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Chapter 213 Liu Xiaoli: o(╯□╰)o! (Please subscribe!)

"Mom is back."

Chen Fusheng, who was writing "A Time Traveler" in his study, stopped writing when his daughter reminded him and looked up at the door.

He happened to see his wife carrying his son up the steps.

However, behind them was a middle-aged woman in her forties.

He got up and walked out of the study with his daughter. He greeted his wife first, and then his wife introduced him to her:
"Brother Sheng, this is Director Deng Zaijun, whom I mentioned to you."

"It's Director Deng! Welcome, welcome!"

Although this was the first time the two had met, he understood the other woman's purpose as soon as his wife mentioned the name Deng Zaijun.

"I have long admired Director Chen. I apologize for disturbing you this time, as I did not prepare any decent gift and only brought some fruit."

"Director Deng, what are you saying? Your presence alone has made my humble abode shine, and you've gone to such lengths..."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the initial awkwardness dissipated somewhat.

Chen Fusheng brewed a cup of hot tea and served it to Deng Zaijun, then sat down himself to listen to the other party explain his purpose.

"Director Chen, hello. This year, our station is going to hold a Spring Festival Gala recorded live, hoping to bring a brand new experience and atmosphere to the audience across the country. Director Huang Yihe and I are in charge. The first program that came to our director team's mind was your song 'I Believe.' Everyone felt that the song's uplifting spirit perfectly matched the theme of the gala. I came here specifically to invite you. We very much hope that you can join us. I wonder what your intention is?"

"Thank you, Director Deng, and your station for the invitation. Since this gala is organized to better serve the people, I naturally have no reason to refuse."

Because Deng Zaijun had sounded out Liu Xiaoli beforehand, he had expected that Chen Fusheng would most likely not refuse, but he was still relieved to hear Chen Fusheng agree in person.

"That's wonderful, Director Chen. Thank you so much for your recognition and support of our gala..."

Next, Deng Zaijun discussed the rehearsal schedule with Chen Fusheng. Seeing that the Chen family was about to have dinner, she decided to get up and say goodbye.

But why would the host let the guests leave just as they were about to eat? It's not like we used to go hungry.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade them, Chen Fusheng's wife and mother also stepped forward.

"Director Deng, it's almost lunchtime. How can we let our guests leave on an empty stomach?"

"Yes, yes, please sit down, please sit down. It's just a matter of adding a pair of chopsticks, please don't be shy."

Under the warm invitation of the Chen family, Deng Zaijun finally sat down at the dining table, albeit reluctantly.

Seeing that Deng Zaijun was still spouting polite words, Chen Fusheng interrupted him:
"Director Deng, is your Spring Festival Gala still lacking in programs this year?"

"It's terrible."

Deng Zaijun quickly put down his chopsticks and looked at Chen Fusheng, asking, "Does Director Chen have any other recommendations?"

Chen Fusheng and his wife exchanged a glance, then he got up and took out a cassette tape of the song "Good Fortune and Prosperity," introducing it as follows:
"This is an unreleased song called 'Good Fortune and Happiness.' It has a cheerful melody and a warm style. Director Deng can take it back and listen to it. If you think it's suitable for the Spring Festival Gala stage, you can tell Xiaoli."

Deng Zaijun took the cassette tape and asked curiously, "Was this song also written by Director Chen?"

"Yes, I wrote it to my family."

"Okay, thank you, Director Chen..."

After having dinner at the Chen family's house, it got dark. This time, when Deng Zaijun took his leave, the Chen family did not stop him.

"Dad, why did you give the song to that auntie just now?" Chen Qian asked the question that had been bothering her as soon as Deng Zaijun left.

"Sissi, didn't you want this song to be shown on TV?"

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Upon hearing this, Chen Qian asked with delight, "After that aunt takes our song, will it appear on the TV, Dad?" "Not yet, this is just the first step..." Next, Chen Fusheng explained to his daughter how to get their song to appear on TV.

"So, are we going to sing karaoke at Mom's workplace during Chinese New Year?"

"Yes, baby, do you want to go?"

"Dad, will you go?"

"Of course I will."

"Where's mom?"

"This song was sung by the three of us, so Mom will be there too."

Chen Qian then looked at her grandmother and younger brother and asked them questions as well.

"My little brother is too young, so Grandma needs to stay home to take care of him."

Yang Hongmei added, "At that time, not only us, but also your maternal grandparents, your aunt's family, your uncles and aunts, will be able to watch you and your parents singing on stage on TV at home, and everyone will applaud for you."

After saying that, seeing that her granddaughter was clearly interested, she looked at her son and said, "On the condition that this song is selected."

"Don't worry, Mom. Our song is of good quality and has a festive style, so it's perfect for the Spring Festival Gala. Director Deng just said that they still have a lot of programs to fill, so there's a high chance they'll use it."

Liu Xiaoli originally had the same concerns as her mother-in-law, but after hearing her husband's words, she inexplicably felt much more relaxed.

She remembered that her husband had come out of the study when she returned home, so she changed the subject.

"Honey, were you writing a script in the study just now?"

"OK."

"You got inspiration so quickly?"

After saying that, without waiting for her husband's response, Liu Xiaoli walked towards the study with curiosity and anticipation.

pat~
As the study light came on, Liu Xiaoli went straight to her husband's desk.

At this moment, a notebook was still on the desk, with a pen on top of it.

Liu Xiaoli removed the fountain pen she had given to her husband and then reached out to open the notebook.

"About Time"

After staring at the name for a while, feeling somewhat confused, Liu Xiaoli continued to look down.

Next is the story synopsis:
In the summer of 1982, Chen Xiao, a 21-year-old young man from Jiangcheng, learned a family secret from his father—the men in his family possessed the ability to travel back in time to their past. Fresh out of university and assigned to work at a research institute, Chen Xiao initially used this ability to make up for small regrets in life, such as making up for something he said wrong or missing an early bus. Until, at a literary and poetry gathering, he met Liu Xin, a girl from Northeast China with a slow-paced, free-spirited air…

Main characters' biographies:
Chen Xiao: The male lead. He is a shy, kind, and slightly bookish young man.

[Liu Xin: The female protagonist. A young woman with artistic tastes who pursues individuality and freedom, yet is also bound by traditional values. She enjoys photography and poetry.]

[Father Chen: A gentle and refined history professor...]

[Chen Qian: Daughter.]

Chen Guo: Son.

Liu Xiaoli: o(╯□╰)o!

(End of this chapter)