Rebirth begins with rejecting Qingmei

Chapter 1416 Three People's Night Talk
After hearing Xu Xiuwen's denial, Guo Shasha opportunely changed the subject, "Senior, you've come at the perfect time, try some iced watermelon..."

Xu Xiuwen nodded and said, "Alright then."

Ning Jiali curled her lip and said, "Hypocritical~"

Xu Xiuwen's forehead vein throbbed.

His little cousin is getting bolder and bolder, and more and more rebellious.

He longed for his obedient younger sister to come back.

However, this is no longer possible.

Everyone grows and changes.

Even he himself is no longer the same person he was when he was first reborn.

Because Xu Xiuwen's hands were unable to eat watermelon, the thoughtful girl scooped out a spoonful and fed it directly to Xu Xiuwen's mouth.

Xu Xiuwen instinctively stepped back.

"Isn't it inappropriate for us to use only one spoon?"

Guo Shasha immediately smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't mind."

Actually, Xu Xiuwen didn't mind too much.

However, he didn't want Guo Shasha to misunderstand because of this small gesture.

If An Shishi were here, she would definitely be able to see through his thoughts.

Xu Xiuwen is very hypocritical now.

Or perhaps he has always been a very hypocritical person.

Xu Xiuwen always said one thing and meant another.

His words and his actions rarely match.

Guo Shasha was taken aback when she heard him say that.

At this time.

Ning Jiali, who was standing to the side, said, "What does it matter? You're being so fussy. You're not acting like a man."

Xu Xiuwen: "..."

Guo Shasha didn't want to put Xu Xiuwen in a difficult position, and she didn't want the atmosphere to fall apart.

There are some things Ning Jiali, as Xu Xiuwen's sister, can say, but she absolutely cannot say them.

Guo Shasha is still unsure of Xu Xiuwen's attitude.

She is cautious in everything she does.

So Guo Shasha quickly said, "It's okay, Lili and I can use one."

Xu Xiuwen nodded and said, "Alright then."

He opened his mouth.

Guo Shasha immediately put the spoon containing the watermelon into Xu Xiuwen's mouth.

It has to be said that iced watermelon and hot nights are a perfect match.

The watermelon that Guo Shasha bought was also quite sweet.

The sweet and icy watermelon exploded in Xu Xiuwen's mouth the moment it entered his mouth.

He immediately felt cool all over.

From Xu Xiuwen's expression, Guo Shasha could tell how he felt.

Guo Shasha asked with a smile, "Senior, is the watermelon delicious?"

Xu Xiuwen hummed in agreement.

Guo Shasha chuckled and then scooped out another spoonful.

Seeing this, Xu Xiuwen said, "You don't need to keep feeding me, you should eat some too."

Guo Shasha smiled and said, "It's okay, senior, there are plenty more..."

"Isn't this not good?"

Guo Shasha continued with a smile, "It's really nothing."

"OK then."

Xu Xiuwen reluctantly agreed again.

Next, Guo Shasha fed Xu Xiuwen three more times.

By the fourth time, Xu Xiuwen finally couldn't stand it anymore.

He said, "Sasha, I've had enough. You can have a few bites too."

This time, Guo Shasha did not refuse.

She smiled sweetly and said, "Okay, senior."

Then Guo Shasha scooped out a piece of watermelon with a spoon and put it in her mouth.

She used the same spoon that had been used to feed Xu Xiuwen, not the spoon that Ning Jiali was holding.

Xu Xiuwen keenly grasped this point.

In other words, he indirectly kissed Guo Shasha.

However, he was not happy; instead, he felt a little embarrassed.

Xu Xiuwen hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not speak.

Otherwise, it will only make the atmosphere more awkward.

He simply pretended not to see it.

Guo Shasha certainly hadn't forgotten.

She did it on purpose.

Her purpose in doing this was to test Xu Xiuwen's level of acceptance of her.

Judging from his silence, he was indeed more accepting of her than before.

Otherwise, he shouldn't have remained silent.

This discovery immediately filled Guo Shasha with joy.

It seems that Xu Xiuwen's attitude towards her has indeed changed.

This is undoubtedly good news.

Guo Shasha used Xu Xiuwen's spoon.

Most people probably think she should keep a low profile or remain silent.

However, Guo Shasha is different from most people.

Instead, she took the initiative to bring it up.

Suddenly, Guo Shasha let out a cry of surprise.

After attracting the attention of Xu Xiuwen and Ning Jiali.

Guo Shasha turned to Xu Xiuwen, her face full of apology, and whispered, "I'm so sorry, senior~ I accidentally used your chopsticks, you're definitely going to be mad at me~"

Guo Shasha is extremely beautiful, and she has a naturally alluring and seductive charm.

This may be related to her eyebrows and facial features.

However, that's not the point.

