The film and television city starts from the courtyard

Zhao Shucheng looked at Luo Shuquan with some surprise, and it took him a while to realize that he didn't know yet.

"It's nothing, just think it through."

Luo Shuquan was completely bewildered, not knowing what Zhao Shucheng was trying to say. He scratched his head and said, "No, can't you just say what you want to say? I've realized that you screenwriters and novelists are really something else. You never explain anything clearly, leaving people guessing like crazy."

Zhao Shucheng shook his head at Luo Shuquan and said, "You wouldn't believe me even if I told you now. Some things you only know after you experience them yourself."

Of course, Zhao Shucheng wouldn't tell Luo Shuquan that, in his memory, although Yang Jingjing and Luo Shuquan had lived together for a period of time, nothing had happened between them, and Yang Jingjing only used Luo Shuquan as a pillow to help her sleep.

Luo Shuquan was deeply disturbed by Zhao Shucheng's words, wondering if he was referring to marriage and having children, but all of that was still too early.

That day, Zhao Shucheng was preparing to go on a date with Amy when he received a call from Luo Shuquan.

"Hey, Xiaobai, where are you right now?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "I was just about to go out on a date with Amy. What's up? Did you come to see me?"

"Why did I look for you? You don't know. I just got off work and saw Xiaoxue on the way. She was walking hand in hand with a boy."

Zhao Shucheng chuckled and said, "What does this have to do with me? Xiaoxue isn't my girlfriend. Isn't it normal for her to find a boyfriend?"

"But didn't you say just a few days ago that Xiaoxue had feelings for you and came to your house specifically to ask about your salary?"

"So what? It's just a question, not a question about dating me. Alright, stop worrying about me and focus on dating your Yang Jingjing."

Zhao Shucheng hung up the phone immediately, not taking Luo Shuquan's words to heart, nor did he think that Xiaoxue would continue to pester him after knowing that he had a girlfriend.

While shopping with Zhao Shucheng, Amy suddenly remembered something and asked, "Xiaobai, how are things going with Xiaomin lately?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Are you alright? You guys haven't been talking to me since last time, so I can only send you messages. You finally agreed to go on a date with me, but Xiao Min hasn't responded yet."

"Then you'd better hurry up. I've heard that Xiao Min's career is going very well lately. She's become a minor celebrity, and wealthy bosses often invite her to dinner."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "I'm not worried about that. Xiao Min is a sentimental person who follows her feelings, so she won't be tempted by money."

"Are you so sure?"

"Of course, after all, Xiao Min had many suitors before me, including some wealthy men, but none of them were interested, right? So Xiao Min is still attracted to looks, not one of those vulgar gold diggers."

"I'll give you credit for passing. Xiao Min really looks down on those people. They're all fat and fat, and just because they have a little money, they think everyone will fawn over them."

As she spoke, Amy suddenly sighed and continued, "However, although Xiao Min rejected their invitations, those people, unable to win her over, started to slander her instead."

Zhao Shucheng frowned and asked, "What exactly happened? What did they say?"

"What else can be said? It's nothing more than that Xiao Min is vain and loves to spend money, which makes her the subject of gossip on set."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Why didn't Xiao Min tell me? If I had known earlier, I would have visited their film set and let everyone know that Xiao Min has a fairly wealthy boyfriend, is not short of money at all, and has the confidence to reject those people who pursue her."

"Xiao Min just doesn't want others to think she's relying on you; she wants others to only see her hard work and abilities."

"Sigh, here's what we'll do. When you find out where Xiao Min works, let me know. I need to stand up for my woman."

"That's good." Amy said, then suddenly remembered something and added:

"But speaking of which, you should be happy that neither of us has contacted you during this time, right?"

"What's there to be happy about? Neither of my girlfriends are paying attention to me. I'm going to be all alone."

"You talk as if you can't live without us. Shouldn't we do as you wish and let you date other girls?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Who said that? Since I got together with you guys, I haven't been unfaithful at all."

"That's not necessarily true. Sometimes people will come to you on their own initiative. Isn't that Xiaoxue? Tell me the truth, have you been with Xiaoxue lately? How are things going between you two?"

