After work, Song Luokui went home with Song Luosheng.
"I heard you've been coming home quite late recently? If your studies are too heavy, just stay in the dormitory. No need to trouble yourself," said Song Luosheng.
"It's not about school, it's the company work that's keeping me busy lately," replied Song Luokui.
"Weren't you the one who least wanted to work? Isn't Yu Hui handling things well? If not, find someone else. You used to complain about me working like an ox and that the company was a source of grievances."
"But I want to learn more things too. Yu Hui is doing fine, no need to replace her. The company has just been quite busy with production recently."
Song Luosheng sighed, "I recall getting you a spacious apartment near your company. If it gets too late, just stay there."
Song Luokui looked puzzled, "Huh? I have an apartment there?"
"I'll find you a personal assistant. You're now a working person, no need to handle everything yourself. I'll hire you a life assistant to take care of all arrangements."
Song Luokui thought that every boss seemed to have a secretary around, but she didn't. Previously, she didn't go to the company much, but now with increased workload, she needs to visit more frequently, so an assistant would be helpful.
"Okay, thank you brother," Song Luokui hugged Song Luosheng's arm.
Song Luosheng patted her head, "You can always be a carefree little princess. I'll handle everything else or find someone to help. You don't have to work so hard, but seeing you grow up so quickly makes me proud."
Song Luokui said, "When my company makes money, if you ever face a crisis, I can contribute more funds to support you. It's all for you."
Song Luosheng laughed, "You cheeky mouth, I'll never face a crisis."
Song Luokui nodded, "Okay, I hope your company never faces a crisis and becomes one of the top ten enterprises in Hua Country, or even the world's top ten!"
"Why not the first?" asked Song Luosheng.
Song Luokui replied, "...That first position might be for the male lead."
"Let's not aim too high, the top ten will do for now."
Song Luosheng smiled, "...Well, it's about the same. But I'll work hard, just wait and see."
True to his word, Song Luosheng quickly hired an assistant for Song Luokui. As soon as she finished classes, her new assistant Li Bei was already there to greet her, "Hello Miss Song, I'm Li Bei, your new assistant."
Song Luokui nodded in acknowledgment, "Let's go to the company."
"Yes."
After getting into the car, Li Bei started by understanding some things from Song Luokui, then began arranging her schedule, "Your brother, Mr. Song, said that the house near your company needs to be designed for you to move in. Shall I contact some designers to come up with proposals for you?"
Song Luokui had no objections, "Go ahead and arrange it."
"Okay. Do you need a housekeeper for the new place?"
"Just hire someone to come and cook and clean on fixed timings. I'll be going back home sometimes, not living there permanently."
"Got it, we'll hire a part-time worker then."
...
With an assistant, Song Luokui indeed felt much more at ease. She didn't know how this assistant was hired, but one word described her: professional!
Sometimes, Song Luokui didn't even need to go to the company. The assistant would directly bring documents from the office for her signature and could clearly explain any issues with them. Song Luokui was very satisfied with her.
One day, when she had some free time, Song Luokui wanted to check on the progress of her company's filming project. It was a very cliched story of an overbearing CEO forcefully pursuing a woman, but the focus was on the intense push-and-pull between the male and female leads, aiming to create an irresistible sexual tension for the viewers.
The male lead chosen was tall and handsome, while the female lead was beautiful. Although their acting skills were not exceptional, they were adequate.
When Song Luokui arrived, the male lead was supposed to portray an imposing, domineering CEO. Even if he wasn't one in reality, he needed to have that aura.
However, the actor was too young, only in his early twenties. His demeanor lacked the necessary gravitas, and everything about him felt off-kilter. He didn't exude the slightest aura of a powerful CEO.
The female director kept scratching her head, dissatisfied with the unconvincing CEO persona. But the male lead just couldn't capture the essence she wanted.
"Look up the CEOs of Shan Yu Group or Songhua Technology online. You don't need to mimic them exactly, even half the resemblance would suffice. But you don't even have a third of it," the director said.
The male lead replied, "I've searched online, but the photos are all blurry. And I've never seen how a top executive's office looks like. I can only act based on my understanding. If I could see it once, I'm sure I can capture it. I don't want to delay the progress."
Song Luokui walked over, "You can act it after seeing it once? I'll take you to see."
The director and male lead looked puzzled.
"Boss, you're here?" the director asked.
"I came to take a look. You, come with me," Song Luokui gestured to the male lead.
In the end, the director and male lead followed Song Luokui to her car, and they soon arrived at Songhua Technology. People quickly realized that the boss's sister had brought a young man.
"Could it be her boyfriend?"
"Doesn't look like it, though."
"If it's true, the boss might not be in a good mood today, after all, the family's cabbage has been stolen by a pig. Everyone, be on alert."
Song Luokui went straight to Song Luosheng's office door without announcement. The secretary just stepped out and left the door slightly ajar at Song Luokui's request.
Song Luokui pointed at Song Luosheng working diligently at his desk, "See, look."
The male lead and director stared in amazement!
After half a minute, Song Luokui said, "Alright, you've seen enough. You can go back and continue filming."
Hearing the noise, Song Luosheng walked over, "Why are you here?" Noticing the young man, his gaze hardened as he sized him up, "Who's this?"
"He's the male lead of a short film my company is shooting. He said he couldn't portray the overbearing CEO, so I brought him here to see how you are. He should know how to act now," Song Luokui explained.
Song Luosheng stared at the male lead, "If he can't act it, just replace him!"
The male lead felt a chill run down his spine. He'd better act it properly when he went back.
"Anything else?" Song Luosheng asked.
"No, you can go back," Song Luokui replied.
"Yes."
The two left, and Song Luokui was about to leave too, but Song Luosheng stopped her, "That's the only reason you came?"
Song Luokui said matter-of-factly, "Of course."
"You little ingrate, why didn't you say you came to see if your brother was working hard?" Song Luosheng remarked.
"No need to see, I know you're working hard every day. So I didn't want to disturb you too much. Disturbing you for a minute means you'd earn one billion less, right?" Song Luokui teased.
If Song Luosheng could earn a billion per minute, he'd probably become the nation's richest man in under a week.
"Just go, just go," Song Luosheng said.
Song Luokui winked, "Oh right, I've ordered afternoon tea for everyone. Your share is included, of course."
"At least you have a conscience," Song Luosheng remarked.
Back at the filming location, the male lead exuded an air of nonchalance mixed with cool indifference, "If he can't do it properly, just replace him."
The director exclaimed, "Perfect!"
The young man heaved a sigh of relief. He had just acted based on the way Song Luosheng had looked at him earlier. He had actually just seen Song Luosheng, even though it was only for a brief half a minute, and Yu Hui was actually Song Luokui's sister!
The director was also very surprised. She had never thought that the boss was the sister of Song Luosheng, the head of Songhua Technology. No wonder she was so wealthy and influential!
