Chapter 555: 264 Profit Seeking (Second Revision)

Upon hearing the voice behind them, Yu Dawei, Zhou Zhengru, Wu Chao, and Ye Zhen all turned around.

The man who was just arrogant was now walking over cautiously like a defeated rooster, speaking nervously, “Miss, why didn’t you notify me in advance when you came to Jingzhou? I would have arranged for someone to pick you up.”

Wu Chao’s eyes widened in disbelief.

As a producer, he had the most dealings with these investors’ representatives. This Lu Ze was far more cunning than Gong Qiang and definitely was not someone easy to deal with. Hence, he didn’t have a good impression of the Shenzhou Group.

Who would have thought that Lu Ze, who was just now blatantly arrogant, would be so humble towards a young girl.

This really was inconceivable.

If he had not just witnessed Lu Ze’s arrogant side, he would not have been so shocked.

Zhou Zhengru raised an eyebrow, interestingly gazing at Ming Jing.

Yu Dawei was only slightly stunned, his calm demeanor befitting of a director.

Ye Zhen had known this for a while, so she wasn’t too shocked, and as for Lan Huixin… she was used to it.

The light in the hallway cast a dim yellow glow. The golden light softly covered the young girl, making her look pure and detached from worldly affairs. She seemed too pure to be tainted by any worldly desires.

Lu Ze stared at the faint silver waves on the girl’s white skirt, which rippled into the shape of a lotus flower, his heart inexplicably tightened.

“Who are you?” The girl’s voice was tender and soft, just like a spring rain, moistening everything in silence.

“Miss, I’m Lu Ze, the investment director of Zhoufan Film Industry. Our company has invested in Director Yu’s new film. I didn’t expect to meet you while having dinner with the producer and Director Yu.”

“That’s not what you said just now,” Bai Ziyan walked over and interjected.

Lu Ze suddenly realized something was wrong. By the time he reacted, it was too late.

Bai Ziyan played a recording on his phone and said with a smile, “Listen to this recording about your employee talks about capitalism.”

Ming Jing quietly listened to the recording. The silence around them was deafening.

In the long silence, no one spoke first.

Ming Jing looked at Lu Ze and said lightly, “Mr. Lu, I am not an employee of the Shenzhou Group, nor your superior. I do not have the right to dictate your work. But as Shen Zhou’s sister, I have to say something.”

“Nowadays, the market is driven by capital. This is an unfortunate consequence of rapid industry development. You are unaware of how much capital has enveloped you and willingly become a lackey for it. By bullying others with your power, you are creating a vicious cycle that could ruin the market. There’s nothing wrong with businesses pursuing profits, but remember, a businessperson is first and foremost a human being. Don’t forget your roots. In the end, the market development will have to return to its origin just like the earth rotating in a full circle.”

Her voice was crisp, like the sound of jade beads dropping. It was soft yet resolute.

All the people present looked up at her. She was dressed in a clean white attire and even though she was only five feet tall, she held an ethereal aura, like a bright moon in the sky, exuding an elegance and brilliance.

Qu Feitai looked at her tenderly with a gentle smile on his lips.

Yu Dawei was surprised, thinking that such insight at her young age was really unusual.

“Capital chases profit that is the inherent nature, some people go against the stream, some people go with it. When my older brother started his business, after experiencing countless hardships, he finally established his own business empire and possesses wealth that could rival a nation’s treasury. However, he dresses in plain clothes, lives in an ordinary house, and even has an open space in his yard to work in every morning and evening. Do you know why?”

Lu Ze didn’t speak.

Not many people knew, but the impression that Shen Zhou gave to the others was very low-key, extremely low-key.

“Because my older brother hasn’t forgotten his original intention. When he started creating software, it wasn’t to prove anything to the world, or to build a nation on science and technology. He did it for the billions of people. Behind him were the billions of ordinary people. His success does not belong to him alone. The reason why he later did so much charity for the benefit of all is not for capital to oppress others.”

Ming Jing’s cold question made Lu Ze’s face turn pale.

A crisis had erupted in the Zhu Group. With the stock market crash and homeowners’ protests, they were on the verge of collapse, she had stood up with her eloquence and managed to stabilize the situation. She only managed to calm the public when she brought up Shen Zhou’s name, causing rumors about her and Shen Zhou to spread.

