She goes crazy, he'll cover for her; the darling of the group is someone no one dares to mess w

Fang Li exclaimed in surprise: "Both of the dramas she produced in the past two years have been huge hits, and she actually took a liking to our script?!"

Zhou Yufan put his hands on his hips and said, "I just think it's good, it's not finalized yet, so don't get too excited."

"I know!" Fang Li said, a little excited as she held the manuscript. "Having the interest is a recognition of us. To receive Producer Xin's approval means that our efforts—no, your efforts over this period of time—have not been in vain. How could I not be happy!"

Zhou Yufan chuckled helplessly: "Don't be happy. Look, including the time spent on the road, you still have less than half an hour."

Fang Li: "Then what are we looking at? Let's just go! I'll read the manuscript in the car!"

And so, Fang Li, who had just arrived at the studio and hadn't even sat down in a chair yet, set off again.

Yu Tian was still driving, in his white Audi.

Zhou Yufan and Fang Li sat in the back seat. Fang Li read the manuscript while Zhou Yufan occasionally discussed it with her.

Half an hour later, the car arrived at the agreed location and slowly came to a stop.

Yu Tian went to park the car, and Fang Li and Zhou Yufan got out of the car one on each side and entered through the revolving door in front.

"I've heard that Producer Xin is very picky about her work. Our script was a bit rushed. Will she be satisfied?"

"What's there to be anxious about now that we're here? We'll find out once we're inside."

The place we arranged to meet was a newly opened Hong Kong-style tea restaurant. It was a large, three-story building with each floor having an area of ​​over 2,000 square meters.

As soon as the two entered, a stylish and glamorous Hong Kong-style girl came to greet them.

Zhou Yufan: "Ms. Xin."

The waiter understood and immediately led the two upstairs.

Upstairs at that time.

"Aunt Lai, please give me some face and remember not to be too harsh when you meet people later."

In the spacious private room, a short-haired woman in her forties sat in the main seat, giving the man beside her a reproachful look, and said, "You child, how many times have I told you? You've said it yourself, it's your darling, so why would Aunt Lai make things difficult for you?"

"Auntie Lai, when did I ever say it was my heart...?"

Inside the private room, before the man could finish speaking, a soft knock sounded on the door.

Xin Qilai glanced at the man beside her.

The man immediately got up and went into the restroom next door.

Xin Qilai shook her head speechlessly before speaking calmly, "Go in."

As soon as he finished speaking, the large, gilded gate was pushed open.

"Producer Xin?"

Zhou Yufan entered first, extending his hand to the middle-aged woman who stood up as he walked: "Hello, I am Zhou Yufan, the editor-in-chief of Liyun Studio."

Xin Qilai is 49 years old this year. Her appearance is basically consistent with her age. She is not particularly outstanding in appearance and dresses in a conventional manner. She does indeed look like a low-key behind-the-scenes worker.

She has a pair of very narrow phoenix eyes. When she doesn't smile, they look a little cold, but when she smiles, her eyes immediately narrow into slits, making her look more approachable.

"You're Xiao Zhou?"

Xin Qilai shook hands with Zhou Yufan and said with a light smile, "I've long heard that Hangzhou Dianzi University has produced a top screenwriter. He's one of the few Chinese talents who have made a name for himself in the international film and television industry. I've wanted to meet him for a long time after hearing about him from others. Now that I've met him, he is indeed a man of great appearance and extraordinary demeanor."

"Mr. Xin, you're being too kind of me. I'm still a newcomer in your eyes, so please don't say that."

Xin Qilai laughed: "If you're considered a newcomer, then how are the real newcomers supposed to put themselves? You shouldn't be so modest."

Zhou Yufan smiled self-deprecatingly: "I'm not being modest. As you know, there are still significant differences between film and television production methods abroad and in China. Although I worked at Lionsgate for a few years, now that I'm back in China, I have to start all over again. That's why I came to you as soon as my studio started operating."

"You rascal." Xin Qilai patted Zhou Yufan on the shoulder. "Alright, let's stop with the mutual flattery. I don't have much time. Come on, sit down and let's eat and chat."

"Mr. Xin, wait a moment." Zhou Yufan suddenly stepped aside, revealing Fang Li behind him: "There's someone else I need to introduce you to."

"Oh? Who is it?" Xin Qilai looked surprised and looked over.

Fang Li was wearing a pale yellow suit today. The fabric was soft and drapey. Although she was wearing khaki flat lambskin shoes, because of her height, they didn't look sloppy at all. Instead, she looked slender and graceful.

Meeting Xin Qilai's scrutinizing gaze, Fang Li smiled faintly: "Hello, I'm Xu Fangli from Liyun Studio."

Xin Qilai's eyes held a somewhat enigmatic look: "You're the one who caused quite a stir online, the retired third-tier actress."

Retired from the entertainment industry, a minor third-tier actress.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Fang Li's face. She moved her lips as if to say something, but then realized that what others said was also true.

Finally, he simply smiled politely.

It was Zhou Yufan who, not wanting her to feel embarrassed, stepped in to smooth things over: "President Xin, this is the founder of our Liyun Studio, and also my boss. I specially invited her here this time, so you can see Liyun's sincerity."

Fang Li witnessed Zhou Yufan's popularity in the industry for the first time.

With just a few simple words, Xin Qilai instantly understood the deeper meaning behind his words.

He smiled and immediately looked away from Fang Li.

"You really haven't changed at all over the years. Please sit down."

After much arguing, the group finally sat down.

Before long, the waiters started serving the dishes.

Xin Qilai took a sip of the tea beside her and turned to look at Fang Li across from her: "I heard that Miss Xu is not from the capital?"

Fang Li: "Yes, I'm from Haicheng."

Xin Qilai: "Then why did you choose to open a studio in Beijing?"

The man in the restroom leaned against the door, quietly listening to the clear, melodious female voice coming from outside.

“I’m very familiar with Haicheng.” Fang Li thought for a moment and said, “It’s like home to me. There’s no challenge in doing anything. The business environment in Beijing and Haicheng is very similar, but it’s also a completely new place. I can only say that it’s the most suitable place.”

"Just suitable?"

Fang Li looked at Xin Qilai, her expression paused slightly, and she curled her lips slightly before asking, "What answer does President Xin want to hear?"

Xin Qilai's smile froze for a second, then she smiled again: "This is our first meeting, Ms. Xu, you may not know me very well. Before I look for a partner, I usually try to understand their work philosophy. If our philosophies don't align, the cooperation won't be very smooth. Mr. Zhou, you should know my habits. Do you think what I said makes sense?"

Fang Li: "......"

Zhou Yufan's smile faded slightly, and he curled his lips without saying a word.

The atmosphere in the private room instantly froze.

Fang Li took a sip of water and secretly glanced at Xin Qilai, who was looking at her phone.

To be honest, she felt that Xin Qilai's gaze was strange from the moment they met today.

Leaving aside the overt scrutiny, she inexplicably sensed a faint hostility emanating from the subtle examination in his eyes.

"Mr. Xin, I think that compared to work philosophy, what we in this industry value more is the quality of the document itself."