Chapter 0234: Everything Goes Smoothly

Zhao Fusheng remembered reading a biography of Yohji Yamamoto, in which there was a passage: 'I never believe in lazy freedom. The freedom I yearn for is a broader life achieved through diligence and effort. That kind of freedom is precious and valuable. I believe in the ten-thousand-hour rule, never believe in pies falling from the sky, and strive to be a self-disciplined and free person.'

This designer, hailed as the leader of the Japanese wave in world fashion, was actually a very interesting existence. At least, in Zhao Fusheng's view, although his words were somewhat biased, they still had merit.

If a person cannot be self-disciplined, that might indeed be a very bad thing.

"How come you have time to call?" Tan Kaixuan asked curiously. They all knew that Zhao Fusheng had gone to Haidong to shoot an advertisement, since Wang Zhen and Dong Chenxi called every day.

Moreover, that bastard Wang Zhen, ever since Dong Chenxi was away, decisively moved back to the dormitory, claiming he was lonely and cold by himself.

Regarding this, Wen Yu and Tan Kaixuan expressed that he was clearly just too bored alone; a scumbag who values sex over friends is exactly what that bastard is.

"Is Wang Zhen there? I need to talk to him about something," Zhao Fusheng said.

"Looking for him?" Tan Kaixuan was startled, then put down the phone and shouted to Wang Zhen, who was watching a movie on the bed: "Wang Zhen, Old Zhao is looking for you."

Wang Zhen stood up with a confused expression, walked to the phone: "Hey, Old Zhao, you're looking for me?"

Zhao Fusheng asked: "Dong Chenxi told me today that you have an idea about a virtual community?"

Wang Zhen was stunned upon hearing this, then smiled bitterly: "She really has a big mouth."

Obviously, he didn't want to tell Zhao Fusheng now, because Wang Zhen felt that since Zhao Fusheng already had a navigation webpage, he could tell him about his own virtual community when it was ready.

It wasn't about comparison, but because Wang Zhen didn't want to put Zhao Fusheng in a difficult position because of his own matters. You see, a virtual community requires customer traffic, and the best way to advertise was undoubtedly Zhao Fusheng's wo123 navigation webpage.

"What do you mean by that? What, afraid I'll charge you advertising fees?" Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and understood Wang Zhen's concern. The fact was, their thinking was not on the same level—one was just over twenty, while the other was already past forty.

"That's not what I meant. I just think this idea isn't mature enough yet," Wang Zhen quickly said.

Regardless, he had a good relationship with Zhao Fusheng, and Wang Zhen didn't want this to affect their friendship. To be honest, he wasn't very confident about this thing.

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "Mature or not, when I get back, we'll study it properly. To be honest, I'm quite optimistic about your idea. Of course, that's if your idea is really what Senior Dong described to me."

Wang Zhen nodded: "Alright, I'll wait for you to come back."

Since Zhao Fusheng had taken the initiative to discuss it with him, Wang Zhen wasn't the type to not appreciate kindness, and he naturally understood that Zhao Fusheng meant well.

"By the way, give the phone to Tan Kaixuan," Zhao Fusheng said to Wang Zhen after thinking.

Wang Zhen grunted, handed the phone to Tan Kaixuan, and said: "He's looking for you."

Tan Kaixuan had no idea what was going on and took the phone curiously: "Hey, what's up?"

"Nothing much. I just thought I should tell you that Chairman Han of Aipu mentioned yesterday on the phone that there might be some movement in the stock market around New Year's."

This was the trajectory of history, but whether it would happen, Zhao Fusheng himself didn't know.

Tan Kaixuan was taken aback: "Really?"

Zhao Fusheng smiled bitterly: "Honestly, I don't know either. No one can guarantee such things. How's the stock market now?"

"Luckily, last time you told me the market was going to drop, my parents pulled out early and haven't entered yet," Tan Kaixuan said. "My dad even called to thank you."

Tan Kaixuan's parents were native Shanghainese. In their early years, they did business in Yu Garden and accumulated some capital. In recent years, they made quite a bit of money by doing business and trading stocks.

During the May 19 rally this time, Tan Kaixuan's parents made a lot of money. They originally planned to stay in the market and wait for it to rise further, but their son brought them so-called inside information.

If it had been someone else, Mr. and Mrs. Tan might have hesitated, but news from Zhu Yushi had to be taken seriously, after all, he was a renowned big boss.

Facts proved that sometimes, small rumors are quite useful.

The current stock market exactly proved that the news was true, so Mr. and Mrs. Tan were very happy. This indirectly saved them hundreds of thousands in losses.

In the stock market, clearing out during a bear market is equivalent to making money.

