Chapter 150: I’m so poor
The play ended at eight in the evening.
When Shi Lan brought Sun Ling back to the hotel, Tang Ze had already brought the easels and painting supplies as per Shi Lan’s request.
“I see others using computers and drawing tablets for drafting; can you manage this way?”
“What’s important is the result, not the process,” Shi Lan said as she removed her makeup, ate dinner, and then arranged the easel and supplies, taking out the previously pencil-underlaid draft that was to be transferred onto a size A4 paper.
“I have a couple of things pending, one is the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Glory, which is the morning after tomorrow. I’ve already coordinated with Director Tang. Another thing, I have prepared a three-year-long contract for Sun Ling, do you want to sign it?” Tang Ze asked while Sun Ling went to get some fruit, standing behind Shi Lan.
Shi Lan, holding a paintbrush and without turning around, sitting on a wooden stool with a slouched back, said, “Though she fusses over everything like Little Tangseng and keeps nagging in my ears, her competence is miles behind my previous assistant’s. But you better ask her first if she wants to, I’m not easy to deal with.”
After hearing that, Tang Ze chuckled, “By your standards, none of us qualifies here.”
“Then don’t say it out loud.”
“I’ll ask her later. Also, it’s Director Tang’s birthday tomorrow; we must get him something. Got any ideas?”
After thinking for a bit, Shi Lan said, “I’m so broke, what ideas could I possibly have? Just get him a good bottle of wine. I’ll give you the name and vintage later, just buy that.”
She used to have a lot of wine in her cellar, but now she couldn’t just move them randomly.
“Okay, Yan Shi Xiu will also be attending tomorrow night. You guys… be careful not to let anything slip. Also, Yan Shi Xiu has arranged a bodyguard for you, who will be on duty from the day after tomorrow morning. That’s all for now. As for your provocation of Gu Chengyu…” Tang Ze kept talking behind Shi Lan, but realized the boss wasn’t reacting.
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“Do you need me to do something?”
“No need for now, I’m waiting for the right opportunity.”
Hearing the boss say this, Tang Ze understood, “Then I’ll leave you to it. Hurry and get this done, don’t let it affect the shoot and upcoming events.”
Actually, both knew that besides the activities for Glory, Shi Lan had no other invitations now.
Moreover, Tang Ze didn’t believe that Boss Shi’s submission could win an award, not because he doubted Shi Lan’s skills, but because the competition was too fierce. Every ‘Supernatural March’ event attracted top domestic and international artists and designers, making winning an award challenging. Although the public announcement period of half a month seemed short, it actually involved intense competition.
Whatever Tang Ze said next, Shi Lan couldn’t hear, as she was wholly absorbed in her drawing.
It wasn’t until Sun Ling suddenly rushed over and hugged Shi Lan that she frowned, put down her drawing pad, and turned to look at Sun Ling.
“Boss, I love you,” Sun Ling said, excited and thrilled about the long-term contract and the raise.
“I don’t love you. Go rest,” Shi Lan dismissed her mercilessly.
“Boss, you’re really nice, not cold at all, really…” Sun Ling let go of Shi Lan and as she exited, she continued speaking, bumping into Yan Shi Xiu just outside the door.
“Don’t be so hasty in your actions,” Yan Shi Xiu instructed.
“I know, I wish you guys a happy evening!” Sun Ling said with a broad smile, having flattered both bosses all evening.
And indeed, that happy evening was quite spirited.