The film and television city starts from the courtyard

That evening, Zhao Shucheng returned home from the company and opened the door, only to find Mo Xiaomin sitting on the sofa, staring intently at him as he returned.

Zhao Shucheng looked himself up and down, finding nothing amiss, and asked, "What brings you all together today?"

"Xiaobai, don't you have anything to explain to us?"

Zhao Shucheng was somewhat surprised, after all, he hadn't done anything wrong today, and Xiaoxue was perfectly fine when he left home in the morning.

"No, I did have dinner with Zuo Yongbang and the others, then went to the company, and then came back. What's wrong?"

Xiaoxue flung an invitation at her and said, "Tell me, who is this, and what's your relationship with him?"

Zhao Shucheng picked it up curiously and took a look. It was a wedding invitation with a wedding photo of a woman and a man on it.

After looking closely, Zhao Shucheng remembered who the woman in the picture was; she was probably Gu Xiaobai's ex-girlfriend. However, their relationship wasn't exactly serious. She had just broken up with her boyfriend, and Gu Xiaobai was going through a low point in his emotional life, so they hit it off and spent a happy period together. But they soon realized they weren't compatible, so they broke up.

Zhao Shucheng never expected that the other party would send him an invitation and ask him to bring his family.

"He's just a friend, what's wrong with that?"

“Friend? I think it’s an ex-girlfriend?” Amy looked at Zhao Shucheng scrutinizingly.

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "I guess so, but that's all in the past, and we haven't been in touch for a long time. Is there a problem?"

“There’s a problem, a big problem. She wants you to bring your family members. Have you thought about which of us you’re taking?”

Zhao Shucheng was genuinely unsure how to respond. If only one of them knew, he could simply take her with him. But now that all three were here, deciding who to take and who not to take was a dilemma.

"Well, I really don't know. Whoever is free that day can come with me."

Mo Xiaomin and the others exchanged a glance and said, "So how are you going to introduce us then?"

"Of course she's my girlfriend, so what? I'll be bringing someone along anyway, so she'll definitely be my girlfriend. Is there a problem?"

Xiaoxue said, "I'm sure I can go that day."

Amy also said, "You all know about my clothing store, so I definitely have time."

Mo Xiaomin retorted, not to be outdone, "Perfect timing, I don't have any work scheduled for that day, so I can go too."

Zhao Shucheng said helplessly, "Then what do you suggest we do? You can't all come with me, can you?"

"Can't you?"

"Of course not. How am I supposed to introduce you guys then? If I say you're all my girlfriends, people will think I brought you here to cause trouble. Besides, Xiao Min, you're a celebrity now. If rumors of your relationship, or even that you're sharing a husband with Amy and the others, it will definitely affect your career."

"I don't care, if they go, I'm going too. You promised to treat us all the same, now it's time to keep your promise, let's see if you dare to do it."

Seeing that the three people were staring at him with serious expressions, Zhao Shucheng knew that they would not give up until he gave an answer, and if the answer was not satisfactory, there would be a chaotic scene.

"Alright, since you all want to attend as my family members, I'll take you all with me then."

Amy said, "So how are you going to introduce us? You can't just say we're all your friends, can you?"

Zhao Shucheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "How about this? Xiao Min is not suitable to go public with her relationship for the time being due to work requirements, so we'll say she's an actress and collaborator in my next project. Amy is her best friend, who came along to discuss the collaboration, and Xiao Xue is my girlfriend?"

"No way, why should Xiaoxue be your girlfriend? We're not business partners, we're best friends."

Mo Xiaomin looked at Zhao Shucheng with some dissatisfaction upon hearing Amy's words, as if she was about to make a scene if he didn't like her answer.

Zhao Shucheng said, "What do you suggest we do? Although I don't mind bringing the three of you along, all as my girlfriends, have you thought about the consequences? Xiaoxue, your mother doesn't know about our relationship yet. There are so many people at the wedding; we might run into acquaintances. How are you going to explain that to your mother?"

