Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 544 - 542: I Said, You’re Hired!

The interview location was in a temporarily constructed film studio.

Just looking at the temporary sets, one could tell that the movie had a significant investment.

No wonder the salary was so generous.

However, it was said that this movie gathered many big names from both domestic and international circles, and the director was of international master level, so, of course, the treatment for staff was on a grand scale.

Jiayi arrived at the crew’s interview office, knocked on the door, and went in.

The person responsible for the interview was a middle-aged male Director Zhang, who, while flipping through Jiayi’s resume, commented:

"You’ve worked in Yundu? And you’ve been in charge of several independent design projects... Mmm, you’ve even been commended by UA? UA is known to be quite demanding in the industry. Quite impressive for someone your age."

Jiayi’s initially tense mood gradually relaxed, seeing that the interviewer had a fairly good impression of her. Yundu was a major clothing design company along the coast, and her experience there was a plus, satisfying employers wherever she went.

Assistant Director Zhang looked over the original designs Jiayi brought, nodding continuously. After a few words, he said, "Miss Chu, your work experience and personal resume, as well as your style, fit very well with our crew. When can you start? You know, our line of work isn’t like regular companies; we require high efficiency and it can get very busy, almost 24 hours on standby, but the salary certainly won’t disappoint you—it will be several times, or even tens of times, your previous salary."

Jiayi’s heart was about to leap out of her chest. Was she being hired? 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The salary in Yundu was already high, and now it would be several to tens of times higher?

Indeed, it was the lucrative entertainment industry!

She was overjoyed, "I can start anyti..."

Before she could finish the word "time," the phone on Assistant Director Zhang’s desk rang.

"Excuse me, please wait a moment," Assistant Director Zhang closed the resume and picked up the phone, holding it to his ear, "Hello?"

Whatever was said on the other side made Assistant Director Zhang’s face change slightly, his gaze falling on Jiayi across his desk with some surprise.

Of course, Jiayi sensed the assistant director’s unusual attention and felt her heart pounding fiercely. Everything had been going smoothly—could something unexpected have cropped up?

Unfortunately, the phone was too well soundproofed. Even after straining her ears, she couldn’t make out anything definite.

"Mm... Okay... Mmhmm... Alright, I understand, yes, I know what to do."

Assistant Director Zhang spoke into the phone, then hung up and looked at Jiayi, his demeanor suddenly serious, silent for a long moment.

"Assistant Director Zhang, I can start any time," Jiayi said hastily, fearing any last-minute changes.

Assistant Director Zhang coughed lightly before finally speaking, sounding somewhat short of breath, "I’m sorry, Miss Chu, upon reconsideration, I don’t believe you are suitable for our crew, please leave."

With that, Assistant Director Zhang stood up and walked toward the office door.

Jiayi was stunned. How could she be unsuitable? She had clearly made a good impression just moments ago and was about to be hired.

How could an entire situation change just over one phone call?

A thought flashed through her mind. She stood up abruptly from her chair and called out to the assistant director:

"Assistant Director Zhang! Wait a minute!"

Assistant Director Zhang stopped in his tracks.

"Did someone ask you not to hire me... Was it that phone call just now?" Jiayi’s palms were sweaty.

Seeing that she had guessed it, Assistant Director Zhang said helplessly, "I’m sorry, Miss Chu."

In just a few words, Jiayi was certain—it had to be that man!

Who else could it be?

It had to be that man who had someone contact Assistant Director Zhang not to hire her!

She felt a rush of emotion surge within her, but she tried her best to restrain herself and took a few steps forward. "Assistant Director Zhang, why not reconsider? You’re an international-level cast. Why must you listen to someone else’s directives?"

The person who requested that this lady not be hired is the future mayor of Yunling City, a figure with significant military and political power in the coastal region. This is no trivial matter.

Assistant Director Zhang frowned. "Miss Chu, please don’t make this difficult for us."

"I can take a pay cut, even half my salary... no, even a third would do!"

Jiayi was obstinate and, seeing that he was about to leave, she grabbed his arm.

"Miss Chu, I have to get back to work. You’d be better off looking for another place willing to hire you instead of wasting time with me." Assistant Director Zhang impatiently shook off Jiayi’s hand and turned to leave.

Jiayi bit her lower lip hard. Huo Zhenyang!

But no matter how angry she was, what could she do? She had anticipated that man would interfere since she decided to resign and look for a new job.

After a short while, she could only silently walk out of the film set.

The slender figure of the young woman was caught in the eyes of a man not far away.

The man was middle-aged but had aged very well, with an upright and vigorous posture like a pine tree. His silver hair showcased his refined elegance, and his facial features were sharply defined. The whole man exuded an air of maturity as he stared at the retreating figure for a long time before coming back to his senses with a gleam in his eyes. He turned to his assistant Wei Lun and ordered, "Call Assistant Director Zhang over here."

It wasn’t long before Assistant Director Zhang arrived, speaking respectfully, "Director Ye, what can I do for you?"

The middle-aged man was none other than Ye Yongning.

He immediately asked, "Was there a young woman who came for an audition just now?"

"Yes, there was."

"What’s her name?"

"Chu Jiayi."

It was indeed Jiayi! Ye Yongning’s mood brightened.

They had parted in haste, not having seen each other for many years. He knew that she might never act again, after all, her role in Demon-slaying Chronicle was only for the purpose of searching for relatives.

"What position was she auditioning for?"

"Costume designer for the crew."

"How did she perform? Is she suitable?"

Assistant Director Zhang hesitated, "Uh, not bad. She’s currently working in Yundu as a senior designer assistant. Her work experience and resume are quite fitting, but..."

"Then hire her. What’s holding you back?" Ye Yongning ordered decisively.

"Director Ye, someone just called, asking us not to employ Miss Chu."

Ye Yongning’s eyebrows twitched, sensing who that person might be, since he was aware of Jiayi’s connections.

As expected, seeing that Director Ye remained silent, Assistant Director Zhang moved closer and whispered, "It’s Young Master Huo. He’s about to take office as the mayor of Yunling City. We probably can’t afford to offend him."

Ye Yongning did not know why Young Master Huo wanted to prevent Jiayi from joining the crew, but considering Young Master Huo’s character as he knew it, such an action was not surprising.

His brow darkened. "Hire Chu Jiayi."

Assistant Director Zhang was taken aback, thinking that Director Ye might not have understood the situation. "Director Ye, it was Young Master Huo’s assistant who personally made the call..."

"Do I need to repeat myself? I said to hire her!" Ye Yongning, usually gentle and refined, showed rare impatience.

"But what if Young Master Huo becomes angry?" Assistant Director Zhang murmured submissively.