Acting school started in 1998

Chapter 346 The Best Candidate

At this time, Shimao Riverside Garden had only been handed over for three months, the occupancy rate was still very low, and the privacy was sufficient.When Jiang Qinqin first moved in, she just bought some furniture and electrical appliances.

"Tell me, why are you so generous?" Li Tang looked around the room and still sighed.

120 six square meters, two bedrooms, two living rooms and two bathrooms.Because it is a super high-rise building with three staircases and two households, the housing acquisition rate is not too high. The apartment area is estimated to be only about [-] square meters, which is about the same size as his old apartment on Wuyuan Road, but the layout is better.

Jiang Qinqin said with a disapproving look: "Don't you always say that if you have money, buy a house? It's better than depositing it in the bank. If one day the money is worthless, at least you still have a house."

For those born in the 80s, most of them still have fresh memories of the price breakthroughs and inflation from the late 90s to the early [-]s.The bank interest rate is as high as ten percent, but the money in your hand is suddenly worthless.

To give the simplest example, Li Tang went to high school in 1990. When he was a freshman in high school, the annual tuition and fees plus book fees were only more than 300 yuan. More than [-].

In addition, their family runs a restaurant. At first, the cheap food with the food purchase certificate was only about [-] cents and [-] cents per catty, and the negotiated food was [-] and [-] cents per catty, but suddenly it rose to [-] cents, then [-] cents, and then After the food stamps were cancelled, the price increased to about one yuan per kilogram before gradually stabilizing.

In just a few years, food has almost increased four to five times.

The past is the lesson for the future, so having too much money in the bank is not a good thing.

It is true that money comes quickly in the entertainment industry. Think about it: Ge You was able to spend 95 million to buy four large houses in the Second Ring Road in 350. Jiang Qinqin has been in the industry for so many years, and she still has no pressure to buy a house worth 180 million.

In fact, leaving aside the huge income from "The Third Man", Li Tang has earned a lot from his salary and endorsements in the past few years.In the eyes of ordinary people, they may never earn so much money in their lifetime.

As night fell, looking at the brightly lit Bund outside, he was quite moved and considered whether he should buy a house here.But then I thought about it and let it go. After all, being too close is not a good thing.Moreover, he had just asked Zeng Jia to buy more than a dozen houses in Wangjing in the name of his studio. There was not much money left in his account, and he would have to invest in any good projects.

The two lingered in the new house for two days. Although Teacher Jiang's cooking skills were average, he was as his name suggests, very diligent, and Li Tang was very happy to serve him. He basically opened his mouth and stretched out his hands for food.

On August [-], Jiang Qinqin’s visas were approved as promised, not only for the United States and Canada, but also for Europe’s Schengen visa.In fact, as long as Lao America signed it, the other two families would have no problem at all. Originally, they were just following Lao America's lead.

The two took different flights to Beijing in the morning and afternoon.Jiang Qinqin returned home to the capital, packed up and prepared to fly to the United States the day after tomorrow, officially starting her trip.As for the female bodyguard she hired for her last time, she had been introduced to her in advance through Zeng Jia. As her entourage, the visa procedures were all handled together.

As for Li Tang, as the boss, he hasn't shown up in the studio for a long time.Now that the company has just moved, I just want to take advantage of this free time to spend some time in the studio and handle business.In addition, after setting up your own business, you must maintain all aspects of your relationships and even visit everywhere if necessary.

Assistant Xiao Zhao naturally followed him. During this period, he witnessed with his own eyes his boss and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his undisclosed current girlfriend Fan Xiaopang, and Jiang Qinqin who was hiding in the dark. Can't stop.Of course, you can only taste it slowly in your heart alone, and never dare to reveal anything.

"Brother, you have worked hard!"

Zeng Jia drove her champagne-colored Guangben to the airport to pick her up in person.

"Why did I work hard? It was you who worked hard. Hey, Master Shen is not here?" Li Tang saw that Zeng Jia was the only one.

"We haven't seen you for a long time. Let's show off and flatter the boss!" Zeng Jiale said cheerfully.

Xiao Zhao, who was following behind, saw for the first time that Mr. Zeng, who was usually cold and serious, was smiling happily in front of his boss. He couldn't help but look stupid, and even secretly muttered in his heart: "Is Mr. Zeng also having an affair with the boss?"

Until she heard Zeng Jia say to her: "Yao Yao, thank you for your hard work."

Only then did Xiao Zhao react and said humbly: "It's not hard, I'm not hard."

However, Li Tang said something fair: "Xiao Zhao really worked hard when filming some time ago."

After more than a month of working together, Li Tang finally recognized this little assistant. He was smart, capable, quick-witted, and most importantly, strict-tongued. Having him by his side really helped him a lot.

Maybe he just had the idea that "Mr. Zeng and the boss are having an affair". Seeing the boss and Mr. Zeng talking and laughing, Xiao Zhao said with a "very wink": "Mr. Li, Mr. Zeng, I'll go first." ”

Zeng Jia suddenly said "Hey": "Why are you leaving first?"

Xiao Zhao dragged his suitcase and smiled: "I can just take a taxi and go. It's very convenient."

