One Hundred and Forty-Six, Hundred Days Banquet
Guan Miao went home to rest for half a day, and then prepared to take Chi Yi and the others to a nearby shopping mall to buy some gifts.
"Well, I have to go to the mall anyway, so why not buy a couple of clothes for my daughter as well?"
"Okay, with Shui Shui here, even if paparazzi do take pictures, we have a legitimate reason."
"Okay, let's pack up and get ready to go."
"Why don't you take San San with you this time? He's been cooped up at home for so long, he must be terribly bored."
Guan Miao picked up San San and said, "Huh, you still remember my existence? How many days have you not come to play with me?"
San San rubbed against her arms proudly. Guan Miao stroked its fur and said, "Well, I was too busy the past two days and forgot about you. And with Sister Yuning here, you've been pampered and become fat."
Wen Yuning, who was standing by, turned around and looked at San San, as if asking if he hadn't taken good care of her during this period.
San San stroked the cat's heart and recalled the past few days. It seemed that they were really good.
Seeing that it had nothing to say, Guan Miao hummed twice, "Okay, so I'll take you out to play this time. But even though you're a kitten, you still have to bring a leash."
As she spoke, she took the yellow leash that Chai Yue handed over and was about to put it around San San's neck. "This might be a little uncomfortable, but it's required by law in our country. We have to wear it when entering large shopping malls and public places, so I have to inconvenience you for a while."
[All right. ]
Although San San felt uncomfortable, he accepted it obediently.
After the group was ready, they prepared to go out.
In the maternity and baby store of a supermarket, "Hello, do you have any new gifts for my child?"
"Yes, please follow me."
After spending most of the day in the mall, they returned home feeling unsatisfied. "It's so comfortable! It would be great if we could just not have to work forever."
"That won't do. You can't let San San stay with you forever, right?"
The group chatted and laughed while sorting out the afternoon's results. "The Hundred Days Banquet is the day after tomorrow. Let's go together."
………………
Two days later, Guan Miao and his group set out early. "How long will it take us to arrive?"
"If nothing goes wrong, we'll be there in half an hour," Chi Yi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, said, "This area where we live is mostly high-rise buildings, so it's not far away."
"I see."
With Chi Yi's guidance, we avoided the roads prone to traffic jams and successfully arrived at the Shangju's home in just twenty minutes.
Several people got off the car. Guan Miao was a little surprised to see the shell of the building in front of him that was exactly the same as his own. He took Chi Yi's hand and asked about this matter.
"You're talking about this, it's very simple. To avoid all kinds of disputes caused by renovations, the higher-ups say that anyone living here must not change the layout of the house, otherwise they will be evicted.
But it can also be considered a disguised form of protection and admonition, telling them that no matter how high their official position is, everyone is the same in the eyes of the people at the top.
Of course, this kind of talk can only fool children. The person at the top is also a human being, and as long as they are human, they will have feelings. With feelings, don’t they have closeness and distance?
Guan Miao was still a little confused. "Then wasn't my dad's house also arranged by the bureau? Why do I remember it being different from my house?"
"Of course, your father's house is a state-subsidized house for talented people, and yours is for high-ranking officials. They have different meanings, so the layout and size of the rooms are of course different.
But yours is different, it has several cameras installed inside."
"I know, it's not important. Let's just go in quickly with the gifts."
As they were about to go in, they were stopped by the guard at the door. "Please show us your invitation letter and ID card so we can check it."
After a series of verification procedures, the guards confirmed their identities before letting them in.
After they were far away, Chai Yue murmured, "A hundred-day banquet is way too elaborate."
"After all, the Commercial Bureau has a special status, so please understand."
Led by the etiquette lady, they soon arrived at the main hall. Shang Ju had changed into a festive suit, and his expression was much more relaxed than before.
Seeing them, Shang Ju immediately came over, "Miao Miao, Chi Yi."
"Shangju, long time no see."
"Commercial Bureau, this is a gift we prepared for Xixi. I hope she likes it."
Shang Ju accepted all the gifts offered to him with a smile, "Thank you for your help, I am very happy that you came.
By the way, you haven’t seen Xixi yet, I’ll take you to see her.”
"OK."
The business bureau took them to a compartment where a young man in a wheelchair was teasing a child in a cradle.