"Then you're wrong. Xiaoxue may have really had feelings for me, but she gave up after finding out about your relationship with me. Shuquan even told me that he saw Xiaoxue walking hand in hand with a boy on the street, so they must be dating."

Amy, however, didn't believe it at all, thinking that Zhao Shucheng was just making excuses for himself. After all, at the party that day, Xiaoxue dared to serve food to Zhao Shucheng in front of the two of them, and even offered to let Zhao Shucheng take her home. She didn't seem like someone who would give up so easily.

"Really? Can't it be Xiaoxue taking her younger brother shopping?"

"Then you're wrong. Xiaoxue is an only child and doesn't have any brothers."

"How do you know so much?" Amy stared at Zhao Shucheng, as if asking him why he knew so much about Xiaoxue's family situation and why he said he didn't like Xiaoxue.

"What are you thinking? When I hire a housekeeper, I naturally need to have her information, especially her family situation, to avoid her family members causing trouble at my place later."

'real?'

Zhao Shucheng grabbed Amy's hand and said, "Of course, absolutely true. By the way, let's not talk about these irrelevant people. After we finish shopping, shall we go to my place?"

"No, I've already made a deal with Xiao Min. As punishment for what you did that day, I won't let you go home with me for a month, and I won't let you come to our house either."

Zhao Shucheng suppressed the urge to roll his eyes. He knew he hadn't planned to do anything that day; they were the ones who had held him back from leaving. How come now everything was his fault?

"How about this, instead of going home, we'll go to a hotel. Is that alright?"

"Hotels are out of the question. You're not getting into our bed this month. I mean it. At most, we'll kiss."

Seeing Zhao Shucheng's somewhat displeased expression, Amy could only cling tightly to his arm and shake it, saying, "Okay, fine, I'll make it up to you properly after this month is over. Don't make it difficult for me and Xiao Min to explain, okay?"

Zhao Shucheng couldn't help but shiver. If it were Mo Xiaomin using this coquettish tone, he would find it adorable, but Amy doing it always felt strange.

"Okay, you said you'd compensate me later, according to my requirements."

After hearing this, Amy hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, but it can't be like that day. It has to be just me."

"What are you thinking? Once is enough about what happened that day. I don't want you ignoring me for a month. What I mean is, this time we'll play a dress-up game, and I'll choose the outfits." "Okay, no problem!"

Amy didn't think it was a big problem; at most, it was just a professional nurse's outfit or something, and she treated it as a bit of fun.

Unfortunately, she underestimated Zhao Shucheng's ideas. Zhao Shucheng didn't want Amy to wear modern clothes. Instead, he planned to contact the props department of the film crew to customize a few sets of ancient costumes.

After parting ways with Amy, Zhao Shucheng hadn't even gotten home when he received a call from Zuo Yongbang, who invited him for drinks. Zhao Shucheng had no choice but to turn around and head to the bar.

Luo Shuquan was on a date with Yang Jingjing when he suddenly heard Yang Jingjing ask, "Shuquan, I have a question for you, and you have to tell me the truth."

"What? You asked!"

How much do you earn in a month?

Upon hearing this, Luo Shuquan's heart skipped a beat. He knew that Xiaoxue had asked Zhao Shucheng a question and then immediately started dating a younger man. Could it be that he would also break up with her because she earned more money?

"Did you two make a plan?"

"Who made the appointment? Does anyone still ask you this question?"

Yang Jingjing, however, sensitively pressed Luo Shuquan for answers, wanting to know why she had asked him this question, and whether Luo Shuquan had been intimate with other women while they were dating.

Luo Shuquan hadn't expected that his casual remark would elicit such a strong reaction from Yang Jingjing. He quickly explained why he had said that and also mentioned his monthly income. After much persuasion, he finally managed to calm Yang Jingjing down, but it was already very late.

Luo Shuquan could only take a taxi to send Yang Jingjing home, but on the way, Yang Jingjing couldn't stay awake and fell asleep leaning on Luo Shuquan's shoulder.

That's why Yang Jingjing liked this feeling, felt very safe leaning on Luo Shuquan, and was able to fall asleep faster, so she proposed to live with Luo Shuquan officially.

