Chapter 176 "Backstab" Today, one by one, they all started to "backstab..."
Huanhuan officially moved in with Wang Ying, and Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng spent two weekends decorating the rooms for the two children.
The children's room does not have bunk beds, but instead each has a small bed with a fence, and each has a bedside table, desk and wardrobe.
On the day Huanhuan and Yueyue moved into their new room, they were both incredibly excited. Yueyue pulled Huanhuan around the room, jumping around. Zhao Yunsheng took out his camera and took a picture of the two of them.
Du Jianguo hadn't been to the house since his last visit, and the police had declared Wang Hui missing. Huanhuan quickly settled into Wang Ying's home, becoming more sensible and well-behaved than before, making caring for and accompanying Yueyue her top priority. Chen Xiuqin often remarked on how sensible the child was, and wished she hadn't had parents like her.
Wang Ying is busy with both work and family.
Since the Panda Biscuit Factory's products entered Beijing, orders from all over the country have increased, and so have the number of counterfeit products. Meanwhile, Wang Ying has seen reports in newspapers and news reports of China importing various food production lines from abroad, such as cola and chocolate.
While it wasn't as noticeable in Beichong, more and more imported food was appearing on the shelves of department stores in Shanghai and Beijing. The Gu siblings in Beijing, and Xiang Huaimin and Tian Yulan in Shanghai, all sent her their fresh groceries.
But it would still be some years before a true surge of foreign products flooded into China, so Wang Ying still had time. During a meeting, she established a motto for their factory: Focus on the basics, yet look to the world.
Some of the best-selling products at their Panda Biscuit Factory are what Wang Ying "learned" from his previous life, some are improved formulas of old products, and another one is a recipe discovered deep among the people, namely the small fish biscuits.
The popularity of the small fish biscuits made Wang Ying realize that there are treasures hidden among the people. She doesn't have to focus solely on reproducing the foods she saw and ate in her past life; she can also explore more "treasures" hidden among the people.
Which of the popular foods of the past wasn't the product of widespread advertising and capital investment? They may not truly suit our tastes, and even the so-called tastes may be artificially "cultivated."
With this "factory motto", Wang Ying and her leadership team continued to improve traditional dim sum, learn about imported foods, and explore new folk recipes, making the factory flourish.
In June, Wang Ying received a call from the capital. Zhao Chengyi told Wang Ying that there was a courtyard house for sale near his home, and asked Wang Ying and his friends to go there and make a reservation when they had time.
After Wang Ying got home from get off work, he immediately discussed the matter with Zhao Yunsheng.
"We all have to go," Zhao Yunsheng said. "Can you get away?"
"There's no problem in the short term," Wang Ying said. "Didn't you say last time that the factory had problems just a few days after I left? That means there's something wrong with the factory itself."
Zhao Yunsheng chuckled: "I just said it casually, and you still remember it."
"I wrote it down because I thought it made sense." Wang Ying smiled. "I have to go. I happen to be doing some research. I'll also go see Gu Mei and Gu Xuan. They haven't been home for a long time."
"Will you take the child with you?" Zhao Yunsheng asked.
"Oh, right? I think we haven't told our parents about this yet, right?" Wang Ying suddenly remembered. "Did you tell them?"
Zhao Yunsheng shook his head. "No, if Second Uncle hadn't called, I would have forgotten about it. Every day I'm either at work or tormented by the script. This time I'm going to discuss the script with Director Wu in person."
"We are both very busy people. We can take the child to Sixth Grandpa's house in Beijing, or we can take Mom with us," said Wang Ying.
"Okay, I'll go talk to mom. Don't worry about the tickets, I'll buy them." Zhao Yunsheng said.
"OK."
Zhao Yunsheng went downstairs and told Chen Xiuqin that he wanted to take her and their two children to Beijing to buy a house. Chen Xiuqin even stopped washing dishes.
"Why did you travel so far to buy a house?"
"That's the capital, right in front of the old imperial city. Don't you want to live there?" Zhao Yunsheng said.
"That must be a lot of money, right?" Chen Xiuqin said.
"It's okay, just over ten thousand." Zhao Yunsheng said.
Chen Xiuqin rolled her eyes at him. "More than ten thousand and you're saying it's okay! Have you discussed this with Yingzi?"
"Yes, we've discussed it." Zhao Yunsheng said.
"Just agree on it. When are you going?" Chen Xiuqin asked. "Just take me with you, not your dad?"
Zhao Yunsheng chuckled, "If Dad has time, we can go together. This old leader has never asked for leave in his life. Will he go?"
"Then you should go and ask him too. Don't let him think that we are all going and leaving him alone at home." Chen Xiuqin said.
"Okay, then I'll go ask. He did say he wanted to go last time," said Zhao Yunsheng.
