Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

"Oh my god, why does this sound so familiar? I really have reason to suspect that you and Lao Tan are in collusion, or are you really not brothers who have been separated for many years?

Yesterday, Lao Tan personally visited the company to supervise my meals, and he used the same words of persuasion!

Han Tao smiled and said, "Old Tan is truly amazing to you as a friend, especially his silent care and support. Not many people can do that, and it comes from the heart. Having such a close friend in life is enough!"

In fact, Han Tao admires Tan Zongming from the bottom of his heart. What a great man he is!

He really took care of Andy in every possible way, and was extremely attentive. His only goal was to protect Andy from harm. This had nothing to do with romance, because in the original plot, whether it was with Wei Wei or Bao Yifan, he would be happy to see it happen. How many people in the world can do that?

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Chapter 297 Andy meets Xiao Ming for the first time

Just as Han Tao and Andy left Ode to Joy and headed for Daishan, everyone in Ode to Joy also started a new day.

Fan Shengmei from 2202 also got ready early and took the bus. Although it was the weekend, she was entrusted with a task, so after getting Han Tao's help, she was eager to see the office he mentioned.

She also planned to take some photos for Wang Baichuan after she finished looking around. After all, she had worked tirelessly for several days and finally helped him rent a house, and it was in the Lujiazui business district, a prime location in Shanghai. She had to take credit for it.

Guan Juer went running alone. Although she wanted to sleep in after working overtime for several days, she endured it and got up considering that she should learn from Andy and Han Tao and persist in doing things and not give up halfway.

Finally, the suspended Qiu Yingying was left alone at home in Room 2202, feeling restless. After nine o'clock, she received a call from the company's human resources department. The human resources manager told her that she was fired because of her cover-up.

However, in order to appease him, the company agreed to pay her this month's salary according to the first month of the year as compensation.

Qiu Yingying, who was heartbroken and unemployed, could not bear the blow and burst into tears. She first called her father and then called Guan Juer.

Qiu Yingying's father, who was far away in the county town, felt heartbroken when he heard his daughter crying. After comforting her, he secretly planned to take a leave tomorrow and catch the early bus to Shanghai to see his daughter.

Qu Xiaoxiao from 2203 has been going out early and coming back late these two days, and she is in full swing, demonstrating her communication skills.

Because of Andy's help, she had reached a preliminary agreement with the other party, so she felt at ease taking the representatives of the GI brand to eat, drink and have fun, and planned to take them to visit all the famous attractions in Shanghai, so that the other party could appreciate the cultural atmosphere of the mysterious ancient country.

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Yang Dongxu drove steadily and fast. Although the road to Daishan was not short, the three of them still arrived at the nursing home before noon. Apart from solving personal problems, there was no delay along the way.

Old Yan had already been waiting at the gate. The nursing home had changed a lot since Han Tao's last visit. The open space on the side was fenced off, so that the expansion construction site was blocked, minimizing the disturbance to the peaceful lives of the elderly.

When Yang Dongxu slowly parked the car at the door, Han Tao and Andy got out one after another. Seeing this, Lao Yan came over and said, "Miss Andy, did you have a smooth journey?"

Andy smiled and thanked him, "Old Yan, I can't thank you enough for your kindness. It's all thanks to your hard work that I was able to find my brother. Thank you for your hard work!"

Hearing her say this, Lao Yan waved his hand and said, "Alright, don't be so polite, we are all Lao Tan's friends!"

"Anyway, I've definitely caused you a lot of trouble!"

After saying that, Andy let Han Tao step out from behind him and introduced him:

"This is Han Tao, a friend of Lao Tan and me, and the chief legal advisor of Shengxuan Group."

Old Yan nodded and politely shook hands with Han Tao. "Old Tan has said this many times before. It's true that hearing about someone is worse than seeing them in person. Lawyer Han, it's nice to meet you!"

"It's me who's really happy to meet you. You're Old Tan's best friend, and you've helped him solve many problems. Mr. Yan Luming, I've long heard of your great name!"

Han Tao politely shook hands with Lao Yan. After a brief acquaintance, the three of them walked into the nursing home together.

Originally, Dean Yang Xiuyuan knew that Han Tao was coming and wanted to meet him in person, but there were a few documents that needed her to deal with, so she could only work in the office while waiting for them.

Andy looked around the nursing home carefully. It didn't look big, but it was very clean. Although the construction nearby was a bit noisy, it didn't affect the elderly people who were sitting and chatting under the shade of the trees.

