Chapter 130 - End of main text...
"You don't need to prepare anything; instead, you'll receive gifts from them."
Yan Qian has a girlfriend, which is enough to make Old Master Yan happy for several years. In the next few years, the younger generation of the Yan family will be spared from being pressured to get married.
Jiang Mingyue pondered for a few seconds and decided to listen to Yan Qian's words.
Fifteen minutes later, Jiang Mingyue removed her face mask and was about to go back to her room to meditate when Yan Qian abducted her halfway and carried her to the bedroom.
Before coming to Haicheng, Jiang Mingyue took Yan Qian back to Dahuai Village to meet Cao Hualan and told her about her relationship with Yan Qian.
Cao Hualan naturally had no objections, and had even guessed that Jiang Mingyue was in a relationship recently.
According to custom, Cao Hualan also gave Yan Qian a red envelope containing 8,000 yuan, even though she knew that 8,000 yuan was far from enough to cover the gifts Yan Qian brought.
Yan Qian didn't care how much the red envelope was; what mattered most was gaining Cao Hualan's approval.
That night, Yan Qian finally mustered up the courage to embark on a new journey with Jiang Mingyue.
One opportunity is too few, and since this trip to Haicheng is a rare chance for just the two of them, Yanqian naturally wants to make the most of the time to be intimate.
The two argued until 2 a.m. before stopping, and Jiang Mingyue deeply felt Yan Qian's wealth and power.
After washing up again, Yan Qian carried her to the second bedroom of the suite, and while she was drowsy, he put a gold and diamond bracelet on her left wrist.
Jiang Mingyue lifted her eyelids and glanced at him a few times, her lips curving slightly. She turned over and buried herself in his arms, murmuring, "Beautiful."
Before falling asleep, she thought that Yan Qian was still jealous and minded that Renato had given her two bracelets.
Ha, men who love to compare themselves to others.
Yan Qian lowered his head and kissed her pretty face. He gave her his black card, but she wouldn't swipe it, so he had to buy it himself.
The next day was Saturday, and they arrived at the Yan family mansion in Beijing in the evening.
When Jiang Mingyue stepped into the Yan family again, her status and mood were different. She was less composed and more reserved.
The reason for her restraint was probably that she had taken Yan Qian away and felt a little embarrassed, since she had been very serious the last time she came.
Yan Qian held her hand the whole time and whispered in her ear, "Don't be shy, you're Sister Jiang with over 100 million fans."
Hearing Yan Qian tease her, Jiang Mingyue glanced at him, her eyes filled with coquettish reproach.
Yan Qian found it quite amusing; he liked her unintentional coquettishness, which made him feel useful.
As they entered the third courtyard, Yanqian's parents were already waiting at the entrance of the restaurant. Upon seeing the couple walking hand in hand, they exchanged a smile.
My son has made something of himself.
Ms. Zhang greeted us with a smile, “Hello Yueyue, I am Yanqian’s mother, Zhang Zhu. Last time you came, the old lady wouldn’t let us see you. Please don’t mind.”
Yan Qian resembled Ms. Zhang. Ms. Zhang's warm and genuine smile eased Jiang Mingyue's nervousness, and she quickly greeted her as "Hello, Auntie."
"Oh, you must be tired from your journey. Let's go inside and have a meal first."
Ms. Zhang ignored her son and walked ahead with Jiang Mingyue by herself.
Yan Baili and Yan Qian followed.
Jiang Mingyue's return was welcomed by everyone in the Yan family, and everyone prepared gifts and red envelopes for her.
Putting aside the gifts, just looking at the red envelopes, they were all 66,000 yuan each, all in cash.
Jiang Mingyue didn't need to lift it up; Yan Qian took it for her and handed it to the butler to be delivered directly to his study.
The family feast was sumptuous, and both hosts and guests enjoyed themselves immensely.
After the meal, Jiang Mingyue was called by the old lady to go for a walk.
