Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

After hearing that Han Tao ordered five packs, Andy also ordered three packs from her. Qiu Yingying was very happy:

"Okay, okay, I didn't expect that business would come to me while I was at home. You guys are not in a hurry to give me the money, just wait until I bring it back to you and then turn it over.

However, accepting cash is a hassle. If you shop online, it's much more convenient. You don't need to make change at all, you just move your fingers and it's done."

Han Tao nodded and said, "Xiao Qiu, have you ever considered this? You could actually try opening your own online store. E-commerce is becoming increasingly popular, and online shopping will definitely be the mainstream shopping method in the future. I think you could give it a try."

Hearing this, Qiu Yingying seemed to be frozen in place, stunned for a long time. Andy called her several times before she came to her senses. Then she rushed towards Han Tao and yelled:

"Brother Han, you are so smart. Why didn't I think of that? Thank you!"

Seeing that she was still thinking of giving him a bear hug after she finished speaking, Han Tao quickly stood up and walked out, saying, "I'm going to go back and change my clothes and grab a bottle of wine. I'll be right back."

"Sister Fan and Xiao Qu haven't come back yet, so I'll go back first. Goodbye Andy!"

Qiu Yingying, who had an idea, put down the book and hand-grinded coffee maker in her hands, and ran back to 2202 to get the computer. Andy and Guan Juer were left looking at each other with bitter smiles.

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Chapter 380 Fan Shengmei’s Dilemma

Han Tao returned to 2301, washed up, changed into casual clothes, and walked out of the house with a glass of red wine. However, when he reached the stairs, he suddenly heard Fan Shengmei's voice coming from inside.

It turned out that Fan Shengmei had just arrived home. She had been very busy these days because she had to work during the day and then help her old classmate Wang Baichuan entertain clients after work. She was tired like a dog. If Andy hadn't invited her today, she wouldn't have come back so early.

However, when she got off the elevator, she suddenly received a call from her mother. Afraid that Guan Juer and Qiu Yingying would hear it, she hid in the stairwell to answer the call.

Hearing the voice on the phone, Fan Shengmei frowned, and countless images flashed through her mind. In her memory, her mother would only call when she wanted money, and would not care about her life or death at any other time.

"Hey, Xiaomei, why are you quiet? Why hasn't your salary for this month been transferred home yet? Your brother hasn't paid his mortgage yet!"

Seeing that her daughter didn't respond for a long time, Fan Shengmei's mother came up and scolded her with two words, as if asking for a debt, so that Fan Shengmei would not feel uncomfortable.

She didn't know what to say to this mother. You are worried about your son Fan Shengying's mortgage, but why don't you think about your daughter?

This month, the third quarter's rent needs to be paid, so Fan Shengmei didn't send any money home. Her mother questioned her without even asking why.

However, she had no choice but to take a deep breath, suppress the anger in her heart and said, "Mom, I just paid the rent for this quarter, and I don't have any extra money to transfer to you. I guess I won't be able to transfer to you next month.

You guys figure it out. I've even been worried about food these past few months. I guess I can only have two meals of instant noodles a day."

"Oh!" Fan Shengmei's mother Liu Meilan exclaimed, and then said anxiously:

"How could this happen? Xiaomei, do you pay the rent with your 10,000 yuan monthly salary? Can't you talk to the landlord and pay it month by month instead of paying him all three months at once?

You said you won't leave any money behind, so how will your brother pay his mortgage? How will your dad and I pay for our living expenses? How can you be so naive? Our family is counting on you!"

Hearing her mother say this, Fan Shengmei wanted to yell, but she had become accustomed to suppressing it, so she still said:

"Mom, how to pay the rent is not up to me. The landlord has this rule. What can I do?

You know I only make 10,000 yuan a month. After paying the rent this month, I only have 1,000 yuan left. I still have to survive for another month and a half. You guys figure out a way. Besides, my brother is not without a job."

Hearing Fan Shengmei say this, his mother Liu Meilan suggested a little harshly: "Xiaomei, your brother and sister-in-law are almost unable to make ends meet, what can he do?

Even if you can't pay the mortgage this month, we can still make up for our living expenses. Your nephew Lei Lei keeps asking for fruit and milk every day, so we adults can accommodate him, but we can't let the child suffer!"

