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"I'm pursuing her."
When Ning Yuxuan heard the voice on the phone, her hand trembled, and she almost dropped the spatula she was holding.
Why did Xie Zhiyan suddenly become the speaker?
After a moment of hesitation, Ning Yuxuan quickly took out her earphones from her pocket and connected them via Bluetooth.
Just kidding, what if Xie Zhiyan doesn't know she's on speakerphone during a live stream and says something weird?
She wasn't planning on suddenly announcing her marriage on a TV show, giving Ning Fei a surprise.
A man's magnetic voice came through the earphones, as if whispering in her ear: "Are you done?"
Ning Yuxuan stammered for a moment, which was rare for her: "Wait, wait a minute."
She calmed herself down, picked up the oil bottle from the cupboard, and put a little oil into the pan as instructed.
A few seconds later, Ning Yuxuan had regained her composure, but the viewers in the live stream were not so calm.
Why are you wearing headphones?! Is there anything our VIP members can't listen to?!
[Waaah, that's too much! Such a beautiful voice, can't we all enjoy it together!]
Many more viewers are discussing what exactly happened with this suddenly appearing mysterious male voice.
[What exactly happened? Why did Ning Yuxuan keep calling me "Auntie" just now, but now it's a man on the other end of the phone?]
Could it be that this man has been the one talking to Ning Yuxuan on the phone all along? Were all those things Ning Yuxuan said just now a smokescreen to mislead us?
I don't think so. First of all, Ning Yuxuan's acting skills aren't that good.
[Haha, the previous comments are hilarious! Anyone who's seen Sister Xuan's dramas knows she definitely couldn't act like that.]
Some viewers guessed the truth correctly:
[Did the original nanny have something come up, so she called someone else from the family to help?]
Following Xie Zhiyan's instructions, Ning Yuxuan followed the steps one by one: heat oil in a wok, put the chicken wings in and fry until golden brown on both sides, then add various seasonings and cola in turn.
This wasn't something she was good at, so Ning Yuxuan focused on not making a mistake and didn't have the mind to ask Xie Zhiyan anything else.
After finally putting everything in and putting the lid on the pot, Ning Yuxuan asked him, "Where's Aunt Zheng? Why is it your turn now?"
Through the phone, Xie Zhiyan's voice sounded gentler than usual: "She seems a little tired from talking. Go have a cup of tea to soothe your throat. Let me cover for you for a while."
Ning Yuxuan: "Has Auntie finished her tea yet?"
Xie Zhiyan retorted, "You really don't want to hear my voice?"
Ning Yuxuan was still angry that he had scared her earlier: "I don't want to."
Xie Zhiyan chuckled, then changed the subject: "Remember to keep an eye on the pot. When there's about half the broth left, add a little salt, and then you can start reducing the sauce."
Ning Yuxuan silently recited it in her mind: "Anything else?"
Xie Zhiyan: "You have to keep a close eye on it when you're reducing the sauce, otherwise it will all be for nothing."
Ning Yuxuan: "Okay, I got it. You can go now."
Xie Zhiyan: "I'll come find you after tonight? I'll bring you the gift for Auntie and the dried tofu."
Ning Yuxuan strongly suspected that he did it on purpose, taking advantage of the live broadcast of the show to ask her out, making it difficult for her to refuse.
However, she was somewhat craving that brand of dried tofu.
Ning Yuxuan: "Okay, I'll contact you later."
Viewers in the live stream could only guess what the two were talking about from Ning Yuxuan's few words.
It seems the cleaning lady went to rest, which is why they replaced her.
Ning Yuxuan seems to know this person quite well. Are they friends? Or could he be her boyfriend?
[Allow me to just say this briefly, Ning Yuxuan's tone just now really sounded like she was having a little tantrum with her boyfriend.]
...
The Xie family.
Zheng Xinmei was sipping her tea when she saw her son hang up the phone. She asked him, "Are you done talking?"
She knew her son's personality well; he devoted almost all his attention to his work and she had never seen him have any romantic feelings for any girl.
Over the years, many people have sought Zheng Xinmei's help to arrange dates, ostensibly to introduce their daughters to Xie Zhiyan so they could become friends, but in reality, it was a blind date.
Zheng Xinmei initially tried to persuade her son, but when she realized he wouldn't agree, she found reasons to stop him.
If she really couldn't refuse, Zheng Xinmei would pass it on to Xie Zhiyan so he could refuse it himself.
It's just that the house is too quiet. In the past, Ning Yuxuan would come to keep her company from time to time, but later the little girl grew up and had her own things to do, so she didn't come often anymore.
