Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

Seeing her at a loss, Han Tao smiled and opened the gift box. Inside was an entry-level Blancpain watch. He had chosen the price and style based on Guan Juer's personality, because she would not be able to accept it if it was too expensive.

While Guan Juer was stunned, Han Tao put it on her personally. The size was just right, and it was obvious that he had done his homework in advance.

During the whole process, Guan Juer actually forgot to refuse. After she finished putting it on, she pulled Han Tao's sleeve, indicating that she could not accept such an expensive gift.

This watch is nothing special to Han Tao, but even if Guan Juer doesn't understand luxury goods, she can tell that it is worth a lot of money, because there is a circle of sparkling diamonds on its dial. The style is very suitable for young girls to wear and is a fashionable model.

Han Tao looked at her and said, "You heard what I said to Auntie that day. Since you didn't refute me, I assumed you agreed.

In that case, what's so surprising about me giving you a gift, unless you don't like the gift, or you don't like me!"

"No, no, no, Brother Han, I like it very much!"

Guan Juer nodded quickly. She had always had a crush on Han Tao, so how could she refuse? In her opinion, this was Han Tao's confession of love, and she was so happy that she couldn't contain herself.

Looking at Guan Juer, whose face was slightly red, Han Tao raised a wicked smile and said, "Guan Guan, do you have any gifts for me?"

"what?"

Guan Juer was not expecting Han Tao to say that, so she was a little flustered as she was unprepared.

Although this incident was very sudden, Han Tao's driver had been accompanying her parents in recent days, and he also booked the hotel. In name, he was also her boyfriend. She had fantasized many times that it would be great if the two of them were really a couple.

What I didn’t expect was that my wish came true today. Brother Han actually gave me a gift, and before my parents left. Could it be that he wanted to confirm our relationship in front of the eldest elder?

Just as Guan Juer was lost in thought, with so many thoughts in her mind and not knowing how to answer, she suddenly noticed that there was something wrong in Han Tao's eyes, and she immediately understood.

She herself had never been in love, but she had heard a lot from Sister Fan and had seen many related plots on TV. This was a token of love, so she plucked up the courage and kissed Han Tao with a blushing face.

However, how could Han Tao let her get away with it so easily, so he immediately took advantage of the situation and pursued her.

Seeing him slowly approaching, Guan Juer couldn't help but blush even more and her breathing became slightly disordered.

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Chapter 475 Guan Juer's First Kiss

When Han Tao was about to kiss her, Guan Juer asked very cutely:

"Brother Han, am I your girlfriend then?"

Seeing that Guan Juer was still thinking about these things, Han Tao stared into her eyes and whispered:

"Guan Guan, have you never been in love?"

"no!"

Guan Juer shook her head. This question made her feel even more embarrassed as she looked at her beloved who was so close to her.

Han Tao smiled slightly and guided her: "Then do you know what boyfriends and girlfriends should do?"

"No...I don't know much about it, but I saw it on TV!"

After saying that, she closed her eyes tightly, her face flushed, her body stiffened, and her hands clenched into fists.

Seeing Guan Juer's look, Han Tao didn't say anything, but directly held her shoulders, slowly kissed her red lips, and then gently savored the girl's first kiss. Guan Juer responded awkwardly, humming from time to time.

Afraid of scaring the confused Guan Juer, Han Tao did not take any other action. He just hugged her and kissed her gently. Just when the two of them were getting into the mood, a cell phone rang.

It was Guan Juer's phone, so she was startled and took a quick look with a blushing face. Seeing that the caller ID showed it was her mother, she hesitated for a moment and pressed the answer button.

"Guan Guan, are you off work?" a questioning voice came from the other end of the phone.

Guan Juer nodded: "Mom, I'm off work and on my way to the hotel!"

"Oh, that's good. Xiao Han, are you coming over? Your dad and I have been bothering him a lot these days, so I wanted to treat him to a meal before we leave!"

"Mom...Brother Han is right next to me. He also said he wants to have dinner with you!"

"Guan Guan, what's wrong with your voice?"

