Free Web NovelChapter 188: Chapter 188: Someone Wants to Poach?
"It’s a youth campus idol drama. We’re looking for a street with a lively atmosphere and lots of students."
The food street definitely has that lively atmosphere. Being near Dijing University, it’s bound to have plenty of students.
"There must be quite a few streets like that in Dijing, right?"
Everyone knows streets near schools are profitable. Students passing by on their way to and from class can always generate revenue.
There are so many streets in Dijing that fit those two criteria.
"But the director said the ones we’ve filmed so far are all missing something. I’m not sure if this street will have the effect he’s looking for either."
Anyway, his guiding principle was ’better to check and be wrong than to miss an opportunity.’
"Your director sure is picky."
’He should be glad to have a location at all, instead of being so fussy.’
"Tell me about it. But I guess it’s because of his meticulous nature that he’s been able to produce one hit show after another."
’There really aren’t many directors left who are serious, responsible, and don’t treat their audience like idiots.’
Hearing Chen Chuan say that, Qin Sitong actually started to look forward to the film crew’s arrival.
’I wonder if it’s a famous director I know.’
But Chen Chuan clearly didn’t want to say any more. After getting the milk tea he had ordered, he left in a hurry.
Having finally found a suitable street and gotten a contact number, all Chen Chuan wanted to do was get back to the crew as quickly as possible and tell the director about it.
Yun Zijin had only come over today because she had arranged to meet Su Mengyao here.
Now that Su Mengyao was gone, Yun Zijin didn’t stay much longer either. After a word with Qin Sitong, she left the Wangyou Milk Tea Shop.
After leaving the Wangyou Milk Tea Shop, Yun Zijin prepared to head back to Jade Lake.
However, while Yun Zijin was still on her way, she received a call from Wang Minli.
"Mrs. Wang, is something the matter?"
"Miss, that Lin Yan, Mr. Lin from last time, is here again."
Mrs. Wang’s voice sounded a bit helpless, and Yun Zijin was surprised to hear that Lin Yan had come again.
’Didn’t I already agree to let Zero One and the others go to the Network Security Center in shifts to cooperate with their work? Why is he here again?’
"Did he say why he’s looking for me?"
People don’t show up for no reason. Yun Zijin didn’t believe for a second that Lin Yan was just dropping by for a casual visit.
"No, he just said he wanted to see you as soon as possible."
While speaking to Yun Zijin, Wang Minli shot a glare at Lin Yan on the sofa.
If she hadn’t known he was a government man, she would have never let him in the door.
"Alright, I understand. Have him wait a bit. I’m on my way back."
"Yes, Miss. I’ll tell Mr. Lin right away."
After hanging up, Yun Zijin wracked her brain, trying to remember what else she possessed that they could possibly covet.
Ten minutes later, Yun Zijin returned to Jade Lake. As soon as she walked in, she saw Lin Yan sitting primly on the living room sofa.
"Mr. Lin."
The moment Yun Zijin spoke, Lin Yan opened his eyes, ending his pretense of resting.
"Miss Yun!"
Seeing Yun Zijin return, Lin Yan’s eyes lit up.
"Mr. Lin, you’ve graced my door a second time. You can say what you came for directly."
Yun Zijin sat down on the sofa directly across from Lin Yan.
"Well, it’s like this. Your bodyguards have done an excellent job at our center. They’ve already successfully helped us update to a new-generation security system."
At this, Lin Yan paused for a moment.
"Mm, that’s what they’re supposed to do."
’After all, they’re being paid. Completing their tasks conscientiously is a basic principle.’
"It’s because they did their job too well. The leadership at our center would like them to continue working there... as official hires."
Lin Yan felt embarrassed even saying it. His bosses were blatantly trying to poach people from this Miss Yun.
’If it were me, I’d flip out on the spot.’
’I find these talented people through sheer hard work, they go help you out for a few days, and you try to steal them? That’s just unethical!’
Yun Zijin raised an eyebrow. ’The leadership at this Network Security Center has good taste.’
"Have you asked them? If they’re willing, I have no objections."
’Even if I agreed, Zero One and the others wouldn’t.’
After all, their only mission here was to protect Yun Zijin.
"It’s because they didn’t agree that my boss sent me here to work on you."
Lin Yan had completely adopted a "can’t be bothered" attitude, spilling everything his boss had told him to do.
"As expected."
Lin Yan, however, was a little surprised. He hadn’t expected Yun Zijin to have so much faith in her bodyguards.
"So, Miss Yun, your decision is..."
"They are all independent individuals. I am merely their employer. I have no right to make them join any department or organization, so... I’m afraid I can’t help you."
No matter what Lin Yan’s superiors thought, this was the only answer Yun Zijin would ever give.
"I expected this outcome. My mission for today is complete. If Miss Yun ever changes her mind, you can call me anytime."
Although he had anticipated this result, Lin Yan still hoped that they might one day change their minds.
Yun Zijin nodded. It was a small request, so of course she had no problem agreeing. But as for Zero One and the others changing their minds, that would probably never happen in this lifetime.
"Then I won’t disturb you any longer. I hope Miss Yun can convey today’s matter to your bodyguards."
When Yun Zijin came in just now, Lin Yan hadn’t seen Zero One and the others, so he guessed they probably didn’t want to see him.
"Fine, I’ll pass it on. Mrs. Wang, please see Mr. Lin out."
"Yes, Miss! This way, Mr. Lin."
The moment Wang Minli heard Yun Zijin call her, she stepped forward immediately.
Lin Yan didn’t refuse Mrs. Wang’s offer to see him out. After all, without her, getting the elevator down would be rather troublesome.
When the elevator reached the first floor, Wang Minli insisted on escorting Lin Yan all the way to the community gate.
Lin Yan had arrived in a company car, but the car had left after dropping him off. He would have to wait outside for a company car to come pick him up again.
Walking along the tree-lined path at Jade Lake, Lin Yan looked at the plants in the adjacent green belt with some curiosity.
It was a type of landscaping plant he had never seen before.
"Mrs. Wang, do you know what’s planted in the green belts? This is the first time I’ve seen a residential community use a plant like this for landscaping."
Don’t most communities just plant short shrubs in their green belts?
The ones planted here at Jade Lake look like... grass?
"This is Moonlight Grass. The Miss specifically sought out the seeds. It looks ordinary during the day, but it’s beautiful at night."
"Moonlight Grass? I don’t think Moonlight Grass looks like this, does it?"
He knew what Moonlight Grass was, and it looked completely different from what was planted in the green belts at Jade Lake!
"Of course it’s not the same variety. It’s called Moonlight Grass because it emits a soft glow at night.
Anyone you ask in our community knows about it."
Since Yun Zijin had them plant Moonlight Grass in the community’s green belts, she wasn’t afraid of people asking questions.
"For real?"
Lin Yan was skeptical. ’There’s grass in this world that glows at night?’
