The baby-faced woman’s eyes lit up as she said, “No hardship at all! Being able to help the boss is something I’d welcome with open arms!”
“Alright.” Jiang Youli instructed her secretary, Xiao Yang, “Secretary Yang, these five people are solely responsible for completing the “Ambition of the Clouds” project. Whatever they ask for, there’s no need to check with me—just coordinate and make it happen.”
Secretary Xiao Yang snapped out of her daze. “…Understood, President Jiang.”
The employees grew even more curious. Who exactly were these five people? How could Jiang Youli trust them so much that she’d give them full authority outright?
The baby-faced woman waved at the stunned employees with infectious enthusiasm. “Hello, everyone. My name is Wu Mei.”
Then, she pointed one by one at her four companions, introducing them. “These two brothers are called Su Mu and Tian Dong, and this auntie and uncle are Yu Zhu and Zhi Zi.”
After the introductions, she flashed a sweet smile. “Looking forward to working with you all from now on~”
The employees responded politely, “No problem… Ha-ha…”
What kind of weird names were these?
Did they not have any surnames?
Oh well, whatever their story was—so long as they did their jobs and earned their paychecks.
Their only concern was that the company wouldn’t fold, and they wouldn’t lose their jobs!
Of course, if the company could actually grow and they got decent bonuses, that would be even better!
Jiang Youli instructed, “Secretary Yang, set up their workstations.”
Secretary Xiao Yang nodded. “Yes, President Jiang.”
She turned to the five. “Follow me.”
Wu Mei raised both hands and waved at Jiang Youli before following Secretary Xiao Yang.
The other four gave Jiang Youli respectful nods and followed along to their assigned spots.
After arranging her team of five, Jiang Youli returned to her office to continue rewriting the script.
Soon, Secretary Xiao Yang knocked and came in again.
“HR wants to ask you, President Jiang, whether the five of them need to sign labor contracts?”
Without looking up, Jiang Youli said directly, “No need. This time, they’re helping out voluntarily.”
If she were to actually pay them, Starlight Entertainment’s salary structure couldn’t handle it, and the other employees would kick up a storm if they found out.
Besides, their true identities had already been erased by the organization; now they were all referred to by their code names.
Secretary Xiao Yang was taken aback, then said after a moment, “I understand.”
From project approval to filming, the shortest cycle for a TV drama was six to eight months. For these five to help out for free meant they must be wealthy folks here to experience life!
...
After work, Jiang Youli got into the car her handsome father had sent to pick her up. Rubbing her slightly dry eyes, she said, “It’s been a busy day, Dad. I’m going to doze off for a bit~”
With that, she leaned back against the seat and closed her eyes.
Jiang Yehan turned his head to glance at the resting Jiang Youli and smiled helplessly.
Ever since Youli had returned to the Jiang family, it seemed she hadn’t had a single day of leisure.
Other families’ precious daughters were home enjoying life.
Back then, Jiang Xing, when on school break, would spend her time at Dexin Pavilion practicing qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting, or attending competitions arranged by her teachers.
In her free time, she learned flower arranging, did yoga, or got beauty treatments.
But Youli? She worked like a spinning top, going nonstop without pausing.
At home, she had to tend to the herb garden.
At the company, she managed Starlight Entertainment. Every day, she also found time to treat Young Master Qi’s legs.
The partnership between Jiang Medical and the Zhou family was also negotiated by her.
Even then, she still wanted to help Susu recover and ensure Susu and Jiang Yehan could have their own child.
Jiang Yehan knew he had to step up. He couldn’t let his daughter keep worrying about Jiang Medical’s situation.
When the car reached the main gate of the Jiang residence, the driver slowly stopped and glanced back at Jiang Youli, who was still resting with her eyes closed.
Jiang Yehan raised a finger and whispered, “Shh.”
The driver nodded, not disturbing Miss Jiang.
Jiang Yehan took out his phone, set the ringtone and message notifications to silent, and sent a text to his wife, Zhang Susu.
[Susu, Youli and I are at the gate, but she’s tired from work and fell asleep in the car. I couldn’t bear to wake her.]
Before long, Zhang Susu replied.
[Okay, I’ll have Wang keep the food warm. We’ll wait until Youli wakes up.]
Jiang Yehan put away his phone, glanced at Jiang Youli sleeping peacefully beside him, then looked out at the night sky that had already fallen, mulling over what gift he, as a father, should give his daughter for her birthday.
...
When Jiang Youli woke up, she saw stars outside the car window.
Realizing the car must have been stopped for a while, she grabbed her phone and checked the time. It was nearly eight o’clock.
Normally, she would have been home by seven.
That meant she’d slept an extra hour in the car, and her handsome father had waited an hour for her!
“Dad, why didn’t you wake me up?” Jiang Youli sat up straight and stretched.
“You said you were tired, and you were sleeping so soundly, I wanted you to get more rest,” Jiang Yehan said.
Jiang Youli hadn’t expected to sleep so long and so deeply in the car, nor that her father would wait for her.
Her heart warmed, but she also felt a bit embarrassed. “Mom must have been waiting at home a long time.”
Jiang Yehan explained, “Don’t worry, I already told her. Since you’re awake, let’s go in now. You must be hungry this late.”
Jiang Youli nodded and patted her stomach as she laughed. “I’m really hungry.”
When they returned to the Eastern Villa, Zhang Susu put down her tablet and smiled. “You’re back. Your dad said you were sleeping in the car, and he didn’t want to disturb you.”
Jiang Youli walked over, wrapped her arm around her beautiful mother’s arm, and said, “Mom, you and Dad spoil me so much, I’ll get spoiled rotten.”
“This is nothing, child. As the true daughter of the Jiang family, you have every right to be a little spoiled. We’re just afraid you won’t let yourself enjoy life and will wear yourself out,” Zhang Susu said, then called out to Wang, “Wang, you can bring out the dishes now.”
Wang nodded. “Yes, madam.”
Soon, Wang brought out the three dishes and one soup that had been kept warm.
Jiang Youli was truly hungry. After saying, “I’ll start eating then,” she wolfed it down eagerly.
As she ate, Zhang Susu kept putting more food on her plate.
In no time, Jiang Youli had finished a big bowl without ever having to reach for food herself.
That motherly love was a bit excessive.
But it was fine—Jiang Youli, starved for affection, loved it!
After dinner, Jiang Youli found the energy to tend the herb garden, then returned to her room, showered, and lay in bed scrolling through her phone.
She noticed that Qi Huan hadn’t sent any messages, but saw someone had tagged her in the “Beijing Circle” group chat.
The useless young master posted a screenshot from Weibo News.
[Famous domestic director Zhang Bufan has signed with Great Wind Entertainment!]
[I heard that Director Zhang originally only agreed to sign with Star Light Entertainment after Jiang Xing went through a lot of trouble and hard begging. Now, after just a few words from Young Master Long, Director Zhang has given up on Star Light Entertainment and chosen Big Wind Entertainment instead!]
[Jiang Youli, so what if you own the rights to “Aim High”? I seriously doubt that after you take over, Star Light Entertainment will even be able to support you in finishing the filming of “Aim High”.]
