Just after dusk, the alley became busy.

The news that the Gong family received was that the screenwriter of "Romance in Lushan" and "Tai Chi" and her daughter's good friend came to Shanghai on a business trip and wanted to be a guest at home. How can parents neglect it? To put it bluntly, this is the great benefactor who has made his daughter famous.

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Mother Gong took half a day off to purchase ingredients. She made an agreement with the two neighbors who lived together and occupied the kitchen first.

"Mom! You just bought the duck, but you also want to buy the ribs?"

"This is an honored guest. How could you be where you are today without someone's support? How can you be here if there is no meat on the table? Come here and give me a hand."

Gong's mother cooked the food herself, and Gong Xue obediently helped, but she felt strange: She naturally wanted to entertain Chen Qi, but the battle in front of her was too grand, with duck, meat and rice cakes, just like the Spring Festival.

At this moment, my mother was preparing the ribs using the Shanghai method and asked: "Xiaoxue, can he eat sweets?"

"I'm not sure, he's from the capital."

"Oh, I'm sure you won't be used to sweet pork ribs, so I'll put in less."

After her mother finished cooking the ribs, she went to cook the duck. Gong Xue secretly tasted it and pursed his lips. The sweetness was definitely a dark dish for him, but he didn't want to say anything, just wanted to watch him eat.

"Sister~"

While he was busy, Gong Ying suddenly poked her head out, and Gong Xue leaned over: "What do you want to do?"

"Is he the only one who helps you draw?"

"What's wrong?"

"What's the relationship between you two?"

"Just friends!"

"Then can you talk to your friend and introduce me to a play? You know that I have always wanted to act."

Gong Xue was in a dilemma. She didn't want Chen Qi to open a back door for her family, but she didn't want to make her sister sad, so she said, "I'll find a chance to mention it to him. I can't guarantee whether it will work or not."

"I know, thank you sister!"

the other side.

Chen Qi bought some dried fruit preserves and brought them to the door. Since they were friends, there was no need to bring expensive gifts. In fact, it was fine for him to come empty-handed, but out of politeness, he still bought some.

Walking to the entrance of the alley and taking a look inside, this alley is different from the modernized and packaged alleys of later generations. It is authentic.

There are clothes-drying poles everywhere, and a few neighbors are watching from the windows. The alley is like a courtyard, there is nothing new. Everyone knows that the Gong family is entertaining guests today.

"You're here!"

Gong Xue had been waiting at the door for a long time. When she saw him, she ran over and said, "The time is just right. My mother has just prepared the food... Please be careful and don't make any small moves or let anything slip."

"I know!"

After entering the door, Gong Ying ran down first, looked around and shouted: "Screenwriter, you are younger than I thought. I heard you are only 20 years old?"

"Xiaoying is a bit polite!"

"I'm just expressing surprise... You're younger than me. Comparing yourself with others is so irritating that my life has been in vain."

"You were born young and beautiful, but your life has been in vain. Are others going to jump into the Huangpu River?" Chen Qi said with a smile.

"You're really good at talking. Come upstairs, your parents are waiting!"

The three of them went upstairs and met two neighbors on the way. They all greeted him warmly and knew his identity. "Lushan Love" is still playing.

"Hello, uncle and aunt, I took the liberty to come here and cause you trouble!"

"No trouble, no trouble! Xiaoxue has already told us. We have to thank you in person for giving her such great help."

Gong's mother and Gong's father were both intellectuals, gentle and elegant. They had a good impression of Chen Qi's talent. Immediately, when they opened the table for dinner, Gong Xue's brother and sister did not come and were still at work.

"Xiao Chen, are you on a business trip this time?"

"Yes, I wrote a TV drama script and accompanied the director to select the actors. I also had to go to Zhejiang myself."

"What type?"

"Talking about Bao Zheng's case, the Mei case and so on."

"The story is good and has a popular base. Did the selection go smoothly?"

