Chapter 32 3/3

However, now, feeling a strong sense of belonging to Starlight and having a good relationship with her colleagues, as well as understanding that Chairman Sheng was approachable, Miao hesitated for only a few seconds before putting her hands back on the keyboard.

【Chairman Sheng, can we make this conversation public?】

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On Weibo, an ordinary lifestyle account posted a blog post that, initially, was about the mundane aspects of their workday. However, it quickly became a topic of discussion and speculation due to the information it contained.

After being shared and discussed, it turned into a guessing game for everyone.

The content wasn’t extensive, just some daily work grievances, but it had a lot of hidden information:

【Am I binge-watching a series, or is the boss binge-watching a series?

Binge-watching the same ongoing series as the boss, I’m on the edge of my seat, anxiously waiting for the next episode next week. The boss, on the other hand, doesn’t wait; they go directly to the company’s library and copy the entire series.

The problem is, I want to watch the next episode too! But according to confidentiality rules, I can’t. Ahhh, not only can’t I watch, but I also have to take the boss’s secretary to copy it. Then I have to watch the secretary deliver the copied series to the boss and continue waiting anxiously for next week.

The post included a screenshot of a chat conversation, censoring the names, the series name, and the episode number. It only showed the part where they take someone to copy.

What seemed like an ordinary workday turned into a topic of envy and curiosity because of phrases like “the boss watches the entire series from the company’s library” and “the boss even gives a red envelope for copying something from the company’s library.”

Some were jealous of the boss, and some were jealous of the blogger.

【Is this the life of rich people? I’m still waiting patiently, while they can watch the entire series in advance (cries).】

【Envious!!! I’m currently binge-watching a series, and I wish I could switch places with the boss!!!】

【Is my focus the only one on the red envelope the boss gave to the blogger? The boss even said, “Thank you for your hard work!”】

【My boss only treats me as a janitor, nanny, and free tutor for his children. Other bosses even give red envelopes for such small tasks.】

【What series? What series? Is it the one I’m currently watching? Is it, is it?】

【I don’t watch series, but I’m curious. What series is so good that even a boss with a library is watching it?】

【Ahhh, what an amazing boss!!! Looking at the time, the blogger was still at work, and the boss even gave a red envelope as a hardship fee. Does such a boss really exist?!】

The blogger selectively responded to a few comments.

【The atmosphere in our company is like this: clear separation of work and personal life, and it was set by the boss. So, it’s not just the boss; even the leadership gives some compensation or treats when they ask subordinates for personal favors.】

【The boss is indeed wealthy, but she’s really nice. She often comes to the company and chats and laughs with us. The crucial point is that our company pays double for overtime.】

【I also envy the boss! Sob, sob, sob. I’m seriously considering whether to flatter the boss next time and see if she’ll let me watch the full series.】

【I won’t mention the series name, so my boss won’t find out.】

The blogger seemed to say nothing significant, but the more she did this, the more the netizens, armed with magnifying glasses, were like melons in a melon patch, once again channeling their inner detectives to uncover crucial pieces of information.

【The ongoing drama is probably good; otherwise, why would even the boss be watching? Also, the blogger mentioned “she,” so the boss is a woman.】

【And, there’s another thing, the X episode censored in the middle. According to the formatting, it’s a single digit, meaning the ongoing series has fewer than ten episodes. With fewer than ten episodes and still being good, there are only two dramas recently, “The Road of Life” and “East Courtyard.”】

【The sources for the full series are likely the production company, the editing team, and the platform. I’ve searched them all. The editing company for “East Courtyard” is led by a female boss, but she’s over fifty, so she’s probably not using social media. On the other hand, for “The Road of Life,” the investor is Sheng Quan.】

As they unravel the details, more and more information emerges.

【Yes, the treatment at Sheng Quan’s company is indeed excellent.】

【And Sheng Quan is already a fan of “The Road of Life”; it’s normal for her to be binge-watching.】

【Oh my, if this is Sheng Quan, does her company still need employees?! I’ve just graduated, and I’d gladly accept a red envelope!】

【Wow! I didn’t search before, but now that I see Sheng Quan’s entertainment benefits at Starlight, or rather my boss’s benefits, are so good, are they still hiring? I can fly over right now!】

【I want the full series too! I want to watch too!】

When the discussion was reaching its peak, Sheng Quan posted a Weibo.

Sheng Quan: 【Yes, that boss is indeed me (covering my face). I must say, binge-watching is really enjoyable. I can’t provide you with the full series, but I discussed it with the platform, and tonight we’ll release two more episodes. I hope everyone enjoys binge-watching.】

This Weibo immediately got the drama fans excited.

【Ah ah ah, more episodes, more episodes!

Sister Sheng, I love you! 】

【Oh my god! What did I just see?! Is this the legendary power of money?!】

【Sheng Dong not only drinks soup but also remembers to give us some meat, loyal!!!】

【Haven’t watched “The Road of Life,” is it really that good? Even Sheng Quan is finding the full series to watch.】

【Upstairs, it’s really good! Super good! Highly recommended! I just finished my second watch, sobbing, sobbing, sobbing. I also want to see the remaining 26 episodes! Sister Sheng, take me with you!

【Sister Sheng, take me!】

【Take me!】

【Me, me, me!!】

That night, the topic #Sheng Quan Let “The Road of Life” Release More Episodes# once again appeared on the hot search.

This made professionals admire it even more. The crucial thing was that the heat in this hot search wasn’t artificial; it genuinely came from the users themselves.

As with previous discussions, everything related to Sheng Quan and Starlight was brought up again.

Most importantly, this hot search not only boosted the already popular “The Road of Life” but also indirectly promoted Starlight Entertainment.

At a glance, you could tell that Sheng Quan, the major investor in “The Road of Life” and the chairman of Starlight Entertainment, had struck gold.

Those in the industry who were already impressed by Sheng Quan due to the success of “The Road of Life” were now even more in awe.

“Wow, I need to invest in that fantasy movie with Sheng Quan. She’s got some luck going on.”

Others spent money without any returns, but she spent money and got applause, flowers, fans, and resources.

What’s more infuriating was that this time, she didn’t even have to spend money.