"No need to be so polite. Chairman Han didn't say whether this news was good or bad. As for the specifics, you'd better have Uncle and Aunt consider carefully," Zhao Fusheng said to Tan Kaixuan after thinking.

Tan Kaixuan nodded: "Don't worry, I understand."

Recently, he had been studying professional finance books and understood these things.

"Alright, that's all. I just called to tell you this. Remember to treat me to a meal when you get back," Zhao Fusheng said with a smile.

"You, I know," Tan Kaixuan said with a smile and hung up.

Putting down the phone, Zhao Fusheng shook his head. If a person could change as soon as they knew what was wrong, then that person would surely be the greatest in the world. But for ordinary people like us, knowing what's wrong yet still doing it is very normal.

Because people always have a kind of inexplicable confidence and侥幸心理, believing themselves to be unique winners who will triumph in every gamble.

In his previous life, both Zhao Fusheng and Tan Kaixuan were such people, and facts proved that the more so, the easier it was to fail, because walking a tightrope was never easy.

Especially walking a tightrope between skyscrapers; one misstep could send you falling from the clouds.

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Yue Yiling acted quickly, or rather, Andy Lau really liked the script "Infernal Affairs." I don't know what he said to Yue Yiling on the phone, but the next evening, Yue Yiling arrived in Haidong with several assistants.

"Andy, what's the matter, why so urgent?" Yue Yiling was completely confused. At first, she thought Andy had been bullied while shooting the ad, which was why she was called over.

But after communicating with Wang Jinghua, she found it wasn't what she thought; Andy had other business.

Andy Lau looked at Yue Yiling and asked seriously: "Ling Jie, did you bring everything?"

Yue Yiling nodded and took out a bank card: "There's 200,000 Hong Kong dollars inside. Also, the lawyer you asked me to bring is here."

Andy Lau took the bank card, explained the whole story, and finally said to Yue Yiling: "Have the lawyer draft the contract immediately and sign as soon as possible."

Then he looked at Wang Jinghua: "Hua Jie, contact Planner Zhao and ask him to come sign the contract."

Wang Jinghua and Yue Yiling looked at each other, both puzzled as to why Andy was in such a hurry.

Only Andy himself knew that he was actually worried. Although Heavenly King Andy didn't know much about Wang Zhonglei, in his view, since the other party was a businessman, he would definitely value profit more than himself. If he found out that Zhao Fusheng had signed with him, Wang Zhonglei might come and interfere.

Seeing the fat in his mouth, Heavenly King Andy was not about to let it go.

Zhao Fusheng was soon brought over by Wang Jinghua. Upon seeing Yue Yiling, he smiled and greeted her, then looked at Andy Lau: "Brother Hua, in such a hurry?"

Andy Lau smiled and nodded: "Nothing too troublesome. The contract is ready, the lawyer is here, and I've had Ling Jie bring the bank card. If there's no problem, shall we sign?"

Zhao Fusheng naturally had no objections. Whatever Heavenly King Andy had in mind had nothing to do with him.

Soon, the lawyer drafted the agreement. The two signed it, and Andy Lau handed the bank card with 200,000 Hong Kong dollars to Zhao Fusheng, finally saying with a smile: "Hope everything goes smoothly."

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Yes, hope everything goes smoothly."

"Hua Jie, please see Planner Zhao out," Andy Lau said to Wang Jinghua with a smile.

Wang Jinghua nodded and saw Zhao Fusheng out of the room. Only Yue Yiling, the lawyer, and Andy Lau remained in the room.

"Andy, what are you..." Yue Yiling looked at Andy Lau strangely. Clearly, she didn't understand why he was doing this—not only giving a price worthy of a top screenwriter but also betting on the box office with Zhao Fusheng in the agreement. It was like he was completely accommodating Zhao Fusheng.

"What, Ling Jie thinks I'm being too foolish?" Andy Lau smiled and asked Yue Yiling.

Yue Yiling had worked with him for many years and had a very close relationship, so naturally she didn't have as many scruples as outsiders. The lawyer by her side was also Andy's personal lawyer, handling many legal matters.

So, upon hearing Andy's words, Yue Yiling simply nodded: "Exactly, I just don't understand why you're doing this. There's no need at all..."

Pointing at the script: "Even if this script is very good, giving him 50,000 is already a fair price, okay?"

Andy Lau nodded: "I've inquired. On the mainland, for newcomers like Planner Zhao, except for the top screenwriters, 20,000 to 30,000 Hong Kong dollars is already quite good."

"Then why did you..." Yue Yiling's expression was strange.

Andy Lau smiled faintly, took a deep breath, and said something that surprised Yue Yiling...