At noon, the group took a nap and didn't get up to wash until almost 2 p.m. When Fang Yang entered the meeting room, he saw Zhou Xin jumping around at the door and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Aren't you supposed to audition tomorrow? Why are you here today?"

Zhou Xin said playfully, "I can have your sauerkraut fish today, but I won't have time if I come tomorrow."

Fang Yang was speechless. What a coincidence! "Then you wait here. I'll take you to eat a rare delicacy tonight."

Zhou Xin asked excitedly, "What kind of rare treasure is it?"

Fang Yang laughed and said, "Just wait and see, you can't usually get this."

Zhou Xin stomped her foot, but Fang Yang had already entered the meeting room and closed the door behind him. Zhou Xin had no choice but to retreat to a corner and silently think about the problem.

The casting for Xu Ziling went smoothly in the afternoon. A suitable actor was found on the third attempt. Compared to Kou Zhong, it was much easier to find a suitable actor for Xu Ziling. As long as the actor had a fresh and honest appearance and some acting skills, he could pass the test. However, with the idea of ​​testing a few more candidates, all the interviewees were reviewed. Although two others were still suitable, the third candidate, Zhu Qi, stood out and won the contract, although it has not been signed yet.

After sitting all day, Fang Yang felt a little tired. After arranging for his staff to inform the actresses who would be auditioning the next day, Fang Yang went out, called Zhou Xin, and headed straight for Ouyang Ming's office. Fang Yang was really looking forward to the big dinner that night.

When Ouyang Ming saw Fang Yang and Zhou Xin enter, he joked, "Oh, whose little princess is this? Her arrival has made my office shine."

Zhou Xinjiao said with a smile, "Uncle Ouyang, you're always making fun of me. I heard that you're treating us to a big meal today. I wonder if it would be convenient for me to go?"

Fang Yang asked, confused, "So you two know each other? I was wondering if it would be convenient for me to bring Miss Zhou along?"

Ouyang Ming laughed heartily: "When I went to the capital to report on my work some time ago, I had the good fortune to meet the beautiful Zhou, and I was immediately struck by her beauty."

Zhou Xin felt a little uncomfortable after what Ouyang Ming said, so she didn't say much. She just urged Ouyang Ming to set off quickly, as they had been traveling non-stop all day and were already hungry.

Unable to resist Zhou Xin's urging, Ouyang Ming drove Fang Yang and the other two towards the restaurant. The two cars drove one after the other, crossing most of Shanghai. On the way, they also picked up his wife Hu Xiaoli and daughter Ouyang Fei. It was rush hour, and what should have been a journey of less than half an hour ended up taking an hour and a half to reach their destination.

Fang Yang followed Ouyang Ming's car to a small courtyard in Jiading Ancient Town. Fang Yang didn't know why Ouyang Ming's friend chose to open a shop in such a remote place, but if you wanted peace and quiet, it was a good place. Compared to Shanghai, the air here was much better, and the scenery was beautiful.

The courtyard is square-shaped, with a reception desk right at the entrance. Unregistered customers are turned away here. Ouyang Ming seemed very familiar with the place, and as soon as he entered, he asked the receptionist, "Has my guest arrived yet?" The receptionist, a pretty young girl, immediately shook her head and said, "Not yet. Would you like to go in first or what?"

Ouyang Ming shook his head and said, "Alright, I'll wait outside for a bit. You can have someone turn on the air conditioning in the room first. It's too hot now, and it'll be even hotter once you go inside."

"The air conditioning has been on for you for almost half an hour!"

Ouyang Ming nodded and introduced them to Fang Yang: "This is my wife Hu Xiaoli and my daughter Ouyang Fei. They are both your fans!"

Fang Yang exclaimed with delight, "Hello, Auntie! Hello, Little Fei!" Zhou Xin also greeted them at the same time.

Ouyang Ming smiled and said to Hu Xiaoli, "This is Fang Yang. Don't you really like his songs?"

Hu Xiaoli exclaimed with delight, "Oh my, Fang Yang, hello! You're my idol! Come on, let's take a picture together!" At the same time, she said to Ouyang Fei, "Feifei, this is your little brother Yang, the one who made 'The Gourd,' remember him?"

Ouyang Fei looked like a porcelain doll, with a fair and rosy face that was very cute. She looked up at Fang Yang and said, "Hello, Brother Yang. I like your 'Gourd' the most. All my classmates like it."

Fang Yang squatted down and pinched Ouyang Fei's chubby little face. "Really? Then Brother Fang Yang has to thank you. Next time when the 'Gourd' picture book is published, Brother Fang Yang will give you a special edition, okay?"

Ouyang Fei jumped up and said, "Great! Great! I have a special edition of 'Gourd'! I have a special edition of 'Gourd'! Mom, Brother Fang Yang said he'd give me a special edition of 'Gourd'!"

Hu Xiaoli smiled and asked, "Did you thank Brother Fang Yang?"

Ouyang Fei looked at Fang Yang and said, "Thank you, Brother Fang Yang."

Zhou Xin, who was standing nearby, picked up Ouyang Fei and said, "Feifei, you haven't called me 'sister' yet."

Ouyang Fei had never seen Zhou Xin before, and turned to look at Hu Xiaoli in confusion. Ouyang Ming quickly said, "This is your sister Zhou Xin. Doesn't your sister Zhou Xin look like a fairy? As long as you eat on time, you will be as beautiful as your sister Zhou Xin in the future."

Ouyang Fei looked at Zhou Xin, "Sister Zhou Xin, is it true? You grow into a fairy just by eating?"

Zhou Xin nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, so you should eat more and grow up quickly. You will definitely be a little fairy that everyone likes in the future!"

Hu Xiaoli took the opportunity to pull Fang Yang aside and take a few photos together before watching Ouyang Fei and Zhou Xin interact with satisfaction, her eyes full of affection.

Ouyang Ming had been paying attention to the traffic around him. Suddenly, he took a few steps forward and waited for the car in front of him to stop. He then quickly opened the back door and helped an elderly man in his fifties, who looked somewhat serious, out of the car. “Old leader, was there any traffic on the way? It’s been a while since I’ve seen you. You look even more energetic!”

The driver quickly got out of the car, walked around the front, opened the back door on the other side, and helped out a kind-looking old lady. Hu Xiaoli also took a few quick steps and took the old lady's arm. "Aunt Qin, you look younger and younger. Do you have any secrets? You have to teach me a little."

Seeing this, Fang Yang also went over with Zhou Xin. Ouyang Ming introduced him to Fang Yang, saying, "This is my old boss, Mayor Li. You'd better have a couple of drinks with Mayor Li tonight."

Fang Yang quickly bowed and said, "Hello Mayor Li, I am Fang Yang."

Ouyang Ming said to Li Chongming, "This young man is Fang Yang, the boss of Yuewen Entertainment."

Li Chongming said to Fang Yang, "I've heard of you. You're a pretty good young man. You're really young. Not bad. You've brought honor to our Shanghai."

Ouyang Ming led Li Chongming toward the courtyard, saying, "Old leader, it's too hot outside. Let's go inside and chat."

Fang Yang walked at the back, and after passing the screen in front of the gate, he saw a Suzhou-style garden with pavilions and towers, rockeries and flowing water, which made the whole courtyard full of unique charm.

Bamboo groves are scattered on both sides, and a stone path winds its way through the area, with occasional small houses nestled among the bamboo. Even in the height of summer, being in this courtyard brings a sense of coolness and tranquility. At this moment, Fang Yang finally understood why the restaurant owner chose to open his shop here—it's simply a paradise!