Watching Xi Qinqin stare at her as if she were an idiot, Qiu Xi chuckled.
"Of course, this is a legitimate contract between us."
"Everything mentioned here is valid!"
"This is our sincerity."
While saying this, Qiu Xi knew exactly what she was doing.
Business wasn't charity.
She dared to do this, naturally, because she had her reasons.
However, even after Qiu Xi said this, Xi Qinqin herself still felt uneasy.
This sudden stroke of luck, which she hadn't even seen yet, was already incredibly enticing just by listening to it.
"Why?"
Why propose such a method of cooperation?
Instead of directly discussing an employment relationship with her!
Investing a large sum of money to establish a studio, with a long timeframe and heavy tasks... and the final beneficiary was her?
This was truly baffling to Xi Qinqin!
Xi Qinqin was a little anxious, urgently wanting to know the answer.
But Qiu Xi, standing beside her, remained as calm and composed as if nothing was happening.
After Xi Qinqin asked her question, Qiu Xi didn't rush.
"Did you read the few requirements listed at the end of the document?"
"Yes, I did..."
The studio would be under her name, and she would cooperate unconditionally with the company within the scope of work.
There were quite a few more points, but Xi Qinqin only focused on this one.
"Good that you read it."
"To be honest, Sister Qin, everyone in our company is quite capable, but we're also a bit lazy."
"If you hadn't come, we would have done this too, but it would have required setting up another department, which would have taken a lot of time and effort."
"Now that you're willing to come, it's different."
"What I hope for is to save trouble while also earning more."
"..." Xi Qinqin frowned.
She understood the subtext of those words.
Wasn't she still just an employee, albeit a more senior one...
To put it more flatteringly, she was receiving investment from Qiu Xi.
As for the reward, everyone knew what it was now.
Admittedly, it was a very good idea!
It's just that...
"Aren't you afraid of losing all your investment in the end if you do this?"
"Not afraid~"
"I can afford this much risk."
Otherwise, what would be the point of discussing investment?
"Alright!"
Xi Qinqin gritted her teeth and nodded, "If it's according to the content you've outlined here, then I'll do it!"
Why not do it if it's beneficial!
Right now, this person was willingly giving her money to do something she enjoyed.
Although she still had to work for someone else, but!
She was the future boss of her own studio. Wasn't this just adding another 'shareholder'?
Then she would just be responsible for receiving money, and she wouldn't have to worry about the rest.
Besides, she wasn't getting nothing out of this; at least this was equivalent to having someone backing her up!
She only had to focus on doing what she wanted to do. Moreover, according to the regulations, Xiguang, in principle, could not interfere with her studio's affairs.
Therefore, she accepted.
As for the rest, they would figure it out as they went along.
"Qinqin..."
At this moment, Chen Shuo, who was beside her, tugged at Xi Qinqin.
Xi Qinqin turned to look, and in the next second, she understood.
Turning back to Qiu Xi, she said, "There's one more thing I'd like to ask."
Qiu Xi nodded and raised her hand, gesturing, "You can, ask whatever you want."
Xi Qinqin looked at her and spoke directly, "Earlier, when we first arrived, Jing Shu showed us a simple plan. It mentioned post-production and publicity. I'd like to know more about that."
Regarding Chen Shuo, Xi Qinqin was very concerned. Hearing Xi Qinqin mention it, Qiu Xi thought for a moment.
She had indeed given Song Jing Shu a simplified version, which was to stabilize this promising talent at the time.
"Yes, that's indeed the case."
Before Xi Qinqin could speak further, Qiu Xi continued, "However, this is something we plan to start only after your studio is completed."
The plan was indeed like this, and one reason was that they were not at that stage yet.
According to their previously planned company schedule, it would be another three months before they could start taking action.
At the very least, they had to wait for Pei Wen to return before they could begin.
"......Alright."
Hearing the answer she wanted, Xi Qinqin's worries were put to rest.
Even Chen Shuo, who had been eavesdropping, relaxed completely after hearing the explanation.
In this case, there was nothing to be concerned about.
He could wait anyway...
After a while, seeing that no one was speaking, Qiu Xi asked, "Do you have any other questions?"
Still holding the document, Xi Qinqin shook her head, "No!"
"Then... shall we sign the contract?"
"Yes!"
Qiu Xi smiled in surprise, "Good! You're straightforward!"
"Jing Shu, get ready, we'll take a break and then sign the contract."
It was a happy occasion to have resolved the major issue of the day.
Song Jing Shu also smiled with relief, "Okay, I'll go right away."
While Song Jing Shu was preparing the contract, Qiu Xi took the opportunity to chat with Xi Qinqin for a few moments.
"You've been here for a few days, how do you feel about it?"
"Yes! The environment is quite good, the decor is nice, and the benefits look good too."
"It's just that... there are a bit too few people here."
In the few days she had been here, she had only seen Song Jing Shu and Chu Lan Zhi among the management. As for the others, according to them, the few supervisors below were not really considered management personnel.
She heard there was someone named Pei Wen, who was reportedly on a business trip.
Qiu Xi felt a bit embarrassed and immediately nodded, "Yes, there are indeed a bit few."
"However, we believe in quality over quantity. As for people, we'll take our time."
In today's society, there was no shortage of people looking for jobs.
Xiguang would find them eventually by taking their time.
Xi Qinqin nodded, "Indeed... quality over quantity."
If her previous studio had been like this in this regard, she probably wouldn't have ended up in its current state...
Never mind... they had no connection now.
"By the way, you've met Lan Zhi, right? After the contract is signed, discuss the studio's renovation with him. The faster, the better."
Work requires efficiency, and she didn't want it to drag on for too long.
"Okay, I understand." Xi Qinqin nodded with some eagerness.
On this matter, she was even more enthusiastic than Qiu Xi, wishing she could start working on it right away.
"Alright~ Then I'll be waiting."
"Don't worry, I won't disappoint you." With the matter resolved, Xi Qinqin spoke very relaxedly.
Qiu Xi's lips curved in a pleased smile, "Don't worry, of course I trust you~"
If she didn't trust her, she wouldn't have sought her out, so she was quite at ease.
The two had been chatting for quite some time when Song Jing Shu finally returned.
As soon as she came back, she handed over the contract prepared according to Qiu Xi's instructions, "Sister Xi, please take a look."
Qiu Xi reached out and moved it aside, then began to flip through it.
The contract, a full three and a half pages long and densely written, took Qiu Xi some time to read.
"It's fine, no problem. Give it to Sister Qin to look at."
"Okay."
Xi Qinqin listened without speaking, simply picking up the contract and reading it.
It was a long contract, and it looked a bit difficult.
After a long while, Xi Qinqin put down the few pages of paper in her hands.
"Have you finished reading it?"
"We're not in a hurry, really. If it's not feasible, we can do it tomorrow."
She understood that the contract was indeed quite lengthy.
Xi Qinqin shook her head slightly, "No need, I've read it all."
If you don't trust someone, don't use them, and the same applies to choosing people.
Besides, she herself had nothing and nothing, so it would be foolish to try to trick her.
Moreover, she also trusted Qiu Xi.
So, rather than going back and deliberating, it was better to sign it now.
And she had read the contract, and there were no problems.
"Alright, then let's sign the contract."
Being able to sign it now made her the happiest.
With that said, Song Jing Shu, who was beside them, made preparations for the two.
They had negotiated the contract all morning, but signing it was a matter of an instant.
"Pleasure working with you."
"Pleasure working with you!"