Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1624 "Happy Parents Group" - Dai Jing
Restaurant, private room.

"Xiaoshan, how's Huanmeng Photography Studio doing these days?" Jiang Chen and Lu Xiaoshan chatted while eating.

“It’s not a problem for us at all,” Lu Xiaoshan said proudly.

"As expected of the woman I've chosen, her abilities are naturally outstanding." Jiang Chen gave a thumbs up.

Lu Xiaoshan rolled his eyes, thinking that Jiang Chen's words were a bit childish.

After talking to Lu Xiaoshan about the Dream Studio, Jiang Chen changed the subject.

After the meal, Jiang Chen and Lu Xiaoshan walked out of the restaurant.

“Let’s go to the hotel,” Jiang Chen said.

“Okay.” Lu Xiaoshan naturally wouldn’t refuse.

……

The next day, Jiang Chen found Li Shuhan.

"Shuhan, it's been a long time. Did you miss me?" Jiang Chen asked as he approached Li Shuhan.

Jiang Chen remembered that the last time he saw Li Shuhan was in January 2017.

Even in the First World, it could be said that they hadn't seen each other for more than half a year. If you include the time spent in other worlds, it had been several years since they last saw Li Shuhan.

"Jiang Chen, what are you doing in Yanjing at this time?" Li Shuhan asked.

"I just arrived in Yanjing these past two days. Shuhan, have you finished your business during this time?" The reason Jiang Chen hadn't seen Li Shuhan for so long wasn't because he had forgotten her, but because every time he came to Yanjing, Li Shuhan didn't have time to see him.

Today is the first time I've seen Li Shuhan since the Lunar New Year.

"Yes, it's finished." Li Shuhan nodded.

"So, does that mean we can see each other more often from now on?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Well...it depends on the situation," Li Shuhan replied hesitantly.

"Why do we need to consider the situation?" Jiang Chen asked.

"I need to work," Li Shuhan said without hesitation.

"Work and meeting me don't seem to conflict, right?" Li Shuhan was Jiang Chen's thirty-seventh female lead to sign in. The two had a good relationship over the years, but Li Shuhan hadn't completely accepted that he had many girlfriends.

This is probably one of the reasons why we haven't seen each other for so long.

Otherwise, Jiang Chen wouldn't believe that Li Shuhan really didn't have time.

However, the fact that he was able to see Li Shuhan now also means that Li Shuhan did not want to sever ties with him.

As long as he doesn't sever ties with her, he has a chance to win over Li Shuhan.

Well, a year or two ago, Jiang Chen would have worried that winning over Li Shuhan might expose the Jiang family's secrets because of Li Shuhan's profession. But now he's not worried at all.

Neither he nor the Jiang family are what they used to be.

"I, I..." Faced with Jiang Chen's question, Li Shuhan didn't know how to answer.

"You still haven't figured it out?" Jiang Chen asked, holding Li Shuhan's hand.

“I… I need a little more time,” Li Shuhan replied.

"Alright." Jiang Chen didn't press the matter, but the fact that Li Shuhan didn't directly refuse meant she was receptive, which was a good thing: "Do you have time today? How about we go shopping together?"

“Okay.” Li Shuhan did not refuse.

“Let’s go to the shopping mall up ahead,” Jiang Chen said.

Shopping, watching movies...

These are the most basic things for couples to do on a date.

Even in the First World, Jiang Chen couldn't change his dating style.

Although he hadn't seen Li Shuhan for a long time, Jiang Chen quickly became familiar with her thanks to his silver tongue.

While watching the movie, Jiang Chen even tasted Li Shuhan's lipstick.

Different from last time.

This time, Jiang Chen was even more unscrupulous.

This also resulted in Li Shuhan needing Jiang Chen's help to walk when leaving the movie theater box.

"It's all your fault..."

With Jiang Chen's help, Li Shuhan got into the car, and her dissatisfaction erupted.

She felt that it was because of Jiang Chen that she had been so humiliated.

She felt that many people must be laughing at her from the movie theater to the parking lot.

"Everything is about me? Shuhan, I don't understand you." Jiang Chen looked more wronged than Dou E.

“…” Li Shuhan.

Li Shuhan was annoyed.

Li Shuhan sighed.

Finally, Li Shuhan couldn't help but pinch Jiang Chen.

"Shuhan, are you implying something?" Jiang Chen asked.

"A hint? What hint?" Li Shuhan asked, puzzled.

"What are you implying?" Jiang Chen stretched out his hand.

