"Sister Li, Xixi, Xiaoxuan, we won't see you off tomorrow. I wish you a safe journey."
At night, in the restaurant of the small villa, Wang Jinhua and Dong Zhihua raised their glasses of wine, and Dong Zijian raised his glass of milk, giving a final farewell to the family of three before leaving.
The family of three was going to fly abroad tomorrow, so everyone drank a little bit of wine and spent most of the time chatting, which didn't end until ten o'clock in the evening.
Wang Jinhua and Dong Zhihua helped Liu Xiaoli clean up and wash the dishes, and then took Dong Zijian to say goodbye and go home.
After being sent to the door by a family of three, Wang Jinhua turned around and joked: "Xiaoxuan, don't be reluctant to come back just because you are staying there with Qianqian. There are still several of your companies here."
Hearing her joke, Chu Xuan laughed: "Stay until the end of the month at most."
"Goodbye." Wang Jinhua waved her hand: "Sister Li, Sissi, we will meet again when we have time to go back to China."
"Okay, goodbye, Sister Hua." Liu Yifei waved and Liu Xiaoli nodded.
After sending Wang Jinhua and his family away, the family of three closed the door and headed back.
Maybe they were thinking about going abroad tomorrow, and the whole family looked a little inexplicably melancholy.
Even though Chu Xuan went to accompany Liu Yifei for a while and would come back, thinking that he would be separated from his mother and daughter for a long time after coming back made him feel a little sentimental.
There was no communication with each other for a while, but they could not help but walk to the lawn of the garden in tacit agreement.
The bright moon was in the sky and the sky was filled with stars. Under such a brilliant night, the whole family wanted to take a walk in the villa as a final souvenir.
As the evening breeze blew, Liu Yifei smoothed her hair. She gently shook the hand she held with Chu Xuan, and said to her mother: "Mom, let's not sleep tonight."
"Not sleeping?" Liu Xiaoli was surprised.
Hearing Liu Yifei's suggestion, Chu Xuan also looked at her in astonishment.
"Tomorrow's noon flight will take 13 hours to New York. Zero o'clock in Beijing is almost noon in New York. It will be daytime after we sleep on the plane, which is a perfect way to overcome the jet lag." Liu Yifei said.
She felt that if she had a normal schedule, she would have to go to the United States to compensate for jet lag anyway, so she might as well start preparing for jet lag adaptation today.
"It makes sense." Chu Xuan said.
"Can you survive from now until noon tomorrow? Can you survive it?" Liu Xiaoli couldn't laugh or cry.
"Let's go to the rooftop to chat and drink coffee." Liu Yifei blinked. On this last night before leaving, although there was melancholy, a sense of excitement also accompanied her.
"Auntie, what do you think?" Chu Xuan asked Liu Xiaoli's opinion.
Liu Xiaoli was a little hesitant, thinking about having some mischief with the two children.
Liu Yifei looked at the hesitation on her mother's face and couldn't help but murmured: "That's right, Mom, you are almost 50, staying up late is harmful to your health."
Hearing this, Chu Xuan suppressed a smile.
Liu Xiaoli glared at her daughter angrily: "Just endure it, let's go to the rooftop!"
Liu Yifei and Chu Xuan looked at each other happily and successfully pulled their mother into the water, which made them feel interesting.
"If you indulge once in a while, the family will be in order." Liu Yifei held her mother's arm and said with a smile.
Liu Xiaoli shook her head. She also knew that her daughter was irritating her, but it would be a lot of fun to play with her two children on the last night before leaving.
After a while, on the square table on the rooftop of the big villa, there were four or five dishes of cold dishes and snacks, three cups of coffee, and a deck of playing cards, and the family of three began to spend the all-nighter before leaving.
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At 11 a.m. the next day, Beijing Airport.
A nanny car slowly stopped in the square. The family got out of the car, and the accompanying team of five or six people followed closely behind with their luggage.
