Chapter 254: Phone Invitation
The blue sports car zipped through the city's roads like a ghost.
After getting familiar with the controls, Li Jing had already adapted to the feel of the sports car and drove smoothly and enjoyably through the city.
The handling and experience were indeed better than an ordinary family car, and Li Jing thought he might try other cars if there was a chance.
Today he was hurrying to the film crew, not just to shoot, but it was actually his last scene before wrapping up, so he paid extra attention.
During this period, Li Jing experienced the entire process of being a real actor, from studying the script to makeup and acting, and actually joining the crew's work and life.
All of this undoubtedly brought a completely different experience to his life and fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming an actor.
Although he wouldn't continue down the path of acting forever, this experience already made him feel content.
If not for the system, Li Jing believed he might never have entered this circle, nor met people like Wen Lan and Yang Xiaoxiu in this circle.
Therefore, for what might be his last scene in life, Li Jing was very expectant, even rehearsing his lines and acting skills in the car.
As he was about to drive to the new location for the film crew, Li Jing received a call from Liu Huaming on his phone.
"Captain Liu, how have you been lately?"
Answering the call, Li Jing cheerfully exchanged pleasantries.
Since successfully helping Liu Huaming with the square arrangement project last time, they had contacted each other several times and became much more familiar.
When Li Jing moved, Liu Huaming even had Zhou Shun deliver a red envelope to him.
"Haha, President Li, whenever I talk with you, your tone is always light and confident. It seems like things have been going well for you recently."
Liu Huaming's steady voice came from the phone.
Detecting a hint of closeness in his words, Li Jing was slightly surprised; it was the first time he sensed a bit of enthusiasm from his attitude.
Even during their previous project collaboration, Liu Huaming was very composed and serious, not as familiar as he sounded today.
Li Jing's expression shifted slightly, then he smiled and said, "It seems Captain Liu is doing well too. Is there any good news you want to share with me?"
Liu Huaming chuckled, "It's not exactly good news, but it's an opportunity for you, and I wonder if you'd like to grasp it."
"Opportunity?"
Li Jing squinted slightly, becoming somewhat serious and puzzled: "Does Captain Liu have another project?"
"What is a project considered an opportunity for? Besides, President Li, you probably wouldn't be interested in our small projects, right?"
Liu Huaming directly said, "I heard you recently donated ten million to the mountainous areas in Xiangnan.
Just your dedication and sense of social responsibility alone make us feel inadequate."
"Even you, Captain Liu, know about this?"
Li Jing was surprised: "Are you also following up on philanthropic activities in Xiangnan?"
"Not really. With my salary, donating a few hundred to a thousand is possible. For tens of millions, I can't afford it,"
Captain Liu didn't hide it and explained, "This was brought up by Zhou Shun a few days ago. I think he heard it from your friend."
My friend?
Li Jing immediately thought of Huang Jun and realized that Huang Jun was also an influencer under Wei Jia Company, so it wasn't surprising he knew about this.
Moreover, Xu Tuantuan had already made a video publicizing it. As influencers belonging to Wei Jia Company, Huang Jun and Xu Tuantuan even collaborated on a video before.
"To be honest, President Li, having that kind of heart is truly admirable."
Liu Huaming's voice turned more serious, then earnestly said, "Tonight, my elder brother happens to have some time, and I'm wondering if you'd like to come over for a home-cooked meal."
"Your elder brother?"
Li Jing raised his eyebrows, recalling that when Zhou Shun introduced him to Liu Huaming before, he mentioned that he had an elder brother behind him.
As for the elder brother's identity, Zhou Shun didn't explicitly say it but vaguely hinted that Liu Huaming was elevated single-handedly by him.
Although the statement didn't explicitly reveal the person's identity, Li Jing could almost figure it out.
Liu Huaming is currently the head of a secondary law enforcement agency under a municipal unit, holding a not-so-low position as a city-managed official.
Someone who could elevate him could hardly be a common person in Celestial Sea City.
Having vaguely guessed the person's identity, Li Jing's heart was slightly shaken.
Finally, he understood the meaning behind the opportunity Liu Huaming spoke of.
Indeed, compared to acquainting with that individual, ordinary business projects were nothing.
Li Jing remained silent, and Liu Huaming didn't rush him, just quietly waiting for his response.
Fortunately, Li Jing didn't hesitate for long. Knowing that with his wealth, he would eventually interact with such circles, especially since the other side actively reached out to him, there was no need to be insensible.
Of course, another important reason was that he acknowledged Liu Huaming as a person; anyone who appreciated and promoted him was likely a similar individual to Liu Huaming.
Thinking of this, Li Jing nodded in agreement: "Alright, I'll wait for Captain Liu's notification. Let me know the place and location then."
"Sure."
Seeing Li Jing agree, Liu Huaming cheerfully laughed, then said, "Tonight, you don't have to drive. I'll come to pick you up."
Upon hearing this, Li Jing's expression shifted slightly, but he didn't say anything, just responded with an "ok" before hanging up the phone.
After ending the call with Liu Huaming, Li Jing continued driving while pondering by himself.
This dinner meeting probably wasn't simple.
However, he wasn't particularly worried, as the other side wouldn't likely harm him, much less when considering he already had some rapport with them.
As for why they suddenly invited him for dinner, probably it was because Liu Huaming acknowledged him over this period and finally decided to introduce him to the man behind him.
After all, from the beginning, Zhou Shun hinted that it was Liu Huaming's elder brother who wanted to meet a few newcomers not too entangled with local business interests.
Having figured this out, Li Jing stopped worrying. As the front gates of the park appeared in his view, he gradually slowed down and pulled into the public parking lot by the entrance.
As soon as he got out of the car, Li Jing saw several men in law enforcement uniforms coming out of the park.
Although there were other passersby at the entrance, the blue law enforcement uniforms were too striking, and Li Jing noticed them almost at a glance.
Even though Li Jing saw them, they clearly didn't have their eyes on the young figure in the parking lot.
Among them, one obese law enforcement officer seemed like the leader, and he was walking in the front, holding a phone and saying:
"President Qian, I've resolved the film crew issue for you. Their reporting and approval procedures are stuck with me, don't worry, they won't get through easily.
But you didn't mention earlier that they had close ties with Director Wu of the park. I didn't even give Director Wu any face on this matter, so you see..."
Seemingly satisfied by the answer on the call, the obese man grinned wider, "Alright, as you say. I'll send you a location tonight, and I'll bring my brothers over..."
"Film crew..."
Li Jing heard this, puzzled, and followed the direction they were heading in, spotting a government vehicle parked in the lot.
And on the vehicle's body, the full name of the unit was clearly printed.
Upon seeing the full name of that unit, Li Jing's eyebrows shot up.
It was the unit where Liu Huaming served as the head.
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