Film and Television World Life Record

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Pu Pu came over cautiously and asked, "Brother Chaoyang, can I use your phone to call my little brother Xin Xin?"

Li Mu smiled and said, "It's alright, go ahead and use it!"

"Thank you, Brother Chaoyang." Pu Pu smiled sweetly and went to the side to make a phone call.

……

After hanging up the phone, the two sat at home for a while longer, and it was already quite late.

Seeing their helpless and hesitant expressions, Li Mu knew that they had nowhere to stay and wanted to ask for lodging, but did not know how to ask.

Li Mu asked directly, "Yan Liang, Pu Pu, you just arrived in Ningzhou today, do you have a place to stay?"

Upon hearing this, the two silently shook their heads.

Li Mu paused for a moment, noticing their hopeful yet nervous expressions, before saying, "Why don't you stay at my place for a couple of days first, and then move out once you find a place?"

Their eyes lit up, and their faces lit up with surprise.

"Thank you, Chaoyang."

"Thank you, Brother Chaoyang!"

Li Mu smiled, then suddenly remembered something. According to the plot, his mother, Zhou Chunhong, would suddenly come back the next morning and almost bump into Pu Pu and Yan Liang, which made Zhu Chaoyang quite worried.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "However, my mom might be coming back tomorrow morning, so we need to get up early and not let her find out."

Pu Pu and Yan Liang quickly nodded in agreement.

Li Mu said, "Don't worry, in a few days I'll tell my mom that you're my friend, and then she can come to my house to play more often."

Yan Liang and Pu Pu looked relieved and happy upon hearing this.

Next, Li Mu chatted with them and watched TV for a while.

Pu Pu is very sensible and smart. She felt that Li Mu was friendly to them, and her anxiety finally disappeared.

The group chatted for a while and gradually became acquainted.

Pu Pu hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Brother Chaoyang, do you have a camera at home? I'd like to take some pictures."

Yan Liang explained, "Chaoyang, Pu Pu's father has passed away. She promised to burn a few photos every year. Next month is the anniversary of Pu Pu's father's death."

Can you help me?

Li Mu naturally wouldn't refuse. This matter, though seemingly insignificant, set the stage for the entire plot.

It was because the group went up the mountain to take pictures that they inadvertently recorded the scene of Zhang Dongsheng's crime. Yan Liang and Pu Pu wanted to use this evidence to blackmail Zhang Dongsheng for money to treat Xin Xin's illness, which led to so many subsequent events and tragedies.

Fulfilling Pu Pu's wish is only one aspect; more importantly, it's about stopping Zhang Dongsheng from committing crimes. Otherwise, how can we guide him back to the right path and help him be himself again?

"I don't have a camera at home, but my dad does. I'll try to borrow one for you tomorrow."

"Thank you, Brother Chaoyang." Pu Pu said with a look of surprise and delight.

After watching TV for a while, the two of them, having not eaten or slept well for so long, were starting to feel sleepy.

Li Mu arranged for the two to take a bath and rest.

……

The next morning, after everyone got up and washed, Li Mu led them out for breakfast.

There's a breakfast stall at the morning market not far from my home.

After having breakfast of steamed buns, soy milk, fried dough sticks, and tofu pudding, Li Mu paid the bill, and the group strolled around the street for a while. It was getting late.

He then bid farewell to the two men and waited for Zhou Chunhong.

Just as I got home, my mother, Zhou Chunhong, returned.

"The rising sun."

Li Mu turned around and called out, "Mom, why are you back? Weren't you supposed to be back in two days?"

Zhou Chunhong smiled and said, "Your Aunt Li and I switched shifts, so I came back."

As she spoke, she walked into the house, her eyes suddenly lighting up.

"My son has become quite successful; he even knows how to help his mother clean the house now."

Li Mu smiled and glossed over the question. Could he say that Pu Pu helped with the cleaning?

Zhou Chunhong rubbed his head.

"Okay, Mom will make you something delicious later. Go and study hard first."

Li Mu nodded in agreement and was about to go back inside when the phone rang. He reached out and answered it; it was for his mother, Zhou Chunhong.

"Mom, your phone."

Zhou Chunhong took the phone, mumbled something for a while, and then her face darkened.

Li Mu asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"

Zhou Chunhong sighed: "I just got home, and the scenic area is organizing a fire drill. I have to go back now and won't be able to come back for the next two days."

Li Mu immediately reassured her, "Mom, don't worry, I can take good care of myself at home alone."

Zhou Chunhong looked at her sensible son and nodded with satisfaction.

He added, "It's just summer vacation, don't be too playful, don't forget to study."

"Oh, right, I enrolled you in the Olympiad math class at the Children's Palace a few days ago. You're going to have a trial class in a couple of days, don't forget."

Li Mu nodded. Even during summer vacation, one can't escape studying. Being a good student isn't easy.

"Don't worry, Mom, I understand."

Zhou Chunhong packed her things quickly and then reminded him before leaving, "Son, there are some shrimp dumplings, shumai, and zongzi in the refrigerator. Just heat them up and you can eat them. Don't forget."

Li Mu replied, "Don't worry, Mom, I understand."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhou Chunhong hurriedly left the house.

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Chapter 42 Show off

Li Mu stayed at home for a while, and then his father, Zhu Yongping, called to ask him to go shopping for shoes.

He naturally wouldn't refuse; he needed to borrow the camera from here! After thinking for a moment, he took his final exam report card. As a top student with excellent grades, he was bound to become the object of adults' boasting.

Adults may gain vanity and the envy of others, but they also gain some real rewards. Why not?

At that moment, Zhu Yongping was playing cards and bragging with a few people.

"go!"

"Two o'clock!"

"Haha, we won!"

"Three times, three times..."

"Old Zhu, your luck is incredible!"

One person chimed in, "Old Zhu is not only lucky, but his family is also lucky. My daughter told me that Old Zhu's son got first place again this time."

"Not only is he first in the class, but he's also first in the whole school, the best in the entire school!" The tone was full of emotion.

Old Zhu shrugged, revealing a smug expression.

"Really? How come I didn't know that!"

Someone nearby said, "You're not a good father at all; even your classmates' dads don't know your son's grades!"

Zhou Yongping said nonchalantly, "I'm not interested in knowing what rank he gets, because he's always number one!"

He then burst into laughter.

……

At this moment, Li Mu finally arrived.

"dad!"

Upon seeing his son, Zhu Yongping pulled him over.

"Son, I have an important task for you: play a game of cards for your dad."

Li Mu was speechless. This father was indeed irresponsible. He casually rubbed it and turned it over.

Zhu Yongping was overjoyed when he saw it.

"Haha, nine o'clock... Good job, son." Another stack of banknotes came into his hand.

Seeing this, someone next to Li Mu smiled and said, "Chaoyang, we were just praising you to your dad, saying you got first place again."

Li Mu knew he meant well, hoping to make Zhu Yongping pay more attention to his son.

"Thank you uncle."

Zhu Yongping, on the other hand, was all smiles and very proud.