HLnovel Chapter 401 Grandpa Fu's Advice
Chapter 401 Grandpa Fu's Advice
Zhenzhen sat in the last row, playing with Lucky, singing him nursery rhymes, and performing magic tricks.
She used all the tricks she had learned from coaxing children on set over the years, and finally managed to make the darlings of the Fu and Leng families giggle.
Seeing his great-grandson smile, Fu Jinyun was also happy and started chatting with Zhen Zhen.
"How is Miss Zhen's work now?" He remembered this friend of Xiaoyue's; at the wedding, Xiaoyue introduced her as an actress.
Zhen Zhen was hardly worthy of being called Miss Zhen, and waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "Grandpa Fu, you can just call me Zhen Zhen. I'm mainly filming serious dramas now, about 30 episodes, which is a job I enjoy and I'm quite happy with."
Zhen Zhen didn't understand what he meant by suddenly asking this question. She still answered honestly.
"Being able to do what you love is a very happy thing. Now that you can't act anymore, have you considered doing something else?"
Fu Jinyun has been in charge of Changfeng Group for decades, and when he talks about serious matters, the authority of a superior naturally shines through.
Zhen Zhen was stumped by the question and couldn't answer.
That kind of pressure is like not being able to keep up with a veteran actor's performance.
She had no other path to take but to be an actress.
Therefore, I give it my all on my path as an actor.
Fu Jinyun quickly realized that this topic might be too heavy.
His tone softened a bit, and he changed his words.
“Young people are quick-witted. You can’t work for others and make money from them your whole life. You need to make others give you money willingly. Grandpa can see that you are eloquent and good at observing and capturing. When your acting skills are superb, your reputation is established, and you are recognized by everyone, you can start an acting class. You can accept people who want to make breakthroughs in their acting skills, not beginners. You can also transition into becoming an investor or producer. Of course, these are just Grandpa’s humble opinions. You can take them into consideration.”
Zhen Zhen had a sudden realization: despite being a top-tier actress, actors have the least say on set.
If the male celebrity she's acting with is a top star, she not only has to cooperate obediently, but also has to endure the abuse from some of the celebrity's irrational fans.
Grandpa Fu's words woke her up; she couldn't be an actress forever.
"Thank you, Grandpa Fu. I understand. I will summarize and think about it carefully."
When you're with people who know how to make money, all you talk about is how to make money.
She absolutely loved this feeling.
Who hasn't dreamed of turning their life around?
An Xiaoyue remained silent, quietly observing the movements in the back row.
Hearing her grandfather say this, An Xiaoyue knew that her grandfather was just thinking of helping out if he could.
Zhen Zhen is of upright character and sincere in his dealings with others; he is someone worth offering some guidance to.
While chatting, the lucky little boy's eyelids started to droop.
A pair of obsidian-like eyes opened and closed, closed for a few seconds and then opened again, over and over again.
Zhen Zhen patted his leg, and he quickly fell asleep.
She covered Lucky with a light blanket and then asked Grandpa Fu if he wanted some water.
Fu Jinyun shook her head, "I'm not thirsty. I'll take a nap in a little while."
Zhenzhen also took a blanket and wrapped his whole body to prevent him from catching a cold.
An elderly person and a young child needed to sleep, so the three young people tacitly kept quiet.
When Zhen Zhen was bored, she put on her headphones and took photos and listened to music in the back row.
In a great mood, she posted an update on her WeChat Moments, which is quite rare for her:
【go go go, let’s go! 】
She paired it with landscape photos she had just taken and personal photos inside the car.
The moment the update was posted, both her and An Xiaoyue's phones rang in the car.
Zhen Zhen was so frightened that she immediately turned the phone to mute, and then looked at the old man and the child sleeping in the middle.
Phew~ thankfully I wasn't affected.
The message came from the "Four Seasons of Prosperity" group.
Zhong Lingxi posted the photos that Zhen Zheng had just posted, highlighting one of the bags.
This is a lucky bag; you're with Xiaoyue's family!
It's not a question, it's a definite statement.
In the next message, Zhong Lingxi immediately tagged An Xiaoyue: "Xiaoyue, why didn't you take me with you?"
Zhen Zhen sent a cheeky "lol" emoji, tacitly acknowledging the trip as a companion.
An Xiaoyue explained: "You're pregnant."
Hua Lan: [What about me?]
