Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Wu Yun the Big Vinegar Jar, a President’s Entourage
After everyone had exchanged pleasantries, Li Xue finally spoke. "President Wu, thank you for your company’s recommendation of Miss Qi. I find her temperament to be quite outstanding and a perfect fit for the character profile of Yu Manli in the show."
Hou Hongliang looked at Li Xue with some surprise. Li Xue’s standards were known to be very high. Fortunately, the role of Yu Manli demanded a strong presence, and as long as the acting was up to par, the character’s traits could be perfectly portrayed.
Wu Yun’s brow furrowed slightly. When Wei Feng had sent the script over previously, the role they had considered for Qi Fei was actually Wang Manchun, the director of the Wang Puppet Government’s intelligence division.
Because of Yu Manli’s background and her proficiency with honey traps, Wu Yun felt a bit resistant.
Hou Hongliang and the others already knew Qi Fei’s identity. Seeing the look on Wu Yun’s face, they assumed he was unhappy with the character’s amount of screen time.
"President Wu, is there something wrong with this role?" Wei Feng asked directly.
Wu Yun snapped back to reality and said with a smile, "No, it’s nothing. It’s just a personal hang-up. I’ve read the script, after all. Yu Manli’s background and the subsequent plot points..."
Hou Hongliang and Li Xue were veterans of the industry and understood immediately. Li Xue said, "Don’t worry, President Wu. We’ll use clever camera angles for the kissing scenes, and as for bed scenes, there will be a body double!"
"Rest assured, President Wu, the role of Yu Manli will definitely make Miss Qi popular!"
With that, both sides were very satisfied with the outcome of the negotiation. Wu Yun didn’t interfere much with the decision for the male and female leads, only mentioning, "I think Hu Ge would be a good fit."
"Great minds think alike!"
...
That evening, Wei Feng hosted a banquet for the representatives from Noon Sunshine at a rather high-end restaurant in Modu. After dinner, Wu Yun left from the front passenger seat, leaving the group of men to their next round of activities.
The next day, Wu Yun, for once in his life, slept in until the sun was high in the sky. The previous night, he had been "auditioning" with Qi Fei. Not only did they try out roles like teacher, police officer, and nurse, but he had also, uncharacteristically, run lines with her before finally getting to the main event.
While they were eating, Qi Fei’s legs were still a bit sore. She complained in a slightly hoarse voice, "It’s all your fault! You made me say so many lines last night and do so many difficult action scenes."
"Honestly, are you an ox? Don’t you ever get tired? If it’s like this every day, this leading lady of yours is going to be worn out sooner or later. No way! You have to go find a second and third female lead!"
Qi Fei was joking, but she was glad Wu Yun only came over for a few days each month. Otherwise, she’d really have to find someone to help out! As for when Wu Yun was in Sichuan, she was certain that other girls would chase him, and she was just as certain that he wouldn’t be able to resist.
Take the video Wu Yun sent her from the freshman welcoming party, for example. That was basically a display of his prime mating rights!
’But it doesn’t matter, as long as Wu Yun always treats me well! And as long as my name is on the marriage certificate!’
Wu Yun chuckled, cutting a piece of steak and placing it on Qi Fei’s plate. "Senior, your stamina is lacking. When you have time, you should sign up for a combat class and practice fighting! It’ll be very helpful for your future roles. Otherwise, you’ll always be playing pretty-face characters. Where’s the challenge in that?"
Qi Fei actually frequented the gym and the dance studio; otherwise, she wouldn’t have such a great figure.
’But she had to admit Wu Yun had a point. If she learned how to fight, she’d be more confident when she encountered action scenes in the future!’
"Oh, right! Senior! Remember to find a female instructor!"
"I know! You’re so possessive!"
...
A Buick GL8, a Mercedes SUV, and a Rolls-Royce pulled up one after another in front of Citigroup Mansion.
Yang Xin, who had been waiting for a long time, moved to help open the rear door of the Rolls-Royce, but was stopped by a bodyguard in a black suit who had just exited the Mercedes. The bodyguard then opened the door himself, and a foot in a high heel and casual trousers emerged.
A woman with short hair, who looked to be in her thirties, stepped out. She stood there, looking up at the building’s all-glass curtain wall with a faint smile on her face.
"President Du, hello! I’m Yang Xin, the real estate consultant for your property!" Yang Xin said, looking respectfully at the powerful woman.
"This is President Wu Yun, who wanted to speak with you about the Cofco Seaview No.1 apartment." However, Yang Xin didn’t introduce Qi Fei, who was standing beside Wu Yun. He didn’t quite understand why Wu Yun would bring his girlfriend to such a formal occasion.
Wu Yun stepped forward with a smile and shook Du Juan’s hand. "Ms. Du, I’ve heard so much about you! This way, please! My company is right upstairs."
Wu Yun’s entourage was not small either; standing behind him were people from his company’s legal and marketing departments.
Du Juan was unfazed; scenes like this were a daily occurrence for her.
However, she was very curious about Wu Yun. To dare to open a company in the bustling Lujiazui at such a young age meant he either had a mine at home or powerful backing.
Yesterday, after receiving the location for their meeting, she had sent someone to investigate.
This newly established company, Pinduoduo, actually had a registered capital of one hundred million Huaxia Coin! The legal representative was Wu Yun.
She also had someone look into Wu Yun’s background and was surprised to find that he was the legal representative for several companies. Furthermore, the recently trending Little Red Car was one of his ventures.
She had heard that Wu Yun was paying for the property in full, with the funds to be transferred immediately. Du Juan didn’t dare to underestimate this young man.
When she heard that Wu Yun wanted to meet, and that the location was at Pinduoduo, she had her people check their recent business partnership proposals. Sure enough, she found Pinduoduo’s name among them, which piqued her interest.
After all, Pinduoduo positioned itself as an e-commerce company and platform.
Gome’s 2013-2015 development plan was only halfway executed; if a powerful entity with strong backing...
Du Juan smiled very amicably. "President Wu, it’s a pleasure to meet you!"
The large group walked through the lobby, attracting the gazes of many from other companies. The man and two women at the center of the group were the main focus.
The elevator had limited space, so the large group had to split into two.
Wu Yun and Qi Fei took the first elevator with Du Juan’s secretary, bodyguards, and the agents.
"President Wu, I never would have thought you’d have founded so many companies at such a young age! The business model for Little Red Car has us old-timers singing its praises! Just the other day, I was discussing Little Red Car with my friends! I can’t believe I’m meeting the founder of the bike-sharing concept here!"
Du Juan made no effort to hide the fact that she had investigated Wu Yun. "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated." This saying wasn’t just useful on the battlefield; it was equally applicable in the world of business.
Du Juan’s words made her bodyguards and the agents look at Wu Yun in shock. Little Red Car was already famous nationwide! It had even sparked the rise of a whole wave of bike-sharing companies.
Wu Yun chuckled and said, "Ms. Du, you’re so young, how can you call yourself old! I only founded Little Red Car by a stroke of luck and a sudden whim. You could say it was just good fortune! Not like Pinduoduo. With this one, I’m preparing to charge into the dragon’s den to fight for a piece of the pie!"
While being modest, Wu Yun didn’t forget to drop a mention of Pinduoduo, hinting at his intention to go all-in on the e-commerce platform market.
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