[Urban] Transmigrating into the World of Home with Kids: Becoming Liu Xing (Complete) - 17

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Chapter 20 Testimony

Xiaoyu looked at Liu Xing, completely bewildered: "I... what did I say again?"

Liu Xing said excitedly, "You said the guy with glasses chased after me and punched the guy without glasses first!"

The fat uncle was shocked: "Oh dear! If that's the case, then I, the weakling, am bleeding and crying! Buddy, think carefully again, what exactly happened? Why did I rush up to hit him? Did he hit me first? Huh? Was that right?" Xiaoyu

stammered and nodded passively: "Maybe I was bumped by the uncle behind me..."

"Hey! That's right! Think carefully again, how did that person bump into me? From the front? From behind? From the side?" As if afraid Xiaoyu wouldn't remember, the fat uncle even used comical gestures to illustrate the attack of a fist, foot, and elbow, "Like this? Like this? Or like this?" Xiaoyu

was forced back and pleaded for help in a pitiful voice: "Mom, help me think."

"I didn't see it, how can I help you?" Liu Mei said helplessly.

Xiaoyu asked hesitantly, "Liu Xing, did you see it?"

Liu Xing, both amused and exasperated, told Liu Mei, "I think Xiaoyu is completely disoriented."

After finally getting rid of Uncle Pang, Xiaoyu locked herself in her room without a word.

Liu Mei worriedly thought that this matter needed to be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise it would traumatize Xiaoyu.

After dinner, Aunt Pang arrived uninvited.

Liu Mei said with a distressed expression, "You have no idea how lively our house was today! The two sides who fought took turns coming here, forcing Xiaoyu to testify according to their wishes."

Aunt Pang also said with a gloomy expression, "Sigh! I know."

Liu Mei asked in surprise, "How do you know?"

Aunt Pang sighed and said, "They came to our house in turns after leaving yours, both saying they got strong testimony from Xiaoyu and demanding a fair judgment."

"Really? Xiaoyu. Xiaoyu." "Liu Mei called out loudly, but there was no response for a long time.

Liu Mei smiled bitterly at Aunt Pang: "Look now, he's too scared to come out when someone comes. Liu Xing, Xiao Xue, quickly let Xiao Yu out."

"Hey! Coming—" Liu Xing and Xiao Xue helped Xiao Yu out of the room. Xiao Yu kicked his feet in fear: "No! No!

" Xiao Xue said inexplicably: "What are you afraid of when adults ask questions?"

Liu Xing comforted him: "It's not like they're turning you into sausages."

Xiao Yu said dejectedly: "No! I've had enough!"

Liu Mei said softly: "Xiao Yu, now there are some new situations, so Aunt Pang needs you to tell the story of that day carefully and truthfully again."

Aunt Pang continued: "Xiao Yu, tell the story of what happened, one thing at a time, two things at a time, and repeat it again." Xiao Yu

asked in a daze: "What happened?"

Liu Mei reminded him: "It's that both A and B got drunk and fought. B was wearing glasses, and A wasn't." "

Xiaoyu mumbled, mimicking a parrot: 'Party B wears glasses, Party A doesn't...'

Aunt Pang said angrily, 'Tell me what you saw with your own eyes that day, tell the truth.'

Xiaoyu mumbled, 'The one wearing glasses was in front—the one not wearing glasses was behind—the one behind rushed up and punched the one in front, knocking off their glasses...'

'Stop! That's not how it used to be,' Aunt Pang said unhappily.

Xiaoyu corrected weakly, 'That means the one behind rushed up and kicked the one in front, knocking off their glasses...'

'Didn't you say last time that 'overtaking' knocked off the 'rearview mirror'?' Liu Xing asked in surprise.

Xiaoyu muttered to herself, 'The one wearing glasses rushed over and punched the one not wearing glasses, the other punched back, you punched, I punched, punch after punch...'

'It's become a rhyme!' Liu Xing said helplessly.

Aunt Pang quickly stopped her: 'Didn't you say last time that Party A knocked Party B down with one punch?'" "

Xiaoyu said hesitantly, 'Maybe, perhaps, probably, it wasn't just one punch that knocked him down, was it?'

'Is it or isn't it?' Liu Mei and Aunt Pang asked in unison.

Xiaoyu said irritably, 'Whether it is or isn't, I have no opinion, do whatever you want!'

After saying that, Xiaoyu turned and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

In the following days, the Xia family was in even more turmoil. Uncle Pang and Uncle Tan took turns bringing gifts to the Xia family to stake out their house, using threats, bribes, and emotional appeals to persuade Xiaoyu to give testimony that would be favorable to them. Xiaoyu was

so frightened that she would jump at the sound of the doorbell. Liu Mei was also helpless and could only tell the children, 'Remember, if anyone comes with gifts, don't let them in. Whether they are pleading or threatening, push them all out the door.'

Just then, the door opened, and a huge bag blocked the way.

'Ah! Don't let it in.'" Liu Mei and the children rushed forward, desperately trying to hold back the bags outside the door, while the bag outside struggled to push its way in.

"What are you doing! Let me in!" a familiar voice came from behind the bag.

"Dad!" The children excitedly let go, and Lao Xia, propelled by the momentum, stumbled through the door.

Lao Xia said sullenly, "Is this how you welcome someone returning from a business trip?

