Chapter 380: 175 Threat (Updated once)
Translator: 549690339
âMing Jing, it really is you.â Madam Shen was delighted to see Ming Jing. She rushed over to take Ming Jingâs hand, telling the waiter, âAdd another chair.â
âMadam Shen.â Ming Jing turned to Shen Zhou and Shen Shaojian, giving them a nod and a smile of acknowledgement.
âMs. Zhu, itâs often better to meet by chance than by invitation. Mr. Shen was just speaking about you. Speak of the devil and he shall appear.â Shen Shaojian didnât put on any airs, and his attitude was very kind.
The waiter added another chair, stealing glances at Ming Jing, with cold sweat breaking out in his palms.
Wasnât this the schoolgirl who happened to be the friend of the girl who almost spilled wine in the corridor? She felt like slapping herself for her previous nonsense.
Everyone sitting in this room was powerful, and she maintained a respectful and balanced demeanor despite being so warmly welcomed by Madam Shen, suggesting she must hold a significant status.
She could only hope Ming Jing wouldnât remember her.
âThank you.â Ming Jing politely responded and sat down with an air of grace and elegance.
It was clear she had been overthinking. How could someone young enough to dine with Shen Zhou and Mayor Shen harbour resentment towards a simple waiter?
Wait, why did she look familiar?
âMing Jing, that variety show you filmed, âA Day of Three Mealsâ, Iâve watched it many times. Itâs absolutely wonderful, especially when consuming a meal, and I didnât expect you to be such a good cook, especially with that ramen. Youâll have to teach me sometime so I can cook it for Old Shen.â
Hearing Madam Shenâs words, the waiter instantly understood, and looked at Ming Jing with disbelief.
Wasnât this the very popular Ming Jing?
It was surprising she hadnât recognized her. She looked even better in person than on TV.
Ming Jing smiled and nodded: âSure.â
âYou went into the entertainment industry without a sound. I hear itâs full of chaos over there. Youâre a nice young lady, so you must be sure to protect yourself.â Madam Shen implored sincerely.
âIf you ever run into trouble, you should seek out Mr. Shen. I recall that Shenzhou Group owns several entertainment companies, right? Including Apple Video, one of the three giants of the domestic media industry. It wouldnât be an exaggeration to say they control half of the pie in the entertainment circle. Let Mr. Shen back you up in the future.â
Shen Zhou smiled and nodded.
The waiter was so stunned he couldnât speak. Seeing the wine was about ready; he carefully refilled everyoneâs glasses.
âMadam Shen, worrying too much. A friend of mine opened an entertainment company, and wanted me as a joint venture. They are new and donât have much business, so I went to build up the brand. I did what I could.â
âI see, does your friendâs agency need any more investments?â
Ming Jing glanced at her: âMadam Shen, youâre interested in this industry?â
âI trust in you. Mr. Shen just praised you as a business genius. Following your investment would surely not go wrong.â
Ming Jing shook her head with a laugh: âIâm not a management expert. I simply assemble a team and delegate tasks. Iâm just a hands-off boss.â
âHaving the talent to select and use people is what makes you brilliant. An ancient saying goes âIf you drive a good horse at its top speed, it will tire out after five miles; if you ride the horse moderately, it will keep going. The intelligent man knows how to use manpower well.â The same is true in the battlefield and in the marketplace. You donât have to be overly modest. You can spend the saved time on accomplishing many things.â Shen Zhou stated calmly.
âYour words, sir, have enlightened me.â
Shen Zhou raised his wine glass, âWhy are you being so formal with me? You are way too modest.â
Ming Jing smiled, lifting her tea cup in return: âI take tea in place of wine, to your health, sir.â
âMom, who is that Secretary Shen?â Tao Xingxing curiously asked.
Wu Jiaqi glanced at the driver subconsciously and whispered, âHe is Shen Zhouâs secretary, Shen Ke.â
Tao Xingxing gasped at mention of the famous name Shen Zhou: âSo youâre saying Ming Jing just took us to meet Shen Zhou? And I heard them mention Mayor Shen? Is that really what I think it is?â
Wu Jiaqi nodded.
Tao Xingxing mumbled, âWhat kind of friend did I make? Youâre right, mom, compared to Ming Jing, Iâm such a loser.â
Wu Jiaqi rubbed her head and laughed, âYouâre always my unique and special star.â
The car pulled over roadside, and Du Ze said, âGive me a moment.â
As soon as the words fell, he opened the car door and exited, hurrying into a nearby convenience store.
A man dressed oddly came out of the convenience store. He had a straw hat on his head, his head hung low. He took a cigarette from the pack and put it in his mouth. As Du Ze was passing him, he accidentally bumped into the man.