Ruan Ruan was touched on the head by Jiang Yilu, and she rubbed it comfortably with her eyes closed, as if she was back in her childhood when brother Xiaobao would touch her hair like this when he was braiding her hair.
No, I'm still angry with him. I can't forgive this big liar so easily.
So Jiang Yilu looked at the little girl who he had finally coaxed and glared at him again, then turned away angrily, with his hand still raised high, not putting it down for a long time.
The little girl is getting older and has a bad temper, but this also shows that the Ruan family treats her very well, which is why she has such a temper. Jiang Yiliu was relieved when he thought about it. Over the years, he has always been worried that his decision was wrong, especially after Grandpa Ruan spent those years safely, he was even more panicked. If Ruan Ruan did not live well in Hong Kong City, he would probably feel guilty for his decision for the rest of his life.
The decoration of the living room is warm and comfortable. There is a simple vase on the dining table and the coffee table, with some freshly picked flowers arranged in an orderly manner. The large floor-to-ceiling windows let in warm sunlight, and the tiles on the floor emit a slight luster of porcelain glaze.
Jiang Yilu followed Ruan Ruan into the house and saw Grandpa Ruan and Uncle Da Wu sitting on the sofa. Opposite them, sitting on the sofa were Ruan Kenan and an elderly lady.
Among the elders he had met, the most elegant one was Grandma Bai, who was gentle and dignified. However, the old lady in front of him was no less elegant than Grandma Bai, and even had a few more charms that Grandma Bai did not have.
The old lady in front of him looked about the same age as Grandma Bai, with the same gray hair, and was wearing a long-sleeved brocade jacket cheongsam. The winter in Hong Kong was not too cold, and there was a fireplace in the house. The old lady sat on a comfortable sofa with a blanket covering her knees. Her face was slightly plump, and she was energetic. When she smiled, she was kind and gentle. But her eyes were gentle and sharp, which made Jiang Yiliu understand that she was not an ordinary old lady.
"So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. Things have changed. Back then in Haicheng..." Xue Ning knew that her brother-in-law was coming to Gangcheng today. In order to avoid that man, she did not go to pick up Ruan Ruan today. Unexpectedly, that man came to her door.
Xue Ning always felt that he had let it go, but when he looked at Ruan Yuanjiang, whom he hadn't seen for many years, and thought of the family's life in Haicheng, he felt a little sad for a moment.
"We haven't gotten together for a long time. You and Wuzi can stay at my place tonight. Ruanruan misses you too." Xue Ning did not talk about the unhappy things. He took Ruanruan's hand, patted the back of her hand, and said to Ruan Yuanjiang.
"You are Xiaobao, right? I often hear you from Ruan Ruan." Xue Ning is not like Ruan Kenan, who only looks at the surface of people and doesn't kill all the men in the world because of a man. At her age, appearance is just an appearance. When they look at a person, they only look at the eyes.
The boy in front of him had clear eyes. From the moment he entered the house, he had not glanced at the expensive decorations. He looked at Ruan Ruan with tenderness, and at his uncle and Wu Zi with respect. People's eyes don't lie, so Xue Ning believed that the boy in front of him was a good kid.
"Ruan Ruan would never mention me. Even if she did, she would probably call me a liar." Jiang Yilu glanced at the little girl next to him and said sarcastically to himself.
"Haha, what an interesting kid." Xue Ning smiled and didn't answer whether what he said was right or wrong.
"Brother Xiaobao is a big liar." Ruan Ruan hid behind her second aunt-in-law and muttered a few words angrily. When she saw Jiang Yilu looking at her, she turned her head away proudly.
"My second sister-in-law has taken good care of Ruan Ruan over the years. It is me, as a grandfather, who is useless and unable to protect her." Ruan Yuanjiang looked at his lively granddaughter with a slightly tight throat.
"This child is lovable. My two sons are not good enough and gave birth to a bunch of bad boys. I am so happy that you sent Ruan Ruan to me." Xue Ning shook his head and said gently to Ruan Ruan.
Both of her sons are married and have children, and they do not live with her. Although they are filial, they are busy with work at the company and cannot visit her often. The only daughter who lives with her only makes her angry. In comparison, Ruan Ruan is like a little angel sent by God, making her boring life more warm and energetic.
