Chapter 949 945 Three People Fishing at the Bottom of the Sea

Chapter 949 945. Three people eating at Haidilao

Xu Xin ate at Qinchuan Yashe for free.

It was pure public money for food and drink, and the factory reimbursed all of it.

However, he always ate simply, even if he brought two girls with him, the standard was not high.

Shaanxi people don't need so much ritual when eating.

Just give them a bowl of noodles and they can survive.

During the meal, Xu Xin asked:

"Why do you want to apply for a graduate degree in directing?"

"Emmmm..."

The girl who has never mentioned the topic of weight loss since this meal should eat and drink. After hearing this, she gave a very interesting answer:

"I want to practice both physics and magic!"

Xu Xin rolled his eyes in annoyance:

"Not enough for you to show off."

As he said this, he threw a clove of garlic into his mouth, ate two big mouthfuls of noodles and continued:

"But it's okay to learn about directing. In fact, it's like a mirror. Sometimes you will be limited from the perspective of an actor. But when you jump to the perspective of a director, you can actually see some things very clearly. This duality may be encountered frequently when you face your works in the future."

"Yeah."

Naza nodded vigorously.

And when Yang Zi heard what Xu Xin said, she was actually a little moved.

But...this heartbeat didn't last long and disappeared.

She can't get a scholarship.

There's no point in studying for a master's degree.

The youth of an actress is only a few years, she has to grasp it.

...

After lunch, Xu Xin sent the two back to school.

There was a lot to talk about during this meal, especially for the two actors. Some of the director's discussions were very inspiring to them.

From auditions to how to perform the role, analyzing the character's inner mentality, etc.

It was like taking a class.

However, the two of them also gained two mouths full of garlic.

Brother Xu said that eating noodles without garlic would reduce the fragrance by half.

Unfortunately... after eating, even Nazha herself said that she had to skip the afternoon class.

This mouth can't be seen by others.

But Xu Xin didn't care about these things. That was your happy trouble.

That bowl of noodles tasted really good.

All the way back home, he was busy with the movie all afternoon.

First, he pulled a group, pulled out several important members of the crew, and began to discuss the corresponding arrangements for the movie.

At the same time, Li Haiping said that the factory had submitted the script of "Silent Witness" for review today.

As for the budget, Xu Xin didn't ask, just let the factory do it.

But in the early stage of the film preparation, there were still many trivial matters, and he, as the director, had to make decisions everywhere. This busyness lasted until the evening.

With the noise of Nuannuan and Yangyang, Xu Xin knew that it was time to "get off work".

...

Yang Mi was already on the plane and would be back tomorrow morning.

Because they hadn't seen their mother for many days, the two children who missed her very much were a little noisy at night, but all of them were resolved by their old father with ease.

Finally, they were easily coaxed to sleep.

At 10 o'clock, Xu Xin left the bedroom door ajar and walked out.

Yang Dalin and Yang Chunling were both asleep.

He occupied the TV remote control by himself and directly turned the channel to Hunan TV.

Then he heard the advertisement of "Jindian Organic Milk".

He put the remote control on the table as usual, found a comfortable position to lie on the sofa, took a photo of himself watching TV and sent it to the group to "check in", and then waited for the show to start.

Today is the seventh episode of "I Am a Singer".

Yes, it has been broadcast for seven episodes.

As for the ratings... it's OK. The average is over 2.

For the era of declining TV ratings, this is a very good result.

And his own program contributes to the ratings of one TV every week.

Listen to some songs by the way.

Not to mention, although the ratings are very low at first glance, only more than 2%, but in this time period, it has maintained the first place in the ratings for 6 consecutive episodes.

And it also makes a lot of money.

From Liby laundry detergent to Jindian organic milk, etc., these advertisements have sold 200 million in total.

It's really small.

But, the stamina of this program has gradually begun to ferment.

Some singers whose names even Xu Xin can't remember, such as the aunt with a huge voice, who trembles in fear when she sings, fearing that she will be eaten by the other party.

She became popular again with a song.

There are also some other old singers in the same way.

Coupled with the atmosphere of this PK competition, the program has just passed halfway, and the advertisers have already begun to renew the contract for the second season.

But Lao Wang is not a pushover. The first season was originally a "loss-making" one, and now that the quality of the program has passed the test of the market, it's time for him to take action.

He asked for twice the price.

He still hasn't signed the contract.

