The arrival of the family made the villa less peaceful than before, and more festive and chatty when the family reunited.
Accompanied by Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli, my aunt and grandmother spent some time wandering around the villa garden. They were praised repeatedly for the elegance of the garden layout.
Although it is the beginning of spring, the cold wind is still cold, and with grandma here, everyone quickly went back to the house to keep warm and came indoors to visit.
The luggage was still in the trunk, so Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei went to the parking lot with their cousin to help pick up the luggage, while Liu Xiaoli took her family to visit the small villa and divided rooms for everyone.
"The big villa over there only has one bedroom and not many rooms. Mom, you are staying here for the past two days. I have many rooms here." Liu Xiaoli stepped up the steps and took her family upstairs.
Zhou Wenqiong and grandma followed them upstairs and nodded.
I just heard that the big villa over there is seven or eight hundred square meters in size. Such a large space has only one bedroom. I think it was specially designed for Chu Xuan and Qian Qian to live in a world of two.
After going upstairs, grandma followed Liu Xiaoli in the corridor, looking around and looking at the layout of the villa.
"This is my bedroom." Liu Xiaoli opened the door of her bedroom for her family to visit.
The group of people looked inside, but grandma looked back at the two rooms on both sides of the corridor. She didn't know what she thought of, but she smiled and kept nodding: "Not bad, not bad, if they have children in the future
, I live here and my room is close to yours, so you can say hello easily."
Liu Xiaoli, Zhou Wenqiong and their uncle and aunt looked startled. Their old mother suddenly brought up such a topic, which made the whole family laugh.
Before they could talk to each other, grandma said with a bright smile: "Two rooms, one on each side, perfect."
Hearing this, Zhou Wenqiong looked at Liu Xiaoli, raised her left hand to cover her mouth and laughed, then stretched out her right hand to pat Liu Xiaoli's shoulder.
Liu Xiaoli looked dumbfounded: "Mom, Sissi is only 19 years old!"
Grandma turned back, patted her chest, and sighed: "Your mother is 70!"
The implication of grandma's words is that she is already old and doesn't know how long she can live. If she can see the birth of her great-grandson in the rest of her life and enjoy family happiness, she will have no regrets in this life.
The whole family naturally understands what the old mother means. After all, this is one of the wishes of this young man for the rest of his life.
But this kind of thing is not done as soon as it is completed. Liu Xiaoli and Zhou Wenqiong also regarded it as a joke and happily visited and chose a house.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei carried their luggage with their cousin, and the family tidied up in the guest room before going downstairs together.
I had dumplings for lunch, which Liu Xiaoli made yesterday.
Not only dumplings, but also many dishes for the reunion dinner prepared today were prepared in advance by Liu Xiaoli yesterday.
To be honest, if he hadn't seen Liu Xiaoli making preparations with his own eyes yesterday, Chu Xuan would have never known that cooking a big meal requires so many steps.
But no matter how complicated the process was, it was still handled well by Liu Xiaoli.
Mother-in-law is excellent!
"Xiao Xuan, bring the chopped green onions from the refrigerator."
"Just come!"
"Xiaoxuan, bring the eggplant and vermicelli from the refrigerator."
"okay!"
"..."
The sound of stir-frying continued in the kitchen, and Chu Xuan wandered back and forth in front of the refrigerator outside the kitchen and inside the kitchen.
Chef Liu Xiaoli, Zhou Wenqiong and her aunt are helping with the cooking. Liu Yifei is accompanying her grandmother, uncle and cousin in the living room. The rest of the chores can only be done by the male host Chu Xuan.
With a "dang~" sound, Chu Xuan brought the porcelain plate containing the cut vegetables to the kitchen table, and the collision between the porcelain plate and the kitchen table made a crisp sound.
Liu Xiaoli turned her head and glanced at Chu Xuan, who put down the plate and then went out to help get the dishes. There was also a bit of joy in the back. She turned back to continue cooking, and then slightly put on her face: "He is very happy that you are here.
