Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

After hearing what Fan Shengmei and Qiu Yingying said, Guan Juer leaned on the sofa and said with a look of despair:

"Don't mention it. I get angry when I talk about cars picking me up and dropping me off. Ever since Brother Han started picking me up, everyone in the company knows that I have a rich boyfriend.

Although they were very flattering to me in person, Ye Zi and Song Nuan said that what they said behind my back was really unpleasant, so I told Brother Han today that I can just be with Sister Andy every day and he doesn't need to pick me up!"

"Guan Guan, just ignore them! They're just jealous of you and are just sour grapes!"

"Little Earthworm is right, Guanguan, let's not worry about the amount of money other people have, just be happy. And don't try to explain. In their eyes, explanation is a cover-up, and cover-up is the truth.

Put yourself in their shoes. What girl doesn't like brand-name clothes, bags, jewelry, luxury cars and houses? There's nothing to be embarrassed about. The mouth is on someone else's body, so you can say whatever you want.

If they were given the choice, how many people could refuse? Not to mention the rich, let's just look at ordinary working class people like us. Although we only earn 5,000 yuan a month, or 20,000 to 30,000 yuan, the higher the income, the more expensive things we buy. Can you say this is vanity?

In my opinion, this is what we should pursue. It's vanity when we can't achieve it but still want it. Ultimately, people are afraid of comparison. Everyone has vanity, it's just a matter of whether we express it or not!

"Guan Guan, I think Sister Fan is absolutely right!"

Qiu Yingying nodded and agreed, saying, "People are afraid of comparison. For example, when you're at a dinner with colleagues, a classmate reunion, or a wedding, and everyone else is driving luxury cars and famous brands, but you're the only one renting an apartment and taking the bus, you definitely won't be embarrassed to talk about it, but you'll also feel envious and inferior in your heart!"

"But……"

"It's okay, it will be fine once you get used to it!"

Glancing at Qiu Yingying with a smile, Fan Shengmei knew that Guan Juer needed to digest the news, so she stopped talking and asked:

"By the way, Guanguan, the cafe will be renovated in a week. How many days will Han Tao be away on business? Did he say when he'll be back?"

"About three or four days to a week. Brother Han said he'll be back to attend the opening of our first cafe!"

"That's good. Although our cafe is not big, it is related to such a big plan. Without the boss Han Tao here, I feel uneasy!"

Seeing Fan Shengmei was rather nervous, Guan Juer comforted her, "Don't worry, Sister Fan. Brother Han told you and Yingying not to be nervous. Just treat it like an ordinary shop. Be responsible and make the coffee well. Don't worry about anything else!"

Hearing this, Fan Shengmei nodded: "Okay, I understand. Let's rest early. I still need to keep an eye on the decoration tomorrow, otherwise I will be worried!"

"Just thinking about it makes me happy. I'll take advantage of this moment when I can't sleep to check out the online store. Good night, Sister Fan, good night, Guan Guan!"

"Then I'm going to bed. Good night, Sister Fan, good night, Yingying!"

"Guan Guan, little earthworm, good night!"

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At the same time, Guan Juer's parents returned to Wuxi and attended a family gathering. As soon as they walked out of the hotel, Guan's mother looked at her husband and said worriedly:

"Did you see how sadly Xiaomei cried today? How could her husband be such a jerk? Everyone thought he was not a good person at the time, but Xiaomei was determined to be with him. She wouldn't listen to anything my elder sister said.

This makes me think of our Guan Guan, who is also so stubborn and is not with us now. But Xiao Han is so outstanding. If I don’t like her one day, Guan Guan will probably cry like crazy. Just thinking about it makes me worried! "

"Look at what you're saying. Can't you think positively? Xiao Lin didn't think he was a good match at the time, but Xiao Han comes from a good family, and has a good education and character. How can he compare to Xiao Han?"

Hearing her husband speak up for Han Tao, Guan Juer's mother rolled her eyes at him and said unhappily, "How can you expect me to think positively? It's just that his family background is too good, and our family can't suppress him at all, so I'm worried, understand?"

Guan's father looked at his wife helplessly and said, "Why are you so unpredictable now? Just now at the dinner table, weren't you bragging about your daughter finding a good boyfriend? Why did you change so much when you left the house?

