Starting from Taohuawu, kilometers away

A hotel is located on the edge of Hengdian Film and Television City. In front of the door are several tall sycamore trees with lush branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows.

The hotel's sign is not ostentatious. It simply hangs a wooden sign with the words "Private Kitchen Sichuan Fragrance" written in large letters, but it exudes a sense of low-key elegance.

When you push the door open and enter, a burst of aroma hits you in the face, it is a mixed aroma of chili and peppercorns, which makes you swallow involuntarily.

The interior is decorated in an antique style, with wooden tables and chairs, dark red curtains, and Sichuan folk paintings hanging on the walls, creating a strong local cultural atmosphere.

The waiters were dressed in uniform and had friendly smiles on their faces, guiding customers to their respective boxes.

The layout of the box is private yet elegant.

There is a round mahogany table with a steaming hot pot in the middle and all around it are a variety of Sichuan dishes, from the spicy and fragrant boiled fish to the brightly colored Kung Pao Chicken, all exuding an alluring luster.

The soft lighting, shining on the dishes, makes people's appetite increase. The traditional Chinese paintings hanging on the wall depict the landscape of Sichuan, giving people a sense of tranquility and far-reaching.

At dinner time, the box was bustling with people inside and outside, with many stars walking around, either chatting in low voices or busy taking photos.

Here, they seem to be able to temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the outside world, enjoy an authentic Sichuan cuisine, and let their taste buds experience a spicy feast.

After dinner, we walked out of the hotel, feeling the gentle evening breeze. The spicy flavor of Sichuan cuisine seemed to still linger between our lips and teeth, leaving us with an endless aftertaste.

This is a private Sichuan restaurant that not only satisfies the taste buds, but also allows people to feel the charm of Sichuan culture.

As soon as Fan Chengcheng stepped into this Sichuan private kitchen hotel with quaint décor, he was immediately greeted by a strong spicy aroma.

The lighting is soft, and the wooden tables and chairs show traces of time. There are several Chinese paintings hanging on the wall, and the brushwork reveals a hint of the tranquility of the Jiangnan water town.

He smiled and nodded to the actors in the circle he met, and Li Cheng followed quietly with a faint smile on his face.

The two of them shuttled through the narrow aisles. The diners along the way were talking in low voices, and the crisp sound of chopsticks hitting plates was endless.

Fan Chengcheng's smile was a little stiff, but he remained polite and greeted every familiar face warmly. Li Cheng was more like a shadow in the background, just nodding slightly at the appropriate time.

Finally, they arrived at an elegantly decorated box.

Fan Chengcheng slumped in the chair as if relieved, took a deep breath, and looked around. He saw that the box was elegantly and comfortably decorated, with an ink-splashed landscape painting hanging on the wall, and a few red lanterns could be vaguely seen swaying in the wind outside the window.

“The environment here is really nice.”

Fan Chengcheng couldn't help but admire, with a hint of relief in his voice.

Li Cheng smiled slightly, said nothing, and just sat down quietly opposite.

The waiter appeared at the right time, and the two of them gestured to order the food later. They listened to the laughter coming from outside that was gradually fading away, without realizing that the corners of their mouths had risen.

Fan Chengcheng knew that although today's social activities were tiring, they were also an opportunity to build connections in the circle.

He secretly made up his mind to enjoy the meal later, not only to relieve today's fatigue, but also to meet the new challenges of tomorrow.

Li Cheng and Fan Chengcheng had just stepped into the box and had not yet had time to sit down when they heard a slight sound coming from outside the door.

The door slowly opened and a familiar figure stepped into their sight.

Li Cheng's eyes widened instantly, his mouth opened slightly, and even his breathing seemed to stop for a moment.

"Sun Zhenni!"

He blurted out, his voice revealing surprise and joy.

Sun Zhenni stood at the door, facing her boss, with a sly smile on her lips, like a fox that had stolen oil.

"Boss, long time no see!"

Her tone was light and cheerful, and the smile on her face looked particularly bright under the light.

Fan Chengcheng on the side also smiled, "Sister Meng said that it was you who was invited to dinner?" There was a hint of teasing in his tone, and he was obviously surprised by Sun Zhenni's arrival.

Sun Zhenni smiled mysteriously, as if hinting that more people were about to arrive.

She sat next to Li Cheng familiarly, her posture natural and friendly, bringing a breath of vitality to the originally quiet box.

