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Chapter 801: Chapter 697: Making a Statement (Subscribe Please!)_2
However, Chai Ren had never seemed to play a role until now, but that’s not really how things were calculated. His and Zheng Lin’s usefulness would only really show when someone targeted the company or they encountered bureaucratic troubles.
"Ah... so warm, even better than the heating in Beijing. I’m going to get one too. Little Tang, where did you buy this? It’s really handy." Chai Ren promptly took off his coat.
He walked into the lobby.
A blast of warm air hit him in the face.
There was central air conditioning.
The temperature inside the house was kept at a comfortable level, unlike the heating in the North, whether it was under-floor heating or radiators; one heated up slowly, the other could not be controlled once it got hot.
"I had someone make it. If you like it, I can have someone send you a set for your villa’s air conditioning system."
There really weren’t many items in Tang Qing’s villa that were bought from outside, especially household appliances. They were all uniquely designed by scientists in the command room, crafted with ingenuity, though the weapons mall didn’t offer exchanges...
But that didn’t prevent them from manufacturing a set in the laboratory using existing equipment, and the quality was absolutely top-notch.
"Hehe, that’s great, saves me a bunch of money," Zheng Lin said proudly.
"I despise you."
"Just say it if you want it, Little Tang won’t refuse, right?"
"Sure, sure, it’s a small thing," Tang Qing readily agreed.
"Big Brother Zheng, Brother Chai, you’re here."
Hearing the voice, Lin Jiaxue hurried out to greet them.
"Hello, Jiaxue. Zhan Xi asked me to bring you the things she bought for you during her last shopping trip. She’s too busy with surgeries to come over," Chai Ren said as he handed her four or five bags.
"Thank you." Lin Jiaxue smiled, took them without opening them, and had the fighter take them upstairs.
They exchanged pleasantries for a moment.
Lin Jiaxue then went upstairs to continue her painting lesson with Yunxin.
...
In the afternoon.
Zheng Lin returned to Beijing.
He didn’t even go home.
He scurried straight to his grandfather, Zheng Xing’s, place.
Tang Qing’s request was to speed up the movie’s review process so it could be normally released on New Year’s Day with a decent number of showtimes.
However, Zheng Lin wouldn’t stick to just that plan, finish his task, and call it done. This was not only a movie he was extremely optimistic about but also an important bond in his collaboration with Tang Qing.
Over the years.
He had adhered to one principle in his actions.
Not to make rash promises.
But often, the results he produced would pleasantly surprise the concerned parties.
So.
He set his sights on his grandfather.
Although his grandfather had retired, he still held considerable influence. Previously, Zheng Xing didn’t like his involvement in the entertainment circle, but he hadn’t let his grandfather down, always staying aloof, maintaining a lofty position.
Therefore.
When he invested in Comet Film Company, Zheng Xing was very unsupportive. But Zheng Lin repeatedly assured him, saying that Tang Qing was reliable and that Chai Ren, also a shareholder, spoke highly of Tang Qing, so he let it go.
This visit.
Was also to fulfill that assurance.
To present a satisfying result to Zheng Xing.
"Grandpa, I came to see you!" As soon as he entered, Zheng Lin called out with his loud voice. Although his family was strict, who could fault Zheng Lin for being the youngest grandson? Plus, he had always been promising, without any hint of being a profligate, and was beloved by the family.
"Heard you, what’s all the shouting about?"
At that moment, Zheng Xing walked in from the backyard, holding a watering can; Zheng Lin knew his grandfather must have been tending to his flowers in the greenhouse, a daily routine that he found quite relaxing.
"Hehe, Grandpa, come quick, I have something great to show you."
In his impatience, Zheng Lin rushed to the DVD player, loaded the sample film disc for review, and played it.
Zheng Xing was speechless.
"You’re grown, but still so restless," he said in an annoyed tone.
"Haha, can’t help being excited, Grandpa. Come and look at our company’s achievement." Zheng Lin took the watering can from Zheng Xing’s hand, set it aside, pulled Zheng Xing to the sofa, and sat down next to him.
"What achievement?" Zheng Xing asked.
Zheng Lin pointed to the animation from Comet film company starting on the TV.
"It’s the film company Little Tang and I and others have partnered in. The first movie is already made and edited for review. Just got back from Shanghai, and I came straight here. Take a look, it’s really good."
Zheng Lin was human too, and when it came to something he liked, he couldn’t help the common man’s eagerness in recommending it.
Zheng Xing didn’t say much.
He just stared at the TV.
Zheng Lin’s investment in this company was something he strongly disapproved of; acting as a referee and then becoming a player wasn’t honorable to mention, and he knew too well the ins and outs of the entertainment circle—it was simply chaotic.
Therefore.
Over the years, Zheng Lin had only mingled in the cultural circles, steadfastly avoiding any involvement in the entertainment circle.
But recently, Zheng Lin suddenly mentioned investing in a film company, and Zheng Xing was initially displeased, thinking someone was trying to tempt his youngest grandson into trouble. However, after learning that Chai Ren was also involved, he relaxed a bit.
The ex-soldier Chai Ren.
In Beijing’s circles, the feedback was very good; he was always the exemplary ’child from another family’ often used to teach those wastrels a lesson: See, Chai Ren could also coast through life on his family’s wealth, yet he strives hard, helping manage the family business and flying around the world.
Zheng Xing didn’t oppose too vigorously.
As for Tang Qing’s background, he had also investigated it. His youngest grandson’s partner, how could he not make inquiries? The results were quite unusual, but he didn’t pry further, thinking as long as there were no bad records and the character was fine, that was acceptable.