Ms. Zhang took the opportunity to remind Yan Qian, "You two should tell me before you have a child. I want to help Yueyue get some nutrition; she's too thin. It would be best if she gained ten pounds."
Ms. Zhang is the head of the obstetrics department and a renowned expert in treating infants.
Yan Qian chuckled, "Mom, why are you skipping the marriage urging and going straight to having children?"
Ms. Zhang wasn't ashamed at all. "Oh, it's just an occupational hazard. I won't rush you into marriage. You two can take your time talking. Let me know when you're ready to get married, and I'll take all the vacation days I've saved up."
Yan Qian did want to get married and establish a formal status for her so that he wouldn't have to hide when they went out together.
Jiang Mingyue wasn't in a hurry at all. Of course, this wasn't something he could decide on his own, so he decided to wait and see.
At 9:30, Yan Qian finally brought the person back to his courtyard. If it weren't for the fact that the old lady needed to rest on time, they might have chatted until midnight.
He first led Jiang Mingyue on a tour, and then took her hand to the study.
"Yueyue, should I deposit the cash into your card, or should I send it to Huai County?"
The red envelopes from Yan Qian's parents, grandparents, and his second uncle totaled 330,000 yuan, enough to buy an apartment in Huai County.
Since Jiang Mingyue got together with Yan Qian, she has lived a life of comfort and has hardly spent any money.
"Deposit it into your card; it's not safe to carry so much cash."
"OK."
Once the courtyard gate was closed, no one disturbed us.
Yan Jia pulled her into his arms, lifted her to sit on the desk, kissed her red lips, and asked her if she was happy.
Jiang Mingyue wrapped her arms around his neck, kicked off her leather shoes, and hooked her legs around his.
"I'm so happy to receive such a valuable gift. I feel a little embarrassed."
Yan Qian's grandfather gave her a painting by a famous artist, his grandmother gave her a family heirloom of jade jewelry for granddaughters-in-law, his father directly gave her shares in Jinghua Group, and his mother was even more direct, giving her a large apartment within the Third Ring Road of Beijing.
"It's alright, these are just appetizers. Marry me later, and there will be many more surprises waiting for you."
Jiang Mingyue pretended not to realize he was proposing and teased him, "Aren't you afraid I'll empty your mountains of gold and silver?"
Her jade-like feet, resting on her lap, were restless. Yan Qian pinched her waist with his left hand and teased her fragrant tongue.
"Don't worry, I have the ability to make money and make you happy for the rest of your life."
Under the cover of night, she was stunningly beautiful, her phoenix eyes glistening with moisture.
Yan Qian's voice was hoarse, his dark eyes fixed on her, "Yueyue, do you love me?"
Jiang Mingyue wasn't used to sweet talk; she preferred to take direct action. Her eyes were fixed on him, like a koala clinging tightly to a tree, her limbs brimming with strength.
Yan Qian felt her response and was so happy he felt his scalp tingle.
The temperature dropped in Beijing in September, but the study inside felt like springtime.
Jiang Mingyue was surprised by Yan Qian's physical strength. He carried her across the nearly ten-meter distance between the desk and the door frame three or four times.
The consequence of their intimate encounter in the study was that their clothes were in terrible condition; her dress, which cost over ten thousand yuan, was ruined after only one wear.
Jiang Mingyue grumbled about Yan Qian's wastefulness, but he held her in his arms and teased her, since she had taken the initiative to flirt with him.
Jiang Mingyue then remembered that Yan Qian had been a soldier and had been a celibate for so many years. No wonder he couldn't control himself after breaking his vow of celibacy.
Over the next few days, Yan Qian took Jiang Mingyue to visit various tourist attractions. The two dressed casually, wearing hats and masks, and were not recognized at all.
On Wednesday evening, they went to He Qi's dinner party.
When He Yan learned that Yan Qian had caught up with Jiang Mingyue, he felt a lump in his throat, unable to swallow or eat.
