Xu Zifan's confrontation with Brother Li was quite rude. He hung up the phone before giving Brother Li a chance to speak and blocked all of Brother Li's contact information, so Brother Li couldn't get back to him.
Brother Li was overjoyed. "Director, you see, I wasn't wrong, was I? I can't even manage this guy anymore. He's only been popular for two days and hasn't even settled in yet, and he's already taking the company for granted."
Bai Xue said coldly, "Director, you know what to do. The company doesn't need this kind of person. Put him on the sidelines!"
Bai Xue grabbed her bag and left. She was furious at what Xu Zifan had said about Tan Yi, but Xu Zifan's words kept replaying in her mind. So, in other people's eyes, Tan Yi was just someone who married her to climb the social ladder? The future big boss of the company?
She was the only child in the Bai family, and she knew nothing about running a company. She suddenly realized that if she married Tan Yi in the future, he would indeed help manage the company. She trusted Tan Yi, but Xu Zifan's words left her feeling uneasy, as if Tan Yi was only with her to climb the social ladder.
She was angry at Xu Zifan for talking nonsense, and she couldn't shake off her frustration. She had originally planned to take care of Tan Yi, but because she was in a bad mood, she went shopping and had tea with her friends instead.
Because of Bai Xue's interference, Xu Zifan received no job offers from the company. He only had the job of "Survival on a Desert Island," but this suited him perfectly. This was the prelude to his later break with the company and evidence of unfair treatment.
He practices every day, then records a cooking video and posts it online, and his fan base grows rapidly.
He also asked Shaohua to search for all the women in Yanjing whose social status was higher than Bai Xue's, remove those whose ages were not suitable, and compile a list.
The original owner's mission was to surpass Tan Yi in fame and find a girlfriend with a higher social status than Bai Xue. He didn't have any specific goals, so he decided to narrow down his search first, make some initial contact, and see if there were any he liked before deciding on a target. If there weren't any suitable ones in Yanjing, he would look elsewhere; he was sure he could find someone who met his preferences and the original owner's requirements.
At the same time, he is also researching several major entertainment companies in the entertainment industry, hoping to find a good company to switch to.
After comparing and analyzing the data, Shao Hua compiled it into a list and showed it to him. [Host, there is overlap between the two lists.]
[What overlap?] Xu Zifan was puzzled. How could these two documents possibly overlap?
Shao Hua highlighted the overlapping parts with a red box: [Host, your current company, Lihua Entertainment, is the largest entertainment company in the industry. This Shenghuang Entertainment is the second largest entertainment company after Lihua, and both have very upright corporate practices. Another document mentions a woman with excellent overall qualities; she is the current chairman of Shenghuang Entertainment, Feng Xuanqi.]
Xu Zifan unexpectedly opened the two documents and placed them side by side on the virtual screen to examine them closely. Shenghuang Entertainment was undoubtedly his first choice for switching jobs.
Feng Xuanqi is only 21 years old this year. Two years ago, while studying abroad, her parents passed away unexpectedly. She immediately returned to take over the company and handled everything quickly and decisively, demonstrating an extraordinary iron-fisted approach. She protected the interests of the Feng family among a group of covetous shareholders, and in the past two years, she has developed the company into a powerful force. It is about to surpass Lihua to become the number one entertainment company in the entertainment industry.
Because Feng Xuanqi often has a cold expression and is known for her quick and precise actions, she's been nicknamed the "Iron-Blooded Empress" in the industry, which perfectly matches her company name, Shenghuang. Legends about her in the circle are all stories related to her cold-bloodedness and ruthlessness.
[Shaohua: Based on the host's aesthetic preferences, I believe Feng Xuanqi is the most suitable person for a blind date.]
Xu Zifan couldn't help but laugh out loud. "[A blind date?]"
[Shaohua: Even if it wasn't a chance encounter, isn't trying to meet someone after reviewing their profile just like a blind date?]
Xu Zifan nodded. [Yeah, that's right, you could call it a blind date. Are there any other suitable people? Shaohua, you're becoming more and more like a perfect housekeeper, so thoughtfully considering my taste, that's amazing.]
[Shaohua: Thank you for the compliment, host. Based on the analysis, there are three ladies whose personalities you prefer, while the other ladies have personalities you've never been close to. It's speculated that you don't like their types.]
Xu Zifan opened the profiles of the three women he had circled and looked at them, then casually asked, "[What type of women are they?]"
[Shaohua: I found similar terms online: white lotus, green tea bitch, black-hearted lotus, saint, soft bun.]
Xu Zifan burst out laughing again, quickly glanced at the other people's profiles, and then laughed even harder. "[Hahaha, okay, they're definitely not my type. Your selection was spot on, your summary is excellent, awesome! I really want to give you a bonus, but I don't have much to reward you with.]"
[Shaohua: Host, I've read about high-tech worlds in novels. If we ever go to one, could you upgrade me?]
[Okay, no problem, I've got it.]
Xu Zifan deleted all the information on the "pure and innocent" types, leaving only the profiles of four women who fit his aesthetic preferences, with a particular focus on Feng Xuanqi. Regardless of Feng Xuanqi's personal qualities, he quite admired the Holy Emperor's strength, so she was the first person he should approach.
Xu Zifan didn't try to arrange a chance encounter; he directly called the Holy Emperor and contacted Feng Xuanqi's secretary to schedule a meeting with Feng Xuanqi.
He told his secretary his name and expressed his desire to meet Feng Xuanqi to recommend himself, hoping to switch jobs to Holy Emperor and obtain an S-level contract.
