A young girl in her early twenties wore a simple makeup that couldn't conceal the dark circles under her eyes. Her attire was formal women's fashion, though the material appeared to be of poor quality.
She sat on the waiting sofa in the lobby of Gu's Entertainment, fidgeting and unsure where to focus her gaze.
Song Junhan had noticed the girl early on. She had arrived before him, possessing a plain appearance, perhaps a 6 out of 10. Her features were passable, but her demeanor lacked refinement, especially with the cheap, street-vendor clothes she wore.
Song Junhan glanced at the seven-figure men's watch on his wrist, then looked at the girl and let out a contemptuous smile.
Gu's Entertainment truly let anyone in these days.
If it were his company, Junlin Entertainment, such a person wouldn't even be able to enter the premises.
Looking at it this way, perhaps he really had dealt a heavy blow to the illustrious Mr. Gu.
Thinking of this, Song Junhan couldn't help but feel a surge of smugness.
Back then, he had shown absolute sincerity, bringing his pride and joy, the project "I Am the Great City Lord," to discuss cooperation with Mr. Gu.
How had Mr. Gu humiliated him then?
Now, his "I Am the Great City Lord" was breaking viewership records repeatedly, becoming the undisputed dark horse of the year. Major media outlets were lining up for interviews, and various investors were fawning over him.
His Junlin Entertainment was valued at tens of billions, with a promising future.
What had Mr. Gu said last time?
Told him to come back when he had a prime-time TV drama to discuss cooperation, right?
Today, he was here with his hottest prime-time TV drama, but cooperation? Hmph, Gu's Entertainment really didn't qualify anymore.
While Song Junhan was basking in self-satisfaction, Mr. Gu's special assistant was quickly approaching the waiting sofa in the lobby of Gu's Entertainment.
Song Junhan naturally knew the identity of this Assistant Lin. He thought Mr. Gu was somewhat sensible, knowing to send his special assistant to invite him.
Very good.
Song Junhan stood up, buttoned his suit jacket, and, with his chin held high, was about to say something when he saw Assistant Lin bypass him directly and head towards the poorly dressed young girl sitting not far opposite him.
"Miss Qin, this way, please," Assistant Lin said softly to Qin Shuangshuang.
"Y-yes." Qin Shuangshuang had come today with the intention of just trying her luck. She wasn't sure if Mr. Gu would see her, but if she didn't try, she would have no chance at all.
That was the only work her parents had left in the world, and she couldn't let others ruin it like that!
She had originally thought that if she couldn't see him today, she would come again tomorrow, and the day after.
After all, Gu's Entertainment was such a large company, and it wasn't easy for someone like her to just meet the legendary Mr. Gu!
Who knew it would be so smooth? Qin Shuangshuang was a bit dazed for a moment and hastily stood up, almost bumping into the corner of the table.
"Careful, Miss Qin." Assistant Lin quickly stopped her, preventing Qin Shuangshuang from getting hurt.
"S-sorry." Qin Shuangshuang said apologetically, "I, I..."
"It's nothing. It's just that the seating arrangement here has some issues. Thank you for helping us improve the customer experience, Miss Qin." Assistant Lin said with a slight smile, "We will send a gift to Miss Qin later to express our apologies. Please accept it."
Seeing Assistant Lin's politeness, Qin Shuangshuang became even more flustered. She didn't know how to respond, only giving a dry laugh to cover her nervousness and embarrassment at having never experienced such things.
"Miss Qin, Mr. Gu has been waiting for a long time." Assistant Lin gestured for her to proceed, and Qin Shuangshuang immediately nodded and walked forward.
"Assistant Lin!" Seeing that Assistant Lin and Qin Shuangshuang were ignoring him and about to leave, Song Junhan felt insulted. "I just informed your staff that I want to see Mr. Gu!"
"Is that so?" Assistant Lin feigned surprise and immediately replied, "May I ask what time Mr. Song's appointment was? I don't see Mr. Song on Mr. Gu's appointment list. If it's convenient, could you please tell me again? I apologize for the inconvenience caused to Mr. Song."
"I..." Song Junhan was momentarily speechless.
His visit today was an impromptu decision. He thought that with his current status and position, he could naturally meet Mr. Gu.
After all, among other capital investors, he, Song Junhan, was a rising star, the dark horse of the year, and received preferential treatment everywhere.
"I did not have an appointment before." As Song Junhan thought of the preferential treatment he had received recently, he said this with a righteous tone.
"Mr. Gu is very busy and always meets with guests according to his appointment schedule." Assistant Lin looked at Song Junhan, his expression unchanged. "If Mr. Song wishes to see Mr. Gu, please make an appointment in advance."
"But..." Song Junhan was interrupted by Assistant Lin before he could finish.
"Or perhaps, at Junlin Entertainment, there are no such rules?" Assistant Lin's words were a clear, intangible slap in the face to Song Junhan, completely cutting off his words.
As expected, Song Junhan's expression immediately turned grim.
"However, if Mr. Song has a need, I can relay it to Mr. Gu. If he has any spare time, I can arrange it for Mr. Song." Assistant Lin knew that Mr. Gu's original instruction was "Since he doesn't have an appointment, let him wait," not to drive him away.
Therefore, Assistant Lin's words still left room for maneuver.
Song Junhan wanted to storm off at this moment, but he remembered the saying "Minor forbearance can prevent major disaster." He swallowed his grievances and finally said magnanimously, "Then I will trouble Assistant Lin to make the arrangements."
"It is my duty. Please have a seat and rest." Assistant Lin finished speaking and then turned to look at Qin Shuangshuang, gesturing for her to follow.
Upon hearing "Junlin Entertainment," Qin Shuangshuang's eyes flickered. She immediately looked at Song Junhan, her lips pressed tightly together.
Seeing Assistant Lin's gesture, she glanced at Song Junhan one last time before following him towards the elevator.
Song Junhan noticed Qin Shuangshuang stealing glances at him and merely curved his lips.
Knowing he was the CEO of Junlin Entertainment, there had been no shortage of women giving him admiring and infatuated looks recently.
One more wouldn't make a difference.
After Qin Shuangshuang entered the elevator that went directly to the CEO's office with Assistant Lin, she asked, "Is that person still the CEO of Junlin Entertainment?"
"Yes," Assistant Lin replied.
"What is he here for?" As soon as she asked, Qin Shuangshuang felt she had overstepped.
But she couldn't help it; she was very worried.
She remembered that the disgusting plagiarized work "I Am the Great City Lord" was produced by Junlin Entertainment.
She deeply resented everyone who had tarnished her parents' legacy.
"I apologize, I am merely Mr. Gu's assistant and am not privy to Junlin Entertainment's affairs." Assistant Lin understood Qin Shuangshuang's concern but would not speak of things he shouldn't.
Having been a special assistant for so many years, he understood these matters.