A writer has arrived in the Chinese entertainment industry.

A large portion of the audience at this preview screening were readers of Su Liu's works. Therefore, when the main cast members appeared after the film ended, the segment about "abnormal flow" was indispensable.

Interestingly, there were even a few fans of Guo Jingming mixed in. These people were quite arrogant, saying they wanted to see what kind of rubbish Su Liu could produce.

During the interactive segment, these individuals went to great lengths to nitpick. Fortunately, the host noticed something was amiss and stopped handing them the microphone.

Of course, some people raised very pertinent questions. One person said the film vividly portrays the ugly spectacle of family members fighting over inheritance, but is it appropriate to release it during the Spring Festival, a time for family reunions?

That guy is absolutely right! Of course it's inappropriate; Li Fei was completely forced into it.

Of course, Su Liu couldn't say such things to outsiders.

"The Spring Festival film season needs substantial content," he replied. "As audiences' aesthetic standards rise, they are gradually no longer satisfied with mere farces. In the past, we thought the Spring Festival had to be sweet, but now people have discovered that bitterness, spiciness, thought-provoking content, and lingering aftertaste are also good. I believe that the audience's psychological tolerance and aesthetic level are constantly improving. The Spring Festival is a time to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new. Through some soberly offensive remarks, perhaps we can obtain a more substantial honesty. I want to hand over this honesty to the vast audience."

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience erupted in applause, led by the host. They were completely stunned by his inexplicable words, which sounded impressive but incomprehensible: "conscious offense" and "quality honesty."

After the preview screening, on the way out of the cinema, Dilraba leaned over and whispered, "Teacher Su, you reacted so quickly just now, and you said it so well."

"It's all platitudes." Su Liu smirked. "They seem to have said a lot, but they haven't said anything at all."

"Pfft." Mao Xiaotong couldn't help but laugh. "If word gets out that you said that, those audience members will be furious."

"Please don't let this get out, Sister Xiaotong."

Yu Hewei joined a new film crew a few days ago. After the event ended, he said goodbye and left in a hurry.

Even though Li Xian is on holiday, he can't go back to his hometown. He has to travel around for promotions throughout the Spring Festival, so he has been staying in Shanghai recently.

"Teacher Su, shall the four of us go to Anfu Road to see a play tonight?" Li Xian suggested, leaning over.

"I have no objection..."

Before Su Liu could finish speaking, Mao Xiaotong interrupted him, "He has something to do tonight, so he definitely can't go."

"I have..." He was about to ask, "What do I have to do?" when he felt a pinch on his thigh, so he quickly changed his words, "Um, that's right, I suddenly remembered that there is indeed something I need to do with Yusei."

"Really? Never mind then."

The four parted ways at the film studio. Li Xian, carrying his camera, turned and headed towards the street scene.

After Li Xian left, the atmosphere between the three of them suddenly became somewhat subtle.

"Dilraba, don't you have anything else to do today?" Mao Xiaotong asked casually.

"What could possibly be wrong with me?" Dilraba blinked and leaned closer with a mischievous look. "Teacher Su, Sister Xiaotong, you were just lying to Ah Xian, weren't you?"

Where?

"Don't say no. Youxing has Sister Wenxiu, why would Teacher Su need to worry about him?"

This Dilraba! She's too clever for her age! She should just stay as silly as before; there's no need for her to change her persona.

"Sister Xiaotong." Dilraba took Mao Xiaotong's arm and clung to her. "We've never been to this square before. Let's stroll around together, and Teacher Su is here too."

"Okay...okay."

"Why would I want to go shopping with you guys?" Su Liu shoved his hands into his pockets. "I'll definitely end up carrying loads of bags, and I'm not doing that."

Dilraba immediately chimed in, looking quite confident, "I only browse when I go shopping, I don't buy anything."

"That would be even less fun!" Su Liu waved his hand. "I'm going back now. You guys go explore on your own."

He turned and retreated, his eyes meeting Mao Xiaotong's for a fleeting moment.

"Teacher Su! He's always going against us!" Reba muttered, looking at Su Liu's back with a face full of displeasure.

"Isn't that how he is? You're only realizing it now?" Mao Xiaotong chimed in, then pulled Dilraba further into the mall.

At night, in a two-bedroom apartment in the Huashan Garden residential complex, Su Liu and Mao Xiaotong huddled together like cabbages, a sticky, rosy feeling slowly seeping through their gaps.

The bedding and clothes were haphazardly kicked at the foot of the bed, and the air was filled with the sound of rapid, low breathing.

After what seemed like an eternity, the damn noise finally stopped.

"Sister Xiaotong." Su Liu wrapped her arms around her waist and pulled her into a hug. "Do you think Reba noticed something today?"

"Reba is just kind, not stupid." Mao Xiaotong leaned against Su Liu's chest, her voice sounding lazy.

"She really found us..."

"No, not really, just a little suspicious. What? Are you afraid she'll find out?"

"What do I have to be afraid of her for?"

"She knows about us, how are you going to make a move on her now?"

"Sister Xiaotong, speak the truth, you were the one who attacked me back then."

Upon hearing this, Mao Xiaotong snorted and turned her body to the side in a huff, leaving only the back of her head facing him.

Su Liu pressed close to her and pulled her into his arms.

"I broke up with Chen Xiang," Mao Xiaotong blurted out abruptly.

Su Liu, who was nestled in the crook of her neck, paused for a moment. "You broke up?"

"Yes." She suddenly turned her head. "Are you surprised? If I don't break up with him, am I supposed to date him and you at the same time... like this?"

"No, I... just..."

"You can't give me the kind of love I want, right?"

Su Liu was speechless at her words, and it took her a long while to come to her senses: "Love... does anyone still talk about this word these days?"

"I'm willing to negotiate."

The room was filled with only a monotonous white noise, as if something had frozen in the air.

After a long while, Su Liu said, "Sister Xiaotong, have you ever thought that the other half you're pursuing is actually just pursuing the concept of a partner?"

"What are you trying to say?"

"You're too fixated on starting a family."

"You mean because of my scumbag father when I was a child, I'm stuck in a rut now?" Mao Xiaotong curled the corners of her mouth, her voice tinged with a hint of teasing.

"What I'm saying is, you want to solve life's problems through love, but loneliness doesn't disappear just because two people are together."

Mao Xiaotong looked at Su Liu expressionlessly, "You're just giving me a platitude."

"You figured it out."

Mao Xiaotong punched him in the chest. "I'm really impressed by you."

"Don't call me out on it. Can't you just pretend to be really touched?"

"I'm sorry, that's just how straightforward I am."

After exchanging a few words, the conversation ended, and a feeling of exhaustion washed over them.

The room fell silent. Mao Xiaotong rested her head on his shoulder and whispered, "Su Liu, if one day I want to leave Fuxing Culture..."

"I will try my best to keep you then."