Chapter 1926: Accident

Zheng Yao naturally did not understand Zhao Fusheng's thoughts.

In those days, there was no such thing as a persona; you wouldn't see labels like foodie, dedicated, or cool on celebrities.

Because neither they nor their agencies had yet considered this aspect.

Marketing would only begin to intensify in the entertainment industry a few years later.

Zhao Fusheng did not dislike this phenomenon—after all, everyone had to make a living—but he disliked being associated with it.

After all, as a reborn person, Zhao Fusheng had a certain pride.

"Don't worry."

Zheng Yao looked at Zhao Fusheng and smiled. "I understand what you mean. I won't make up stories about you."

She also knew that as the boss, Zhao Fusheng did not like hype.

Or rather, in Zhao Fusheng's worldview, hype could only be a supplementary tool; what truly mattered was the company's own strength.

If a company lacked substantive strength, no matter how much it hyped itself, it would ultimately end in failure.

Zhao Fusheng smiled and nodded. "It's best to be realistic."

He believed that Zheng Yao surely understood his meaning.

Zhao Fusheng was not unaware of the benefits of hype; he simply knew that hype should match the person involved.

For example, that actress who liked horse-riding stunts and tax evasion was very popular, but upon closer analysis, she had no real works—that was awkward.

How could an actress without works have status in the industry?

That was an indisputable fact.

Of course, maybe she really was that kind of actress with natural elegance.

Who could say for sure about things in the entertainment industry?

Zhao Fusheng had seen bizarre things like a supporting actress winning the Golden Eagle Goddess title.

Speaking of which, even someone as thick-skinned as Zhao Fusheng had to admire how she had the courage to stand on stage and accept the award.

Could it really be true that to make it in the entertainment industry, you had to lose your sense of shame?

Zheng Yao naturally understood Zhao Fusheng's thoughts. She smiled, nodded, and said nothing more.

……

……

Time passed quickly, and soon it was May 12th.

Jiang Wen and the others were still in the capital; according to plan, they would return to Sichuan tomorrow.

But Zhao Fusheng knew very well that after that incident happened, Jiang Wen and the others would naturally not go back.

That day, he got up early but did not stay at home; instead, he went straight to the company.

Because he remembered clearly that the incident would occur in the afternoon.

"Why are you at the company so early?"

Seeing Zhao Fusheng at the company in the morning, Zheng Yao was somewhat surprised. She really hadn't expected him to be so diligent lately, coming to the company every day.

Zhao Fusheng chuckled but said nothing.

He couldn't exactly tell Zheng Yao that he knew a major event was about to happen and had come to the company early to hold the fort.

Everyone had their secrets; Zhao Fusheng's secret was that he could know some things in advance.

"Just in time, I have something to tell you."

Seeing that Zhao Fusheng ignored her, Zheng Yao didn't mind and smiled at him.

"Go ahead."

Zhao Fusheng nodded.

"It's like this: your new assistant has been chosen." Zheng Yao said to Zhao Fusheng.

"Is that so?"

Zhao Fusheng had almost forgotten about this. He said casually, "Then call him over."

And then...

Ten minutes later, Zhao Fusheng stared at the behemoth before him and looked at Zheng Yao in disbelief: "Are you kidding me?"

"No."

Zheng Yao said seriously to Zhao Fusheng, "His name is Liu Yiming, the best employee in the secretarial office."

Zhao Fusheng rolled his eyes, too exhausted to even complain.

The guy in front of him was over 1.9 meters tall and definitely weighed over 100 kilograms.

Standing there, he looked like a wall.

What frustrated Zhao Fusheng most was that he gave him a simple, honest smile.

No matter how you looked at it, it felt out of place.

"Hello, Chairman." Liu Yiming greeted Zhao Fusheng respectfully, clearly very happy to have this opportunity.

"Hello."

Zhao Fusheng lowered his head and picked up the file on the desk to read about this guy.

To be fair, Zheng Yao hadn't lied on this point.

This Liu Yiming was indeed a very capable person.

He came from an ordinary background but got into a top university, graduated with excellent grades, then joined Future Group, started from the bottom, quickly became a rising star in Future Advertising, was discovered by Zheng Yao, entered the Strategic Planning Department, and then trained in the secretarial office for two months.

"You planned to have him come to me all along, didn't you?"