" "Dad," Xiao Yu cried, throwing herself into Lao Xia's arms, utterly aggrieved.

"What happened?" Lao Xia asked hastily.

"Why did you take so long to get back!" Immediately, Liu Mei and the children eagerly recounted, embellishing the story, the major incident that had recently occurred.

After listening to his family's various accounts, Old Xia said earnestly to Xiaoyu, "That's how it is with Tingqing; you just happened to see it. But what happened has nothing to do with you, and you don't need to be responsible for the drunken antics of two adults."

Xiaoyu stammered, "Dad, I really didn't mean to make things up, it was them..."

Old Xia patiently explained, "I understand, I completely understand. The two parties involved had different motives, which confused you. Even adults would find it hard to resist such tactics of pleading and offering gifts. Dad should even praise you. You were very brave in the face of this unexpected event; you didn't even cover your eyes. You're such a little man."

Xiaoyu said with relief, "Hmm, now that you mention it, I'm much happier! But don't think that covering your eyes means you can't see anything, like Duoduo."

Xiaoyu imitated Duoduo's act of covering her eyes, but left a gap between her fingers to peek.

Xiaoyu's action made the whole family suddenly understand.

Old Xia, on a sudden inspiration, said to Xiaoyu, "Let's go find Duoduo together and ask her some questions, okay?"

Xiaoyu nodded, seemingly understanding, and followed Old Xia out.

An hour later, after a tense wait by the whole family, Old Xia returned happily with Xiaoyu.

Liu Mei asked with concern, "How did it go?"

Xiaoxue asked curiously, "Duoduo really saw everything?"

"She really covered her eyes, but left an 'observation hole'?" Liu Xing said, demonstrating as she spoke.

Old Xia smiled and nodded, "That's right. Duoduo also told me that her parents were afraid of getting into trouble by meddling, so they told her to tell others that she didn't see anything."

Liu Mei suddenly realized, "So that's what happened! Heh—"

Old Xia said with a radiant smile, "Then I took the two children directly to the neighborhood committee and told Aunt Pang what they had seen. I also brought back good news: after mediation from various parties, the two sides in the conflict have reached a preliminary mutual understanding and are about to reach a consensus to peacefully resolve this dispute."

The whole family finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly, the door was kicked open, and Duoduo ran in crying, saying, "Uncle Xia, Uncle Xia, it's all your fault! Why did you make me a witness! Now my dad and mom are going to beat me. Waaah..."

"Ah?" The whole family was startled. Liu Xing stepped forward, pulled Duoduo, and said, "Duoduo, don't be afraid, I'll go and talk to your parents!" With that, he pulled Duoduo out.

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Chapter 021 Xia Donghai's New Script

In the dead of night, the three children of the Xia family were suddenly awakened by a series of ghostly howls.

They heard Old Xia shout excitedly, "You little monkeys! I've done it!"

The children walked sleepily into the living room, where Old Xia was energetically pouring a bucket of candy onto the table.

Old Xia exclaimed enthusiastically, "Your great dad has already decided on the main characters for this children's play—a group of adorable candies!"

The three children stared at Old Xia indifferently.

Old Xia tentatively asked, "What do you think?"

Xiao Yu popped a candy into her mouth and mumbled, "Pretty sweet."

"Even though we don't like candy, we might as well eat it!" Liu Xing said.

Old Xia pounded his chest and said, "The candies I'm talking about are the ones playing the roles on stage. Don't you think it's interesting?"

"Yes! It's interesting, absolutely brilliant!" Xiao Xue quickly winked at her younger brothers.

Old Xia excitedly said, "Do you know why I chose candy as the main character? Because candy has the shortest lifespan, as it melts so easily. Yet, candy loves life so much. So, I was inspired by this. The lovable, clumsy chocolate king, leading the beautiful gum princess, was living a carefree and happy life. But suddenly one day, they heard terrible news: the earth is going to warm, and their lives might end. Thus, the king and his beautiful princess embarked on a perilous journey..."

Despite Old Xia's passionate retelling of his masterpiece, he found the children already drowsy after he finished.

Old Xia said dejectedly, "Alright, go to sleep now. It's like talking to a brick wall."

But at that moment, the children unanimously thought: It's like talking to a brick wall.

Liu Mei was away on a business trip, so the task of taking care of the whole family naturally fell to Grandma. As soon as Grandma entered the door, the children swarmed around her, vying to say, "Dad seemed to have a problem yesterday."

Grandma asked, puzzled, "What problem?" "

Liu Xing said with a worried look, "I've seen excited people, but I've never seen anyone this excited."

Xiao Xue continued, "That was like 'a hearty laugh echoing across the sea, the tides surging on both shores.'"

"I'm really worried that Dad will become an 'abnormal human being,'" Xiao Yu said nervously.

Grandma said earnestly, "Don't talk about your dad. Your dad is creating. Think about it, it's not easy for your dad to write. He only wrote a few pages in a month. How could he not be excited? How could he not go crazy? In my opinion, your dad is quite normal, much better than someone who 'goes on a drunken rampage.' You should understand your dad." Still relying on your hands? How can that be enjoyable? Forum reputation guaranteed! 3D male masturbator anime virgin physical famous instrument highly realistic genital shape! Swallowing and spitting, irresistible! Click to enter

"I'm back, I'm starving." Old Xia's weak voice came before he even entered the door.

