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Chapter 139 Capable!
Walking out of the dim movie theater, Zhan Yishang and Zhao Zixuan's cell phones rang almost at the same time.

Zhao Zixuan's cell phone kept ringing, but he seemed to be deaf to the calls and never answered them.

As Zhan Yishang's phone was on silent mode, he was unaware of the continuous incoming calls.

It wasn't until they stepped out of the bright lobby of the cinema that she noticed the multiple missed call alerts flashing on the screen.

So she called back immediately.

"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't make it today. Let's make it another day."

The person on the other end of the phone didn't seem to expect her to refuse so decisively, and was speechless for a moment.

Zhao Zixuan noticed that Zhan Yi's expression changed slightly, so he asked casually, "Is there something urgent?"

Zhan Yishang shook his head slightly, a bit helpless on his face: "It's nothing, it's just a drinking party arranged by my agency. I've been there once before, but the way the men there looked at me made me feel a little uncomfortable, so I found an excuse to leave early."

"Now they want me to go again, and they also said that this time I can meet Brother Cheng Long..."

"If I hadn't asked you out, I might have gone tonight, but you're more important, so I usually try to turn down those drinking parties if I can."

Zhao Zixuan couldn't help but think of her identity as a "Dragon Girl" when he heard this. He became curious and asked, "Which agency did you sign with? You're just a freshman and you're so eager to sign. Isn't that too hasty?"

Zhan Yishang gently held Zhao Zixuan's arm, and the two of them walked into the elevator like a perfect couple, attracting everyone's attention.

She leaned close to Zhao Zixuan's ear and whispered, "Actually, I have no choice. The competition in the film and television industry is so fierce now, and there is no shortage of actors. The sooner you sign, the sooner you can start filming, you know? Many students in the Central Academy of Drama can't wait to sign with the company as soon as school starts. If we keep delaying the contract, it will probably be even more difficult to film after graduation."

Although her voice was soft, it revealed a firmness and helplessness.

Zhao Zixuan stared at her, her eyes full of expectation yet a hint of worry, making his heart ripple gently.

"Let me take you home." He suggested softly.

Zhan Yishang showed some reluctance: "Going back so early? I want to play for a while longer. After all, it's a rare opportunity for us to be alone like this..."

Zhao Zixuan lowered his head and glanced at the exquisite watch on his wrist, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

It seemed too late to rush to Tsinghua and Peking University to pick up Cheng Yuyan, so he said decisively: "Okay, let's go have a midnight snack. I'm a little hungry too."

Zhan Yishang readily agreed, but then said with a hint of worry: "But I can't eat too much, I have to keep in shape."

Zhao Zixuan chuckled: "Your figure is already good enough, what are you worried about?"

He secretly admired in his heart that Zhan Yishang's figure was indeed perfect. Years of dance training had brought her body and temperament to the extreme. No matter what she wore, she looked so decent and elegant. Why would she need to diet deliberately to maintain her figure?
Zhan Yishang is actually a girl with her own ideas and habits.

For her, avoiding overeating at night is key to staying slim.

If she wasn't accompanying Zhao Zixuan, she might not even touch a bite of food.

In her eyes, an excellent woman should always maintain self-discipline.

Soon, they arrived at a busy barbecue restaurant and ordered a bunch of tempting barbecue and beer.

But most of it was eaten by Zhao Zixuan alone. Zhan Yishang didn’t eat much. She was more keen on sharing her own little stories.

She is an excellent speaker and never seems to get tired.

Even when she is alone, she can liven up the atmosphere, and she won't feel awkward even if no one responds.

When Zhao Zixuan received a work call, she would immediately calm down, wait for him to finish the call, and then continue her story seamlessly.

When it came time to pay the bill, Zhao Zixuan was impressed by Zhan Yishang's ability to talk. She actually talked for more than an hour and even paid the bill secretly in the end.

This made Zhao Zixuan feel a little embarrassed, and he felt like he was a gigolo.

Afterwards, he tried to transfer money to her, but she refused to accept it.

"You paid for the movie, the popcorn and Coke, and now you're paying for the midnight snack. How can I go home and see my mother if you're like this?"

Zhao Zixuan half-jokingly said, "How about we just go get a room?"

I thought Zhan Yishang would laugh and scold him, but I didn't expect her to respond seriously: "Okay, I have the money to book a room, but I'm afraid you don't dare to go!"

Zhao Zixuan couldn't help laughing out loud. After realizing that she might just be joking, he admired this straightforward girl who dared to love and hate even more.

The night is deep and the stars are twinkling.

Zhao Zixuan and the model-like girl stood side by side outside the barbecue restaurant. The evening breeze blew gently, dispersing the smoke from the barbecue and the hesitation in his heart.

"It's a little late tonight, and I have things to do tomorrow, so I'd better take you home."

His voice was calm and firm. Although he had some feelings towards Zhan Yishang, he knew his bottom line.

He wants to save his first time for the person who truly makes his heart beat.

For example, Cheng Yuyan.

Zhan Yishang bit her lip lightly, trying to hide her disappointment in her heart. Her smile was still bright, but a trace of imperceptible loneliness flashed in her eyes.

She nodded without saying anything, and just followed Zhao Zixuan's footsteps silently.

A black business car was parked on the side of the road, and Huang Yingying, as the "chief assistant", had been waiting for a long time.