Hearing her mother's question, Guan Juer's face turned even redder, so she said a little embarrassedly: "It's nothing, maybe I'm too tired from rushing to finish that document today. I just need to rest for a while!"

"Don't work so hard. I've told you so many times that if you don't pay attention when you're young, problems will come to you when you're my age. I don't think you should continue with this crappy job.

In my opinion, all the talk about proving or not proving yourself is empty talk. It is safest for a girl to find a good man to marry. So, come here today and I will talk to you carefully. You must know which side is more important.

And your glasses, go back and change them to contact lenses, or change to something prettier, otherwise you'll look too old. Han Tao is such an outstanding boy, if you..."

Before Guan's mother could finish, a male voice interrupted her from the other side and said, "Okay, don't say anything without thinking. Xiao Han and Guan Guan are together. If you have anything to say, wait until they get here!"

"Oh, yes, yes. Then Mommy won't say anything more, Guanguan. You and Xiaohan should be careful and drive slowly on the road!"

Surprisingly, Guan's mother did not refute her husband. Instead, she told them to be careful and then hung up.

After this little episode, the relationship between the two of them improved by leaps and bounds, and there was no longer any estrangement between them. At the same time, Guan Juer also returned to her original personality and said:

"Brother Han, I still think this watch is too expensive. How can I go to work with it?"

Han Tao pinched her nose and said lovingly, "This is just like the work axis problem I told you before. For this watch, you should only look at its actual function and don't care too much about its brand effect and added value.

I see that many of your colleagues also have luxury accessories, especially in the financial industry. After becoming a regular employee, you get a high salary and a good environment, so it’s not a big deal to buy yourself some accessories.”

"Ye Zi and the others did say that, but those who wear jewelry or brand-name watches are veterans who have been working for years. I'm just an intern, so it's not appropriate, right?"

After saying that, Guan Juer looked at Han Tao in distress. She really liked the gift he gave her, but the price was a little unacceptable to her.

Han Tao looked at her seriously and said, "Guan Guan, don't think like that. You are my girlfriend now. You must learn to gradually adapt to this kind of life. Otherwise, it will be very tiring for us to get along.

Besides, this is not absolute. The parents of those colleagues who come from well-off families will buy these things for them. Including your family, your aunt has also prepared these things for you, right?

Moreover, watches symbolize restraint. From an objective perspective, wearing a watch directly reflects a person's sense of time and rigorous attitude. Wearing a watch with a simple and stylish design symbolizes strict self-discipline and can highlight a person's unique charm."

"Okay, I'll give it a try. My mom did buy me a Cartier watch when I was in college. She said it could be used as a decorative piece, like jewelry, highlighting a person's noble and elegant temperament. But after being stared at by my roommates once, I didn't dare to wear it anymore."

Guan Juer explained, and she felt that what Han Tao said made sense. Many of her colleagues wore watches, which at least made it convenient to check the time. People who wore watches also valued time and were efficient.

In fact, this is also the reason why many companies choose employees who wear watches during interviews.

The first impression that wearing a watch gives people is that the person has a strong sense of time and is efficient in doing things. It will bring a sense of trust to others, thus increasing the chances of success.

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After hearing the etiquette reminder, Han Tao smiled slightly and looked at Guan Juer. Seeing that she was looking at him with a blushing face, he knew that this good girl was a little unsatisfied because it was her first time kissing a man.

Han Tao is so considerate, how could he let the beauty down? So he kissed her directly.

It wasn't until they reached the Hilton Hotel that Han Tao opened the car door and got out of the car with the blushing Guan Juer in his arms. He then fixed her hair and said,

"Guan Guan, I'm going to the restaurant to order food first. I won't go up with you to meet your uncle and aunt. Call me if you have anything."

Hearing Han Tao's words, Guan Juer looked at him with some confusion and asked in a low voice: "Brother Han, why don't you go up? Are you afraid that my mother will know that we have confirmed our relationship?"

"Silly girl, there's nothing to be afraid of. Even if you don't say it, I will tell you."

