The film and television city starts from the courtyard

The next day.

Zhao Shucheng and Wang Ying were watching TV at home, or more accurately, watching the selection competition that Xiao Qianxi was participating in.

Xiao Qianxi was well-prepared this time, answering questions fluently on the field and advancing all the way to the finals, winning a ticket to the World Cup and a travel fund of 10,000 yuan.

Seeing this, Wang Ying was genuinely happy for Xiao Qianxi.

"Chiki is amazing."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Yes, compared to others, her participation in the competition as a top student is like a game-changer."

"It's a pity the small boat isn't here; the two of them are thousands of miles apart and can only video chat."

Zhao Shucheng said, "That's not necessarily true. Qianxi can make money now and fly to see him later."

"That's true, but Qianxi has signed a contract now, so she can't just leave, right?"

Unfortunately, Wang Ying was unaware that after winning the championship, Xiao Qianxi took it upon herself to book a flight and visa to England, intending to reunite with He Xiaozhou.

Chen Tianhe was somewhat angry when he found out, because he had originally applied for a visa for Xiao Qianxi so that she could attend the competition and have photos taken for online promotion.

However, going to England would mean reuniting with her boyfriend for Xiao Qianxi, but it wouldn't benefit either Xiao Qianxi or her company in any way.

At the same time, he also felt that Xiao Qianxi would offend Zhao Shucheng because of this, and if they lost their financial backer, it would be detrimental to the company. Therefore, Chen Jianghe wanted to cancel Xiao Qianxi's trip.

Xiao Qianxi was determined to reunite with He Xiaozhou, after all, they hadn't seen each other for more than a year and had been longing for this day for a long time.

“Mr. Chen, I definitely want to go. I thought that after winning the championship, I could make my own decisions. The visa and plane tickets are all ready. I hope that in addition to the company's arrangements, I can also make my own arrangements for my life. This trip is very important to me.”

"Important? Short-sighted. One day, you'll know what's important. You're just going to go like this, don't you think Mr. Qin will care? Don't forget, the reason you were able to sign such a generous contract with the company is because of who helped you."

Xiao Qianxi said, "I know, Mr. Chen, thank you for your kindness, but I will talk to Qin Chuan myself. He will understand and support me."

"Heh, Qianxi, who do you think you are? Don't forget your relationship with President Qin. Do you think he'll tolerate you cheating on him?"

Xiao Qianxi said, "This is between him and me. President Qin, you don't know the inside story. Anyway, he won't interfere with any of my decisions."

Upon hearing this, Chen Tianhe became somewhat curious, wondering what gave Xiao Qianxi the confidence to think she didn't need to care about Zhao Shucheng's thoughts.

So he decided to have someone investigate to see what Xiao Qianxi was really confident about.

After the investigators told Chen Tianhe the information they had obtained, Chen Tianhe was speechless. He had actually been deceived by Xiao Qianxi. She and Zhao Shucheng were not boyfriend and girlfriend at all, and Zhao Shucheng had someone else as his girlfriend.

However, he didn't think that Xiao Qianxi had no backing because of this. After all, Wang Ying was his official girlfriend, but Xiao Qianxi and Zhao Shucheng were still connected because of this.

He thought he had discovered the truth: Xiao Qianxi was just a lover. So when he learned that Wang Ying had returned to China, he chose to go abroad to avoid her. Moreover, he chose the country where Wang Ying had studied, so that he could see Wang Ying's life abroad with his own eyes and reduce his appearances in the media during this period to avoid upsetting Wang Ying.

Xiao Qianxi originally thought Chen Tianhe would still try to stop her, but to her surprise, he didn't take any action, so she was able to reunite with He Xiaozhou smoothly.

The two, reunited after a long separation, were overflowing with excitement and savored every moment they spent together.

Zhao Shucheng and Wang Ying, on the other hand, spent every day together. Sometimes they would go shopping or travel to various places, and in the evening they would watch ball games together.

Xie Qiao's job at the publishing house was still lukewarm. She had seen a novel online that she thought was very good, so she wanted to help it get published. Unfortunately, the publishing house's leaders were too conservative and thought that online novels had no future in publishing, so Xie Qiao's carefully prepared plan fell through.

