Chapter 57: Think about meeting the parents!

Jiang Cheng glanced at it, it was an unknown number.

In the dorm, Deng Qi was still shouting; he tapped to hang up.

Anyway, I don't know who called; in this noisy environment it's not suitable to answer; if it's really important, they'll surely call back later, but nuisance calls aren't guaranteed.

"You really pinched it yourself!" Su Peng released Deng Qi, after his verification, he had already confirmed that the marks on Deng Qi's body were made by his own fingers.

"It's not all me pinching; I only pinched a few, most were sucked by my girlfriend!" Deng Qi protested unwillingly.

But no one believed him anymore; Jiang Cheng had a smile on his lips; actually, when Deng Qi just entered, he had noticed something off, so he wasn't surprised.

He just wondered whether all girls like sucking such strawberries; if one day Yujie also wanted to suck, would she agree or not? "Go dream your spring and autumn dreams!" Su Peng suddenly shouted, startling Jiang Cheng.

What's up?

Could he possibly hear people's inner voices? Could my thoughts be known to him? But the next second he relaxed, only hearing Su Peng say: "Be honest, were you up all night at the internet cafe yesterday, then pinched yourself like this, dreaming of spring and autumn, hoping everyone finds a girlfriend?!"

"I really am not!" Deng Qi's eyes turned red with excitement.

Liu Tao still foolishly asked: "What's going on?"

Su Peng glanced at him, annoyed: "Just drop it, stop asking; when your childhood sweetheart gets married and you attend the wedding, remember to call me too!"

"I" Liu Tao instantly sobered: "She won't get married!"

Deng Qi went to take a shower, the dorm quieted down again; then Jiang Cheng's phone rang again, still the same number.

"Hello." Jiang Cheng answered the phone.

A woman's voice came from the phone, very pleasant.

Jiang Cheng recognized the voice as soon as he heard it.

"Hello, Mr. Jiang, I am Ye Qing; do you still remember me?" Ye Qing asked cautiously over the phone.

Jiang Cheng certainly remembered; he had called her yesterday.

"Speak, what do you need?"

Ye Qing said: "Mr. Jiang, I was dismissed by Light Grace Entertainment; I heard you plan to open a music studio, and I happen to be unemployed now; I don't know if you'd be willing to take me in—I want to go to your studio!"

Jiang Cheng frowned slightly and asked: "How do you know I want to open a studio?"

"Qian Qian sister told me; she asked me to come ask if you're hiring." Upon hearing Jiang Cheng's questioning tone, Ye Qing's heart also rose, wondering if she had misspoken.

Jiang Cheng also wondered how Li Qinqin's news could be so timely; he had only just let Chu Siqi go apply for a business license that morning, and only a few hours later they already knew? But that wasn't important.

Jiang Cheng said: "Indeed I plan to open a studio, but I can't afford someone like you, a star; I'm just setting up a studio for my own fun, you'd be better off seeking higher prospects."

"Wait, Mr. Jiang, I'm not a star, I'm just a small singer; I only need a basic salary; Mr. Jiang, can you give me a chance?"

"This place isn't suitable for you." Jiang Cheng said and then hung up.

He liked Ye Qing's voice, and many of his works suit a singer like her.

Jiang Cheng's idea of the studio was only decided last night; he had never done anything like it before, and he didn't know the prospects, so regarding Ye Qing's kowtow, he directly chose to refuse.

Taking it step by step is best; I only have a few hundred thousand in savings now; if I start by hiring a small-time star and take big steps, I'm likely to come a cropper…

In the afternoon, Chu Siqi's side sent a message: the registration process is already complete; now we just need to wait two days for the delivery, then get the business license.

Jiang Cheng sent Chu Siqi the registration fees and service charges; but Chu Siqi refused to accept them, instead telling Jiang Cheng that his newly opened studio surely lacks manpower, asking if there's anything she could do, hoping to secure a position and work there.

Hearing Chu Siqi say that, Jiang Cheng didn't press further, saying: "Fine, just count it toward your bonus."

Chu Siqi was overjoyed; Jiang Cheng's words implicitly agreed to her working at the studio! This semester she had been searching everywhere for part-time work; campus also had many entrepreneurs, but she hadn't found anything satisfactory; yet upon seeing Jiang Cheng today, she inexplicably felt he was amiable, steady, and reliable, and that thought arose in her.

"There's something you need to do right now." Jiang Cheng said.

Chu Siqi replied: "On standby at any time, willing to serve!"

"Find a studio site."

Jiang Cheng issued Chu Siqi the first work task: find a studio location, then told her his general requirements.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

During these three days he stayed at school, maintaining intermittent contact with Yujie—sometimes he messaged her, sometimes she messaged him.

But these days Yujie didn't come to school for class, saying her company affairs were very busy.

Jiang Cheng had heard that Yujie is the CEO of a Hengda enterprise, but he never looked into which company exactly; now he's even less inclined to find out.

Knowing more would just be awkward; after all, his girlfriend has fair skin, beautiful looks, long legs, wealth, power, and a company, while he's left with just a full head of hair.

In this situation, why would he investigate further?

Want to live off a woman? Chu Siqi's side also sent news: she found a suitable studio, the office location according to Jiacheng's requirements.

She made an appointment with Jiang Cheng to come see it this afternoon; she already cleared it with the property management; as for the company's business license and other matters, once settled, just move the address over! Jiang Cheng checked his schedule; afternoon was free, so others agreed.

Another thing: yesterday Ye Qing called Jiang Cheng again; you've already said it sincerely—basically she just wanted to express that no matter what, she also wants to join Jiang Cheng's studio.

In the end, Jiang Cheng agreed.

Because it's not that Ye Qing is unsuitable for his studio; rather, his work extremely needs a singer like her, but considering the studio's just started, the future uncertain, he didn't want to tie someone else's fate to this fledgling studio, so he wouldn't offer generous terms.

But Ye Qing's attitude was firm, and Jiang Cheng saw no need to keep refusing.

He just told Ye Qing about the compensation, letting her choose.

A base salary of 12,000, plus 30% of the revenue Ye Qing herself creates later.

Actually that means a 30/70 split—Ye Qing gets 30%, the studio 70%.

This already matches the cut taken by many large media companies, but it's the best Jia Cheng can offer; he originally didn't plan to go that high, because from the start he never intended to cultivate an artist's IP.

Yet Ye Qing agreed without even thinking! Therefore, Jiang Cheng had no reason to keep refusing.

Before meeting Chu Siqi in the afternoon, Jiang Cheng received a message from Yujie.

Su Manyao: "If one day I let you come to my house to eat and meet my parents, would you be willing?"

(End of chapter)