Chapter 44: Chapter 044: Passed. Number 1! Chapter 44: Chapter 044: Passed. Number 1! F Country.
The cemetery closest to the jungle.
Exiting the cemetery, there was a broad highway.
Across the highway was the church.
Occasional peals of bells could be heard.
In front of the simple cemetery’s lawn, several luxury cars were parked, and intermittently, the buzzing of helicopters could be heard as the winds swept by, causing a helicopter to land on the landing lawn across.
Groups of people in suits strode over, including a few in white coats within a large team.
Their presence was very formidable.
Even a hint of blood could be smelled in the wind.
A low-profile black sedan pulled up, and a couple from Z Country emerged, both having distinct appearances.
Their arrival attracted some people’s attention.
Outside the venue, besides this couple, there was also a group of people from Z Country.
Around the periphery of the cemetery, Qi Si stood before the white brick path leading toward the church, flanked by several tall bodyguards in suits.
They kept vigilantly scanning their surroundings.
Their gaze instantly shifted toward the couple.
“Mr. Qi,” a man from F Country approached with several others.
Qi Si nodded slightly toward him.
This blond man was a decision-maker in a certain field in F Country, possessing great power.
He was here today to discuss a cross-country project.
Qi Si looked toward the cemetery.
The blond man also looked that way and said, “A subject from the Jungle Base has died.”
“A subject?”
Qi Si, unusually interested, repeated.
Seeing Qi Si’s interest, the blond man smiled and said, “It was a genetics researcher, and we also invested in that project. After the subject died, the base preserved it and extracted and researched for many days, but couldn’t obtain more valuable samples. They almost got wiped out by the subject…”
He swallowed the last few words.
Qi Si, listening to this, showed no emotion on his face.
However, his gaze fell on the couple, who looked very attractive.
The blond man continued, “Those are the subject’s parents.”
The people beside Qi Si quickly glanced at the blond man.
Even Qi Si couldn’t help but give him a glance.
Feeling their stares, the blond man’s scalp tingled, and he chuckled nervously, “They are team instructors, willingly offering their own lineage…”
Qi Si frowned slightly, uncomfortable.
Realizing that Qi Si was not interested, the blond man tactfully changed the subject and pointed in the direction of the church, “Mr. Qi, let’s talk about the project we’re going to collaborate on.”
Qi Si, striding ahead, led the way while the blond man dabbed the cold sweat from his forehead and hurriedly followed.
*
Shen Yan woke up from a sleep feeling refreshed and extremely comfortable.
She got up on time for breakfast.
Just as she reached the dining room, she received a call from Director Li.
Shen Yan was a bit surprised.
It was unexpected that Director Li would call her personally.
She had left her phone number with the “Stratagem Sage” production team, and it was normal for Director Li to know it.
“Shen Yan, you’ve been confirmed for the third female lead, and all the casting should be decided the day after tomorrow. Spend these next two days getting familiar with the script,” said Director Li.
His tone was noticeably gentler than the first time he spoke to her, yet still serious.
Shen Yan smiled, “I will definitely study it thoroughly! Thank you, Director Li, for this opportunity!”
“I hope you will not disappoint me,” Director Li paused, “Regarding the contract, I will have someone contact your agent separately.”
Shen Yan chatted with Director Li for a bit longer before hanging up.
Liu Su entered the dining room at that time, and Shen Yan shared the good news with him.
Liu Su had received a call from Director Du the previous night, inviting Shen Yan to be a regular guest on his romance-themed show; this time, Liu Su did not outright refuse.
Shen Yan hadn’t expected to actually pass the audition!
“Did Director Li mention who was chosen as the male lead? Uncle Liu isn’t worried about you and Mu Jincheng’s past; he’s worried you won’t perform well in front of Mu Jincheng.”
Yes, that’s correct.
It’s definitely not because he’s afraid of Shen Yan messing around with Mu Jincheng.
Shen Yan said, “Uncle Liu, I’m very professional.”
Liu Su found it unreliable, just from how Shen Yan had stubbornly stuck to Mu Jincheng before; he couldn’t trust her.
At the time, Shen Yan had really given her all for true love.
How could she just give up so easily.
Liu Su felt he was foolish too, to have been fooled by Shen Yan’s words just yesterday.
Liu Su changed the subject, bringing up Director Du’s invitation.
“Romance-themed show? Does Uncle Liu want me to participate?”
“Setting aside everything else, I’ve thoroughly researched this variety show. In just the first few days of this month, it shot up to three hot searches. Director Du is indeed experienced in directing such shows. Plus, the young people nowadays love watching these kinds of fake romantic bubbles and following the couples’ story alone.”
Liu Su was indeed quick to embrace new things.
Shen Yan asked, “So, what does Uncle Liu think?”
“‘Stratagem Sage’ has no scenes for you in the early stages, you can’t just be idling, waiting to shoot your parts.”
Shen Yan thought for a moment and said, “Uncle Liu, arrange as you see fit, I don’t mind. However, being a regular guest is out of the question, but a temporary guest is fine.”
“Good, I’ll have a talk with Director Du,” as long as it’s not overdone, Shen Yan could use the romance show to boost her popularity.
Now that he had taken on the role of her agent, Liu Su would exhaust all avenues to make Shen Yan famous.
So, anything that could benefit Shen Yan was within his considerations.
Since Shen Yan had set her heart entirely on Mu Jincheng, and Mu Jincheng wouldn’t be on the love-themed show, he wasn’t worried at all.
*
In a drama crew in Shen City.
Dai Qiu took the opportunity of lunchtime to meet Shi Lian.
Shi Lian sent the people around her away from the resting tent and handed a lunch box to Dai Qiu, “What did President Kang say?”
At this mention, Dai Qiu scoffed with a hint of laughter, “What can she say except ask you to share that advertisement and do her publicity? She also wants you to take her out in public more. It’s clear she wants to use you to elevate the newbie. Xinyu doing this, it’s disgusting. If you weren’t a woman, she’d probably even ask you, a senior, to stir up a scandal with her.”
Dai Qiu finished speaking with a cold laugh and started eating fiercely.
Shi Lian’s expression also soured, “I haven’t received many appearances recently, I’m focused on shooting. I don’t have time to babysit her. As for sharing the post, I still have to do it…” who told her she couldn’t pressure the company due to her lower status.
Dai Qiu, with a stern face, said, “Let me handle the posting; you focus on your shoot.”
“Okay, thanks, Brother Qiu.”
*
The project negotiation was not going smoothly.
Primarily because Qi Si’s side was asking for too much, and the country from F needed to discuss it again before they could give an answer.
They stepped out of the church.
Standing by the road where the cars were parked, Qi Si impulsively looked toward the empty graveyard.
The people beside him also followed his gaze.
“Sir…”
Qi Si was already walking toward it, standing in front of a hastily yet somewhat meticulously buried grave.
His gaze froze upon encountering a name in the cold hue of marble.
Shen Yan.
It was in Chinese characters.
Under the gravestone, a line in F-script: No.1—Strong Gene.
The summer breeze blew from the depths of the solemn graveyard, slightly cool…