But that day, Xie Qiao received a package. It turned out that San Gou's novel had been successfully published, and this was a copy of the new book for Xie Qiao as a thank you for her previous support, which gave him the courage to publish the book.

The moment Xie Qiao received the book, she was ready to share the good news with Zhao Shucheng. However, when she arrived at Zhao Shucheng's house, she found him playfully bickering with Wang Ying, who was on vacation back in China.

This made Xie Qiao feel uneasy and awkward, but she couldn't show it, so she could only tell Zhao Shucheng the good news.

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "That's right, it's indeed a good book. It's a pity that your publishing house's leaders are too conservative. If you had published the book yourself, you should have been able to get a lot of commission this time. Although online novels may seem less sophisticated than physical books, that's just a prejudice. With the development of the internet, more and more people are accessing the internet and will enjoy reading novels and watching movies online, which will be a trend."

Wang Ying nodded and said, "That's true. After all, physical books, although they feel good to hold, are not so convenient to buy or borrow every time. On the other hand, you can read them anytime on the computer, and they don't take up too much space."

Xie Qiao said, "Yes, then I'll have to do some research and find those good books; it would be a shame if they weren't published."

"By the way, Xie Qiao, you've come at the perfect time. Let's watch the game together."

"No, I snuck out and have to go back."

"Alright then, when we have time another day, Wang Ying and I will treat you to dinner."

"Okay, then it's settled."

After seeing Xie Qiao off, Wang Ying looked at Zhao Shucheng and said, "Speaking of dinner, are you free tomorrow?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Yes, what's wrong?"

"My mom said we should go home for dinner together tomorrow."

"Oh, did they say what it was about?"

"He didn't say anything, but my mom said my dad was free and specifically asked us to go back."

Zhao Shucheng was somewhat surprised to hear this, since they had met before, albeit not at Wang Ying's home, but when she was hospitalized. Was this invitation to Zhao Shucheng's home a sign that she accepted him as a son-in-law?
"Great! This should be my first formal visit to my future in-laws. I guess I need to prepare properly."

"What nonsense are you talking about? You can't just call me that when you're at my house."

Wang Ying suddenly realized and said, "So you've agreed? Going to my house to meet my parents is different. Aren't you nervous at all?" Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "What's there to be nervous about? We've met before anyway. This is just a formal visit. Besides, if I didn't even have this much courage, your parents wouldn't feel comfortable entrusting you to me. How could they spend their lives with you?"

Seeing Zhao Shucheng's confident and relaxed demeanor, Wang Ying felt uneasy, thinking that her parents might not be so at ease seeing him like this.

"By the way, I need to prepare what your uncle and aunt like so that I can make a good impression on them. After all, they need to give their approval before we can get engaged or married."

Wang Ying hesitated after hearing this. After all, her family often received gifts, but those were people who came to ask for favors. It was different from Zhao Shucheng coming to visit as her boyfriend. She didn't know what would be appropriate to give.

"Forget it, I'll prepare it myself. You just need to tell me what they like, like playing chess or drinking..."

Wang Ying gave Zhao Shucheng's answer, which was within his expectations. However, given the other party's status, it was not appropriate to give anything too expensive at the moment, so it was up to the sentiment.

The next day, afternoon.

Zhao Shucheng and Wang Ying got into the car. This time, Zhao Shucheng wasn't driving; instead, Wang Ying's family sent a driver to pick them up.

Zhao Shucheng saw the driver and said with a smile, "Uncle Chen, it's been a long time."

Uncle Chen smiled and said, "Yes, President Qin, the last time we met was when Xiaoying was in college."

While in the car, Zhao Shucheng noticed that Wang Ying seemed a little tense, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Wait, we're going back to your home, why do you look more nervous than me?"

"Who's as heartless as you? This is your first visit. Do you think everyone is as fearless as you?"

"Oh, what's there to be nervous about? Your parents already know about me, we've met before, and they don't even object to our relationship, so everything is settled. What's there to be nervous about? Besides, I got your parents' approval with sincerity and confidence, so there's no need to worry about them suddenly breaking us up."

"You're such a chatterbox, I'm not talking to you anymore."

However, after Zhao Shucheng said that, Wang Ying was indeed no longer nervous. She thought that their relationship had been tested and their parents had no objections, so there should be no problem.

