Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

Besides, for beautiful women, age is just a number, so for a beauty like you, Sister Fan, there is no need to worry about it. I am optimistic about you!"

When Fan Shengmei heard her say that, she laughed happily and joked: "Hey, should I think you are praising me, you little devil?"

"Hahaha, this feels really good. May I suggest that we drink a little on such a happy day?"

"Yes, we must drink, and we must get drunk. I know where the wine is at Andy's house. I'll go get it."

After saying that, Qu Xiaoxiao stood up and ran to the wine cabinet in a hurry. She had been eyeing those bottles of wine for a long time, but she was too busy recently and had no time to come over.

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Chapter 839 Talking about the future

After dinner, everyone did not disperse, but gathered together to continue drinking and chatting, discussing their insights into life.

Fan Shengmei was in a good mood, so she drank a little more, and she started first:

"I have good news to tell you all. I, Fan Shengmei, not only received my own bonus and dividends, but also used the money to buy my own house.

Although it is a loan and may take many years, even more than ten or twenty years, to pay off, I am very happy because this is truly my home.

Moreover, from now on I will no longer use my own money to fill the big hole in my family. I can't always live for others, I have to make decisions for myself.

I am also grateful to fate for meeting you. Even though you knew my family situation, you did not despise me and encouraged me, which made me know what warmth is. Thank you!"

At this point, Fan Shengmei paused, tears in her eyes could not stop flowing, but a smile appeared on her face. She turned to look at Han Tao and continued:

"Finally, it's Han Tao. It was you who taught me how to grow up when I was most helpless. You helped me so much without any complaints and did so many things for me. I really don't know how to thank you.

Today, I am here with Andy, and I want to offer you a glass of wine. It is you who have given me a new beginning. I also want to toast to everyone. Thank you for your company and encouragement. It's all in the wine!"

Watching Fan Shengmei finish the wine in her glass, Qu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but sigh: "Since Sister Fan has a new beginning, let me say a few words.

I, Qu Xiaoxiao, only now realized that I could achieve success on my own without relying on my family.

Now, my sister and I are considered as young entrepreneurs in Shanghai and even in China. I would like to thank Andy for helping me get the GI project, and I would also like to thank Brother Tao for thinking highly of me, Qu Xiaoxiao, and entrusting me with the responsibility of tens of billions.

For me, the word "thank you" is too light to express my inner respect. Let's see it in action. I will do what I say and do it!"

"Well done, Master. I applaud you!"

When Qiu Yingying saw Qu Xiaoxiao express her determination and drink the wine in her glass in one gulp, she surprisingly did not argue and even applauded her.

In fact, among the sisters on the 22nd floor, except Andy, Qu Xiaoxiao is the best to Qiu Yingying and really treats her as a friend.

After all, Qu Xiaoxiao has been a smart person since she was young. She can quickly figure out what kind of people are like, and she has her own way of dealing with people.

For example, Guan Guan, who seems quiet and a good girl, actually has a lot of thoughts.

But Qiu Yingying is different. She is very pure. She says it directly when she is unhappy and when she is happy, she also says it directly. It makes her more relaxed to get along with her.

"Then I'll drink a glass too!" Seeing that everyone had said so, Guan Juer also raised her glass, her whole body radiating happiness and said:

"This year, I'm in love for the first time in my life. Although I don't know if I can keep up with Brother Han, I don't know if we can have a good ending.

But at least I now dare to follow my heart, and I am willing to work hard to manage this relationship. I believe it will take root and sprout.

So thank you everyone, thank you Sister Fan, thank you for your encouragement, which allowed me to take this step bravely, thank you!"

"Silly girl, don't finish it, drink less."

Since it has been made public and Andy and the others have reached a consensus, Han Tao no longer hesitated and touched Guan Juer's hair lovingly.

"It's okay, Brother Han. Everyone is happy today. I want to drink something."

Guan Juer shook her head, then picked up the glass and said, "I want to toast to Sister Andy. Thank you for teaching me so many things, and thank you for your tolerance!"

After saying that, Guan Juer drank the wine in the glass, then poured some more, clinked glasses with Andy and finished it again.

Andy knew what she meant, so she smiled without saying anything. Fan Shengmei looked at her, Han Tao, and Andy thoughtfully, and couldn't help but smile bitterly in her heart.

"Xiao Guanguan, you and Andy are not getting along..."

Qu Xiaoxiao also heard some inexplicable meaning from it, but before she could ask in detail, Qiu Yingying interrupted her and said, "It's my turn, it's my turn, I want to say a few words too.

First of all, I would like to thank Brother Han. Thank you for giving me a decent job and giving me so much bonus. This is the first time I have seen so much money in my life.

