106: For Gangzi's new drama "The Living Buddha Ji Gong"!

Chen Le returned to Yanjing.

Getting off the plane, he drove to the company.

Walking into the company, he had just sat down in his office chair when Zhang Li came over.

She began her report, "Boss, let me update you on the company's situation while you were away this week."

Chen Le nodded, "Go ahead."

Subsequently, Zhang Li started reporting on the company's recent developments.

Upon hearing that Gang Zi was intensively editing the fourth season of "unexpectedly".

Chen Le was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Gang Zi's filming speed to be so fast.

Probably, he was a bit impatient, eager to see the new script sooner.

After Zhang Li finished her report, Chen Le nodded again.

"Alright, I understand. I'll go check on how their film editing is coming along."

Chen Le headed straight for the editing room.

Pushing the door open, a faint mixed aroma of coffee and tobacco greeted him. Gang Zi was fully focused on the computer screen, constantly moving the mouse.

Beside him, five or six others were similarly watching the footage, contemplating how to edit it.

Gang Zi sensed someone behind him, turned his head, and immediately spotted Chen Le. A delighted smile spread across his face as he teased, "Well, well, look who's back? My very busy man, Boss Chen?"

Hearing this, Chen Le knew the guy was teasing him.

So, he replied with a smile, "No matter how busy I am, how could I compare to the Great Director Xu? What are you up to, Great Director Xu? Editing the fourth season?"

Beside them, the rest of the post-production team watched Chen Le and Gang Zi banter, not daring to make a sound.

Nowadays, only Gang Zi dared to joke with Chen Le; others wouldn't dare tease their own boss.

"Obviously! If I'm not editing the fourth season, what else would I be editing?" Gang Zi rolled his eyes.

Chen Le smiled and nodded, walking over to stand beside him. Looking at the clip being edited on the screen, he couldn't help but nod in approval, "Your editing skills have improved."

Gang Zi immediately asked upon hearing this, "Really? It's rare for you to praise me."

"Really, why would I lie to you? It's not like I can scam any money out of you." Chen Le glanced at him, saying somewhat exasperatedly.

Seeing this, a smile appeared on Gang Zi's face.

"I feel like I've improved a lot too," he grinned.

"Tsk tsk, give you a little praise and you start getting cocky?" Chen Le, seeing the smug look on his face, laughed helplessly.

"Even if I can't compare to you, I'm at least better than our other classmates, right?" Gang Zi didn't feel upset by Chen Le's words; he thought his progress speed was quite fast.

"After you get off work, want to grab dinner together tonight?" Chen Le asked.

"Sure, let's catch up," Gang Zi nodded.

In the evening, the two found a restaurant, eating and drinking.

As they ate, Gang Zi grew very curious about the new script, feeling an itch inside.

"So, when are you giving me that new script you mentioned? Don't disappear again in a few days, making you impossible to find."

Chen Le patted his shoulder, gesturing for him to sit down, then said slowly, "Don't rush. I prepared the new script long ago. I came back this time specifically to see if you've finished filming. If you have, I'll give it to you."

Gang Zi's eyes immediately lit up, and he asked excitedly, "Really? What's it called?"

Chen Le smiled and told him the name of the new script, "This script is called 'living buddha ji gong'."

Hearing the name, Gang Zi asked curiously, "What's the general plot like? Can I see the script?"

Seeing this, Chen Le began to briefly introduce the script to him, "This drama tells the story of Ji Gong, whose previous life was the Arhat Subduing the Dragon, being born into the family of the virtuous Li Maochun, named Li Xiuyuan. Later, he joined Lingyin Temple, calling himself 'Crazy Ji'... Using his wisdom, Ji Gong engages in battles of wits and courage against evil forces represented by the Great Peng Bird, saving common people from suffering. His legendary tales are celebrated by later generations."

Gang Zi listened, captivated, nodding in agreement from time to time. "Old Chen, this drama sounds pretty good. You're sure you're giving it to me to direct?"

"Obviously! If not you, then who? I think you're quite suited for this drama. You need to have confidence in yourself, understand?" Chen Le looked at Gang Zi, encouraging him.

"Alright, since you have faith in me, Old Chen, I definitely won't let you down," Gang Zi nodded emphatically.

If Chen Le believed in him so much, what reason did he have to lack confidence in himself?

Looking at Gang Zi's determined expression, Chen Le felt deeply gratified.

He looked at Chen Le and said, "Old Chen, could you give me the new script first? I want to see the specific content."

Hearing this, Chen Le waved his hand with a smile, "Gang Zi, don't be impatient. After you finish editing the fourth season, I'll give it to you. Don't forget the work at hand."

"I'm not as unreliable as you make me out to be. I'm just purely curious about the script," Gang Zi retorted.

Chen Le scoffed, "Do you even believe that yourself? Back in school..."

"Hey, hey, hey, don't say anymore. I get it, I get it."

Gang Zi had no choice but to nod helplessly.

Later, Gang Zi tried to get Chen Le drunk, hoping to see the new script once Chen Le was intoxicated.

But in the end, he was the one who got drunk first.

Soon, time came to noon the next day.

Chen Le woke up; he had slept very comfortably.

Getting up, he didn't have a headache because he had been drinking fruit wine yesterday, and he drank much less than Gang Zi.

After a simple wash-up, he went into the kitchen and casually prepared some food: one meat dish and two vegetable dishes. A simple lunch, yet it had its own unique flavor.

Just as he was about to enjoy his lunch, his phone suddenly rang, interrupting his thoughts.

Looking at the screen, it was a call from Naza. His heart stirred; why would she call at this time?

"Hello, Naza, why are you calling at this hour? Have you eaten?" Chen Le answered the phone, asking with concern.

On the other end, Naza's voice sounded somewhat tired but carried a hint of joy, "I've eaten, Brother Le. Yesterday, my scenes wrapped up. I'm returning to Yanjing this afternoon."

"So soon, Naza!" Chen Le was very surprised. It hadn't been long; was Naza's filming already finished?

"Yeah, I'm just the female supporting role number three. I don't have that many scenes, so that's why it finished so quickly," Naza explained.

"Oh, I see! Then I'll pick you up this afternoon. What time exactly do you arrive in Yanjing?" Understanding, Chen Le quickly asked about Naza's arrival time.

"My flight arrives in Yanjing at three o'clock," Naza said.

"Alright, I'll pick you up when you arrive. Are you at the airport now?" Chen Le nodded, continuing to ask.

"Yes, I'm waiting for the flight at the airport with my assistant now. Brother Le, are you having lunch right now?" Naza asked concernedly.

"Yes, having lunch. It's also breakfast, I guess. I just woke up at noon today. I drank with Gang Zi too late last night," Chen Le said.

Naza listened attentively on the other side.

The two chatted for quite a while before Naza reluctantly hung up the phone.