"dad."
"Mingfei, this is Guan Miao, Chi Yi, Wen Yuning, Chai Yue, and An Jing whom I told you about before."
The man in the wheelchair still had a sick look on his face. Although the corners of his lips were raised, there was always a trace of sadness in his eyes. "Hello, Miss Guan Miao. I heard from my father that it was you who saved us back then. I should have thanked you for saving my life as soon as I woke up.
Unfortunately, my health is not good, so I have delayed it until now. I hope Miss Guan does not mind. "
Guan Miao waved his hands repeatedly, "You are too polite. The Commercial Bureau has helped me before, and with so many lives at stake, I can't just stand by and watch them die, so you don't have to be so polite."
Shang Mingfei listened to her words, and the smile on his face faded. "I understand what Miss Guan said, but you saved me no matter what, and I will always remember this kindness. If you need me in the future, Miss Guan, please feel free to ask, and I will do my best."
Seeing how serious he was, Guan Miao looked towards Shang Ju for help, but saw him winking at him implicitly.
Doesn't this mean that I have to agree to it myself?
After receiving another nod, Guan Miao nodded awkwardly towards Shang Mingfei, "Then I'll make a note of it. Second Young Master Shang, please don't regret it later."
[So?]
[Well said.]
"Once you make a promise, you won't go back on your word."
After saying this, he turned to look at the Business Bureau and said, "Dad, I'll go outside to see if anyone is coming. You can talk to Miss Guan here without worry."
"Okay, let Uncle Chen accompany you."
A middle-aged man who looked a few years younger than Shang Ju stepped forward and was about to push Shang Mingfei's wheelchair but was stopped by him.
"Uncle Chen, I can do this by myself, so there's no need to trouble you."
Uncle Chen looked at Shang Ju, and when he saw that he didn't say anything, he stepped back to Shang Mingfei's side and said, "Dad, Miss Guan, I'll be leaving now."
After watching Shang Mingfei's wheelchair moving further and further away, Shang Ju sighed and looked at Guan Miao, "Miao Miao, I'm sorry for bothering you just now."
Guan Miao shook his head. "Actually, I just don't understand why the Commerce Bureau insists on my agreement."
Listening to her doubts, Shang Ju smiled bitterly and said, "There's no other way. I have to find a purpose for my son to live for.
After waking up and learning he was disabled, he was depressed all day and even engaged in self-harm. It took me a long time to persuade him before he regained some vitality.
He rarely makes promises, but when he does, he finds a way to keep them.”
Hearing this, everyone present still had something to understand. Guan Miao stepped forward and held Shang Ju's hand, "Shang Ju, don't worry, I know what to do. As for you, don't worry too much, everything will be fine."
"I hope so."
As they were talking, Xixi in the cradle seemed to sense the adults' unhappiness and started babbling.
"Oh, our little Xixi has woken up."
"Let me touch you."
Guan Miao carefully poked Xixi's little face and said, "She's so soft. It feels like she'll flatten like a balloon if I poke her hard."
"All children are like this," Shang Ju said with a loving smile on his face. "Don't worry, Xixi can handle normal strength. Don't be too nervous."
"Um."
Ten minutes later, Uncle Chen hurried in, "Master, Director Xue is here."
Hearing this name, Shang Ju's expression changed slightly, "Please ask him to wait outside, I will be there soon."
After saying that, he smiled apologetically at Guan Miao and the others, "There's an old acquaintance outside, I have to go check it out."
Upon hearing this, Guan Miao and the others immediately withdrew their hands from teasing Xixi, "We've been here long enough, why don't we go out together? But we have to ask the nanny to come and look after Xixi first."
The Shang Bureau also understood what they were worried about, "Okay."
After Xixi's side was arranged, Shang Ju went ahead to chat with Director Xue, while Chi Yi took the others to the side to rest.
"I didn't expect that the wrinkled child would grow up to be quite good-looking."
"Sister Chi likes it so much, why don't you hurry up and get one?"
Chi Yi poured a glass of water and said, "It's not that easy to have a child, and I'm not suitable to take care of a child now."
Hearing this, Guan Miao said, "If Sister Chi Yi feels that being around me is too busy, how about I apply for you to step down or replace you with someone more suitable?"