An Xiaoyue: [You have a date.]
Zhong Lingxi wouldn't allow it. She felt like the air was too thin and she had difficulty breathing if she had to stay at home for three days during the holiday.
[Location: I'm coming to find you.]
Hua Lan followed closely behind: "I want to go too!"
Fu Shengyang was driving, while An Xiaoyue and Zhen Zhen started chatting in the group chat.
There were only seven rooms, and the extra one was given to Zhenzhen.
If four more people come, then at least three more rooms will be needed. Given Chu Xiao and Hua Lan's relationship, we definitely need to consider two rooms.
Since Lingxi and Hualan were coming, An Xiaoyue had no choice but to discuss it with Fu Shengyang. "Lingxi and Hualan are coming. Should I call and ask if there are any rooms available?"
Zhong Lingxi is pregnant, so she can have whatever she wants.
If she wanted pastries made by the pastry chef at Fu Garden at two in the morning, Ji Yubai would have to come to Fu Garden, knock on the door, and drag the pastry chef out of bed to bring her back to eat.
Otherwise, Zhong Lingxi would not have a peaceful night.
She said she was coming, and she'll do anything to get her way.
"We'll talk about it when we get here. If there aren't any rooms, we can all squeeze in and sleep on the floor."
An Xiaoyue: "That's the only way."
She then shared the travel guide in the group chat, along with the address of the hot spring hotel, to help them navigate there.
Zhong Lingxi and Hua Lan instantly felt at peace.
When Zhong Lingxi said let's go, Ji Yubai packed his bags and set off without saying a word.
As for Hua Lan, she wanted to go, but she still needed to ask Chu Xiao if she could go.
She looked at the map and realized that public transportation couldn't get there; she could only drive.
If Chu Xiao doesn't go, she won't be able to play with her sisters.
After finishing breakfast, Chu Xiao went to the study, but I don't know what he was busy with.
Hua Lan put down her phone and hesitantly went to the door of Chu Xiao's study.
The language she couldn't understand echoed in the study.
Chu Xiao, who spoke a foreign language, had a deep, magnetic voice. His confidence made her flutter.
Hua Lan thought they were probably talking about work.
Chu Xiao has been very busy lately.
Every evening after dinner, Chu Xiao would clean up the dishes and go to the study, where he would stay until she went to bed.
Forget it, he's so busy, we shouldn't make him drive just because she wants to go out.
She does the same thing when she watches TV dramas at home.
Hua Lan comforted herself, turned around and went to the kitchen to prepare some taro ball dessert as a snack to cheer herself up.
Although Chu Xiao was on the phone, he noticed Hua Lan lingering at the door, and he realized she was busy.
As soon as he finished his work call, he went out to find Hua Lan.
"Is something wrong?"
Hua Lan remained silent for a moment before speaking, expressing concern for Chu Xiao's work.
Are you very busy? Do you have a lot of work to do?
Chu Xiao raised an eyebrow. "It's not a very important job. Where do you want to go for fun?"
Today is the last day of the year, and we should go out for a walk and prepare a nice dinner to ring in the new year.
Due to the time difference, there happened to be a meeting in the morning that required his participation.
Hua Lan looking for him probably means she wants to go out.
Having her thoughts read by him, Hua Lan didn't mince words and directly stated her ideas.
"Xiaoyue, Lingxi, and Zhenzhen went out to play, and I want to go see them, but I need to drive. Can you come with me?"
Chu Xiao did not agree immediately; he looked at Hua Lan and thought for a moment.
Hua Lan only has three friends in Kyoto.
Given how attached Fu Shengyang is to his beloved wife, he definitely wouldn't agree to let An Xiaoyue go if she didn't take him.
With Ji Yubai's wife pregnant, Ji Yubai dared not leave her side for even a moment.
Fu Shengyang and Ji Yubai were both there, so it was a good opportunity for the brothers to celebrate the New Year together.
Chu Xiao: "You have to go to work the day after tomorrow, will you be back tomorrow night?"
He's agreed!
Hua Lan's adorable almond-shaped eyes lit up instantly, "Mmm, okay."
"Go pack your clothes and toiletries. Just pack a set of pajamas and a change of clothes for me. I'll go tidy up my work."
"Okay." Hua Lan turned the fire down and mentally planned the time.
After packing my clothes, the taro balls were almost ready. We ate them and then set off.