The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 332 It's me again?!

Some things are easier said than done. If you put yourself in their shoes, you'll understand that when you're in the same situation and don't know what the future holds, the choices you make won't be much better than theirs.

This is what they mean by not hating corrupt officials, but hating that you are not one.

When given a choice, people can naturally maintain their composure; but when there is no choice, all sorts of things happen, and climbing upwards is human instinct.

Okay, I can't keep making this up. The reason Xu Jiuyang is so magnanimous is, of course, because Sister Xiaoli not only tolerates him endlessly, but also gave birth to a lovely daughter for him.

Naturally, her various unavoidable circumstances in her previous life are understandable; this is simply a matter of closeness versus distance.

Besides, she has already done very well in her life.

Of course, Xu Jiuyang also had his doubts, especially after Li Yunxin talked about her dream. Perhaps when he was reborn, she, Yuanyuan, Bingbing and the others also obtained some information about the future in their dreams.

Judging from their abilities in their previous lives, they definitely couldn't have achieved what they have today without some kind of cheat code.

Therefore, he is now slowly changing his attitude. Since he is the one who brought them advice from the future and often acts as an advisor, it is not a problem to charge a little interest.

Yes, this is definitely not an excuse for my own decadence.

"Little brother, wait...wait a minute...the phone's ringing!" Sister Xiaoli pushed Xu Jiuyang away with difficulty, and after calming herself down, she picked up the constantly vibrating phone again.
Xu Jiuyang sighed, his annoyance quickly turning into a wry smile. Getting intimate with Sister Xiaoli was such a hassle; there was never any room for anything more than a brief interaction before heading straight to the main point.

You know, starting a fire to cook requires first getting a small flame going, and then it crackles and spreads into a big fire. But he went straight for the wildfire, spreading it out in a flash, without any foreplay.

Moreover, this is not an isolated case. Gao Yuanyuan, Fan Bingbing, Li Yunxin, and Angela are all in the same situation. Other women at least have some foreplay, but they have none at all and always go straight to the point.

That's really interesting.

Just as he was pondering this, he heard Xiaoli's surprised voice: "Really? Then come back quickly, Mom is waiting for you at home!"

Then, she put down the phone, turned around and looked at Xu Jiuyang somewhat embarrassed.

"I suppose Sisi has returned ahead of time," Xu Jiuyang said considerately. "Then I'll take my leave first."

"I'm sorry, little brother," Sister Xiaoli smiled wryly, "it seems like something bad has happened to Qianqian."

"I understand." Xu Jiuyang waved his hand, not taking it to heart.

Xiaoli's older sister sent everyone away so that he could come and see his daughter, leaving only the nanny and two maids, and he was quite content.

However, just as he was about to get up and leave, he was stopped by Sister Xiaoli.

"There's something else I need your help with," Sister Xiaoli hesitated for a moment, but still said it, "It's like this, I'm planning to produce another TV series for Qianqian next year..."

Xu Jiuyang's lips twitched immediately: "You want me to play the male lead again?"

“Yes,” Xiaoli nodded readily after they had laid their cards on the table. “You helped her a lot on the set of Tianlong. She always had problems acting with other people, but it was much better when she acted with you. Besides, I felt more at ease with you by my side.”

Xu Jiuyang took a deep breath: "So, what kind of TV series is it, sister?"

"It's a TV series adapted from a computer game," Xiaoli recalled.

"A TV series adapted from a computer game?!" Xu Jiuyang had a bad feeling. "Yes, it's called something like... Chinese Paladin... Yes, it's called 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy'," Xiaoli explained. "Her best friend, Yang Mi, loves playing computer games, so she got her to play quite a few too. I saw that Qianqian played them in moderation, so I didn't stop her. I didn't expect her to really like 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy,' especially the character Lin Yueru, so she kept pestering me to buy the film and television adaptation rights so she could play Lin Yueru."

"Lin... Yue Ru? Are you sure, sister?" Xu Jiuyang felt a little numb.

Although he had already learned from Yang Mi that Liu Qianqian liked playing "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and even more so Lin Yueru, to the point that she asked her mother to buy the film and television adaptation rights of the game so that he could play the role, he hadn't taken it too seriously. He was just wondering if he should interfere with the scriptwriting process to prevent a repeat of the drastic changes made in his previous life.

Unexpectedly, she actually took playing Lin Yueru seriously. What a joke!
Okay, compared to Zhao Ling'er, Lin Yueru is indeed more fleshed out and more human. From Li Xiaoyao's perspective, Lin Yueru is indeed a better fit. Many male players think so, not to mention the more emotionally rich female players.

But it still feels very strange, after all, she was famous as Zhao Ling'er in her previous life, and it's impossible to imagine what Liu Qianqian, who looks like Lin Yueru, should be like!
“It’s certain, she’s said it several times,” Sister Xiaoli nodded repeatedly. “Although the script is still under discussion, it’s positioned as a period idol drama, so it shouldn’t be difficult.”

Seeing the hopeful look on her face, Xu Jiuyang sighed inwardly: "No problem, sister, but I'm only available in the second half of next year. I have a movie to shoot in the first half of the year."

"It's alright, I'll wait for you," Sister Xiaoli laughed. "Also, I know that I'm a writer and have written screenplays. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to share them."

“I know, sister,” Xu Jiuyang nodded.

I've already agreed, so a little more trouble won't matter. Besides... I had thought about this before.

"Wait a moment." Just as he was about to leave, Sister Xiaoli suddenly called out to him again.

She hurriedly went out and returned a few minutes later, now wearing a floral dress and a white shirt. Her hair was tied back with a handkerchief, and she wore glasses. She exuded the charm of a woman from the 80s.

Then, Sister Xiaoli came to him and knelt down, tilting her head up to look at him while gently biting her lip. She looked so delicate and shy.

What else could Xu Jiuyang say but try his best to paint within the time limit to satisfy her?

After the person left as if he were a saint or Buddha, about ten minutes later, Liu Qianqian returned home.

"Thank you for your hard work, Honghong," Liu Xiaoli said to Li Hong.

Although she could easily manipulate them thanks to the "dependency" effect of her "gentle breeze" skill, especially women like Li Hong and Liu Fangfei who had followed her for a long time, she still had to show them the proper manners and courtesy.

My younger brother has told her in many simulations that if she often treats people like they are not human, she will only alienate herself in the end.

"It's nothing, Sister Liu," Li Hong replied meekly.

I must say, with that dignified and gentle appearance, she really has the makings of a first wife.

Watching her departing figure, Liu Xiaoli's heart stirred. Li Hong was already shouldering certain communication responsibilities with Thor Technology, and the reason she had taken her in and trained her was to win over her underlings.

Therefore, given the current situation where none of Fan, Gao, and Li can touch each other, it's not unreasonable to give them a push.

Moreover, they can not only make a fuss about Li Hong, but also about Liu Tao and Liu Fangfei. As for Rongrong and Haohao, they are no longer suitable...

Liu Xiaoli didn't think much of it; there were more important things to do right now.

After bringing her daughter, who was clearly preoccupied, to the study, and having one of the maids pour her a cup of hot cocoa, Liu Xiaoli asked again, "Alright, tell me, there's a new person joining this meeting, what's the situation?"

(End of this chapter)