Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 56 A Child with a Mother

An Xiaoqian bit her lower lip tightly, cold sweat broke out, her eyes were red, and her legs were stretched to the limit.

Even though she had some basic dancing skills, every second was still unbearable. She could only hold her calves tightly with both hands and force herself to stand firm.

After ten minutes, when she put her legs down, her knees were so weak that they kept shaking. Her feet felt like they were stepping on cotton. Her legs were completely out of control. With a "thump", she almost fell to the ground.

At this point, even the most basic walking became a luxury, and one could only collapse to the ground in embarrassment.

After a long while, he finally supported himself with his hands and stood up, moving his steps bit by bit with difficulty.

She knew very well in her heart that this devilish training was a cruel trial ground before the martial arts test. Only if she could endure it would she have the opportunity to play the role of Xiaolongnu.

An Xiaoqian bit her teeth lightly, her eyes became more determined, she clenched her fists, and stepped into her own "battlefield" again step by step.

The following training became increasingly rigorous, and the two martial arts teachers did not lower the standards at all because of the high intensity in the morning.

They both knew very well that if they showed mercy at this moment, they would be truly cruel to An Xiaoqian.

Those difficult training movements were like a series of steep chasms standing in front of An Xiaoqian. Just imitating the movements exhausted most of her energy.

She performed one action after another with all her might.

Sweat had already soaked through my clothes and stuck to my back, making it even more sticky and uncomfortable. My limbs ached so much that they felt like they didn't belong to me.

After finally holding on until around five in the afternoon, the martial arts teacher asked us to rehearse Xiaolongnu's signature fighting scenes in full again.

An Xiaoqian forced herself to cheer up, the key points of the movements flashing rapidly through her mind.

Then she started to move, dart, and swing her sword. At first her movements were a little slow, but soon she got into the state.

Her posture gradually became light and graceful, and each move became more and more skillful. As she landed on the ground, a hint of approval flashed in the eyes of the two martial arts teachers.

Around six o'clock in the afternoon, the devilish training finally ended.

An Xiaoqian seemed to have completely lost her strength, but she still forced herself to hold on, moving towards the cafeteria with weak steps.

It was not until I saw my mother coming towards me that I felt like a lost lover had returned to the forest. I fell into her warm embrace and completely relaxed.

Liu Xiaoli's eyes were filled with heartache. She raised her hand and gently patted her back, again and again, as if to pass on her strength continuously, muttering, "Xixi, are you tired?"

An Xiaoqian's hands were soft and weak, but she still tried to hug her mother's waist and buried her head deeply in her arms.

She dragged out a soft and sticky voice, mumbling in grievance: "Well... today's training was too difficult, I almost couldn't make it."

Liu Xiaoli comforted her softly, and this went on for quite a while.

Then he took out the small Dove chocolate that he had prepared long ago from his pocket, tore open the package, and quietly handed it to his daughter's mouth, saying, "Come, eat something first to replenish your energy."

No matter what she was eating, An Xiaoqian opened her mouth and started biting until the rich sweetness melted on her tongue, warming her stomach and soothing her heart.

She finally tasted it and said with a look of surprise: "It's chocolate, um... Mom, you are so kind!"

Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter with a doting look on her face. Although she felt reluctant, she still hardened her heart and said, "You can only eat one."

An Xiaoqian seemed to be excited when she heard this. She tilted her little head, blinked her big watery eyes, and unconsciously grasped the corner of her mother's clothes with both hands and shook it gently.

Her voice was soft yet with a hint of cunning: "Mommy~ one a day? Well... Mommy is the best~" She looked so pitiful and a little coquettish, and anyone who saw her would find it hard to resist.

Liu Xiaoli could only sigh helplessly and could no longer say no.

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Outside the window, the sunset has reached dusk, and the afterglow is faint. A few sparse spots of light pass through the gaps in the blinds and slowly sink into the orange-red sky, like playful children who are reluctant to leave.

Inside the house, the air conditioner had just been turned off, and the lingering sound of the motor gradually faded away, leaving only silence.