"How long can you stay this time?" Gangcheng is still a colony of Country Y, so Ruan Yuanjiang cannot stay in Gangcheng for long.
"Half a month." Ruan Yuanjiang sighed, and when he saw that his granddaughter's face didn't change, he relaxed a little. "But I will come to Hong Kong every year in the future. When the policy is more relaxed, maybe I can take Ruan Ruan back."
"Okay." Xue Ning tightened his grip on Ruan Ruan's hand. It would be a great joy if her uncle and Ruan Ruan could be reunited after so many years of separation. But if Ruan Ruan returned to the inland, she might not be able to see this pitiful girl again.
Ruan Ruan's mood was conflicted because of her grandfather's words. On one side were her relatives whom she missed day and night, and on the other side were her second aunt's family who treated her like their own daughter. It was difficult to choose between the two sides. Wasn't there a compromise that allowed them to live together?
People at that time did not know that the Hong Kong city would one day return, although that day would not come until more than ten years later.
"grandmother!"
A high-pitched male voice was heard before anyone was seen. Then, a young man wearing black sunglasses and a bright yellow Thunderbolt suit walked into the house. Thunderbolt suits are popular clothing in Hong Kong. The style is relatively simple, just a loose round-neck sweatshirt and a pair of loose sweatpants that are tightened at the bottom of the trousers. But the colors are very eye-catching, mainly red, yellow and pink. Among the trendy young people, almost everyone has one.
"A guest has come to our house. You must be the little grandfather that my father often mentions at home. There is a photo of you, the third grandfather, in my father's study." The young man seemed very familiar. He sat on the armrest of Ruan Yuanjiang's sofa and wanted to shake hands with him enthusiastically. "My father said that you, the third grandfather, would probably arrive in Hong Kong City in the next few days. He also asked me and my elder and second brothers to pick you up. However, the old house has not sent the exact time. I thought you would arrive in a few days."
He spoke a lot of words in a rapid succession, without giving Ruan Yuanjiang any chance to talk back.
This kid is such a smooth talker that Ruan Yuanjiang's mouth twitched and he didn't know what expression to use to face him.
"This is Yuan Qing's youngest son, named Cong Zhao. You haven't seen Yuan Qing and Yuan Bai's child yet, right?" Xue Ning smiled and pointed at his grandson. "This child is the troublemaker in the family. It's troublesome to be entangled with him. Some time ago, he was clamoring to make a movie and took a film company from Yuan Qing. Now, there is no news about him, but there are a lot of gossips in magazines and tabloids."
Xue Ning complained, but there was kindness in his eyes.
"Grandma, Third Grandpa just got here, why are you exposing my secrets like this? I wanted to show my honest and reliable side to Third Grandpa so that he can rest assured to let me take care of Sister Ruan Ruan." Ruan Congzhao pretended to be ashamed and said, "Third Grandpa, don't listen to my grandma. Those tabloids in Hong Kong love to write nonsense. I am a clean and upright person. All the rumors about me drinking, fighting, smoking and picking up girls are slander."
Ruan Congzhao had an embarrassed look on his face. Ever since he took over the film company that had been losing money, there had been gossip about him and the actress. Some of it was just the reporters' unfounded rumors, and some of it was just because the old mansion couldn't stand the work of the people in the first house. Although the film company had been losing money, it had a solid foundation, and many people were jealous of his position.
If Ruan Congzhao said at the beginning that he wanted to make a movie just to test the waters, now he is serious about making some achievements and shut up those who don't think highly of him. But he has never been involved in this industry before, and now he is just slowly exploring.
A few days ago, he found a good script and now he is just waiting for his father to come back from the United States to ask for some funding.
"Hey, I haven't seen this little brother before. Are you interested in acting in a movie? I have a role that is especially suitable for you. I guarantee that you will become a hit." It was only then that Ruan Congzhao saw Jiang Yiliu standing next to Ruan Ruan. He was immediately shocked and thought that the young man in front of him was exactly the same as the male protagonist in his dream. He was exactly the pretty boy he wanted.
The pretty boy said that Bai had offended everyone because everyone was jealous of his perfect skin color.
