1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 229 Hug left and right
"elder brother……"

After repeated hesitation, Zhang Manyu finally shouted out shyly.

"OK."

Xu Yuexin knew that Zhang Manyu was shy, but he deliberately smiled and said, "Tomorrow night, let's go camping at the beach together."

A single man and a single woman, going camping at the beach?

Zhang Manyu could guess what Xu Yuexin was thinking without having to use her brain.

No, this really isn't possible.

Zhang Manyu warned herself in her heart.

Today, Xu Yuexin's identity in her mind has undergone tremendous changes, from a warm and caring older brother to a friend full of ambiguity.

If we go camping tomorrow night, it would be too fast.

This was a little difficult for Zhang Manyu to accept for a short period of time.

"Ah? Camping? I have to go filming the day after tomorrow."

"After we finish filming, let's go camping together, okay?"

Zhang Manyu shook her head in embarrassment.

At this point, she was worried that Xu Yuexin would not believe it, so she quickly added: "Don't worry, brother, I am definitely not kidding you.

"As soon as the filming is finished, I will definitely go to the beach with you."

After hearing Zhang Manyu's reply, Xu Yuexin knew that she wanted to buy herself some time to adapt to the changes in their relationship.

But Xu Yuexin didn't want to wait.

Faced with the beautiful girl's repeated calls of "brother", he had already begun to feel restless.

"It's okay, I'll call Ying and the three of us will go together."

Xu Yuexin made arrangements and comforted Zhang Manyu.

When Zhang Manyu heard Xu Yuexin's arrangement, she was a little overwhelmed for a moment.

Invite Lan Jieying as well?
That should be foolproof.

After all, there was a third person present. Even if the two of them had entered an ambiguous period, Xu Yuexin should not be able to do anything while camping, right?
What's more, for a combination of two women and one man like this, she and Lan Jieying would definitely sleep in one tent, while Xu Yuexin would sleep alone.

Thinking of this, Zhang Manyu was no longer so nervous and felt that she could agree to it.

"Of course you can, but I'm afraid I'll have to leave very early the next day."

"After all, I'm a newcomer and can't be late for filming."

"no problem."

Xu Yuexin felt that Zhang Manyu's request was reasonable, so he agreed, "I'll go back and prepare the camping supplies, you just go over there."

"You don't need to bring anything then."

"Yeah, remember to bring a big tent."

Zhang Manyu warned.

"Okay, I'm going back."

Xu Yuexin looked at the clock in the living room and said, "It's getting late. You shouldn't go back to the company."

"Yeah, bro, take care."

Zhang Manyu said as she sent Xu Yuexin to the door.

At this time, Xu Yuexin turned sideways and held Zhang Manyu's graceful body in his arms.

"elder brother……"

Zhang Manyu murmured softly.

Zhang Manyu was mentally prepared for Xu Yuexin's hug.

However, when she was actually lying in Xu Yuexin's arms, she still felt a surge of inner throbbing and tension.

"Xiaoyu, listen to me obediently."

"I promise that in five years, you will be the most popular star in Hong Kong."

Xu Yuexin whispered in Zhang Manyu's ear and then gently kissed her face.

"I, I will try my best."

Zhang Manyu was flustered and didn't know what to say, so she blurted out this sentence.

When she finished speaking, she even laughed.

"We're not in the company, so you don't have to express your determination to me."

Xu Yuexin couldn't help laughing and said, "I'll pick you up at your house tomorrow afternoon."

"Ok, I will wait for you."

Zhang Manyu nodded, somewhat immersed in Xu Yuexin's embrace.

Xu Yuexin also noticed Zhang Manyu's needs and hugged her for a while before letting her go.

After leaving Zhang Manyu's home, Xu Yuexin drove to other neighborhoods outside Central, bought tents, quilts, sleeping bags and other supplies and returned home.

……

The next morning, Xu Yuexin called Lan Jieying first and invited her to go camping together in the evening.

"Oh? Is Xiaoyu still here?"

I heard that Zhang Manyu was going too, Lan Jieying said subconsciously.

"Why, you don't want to go with her?"

"No, no, I really want to go camping with her."

Lan Jieying said quickly.

Lan Jieying originally thought that this camping trip would be a world of just the two of her and Xu Yuexin.

She was a little surprised when she heard Xu Yuexin say that Zhang Manyu was also going.

However, Lan Jieying and Zhang Manyu are also good friends in the company, so after coming to their senses, instead of being disappointed, they felt equally happy.

