Chapter 218

The vehicle sped all the way from the airport directly to Shichahai.

It passed through one hutong after another.

Finally, it stopped outside a secluded courtyard.

Lin Yue pushed the door and got out of the car. Under the blowing breeze, she stretched and looked at the tall ginkgo tree, sweeping away the fatigue of the flight.

"So comfortable."

Twisting her waist from side to side, she nodded and said: "Although this kind of place isn't as convenient as an apartment building, it has a unique tranquility. It's actually very comfortable to live in. How much did you spend?"

"A little over three million."

Li Luo carried the suitcase to the courtyard gate and pressed the keypad: "The code is 952700#. You can stay at my place for the time being; it's just me anyway."

"Just for these few days."

With the reminder from just now, Lin Yue quickly got into character: "Although I am your manager, it doesn't look good to live together for a long time."

She walked through the door.

A lush green bamboo wall greeted her.

After rounding the moon gate and walking inside, there was a small world of its own. Colorful koi swam back and forth in a small pond, a tea table was set up next to an old tree in the courtyard, and two lounge chairs were placed nearby.

On the ashtray next to the red clay teapot, half a cigar was left resting at an angle.

A gust of wind blew, and the book placed on the tea table flipped and closed.

On the cover.

The words "The Return of the Condor Heroes" were particularly eye-catching.

Just from the furnishings in front of her, Lin Yue could imagine the cozy scene of Li Luo staying in the courtyard alone, brewing a pot of hot tea, lighting a cigar, and leisurely reading.

"You really know how to enjoy yourself."

She unbuttoned her coat, and her whole person became much more relaxed: "I have to get a courtyard like this too, so that when the kids come over to play later, they'll have a place to run around."

This guy didn't take the multi-million dollar house price to heart at all.

He said it as if he were buying groceries.

But thinking that even though he had resigned, he still held shares in Anta, and the annual dividends were probably not small, Li Luo didn't say anything and pushed open one of the guest rooms.

"You'll stay in this room."

Placing the suitcase on the floor, he gestured toward the bed: "Everything is new. I bought it back a few days ago and washed it again."

"Don't worry about finding a house; take your time."

From that playboy Hung Tin-ming, Li Luo understood that as long as some things weren't caught in the act, no matter how the media wrote about it, if he didn't take it to heart, it wouldn't matter.

The other party still held the title of manager, so even if they were photographed by reporters, there was nothing to fear.

"Bang~"

Just as he turned around.

He was bumped into by the other party.

This posture was extremely fierce, even emitting a muffled sound.

Li Luo staggered backward and sat down on the neatly laid bedding.

"Swish."

A zipper moved.

Lin Yue knelt down and was about to take off her glasses.

"Don't."

Looking at this impatient young lady, Li Luo laughed and stopped her movement: "Keep the glasses on. I said, you look very good like this."

Although part of her beauty was sealed.

But a bespectacled girl has a different kind of charm.

Leaving the position of marketing manager at Anta and running alone to the capital to join a personal studio—a studio that didn't even have an office location—Lin Yue felt she had gone a bit crazy.

For this reason, she needed a solid sense of security.

First, she reached out vigorously.

Then she pressed against his face, feeling his body temperature, and Lin Yue inexplicably felt that her whole person had become grounded.

That infatuated look.

Made Li Luo's psychological satisfaction explode.

He held her small face with one hand and scraped her delicate cheek with his thumb.

"Hiss~"

The next moment, he took a deep breath.

Under the ginkgo tree, the kettle bubbled and steamed.

A large hand grabbed the handle of the pot.

And poured it into the red clay teapot beside it.

The boiling water continuously rinsed and soaked, and the tea leaves that had been curled up quickly unfolded their bodies, emitting a faint fragrance.

Li Luo bit his cigar and poured a cup of hot tea for Lin Yue, who was sitting opposite him.

Then he leaned back into the lounge chair.

The latter was flipping through the contract. The corresponding terms inside were consistent with what had been discussed, and it gave a great degree of freedom and decision-making power. Manager Lin smiled and picked up a pen to sign her name neatly.

"Boss."

She extended her hand with a smile: "Thank you for your trust in me."

