Chapter 690: 690 What are you withdrawing? The show has just begun Out of etiquette, Shi Lan and Tang Ze arrived first, reserved the State Banquet Hall, followed by a selection of top-tier dishes. Yan Shixiu did arrange the event with sufficient grandeur, but Miss Shi felt it was a waste of money. Tonight, this entire room would be an expenditure in vain. Perhaps also due to the arranged grandeur, Zhou Yi did not throw his usual tantrums and arrived on time, only… he was not alone; he brought along a group of five or six people, all dressed in suits and leather shoes, looking like industry elites. “This is Miss An Lan,” a colleague from Huahai began introducing Shi Lan’s identity. Because Shi Lan had instructed in advance not to link her with Yan Shixiu or bring up Shuangshi. “This gentleman is Zhou Yi, the famous screenwriter.” The man, in his early fifties, of average build and appearance, had a small mustache that lent him a touch of the artist, dressed in a long robe with prayer beads hanging from his hand. His attire was indeed benevolent, but his eyes shone with a keen intelligence that Shi Lan greatly disliked. “So, it is Mrs. Yan,” Zhou Yi greeted Shi Lan before sitting down but did not offer his hand. Shi Lan didn’t bother to rise to greet him either, seated at the main seat, her smile loaded with profound implications. “It’s quite unfortunate, my friends also undertook a long journey to see me today, so I brought them along as well; they are all good friends from within the circle. I hope Mrs. Yan doesn’t mind.” “Please yourself,” Shi Lan responded nonchalantly with a casual expression. “I hear Mrs. Yan wishes to make a movie. Since everyone here is from the industry today, we might as well have a good discussion,” Zhou Yi remarked, seeing Shi Lan’s forced smile and feeling unexpectedly unable to fathom this young woman’s thoughts. He initially did not want to come to the banquet, having plans to drink and play cards with friends, but, saying no to a call from Huahai was not an option. There he was, friends in tow; since it was just a meal, he might as well address Huahai’s matter incidentally. But sitting there, he suddenly felt uncomfortable. For he had not anticipated that a woman in her twenties could exert such an intimidating presence on him. “Just thinking about it casually, after all, my husband is wealthy, it’s just for fun,” Shi Lan replied offhandedly. Tang Ze and Huahai’s colleague could not understand Shi Lan’s intention at that moment. Wasn’t she looking for a reputable screenwriter? Now that he was right in front of her, why did she start being evasive again? Though Zhou Yi’s approach was truly unscrupulous, bringing industry insiders to the meal was justifiable; it was an opportunity to network. But why was the big boss reacting so indifferently? “Hahaha, I understand Mrs. Yan’s meaning,” Zhou Yi thought Shi Lan was merely investing money for fun. Certainly, since a financial backer had approached him, he did not want to sever this opportunity, thus he echoed her sentiments throughout. How many such people had Miss Shi dealt with in her past life? She managed the conversation effortlessly throughout the banquet, unperturbed and able to chat about any topic brought up. This was the first time Tang Ze realized how talkative Shi Lan could be. Although he had long understood that the big boss was highly capable, seeing her effortlessly charm a group of men was still a first for him. Midway through the banquet, Tang Ze went to the restroom, and on his way back, he ran into two of Zhou Yi’s friends who were quite drunk, boasting loudly as they walked. “This lady, naive and loaded with cash, is ripe for the taking.” “Making a movie? Does she think it’s that easy? Our great Master Zhou here has a sci-fi blockbuster in hand, is it her turn? Maybe in three years, hahaha.” Thɪs chapter is updated by novel※fire.net “Did you hear what she just said? She knows nothing yet dares to voice out here, simply because her husband is rich, right?” The two didn’t notice Tang Ze at all and supported each other as they continued to the restroom, at which point Tang Ze understood why the big boss had spoken and acted that way during the banquet. These people didn’t take them seriously at all; their presence was merely out of respect for Huahai or perhaps Yan Shixiu. Tang Ze was inwardly furious but maintained his composure, returning to his seat and sharing everything he had overheard with Shi Lan. “Boss, should we pull out?” “Pull out? The show is just getting started…” Shi Lan replied with a smile.