The sweetest in the entertainment industry

"Wanning's family's food is especially delicious, and I really love going to her house to play!"

Ni Bingyan's birthday this year is not a tenth birthday, and since she is a junior member of the family, she only held a small banquet at home to invite close relatives and friends.

The Lu family is large; if they all went, there wouldn't be enough seats at one table.

So on this day, Gu Lanxi and her two sisters-in-law took the two children with them.

The eldest sister-in-law drove, the second sister-in-law sat in the passenger seat, and Gu Lanxi, along with Jia Ning and Wei Chen, sat in the back.

Wei Chen was gentle by nature. Seeing his younger sister chattering away the whole way, he didn't interrupt and just listened quietly.

After hearing from Jia Ning that the food at Sang Wanning's house was delicious, she nodded in agreement.
“The Ni family started out in the catering industry, and several generations of their family have been chefs. Some of them have even served as imperial chefs. When they hold events, they can always hire the best chefs, so the food is naturally delicious.”

"I haven't seen Sister Wanning in a long time. We'll be in the same school when she starts elementary school. She's really amazing, and I really like her! I even made her a bracelet. Auntie, can you take a look and tell me if I did a good job?"

After saying that, Jia Ning opened her small handbag, took out a silk bag embroidered with lotus flowers, untied the rope, and took out a bracelet.

The finest jadeite was cut into beads the size of a little fingertip, in all colors—pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, white—and strung together casually. To prevent the beads from colliding and wearing each other out, the cord was carefully knotted in the middle.

She looks very lively and cute.

Gu Lanxi examined it carefully and was very surprised to see that the workmanship was quite exquisite: "You made this? It's so beautiful!"

Wang Peiling said with a smug look, "But no one helped her, and she worked on it for several nights in a row!"

"The color is so beautiful, so delicate."

“Sometimes when we come across good material, we take out bracelets and pendants, and then carve beads or make petals and leaves from the edges and corners for her to play with. Last year, for my mother’s birthday, we made a small jade tree together. She strung it with gold wire, and I twisted it on for her, and finally fixed it in the small pot.”

Lu Jianing nodded: "Yes, we need to put a heavy metal plate in that basin, in case it's top-heavy."

The Wang family makes toys, especially handmade bags that children love. They sell a lot every year, so it's perfectly normal for them to specially prepare some materials for their only granddaughter to string together and play with.

It has to be said that people's fates are inherently different.

But there's nothing to be jealous of.

Gu Lanxi silently learned from the experience, thinking that if she had a daughter in the future, she would raise her in the same way.

The older sister-in-law was driving, and no one was talking to her, while the others were chatting animatedly.

Seeing that his aunt enjoyed listening to these things, Lu Weichen told her about his handicraft class.

"Back in May, our school held a Hanfu Culture Festival, which required each group to make their own Hanfu and then wear it to participate in the school's unified Hanfu show, which was really interesting."

Gu Lanxi found it interesting and asked him to explain in detail.

“Each group has five people. I am responsible for making the pattern, the person in charge of designing draws the design, I use the computer to draw the precise pattern, and then print it out on kraft paper. The person in charge of cutting cuts the fabric, the person in charge of sewing sews it with a sewing machine, and the person in charge of the show walks the runway in the clothes.”

Lu Weichen was in high spirits, but deliberately kept everyone in suspense: "Auntie, do you know what our biggest difficulty is?"

"Is the drawing not precise enough, or is there a problem with the cutting? I think the most difficult part is using a sewing machine..."

"Drawing is fine. If the designer is professional enough, it can be done quickly. Cutting doesn't require too much effort either. As for the sewing machine, it's an electric one, which is easy to use."

"Oh dear! The models in my brother's group have gained weight! The clothes that were just the right size for them are too small now. In the end, that lady cried while dieting and lost five pounds in a week! That's terrifying!"

Gu Lanxi almost laughed when she heard this!

"When I was in school, why didn't we have anything this interesting?" Gu Lanxi attended a public junior high school where the students studied late into the night, hoping to get into a good high school, one step at a time, and eventually achieve their dream of getting into a good university. They didn't care how much sweat they shed or whether they could find a good job after graduation.

Many people simply don't think that far ahead.

However, the truth is that children from ordinary families have no other choice but to take this path.

People like Gu Lanxi, who can achieve upward social mobility through their own abilities, are rare in the world.

Lu Weichen attended one of the best private schools in the country. The school not only cultivates their knowledge, but also cares about their abilities in all aspects.

For example, schools will use various activities to cultivate students' interest in life, enhance their appreciation of art, and teach them from a young age how to spend money in order to live a high-quality life.

For example, cultivating their leadership and organizational skills will enable them to better manage their employees when they grow up, provided their families do not go bankrupt.

It can be said that the training models are completely different.

The things Jia Ning and Wei Chen are playing now are things that Wang Peiling and Wei Xuan were tired of playing when they were little.

She made a casual remark, and no one knew how to respond in a way that would be considerate of her feelings.

Gu Lanxi was an exceptionally intelligent person.
After a brief silence in the car, she understood and couldn't help but chuckle.

"The popular things in each region must be different. In our area, we learn Yingge dance, as well as Cantonese opera, lion dance, dragon dance, Lingnan martial arts, and Kung Fu tea, and there are seasonal dragon boat races. I have a strong hand and a good sense of rhythm, so I am responsible for playing the drums every year."

Then Wang Peiling started talking about her best friend who had married someone from the southwest region.

“Her son learned face-changing last year. His master taught him step by step, and it’s something with a strong regional flavor.”

The group chatted and soon arrived at their destination.

In such situations, the host has too many people to entertain and often can't attend to everyone.

The basic process is to give gifts, have a meal, chat with acquaintances, and when it's almost time, everyone goes home.

Ni Bingyan wanted to talk to her about the audition, but he was too busy and was called away shortly afterward, so the two had to reschedule for another day.

As soon as we left Ni Bingyan's house, the drivers from various families were already waiting.

The eldest and second sisters-in-law each took their children home, while Gu Lanxi got into her own car to pick up Lu Nanting.

Lu Nanting is extremely busy; many things need to be done well in advance.

Today he went to the magazine office to record an exclusive interview, which he plans to present to the audience as a special surprise during the Chinese New Year.

Upon arriving at the destination, Gu Lanxi had the driver park the car, but instead of going upstairs, she called Xiao Jiang from the parking lot.

The call was answered after several attempts. Xiao Jiang's voice trembled slightly, as if she was afraid Xiao Jiang would lose her temper.

Gu Lanxi narrowed her eyes, her voice immediately turning two degrees colder: "What's wrong?"

Lu Nanting was still working. Xiao Jiang was in the break room watching her bag and water. Her hands were trembling a little when she received the call, but she still mustered up the courage to speak:
"When Brother Ting got off the bus this morning, he jumped right off, lost his balance, and twisted his ankle. It's swollen now..."

"What? Which hospital? Were X-rays taken?"

"He's still at the magazine office. He was supposed to go to the hospital, but Brother Ting said it wasn't serious, so he just put an ice pack on him." Xiao Jiang felt her scalp tingling. She could feel the intense hostility even through the phone. She was so scared that her heart trembled and she almost cried out. "Sister, you know that Brother Ting has a variety show to do tomorrow. He doesn't want to delay his work."

Without a word, Gu Lanxi hung up the phone, opened the car door, and sped off! (End of Chapter)