BXBX NOVEL Chapter 380: 175 Threat (Updated once)
Chapter 380: 175 Threat (Updated once)
“Madam Shen.” Ming Jing turned to Shen Zhou and Shen Shaojian, giving them a nod and a smile of acknowledgement.
“Ms. Zhu, it’s often better to meet by chance than by invitation. Mr. Shen was just speaking about you. Speak of the devil and he shall appear.” Shen Shaojian didn’t put on any airs, and his attitude was very kind.
The waiter added another chair, stealing glances at Ming Jing, with cold sweat breaking out in his palms.
Wasn’t this the schoolgirl who happened to be the friend of the girl who almost spilled wine in the corridor? She felt like slapping herself for her previous nonsense.
Everyone sitting in this room was powerful, and she maintained a respectful and balanced demeanor despite being so warmly welcomed by Madam Shen, suggesting she must hold a significant status.
She could only hope Ming Jing wouldn’t remember her.
“Thank you.” Ming Jing politely responded and sat down with an air of grace and elegance.
It was clear she had been overthinking. How could someone young enough to dine with Shen Zhou and Mayor Shen harbour resentment towards a simple waiter?
Wait, why did she look familiar?
“Ming Jing, that variety show you filmed, ‘A Day of Three Meals’, I’ve watched it many times. It’s absolutely wonderful, especially when consuming a meal, and I didn’t expect you to be such a good cook, especially with that ramen. You’ll have to teach me sometime so I can cook it for Old Shen.”
Hearing Madam Shen’s words, the waiter instantly understood, and looked at Ming Jing with disbelief.
Wasn’t this the very popular Ming Jing?
It was surprising she hadn’t recognized her. She looked even better in person than on TV.
Ming Jing smiled and nodded: “Sure.”
“You went into the entertainment industry without a sound. I hear it’s full of chaos over there. You’re a nice young lady, so you must be sure to protect yourself.” Madam Shen implored sincerely.
“If you ever run into trouble, you should seek out Mr. Shen. I recall that Shenzhou Group owns several entertainment companies, right? Including Apple Video, one of the three giants of the domestic media industry. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say they control half of the pie in the entertainment circle. Let Mr. Shen back you up in the future.”
Shen Zhou smiled and nodded.
The waiter was so stunned he couldn’t speak. Seeing the wine was about ready; he carefully refilled everyone’s glasses.
“Madam Shen, worrying too much. A friend of mine opened an entertainment company, and wanted me as a joint venture. They are new and don’t have much business, so I went to build up the brand. I did what I could.”
“I see, does your friend’s agency need any more investments?”
Ming Jing glanced at her: “Madam Shen, you’re interested in this industry?”
“I trust in you. Mr. Shen just praised you as a business genius. Following your investment would surely not go wrong.”
Ming Jing shook her head with a laugh: “I’m not a management expert. I simply assemble a team and delegate tasks. I’m just a hands-off boss.”
“Having the talent to select and use people is what makes you brilliant. An ancient saying goes ‘If you drive a good horse at its top speed, it will tire out after five miles; if you ride the horse moderately, it will keep going. The intelligent man knows how to use manpower well.’ The same is true in the battlefield and in the marketplace. You don’t have to be overly modest. You can spend the saved time on accomplishing many things.” Shen Zhou stated calmly.
“Your words, sir, have enlightened me.”
Shen Zhou raised his wine glass, “Why are you being so formal with me? You are way too modest.”
Ming Jing smiled, lifting her tea cup in return: “I take tea in place of wine, to your health, sir.”
“Mom, who is that Secretary Shen?” Tao Xingxing curiously asked.
Wu Jiaqi glanced at the driver subconsciously and whispered, “He is Shen Zhou’s secretary, Shen Ke.”
Tao Xingxing gasped at mention of the famous name Shen Zhou: “So you’re saying Ming Jing just took us to meet Shen Zhou? And I heard them mention Mayor Shen? Is that really what I think it is?”
Wu Jiaqi nodded.
Tao Xingxing mumbled, “What kind of friend did I make? You’re right, mom, compared to Ming Jing, I’m such a loser.”
Wu Jiaqi rubbed her head and laughed, “You’re always my unique and special star.”
The car pulled over roadside, and Du Ze said, “Give me a moment.”
As soon as the words fell, he opened the car door and exited, hurrying into a nearby convenience store.
A man dressed oddly came out of the convenience store. He had a straw hat on his head, his head hung low. He took a cigarette from the pack and put it in his mouth. As Du Ze was passing him, he accidentally bumped into the man.