The sun was warm, but after staying up all night, the sunlight hitting their faces was particularly dazzling, making it difficult for them to open their eyes.
Liu Xiaoli put her hand on her forehead and said with half-squinted eyes: "Is it fun?"
Liu Yifei covered her mouth and yawned, shrugged her head, nodded and said, "It's fun."
Chu Xuan looked tired, but Liu Yifei's answer made him laugh.
Liu Yifei said so, but when she came to the airport lounge and waited for the flight to arrive, she just sat down on the sofa and leaned on Chu Xuan's shoulder and dozed off.
Chu Xuan put his arms around Liu Yifei's shoulders, looked down at her who was sleeping for a second, then raised his head and looked at Liu Xiaoli opposite, and each smiled.
You were the one who suggested staying up all night, and you were the first to be unable to bear it. This is exactly the same situation as when Chu Xuan threatened to make the whole audience drunk on his birthday, but ended up being the first to get drunk. It's really interesting.
Waiting for the flight was a relatively long process. Chu Xuan and Liu Xiaoli slowly closed their eyes and took a nap on the sofa due to fatigue.
After an unknown amount of time, the announcement of the arrival of the flight spread throughout the terminal.
The team assistant woke them up, and the family cheered up and followed the flow of people through the aisle to the first-class cabin of the flight.
The final destination is New Haven, Connecticut, USA, but to get here you need to transfer in New York.
If there were no delays, it would take less than 13 hours to arrive in New York.
Thirteen hours later it was past midnight in Beijing, but it was noon in New York.
In accordance with Liu Yifei's little plan to get rid of jet lag, the family sat down on their respective sofa chairs in the first class cabin and operated the lever to move the chair backs down. There was still some time before the plane took off, so they fell asleep regardless.
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Not long after they fell asleep, the flight attendant made an announcement in Chinese and English, and the international flight to New York slowly took off and disappeared into the clouds.
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Today is March 11th, which is also the last day of the second week of the broadcast of "Struggle".
The anti-routine start of the premiere made the audience's eyes bright and tasted a full sense of freshness. It also made "Struggle"'s opening ratings the highest in the current time period.
As the plot of "Struggle" passed halfway, the audience realized that this drama was anti-routine from beginning to end, which was completely different from the previous urban dramas and youth dramas on the market.
From an emotional point of view, the three couples in it basically have no emotional tension. They live together as long as they fall in love with each other. It is not as boring as other idol dramas.
From a career point of view, the three pairs of characters have their own growth lines. Unlike other dramas that start with a domineering president, even though the identity of the rich second generation played by Chu Xuan as Lu Tao is revealed, Lu Tao still insists on his own ideas at work.
From the perspective of life, the characters’ starting place of residence is a rented house, and the environment of the house is very real. Various details such as dusty walls and rusty appliances make people feel very immersed in it, unlike other places.
The beginning of the play is either a large villa or a colorfully decorated romantic cabin, which is somewhat distorted.
All of this has caused the ratings of "Struggle" to rise steadily, and its popularity has never diminished since its launch.
The last three episodes of this week will be broadcast tonight. After dinner, the audience invariably stayed in front of the TV, waiting for the broadcast of "Struggle".
Watching the commercials on TV, many viewers seemed impatient because yesterday's plot seemed to have reached a climax, and they wanted to know what the outcome of this climax would be.
The same goes for Xiaoyun from Shenghai. She sat on the sofa and frowned at the commercials on TV, hoping that the commercials would be finished quickly.
"Lu Tao and Xia Lin won't really break up, right?" She muttered, having a bad feeling in her heart.
Lu Tao and Xia Lin fell in love at first sight and lived together the next day.
In order to maintain this small family, both parties have to find jobs and work hard.
Recalling these plots, Xiaoyun felt very sweet. This kind of two-way love is the most correct way to open it, and it is also what she loves to watch most.
One of the plots of Xia Lin, played by Liu Yifei, when she was looking for a job made her and netizens extremely happy to watch it and still remember it freshly.