"Sister Yue."

Li Luo exhaled a smoke ring and shook her hand very formally: "Please put in more effort in the future."

The tone of business was as professional as it could be.

But the scene was completely not like that at all.

Both were wearing pajamas, Lin Yue's face was still flushed, and at the open neckline, her cleavage was bottomless.

"Do you have any plans?"

Li Luo took a sip of tea and looked at her.

"Start with the office location."

During this time, Lin Yue had long considered how to carry out the work: "Since you've set up a studio for yourself, you have to find a way to make it more formal."

"In the business world, face is very important."

Manager Lin, who was also the agent, blew on the tea calmly, the corners of her mouth slightly raised: "I don't want to talk about cooperation with others without even having a formal office space."

"You wouldn't still be running to coffee shops to talk to people now, would you?"

"Hehe."

Li Luo put on a brave front and glanced at her.

When everyone first met, wasn't it at a coffee shop?

He really didn't expect that after going around in a big circle, not only were they now face-to-face, but Manager Lin had also become his subordinate.

"798 Art District."

Lin Yue laughed secretly and flicked her slender fingers: "You shouldn't be unfamiliar with this place; it's where we shot the commercial back then. I suggest putting the company location there."

"The reason is very simple."

She looked at Li Luo and quickly gave the reason for choosing 798: "They have always held a welcoming attitude toward artists moving in, and there will be reductions in rent and taxes."

"It seems like renting a house will cost a lot, but if you actually calculate it."

"You're actually saving money."

"Artists?"

Li Luo spread his hands, his expression very confused.

Hong Jinbao's stunt double quickly stepped forward and began rehearsing some of the bigger movements with Li Luo. The two had similar builds, and after wearing the same clothes and wigs, they looked no different.

"Please."

Lin Yue patted her forehead and said helplessly: "You don't think that the performing arts of television and film don't count as art, do you? If that's the case, then pretend I didn't say anything."

Hearing this, Li Luo smiled embarrassedly.

Artists here.

Of course, it doesn't refer to great masters of art; anyone engaged in related literary and artistic work can be counted among them.

And who could say that Li Luo isn't doing art?

"In fact."

Lin Yue played with her phone and looked at Li Luo: "I contacted the management there two days ago, and they said that if you want to establish a studio there, you are welcome to visit at any time."

"And they will give the greatest support in terms of policy."

"How about it?"

Lin Yue had always had this decisive attitude in doing things, even though she didn't know much about the entertainment industry yet.

But it didn't hinder the basic train of thought.

She had always believed that as an enterprise or a studio, one must demonstrate the corresponding style and level in front of business partners, so that others would feel more at ease when cooperating.

"Let's set a time."

Li Luo picked up the teacup and expressed his agreement: "It's the weekend now, and I'm free anytime."

Having an office location is indeed much more formal.

To put it bluntly.

It's like dressing up to show respect to others.

No matter what kind of enterprise, as long as the operator has the intention to develop, they will definitely pay attention to their external image.

It was time for him to reach that step.

Lin Yue dialed the phone casually and communicated the corresponding situation with the other party quickly and efficiently. In less than a minute, she looked at Li Luo very decisively: "They said they are free now."

The appearance she presented was in stark contrast to the panting in the bedroom just now.

It formed a strong contrast.

Li Luo also realized seriously that this time he had brought back an assistant with extremely strong work ability.

With Lin Yue's help, many things could save him effort.

He could focus on picking up girls.

No.

It was that he could focus on the development of his career.

"Let's go."

Li Luo slurped up the tea and stood up, pressing on the armrest.

He did things.

Also with a fiery personality.

After a few words, Lin Yue hung up the phone, and the two changed into formal clothes and drove directly toward Chaoyang District.

798 Art District.

Converted from a radio equipment factory.

Since its development, it has gradually become a gathering place for artists and art institutions. In just two years, it has already gained considerable scale and become a famous cultural and creative industry cluster.

Last time he came to shoot a commercial, Li Luo liked the environment here very much.

That kind of atmosphere with historical mottling.

Was very strong.

Although most of the park consists of tall factory buildings, there is actually no lack of low-rise buildings with one or two floors; these are for the use of related practitioners who need to set up small studios.

