The story of Rose starts with being a brother

Chapter 524 This is what a small group is like.
"My art exhibition was attacked by two damn terrorists. They destroyed my favorite artwork and stole my shoes!"

On Saturday, Chen Meijia, who was waiting for her date at the Xiao Nan Guo restaurant, was completely flustered after receiving a call from Aipide.

She suddenly remembered what Youyou had told her about Ziqiao and Guangu's shortcomings: petty, boastful, stubborn, and violent...

That day, she was chatting with Youyou in room 3601. At first, she was indeed inquiring about Wensheng, but after Tang Youyou's words, she realized that her handsome roommate had long been targeted by someone.

There was nothing to be sad about, just a little regrettable. After all, while she might be a fangirl, it didn't mean she actually fell in love with him the moment they met.

Just like when she first met Guan Gu Shenqi, she was infatuated with him, but it wasn't that she fell in love with him immediately. It was because she spent a lot of time with him that she developed some liking for him. However, after repeatedly failing to make her move, that feeling of liking gradually faded.

This is similar to how a guy feels when he sees a beautiful woman while scrolling through videos, only to find out she already has a girlfriend.

Of course, in real-life situations like Mika's, the impact would be greater.

But no matter how she felt, she could only say it, after all, she still had Aped!

Later, when she discussed this iPad with Youyou, she pointed out that the iPad combined the advantages of Ziqiao and Guangu: it had Ziqiao's romance and humor, as well as Guangu's straightforwardness and steadfastness, making it a perfect lover.

However, as we all know, the most taboo thing to do when you're with your girlfriends or best friends is to talk about your boyfriend.

Therefore, Tang Youyou suggested that we should be careful because, in addition to their advantages, Aped also has its disadvantages.

Then he would no longer be the perfect lover, but rather, a mental patient.

Meijia's mind wasn't working very well to begin with, and after Youyou said that, she did start to worry. Although she forced herself to suppress the thought, when she heard Aiped's "crazy talk" on the phone, Youyou's words came back to her mind.

"If I catch those two Indians, I will tear them to pieces!"

"..."

After ending the call, Chen Meijia sat in her chair looking bewildered.

Is this a liar and... a violent maniac?

……

The next day, at Lonely Corner Bar.

"Those two damn terrorists were actually you?!"

Tang Youyou was shocked when she heard from Guan Gu that he and Zi Qiao had disguised themselves as Indians to compare heights with Aipeder at an art exhibition.

Guan Gu, the instigator, asked in confusion, "What terrorists?"

“Meijia told me last night that she thought Aped was mentally ill.”

Why would she think that?

"..."

Tang Youyou didn't know what to say, because this was the analysis she had given to Meijia.

Thinking about the well-reasoned analysis she and Meijia had given each other last night, Tang Youyou blushed a little. After all, who would have thought that what Aped said was true? She and Meijia basically didn't believe it.

Now, after hearing what her boyfriend said, she realized she had wronged Aped.

But will the people in the apartment admit their mistake?
Obviously not.

Just like how she analyzed so many of Ai Paide's flaws from her boyfriend Guan Gu, and described them as increasingly terrifying, and even told Mei Jia to be careful and seriously consider whether to be with Ai Paide, but she never broke up with Guan Gu.

At this moment, Guan Gu added, "Anyway, you absolutely must not tell Mei Jia, otherwise she will definitely think I'm mentally ill. This was all Zi Qiao's idea!"

"Hehe, if I told her, she would definitely think I'm mentally ill too," Tang Youyou chuckled dryly.

What if someone who gossips gets into trouble?
Of course, I'd pretend to be mute.

By the way, this isn't a big deal: "Fortunately, the impact shouldn't be too great. She's already forgiven Aped, and they're even going to Kuala Lumpur together!"

In Chen Meijia's eyes, the "lie" that Aped told was clearly an excuse for not going on the date, so she generously chose to forgive him.

After all, this was only the first time Aped had shown its weaknesses.

"Kuala Lumpur? Anyone want to go to Kuala Lumpur?"

At this moment, Hu Yifei walked over and asked.

Tang Youyou said, "Meijia, she's ready to accept Aped as her boyfriend. The next stop for the art exhibition is Kuala Lumpur, and we're leaving tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Hu Yifei's expression changed slightly. She wanted to prove that Meijia actually liked Guangu, which was why she sought out Aped as a substitute. Now that Meijia was leaving, didn't that mean her guess was wrong?
Of course, she also really wanted Mika to stay.

Meijia is definitely still in a state of self-hypnosis; we need to find a way to wake her up.

……

"Honey, I'm a little tired, can you give me a massage?"

At Nuolan's home, Ms. Nuo collapsed onto her ex-husband as soon as she returned from shopping.

Wen Sheng, who had just sat down, chuckled and picked her up, laying her on his lap. He looked down and said, "How dare you say that? I'm the one who carries all your bags when we go shopping. If anyone should get a massage, it should be you."

"But I'm wearing high heels."

"Who told you to wear this?"

"you!"