The atmosphere among the three of them suddenly became relaxed and warm, as if all the previous waiting and chatting were for this moment of reunion.

Inside the box, the atmosphere was warm and busy.

Sun Zhenni sat next to Li Cheng, with the documents neatly arranged in her hands, and a hint of anxiety in her eyes.

With the sound of her fingers flipping papers, she began to report her work progress to Li Cheng, her voice full of pride and vitality.

“Since joining your studio, my life has opened a new chapter, with new challenges every day.”

She spoke vividly, as if every mission was the beginning of a wonderful adventure.

Li Cheng listened quietly, his eyes warm and encouraging, as if he could see through Sun Zhenni's inner joy.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously lifted up, revealing a smile of pride in his disciple; that smile was deep and generous, as kind as an old father's.

He nodded gently, as if affirming every effort and growth of Sun Zhenni.

Fan Chengcheng sat aside, his eyes moving between the two of them, with a smile on his face, but there was a barely perceptible hint of understanding in his eyes.

He is well aware of Li Cheng's care and support for every employee. This understanding makes him feel sincere appreciation for Li Cheng's character and the harmonious atmosphere of the studio.

Fan Chengcheng shook his head slightly, which showed his understanding of Sun Zhenni's excitement and his approval of Li Cheng's loving act.

In the box, in addition to the three people's whispered conversation, there was also the aroma of tea and light background music, creating a quiet and efficient working atmosphere.

The night outside the window is getting darker, but the room is a paradise where thoughts are active and emotions are blended.

In this small space, everyone finds their own position and value in their own role.

The atmosphere in the box was relaxed and pleasant. Li Cheng, Fan Chengcheng and Sun Zhenni sat together and shared interesting stories from the filming.

Their laughter echoed in the box like jumping notes, overflowing with youthful vitality.

The night outside the window gradually deepened, and the neon lights in the distance began to flash, as if they also wanted to join this happy party.

The door was gently pushed open and a familiar figure stepped into the room.

Xu Zhisheng's appearance was like a surprise in the evening breeze. His smile was gentle and familiar, instantly attracting everyone's attention. Li Cheng immediately stood up from his seat, stretched out his arms and gave Xu Zhisheng a warm hug, and jokingly said, "Brother Zhisheng, your good sister Sun Zhenni is here, why are you so shy?"

This sentence seemed to ignite the laughter in the room. Fan Chengcheng couldn't help laughing, while Sun Zhenni's face flushed quietly, and her eyes flashed with shyness and joy.

Xu Zhisheng smiled and clarified: "That's all for the variety show effect. You know I have a girlfriend."

His tone was relaxed, and he was obviously used to this kind of joke.

Sun Zhenni nodded gently. Although her expression was shy, it was more of a treasure of this friendship.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the box became even warmer, as if it were a vivid picture in which everyone found their own place and happiness.

In the softly lit box, the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed with the joining of Xu Zhisheng.

His hearty laughter was like a spring breeze that swept through every corner of the room, making everyone present feel an invisible sense of relief.

Li Cheng leaned forward slightly and sincerely expressed his gratitude to Xu Zhisheng, his words full of gratitude for the other party taking care of Sun Zhenni in the variety show.

"We are friends, but you are my fifth brother!"

Xu Zhisheng patted Li Cheng on the shoulder, and his words revealed a deep brotherhood.

His words seemed to have a kind of magic, making the atmosphere in the entire box more warm and friendly.

Fan Chengcheng listened quietly on the side, and suddenly the video that Wang Hedi had shared with him before emerged in his mind.

That was the scene where Li Cheng became sworn brothers with Xu Zhisheng, Wang Sulong, Lamu Yangzi, and Li Xueqin. The deep brotherhood is still unforgettable to him.

He turned his gaze to Sun Zhenni, only to see that she was full of confusion and clearly didn't understand this background.

Seeing this, Xu Zhisheng and Fan Chengcheng smiled at each other and began to explain in detail to Sun Zhenni.

As they talked, Sun Zhenni's expression gradually changed from confusion to shock, and finally her eyes fixed on Li Cheng, as if she was re-examining this boss who seemed ordinary but had an extraordinary past.

After Sun Zhenni heard about Li Cheng's sworn brotherhood, the image of the boss in her eyes collapsed instantly.

She could imagine that he was blushing and embarrassed like an ant on a hot pan, his eyes flickering around, trying to find a crack in the ground to crawl into and never come out again.

