Three days after the graduation ceremony.
Outside the hallway of the General Manager’s office at Zhengshi Company, Jiang Jingshi entered the office by inputting the password. She opened the window, as part of her daily routine, to ventilate Lin Zhengran’s office. Then, she stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the vast city before her.
Two years ago, after a discussion with Lin Zhengran, they decided that Zhengshi Company's headquarters would be established in a seven-story building south of Zitong City. And now, this very location stood as a testant to that decision.
Since the company currently had only three subsidiaries, it wasn’t yet considered a conglorate. For now, it was still referred to as the headquarters.
In these past two years, Lin Zhengran, limited by his schedule, didn’t visit the company every day or participate in every eting, big or small. But even with just the occasional visits to train the trainees at the three subsidiaries, the company’s profits had increased more than tenfold.
Originally, he had promised a 70% increase in profits—less than doubling the original amount—but what actually happened far surpassed expectations. Even Jiang Jingshi hadn’t anticipated such explosive growth.
Now, the sports company had significantly expanded its enrollnt, with official employees growing to six or seven tis their original numbers. The branch offices continued to expand as well.
Because the sports industry had few competitors, and with Lin Zhengran’s presence, many trainees experienced rapid improvent upon joining. Word spread like wildfire, attracting both professional and amateur sports enthusiasts willing to pay mbership fees just to attend one of his lectures or exchange knowledge with other skilled athletes.
This was how resource concentration worked—the better a place was, the more people it attracted. If people stayed, the business would grow;
the more money it made, the better it beca, forming a positive cycle.
The sa principle applied to the other two subsidiaries. The music company, under Lin Zhengran’s guidance, had flourished at an astonishing rate. Many competitors were shocked by how quickly Zhengshi Music’s trainees were improving.
Countless girl groups and independent singers were making a na for themselves online and on various shows, generating substantial profits for the company.
And this was without even factoring in Jiang Xueli—who had earned an overwhelming amount from music copyright alone over the past two years.
As for the streaming company, Lin Zhengran had visited less frequently due to his college entrance exam preparations. Even so, many strears had improved under his influence, and the company's profits had increased several tis over.
Outsiders didn’t understand how Zhengshi Company, in just two years, had managed to achieve such an exponential growth in profits.
Only those who were well-acquainted with Jiang Jingshi and had t the elusive young CEO knew the truth—people really couldn’t be judged by appearances.
Every ti that young CEO showed up, the company’s profits for the following month would undoubtedly rise, and everyone's bonuses would double.
Even President Jiang herself would be in high spirits for several days.
At this mont, in the General Manager’s office on the seventh floor, Jiang Jingshi was still gazing out the window, reminiscing about the company's rapid developnt over the years.
At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before Zhengshi Company monopolized the sports, music, and streaming industries in Zitong City. Surpassing the Jiang Corporation was only a matter of ti.
Zhengran was truly an invaluable treasure. Having him was undoubtedly the greatest stroke of luck she’d had in recent years.
Though, what Jiang Jingshi wanted wasn’t just Lin Zhengran’s talent—she wanted him.
A knock on the office door interrupted her thoughts. It was her secretary, Pan Lin, holding a docunt.
“President Jiang, the company’s financial report and inco statent for this month have been compiled.”
Jiang Jingshi responded with a hum and reached out her hand.
Pan Lin walked over and handed her the report.
Having worked closely with President Jiang for years, Pan Lin had noticed her recent changes—constantly caught between happiness and longing.
Dressed in a stylish won’s suit, Jiang Jingshi exuded elegance and warmth as she casually flipped through the pages.
“This month’s revenue has increased again.”
Pan Lin smiled. “Profits are up another 20% from last month, and that’s with President Lin only coming in for three days. If he had been here more often, the numbers would be even higher! With the city’s focus on college entrance exams, a slight dip in entertainnt revenue is expected.”
Jiang Jingshi chuckled.
“He’s been busy with the exams. I don’t want to disturb him too much. But with the company growing so fast and new hires constantly joining, I think it’s ti to improve our policies. Schedule a eting for 2 PM today. I need to discuss the company’s regulations—there are too many new employees, and our policies need further refinent.”
Pan Lin nodded. “Understood, I’ll send out the notice. Also, President Jiang… The Jiang Corporation seems to be expanding into new projects. They’ve asked you to attend a few etings next week.”
Jiang Jingshi responded nonchalantly, as if she had expected this.
“I figured as much. We’ll deal with that next week. Just arrange my schedule accordingly.”
Pan Lin hesitated for a mont before speaking cautiously.
“Your schedule is already packed next week, but I can push back the less important etings. President Jiang… if I may?”
“Go ahead. You’ve worked with for years—no need to be so formal.”
“It’s just… you’ve been juggling too much. You barely have ti to rest. Managing Zhengshi Company is already demanding, and now the Jiang Corporation keeps calling you in as well… I think… since Second Miss has finished her college entrance exams, it’s ti for her to take on so responsibilities. Don’t you think so?”
Jiang Jingshi smiled, pondering for a mont.
“I’ve thought about that already. And honestly, I don’t even need to say anything—Father will definitely start handing over important tasks to Qianqian now that her exams are over. She might even ask for them herself. My little sister has an even stronger sense of responsibility toward the family than I do.”
Pan Lin was delighted to hear this. She knew that President Jiang and her sister were close, with no sense of rivalry between them, so she dared to bring it up.
“That’s great! Then President Jiang can focus entirely on Zhengshi Company. You’ll finally have so breathing room.”
However, rather than looking relieved, Jiang Jingshi’s expression dimd.
She handed the report back to Pan Lin and turned toward the window again.
“Honestly, having more free ti isn’t necessarily a good thing. With nothing to do, I’d rather keep myself busy with work.”
Pan Lin suggested, “Didn’t you used to enjoy driving around the city or spending ti at your cat café to relax?”
A gentle light flickered in Jiang Jingshi’s eyes, as if a certain soone had co to mind.
“That was before. Now… my heart isn’t in those things anymore. I don’t even feel like doing them alone, let alone consider them relaxing.”
Pan Lin understood exactly what—or rather, who—was on Jiang Jingshi’s mind.
Lately, she was only truly happy when he was around.
Suddenly, the sound of a ssage notification interrupted Jiang Jingshi’s thoughts.
For the past three days, every ti her phone chid, she had imdiately checked it—only to be disappointed.
But this ti, when she looked, her gentle eyes clearly saw the sender’s na: Lin Zhengran.
Her joy was visible to the naked eye.
Pan Lin also guessed who it was from Jiang Jingshi’s radiant expression.
Jiang Jingshi quickly opened the ssage.
"Jiang Jie, I didn’t call because I figured you’d be busy. I saw the files you sent . I’ll co to the company the day after tomorrow to discuss them with you. I’ll take care of these tasks first."
She imdiately replied: "Alright, I’ll be waiting for you at the company the day after tomorrow."
After exchanging a few more ssages, a faint blush appeared on Jiang Jingshi’s face. She suddenly felt reinvigorated and turned to Pan Lin excitedly.
“Lin is coming the day after tomorrow! Move today’s eting to 12:30. We’ll start as soon as the workday begins. After that, co shopping with —I need new clothes and accessories. I won’t be coming in tomorrow. I need to prepare at ho.”
Pan Lin, swept up in her enthusiasm, grinned.
“Lin is coming?! That’s great! I’ll send out the eting notice right away!”
“Go quickly.”
After Pan Lin left, Jiang Jingshi reread the ssages, looking out at the city once more—no longer reminiscing, but thinking about how to dress up for their eting.
“Two more days… But I don’t want to wait that long.”
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