At this moment, Hu Xiaobei was the only one left in the huge space.

He sat quietly at his desk, his figure half-hidden in the fading light. The silence around him gently enveloped him, and the pages of the book spread out on the table were gently turned by the occasional breeze from the window.

The preparatory team officially entered Sichuan in batches today. Because we had to contact colleagues in Jiuzhaigou, we spent a lot of time and energy, and our efficiency was noticeably reduced.

Fortunately, everything has been arranged on his side, so for him, the only thing affected is efficiency and nothing else.

Even so, Hu Xiaobei still sat at his desk today. Even though his mind was focused on reading and studying, he still stayed at his post.

I have to say that the efficiency in procurement is still acceptable.

Perhaps because he personally instructed us to do so, the books on the list had already been purchased that morning.

When he had nothing to do, he read book after book, and thus learned a lot of martial arts knowledge.

Ten minutes later, Hu Xiaobei closed the book, stood up and put the last book back to its original place.

Since he has already read them, these books are of no use to him. I will have someone send the books to Jiuzhaigou tomorrow.

Hu Xiaobei glanced out the window.

It was sunset at this time, and the orange-red light spread out wantonly, giving the clouds a golden edge, like an overturned palette, bright and lazy. A few points of afterglow were scattered, and in a blink of an eye, it disappeared into the twilight.

He closed the doors and windows, and the room became quiet instantly.

I looked at the time and it was exactly 18:39.

After a busy day, it's time to eat.

At this time, the dusk outside the window is deepening, the hustle and bustle of the day has died down, and the sunset is like a dream, fleeting. When you wake up, the room is left with only silence.

When he came to the cafeteria to prepare for dinner, he happened to see Liu Xiaoli supporting An Xiaoqian and leaving the cafeteria step by step.

Seeing this, Hu Xiaobei was not in a position to go forward to help. Fortunately, there was an elevator in his residence, so he didn't have to climb the stairs.

After the two walked away, Hu Xiaobei quickly took out his cell phone and dialed the number.

As soon as the call was connected, he asked directly: "Hey, have you bought everything I asked you to buy this afternoon?"

A crisp response came from the receiver, the voice a bit noisy, obviously the person was still on the way.

"I've already bought it. I'm on my way back. I'll be there in about ten minutes."

Hu Xiaobei's tense expression finally relaxed slightly, and his tone softened unconsciously, while he carefully reminded him, "Don't worry, safety comes first.

Be careful on the road. I'll have someone save some food for you. Um... send it directly to the cafeteria for me."

Ten minutes later, Hu Xiaobei came to An Xiaoqian's suite carrying a big bag of things.

The bag contains Yunnan Baiyao aerosol, Huang Daoyi active oil, foot bath bag, bath essential oil, pain-relieving plaster, etc., which are all rehabilitation products that are very effective in relieving muscle soreness.

"Auntie, these are the training and recovery supplies the crew prepared for Xixi. Here's how to use them together."

After saying that, he took out a folded A4 paper from his pocket and handed it to Liu Xiaoli.

Liu Xiaoli quickly took the bag and the note, her eyes full of gratitude, and said with a smile on her lips: "Xiaobei, thank you so much for making this special trip.

Xixi just finished training and is so tired. I am worried whether she can hold on tomorrow.

The crew is thoughtful, and it's thanks to you that you remembered to send it. Come in and have a drink of water and rest for a while."

Hu Xiaobei waved his hand politely, with a humble smile on his face: "Auntie, no, I have something else to do.

Xixi really worked hard in training today. Please urge her to use these things according to the method, and I hope she will recover quickly.

If you need anything further, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I'll be leaving now." After saying this, he turned and left with a smile.

　As my feelings grew, it became really difficult to write about our interactions... I spent an hour writing seven or eight hundred words, and then I deleted and revised them many times, carefully choosing the words and sentences, and in the end, only less than three hundred words were left.

　　I don’t know if you like overly detailed descriptions of interactions. If you don’t like it, it would be a waste of effort. It would be better to type quickly.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)