Chapter 437 - 436: A Call from Fan Qingmao

"Heh, it looks like a lot, but it doesn’t last long."

Yun Zijin herself wasn’t addicted to tea, but she couldn’t resist how delicious the Lingwu tea was. She often found herself brewing a cup just for pleasure.

Lu Yunque saw the look on Yun Zijin’s face and knew she was a little embarrassed at having been found out.

After all, she had just said her stock was low, but now the open cabinet revealed it was completely full. She was basically eating her own words.

Fortunately, with Yan Shutang’s limited savings, he hadn’t dared to buy too much. Otherwise, if he brought it all home, who knows what his wife would have to say about it.

"Uncle Yan, I have to get to work, and Zijin has class soon. If there’s nothing else, we should probably be heading out."

Lu Yunque glanced at his watch. It was nearly 9:00 AM.

He would definitely be late to the office at this hour, but Lu Yunque had the foresight to call Assistant Mo and let him know he would be arriving late at the Lu Family company today.

As for Yun Zijin, her third class of the day was in the morning. She needed to start getting ready at 9:00. If she left around 9:30, she would have just enough time to get to campus, find the building, and locate her classroom.

Yan Shutang also checked the time and realized he had been at Yun Zijin’s for quite a while.

"There’s nothing else. Just remember to get me that auction invitation."

Yan Shutang patted Lu Yunque on the shoulder.

"Don’t worry, I’ll get the invitation to you as soon as I can."

Since Yan Shutang had come all the way here to ask, Lu Yunque certainly couldn’t just ignore the request.

Yun Zijin was about to walk Yan Shutang downstairs with them, but Lu Yunque stopped her.

"I’ll see Uncle Yan out. I’m heading straight to work from there anyway."

Since Yun Zijin had class, Lu Yunque wouldn’t ask her to skip it just to accompany him to the Lu Family offices.

"Alright. Be safe, you two."

Lu Yunque nodded earnestly, gave Yun Zijin’s delicate hand a gentle squeeze, and then left with Yan Shutang.

A maid followed them out to call the elevator.

Neither Lu Yunque nor Yan Shutang had an access card for the Jade Lake building, let alone facial recognition access, so they needed Yun Zijin or one of the maids to operate the elevator for them.

Only after Lu Yunque and Yan Shutang had both left did Yun Zijin let out a small sigh of relief.

’I’m really not good at hosting guests. I’m always afraid I won’t do a good enough job.’

’It might give people unnecessary, mistaken ideas about me.’

Not long after they left, Yun Zijin’s phone rang.

She thought it might be Lu Yunque or Yan Shutang calling about something they’d forgotten, but a glance at the caller ID showed it was Fan Qingmao, the CEO of Yuepin Media Co., Ltd., with whom she had spoken on the phone once before.

The man who came from the mountains and whose life story read like a cheat code.

Yun Zijin didn’t really want to answer, but then she remembered that she was, after all, Yuepin Media’s second-largest shareholder, so she picked up the call.

Fan Qingmao wasn’t like the Xia family father and son; Yun Zijin wouldn’t just block his number without a second thought.

’He’s working for me, after all. I should probably throw him a bone now and then.’

"Hello?"

In the CEO’s office at Yuepin Media, Fan Qingmao breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Yun Zijin answer the phone.

He had made a bold promise to Chairman Yu Zejian, and if he hadn’t managed to get through to her today, he wouldn’t have had a moment’s peace for a long time.

"Hello, Chairman Yun. This is Fan Qingmao, the CEO of Yuepin Media. We spoke on the phone once before."

This time, Fan Qingmao’s tone carried a hint of reverence.

"I know. What can I do for you?"

’Didn’t I make it clear that I wouldn’t attend any pointless shareholder meetings unless it was absolutely necessary?’

"It’s not about a shareholder meeting. The company is considering a new investment project, and I’m calling to ask for your opinion."

As the second-largest shareholder, Yun Zijin had the right to be consulted and to vote on whether Yuepin Media should undertake any major investment projects.

A 32% stake was no small matter.

"What kind of investment project?"

The only project Yun Zijin was currently involved with in the entertainment industry was "Mountain Children," which Gao Mi was filming now.

"It’s a historical drama. The company is planning a meeting to decide whether to invest in it.

As is customary, all shareholders and senior management are required to attend."

The investment for a historical drama is significant. Before committing that much money, they naturally needed to consult everyone involved.

Yun Zijin raised an eyebrow. ’This Fan Qingmao really wants me to make an appearance, doesn’t he?’

"When’s the meeting?"

’I’m not completely against showing up, but if the timing doesn’t work, then I guess it just wasn’t meant to be.’

"Tomorrow morning at 9:00. I was hoping that would be convenient for you?"

’If not, we can always reschedule.’

Besides discussing the investment, the meeting was also an opportunity for others to finally meet Yun Zijin, the mysterious second-largest shareholder who had appeared out of nowhere.

Of course, Fan Qingmao wouldn’t tell Yun Zijin any of this. When it came to choosing between all the other shareholders and senior executives on one side, and the second-largest shareholder on the other, Fan Qingmao didn’t hesitate for a second to pick his side.

"Fine. I’ll be there on time tomorrow."

’I just hope they aren’t too surprised when I show up.’

Hearing Yun Zijin agree, Fan Qingmao finally let out a sigh of relief.

From their last phone call, he had already gotten a feel for Yun Zijin’s personality. He gathered that she was a straightforward person who meant what she said and wouldn’t go back on her word.

Since she had agreed, it was highly likely she would keep her promise and not stand them up.

After hanging up with Yun Zijin, Fan Qingmao immediately reported to Yu Zejian that she had agreed to attend the meeting.

On the phone, Yu Zejian offered a few words of praise before hanging up.

Fan Qingmao could tell Yu Zejian’s praise was dismissive, but he didn’t care.

As long as there was money to be made, Fan Qingmao couldn’t be bothered with such trivialities.

Meanwhile, after hanging up, Yun Zijin started wondering what kind of look she should go for when she visited Yuepin Media tomorrow.

’Something too childish wouldn’t work, but too mature wouldn’t suit me either.’

Unable to decide, Yun Zijin took photos of the clothes in her walk-in closet and sent them to her group chat with her best friends.

—Qingqing Zijing: Going to a company meeting tomorrow morning. Sisters, give me some suggestions!

Since it was still morning, only Qin Sitong replied in the group.

However, Qin Sitong didn’t have any experience with this sort of thing herself, so she couldn’t offer Yun Zijin much advice.

There was no word from Su Mengyao or Tu Tutu, but Yun Zijin wasn’t in a hurry. She still had a full day to decide.

Seeing it was about time, Yun Zijin headed out for her class at the university.

If Dijing University wasn’t so strict about attendance, Yun Zijin wouldn’t have been very motivated to go to class.

But she had no choice; she still had to go. At least her course load was much lighter than it had been in her freshman and sophomore years.

「The next day」

Since she had agreed to the meeting at Yuepin Media, Yun Zijin woke up bright and early.

After freshening up, she walked out of her room to the rich aroma of a freshly cooked meal and quickened her pace toward the dining room.

As soon as Yun Zijin sat down in the dining room, a maid was instructed to serve the dishes. She enjoyed her breakfast, and only after finishing her meal did she set off for Yuepin Media.