81: Getting to know Chen Duling

Cao Lang emerged from the lounge, stretched, feeling refreshed and invigorated!

Li Na saw him, put down the work report in her hand, and greeted him with a smile: "CEO Cao, the short drama's commencement ceremony is this afternoon. Would you like to attend?"

Jiang Mengyuan followed closely behind, her eyes still holding the lingering warmth of affection, her face slightly flushed as if she had just experienced something exciting. Her gray suit perfectly enveloped her graceful figure, and her white shirt showed some wrinkles caused by a certain kind of intensity.

"Commencement ceremony..."

Cao Lang straightened his shirt, pondered for a moment, and then nodded.

"Then let's go take a look. After all, it's the first screen adaptation of my work; I should be there to show support."

Li Na heard this and nodded, immediately picking up her phone to send a few messages, displaying her characteristic capability and efficiency:

"I will immediately notify the production team to prepare for your reception. The venue has been set up over there, just waiting for you to come over for the ribbon-cutting."

Jiang Mengyuan pouted, looking reluctant: "Brother, then I need to return to the company to handle the reading app and short video software matters, striving to develop them quickly."

"Go ahead. If you need any help, contact me anytime." Cao Lang gently patted her shoulder, his eyes showing approval. Jiang Mengyuan seemed injected with adrenaline, straightened her back, and was full of energy.

Since enrolling in the finance class, she realized that learning is endless in life!

Now that Cao Lang had entrusted her with such a major task, she needed to go back and prepare thoroughly to come up with a feasible proposal!

Cao Lang had just promised that if the proposal was satisfactory, he would invest.

Jiang Mengyuan left reluctantly, leaving only Li Na and Cao Lang in the CEO's office.

"Look at you, running around all day long, can your body handle it?"

"Yesterday you still asked me to buy a house for that 19-year-old little sister of yours, and you went to pick up Wang Tangtang's daughter. I heard there's also a supermodel at a hotel... Oh, you, you, you."

As soon as Jiang Mengyuan left, Li Na reverted to her charming, mature woman demeanor, her tone slightly dissatisfied, but her eyes were full of concern.

She didn't care how Cao Lang played around; she only worried about him exhausting himself.

In ancient times, if the Emperor summoned consorts seven days in a row, the eunuchs of the Directorate of Attendants would kneel down to advise the Emperor to moderate his indulgence for the sake of the empire!

Therefore, the real beauty trap isn't 'Come play, young master'; the real beauty trap is 'Why haven't you eaten on time yet?'

Li Na was top-tier, whether as a secretary or a lover.

Cao Lang couldn't help but pull the voluptuous mature woman into his arms, lightly flicked her small upturned nose, and laughed: "I know, I know."

Li Na rolled her eyes and stopped persuading him. Instead, she wrapped her arms around Cao Lang's neck, quietly savoring this hard-won moment of tenderness.

A peerlessly good woman like this is hard to find even with a lantern.

Cao Lang had also said that if he ever got married, he would definitely marry Li Na as his wife.

But unfortunately, Cao Lang probably wouldn't get married in this lifetime.

The System still had plenty of functions waiting for him to discover... In the afternoon,

On the way, Li Na reported the production team's situation to Cao Lang.

"This time we pre-invested twenty million. The cast was meticulously selected from tens of thousands of people. The director is Zheng Dao, a rising star in the industry; several of his short dramas have been huge hits. We must strive to achieve the best results within the limited budget."

Li Na's delicate fingertips slid across the tablet as she showed Cao Lang the production lineup.

Li Na, when working, was serious and focused, appearing like a different person from usual.

Cao Lang nodded; he roughly understood everything.

The car arrived at the filming base. A row of welcoming banners and balloons could be seen from afar, and the crew members were lined up neatly to greet them.

After Li Na and Cao Lang got out of the car, someone immediately came forward to guide them.

Director Zheng Yi was the first to step forward. He was in his early forties, wearing black-rimmed glasses, his hair slightly disheveled but looking very energetic:

"Hello, CEO Li! And this must be CEO Cao, I've long admired your name! I've read your novel; it's simply a towering peak in the literary world!"

Cao Lang smiled slightly and shook hands with Director Zheng: "Director Zheng, you are too kind. I have also seen your work; you truly are a director of the new generation!"

Zheng Yi quickly waved his hands: "No, no, no! It is my honor to adapt your work! I will definitely present the essence of your writing completely!"

After some pleasantries, a slender and graceful woman walked out from the crowd, wearing a fitted pink cheongsam, attracting considerable attention.

Isn't that Chen Duling? Cao Lang recognized her at a glance.

Chen Duling had an exquisite melon-seed face, her eyes clear as water, like a fairy from a painting. She walked directly toward Li Na and nodded slightly:

"Hello, CEO Li, I've long admired your name."

[Detected a beautiful woman eligible for cashback. Do you wish to view information.]

"View."

Cao Lang clicked to view out of curiosity.

Name: Chen Duling.

Age: 31

Height: 168

Weight: 45kg

Appearance: 96

Figure: 95

Experience: T3

She is a big star! Cao Lang had seen her movies in high school and thought she was breathtakingly beautiful then; even now, she was still stunning!

Li Na broke into a radiant smile: "Duling, hello! Let me introduce you, this is CEO Cao, the author of the original work for this short drama."

Chen Duling turned towards Cao Lang, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. The man before her was young and handsome; someone unfamiliar might mistake him for an actor.

However, she quickly regained her composure and extended her hand generously: "Hello, CEO Cao, I am Chen Duling. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Cao Lang shook her hand and nodded in acknowledgment: "I've long heard of you."

Chen Duling smiled sweetly. As a celebrity, she had met many powerful magnates and could immediately tell that CEO Cao was extraordinary.

Just from Li Na's positioning and body language, she could tell that CEO Cao was likely the true decision-maker for this production.

The commencement ceremony was lively. Cao Lang, as the original author, was invited onto the stage to give a speech. He improvised a few remarks, earning applause from the entire audience.

After the ceremony, the crew members went about their respective tasks.

Just as Cao Lang was preparing to leave, Chen Duling sought him out privately.

This big screen star was very polite when facing Cao Lang:

"CEO Cao, I have a friend who wishes to be introduced to you. Would I have the opportunity?"

"That would be an honor."

Cao Lang smiled and nodded. Chen Duling's friend would naturally also be a female artist in the entertainment circle; he was certainly happy to meet more of them.

Upon receiving Cao Lang's agreement, Chen Duling called over a woman wearing a black dress standing in the distance.

She wore light makeup, yet she was still breathtakingly beautiful. She stood quietly, without any performance, yet seemed to possess an innate aura that made it impossible to ignore her.

"This is Ye Wanqing, a professional actress who has been shelved by Jiaying Media for many years and is currently facing some difficulties..." Chen Duling introduced briefly.

Ye Wanqing slightly bowed, her voice cool yet polite: "Hello, CEO Cao, I am Ye Wanqing."

Those few words were perfectly articulated, filled with the presence of a professional actor.

"Currently, Wanqing is a freelancer and is hoping you might offer a work opportunity. If there are any suitable short dramas or films, we hope you will consider it."

Chen Duling added a few more words on the side, clearly eager to help Ye Wanqing secure an opportunity.

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