Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 47 Come to the door
Liu's mother turned around and hugged her daughter, gently comforting her, "Don't worry, you can take leave when filming."

However, you should prepare two options and give Song Ci a meaningful birthday gift.

If the film crew really can't get away and you can't come back to celebrate his birthday with him, send him the gift so he can feel your thoughtfulness.

"Listen to your mother." Liu Shishi buried her head in her mother's arms, enjoying the rare warmth.

"Mom, there's something I forgot to tell you. Uncle and Auntie are away on vacation. I'm inviting Yiyi over for dinner, so you'll have to cook some of your best dishes."

"You unlucky kid, why didn't you say so earlier? I need to prepare properly."

Liu's mother pushed her daughter aside and rushed into the kitchen. Her favorite future son-in-law was coming to visit, and she had to use all her culinary skills to entertain him well.

"Mom, the clothes aren't finished yet!" Liu Shishi called out to her mother's back.

"Clean it up yourself!" Mrs. Liu's slightly angry voice came from the living room.

Liu Shishi stuck out her tongue. She didn't know what clothes to bring to the film set, so she bundled up a few items and planned to take them back to her room first, and then pack them up with her mother when she had time in the evening.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the setting sun dyed the sky a mesmerizing golden yellow, and the whole city seemed to be enveloped in a golden dream world.

Song Ci and Liu Shishi walked together on the path in the community, their figures intertwined, creating a serene and harmonious scene as the sunset glowed.

The elderly people returning home from their leisure time in the neighborhood all smiled kindly when they saw the familiar childhood sweethearts.

The two strolled side by side, and Song Ci jokingly said to Miss Liu, "Why did you come out to greet me? Were you afraid I wouldn't be able to find your house?"

Liu Shishi wrinkled her delicate nose and said with a grin, "I was afraid that someone would back down at the last minute and give up, so I came downstairs to supervise the battle."

"When have I ever failed to keep my promise to you?"

Song Ci shook his head slightly. It wasn't the first time he had been to Liu Shishi's house, but the last time was when he was in the third year of junior high school. Counting the time, it had been more than two years since he last visited Shishi's house.

Remembering the promise Song Ci made in her text message last night, Liu Shishi asked expectantly, "Yiyi, when are you going to record 'The Wind Rises'? I went online this afternoon and a lot of netizens were asking for the full version of the song."

Song Ci thought that there shouldn't be much going on at the company or school during the National Day holiday, so she discussed with Shi Ye, "How about tomorrow? We'll go record a song tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow we'll go on a trip, Shi Shi?"

Liu Shishi was both surprised and delighted, and blushed as she replied, "Is it just the two of us on this trip?"

Song Ci replied matter-of-factly, "Yes, would you like to invite other friends along?"

"Of course not, where should we go to have fun?"

Liu Shishi asked wistfully. She had just been feeling a little shy about going out with Song Ci for the first time, so how could she possibly invite other people to be a third wheel?

Song Ci didn't have any ideas for the time being. "I'll check out some travel guides online tonight and then decide where to go."

"Okay, you can arrange it. I'll go wherever you want." Liu Shishi's eyes curved into crescent moons, as cheerful as a lark.

The two walked and talked, and soon arrived at Liu Shishi's door. Knock, knock, knock, Song Ci knocked on the door, and Liu's mother opened the door.

When Liu's mother saw Song Ci, her face lit up with a smile. She took his arm and said kindly, "Song Ci is here. Come in quickly."

The enthusiasm of the poet's mother made Song Ci feel a little uncomfortable. "Auntie, I didn't know what to bring, so I just bought some fruit."

Mrs. Liu scolded, "You child, why are you being so formal now? You weren't like this when you came to play before." Song Ci scratched his head and replied shyly, "It's just a small token of my appreciation. I was young and ignorant before, so please forgive me, Auntie."

Mrs. Liu chuckled and said, "You child, you're speaking so formally now. Come in and talk."

While her mother and Song Ci were talking, Liu Shishi rushed into the house, took a pair of men's slippers from the shoe cabinet, bent down, and gently placed the slippers at Song Ci's feet.

"Change your shoes, one by one."

Seeing Liu Shishi so virtuously helping him change his shoes, Song Ci was at a loss, but also deeply moved. He could clearly feel the affection that Shi Ye had for him.

"Shishi, I can do it myself." After hurriedly changing into slippers, Song Ci quickly helped Liu Shishi up.

"Hello, Uncle." Liu's father was sitting on the sofa watching TV when Song Ci placed the fruit she was holding on the coffee table and greeted him politely.

Liu's father nodded to Song Ci, "Little Song is here, please sit down."

Mr. Liu's attitude towards Song Ci was indifferent. He had just seen clearly that his little darling was actually helping this boy change his shoes, which infuriated him. His daughter had never been so considerate to him before.

"Dad!" Liu Shishi called out shyly, her face flushed. She knew her father must have seen what she had just done, and she felt a little embarrassed.

Mr. Liu glanced at his daughter and thought to himself that daughters grow up and leave home. “Shishi, go help your mother serve the dishes. I’ll chat with Xiao Song for a bit, and then we’ll eat.”

"Ok."

Mrs. Liu was busy serving dishes, and Kung Pao Chicken, braised beef, and steamed sea bass were already laid out on the table.

The dishes were all beautifully presented and appetizing, making one's appetite whetted at first glance. It seemed that Liu's mother's cooking skills must be excellent. Seeing this, Liu Shishi also stepped forward to help.

Before Song Ci and Liu's father could exchange more than a few words, they heard Liu Shishi call out, "Dad, Yi Yi, dinner's ready."

Mr. Liu sat down at the head of the table, and Mrs. Liu said to her husband with a smile, "Since Song Ci is here today, I'm giving you special permission to have a few drinks."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Liu's face lit up with joy. He quickly grabbed a bottle of baijiu from the liquor cabinet and happily poured himself a glass.

"Thank you for your mercy, Madam. Xiao Song, would you like a drink with your uncle?"

"Dad, don't lead Yi Yi astray." Liu Shishi quickly stopped her father when he wanted Song Ci to drink.

"It's alright, I'm in a good mood today, let me have a drink with my uncle." After saying that, Song Ci took the wine bottle and filled her own glass.

"I'd like to offer you a toast, Uncle." Song Ci held the cup with both hands, stood up, and made the toast.

"Sit down, sit down, Xiao Song. You seem to have a good capacity for alcohol. Come on, let's have a toast, father and son." Seeing Song Ci politely offering him a toast, Liu's father said happily.

"Song Ci, don't just drink, eat more vegetables, try this braised beef, it's Auntie's specialty." Liu's mother picked out a piece of beef and put it in Song Ci's bowl.

"Thank you, Auntie, your cooking is amazing." Song Ci tasted a few bites and found it truly unforgettable.

"Mom, why aren't you putting food on my plate? You're being unfair." Liu Shishi watched from the side, feeling a little jealous.

Mrs. Liu glanced at her daughter and said, "Silly girl, they are guests. It's been two or three years since Song Ci last came to our house, and we've become a bit distant. You and Shishi are so close, you should come more often in the future."

(End of this chapter)