Fan Chengcheng's teasing voice was like a knife cutting through the air, filling the entire space with banter and laughter.

Xu Zhisheng was describing the whole thing vividly, his voice full of ridicule and mockery, making Li Cheng wish he could disappear right on the spot.

But Li Cheng did not admit defeat. He forced a smile on his face and began to laugh at himself. It was a helpless yet open-minded smile that made everyone present burst into laughter.

His attitude surprised Sun Zhenni and gave her a new understanding of him.

She discovered that this usually serious boss also had such a lovely side that made people feel friendly and warm.

The whole box was filled with laughter, as if all worries had disappeared, leaving only relaxation and happiness.

Sun Zhenni looked at this scene and couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

She felt that she had found comfort and strength in this laughter, which made her full of hope for the future.

Inside the box, the atmosphere was lively. Sun Zhenni, Xu Zhisheng, Fan Chengcheng and Li Cheng sat in a circle, talking and laughing.

Their conversation was as natural as flowing water, sometimes talking loudly, sometimes whispering, full of tacit understanding and joy between them.

Just as they were immersed in the joy of communication, the door creaked open and a graceful figure slowly came into everyone's sight.

Bai Lu, the queen of Hengdian, walked in gracefully, her long skirt swaying gently with her steps, like the first warm breeze of spring, gentle yet dignified.

Fan Chengcheng and Sun Zhenni stopped talking almost at the same time. The former's eyes were shining with joy that was hard to conceal, while the latter smiled softly with her hands covering her mouth, her eyes full of joy for her old friend.

The two of them waved to the white deer at the same time, as if at that moment, the feelings between them and the white deer surpassed everything else.

Bai Lu's gaze seemed to pass through Fan Chengcheng and rest on Sun Zhenni. Her eyes were full of admiration and intimacy, as if she saw the long-lost warmth in Sun Zhenni.

Xu Zhisheng also noticed Bai Lu's arrival, and his expression changed from leisurely to a polite smile, but his eyes did not linger on Fan Chengcheng and Li Cheng for long, but were always focused on the interaction between Bai Lu and Sun Zhenni.

The atmosphere in the box became more lively with Bai Lu's arrival. Amidst the laughter and joy, everyone's emotions were expressed in different ways, and Bai Lu was undoubtedly the brightest star at this party.

The makeup on Bai Lu's face has not faded, as if she is still immersed in the play. Her eyes appear exceptionally bright under the eyeshadow. She looks a little tired but cannot conceal her urgency to rush straight from the crew to the party.

Bai Lu sat in the empty seat next to Sun Zhenni. Her eyes searched the crowd. Looking around, Bai Lu noticed that the initiator Sister Meng had not appeared yet. She looked at Li Cheng with a hint of curiosity.

"Why hasn't Sister Meng come yet?"

There was a hint of curiosity and confusion in Bai Lu's voice.

Li Cheng just shrugged, saying that he didn't know where Sister Meng was. He shook his head, revealing a hint of helplessness in his expression, "I haven't seen her since the crew separated."

His answer resonated with everyone present, and everyone nodded in understanding. After all, there was still half an hour before the dinner started.

In the softly lit box, the atmosphere instantly became warmer with Bai Lu's arrival.

She was wearing a long, flowing dress, and she moved among the crowd like a nimble deer.

Silver bell-like laughter came one after another. Her smile concealed an imperceptible mission, which was the heavy trust of Running Man director Yao Yitian.

"Li Cheng, don't forget the next recording!"

There was a hint of playfulness in Bai Lu's words, as if she was just chatting about daily life, but Li Cheng couldn't help but sit up straight, nodded seriously, his eyes full of determination.

He knows very well that as a new member of Running Man, every recording session is a precious opportunity.

Fan Chengcheng gently pushed Li Cheng from the side, his eyes revealing the tacit understanding and encouragement between brothers.

Although both of them are veterans of Running Man, they have shown great support for the integration of new member Li Cheng.

Xu Zhisheng had a warm smile on his face and expressed his sincere congratulations to Li Cheng.

His voice was steady and sincere: "Fifth brother, congratulations on joining this big family. I hope you will shine in the show."

Every corner of the box was filled with laughter, and Bai Lu's mission seemed less important in such a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Her heart rose along with the temperature in the box, as if as long as this warmth continued, no matter how difficult the task was, it would be successfully completed. (End of this chapter)