The film and television city starts from the courtyard

Luo Shuquan wasn't sure what he wanted right now. He knew Zhao Shucheng's words made sense and were for his own good, but he still couldn't accept them.

"Shuquan, do you still want to go find Yang Jingjing?"

Luo Shuquan glanced at Zhao Shucheng and walked outside.

Zhao Shucheng shrugged, watching him walk out, but didn't stop him. After all, he had done what he could and said what he needed to say; the rest was up to him to choose.

Luo Shuquan took two steps, and seeing that Zhao Shucheng did not stop him, he was momentarily unsure whether he should continue.

Zhao Shucheng ignored Luo Shuquan's dilemma. After all, he always felt that there was a saying that was very true: we should respect other people's fates, put aside our desire to help others, and understand that everything is other people's own choice and decision.

After returning home, Zhao Shucheng looked at the subscriptions for his new book and prepared for his next work arrangements.

Since he already wants to wade into the murky waters of the entertainment industry, he naturally needs to be prepared. What he needs to do now is prepare a new script and assemble a production crew.

Although Zuo Yongbang said he didn't care whether Luo Shuquan considered him a friend or not, he was still a little worried, so he went to Zhao Shucheng to ask how things were going.

Zhao Shucheng recounted what happened that day and also told Zuo Yongbang that he had no further contact with Luo Shuquan and didn't know what had happened.

"Now what?"

"How would I know? Only he can get through this on his own. We've done everything we could to talk to him, to persuade him, and to do what we could."

Zuo Yongbang sighed and said, "Sigh, no matter what, he definitely doesn't like us. In one day, we lost our girlfriends and our brothers. What are we going to do?"

"Let's just leave it at that. He can't get out of this situation on his own, so nothing we say will make a difference."

Zhao Shucheng and Zuo Yongbang exchanged a glance, both knowing that nothing they did would make a difference. Then they noticed Xiaoxiao standing silently to the side.

Xiao Xiao looked at the two of them in surprise and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Zuo Yongbang said with a smile, "Xiaoxiao, don't worry, I'm not asking you to sacrifice yourself. Your dad isn't that great. It's just that you're not attending his school, so please keep an eye on him for us."

"that's all?"

"What else can we do? As for us, let's just leave him hanging for a few days."

Xiao Xiao glanced at Zhao Shucheng and Zuo Yongbang, but still didn't tell them about what happened between her and Luo Shuquan at Luo Shuquan's door that day.

Zhao Shucheng and Zuo Yongbang kept their word and, as expected, stopped paying attention to Luo Shuquan from that day on.

Luo Shuquan was also a little angry, and seemed to want to break off the friendship, but they really didn't go to him. Then he acted like a fool and got drunk, so he took a bottle and smashed it on Zhao Shucheng's door.

"Gu Xiaobai, you are a traitor. It seems I was right the other day."

Zhao Shucheng opened the door, looked at Luo Shuquan who was drunk and acting crazy, and said, "What's wrong with you? Didn't you say I was a traitor and that you wanted to break off all ties with me?"

"I……"

Luo Shuquan knew he was in the wrong, so he lowered his head, picked up the wine bottle, and left down the stairs.

Seeing Zhao Shucheng close the door, Xiaoxue looked at him curiously and asked, "No, you're just going to leave me like this?"

“What else can I do? I can’t force him to break up with Yang Jingjing. Even an upright official can’t settle family disputes. If Luo Shuquan regrets it later, we won’t be able to be brothers anymore. Only if he makes his own choice, whether he regrets it or not, we will still be good brothers in the future.”

"You're so cold-blooded!"

"No, I call this respecting other people's fate. Everyone has to be responsible for their own choices, and we shouldn't interfere, even if it's for their own good. We shouldn't make these decisions for them. Good intentions don't always lead to good things; sometimes they can even lead to bad things."

"Tch, in the end, it's just that you don't want to get involved. I think if you wanted to, there are ways to do it, right?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled after hearing this and said, "Maybe, but my method is not a good idea, so let's see how things develop first."

After leaving Zhao Shucheng's place, Luo Shuquan tried to find Yang Jingjing and called her, but the phone was always switched off.

Luo Shuquan felt like his whole world had collapsed. All his friends seemed to have disappeared overnight. Only Xiaoxiao followed him to and from get out of class every day. No matter how much he tried to get rid of her, she wouldn't leave and just stubbornly stared at him.

