Liu Cheng smiled and said, "Alright, Miss Jiang, please consider it carefully. I believe Huiyao is your best choice!"
As he turned to leave with his briefcase, his gaze subtly swept over Jian Zhou.
Jian Zhou's expression remained as usual, unruffled.
After Liu Cheng departed, Jian Zhou couldn't help but ask, "Ling... Sister Ling, they've already offered a platinum contract, why didn't you agree?"
Jiang Ling looked up at him, her gaze as deep as stars, and smiled faintly, "It's nothing. I find Huiyao Pictures too mysterious, with too many uncontrollable variables. I don't like it."
Jian Zhou listened thoughtfully but didn't press further.
After all, saying more might lead to mistakes. Given Jiang Ling's high level of vigilance, excessive questioning would only expose him.
Jiang Ling sighed softly, "I'm feeling a bit down. Go buy me a dessert, regular sugar!"
Eating sweets could stimulate dopamine secretion and lift one's mood. Since she wasn't gaining weight no matter what she ate, she might as well indulge.
"Okay!"
Jian Zhou turned towards the shopping mall opposite them. While waiting for the traffic light, Liu Cheng suddenly called.
"Mr. Jian, Miss Jiang doesn't seem too pleased. What should we do? Should we increase her base salary?" Liu Cheng asked anxiously.
The platinum contract was already the highest tier, with priority access to all resources. If other aspects couldn't be upgraded, the only option was to raise the base salary.
Jian Zhou said in a low voice, "No need. Give up."
"Ah?"
Liu Cheng was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Why?"
"I can tell her inclination is towards Liuyun. No matter how high we raise the base salary, it will be useless."
"What, Liuyun?" Liu Cheng was even more surprised. "Could it be that Liuyun also offered a platinum contract?"
"Yes, not only did they offer a platinum contract, but they also offered a base salary of one hundred million."
"Even if Liuyun offered the same terms, Huiyao is the number one among the top five industry giants. In terms of strength and heritage, Liuyun can't even compare. How could someone as smart as her abandon jade for a tile?"
Jian Zhou shook his head. "Who knows? A woman's heart is like a needle in the sea; you can't guess it. Go back to your work and don't worry about anything else!"
"Yes, Mr. Jian!"
After hanging up, Jian Zhou gazed at the bustling traffic on the road, thinking, What if she doesn't sign? In a few years, I'll acquire Liuyun, and you still won't be able to escape.
With memories from his past life, he recalled that a few years later, the boss of Liuyun Media, Ge Ying's brother Ge Hong, was schemed against and incurred billions in gambling debts in Las Vegas. He was forced to hand over the company's management rights and sell his shares to settle his debts.
As long as he acted at the right time, bought Ge Hong's shares, and spent some money to acquire ownership from some small shareholders, Liuyun Media would undoubtedly be his.
Sister Sa's face turned red with excitement upon hearing that Huiyao Pictures had also offered a platinum contract and a base salary of one hundred million, her voice even changing pitch.
"What are you waiting for? Sign it quickly! This is a super contract that countless people would beg for. Once this opportunity passes, it's gone."
"No, I can't sign this contract!" Jiang Ling shook her head solemnly.
"Why? You're not signing such good terms, are you foolish?"
Jiang Ling retorted, "Are these terms really good?"
"Of course, this is a platinum contract, a platinum contract from the number one among the top five giants! You wouldn't find it even if you searched with a lantern."
"It's precisely because it's too good that I have to be cautious."