Look at how busy he is, looking for something to do, and too excited to stop."
Zhou Wenqiong was cutting potatoes on the chopping board on the left, and her aunt was washing vegetables in the sink on the right. When they heard Liu Xiaoli's words, they couldn't help but smile.
Zhou Wenqiong glanced outside the door and saw Chu Xuan's profile as he opened the refrigerator and looked for food inside. She said softly: "Orphans like Xiaoxuan are so capable, but the more capable they are, the more they will be aware of their own shortcomings.
It's a desire. He treats us as family, and seeing us here fills the longing in his heart."
Liu Xiaoli and her aunt nodded slightly. They were both in their forties. They looked at Chu Xuan's excitement based on their own experiences, and they all understood what Chu Xuan's current state of mind was.
"It's probably because of his status as an orphan that he respects you so much and is even willing to take you to live with the young couple. Otherwise, who would be willing to live with his mother-in-law? This is asking for discomfort." Zhou Wenqiong.
Said again.
Auntie nodded, put the washed vegetables into the basket, and said, "This is a sign of lack of love. Although I have only met Chu Xuan twice since last year, but judging from his natural attitude towards you, he really cares about you."
You become a mother."
"I found maternal love in you." Zhou Wenqiong smiled: "With such an attitude, you, the mother-in-law, will be blessed in the future."
Liu Xiaoli squinted her eyes and toyed with the fried kidneys with a spatula. She was happy to hear what her sister and sister-in-law said.
Chu Xuan walked in with busy steps, put down a plate of cut vegetables with a clatter, then turned around and went out to find something to do.
Zhou Wenqiong glanced at Chu Xuan’s back cheerfully, then turned around and picked up the kitchen knife to continue cutting potatoes. The kitchen knife and the chopping board made a rhythmic "thump, thump, thump" sound: "Sister, the brilliant era is getting better and better, Chu
Xuan's status is getting higher and higher, and the gap between Sissi and him will get bigger and bigger if this continues. Does Sissi have any plans?"
Liu Xiaoli held the spatula in her right hand, tipped the pot with her left hand, then tilted the pot, and poured the kidneys into the plate with the spatula: "Xiaoxuan and Qianqian are currently making an investment. If the investment is successful, Qianqian should
I successfully invested in Bright Times and am on the same starting line as Xiaoxuan."
Zhou Wenqiong and her aunt raised their eyebrows. What Liu Xiaoli said was beyond their expectations.
Zhou Wenqiong is also a businessman and has a clear understanding of the capital of the Brilliant Era.
Investing in the Brilliant Era?
If nothing else, you can definitely reach the top of the pyramid in the entertainment industry.
From what Liu Xiaoli said, Sissi will be able to reach this point soon?
Zhou Wenqiong recalled what Chu Xuan said at the wine table during the Spring Festival last year, and the corners of her mouth curled up: "Last year, Chu Xuan drank some wine and talked about his view on love. Only when men and women are evenly matched can they last long.
, he really did it.”
My aunt reached out to pick up the remaining vegetable leaves at the corner of the sink. She picked up a few vegetable leaves and threw them into the kitchen waste bin next to her. After doing this repeatedly, she said: "What do men think about this concept?"
I don’t know, but for us women..."
My aunt paused for a moment, feeling a little at a loss for words, then nodded and said, "It's really charming."
The aunt added: "No wonder you like him so much. If he were my son-in-law, I would treat him like a treasure. You have really good taste."
Liu Xiaoli smiled. Her sister-in-law praised Chu Xuan, which made her very happy: "I'm just kidding, if I want to find someone to spend her life with Sissi, then I have to use my sharp eyes."
Zhou Wenqiong and her aunt were very happy when they heard this. Liu Xiaoli's self-joking made them once again sigh that Liu Xiaoli's condition is getting better and better. She is not at all worried and worried about gains and losses when she brought Sissy into the entertainment industry a few years ago.