You said you were wearing the bracelet Xiao Han gave you and showing it off to all your relatives. Now you're talking about her behind her back. Isn't that inappropriate?"

"I'm just nagging you for a few words. Can this be considered gossiping? Besides, I didn't say anything bad about him. I'm just worried about my daughter."

As she spoke, Guan's mother raised her hand and looked at the jade bracelet on her wrist. She sighed and said, "You said the same thing about Xiao Han. I thought the bracelet wasn't as cheap as he said. I didn't expect it to be 300,000 yuan. And I accepted it. Now even if I want to return it, it's not appropriate!"

"Or I should say that Xiao Han is a good kid, very attentive. The reason why he said it was more than 30,000 was because he was afraid that you would not be willing to take it. Of course, he was also afraid that you would not accept it, so he agreed to hide the real price.

Who would have thought you'd insist on going to the jewelry store to ask? You're asking for trouble. You said such a good boy, how could anyone compare to him? Our Guan Guan is so lucky!"

"I think you've been bribed. The father-in-law looks down on his son-in-law, but you're always on his side. You even kept showing off at the dinner table just now. It's shameful!"

"What am I doing? My daughter has found a man who treats her well. Why can't I be happy?"

"I think you and your daughter are hopeless. I really don't know what kind of magic potion they gave you!"

"Nonsense! I've been in my current position for over a decade and have seen countless people. I wouldn't be wrong!"

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Chapter 496 Xu Jie is in distress abroad, and King Yadong is very hot

After leaving Kunshan Garden where Zhong Xiaoqin lives, the black Pullman drove through the rolling traffic on the bustling streets of Shanghai.

On the way, seeing Wang Manni and Gu Jia whispering together, Han Tao pressed the switch to lower the partition, and then said to Yang Dongxu:

"Dongxu, just ask someone to pick me up tomorrow. You go and do two things for me yourself!"

Yang Dongxu nodded: "Okay, Boss, just give your orders!"

"Well, when you get back, call Wang Yadong first to find out what time Lawyer Xu will arrive in Shanghai. Bring someone to pick him up at the airport tomorrow.

Also, please check on Dr. Xu Lixu's condition. I haven't seen her in the clinic several times recently, and she hasn't returned home. Please find out why. I'll send you the details and information later."

Since Xu Li went back to her parents' house, Han Tao had only video chatted with her a few times, but they had never met in person. Later, for some reason, the video chats stopped, and he only occasionally sent voice messages and made phone calls.

The most important thing is that there has been no one at her home. Han Tao has gone to her clinic in Xujiahui several times. The front desk clerk said that her classmates have been seeing patients recently, and she has not returned since she went back to her parents' home.

After hearing Han Tao's explanation, Yang Dongxu nodded and agreed without asking any questions:

"Okay, don't worry, Boss. I'll report back to you as soon as I'm done investigating!"

"Okay, you and Xiwa have been working hard lately. I'll have Wendy give everyone bonuses tomorrow. When Wang Yadong and Luo Wei come back, we'll find a place to get together!"

Hearing Han Tao say this, Yang Dongxu nodded happily: "Okay, I'll thank you on behalf of the brothers. Everyone said before that they would thank you in person!"

"We're all family, so saying thank you would be alienating. We just need to do our jobs well and let our parents and family live a good life with them!"

"We are all so grateful to have such a great boss like you. We are all working very hard and are very enthusiastic!"

"That's good, but don't be too tired. Combine work and rest. Once you get to Junyue Mansion, go back and rest!"

Han Tao smiled, took out his cell phone and sent some information to Yang Dongxu, then sent a message to Wendy, explaining the situation.

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At the same time, Xu Jie and Wang Yadong, mentioned by Han Tao and Yang Dongxu, were taking a car to the airport in K City, Country Y.

There are dense woods on both sides of the road. The sunlight penetrates the branches and casts mottled shadows on the ground.

Because the airport was located in the suburbs outside the city, far away from the urban area, Xu Jie sat in the back seat of the car accompanied by Wang Yadong. The driver in the front was Wang Yadong's old comrade Zhang Xingwang, and the co-pilot was a strong man with a European face.

Seeing the three of them looking like they were facing a formidable enemy, Xu Jie thought of Wang Yadong's recent performance and asked curiously, "Brother Wang, I see that your comrades are very powerful. Which unit are you from?