Zhao Yunsheng went to find his father and explained the situation. Comrade Lao Zhao fell into deep thought.
"Dad, if you want to go, just go. Just say you want to go to Beijing for inspection. How can the leader not approve it? Even the director of such a big factory like Yingzi can go there." Zhao Yunsheng said.
"Would it be too bad?" Zhao Chengjun was hesitant, but also very excited.
"What's wrong with that?" Zhao Yunsheng said, "The cattle and horses need to rest during the slack season."
Zhao Chengjun glared at Zhao Yunsheng: "That's how great writers use metaphors!"
Zhao Yunsheng chuckled and said, "It's settled then. Our whole family will go together, and my father-in-law and mother-in-law will take care of the house."
"We are all going out to play, and it would be inappropriate to ask Yingzi's parents to look after the house for us?" said Zhao Chengjun.
"Take them there next time," said Zhao Yunsheng.
"Then when the time comes, you should talk to your father-in-law and mother-in-law and take them there next time," Zhao Chengjun advised.
When Zhao Yunsheng returned upstairs, Wang Ying was already packing his luggage.
"Have you told the children?" Zhao Yunsheng asked.
"No, you go and tell him." Wang Ying said.
After the two children had their own rooms, they usually played in their rooms. At this moment, they were playing with the building blocks that Gu Xuanxin had sent them.
"Dad." "Uncle."
The two greeted Zhao Yunsheng and continued playing.
Zhao Yunsheng watched them build for a while and realized his daughter wasn't following the blueprint at all. She was just playing around, with no rules, just her creativity. Huanhuan, on the other hand, followed the blueprint meticulously, making no mistakes.
"Children, I want to tell you a good news." Zhao Yunsheng said with his hands on his hips.
"What good news?" Yueyue asked, as they both looked up at Zhao Yunsheng.
"We are going to take you to the capital!" said Zhao Yunsheng.
"Beijing? The one on TV?" Huanhuan asked.
"Yes." Zhao Yunsheng said with a smile.
"What's fun there?" Yueyue asked again.
Neither of the two children seemed particularly happy; they had no idea about traveling far away or about the capital.
"Not only are there all kinds of fun things, but there are also delicious food. By the way, Yueyue's godmother and uncle are also there." Zhao Yunsheng said.
Only then did Yueyue stand up happily: "When are we going?"
"Three days later." Zhao Yunsheng said.
Huanhuan sat there without moving. The capital seemed a very far away place. She remembered her mother once said she wanted to go there. She wondered if her mother was there.
Zhao Yunsheng saw what Huanhuan was thinking and sighed inwardly.
"You two can pack your favorite clothes and take them with you, but don't bring too many. We'll go to the capital to buy new ones," said Zhao Yunsheng.
Huanhuan suddenly remembered that her aunt had brought her a beautiful dress from Beijing last summer. She smiled at Zhao Yunsheng and said, "We know."
Zhao Yunsheng touched her little head.
Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng spent three days preparing a report to their superiors and asking for leave. On the fourth day, they boarded the train to Beijing.
The two children were so excited when they got on the train that they leaned on the windows and looked out excitedly. If they were at home, they would have jumped and danced hand in hand...
Chen Xiuqin and Zhao Chengjun were also very excited. It was the first time for both of them to go to Beijing, and it was also the first time for Chen Xiuqin to travel far away.
Along the way, Zhao Yunsheng took good care of everyone, young and old, and the family arrived in the capital smoothly.
Gu Xuan came to the station to pick them up.
"Why do you seem to be darker again?" Wang Ying said when she saw Gu Xuan. She could hardly remember what he looked like when she first met him, but he must have been fair and clean, not like he is now.
"I just went to the beach with Director He to shoot a few days of filming." Gu Xuan said as he glanced at Zhao Yunsheng. This guy is still so fair and doesn't look old at all. He can be a movie star.
"Uncle!" Yueyue called Gu Xuan crisply. Huanhuan hesitated for a moment and also called him uncle.
Gu Xuan glanced at Huanhuan and was a little surprised. This little girl was so smart and even prettier than the last time he saw her. It seemed that Wang Ying was still good at raising children.
"Be good, your uncle will take you to eat something delicious later." Gu Xuan touched the two little heads.
Several people followed Gu Xuan to his car. Yueyue exclaimed, "Is this a jeep? I've seen it on TV."
"Yes." Gu Xuan smiled, "Get in the car!"
Zhao Yunsheng held Yueyue and Wang Ying held Huanhuan, and the two sisters started whispering after getting in the car.
"Where is Gu Mei? Why didn't she come to pick me up?" Wang Ying asked.
"She'd like to come, but she has something to do at school," Gu Xuan said. "You're all staying with relatives, is there room for them? Why don't Yunsheng and Yingzi stay at my place?"