For Jiang Chen, there is no one more attractive than Li Shuhan right now.

This is also one of the reasons why he did not see Li Shuhan yesterday.

"No, I didn't..." Li Shuhan felt Jiang Chen's movement and quickly pressed her hand down.

"Really no hints? But it's okay..." Jiang Chen hugged Li Shuhan and began to pursue her further.

After spending some time together, Jiang Chen and Li Shuhan went to the restaurant for dinner.

Of course, Jiang Chen chose a high-end restaurant.

"What would you like to eat today?" Jiang Chen asked Li Shuhan as they walked towards the restaurant.

The upscale restaurant was luxuriously decorated, but neither Jiang Chen nor Li Shuhan, who worked at the police station, showed any unusual reaction. Upon hearing Jiang Chen's words, Li Shuhan replied, "You decide."

"I only want to eat you." Jiang Chen wrapped his arms around Li Shuhan's waist and moved.

"Hmph." Li Shuhan snorted, but her heart skipped a beat.

She naturally understood what those words meant.

However, when Jiang Chen uttered this word, there was an unusual emotion in it.

"Are you angry?" Jiang Chen asked.

"No," Li Shuhan answered without hesitation.

"Really not?"

Jiang Chen smiled and whispered something in Li Shuhan's ear.

Immediately, Li Shuhan smiled slightly.

As soon as the two entered the restaurant, a powerful-looking woman walked out from inside.

"Dai Jing?"

Jiang Chen recognized it at a glance.

At the same time that Dai Jing was seen, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received a pair of Cloud-Stepping Boots.]

"Cloud-Stepping Boots?"

"According to the system introduction, the Cloud-Stepping Boots are a magical artifact that Han Li obtained after defeating the powerful enemy Feng Yue during the Blood Trial in 'A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality.' As the name suggests, after wearing the Cloud-Stepping Boots, one's movements become unpredictable and as fast as lightning. With the enhancement of the Luo Yan Step and the Wind Control Technique, Han Li can move so quickly that he can temporarily escape the tracking of ordinary people's naked eyes, as if he has disappeared into thin air."

The Cloud-Stepping Boots are primarily used to increase movement speed and aid in escaping.

The main core function is speed enhancement: it can greatly enhance the movement speed of cultivators. In "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality", when the Cloud-Stepping Boots are combined with spells such as the Luoyan Step and the Wind Control Technique, the speed can reach a level that is impossible for ordinary people to track with the naked eye.

In addition to its other uses, the Cloud-Stepping Boots also serve as a means of escape. In "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality," the Cloud-Stepping Boots were an essential magic weapon for Han Li to escape in the early stages of the story, helping him get out of danger on many occasions.

"One Luo is one hundred and forty-four."

"One pair of Cloud-Stepping Boots does not refer to one hundred and forty-four individual boots, but rather one hundred and forty-four pairs of Cloud-Stepping Boots."

"There are quite a few people in the family now, even 144 pairs of Cloud-Stepping Boots wouldn't be enough."

"I just don't know exactly how much the speed will be increased."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Dai Jing is a character in the TV series "Happy Parents Group".

In the drama, she is the head of the marketing department of Shengbao Electric Appliances, the mother of Guo Ning and Guo Bao, and the wife of Liu Xiangshang. She opposes the "double reduction" policy (a policy aimed at reducing the number of students taking exams) due to her son Liu Guo Ning's consistently poor grades, and her attitude towards educating her son is completely different from Liu Xiangshang's.

"The plot of 'Happy Parents Group' begins in 24."

"At the beginning of the story, Dai Jing's son, Liu Guoning, is an 11-year-old fifth-grade student."

"There are still seven years until the story begins."

"So, Dai Jing's son is only four years old." "When the story begins, Dai Jing's daughter is seven years old, so her daughter should be born next year."

"By the way, when the story begins, Dai Jing is forty-five years old..."

"Is Dai Jing thirty-eight now?"

In the drama, Dai Jing is a career woman, and her husband Liu Xiangshang is a freelance writer. Therefore, Liu Xiangshang will devote more energy to the family so that Dai Jing can focus on her work.

Dai Jing worked a high-paying job in another city and bore the financial responsibility for her family. She had been living apart from her husband, Liu Xiangshang, and their children for a long time. With the implementation of the "double reduction" policy, Dai Jing had conflicts with her husband due to differences in their educational philosophies. After being exposed to different educational viewpoints through a parents' group, she eventually gave up her job and returned to her family to adapt to the policy changes together.