Hearing this, Fan Shengmei, who was hiding in the corner of the staircase, frowned and said in a painful voice, "Mom, I'm your child too. You never asked me if I was okay when you called me.

You always ask for money, and I've told you I only have a thousand left. Now it's even hard to eat. What do you think I should do?"

"Xiaomei, how about this? Talk to the landlord and ask him to refund your rent first. You can move into the company dormitory for a while. Wouldn't that save you a lot of money?"

"Mom, you... have you ever considered my feelings when you say this?"

As she spoke, Fan Shengmei couldn't help shedding tears, and continued aggrievedly: "My brother and sister-in-law have hands and feet, they don't go out to make money, why don't you say something to them?

I paid the down payment for Fan Shengying's house, and I have to pay the mortgage every month. Now I have to bear the living expenses. Do you want to force me to death?

I'm just an ordinary worker. I work so hard every day for so little money. I'm almost giving up eating. Can't you think about me?"

"Xiaomei, we are a family, don't say that!"

Liu Meilan cried out in pain, then softened her tone and said, "Your mother knows how difficult it is, and I don't want to force you, but I have no other choice.

You know, your father is the only one in the family who has such a small pension. I can't just watch your brother and his family starve, right?

Lei Lei is the only grandson of our Fan family. How can I ignore him? He is so young and it would be terrible if he starved himself. You must have a way. Just transfer another 3,000 yuan to me.

When Fan Shengmei heard her mother's words, she almost laughed in anger. With a dead heart, she asked, "Mom, where can I find three thousand yuan for you now? Do you think you'll be happy only if I sell my body and support the family?"

Seeing her daughter's tone was wrong, Liu Meilan quickly changed the subject: "Xiaomei, what are you talking about? How could I let you do that?

How about this? If all else fails, you can borrow three thousand yuan from a colleague or friend. You young people are good at giving and receiving gifts, so you'll definitely be able to borrow it."

"Mom, don't you have to pay back the money you borrow? Over the years, my friends and classmates have been scared of me borrowing money from them because they can't pay it back. Now they don't dare to answer my calls. Who would be willing to lend me money?

How about this, you let my brother figure out a solution first, or get an estimate of his salary. I asked someone to find him a job, so he should have no problem supporting himself."

"No, your brother's salary has been taken away by your sister-in-law in advance, and I dare not say anything to her, otherwise she will divorce your brother again. Lei Lei is so young, if he doesn't have a mother, our family will fall apart!"

Hearing her mother still worrying about her brother, Fan Shengmei collapsed and said, "Mom, you're worried about my sister-in-law and my brother getting a divorce, but don't you worry about me? I'm already 30 years old and I don't even have a boyfriend. Have you ever worried about me?"

"Xiaomei, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you're just too picky. Just find someone you like. When the time comes, ask for more betrothal gifts so your brother and I won't bother you anymore!"

"Mom, I want to find one too, but who would want someone like me? I don't have a single cent in savings, and every month my salary isn't enough and I have to borrow money to send home. Do you think I can find one? As for the betrothal gift you mentioned, forget it. I'm not some rich lady, and I wouldn't be worth anything even if I sold it."

"Xiaomei, don't say that..."

"What's wrong with me, Mom? What's wrong with me?"

Interrupting her mother's words, Fan Shengmei cried angrily, "Isn't what I said true? Since I started working, every penny I earned has been sent home to supplement the family expenses. Now I don't have a single cent in savings.

What about your son? What has he done to our family? I took his house, I paid off his mortgage, and I paid for his milk powder.

I bought all the valuable things in the house and did so much for the family. Now I don’t even have the right to speak out?"

"Xiaomei, Mommy is sorry for you, and your brother and sister-in-law are sorry for you too. Please consider that your dad and I are old, and you can't just ignore this family!

I won't force you anymore. Lei Lei is making a fuss again, saying he's hungry. I'm going to cook for him. Just transfer the money back within three days. I'm hanging up!"

After the phone call was hung up, Fan Shengmei had a miserable smile on her face, and she wanted to cry but had no tears. She wanted to abandon this family that was only a burden to her, but she could not bear to do it. As a result, she had to support a family of six with her monthly income of 10,000 yuan, and also pay her brother's mortgage.

Just as she was lost in thought, her cell phone rang. It was Guan Juer asking her why she hadn't returned home yet. Fan Shengmei wiped her tears, opened the door, and walked down the stairs.

As the sound gradually faded away, Han Tao, who heard the conversation between Fan Shengmei and her daughter, shook his head. If Fan Shengmei didn't wake up in time, this family would bite her neck, suck her blood and eat her flesh, or even suck her marrow out of her bones.

Han Tao also couldn't understand. You said that your family are all healthy people, so how could they become a group of parasites?

Moreover, this family does not seem to be ashamed but proud of it, and regards drinking their daughter's blood as a matter of course. How did they do that?

Of course, Fan Shengmei is also a little disappointing, but no one can understand her thoughts unless they put themselves in her shoes.

In one’s lifetime, no matter how partial one’s parents are, they are the ones who gave one life. Even if one’s original family is not good or unhappy, home is one’s root.

Especially when growing up in a family atmosphere that favors boys over girls, the genes of family culture are engraved in the bones and can never be removed.

Because Fan Shengmei lives in such a family and hardly feels the warmth of the family, when she grows up, she can make money.

She thought she could get love by paying, but from the moment she had this idea, she was at a disadvantage. Over time, she became more and more submissive, and her family became even more aggressive.

This is in line with the saying that there must be something hateful about a pitiful person! However, a hateful person must also have something miserable to suffer.

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Chapter 381 Ode to Joy Dinner (2)

As the lights came on, people from the 22nd and 23rd floors gathered in 2201, Building 19 of Ode to Joy.

Qu Xiaoxiao came back last and immediately started to act coquettishly to Andy, asking for credit: "Andy, I found Guan Nan, the one who framed you, and I got the evidence, but Brother Han took all the credit. You can't forget my contribution!"

"Don't worry, Han Lu has already told me. Thank you. Xiao Qu, if you have any problems in the future, I will definitely help you if I can."

Looking at the quirky Qu Xiaoxiao, Andy smiled and thanked her. Although the problem had been resolved, these neighbors really cared about her and helped her to the best of their ability, so she was very touched.

Seeing her surprise, Andy looked at Han Tao and smiled, then continued:

"Of course, thank you all for your concern for me. From now on, no matter who is in need, I will be happy to help."

Hearing this, Qu Xiaoxiao quickly waved her hands: "What are you thanking me for, Andy? You've helped everyone before, and no one will stand idly by when you're in trouble.

Actually, I was just joking with you. After so many years in the martial arts world, I still know that loyalty comes first. How could I not understand it? "

Fan Shengmei also said: "Yes, Andy, speaking of it, we didn't help much, it's just a wave of flags, you don't have to be so polite!"

Hearing this, Han Tao glanced at Fan Shengmei. After answering the phone, she went back to 2202. She might have washed her face and changed clothes before coming here. At this time, she no longer looked sad or painful.

"Everyone, eat and chat, the pot is already boiling!"

As they were talking, Andy saw that the hot pot in the middle of the table was already boiling, so he hurriedly stopped the fight. Qiu Yingying, who had been quiet for a long time, finally put down her computer and ran from the sofa to the dining table.

"It smells so good! It's finally cooked. Let's eat! I can't wait!"

Smelling the aroma, Qiu Yingying called everyone over while shouting, "It's time to eat, Sister Fan, Brother Han, Guan Guan, Xiao Qu, come and eat!"

Hearing this, several people also walked to the dining table and sat down. Qu Xiaoxiao, who was like a natural enemy of Qiu Yingying, saw that she was like a greedy cat and couldn't help but teasing her:

"Qiu Yingying, you really are a foodie. It's just a hot pot meal, why are you so excited? You look so useless. Don't even call yourself a sister on the 22nd floor when you go out. It's too embarrassing!"

"Qu Xiaoxiao, I'm not going to argue with you today. Shut up right there, or I'll make you pay."

As Qiu Yingying happily put ingredients into the pot, she said unhappily, "Brother Han bought the ingredients for today's hot pot. They're richer than what we eat at the restaurant. I'm a foodie, so what?"

Hearing Qiu Yingying's words, Qu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but look at him and exclaimed exaggeratedly: "Wow, Brother Han, your hot pot is a bit exaggerated, right?

Look at this table. These aren't just ingredients, these are money. Abalone, sea cucumber, geoduck, Wagyu beef, and are these Gillardeau oysters? "

Qu Xiaoxiao was so surprised that she couldn't help but pick up the oysters and looked at them, then pointed at the bottom of the pot:

"It seems the ingredients for this healthy Cordyceps, Matsutake and Chicken Soup Base can't be simple. Isn't that too extravagant?"

"Oh, it's not easy. It's rare that you, Miss Qu, can still talk about luxury!"

Han Tao looked at Qu Xiaoxiao with a smile, then called everyone: "Everyone, please take a seat. Although I bought the ingredients, it's Andy's treat!"

"Handsome Han, with all these nutritious ingredients, are you planning to make us bleed from the nose?"

Fan Shengmei was in a bad mood before, so she didn't look carefully after entering the room. Now, after hearing what Qu Xiaoxiao said, she also observed curiously and was shocked.

Seeing that several people were looking at him, Han Tao smiled and said, "Don't worry, it won't happen. These ingredients are a combination of warm and cool. Besides, we don't eat like this every day, so it's okay to eat it once in a while.

Besides, Andy hasn't had a good meal these past few days, Xiaoqiu and Xiaomei have been working hard lately, Guanguan has been working overtime a lot, and Xiaoqu hasn't recovered from her injury yet, so it's a good time to catch up!"

"I have to go on a business trip tomorrow, so I really need to catch up. Brother Han is so thoughtful!"

As she spoke, Qu Xiaoxiao had already picked up her chopsticks and was ready to eat.

Hearing that she was going on a business trip, before Han Tao could ask what was going on, Qiu Yingying had already been captivated by so many delicious foods. These were good things that she could not afford to eat normally. She was so greedy that she could not help but said:

"That's right, I also need to nourish myself. Even if I have a nosebleed, I will eat more. I haven't eaten many of these things before!"

"Greedy cat, you can't move once you see something delicious. If you keep eating, you'll soon turn into a pig."

Fan Shengmei smiled and touched Qiu Yingying's head, then picked up the chopsticks, but for a moment she didn't know which one to eat first.

Seeing this, Han Tao hurriedly put some ingredients in, and when the time was almost up, he said, "Don't just watch, do it yourself!"

Hearing this, everyone helped themselves. Qiu Yingying picked up a few slices of abalone and put them in her mouth, mumbling, "This abalone is cooked. It's delicious."

"Qiu Yingying, I didn't expect you to be so discerning. This is top-grade abalone, very expensive!"

As she spoke, Qu Xiaoxiao also took a piece and said that she was not good at anything else, but she was an expert when it came to eating, drinking and having fun, and what's more, she loved abalone the most.

"Mmm, this beef is delicious too!"

Qiu Yingying had her mouth full of food and didn't bother to argue with her. She was almost speechless at this moment.

Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer looked at each other and looked at Qiu Yingying speechlessly. Did she eat like that as if she hadn't eaten for a few days?

Feeling that her performance was too ugly, Fan Shengmei reluctantly reminded her: "Little earthworm, go slowly, don't burn yourself!"

Andy didn't rush to eat, but scooped half a bowl of soup in advance. As he drank, he said, "This soup is also very delicious. I didn't expect to add that insect-like thing. It tastes pretty good, but it has a bit of a medicinal taste."

Qu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but explain to Andy, "Andy, this isn't just any insect. It's called winter-spring-summer grass, and it's a very valuable medicinal herb. And the soup base uses black-bone chicken, matsutake mushrooms, and ham, all of which are delicious and nutritious.

This soup base is not only delicious, but also has obvious nutritional value. It strengthens the kidneys, nourishes the stomach, and is delicious, easy to digest, and can also beautify the skin. "

Andy hadn't expected a single soup to have so many names, so he exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, that's amazing! I'll have to try it more often in the future. Chinese cuisine really is... extensive and profound, isn't it?"

"That's right, our country's food culture is indeed profound and extensive, which is incomparable to Western cuisine." Han Tao nodded with a smile.

As Qu Xiaoxiao ate, she sighed, "I thought it was just a simple meal, but it turned out to be so sumptuous. Did Brother Han make arrangements in advance?"

"Of course, everyone is busy with their own things. It's hard for us to get together, so I had people prepare these dishes and soup bases in advance."