Just after dusk, the alley became busy. The news the Gong family received was that the screenwriter of "Romance in Lushan Mountain" and "Tai Chi", a good friend of their daughter, came to Shanghai on a business trip and wanted to visit his home. How can parents neglect it? To put it bluntly, he is a great benefactor to his daughter. Mother Gong took half a day off to purchase ingredients. She made an agreement with the two neighbors who lived together and occupied the kitchen first. "Mom! You just bought the duck, but you also want to buy the ribs?" "This is an honored guest. How could you be where you are today without someone's support? How can you be here if there is no meat on the table? Come here and give me a hand." Gong's mother cooked the food herself, and Gong Xue obediently helped, but she felt strange: She naturally wanted to entertain Chen Qi, but the battle in front of her was too grand, with duck, meat and rice cakes, just like celebrating the Spring Festival. At this moment, my mother was preparing the ribs using the Shanghai method and asked: "Xiaoxue, can he eat sweets?" "I'm not sure, he's from the capital." "Oh, I'm sure you won't be used to sweet pork ribs, so I'll put in less." After her mother finished cooking the ribs, she went to cook the duck. Gong Xue secretly tasted it and pursed his lips. The sweetness was definitely a dark dish for him, but he didn't want to say anything, just wanted to watch him eat.
"Sister~" While he was busy, Gong Ying suddenly poked her head out, and Gong Xue leaned over: "What do you want to do?" "Is he the only one who helps you draw?" "What's wrong?" "What's the relationship between you two?" "Just friends!" "Then can you talk to your friend and introduce me to a play? You know that I have always wanted to act." Gong Xue was in a dilemma. She didn't want Chen Qi to open a back door for her family, but she didn't want to make her sister sad, so she said, "I'll find a chance to mention it to him. I can't guarantee whether it will work or not." "I know, thank you sister!" the other side. Chen Qi bought some dried fruit preserves and brought them to the door. Since they were friends, there was no need to get expensive gifts. In fact, it was fine if he came empty-handed, but out of politeness, he still bought some. Walking to the entrance of the alley and taking a look inside, this alley is different from the modernized alleys of later generations. It is authentic. There are clothes-drying poles everywhere, and a few neighbors are watching from the windows. The alley is like a courtyard, there is nothing new. Everyone knows that the Gong family is entertaining guests today. "You're here!" Gong Xue had been waiting at the door for a long time. When she saw him, she ran over and said, "The time is just right. My mother has just prepared the food... Please be careful and don't make any small moves or let anything slip." "I know!" After entering the door, Gong Ying ran down first, looked around and shouted: "Screenwriter, you are younger than I thought. I heard you are only 20 years old?" "Xiaoying is a little polite!" "I'm just expressing surprise... You're younger than me. Comparing people to each other is so irritating that my life has been in vain."
"You were born young and beautiful, but your life has been in vain. Aren't others going to jump into the Huangpu River?" Chen Qi said with a smile. "You're really good at talking. Come upstairs, your parents are waiting!" The three of them went upstairs and met two neighbors on the way. They all greeted him warmly and knew his identity. "Lushan Love" is still playing. "Hello, uncle and aunt, I took the liberty to come here and cause you trouble!" "No trouble, no trouble! Xiaoxue has already told us. We have to thank you in person for giving her such great help." Gong's mother and Gong's father are both intellectuals, gentle and elegant, and they have a good impression of Chen Qi's talent. Immediately, the table was opened for dinner, but Gong Xue's brother and sister didn't come, they were still at work. "Xiao Chen, are you on a business trip this time?" "Yes, I wrote a TV drama script and accompanied the director to select the actors. I also had to go to Zhejiang myself." "what type is it?" "Talking about Bao Zheng's case, the Guimei case and so on." "The story is good and it has a popular base. Did the selection go smoothly?" "We had a few candidates, but there were so many characters in the play that we still had to choose. The director originally wanted to cast Sister Gong Xue to play Qin Xianglian, but the schedule for a movie with us crashed, so she didn't get the role." "Are you playing Qin Xianglian? It really looks like her." Gong Ying said happily. "Go and eat your food!" The mother patted her, but hesitated to speak. She wanted to show her daughter a favor, but it was not a good idea for her to visit her for the first time. Chen Qi also knew that Gong Ying wanted to act, so he took the initiative and said: "The director is very strict and only selects good-looking actors and actresses. Sister Gong Ying has a very good image." "Ahem!" Gong Xue suddenly choked. It was very hard to endure. What do you mean by calling my sister sister? Although she is indeed older than you! "We will go to Hangzhou at noon tomorrow. You can come over in the morning and meet the director. The protagonist may not be able to do it, but the supporting actor should be able to." "Oh, why are you so embarrassed? It's your first time here and you're so helpful!" "It doesn't matter, we are still casting, so whatever is suitable can be used." Mom and dad are a little embarrassed, but their daughter likes it, so they can only express their gratitude. Gong Ying didn't care about that, she was so happy that she nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, I will definitely go!" With the favor in front of him, his parents became more polite. Chen Qi followed the two elders' conversation and became harmonious for a while. Mother Gong also had a common problem among elders. While chatting, she asked: "Xiao Chen, are you married?" "no." "Oh yes, you are not of legal marriage age yet." "..." Gong Xue lowered his head and clenched his hands under the table. "Do you have a partner?"
"Not even!" "You can find one. You are so young and talented, you need to be paired with a young, beautiful and good-natured girl... Hey? There is one in my unit, 20 years old, good-looking and gentle, do you want to meet her?" "She is in Beijing, what will she do if she finds someone from Shanghai? Don't introduce her to others carelessly. Xiao Chen is so outstanding, and there are so many young female comrades. I'm sure many people like her." Father Gong stopped his wife. "..." Their good daughter continued to bow her head, her hands were clenched with blue veins. After a while, she suddenly raised her head and said, "Mom, please pick up a piece of pork ribs for her to try." "Oh, yes, I forgot about this. Come on, Xiao Chen, this is my specialty." Mom picked up a piece, Chen Qi looked good, with good color, fragrance and taste, and happily put it in his mouth, and then his throat began to choke. He has eaten sweet and sour pork ribs, but he has never seen ribs as sweet as this. If Shanghai people like sweet food, then Mother Gong is the best among them. He couldn't spit it out, so he had to swallow it, nodded and praised: "Auntie, you are really good at cooking!" "I was afraid that you wouldn't be used to it, so I put less in. It's okay, right?" "Okay!" "Then eat a few more pieces, eat more!" Just when Chen Qi's sugar content was about to be full, he quickly finished the rice to show that he was full. Mom and Dad thought the reception was very successful and earned face for their daughter. Gong Ying was also very happy that she had the opportunity to act. After the meal, Chen Qi didn't stay any longer, got up and said goodbye, and the family sent him down. "Xiao Chen, come more often if you have the chance!" "It's not easy for Xiaoxue to stay in Beijing, and I have to trouble you to take care of her." "Of course!" Chen Qi waved his hand, not convenient to talk privately, and his eyes turned around her face. Gong Xue was in a complicated mood. She watched him leave the alley and disappeared before turning back silently. ... At night. Gong Ying chattered excitedly for a long time and finally fell asleep. Gong Xue lay beside her sister, not feeling sleepy at all. Her parents behaved very normally during the day, but it was because they were too normal that she felt pressured - because of her parents' thoughts, they didn't think the two of them could have any other relationship. She thought of Chen Qi's parents again... Even decades later, children's emotional issues are not so free, let alone now?