That day, Xiaoxiao, as usual, went to Zhao Shucheng's house to report to Zhao Shucheng and Zuo Yongbang on Luo Shuquan's movements that day. She didn't mention whether Yang Jingjing had contacted Luo Shuquan, or whether Luo Shuquan was doing any better, but she didn't mention anything about her condition.

After recounting what had happened that day, Xiaoxiao went straight into Zhao Shucheng's bathroom and didn't come out for a long time.

Zhao Shucheng couldn't help but look at Zuo Yongbang and ask, "Teacher Zuo, don't you think this is a bit too cruel to Xiaoxiao?"

In fact, both Zhao Shucheng and Zuo Yongbang knew that Xiaoxiao went into the bathroom not to wash her hands, but simply to cry and remind herself not to cry.

"what?"

Zhao Shucheng rolled his eyes and said, "Teacher Zuo, there's no point in pretending to be stupid. You should know very well what's wrong with Xiaoxiao—unrequited love and the pain of seeing her beloved suffer. Although Luo Shuquan wouldn't bully her, she cries just as much every day as he does."

Zuo Yongbang feigned nonchalance, saying, "I told Xiaoxiao a long time ago that since she likes Luo Shuquan, she needs to learn how to love someone and how much she can sacrifice for them. This is a lesson she must learn. Loving someone, liking someone, seems simple, but before that, she must learn to endure the pain that comes with loving and liking someone. Schools and teachers won't teach this; only I, her father, will."

Zhao Shucheng couldn't help but shake his head and said, "But you're giving your daughter the most difficult script right off the bat. Aren't you afraid she'll really break down one day?"

"I'm not afraid. Although I feel sorry for her, only by going through these things will she grow up, know what she wants and what she doesn't want, and not make the same mistakes as Yang Jingjing, which ultimately led to the end of her relationship."

As they were talking, Xiaoxiao came out of the bathroom, expressionless, with traces of crying still on her face. She ignored Zhao Shucheng and Zuo Yongbang and slammed the door shut as she left.

Zhao Shucheng and Zuo Yongbang exchanged a glance, and Zhao said, "Teacher Zuo, don't just stand there, hurry up and follow them. If something really happens, you'll regret it."

"I know."

Not long after Zuo Yongbang left, Zhao Shucheng heard a knock on the door. He thought it was Luo Shuquan coming to cause trouble again, but when he opened the door, he saw Mo Xiaomin standing at the door.

Mo Xiaomin originally wanted to give Zhao Shucheng a surprise, but seeing the somewhat disappointed look on Zhao Shucheng's face, she immediately said with dissatisfaction, "What, are you disappointed that it's not Xiaoxue?"

"Of course not, I'm overjoyed that you're here."

"But you don't seem very happy. What's with that disappointed look on your face?"

Zhao Shucheng laughed and said, "It's because Luo Shuquan and I had a fight a few days ago, and he kept knocking on the door in the middle of the night. I thought it was him." Hearing this, Mo Xiaomin asked curiously, "You two haven't made up yet?"

"It's a long way off. Unless Yang Jingjing gets back together with him, or they break up completely and he moves on, reconciliation will be a long and arduous process."

As he spoke, Zhao Shucheng pulled Mo Xiaomin inside and said, "Alright, let's not talk about them anymore. Didn't you say on the phone that you had filming duties? Why are you here today? Have you finished your work?"

"That's pretty much over for now. I still have a lot of work to do, so I'll have more time to spend with you. Aren't you happy?"

"Of course I'm happy. It's been so long since we've had some alone time together. But speaking of which, I'll be joining a film crew for a while, and then we might end up like last time, with our schedules completely out of sync and us often unable to contact each other."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get started!"

As she spoke, Mo Xiaomin began to take off her clothes, eager to make love with Zhao Shucheng immediately. But at the crucial moment, Zhao Shucheng's phone rang.

"Hey, Teacher Zuo, didn't you just leave my house? Did you leave something behind?"

"It's Luo Shuquan. He's not sleeping at night and has come to see Yang Jingjing. You need to come quickly, or something might happen if you're too late."

Zhao Shucheng frowned upon hearing this and asked, "How do you know he went to see Yang Jingjing? Are you currently being held up at Yang Jingjing's house by Shuquan?"

"What are you talking about? I was taking Xiaoxiao home, but she came looking for Yang Jingjing, and then she saw Luo Shuquan in the car, so I told you right away."

Zhao Shucheng looked at Mo Xiaomin helplessly and said, "Xiaomin, you heard it too. I have to go and check on things right away, in case something really happens."