A short while later, the car stopped in front of Wang Ying's house. The two of them got out of the car one after the other. Zhao Shucheng carried the gifts and followed Wang Ying inside.

Zhao Shucheng took the initiative to step forward and greet them, saying, "Uncle, Auntie."

Wang Ying's father still wore a serious expression, like an old cadre, while her mother smiled and said:

"Xiao Qin, you're here. Please have a seat."

"Thank you auntie."

Zhao Shucheng did not actually sit down directly; instead, he placed the gift in his hand on the table first.

"Xiao Qin, you're here now, why did you bring anything? Take it all back with you later," Wang Ying's father said.

Wang Ying said, "Mom and Dad, this is Qin Chuan's heartfelt gift. We can't come empty-handed, can we? Right, Mom?"

Seeing the pleading look in her daughter's eyes, Wang Ying's mother naturally understood what her daughter meant. She couldn't help but glare at her and then said:
"Xiao Qin, don't misunderstand. Your uncle isn't targeting you. It's just that our family doesn't do that kind of thing."

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Auntie, Uncle, I understand. But these things aren't worth much; I found them myself. Besides, you and I know about my relationship with Wang Ying. We're getting engaged, and we'll be family then, so giving these things doesn't count as bribery."

Wang Ying's father was about to say something when his wife tugged at him, pointed to their daughter, and said, "We accept Xiao Qin's kindness, but you can't do this again, understand?"

"Yes, Uncle and Aunt."

"Today marks our official meeting. From now on, you two should get along well. When you have time, arrange to meet your parents. Let's settle your marriage plans like this."

Although Wang Ying's father was somewhat reluctant, his daughter was already living with Zhao Shucheng, and he didn't want Wang Ying to come back pregnant, nor did he want others to gossip. So he could only urge them to get engaged as soon as possible.

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "My parents have no problem with it. My uncle and aunt have set the time, and we will cooperate."

"Okay then. Xiaoying told me that your milk tea shop is doing quite well now, but most of the profits are going into R&D at your new company?"

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "Yes, Uncle. Science and technology are the primary productive forces. Although milk tea shops are not bad, they are now facing many competitors, and the tastes are all similar. They can only gain an advantage by innovating. On the contrary, in the high-tech industry, as long as you hold patents, you can have an advantage and take the initiative. That's why I want to go down this path."

Wang Ying's father said, "Your idea is good, but I heard you're making mobile phones. That's technically very difficult, isn't it? Besides, many patents are from abroad. It won't be easy for you to gain an early advantage, will it?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Theoretically speaking, that's true. After all, most of the patents for existing mobile phones belong to foreign companies. But the mobile phones I make are different. I can avoid many existing patents, so I don't have to worry about them holding me back."

"That's good. I also want to see the product you make and see if it's the same as Xiaoying said, a groundbreaking product that can make our country stand tall."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Uncle, you can rest assured, I am very confident."

Wang Ying was somewhat surprised to see Zhao Shucheng chatting so confidently with her father. After all, not everyone can have long conversations with their father, and it wasn't like her father would give in to her every whim.

Wang Ying's mother could tell that her husband was indeed very satisfied with Zhao Shucheng. She looked at her daughter and thought that her daughter's judgment was indeed good.

Although she initially looked down on Zhao Shucheng, a person who only had a high school diploma and did not continue his studies, she was happy to see him succeed, since he had managed to expand from a small milk tea shop to a person with a net worth of billions.

But now that she knows Zhao Shucheng has actually started doing high-tech research and development, this is somewhat beyond her expectations. Moreover, it sounds like her husband is very supportive of Zhao Shucheng's actions and thinks highly of him, which is quite unexpected.

However, after checking the time, Wang Ying's mother interrupted their conversation, saying it was getting late and they should prepare dinner.

Zhao Shucheng looked at Wang Ying's mother apologetically and apologized, saying that he had been so engrossed in talking with his uncle that he had forgotten his manners.

Wang Ying's mother didn't seem to mind, and instead smiled and said, "It's alright, it's rare to see Lao Wang chat with people like this. But you shouldn't talk about work at home, today is a family dinner."

"Okay, Auntie, I'll be more careful next time." (End of Chapter)