Chapter 74: Blind Date? (Two Chapters in One)
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is late but it’s here!
Chen Ci turned the camera over and filmed the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall that her mother had been stewing for two days and two nights in front of her, showing it to her sister on the other side.
The color is golden, the texture is thick, and the ingredients are rich and exquisite. It can be said to be full of color, fragrance and taste.
"Oh my god, I want to eat it too!" Chen Li's tears of envy flowed from the corners of her mouth, and she couldn't help but recall: "I remember the last time I ate Buddha Jumps Over the Wall made by my mother was when I was in elementary school."
Shen Xing squeezed into the screen, looked at her sister and said, "Second sister, it has to be our sister. If it was me, my mother wouldn't do it for me even if I screamed at the top of my lungs."
Chen Ci slapped her brother's head away and said, "Go away. Mom has more time now because she's been laid off. Besides, you don't need to eat a single bite every day."
As he spoke, Chen Ci smiled at his sister again and said, "Xingxing has a dog nose. He has been going to the Internet cafe after school recently. Today, he actually came back on time. Buddha Jumps Over the Wall has just been turned off."
Shen Xing snorted complacently: "Don't even think about eating alone behind my back."
Chen Li smiled when she heard this, then picked up a document and waved it at her sister on the screen: "Sister, this is the contract signed by Teacher Yu Hong and their company. I took the time to read it carefully these past few days."
Speaking of business, Shen Ci couldn't help but straighten his expression: "How is it, do you see any problems?"
Chen Li shook her head. "It looks like there's no problem, but I've never been exposed to contracts, and I'm not a law student, so I can only understand the general idea. Teacher Yu Hong said she'll come to the set the day after tomorrow and wants to discuss it with me in detail. It would be best if I could give her an answer that day."
"Isn't there an actor under her who is also in your crew?" Shen Ci asked.
"Yes, his name is Song Anyu. Teacher Yu Hong said that the contract he signed is the same as the one I gave him."
"Are you familiar with him? If so, you might as well ask Song Anyu first to see if there are any minefields or unreasonable clauses in this contract."
Upon hearing this, Chen Li shook her head in embarrassment. "Although I've been on set for several days, we haven't filmed any scenes with him. He's usually well protected by the team, so newcomers like us don't have many opportunities to interact with him."
"Besides, he must be closer to Teacher Yu Hong, so he may not help me."
My sister was quite clear about this matter. Shen Ci thought for a moment and said, "The day after tomorrow, right? Then I will take the early flight the day after tomorrow. I will bring a professional lawyer to help you check it."
"Ah?" Chen Li was startled and quickly said, "No need, sister. You just stayed home for a few days."
But Shen Ci insisted seriously: "This is a serious matter, and a big deal. Sister will accompany you!"
Chen Li was touched again. She felt more at ease with her sister around.
After hanging up the video, Shen Xing leaned in closer and whispered, "Sister, are you leaving?"
"Um."
Shen Xing put down the spoon, glanced at the door of his mother's room, and sighed: "Then tell Mom yourself. She must think you want to stay until the end of National Day."
"During the past few days since you came back, Mom has been visibly happy. She looks much better and looks several years younger."
Shen Ci nodded in understanding: "I did plan to do so, but your second sister's matter is very important, Mom will understand."
As she spoke, Shen Ci stood up and walked to the door of her mother’s room. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard her mother’s voice coming from inside.
Inside the house, Shen Jingjing stood by the window holding her phone, and said helplessly: "Mom, can you please stop worrying about my affairs? I'm almost 50, why am I still getting married!"
The old lady from the Shen family was on the other end of the line: "How can you be 50? Aren't you only 45? You're not old yet. If you don't find someone quickly, what will you do when you're old?"
"My three children are all successful. Am I still worried that no one will take care of them when I'm old? I really don't want to look for someone. Please don't let Aunt Wang bring anyone here. Last time, you didn't even tell me hello. Aunt Wang brought people directly to my house and caught me off guard. Don't you think you are just torturing me?"
Mrs. Shen said stubbornly, "Won't the child work when he grows up? Won't he get married in the future? If you have a man, won't you have a guarantee? Then won't someone pay for Xingxing's wedding gift in the future?"
"I don't need anyone else to help me. I am responsible for my own children. When they were young, I didn't even think about finding someone to help me raise them. Now that they are grown up, I will definitely not find someone!" Shen Jingjing said firmly.
