Hollywood Director 1992

#32 - Temporary Assistant

"That's great, Mr. Link. I'd like to talk to you about the creation of two novels. I wonder if you have time?"

Editor-in-chief Greensky asked.

Link looked at his watch and saw that he wasn't busy at the moment. He took the phone and chatted with Editor-in-chief Greensky about creative inspiration and motivation.

He proactively introduced himself on the phone as Link, the director of "Buried," and said that the inspiration for writing science fiction novels also came from the movie.

Liz Greensky hadn't seen "Buried," but she had seen relevant information about the movie "Buried" in the newspaper and knew that there was a director like him.

Knowing that he was a famous director, Editor-in-chief Greensky became even more passionate during the conversation, asking him if he had any other works. If so, he could put these works together and publish a collection of science fiction novels.

Link said that he had several other works, and he planned to release science fiction movies such as "Interstellar," "Gravity," and "The Martian" in the form of novels.

Editor-in-chief Greensky said that he couldn't wait to read his new works and hoped that he could write them as soon as possible and submit them to the publishing house.

"Okay, Mr. Greensky. After I finish writing, I will mail a few manuscripts to the publishing house."

Link hung up the phone and looked up at the door.

"Come in!"

The office door was pushed open from the outside, and Liu Xiaoli walked in.

She was dressed more formally than yesterday, wearing a white women's shirt and a dark gray pencil skirt. The high-waisted style tucked the hem of the shirt into the pencil skirt, revealing her graceful figure.

She wore a pair of white mid-heel shoes.

Her black hair was tied up behind her head.

Her eyebrows were also painted into distant mountain peaks, and her lips were strawberry-colored.

The whole person looked younger and more beautiful than yesterday, clean and neat, with both the gentleness of a young woman and the vitality of a young girl.

"Link, are you busy?"

Liu Xiaoli stood at the door with her knees together, smiling.

"Not busy! Sister Xiaoli, your clothes are very beautiful, no, you are also very beautiful. It is rare to see a beauty with Eastern charm like you in the United States. Every time I see you, I can't help but feel refreshed."

"Refreshed every time? I'm not a light bulb, how can I keep flashing."

Liu Xiaoli glared at him. When she didn't speak, she was like a young woman growing up in the water towns of Jiangnan, gentle and docile. Once she opened her mouth, she was like a Sichuan pepper.

"Sister Xiaoli, why did you come here today? Where's Qianqian? Where are you staying?"

Link left his desk and invited Liu Xiaoli to sit down in the sofa area.

"I'm free today, so I came here to take a look. Qianqian is with Aunt Pei. I asked her to help take care of her for a day."

"Have you seen the company? The company is newly established, the office area is not large, and there are only seven or eight people for the time being."

"The company is very good, the office area is very large, and it is very close to Hollywood Boulevard. The environment here is very good, much better than I imagined."

Liu Xiaoli said with a smile, obviously quite satisfied with the office location.

"What kind of work are you preparing to do? Have you considered it?"

Link poured her a cup of tea.

"How about an assistant? I may not be able to do other things well, but I can definitely be an assistant."

"I'm afraid it's not suitable for you to be an assistant."

"Why?"

"The work of an assistant is very complicated, including serving tea and water, organizing materials, answering the phone, contacting and arranging work, etc. Sometimes when I'm filming a movie on set, you have to follow the crew, often unable to leave for several months."

"I can do all of these. I'm not some young lady. What's a little hard work?"

Liu Xiaoli said readily.

"It's nothing, but don't forget that you are a mother. There is a four or five-year-old girl at home to take care of. This is the United States, not China. You are unfamiliar with the place, and no one but you can take good care of her."

"What you said is right. I've been away from home for too long, and Qianqian will be scared. I didn't expect you to be so considerate."

"Thank you for the compliment. You can try being a financial officer, or go to Michael as an assistant to help manage the company's affairs."

"Is finance doing accounting? But I can't do the accounts, and I don't know how to manage the company. I only knew how to dance before, Link, don't you think I'm useless?"

Liu Xiaoli put her knees together, lowered her head, and showed an embarrassed look.

"I'm the same. I don't know anything other than making movies. How about this? I need an assistant now. You can work as an assistant for a while to understand the company's situation. Later, you can do whichever position you think is suitable. I will be in Los Angeles during this time, and you will have time to take care of your daughter as an assistant."

"Okay, that's settled then, Link, thank you!"

Liu Xiaoli held the teacup, her bright peach blossom eyes looking at him. It seemed that with the job settled, she let go of her worries, and the whole person suddenly became bright and charming.

"Is this using tea instead of wine? Then let's do it."

Link clinked glasses with her and asked about her accommodation situation.

If she wanted to come here to work, it would be best to rent an apartment nearby. First, it would be more convenient to go to and from work, and second, the security situation in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood is better than in other parts of Los Angeles.

Last month, due to the Rodney King incident, serious violent incidents occurred in areas such as the intersection of Florence and Normandie streets and Koreatown in south-central Los Angeles. Many shops were looted and burned, and there were as many as 600 fires.

The incident caused 53 deaths, more than 10,000 arrests, and property losses of approximately $1 billion.

This is America, and this is one of the reasons why Link is eager to make money and move to Beverly Hills. Life safety is more guaranteed in wealthy areas.

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"I came here today to take a look at the company first, and then find a house nearby after I see it."

"Do you want me to help you find one? I met a relatively reliable real estate agent a few days ago when I bought a house."

"Really? Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"

Liu Xiaoli looked at him with bright eyes, and a smile overflowed on her face.

"It's not troublesome. I can just make a phone call. Do you have enough money on you? If not, you can get half a year's salary in advance."

"Enough, I have a few thousand dollars, enough for Qianqian and me to eat and live in Los Angeles for a few months."

"If it's not enough, you can get your salary in advance, or you can borrow from me. We Chinese don't have so many rules about borrowing money."

"I know."

Liu Xiaoli lowered her head and sniffed, looking much more fragile.

Link got up and called the real estate agent, Ellen Herbert, and asked him to introduce several houses with better environments, preferably move-in ready.

"Sister Xiaoli, come to the company tomorrow, and the rental will be settled. After you rent the house, you can arrange your and Qianqian's lives first, and then come to work at the company when everything is ready."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Liu Xiaoli looked at his face and said softly.

Link called Michael Rison and introduced him to Liu Xiaoli.

Liu Xiaoli's recent job is to be his assistant, and in the future, she will be responsible for the company's administrative work.

Michael Rison, a professional manager, needs to help with this aspect of work.

"Okay, boss!"

Michael took Liu Xiaoli out of the office to introduce her to the company's main business and future main work.

Later, Michael Rison returned to the office.

"Boss, can I ask you a question?"

"What's the question?"

Link put down his pen.

"What is your relationship with Miss Liu? A relative or a lover?"