Then, looking at Mo Xiaomin, he said, "Xiaomin, when you signed the contract, there should have been a clause prohibiting your relationship from being leaked. You can't expect to compensate the company for its losses or even terminate the contract before you've even made much money, can you?"

Amy said, "What about me? I don't have these worries. Why isn't it me attending as your girlfriend, but Xiaoxue instead? You said it yourself, if Xiaoxue's acquaintances see us, her mother will definitely find out."

"So at first I said Xiaoxue would be my girlfriend, so it wouldn't be too conspicuous. But now you're both going to attend as my girlfriends, which will definitely attract a lot of attention, and then everyone will know. How about this, I'll ask you to make do this time, but next time I attend a wedding banquet or other banquet, you can take turns accompanying me as my girlfriends, how about that?"

Mo Xiaomin and the others didn't know whether they were persuaded by Zhao Shucheng or they never really intended to go. In any case, after discussing it, the three of them decided that Xiaoxue would accompany Zhao Shucheng first, and the rest of the banquets would be attended by the other three of them in turns.

Zhao Shucheng wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead and said, "Alright, problem solved. Are you all staying here today?"

Amy glared at Zhao Shucheng and said, "You wish! The three of us have something to say tonight. You go to sleep by yourself!"

Without waiting for Mo Xiaomin or Xiaoxue to object, he pulled them out the door and drove them away.

Zhao Shucheng breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he wasn't forced to actually bring three people to the banquet, this wasn't a problem. Although Zhao Shucheng himself didn't mind, after all, he was just a screenwriter and director, a behind-the-scenes worker who even used a pseudonym for his novels, so he wasn't afraid of being recognized.

After calming down, Zhao Shucheng looked around his room and suddenly felt that something was wrong with him.

Although Luo Shuquan lives downstairs and it's convenient for him to meet with his friends, his girlfriends can only come here in turns. In situations like tonight, either they leave or he sleeps in the living room, which is somewhat inappropriate.

Looking at his bank balance, Zhao Shucheng felt it was time to move to a bigger house. Even if it wasn't a villa, it should at least be a three-bedroom house, or even just buy two houses across the street. He could live in one room, and Mo Xiaomin and the others could live in the other, so they could visit each other anytime and keep him company.

The next day.

Zhao Shucheng drove Xiaoxue to the party. Xiaoxue held the wedding invitation, looking at it with great interest. "Xiaoxue, you've been looking at it for so long, haven't you had enough yet? Are you thinking about how to design our wedding invitation? If you have any ideas, you can tell me now."

Xiaoxue glanced at Zhao Shucheng and said, "I'm not thinking about that. I'm thinking about what kind of taste you have. These are your ex-girlfriends. I thought they would all be beauties like Mo Xiaomin and Amy, but now it seems they're just so-so."

"so what?"

Xiaoxue said, "So I'm also confused about whether to admit that I'm your girlfriend, otherwise people will think I have bad taste."

"No, what do you mean? My taste is fine. That person was just a pastime during my emotional low period, not a proper girlfriend at all. The three of you are my true loves, or rather, my standards have risen a lot since I got together with Mo Xiaomin. I like beauties like you."

"So you admit that you only stayed with us because you were attracted to our good looks?"

"Of course not. I admit that your beauty is the main reason I'm attracted to you, but I'm with you because of your individual strengths. If it were just about looks, there are plenty of beautiful women in the crew. Why would I date you and Amy instead of them?"

"Maybe they just look down on you as a junior screenwriter?"

Zhao Shucheng grabbed Xiaoxue's hand tightly and said, "It's only because I can't drive right now that I'm not in a good position, otherwise I would definitely give you a good beating. What do you mean by 'junior screenwriter'? Do you know how many people beg me to write scripts? Besides, I'm a director now, do you even know what unspoken rules are?"

Xiaoxue looked at Zhao Shucheng and said, "I still have some doubts. If you two were together, why would she marry someone who looks like that?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "I also want to know. I'm used to eating delicacies, so how could she bring herself to eat someone like that? I feel like my personality has been insulted. Asking me to go is like humiliating me, but it wouldn't be right for me not to go."