Arrived at the park after a journey of more than half an hour.

Driving on the spacious road, Li Luo felt a bit more delighted.

He still preferred this kind of detached small building; he didn't have to wait for the elevator like at Wu Dun's place, where he would encounter people from other companies at any time.

For public figures.

Sometimes, it is indeed a nuisance.

When he was doing business, he would of course be happy to do it, but when working privately, he still wanted a relatively quiet environment.

"Just ahead."

Lin Yue pointed to the middle-aged woman standing on the side of the road and slowly stepped on the brake.

She automatically and consciously entered the role.

When going out, she grabbed the car keys and was responsible for driving.

"Sister Chen."

Closing the car door, Lin Yue smiled and walked forward quickly. After shaking hands with the other party, she raised her hand to introduce: "Get to know each other, this is my new boss, Mr. Li Luo!"

"Hello."

Taking off his sunglasses, Li Luo revealed a handsome smile.

As his first office space, he of course had to come and choose it; that sense of construction from nothing was also very fascinating.

"Hello, Mr. Li."

The woman took a deep breath and asked with a stutter.

At first.

She thought Lin Yue was joking.

Jumping from an executive at a sports enterprise to a manager at a celebrity studio—this span was too big.

But now seeing Li Luo standing in front of her.

Her head felt a little dizzy.

"Mr. Li."

She exhaled again, forcibly controlling her emotions: "Manager Lin told me that you want to settle the studio in our 798, right? I don't know what your specific requirements are?"

"I will do my best to satisfy them."

All the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit.

Creating a 798 Cultural and Creative Park, everyone is of course going for money. Having a well-known person move into the art park is definitely a benefit for them.

Overall popularity and influence can be improved.

This is why there will be a tilt in rent and taxes.

Lin Yue also looked at Li Luo.

The boss should make the decisions; she only provides solutions.

After a little thought.

Li Luo stated his requirements.

The area doesn't need to be too large, preferably around three hundred square meters over two floors, which can separate a comfortable office environment without appearing too empty. Parking must be convenient, and it must be a bit secluded.

If there is simple decoration, that would be even better.

Chen Jingli nodded repeatedly; small studios basically have similar requirements.

The last point.

It would be unusual for others.

But considering the other party's profession, it is a matter of course. No one wants their workplace to be visited like a zoo.

Although that situation is highly likely to happen.

A suitable place.

Chen Jingli knew it clearly in her heart.

She immediately got into the car and guided the two of them to keep driving around 798.

Half an hour later.

Li Luo followed the woman who was talking incessantly through the low fence gate. Parking here was very convenient; the street retreated a few meters, and another small courtyard was the building.

A turn of the steering wheel, and it was a private parking lot.

The whole building had red brick exterior walls, and it was a small building ten meters high.

Bright windows.

Just looking from the outside, one could feel that the lighting was very good.

Stepping on a few steps to the door.

Then stepping inside.

"One hundred and fifty square meters downstairs."

Chen Jingli's eyes fell on Li Luo frequently, and she kept introducing: "Ninety square meters upstairs, the entrance is ten meters high, which doesn't feel oppressive at all. The previous gallery moved out half a month ago."

"It's very well repaired."

"The area is a bit small, but it's enough for a studio."

Unlike the outside, the inside was painted white, and there were many nail holes on the wall for hanging frames.

The entrance was indeed very high.

The entire first floor was square and very empty.

The original tenant separated the pantry and the bathroom; besides that, there was a small door leading to the back.

On the left was an iron staircase going up, and the soles of the shoes made a crisp sound on it.

Arriving above.

First was a spacious corridor.

Walking straight along the corridor, first on the right was a room of about twenty square meters, and further inside was an open space of seventy square meters, with sunlight spilling in from the tall windows.

It was bright, making people feel suddenly enlightened.

Li Luo squinted his eyes, as if seeing this space arranged into an office area, rest area, leisure area, and reception area.

In this place.

He would take another solid step.

Turning his head.

He smiled slightly at Lin Yue, who instantly understood.

Li Luo Studio.

It was in this place!

Thanks to brother Ai Kan Shouji for the tip of 500 coins, thank you!