"What?" Chi Yi was shocked. "That won't do. Miaomiao, are you thinking of getting someone new?"
"Ah?" Guan Miao also became puzzled. "No, didn't Sister Chi Yi just say that she didn't have time? I'm just worried that I'll delay everyone's life."
After hearing her explanation, Chi Yi was slightly relieved, "So that's how it is, Miaomiao, don't worry, since I have accepted your mission, I will put you first before the mission is completed, you don't have to worry about our lives.
All you have to do is prepare to complete the task."
"real?"
"real."
"Then if you encounter any unexpected events in your life plans, remember to tell me. Don't let the mission affect your life."
These words were not only said to Chi Yi, but also to all the friends.
She knew that her mission was very important, but she was the lucky one chosen by God. She could fight to the death, but she didn't want to drag others into it.
She also has a family and parents. After being with her, she can only rest for a few days a year and cannot even spend a few more days with her parents.
Why should they do that?
She can also get various false names, film remuneration and other money, but her friends, apart from the fixed salary, have only the pie in the sky that she is painting now.
In fact, when she thought about it carefully, she really felt a little sorry for her friends.
An Jing was the first to notice her thoughts and slapped her, "Alright, have you been reading some nonsense novels behind our backs these past few days? What's going on in your head?
You haven't affected our lives. To put it bluntly, helping you now is actually helping ourselves. Don't feel so guilty. The important thing is to do your job well."
Guan Miao rubbed his back with a grin, looking at An Jing with an aggrieved expression, "Just tell me what you're doing, it hurts so much."
"The pain can make you sober, otherwise your mind will be full of burdens and influences."
An Jing rolled her eyes. "We are all adults. We must have thought carefully before accepting the mission. Everyone knows that this is a long-term battle, so you should put away your little head and stop thinking about these things."
After that, he issued the latest task to Chai Yue across from him, "Go back and delete all the novels on her phone. Only let her read the classics.
If you read novels again, you will turn from a smart person into a sad person."
"Ah? No, I haven't finished reading my novel yet. Please wait until I finish it before deleting it!"
Compared to Guan Miao's grief, the people on the opposite side were laughing so happily.
The originally depressing atmosphere dissipated in the laughter and joy, but there were still some ignorant people who came over to say hello.
"Sister Chi."
When Chi Yi looked over, she saw a woman in a dark red long skirt walking opposite her. She was an old acquaintance.
"Director Song."
Director Song raised his eyebrows slightly, twirling his wine glass. "It's been a long time since we last met. Sister Chi Yi has become estranged from me. You used to call me Sister Song, but now you only call me Director Song."
Listening to her words, Chi Yi smiled with a hint of helplessness and ridicule, "Although it's a hundred-day banquet, the people who come are all important. We should be careful of each other."
"All right."
Director Song seemed to have accepted Chi Yi's suggestion and turned to look at Guan Miao. "This is Guan Miao? He's quite popular in the entertainment industry recently, right?"
Guan Miao stood up and bowed slightly to Director Song. "Hello Director Song, I'm Guan Miao. I didn't expect you to have seen my work. It's such an honor."
"The little girl performed well. Keep up the hard work. You have a promising future."
"Then I would like to thank Director Song for his kind words."
"Hey, Sister Chi, I just saw you guys were chatting happily, what are you talking about?"
"We were talking about how adorable Xixi is. She's sure to be a smart and well-behaved child in the future."
"I think so too," Director Song said as he sat down naturally on the nearest chair. "Xixi's eyes are shining, just like her mother's. Her mother is a top student at Q University, so Xixi will definitely have a good future.
Hey, I don’t even know which university Guan Miao graduated from. Maybe Xixi will become a big star like you in the future.”
Guan Miao, who had just sat back in his original seat, was suddenly called again. Although he was confused, he answered obediently.
"It's the acting school in this city."
At this point, Chi Yi could already guess Director Song's intention of coming here today. It was fake to reminisce about the past, and the real purpose was to find out Guan Miao's true identity.
"That's good too. A professional college is still considered an undergraduate program after all."
Guan Miao curled the corners of her mouth, not quite understanding why Director Song had to bring the topic to her.
She had a feeling that this birthday party would not end so easily.
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