"What's wrong with it? You're not still hung up on her, so you don't want to see her happy, are you?"

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "Xiaoxue, how could you think of me like that? Like I said, someone accustomed to delicacies can't possibly stomach simple meals. With beautiful women like you by my side, how could I possibly yearn for someone inferior to you?"

"Then what do you mean?"

"I just feel that if I go, it would be too embarrassing for the groom. After all, I'm so handsome. If someone were to compare us, they would know that the bride definitely didn't marry him for love."

Xiaoxue said, "Maybe it's true love?"

"Do you even believe that yourself? I certainly don't. I'd rather believe that she chose to be with him because of his wealth and status."

"Okay, then we'll see! But seriously, if you don't want to go, we don't have to go."

Zhao Shucheng said, "That won't do. If I go, what if people misunderstand and think I still have feelings for her, or even feel unable to face this painful reality?"

"You'll die if you don't brag, right? Since they sent out an invitation, they definitely don't think that way."

"Just kidding, why are you angry? But seriously, Xiaoxue, you're being treated badly by being with me. Even if we get married, you'll still be ranked after Xiaomin and the others. Will you regret it?"

"I will never regret it. The fact that such outstanding people as Xiao Min and Amy are with you means that you are outstanding enough, so I am willing to wait as long as it takes."

Zhao Shucheng took Xiaoxue's hand and patted it gently.

Xiaoxue quickly pulled back and said, "Drive carefully. I don't want to be on the news tomorrow. If my mom sees this, she'll definitely beat me to death."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Okay, by the way, I'm going to buy a new house in a while. You can move out of your old house and live with me then, how about that?"

"What about Sister Min and Sister Amy? They'll definitely be angry if they find out I'm monopolizing you."

Zhao Shucheng said, "So what I mean is, I want you all to move in and live with me."

Xiaoxue blushed immediately, lowered her head, and said, "Isn't this inappropriate? Your body can't handle it."

Zhao Shucheng knew that Xiaoxue must have misunderstood something, so he said, "What are you thinking? I bought a big house. You will each have your own room. Whoever is free can come to me when it's convenient. You won't have to either sleep in the living room or all of you leave and I will be left alone in an empty room every time we get together."

Xiaoxue didn't realize she had really misunderstood. She had just been thinking about what she should do if the three of them were together.

"Alright then, if Sister Min and the others agree, I'll agree too."

"Okay, then it's settled!"

Zhao Shucheng didn't think Mo Xiaomin and the others would refuse. Of course, they might have some concerns at first, but they should all be happy to live together. Especially if Zhao Shucheng bought a house later, they wouldn't have to pay rent, saving them money and allowing them to live a better life.

Of course, Zhao Shucheng also had to use his trump card, which was to cook occasionally himself. This way, they would agree to live together even if it was just for the sake of the food.

Xiaoxue suddenly thought of something and asked, "Xiaobai, if your ex-girlfriend's boyfriend was really rich and outstanding, wouldn't you feel awkward?"

Zhao Shucheng laughed and said, "Why should I be embarrassed? I'm rich, good-looking, and have a beautiful girlfriend. Shouldn't it be others who are embarrassed?"

"But he's richer than you!"

"I'm more handsome than him."

"He has a wider network of connections than you."

"I am more talented than him, and I am more handsome than him."

As he spoke, Zhao Shucheng pinched Xiaoxue's lips and said, "Alright, stop asking such pointless questions. Xiaoxue, I'm more handsome than him, more talented than him, and even have a better physique and stronger stamina. I will also be very rich in the future, and even have a wider network of connections, so do you think I would feel inferior? Since not, then none of this is a problem. On the contrary, he should be worried that his bride might regret it when she sees that her ex-boyfriend is still handsome and even has a prettier girlfriend by his side."

Xiaoxue smiled after hearing this, thinking that Zhao Shucheng was also right, especially since she already knew that Zhao Shucheng's monthly income was at least as much as she had previously known. (End of Chapter)