Starting from Taohuawu, kilometers away

The private restaurant of Ningbo cuisine is hidden in the deep alleys of Ningbo Ancient City. The signboard is only clearly visible in the sun. Pushing the door and entering, it is as if you have traveled through time and space and returned to the afternoon of old Shanghai. The wooden door creaks open, and a faint sandalwood fragrance and a quiet room greet you. The interior decoration is simple and elegant, and black-and-white photos of the Republic of China style are hung on the wall. Those long-ago images make it difficult to tell when it is today.

The round brass lanterns hang low, emitting soft light, making every piece of furnishings warm and nostalgic. The mahogany tables and chairs are steady and generous, and the table is placed with exquisite porcelain plates, which contain the delicacies that are about to be served. The chef is busy in the open kitchen, and the spatula is flying, and waves of tempting aroma come from it, which is the authentic flavor of Ningbo cuisine.

The waiters were dressed in old-fashioned Zhongshan suits, and their demeanor revealed a sense of calmness. Every dish they served seemed to carry a piece of historical memory. The braised prawns were bright red, with crispy shells and tender meat; the Chinese mustard greens soup was thick but not greasy, with a combination of salty and fresh; the braised pork was fat but not greasy, and melted in the mouth.

The diners chatted in low voices and laughed softly, fearing to break this rare tranquility. Their faces were filled with satisfaction and joy, and they seemed to be reminiscing about the old times while tasting these mellow dishes. What flows in the private restaurant is not only the taste of food, but also a kind of cultural inheritance and the precipitation of time.

Guan Xiaotong arrived at the restaurant with her eyes wide open. She had been to Ningbo many times, but this was her first time in this restaurant. Privacy aside, the authentic Ningbo cuisine made her drool.

As a Shanghainese, Lu Yuxiao felt as if she was not in Ningbo but back in Shanghai when she saw this restaurant.

Fan Chengcheng was not surprised at all, as this was not his first time here.

"Long time no see, Mr. Li, Mr. Fan."

Just when everyone stopped at the door for a few seconds, a voice was heard and everyone looked over.

The restaurant's soft lighting illuminates the manager's plain face. His eyes are dark and deep, as if they can see through people's hearts. He always has a gentle smile, which makes him look kind and benevolent. The manager's eyebrows are thick and neat, like two sharp swords, which make his eyes look more determined. His nose is not high, but it is straight and strong, revealing a hint of unquestionable authority.

In terms of clothing, he always wears a neat suit and a neatly tied tie. Although his clothes are not branded, they are clean and neat, giving people a sense of trust. His movements are calm and unhurried, and whether he is leading guests to their seats or communicating with employees, he always shows a natural warmth and respect.

When everyone came in, they saw that in the restaurant, the manager always had a warm smile on his face, greeting every guest who came to dine, and using his enthusiasm and meticulousness to make every customer feel the warmth of home. His voice was gentle and magnetic, and he always made people feel valued and understood when he spoke. Even during the busy peak hours, the manager always remained calm and smiled, showing his unique calmness and charm.

Li Cheng gently shook the other party's outstretched hand and said, "Long time no see, Mr. Wang."

"Long time no see, Mr. Wang."

Fan Chengcheng hurriedly followed.

"Hello Mr. Wang"

"Hello, Mr. Wang."

Lu Yuxiao and Guan Xiaotong followed closely behind.

"Here, please come this way."

Manager Wang slightly turned sideways and stretched out his hand to signal everyone to go to the box.

Li Cheng quickly instructed, "We have another friend behind us, she will be here soon."

"Okay Mr. Li."

After Manager Wang finished speaking, he looked at the doorman beside him.

The doorman felt the manager's gaze and nodded quickly. This was very normal for them and they would just take the guests over when they arrived.
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Everyone followed Manager Wang to the door of the private room. When they pushed open the door, they saw that the design inside the private room made them feel as if they had traveled to a space that combined the ocean atmosphere of Ningbo with the modern style of Shanghai. On the wall, an oil painting depicting the old Bund revealed a faint nostalgic mood. On the other side, there was a landscape photo of the Zhoushan Islands in Ningbo, with waves lapping gently and fishing boats dotted around, which aroused infinite reverie of the ocean.

The box is decorated with exquisite mahogany furniture, and the table is covered with an elegant blue tablecloth, dotted with small and exquisite porcelain plates, which are filled with various mouth-watering delicacies. Outside the window, you can see the carefully trimmed hedges and the modern high-rise buildings looming in the distance. This is not only a kind of interweaving of time and space, but also a symbol of the cultural integration of Ningbo and Shanghai.

The waiters in the private room were wearing the same dark blue aprons, smiling and softly introducing today's special dishes. Their behavior revealed professionalism and politeness, making the entire dining atmosphere warm and comfortable. On the table, a pot of freshly brewed Biluochun tea exuded a light tea fragrance, forming a quiet and elegant harmony with the surrounding environment.