It's great if you can successfully make an appointment; if you're rejected, you can always find another way.
The Emperor Entertainment Group is on the rise, vying for the top spot in the entertainment industry. Feng Xuanqi is extremely busy, with many appointments being directly rejected by her secretary. This time, because Xu Zifan is a popular and talked-about figure in the entertainment industry, in the phone call, he mentioned being very confident about the S-level contract, but his secretary was a little unsure, so she put his appointment last and mentioned it briefly when reporting on matters.
Upon hearing Xu Zifan's name, Feng Xuanqi paused in her signing, looked up, and asked, "You mean Xu Zifan wants to see me to recommend himself?"
The secretary sensed something was off about those words, mainly because there were trainees in the company who wanted to have an affair with President Feng. She immediately misinterpreted the situation and quickly coughed awkwardly, saying, "Yes, President Feng, Xu Zifan is interested in joining Shenghuang, but he wants an S-level contract, so he'd like to meet with you to prove his potential."
Feng Xuanqi signed several documents and handed them to her secretary before speaking, "His cooking looks good. Tell him to come to the company to see me at seven o'clock today. He has half an hour to recommend himself."
The secretary agreed in surprise, still wondering as she left the office. Did President Feng know Xu Zifan and that he was a good cook? She hadn't expected him to be interested in that. She glanced at the time; it was already 3 PM. She quickly contacted Xu Zifan to inform him that the reservation was successful.
Xu Zifan was somewhat surprised. "Excuse me, is it 7 PM today? To meet in President Feng's office?"
"Yes, Mr. Feng has a dinner appointment at 8:30, so you have half an hour to meet with him."
Xu Zifan pressed on, "Could you please tell me if Mr. Feng said anything else? I thought the appointment would be at least a few days later. Is there some special reason?"
The secretary thought for a moment, "I'm not sure about that. It might be because of your recent popularity. Mr. Feng said your cooking looks good. Please don't be nervous, just come at seven o'clock. I'll tell the front desk."
"Okay, thank you." Xu Zifan hung up the phone, lost in thought. The food was pretty good?
He's recently gained a lot of followers through food-related posts, with countless comments under each of his Weibo posts. He's quite sensitive to certain comments, and his first reaction was—Does President Feng want to eat something?
Xu Zifan stroked his chin. When he was CEO, he actually had his own preferences and wasn't as aloof as outsiders perceived him. Feng Xuanqi was twenty-one years old; if you removed the CEO aura, she was actually a year younger than him. If she wanted to eat him after watching the video, there was nothing wrong with that.
Anyway, it's never a bad thing to be polite. There were still a few hours before the meeting, so Xu Zifan decided to bring dinner. If Feng Xuanqi didn't want it, he would eat it himself. Although bringing food was a bit strange, it certainly wouldn't offend anyone.
He had all sorts of ingredients in his space, and after thinking about it, he made four dishes and a soup. Each portion wasn't large, but it looked very plentiful. He made dishes that were good for the stomach, on the lighter side, but they tasted great, and the colors were very appetizing.
After finishing cooking, it was almost time, so he packed the food into a thermal container and put it in his space to keep it fresh, then took a taxi to Shenghuang Entertainment.
The company closes at six o'clock, and by seven o'clock, more than half of the employees had left. Xu Zifan, wearing a baseball cap and a mask, went to the front desk, introduced himself, and the receptionist gave him a curious look before seeing him off to the elevator.
The president's office was on the top floor. The secretary greeted him and was quite surprised to see the insulated food container in his hand, but she didn't say anything. She smiled and led him to the office, then knocked on the door.
"Come in." A cold voice came from inside the office.
The secretary led Xu Zifan inside and said respectfully, "President Feng, Mr. Xu Zifan has arrived."
Feng Xuanqi looked up, stood up, nodded politely, and walked to the sofa. "Mr. Xu, please have a seat. Would you like something to drink?"
"Water is fine." Xu Zifan sat down opposite her and noticed her gaze falling on the insulated lunchbox. He smiled and said, "My recent popularity is inseparable from food. Filming'Survival on a Desert Island' is also related to food, so I made a few dishes to prove my cooking skills. If I come to Shenghuang, I will be very capable in food-related programs."
The secretary brought him water and left. Xu Zifan took out the food and placed it on the coffee table. "President Feng hasn't had dinner yet, has he? Would you like to try some?"
Feng Xuanqi glanced at the four dishes and one soup, then shifted her gaze back to his face. "Mr. Xu's method of self-recommendation is quite unique, but relying on this to become famous is not a long-term solution. I wonder if Mr. Xu has any other special talents, such as singing, dancing, or acting?"
"I learn everything very quickly. I didn't have the opportunity before, but if Mr. Feng is willing to invest in me, I will definitely get unexpected returns."
Feng Xuanqi exuded the aura of a CEO, and Xu Zifan was no less imposing, his eyes and words radiating confidence. The two chatted back and forth for a while, and Xu Zifan had already confirmed that she was a genuine CEO with real talent, her questions hitting the nail on the head, and she had asked everything he wanted to know clearly.
Almost half an hour had passed. Feng Xuanqi glanced at her watch and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I have something to do. Let's end our discussion here for today. I'll contact you after I've thought about it."
"Okay, thank you, President Feng." Xu Zifan stood up, shook hands with her, and left the office.
[Shaohua, look what she's doing.]
Shao Hua scanned the office and replied: [Host, Feng Xuanqi is eating the food you made.]
Xu Zifan chuckled as he saw the image projected on the virtual screen; he had made the right bet.