In fact, she didn't know how many times she had said these words to the old lady. Over the years, the old lady had lived with her eldest brother in Funan, but she always wanted to get involved in her private affairs and wanted her to find a man to remarry.
But she had made up her mind from the very beginning to raise her child on her own and never thought about starting a new relationship.
Countless people have pursued her over the years, and her mother has introduced more than a dozen people to her, but she has never agreed.
Now that she is 44 years old, this kind of thought has become even weaker, or it can be said that she almost doesn't have these thoughts anymore, so she doesn't even want to deal with it now.
"You're so stubborn, just like your dead father!" The old lady said anxiously and angrily, "This time, this guy is a big boss. Your Aunt Wang said he makes over a thousand yuan a year, and he has stores all over the country. If he really takes a fancy to you, you'd be very lucky, don't you know?"
"Whoever wants this blessing can have it, I don't even care about his money!"
Thinking of her daughter, Shen Jingjing felt confident.
The old lady snorted coldly, "Whatever you say, you must meet this person. He's usually very busy, but today he's on a business trip to Shenzhen and Hong Kong, so he's only free tonight. Your Aunt Wang is already on her way to your place with someone, so hurry up and pack up."
Shen Jingjing was shocked when she heard this: "Mom! How can you act first and ask for permission later? Besides, it's already 8 o'clock in the evening. Who would come to my house for a blind date at 8 o'clock in the evening? Please don't make things worse for me!"
"How can this be called causing trouble? I'm doing this for your own good! I'm hanging up now, so clean up quickly!"
Mrs. Shen hung up the phone as soon as she finished speaking, without giving Shen Jingjing a chance to speak again.
Shen Jingjing dropped her arms helplessly, feeling upset.
Aci and Xingxing are both at home, but as a mother, she has to go on a blind date at home. Is this reasonable?
She stood up and opened the door, only to find her daughter standing there. Shen Jingjing's expression changed, and she forced a smile and said, "Have you finished eating? Is it delicious?"
"Mom, I heard everything. Grandma arranged another blind date for you?" Shen Ci asked straight to the point.
She is no longer a child, and her mother can confide in her some of her worries and troubles instead of carrying everything on her own.
"Mom, if there's someone suitable, we can give it a try. My brother and sister and I don't object."
"Mom doesn't want to look for her!" Shen Jingjing sighed, "Someone will be here soon. I'll deal with them and send them away. You guys go into the house first."
As soon as the voice fell, there was a knock on the door. Shen Jingjing quickly gave her daughter a look and went forward to open the door.
As the door opened, Jiang Yuanliang stood outside in a tall and straight suit, holding a beautifully wrapped gift in his hand.
"Hello, I'm Jiang Yuanliang!"
Jiang Yuanliang recognized at a glance that it was Shen Jingjing who opened the door. She looked as young as in the photo and didn't look like a 44-year-old woman at all.
When Shen Jingjing saw Jiang Yuanliang, she was slightly startled. She felt that this person seemed a little familiar, but she was upset at the time and did not think much about it.
She just took a quick look and rejected the man in front of her.
The reason was simple: the man looked to be in his thirties, too young for her.
She had originally wanted to deal with it for Aunt Wang's sake, but Aunt Wang wasn't there at the moment, so Shen Jingjing didn't even bother letting him in. She simply said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang, you're too young, and we're not suitable. I'm really sorry for all the trouble you've put in and the wasted trip."
Jiang Yuanliang, who came to express his gratitude, blinked in confusion when he heard this.
Is he too young?
How is he small?
“Ms. Shen, I…”
He was about to speak when he was interrupted by Shen Jingjing. Shen Jingjing seemed polite but actually distant and said, "It's getting late. I won't let you in. There's no need to waste each other's time."
After saying that, Shen Jingjing was about to give Jiang Yuanliang the cold shoulder.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuanliang quickly stretched out a foot to hold the door frame, and before Shen Jingjing could speak, he said, "Ms. Shen, I made an appointment with you to come to your house at five o'clock tonight to thank you. I was late because my plane was delayed. I understand that you are angry, but look, I'm here..."
Jiang Yuanliang said this with a pleading look on his face.
When Shen Jingjing heard Jiang Yuanliang's words, she suddenly reacted, took a step back as if she had been electrocuted, and covered her mouth in shock.
At this moment, she not only knew that she had mistaken the situation and recognized the wrong person, but also recognized that the man in front of her was the gentleman she had saved in the restaurant a few days ago.
"I'm sorry, I recognized the wrong person."
Shen Jingjing came back to her senses and was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. She said apologetically, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Jiang. I mistook you for a blind date arranged by my mother."