The key point is that such a beautiful woman shows weakness in front of men.

Unless one is truly heartless, it is difficult for anyone to remain unmoved.

Xu Xiuwen was no exception.

Although he vaguely suspected that Guo Shasha might be acting, he still subconsciously said, "It's okay, you can use it."

Upon hearing this, Guo Shasha's expression immediately changed 180 degrees.

"Okay, senior."

Xu Xiuwen: "..."

Guo Shasha would eat a few bites of watermelon, then turn around and feed it to Xu Xiuwen.

Xu Xiuwen was inclined to refuse.

However, faced with Guo Shasha's expectant gaze, he finally accepted.

So he shared a spoon with Guo Shasha.

After being fed several more times, Xu Xiuwen shook his head and said, "I'm not eating anymore, you guys eat."

"Okay, senior."

Xu Xiuwen seized the opportunity to say, "You guys should eat and get some rest. I'm going back to my room."

Ning Jiali quickly turned around and pleaded, "Cousin, don't go!"

Xu Xiuwen was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Why?"

Ning Jiali said, "We can't sleep, will you stay with us for a while?"

Xu Xiuwen was speechless upon hearing this.

"What does it matter to me if you can't sleep? I need to rest too."

Ning Jiali said, "But you don't seem sleepy at all."

This is true.

Hsu Hsiu-wen did not deny it.

Seeing this, Ning Jiali said, "Go to sleep when you're sleepy, I promise I won't stop you."

Xu Xiuwen scoffed, "What use would I be if I stayed?"

Ning Jiali suddenly said, "Cousin, you're usually so busy that you never have time for me. It's a rare opportunity, so why don't you chat with me for a bit?"

to chat with?

Xu Xiuwen was about to refuse, but it seemed there was nothing else to do besides chatting.

"What do you want to talk about?" Ning Jiali chuckled and then said, "Cousin, tell us how you came up with the idea of ​​starting a company and buying a winery? If it were me, I wouldn't have thought of that."

Xu Xiuwen glanced at Ning Jiali and said, "How can I be compared to you?"

Ning Jiali wasn't angry after hearing this. Instead, she nodded in agreement, "Cousin, you're right. I'm indeed not as smart as you! Otherwise, why would you be my brother and I be your sister?"

Xu Xiuwen was amused by her.

He said, "Alright, stop flattering me. That won't work on me."

Ning Jiali lowered her head and then pursed her lips.

Although Xu Xiuwen didn't see her subtle actions, he guessed them.

So he bluntly stated, "If you pout again, I'll tape your mouth shut!"

Ning Jiali was so frightened that she quickly covered her mouth with her hand.

She was terrified that Xu Xiuwen would actually stick her mouth shut.

This scene naturally amused Xu Xiuwen.

Guo Shasha laughed along with her.

Hearing the two laugh, Ning Jiali immediately realized she had been tricked.

She rolled her eyes at Xu Xiuwen, then snorted.

Xu Xiuwen ignored her and continued, "The reason I started the company was because I had no other choice."

These words immediately attracted the attention of the two women.

Ning Jiali's eyes were full of confusion.

"Cousin, did you have no choice but to start a company?"

Xu Xiuwen nodded, "Yes."

"why?"

Xu Xiuwen countered, "Do you know why I made TV dramas in the first place?"

"You mean Boys Over Flowers?"

"That's the one!"

Ning Jiali and Guo Shasha shook their heads.

Xu Xiuwen said, "I didn't initially plan to adapt the novel myself, until I met someone."

"Who is it?" Ning Jiali asked curiously.

Xu Xiuwen said, "I'm too lazy to mention his name. That person wanted to buy the rights to my novel to adapt it into a TV series, but he's such a disgusting person. If I had to sell the rights to someone like that, I'd rather have never written the novel at all... In the end, I just decided to make the series myself in a fit of anger!"

After listening to Xu Xiuwen recount the entire incident, Ning Jiali and Guo Shasha suddenly understood.

So that's what happened.

Ning Jiali sighed, "Brother, it's a good thing you didn't sell the copyright to that person, otherwise you would have lost a lot of money."

Xu Xiuwen nodded and said, "I never intended to sell the copyright of my work easily; I have an emotional attachment to it."

That's a bit untrue.

The real reason is that Xu Xiuwen knew how valuable this novel, or rather the TV series adapted from it, was.

He couldn't easily sell the copyright to someone else.

Everything that happened later proved that his initial judgment was correct.

Ning Jiali asked in confusion, "But what does this have to do with you starting a company?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiuwen said, "This drama has become a hit, and Yue'er and Fei Ge have also become famous. If I let it go, they will be snatched up by other companies immediately. Then when my next novel needs to be adapted into a film, where will I find more suitable people than them?"

"I see," Guo Shasha nodded.

Ning Jiali laughed and said, "Cousin, so you started the company to tie the two of them to you."