"I haven't cooked yet. You rest first, I'll cook right away." Grandma quickly started preparing dinner.

Liu Xing was surprised: "Dad, what time is it? You're already hungry?"

"I haven't had lunch yet," Old Xia said listlessly. "The director talked to me about the script, and I was so excited I forgot to eat."

Xiao Xue said, "Oh? You were so excited about the script that you forgot to eat?"

"Yes, we were chatting so enthusiastically, who thought about eating?" Speaking of the script, Old Xia immediately became animated again.

Liu Xing muttered to himself, "Looks like excitement can save food."

Xiao Xue glared at him, then said with a smile, "Dad, we support you."

"Whatever you do, we should support you." Liu Xing then realized. Yes, he couldn't dampen his father's enthusiasm for writing.

Xiao Yu said unintentionally, "I support you too, because you're much better than the 'drunken madman'!"

"What nonsense!" Old Xia said, his eyes shining. "Let me tell you, our dean is much more excited than I am. He said this is a work full of fantasy and childlike fun! We need to finish writing it quickly and bring it to the stage as soon as possible. Oh, and he also said he wants to vigorously develop related products to make the image of 'Candy Superman' deeply rooted in people's hearts, becoming a cartoon character with strong vitality like Mickey Mouse and Sun Wukong!"

"Haha!" The children laughed dryly, as if their father was talking about something out of a fantasy.

Old Xia slammed his hand on the table and stood up: "Time waits for no one, let's get to work. I'm going to start writing."

Watching his hurried figure, Liu Xing covered his face and whispered to Xiao Yu: "I'm sure Dad is already 'going on a drunken rampage'!"

That day, as soon as Xiao Xue came home from school, she heard her father excitedly say: "Xiao Xue, have you seen Uncle Dean?"

Xiao Xue said in surprise: "Didn't you say the day before yesterday that Uncle Dean went to Shanghai for a meeting?"

"Yes, yes, but to comfort me, he specially flew back from Shanghai to see me today." "He just left our house, didn't you see him?" Old Xia said proudly.

"Did the Dean fly all the way back from Shanghai to see you?" Xiaoxue asked incredulously.

Old Xia said excitedly, "Of course! The Dean even said he'd book me a room in a five-star hotel so I could focus on my work. But for your sake, Dad reluctantly refused."

"Booked a room in a five-star hotel?" Xiaoxue found her father's behavior increasingly unbelievable.

"To live up to my mission, I must work hard on my work! La la la, I'm Candy Superman—" Old Xia hummed a little tune with delight.

Xiaoxue stared blankly as her father hummed his self-composed tune, swaying back to his room, not even noticing when Xiaoyu and Liu Xing walked in.

Liu Xing nudged the dazed Xiaoxue, "What's wrong, Xiaoxue? You're acting strange today."

Xiaoxue recounted the illogical events to Xiaoyu and Liu Xing.

Liu Xing hesitated, "What if the Dean really came?"

"How could that be? The director flew all the way back from Shanghai just to book a five-star hotel room for Dad? Who would believe that!" Xiaoxue retorted without hesitation.

"I don't believe it either," Xiaoyu interjected.

"Then what should we do?" Liu Xing said, torn between two options. "This kind of speculation isn't going to solve anything. How about we call Dad's workplace to confirm?"

Xiaoxue made a quick decision and dialed the theater's number: "Hello, Aunt Xiaozhen? This is Xiaoxue. Is your director there? He went to Shanghai? Are you sure? Okay, no problem, goodbye!"

Xiaoxue hung up the phone, her brow furrowed, and said, "Aunt Xiaozhen said the director was in a meeting in Shanghai this morning."

Liu Xing said, "If that's the case, is Dad really possessed? Or has he developed delusions?"

Xiaoxue sighed, "I'm about to get stressed too. Should we find him a psychologist?"

Xiaoyu stammered, "Sister, I'm so scared!"

Xiaoxue comforted him, "It's okay, he'll be fine soon. Psychologists are very professional these days! I think Dad must be under too much pressure, let's ask a psychologist to help him relieve the stress."

Just then, Lao Xia came out, looking radiant, and said, "Since you're all here, I'm going out for a bit. You all stay home and

relax." Xiaoxue quickly grabbed her father, "Dad, where are you going?"

"Our director just called to discuss the play with me. He said the candy factory that wanted to invest wants to increase their investment, and to achieve better economic benefits, they're planning a national tour for the play," Lao Xia said confidently.

Liu Xing said incredulously, "A national tour?"

"That's just the most conservative idea. The factory even wants to translate the play into English, French, Japanese, and German, and tour it worldwide!" "Old Xia said cheerfully.

Xiao Xue almost lost her balance and was supported by Liu Xing, who shook his head at her.

Looking at the three children's helpless expressions, Old Xia said inexplicably, "What's wrong? Even if your reaction isn't jubilation, you should at least be dancing with joy."

"Dad, don't lie to us. I've already called Aunt Xiao Zhen, and the director is still in a meeting in Shanghai," Xiao Xue said softly.

Old Xia said inexplicably, "Yes, the director is in a meeting in Shanghai. He's negotiating with investors, so he rushed back."

"You're not saying the director is waiting for you outside right now, are you?" Xiao Xue said noncommittally.

"Of course, the director is waiting at the door!" Old Xia had just finished speaking when the doorbell rang urgently.