It seems that Chu Xuan's presence has indeed brought great changes to her.
This also illustrates Chu Xuan's important position in Liu Xiaoli's heart, as well as Chu Xuan's outstanding abilities.
"Have you eaten? Grandma is hungry!" Liu Yifei and Chu Xuan stood at the door of the kitchen together. She looked at the dishes that were cooked on the kitchen table. The fragrant smell entered her nose, making her purse her lips and feel greedy.
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"After eating, Xixi went to invite grandma and the others to sit in the restaurant, while Xiaoxuan went to pour the wine." Liu Xiaoli turned around and said while frying the last dish.
When she heard that it was time to eat, Liu Yifei pulled Chu Xuan around and trotted to the living room: "It's time to eat!"
Chu Xuan let go of the hand held by Liu Yifei and went to the room to get wine. Liu Yifei invited the family to sit down in the restaurant.
The moon was hanging in the sky outside and the lights in the restaurant were bright. When Liu Xiaoli served the last dish, the reunion night began.
It was the first time to celebrate the New Year at home and with his future family. Chu Xuan was a little excited and no longer had the usual reservations and restraints when drinking.
After drinking three glasses of wine together, Chu Xuan picked up the wine glass and toasted round after round.
You know, it’s great to have friends come from far away, but these are future relatives, so why don’t you just get drunk?
After drinking one glass after another with Chu Xuan, the family members were also very happy.
When Liu Yifei saw how excited Chu Xuan was when he drank, she didn't try to stop him.
My family is here today to celebrate the Chinese New Year together, so it’s time to have a good time.
"Sissi, when are you going to America?" Zhou Wenqiong clinked glasses with Chu Xuan, took a sip of wine and put the glasses down.
Hearing her aunt's question, Liu Yifei put down her chopsticks and said, "Next month or next month."
Zhou Wenqiong picked up the chopsticks and took a bite of the food, and said: "My aunt will be waiting for you in New Haven, help you arrange a place to stay, and let's have some fun together."
Yale University is in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, which is also the city where Liu Yifei will stay for two and a half years.
Liu Yifei looked forward to it and nodded repeatedly: "Okay."
Grandma held the bowl with both hands and took a sip of the delicious local chicken soup. After putting the bowl down, she said: "With Xiaoxuan's current conditions, it is completely possible for Sissy to study in China. I have never thought of changing my plan."
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When her granddaughter went to the United States to study for a year, she was worried every day about the impact that bad situations abroad might have on her mother and daughter. Fortunately, she was safe and sound, so she felt relieved.
Not long after, Sissi was going abroad again, and she would go abroad for two or three years, which made her feel anxious.
Letting Sissi study further was a plan that her daughter Liu Xiaoli had long ago.
After all, during the four years at Beijing Film Academy, Sissi did not follow the courses due to her busy career, so she would definitely have left behind a lot of knowledge.
Knowledge changes destiny. This sentence is true. Ask Sissi to learn more, and she agrees.
I often hear that the learning environment abroad is good, so it is understandable to go abroad for further study.
It's just that the current situation has changed. With Chu Xuan's current status, it shouldn't be difficult to arrange a good school for further study and give Sissy a better learning environment, right?
It would be much more comfortable if Qian Qian could be in China and Chu Xuan and his company could take care of her, and she would also feel relieved.
Liu Xiaoli picked up the wine glass, touched it with her sister Zhou Wenqiong, raised her head and took a sip of wine and said: "Originally, I wanted Sissi to make better achievements in acting, and Sissi was very willing to learn, but that was just the beginning.
An idea.”
Grandma, uncle and aunt looked at her. What was her original thought? So her thoughts have changed now?
Liu Xiaoli took out a paper towel and wiped the wine stains on the table: "If you just learn acting, then Xiaoxuan can coach Qianqian. He has this ability. Even if it's not good enough, you can find a good personal trainer and give him one-on-one tutoring.
also."