"We had a few candidates, but there were so many characters in the play that we still had to choose. The director originally wanted to cast Sister Gong Xue to play Qin Xianglian, but her schedule for a movie with us crashed, so she didn't get cast."

"Are you playing Qin Xianglian? It really looks like her." Gong Ying said happily.

"Go and eat your food!"

The mother patted her, but hesitated. She wanted to give her daughter a favor, but it was not a good idea for her to visit her for the first time. Chen Qi also knew that Gong Ying wanted to act, so he took the initiative and said: "The director's requirements are very strict. I only choose

Good-looking actors and actresses, Sister Gong Ying’s image is quite good.”

"Ahem!"

Gong Xue suddenly choked and endured it very hard. What do you mean by calling my sister sister? Although she is indeed older than you!

"We will go to Hangzhou at noon tomorrow. You can come over in the morning and meet the director. The protagonist may not be able to do it, but the supporting actor should be able to."

"Oh, why are you so embarrassed? It's your first time here and you're so helpful!"

"It doesn't matter, we are still casting, so whatever is suitable can be used."

The parents were a little embarrassed, but who liked their daughter, so they could only express their gratitude. Gong Ying didn't care about that, she was so happy that she nodded repeatedly: "Yeah, I will definitely go!"

With the favor in front of him, his parents became more polite. Chen Qi followed the two elders and talked happily.

Mother Gong also had a common problem among elders. While chatting, she asked: "Xiao Chen, are you married?"

"No."

"Oh yes, you are not of legal marriage age yet."

"..."

Gong Xue lowered his head and clenched his hands under the table.

"Do you have a partner?"

"Not even!"

"You can find one. As young and talented as you are, you must be matched with a girl who is young, beautiful, and has a good personality... Huh? There is a 20-year-old girl in my workplace. She is good-looking and gentle. Do you want to meet her?

"

"I'm in Beijing and I'm looking for someone from Shanghai. What should I do next? Don't introduce me randomly. Xiao Chen is so good and there are so many young lesbians. I'm sure many people will like her." Father Gong stopped his wife.

"..."

Their good daughter continued to lower her head, and her hands were bruised with veins.

After a while, she suddenly raised her head and said, "Mom, give me a piece of ribs to try."

"Oh, yes, forget this. Come on, Xiao Chen, this is my specialty."

Mom picked up a piece. Chen Qi looked good, with good color, flavor and flavor. He stuffed it into his mouth happily, and then his throat started to feel sore. He had eaten sweet and sour spareribs before, but the sweetness of the spareribs was really good.

Never seen it.

If people in Shanghai love to eat sweets, then Mother Gong is one of the best.

He couldn't spit it out, so he had to swallow it, nodded and praised: "Auntie, your craftsmanship is so good!"

"I was worried that you wouldn't be able to get used to it, so I deliberately put a little less in it. Is that okay?"

"Okay, okay!"

"Then eat a few more pieces, eat more!"

Just when Chen Qi's sugar level was almost full, he quickly picked up the rice to show that he was full.

The parents felt that the reception was a success and they had earned face for their daughter. Gong Ying was also very happy and had the opportunity to act. After the meal, Chen Qi did not stay long and stood up to leave. The family sent him off.

"Xiao Chen, come more often if you have the chance!"

"It's not easy for Xiaoxue to stay in the capital. I have to ask you to take care of me."

"Definitely!"

Chen Qi waved his hands so that he could not speak privately, and his eyes turned around her face. Gong Xue was in a complicated mood, watching him leave the alley and disappear before silently turning around.

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At night.

Gong Ying chatted excitedly for a long time and finally fell asleep.

Gong Xue was lying next to her sister, not sleepy at all. Her parents behaved very normally during the day, but it was so normal that she felt stressed - because of her parents' thoughts, she didn't even think that the two of them could have any other relationship.

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She thought of Chen Qi's parents again...

Even decades later, children will not have that much freedom when it comes to their emotional issues, let alone now?
Chapter completed!