When I went home this time, my father knew about my situation and was so happy. He kept bragging to others about how outstanding his daughter was and kept asking me to thank you on his behalf.

Then there is the matter between Ying Qin and I. Our parents have already met, and we may get married next year, so I will most likely be the first person on the 22nd floor to get married.

I guess we'll have to move out after we get married, and we won't be able to get together as often as we do now.

But in my heart, the 22nd floor is my mother's home, and you will always be my mother's family. Please show your love to me."

Looking at this little girl who is younger than herself but has already discussed marriage, Fan Shengmei couldn't help but joked:

"If the 22nd floor is your mother's home, then it will also be our mother's home in the future, and I am your mother on the th floor, hahahaha..."

"Hahaha……"

Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard Fan Shengmei's words. In their life on the 22nd floor, she always took care of Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer like an older sister, and the relationship between them went far beyond that of simple roommates.

Especially for Qiu Yingying, no matter she encountered difficulties in the workplace or in her relationship, Fan Shengmei not only helped her solve the problem, but was also the first to help her out and pointed her in the direction with her own experience.

Fan Shengmei treats everyone, including Andy, sincerely. When Andy was subjected to unwarranted slander on the Internet, she was even more anxious than Andy. These actions have added a lot of color to their friendship.

“It seems like I’m the only one left among the girls, but you all said so much good things, I’m embarrassed to say anything.

But since everyone has said it, I can’t be special, so I’ll take this opportunity to say a few words as well.”

Andy changed her resolute state and showed her feminine side for the first time. She smiled and scratched her head before continuing:

"Since you all want to thank Han Tao first, I can't fall behind, hehe.

Thank you, Han Tao, for appearing at the right time when I was most confused and in pain, and helping me solve so many problems. Now Xiao Ming is gradually recovering, and this is the happiest thing for me.

Also, I want to offer a glass of wine to everyone. Every time I encounter a problem, in addition to Han Tao's help, I also have your company and support, so I hope we can always be good friends. "

After saying that, Andy also drank the wine in her glass. She didn't say much, but she had expressed what she wanted to express.

Han Tao also interrupted at the right time and said, "Everyone says I'm like a savior, but it's not that exaggerated. I just do the best I can.

I believe that if I were in trouble, everyone would lend a helping hand without hesitation, so it would be inappropriate to say thank you.

From now on, everyone is welcome to stop being polite. Life is like a journey. With friends by your side, the years don’t seem so long. It’s a long road, and I want to be grateful for having you by my side through the ups and downs.

And Xiao Qiu, whether you get married and move out or not, we are still a family. Our relationship will not fade away because of time, nor will it become distant because of distance.

But I still hope that we can get together every year for the rest of our lives, unless there are special circumstances, so let's raise our glasses together, cheers!"

"Yes, cheers to this day next year, and to every gathering every year!"

The emotions of Andy and the others were all aroused. They all stood up, raised their glasses, and spoke in unison.

Han Tao also smiled and toasted with everyone. Although the red wine tasted good and was not intoxicating at all, it had a strong aftereffect. At this rate, everyone would probably be tipsy soon.

As the saying goes, alcohol is the best catalyst. After a dinner and a heart-to-heart talk, the atmosphere becomes more harmonious.

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Chapter 840 It’s a matter of course

Qu Xiaoxiao, this quirky little elf, is a poor student. Seeing that everyone had finished talking and the topic had shifted to work, she immediately suggested playing cards.

Guan Juer has never played this before, so she volunteered to cut the fruit plate for everyone and even thoughtfully took out a lot of nuts.

Qiu Yingying didn’t know how to play very well either, so she helped while watching Han Tao, Andy, Fan Shengmei, and Qu Xiaoxiao play.

"Since we're playing cards, there has to be some gamble, otherwise it would be boring!"

Hearing Qu Xiaoxiao's words, Andy smiled and asked, "We are not gambling, we are just good friends playing games together. What do you want to win?"

"That's right!" Qu Xiaoxiao frowned, looked around and suggested:

"How about this, the winner can eat the fruit he likes, and the loser can drink. How about that?"

"Okay, it's settled. The loser drinks, and the winner can eat fruit."

"That's fine. I have no objection."

"I have no objection. It sounds interesting. Come on!"

Han Tao and Fan Shengmei both nodded in agreement. Andy had no other suggestions and was eager to try, so it was decided.

However, there was no consensus on what game to play. Fan Shengmei wanted to play Landlord with four people, Andy didn't know anything except bridge, but Qu Xiaoxiao said he knew everything except bridge.