Their arrival attracted the attention of these elderly people. Several elderly people who had met Han Tao before, as well as two old Red Army soldiers in wheelchairs, greeted him one after another.

Han Tao was also very happy to see them. He hurried forward to greet them and gestured to Yang Dongxu to give him the gifts he had brought. Now that the nursing home had Han Tao's financial support, they had no shortage of food and drink, so he brought some things that would please them.

After a simple greeting, Han Tao accompanied Andy and Lao Yan to the office building. The elderly people behind them also started whispering to each other, but many of them were hard of hearing, so they spoke very loudly.

They were all discussing Han Tao and Andy, but because Han Tao had informed Dean Xiuyuan in advance, everyone thought that Han Tao was here to inspect the expansion of the nursing home and the sanatorium project.

Therefore, the risk in the original plot that Xiao Ming's biological father would come to fight for Xiao Ming's custody for money was avoided. Of course, even if they came, Han Tao had made corresponding countermeasures for the matter.

When Andy walked into the dean's office, he immediately saw a thin young man sitting in front of the desk with his back to the door. The boy's clothes were clean without a single stain.

Andy originally thought she would see a lunatic who was talking nonsense or was dirty, but she didn't expect him to just sit there quietly, which was completely different from the mentally ill patient she had imagined.

At this time, Xiao Ming was concentrating on painting. Even when Dean Xiuyuan stood up to talk to everyone, she failed to distract his attention. This made Andy feel mixed emotions for a moment and he was a little afraid to get close.

Because Han Tao came with Andy to see Xiao Ming, he didn't communicate too much with Dean Yang Xiuyuan. After all, if there was anything to say, they could talk later and he shouldn't take the spotlight.

However, Lao Yan thought of Tan Zongming's explanation and Han Tao's identity as a lawyer. He knew that Han Tao would understand the dark side of this matter. Xiao Ming's biological father would definitely have other ideas when he knew that he had a rich sister.

Although most people didn't know about today's meeting, it's better to be safe than sorry. So before Andy and the others came, they told Yang Xiuyuan about their idea of ​​taking Xiao Ming away, and therefore they secretly called Han Tao to the door to talk about this.

At this time, Dean Xiuyuan in the room saw that Andy was a little nervous, smiled and nodded to Andy, then gently patted Xiao Ming who was drawing on the table and said:

"Xiao Ming, your sister is here to see you. She's here to take you to a better life. Come meet your sister."

Hearing someone calling him, Xiao Ming hesitantly looked up at Dean Yang Xiuyuan, then glanced at Andy along her hand, then lowered his head to paint again, completely ignoring her.

Seeing this, Dean Yang Xiuyuan kindly extended her hand to Andy, "Come here, come and talk to Xiao Ming. You are his older sister, but you are afraid of him? Our Xiao Ming is very well-behaved. Come here and hold his hand."

After that, she turned around and pulled Xiao Ming up, coaxing him, "Xiao Ming, be good, come and hold your sister's hand. This is your sister, not someone else."

When Andy saw Xiao Ming's face, her childhood memories instantly emerged in her mind. She immediately confirmed that this was her brother. His expression was so similar. However, she also noticed that Xiao Ming's eyes were not right and he obviously had mental problems.

Although she was a little scared, the power of blood being thicker than water made her unconsciously walk towards Xiao Ming, and then reach out to hold her brother's hand, but Xiao Ming seemed a little scared and hid behind Dean Yang Xiuyuan.

His action also scared Andy, and Andy looked at Xiao Ming somewhat at a loss.

Dean Yang Xiuyuan saw this and comforted Xiao Ming. At the same time, she looked at Andy's frightened expression and couldn't help but protect Xiao Ming and said:

"Sister, I think you're living a good life. You have a friend like Mr. Han, so you must come from a wealthy family, right?

But I really can't understand why you only think of Xiao Ming now. What's wrong with our Xiao Ming that your cruel parents threw him out!

As the saying goes, even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. You behave like this when you see your own brother. How can I feel at ease to leave Xiao Ming to you?

I'm not afraid that Mr. Han will be unhappy. I've made it clear today that if you want to take him back, let your evil parents come and pick him up themselves. Make a good apology to our Xiao Ming and promise me that you will never abandon Xiao Ming again, and I'll let you go.

Otherwise, who knows if you will pick it up today and throw it away tomorrow? I don't believe you, and don't tell me you have the same DNA or anything like that, I won't admit it."

