Wandering the world of film and television begins with the golden years

Wandering the World of Film and Television: Starting with the Golden Age, Chapter 42: "Modern Legend of Zhen Huan"

Are you sure you don't need any help?

Wang Manni tentatively spoke up from the side.

Li Haoyu waved his hand, "No need! Just stay put and wait for the big meal."

Wang Manni hugged Li Haoyu's lower back and said coquettishly.

"I'll be going now, but I'll definitely reward you properly tonight."

She took off her apron and curled up on the sofa, just like Li Haoyu had done before. And you know what? It was actually surprisingly comfortable sprawled out on the sofa in such a lazy position!

No wonder he likes it so much.

Li Haoyu carried the dishes out with both hands.

"Alright, the food is all ready, let's eat! Were you getting impatient?"

Wang Manni was very perceptive; she helped Li Haoyu bring out the remaining dishes and even served him rice. Soon, a sumptuous meal was laid out on the table.

Deep-fried prawns, braised beef, steamed sea bass, blanched bok choy, plus a simple seaweed and egg drop soup. The meal was quite lavish, and the presentation was excellent, in no way inferior to that of a restaurant.

Li Haoyu sighed, realizing he was still as sharp as ever, his skills showing no signs of decline. But in reality, with good ingredients and the willingness to put in the effort and time to cook, anyone can be a gourmet.

He can do it so well on his own.

It wasn't something I learned by practicing slowly over time.

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Wang Manni stared in surprise at the delicious-looking dishes on the table. She had initially thought that even if Li Haoyu was slightly better than her, they would be evenly matched at best.

She knew that Li Haoyu could cook.

But Wang Manni didn't expect his culinary skills.

It really is just as he boasted.

She's really that good at cooking.

Li Haoyu said modestly, "I haven't done this in a long time and I'm rusty now. I probably don't even have 80% of what I used to be. You should try it first and see how it tastes."

Wang Manni smiled and said, "Alright, stop being modest. If you're not satisfied with your work, then I don't even know how to evaluate mine."

Wang Manni picked up a piece of beef and swallowed it whole. Perhaps because the meat was too hot, Wang Manni's face turned slightly red, and her lips even trembled slightly.

"Mmm, every dish is delicious, and the fish is especially fresh."

She picked up a few more pieces, and basically the pieces never stopped moving.

As she took a bite of the food, her eyes narrowed slightly.

These dishes taste really good; I never expected Li Haoyu to be such a good cook. Seeing her expression, Li Haoyu couldn't help but smile smugly.

But at this time...

Li Haoyu, who was observing from the side, then noticed.

Wang Manni's skin is so fair!

She looked like she had been raised in milk, her skin was fair with a rosy glow, which made her look much younger, like a girl in her early twenties.

That's why Li Haoyu is so infatuated with Wang Manni.

Li Haoyu chatted with her casually.

He also picked up a fried shrimp for himself.

As Li Haoyu ate, he said, "What you eat isn't important; what matters most is who you eat with. That's why Chinese people have always liked to discuss business over meals."

"Some things can transcend culture and language, like food. There's no problem that can't be solved at the dinner table. As soon as you offer to treat, he'll understand."

Wang Manni blushed.

He was implying something to himself.

Am I an important person to him?

Li Haoyu never expected that his casual remark would be so off-putting.

All of these things can evoke so many thoughts in Wang Manni.

Wang Manni continued, "I'm really in for a treat this time. By the way, you've been resting for so long, when are you going back to the company?"

Li Haoyu stuffed a mouthful of rice into his mouth. "No rush. I'll spend more time with you these next couple of days. The company will keep running even without someone. Besides, I didn't show Ma Dong such a high salary so he could retire comfortably."

Wang Manni asked with a hint of gossip, "I've noticed you've been acting all mysterious at home lately. What are you planning this time?"

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Li Haoyu said, "Of course we're getting down to business. I'm currently planning my next game. The last two games have been small-scale, so it's time to do something big next time."

"Otherwise, how can I afford to support a money-devouring beast like you? A man still needs to earn money to support his family."

Li Haoyu continued, "This matter is still top secret. You know it, but don't tell anyone else. Recently, many people outside are envious of Snail Games' achievements."

"They're all desperately trying to find out about the next game. If they find out the idea, it'll be really troublesome; they might all jump on the bandwagon."

There are indeed cases in the gaming industry where creativity alone can generate revenue.

For example, games like Tetris or Fruit Ninja. These kinds of games don't require a high level of production skill; as long as the basic gameplay is done, they have high replayability.

If Li Haoyu's content were to circulate, while it wouldn't be entirely worthless, the impact of the new game would be significantly reduced, something Li Haoyu didn't want to see.

Wang Manni had long since given up doubt about Li Haoyu's abilities. Ever since the success of "2048," she had believed that Li Haoyu was a true genius in game design.

Wang Manni said to Li Haoyu with a serious expression.

"Don't worry, I can tell what's important in this kind of situation. But you should also be careful. The original design is just lying around on the table. I don't know what you'll do if you can't find it one day."

She then asked Li Haoyu, "By the way, I received an invitation to join the Junyue Mansion property management group. Should I accept it?"

Li Haoyu said, "It's just a homeowners' group, can't you just join directly? Why are you asking me?"

Wang Manni said, "How would you boys understand this kind of thing? This means we've joined a new circle, but we don't know anyone here yet, and I'm worried about how to fit in."

Li Haoyu smiled after listening, "I really don't understand your girls' ways. But there's one thing that won't change: the world is bustling with activity, all for profit; the world is in turmoil, all for gain."

"Do you think those so-called wives are really together because they have a good relationship? No, it's because of interests; they're exchanging information with each other."

"As long as the interests and capital don't disappear, that circle won't disappear. So you don't need to do anything special, you just need to show your value."

"They will naturally come to you on their own."

Gu Jia wanted to use a luxury handbag to prove that she belonged to their social circle.

That's absolutely ridiculous!

But in reality, neither a man's luxury car nor a woman's luxury goods are of much use. If you want to truly enter the inner circle, it's not enough to just have money.

Li Haoyu didn't want Wang Manni to be as blinded by greed as Gu Jia, resorting to any means necessary to get into the industry.

You should know that those so-called "wives' circles" are absolutely capable of creating five chat groups out of six people. They can mock each other in front of outsiders and can't even be bothered to maintain the most basic decorum.

Who knows how serious their private conflicts might be?

Those women only had gossip and mutual jealousy in their eyes. When they sat together, the infighting was even more intense than at a palace tea party.

It's practically a modern version of "Empresses in the Palace".

I'm speechless!

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