After discussing for a long time, everyone decided to play a 40-point game, with two people in a group. The loser would drink, and the winner would not only be able to upgrade but also eat fruit.

Since Andy didn't know how to do it, Han Tao was in the same group with her and was responsible for training the newcomers, while Fan Shengmei was in the same group with Qu Xiaoxiao.

Although Andy didn't know how to play at the beginning, even with Han Tao's guidance, the two of them still lost several games and drank a lot of alcohol.

But after four or five games, Andy got into the game, relying on his powerful computing ability and excellent memory to win big one after another. Because his mind was completely on the cards, he had a lot of fun playing.

However, Qu Xiaoxiao and Fan Shengmei lost badly and drank one glass of wine after another, so Qu Xiaoxiao started to cheat. Fan Shengmei thought it was just a game and was unwilling to cooperate with her.

This made Qu Xiaoxiao anxious and a little confused. She completely ignored the fact that the reason for her loss was that she was not smart enough and could not keep up with Andy. After all, she had already started counting people from counting cards.

"Sister Fan, I asked you to play two but you refused. Look, you lost again!"

"I'm afraid Andy has a king. Sorry, I'll be more careful next time!"

"Andy, how could you lie? You didn't tell me that Wang was with Brother Tao, so how did he end up in your hands?"

"How can I cheat? Isn't that how you play cards?"

Seeing Qu Xiaoxiao's expression, Han Tao couldn't help but asked with a smile: "Admit defeat if you are willing to bet, and don't make excuses to avoid drinking."

"Just drink it, I never cheat!"

After drinking a glass of wine, Qu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but complain again: "It's all Sister Fan's fault. Do you know how to play cards?"

"I'm sorry, I haven't played this in a long time. I'll be more careful next time!"

Looking at the remaining poker cards in her hand, Fan Shengmei felt a little embarrassed, so she made amends:

"How about this, if I lose again next time, I'll drink both of our drinks."

"No, there are definitely winners and losers in playing cards. You can't afford to lose in the game you set up."

Han Tao directly rejected Fan Shengmei's suggestion, but seeing that Qu Xiaoxiao was already impatient after losing, he let her off and said:

"But you can choose to change your partner. Xiao Qiu and Guan Guan have been watching for a long time, so they probably already know how to do it."

"Okay, then it'll be my turn. I've been itching to watch for a long time."

"I don't have any problem either!"

Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer both agreed. They had been wanting to try it since they saw others having so much fun.

"Okay, then we'll draw lots again, and Andy can't be in the same group with Brother Tao anymore!"

Of course Qu Xiaoxiao would not choose to be with Qiu Yingying, but it was not easy for her to say it directly, so she proposed to draw lots and made a fuss about separating Andy and Han Tao.

The final result of the re-draw was Andy and the newbie Guan Juer, while Qu Xiaoxiao was still with Fan Shengmei. This time she had nothing to say. Besides, Guan Juer was also a newbie and had never played before, so she didn't act pretentiously anymore.

But this time she obviously miscalculated again. It is true that Guan Juer is well-behaved, but she is not stupid and is quite smart. So after losing a few games, she cooperated with Andy and fought back and forth, and even won the game.

"I don't want to play anymore. It's not fun at all. I always lose!"

Qu Xiaoxiao angrily threw the poker in her hand onto the table, looked at Andy and Guan Juer unhappily, and asked suspiciously:

"You two are both beginners, why do you always win? Tell the truth, did you cheat secretly?"

"I didn't cheat, I just calculated the probability of winning!"

After hearing what Andy said, Qu Xiaoxiao looked at Guan Juer and asked, "Xiao Guanguan, did you cheat? Andy can count cards, don't tell me you can too!"

"I won't."

Guan Juer shook her head as a matter of course, then said with a grin, "But I know how to cooperate, plus Sister Andy's card counting ability, so it's OK. I didn't think everyone would cheat as blatantly as you did."

"Xiao Guanguan, don't accuse me wrongly, be careful or I'll tickle you!"

Qu Xiaoxiao looked at Guan Guan arrogantly. She was already furious and ashamed of losing, and now when she heard that she was caught cheating, she immediately refused to do it.

Seeing her like this, Qiu Yingying immediately stood in front of Guan Juer and teased, "Qu Xiaoxiao, can't you stand losing? What's the point of bullying Guan Guan? If you dare, challenge her in a one-on-one fight!"

"Oh, Qiu Yingying, I think you are rebelling. This is the nth time you have challenged Master today. I will punish you!"

After saying that, Qu Xiaoxiao pounced on Qiu Yingying, who was not willing to be outdone, and the two soon started fighting together.

"Come on, if I'm afraid of you I won't call myself Qiu Yingying!"