Andy swallowed, calmed himself, and lowered his head to reply, "Our parents are both dead, and I grew up in an orphanage. I was very young back then, and I didn't take good care of my brother. I've really troubled you all these years."

After hearing this answer, Dean Yang Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment, and said sympathetically: "Ah, so that's how it is. I'm sorry, I wronged you. I didn't expect you to be such a pitiful person. Seeing how you're looking for him now, you shouldn't treat Xiao Ming unfairly."

After that, Dean Yang Xiuyuan continued to persuade Xiao Ming to hold his sister's hand, saying that his sister was taking him home.

Under her comfort, Xiao Ming finally spoke: "Second Granny, I won't leave. I don't want to go with her. I won't leave, I won't leave!"

Although he spoke a little slowly, his articulation was still very clear, so he was still afraid of seeing Xiao Ming. Dean Yang Xiuyuan could only tell Andy that she had spoiled Xiao Ming. The child had rarely met outsiders and was a little shy.

Andy nodded sympathetically. "I understand. When I was in the orphanage, I was also afraid of being taken away by others. Compared to the outside world, I also feel that the orphanage is safer."

Dean Yang Xiuyuan felt bad after hearing Andy say that. She coaxed Xiao Ming again and said, "Xiao Ming, please talk to me. How about you recite a passage about pi for me?"

"Pi..."

Xiao Ming repeated it to himself, then hid behind Dean Yang Xiuyuan and recited it: "3.1415926...5358...9793..."

Hearing the familiar sound of pi, Andy involuntarily took two steps back. Her heart was beating fast, her hands were shaking slightly, and the scene when she and her brother were forcibly separated in the orphanage kept appearing in her mind.

At that time, I was only four or five years old, but I could already recite a long number called pi. Therefore, I was often pushed in front of the adoptive parents by the aunts in the welfare home to perform, just like Xiao Ming now.

Chapter 298 Emotional loss of control

As Xiao Ming continued to recite, big drops of sweat began to appear on Andy's forehead. She wanted to say something, but her chest felt very stuffy. She only had one thought at a time, and she didn't want to be separated from her brother again.

So Andy suddenly stepped forward, reached out and grabbed Xiao Ming's wrist, and pulled him out while muttering:

"Xiao Ming, come home with me. We will never be separated again. I will never leave you again..."

The sudden physical contact frightened Xiao Ming instantly. While resisting, he looked at Dean Yang Xiuyuan and shouted "Second Aunt", and his emotions were a little out of control.

His behavior was just like when he broke free from the hands of the welfare home volunteers. He just wanted to return to his only relative, but at that time he wanted to pursue Andy, and now it was Director Yang Xiuyuan who had taken care of him for more than ten years.

Seeing her brother like this, Andy replayed the scene of her and her brother being forcibly separated in her mind over and over again, and began to lose control of her emotions.

She now had only one thought left, to take her brother away. She didn't want to see her brother in this state anymore, and didn't want to be picked on by others.

Han Tao and Lao Yan, who were outside the door, heard the sound and hurried back to the office. They saw Dean Yang Xiuyuan comforting Xiao Ming at the door.

Seeing Andy's expression, Han Tao knew that she was emotionally unstable. He immediately used the technique he learned in the army to grab Andy's hand, then pressed his thumb on her base of the thumb and massaged it while comforting her.

After more than ten seconds, Andy's mood stabilized and the sweat subsided. Han Tao then continued to remind her:

"Andy, you have to stay calm. This will scare Xiao Ming. It will not only do him no good, but will make things worse."

After saying that, seeing that she was no longer excited but just dazed, Han Tao hurriedly walked to Xiao Ming and used the same method to calm Xiao Ming down, then used a friendship card in his mind (after use, the kindness value of any male film and television character will be increased by 20 points).

Combined with the psychological suggestion cards he had used before, Han Tao was able to make people with emotional deficiency, depression, autism, etc. have strong trust in himself. Although the goodwill value increased last time did not reach the upper limit of 60 points, it was at least 40 points. This time, with 20 points added, a total of 60 points, it was enough to make Xiao Ming trust himself especially.

Sure enough, the effect was surprisingly good. After hearing Han Tao's comforting voice, Xiao Ming calmed down, looked up at him, called him "Brother Han Tao" twice, and then held him and Dean Yang Xiuyuan's hands tightly.

This stunned Old Yan on the side. Andy was also a little confused at this time. He didn't expect that his brother was so close to Han Tao. Dean Yang Xiuyuan was not surprised. She had experienced it once, so she was not surprised.