"You said you came by chance, didn't we meet on the 30th?"
Jiang Yuanliang was originally confused by Shen Jingjing's words and actions, but now it became clear.
He smiled and said, "Today is the 30th!"
"Ah?" Shen Jingjing was stunned again. She picked up her phone and looked at the date. She found that it was really the 30th and couldn't help but smile helplessly.
If I don't go to work, I can't even get through the day.
She opened the door and stepped aside: "Mr. Jiang, please come in first."
Jiang Yuanliang nodded and said politely, "Excuse me."
"Just come in with your shoes on. I'm going to clean up soon."
After entering the house, Jiang Yuanliang instinctively glanced at the environment inside.
The small space is clean and bright, exuding the warmth of home everywhere.
Shen Jingjing poured a glass of water and placed it on the table, then said apologetically, "I'm sorry for making Mr. Jiang laugh just now. Please sit down and have a drink."
"It's okay, Ms. Shen, you are going on a blind date later, right? Am I coming at the wrong time?"
"Oh no, it was my mom who made all the trouble. I thought I'd just deal with it. Don't take it seriously. I feel embarrassed that you came all the way from Longcheng."
Jiang Yuanliang smiled when he heard this, and looked at Shen Jingjing with gratitude and said, "You saved my life, I must come to your house to thank you in person."
As he spoke, Jiang Yuanliang gently placed the gift he had prepared on the table and said solemnly to Shen Jingjing: "Thank you for everything you did to save me. If you need any help in the future, please feel free to ask."
"No, no." Shen Jingjing was a little frightened when she saw this. She had worked in a five-star hotel for so many years and had met many successful people. The first impression that Mr. Jiang in front of her gave her was that of a successful and upper-level person.
What surprised Shen Jingjing was that a big boss like Jiang Yuanliang actually had such a sincere side.
She was used to seeing those who had a sense of superiority, so Jiang Yuanliang's sincerity seemed precious to her.
"I accept this gift and your gratitude. Let's end this matter here. You should be more careful in the future and be careful with your diet. Don't put yourself in danger again."
Jiang Yuanliang smiled and nodded: "You are right, I may not be so lucky to meet you next time, I will pay attention."
Chen Ci and Shen Xing, brother and sister, leaned against the door and listened for a long time, feeling something was not right.
"Sister, it doesn't look like a blind date."
Shen Ci nodded, opened the door and walked out.
Jiang Yuanliang looked over in surprise, as if he didn't expect there was someone else at home.
"Mr. Jiang, this is my daughter and youngest son."
Jiang Yuanliang nodded in surprise: "You have two children this old?"
Shen Jingjing smiled slightly: "Three, my two daughters are both attending university in Longcheng, and my son will take the college entrance examination next year."
"Hello, uncle." Shen Ci and Shen Xing called out in unison.
Shen Xing blurted out, "Uncle, you're the one my mother saved with artificial respiration that day, right?"
This sentence shocked Shen Jingjing so much that her eyes widened.
She didn't think anything of it when she was saving people, but now when her son said it, and in front of him, Shen Jingjing's face turned red instantly.
Jiang Yuanliang nodded and smiled disapprovingly: "Yes, it's me."
At this moment, there was another knock on the door, followed by Aunt Wang's voice: "Jingjing, it's Aunt Wang, open the door!"
Shen Jingjing sighed silently when she heard the sound, but turned around and opened the door.
Outside the door, Aunt Wang had a smile on her face, followed by a thin man.
The man looked to be about 1.7 meters tall, with no flesh on his body, like a shriveled mouse.
And because he is too thin, the flesh on his face cannot hold the skin, making his face look wrinkled and very old. He looks at least in his fifties.
Although Shen Jingjing hadn't planned on what the outcome of this matter would be, she still felt her eyes go dark when she saw the other person.
Especially since she had just opened the door, and Mr. Jiang standing outside was tall and handsome. The person in front of her was completely different from him.
"Auntie Wang, it's so late, why are you still making such a fuss? You live so far away."
Shen Jingjing could only pretend to be enthusiastic and let the man in. The man's eyes were staring at Shen Jingjing, making her feel very uncomfortable.
"It's not a problem. Your mother told you, right? Mr. Wang is on a business trip in Shenzhen and Hong Kong today. He usually doesn't have time."
Aunt Wang walked into the house and when she looked up, she found that there was a man sitting in the living room.
She was startled and asked, "Jingjing, are there guests at home?"
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