Liu Xing was startled and turned to ask his father, "You're not saying the doorbell was rung by the director, are you?"

"Very likely! Oh no, the director is really getting impatient waiting outside." Old Xia hurriedly opened the door.

There stood the dean, angrily berating him: "Donghai, what's wrong with you acting like a big shot? The investors are getting impatient!"

"Uncle Dean, is that really you?" The three children stared at the dean in disbelief.

"It's me, what's wrong?" the dean asked, bewildered.

Liu Xing gave a signal, and the three children rushed forward to pinch the dean's face, determined to verify his identity.

The poor dean screamed in fright.

This blunder was a huge mess.

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Chapter 022 Who Should the Script Be Given To?

After hearing the children's account of the farce, Grandma asked, utterly bewildered, "How could you think your perfectly normal father is mentally ill?"

Xiaoxue quietly corrected her, "He's mentally ill."

Grandma said irritably, "Isn't that the same thing?"

“That’s different. Mental illness is a psychological problem. We just suspect that Dad is overthinking, his brain is too excited, and he’s having some wild ideas,” Liu Xing said confidently.

Xiao Yu exclaimed, “I didn’t expect it to be a false alarm!

” “No matter what, you shouldn’t think of your dad like that,” Grandma said earnestly.

“This is all so sudden! Who would have thought that my dad’s idea would cause such a big reaction!”

“That’s right, Dad has come up with many scripts before, but they all disappeared without a trace!

” “Exactly, there was never any news before.”

The children discussed among themselves.

“If there was no news before, will there be any this time?” Grandma speculated with a smile, “I think this time it will be a big deal, it might even become a hit. I think that saying is really true.”

The children asked curiously, “What saying?”

"Your luck has turned around!" Grandma earnestly admonished the children. "I'm telling you three, you must be obedient during this time and don't distract your father."

The children replied in unison, "Yes, sir!"

"Why is no one home?" Dad's voice came in.

Everyone hurriedly ran out with smiles on their faces.

"Here, give me the briefcase." Grandma took the briefcase from him.

"Dad, please change your shoes."

"Dad, give me your coat."

"Dad, what would you like to drink? Tea or coffee? Juice or milk?"

The children chattered and gathered around.

Old Xia glanced at the door instinctively, then said, bewildered, "Did I come to the wrong house?"

Grandma smiled warmly and said, "We just had an emergency family meeting, and the children reached a consensus to strongly support your work! Now we're just waiting for you to eat. Today's dishes are simple, so please make do with what you have."

Old Xia was flattered and said, "Mom, how can you address me like that?"

When he reached the table, he was speechless. The table was laden with delicious dishes. Xia Donghai couldn't help but swallow hard: "Salted shrimp, braised fish, sweet and sour chicken—wow! It's like a Manchu Han Imperial Feast!"

Grandma said understandingly, "You've been quite tired lately, writing like this requires proper nutrition."

Old Xia said modestly, "It's not hard work, I just wrote a few words."

"How can you say you just wrote a few words?" Xiaoxue said proudly, "This is a great work!"

Old Xia said sheepishly, "It's not a great work, just a little fairy tale." "

Liu Xing quickly said, "This isn't just a little fairy tale! It's a masterpiece full of fantasy and childlike fun."

Old Xia said even more embarrassedly, "What masterpiece? It's just a few little cartoon characters."

Xiao Yu said confidently, "They're not just a few little cartoon characters. They're all alive, more like cartoon idols than Sun Wukong, Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse."

"Yes, yes, yes!" everyone praised.

When had Old Xia ever enjoyed such star treatment? He couldn't help but say smugly, "You're all trying to fool me again. Luckily, I have good self-control and know I can't be arrogant. You know, many geniuses are ruined by being praised like this."

Grandma took the opportunity to educate the children, saying, "Listen to this, your father is so capable, yet so humble. You all should learn from him." "Come on, let's toast to your father—"

Just as everyone raised their glasses, ready to cheer, the doorbell rang.

It was Old Shang. Old Xia's face darkened as soon as he saw Old Shang. Old Shang had criticized his work relentlessly.

Old Shang went straight to Old Xia, grabbed his hand, and shook it vigorously: "Old Xia, you're amazing! You pioneered Chinese children's drama, unprecedented and unparalleled!"

Old Xia couldn't help but retort sarcastically, "Did I hear that right? I remember someone saying my scripts were all garbage."

Old Shang said smugly, "Wasn't it because my glasses were too strong and my judgment was poor? I was blind to your greatness. I was like a frog in a well. You're a magnanimous person, you can forgive and forget, so please don't hold a grudge against me

." Old Xia then smiled and said, "That sounds much better. Old Shang, you're here unjustly, what brings you here?"

Old Shang whispered something to Old Xia, and with a "clatter," Old Xia's chopsticks fell to the table, his expression one of utter disbelief.

What had Old Shang said?

Only after Old Shang left the Xia family home with a meaningful smile did the children learn that he had dropped a bombshell on Old Xia—he was willing to pay three times the price for Old Xia's "Candy Adventure," and even let Old Xia direct it himself.

This Old Shang had left Old Xia with an irresistible temptation.

After seeing the children off, Old Xia picked up the phone to speak with his wife, who was far away. As soon as Old Xia finished speaking, Liu Mei eagerly asked, "So, what's your decision?"

After careful consideration, Old Xia said, "I've thought it through. I won't give it to him."