He Qi was furious at her younger brother's good-for-nothing behavior.
Even if your brother Yan can't win him over, it's none of your business.
Even so, He Yan felt like he had been used, but he couldn't retaliate because these two were his saviors.
Seeing that He Yan's lips were so thick with oil, Jiang Mingyue smiled and patted his shoulder, "Silly boy, when you visit relatives during the Spring Festival, I'll ask your brother Yan to give you a bigger red envelope."
If anyone else had called him a silly boy, He Yan would have definitely gotten angry, but Jiang Mingyue was different; he only heard her concern in her voice.
He Yan knew when to stop, "Well, I'm practically your matchmaker, so I should accept a little something."
Yan Qian and the other two chuckled. This kid.
Rumors circulated in Beijing's high society that the eldest grandson of the Yan family, the heir to the Jinghua Group, already has a girlfriend and their wedding is imminent.
The socialites and heiresses of Beijing were heartbroken and tried to find out who Yan Qian's girlfriend was, but the Yan family kept their mouths shut and they couldn't get the information out of her.
They guessed that the woman was probably not from the Beijing social circle, otherwise rumors would have spread long ago.
"Sigh, another one has been removed from the list of high-quality eligible bachelors. My mom will probably be too worried to sleep tonight."
"Tell your mother not to worry, there are plenty of single people among the younger generation in the Yan family."
"They are all children of women who married out of the family, and they don't have the surname Yan."
"Then it's only Yan Baixun left. Before he remarries, you should try your best."
Jiang Mingyue overheard some gossip about socialites while sitting in the coffee shop, and then shared the news with Yan Qian.
"Someone is eyeing your second aunt's position."
Yan Qian's second aunt is a teacher at the Beijing Foreign Affairs College, and most of her family members have relevant professional backgrounds. In the Ke Bang incident, Yan Qian's second aunt helped push things forward and was of great assistance.
Yan Qian acknowledged his second aunt and had been mediating between them, hoping to get his second uncle and aunt to remarry.
The two didn't have any major conflicts, but they were like oil and water, both proud and arrogant, and neither was willing to back down first.
Yan Qian also told Yan Baixun to learn from him that he should be accommodating in all things and that there was no need to argue with his wife over trivial matters. He said that home is a haven, not a debate club.
Jiang Mingyue astutely pointed out the crux of the conflict between the two.
"They're too busy, their sex life isn't harmonious, and besides, your second aunt has someone pursuing her."
Yan Qian immediately relayed the message to Yan Baixun and sent him several romance novels, hoping that Yan Baixun would learn how to win a girl's heart.
At the end of October, Nord Pharma's China branch declared bankruptcy.
Following closely behind, Fianode Pharmaceuticals was sued with a host of charges, and the Shark organization behind it also came to light, becoming a pariah.
Under pressure from international public opinion, the Fijian government had no choice but to arrest and dismantle the Shark organization, wiping it out in one fell swoop. As for whether any escaped, it is unknown.
In any case, the organization has been severely weakened in the past year and will not easily set foot in China.
Jiang Mingyue began renovating the interior of her courtyard house in Tianxi Bay, Huai County. She demolished two guest rooms on the upstairs and downstairs floors to create a spacious art studio and a double-sided embroidery workshop.
Then fill in the pond in the backyard and turn it into a vegetable garden.
She plans to move in next spring and invite Cao Hualan to stay with her for a while.
Cao Hualan said she was used to living in Dahuai Village and didn't want to move to Tianxi Bay, fearing it would cause trouble for Jiang Mingyue.
Jiang Mingyue had no choice but to compromise and allow Cao Hualan to come and stay for a few days each month.
Before he knew it, the year was drawing to a close. Jiang Yi kept his promise and completed one hundred good deeds before coming to join Jiang Mingyue.
Jiang Mingyue arranged for Jiang Yi to stay at Tianxi Bay, and will arrange a job for Jiang Yi after the New Year.