Nuolan rested her head on Wen Sheng's lap, looked up into his eyes, and said, "Aren't you happy that I'm good-looking?"

You look good barefoot.

"..."

Wen Sheng smiled and began to massage her head.

Nolan closed her eyes and hummed contentedly.

"Sigh, the main problem is that I also have to host 'Your Moon, My Heart' for the next few months, and having an extra evening slot is a bit tiring."

After a while, Nuolan spoke again.

Wen Sheng was naturally aware of this matter. Ever since Zeng Xiaoxian left Shanghai, Nuolan had temporarily taken over as the host of "Your Moon, My Heart".

She was originally one of the hosts, but after becoming Director Nuo, she only broadcast two days a week. However, given the current shortage of staff, she naturally has to step up.

"You're already in management, why are you working so hard?"

Wen Sheng said as he massaged her.

Nolan sighed and said, "It's because the radio industry as a whole is experiencing a decline in business compared to the past. Management is also under pressure. Even Lisa occasionally takes on the role of a host in addition to meeting business targets."

Wen Sheng nodded, he believed it, after all, the last two episodes of the fourth season of the original series were entirely carried by Lisa Rong hosting the radio show.

And it also proved to Zeng Xiaoxian what a professional host is.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "The decline of the radio industry is an inevitable trend. Not to mention radio, with the development of the Internet, the golden age of television is less than ten years away."

"Huh? Really?"

Nuolan opened her eyes in surprise.

For people of this era, the internet is not a new term, but the specific impact it brings has left many people somewhat bewildered.

Watching TV is the top leisure and entertainment activity for the public, so if you tell them that the TV industry will decline in the future, very few people will believe you.

Wen Sheng nodded: "Everything has a cycle. Decades ago, who would have believed that radio would decline?"

Nuolan lowered her eyes and fell silent. Wen Sheng then said, "So you should also make plans soon."

"Make plans early..." Nuolan murmured to herself, then looked at Wensheng and said, "I haven't considered this kind of thing yet."

“It’s not about planning ahead, it’s about planning now, there’s no need to rush.” Wen Sheng smiled and added, “You’re a pillar of the radio station, and now you’ve become a manager, what’s the panic?”

Although the radio industry is declining, the media industry is becoming increasingly prosperous in the future. Within a large media group like Shanghai Radio and Television Station, Ms. Nuo's future career development will be more diversified.

Moreover, if we only consider the broadcasting industry, there is still a chance for a second rise in the future, although it will no longer be official.

Hmm... Himalaya, the future online audio giant in China, is supposed to be founded next year, right? And it's in Shanghai, isn't that a coincidence?

Of course, this is one possible path, but the way Lisa Rong did in the original series—quitting her job to invest in small cakes in hopes of achieving financial freedom—is a bit of a roundabout way of thinking.

With Lisa Rong's resume, she could easily become a senior executive at some internet platforms. After all, a veteran media professional like her, who understands both content and management and can be in charge of a large business line, is extremely attractive to many internet companies. Her accumulated industry resources and connections are also very valuable.

Media is a broad concept. The internet, after all, can it exist without media marketing?
Seeing the thoughtful look in Wen Sheng's eyes, Nuolan couldn't help but reach out and pinch his cheek, laughing, "What are you thinking about? Are you considering my future development?"

"Yes," Wen Sheng said with a smile, picking her up and asking, "Will you accept your husband's arrangements?"

"Of course I'll listen to my husband's arrangements," Nuolan said with a smile, sitting on his lap and hooking her arms around his neck. "So, what arrangements do you want for me?"

Wen Sheng put his arm around his ex-wife's waist. It was summer, and Ms. Nuo was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt when she got home. Wen Sheng put his hand inside her shirt, buried his head in front of her increasingly full breasts, took a deep breath, and asked, "Have you considered switching to a TV host position?"

"television?"

Nuolan was taken aback and asked curiously, "You want me to become a TV host?"

"This is just a plan. If you like being a host, then switching from radio to television would be the best option."

Upon hearing Wen Sheng's words, Nuolan smiled and ran her fingers through her ex-husband's hair, saying, "If it's this kind of job transfer, you don't need to arrange it. Actually, the station asked me about the job transfer before, but I didn't agree."

After all, Zeng Xiaoxian has been able to appear on several TV programs, so with Nuolan's abilities and qualifications, she would have had the opportunity to enter the television industry long ago.

"Don't you like being a TV host?"

"No, not really." Nolan shook her head and thought for a moment before saying, "Maybe it's because I have an emotional attachment to radio."

Hearing this, Wen Sheng looked at him strangely, nodded and said no more. However, before he could say anything about the next steps, Nuolan smiled and kissed him, saying, "Alright, I will think about the future development carefully. There's no rush to trouble you now."

In terms of career planning, Nuolan has always had her own opinions and plans. It is only after the divorce that her personality has been softened a lot by Wensheng. Otherwise, in the past, she would have directly killed the topic with a "I have my own arrangements".