"What? You won't give it to him?" Liu Mei exclaimed in surprise.

Old Xia said earnestly, "If I give it to Lao Shang, it would violate my principles. After all, I promised the troupe first. Besides, the theater leaders have always been very supportive of this play."

"Principles? Is taking a loss your principle?" Liu Mei said dismissively on the phone. "They support you because they recognize your value. But why didn't they recognize this value of yours in the past? Have you forgotten? Last year, you were supposed to direct 'A Happy Childhood.' You had already spoken to the actors and done so much preparatory work, but at the last minute, the theater went back on their word and replaced you with that Director Li?"

Old Xia was touched by the past and said insincerely, "Back then, people probably thought that outsiders could chant sutras better."

Liu Mei scoffed, "And at the beginning of this year, you were supposed to go to the French Arts Festival. We had already exchanged the francs and processed the visa, but then they replaced you at the last minute."

“I didn’t want to go in the first place,” Old Xia said, his words contradicting his true feelings. “I can’t understand French, and when I speak English, they ignore me. Anyway, let’s not dwell on the past. I just feel a bit guilty if I give the script to Lao Shang instead of the theater.”

“What’s there to feel guilty about?” Liu Mei said dismissively. “They’ve always treated you like that, how come they don’t feel guilty? They just see your value and want to take advantage of you.”

Old Xia was speechless.

Liu Mei continued, “Here’s what you do: tomorrow, tell the director that Lao Shang’s company values your script, and see their reaction. If they really like the script and feel it’s a real shame, and they don’t want to let you go, then you can ask them for a better price, understand?

” “What kind of person would I be?” Old Xia said, torn between two options.

“This is perfectly legitimate, what does it have to do with how you conduct yourself! Are you stupid?!” Liu Mei said angrily.

“Fine, fine, I’ll listen to you, okay? Don’t be angry.” "Old Xia said reassuringly.

Although he had agreed to Liu Mei's request, Old Xia still tossed and turned all night after hanging up the phone.

How should this matter be resolved?

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Chapter 023 Cooperation

Hearing that Dad went to negotiate with the theater today, the children waited anxiously at home for news.

As they eagerly awaited, Old Xia pushed open the door with a beaming smile. He couldn't wait to share the good news with the children: "I'm telling you, our director did agree, and he's tripled my royalties and even let me join the directing team."

"That's great!" the children couldn't help but cheer.

"Ding-dong—" The doorbell rang, and Old Shang walked in with a grin: "Oh, it's so lively at home."

Old Xia looked at him and said to Old Shang with a troubled expression: "Old Shang, I'm sorry about this time, let's cooperate again next time."

Old Shang smiled knowingly: "I know everything. Your director agreed to increase your remuneration and also plans to let you participate in the directing work." Old Xia was stunned

: "How did you know?" Old Shang, still smiling, said, "

How I know isn't important. What's important is that I'm determined to get this script. Old Xia, let me be honest, a foreign-owned candy factory is planning to invest in this play. They've already offered terms: besides the special privileges I mentioned, they can also give you shares in the project, and you can take a cut of the profits."

This sudden, tempting offer made Old Xia's heart pound. "But I..."

Old Shang interrupted him without hesitation, saying, "Come on, let's eat and talk. This meal is on your whole family today, come on, come on, come on, come on!" With that, he pushed the children and Old Xia out the door without further ado. As the saying goes, "

He who pays the piper calls the tune," and after dinner, back home, Xiao Xue mysteriously told Old Xia, "Liu Xing just came up with an idea that can solve Dad's problem."

Liu Xing said, "Yes! Dad, I think we should get Uncle Shang's company and your theater to work together on this play."

Old Xia's eyes lit up: "That's right, we should really let them try." "With the two families working together, the investment will be greater, and we can make this show even better. Plus, it'll be easier to explain to both sides."

The children, full of anticipation, asked, "What do you think of this idea?"

Old Xia said seriously, "I'll think about it some more. You all go back to sleep."

As soon as the children left, Old Xia, beaming, picked up the phone to report the latest progress to Comrade Liu Mei, and also to share his "great idea."

The next day, to the children's delight, their mother finally returned from her business trip.

When Liu Mei entered the house, travel-worn, the children rushed to give her the warmest hugs.

Liu Mei asked immediately, "How did your dad's matter go?"

Liu Xing said proudly, "He went out to negotiate with them as I suggested."

Liu Mei teased, "Look how pleased you are."

Just as the family was discussing this, Old Xia returned with a beaming face, and seeing Liu Mei, said with surprise, "Mom's back! Hug me!"

Liu Mei beamed and said, "It seems like it's a done deal." "

Old Xia said with beaming eyes, "Of course! This afternoon our theater signed a contract with Lao Shang's company, and there's going to be a press conference. I'm back to sign the documents."

Liu Xing leaned forward and said, "The problem is finally solved! Shouldn't we celebrate tonight?"

Old Xia readily agreed, "Of course! You guys go book a table in a bit, and we'll have a good celebration tonight."

After saying that, Old Xia left triumphantly amidst the children's cheers.

But after the children waited at the restaurant for several hours, Old Xia was still nowhere to be seen.

Xiao Yu said with a worried look, "Mom, let's order first, I'm hungry."

"No, we agreed to wait for Dad. We'll order together when Dad comes." Liu Mei shook her head and refused.