Jiang Yi still wants to work at the hospital. She says she wants to save enough money to open a pharmacy to support herself in her old age.
"Should I support you in opening a shop now?"
“Master, I don’t need your help for now. I’ll learn more and it won’t be too late to open a shop when I’m thirty.”
Just then, Meng Huai also flew to Huai County to spend the New Year with Qin Xue. When Meng Huai saw Jiang Yi again, the two couldn't help but start bickering.
"Captain Meng, were you secretly smoking again?!"
"How could that be! I've quit smoking for almost half a year now."
Qin Xue discovered that Meng Huai had quit smoking and praised Jiang Mingyue, saying that her little apprentice had Meng Huai under her thumb and that his words carried more weight than those of this old woman.
Jiang Mingyue helped Qin Xue wrap spring rolls together. "Brother Huai hates doctors and nurses nagging him the most. It's good for Jiang to nag him a little."
"Hmm, the little girl is quite fun. The yard has become much livelier since she arrived."
Qin Xue plans to return to Beijing for a while after the Lunar New Year to see her friends and sort through her old belongings.
With Jiang around, the flowers and plants in the yard won't have to worry about not being watered.
The folk activities in Huai County this year are still incredibly popular, with many fans speculating whether Jiang Mingyue will continue to dress up as a folk performer and flocking to Huai County's cultural and tourism department to inquire.
Huai County Culture and Tourism Bureau promptly released an update, stating that Sister Jiang would be spending time with her family this year and would not be participating in folk activities, but had already prepared 3,000 handwritten "Fu" characters and 100 pairs of Spring Festival couplets for tourists.
Obtaining eligibility is simple: visitors can write their own "福" (good fortune) character and exchange it with Spring Festival couplets on a first-come, first-served basis.
Haha, Huai County's cultural and tourism department really knows how to have fun! Their activities are different every year; I'm really looking forward to it!
"First come, first served, I'll head downstairs now."
[Already on the high-speed train, see you in an hour]
Is it too late to start practicing calligraphy now?
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Yan Qian visited Huai County to offer New Year's greetings, and on the fourth day, he took Jiang Mingyue to Beijing to offer New Year's greetings.
After visiting family and friends, the banquet was, unsurprisingly, very fruitful.
Jiang Mingyue's savings increased exponentially, and Yan Qian continued to deposit the money into her bank account for her.
There's also good news: Uncle Yanqian listened carefully to their advice and has officially reconciled with Aunt Yanqian. However, they are not in a hurry to remarry and will try to rekindle the passion they had when they were dating.
Grandma Yan praised Jiang Mingyue as a lucky star and publicly warned Yan Qian that he must treat Jiang Mingyue well and listen to her in everything.
Meanwhile, Don Juan's movie was scheduled for release at the end of February, avoiding the family-friendly Lunar New Year season. This wasn't because he was afraid of competing with others for the holiday season, but because the movie had a rather heavy tone.
On the eighth day of the first lunar month, migrant workers began to return to work.
Director Lam Tze-an led the cast and crew on a promotional tour. During a press interview, Lam revealed that a big-name guest had made a cameo appearance in the film.
"Director Lin, is that big-name guest featured in the movie's promotional trailer?"
"Of course."
After receiving Lin Zian's affirmative reply, the main creative team, fans, and a group of media reporters all rewatched the trailer.
They searched three times and found a suspect: the male protagonist played by Don Juan, who was injured and trapped in his memories, and his savior.
The figure flashed by so quickly that the face was completely obscured; all that was remembered was that the person was wearing a beige long shirt and trousers.
Could it be Sister Jiang?
[Impossible, that's a figure from that distance, it doesn't look like it]
[If it's Sister Jiang, Director Lin can just say so.]
No matter who I am, I'm going to see this movie; it's my favorite suspense genre.
The film was promoted online, and it was Don Juan's last film before he went behind the scenes. All the guests from the variety show "The Adventurers" went online to check in and show their support.