Every holiday season, even knowing it will likely have little effect, Zheng Xinmei still can't help but urge them on.
This time, while she was on the phone with Ning Yuxuan, her son actually took the initiative to ask about it and then took the phone from her.
Zheng Xinmei could easily see that something was unusual about this.
Seeing her son nod, Zheng Xinmei said calmly, "How come you have the time to teach that girl how to cook? You've been busy with work these past few years, and you two haven't been in touch for a while, have you?"
Zheng Xinmei suspected that her son had a crush on Ning Yuxuan, but knowing that her son wasn't the type to talk about these things, she tentatively asked him.
Xie Zhiyan frankly said, "We hadn't been in contact for a while, but we've been seeing each other frequently lately."
Zheng Xinmei asked in surprise, "Is it because you invested in Huayuan?"
She didn't know much about her son's work, but since Hua Yuan was under Ning Fei's name, Zheng Xinmei had heard some things about it.
Not entirely.
Zheng Xinmei was even more curious: "What is that?"
Xie Zhiyan said calmly, "I'm pursuing her."
Zheng Xinmei was stunned, her teacup hovering in the air for a long time before she put it down.
She was just testing the waters, but who would have thought her son would admit it so readily?
It took Zheng Xinmei a while to recover her senses before she couldn't help but ask, "Then... what does Xuanxuan mean?"
Xie Zhiyan's tone was calm: "She didn't reject me."
Zheng Xinmei finally remembered to bring the teacup to her lips, took a sip of tea, and pondered her son's meaning.
Given Xie Zhiyan's personality, if he can say that, then there's probably no problem with the matter.
After a while, Zheng Xinmei couldn't help but smile.
Deep down, she was still traditional. Although she managed not to force her son to go on blind dates, she was still worried that he would keep delaying getting married.
Now that her son has finally come to his senses, and the girl is none other than her best friend's daughter, it's a double blessing.
Zheng Xinmei smiled and said, "Okay, then you should pursue her well. If you need any help from the mothers, just let us know."
After a pause, he couldn't help but add, "Keep it up, before the end of the year... no, no, try to bring her home as your girlfriend by the end of this month!"
Zheng Xinmei has always liked Ning Yuxuan, and the two families have a very close relationship. Zheng Xinmei has also considered matching her son with her friend's daughter.
However, the two people's personalities are almost completely opposite: one is outgoing and the other is introverted; one is passionate and impulsive, while the other is always as steady as a mountain.
Seeing that the two children didn't click, Zheng Xinmei didn't want to play matchmaker.
Now that she has suddenly received good news, Zheng Xinmei could not hide her joy.
Xie Zhiyan was amused by his mother: "Why are you in such a hurry all of a sudden?"
Zheng Xinmei gave her son a reproachful look: "You're almost thirty years old, and you're still like an iron tree that won't bloom. How can your mother not be worried?"
She was happy and became more talkative: "By the way, tell Mom, when did you start liking him? I never realized it."
Xie Zhiyan smiled faintly: "It's been a while."
.
At this moment, Gu Yunhao was pursing his lips, looking at the screen on his phone.
After speaking with Cen Meng on the phone last night, he was unable to calm down for a long time.
It wasn't because of Cen Meng's request.
Instead, it was the thought that had appeared in his mind many times before, which, because of Cen Meng's words, became more and more intense and began to linger in his heart.
That night, Gu Yunhao even had a dream in which he didn't break up with Ning Yuxuan, and the two of them went on dates as before.
Ning Yuxuan smiled radiantly and stood on tiptoe to help him tie his tie.
Gu Yunhao woke up halfway through his dream, and his emotions remained unsettled for a long time.
Unable to sleep anyway, he got up before dawn and rummaged through the closet for the tie that Ning Yuxuan had given him.
His past memories suddenly became incredibly clear; Gu Yunhao could even recall what Ning Yuxuan said when she gave him this tie.
She said she hoped he would love her forever.
At that time, Gu Yunhao felt that he had never loved Ning Yuxuan, but was only attracted by her appearance and reluctantly accepted her because of his grandfather's matchmaking.
But now, Gu Yunhao felt his heart stirring with desire.
Ning Yuxuan used to love him so much, and now they've only broken up for less than a month—
If he goes back to her now, she'll probably agree, right?
Taking the initiative to win back Ning Yuxuan wasn't Gu Yunhao's style, but Ning Yuxuan had apologized to him so many times and softened her stance so many times before.
