9. You Have a Group Photo
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Investing in research projects is quite different from undertaking projects in the entertainment industry.
When investing in a TV series or a movie in the entertainment circle, the cycle isn't typically long. Once the production is completed and released, returns can be seen.
Zhou Qianyi has a keen eye for investments and makes precise choices. So far, none of the projects he's undertaken have incurred losses.
This is also why Zhou's company's stocks have been steadily increasing over the years.
Sometimes, he wonders if all his luck in making money lies in the entertainment business.
If this project fails, he'll definitely hire a more professional team for evaluation before his next investment!
Shang Lan: You have to remember, your previous investors stuck with this project for four years. You've only been at it for a year. There's no need to rush. If you need someone to share the burden with you, just let me know.
Her studio is now on the right track and making profits. She can help share some of the load! Zhou Qianyi has also helped her a lot this past year, enabling her studio to develop smoothly.
Zhou Qianyi: If I can't even handle one project, how can I take care of you and Tongtong? Has Zhu Junjie been behaving himself lately?
Zhou Qianyi harbors hostility towards Zhu Junjie. When they meet in the presence of others, they can put on a facade and behave civilly, making it hard for outsiders to find fault. However, as soon as they're alone, their attitudes take a complete 180-degree turn.
The two of them are like hedgehogs; they either bicker or ignore each other completely.
Shang Lan has tried to mediate between the two of them, but neither of them appreciates her efforts. They tell her it's a matter between the two men and that she should stay out of it.
Sticking to the principle of avoiding unnecessary trouble, Shang Lan lets them sort it out on their own.
After all, neither of them is easy to deal with. Even if they do end up in a confrontation, neither will come out worse for wear.
Zhou Qianyi claims that men understand men best. Zhu Junjie has had his fair share of scandals in the past, and many of them have been confirmed. Zhou Qianyi doesn't trust him at all and always snorts derisively whenever Zhu Junjie's name comes up.
Zhou Qianyi's words made Shang Lan glance up at the closed hospital room door in front of her. She simply replied with two words - "peaceful."
Zhou Qianyi: He'd better stay peaceful for the rest of his life. Otherwise, don't bother with him. Even if you leave him, I can take care of you and Tongtong for the rest of our lives.
Shang Lan: Brother, I know you have the ability to do that. But don't always think about using that ability on me. You're not getting any younger either. Hurry up and find me a sister-in-law so that Tongtong can have one more person to dote on him.
Zhou Qianyi: If fate doesn't arrange it, there's nothing I can do.
Shang Lan: ...
Is marriage something fate arranges?
There are so many girls around him. Isn't there a suitable one among them?
Shang Lan didn't want to continue discussing this topic with Zhou Qianyi.
She knew that over the years, Zhou Qianyi had been focused on his career and searching for her. He hadn't paid any attention to marriage at all.
Shang Lan felt even more sympathetic towards her brother. They've been reunited for a year now, and she hoped he would start thinking about finding a partner.
Zhou Qianyi: Our Tongtong is beautiful and cute. He's not lacking in people who love him.
Shang Lan couldn't help but smile: The more people who love him, the better!
After chatting with Zhou Qianyi for a while longer, Shang Lan ended the conversation.
Zhu Junjie was sitting beside Shang Lan, and he noticed that she had been fiddling with her phone. Her facial expression gradually softened over time.
He couldn't help but feel curious about who she was chatting with.
Zhu Junjie tried to peek over, but Shang Lan quickly put her phone away.
Zhu Junjie quickly sat up straight.
Shang Lan noticed his movement and said, "It was my brother."
"Is he trying to get you to leave me again?"
Shang Lan gave him a sidelong glance and said, "He doesn't have that much hostility towards you."
"Yes, he does! You didn't see..."
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