He just used this news to tell all advertisers: This program is very good, and Tianlai will significantly increase the price in the next season.

You just need to have an idea in your mind.

As for how much money he makes... Xu Xin really doesn't know.

His wife manages the money.

He is too lazy to worry about it.

And with his photos, people like Liu Yifei also checked in in the group.

But Wang Sicong never showed up.

Xu Xin didn't know what he was busy with these days. After returning to the Magic City with Qige Shiwu, he has been staying at home.

He didn't ask, so as not to ask something annoying, and accidentally laughed out loud.

And while everyone was checking in, a song finally came from the TV.

"Wild Goose" by Husleng.

He liked it very much.

He yawned lazily, and he lay on the sofa, listening to the soothing melody of the song and began to feel drowsy.

And when he was about to fall asleep...

"Buzz, buzz, buzz~"

A call scared him.

He frowned.

There was no way, he really didn't like people calling him at night because he had been influenced by it since he was a child.

But when he saw the caller, he rolled his eyes speechlessly.

Lang Lang.

Okay.

No matter how much you don't like answering the phone, there are always surprises.

There were five people, and Lao Lang was one of them.

Glancing at the TV, he stood up and answered the phone, taking off his coat and walking out:

"Hello?"

"Come out for a midnight snack."

"...Are you sick?"

Xu Xin thought, you're looking for me for this?

Lang Lang was happy:

"Hey, if you don't come, I won't give you the trophy."

Xu Xin realized then...

"Is Gina here?"

"Yes, she just arrived. I just picked her up. Come on, she's got a big bag of kimchi for you."

"Uh..."

Xu Xin thought for a moment and said:

"Okay, where are we going to eat?"

"Hotpot, she made a big decision to indulge herself tonight. She's always wanted to try authentic shabu-shabu hotpot..."

"It's hard to get it at this time, so we have to go to Niujie or Guijie."

"That place doesn't have much atmosphere. She found a picture for me a few days ago and told me that she wanted to eat that. I saw... Haidilao."

"Then let's eat. Haidilao is fine."

"Well, I'll send you the address. Come over directly."

"Drinking?"

"No, just eat something and go back to the hotel."

In fact, if there were other people around at this time, the question "You two go back together" might have been asked. However, when these four people get together in private, they are actually quite serious.

They are all quite socially anxious.

"Okay, have you booked a private room?"

"Yes, it's all done, just come over."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Xin rubbed his stomach, thinking that after this midnight snack, he would have to go to the gym again tomorrow.

After returning to the house, he knocked on the door of his father-in-law's room, and after explaining it, he went out in casual clothes and drove towards the address sent by Lang Lang.

In fact, he never asked what happened between Gina and Lao Lang after leaving the environment in Berlin.

He is not a child anymore. Knowing that a good friend is pursuing a girl, or a girl is interested in him, a group of single dogs pretend to be like Zhuge Liang and give advice...

Not to the point.

Adults should handle their own affairs.

After arriving at Haidilao, he still went around to the trunk before going up.

Yang Mi's habit is to prepare some gifts in the car that may be given at any time.

This habit was a skill taught to her by her own husband.

It's really useful.

After opening the trunk, Xu Xin was happy.

As expected, two Ru porcelain boxes were placed in the trunk.

Considering that the pianist's hands cannot lift heavy objects, although he didn't know whether he had an assistant, he still picked a small one.

The big plate was not given.

A small bowl was given.

After taking it in his hand, he weighed it.

Well, it's okay, quite light.

Wearing a mask, he walked into the restaurant directly in the uncomfortable service of Haidilao... almost kneeling down to greet guests.

The waiter led the way all the way to the door of the private room.

Then he opened the door and bowed 90 degrees to him.

"... Thank you."

Xu Xin suppressed the desire to complain and said thank you.

Especially this... sister looked at least 40 years old, and the accent was also from another place, he felt even more awkward.

Although he also knew that this had nothing to do with the employees, but was the company culture.

But...

This kind of service felt thoughtful once or twice, but it was really awkward three or four times.

Even every time he came to this place, a sentence would always echo in his mind:

"Get up, don't kneel."

Inexplicably.

And then he realized that Lao Lang and Gina had not arrived yet.

He was alone.

He didn't take off his mask and started ordering dishes directly.

The dishes were ordered and the people arrived.

However, the waitress didn't seem to recognize Lang Lang, let alone Gina.