"Xiao Ming, have you missed me? This time I brought you a lot of sketchbooks and brushes, as well as the Rubik's Cube I promised to bring you last time. Do you want it?"

Xiao Ming looked at Han Tao and nodded. "Yes, I do. Xiao Ming also wants to play Sudoku with Brother Han Tao and memorize the value of Pi."

"Then why don't you and Second Wife go inside and wait for Brother? I'll get you a gift."

After saying that, Han Tao looked at Xiao Ming and saw him nod in agreement. Han Tao greeted Dean Yang Xiuyuan and Lao Yan, then pulled Andy aside and went downstairs to let the siblings calm down.

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After leaving the office building, Han Tao took Andy to the car, then took out a bottle of mineral water and handed it to her. After she drank most of the bottle, he said:

"Andy, didn't we agree before we came here not to rush to take Xiao Ming back to the Magic City? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

Andy drank half a bottle of water in one breath before her emotions finally calmed down. She frowned and said,

"I'm sorry, I really couldn't help it. My brother and I are so much alike. When I was little, I also hid behind my aunt to memorize pi and I didn't dare look at anyone. We are simply cut from the same mold.

You saw his state just now. We share the same blood. I don't want to leave any regrets. I want to do this before I go crazy..."

Han Tao understood her anxiety, so he comforted her: "Andy, I said Xiao Ming is not mentally ill, he may just be autistic or something like that, don't scare yourself.

Besides, even if you two are very similar, it only means that you are both sensitive to numbers, which is a strength. Besides, it doesn't matter how good it is for you in the United States. You are different."

Andy shook his head: "Han Tao, you don't understand this feeling. You don't know how desperate it is, lonely and isolated. No one really cares about you, and no one really cares about what you want?

When I see my brother, it's like seeing myself as a child, so weak, so helpless, unable to do anything, unable to change anything."

"Andy, don't think like that. You've been looking for him for so many years. It's normal for you to be emotionally unstable when you suddenly meet him. If it were me, I'm afraid I'd be worse than you.

What you need now is to calm down and not act on impulse. You have already found your brother, so you have the responsibility and obligation to take good care of him, so you have to consider the problem from his perspective.

What's more, Dean Xiuyuan has taken care of Xiao Ming for so many years, which is a great favor to Xiao Ming. He is unable to repay her now, so you have to repay her for him, right?

So you must be stronger than before. You must make life better for yourself, Xiao Ming, and those who have helped him. You are his relative, and you don't want him to fall into loneliness and despair again.

So you can't just be defeated. Pain, self-blame, and fear are useless. You have to think rationally about the problem."

After listening to Han Tao's consolation, Andy thought for a moment and nodded, then drank the remaining half bottle of water.

Old Yan also came over at this time, looked at the two of them and said, "Andy, Han Lu just told me the situation. I think he is right. I took it for granted before. Can we take your brother away rashly? Because to him, we are strangers, and he can't accept it at all.

So I think we should follow Han Lu's method, let him get familiar with you, and his condition will improve, and then take him back to the Magic City. It would be even better if we can convince Dean Xiuyuan. "

"Thank you, Lao Yan. I know. I'll do as Han Lu said. I was too impulsive just now!"

Seeing Andy regain his composure, Han Tao suggested, "Andy, it's getting late. Why don't you stay here today? I'll set you up with Xiao Ming later. Get acquainted first, and then go back tomorrow.

Of course, you don’t have to worry about it in the future. Dean Xiuyuan treats Xiao Ming very well and takes care of him like her own child. With our investment, the living environment here will get better and better.

Besides, you've been looking for him for so many years, so you don't mind waiting a little longer. This place is two or three hours away from Shanghai, so you can come and see him anytime."

Hearing this, Andy nodded: "Okay, then we will stay here today. I also want to spend more time with my brother."

"Well, let's go up and discuss it with Dean Xiuyuan, but we must be careful with our emotions this time!"

After saying that, Han Tao took Andy back to the office building, followed closely by Lao Yan, and the three of them went straight to the dean's office on the second floor.

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Chapter 299 Xiao Ming's Transformation

When the three of them returned to the dean's office, Xiao Ming was fine. He was standing alone at the window looking out, and he was very quiet.

Dean Yang Xiuyuan looked at Andy and asked with concern, "Are you okay? Are you feeling better?"

Andy looked at Xiao Ming and Dean Yang Xiuyuan guiltily and nodded: "Much better. I'm sorry, Dean. I was too excited and almost hurt Xiao Ming."