Due to the unfavorable market environment, Dai Jing's company's business was not doing well. The head office sent Chen Jing, a key salesperson, from Shenzhen, putting Dai Jing's position as vice president of sales in jeopardy.

The company gave him three options: take a 50% pay cut, become a manager in a remote branch, or be transferred to a less demanding position. None of these options were fair to Dai Jing. She hadn't done anything wrong. Was she really being sacrificed simply because the company's performance had declined and they needed to find someone new? Besides, Dai Jing's skills were quite good.

Dai Jing was helpless regarding the company's decision, wavering between the three options. Back home, she didn't tell her family, but instead vented her anger endlessly. Fortunately, Liu Xiangshang noticed his wife's unusual behavior and prepared a birthday surprise with the children, calming Dai Jing down. Dai Jing finally confided her predicament to her husband.

Liu Xiangshang encouraged his wife, saying, "Before, you were busy working outside, and I took care of the home. Now that my work is starting to improve, I can also shoulder the burden of the family. Why don't you slow down and take better care of the family? Besides, we're content with our modest life now, so there's no need to work so hard."

So Dai Jing chose a sinecure. On the day of the transfer, Chen Jing ran into Dai Jing and made a few sarcastic remarks, to which Dai Jing politely retorted. Chen Jing had previously been Dai Jing's subordinate, but he was utterly rude to his former boss. He said that Dai Jing was a mother of two and couldn't balance her career and family, which led to the company's declining performance. Unlike her, who was unmarried and childless, she could dedicate all her work and energy to her job.

Dai Jing didn't indulge her, saying that her choice of a less demanding job wasn't due to a lack of energy, but rather because her family provided her with sufficient career security and happiness. Discrimination against women or mothers in the workplace sometimes comes not only from men, but also from women.

"In the drama, Dai Jing transforms from a career-anxious mother in the first season to a wise woman who knows how to make choices in the second season. She chooses to retreat in order to advance by choosing to accompany her family. She resolves the pressure of raising children through division of labor and forms a family relationship with her husband that is 'strong woman and weak man' but mutually tolerant."

"Dai Jing is a decisive and efficient businesswoman, a typical strong woman with a powerful aura, outstanding professional skills, and decisive decision-making. She always handles work challenges and competition calmly, demonstrating unwavering professionalism. At home, she strives to be a gentle mother, but she also experiences anxiety and emotional fluctuations due to work pressure."

"I don't know if Dai Jing works in Beijing or if her home is in Beijing."

"However, it doesn't matter whether the plot takes place in Yanjing or Dai Jing's workplace is in Yanjing."

"Even though Dai Jing is already in her thirties, her strong woman aura, coupled with her exquisite maintenance, is truly captivating."

Looking at Dai Jing, a series of thoughts flashed through Jiang Chen's mind.

"What are you looking at?" Li Shuhan noticed Jiang Chen's gaze on Dai Jing.

"Look at the pretty girls," Jiang Chen whispered in Li Shuhan's ear.

“You…” Li Shuhan was somewhat annoyed.

“But right now, you are the most beautiful,” Jiang Chen continued.

Li Shuhan snorted, not wanting to pay any attention to Jiang Chen.

However, Jiang Chen's voice seemed to be full of temptation.

Li Shuhan blushed slightly upon hearing this.

Upon arriving at the private room, Jiang Chen immediately ordered the dishes.

After ordering, the waiter left the private room.

"Now it's just the two of us," Jiang Chen said with a smile, looking at Li Shuhan.

“It’s just the two of us now, but what do you want to do? I’m a constable, and I won’t be polite if you do anything reckless,” Li Shuhan said.

"Oh, how can you be so polite?" Li Feng held the thunderbolt in both hands.

Then squeeze hard...

“You…” Li Shuhan couldn’t help but let out an indescribable sound.

Jiang Chen didn't speak, but pulled Li Shuhan into his arms and kissed her.

Li Shuhan struggled for a moment, then wrapped her arms around Jiang Chen's neck.

When she heard a knock on the door, Li Shuhan quickly pushed Jiang Chen away and straightened her clothes.

Hmm, her clothes were already disheveled.

"Come in," Jiang Chen said to the person outside.

Soon, the waiter entered the private room and served one exquisite dish after another.

After the waiter left, Jiang Chen poured Li Shuhan a glass of wine.

"Come on, let's drink a toast together." Jiang Chen held up a wine glass and looked at Li Shuhan.