"Sir, Madam, let me help you hang up your clothes."

Gina didn't understand Chinese, but after seeing the other party's actions, she immediately expressed her gratitude, and the old lady bowed again...

Xu Xin was almost numb when she saw it.

"Sister, please serve all the dishes, and we can do the rest by ourselves. If we don't shout, you don't have to come in."

When saying this, Xu Xin also took off his mask.

The old lady also looked calm.

"Okay."

Then there was another round of busy work, such as serving tea and pouring water, before leaving.

At this time, Xu Xin finally greeted Gina and handed over the gift box with a smile:

"Welcome to Yanjing, Gina."

"Ah? For me? Thank you, Xu."

Gina smiled like a flower.

But after taking the box, I vaguely felt that the box looked familiar.

Lang Lang's mouth twitched...

"Brother, didn't we give Ru porcelain to you last time?"

Xu Xin was stunned:

"Ah? When?"

"That night when we had dinner with Gazari, each of us got a set. Did you forget?"

"..."

Xu Xin was stunned, turned his head and smiled at Gina:

"This porcelain is paired with that one, this is called a good thing must be in even numbers. The gift we gave you in Berlin was a meeting gift, and now you are visiting our home, this is a welcome gift, which means we are real friends."

"..."

Lang Lang's eyelids began to twitch.

Why didn't I see that you are so good at flirting with girls before?

And Gina was full of surprise:

"Ah? Is that so?"

Xu Xin's face was not red and he was not out of breath:

"Of course."

"This...Do I need to return the gift?"

Hearing this, Xu Xin's eyes turned:

"You don't need to return the gift, you need to return the friend you brought."

"..."

You old bastard are targeting me, right?

In Gina's somewhat innocent eyes, Lang Lang laughed dryly:

"He was joking with you."

Gina was stunned for a moment, and turned her head speechlessly to look at Xu Xin:

"Xu! You can't do this. I worked hard to carry your trophy here."

"Hahaha~"

Xu Xin laughed and picked up the lemonade from Haidilao:

"Water instead of wine, Gina, welcome to China."

"Hehe, thank you, Xu."

The three glasses clinked together.

And Xu Xin asked:

"Where are the trophy and kimchi?"

"Outside, she also brought an assistant here. Those two things are heavy, and it's hard for us to carry them. They are eating outside."

Xu Xin nodded.

...

The atmosphere of this meal was actually very relaxed.

Everyone was not so unfamiliar.

And the fact proves that Gina's self-control ability is actually great.

Don't be fooled by her exaggerated words, such as "I did a lot of psychological preparation before deciding to eat at such an evil time", "Ah, it's really delicious", "It's completely different from what I ate in Germany" and so on.

But in fact, this girl didn't eat much.

Most of what Xu Xin ordered went into his and Lang Lang's stomachs.

Whether it was oil sauce, sesame paste, or dry ingredients, as well as offal, tripe, or beef, Gina ate them all, but she didn't eat much of each, only one or two bites at most.

She was even more restrained about carbohydrate-containing foods such as bean curd.

Obviously, this girl is obsessed with a good figure.

And her self-control is quite strong.

During this meal, the three of them chatted happily, but in fact Xu Xin was observing from his own perspective.

Now, he can almost be 100% sure that these two people... should have reached a stage where they have a good impression of each other. The kind of conversation between words, and some topics that are easy to show familiarity, etc., even Xu Xin found that even if he didn't speak, these two people could still chat happily.

The most important thing is that the two of them are on the same wavelength.

In the last second, everyone was still discussing the doneness of the beef slices, and in the next second, Lang Lang mentioned a name that Xu Xin had never heard of... It should be the name of a composer or pianist, saying that this person ate that kind of tartare beef, had a stomachache, was infected with parasites, and suffered from pain for the rest of his life.

While Xu Xin was still wondering who this person was, Gina immediately nodded to show that she knew, saying that I had played the XX song he composed...

For this meal, Xu Xin could almost be said to be a spectator, without any problems.

While he was eating, he looked at the two friends who were chatting very happily.

For no reason, I thought of Uncle Lang in my mind.

Thinking of Uncle Lang's mate selection criteria for Lao Lang...

I don't know... Gina, does it meet the criteria?

Today is 10,000 words. The doctor told me not to overwork, so recently, the amount of words I type should fluctuate between 8K and 12K. I will take a rest when I am tired, and try to eat healthier. Please understand.