Luo Shuquan still felt that he and Yang Jingjing were kindred spirits, but he had no idea what kind of torment awaited him.

When Zhao Shucheng arrived at the hotel where he had arranged to meet Zuo Yongbang, he saw Zuo Yongbang drinking alone.

"Teacher Zuo, why are you in the mood for drinking today? Did you have a falling out with Xiaoxiao?"

Zuo Yongbang shook his head and said, "Of course not, otherwise I wouldn't have called you out for drinks at this time. Tell me, I feel like whatever I do is wrong. It doesn't feel right to continue acting like a strict father, but it's also wrong to be on friendly terms with that kid. I'm in a real bind."

Zhao Shucheng laughed and said, "I think, Professor Zuo, you're just worrying unnecessarily."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Yongbang looked at Zhao Shucheng curiously and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"How old is your Xiaoxiao? How many young people's relationships can last? We've all been there, we should know this very well. Look at our classmates, they all made vows of eternal love in college, but how many of them actually stayed together after graduation? And of those who did stay together, how many have lasted until now?"

"That's not entirely true; some people are able to persevere."

Although Zuo Yongbang thought about his own love and separation from Xiaoxiao's mother, he didn't want his daughter to suffer the same pain of heartbreak, so he still hoped that they could be well.

Zhao Shucheng said, "While this does happen, it's very rare. Besides, Xiaoxiao isn't settled yet. She liked Luo Shuquan before, and now she's dating such a young kid. Do you think she's sincere?"

"Why not? My daughter is definitely..."

Seeing Zhao Shucheng looking at him with a half-smile, Zuo Yongbang couldn't continue. After all, he had been through countless romances, and although he didn't want Xiaoxiao to be the same, it would be quite difficult to make Xiaoxiao love-obsessed.

"Don't you think Xiaoxiao's tastes have changed too quickly? She used to like mature and stable older men, but now she likes little boys? That's why I said that Xiaoxiao's current relationship is just a whim. She doesn't know what kind of love or boyfriend she really wants. So, you're starting to think about whether it's too early for you to become a father-in-law."

"Then what do you think I should do?"

"Of course, we'll just stand by and watch. As long as Xiaoxiao isn't hurt, let her talk. As the saying goes, no pain, no gain. Take advantage of your youth to accumulate more experience so you won't be easily deceived in the future."

Zuo Yongbang suddenly realized that Zhao Shucheng's words made sense. Naturally, he hoped that his daughter would find a better partner than this young upstart, Asheng.

"Okay, Xiaobai, let's drink to that!"

"cheers!"

Just as they were enjoying their drinks, they suddenly felt someone staring at them. When they looked up, they saw it was Xiaoxue.

Upon seeing Zhao Shucheng, the other person hurriedly squeezed through the crowd, gave Zuo Yongbang a polite smile, and then stood in front of Zhao Shucheng.

Zhao Shucheng asked curiously, "Xiaoxue, what are you doing here?"

Xiaoxue smiled and said, "I went to your house to look for you, but you weren't home. Luo Shuquan told me you were here."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Oh, what brings you here? You've gone through all this trouble."

"Could you... could you lend me 30,000 yuan?"

Zhao Shucheng was taken aback, looked at Xiaoxue, and asked, "What do you need so much money for? Did something happen to Auntie?"

Xiaoxue shook her head and said, "No, it has nothing to do with my family. Nothing happened to my family."

"Then what are you doing?"

Seeing Xiaoxue biting her lip and remaining silent, Zhao Shucheng shook his head helplessly and said:

"Xiaoxue, it's not that I can't lend you the money. Twenty thousand yuan isn't a lot of money for me, but you have to give me a reason, right?"

After hesitating for a moment, Xiaoxue finally spoke up: "Xiaobai, I need to borrow money to help my boyfriend with his business."

Zhao Shucheng was stunned when he heard this. He stared at Xiaoxue in disbelief, not understanding why she would think of borrowing money from him so that her boyfriend could start a business.

Before this, they had only met a few times and eaten together twice, and had no contact after that.

"You mean you want me to lend your boyfriend money to start a business?"

Xiaoxue nodded and said, "Is that okay?" (End of Chapter)