I Want a Lifetime with You novel Chapter 204

Acting fast, Su Su pulled the assistant away. After calming her down, she told the assistant something, and the assistant ran away with red-rimmed eyes.

Shi Wei was about to fly into a fit of anger, but she held herself back when she realized Su Su was the one who had helped the assistant. All she did was glare at Su Su. “What are you doing?”

“I should be the one asking you that question!” Su Su poured a cup of water for Shi Wei before motioning to her to look around. “We’re in the drama set. Everyone is staring at you. You’re a celebrity, so you’re already in the spotlight. Plus, your scuffle with Eiffel isn’t solved yet. Do you want people to hold this against you?”

Su Su handed the cup to Shi Wei. “I told you to dismiss your assistant if you dislike her. I’m with you now, so I can be your assistant,” the woman consoled Shi Wei.

Because Shi Wei felt apologetic to Su Su, she took in what Su Su said. After pondering, she told Su Su, “I just got furious momentarily.”

“I know you’re furious, but you have to know where you are right now. Guan Jing isn’t here for a few days, so I’ll be with you.” Su Su sat down and continued analyzing the pros and cons. “You just entered Xinhuang. Remember the rumors about you back then? Xinhuang might still be observing you, so your actions could leave a terrible impression on them.”

Shi Wei calmed down upon hearing that. She grabbed Su Su’s hand and nodded. “Su Su, you’re right. Thank goodness you’re by my side. Otherwise, I’d be criticized if this gets out. A few days ago, Zhou Zheng had already helped me once. He seemed dissatisfied with me. What should I do right now?”

“You don’t have to be scared. Actually, whatever they think of you should be temporary. Think about it – if your drama is broadcasted and well-received, and your commercial value increases, Xinhuang will automatically change their opinion.”

Seeing that Shi Wei had calmed down, Su Su continued, “For now, focus on shooting. After the shooting ends, you can rest for some time. I’ve asked Mr. Zhou, and he told me Xinhuang is currently getting an endorsement for you. If they successfully sign the contract, you won’t have to worry!”

“You’re right. I’ll listen to you and focus on shooting for now!” Shi Wei understood what Su Su meant. Although she had been signed by Xinhuang and Fu Xicheng was close to Fu Chengyan, entrepreneurs were scrupulous. Fu Chengyan did Fu Xicheng a favor, but he might not continue doing that. If she didn’t work hard, Fu Chengyan might refuse to keep helping her.

“Good! Let’s go over your lines. You must do your best later. I know you can act well, so make sure to impress the director!”

After Shi Wei regained her composure, Su Su told the makeup artist to touch up her makeup. Shi Wei would be acting with the leading actor later on. If she performed well, the director would change his impression of her. After all, if whoever acted well deserved to call the shots in the entertainment industry. Any rumors would be dispelled once a new drama or film was released.

At night, after work, Shi Wei told Guan Jing she would like to fire the assistant as she already had Su Su. Guan Jing agreed without much thought.

After following Shi Wei to Xinhuang, Guan Jing realized Xinhuang differed from the other entertainment companies she had been to. Her authority was unchallenged here, and she had ample workspace too.

Guan Jing had no time for Shi Wei. All she wished was for Shi Wei to stay low. The next day, Shi Wei paid her assistant and told her to leave, leaving Su Su to become her one and only assistant.

“Su Su, won’t you feel upset about being my assistant?” Su Su was from a wealthy family, so she needn’t work as an assistant. But Shi Wei had an over-inflated ego. Su Su’s background was comparable to hers, but Su Su ended up being her assistant, so her ego was satisfied.

Su Su narrowed her eyes and sneered silently. Even so, she kept a smile on her face. “No. I feel much calmer here. Now, I want to work hard to distracted myself.”

She passed Shi Wei a towel. “Wipe your sweat off. The makeup artist is coming soon. I’ll go through the lines with you when you get your makeup done so you can perform well later.” Su Su had arranged everything well. Shi Wei felt that her workflow was smoother ever since Su Su took over.

In a blink of an eye, it had been three months since Shi Wei started the shoot, and the drama finished shooting on time.

In Jiang City, the West City project had been put on the agenda. However, something happened at this critical moment.

Fucheng had prepared for ages, but Shengyuan disqualified them at once. They had no idea this was going to happen. They had complete confidence they could get the project. Even though it might not be the entire project, they expected to at least get a slice. But a few days ago, someone working in Shengyuan had leaked information that Fu Chengyan was collaborating with Li Group and another foreign team. All those companies who handed their proposals to Shengyuan were rejected.