The soft light shines on the exquisite porcelain, reflecting a delicate luster, adding a touch of elegance to this space that blends classicism and modernity. Every detail, from layout to decoration, reflects the owner's deep understanding and ingenious integration of Ningbo tradition and Shanghai fashion, allowing every guest to feel the extraordinary charm of Ningbo cuisine in this unique atmosphere.

When everyone was about to sit down, Li Cheng pointed at the waiters around and said, "That Manager Wang..."

Manager Wang immediately understood what Li Cheng meant and waved to the waiter in the room.

When the waiter saw the leader's gesture, he quickly left the box, not daring to stay for a moment, for fear of having his salary deducted.

"Call me if you need anything, I'll go and rush the food."

Manager Wang provided excellent service and did not make anyone in the room feel uncomfortable.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"Thank you for your hard work, Manager Wang."

"It's not hard."

Manager Wang then left the box and closed the door tightly before leaving.

"This place is great. Did your aunt tell you about it?"

After seeing the manager leave, Guan Xiaotong stopped pretending and immediately took out her phone to take a photo, intending to share it with Lu Ge and let them come together next time.

Lu Yuxiao also silently took out his mobile phone, intending to share the photos here with his family.

"No, this is what Daxun told me and Fan Chengcheng."

Li Cheng drank the tea in the cup and shook his head.

"Brother Daxun told us about this place. Uncle comes here all the time."

Fan Chengcheng nodded when he heard what Li Cheng said. After all, this place was really recommended by Wei Daxun, and Wei's father always comes here when he comes to Ningbo.

"What are your plans for the afternoon?"

At this time, Guan Xiaotong put her mobile phone on the table and picked up the teacup.

Fan Chengcheng looked at Lu Yuxiao across from him and asked, "Is there any place you want to go?"

"what?"

Lu Yuxiao was a little confused at this time. Why was he suddenly asking her?
'Snapped'

Li Cheng slapped Fan Chengcheng on the neck and said to Lu Yuxiao, "What he meant was that we just met, do you have any place you want to go, let's go together."

"I'm fine with that. I seldom go out."

Lu Yuxiao smiled after he finished speaking.

"How about we go play in the escape room this afternoon? I haven't played in a while."

Guan Xiaotong gave some advice at this time.

"Sure, we just haven't played any yet, and then we can go play a board game or something."

Fan Chengcheng gestured to all the people in the room. After all, there were not only four artists, but also their respective assistants.

"Then after dinner, go to the set and say hello to the director. You can't come here for a long time and not see the director."

Li Cheng then pointed out the core issue.

"Can"

"Row!"

"can."

"I guess they will get off work very early today and have a meeting in the evening."

Li Cheng expressed his thoughts.

"almost."

Guan Xiaotong also agreed with Li Cheng's idea.

"You won't be able to finish the filming in a month. I estimate it will take at least two months this time."

Fan Chengcheng patted Li Cheng on the shoulder.

"It's okay. We still have to film the variety show."

Li Cheng nodded. Now that he had finished the competition, he not only had to shoot a TV series, but also reshoot magazines, commercials, and variety shows!
"By the way, Brother Cheng Cheng, are you from the toilet station?"

Lu Yuxiao's sudden voice made Li Cheng and the other two look at her.

"Ah? Who is older between us? Don't call me brother."

Li Cheng was a little scared at this time, thinking that calling him brother must be something bad.

"I'm 99 years old."

“I was born in 99, too.”

"My September one."

"Then you are older than me. I was born in December. Don't call me brother. We are the same age." Li Cheng turned around and asked, "Did Ma Toilet ask you to film a show?"

"Yeah, it's the show that Sister Wu Xin participated in before."

Lu Yuxiao nodded obediently, she wanted to ask something.

"My daughter?"

Li Cheng asked doubtfully.

"Yes, my daughter."

Lu Yuxiao nodded without hiding anything. After all, if Li Cheng really wanted to know, she felt that she could just ask and find out whether what she said was true or not. There was no need to lie.

"My daughter?"

Fan Chengcheng showed a puzzled expression.

"It's the Tao variety show you were on before. Two competing variety shows."

Li Cheng nodded, then looked at Lu Yuxiao and asked, "Have you ever participated in this kind of reality show?"

Lu Yuxiao shook his head.

"That's actually okay. The editing on the toilet channel is disgusting, but it's nothing. I remember there was an outline. Just be careful about your words and actions. The main thing is to be yourself. Reality shows will magnify everything about you."

Li Cheng felt that whether to participate or not was up to the individual, he was just giving a little advice.

"I just heard that the editing on the toilet side was a little unfriendly, and I'm still hesitant."

Lu Yuxiao expressed his confusion.

"Then go ahead. Although the toilet station editing is not very friendly, it is all in the trailer and is also for fishing."

