After the main feature ended, at Jiang Xiaoli's suggestion, Shen Zhaokun added some behind-the-scenes footage from the filming process, which made the audience, who were immersed in the movie's plot, burst into laughter.
Even Jiang Chengle, whose motives were impure today, couldn't stop laughing.
Jiang Xiaoli smiled slightly. "How about it? My taste isn't bad, is it?"
Jiang Chengle nodded repeatedly, “Very good! Most of the Chinese-language films I’ve seen are from Hong Kong and Taiwan. This is the first mainland Chinese film I’ve ever seen, and I think it’s the best one.”
Jiang Xiaoli quickly covered his mouth, "Don't talk nonsense. My company will invest in more projects in the future. You can't judge me so quickly!"
After the movie ended and most people had left, the three of them finally departed.
Xiao Muyu went to the restroom. Outside the movie theater, many people who had just finished watching "The Outstanding" were recommending it to their colleagues and friends who were going to see the next showing.
A few people who knew Jiang Xiaoli came over, greeted her politely, and then left.
Jiang Chengle asked curiously, "Xiao Li, I've noticed that many people in your company don't recognize you, the big boss. Is that really a good thing?"
Jiang Xiaoli shrugged, took a sip of her soda, and said, "Whether they know me or not is not important. As long as they do their job well, that's all that matters."
Jiang Chengle nodded, "That's true. My dad gets surrounded by people wherever he goes, which is quite annoying. I think the best thing about coming to China is that it's vast and populous, and it's so free!"
Jiang Xiaoli found his idea quite interesting. "Internationally, everyone says that Europe and America are the freest places, while China represents closed-off society. How can you be different from others?"
Jiang Chengle smiled and patted her shoulder, "Because you're here, little sister. To be honest, before coming to China with my uncle, I was full of expectations but also very confused. But after meeting you, I found that China is very different from what others have told me. It is a very inclusive country that is developing rapidly. There are many young people like you who are working hard and innovating. This also represents countless opportunities. I really like it here. I am very fortunate to be Chinese."
After hearing his words, Jiang Xiaoli suddenly looked at her cousin, who was usually all smiles and seemed a bit "silly," with new respect.
She laughed and said, "Brother Le, you have such good taste!"
Jiang Chengle glanced at Xiao Muyu walking towards her from behind, and said with a smile, "I think so too."
When Xiao Muyu returned from the bathroom, she saw that they both had smiles on their faces. She asked curiously, "What are you two talking about that makes you so happy?"
Jiang Xiaoli took her arm, and she looked at the five-star red flag fluttering at the entrance of the movie theater. "We are saying, I love my motherland!"
Xiao Muyu smiled as well, "This topic is quite fitting for today."
Jiang Chengle then said, "It's noon, shall we have lunch together?"
Jiang Xiaoli consulted Xiao Muyu, and the three of them went to a Western restaurant.
Xiao Muyu asked curiously, "Brother Le, do Chinese people living in Great Britain also split the bill when they go out with friends?"
This question immediately touched on Jiang Chengle's blind spot. He touched his nose embarrassedly, "Maybe my friends are all quite generous. When we go out, it's not always clear who pays, but we almost never split the bill."
Jiang Xiaoli took a bite of her bread roll. "Xiaoyu, he's been attending the most prestigious schools since he was little. It would be too embarrassing for his friends to split the bill!"
Xiao Muyu smiled as she thought of this, "That's right, I forgot about that."
To join the conversation, Jiang Chengle tried hard to find topics to talk about. "Actually, when I went to study in the United States, I sometimes split the bill with my friends. I usually just do whatever is convenient for the other person."
Xiao Muyu was very interested in his educational experience. "Your family is so conveniently located in Great Britain, how did you come up with the idea of studying in the United States?"
Jiang Chengle explained with a smile, "I was probably a bit rebellious back then. I felt constrained by always being around my family. I even applied to Harvard without my family's knowledge. My mom almost cut off my financial support and refused to pay my tuition."
"Really?" Xiao Muyu was quite surprised. "Harvard's tuition isn't cheap, is it? How did you get in?"
Jiang Chengle, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, proudly said, "It was my grandmother who persuaded my mother, and my family provided my first year's tuition and living expenses. I used the living expenses to work with my uncle in the American stock market and earned enough for my undergraduate and graduate tuition. My family recognized my abilities even more, which allowed me to come to China with my uncle to develop the market..."
Jiang Xiaoli stuffed a piece of steak into her mouth. Looking at the food on the two people's plates getting cold, she couldn't help but shake her head. Some things and some people depend on fate, and she didn't want to spoil the mood.
In the end, Jiang Chengle noticed that the food had gone cold. He looked apologetic and said, "Xiaoyu, I'm sorry, I was having too much fun chatting. I'll have someone get you a new one."
After he finished speaking, he raised his hand to signal the waiter to change their meals.
Xiao Muyu smiled and shook her head. "It's okay. What you're saying is very interesting. I find it very interesting."
Jiang Xiaoli, like a worried old mother, said, "Alright, after talking for so long, have some water. As a medical student, you must know to eat on time, right?"
She didn't expect that her words would make Xiao Muyu thank Jiang Chengle. "By the way, Brother Le, thank you so much for the 3MLittmann stethoscope you gave me. I really like it!"
Jiang Xiaoli suddenly remembered that day at the company when Jiang Chengle stopped her and said he wanted to give Xiao Muyu a gift for the end of military training. Goodness, a Hermes bag inside a stethoscope? This guy is quick on the uptake!
Jiang Chengle was overjoyed, but he tried to remain calm. "I'm glad you like it. I just happened to see this while I was tidying up. You're the only one I know who can use it, so it's perfect for you."
Jiang Xiaoli muttered under her breath, "Lili, you have a 3L Littmann stethoscope in your luggage, and I have a Transformer in mine."
Xiao Muyu didn't hear clearly, "Xiao Li, what did you say?"
She met Jiang Chengle's pleading look, as if asking him not to ruin her chances, and sighed, "It's nothing, I'm just a little full."
Jiang Chengle pointed to the shopping mall outside the restaurant and "kindly suggested," "Xiao Li, why don't you go out for a walk and get some exercise?"
Jiang Xiaoli's bottom, which she had just been about to lift, suddenly sank back down. "Hehe, it's okay, I'm not that full. I'll wait for you to finish eating."
With all the newly ordered dishes served, Jiang Chengle and Xiao Muyu quickened their eating pace under her gaze.
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