Liu Jin chuckled as he followed Bei Nan into the restaurant. He was immediately taken aback by the sight before him. So many people were here to eat! Was it a celebration for him, or were the others just there to eat?
Bei Nan didn't stop and kept walking towards the private room inside, with Liu Jin following closely behind. It wasn't until they entered the private room that they saw some familiar faces.
Among these people were his uncle and aunt, Teacher Tan and several other people he didn't recognize, as well as Xu Da, Shen Mingtian, Yi Genjin, and others. Basically, everyone he knew was there.
When everyone saw Liu Jin, they sighed at how time flies. In just five short years, a boy has grown into such a tall and handsome young man, while they themselves have grayed temples.
Liu Jin humbly greeted everyone, whether he knew them or not, always remaining calm and composed, without showing any stage fright.
After greeting everyone, Liu Jin walked inside. Dean Tan nudged the man next to him and asked, "Xiao Yang, this is Liu Jin. What do you think? Is he qualified? Can he be the male lead?"
“Of course he’s qualified. I haven’t seen many men as dashing and charismatic as him. I just don’t know how he looks.” Yang Kai chuckled.
Xiao Yang's real name is Yang Kai. He is a well-known director and producer in Shanghai. His father and Dean Tan are fellow students. He himself is very famous in Shanghai. Almost everyone knows Yang Kai. He was hired by Yan Xiaonan with a high salary.
Yang Kai, who originally didn't want to come, decided to make a routine trip to visit the film and television base because of Dean Tan's connection and to save face. If the conditions weren't good, he would make an excuse about not being used to the local environment and return home.
No one knew Yang Kai's little scheme. Dean Tan was about to retire, and he was full of confidence as he prepared to devote himself to another career.
As Liu Jin's father, Dongnan raised his glass high to welcome everyone to his son. But before he could put his glass down, Tianru stood on a chair and protested very seriously.
“Uncle Southeast, you’re wrong. Big brother isn’t my son, he’s a human son, the child you and Aunt had.”
Not only was Dongnan stunned, but all the guests were also stunned. After a moment, everyone burst into laughter. The good-natured laughter made Tianru's face turn red with anger, not knowing what she had done wrong.
Yan Xiaonan hugged Tianru tenderly and said softly, "Baby, Xia is a land of etiquette. 'My son' is a humble way of referring to myself; it means 'son'."
Tianru still didn't understand. Since this is a land of etiquette, how could she call her own son a "dog son"? Does that mean she's a dog too? Only a dog can give birth to a "dog son"?
Looking at Tianru's puffed-up cheeks, Nan Nan couldn't help but gently pinch them. "I've never seen such a serious child like you. Those are characters passed down from ancient times, and Mom can't change them."
Tianru snorted coldly. "A person who doesn't correct their mistakes isn't a good person." She picked up her chopsticks and waited for Grandma Yan to say that they should start eating.
Grandma Yan nodded and looked at Southeast, saying, "My Tianru is right. A son is a son, and we can't call him a worthless son."
Southeast struggled to suppress his urge to burst out laughing and immediately changed his tune: "Welcome everyone to welcome my son, Comrade Yan Chi. I'll drink first as a sign of respect."
Tianru smiled and nodded to herself. This uncle was good; he knew his mistakes and could correct them. However, the best one was still her great-grandmother. Her great-grandmother only needed to say one word, and her uncle would obey.
Everyone clapped their hands knowingly, then picked up their glasses and downed them in one gulp. Yu Shu leaned close to Tian Ru and whispered, "Brother, you're amazing."
When Tianru heard his sister's praise, his smile deepened. He was upholding the dignity of his elder brother Liujin, and clearly, he had succeeded.
Liu Jin happily raised his glass to Tian Ru. As expected of his aunt's child, he knew how to protect her even at such a young age. That's wonderful.
Tianru was even happier to receive Liujin's thanks. She raised her glass, took a sip, and exclaimed, "It's so delicious! It's the soda my mom bought for me, so sweet!"
The meal was a lively affair, with everyone enjoying themselves. Tie Ge was especially happy, his mouth practically splitting in a grin, because Nan Nan had signed an agreement with him that all meals for the film company would be provided by his restaurant from now on.
Tie Ge even discussed it with Bei Nan. He planned to find a piece of land near the film and television company, apply for a land grant, and build a branch of the restaurant specifically to serve the film and television company.
Bei Nan was quick-witted. Since Tie Ge wanted to apply for a plot of land to run a restaurant, he would apply for a plot of land to run a hotel, which would also serve the film and television base.
Yan Xiaonan looked at the two increasingly cunning businessmen and reluctantly agreed. However, thinking about the future staff of the film and television base, whose basic needs for food, drink, and sanitation had to be taken care of, he couldn't help but have the idea of building staff dormitories.
People work hard for you, so you must provide them with conveniences in their lives. Film and television companies not only need to provide employee dormitories, but also convenience stores, snack shops, and clinics.
After lunch, it was time to visit the film and television base. Yan Xiaonan took Grandma Yan and the three children, as well as Cuihua and Liujin. Ye Chenming took Ye Ren, Fu Qingping, Dean Tan, and Yang Kai ahead of them.
Southeast, Southwest, North South, and Yan Ai Dang also followed behind with their respective groups, making the streets of the capital bustling with activity. Everyone looked at the long convoy and asked each other what was going on.
When they saw those people pedaling hard on their bicycles behind them, anyone with a bicycle followed along, completely bewildered.
For a time, the line grew more and more impressive, but when their feet and butts ached from riding, and there seemed to be no end in sight, everyone calmed down and realized how incredibly foolish they had been.
The film and television base is located in the suburbs of Beijing. It took more than an hour to reach the destination. The first thing Liu Jin did after getting out of the car was to take a wheelchair out of the trunk and then help Grandma Yan sit in it.
Cuihua held Enming in her arms, while Tianru and Yushu stood obediently beside Cuihua, waiting for the vehicles behind them to arrive.
Yang Kai was stunned by the magnificence before him as soon as he got out of the car. The film and television base was built in a very unique way, with a magnificent suspension bridge as the first thing that caught his eye.
After crossing the large suspension bridge, you'll see a quaint courtyard with a wide gate and a plaque above it that reads "Tianru Media Film and Television Company" in bold strokes.
Yang Kai's eyes fell on a boy standing next to Cuihua. This must be Tianru, the eldest grandson of the Ye family, the little boy who had just righteously pointed out the mistake in Yan Chi's father's words.
Tianru seemed to sense that someone was watching him, so he drove towards Yang Kai's direction. When he saw Yang Kai looking at him, Tianru showed an innocent smile.
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