At that time, those who were in the know within the group said that this girl was not simple and had a way of captivating people. Soon after, she indeed became Miss Shen.

Lu Ze had underestimated this young girl and thought that what she said was probably coached by the PR team.

Standing in front of her now, he realized how ignorant he had been after hearing her soft yet powerful questioning.

With just a few words, she flawlessly defended Shen Zhou and painted a perfect image of him as a businessman.

A businessman pursuing profits is an unchanging truth. However, a businessman who is benevolent and never forgets his roots is more deserving of respect.

His impulsive act today will sow seeds of trouble for the future without him even knowing. This Director Yu isn’t an ordinary commercial director…

Lu Ze felt cold sweat on his forehead.”I’m sorry, Miss…”

“I’m not the one you should be apologizing to.”

Lu Ze turned to Yu Dawei, speaking with difficulty: “Director Yu, I’m really sorry, I apologize for my arrogance just now. You’re a good director, the actors you choose are definitely the best and most suitable.”

Yu Dawei glanced at Ming Jing, this girl was really…

Catching people off guard!

Yu Dawei coughed lightly, “Are you still pulling out your investment?”

Lu Ze hurriedly shook his head: “Whatever amount is still needed for Director Yu’s movie, just let me know. I’ll handle it.”

Yu Dawei snorted coldly: “No need.”

Lu Ze had never felt time pass so painfully, until Ming Jing said to him: “You should go.”

Lu Ze quickly left as if he had oil on the soles of his feet.

Just as he walked out of the restaurant, a cold wind blew in his face. His inner clothes were soaked through and clung to his skin, giving him a shudder unexpectedly.

At this moment, his cell phone rang, and Lu Ze hurriedly took it out.

Seeing the caller ID, his heart inadvertently trembled.

“Mr. Shen…”

Shen Hui snapped as soon as he answered: “You’ve really grown guts, get back here now.”

News of what had happened here reached Shen Hui almost immediately.

For no apparent reason, Lu Ze felt even colder.

Bai Ziyan walked up and casually placed his hand on Ming Jing’s shoulder, “Heh, even I had a day of bluffing with borrowed power. It’s all thanks to Ming Jing.”

Qu Feitai kicked Bai Ziyan in the back of his knee, “Get your dirty hands off her.”

Bai Ziyan staggered for a moment, then glared back at Qu Feitai: “You bastard, I’m in a good mood today, so I won’t stoop to your level.”

Wu Chao looked at the group of young people chatting and laughing ahead, swallowed, and his eyes landed on the tall figure in white.

“She… she’s the heiress of Shenzhou Group?”

Then he looked at Ye Zhen, who was a step behind Yu Dawei, “Are you her sister?”

Aren’t you the heiress of the Shenzhou Group then?

My god, this capital is quite impressive.

Ye Zhen shook her head: “Ming Jing is the heiress of the Shenzhou Group, but I am not.”

Wu Chao stared at her for a moment: “You two aren’t blood-related, right?”

You didn’t seem like you came from the same mother.

“I’m her senior sister.”

Wu Chao slapped his thigh all of a sudden: “I finally remember, it’s her.”

Ming Jing became famous after appearing on a variety show, and her popularity soared, but those who didn’t watch variety shows didn’t know her well.

Wu Chao was one of those people.

But he had heard her name, just couldn’t match it to her.

His aunt was a devout Buddhist and made regular offerings to famous temples. Once, during a call, when he mentioned he was having a streak of bad luck and wanted his aunt to get him a peace charm from the temple, somehow his aunt brought up a young master she had met. This master was very young yet profound in practice. Even the eminent monks praised her endlessly, stating she had a promising future. The key thing is that she was a girl, a source of pride for all women, and if she were to become a Buddha, it would be a miracle unique to women.

He scoffed at the time, thinking his aunt had run into a scammer.

At that time, his aunt called her Master Ming Jing. There couldn’t be another one with that name, could there?

Wu Chao looked at Ye Zhen, and suddenly asked: “Did Ming Jing visit Hanshan Temple in August?”

Ye Zhen raised an eyebrow. Anyone who had watched the variety show ‘Three Meals a Day’ would know this wasn’t a secret.