Seeing this, Zhao Fusheng looked up at Zheng Yao and asked.

Clearly, before Wu Sijie took over the film and television city project, Zheng Yao had already sent this person to the secretarial office, preparing him for Zhao Fusheng.

Hearing Zhao Fusheng's question, Zheng Yao didn't deny it. She nodded and said, "Yes, he was originally prepared for you. Wu Sijie has been with you for a long time; I think he can stand on his own now."

What else could Zhao Fusheng say?

Since he was here, he would make the best of it.

That was all he could do.

……

……

With a new secretary, Zhao Fusheng's mood remained unchanged. After a brief chat with Liu Yiming, he told him to go find Wu Sijie for the handover, while he stayed alone in the office.

At noon, Zheng Yao asked Zhao Fusheng if he wanted to have lunch together, but Zhao Fusheng declined, saying he had documents to review.

Zheng Yao didn't find anything unusual, just thought it was a bit odd.

In the afternoon, Zhao Fusheng sat alone in his office, his expression growing increasingly serious.

Time ticked by.

One o'clock.

Two o'clock.

Three o'clock.

Nothing happened!

"What's going on?"

Zhao Fusheng was genuinely startled. He frantically searched for news online but found nothing.

No earthquake?

That thought flashed through Zhao Fusheng's mind.

He didn't know what was happening, but if the earthquake really hadn't occurred, it would undoubtedly be a great thing.

As someone who had witnessed tragedy firsthand, no one understood better than Zhao Fusheng what that disaster meant. If he could live a second life without that disaster, he sincerely prayed for those who had suffered.

He waited until five o'clock in the afternoon, but still there was no news about an earthquake.

Zhao Fusheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Great!

That thought crossed his mind. In Zhao Fusheng's view, there was no better outcome than this.

He even felt that perhaps this was the meaning of his existence as that butterfly.

With a light heart, Zhao Fusheng stood up and walked out of his office.

"Chairman."

Liu Yiming unexpectedly appeared at the door.

"Why are you back?" Zhao Fusheng was a bit surprised. He remembered that Liu Yiming was supposed to meet Wu Sijie for the handover.

"Assistant Wu and I have completed the handover."

Liu Yiming smiled honestly at Zhao Fusheng. "Starting today, I am your assistant."

"Alright, let's go home."

Zhao Fusheng was in a good mood. He smiled and patted Liu Yiming on the shoulder. "Do a good job from now on. I'm counting on you for things around me."

"Please give your orders, Chairman." Liu Yiming quickly bowed.

He wasn't stupid; he knew that being by this man's side was like taking a shortcut to success.

Wu Sijie was his goal.

The group got into the car. Zhao Fusheng sat in the back, half-closing his eyes, feeling extremely happy.

Watching the scenery recede outside the window, Zhao Fusheng suddenly felt that he had been too tense lately.

Perhaps because of his foreknowledge, knowing that a disaster was about to happen but being powerless to stop it—that feeling was too uncomfortable, making him sensitive and anxious.

Now that the disaster hadn't happened, it turned out he had been overthinking.

"Yiming, where are you from?"

In a great mood, Zhao Fusheng started chatting with Liu Yiming.

Liu Yiming chuckled. "I'm from Hunan."

"Is that so? That's nice. You people like spicy food."

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback, then smiled. "Only child?"

"No, I have a younger sister." Liu Yiming replied. "She's my twin."

"Younger sister..."

Zhao Fusheng glanced at Liu Yiming's physique, his mouth twitching. He decisively dropped the subject.

With Liu Yiming's height and weight, what would his sister be like?

Zhao Fusheng could guess without thinking: basically a human tyrannosaurus!

He wasn't looking down on anyone, but if a girl turned out like Liu Yiming, it would be a bit hard on the eyes.

Although he wasn't one to judge by appearance, at the very least, people should look somewhat decent.

"My sister is very impressive."

Liu Yiming didn't notice Zhao Fusheng's strange reaction. Talking about his family, he was clearly very happy. He smiled and said, "She studied at a normal school, then pursued further studies at the Communication University of China in the capital. After graduation, she went to Guangdong to work as a host, and now she's at Guangxian."

Huh?

Liu Yiming's words startled Zhao Fusheng; he was somewhat surprised.

He really hadn't expected that his new assistant's sister was actually in the entertainment industry.