On the day the movie was released at the end of February, fans and netizens finally learned the identity of the VIP guest: Jiang Mingyue.
As soon as the news spread, even fans of Jiang, who don't usually like suspense, immediately took out their phones to buy tickets; they wanted to see Sister Jiang.
Although she only had a short 30-second shot and didn't even get a close-up, Sister Jiang's sword-wielding posture was so cool!
[This movie was filmed in the South Island, and Sister Jiang happened to be holding a concert at the time. I should have known it was her.]
[The production team is really tight-lipped! If you had said that Sister Jiang had a cameo role, the number of screenings in theaters wouldn't be so small.]
The production team respects Sister Jiang; they definitely can't just put up a false impression. It's more interesting if the audience discovers it for themselves.
Suspense films are a niche genre and can't compete with comedies released at the same time. When cinemas open for business, they will definitely prioritize comedies that sell well.
Thanks to the strong support of fans and positive word-of-mouth, the film's box office began to rise a week after its release, attracting more casual viewers.
Major cinemas have increased the number of screenings, from four to eight per day, and then to ten.
Thanks to the excellent work and efforts of the creative team, the film ultimately achieved a box office success of 2.1 billion yuan.
Although it ranked third in the same period, it broke the historical record for niche categories.
At the film's celebration party, Lin Zi'an called out to Jiang Mingyue in front of a group of reporters, expressing his hope to truly collaborate with her once in his lifetime.
[Sister Jiang probably won't be acting in movies. Brother Wei said she's very busy every day. Besides traditional Chinese painting and double-sided embroidery, she's recently become fascinated with ancient architecture.]
[Sister Jiang is going further and further down the path of intangible cultural heritage.]
[I envy Sister Jiang for finding her passion after retiring from the entertainment industry]
Sisters! You can go check out the murals in Dahuai Village now! The village chief said it was meticulously created by Sister Jiang over a year. See @DahuaiVillage, Huai County for directions.
A crowd of fans immediately flocked to the official Weibo account of Dahuai Village.
The official Weibo account of Dahuai Village posted a nine-grid image featuring nine murals, ranging from flowers and plants to cartoon deities. Among them, the mural of the God of Wealth was the most popular, followed by the mural of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy who grants children.
Haha, I've already taken leave and bought tickets; I'm leaving this afternoon.
[These netizens are so efficient! I envy those of you who live nearby; I can only wait until the May Day holiday.]
No problem, the mural won't move; we can come anytime we're free.
[Sister Jiang is the first person to drive the economic development of beautiful villages]
At the same time, in the distant Nanyuan.
A month ago, the municipal government erected a dragon-shaped stone tablet on the banks of the Yuanjiang River. The base of the tablet is engraved with a string of numbers: 15888.
The Yuanjiang River has flooded several times during the flood season in recent years. The residents of Nanyuan thought that the Dragon Walking Stone Stele was simply a matter of metaphysics and did not associate it with anything else.
This dragon has an endearing appearance and is loved by the people of Nanyuan. Many people come to visit it.
Jiang Mingyue also went to check it out and even posted about it on Weibo.
[Jiang Mingyue]: Nanyuan is a good place. Hello, 15888.
The three accompanying photos are two pictures of the scenery of Nanyuan and one photo of the person with the Longxing Stone Stele.
Jiang fans in and around Nanyuan rushed to check it out immediately; they would come and see anything that Jiang Jie recommended.
What exactly does 15888 mean? Can anyone explain?
[Ask @NanyuanCultureTourism directly]
[Someone asked about this before, and Nanyuan Cultural Tourism said it's the number registered on the stone tablet, which facilitates future management.]
I understand, it's like the numbers printed on the telephone poles along the roadside.
Huaxia Metaphysics Management Group.
Looking at the online reports about the Nanyuan Dragon-Riding Stone Tablet, a team member cautiously asked their supervisor, "Boss, are we just going to let this go?"
