civilwarnovels Chapter 588 A Strong Competitor to the Boss Lady!
Chapter 588 A Strong Competitor to the Boss Lady!
Chen Jincheng said with a smile, "Don't underestimate Zhu Ling's potential. She studies very hard and has already developed a unique temperament."
He was very satisfied with this.
Zhu Ling has gained a lot of fans because of her catchphrase "Just take me out to eat" and her "white moonlight" image. She is one of the most popular actresses among Cheng's protégés.
In this situation, the students he arranged were able to complete the courses diligently, and they would also seriously read the books on the traditional cultural skills and even learn those skills by hand, which made him very satisfied.
In another world, Li Ziqi was able to dominate this field not only because of her own temperament, but mainly because no one else was on this path. She became popular on her own for a long time, and with the help of her image, it was impossible for anyone else to surpass her.
Zhu Ling is more beautiful than Li Ziqi, and their personalities are somewhat similar. The only difference is in their temperament.
Her long-term immersion in books and traditional skills has cultivated a unique temperament in her, surpassing even that of Li Ziqi.
Given that she's a "Cheng Girl" (a term referring to actresses discovered by director Cheng), and he even personally came to help her film videos and appear on camera, it's impossible for this not to be a Li Ziqi from another world.
Seeing his confidence, Sister Hong nodded and answered Zhu Ling's call to chat.
A little while later, Sister Hong hung up the phone and said to him, "She's calling to ask when you're arriving. She wouldn't call you, she's calling me instead."
Chen Jincheng smiled but remained silent.
Seeing his expression, Sister Hong felt he was being a bit annoying: "Boss, can I ask you a question? With so many girls around, how do you manage to keep them all in your grasp?"
Chen Jincheng naturally wouldn't say that he was good in bed, but instead said righteously, "Sister Hong, are you slandering your own boss? My relationship with the girls in the company is pure."
"Alright!" Sister Hong simply stopped talking.
The boss has such a big mouth.
Before long, the car drove to a suburban area on the outskirts of the city. From a distance, you could see a small manor house with beautiful flower walls covering the exterior.
A total of 5000 million yuan was spent on building this place, all to promote this girl, Zhu Ling. Sister Hong has secretly exclaimed countless times how lucky this girl is.
Hongjie received another call, saying, "It's from Douyin. That President Gu is also quite interested in Zhu Ling."
"We can't ignore it. No one can rival the Lion King in popularity right now." Chen Jincheng smiled. The reason Gu Xue didn't contact him was mainly because they were no longer on the same level.
He didn't need to directly contact the other party.
Despite donating over 120 billion yuan this time, his total assets are still higher than before.
The main reason is that the valuations of both companies have increased again.
Needless to say, Ershixingchen Film and Television Network achieved the highest daily active users during a live broadcast of a Mount Everest challenge.
Needless to say, 37.2℃ is also a given. Don't they even look at whose picture is printed on the bottle of that health-preserving wine?
It was him, Chen Jincheng.
He promoted the product on Mount Everest, stating directly that his strong physique was due to his daily consumption of this health-preserving wine, and that the wine's reputation had already spread far and wide as it was sold.
Besides knowing that drinking it long-term can improve health, it also has the effect of benefiting both you and others, so who wouldn't buy it?
This also caused the valuation of 37.2℃ to surge significantly.
Previously, I was worried that a single soda might not be enough for the liquor company to maintain its market share. But now I have no reason to worry. The liquor brand has already been established and is deeply rooted in people's minds. People who buy health-preserving liquor will also associate soda with 37.2℃.
At this rate, becoming the number one in the beverage industry wouldn't be a problem.
Therefore, even if Gu Xue was concerned about Zhu Ling's affairs, she could only contact Sister Hong, because she and Sister Hong were on equal footing, and she was even less important than Sister Hong, since at least as the president, she had the chairman of the board above her to manage things.
The bosses on Sister Hong's platform are basically irresponsible and don't care about anything, while she has more control over things.
After answering the phone, Sister Hong chatted with the other party until the car stopped in the parking lot outside the yard.
Chen Jincheng got out of the car and walked inside, where he saw Old Chen, the photography director arranged by Ershixingchen, adjusting the camera. There were also two photography assistants, a makeup artist, and other team members next to him.
They can be said to be the most elite of the Second Stars.
Old Chen was originally the director of the photography department and had stopped taking photos himself a long time ago. However, now that everyone is wearing masks and most of the photography departments have stopped, Sister Hong and the boss have come here again, so he came to join in the fun.
The entire courtyard is only part of the building, but it is very well designed, with flowers, grass, trees and water, creating a beautiful atmosphere. Isn't this better than the leisure-oriented variety show "Back to Field" from my previous life?
A girl came out from inside. It was Zhu Ling's younger sister, Zhu Jingjing. It was because she was tricked into working as an atmosphere member at the Extreme Bar by Da Pao that Zhu Ling went into the bar to arrest people. In the end, she didn't take her sister with her, and she herself signed an artist contract in a daze.
