Chapter 229

Chapter 229 - Watch Me from the Dark!

“Chu Wenwen? You mean the same Chu Wenwen who's the face of Elegant Dragon Drinks?” Zhou Li was taken aback. “If we're talking about her, then she'd be perfect. She might not be an A-list star, but she's been incredibly hot lately—a bona fide grassroots celebrity. Sometimes, that kind of reputation can be even more trustworthy than that of top-tier stars. But it seems highly unlikely, doesn't it?”

“Why would it be unlikely?” Yang Jingjing said with a smile.

“Well, even though Chu Wenwen isn't an A-lister, her ads for Elegant Dragon have skyrocketed her fame. I've heard plenty of film companies are eager to sign her, and several big-name directors want her for their movies. At a time like this, she definitely won't just jump at any ad offer. If she messes up, it could derail her entire career!” Zhou Li had a fair grasp of the situation.

Chu Wenwen isn't like the rest. She rose to fame through her commercials, and since she's only recently become a sensation, she's bound to hold herself to high standards in every regard. It's unthinkable that she'd slip up at such a pivotal moment.

If she rashly took on another ad and it flopped, it would seriously jeopardize her career trajectory. That's a mistake nobody would willingly make.

“She wouldn't just take any advertisement, but she'd certainly be thrilled to take one from our brand,” Yang Jingjing continued, her smile enigmatic.

Chen Yaru nodded in agreement. “There shouldn't be an issue with Wenwen, but we should take her schedule into account. Is it really a good time for her to travel all the way back from Yanjing?”

Yaru's point is valid,” Zhang Xiaolong chimed in. “Let's not bother her for now. We can't go all out with the promotion yet anyway. Why not start with a small-scale trial after production? The public might be in the dark, but I bet the actors will be clamoring for it. And as for marketing, if we win over a host of celebrities, both big and small, we won't have to worry about promotional opportunities in the future, will we?” He laughed.

Zhou Li's head spun with their conversation. It seemed that none of them doubted Chu Wenwen would accept; they were merely considering other factors and choosing to hold off on her involvement for the time being.

“Oh right, Yaru, aren't you joining us at Essence Dragon?” Zhou Li suddenly asked.

Initially, she had wondered if Chen Yaru was simply a stay-at-home wife, but after their conversation, it was clear that Yaru had a better grasp of business than she did!

“But...” Zhou Li remained concerned, “When I was at All Light, I never made it to the core executive level. My understanding of high-level operations and even product promotion is quite superficial...”

“That's even less of a reason to worry,” Zhang Xiaolong reassured her, gesturing towards Yang Jingjing. “Your future boss right here is a marvel in the world of marketing. She masterminded the initial campaigns for Elegant Dragon. With her expertise, do you really need to fret over these details?”

“You're the real marvel here!” Yang Jingjing shot back with a playful glance.

Chen Yaru smiled, taking Zhou Li's hand reassuringly, “Ms Zhou, don't be overly concerned. Xiaolong sought you out because he believes in your abilities. Jingjing is undoubtedly top-notch in marketing and planning, and you bring a wealth of management experience. If you ever encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to me.”

“Thank you all for placing such trust in me!” Zhou Li responded, visibly moved.

After all, their previous interaction had been limited to a few clothing purchases at her store. Yet, here they were at their second meeting, offering her such a significant position. It felt surreal.

“Don't stress too much,” Zhang Xiaolong advised earnestly. “Jingjing hit the nail on the head: with our products, it takes a real effort to not make money. And even if you were to try, coming up with such a plan wouldn't be easy. Moreover, initially, we're just aiming to outperform Chu Peng, so there's no cause for concern.”

The three women exchanged knowing looks and burst into laughter.

The conversation took a lighter turn, but unbeknownst to them, someone had stealthily snapped a photo of their gathering outside the restaurant and swiftly sent it off.

When Chu Peng glanced at the photo on his phone, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. “Chen Yaru, Zhang Xiaolong... How did they get mixed up with Zhou Li?”

He wasn't in the beverage business and hadn't dealt with Zhang Xiaolong before, but he had been fortunate enough to attend a banquet hosted by Lee Donghua and the Xu family. There, he had recognized the man who, while not a household name, was quite prominent in the business community.

At first, when he spotted him in the store, he merely thought the face seemed familiar and didn't look too closely. But now, seeing him alongside Chen Yaru, there was no doubt in his mind—it was definitely Zhang Xiaolong.