"That's good. You don't need to bring anything. I have prepared everything."

"Great, Xin Ge is the best."

Lan Jieying said happily on the other end of the phone.

When she was with Xu Yuexin, he always prepared everything and she didn't have to worry about anything.

This made Lan Jieying feel very happy.

In the afternoon, Xu Yuexin drove to the villa community and picked up Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying to go to the beach.

Their destination this time is Dalangxiwan Beach, which is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and is a great place for camping.

When we arrived at the gate of the community, Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying were already waiting in their best clothes.

Zhang Manyu wore a light green off-shoulder top, denim hot pants, expensive sunglasses, and fashionable strappy high heels, looking like a real young beauty.

Lan Jieying held Zhang Manyu's arm, wearing a pure white polka-dot dress and her hair tied into an exquisite hairpin, looking pure and elegant.

"Let's go, you two."

Xu Yuexin rolled down the car window and said to Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying.

"Brother, did you put your tent in the trunk?"

Zhang Manyu asked as she walked to the car window.

"Yes, everything is in the trunk."

Xu Yuexin said, and then Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying got on the car one after another and sat together in the back seat.

Dalangxiwan Beach is far away from the city of Hong Kong, and Xu Yuexin drove for an hour to get there.

At this time, the sun has already reached the horizon, and the sea water has changed from the azure blue of the day to the dark blue under the change of light.

Compared with the scenery during the day, the sea at this moment appears deeper and more mysterious, giving people an urge to see what is hidden beneath the sea.

Xu Yuexin parked the car beside the road far away from the beach, and together with Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying, they carried the tents and other supplies down.

“And a barbecue grill?”

When she opened the trunk, a look of surprise appeared on Zhang Manyu's beautiful face.

"I brought the food too."

Lan Jieying was also surprised and smiled along with Zhang Manyu.

Before coming, they also discussed what to eat while camping at the beach.

The final unanimous conclusion should be to eat instant noodles, because tents and other supplies already take up a lot of space, and there should be no space to carry more delicious food.

Unexpectedly, Xu Yuexin brought them such a pleasant surprise.

Being able to camp by the sea is already romantic enough, who would dare to imagine having a bonfire barbecue?
"Set up the tent first, then think about the barbecue."

As the three worked together to move all the supplies to the beach, Xu Yuexin made arrangements.

The wind at the beach will become very strong at night, making it much more difficult to set up a tent.

We can't delay the important task of setting up the tent because of a momentary desire for food.

"I'll erect the keel, and you guys just lay out the tent skin."

"Okay, Xiaoyu, help me unfold the tent."

"Uh-huh……"

Under Xu Yuexin's command, the three of them divided the work and started setting up the tent.

Install the keel, lay the tent skin, rivet...

About half an hour later, the big tent where Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying slept was set up.

Next, it was Xu Yuexin's small tent. It takes less effort and time to set up a small tent than a large one.

By the time Xu Yuexin, Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying finished their work, the sun had not yet set.

"gorgeous."

Zhang Manyu patted the sand off her hands and pointed to the sky.

Xu Yuexin and Lan Jieying also looked forward.

In the distance, where the sea and the sky meet, a red sun has almost sunk halfway into the sea. The afterglow has dyed the clouds orange-red, and the blue waves are rippling in the red light.

“What a beautiful sunset.”

Lan Jieying took Zhang Manyu's hand and sighed.

Xu Yuexin also nodded, turned back to the tent, and took out the Seagull camera that always carried with him.

"Click, click."

After the shutter sound, the beauty of this moment was captured forever by him.

While he was taking pictures, Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying were already setting up the barbecue.

Xu Yuexin put down his camera and wanted to join in, but was stopped by Zhang Manyu.

"Brother, we just need to be busy."

"You should rest first."

"Okay. It's windy at the seaside, remember to put more charcoal."

Xu Yuexin nodded, turned around and took out three lounge chairs from the tent, then lay down on one of them and enjoyed the service of the two beauties.

Lan Jieying was very skillful in setting up the barbecue grill, while Zhang Manyu was a bit clumsy in comparison.

But because of this, she appears even more pure and lovely.

"Brother, do you have a lighter?"

After the barbecue grill was set up and the silver frost charcoal was all laid out, Zhang Manyu walked to Xu Yuexin and shook his arm.

"Hey."

Xu Yuexin quickly agreed and hurriedly found the lighter and gave it to Zhang Manyu.

