventh item, a multi-functional wooden frame made by Xue Ranran and Qin Yue. It can transform into various shapes and has been polished and painted. The initials of Xue Ranran and Qin Yue are engraved in a hidden corner.
Many viewers who didn't watch the entire live stream were surprised that it was actually handmade by the two female guests.
Director Gong was all smiles, his eyes filled with obvious pride and joy, like a parent watching their child grow up. Seeing this, Xu Chen, who was feeling a little uncertain, calmed down a bit.
She sat next to Director Gong, also watching the auction intently.
As Xu Chen watched, he saw a figure slowly walk over to the guests and sit down in the corner of the camera's view.
Three seconds later...
Xu Chen: Wait, Xia Zhiyi, why did you go back!?
Xu Chen stood up abruptly, ignoring Director Gong who was startled by her, and hurriedly ran out.
Just then, I saw Fu Chi walking towards me.
Xu Chen: " President Fu..."
Fu Chi nodded indifferently, "You can just ask him to sign it later."
Xu Chen: "...?"
Wait, so...
President Fu, you've come in person to sign the contract!?