Xu Xiuwen nodded and said, "You're right. The reason I started the company was to keep them by my side and make money for me."

Upon hearing this, Ning Jiali couldn't help but let out a soft "Eh!"

Her eyes seemed to show some disdain.

Xu Xiuwen glared at her and said, "I haven't treated them unfairly. Fei Ge has shares in the company, and although Yue'er doesn't have shares, she has always been the company's chosen leading lady, and now she's a household name!"

Guo Shasha agreed, "I think what the senior did was fine."

Although Ning Jiali felt that Xu Xiuwen's motives were impure, what he said was not wrong.

Whether it was Hang Fei or Bai Yue'er, they didn't suffer any losses following Xu Xiuwen; on the contrary, their careers developed even better.

To some extent, both of them benefited from Xu Xiuwen's influence.

Without his support and the excellent script he created, the two of them might not have achieved what they have today.

In both the big and small screen circles, the script is king.

Even the most outstanding director and the most excellent actors will still produce a mess if they don't get a good script.

This situation is common in the industry.

in contrast.

Many previously unknown directors or actors have also risen to fame overnight because of a good script.

If we rank the script, director, and actors in order...

The order must be: script > director > actors.

Xu Xiuwen smiled and said, "I'm confident that Fei Ge and Yue'er won't regret joining the company."

"Indeed." x2
Ning Jiali then asked, "So why did you buy the winery later? If I remember correctly, the winery was losing money every year and was on the verge of bankruptcy!"

Xu Xiuwen hummed in agreement and continued, "If it weren't for the fact that it was on the verge of bankruptcy and no one was willing to take it over, do you think I could have bought it for such a cheap price? And with installment payments! There won't be a better opportunity than this."

Ning Jiali asked, "Aren't you afraid that the winery will be a disaster for you after you take it over? You're too audacious."

Xu Xiuwen said with a smile, "The timid starve, the bold get rich. If you want to make money and get rich, you have to be daring and hardworking. Sticking to the old ways will never make you rich."

After Xu Xiuwen finished speaking, he noticed that both women looked rather confused.

He didn't find it strange.

Because most people would think that taking over a factory that is about to go bankrupt is an impulsive and daring act.

The leaders tried everything they could to revive the factory, but they still couldn't do it.

What gives Xu Xiuwen, an ordinary person, the confidence to do this?

However, Hsu Hsiu-wen was different from others.

For him at the time, even if he failed, he could simply write a few more novels and adapt a few more TV series, and he would eventually be able to pay off his debts.

Tens of millions might be an astronomical figure for others, but for him at the time, it was not a big problem.

Even though he didn't earn tens of millions at the time.

But he just has that kind of confidence.

At this time.

Guo Shasha asked, "Senior, I still don't know how you managed to revive the factory."

Xu Xiuwen laughed when this was mentioned.

To be honest, the revival of Guangming Distillery is a miracle that is hard to replicate.

The real reason is twofold: firstly, the wine produced by the distillery is of high quality, given its historical significance; and secondly, the people of Langya City have an emotional connection to the distillery.

When Guangming Winery launched its new wine, the people of Langya City didn't buy it.

No matter how much marketing and promotion they do, they are destined not to be able to reverse the factory's situation.

So the most important reason is the trust and support of the people in my hometown.

of course.

Human intervention is also indispensable during this process.

Xu Xiuwen recounted his series of actions back then.

He had no intention of showing off.

However, the two women still felt the radiance emanating from him.

They say confident men are the most handsome.

Xu Xiuwen seemed to be radiating light at that moment.

Ning Jiali cast an admiring glance at her.

Guo Shasha's eyes were filled with infatuation.

If Ning Jiali hadn't been there, she might have already thrown herself into Xu Xiuwen's arms.

Guo Shasha concluded, "Senior, you're really amazing! If it were me, I wouldn't have thought of these methods."

Xu Xiuwen smiled and said, "It's just good luck."

His self-deprecating remark was met with opposition from both Ning Jiali and Guo Shasha.

Both women shook their heads and said, "No, that's not true."

Xu Xiuwen was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

The three continued chatting.

The conversation was no longer limited to the company and the winery, but also included whether Hsu Hsiu-wen had any plans to participate in future performances.

Xu Xiuwen thought of what he had promised Bai Yue'er, so he said to the two of them, "I might indeed film a few more TV series or movies with Yue'er in the future."

The two women's eyes lit up immediately.

Ning Jiali said, "Brother, I can see you acting again, hehe..."

Xu Xiuwen nodded and said, "Yes, but the exact time is still undecided. It might be a long time from now."

“Sigh…” Ning Jiali trailed off.

She was somewhat disappointed by Xu Xiuwen's words.

Xu Xiuwen said with a smile, "Alright, let's stop talking about me and talk about you guys too..."