To be honest, Zhu Jingjing has absolutely no potential to be an internet celebrity. Apart from being somewhat good-looking, she has no talent, no eloquence, and sometimes she's not very bright...
Anyway, there are many drawbacks. Even if they become popular in other companies, they would be the kind of people who get sold out and still help others count their money.
Unfortunately, she has a great older sister. From the initial "Just take me out to eat" post to her later stall at Guanghui Plaza, she always clung to her sister, happily riding on her popularity and managing to gain over 130 million followers. I wonder how many people envy that.
"Sister, the boss is here!" Zhu Jingjing called out excitedly when she saw Chen Jincheng.
A moment later, Zhu Ling came out and was very happy to see him. She took his arm without hesitation and said, "Boss, you're here. I've prepared the ingredients for Buddha Jumps Over the Wall today. I'll make you Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."
Old Chen naturally filmed this scene, since the interaction between the boss and Cheng Girl is a scene that the audience really enjoys watching.
Chen Jincheng was observing the girl. She was really different now. Her unique temperament was a level above the other Cheng girls. So, she still needed to study.
As he and the girl entered, the entire courtyard unfolded before them, designed to evoke the atmosphere of a secluded paradise.
Old Chen was already leading a group of people to follow and film them, and photographers were also arranged in front.
Their ultimate goal was naturally the kitchen. Today's first video features the girl making Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, which is also the first video of Li Ziqi that went viral on Douyin.
Because the weather was still a bit cold, Zhu Ling breathed out a puff of white breath and blew on her slightly reddened hands before entering the kitchen to start working. Then, she took light steps and began to busy herself with making Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
The ingredients—dried scallops, abalone, shark fin, morel mushrooms, and fish skin—were all specially prepared for her by the company, and each one was of superior quality.
Old Chen immediately controlled the camera to give these materials close-up shots.
It feels a bit like a food show, but it's different because the boss requested a special perspective and filter.
In the video, Zhu Ling skillfully soaks dried scallops, shiitake mushrooms, and other dried goods in warm water, watching them slowly unfold and awaken in the water, absorbing moisture and restoring their original plumpness and tenderness.
Meanwhile, she began processing the fresh ingredients, cutting the old hen and duck into evenly sized pieces and blanching them in boiling water. As the water simmered, blood and impurities gradually floated to the surface, initially removing the fishy smell from the ingredients before they were taken out for further processing.
Next, the process of simmering the bone broth is crucial. This step requires the broth to be thoroughly infused with the bone marrow, creating a highly nutritious stock...
Chen Jincheng kept a close eye on Zhu Ling's movements; she became very serious as soon as she started preparing the ingredients.
There's a saying: A serious man is handsome.
On the other hand: A serious woman is also charming.
Prerequisite: You must be good-looking.
Looking at Zhu Ling now, she really has the same vibe as Li Ziqi, they're pretty much on par, and the girl even has room for improvement.
This made him nod in satisfaction.
time flies.
The girl skillfully performed each step, which was truly a pleasure to watch.
When Zhu Ling gently lifted the pot lid, the fragrance of lotus leaves and the fresh aroma of the ingredients instantly mingled and wafted out, surprising Sister Hong.
She knew that the boss had been assigning tasks to Zhu Ling, and she had even helped find teachers for her, but she didn't know how far the girl was capable.
But now, looking at the golden broth in the jar, its thick and enticing color, it was clear that every ingredient had absorbed the essence of the bone broth and Shaoxing wine.
She felt that in terms of appearance alone, it was definitely no worse than those chefs, and even more beautiful than the dishes made by many hotel chefs.
That's amazing.
It seems this girl only knew how to make grass jelly at first.
"Boss, Sister Hong, Director Chen, please have a taste!" Zhu Ling immediately served three bowls of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, had her sister Zhu Jingjing serve the other two, and then served the boss herself.
After tasting it, Chen Jincheng gave Zhu Ling a thumbs up: "Zhu Ling, you really have talent in this track. You're about to become a sensation across the internet and even internationally."
These words made Zhu Jingjing, who was standing next to her, look envious. After all, becoming popular all over the internet was already something she dared not dream of, let alone becoming popular internationally.
The boss must have the confidence to promote her sister if she says that.
Then her sister is definitely going to become an international sensation, and she laughed too, so she can also ride the wave of popularity.
After eating Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Sister Hong and Old Chen's eyes widened slightly, as if their taste buds had been conquered.
Not only does it look beautiful, but it also tastes delicious; it's definitely at the level of a super chef.
Looking at Zhu Ling, the two suddenly had a strange feeling: if the boss ever decides to settle down with a girlfriend, or even wants to get married, this girl has a very high chance of being the one.
She might be one of the strong contenders for the title of "boss lady." (End of Chapter)