Chapter 146: Flying to the Other Shore
I was stunned for a moment when I heard Xu Shu's tone. Xu Shu didn't say anything on the phone, just kept silent. I guessed that I drove her away in the hospital last time, and now I'm looking for her again after begging her. Xu Shu must be very unhappy, right?
I sighed and said, "Xu Shu, I really have no choice but to come to you for help. Among all those famous stars, I only know you. Please don't reject me, okay?"
"I didn't refuse! Didn't I ask you to talk to my agent? She was the one who helped me contact the spokesperson."
"I...know! But there are some things I still need to discuss with you. I hope you can agree to go ahead first."
"Oh? What?"
"Well... you know that you are very valuable, but we don't have much money right now. I was wondering if you could allow us to pay later. Wait until the products are sold and the funds are recovered before settling the payment. Is that okay?"
"Humph! How can I be worth anything? In your eyes, Tang Qian, I am worthless!"
"I..." I cried in my heart. Xu Shu was still angry! For the development of the company, I had no choice but to bite the bullet and sell my old face. "Xu Shu, I... I know I have let you down in many ways. But I have always regarded you as my best friend. I am actually... very grateful to you. Please help me once for our previous friendship!"
"…You, do you still smoke now?"
"No, I haven't smoked a cigarette since you asked me to quit last time!"
"Really? I... don't believe it!"
"Really! I'm not lying!"
"...Haha, you still have some conscience. Since you are still sincere, I can agree to it. But I am in the United States now and cannot come back. I can't explain the specific details of the contract over the phone. If you are really sincere, fly to the United States to talk to me."
"Ah? I'm coming to America?"
"It's up to you whether you come or not. I don't care! Think about it yourself. I'm hanging up now."
I said anxiously, "Wait a minute! Okay! I'll come find you, but...how much are you worth? Can you give me an idea?"
"I don't know! I'll tell you when you come!"
"How can I contact you after arriving in the United States?"
"Just call this number and I'll send someone to pick you up."
"Okay! I'll definitely come!"
After hanging up the phone, I breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, Xu Shu agreed to be the spokesperson. Although the price has not been negotiated, I know she will definitely not embarrass me. I also vaguely know in my heart that Xu Shu treats me... differently than others. As long as I ask her, there should be no problem.
And then I thought, America! Los Angeles! Jingjing is there too! If I could see her, even just from a distance, I would... die of happiness!
At this moment, my heart has already flown across the ocean to the United States...
In the evening, Fan Yunting took me to an elegant restaurant. While eating, I told Mr. Fan about this matter in detail. Fan Yunting was very surprised and asked, "Did Xu Shu really agree?"
"Yes! I think I should go to the United States and finalize the contract. Since she promised that we can pay her later, I think this is a rare opportunity and we should seize it!"
Fan Yunting knew that I was a person who never boasted. If you were so sure, then you must be sure. She thought for a long time and said, "Okay! You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb! No matter how high the price of the big star Xu is, I have to make this bet. I will go to the United States with you. I have a way to deal with the visa issue. I will get it done as soon as possible."
Seeing how courageous Ms. Fan is, I sigh in my heart, even though she is a woman, she is really as capable as any man when it comes to doing things!
But soon, I saw her feminine side again. After dinner, we came out of the restaurant, and Fan Yunting smiled and said to me: "Tang Qian, you have been too busy at work these days, let's relax tonight! Come on, I'll treat you to a movie!"
I was surprised and asked, "Watch a movie? No...don't want to?"
"What? You don't even want to watch a movie? No matter what, you have to go! Come on! Stop talking nonsense!"
"Hey...you don't have to hold my arm!"
"Haha! Why are you so nervous? Relax! Just relax a little! I won't eat you!"
…
After the movie, Fan Yunting drove me home. When we got to the downstairs of my house, I said goodbye and was about to get out of the car. But she grabbed me and said, "Tang Qian...wait a minute!"
I turned around and asked, "What's the matter?"
Fan Yunting's eyes flickered, and she whispered, "Thank you... for last night!"
I smiled and said, “Well, I had forgotten about it!”
"You forgot, but I won't. I can't forget the words you taught me. No matter how difficult it is in the future, I will...never do anything stupid again!"
I nodded with satisfaction and said, "I'm glad you think this way. You are still a leader worthy of my respect. I support you!"
Fan Yunting smiled and said, "In the future, if I make any mistakes in the company, you must tell me loudly like you did yesterday, and I will correct it."