"Let's go there and see," Wang Ying said. "You're definitely going there too."
Gu Xuan chuckled, "Director Wu came to my house a couple of days ago when he heard Yunsheng was coming."
"Don't mention him anymore. I'm already trembling with fear," Zhao Yunsheng said. "I don't know how much the fax and phone bills cost. He tortured me to the point of mental breakdown. I almost gave up my writing career."
Gu Xuan couldn't stop laughing. "I reminded you a long time ago, but he praised you the day before yesterday, saying that you are better than those famous people in the capital who are just seeking fame and reputation."
"Haha, I'm mainly troubled by it, and I'm not in front of him, so I can't see his true face." Zhao Yunsheng said.
Chatting and laughing all the way, the car arrived at the entrance of the alley where Zhao Fengnian lived.
Zhao Fengnian was just wandering at the entrance of the alley. When he saw the jeep stop, he was still wondering who it was when he saw Zhao Chengjun get out of the car.
"Oh! Chengjun!" Zhao Fengnian came forward excitedly.
"Sixth Uncle!" Zhao Chengjun stepped forward and shook the old man's hand.
Wang Ying and others got off the car one after another and greeted Zhao Fengnian.
"Okay, come home quickly. The young man from the Gu family can come and sit with us." Zhao Fengnian called.
Gu Xuan happened to be discussing follow-up matters with Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng, so he followed them to the Zhao family.
Zhao Chengyi happened to be at home, and he told Wang Ying and the others that they could go and see the house tomorrow.
After confirming the time for their house viewing, Wang Ying and her friends could plan their itinerary for the next few days. They would look at the house tomorrow, and if everything went well, they would buy it and complete the paperwork. The day after tomorrow, they would visit Gu's family, and then they would take the elderly and children out for two days.
Gu Xuan and Zhao Yunsheng agreed to meet in the afternoon and then left. Wang Ying and the others stayed at the Zhao family's house, as they had a room available.
After settling the formalities, Wang Ying's family reminisced with the Zhao family in the capital, mainly Zhao Chengjun and old man Zhao Fengnian, while Wang Ying and Zhao Chengyi talked about imported food in the capital.
At lunchtime, Zhao Chengyi took them to a state-owned restaurant. During the meal, they mentioned a newly opened private restaurant in Beijing. Zhao Chengyi said that the business there was booming and it was impossible to get a table.
After dinner, shortly after returning to the Zhao family, Gu Xuan arrived earlier than the agreed time. He did not come alone. Director He and Director Wu came with him.
After greeting each other, Gu Xuan called Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng aside to talk. Seeing that they seemed to have something to discuss, the Zhao family took the initiative to avoid them.
"Yingzi, Yunsheng, are you willing to let Huanhuan make a movie?" Gu Xuan asked.
"Making a movie?" Wang Ying asked in surprise.
"Well, Director He is looking for a young actor. He has tried many people but none of them turned out well. I think Huanhuan should be able to catch his eye. Of course, if you are not willing, just reject him." Gu Xuan said.
Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng exchanged a glance, and Wang Ying asked, "How long will the filming take? She'll be going to school in the second half of the year."
"It's a very important role. It will take some time to shoot, and I have to go out of town, so I need someone to accompany me." Gu Xuan said.
"It's okay if she plays a cameo role, but forget about the important role. She is still young and I'm worried," said Wang Ying.
"Okay." Gu Xuan did not force Wang Ying.
Gu Xuan went to tell Director He and the others what Wang Ying meant. Director He felt a little disappointed. He came over and said to Wang Ying, "Can I meet the children? There are several children in this play. If there are any suitable children, they can have a cameo appearance."
Huanhuan and Yueyue were taking a nap just now, and were just being led over from the guest room by Chen Xiuqin.
Director He hissed when he saw Huan Huan, then glanced at Gu Xuan. Good boy, you have a sharp eye. This little girl is indeed suitable for the role in his movie. She is young, beautiful, and her eyes are very dramatic.
Director He originally didn't want to force Wang Ying, but now he wants to try to persuade her.
"Comrade Wang Ying, why don't you take a look at the script? I think this role is really suitable for this girl." Director He said.
Wang Ying glanced at Gu Xuan, who touched his nose and pulled Director He over: "Teacher, forget it. I'll find you a suitable one."
Chen Xiuqin came over and greeted them: "Are these two Gu Xuan's friends? What are their names?"
"Hello, hello." Director He approached Chen Xiuqin and greeted her warmly, "My last name is He, and his last name is Wu."
Director He kept looking at Huanhuan, and Chen Xiuqin hid Huanhuan and Yueyue behind her.
"I am Gu Xuan's teacher and the director of Yunsheng's previous book." Director He saw that Chen Xiuqin misunderstood him and hurriedly explained.