Besides, didn't Han Tao say that this security company is mainly composed of Chinese people? Why do you still want to recruit so many foreigners?"

Wang Yadong glanced at Xu Jie and guessed she would ask this question. However, the unit he previously served in was a secret unit and he couldn't tell her about it. So after a moment's deliberation, he slowly said:

"The unit I served in previously had confidentiality regulations, so I can't tell you. I'm sorry, Lawyer Xu.

However, the reason I hired a lot of foreigners is because Asian faces have some inconveniences in foreign countries, so I hired some Europeans. I will report this to the boss personally!"

"Is that so? Then I won't worry about it!"

Xu Jie knew that she couldn't get anything out of him, and she also realized that Han Tao must have assigned other tasks to Wang Yadong, so she didn't continue to discuss this issue.

Just when she was about to close her eyes and rest for a while, the moving vehicle suddenly braked, followed by the screeching sound of sliding and tires rubbing against the ground.

Xu Jie in the car was caught off guard and her body suddenly leaned forward and almost flew up. Fortunately, she was protected by the seat belt and was not injured. Fortunately, the car did not overturn.

"Brother Zhang, what's wrong?"

After the car came to a complete stop, Xu Jie looked at Zhang Xingwang, who was driving in front, with a puzzled look, not understanding why he stopped suddenly.

Wang Yadong, who had never let down his guard, pointed ahead. It turned out that a tree as thick as a bucket was lying across the middle of the road, and the location was very tricky. If the speed was not very fast, the car would definitely have overturned.

Fortunately, the car had slowed down as it approached the corner, and Zhang Xingwang reacted in time, so no serious consequences were caused.

However, Wang Yadong and his companions did not relax, but became even more vigilant.

The appearance of such a big tree in the middle of the road is definitely not a coincidence, but someone did it on purpose. As for why they did this, the answer is obvious. It was aimed at them, or rather, at Xu Jie.

Xu Jie also thought of this problem and suddenly became nervous, but after experiencing the danger in the bar, her mental quality has become much stronger, so she looked at Wang Yadong calmly.

Wang Yadong and the other two did not get out of the car rashly. Instead, they each took charge of a direction, narrowing their eyes slightly as they scanned the surrounding woods. Suddenly, Wang Yadong caught a glimpse of light and immediately realized that it was the light from the sight!

"Get down!"

Wang Yadong shouted softly and put his hand on Xu Jie's shoulder, pressing her body down. Then a gunshot rang out, and a small hole was immediately made in the car's glass.

Seeing this, Zhang Xingwang in the driver's seat took out his pistol and muttered, "Luckily it's not a sniper rifle. The three of us will act separately. Miss Xu, just lie down in the car and don't move!"

Wang Yadong and the middle-aged man with a European face were secretly glad. If it was a sniper rifle, it meant that there was a sniper in the dark, which would be a deadly threat on such an uncovered road.

It was this gunshot that seemed to be a signal, and seven big men in black clothes and hoods on their heads walked out of the woods and quickly approached the SUV.

Among the seven men, three were holding pistols, one of which had an optical sight, and the remaining four were holding knives, the blades flashing with a chilling light.

Xu Jie was trembling slightly in the car. No matter what she had experienced or how calm she appeared, ordinary people would still feel fear and terror when faced with such a situation.

Looking at the approaching men in black, Wang Yadong, Zhang Xingwang, and the big man with a European face all had cold eyes, as if they had returned to the battlefield of the past battles. Especially Wang Yadong and Zhang Xingwang, a familiar feeling was awakening.

It was a desire for fighting, killing, blood and victory, so at Wang Yadong's command, the three of them opened the car door one after another, rushed out like cheetahs, and did not forget to close the car door with their backhands.

The gunman on Wang Yadong's side also reacted quickly. Just as he got out of the car, a bullet flew past his shoulder and hit the car body, leaving a string of sparks.

After quickly firing back and hitting the gunman, a 1.9-meter-tall man with a ferocious look in his eyes raised a dog-leg knife and chopped at his arm.