"Little brother, have you seen Fist of Fury and Half a Catty, Eight Taels?" Ruan Congzhao took off his sunglasses and asked proudly.
Speaking of these two well-known movies in the 1970s, how could Jiang Yiliu not have seen them? It was just that the Internet was well developed in the later generations. Now he didn't even have a TV at home, so where could he go to watch movies? However, after Ruan Congzhao said this, he became interested in the other party's film company.
"You haven't seen these two movies." Ruan Congzhao looked at him with a look of deep pain, as if Jiang Yilu had done something too much. "Forget it, forget it. I'll take you to the video hall some other day. Let me tell you, these two movies--"
Ruan Congzhao took a deep breath and said, "Although it's not produced by our company, the one I'm going to shoot now will definitely be more sensational than those two movies."
Jiang Yiliu's face was full of black lines. He just heard the other party's tone and thought that these two movies were made by the Ruan family's film company. It turned out that it was not? However, it seems that in later generations, no one has heard much about the Ruan family's achievements in film and television. It is estimated that this film company will not last long. He looked at the boastful young man with a hint of sympathy.
"How about it? Are you excited? It's fate that you meet me today. We are brothers. You have to do me a favor." Ruan Congzhao became more and more familiar with him. He put one arm on Jiang Yilu's shoulder and winked at him, as if he was giving Jiang Yilu a great advantage.
"Brother Xiaobao won't film Brother San's movies. Brother San's movies are not for children." Ruan Ruan angrily slapped away Ruan Congzhao's hand on Jiang Yiliu's shoulder, like a hen protecting her chicks. Although she didn't know why some movies couldn't be watched by children, but Second Aunt and Big Aunt said so, Ruan Ruan just listened obediently.
Ruan Congzhao touched his nose embarrassedly, he had made two not very successful Category III films before, but wasn't that the market demand? However, he could guarantee that this film could not be more serious.
However, seeing Ruan Ruan protecting Jiang Yilu, Ruan Congzhao frowned in confusion, and his IQ finally came online. This is his home, how come a boy who is so close to Ruan Ruan suddenly appeared.
"Ruan Ruan, who is this man?" Ruan Congzhao covered his chest, "Nowadays boys love to deceive innocent girls like you. You are only sixteen years old, and your third brother doesn't want you to get married so early. Why do you bring your boyfriend home now?" Ruan Congzhao had a sad face, as if his precious sister was being snatched away by a wolf cub.
"Third brother, what are you talking about? I'm ignoring you."
Ruan Ruan blushed and stamped her feet in anger. Brother Xiaobao is a brother, not like what the third brother said. Ruan Ruan ignored the slight feeling in her heart and ran back to her room with her face covered.
Jiang Yilu was also a little embarrassed.
"You misunderstood. This child's surname is Jiang, and his name is Yiliu. He came from the inland with your third grandfather. Thanks to his family for taking care of your third grandfather and Ruan Ruan." Xue Ning explained with a smile, "He and your third grandfather can only stay in Hong Kong for half a month. You should find someone else to be the protagonist of your movie."
"Childhood sweethearts." Ruan Congzhao muttered softly, and no one heard it except himself. Thinking about Ruan Ruan's behavior just now, he still felt that there was something wrong.
If the male protagonist is gone, you can find another one, but if the sweet and soft sister is taken away, then she will be gone. Ruan Congzhao decided to keep a close eye on the pretty boy in front of him in the next fifteen days and never let him take advantage of the opportunity to seduce his innocent and lovely little Ruan Ruan.
The author has something to say: Explain the relationship between the characters of the Ruan family in Hong Kong
Master: Ruan Jingguo 78
First wife: Xue Ning 73
Eldest son: Ruan Yuanqing 53
Second son: Ruan Yuanbai 49
Eldest daughter: Nguyen Mu Ninh 45 (Nguyen Kenan)
Second Concubine: Cai Shaoyun 53
Third son: Ruan Yuanpeng 32
Fifth son: Ruan Yuanan 27
Third Concubine: Feng Wu 49
Fourth son: Ruan Yuankang 28
Sixth son: Ruan Yuantai 26
Youngest daughter: Ruan Ningning, 22
This relationship chart is a bit complicated, let's take a look first, but the focus is on the people in the first room, and there are only a few main characters in the other two rooms.
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