Thinking this, Chen Yan picked up his phone, found Zhao Ying's WeChat, and dialed.

"Doo...doo...doo..."

Accompanied by the voice's waiting tone.

Soon, the call was picked up, and Zhao Ying's voice came from the other end of the phone, "Hello? Chen Yan, are you looking for me?"

Chen Yan hummed in response before asking, "Brother Ying, how's the holiday going?"

Zhao Ying said, "It's quite good. I sleep after waking up, eat after sleeping, and besides being a bit bored with no gossip to listen to, it feels absolutely perfect."

Chen Yan asked, "How's it getting along with Uncle Zhao?"

Upon hearing Chen Yan's words, Zhao Ying said, "It's just like that. If my dad doesn't force me into blind dates, we are just like father and daughter."

Chen Yan: ?

Something about that sentence felt off.

What if he did force you into blind dates...

However, Chen Yan wasn't here to create issues today. He aimed to win over Zhao Ying and Zhao Xuan.

So he did not voice his concern.

Instead, he wisely changed the topic, "By the way, Brother Ying, if you're free at home, why not come to work at the company?"

Zhao Ying, obviously not as gullible as Yu Qiao Qiao, asked, "Why?"

Chen Yan said, "Aren't you bored?"

Zhao Ying replied, "But... working is also boring."

"I spend my workdays sitting in the office, slacking off secretly playing games, watching gossip."

Chen Yan: ...

"You don't get paid for slacking off at home, but you do get paid for slacking off at work."

Zhao Ying seemed genuinely contemplating this.

She pondered for a moment, "That makes sense..."

"But... I'm not lacking money either."

At this point, Zhao Ying suddenly slapped her forehead, saying, "Right. I told my dad about the money I lent you and the food and drinks I've bought for you."

"He said he will reimburse you."

Chen Yan: ...

Chen Yan realized that he couldn't win over Zhao Ying without a trump card.

So he coughed and said, "I'm currently planning to acquire one of the largest social media platforms in the country: Weibo."

"I intend to have you join the company as a director, then get involved in the operations."

"I'll try to put you in charge of the media department, so you can hear about the juiciest and biggest news firsthand."

Hearing Chen Yan's words, Zhao Ying's eyes lit up on the other end of the phone.

She said, "Actually... I think getting paid to slack off sounds quite nice."

Chen Yan smiled.

Zhao Ying paused, then curiously added, "Can we install a gym or boxing ring at the Weibo company?"

"That way, I can practice Bagua Palm while waiting for gossip."

Chen Yan: ...

Chen Yan suddenly felt a bit worried about the future of Weibo...

Having won over Zhao Ying, it was only proper for Chen Yan to give Zhao Xuan a call as well.

Thus, after hanging up, Chen Yan dialed Zhao Xuan's number.

It seemed Zhao Xuan was very busy, as Chen Yan's phone rang over 20 times without an answer.

Chen Yan could only set down his phone, planning to call Zhao Xuan again later.

After putting down the phone, Chen Yan continued with his work.

He was busy all afternoon.

Just before leaving work, Zhao Xuan's call finally came through.

As the call connected, Chen Yan heard Zhao Xuan's apologetic voice, "My dear nephew, I'm truly sorry. I've been in meetings all afternoon and haven't had any time."

Hearing Zhao Xuan's words, Chen Yan asked, "Was it an internal meeting of your group?"

Zhao Xuan hummed and briefly explained, "Although I've become a director of the company, Zhao Qingtian doesn't let me interfere with the daily operations, only allowing me to exercise my voting rights."

"However, at the board meeting, most of them are his people, and my voting outcomes are useless."

"So, I'm essentially sidelined from the core layer."

"I've been thinking it over, and I feel I can only start with supervisory authority."

"So, I've stationed people in various departments, and I attend the major meetings of each department to supervise the daily operations."

"I'm putting pressure on him."

"That's why I've been extremely busy."

Hearing Zhao Xuan's words, Chen Yan timely said, "Since you're so busy, let Zhao Ying come work with me."

"She's a senior this year. It's time for her internship."

"Sending her to other companies wouldn't be reassuring for you, right?"

Hearing Chen Yan's words, Zhao Xuan was momentarily stunned, then said involuntarily, "Ying Ying is a senior already?"

He sounded somewhat frustrated, "I still thought she was just a sophomore."

"Time flies so fast."

Considering this, he said, "As a senior with no classes and needing an internship, our Zhao Group is such a mess right now, and I don't trust other companies. Indeed, I'd feel more reassured having her with you."

He said, "Then... please take care of her for me, my capable nephew."

Chen Yan said, "No problem. It's a small effort."

"Besides, I'd really like having Zhao Ying help me out."

Hearing Chen Yan's words, Zhao Xuan chuckled, "What help can she offer? It'd be good enough if she doesn't cause trouble."

As they spoke, Zhao Xuan couldn't help but ask, "By the way, which of your companies do you plan to send her to?"

He had obviously investigated Chen Yan's current situation privately, so he knew well, "Your gaming company is too specialized, she definitely won't fit."

"The film company is at a critical juncture, she can't disrupt things there."

"The investment company has already proven to be of no interest or effect to her."

"So... the Charity Organization?"

Chen Yan didn't hide it. He directly said, "I'm planning to establish a new media company."

"Then, take control of a few domestic media, including Weibo."

"After that, I'll have Zhao Ying be the director."

"Or set up a media division, and then oversee these media outlets. Let Zhao Ying have fun with it."

Hearing Chen Yan's words, Zhao Xuan on the phone was stunned.

He couldn't help but ask, "Acquiring several media outlets? Including Weibo?"

Chen Yan said, "Yes."