This time it's his turn to bow his head, and there's nothing shameful about it.
Gu Yunhao couldn't control his thoughts and kept his eyes open until dawn.
At 10 a.m. sharp, he turned on the live stream of the variety show.
Gu Yunhao doesn't have the habit of watching variety shows, and he's even less interested in these mundane family matters.
This time, however, he became engrossed in watching Ning Yuxuan bustling around in the kitchen, and a few times he even laughed out loud.
When Gu Yunhao saw Ning Yuxuan making a phone call, even though he knew she couldn't possibly be calling him, his heart still raced for a moment.
When a man's voice came through the live stream, he jumped to his feet.
Isn't this Xie Zhiyan?
While the average viewer couldn't tell the difference, Gu Yunhao found the voice very familiar.
Seeing Ning Yuxuan and Xie Zhiyan chatting and laughing, Gu Yunhao felt his jealousy burning uncontrollably.
What are they doing? Are they flirting in public?
Gu Yunhao wished he could call Ning Yuxuan right now and tell her that Xie Zhiyan already had a girlfriend and that she shouldn't be fooled by this cold-blooded and ruthless man.
Marriages in prominent families are all about matching social status and family background. Xie Zhiyan could never really give Ning Yuxuan a future; at most, he'd just be playing around with her.
Because the other party was broadcasting live, Gu Yunhao restrained himself.
He couldn't sit still any longer. After pacing around the room a few times, he dialed his childhood friend's number.
"I'm not going to the gathering this afternoon, you guys have fun. Um, I have some last-minute plans, let's meet up another time."
...
At noon, thanks to the joint efforts of Ning Yuxuan and Jiang Ning'an, they finally managed to finish five dishes and a soup.
Although neither of them knew how to cook, they were both quite intelligent. With someone teaching them step by step, the finished products they made were quite convincing.
Ning Yuxuan took a deep breath and stretched out her palm towards Jiang Ning'an: "Come on, let's celebrate! We're practically brothers now."
Jiang Ning'an chuckled and raised her hand to give Ning Yuxuan a loud high five: "Congratulations to ourselves for successfully overcoming the difficulties!"
The two reheated the dishes they had prepared earlier, served rice, and put them on the table.
Ning Fei and Qin Man were already seated in the restaurant, waiting.
Seeing that the dishes the two brought out actually looked quite good, Ning Fei and Qin Man both showed expressions of surprise.
The viewers in the live chat also gave their approval.
This looks really good; it's actually making me a little hungry.
[Haha, judging from the expressions of the two teachers, they probably didn't expect to be able to have a normal lunch.]
[It wasn't easy, thankfully there was outside help! Thanks to the production team for going easy on us!]
Ning Fei asked in surprise, "Did you really make this yourselves?"
Ning Yuxuan was not modest at all: "It's absolutely true. Apart from Ning An and me, no one else got a chance to participate."
Jiang Ning'an then explained, "However, we called for help from outside the venue, and someone gave us some remote guidance."
Qin Man asked in confusion: "Remote guidance?"
Jiang Ning'an nodded: "Yes, the production team saw that we really didn't know how, so they allowed us to call our friends for help. I had Pan Wenyan teach me a couple of tricks."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Ning Yuxuan.
Jiang Ning'an has always been tactful in her dealings with others. Since Ning Yuxuan didn't say who she was calling, she didn't ask.
Ning Fei also looked at Ning Yuxuan with curiosity.
Ning Yuxuan said without changing her expression, "I called Aunt Zheng."
Ning Fei understood: "Her cooking skills have always been good, no wonder."
After chatting for a while, the group began to savor the cooking of Ning Yuxuan and Jiang Ning'an.
After asking which one her daughter made, Ning Fei first tasted a piece of the cola chicken wing: "Hmm, it really does taste good, thanks to Xin Mei's guidance."
Qin Man also tried Jiang Ning'an's braised pork.
Jiang Ning'an looked at her mother with a nervous expression.
I've discovered that Jiang Ning'an really cares a lot about her mother's approval.
That's right, Ning'an always pays special attention to Teacher Qin's thoughts.
Qin Man swallowed the braised pork and smiled, "It's very good, even better than I expected."
She rarely praised her daughter before, not because she didn't approve of her, but because she was used to being reserved.
However, influenced by Ning Fei and Ning Yuxuan, Qin Man did not hold back her praise.
Upon hearing her mother's assessment, Jiang Ning'an's tense expression instantly relaxed.
“Mom, if you like it…” Jiang Ning’an said, “then I’ll go back and practice some more, and I’ll make it for you next time.”