"Let's order first, so we can eat as soon as he arrives." Liu Xing stared longingly at the menu.

"Why isn't Dad here yet?" Xiao Xue looked around anxiously.

Just then, a familiar figure walked towards them, and the children swarmed around him, asking all at once, "Dad, did you sign it?" "

Old Xia said calmly, 'Signed.'

Liu Mei said impatiently, 'Let me see.'

Old Xia politely declined, saying, 'No rush, let's eat first, and then we can see it, okay?'

'Let us be happy,' the family said expectantly."

Old Xia sighed inwardly, took the contract out of his bag, and handed it to Liu Mei. Liu Mei's smile gradually froze as she looked at it.

Unable to contain herself, Liu Mei asked, "What happened! Didn't you say you'd get three times the royalties? Didn't you say you'd be a director?"

Old Xia said helplessly, "Back then, we were competitors, so of course what I said went. Now we're partners, so investment has to be reduced, and the terms have changed."

Liu Mei flew into a rage: "Isn't this just

kicking someone when they've served their purpose?!" Xiao Yu asked timidly, "Are we still going to eat?"

Old Xia smiled gently: "Of course we'll eat! Why not? Let's eat our meal! Come on, let's order! Let's get Xiao Yu's favorite sweet and sour pork first."

Dad's cheerful laughter infected the children, and slowly everyone started chatting and laughing again. Only Mom looked indignant.

Although Old Xia tried his best to control himself, worried that his emotions would affect the children, he couldn't help but explode.

One day, Old Xia stormed in, his face ashen with rage.

"What's wrong?" Liu Mei asked with concern.

Old Xia, as if he had opened a floodgate, launched into a long tirade: "Old Shang is outrageous! I lost my temper with him today! I lost my temper with the dean! I lost my temper with the director! I even lost my temper with the investors!"

"Ah, why?" Liu Mei was taken aback. Old Xia was known far and wide as a kind and gentle man; how could he be so angry?

Old Xia said indignantly, "They brought in some actress from somewhere, insisting she play the chewing gum character in the play. Guess what she looks like?"

Before anyone could answer, Old Xia answered himself, "Short, fat, and dark-skinned! How could she possibly play the slender and beautiful chewing gum character? She'd be more suited to playing a chocolate liqueur! They even made me write more scenes for her! It's a complete waste of my work!"

"Why? Who is this person? Why do they insist on casting her?" Liu Mei asked suspiciously.

"Donghai!" Old Shang stormed in from outside.

Old Xia said bluntly, "Don't even mention it, it's impossible." "

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Chapter 024 Resignation

" "Donghai, listen to me!" Old Shang persisted, "The investor's wife used to be an actress, and everyone thinks she can play this role well."

Liu Mei suddenly realized, "So, she's the investor's wife."

Xiao Yu exaggeratedly said, "A woman who looks like chocolate?"

"She's going to play a slender and beautiful chewing gum?" Liu Xing asked knowingly.

Xiao Xue mocked, "And Dad even added a scene for her?"

The three children looked at each other and burst into laughter in unison, "That's too funny!"

Liu Xing sighed, "The unspoken rules of the entertainment industry!"

Old Xia said helplessly, "Look, even the children find it unbelievable! You yourself said, can someone who looks like that play chewing gum? Who would believe it! The performance would scare all the children to tears!"

Old Shang smiled apologetically, "Children's appreciation ability needs to be cultivated slowly."

Old Xia scoffed, "I've never heard of cultivating appreciation like this. "

Old Shang argued, "That's precisely why I think this play is bold, avant-garde, visually impactful, and also has a nonsensical effect."

Old Xia indignantly said, "That's right, it's already quite nonsensical."

Old Shang earnestly said, "Old Xia, I know this play embodies a lot of your hard work, but one must be realistic. Without investors, this play can't be made!" Old Xia slammed his fist on the table, "If

it can't be made, then it's not made. I can give up fame and fortune, but I can't give up my pursuit of art! A fairy tale world has become an adult transaction; I can't face a child audience."

Old Shang hurriedly said, "Old Xia—listen to me."

Old Xia decisively interrupted him, "Don't say anything more, I'm not listening to you. Go back and tell them, this is non-negotiable." "After saying that, he turned and left.

"Sister-in-law, look—" Old Shang said to Liu Mei with dissatisfaction.

Liu Mei said helplessly, "That's just his temper!"

"But the theater has already signed a contract with the manufacturer. If we don't meet their requirements, we'll have to pay them a penalty for breach of contract," Old Shang said anxiously.

Liu Mei said indifferently, "What can we do? I can't persuade him either." After saying that, she also went into the study.

Old Shang said to himself, "This time, Old Xia is really serious. What should we do?"

He suddenly saw his three children lying on the sofa staring at him, and said in a moment of inspiration, "Children, now only you can help your father."

Xiao Yu said in confusion, "What did Dad do wrong? Why should we help him?"

Old Shang said hesitantly, "We can't say he's wrong. But now only your father is against this!"

Xiao Xue made up her mind and said, "Anyway, I think Dad is right. Some things must be insisted on." Liu Xing nodded repeatedly: "

This play embodies Dad's years of hard work. Dad often says his works are his 'fourth child.'"

Xiao Yu shouted: "We should support Dad! "

Liu Xing deeply agreed: "Yes, he needs support most right now!"