I said, "Mr. Fan, apart from researching products, I don't know much about other things in the company. You are much better than me in this area. How can I point out your mistakes?"
"You have! You are better than me in terms of being a person! Tang Qian, I have thought about it. This company will be yours in the future. I will let you own 30% of the shares. Apart from me, you will be the largest shareholder. You can have an important say in the company!"
I was shocked and said, “But…I don’t have any money to invest!”
Fan Yunting's eyes were filled with incomparable brilliance. She said, "Your technology and your people... are the best investment. I am very pleased that I did not make a mistake in choosing you. You are my pillar, and I... we rely on you!"
I was so grateful that I couldn't speak, and could only call out: "Mr. Fan..."
Fan Yunting smiled and nodded. She suddenly came over and whispered in my ear, "I'm grateful that you didn't take advantage of me, but you saw my ugly face. You said you forgot it, but I don't believe it!"
I'm sweating, I have nothing to say.
Fan Yunting smiled and withdrew her body, her face flushed a little, and said, "Okay, if you say you have forgotten it, then forget it. No one is allowed to mention this matter in the future. Um... Good night!"
I returned home, still not understanding what Mr. Fan meant. But I knew that from now on, I was also the owner of Yejianxiang Company. My responsibilities were even greater.
More than a week later, Fan Yunting was really capable and quickly handled passport visa and other procedures for going abroad. With the specific cooperation contract and related information, Mr. Fan and I boarded an international flight and flew to the other side of the ocean.
I sat on the airplane chair, but my heart had already arrived in America. Jingjing, I came to see you...
We arrived at Los Angeles International Airport at 4:40 pm US time . I called Xu Shu in a pay phone booth. The stranger answered the phone again. I said, "Hello! Is Miss Xu there? Please tell her that Tang Qian is already at Los Angeles Airport."
"Oh! Miss Xu has already told me that she is currently filming a movie. I will come and pick you up!"
"OK!"
More than an hour later, a stretched Lincoln stopped where we were waiting. A woman in her thirties got out of the car and asked me, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Tang Qian?"
When I saw this woman, I seemed to have seen her somewhere before, but I couldn't remember where. So I said, "Yes, I am Tang Qian."
The woman extended her hand and said with a smile: "Hello, I am Ms. Xu's agent Shi Ruizhu, welcome to the United States."
I shook hands with her and introduced Fan Yunting: "This is Ms. Fan Yunting, the general manager of our company."
"Oh, Mr. Fan, you look so young! Welcome, please get in the car. The hotel has been arranged."
We got into the Lincoln. It was my first time to ride in such a luxurious and spacious car that was like a mobile room. I found it very novel. Shi Ruizhu stared at me for a while and said, "Mr. Tang looks familiar. Are you Hua Jingjing's fiancé?"
I immediately remembered where I had seen her before and said with a smile, "Sister Shi has a good memory! You still remember me after all this time!"
Shi Ruizhu smiled happily: "Remembering people is my strong point. Jingjing and I get along very well. Are you planning to meet her when you come to the United States this time?"
I looked outside the car and said, "It would be great if I could see him..."
There is no need to describe the exotic scenery and local customs in detail. Fan Yunting and I stayed in the hotel arranged by Xu Shu. We didn't speak the language and didn't dare to go out to hang out. We had to wait in the room for Xu Shu to come.
But Xu Shu was probably very busy filming that night, and it was already very late, so she didn't show up. Fan Yunting couldn't sleep because of the jet lag, so she ran to my room and waited with me.
She suddenly asked me: "Hua Jingjing...is she also in Los Angeles?"
I said, "Yes!"
"So...when are you going to go find her?"
"I don't know, let's wait until the contract is signed."
"Is there something wrong between you and Hua Jingjing? Logically, she would come to see you immediately, right?"
I sighed and didn't answer. Standing in front of the window, staring at the brightly lit city night scene, my heart was filled with endless longing. Seeing that I didn't speak, Fan Yunting stopped asking. She sat on the bed, turned on the TV, and watched those American dramas that she couldn't understand.
It was late at night when I finally heard two knocks on the door. I turned around and found that Mr. Fan had fallen asleep on his side on the bed at some point.
I didn't have time to wake her up, so I walked over and opened the door. Xu Shu's beautiful smile immediately caught my eye.
She looked at me with a smile and said softly, "Long time no see, Tang Qian!"