Just then, Nuolan suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, I heard from the station that they're going to create a TV program for Zeng Xiaoxian soon. Did he tell you when he'll be back?"

Wen Sheng shook his head, thought for a moment and said, "Zeng Xiaoxian has been half fleeing and half on a business trip, and hasn't contacted us much since he left Shanghai."

"I see." Nuolan nodded. She had heard Wen Sheng tell her the story of Zeng Xiaoxian's escape and was surprised that he had such a suicidal courage.

"It seems he's going to move into television. Should we consider canceling 'Your Moon, My Heart' or getting a new host?"

Nuolan said thoughtfully, "She can't keep filling in for the host all the time; it's too exhausting."

"Don't rush," Wen Sheng said. "Let's wait a bit longer and make plans after Zeng Xiaoxian comes back. It'll be soon anyway."

Although he had warned Zeng Xiaoxian not to break the contract, who knows what unexpected things might happen!

“Okay.” Nuolan nodded, then suddenly changed the subject with a smile and said, “By the way, bring your elementary school friend over when you have time. I’m getting jealous because you’re always playing with her.”

……

Wen Sheng wouldn't deliberately interfere in Chen Meijia and Apide's affairs, although he did hope that Chen Meijia would stay.

However, he also believes that with the bonds between these people in the apartment group, it would be difficult for Mika to leave even if she wanted to.

Similarly, it's quite difficult for Mika and Aped to be together.

If he hadn't intervened, Zhang Wei and Jian Ning would probably have broken up long ago, or if Jian Ning hadn't gone to work in Northeast China after getting together with Zhang Wei, she might have been caused by some trouble by the people in the apartment.

By the way, I wonder how things are going between Zhang Wei and Jian Ning in Northeast China? Did Zhang Wei manage to visit his relatives? Did Jian Ning encounter any zongzi (sticky rice dumplings)?
Wen Sheng was unaware of these circumstances for the time being, but he soon learned that Chen Meijia and Apide had broken up.

Although Zeng Xiaoxian is not in the show, the story unfolds much like the original series... only with some slight differences.

……

Weekend in the study of 3601.

"What? Meijia didn't go to Taipei, but to the Northeast?"

Upon hearing the message from Tang Youyou, Hu Yifei stood up in surprise.

Guan Gu Shenqi, standing to the side, also looked surprised, and Wen Sheng... also pretended to be surprised.

The meeting Tang Youyou convened today was not only to satisfy her penchant for leaking secrets, but also to try and retain Chen Meijia.

Tang Youyou just mentioned that Meijia and Apide broke up. Meijia had taken Tang Youyou to the bar terrace to talk and told her about it, and then asked Youyou to keep it a secret.

But everyone else in the apartment knew that Tang Youyou was notorious for her big mouth, and she immediately called a meeting to announce the news.

This also includes the fact that Meijia left Love Apartment even after breaking up with Aped, because she didn't want everyone to look down on her, especially Lu Ziqiao, who is a true member of the underworld and has that kind of reunion challenge.

"No, we have to keep Mika here."

The eldest sister, Hu Yifei, spoke up, and the others had no other objections; it was unanimously approved.

"And what about the money and clothes that Meijia owes at that clothing store in Northeast China? Let's send them back to her too," Tang Youyou said.

Although the apartment complex may seem disgusting to outsiders, it is indeed as warm as a large family to the people in it... provided that no outsiders are around.

The suggestion from the enthusiastic heroine Tang Youyou was unanimously approved by everyone.

At this moment, the story is still developing in a positive direction.

……

So the next evening, Chen Meijia packed her luggage in the living room of 3602.

She had returned to the apartment for a few days, and now she had to leave again. Although she was very reluctant to leave, as a member of the Jianghu (江湖, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry), she was content to be able to sneak back and visit everyone.

She was trying to save face and didn't want everyone to see her embarrassing situation.

However, when Chen Meijia was packing her luggage, she suddenly found a photo frame in the corner of her suitcase. The photo on the frame was a group photo of her and everyone at Wang Tiezhu and Tian Erniu's wedding when she first came to the apartment.

Memories and tears welled up together, falling onto the back of the photo frame, where Hu Yifei had written, "Don't cry, our little Diao Chan, look back."

Chen Meijia, who was holding the photo frame and crying, turned around and saw Hu Yifei, Guan Gu Shenqi, Tang Youyou and Wen Sheng smiling at her.

"Mika, welcome back!"

Although Chen Meijia complained that Tang Youyou had told everyone, what could she say at this moment, besides crying, laughing and hugging?

At this moment, the story continues to unfold in a positive direction.

until--

"Dong dong!"

"Hello, we are police officers from the local police station. A couple of days ago, there was an incident of vandalism and shoe theft at Mr. Aped's art exhibition. Through surveillance footage and the victim's description, we have identified the two suspects who live here. Please cooperate with our investigation."

……

Under the cover of night, on the set of "Who Can Be a Millionaire".

"Welcome to this episode of 'Who Can Become a Millionaire'! Let's give a round of applause to our contestant—Huang Baoqiang!"

(End of this chapter)