Old Shang was speechless, and it took him a long time to come to his senses. He said resentfully: "A whole family of blockheads, so clueless!"

Because of his family's selfless support, Lao Xia became even more determined to follow his own path.

Liu Xing, however, had another thought. He felt that his father was not suitable for working in such a theater, and he should change jobs. So he contacted the Lin family and asked them to find his father a high-paying job.

In the morning, Lao Xia said excitedly that he wanted to have a good talk with the leaders, so the family returned early, anxiously waiting for his return.

"Dad!" Xiao Xue and Xiao Yu surrounded Lao Xia as soon as he entered the door.

"How did the talk go today? Did they agree to your request?" Xiao Xue and Xiao Yu waited breathlessly for Lao Xia's answer.

Lao Xia showed his usual smile: "Yes!" "

Xiaoxue and Xiaoyu exclaimed excitedly, "So, Dad won!"

Old Xia nodded, "Yes."

Xiaoyu said admiringly, "Dad's so awesome."

Xiaoxue said confidently, "I knew Dad would win!"

Liu Xing smiled; his intelligence network was extensive, and he already knew that Xia Donghai had resigned!

While the children were happily discussing, Old Xia quietly slipped into his study, followed by Liu Mei, who had been silent the whole time.

Closing the study door, Liu Mei cautiously asked, "What's wrong, Xia Donghai? You don't look well."

Old Xia forced a smile and said, "Nothing, I just had another argument with them today, even worse than the past few days."

"Really? Then they got scared and agreed, right?" Liu Mei asked hopefully.

Old Xia shook his head: "They didn't agree to my demands. Anyway, I told them that if they didn't agree, I would quit the show." “

That would scare them half to death, how could they let you back out?” Liu Mei said confidently.

Old Xia shook his head again, his tone heavy. "They weren't afraid. I even said if they didn't agree to my request, I could not only quit the play, but I could also resign."

Liu Mei's smile faded. "That must have scared them even more. How could they really let you resign?"

Old Xia gave an unexpected answer with a bitter smile: "No, the director agreed."

"Agreed to your resignation?" Liu Mei was shocked.

"I think this might be one of the most important choices in my life. My ears are tired, my mouth is tired, and I want to leave this noisy stage and go to a quiet corner to calm down. But let's not think about him for now. How about we go out and relax this weekend?" Behind Old Xia's smile lay a deep sense of loss that was hard for others to soothe.

Liu Mei said cautiously, "What if they...maybe...perhaps try to persuade you to stay?"

Old Xia sighed heavily. "There's no turning back now."

"Then what will we do if you resign?" Liu Mei asked, her face full of worry.

"There's always a way out. But, don't tell the children about your resignation yet, okay?" Old Xia said helplessly.

Liu Meiqiang rallied her spirits and said, "I know, how can I tell them I resigned? It's alright, it's not a big deal!"

Looking into Liu Meiqiang's forgiving eyes, Lao Xia said sincerely, "Thank you, wife."

Everything was understood without words.

After resigning, Lao Xia didn't become depressed; instead, he went for a run every morning with great energy. One day, when he returned from his exercise, he saw Lao Shang sitting at his doorstep.

Lao Xia casually asked, "Lao Shang, what's wrong? Did you need something?

" Lao Shang replied glibly, "Can't I come see you if there's nothing wrong?"

Lao Xia said dismissively, "Just say it directly. You wanted to see me looking so disheveled and dejected? Now you see, you're a little disappointed, aren't you? You can leave now."

Lao Shang said insincerely, "I admire you! I admire you!"

After taking only a few steps, Lao Shang returned, puzzled, and asked, "What were you thinking?" "

Old Xia said meaningfully, 'Let me tell you a story. Scientists once conducted an experiment with rabbits. They divided the rabbits into two groups, one group was released into the forest, and the other group was put in cages. The rabbits in the forest had to find their own food and were always on guard against other animals. The rabbits in the cages, on the other hand, had three meals a day and lived a carefree life. But guess what happened? The rabbits released into the forest were obviously stronger and lived longer.'

Old Shang asked, puzzled, 'What do you mean?'

Old Xia said slowly, 'Do you want me to tell you the answer?' Old Shang said thoughtfully

, 'Are you saying you are the rabbit in the forest? '

Old Xia said confidently, 'That's right, I'm going to be a strong, long-lived rabbit, and a rabbit that always has dreams.' After saying

this, Old Xia straightened his back, raised his head, and strode away.

However, not long after, Old Xia emerged from unemployment. Thanks to the Lin family's help, the magazine *Beijing Youth* hired Xia Donghai as its editor-in-chief with generous compensation. " Now, everyone is happy!

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Chapter 025 An American Boy A

foreign boy named Nick has arrived at the Xia family. He is the son of a lawyer friend that Old Xia met when he lived in California.

With the Xia family's consent, he entrusted a "delivery" company to send him to the Xia family to stay for a week.

When Xiaoyu and Xiaoxue heard "delivering a living person," they were very surprised, but after Liu Xing and Old Xia explained, they learned that this was a service in the United States where delivery companies could provide door-to-door service for underage children.

Today is Nick's first day at the Xia family. To everyone's surprise, the handsome little Nick can speak fluent Chinese and is a true China expert. Even his eating habits are unusual.

In order to better take care of him, Liu Mei learned to cook authentic Western food, but when she served steak and noodles with soybean paste, Nick unhesitatingly pounced on the noodles and ate them in large mouthfuls.