In Fucheng’s executive-only meeting, everyone remained silent. Mr. Li and the directors he represented were upset at what happened. Mr. Li was especially irritated at Fu Yuqing and Fu Xicheng’s decisions.

“What happened? I believe both Mr. Fu’s’ should explain. Three months ago, young Mr. Fu boasted that we would successfully get Shengyuan’s project!”

Fu Xicheng seemed grumpy, too. He had just returned a few days ago and was buried in work. He had been busy preparing the annual review for the past few days. At the end of the year, the company’s projects needed to be integrated and reviewed. Fu Xicheng was so busy that he completely neglected this project.

He thought they would get this project for sure. Never in his wildest dream did he think they would get rejected.

Since Fu Xicheng remained silent, Mr. Li showed no mercy in reprimanding him. “I think you’re not concerned about this huge project at all. Everyone, take a look at this.” Mr. Li told his secretary to pass out an article to everyone. “This was where young Mr. Fu was a few days ago. The gossip magazine even got a photo of him.”

Everyone glanced at the news and realized it was Fu Xicheng and his wife, Shi Wei.

“What? Isn’t Mrs. Fu shooting a drama at Xiangshan? Did Mr. Fu go to Xiangshan?”

“What’s going on?” Fu Yuqing was livid as took the newspaper from the secretary. His expression darkened. “Xicheng, I need you to explain. What happened? Why did you go to Xiangshan instead of working?”

“Dad, I—”

“Don’t call me dad. Please address me as Mr. Fu!”

“Explain yourself!” After the meeting had ended, Fu Yuqing brought Fu Xicheng to his office. The man nearly slapped his son and barely stopped himself after remembering they were at work. He pointed at Fu Xicheng. “I’ll turn a blind eye on the fact that you went to Xiangshan privately while on a business trip. I thought you were pretty confident we’ll get the Shengyuan project?”

“Yes, I was pretty confident. For the past three months, I told my subordinates to work overtime so we could come out with good numbers to show Fu Chengyan. But who knew Fu Chengyan would end up making that decision? We are nothing compared to Li Group.”

Fu Xicheng was furious, too. His team had worked hard for three months, but in the end, their efforts were all for naught.

“Father, didn’t you say Fu Chengyan’s grandfather agreed to give Fucheng a chance?”

“Yes, he has agreed, but I believe Fu Chengyan said no.” Fu Yuqing clenched his jaw. “I don’t know what Fu Chengyan is doing. He announced the project tender himself but went back on his words and chose Li Group under the table.”

“What should we do now?”

“What else? We should go to Fu Chengyan now. You go to him, and I’ll go to his grandfather. Let’s see what Old Master Fu has to say about this!” I can’t believe it. I saved someone from the Fu clan, and they owe me a favor. How dare Fu Chengyan say no after his grandfather has agreed to it?

“Okay. I’ll go to Shengyuan Group to demand an explanation from Fu Chengyan. Father, are you going to Old Master Fu now?”

“There’s no rush. You can go to Fu Chengyan first. I’ll visit the old man later.”

Meanwhile, in Shengyuan Group, Fu Xicheng failed to enter the building. Without an appointment, he couldn’t meet Fu Chengyan. As Fu Xicheng didn’t even have Fu Chengyan’s contact, he could only tell the front desk to call the 27th floor.

Mai Qi was the one who answered the phone. After confirming with Zhou Zheng, she informed him that Fu Chengyan wasn’t not in. As a matter of fact, Fu Chengyan was indeed not in the building. The man was surveying the site. It was winter, but a large group of people trailed after him. The West City project had been in preparation for a long time. Three months was more than enough for everyone to get to know the land well.

George tagged along today. Before he came, he had already talked to Lin Yu, hence he was highly interested in the land’s development.

“Eric, this is the initial concept that Lin Yu and I came up with. What do you think?”

George spread the blueprint out. “I think we can build the shopping mall here. For this area, the pollution isn’t that serious and can be treated in time for the construction to commence around six months later. I think a medical facility should be built here. As for this area… Lin and I have different opinions on this area. I think you should build a park, but Lin thinks you should build an orphanage here.”

“Show me.” Fu Chengyan took the blueprint and swept his gaze across it. He pointed at an area circled in blue. “George, is this your idea?”

George nodded. “Yes, I think building a park will help in developing and prospering the West City. Your ZF is working to achieve this too, right?”

“Mr. Fu, it’s Mai Qi. She told me Fu Xicheng had come for you, but she sent him away. It might be because of the West City project. What do you think?” Zhou Zheng handed the phone to Fu Chengyan, but his boss refused to answer it. “I won’t meet him.”