"If you don't have a car yourself, why should you take a taxi?" Zeng Jia asked in surprise.

But she was so smart. She immediately realized that something was wrong. At the same time, she noticed that Xiao Zhao's eyes were flickering. He glanced at herself and the boss from time to time. She suddenly understood in her heart that maybe she had "gained experience" with the boss this time, and she actually... Dare to doubt yourself.

Zeng Jia's eyes widened, and she lowered her face and said, "Okay, stop thinking about it, get in the car quickly!" They are all smart people, so they don't need to say much. Xiao Zhao knew that his little thoughts were seen through by Mr. Zeng, and at the same time he also knew that he was wrong. , suddenly felt his face heat up, and hurriedly apologized: "I'm sorry, Mr. Zeng!"

But Li Tang didn't pay attention because his back was turned. At this time, he asked with concern: "Xiao Zhao, what's the matter? Is something wrong?"

"Oh, it's okay, Teacher Li."

Xiao Zhao didn't know how to explain it. Fortunately, Zeng Jia used the remote control in her hand to open the trunk. She quickly dragged the suitcase and ran to the back of the car. When she was about to pick up the suitcase, Li Tang had already walked over.

"Let me do it."

As he said that, he helped her pick up the heavy box and stuff it into the trunk, and closed the back door smoothly.

"Thank you, Teacher Li." Xiao Zhao quickly expressed gratitude.

"It's okay, get in the car."

Li Tang didn't think that his behavior was to win people's hearts or anything like that. He was willing to lend a hand even to a girl he didn't know, let alone the staff around him.

He sat directly in the passenger seat, while the assistant who had just said the wrong thing huddled in the back seat and did not dare to say a word.

Naturally, Zeng Jia would not be as knowledgeable as a smart little girl, but it was inevitable that there would be ripples in her heart.Ever since the last time Li Tang took her to Chuansha Old Street for a meal on the drop-off trip, although it couldn't be said to be skin-to-skin contact, they were very close to each other. Not only could they transfer their temperature, but they could also smell each other's breath.

Maybe it's far from the word love, but the mutual attraction of opposite sexes is definitely there.It may not feel like communicating on the phone before, but it may be a little awkward to meet face to face again.In order to avoid mutual embarrassment, Zeng Jia took the initiative to pick them up at the airport and acted more enthusiastic than before.

In fact, she was overthinking it. In his previous life, Li Tang had gone through a lot of troubles and didn't take that episode to heart at all. Even if the two of them had sex at that time, he wouldn't feel embarrassed.

The body belongs to the body, the feelings belong to the feelings, and the work belongs to the work. They should never be confused.

But having said that, the contact between the two that day, in a sense, brought the relationship between the two closer, and it felt like... well, how should I put it?Maybe it's more emotional intimacy.

While driving, Zeng Jia reported to Li Tang on the recent work of the studio, including the post-production of "Metro to Spring" which actually exceeded the budget by tens of thousands of yuan, as well as the cost of registering for the Venice Film Festival, and attending a movie at the end of the month. Festival personnel arrangements and cost budget, etc.

Don’t underestimate going to a film festival. On the surface it seems like a great place to be, but in fact it’s a big expense just for a few people to eat, drink and have sex.

The shortlisted screening units this time were not given the same treatment as last time, thanks to Dai Sijie, who was arranged to stay in a luxury hotel, with food and accommodation reimbursed, and all expenses were paid by themselves.

This time, in addition to Li Tang and Zeng Jia, there are also director Zhang Baibai, screenwriter Liu Fendou, female lead Xu Jinglei, and another financial backer Xiaomi Wang Li. But for the big scene, people spent 200 million copies just to be famous.

Based on this calculation, this trip would cost at least 80 to [-] yuan.Fortunately, these will all be included in the cost when the time comes. Regardless of whether it makes money or loses money, this part of the cost must be offset first. The studio can only say that it is an advance payment, unless the final profit cannot even recover this cost.Of course, there is a high probability that this will not happen.

Li Tang glanced at Xiao Zhao sitting in the back row with the corner of his eye. When he and Zeng Jia were talking about the Venice Film Festival, he accidentally saw in the rearview mirror that the little girl was obviously full of curiosity and longing.

He pondered for a moment and then said: "Take Xiao Zhao with you."

"Huh? Can I go too?"

The little girl was really surprised.

Zeng Jia, who was driving, glanced in the rearview mirror and said immediately: "Okay."

Having one more person is nothing more than spending more money. Faced with the boss's proposal, Zeng Jia felt that it was unnecessary, but she still readily agreed without any doubts.This is the attitude of professional managers. When the overall situation has nothing to do with it, whatever the boss says is whatever it is.

Li Tang didn't do it on a whim or out of pity.The main reason is that Jiang Qinqin may come by then. Now that he knows his relationship with Jiang Qinqin, the only people around him are Zeng Jia and Zhao Luoyao.

Zeng Jia will definitely be very busy by then, with a lot of things like docking with MK2, negotiations, etc. If he needs someone to cover, then Xiao Zhao is undoubtedly the best candidate.

　The second update, I have the audacity to ask for a ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)