Chapter 332: Chapter 331: Meeting Arrangement

The movie became a hit.

And it continued to stay a hit.

Right now, there aren’t many movies, and the cinemas don’t need to arrange various schedules. The reason for their choice is simple and honest: whichever one sells tickets, they show that one.

At first, Jack and others thought, how much impact can a movie really have?

But after half a month passed, they realized they were terribly wrong.

There was an important factor they had consistently overlooked.

Consumer age.

Jack and his team had always targeted young consumers with their shampoo products.

This group of young consumers also loved watching movies.

Never underestimate the rise of something popular.

Just like back in the day, owning a red scarf was the dream of so many girls.

As the movie became popular, using the same brand of shampoo as the characters in the movie became a trend.

If you didn’t use it, as modern terms would have it, you’d be out.

The toiletries sold by Jiang Cheng had always held an important part of the market among the middle-aged and elderly, already solid and hard for Jack and others to penetrate.

Now, the younger demographic was also taken by Jiang Cheng, and they were utterly defeated.

After sticking it out for another half month, Jack and others decided to contact Jiang Cheng.

At this moment, Jiang Cheng was sitting in her office, on the phone with Jack.

"Mr. Jack is so sincere, I’m naturally very welcoming."

"Alright, goodbye."

Jiang Cheng hung up the phone, smiling.

Another small victory.

She thought to herself, every time she wins, she feels like showing off.

Jiang Cheng stood up, walked out of her office, and began to wander.

Those familiar with her like Jian Yueer, Sun Aiguo, Zhao Chengde, and others didn’t need to see her face, just from Jiang Cheng’s walking posture, they knew she was in a good mood and wanted to show off.

Jiang Cheng’s previous showing off was all good, she’s the big boss, who dares to chase her away.

Until she went to Li Chunxiang’s office.

"Hurry out!"

"So annoying!"

"It’s almost the end of the year!"

A single statement about the end of the year told of all of Li Chunxiang’s worries.

The end of the year, and it’s time to settle accounts!

With a bang, Jiang Cheng almost got hit on the nose.

"Year-end accounting is terrifying."

Jiang Cheng felt a lingering fear, but once she thought of the piles of files and various receipts in Li Chunxiang’s office, there wasn’t even a place to step.

The best strategy is to escape.

Jiang Cheng went home.

Once home, Jiang Cheng hummed a little tune, helping out beside Grandma Shen.

Although she’s not good at cooking, at least she could wash the vegetables.

Hearing the humming of a little tune, Grandma Shen knew today was a day for listening.

"What’s the good news, tell me about it."

With Grandma Shen prompting her, how could Jiang Cheng hold it in?

"Auntie, let me tell you..."

Once she started, Jiang Cheng didn’t stop for an hour.

Talking from the kitchen to the living room, and from the living room to the bathroom.

Not until Shen Yue returned from school did Jiang Cheng finally change conversation partners.

Grandma Shen, with a lingering fear, looked at Jiang Cheng chatting with Shen Yue and mumbled, "Why does she talk more as she gets older?"

"Isn’t she supposed to become more steady?"

Grandma Shen, talking to herself, was overheard by the returning Shen Que, who stood beside Grandma Shen and said, "She’s just under a lot of pressure."

"Hmm?"

Grandma Shen was puzzled.

Shen Que quietly said, "She’s been going back and forth battling with those foreigners for three or four months. Even one slip-up means their company could face adverse conditions."

"Those below her just have to work. But Jiang Cheng has to think more comprehensively. She’s responsible for so many families."

Shen Que’s words were full of heartache, and after hearing them, Grandma Shen felt even more sorry.

"Ah, sometimes I think, if only you were ordinary people, it would be so much better."

"But then I think again, someone has to do this kind of work."

Grandma Shen was conflicted, and Shen Que comfortingly said, "You don’t need to worry, Jiang Cheng willingly embraces the workload; it’s her motivation."

Grandma Shen nodded and stood outside with Shen Que for a while longer.

Because Shen Yue was the best at soothing Jiang Cheng in the family, no matter what Jiang Cheng said, Shen Yue always listened with interest.

An hour later, Shen Xing also returned from school.

The family started to set the table and serve the dishes for dinner.

After the meal, Jiang Cheng was taken out by Shen Que for a walk to aid digestion, and she talked a lot again.

In the midst of her talking, Jiang Cheng looked at Shen Que and asked, "Am I talking too much?"

"No, it’s just right. I enjoy listening."

Jiang Cheng, doubtingly holding Shen Que’s arm, said, "Your words aren’t very credible."

Shen Que wrapped an arm around Jiang Cheng’s shoulders, softly saying, "Then just talk to me."

That way, it doesn’t matter if it’s credible or not, because with me, I’ll always be willing to listen.

Jiang Cheng chuckled, holding him a bit tighter, and they walked quietly together.

After about an hour of walking, they returned home.

Jiang Cheng, probably having said enough, picked up a history book to read.

The thing about history is, every read provides new insights; it’s always refreshing.

Shen Que went to attend to some unknown task, and Jiang Cheng didn’t ask.

Who knows how long passed, but Shen Que came out. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Ms. Jiang Cheng, would you like a massage?"

Jiang Cheng looked at the already prepared massage table and some unknown oil.

"Sure!"

Jiang Cheng cooperatively took a shower, changed into her pajamas, and laid down on the massage table.

Shen Que’s broad hands, rough with calluses, warmed the herbal oil and pressed down on Jiang Cheng’s shoulders.

"Oh—it’s so comfortable."

With just one touch, Jiang Cheng relaxed.

Smiling, Shen Que, keeping his thoughts clear, provided a very formal massage for Jiang Cheng.

She was tired.

He had learned massage.

That was all there is to it.

That night, Jiang Cheng slept very soundly.

When she woke up, the sun was already bright, and Shen Que had gone to work.

Jiang Cheng got up, stretching her limbs, feeling very light and relaxed.

The fatigue was all gone, and feeling refreshed and energetic, Jiang Cheng went to work enthusiastically.

That evening, Shen Que also used the oil.

In his heart, Shen Que firmly vowed: Yesterday’s massage was purely out of goodwill, and absolutely not for the sake of today!

Early the next morning, Jiang Cheng left early.

Because today was the day Jack and others were coming.

To show respect, she brought a driver to pick them up.

At the train station, after picking up Jack and his group, she invited them into the car and headed to the company.

In the conference room at the company, all three parties were seated.

Everyone exchanged pleasantries, and no one broached the topic first.

Finally, it was Jack who broke the deadlock.

"President Jiang, I personally admire you greatly, but when it comes to business, I assume you know why I’ve come today."

"If the three of us continue to fight, it’ll only give others opportunities. Why not coexist peacefully?"

Jiang Cheng sat steadily, smiling grandly as she asked, "Peace is what we love most in Hua Xia."

"I wonder, Mr. Jack, what terms do you propose?"

Jack feigned ignorance, saying, "Terms? I thought peaceful coexistence was the term. Currently, we’re all increasing our promotional budgets. The expenditure is higher than the sales. If we just stop, restore the normal price, based on the current market share of us three, we’d be at a stable leading position."

After listening, Jiang Cheng smiled.

"I think Mr. Jack misunderstood. Our expenditure does not exceed sales; in fact, thanks to the movie’s success, we’ve made some money."

"Oh, by the way, didn’t Mr. Jack know, we invested in the movie."