Qin Man subconsciously replied, "No need to trouble yourself, just focus on your own business."
Jiang Ning'an's expression faltered slightly, and the atmosphere became somewhat subtle.
Ning Yuxuan smiled and continued, "My mom always tells me the same thing. At home, she doesn't let Ning Shiyue and me go into the kitchen."
Ning Fei understood immediately and nodded: "Yes. The children are too busy with their own things these days. Although I would like to try more of their cooking, I'm afraid they'll get tired, so I have to give up."
Jiang Ning'an and Qin Man were not slow-witted; they could easily understand the intention behind their words.
Qin Man realized that her words might cause her daughter to misunderstand, so she explained in a gentle voice: "Ning An, you are already working very hard filming, and I don't want you to push yourself too hard."
Jiang Ning'an understood her mother's meaning, and a smile returned to her face: "I know, Mom."
The viewers in the live stream also appreciated the significance of this exchange.
[Sobbing, is this the ultimate goal of this show? To break down the barriers between mothers and daughters and clear up their misunderstandings.]
[Teacher Qin and her daughter simply didn't communicate enough; now that they've talked things out, things are much better.]
[I'm so glad Ning Fei and Ning Yuxuan were there, otherwise Jiang Ning'an would have overthought things.]
Ning Yuxuan asked what Qin Man and Ning Fei were doing while they were in the kitchen.
Ning Fei replied, "Qin Man showed me a script that tells the story of a middle-aged woman starting her own business."
Jiang Ning'an's eyes lit up as she looked at Qin Man: "Mom, is it the one from yesterday?"
Qin Man nodded: "Mm."
The viewers in the live stream knew that Ning Fei had gone to see the script with Qin Man before.
When I saw them again, they brought up the movie again, and many people are looking forward to it.
[So, how about you two collaborate? It's such a shame that my two favorite goddesses have never worked together!]
[+1, I dream of two goddesses collaborating!]
I'm really looking forward to Ning Fei's performance, but it's a pity she hasn't acted in a long time, so it seems quite unlikely.
Qin Man briefly explained the plot outline of the script to Ning Yuxuan.
Ning Yuxuan seemed thoughtful after listening.
During this time, Ning Yuxuan vaguely sensed that her mother had the idea of returning to acting.
After hearing Ning Fei's answers to netizens' questions yesterday, Ning Yuxuan's thoughts were further confirmed.
In the original story, Ning Fei was overwhelmed with problems because of her children after appearing on the variety show, and later she was exhausted from dealing with the impact of the Gu family on Hua Yuan, so she had no energy to consider making a comeback.
But now that Ning Yuxuan has decided to help her mother manage Huayuan, she and Ning Shiyue shouldn't need their mother to worry too much.
Ning Yuxuan hopes that her mother can have the opportunity to do what she wants, instead of spending all her time on her children.
After thinking for a moment, Ning Yuxuan asked Ning Fei, "Mom, do you want to act in this movie?"
Ning Fei was taken aback.
She didn't expect that her daughter would guess her thoughts so quickly.
Ning Fei felt both gratified and touched.
It is said that mothers and daughters are of one mind. She used to be saddened by her inability to open up to her daughter, but now things are finally different.
Ning Fei admitted, "I did have this idea..."
However, there are many other factors to consider, and it is still unknown whether it will ultimately succeed.
Ning Fei simply expressed her interest, but the live stream chat immediately erupted in excitement.
[Oh my god, what did I just hear! Teacher Ning said she wants to act!]
If I remember correctly, Qin Man also said she really liked this script, right? Does that mean the two goddesses are going to collaborate?
[Waaaaah, director, look here! Both teachers have ideas, it would be an injustice if we didn't make this movie!]
The specifics of the collaborative film were not suitable to be discussed in too much detail in the live broadcast room, so Ning Fei only mentioned it briefly before moving on to other topics.
The audience was still unable to calm down, and everyone was looking forward to the two actually starring in a movie together.
There are already many movie clip mashups of Ning Fei and Qin Man on various video websites, and some outrageous netizens have even made CP videos of them.
However, in reality, the two have never appeared in the same work, which is a great pity for everyone.
Soon, someone posted a screen recording of the live stream on social media.
The program continued.
After lunch, the program asked the guests to recall what they and their mothers most often did together when they were young.
This time, the two sides will switch roles and relive their childhood memories.
Ning Fei and Ning Yuxuan both brought up the past, when Ning Yuxuan especially liked to pester Ning Fei to help her tie her hair.