Zhao Zixuan gently opened the car door and motioned Zhan Yishang to get in. The two sat in the spacious back seat, and Zhan Yishang continued to talk about his interesting stories.

Her voice was clear and pleasant, as if it had a magical power, which made Zhao Zixuan fall into memories. Zhan Yishang continued to share her experiences in the entertainment industry, the drinking parties she was forced to attend, and the unspoken rules that were full of dangers.

Zhao Zixuan couldn't help but feel worried when listening to her story. He knew the darkness of the entertainment industry and the difficulties of Zhan Yishang as an actress.

"If you feel there is danger, you can choose not to attend those drinking parties in the future."

Zhao Zixuan said softly, his tone revealing his concern for her.

Zhan Yishang raised his head, his eyes gleaming with determination: "I don't want to attend those messy drinking parties, but if I don't go, the company won't assign me a role, and my dream of becoming an actor will be shattered..."

Her voice carried a hint of helplessness and determination, as if she was telling of her own persistence and perseverance.

Zhao Zixuan looked at her, and an inexplicable impulse surged in his heart.

He suddenly wanted to help her and create a better future for her.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Don't worry, I plan to set up a film and television studio, and you will be a contracted actor in my studio in the future. By the way, if your classmates are interested, they can also join in. The initial investment will not be large, but it should not be a problem to shoot some low-budget films."

Zhan Yishang was stunned after hearing this. She thought Zhao Zixuan was joking for a moment.

Is it that easy to set up a studio?

Wouldn't that require a lot of money?

"Are you serious? You're not doing this just for me?"

She excitedly grabbed Zhao Zixuan's arm, tears glistening in her eyes.

For a moment, she wanted to pounce on him and kiss him wildly for ten minutes in one breath.

God knows how many little stars appeared in her eyes the moment he mentioned setting up a studio.

Zhao Zixuan saw everything, but still told the truth: "Don't think too much. I want to be an actor in the future anyway. It's better to set up my own studio to shoot movies than to look at other people's faces."

Zhan Yishang refused to believe it. She felt that Zhao Zixuan set up a studio at this time definitely for her.

Otherwise, why didn't he set it up earlier or later, but only started planning to set up the studio after he told his own aggrieved story?

At this moment, Zhan Yishang seemed to see hope for the future and the realization of his dream.

She knew that with Zhao Zixuan's support and help, her acting career would be smoother and broader.

She looked at him gratefully, her heart full of expectation and confidence.

"Brother Zixuan, you are so manly! I love you so much!"

Zhan Yi playfully gave him a familiar name, and as soon as she said it she felt that she was a great "sister".

If it weren't for the newly established sister-brother relationship, she would never have dared to express this strong love so unscrupulously.

As soon as she finished speaking, she couldn't help but feel goose bumps all over her body, but this did not affect her inner joy.

Zhao Zixuan was infected by her enthusiasm and felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart.

He suddenly felt that his decision to set up a studio on the spur of the moment seemed wise.

This is not only to lay a solid foundation for entering the film and television industry, but also to produce blockbuster movies and TV shows that can detonate the market. Once successful, wouldn't the billions in box office revenue be great?
After Zhan Yishang was safely sent home, Zhao Zixuan signaled Huang Yingying to drive back to the hotel.

In the car on the way back, Huang Yingying couldn't help but ask out of curiosity: "Boss, are you really going to set up a studio for Miss Zhan?"

She felt that Zhan Yishang was extremely happy. Just a few words of conversation made Zhao Zixuan willing to spend a fortune on her.

Zhao Zixuan, who was sitting in the back row, closed his eyes and responded calmly, "I'll leave this matter to you. I'll give you one day tomorrow. Make sure to complete all the procedures for setting up the studio as soon as possible. Find the Finance Department to settle all the expenses. Once you're done, just give it to me for my signature."

At this moment, he suddenly felt that having only one full-time assistant was not enough. Recalling that Mao Yourong was always surrounded by several assistants and secretaries, Zhao Zixuan also had this idea in his mind.

"By the way, tomorrow morning you call RH in the Human Resources Department and ask him to help me recruit a few assistants and secretaries. I want to select them myself, and they must be capable. Do you understand?"

When Huang Yingying heard this, she couldn't help but feel a little panicked, thinking that she had done her job poorly, which led Zhao Zixuan to plan to hire someone.

She asked anxiously: "Boss, don't you want me anymore?"

Zhao Zixuan noticed her change in mood, smiled slightly, and explained: "It's not that I don't want you, but I think we can form a stronger team. You are still my most capable assistant, but more helpers can also make our work more efficient."

Huang Yingying's doubts finally disappeared, replaced by surging gratitude and boundless fighting spirit.

She knew very well that Zhao Zixuan's words were not only praise for her work, but also a high recognition of her abilities.

On the way back to the hotel, the car was driving slowly, but Huang Yingying's thoughts were as fleeting as flying catkins.

Zhao Zixuan's words of advice kept echoing in her mind.

"I need an assistant and a secretary, and they have to be capable?" She chewed on these words secretly, her heart full of doubts.

What does that “capable” even mean?

She couldn't help but associate the word with herself, and it felt surprisingly appropriate.

She thought, perhaps the "capable" Zhao Zixuan mentioned was referring to a girl like her who was both smart and beautiful.

Well, that must be the case!

(End of this chapter)