Wang Yadong's face was as gloomy as water, his five fingers bent like hooks, he instantly grabbed the man's wrist, twisted it hard, dislocated his arm, and took the dog-leg knife to cut the man's neck, then turned around and shot a big man who was trying to open the car door.

The two big men fell to the ground and died without a sound. During this short period of time, Zhang Xingwang also killed one person and fought with a big man in close combat. Then he took the opportunity to break the other's neck with a snap.

The big man with European face also dodged a series of bullets and killed a gangster in his direction at the cost of minor injuries. It sounds complicated, but it actually happened in a flash.

Because it happened so quickly, the remaining two people only realized that they had encountered a master when they were about to be wiped out.

The two men didn't care about their mission and planned to turn around and run away. Seeing this, Wang Yadong and Zhang Xingwang immediately pounced on the person closest to them, intending to get rid of the two men as quickly as possible.

However, the robber with a gun quickly fired a series of bullets at several people, intending to stop the two men's attack. If they didn't dodge, they would definitely be shot.

However, the two robbers overlooked one problem, that is, Wang Yadong also had a gun in his hand, and he was a good shooter. The result can be imagined. Both of them had their eyes wide open, looking like they were about to die with their eyes open.

After dealing with all the enemies, the three of them remained alert for a moment before opening the car door and telling Xu Jie that everything was fine.

Finally, it was decided that Wang Yadong and Zhang Xingwang would take her to the airport, while the big man with a European face ran to the woods and took out a satellite phone to contact someone.

When Xu Jie saw the gangster lying on the ground through the car door, her face turned pale, her stomach churned, and she didn't dare to look at him any longer.

But as they were approaching the airport, she finally calmed down and asked worriedly, "Even though we're abroad, so many people have died. Can we still return home?"

Xu Jie's tone was a little weak, and she hugged her knees with her hands and buried her head in them. It was obvious that today's scene had given her a great stimulation.

Wang Yadong looked at her and comforted her, "It's okay, Ivanov will take care of it, and I will stay to sort out the remaining problems. You can go back home with peace of mind. Xingwang will also accompany you back and explain the situation to the boss!"

Hearing that Zhang Xingwang would accompany her back, Xu Jie felt much more at ease and looked up to thank him: "Brother Wang, thank you for today, you saved my life!"

"The boss asked us to accompany you here to protect your safety, so this is part of our job.

Actually, these people weren't here to kill you, but to kidnap you. It must be related to the fact that I sent those things back in advance, so if they can't find them, your life won't be in danger!"

"I understand. Thanks to Han Tao's advance arrangements. You should be careful here. After all, weapons control is not strict here!"

"Don't worry, the security here is pretty good. Today is a special case. After all, it's not as chaotic as places like Africa and the Middle East!"

"Well, take care of yourselves, Brother Wang. We'll see you in China!"

“See you in China, bon voyage!”

As they were talking, the three of them had already arrived at the airport. Wang Yadong did not drive the car in, but dropped the two off and left.

The reason for doing this is to prevent the bullet holes on the car body from being seen by regular security personnel or police, which would delay Xu Jie from boarding the plane.

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Chapter 497 Bai Ning's Jealousy

At 10:30 the next morning, in the office of the chief lawyer of the second group of Mingtang Law Firm, Qiu Jiayi, the party involved in the divorce case, rushed into Han Tao's office and started shouting at the door.

Luo Yun and He Xingyun, who rushed over after hearing the news, hurriedly tried to persuade her to talk it out nicely, but not only did they fail to persuade her, they were also scolded by her.

Han Tao, who was sitting behind his desk, ignored her. He had received a call from Wang Yadong yesterday and learned that Xu Jie was in danger. Although the crisis was resolved, he had many issues to consider, so he had no energy to argue with her.

After ranting for a few minutes, seeing Han Tao sitting calmly in his office reading documents, unmoved, the middle-aged woman Qiu Jiayi turned her attention to Luo Yun:

"Xiao Luo, we are acquaintances. How could you do that? Don't you feel it's excessive? Don't you feel embarrassed?"

At this time, because of her scolding, a lot of people had already gathered to watch, including some people from Group 1 who came to watch the fun, all wanting to see how Han Tao would handle it.

Luo Yun was afraid of affecting Han Tao's work, so she quickly closed the glass door. She knew that she had to solve the trouble she had caused herself, so she said helplessly: