Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

"You sent me a video right after you left, just to say this?"

Andy, who was about to go to bed, looked at Qu Xiaoxiao in confusion, asking her if she posted the video just to gossip?

In fact, Andy has always been confused about what is going on between Fan Shengmei and Wang Bochuan. Why is it so slow to explain clearly? She also doesn't understand why Qu Xiaoxiao has been targeting Fan Shengmei.

"Yes, this is such an interesting thing. I was too busy to gossip before, but now it's different. It's better to share happiness with others than to enjoy it alone!"

Hearing Qu Xiaoxiao's tone, which sounded as if she was anxious to stir up trouble, Andy frowned and asked, "Xiao Qu, have you already told Fan Xiaomei?"

Qu Xiaoxiao replied with a smile, "Of course. As someone who only wants to cause chaos in the world, how could I not tell Sister Fan? But I really didn't mean to do that this time. I was just helping her check things out."

"I really don't understand your thoughts. How did Fan Xiaomei offend you? Why do you insist on treating her like this? She's actually had a very difficult life..."

“Hello…Hello…Hello!”

Before Andy could finish, Qu Xiaoxiao interrupted her and said, "Andy, of course I have my reasons, but it's a long story, I'll tell you in detail when I have time.

Besides, I've been so busy lately that I haven't felt the sweetness of love for a long time. Why should I not be angry when others are being so affectionate? And it's not the kind of affectionateness that's meant to be romantic, it's just pretending to be affectionate.

In fact, Sister Fan is not what you see her to be. She is just trying to catch a rich husband, so that classmate Wang is just a spare tire. It would be better if they could see clearly what is going on between them sooner.

You said that I, Qu Xiaoxiao, am such a kind person, how could I bear to see a promising young man being played around. Of course, if we truly love each other, this is not a problem, just treat it as a test.

"Xiao Qu, why do you always impose your ideas on others? It's very rude and doesn't make people like you."

Hearing Andy's words, Qu Xiaoxiao stuck out her tongue and nodded, "Don't worry, I blamed myself for this time. I won't do this again in the future."

“OK, I hope you can do it!”

Andy nodded, thinking of Qu Xiaoxiao's unique insights into love, and hesitated for a moment before asking:

"Xiao Qu, let me ask you, what does it feel like to like someone?"

When Qu Xiaoxiao heard Andy ask this, she immediately understood what was going on. She had long noticed that Andy's attitude towards Han Tao was different, and the relationship between the two was also very subtle.

Although Qu Xiaoxiao also likes Han Tao, she is more attracted by his body, and things have to be prioritized. The most important thing for her now is to build a career and then fight for the family property.

After all, the Qu Group was a family business created by her mother and father, and had nothing to do with Qu Lianjie. Even if she didn't want it, she couldn't give it to him for free, so she had no time to pursue so-called love for the time being.

The most important thing is that Qu Xiaoxiao is very clear, and the environment she grew up in also makes her see things clearly, so she teased: "Andy, you are not right, tell me quickly, are you in love?"

"It's not what you think. I'm not sure yet whether I like him or not."

"Since you said that, you must like him. Tell me what you really think. And who is this person?"

Hearing Qu Xiaoxiao's question, Andy didn't want to talk anymore, so he shook his head and said, "Forget it, I don't want to talk anymore. Let's hang up first. I want to go to sleep."

"Come on, what's going on? Can you please stop keeping me in suspense?"

Qu Xiaoxiao stopped Andy from ending the call and said quickly, "Let me guess, you threw yourself into work as soon as you returned to China and had little contact with the opposite sex, so this person must be someone close to you.

You don't know many people in China. Although Mr. Tan has the opportunity and the ability, you haven't been together for so many years, so he must be excluded.

As for Wei Wei, judging by the previous rumors and your closeness, it's impossible. That leaves Brother Han upstairs. Are you in love with Han Tao?

Don't blame me for not warning you, it doesn't necessarily work out. Unless you're just looking for someone to date, and it's the kind of relationship where you don't plan on getting married, then he's a good choice. If you're aiming for marriage, forget it; he's not suitable."

"You guessed wrong. It's very late. See you tomorrow. Bye!"

"Andy, don't hang up, just tell me, just tell me!"

"Speak up, speak up, if you don't, the quilt will guess it!"

"Bye-Bye!"

Despite Qu Xiaoxiao's repeated inquiries, Andy ended the call on his own, then pondered for a moment, got up and went to the bedroom.

Qu Xiaoxiao, who didn't get an answer, put down her phone. After a while, she stopped soaking in the bathtub and got out of it directly. Then she wiped the water droplets, ran out of 2203 in her bathrobe, and walked towards the stairwell.

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Chapter 418 Guan Juer's Innocence

In the early morning, a ray of sunlight shines through the morning light and into the bedroom through the window, reminding the thousands of passers-by in the bustling world to get up early every morning and start a new day.

When Han Tao came back from running with Andy and Guan Juer, Guan Juer talked about Fan Shengmei calling last night and crying for half the night.

"Brother Han, Yingying and I heard Sister Fan calling last night. It seemed like his family was asking her for money, and his brother must have gotten into trouble.

Sister Fan's monthly salary is limited. In addition to buying clothes and cosmetics, she also has to pay rent and food, so the expenses are not small.

Especially since we just paid this quarter's rent recently, she has no money left. But her family is very patriarchal and continues to exploit her.

But Sister Fan never tells anyone about her difficulties, so Yingying and I discussed it for half the night and couldn't find a solution. So I was wondering if you and Andy could help Sister Fan?

Hearing this, Han Tao smiled bitterly and said, "Guan Guan, how do you think I can help Xiao Fan? To be honest, your sister Fan is really lucky to have friends like you and Xiao Qiu.

But we are all adults and have to take responsibility for everything. Fan Shengmei and I are just ordinary friends. Although my intervention is just a small favor, I only help in emergencies, not in poverty. Fan Shengmei's situation is different.

If I help her this time, what will she do next time? Her family always comes to her when something goes wrong. We can't always solve her problems for her. Ultimately, she has to wake up on her own and know where the bottom line is.

To put it bluntly, whether it's you, me, Xiao Qiu, or Andy, we're all outsiders to Xiao Fan. It's hard for a judge to judge family affairs, and many times it's not appropriate for us to meddle in other people's family affairs, otherwise it might offend them."

How could Han Tao, who knew the original plot, not know that Fan Shengying's problem this time was actually not that difficult to solve. It was just that Fan Shengying's family did not understand the law, so they were blackmailed.

Han Tao thought it would be a good thing if Fan Shengying was detained for a while, as it would teach her a lesson. Therefore, he never considered intervening in Fan Shengfei's family affairs, because if he helped someone like that once, he would definitely do it again.

Given the character of Fan Shengmei's parents, they would come over even if Fan Shengmei ignored them, not to mention if someone else helped.

But if the Fan family knew that she had a greater support, they would drink Fan Shengmei's blood even more unscrupulously, otherwise they would not be the vampire that had been parasitic on her for so many years.

Hearing Han Tao's answer, Guan Juer said in embarrassment: "Brother Han, I know what you mean, but I can't just watch Sister Fan like this. Sister Fan used to be very kind to me and Yingying.

But Yingying and I have limited abilities and can't do anything to help. We can only worry. I know you and Andy are very capable. If you can help her, she won't have to suffer so much.

Han Tao smiled slightly. "Guan Guan, Xiao Fan didn't ask Andy or me for help. Why should we help? And how do you think we can help with this kind of family matter?"

Hearing this, Guan Juer was stunned for a moment, and after thinking for a long time, she said, "Brother Han, what you said does make sense, and I understand what you mean.

But Sister Fan is really in a difficult situation. She has no choice but to deal with parents like that. Why don't you and Andy lend her some money, or introduce her to a rich boyfriend?

Sister Fan has been wanting to find a rich boyfriend for years. If you take her to some high-end cocktail parties, she can meet a suitable man who is willing to help her support her family. That would be better than her blindly trying to find someone.

Andy listened for a long time, then said in confusion, "Xiao Guan, no one else can help with this kind of thing. Also, asking us to introduce someone to Fan Xiaomei is not a good idea. People of status and position will never like someone like her. After all, they all value matching.

Besides, from what you said, Fan Xiaomei urgently needs to see the truth. Others can't help her, and introducing someone to her is not a solution. After all, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst."

"Sister Andy, Sister Fan is so beautiful, and she understands the ways of the world. She's also a capable woman who can handle both the living and the kitchen. Isn't such a good woman exactly the type that rich men like?"

Andy looked at Han Tao, who understood and said, "Guan Guan, Andy is not saying that Xiao Fan is not good enough, but there are too many women like Xiao Fan.

Especially people like Qu Xiaoxiao who come from wealthy families, who have been influenced by them since childhood and call people with Xiaofan's mentality "gold diggers." This is why Xiaoqu has always looked down on Xiaofan.

"Then what should I do? Actually, I think Handsome Wang is pretty good, and he also cares about Sister Fan, but Sister Fan said that she can't accept having a baby in a rented house, so she hasn't confirmed the relationship.

Yingying and I have discussed this matter. Speaking of which, that handsome Wang is working very hard, but Sister Fan just doesn't express her opinion. Otherwise, there would be someone to support her.

Andy smiled slightly and said, "Xiao Guan, I know Xiao Fan is a very good person and he takes good care of you and Xiao Qiu, but feelings are feelings and life is life, they can't be mixed.

Xiao Fan is indeed knowledgeable, but she lacks ambition and does not know how to deal with things around her rationally. If she does not wake up herself, we can't help her.

Besides, Han Tao is actually helping her and Xiao Qiu. He's just teaching people how to fish, not giving them fish. I think the scale is just right. Otherwise, it would be counterproductive."

Guan Juer nodded and said thoughtfully, "I understand, Sister Andy. I also think that we shouldn't rashly interfere in other people's family affairs. It seems that only when Sister Fan wakes up herself can we help."

"That's the truth. You're just too naive, Guan Guan. You think things are too simple. Matters like the Fan family must be handled by Fan Shengmei herself. Only after she suffers enough can she wake up."

So, no matter who it is, now is not the best time to help, because the more you help her now, the deeper she will fall.

Besides, they are her parents, the ones who gave birth to her and raised her. If you put yourself in their shoes, it is impossible for her to be so cruel as to ignore them. If it were you, would you?

In this kind of situation, unless she speaks up herself, or if we really intervene, or if we stop her, she will feel guilty about it, will be condemned, and will also blame you.

So, the best thing to do now is to wait and see. However, if she really comes to us, I won't just stand by and watch. I promise you, I will lend a hand to Xiao Fan when she needs help the most."

"Well... okay, I know what to do. I'll remind Yingying. Thank you, Brother Han, and thank you, Sister Andy, on behalf of Sister Fan. It's great to have friends like you!"

Guan Juer nodded, no longer hesitant, and smiled as she helped Andy and Han Tao open the security door.

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At the same time, Fan Shengmei, who had finished washing up and was about to go downstairs to take the subway, suddenly received a call from Wang Baichuan.

"Xiaomei, I'm on a business trip back home today. I heard about your brother's situation. He seems to have someone in the city hospital, so..."

Fan Shengmei interrupted him directly and said, "Baichuan, don't worry about my brother's affairs. He is just like that. It would be strange if he didn't cause trouble. Besides, he is already an adult. Let him solve it himself!"

"But Xiaomei, I have a friend who works in a hospital and knows the person who was beaten. He said that the other person has connections in the hospital, so whether it's getting medicine or being hospitalized, it's very easy.

If your brother's matter continues like this, it's very likely to get bigger and bigger. The other party has some influence in Nantong. Your brother is already like that, how can you, a girl, handle it?"

"I was wondering why you were suddenly hospitalized? You threatened me yesterday, so it turns out you're related. But you don't have to worry about it. We're from the same place. You can find out about my family situation if you ask around, so I don't want to get involved anymore. I'm too tired, and there's no need for you to get involved in this mess."

"Xiaomei, in this kind of situation, the only way you can get someone to agree to a settlement is by being humble and soft-spoken. But you don't have such a person in your family. I think..."

"Okay, I'll take care of it. Don't think too much about it when you go back on your business trip. Otherwise, if my family gets involved with you, you won't be able to solve it or get away."

At this point, Fan Shengmei held back her tears and pretended to be calm, saying, "Okay, enough. I have to go to work. Bye!"

"Okay, then I'll rush back as soon as possible, and we'll discuss what to do then. Bye!"

After hanging up the phone, Wang Baichuan was also in a dilemma, because just like Fan Shengmei said, he had already inquired about it. Fan Shengying was a gangster who was hopeless, and her parents were also very patriarchal.

The reason why Wang Bochuan didn't want to care was that he had liked Fan Shengmei for so many years, so he had to care after hearing the news, otherwise how would Xiaomei look at him.

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Chapter 419 Guan Juer wants to go on a blind date

After the run, everyone in Ode to Joy went their separate ways. Andy drove to Shengxuan Group, Han Tao took Guan Juer straight to the Financial Street, and then went to Mingtang Law Firm to handle work, while Qiu Yingying and Fan Shengmei went to the bus station together.

Qu Xiaoxiao gave the company's employees a day off and took everyone to Han Tao's yacht for fun. When Yao Bin and others heard the news, they also went with them.

In this way, Qu Xiaoxiao's yacht and Yao Bin's family's yacht sailed towards the sea one after another, starting a day of carnival.

During this period, Qu Xiaoxiao conveyed Han Tao's plan, and Yao Bin and others responded one after another. Because everyone had made money from the information Han Tao provided earlier, they all made calls and started to make operations, preparing to launch an offensive against the Xie Group.

Time passed by unknowingly. Guan Juer didn't get a good rest yesterday because she stayed up late to work overtime and because of Fan Shengmei's matter. She fell asleep while sitting on the toilet.

Guan Juer's mother knew that she was working overtime, so she called to check on her daughter, but no one answered the phone. She was worried that something might have happened to her.

After Guan Juer was woken up by the ringtone of the mobile phone, he hurried back, and when the call was connected, he was the first to speak: "Hey, Mom, did you call me?"

"Guan Guan, why didn't you answer the phone? Mom was so worried!" A concerned voice came from the other end of the phone.

Guan Juer said dazedly: "I didn't sleep well last night, and I got up this morning and went for a morning run, so I just fell asleep in the bathroom."

"Why aren't you home so late? Why are you working overtime later and later every day? Listen to mom and go home quickly. Let's not work overtime anymore. When you get home, take a hot bath and rest early. Did you hear the sermon?"

Hearing this, Guan Juer shook her head and said, "Mom, no, our company has been busy lately, and now is a critical moment, I can't give up.

Besides, most of my colleagues graduated from prestigious universities and are very hardworking. If I don’t work harder, I’ll probably be eliminated in the year-end assessment.”

Guan Juer's mother said distressedly: "If you eliminate them, then eliminate them. What's more important, health or work? I tell you, Guan Guan, if you don't pay attention when you are young, this problem will come back when you are old."

"No, you guys worked so hard to find me a job, I have to make some progress, at least get a permanent position, so as not to embarrass you and Dad!"

At this point, Guan Juer still acted coquettishly towards her mother and changed the subject: "Mom, remember to call me tomorrow. I'm worried that I'm too sleepy and will oversleep."

"Okay, okay, Mom won't forget. Go back quickly and call Mom when you get home. Don't let your dad and I worry. Hang up now!"

Guan Juer's mother urged Guan Juer to get off work, after all, her family did not expect her daughter to earn much money.

After hearing the other end of the call, Guan Juer's mother said to her husband beside her: "It's all your fault. You insisted on letting her go to Shanghai. My daughter fell asleep in the bathroom because she was tired from working overtime."

Hearing this, Guan Juer's father replied nonchalantly, "When we were young, we took naps in the bathroom too. What's the big deal? It's not a big deal."

"You would say, no matter what, you can't be this busy, right?"

Guan Juer's mother rolled her eyes at Guan's father and retorted, "He can't be so busy. If it were you, I would let him come back and take the civil service exam. It would be good to have us take care of him.

Then I can find the right person to marry and live a comfortable life. Wouldn't that be great? At least a civil servant's job is stable, and I don't have to worry about anything. It's much better than just staying in Shanghai."

"That's what you think, but can you guarantee your daughter will think the same? So, don't worry about it. I'll go see her when I go on a business trip."

Hearing his answer, Guan's mother's eyes lit up and she said cooperatively, "Didn't you say last time that you were going to Shanghai on a business trip? Why haven't you sent me any news? How about I go with you? It's just the right time to go see my daughter."

"Why are you causing trouble?" Guan Juer's father shook his head on the live broadcast, he had no idea what to do with his wife.

Guan Juer's mother scolded her without thinking, "How am I causing trouble? Have you forgotten what we agreed to when we called our daughter last time?"

"Got it. Okay, okay, you can come with me."

Guan's father nodded suddenly, then looked at his wife helplessly. Only then did he remember that his wife had always wanted to introduce a partner to Guan Guan.