Since it's a role reversal, Ning Yuxuan will braid Ning Fei's hair.
Ning Yuxuan searched on her phone for a long time and found an updo hairstyle that suited Ning Fei.
She carefully followed the tutorial and helped Ning Fei style her hair step by step.
Ning Yuxuan chose a rather complicated hairstyle, and it was her first time trying it. Even though it took a long time, some parts were still not done perfectly.
But Ning Fei wasn't impatient at all. After finishing, she looked in the mirror for a long time, liking it no matter how she looked at it.
Ning Fei had countless memorable looks during her acting career, and a simple online search yields numerous beautiful photos of her, earning her the title of a woman who has captivated audiences for centuries.
But this time, Ning Fei not only couldn't get enough of looking at it herself, but also took several photos with her phone and posted them on her WeChat Moments to show off the hairstyle her daughter had styled for her.
Jiang Ning'an and Qin Man's shared memory of the past is that when Jiang Ning'an was a child, she would hold a doll and listen to Qin Man tell her bedtime stories.
After Jiang Ning'an was sent abroad to study, she didn't have such a warm moment with her mother for a long time.
Jiang Ning'an found her favorite story and read it to Qin Man and the others present.
Her delivery of lines is widely recognized as excellent among young actors; her gentle and eloquent delivery brings a sense of peace and joy to the listener.
The afternoon passed just like that.
Although there wasn't the dramatic plot like in previous episodes, the retention rate in the live stream was very high. The peak number of viewers was not as high as when Cen Meng was kicked out of the villa yesterday, but the overall data was only slightly lower than yesterday.
The audience response was also very positive.
[After seeing it, the corpse felt warm; even the lividity had faded.]
I declare this show to be my absolute favorite variety show, bar none.
[+1, perfect for watching with family on weekends]
I really loved the atmosphere of today's show! I hope these two mother-daughter pairs can be regulars and the show can continue indefinitely.
When the live broadcast ended, the program once again topped the trending searches.
#Ning Fei and Qin Man may collaborate on a new movie#
This news immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens.
[Ning Fei and Qin Man are working together?! Am I dreaming? These are two of the most famous actresses from the golden age of cinema!]
Is this the real owner of the melon? Hopefully, we won't be disappointed!
[Who handed this document?! They deserve to be enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple!]
[Quick, quick, I can't wait to see this movie!]
...
Because the filming location of the show was found by extremist fans last time, the production team has strengthened security measures this time and strictly restricted the entry of unauthorized personnel.
After the live stream ended, everyone said goodbye and went home to rest.
Xie Zhiyan sent Ning Yuxuan a message, saying that he should be home before 6 p.m.
When Ning Fei heard that Xie Zhiyan was coming over, she asked the housekeeper to prepare a sumptuous dinner in advance.
In the evening, Ning Yuxuan and Ning Fei returned to the villa area in the program crew's car.
After getting off the bus, another car was already parked in front of my house.
Ning Fei looked at the midnight blue Panamera parked by the roadside and hesitated, "Is this Zhiyan's car?"
It doesn't look quite right, but who would park their car here at this time of day?
Ning Yuxuan was very familiar with this car.
She thought to herself, "No way."
A few seconds later, a person got out of the car.
Gu Yunhao, dressed in a suit and tie, holding a bouquet of white lilies, walked affectionately towards Ning Yuxuan.
Today he wore his most expensive outfit, the tie Ning Yuxuan had given him, and his favorite flowers.
With time of the essence, Gu Yunhao had his men search the entire northern city and find the most precious variety of lilies, then drove over to wait here in advance.
He greeted Ning Fei first: "Auntie, do you remember me? I'm Yun Hao."
Ning Fei glanced at her daughter, unsure how to respond.
Gu Yunhao then walked up to Ning Yuxuan: "Yuxuan, I—"
He had barely opened his mouth when Ning Yuxuan interrupted him.
Ning Yuxuan pointed to the roadside: "The trash cans are over there."
Gu Yunhao: "..."
He took a deep breath.
He was the one who initiated the breakup, and afterwards, the two had several more unpleasant encounters, so Ning Yuxuan's attitude was to be expected.
Gu Yunhao put on a smile again, preparing to speak once more.
A car turned the corner at the intersection, drove slowly, and finally stopped at the roadside.
Gu Yunhao subconsciously turned around to look.
The car door opened, and a tall, well-built man stepped out of the driver's seat.
Gu Yunhao's pupils suddenly contracted.
Why is he here too?
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