Charlene went to an entertainment company to apply for an assistant, and was successfully hired. She became the life assistant of a popular star.
Unexpectedly, during an interview, Charlene was photographed by the media and posted on the Internet.
What’s interesting is that the social networking site of the TV series is also micro-entertainment, which makes viewers like them feel very immersed in watching the series.
When Xia Lin's photos were posted on Weibo, a large number of netizens praised Xia Lin's beauty, and the popularity instantly overshadowed that of the little star.
When seeing this scene, the audience talked happily.
[Is my fairy sister an assistant? 】
[Which star can afford such an assistant?]
[If you let Liu Yifei be your assistant, how good should this celebrity’s looks be? 】
[Hahaha, this is very real. If Liu Yifei became someone else's assistant in reality, it would probably be the same. 】
Charlene was discovered by netizens and her popularity skyrocketed.
After the company's senior executives learned about it, they immediately expressed their intention to sign the contract with Charlene.
Originally this was a good thing, and the audience also had expectations. It was quite interesting to be a star in reality and in the TV series.
But the uneasy kindness of the company's top management made the audience angry.
[Oh no! What the hell is this condition? 】
【This is a hidden rule!】
[Lu Tao, your wife is in danger, urgent!]
[Huh, it’s a good thing my concubine is domineering, otherwise she would be doomed.]
The company's top management wanted to unspoken rules for Charlene, which aroused the anger of the audience. However, Charlene's behavior of tearing up the contract on the spot made the audience very relieved.
This scene made the audience very happy, and also made Liu Yifei's female fans say: My concubine is powerful and domineering!
But before they could get over the refreshing mood of this scene, the plot took a turn for the worse.
Charlene can't find a good job and often falls into unfair situations because of her beauty. She is in a dilemma.
Lu Tao has a father who is a financial backer. Even though Lu Tao and his father have different ideas and insists on relying on his own ideas to realize his dream of high-end architectural drawing design, his father is very good to Lu Tao. Although he is dissatisfied with Lu Tao's behavior, he still strongly supports him.
Between the two of them, one is taking great strides forward without any hindrance, while the other is stagnant and has difficulty finding a job.
Due to the gap in career achievements and the time gap, there were fewer and fewer opportunities to be together. Both of them had strong self-esteem. In the end, Charlene no longer chose to tolerate it and took the initiative to cause conflicts.
"You have your dreams, and I have mine."
"You are fighting for your dreams, and I will fight for mine."
"I will not be a housewife like Lulu, nor will I be idle and just seek happiness like Yang Xiaoyun."
"I want to get out and get my life back on track."
Charlene's words allowed the audience to once again see the character's personality and the strong pursuit of independence by women.
Especially for some female viewers, it's incredible to see Charlene so tough on TV.
【Charlene is so handsome! Charlene is my idol from today on!!】
[Yes, you have your dreams, and I have mine. Why do women have to rely on men to live? Support Charlene! 】
[I used to think that giving up my dreams for the man I love was possible, but now I have changed my mind. No one can stop me from pursuing my dreams, not even my husband!]
[Charlene is living the way a real woman should be! Why do women insist on being bound by life? If they are bound, they will never compromise, even for the sake of their family!]
【From today on, I will be Charlene!!】
The plot aired yesterday, with the climax of the relationship involving Liu Yifei playing Charlene, has already formed public opinion today.
——A woman should be Charlene!
This news was spread by many women's magazines and media. With the help of a large number of female netizens, it ranked first in the search in just one day.
"Struggle" is relatively independent in the portrayal of the characters and plots, and it is also based on reality. As long as it is popular, it is bound to arouse heated discussion among the people.
Because Charlene, played by Liu Yifei, expresses a strong concept of female independence, in this current society where this concept is not taken seriously, and because of Liu Yifei's high popularity, it instantly resonated with many women who share the same sentiments online and offline.
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Public opinion is spreading wider and wider, and the popularity is getting higher and higher.
But another question made the audience feel uneasy. Although they supported Xia Lin, many viewers did not want to see Xia Lin and Lu Tao really break up because they wanted Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei to be together forever.
But Lu Tao, played by Chu Xuan, is also a person with strong self-esteem. How should he retain Xia Lin? Or should he really break up?
At eight o'clock in the evening, "Struggle" starts on time.
Xiaoyun, like viewers across the country, watched the plot on TV with anticipation and anxiety.
Seeing that Charlene decided to go back to her hometown to rest and prepare to go to France to further her studies and pursue her dreams.
Although Lu Tao's eyes were filled with reluctance, he stood there without holding back.
At this scene, Xiaoyun and the audience couldn't help but feel their hearts twitching.
Moreover, several months have passed in the play, and although friends are trying to persuade Lu Tao to retain Xia Lin, Lu Tao, who has a strong self-esteem, has never made any move.
Such a plot made it difficult for many viewers to calm down.
"Lu Tao, Charlene gave up an opportunity to go to France for you. This time Charlene is sad because of you, why don't you do anything?" This is the voice of many female viewers.
"To be honest, Lu Tao is right. He works hard in his career for the betterment of his family and ignores Charlene's depression due to difficulty in finding a job. For a long time, it is normal for Charlene to no longer hold back and choose to face conflicts head-on. Lu Tao because
It’s normal for her career to lack the company and favor of Charlene.” This is the thought of many male viewers.
"It's really difficult to balance career and love. Unless your career reaches a certain height, you have to give up something." This is the experience of an older generation of viewers.
"This matter has nothing to do with right or wrong. It's just that men and women think differently and have different needs." This is the objective view of many people.
"But having said that, this matter only needs an apology and a request from Lu Tao to solve it. But Lu Tao is also a person with strong self-esteem. He can't speak out. This is also the current situation of many men in today's society. Even if it's true,
So what if you apologize? Can’t you just coax your own woman?” This is the inner thought of many women who have boyfriends.
With viewers across the country having mixed feelings, the plot on TV quickly came to the last episode.
The scene changed and Lu Tao was in his father's company, preparing to take over a big project.
The scene changed. Charlene was sitting in a taxi, staring at the scenery outside the window in a daze, feeling reluctant and lonely.
The camera panned to Lu Tao again. While walking in the corridor of the company, a message ringtone suddenly came from Lu Tao's cell phone.
He took out his mobile phone and opened the QQ group. Private messages from his friends flashed across the screen.
In the eyes of the national audience, these messages are clear to the eyes.
Xiang Nan played by Huang Xuan: "Xia Lin is on her way to the airport, brother, you make your own decision."
Yang Xiaoyun, played by Zhao Liying: "Lu Tao, this is a matter between the two of you. We have no right to interfere. I just feel that your journey has not been easy. You should think about it yourself. There is not much time left for you."
Lulu played by Jiang Xin: "Lu Tao, Charlene is so good, are you just going to watch her go? She has been away for who knows how long before she comes back, and you will probably never see her again."
After reading the messages from his friends and learning that Xia Lin was really planning to go abroad and was on her way to the airport, Lu Tao's face darkened and his mood became complicated.
Lu Tao really wants to keep her because he really loves Xia Lin. This is what he really thinks in his heart.
But how to retain her? He couldn't make a choice for a while and was extremely entangled.
It wasn't until Hua Zi, played by Chen He, sent a message that Lu Tao finally made his decision.
Hua Zi: "At first, Lulu and I were envious of how you struggled together. How wonderful it is to create a future with people you love. But now I don't envy you anymore. You have lost what you should have been like."
After seeing the message sent by Huazi on TV, the audience gave it a thumbs up.
"Hua Zi said it very well. Lu Tao and Xia Lin are like this."
"Yes, they started looking for a job together. After getting their salary, they saved money, ate late-night snacks, and went to the movies. These were all the results of the two of them working together. This is love."
"Now it has changed. It has become Lu Tao who is struggling alone, and Xia Lin seems to be a dragster. Such asymmetry has caused the original love to deteriorate."
"..."
The audience expressed their opinions one after another, and the plot also reached a turning point.
Lu Tao was moved by Hua Zi's news, and it could be seen from the change in his face.
Lu Tao first looked at his father's back in front of him, which represented career; then he looked down at the messages on his phone, which represented love.
Such a way of interpretation by Chu Xuan made the audience subconsciously feel that Lu Tao was about to make a choice.
Xiaoyun was sitting on the sofa, her little hands clenched into fists, her eyes bulging, and she kept shouting in her heart: "Hurry up and chase your wife! Your wife is leaving!"
Lu Tao did not disappoint her, and the plot reached a scene that most viewers wanted to see.
"I was wrong."
Lu Tao called Xia Lin and suddenly admitted his mistake, which shocked Xia Lin in the taxi.
Xiaoyun patted her thigh, smiled broadly, and watched the plot on TV with twinkling eyes.
"We can start over."
“You don’t want your big project anymore?”
"No more."
"You don't regret it?"
"You don't know me yet? I have never regretted the decision I made."
"The plane will take off in half an hour, I'll wait for you."
Charlene hung up the phone in the taxi. Charlene, who had always looked calm in the eyes of the audience, finally smiled unconsciously after receiving the call.
Seeing Xia Lin's smile, Xiaoyun and many viewers across the country also laughed.
In their eyes, Lu Tao left the company resolutely, regardless of his father's anger.
The scene turned to the airport terminal. Lu Tao rushed in. He looked around, looking for Xia Lin, and finally locked his eyes in the direction of the lounge.
In the lounge, Charlene crossed her legs and looked through the chores, looking as elegant as ever.
"Hello, please bring me a latte." She said softly.
"Okay, please wait a moment." The waiter left.
Charlene was immersed in the content of the magazine. She didn't know how long it had been before she heard a voice in her ears: "Beautiful lady, this is your latte."
Charlene paused, because this voice was very familiar.
The camera slowly zoomed in from a close-up of Charlene and panned upwards, finally capturing Lu Tao's figure standing in front of the sofa with a cup of coffee in hand.
Charlene looked up, with a gentle look on her face but said nothing.
Lu Tao put down his latte and said, "I'm sorry, I ignored your feelings before. The way we struggled together in the first place should be what we pursue."
This was the first time Lu Tao said "I'm sorry" on TV. Xia Lin smiled and the audience suddenly felt shocked.
Xia Lin put down the magazine, stood up and threw herself into Lu Tao's arms.
Lu Tao put his arms around her, and the two embraced each other tightly.
"High sugar! It's so sweet!" Xiaoyun covered her face with her hands, smiling like an aunt.
The episode ended with this scene, and the audience's hanging hearts finally fell. At the same time, because of the sweetness of the scene, many viewers expressed their own opinions.
[Today’s ending plot is too sweet! 】
[Who said Lu Tao and Xia Lin were going to break up? Come out and slap them in the face yourself! 】
[Please give me a dozen boyfriends like Lu Tao! My family will never know what an apology is!]
[Upstairs, we are in the same boat. My man never says I'm sorry. He doesn't say anything even when he's obviously wrong. When I scold him, he stays silent like a dead person. After scolding him, he still makes a mistake when he should make a mistake. I'm so annoyed! 】
[Sisters, add me in. My boyfriend is the same, but he is not silent. He always smiles when he is wrong. I was coaxed by him like this several times in the beginning, but now I am angry when I see his face.
, will you die if you say sorry?!]
【Lu Tao is great, add chicken legs!】
[Lu Tao and Xia Lin reunited and felt comfortable. 】
Today's episode aired, Lu Tao and Xia Lin ended with a reconciliation, which made the audience feel relieved.
What the audience doesn't know is that Lu Tao on TV prevented Xia Lin from boarding the plane, but in reality, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei both went abroad and arrived at their first stop - New York.