Liu Xiaoli threw the tissue into the trash can: "It is indeed like what mom said. Judging from the current situation, if it is still the previous plan, then there is no need for Sissi to go abroad."
"But now the situation has changed." She looked at the two children, put her palms together and rested her chin with the back of her hands: "The Bright Era wants to develop the film and television industry, and this is also their pursuit."
"But the domestic film and television industry is still very weak, but the foreign film and television industry has a complete system."
"The Acting Department of Yale University's School of the Arts has a wide range of courses, including film arts and film industry."
"Then I thought, since Sissi has such a pursuit, I will continue my previous plan to study abroad."
"Not only can she learn acting, but she can also learn the advanced knowledge of the film and television industry that she is currently pursuing. While living in the United States, she can also learn about Hollywood culture, production processes and other professional things."
Grandma, uncle and aunt were slightly enlightened. Although they did not understand these professional matters, they also understood the rationale and the significance of going abroad to study with Sissi.
My cousin drank some wine and her cheeks were flushed. After hearing her aunt's explanation, she jokingly made a summary: "One is laying the foundation at home, and the other is learning advanced knowledge abroad and feeding back the foundation to lay a firmer foundation. Wait until Qian
Qian will return after completing her studies, and then she and Chu Xuan will combine their swords, and I will be invincible."
Hearing this, the family members couldn't help laughing.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei laughed, and Liu Yifei nodded again and again: "Although what you said is a bit funny, it is exactly what I hope."
Liu Xiaoli glanced at her daughter and said, "Xiao Xuan is too capable. If Qian Qian wants to synchronize with Xiao Xuan in terms of ability, she must overtake her in a corner."
The family members nodded slightly, Chu Xuan could achieve such an achievement at this age, and his abilities were unheard of by adults like them.
In order to avoid the disparity in ability between the two parties causing a gap in Sissi's mind, as Liu Xiaoli said, it is necessary for Sissi to overtake in corners.
"Hey, why doesn't Chu Xuan go?" Grandma asked.
"The company can't leave here." Chu Xuan explained.
Liu Xiaoli helped explain: "The company's development plan was proposed by him. He wants to determine the direction of the company's development and how to proceed smoothly."
Everyone nodded to express their understanding.
Grandma picked up the tea cup and said to Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei: "Come here, grandma pays homage to you and wishes you success in your career. I also wish Sissi good luck in her journey."
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei had just picked up their wine glasses and were about to return their blessings when they saw grandma suddenly look energetic and looked at Liu Yifei with a burning gaze: "Sissi, study hard, the women in my Liu family are very strong, no one needs to be inferior to you.
When you come back from your studies, grandma hopes that you will achieve great things!"
Grandma's words made everyone stunned, but Grandma's sudden demeanor made everyone look at her with suspicion.
Liu Xiaoli, Zhou Wenqiong and their uncle smiled slightly. The old woman was still the same old woman, and the self-confidence and strength in her bones were still ageless.
Liu Yifei was also a little excited by these words. She picked up the wine glass and clinked it with her grandma, and said with full fighting spirit: "Okay, grandma, just wait and see."
Chu Xuan sighed in his heart while drinking wine.
Although I don’t know my grandmother’s state when she was young, I can tell from my grandma’s high-spiritedness just now that she must have been a very attractive woman when she was young, and she faced life like a “queen”.
Sure enough, this is all hereditary.
Liu Yifei probably inherited this, otherwise a good Golden Eagle Goddess would not have been changed into the Golden Eagle Queen by her.
Well, the source of the queen factor was found, and it turned out to be from my grandmother.
The family chatted and laughed and had a reunion dinner until early morning.
When fireworks rise from the dark night outside, when firecrackers make a long-lasting sound, when the Spring Festival Gala on TV rings the New Year’s bells, and when a family raises their wine glasses with joyful faces, the new year has finally arrived.
"Happy New Year!!" The restaurant resounded with joyful and cheerful blessings.
