1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 26 Filming a Documentary: Every Smile and Frown is a Scene

"Director Zhang, Director Li."

Gu Bin suddenly realized what was going on and exchanged polite greetings.

"So you're Xiaobin."

Director Li from the Municipal Party Committee's Publicity Department spoke up quickly, looking at him with great enthusiasm: "I know your mother and have dealt with her a few times."

Gu Bin's mother works in the provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, while he works in the municipal Party Committee's Publicity Department; they have no connection whatsoever.

The connection seemed forced and a bit far-fetched. Gu Bin smiled knowingly, without deliberately pointing it out.

"How is Old Master Gu's health?"

Not to be outdone, Director Zhang of the Tourism Bureau also tried to get closer to them: "I visited your home during the Spring Festival, and it's been half a year since we last met."

"Grandpa is in good health."

Gu Bin smiled perfectly and answered politely, "Every morning I go to Jiefang Pavilion for morning exercise and play chess with my friends until noon before I come back."

"It's not a short distance from your house to Jiefang Pavilion, old man."

Director Zhang was a little surprised: "If we walk, it would take more than an hour to go back and forth, right?"

Grandpa likes to exercise.

As Gu Bin was speaking, as if he had a telepathic connection, he turned slightly and glanced at the entrance of Courtyard No. 9.

When Lin Xiyu heard that the reporter had arrived, she came out of her house to greet him. The moment she stepped out the door, she met a pair of clear and bright eyes.

She paused, instinctively averting her gaze.

Gu Bin narrowed his eyes, a hint of doubt flashing in them.

At this moment, even someone as dull-witted as him could see that this girl was deliberately avoiding him.

He wondered why she had changed so much in just a few days, since he hadn't seen her at all, since he hadn't offended her.
Could it really be because of the reason her cousin mentioned?
Lin Xiyu heard Gu Bin exchanging pleasantries with the two leaders from the corridor. The more she listened, the more upset she became, and a wave of frustration welled up inside her.

Family status was like a huge chasm between the two of them, making it hard for her not to face reality.

She turned her head away, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Gu Bin.

Gu Bin lived up to his grandfather's teachings from childhood. Although his heart was in turmoil, he showed no sign on the surface and still smiled very politely, exchanging pleasantries with people in a natural and easy manner.

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The production team held a simple opening ceremony at the entrance of the courtyard. After editing, they saw off the three leaders, and the documentary officially began filming.

Li Yan walked around the courtyard with the microphone in her hand, her eyes shining, laughing and talking non-stop. Her words were full of longing for the life in the courtyard, and the word "envy" appeared very frequently.

Lin Xiyu's maternal grandmother's house is only about 30 square meters, and the living room is too small to accommodate so many people.

After some discussion, the production team decided to film under the grape trellis in the courtyard.

In mid-June, before the grapes were ripe, bunches of green grapes hung from the leaves and bamboo branches, densely covering the entire grape trellis.

The pomegranate trees on both sides of the grape trellis have also grown pomegranates the size of a thumb. The bright red fruits complement the green grapes and look particularly pleasing.

The camera was set up, and Grandma, accompanied by Lin Xiyu, sat down under the grapevines to be interviewed.

Lin Xiyu looks about 70% like her maternal grandmother.

My grandmother was a beauty when she was young, with snow-white skin, a delicate nose, cherry lips, and a radiant appearance.

As she gets older, the elderly woman still pays great attention to her appearance. Her white hair is combed meticulously, tied up with a leather band, and covered with a black silk net. She exudes a remarkable temperament and possesses a classic beauty.

An elderly woman and a young child sat under a grape trellis, their beautiful eyes sparkling as they chatted and laughed freely; every smile and gesture was a beautiful sight.

Gu Bin's lips curled up slightly as he looked at the vibrant and lively girl, his heart fluttering involuntarily.

(End of this chapter)