She had thought it was just takeout.
"I had some free time, so I came over," he said with a piteous look in his eyes. "Besides, you've been ignoring me for ages. If you don't have time to see me, can't I come and see you when I'm free?"
"That's not true. There should be even more business for the Shengshi Group."
He pulled her to sit on the sofa in the office. The office was incredibly small. After putting a sofa and a bookshelf, there was hardly any room for anything else.
"If you don't come to accompany me at night, I can't just sit there waiting stupidly."
Shi Wan: "...."
"Let's eat," Shen Siyan said, no longer teasing her.
"Did you also intervene in the online issue?"
Although she could handle it quickly, she later found that someone had started dealing with it before her. There was no one else here but him.
The man nodded. "I can't stand others speaking ill of you."
"Will I lose a piece of my flesh because of that?"
"No. I haven't even let you do that yet."
The man's look was extremely serious, and Shi Wan immediately understood.
She didn't want to have a baby yet.
"Ahem, let's talk about it later."
"Alright. Anyway, there are still a few years."
However, it was better to learn about these things in advance and do some homework to avoid being too flustered when the time came.
After the meal, the man refused to leave.
Shi Wan finally managed to send him away after much persuasion. After tidying up her things, she left the company with An Si and the others.
"Ms. Shi, I heard that the person we're going to cooperate with this time is difficult to deal with. He always makes things hard for others. Be careful later," An Si, who had had contact with him before, reminded her.
"Okay. If you think something's inappropriate later, just take the people and leave."
"Sure."
When they arrived, the other party hadn't shown up yet.
Ten minutes had passed since the appointed time, and the person still didn't appear.
An Si stole a glance at Shi Wan. "Ms. Shi, the first challenge has begun."
This guy was like this. Even when their company was at its peak, he would put on airs, let alone now when it was a small company like Blossom Entertainment.
"Let's wait a bit longer."
After waiting for another five minutes, they finally saw the person coming.
"Oops, I'm really sorry, Mr. An. The traffic was really bad on the way. I'll punish myself with a drink for being late," the man said. There were several people following behind him, and their eyes were full of disdain.
An Si held back the urge to curse. "It's good that you could come. This is our company's CEO, Ms. Shi Wan."
"Ms. Shi Wan?" The man looked at her several times. "I know. Isn't she the CEO of the SKY Group? Why do you want to get involved in the entertainment industry?"
"Naturally, there's profit to be made. Who wouldn't want to get involved in something that can make money?"
"Hahaha, that's true." The man reached out his hand. "Please have a seat."
"Ms. Shi, I've heard of your reputation. I know you're a remarkable person, but in the entertainment industry, it's different," the man said suggestively.
"I know. That's exactly why we've come to you this time. It just depends on whether you, Mr. Qin, are willing to give us this opportunity."
...
When they came out of the restaurant, Shi Wan's expression was calm, showing no emotion. On the contrary, An Si and the others looked much more upset.
"Ms. Shi, he's being too unreasonable. You're being polite just calling him Mr. Qin!"
Not only was he late, but he also asked Blossom Entertainment to pay him. It was simply outrageous!
Shi Wan said calmly, "Calm down. Isn't this just a social phenomenon?"
"So now..."
"Don't worry about him. If we can't work with him, there are other companies." There was no expression on her face. "There are so many choices. Why stick to just one?"
"You guys go back first. I'll contact you later."
"Okay. Then you go back safel..."
An Si didn't finish his sentence. Suddenly, he saw the man sitting in the car waiting. The words of concern he had on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back.
With this big shot around, even the King of Hell would steer clear.
As soon as Shi Wan got in the car, the man's hand wrapped around her.
"How did the negotiation go?"
"It didn't work out."
A hint of coldness flashed across the man's eyes. "Did he make things difficult for you?"
"Sort of. But isn't everyone like this at the beginning?" After a pause, she asked, "Does your company have any cooperation opportunities?"
Instead of looking everywhere, it was better to ask her own husband. It would be much more convenient.
"I'll make a call and ask."
"Okay. If you make a loss, I'll make it up for you. If you make a profit, we'll split it 40 - 60."
"No need." The man stared at her. "I don't want the money. You can compensate me instead."
"Deal!"
She licked her lips, eager to pounce on the man right then and there.
"Are you being so straightforward?"
"Does it make a difference whether I agree or not?"
"Yes. One way will be harsh, and the other will be gentle."
The man's burning gaze made her want to back off.
"... I'll give you a 30 - 70 split."
Shen Siyan shook his head, with a bloodthirsty smile on his face. "I only want you."
"80 - 20?"
"I won't even take 100%. I only want you." He said leisurely, "Anyway, the money will end up in your pocket in the end. Does it make a difference whether I get it or not?"
The man had hit the nail on the head.
Shi Wan was embarrassed: "...."
He could see through everything.
"Let's go home first. We'll talk about these things later."
The man said calmly, "Okay. You should think it over carefully..."
"Shut up. If you keep talking, I'll kick you out!"
Shen Siyan let out a soft laugh and really didn't say anything else.
When they got home, they found that Grandpa Shen was there.
"Grandpa, why did you come?"
Shi Wan was followed by Shen Siyan, who was still holding her coat.
"I came to see you guys and talk to Siyan about something." The old man's expression was a bit solemn. He didn't seem to notice Shi Wan's presence. "What do you think about what those people in the company said to you?"
"If he wants to join, let him. But he has to start from the bottom."
"Good. You must be on guard against Shen Mingshang."
He had sent someone to check on his mother's information, but all he found was an ordinary woman who had died a year ago.
Grandpa Shen was a bit helpless. Although Shen Tianhong was gone, he still had shares in the company, which were later transferred directly to Shen Mingshang. Coupled with the fact that he had bribed some people in the Shen Group, it was now hard to stop him from coming to work.
"Wanwan, I heard you're running an entertainment company now?"
Grandpa Shen looked at Shi Wan.
Shi Wan told him some of the real situation. It was already late, so the old man didn't leave.
...
The next day, when Shi Wan went to the Shengshi Group, she really saw Shen Mingshang. Even though he was doing the most menial job, he didn't complain at all.
"Shen Mingshang is quite a character," she said.
She pushed open the door of the office, and the man got up and walked towards her.
"Why did you come here in person?"
"I brought you something to eat."
More importantly, one of the artists An Si had brought was negotiating a cooperation. Since she had some free time, she came over.
"Are you sure?"
The man took her hand, his meaning obvious.
Coming here to be "eaten" was the same principle.
Shi Wan glanced at him. "Isn't Wenren Jin here?"
"No. Why are you looking for him?"
The man was a bit dissatisfied. Why was she still concerned about others when he was right here?
"I'm afraid you'll make a fool of yourself when you get beaten."
She threw a punch at him, and the man just caught it. With a slight tug, he pulled her into his arms. "Throwing yourself into my arms?"
"Stop joking. Hurry up and eat. I have to go downstairs later."
Shen Siyan kissed the corner of her lips. "What are you going downstairs for? Could it be..."
He frowned. "Did you just come to see me on the way?"
"The company is quite busy."
Did that mean she wasn't denying it?
The man was depressed. "Am I really not worth your visit?"