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Chapter 98 My Father's College Classmate's Family Visits

After spending a week trying out various play styles in their new home, Meng Ziyi headed off to her next film set, while Chen Xiu returned to Shanghai from Beijing.

With Zhong Lifang's connection, Yang Ming officially joined Datang Film and Television last week.

He was in charge of organizing the signing ceremony for new employees in Shanghai.

The selection of new candidates has already completed two rounds of preliminary screenings. The final round of interviews will be held in two days, and Chen Xiu came here specifically to participate.

However, before that, he received a big gift from his father, Chen Mingjie!

"Dad, do you mean Chen Xu wants to see me?"

"Yes! Xiao Xu asked me to ask you, how difficult is it to adapt a suspenseful crime novel into a film or television series?"

Hearing her father's question, Chen Xiu also thought of her distant cousin whom she had met once last year.

It seems that the other party's operation of supporting Kiwi's Mist Theater by itself started this year, right?
Thinking of this, Chen Xiu looked at his father and said, "Adapting crime novels into films and television series has been a sensitive topic in recent years. Even if there is an adaptation, it will most likely only be available online. Why does he need to know this?"

“A company wants to acquire the film and television adaptation rights to his novel. Xiao Xu thinks you are an industry insider and wants to consult you.”

Why didn't he ask me on WeChat?

"Maybe they think you're successful in your career, and they're afraid that contacting you suddenly might be abrupt, or that you might overthink it."

This explanation made Chen Xiu nod in agreement.

Since Didi and Kuaidi merged in February, his name first appeared in the public eye, and people he hadn't contacted for a long time started to reappear like mushrooms after rain.

These are people who haven't been in contact for years, but who suddenly reminisce about the past and try to establish a connection when they reappear, when in reality they just want to get something out of him.

Chen Xiu's approach was to block and delete all contacts in one go, and eventually she simply changed her phone number.

There are very few people who can truly remain consistent in their attitude towards him, and his own parents are definitely among them.

For Professor Chen and Director Zhao, two intellectuals, it was certainly a good thing that their son could make money, but it wasn't something to be too excited about, since they had never worried about money anyway.

"Okay, now that I know, I'll contact him myself later!"

Chen Xiu agreed, indicating that she would handle the matter.

The web series adapted from Chen Xu's suspense novel has been very popular and well-received, making it a sure-fire way to profit.

Since the other party is going to sell anyway, it's better to sell to myself than to sell to kiwifruit... Thinking this, Chen Xiu saw the hesitant expression on Chen Mingjie's face.

"Dad, is there anything else?"

"Um, there's something I don't know how to say."

"Is it difficult?"

"Correct."

"Then don't say it."

Chen Xiu waved to his father and was about to turn around and go upstairs to make his bed when his shoulder was grabbed.

"Dad, what's wrong?"

"I have to tell him. He knows you're back, and he'll be coming over tomorrow!"

"Who?"

“My college classmate’s daughter and her mother.”

This relationship instantly filled Chen Xiu's mind with all sorts of information, and then an indescribable emotion appeared on his face.

"Dad, you wouldn't..."

No! What are you thinking?

Faced with his son's questioning, Chen Mingjie became so agitated that he almost threw his glasses off.

Seeing that Chen Xiu's face still showed hesitation, Chen Mingjie, in a fit of anger, laid his cards on the spot and told her the rather embarrassing story.

“My college classmate is a professor at Xiamen University. His daughter is studying at Nanjing University. Last year, she unexpectedly acted in a movie and then learned about your situation. Her mother wanted to bring her here to visit and ask you for advice.”

"Tsk, so you have a connection."

……

When Zhao Lu returned home, she learned that her husband had caused this trouble for their son.

A heated argument between husband and wife behind closed doors was inevitable.

After the rant, the next day, preparations still had to be made.

After all, Chen Mingjie had already agreed, so Zhao Lu and Chen Xiu certainly wouldn't fail to be hospitable. After preparing everything, the doorbell rang twenty minutes before the appointed time.

"Ding dong~~"

Hearing the noise, Zhao Lu, who was hesitating about which tea to brew, first glanced at Chen Mingjie reading the newspaper on the sofa, and then looked at her son sitting on the other side reading a book with a pout.

"Xiao Xiu, go out and see if any guests have arrived."

"okay."

Chen Xiu put down her book, went to the door, took out the slippers prepared for the guests in advance, and then put on her shoes and went out.

The other party was quite polite; they rang the bell once and then didn't continue.

Walking along the bluestone path from the backyard to the front gate, Chen Xiu could see the mother and daughter waiting at the gate from afar, even through the iron gate.

The mother closer to the door was wearing a black coat, carrying this bag, and wearing round glasses. Her demeanor was comparable to that of my own mother.

The person standing behind her was dressed as a student, with short hair that reached her collarbone, and an oval face the size of a palm, making her already soft facial features even more delicate.

At first glance, she appears to be the kind of top student who has been praised by teachers since childhood, but her tightly pursed lips give off a stubborn feeling.

When she reached about two meters from the door, Chen Xiu also showed a warm and natural smile.

"Hello, are you Aunt Lin?"

"It's me. You must be Chen Xiu."

Lin Hongying placed the bag in front of her and nodded solemnly to Chen Xiu.

In terms of etiquette, there was nothing wrong with it, and the wording of the greeting was also appropriate and did not make people uncomfortable.

Although the other party's initiative to visit after learning about her situation seemed somewhat opportunistic, Chen Xiu still had a good first impression.

"Yes, please wait a moment."

After giving Lin Hongying some instructions, Chen Xiu quickened his pace and walked over, opening the iron gate.

Once the iron gate was fully open, Lin Hongying nodded to Chen Xiu, then pulled Chen Duling, who seemed somewhat resistant, and whispered a few words of comfort before stepping inside.

Seeing the other person enter, Chen Xiu raised her hand to guide them forward: "Please follow me."

"It's troublesome."

Lin Hongying responded to every question, but did not say much more.

Chen Xiu led them into the house.

Upon seeing the guests enter, Zhao Lu, who had already brewed tea, and Chen Mingjie, who was on the sofa, both took the initiative to greet them.

"Hello, Teacher Lin."

"Hongying, it's been a long time."

Lin Hongying works in the arts and is also a major shareholder of Linrui Entertainment, so it's not inappropriate for Zhao Lu to call her "teacher".

Chen Mingjie and Chen Duling's father were college classmates and roommates, and had met Lin Hongying several times.

"Professor Chen, it's been a long time. You must be Director Zhao! I'm so sorry to bother you with this sudden visit."

Lin Hongying reached out her hand to Zhao Lu and then nodded to Chen Mingjie.

After greeting them, she pulled over Chen Duling, who had been standing beside her with a poker face, and introduced her to the three of them: "This is my daughter, Chen Duling! Dudu."

The following address was directed at Chen Duling.

The female college student, who had been silent all along, seemed to realize her rudeness and quickly went to greet the three people present.

"Hello, Uncle Chen and Aunt Zhao."

Chen Mingjie and Zhao Lu nodded in response.

Lin Hongying glanced at Chen Duling again: "Anything else?"

Chen Duling paused for a moment, then turned to look at Chen Xiu, pursing her lips: "Chen..."

"Just call me Chen Xiu," Chen Xiu offered.

These words made Chen Duling visibly relax.

A meaningful look appeared in Lin Hongying's eyes, as if she was somewhat pleased with the outcome.

(End of this chapter)