Zhao Xuan countered, "All this just to keep Ying Ying busy?"

Chen Yan coughed, "Not entirely."

"After all... I think the media company will be a very important part of my group."

Zhao Xuan: ...

On the other end, Zhao Xuan didn't believe a word Chen Yan said.

After all, he knew Chen Yan's personality and way of operating all too well.

Chen Yan always liked to start companies for the women he cared about, making careers for them.

Like the film company for Lu Man, the investment company for He Mengxue, the Charity Organization for Yu Qiao Qiao.

But... it had to be said, he really had a knack for it.

Others' companies would fail one after another, and even for a business prodigy, crossing industries was exceedingly difficult.

But in his hands, crossing industries seemed like the easiest thing.

The film company had already become one of the top companies in the film industry.

It had produced several blockbuster TV series and movies.

Recently, it was said to have set a new national record for movie box office revenue.

One film had earned several billion.

Moreover, the company had established a Sunrise Plan, continuously producing hit drama series.

This terrifying production capacity had led the capital market to value the company conservatively at around twenty to thirty billion yuan.

The investment company was even more impressive,

having succeeded in all its projects. It also held over 20% of Headline Technology's shares between the domestic and foreign companies (with Chen Yan personally holding about 10%).

Recently, the momentum of Headline Technology had slowed, casting some doubt on the future of these shares.

However, with Chen Yan's ample funding, Headline Technology had started to push forward,

establishing a presence worldwide and becoming the leading short video platform in several major markets.

Domestically, they were making rapid advances as well. They started to encircle and block Slow Hand, gradually gaining momentum to overtake it.

This caused the capital market to re-evaluate them repeatedly over two months, and now, compared to when Chen Yan had acquired the shares, the valuation of Headline Technology had more than doubled.

And it was still rising.

Considering the capital market's optimism toward Headline Technology, these shares could potentially be worth hundreds of billions in the future.

The Charity Organization, needless to say, had gradually become the largest private charity in Qindong Province under Chen Yan's gratuitous funding.

It was handling billions every year and helping an immense number of people.

So, Zhao Xuan had no doubt that if Chen Yan were truly interested in his daughter, he would create a media empire for her.

But Chen Yan's personal life was really...

At times, Zhao Xuan didn't know how to describe his feelings.

Why would such a good person be fickle-hearted?

Sigh.

In the end, Zhao Xuan hesitated for a few seconds but still did not say no.

After all, he was unsure of his daughter's feelings, and the "candy" that Chen Yan offered was too sweet.

A company worth billions that his daughter was interested in—

How could anybody refuse that?

Zhao Xuan felt that—since it was about his daughter, he had to consider more. If it were him, he probably would have thrown himself into Chen Yan's arms without hesitation.

Such temptation was hard for anyone to resist.

And the man who could present such "temptation," his courage, his capabilities, and his love for that woman, were irresistible.

Although money couldn't measure love,

even the world's richest fought over billions, yet Chen Yan could easily gift it to the woman he loved—if that wasn't love, what was?

After reflecting for a while, Zhao Xuan ended the call.

Before hanging up, he also talked about Zhao Ying asking him to return some money.

According to him—it's simple, don't pay it back, just deduct it from future earnings.

Until the end of the call, Chen Yan still wasn't sure what this "future money" referred to.

Salary?

Surely it wouldn't be a dowry?

Chen Yan was baffled.

With Zhao Xuan's approval, Zhao Ying came to work at the company the next day.

Since they had not yet acquired Weibo and had nowhere to place Zhao Ying, Chen Yan assigned her to assist Yu Qiao Qiao in charity work.

Fortunately, Brother Ying wasn't picky and was happy to have something to work on.

So, the two sisters happily worked together on charity projects.

As for Yang Nuannuan...

After a week, Yang Rou told Chen Yan that Yang Nuannuan wanted to travel during the summer vacation and thus would not come to the company for now.

She would decide whether to come work at the company after school started.

Chen Yan agreed.

Day by day, time passed.

Soon, the summer vacation was over.

Throughout the entire summer season, "Medicine God" was the main battleground.

Even though many movies emerged later, none could divert the audience's attention away from "Medicine God."

The impact, shock, and controversies caused by "Medicine God" were far greater than imagined.

Even several heavyweight official media reviewed "Medicine God."

The 13-character review from People's Daily even set the final verdict for "Medicine God," marking it as an ever-lasting milestone in domestic movies, calling it a classic that comes once in a decade...

Compared to it, "Magic City Fortress" was bleak.

Before ending the call, he also talked about Zhao Ying asking him to return some money.

According to him—it's simple, don't pay it back, just deduct it from future earnings.

Until the end of the call, Chen Yan still wasn't sure what this "future money" referred to.

Salary?

Surely it wouldn't be a dowry?

Chen Yan was baffled.

With Zhao Xuan's approval, Zhao Ying came to work at the company the next day.

Since they had not yet acquired Weibo and had nowhere to place Zhao Ying, Chen Yan assigned her to assist Yu Qiao Qiao in charity work.

Fortunately, Brother Ying wasn't picky and was happy to have something to work on.

So, the two sisters happily worked together on charity projects.

As for Yang Nuannuan...

After a week, Yang Rou told Chen Yan that Yang Nuannuan wanted to travel during the summer vacation and thus would not come to the company for now.

She would decide whether to come work at the company after school started.

Chen Yan agreed.

Day by day, time passed.

Soon, the summer vacation was over.

Throughout the entire summer season, "Medicine God" was the main battleground.

Even though many movies emerged later, none could divert the audience's attention away from "Medicine God."

The impact, shock, and controversies caused by "Medicine God" were far greater than imagined.

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