Chapter 1323: 227: Boating

Hearing this, Wu Hai glanced at Ni Yang.

That glance left him slightly stunned.

He hadn’t noticed before, but now he realized — Ni Yang had the face of a leading actress.

Her features were too exquisite!

Not only was she pretty, but her demeanor and figure were excellent as well. With such looks and charisma, if she were to act in television, she could easily outshine countless female celebrities. With a bit of grooming, she’d be a rising star, famous across the nation.

Having spent years traveling around, Wu Hai had never seen someone this perfect.

She was simply too beautiful!

So stunning that it left people speechless. Even if she didn’t have any acting skills, just standing in front of a camera would be enough to attract a massive audience.

As a talent agent, Wu Hai truly didn’t want to miss out on such a promising talent.

Wu Hai continued, "Miss Ni, would you be interested in entering the entertainment industry? I’m confident I can make you the biggest female celebrity in the country!"

By the end of his words, Wu Hai’s eyes gleamed with confidence.

"Thank you for your kind offer, but I currently have no intention of joining the entertainment industry," Ni Yang politely declined.

Upon hearing this, the light in Wu Hai’s eyes gradually dimmed. "Oh, I see. Just leave the stuff over there then, we’ll think about it."

In truth, Wu Hai had no intention of considering it.

That Bingji Yufu product — he hadn’t even heard of it; what if it turned out to be ineffective?

Wouldn’t that be deceiving people?

Liu Bingjie was a big star, not just anyone would be chosen as a spokesperson. Taking on anything and everything? That would only lower her status.

Ni Yang nodded, placing the Bingji Yufu gift box to the side, "Mr. Wu, when do you think Miss Liu might be available? Perhaps we can set up a time to discuss."

Wu Hai replied, "I’ll let you know at that time."

Ni Yang smiled lightly, "Thank you for your trouble."

"You’re welcome."

As soon as Ni Yang left, Liu Bingjie, her hair styled in large waves, stepped out. "Wu, who just came by?"

"A small company boss," Wu Hai answered.

"That one?" Liu Bingjie glanced towards the door.

Wu Hai turned to look too, "Yes, her."

Liu Bingjie added, "From the back, she looks pretty good."

Today, Ni Yang wore a white blouse and black tailored pants, paired with high heels, exuding an air of authority.

Yet even just her silhouette could draw attention for a long time.

What’s the biggest taboo for female celebrities?

Without a doubt, it’s when someone looks better than you!

Wu Hai said, "She’s just average-looking, not as pretty as you."

Liu Bingjie chuckled, "Really?"

Wu Hai nodded, "Of course, really."

"What was she here for?" Liu Bingjie continued asking.

Wu Hai pointed to the green gift box beside him, "She wanted you to endorse that skincare product."

"A domestic brand?" Liu Bingjie asked.

"Yes," Wu Hai nodded.

Liu Bingjie sighed, "Lately, it feels like any random wannabe is trying to get me to endorse their stuff. It’s so annoying!"

Wu Hai reassured, "Don’t worry, I already declined this endorsement for you."

"Good," Liu Bingjie said, then added, "By the way, I’ve got an appointment this afternoon. Wu, remember to relay the message to Director Feng for me."

"With that VIP?" Wu Hai raised an eyebrow.

"Yes," Liu Bingjie nodded.

Wu Hai patted her shoulder, "That VIP is no ordinary person. Make the most of this opportunity."

"Got it."

After leaving the Film and Television City, Secretary Wen asked, "President Ni, when do you think Liu Bingjie’s agent will contact us?"

Ni Yang shook her head, "Liu Bingjie won’t be taking our endorsement offer. Consider this a loss; let’s look for someone else."

"What?" Secretary Wen exclaimed in surprise. "No way! Didn’t that agent just say they’d get back to us later?"

Ni Yang replied, "Liu Bingjie is a big star; it’s not surprising she wouldn’t be interested in our product."

While Bingji Yufu was renowned overseas, in Beijing, and Shanghai, there were still plenty of places where people hadn’t heard about it.

Secretary Wen said, "Liu Bingjie may be a big star, but our Bingji Yufu isn’t some small, inconsequential product! That agent’s arrogance made it seem like Bingji Yufu was some cheap unknown brand."

Ni Yang smiled, "This shows that our promotional efforts need to be stronger."

Secretary Wen drooped her head, "President Ni, doesn’t that mean our trip here was wasted..."

Ni Yang responded, "How could it be wasted? I’m planning to visit the West Lake scenic area this afternoon."