Li Cheng explained patiently.

"Yes, you can think about it and discuss it with your agent."

Guan Xiaotong thought for a moment and said.

"Think about it. Compared with other satellite TV stations, Toilet Channel is actually very good. It doesn't do anything unnecessary."

Fan Chengcheng also echoed the sentiment, saying that after all, the variety shows on the toilet channel are much better than those on some satellite TV stations.

"Okay, I'll think about it."

Lu Yuxiao nodded. She also knew what they meant. In the end it would depend on whether she would take the job or not.

"Hello~"

Just then, the tightly closed door of the box was pushed open, and a girl's voice came in.

"hello"

"Hello"

"what!"

When Guan Xiaotong saw this person, she jumped up.

"Hey, hey, sister-in-law, don't scare my sister."

The person who came was Zhao Zhaoyi. She was so frightened by Guan Xiaotong's scream that she dared not move.

"I'm sorry, I got a little too excited."

Guan Xiaotong quickly covered her mouth and apologized. She was a little excited to see Zhao Zhaoyi. After all, she also loves to watch TV series, mainly gossip!
"Brother~Long time no see."

Zhao Zhaoyi hugged Li Cheng lightly. She had a strong sense of propriety and knew that even if the relationship was good, there had to be a sense of boundaries.

Li Cheng also gave her a light hug. After the last incident, he was really scared, really scared.

"long time no see."

Fan Chengcheng also stretched out his hand.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Zhao Zhaoyi shook it gently. She and Fan Chengcheng met because of Li Cheng.

"Hello, Sister Xiaotong."

Zhao Zhaoyi raised her head slightly. She was already very tall, but Guan Xiaotong was taller than her.

"Hello, hello. I just told Cheng Cheng that I have been watching your Beidou Qixing. The last episode made me cry."

Guan Xiaotong hugged Zhao Zhaoyi and she was a little excited.

"Thank you for your support, sister."

Zhao Zhaoyi was very happy. After participating in this variety show, she was really recognized by many people.

"Hello, Lu Yuxiao, actor."

"Hello, Zhao Zhaoyi."

Zhao Zhaoyi and Lu Yuxiao shook hands gently.

When Xiao Wang saw Zhao Zhaoyi's assistant, he immediately waved and indicated that a seat had been reserved for her.

Zhao Zhaoyi's assistant walked over nodding all the way. She was also a little confused and didn't dare to speak. Everyone present was more angry than Zhao Zhaoyi.

"Sister, can I call you that?"

Guan Xiaotong said as she looked at Zhao Zhaoyi who was putting her bag away.

"Sure, sister. You can call me anything. Zhao Zhao, Zhao Yi, or sister are all fine."

Zhao Zhaoyi laughed loudly and she was very generous.

"Do you really not have a script? I asked Cheng Cheng, and he said there is no script, these are all your real emotions."

As soon as Guan Xiaotong finished speaking, Fan Chengcheng and Lu Yuxiao's assistants raised their heads curiously.

"Really, it's all true. We don't have a script. The main thing is that everyone is familiar with this season."

Zhao Zhaoyi stretched out her fingers and started to talk, saying, "Sister Baba has filmed with Brother Cheng Cheng, and has known Sister Lei for a long time. Then Xiao Hu, Sister Lu, and Sister Lei have also filmed, and she and Brother Cheng Cheng have known each other since college. Sister Lan doesn't need to be mentioned. She knows everyone except me, and is most familiar with Brother Cheng Cheng. Then it's me. I know Brother Cheng Cheng."

"So many people are related to Li Cheng?"

Guan Xiaotong was stunned after hearing this. This was not "Flowers in the Palace" at all, it was clearly a journey of Li Cheng and his friends.

"That's not the case. Brother Cheng Cheng and Sister Hai Lu don't know each other. Others more or less have people they don't know, but Brother Cheng Cheng knows more."

Zhao Zhaoyi waved her hands quickly, thinking that it would be bad if this were to be spread.

"In fact, the production team first approached Reba, and then approached me, asking me to persuade Reba to participate. After Reba knew I was going, she accepted it, and the director team's main focus this season was to feature acquaintances."

Li Cheng revealed such a piece of gossip.

"Oh, but don't say that, your season is so harmonious and beautiful. It makes me want to go to the next season."

Guan Xiaotong showed an envious expression. Who wouldn’t want to go? Not only can you make money, but you can also travel abroad. How cool is that.

"Call Brother Chao now!"

When Fan Chengcheng heard this, he immediately started to make a noise.

"So I called Brother Chao?"

Li Cheng reached out to take his cell phone.

"No, no, no, what are you doing? I was just joking. You two are awesome!"

Guan Xiaotong admitted her mistake directly. She regretted saying this and believed that Li Cheng could make the call right now! (End of this chapter)