After taking the lighter, Zhang Manyu lit the charcoal.

"Brother, move a little, the wind is blowing towards you."

"Brother, what do you like to eat? We will grill it for you first."

"elder brother……"

Xu Yuexin's bones almost softened when Zhang Manyu called him "brother" again and again.

Who can bear being called like this by a pure and innocent girl in her prime every once in a while?

"Brother, you eat first."

When the beef and salmon were grilled, Zhang Manyu handed two skewers to Xu Yuexin first.

"There are also scallops and shrimp."

"You guys grill it too."

"I brought this specially for you and Aying to eat."

Xu Yuexin took the beef and salmon and said to Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying.

"Hey, how do you know I like to eat shrimp?"

Lan Jieying asked curiously after hearing this.

"Yeah, brother, I clearly never told you that I like to eat scallops."

Zhang Manyu also looked confused.

"I heard it from someone at the company."

"Just brought it here."

Xu Yuexin ate beef in big mouthfuls and talked to the two of them.

He is so careful.

Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying felt very warm when they heard Xu Yuexin's answer.

They had never mentioned their eating preferences to Xu Yuexin, but they didn't expect that Xu Yuexin would remember them after hearing others talk about them.

The two opened the tin foil package containing the ingredients and took out scallops and shrimps.

Like beef and salmon, these two ingredients are packed in freezer bags and the ice has not melted when they are taken out.

Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying grilled the two ingredients, and soon the grill emitted a delicious smell.

When the prawns and scallops were grilled, Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying couldn't wait to take the skewers and eat them together.

As soon as they took the first bite, both of them showed expressions of praise on their faces.

"Brother, the scallops you bought are so fragrant and taste sweet."

"The same goes for shrimps. They taste very sweet."

Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying said one after another.

“I buy organic food, so it tastes better.”

“Organic?”

Zhang Manyu asked curiously.

"Yes, the entire cultivation process is completely green and pollution-free, and no drugs are used. That's why it's called organic food."

"In addition to scallops and shrimp, pork and vegetables are all organic."

"Oh? Do we need to use medicine to raise scallops and shrimps now?"

Zhang Manyu continued to ask as if she had a hundred thousand questions.

"of course."

Lan Jieying answered for Xu Yuexin, "The breeding density is very high. There are many scallops and shrimps in one pond, which makes it easy for bacteria to grow."

"If you don't, they will all die."

"I guess the density of organic scallops and shrimps must be very low, so they don't use drugs."

“Wouldn’t that be very expensive?”

Zhang Manyu said.

"I think so. Brother Xin, how much is this scallop per pound?"

Lan Jieying asked.

"200 a pound."

“Wow, that’s really expensive.”

"That's right, ordinary scallops are only 5 yuan per pound."

Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying exclaimed.

The life of rich people is really unimaginable.

A seemingly ordinary barbecue at the beach can actually cost an average person two months’ salary!

After learning about the high price of the ingredients, Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying ate very carefully, fearing that there would be no waste.

During the meal, the three of them talked about the company's future plans.

"Brother Xin, I heard that you invested 1000 million yuan in the company. Is this true?"

"Well, who told you that?"

"It's Xiaoyu."

"You're planning to expand the company, right?"

"not quite."

Xu Yuexin took the beef skewers and shook his head while waiting for them to cool down. "Scale is secondary. The key is to change the model."

"Change mode?"

"Yes. The current model of the company is to produce artists and then become a small shareholder of the investment side."

“The advantage of this is that it is an asset-light operation with low risk, but it also means losing control over the artists’ works.”

"If we invest more money, the company can independently produce movies and TV series in the future, and we can decide what to shoot."

"Then don't we have to recruit a lot more people?"

"Like screenwriters, directors... or something like that."

"No, no, we only increase investment, not recruit more people."

Xu Yuexin shook his head and denied it.

To be precise, the company will not recruit more other personnel, only female artists.

But it’s not convenient to say this to Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying.

The three of them talked about the company's development until late at night.

Xu Yuexin took a Seagull camera and took a few pictures of the stars in the sky. Finally, he and Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying went back to their tents to sleep.

Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying slept in the big tent, while Xu Yuexin went back to the small tent alone.

However, after returning to the tent, he did not go to bed immediately. Instead, he waited for a while, walked out again after a while, and went to the big tent next to it.

Inside the big tent, Zhang Manyu and Lan Jieying had already fallen into a deep sleep. At this time, Xu Yuexin came outside the tent.

(End of this chapter)