Cao Xuan poked his head into the courtyard and saw Sun Lan hanging clothes to dry.
"Mom, where's my dad?"
"Son, you are back."
Sun Lan looked surprised and pulled Cao Xuan into the house: "When will you come back? If you don't call home, I will pick you up."
"What are you doing, please? Someone from the company will pick it up. Mom, look, I bought all the cosmetics, supplements, and specialties from abroad. You and my dad can try them."
Cao Xuan put down the large and small bags in his hand. They contained many rare and good things in China. He purchased a lot when he came back.
"Why are you buying cosmetics? I'm an old woman. You can give it to Jingjing later. Their little girls will need it. I also have this supplement. Give some to your master. He's not in good health."
Now that life is getting better, Sun Lan still can't help but say a few words and won't easily blame Cao Xuan for spending money blindly, but she still doesn't know how to enjoy it. She doesn't want to use good things for herself, and she always misses other people and giving gifts.
"Don't worry, they all have it. This is specially given to you two elders for your practical use."
It was rare for him to go abroad, so Cao Xuan was not stingy when buying things. His parents had one share, and he had two palaces in the east and west. His relatives and friends also paid attention, and he spent hundreds of thousands just on shopping.
"That's good, that's good."
Sun Lan nodded, put things together briefly, and pulled her son to sit down: "Tell mom, what happened to Zeng Li?"
Speaking of this, Sun Lan was still a little embarrassed to say that before New Year's Day, when Comrade Cao Cao returned to his hometown during the winter solstice, Cao Xuan suddenly came to visit with Hu Jing.
From the moment Cao Xuan graduated from high school and entered the society, Sun Lan began to miss her daughter-in-law, but for so many years she only listened to letters but never saw her.
So when I saw Hu Jing, I was so happy that I grabbed my daughter-in-law's hand and didn't want to let go. I wished they could get married immediately and give her a fat grandson.
Sun Lan was happy at home for several days because of this, until Lao Cao came back and couldn't wait for her husband to share that his son had brought his girlfriend home. Lao Cao looked calm.
"I've seen that child before. He's quite beautiful."
"Yes, Jingjing is not only beautiful, but also has a well-behaved personality. Her name is so sweet. I heard that the two of them have known each other since 1996, and they didn't get her back until now."
"Jingjing? Isn't it Zeng Li?"
Lao Cao looked confused, although Sun Lan was also stupid. At first they thought Cao Xuan had changed his girlfriend, but when they called, they found out that Cao Xuan was not afraid of boiling water.
"Hu Jing is my girlfriend, and so is Zeng Li. Later I will bring another one to show you."
Good guy, Lao Cao was almost mad to death when he heard this.
Why did I give birth to such a bastard son? If my ancestors knew this, everyone except Cao Cao would have to lift the coffin.
Sun Lan was also angry, but she always wanted to be a mother. No matter how good her daughter-in-law was, she would never be as good as her son.
So after getting angry, she began to think about the benefits of having two daughters-in-law. Apart from that, her fat grandson would not have to worry about it.
Therefore, Sun Lan's psychology was very complicated. She was a little proud, but also a little guilty. She looked forward to the benefits of her two daughters-in-law, but was also afraid that if she messed up, the family would be a mess.
She couldn't say this to Cao Shuangguo. Lao Cao was still holding his breath in his heart. Now that he was finally expecting his son, he hurriedly asked.
"Don't worry about these things. I'll handle it myself. I'll bring you over to see you later. Just pretend there's no other person and just be your good mother-in-law."
"That won't work. Jingjing has been here twice in the past few days. What if you bring that Zeng Li over and bump into her?"
Sun Lan is most worried about this. She can be the mother-in-law of one daughter-in-law, but what will she do if there are two of them together?
My daughter-in-law is in Shura Field, I am scared just thinking about it...
"No, they will stagger by themselves. Every time Hu Jing comes over, doesn't he call you in advance? If we bump into each other, just find an excuse to block the other person."
Cao Xuan shared the secrets of the scumbag old woman with his mother. After hearing this, Sun Lan's outlook collapsed and she couldn't help but kick him and curse.
"I was quite honest when I was young, but how did I become so bad when I grew up? Oops, I blush when I hear what you said. I feel sorry for that girl."
"Yes, yes, it's all my fault. I'm not a thing. But now that the matter has come to this, you can't let the good girl run away from our house."
Ever since Cao Xuan confessed this, he never expected to be able to maintain his image in front of his parents.
It doesn't matter if you get scolded or even beaten twice, as long as you get the benefits.
Although there was nothing he could do about this scoundrel son, he pointed at him bitterly.
"Your father and I are very fooling around, but what about my parents? You are not afraid that your two father-in-laws will beat you to death."
“Take it one step at a time, and we’ll talk about the future later.”
Cao Xuan actually had some sinister ideas, but he didn't dare to tell them, otherwise Sun Lan would have broken his legs without his two father-in-laws.
"Let's not talk about this, Mom, Hu Jing has been here, has my dad seen you?"
"See you."
Sun Lan couldn't help but laugh when she mentioned this: "Your dad was pretending to be stupid before and scolded you at home every day, disagreeing with this and disagreeing with that. When Jingjing came, his face seemed to be smiling."
"Then do you think he's still angry?"
"You may be angry, but it probably won't be much. I told you the news about you in Japan and Thailand this time. Your dad was very happy. I used to call my hometown to report the news, but this time your dad took the initiative.
When there was news about you shaking hands with the Thai Prime Minister in Thailand, your dad went to find someone to get the photo from the Internet and hang it at home."
"I'll get it for him later."
Cao Xuan knew very well Comrade Cao's obsession with "officials", which was engraved in his bones.
He had no doubt that if one day he and a major domestic leader were in positive news, the old man would happily drink half a kilo.
If Cao Xuan could become an official, it would be hard to say if he could be kept at home, but the smile on his face would definitely add to the smile.
However, this time Cao Xuan has become famous overseas, and he is expected to be able to advance further in the Music Association. Due to his qualifications, he cannot be a leader, so there is still hope for him to be a nominal officer.
Cao Xuan feels that if the European and American markets develop smoothly in the future and he has the potential of an international superstar, there is still hope for him to become a member of the Music Association.
As for the vice chairman of the Musicians Association, there is no need to think about it before the age of 30. The local Musicians Association may be possible, but it is hard to say.
While the two women were chatting, Cao Shuangguo came back on a tricycle and brought two large cabbages. Cao Xuan stepped forward to take them.
"Why did you buy so many vegetables?"
"The Chinese New Year is coming soon, prices are unstable, and the neighborhood committee has notified me to stock up on daily necessities. I will buy some cabbage and potatoes that can be stored, and then go to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities in the evening."
"Okay, I'll help you tonight."
Cao Xuan carried the cabbage and potatoes into the utility room and gave the tricycle back to his neighbor.
As soon as he got home, he saw that Sun Lan was gone. Cao Shuangguo had found a tea set somewhere and was playing with it on the sofa. When he saw him coming in, he waved.
"Come, let's talk."
"Uh, there's something going on at my company."
"Don't worry, it won't take you long."
Although Lao Cao didn't like to talk, it was Sun Lan who communicated with him the most, and it was Sun Lan who mostly beat and scolded him, but what Cao Xuan was actually most afraid of was his father.
The trivial matters that Sun Lan was in charge of would be over with just a few beatings and scoldings, but the real big things were all done by Lao Cao. Especially during this period of fighting, Cao Xuan's face was so stern, Cao Xuan felt really weak and his calves were a little weak.
This is not because he is timid, but because his bloodline is suppressed, there is nothing he can do...
Cao Xuan sat down carefully and quietly observed the surrounding environment. If he really took action, how could he run the fastest?
Unexpectedly, Lao Cao handed him a cup of tea instead of hitting or scolding him. Cao Xuan quickly took it with both hands. Cao Shuangguo glanced at him and sighed.
"You are now a big star, an entrepreneur, famous in Japan, and received by the Prime Minister of Thailand. Your mother and I are both old and have not seen much of the world, so we can't care about you.
I don’t know what to say about you, I just hope you don’t let them down, both of them are good boys, it’s enough to lose your conscience if you try to do the same thing, and if you hurt others again, you’re really not a thing.”
"Dad, don't worry, I will definitely treat them well."
Cao Xuan quickly expressed his position, and Comrade Lao Cao nodded: "As long as you know what's going on, I won't say anything more. It's the path you choose, and you have to bear the consequences."
After saying that, Lao Cao waved his hand, indicating that Cao Xuan could get out. Cao Xuan was a little unbelievable. He was ready to face the storm, but he didn't expect it to be so calm.
"That's it. Are you still angry?"
"I ask you to give up one and live a good life with the other. Do you listen?"
"Don't listen!"
"Then it's over. If you don't listen to me, what can I say? You can do it on your own.
If your reputation is ruined, go home and stay there; if you go in, your mother and I will go to the prison to deliver meals to you; if you die, you will have children to help you raise you, but if you have no children to bury you, we will find a rope and hang you.
The family of three is reunited..."
"No, not really."
Cao Xuan broke into a cold sweat after hearing this. Good guy, the old man thought too much.
But compared with the tragic things Cao Shuangguo said, finding two daughters-in-law is really nothing. As expected, as long as the bottom line is set low enough, anything can be tolerated.
Cao Xuan once again praised his method of avoiding the limelight overseas.
The gap period of more than half a month has exhausted Cao Shuangguo's temper, otherwise it would be really difficult to pass this test.
Cao Xuan was glad in his heart that Comrade Cao really didn't want to deal with his son's troubles, but there was still one thing to say.
"This time when I returned to my hometown, a city leader contacted me. The words were a bit convoluted and I didn't understand them. But according to your brother-in-law's analysis, he wants you to help his hometown."
Give back to your hometown!
But this time it was no longer a small charity. The city leaders came to visit in person, probably because they were eyeing a big star like him.
In fact, Cao Xuan knew well that as his fame and assets grew, the elders in his hometown would definitely want to take advantage of him.
In particular, economically weak cities like Zao City need the help of favorable capital.
So Cao Xuan was mentally prepared for this.
As for all domestic rich people, they are always approached by their hometowns. Like Erma, who lives in a big city and even has his own business developing well in the local area, other rich people who develop in other places cannot avoid giving back to their hometown elders.
The vast majority of people donate to hospitals, schools, and libraries, which is certainly helpful to their hometowns, but it does not improve the economic environment of their hometowns.
In contrast, in addition to these public facilities, what the people in the hometown need more is for these rich people to return to their hometowns to invest and drive the economy.
But one thing to say is that investment is not that simple. Things are very complicated and involve many things, so the rich would rather spend money than invest in their hometowns.
The person who does a better job is Dong Ge from JD.com. Putting aside other aspects, Dong Ge is definitely one of the richest men when it comes to giving back to the elders in his hometown.
A series of cooperations were formed with JD.com in my hometown, which substantially boosted the economy and employment rate of my hometown.
Having said that, if possible, Cao Xuan would definitely want to imitate Dong Ge, but he has no real industry in his hands. Most of the Internet, gaming, film and television industries he is involved in cannot form cooperation with Zaoshi.
Unless the film and television city is built in Zaoshi...wait, film and television city.
Cao Xuan was stunned. If he remembered correctly, there were film and television cities in Zao City and Lin City next door. Later, many anti-war dramas of the Republic of China were filmed in these places.
Fanxing's plan to invest in film and television bases is mainly around the capital. This plan is generally unchanged. This is caused by the market. However, it is not impossible to set up a sub-base in the Republic of China Film and Television City to give back to the elders in the hometown.
The railway guerrillas and the Yimeng Old District are famous. They can be developed into tourism in addition to providing film and television shooting. It is in line with the main theme and can easily obtain support from the local government.
As a native of Zao City, Cao Xuan is very familiar with the IP "Railway Guerrilla". It was one of the well-known old movies in the 1950s.
In 1995, another movie "Flying Tigers" was made, in which his master Li Xuejian played an important role.
The original TV series "Railway Guerrilla" was produced in 2005 and it is considered a classic anti-war drama. Riding a bicycle on the train was once a famous scene in early dramas.
Qian Yanqiu and Zhang Zijian, currently under Fanxing, and Yuanshikong have also adapted the TV series "Railway Guerrilla".
But the most enjoyable one was Cheng Long's "Flying Tigers on the Railway", in which he brought a bunch of young meatmen to eat pancakes, which gave Cao Xuan a headache.
In 2021, Fan Wei and Zhang Hanyu made another movie "Railway Heroes", which also tells the story of railway guerrillas.
Such strong and long-term vitality shows the influence of the Railway Guerrilla IP. Cao Xuan felt that he, a Zaoshi native, would be sorry for his hometown elders if he did not film it.
However, "Railway Guerrilla" can be filmed, but Cao Xuan of the Film and Television City feels that it still needs to be studied.
This does not mean just build it. The film and television city does not exist independently. All aspects of surrounding facilities and the support of the local government must also be considered.
Even if Cao Xuan's money was brought by the strong wind, it cannot be wasted casually and must be used in the right place.
"Dad, don't worry about this. I'll contact them later and I'll definitely help you if I can."
"OK."
Cao Shuangguo nodded. He didn't understand Cao Xuan's career, so he never cared about it or asked for anything.
If it weren't for the fact that the matter of two girlfriends was too much, Cao Shuangguo would not want to deal with it at all.
I would walk around and play chess every day, and would be a guest performer when I had nothing to do. It was a fun life in my childhood...