"It turns out to be Director He." Chen Xiuqin finally felt relieved and asked Huanhuan and Yueyue to call for help.
"Uncle He." The two children called for someone. Director He looked at Yueyue again and felt that Yueyue was also a good match for the other child. He felt a little itchy in his heart.
"Kids, do you want to make a movie?" Director He asked in the tone of a kidnapper.
"What is making a movie?" Yueyue asked.
"Teacher." Under Wang Ying's gaze, Gu Xuan hurriedly stopped Director He from continuing to "kidnap the child."
"What's going on?" Chen Xiuqin was a little confused.
"It's like this, I'm preparing a movie, and there are two roles for children, and I want to find Huanhuan and Yueyue to play them," said Director He.
"Why is there one more!" Gu Xuan blurted out when he felt Wang Ying's murderous gaze.
Chen Xiuqin was quite interested, but seeing Wang Ying's expression, she knew that she didn't like it, so she said, "The child is still young, forget it."
"This script is really good. It's about children. You can let them try it. It's a kind of training and a rare opportunity. You can think about it again. I will show you the script later. This is the movie I want to win a big award." Director He has never been so polite to anyone.
Director Wu, who was standing by, also thought Huanhuan was good, and echoed Director He: "It's a really good script and a good movie. It will definitely go down in film history."
Wang Ying thought about it, but couldn't think of any movie Director He had made about children. Could it be that in his previous life, he didn't find a suitable child, so the filming was not completed?
"To be honest, if I can't find the right child, I won't make this movie. I've already looked at no less than three hundred children." Director He said, looking at Wang Ying sincerely. He could see that everyone here had to listen to her.
After hearing what Director He said, Wang Ying was indeed a little hesitant.
"Then Director He, please show us the script," said Wang Ying.
"Okay, okay, Gu Xuan, go get it from the car." Director He instructed his students.
Gu Xuan took the script from the car and gave it directly to Wang Ying, who then handed it to Zhao Yunsheng.
"We don't know much about filming. Gu Xuan just said that it will take a long time and we have to go out of town. How long will it take and how far away will it be?" Wang Ying asked.
Director He was a little hesitant to say it, fearing that Wang Ying would immediately refuse, but his expression betrayed him.
"I understand. It's a very remote mountain valley and it may take a year and a half to shoot it," said Wang Ying.
"Haha...we will give priority to filming the scenes with the two children. It won't take that long, three months at most." Director He said.
Zhao Yunsheng silently flipped through the script beside Wang Ying. Wang Ying fell silent. The director had said three months, but that might not guarantee a complete shoot. And since she couldn't be with them, how could she rest assured?
Wang Ying thought that he should wait until Zhao Yunsheng finished reading the script before rejecting it.
Finally, Zhao Yunsheng finished reading the script. Unexpectedly, Zhao Yunsheng almost cried after reading the script...
"Yingzi, this script is really good. Why don't you take a look at it yourself and then make a decision. I think it's okay to give the child some exercise and broaden his horizons. If you are worried, I can follow you." Zhao Yunsheng said.
Wang Ying rolled her eyes at Zhao Yunsheng. Everyone was backstabbing her today! She took the script from Zhao Yunsheng and read it silently.
While Wang Ying was reading the script, Director Wu called Zhao Yunsheng over to discuss their script with him.
Gu Xuan and Director He were chatting with the two children. The more Director He looked at Huanhuan, the more he felt that this girl was the one he was looking for. Her eyes were very dramatic.
Wang Ying finally finished reading the script and was certain that this movie had never existed in her past life. It seemed Director He hadn't found the right actors in his past life.
The script was indeed a good one, and she knew at a glance which two roles Director He wanted Huanhuan and Yueyue to play respectively.
"How is it, Director Wang? Don't worry, we will take good care of the two children. Gu Xuan is also following, and Yunsheng also said just now that he can follow." Director He said.
"I need to see your detailed shooting plan and shooting location," said Wang Ying.
"I knew this script would impress you!" Director He said excitedly, "I'll edit it for you later."
Wang Ying still had a lot of concerns in her heart, but she glanced at Huanhuan and felt that Huanhuan wanted to act. Huanhuan was very smart and knew what movies were. She would definitely want to make a movie herself and let her mother see it.
If only Huanhuan were allowed to go, Yueyue would definitely be furious. But she couldn't bear to let her daughter leave her...
Wang Ying felt that Gu Xuan had brought her a big trouble and glared at him fiercely.
Gu Xuan smiled innocently and made a begging gesture towards Wang Ying: "Don't worry, I am the children's uncle, I will definitely take good care of them."
"Three months at most. If you add one more day, I will go directly to the crew and take you away, regardless of whether you have finished filming or not," said Wang Ying.
"Okay, okay!" Director He would agree to anything as long as Wang Ying agreed.
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