Han Tao knew she was overthinking it, so he comforted her and continued, "Don't overthink it. Uncle and aunt are going back to Wuxi tomorrow. They must have a lot to say to you. It won't be convenient for me to be there!"

"I'm sorry, Brother Han, I misunderstood you. I'll go up alone. See you later!"

Guan Juer blushed, responded a few words embarrassedly and ran away. She thought that Han Tao had some opinions about his mother's previous attitude, so he didn't want his parents to know about their relationship.

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Chapter 476: Guan Juer's Mother's Concerns

PS: (For some reason, the first chapter I posted has been reviewed. To avoid repetition, please wait for the final result. However, to avoid not being satisfied with one chapter, Qingqiu will code another chapter later!)

At a window seat in the Hilton Hotel, Han Tao and Guan Juer sat on one side, and Guan Juer's parents sat on the other side. The four of them chatted and ate at the same time.

At this time, Guan's mother looked at Han Tao without the scrutiny she had when they met before. Especially after hearing her daughter say that the two had confirmed their relationship, her feelings changed drastically.

In addition, the gift Han Tao gave to his daughter was very thoughtful, so Guan's mother had a very good impression of Han Tao, a thoughtful and considerate boy.

Moreover, both she and Guan's father like Han Tao's temperament. He has a high level of education and strong abilities, making him a good candidate for a son-in-law.

Of course, apart from her concerns about their mismatched family backgrounds, the four of them got along very well and had quite interesting conversations.

This was Guan Juer's first time to fall in love, so she felt like she was dreaming about this first love. She clearly remembered that when Brother Han first came to Ode to Joy, he gave gifts to all of them, and he was very thoughtful. He even specifically asked the property management about the preferences of several people.

She still can't forget how she felt when she saw the limited edition Dvorak album, and how Han Tao behaved when he came downstairs to communicate with Xiaoqu and the others. Her heart was pounding at that time.

Because of this, Guan Juer once thought that her secret love was a little superficial, but she couldn't help but like Han Tao. It was the kind of feeling that she liked everything about him the moment she saw him. It was exactly the same as the descriptions in those romance novels she had read.

Unexpectedly, she became Brother Han's girlfriend in the blink of an eye. Although Brother Han did not say it explicitly, Guan Juer felt that this gift was a confession of love.

Thinking of this, Guan Juer looked out the window at the lights of thousands of houses when her parents went to the bathroom to wash their hands, and said with an intoxicated look:

"Brother Han, the night view of the Magic City from here is so beautiful. It's like seeing the night view of the entire Magic City. It's beautiful and dreamy."

"Guan Guan, from now on you need to learn to look at things from different perspectives. The feeling you just described is an optical illusion. It's because you're suddenly looking down from a high vantage point, so you have the feeling of looking down on all the other mountains."

Hearing Han Tao's answer, Guan Juer nodded and smiled, "Yes, looking at it this way, it really feels like I'm at the top.

But I'm curious, Brother Han, do you, the so-called big shots, always feel like you're looking down on everyone else and don't care about anything anymore? "

Han Tao shook his head, took a sip of red wine and said, "I'm not a big shot. I'm just blessed by my family, teachers and noble people, so I have achieved what I have today. If it weren't for these, I might just be an ordinary person.

In my opinion, the truly great figures are the internationally renowned writers and musicians, the great entrepreneurs who truly benefit the world through their achievements, the great scientists who have dedicated their lives to the country, and the frontline soldiers who defend our country. They are the real great figures. Even after a hundred years of death, they still live on in the hearts of countless people, leaving behind invaluable treasures for the entire society!

"Xiao Han, if you are so outstanding and yet you are still an ordinary person, then what are we? What about those who are struggling to make ends meet?

So being overly modest is actually pride. The people you mentioned are indeed great, but their heights are beyond the reach of ordinary people."

As Guan's father came back from the bathroom, he pulled a chair for his wife, then sat down with a smile and looked at Han Tao.