“…” Li Shuhan.

Li Shuhan felt that Jiang Chen did it on purpose.

Was she refusing, or was she refusing?
"What's wrong?" Jiang Chen asked Li Shuhan with a smile.

Li Shuhan hesitated for a moment before picking up her wine glass.

"That's more like it." Jiang Chen smiled.

At Jiang Chen's request, the two finally drank the nuptial wine.

Of course, in the First World, this is just one way to bring the two people closer.

In other worlds, this toasting ceremony would be a way to confirm the relationship, followed by the wedding night.

Whether it was because of Jiang Chen's actions earlier or because she had been drinking, Li Shuhan's face was flushed. She was incredibly attractive, and Jiang Chen was even more so.

Therefore, this meal was enjoyed with tenderness and affection.

After leaving the restaurant, Li Shuhan said goodbye and left.

"Jiang Chen, I'll be going to Shanghai in a while." Perhaps seeing the reluctance in Jiang Chen's eyes, Li Shuhan said.

“Okay, as long as I’m in Shanghai, I’ll definitely keep you here,” Jiang Chen said.

"I won't let you succeed." Li Shuhan's words lacked confidence.

"Then it's not up to you." Jiang Chen felt that he had known Li Shuhan for a long time, and if their relationship didn't encounter any problems, things could naturally progress.

"Humph."

Li Shuhan snorted.

However, before leaving, Li Shuhan still kissed Jiang Chen.

“Li Shuhan…”

A smile appeared on Jiang Chen's lips.

Although he hasn't won over Li Shuhan yet, Jiang Chen thinks it'll be soon.

However, seeing Li Shuhan also reminded Jiang Chen of Ni Na.

Both Li Shuhan and Ni Na were women who once captivated Jiang Chen's heart.

Although time has flown by, he has seen and interacted with more people now, and he is no longer as impulsive towards Li Shuhan and Ni Na as he was at the beginning, nor does he have that urgency to get them at all costs.

But the feeling of waiting for things to fall into place naturally still lingers.

"But now..."

After Li Shuhan left, she prepared to go to Chenlu's studio to find Cheng Lu.

In Yanjing, Jiang Chen had many potential girlfriends, Cheng Lu being one of them.

While pretending to be Cheng Lu's boyfriend, their relationship can be said to be progressing.

Upon arriving at Chenlu's studio, Jiang Chen indeed met Chenglu.

Cheng Lu, a workaholic, was still working during the National Day holiday.

"Jiang... Jiang Chen, what brings you here?" Cheng Lu was slightly taken aback when she saw Jiang Chen.

"I came to Yanjing these past few days, so I came to see you." Jiang Chen looked Cheng Lu up and down.

Cheng Lu was dressed very casually today, but it was precisely because of this outfit that Jiang Chen's eyes lit up.

At that moment, Jiang Chen walked into Cheng Lu's office and closed the door.

"My dear girlfriend, you're getting more and more beautiful." Jiang Chen walked towards Cheng Lu.

"What girlfriend? Don't talk nonsense. I... I just asked you to pretend to be my boyfriend." Cheng Lu blushed slightly under Jiang Chen's gaze.

At this moment, Cheng Lu couldn't help but think of the scenes she had shared with Jiang Chen.

"Are you thinking about me now?" Jiang Chen came up to Cheng Lu and leaned down to look at her.

"Yes, oh, no, why are you here..." Cheng Lu said one word before realizing what was going on.

"Didn't I already answer that question?" Jiang Chen smiled and approached Cheng Lu.

As Jiang Chen suddenly moved closer, the distance between the two was less than a few centimeters.

Cheng Lu was startled and instinctively tilted her head back.

Meanwhile, still somewhat shaken, he said, "You're trying to scare me to death?"

"How could that be? To me, you're my darling, how could I scare you?" Jiang Chen cried out, "I just thought you smelled so good today, so I wanted to get closer and smell you."

“Nonsense, I won’t…” Cheng Lu couldn’t finish the sentence.

"Then let me smell it." Jiang Chen moved closer, inhaling something through his nose.

At that moment, Cheng Lu felt a strong masculine aura emanating from her.

At that moment, Cheng Lu felt dizzy.

In her mind, she recalled the scene of Jiang Chen holding her and eating lipstick.

Subconsciously, Cheng Lu closed her eyes.

Jiang Chen's heart stirred upon seeing this scene.

This Cheng Lu is...

Without hesitation, Jiang Chen lowered his head and kissed him.