Mo Xiaomin had actually overheard Zuo Yongbang's words and said, "Alright then, go ahead, but I'll stay home today, so come back early!"

"Okay, you wait for me!"

With Mo Xiaomin's help, Zhao Shucheng got dressed and prepared to go out.

On the way, Zhao Shucheng was worried that his arrival might cause the plot to break down, and that Zuo Yongbang might actually be blocked at the door by Luo Shuquan. He wondered who he should help in that situation.

Finally, Zhao Shucheng drove to Yang Jingjing's residential area, parked the car, and quickly called Zuo Yongbang to ask where he was.

Zuo Yongbang said, "I'm outside the residential area now. Luo Shuquan and Xiaoxiao are walking ahead, and I'm following behind. Park your car and hurry up and catch up."

"No, you're telling me to follow them, not drive?"

"Oh, your car isn't going to get stolen since it's parked on the side of the road. You can always come back and get it later, or come back tomorrow."

Upon hearing Zuo Yongbang's words, Zhao Shucheng could only park the car and follow the information Zuo Yongbang had given him. After walking for a while, he saw Zuo Yongbang's furtive figure and Luo Shuquan walking with Xiaoxiao not far ahead.

"No, what's going on?"

"How would I know? I originally came here with Xiaoxiao, but then I realized this was Yang Jingjing's neighborhood. I came with Luo Shuquan and thought he was following me, but then I found out I was waiting for Xiaoxiao."

"He didn't go up?"

Zuo Yongbang shook his head and said, "No, it's probably that Yang Jingjing doesn't dare to see him, or he doesn't dare to see Yang Jingjing."

"Alright then, I hope they finish their walk soon and go home. I have people waiting for me at home, unlike you who are all alone."

"Xiaobai, can you please stop provoking me? If I wanted to, I could bring a woman home in a heartbeat."

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "I believe what Teacher Zuo said. After all, you used to be someone who had been through many women. But now that Miqi has left, you've settled down. Could it be that you're keeping yourself pure for Miqi's sake, waiting for her to come back to you?"

"No, that's not it. I just suddenly realized that this isn't very interesting. Being alone is fine too. I can still go out for drinks and chat with friends."

Just as Zhao Shucheng was about to say something, he saw that Xiaoxiao looked a little nervous, and then he saw that Xiaoxiao and Luo Shuquan were blocked by a few young people.

Xiao Xiao hadn't expected such a coincidence. She had only come to see Yang Jingjing, yet she had ended up here again. The last time she came to see Yang Jingjing, the two of them were chatting at a bar when they were harassed by some thugs. Yang Jingjing helped her escape, and it was here that they shook off a few of the thugs.

But what a coincidence! While taking a walk with Luo Shuquan today, we bumped into those thugs from last time. I had thought they wouldn't recognize me since we'd only met once, but they actually did.

"Hey, isn't this the pretty girl from last time?"

Seeing Xiaoxiao nervously clutching his clothes, Luo Shuquan asked, "Do you know them?"

Before Xiaoxiao could answer, a man with dyed yellow hair said, "Doesn't she recognize me? But we recognize her. If you know what's good for you, stand aside. This is none of your business."

Luo Shuquan looked at the group of people, somewhat bewildered, and asked, "What exactly happened?"

Before he could react, a slap landed on his face, making him stagger, cover his face, and bend over in shock.

Xiao Xiao was surprised that Luo Shuquan had been hit. She screamed and tried to help him up, but Luo Shuquan refused.

Luo Shuquan looked at the group of people, puzzled, and asked, "What exactly happened?"

Zhao Shucheng and Zuo Yongbang naturally saw Luo Shuquan being beaten and said, "Teacher Zuo, it seems you need to stretch your muscles today. Have you ever been in a fight before?"

"Not an expert, but teaching them a lesson is no problem."

Although Zuo Yongbang said this, he was a little uneasy. After all, it had been more than 20 years since he last fought, and he didn't know if he could handle facing several young men.

Zhao Shucheng, however, had no such concerns and was about to rush forward when he was stopped by Zuo Yongbang.

"hold on!"

"What do you mean?"

Zuo Yongbang said, "Wait a little longer, wait a little longer!"

He was actually quite nervous, after all, it was his daughter who was in danger. But this was also a crucial moment for Luo Shuquan to build confidence, and the best opportunity. Only by rescuing the damsel in distress could Luo Shuquan muster enough confidence and fighting spirit to pull himself out of this predicament.

Although Zhao Shucheng knew Zuo Yongbang's intentions, putting his daughter in danger was something few people would do. (End of Chapter)