The boss, a laid-back old man, shrugged and said, "How can we manage her? That ancestor's abilities are all above ours, who can control her?"
"But if I openly state the number 15888, I'm worried that it might be used by people with ulterior motives."
"Don't worry, no one will associate this with the number of a dragon."
The young man tried to say something more, but the old man advised him to relax, to turn a blind eye to work, and not to work too hard, since the sky wouldn't fall down anyway.
15888 made a great contribution; what's the point of building a monument for it? It should be a temple built for it to worship.
In the golden autumn of October, Huai County Film and Television City officially opened to the public.
The film and television city is mainly divided into two parts: the eastern area is only open to film crews, and the western area is open to tourists.
At the beginning of the year, the "Fu" characters and Spring Festival couplets exchanged between the cultural and tourism departments of Huai County and tourists were all used to decorate open areas.
The tourists were both happy and surprised to find that their writing had been carefully collected and properly utilized.
Other cities' cultural and tourism sectors can learn from this.
Come and copy my homework!
Not everyone can perfectly replicate and create the cultural IP of Huai County Ancient Town. First, the city must have a rich cultural heritage, and then it must encounter a key figure who can support the city.
[Agree]
I really envy Huai County for having such an amazing woman like Sister Jiang.
Jiang Mingyue's double-sided embroidery depicting the ancient city of Huai County and its people is now on display in the film and television city's exhibition hall, free for all visitors to admire and take photos.
Tourists flock to the area in waves, regardless of holidays or weekdays.
The key point is that the film studio has reasonable ticket prices, allows visitors to bring their own food, and the food and snacks served inside are the same price as outside.
The first four hours of parking are free, and then it will cost five yuan per hour.
Various NPC interaction activities, such as listening to operas and judging cases in the county government.
The site has received rave reviews online, attracting numerous online influencers and bloggers to visit and even bump into celebrities from neighboring film crews. They might even be recruited by the film crew to work as extras and experience what it's like to film a movie.
When the actors aren't filming, they often go for a stroll on the east side, mainly because of the good food and fun activities, which are much more enjoyable than the filming base on the west side.
Sun Aijun's plumbing and electrical skills have been recognized by Jinghua Construction, and he has officially become an employee of the company. Next year, he will go to Fengshi with the team to participate in a new project.
Sun Aimin was noticed by a master of mortise and tenon structure and was exceptionally accepted as an apprentice. He had to temporarily leave Huai County to travel and study with his master for a period of time.
Both brothers have bright futures. To make it easier for Cao Hualan to take care of Sun Aimei, she moved to the capital city of Beijing. She will return to Dahuai Village next summer after Sun Aimei finishes her college entrance examination.
Wei Lai and others' careers also flourished, and the works they participated in were loved by the audience, winning numerous awards.
Ji Wenxuan finally broke free from the "domineering CEO" curse and accidentally participated in the filming of a comedy movie. His character and rich performance broke out of the circle and received widespread praise.
Of course, they also faced pressure from their parents to get married, who hoped they would settle down and start a family sooner rather than later, in their forties or fifties.
Three months after Meng Huai and Jiang Yi confirmed their relationship, Meng Huai quickly took Jiang Yi to get their marriage certificate.
Jiang Yi followed Meng Huai to Lingcheng to settle down. Meng Huai arranged for her to work at Lingcheng Hospital, where she continued to be his nurse.
With the film and television city project completed, Yan Qian returned to his headquarters in Beijing, while Jiang Mingyue remained in Huai County, and the two began a long-distance relationship.
Yan Qian asked every day, "Yueyue, when will you marry me?"
Jiang Mingyue always calculated with her fingers and teased him that the time was not yet right.
Yan Qian was not discouraged. He believed that even an iron rod can be ground into a needle, and he would wait until the day she nodded in agreement.
Author's note: Hahaha [fireworks][fireworks][fireworks] The main text is finished!
Request your suggestions in the comments section.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