Secretary Wen froze for a moment before saying hesitantly, "But, but we haven’t finalized anything regarding the spokesperson yet..."

"That’s a separate matter."

In the afternoon, Ni Yang changed clothes and headed to West Lake scenic area with Secretary Wen.

It was June, and the willow trees along the lake swayed gently in the breeze. Numerous small boats and pleasure barges floated on the water, while the Broken Bridge and riverbanks bustled with crowds.

With the wind came the fragrance of flowers.

"Let’s rent a boat too," Ni Yang suggested to Secretary Wen.

Secretary Wen nodded, "Sure, President Ni, I’ll go take care of it now."

While Secretary Wen went to rent the boat, Ni Yang stopped by a roadside stall and bought two oil-paper umbrellas.

Oil-paper umbrellas could shield from both rain and sun, which was perfect as the sun was shining brightly today.

The craftsmanship of the oil-paper umbrellas sold by West Lake was particularly unique, and their quality was excellent — something not found elsewhere.

Holding one umbrella in hand and opening the other, Ni Yang stood there, dressed in a light, cyan-colored cheongsam. Her outfit complemented the willow trees on the shore and the lotus leaves in the lake.

Ni Yang was a born beauty who elevated every outfit, whether business attire or cheongsam, radiating a striking allure.

"President Ni, this way," Secretary Wen waved from the bow of the boat.

"Coming," Ni Yang walked over and handed an oil-paper umbrella to Secretary Wen, "The sun is strong—this is for you."

"Thank you, President Ni."

"You’re welcome."

Ni Yang boarded the boat.

The boatwoman, holding an oar, said, "Shall I take you two young ladies on a round trip around West Lake?"

Ni Yang nodded, "Sounds good."

The boatwoman noticed how beautiful Ni Yang was and, seeing she was easy-going, asked, "Are you a local girl?"

Ni Yang smiled slightly, "I’m from Beijing."

"Beijing? So far away!" The boatwoman exclaimed in surprise.

It’s said Hang City is renowned for beautiful women, and the boatwoman assumed Ni Yang was local. Who’d have guessed she was from Beijing?

It seems Beijing is also a remarkable place.

Ni Yang nodded, "With modern transportation, it’s actually not so far."

The boatwoman continued, "Taking the train must still take five or six days, right?"

Nowadays, apart from planes, trains were the only option for most people, as buying plane tickets was simply unaffordable for ordinary folks. Trains were much slower than planes.

Ni Yang didn’t clarify that she flew; instead, she nodded gently, "Five and a half days."

"That’s far too long!" The boatwoman exclaimed, then added, "By the way, young lady, are you sure you want to row yourselves? Don’t you need me to accompany you?"

Ni Yang nodded; rowing on West Lake was more interesting if done personally.

"Alright, I’ll head back. I’ll be waiting over there."

"Alright."

At that moment, Secretary Wen held up a camera and said, "President Ni, stand there and don’t move — I’ll take a picture of you."

"Alright."

Secretary Wen pressed the shutter repeatedly, taking several photos.

Ni Yang walked over to take the camera, "Let me take a few pictures of you too."

Initially, Secretary Wen felt awkward and stiff — Ni Yang was her boss, after all. Gradually, she became more natural about it.

Despite the scorching sun, it wasn’t too hot on the lake.

The lake was lined with pleasure boats and small cargo boats selling fruit, seeds, and other snacks.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Secretary Wen waved, "Boss, I’d like a watermelon and some pastries."

"Sure," the vendor rowed over, "Miss, pick whichever watermelon you like."

Secretary Wen stepped onto the vendor’s boat and started tapping each watermelon.

Though she didn’t truly know how to pick a good one, the tapping was instinctive.

In this era, there were no artificial ripeners, so it was easy to end up with an underripe watermelon.

From the stern, Ni Yang pointed at one watermelon, "Secretary Wen, take that one."

Looking up at Ni Yang, Secretary Wen responded, "Alright."

The watermelon Ni Yang chose was round, large, and weighed over ten pounds. Secretary Wen struggled to lift it, and just then, she suddenly felt the weight lighten and heard a pleasant voice above her, "Let me help."

Looking up, Secretary Wen saw Ni Yang.

Even though they were both women and she was two years older, Ni Yang not only surpassed her in capability but even had more strength!

It was just maddening.

With one hand holding an umbrella and the other carrying a ten-pound watermelon, Ni Yang managed it effortlessly, as if it weighed nothing.

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