Liu Xing clumsily cut the steak, feeling that it was more troublesome than slaughtering a cow! "Too much trouble! Even eating a piece of beef is such a hassle!"

Nick, holding a cucumber with his mouth full of soybean paste, said with great satisfaction, "Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste) is the most delicious food in the world!"

Xiaoyu said with drooling, "Mom, I want to eat Zhajiangmian too."

Liu Mei said with a wry smile, "I bought a whole pound, and Nick has already eaten three bowls."

Liu Xing suddenly pouted and said, "Nick, Nick, why does that sound so awkward? With Mom's non-standard pronunciation, it sounds like 'you're picky, you're picky,' isn't that insulting her? Since you've come to China and to our family, you're practically our child now, so I'll give you a Chinese name."

Nick, holding his Zhajiangmian, waited curiously for what would happen next.

Liu Xing had a sudden inspiration and said, "Let's call you Xiaofeng! Look, she's called Xiaoxue, he's called Xiaoyu, and I'm called Liu Xing. We have Xue, Yu, and Xing, plus you, we can form a group called 'Blood Rain and Violent Wind'!

" Old Xia couldn't help but laugh and said, "Go away, don't talk nonsense! But Xiaofeng is a really nice name." "

And so, Nick got his first Chinese name—Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng was strange, most strangely, his lifestyle. Right after eating, he would carry a huge bag and go for a walk.

Liu Mei asked in surprise, 'Why carry such a big bag for a walk?'

Xiao Xue laughed and said, 'This isn't a walk, it's practically a military march.'

Liu Xing chuckled and said, 'It's good for digesting the noodles.'

Old Xia walked over curiously: 'Xiao Feng, where are you going?'

Liu Mei said awkwardly, 'He said he was going for a walk, but he's carrying such a big bag…'

Old Xia said casually, 'Uncle will go with you!'

Xiao Feng shook his head repeatedly: 'No, no.' He then walked straight out.

Liu Mei said worriedly, 'Liu Xing, hurry up and go with him, don't let him leave the neighborhood, just walk around a couple of times and come back, help him carry the bag.'

Old Xia, however, said dismissively, 'Have you noticed? This kid really has a personality.'

Liu Mei was furious: 'What kind of personality is this? Going out with a bag so late at night. This kid is really worrying!'" " You know, there's only one foreign kid wandering around our neighborhood. What if something really happens?"

"It's alright, it's alright. Liu Xing is with him too, isn't he? Besides, he's a grown man, and he speaks Chinese. What could possibly happen?" Old Xia comforted him.

Xiao Xue nodded repeatedly, "Exactly! I think Xiao Feng is really cool, daring to take such a long flight to China all by himself."

Xiao Yu retorted, "I want to be cool too! I want to fly to Africa by myself. But my parents won't buy me a ticket."

As it turned out, Liu Mei's worries weren't unfounded.

Liu Xing came running back shouting, "Something's happened! Something's happened!" Then he dashed out like the wind.

Old Xia and Liu Mei, bewildered, exchanged a glance and quickly followed. They jogged to the garden's open space and learned what had happened: Xiao Feng had set up a makeshift tent. It turned out his huge travel bag contained outdoor gear.

"He asked me to set up this tent for him; he said he'd stay here tonight," Liu Xing stammered.

Old Xia breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's okay, what's the big deal? Americans are more connected to nature. When I was in college, I'd often set up a tent outside."

Liu Mei said irritably, "That doesn't mean you have to sleep in a tent in China! Liu Xing, you should have gone home earlier to call us. Instead, you're helping him set up the tent!"

Liu Xing said embarrassedly, "I was just trying to help!"

"Xiao Feng! Xiao Feng!" At Old Xia and Liu Mei's calls, Xiao Feng sleepily crawled out of the tent.

Old Xia asked, "Xiao Feng, are you not used to staying at your uncle's house?"

"No."

"Are you upset that your aunt and uncle aren't treating you well enough?"

"No."

Liu Mei asked, puzzled, "Then why are you staying here?"

“I like it, it’s my habit,”

Liu Mei said with a forced smile. “Xiao Feng, your habit isn’t suitable for China. There are so many mosquitoes here, you’ll be covered in welts.”

Liu Xing whispered from the side, “Mom, he has a bottle of mosquito repellent, he might have already sprayed it.”

Liu Mei quickly made up another excuse: “We not only have a lot of mosquitoes here, but also caterpillars, geckos, scorpions…”

Xiao Feng asked curiously, “Scorpions? What are those? Is this a wildlife park?”

This is Beijing slang, meaning scorpions and geckos.

“What wildlife park? Can a wildlife park be in a house?” Liu Mei said helplessly. “Anyway, it’s really inappropriate for you to live here! Look at all the people coming and going, they’ll think I’m not nice to you, and they won’t let you into my house, they’ll kick you out to live on the street.”

Xiao Feng tried to say, “Why is that? I like it this way, I can explain it to them.”

“Explain it? Can you explain it to them?” Liu Mei said helplessly. “Xia Donghai, can you explain it to him first?”

At this moment, two security guards walked out of the darkness.

Old Xia’s eyes lit up: “Meimei, don’t worry, I’m sure I have a way.”

After saying that, he walked up to the security guards, gave them several instructions, and then took the worried Liu Mei home.

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