Guan Juer, who was standing by, nodded and sighed when she heard her father's words, "Dad, why is life so tiring? Yingying, Sister Fan and I work so hard every day, and the money we earn is not enough to rent a house on our own.

But Xiaoqu, our neighbor, complained about the environment of our community every time her father took her there. He said it looked like a pigeon cage and was not a place for people to live.

At the time, Yingying and I were furious. What happened to Ode to Joy? We all thought it was pretty good. The transportation was convenient, the location was excellent, the greenery was good, and the layout of the houses was reasonable. It was quite suitable for living.

Besides, Brother Han is so powerful, so he can live here. And I have never seen Brother Han complain about it. On the contrary, he gets along well with everyone."

"Speaking of which, I'm also curious, Xiao Han. Although the residential complex where Guan Guan and the others live is indeed quite nice and has strict property management, it's quite strange for you to live there given your net worth. Why did you buy a house in Ode to Joy?"

Hearing what Guan Juer's mother said, Han Tao smiled and said, "Auntie, I actually have other properties in Shanghai. The reason I live in Ode to Joy is that it's more lively and I like the atmosphere there.

Another thing is that the house in Ode to Joy has a different meaning to me. It was my grandmother's old house that she had lived in for many years, and it was given to her when she moved back to Shanghai. So when I returned to Shanghai, I moved there directly."

Hearing Han Tao's words, Guan Juer asked curiously, "Brother Han, I know you're not short of money, so you definitely won't rent your house to anyone else, right? But if it's always empty, wouldn't that be such a waste?"

Han Tao shook his head and said, "No, actually, buying a property is also an investment. After all, the value brought by rising house prices is much better than renting it out.

Although the economy is temporarily down due to the financial crisis, Shanghai is an internationally renowned metropolis. Real estate is the safest investment and housing prices will surely continue to rise in the future.

After all, there is only so much valuable space in Shanghai and only so many good houses, but people from all over the country are rushing to Shanghai, and everyone wants to buy houses and cars in Shanghai.

Plus, as more and more money is available in the market, purchasing power will decrease, and housing prices will naturally rise sharply. This is also a better investment to combat inflation."

Hearing Han Tao say this, Guan Juer nodded, but then she thought of something and said in a somewhat discouraged tone:

"Yeah, housing prices are only going to get more expensive, but that has nothing to do with us. We can't afford it on our own!"

Looking at her silly daughter, Guan Juer's mother couldn't help but roll her eyes and looked at Han Tao and said:

"Xiao Han, speaking of this house, don't blame me for being too realistic. Although I know your assets far exceed what we know, and giving Guan Guan a gift is not cheap, as parents we have to consider our children..."

Before Guan Juer's mother finished speaking, her father, Guan, who was standing beside her, knew what his wife was going to say. He thought her consideration was unnecessary and quickly interrupted her:

"It's enough that the children get along well. Stop nagging me. This crab tastes good. Try it!"

"Don't interrupt!"

Guan Juer's mother rolled her eyes at her husband, then looked at Han Tao and continued, "Actually, Auntie doesn't mean anything else. I know you have high expectations, but having money and being willing to give it are two different things.

I just want to ask, if you really stay with our Guan Guan until the end, will you buy a house for Guan Guan alone, and will the house be written in our Guan Guan's name? "

Hearing her mother's words, Guan Juer didn't wait for Han Tao's response and said anxiously:

"Mom, why are you asking this? I like Brother Han as a person, not his money!"

After saying that, Guan Juer looked at Guan's father, her eyes full of help. She was really embarrassed. Who would come up and talk about this? People who didn't know would think her mother was powerful, but she knew very well that her mother was not such a person, so Guan Juer was very afraid that Han Tao would misunderstand her.

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Chapter 477 Guan Juer's Parents' Approval

Guan Juer's mother didn't care about her daughter's embarrassment, nor did she pay attention to her husband's eyes. She said calmly:

"Let me ask what's wrong? Xiao Han, don't blame Auntie for being direct. It's better to make things clear from the beginning, don't you think?"

Guan Juer's mother doesn't think there is anything wrong with it. The divorce rate in today's society is very high.