China Entertainment 1997

Jing City, a high-end community

This is Zeng Li's hometown. The house was bought by her. It is small in area, about 120 square meters. Zeng's mother and nanny usually live there.

In fact, according to Cao Xuan's wish, he directly bought a villa for his mother-in-law. No matter how unfavorable it was, it would have to be a large flat floor. However, Zeng's mother did not want to live in such a big house, so she bought a medium-sized high-end commercial house.

My great-mother retired from medical treatment a few years ago. Although she lives alone, her life is still very relaxed.

Every year, I either go to the capital to visit my eldest daughter or the UK to see my second daughter. I spend the rest of my days playing with a group of old sisters in my hometown or traveling together.

She had no worries about food and clothing, and she had her own savings and pension. Not to mention her second daughter, the eldest daughter’s annual living expenses were enough for the old lady to travel around the world on a five-star trip every day.

Frankly speaking, apart from being lonely sometimes, it is a life in old age that many people envy.

But my mother-in-law is no longer lonely this year.

The eldest daughter and son-in-law brought their granddaughter back to celebrate the New Year. When the second daughter heard the news, she and her husband took leave and returned to China with their son and daughter. It was rare for their family to get together, and they were still in their hometown in Jingshi.

My great-grandmother was so happy that she was always smiling when she went to bed these days.

Early in the morning, she dragged her two daughters up to buy groceries. Looking at the miserable Xigong Empress, Cao Xuan took the initiative to invite her.

"Mom, let me go and let them sleep some more."

The son-in-law felt sorry for her daughter, and Zeng's mother was very happy, but Cao Xuan's proposal was completely unrealistic.

"If you are recognized in the vegetable market, the TV station will have to come home. Just rest and rest, they won't be tired."

The second son-in-law, Henry, was beside him eager to try. Cao Xuan couldn't go, so it would be okay for him to be an unknown person.

As soon as he opened his mouth, his daughter-in-law Zeng Yu said no, "Pull me down, you can't speak Chinese well, you don't understand anything, and you're selling yourself out if you don't get any other food."

"Just look after the kids at home."

Zeng Li paid a deposit, took the car keys and left with his mother and sister, leaving Cao Xuan and his second son-in-law Henry looking at each other.

Henry's name sounds foreign, but he is actually a British-Chinese. His ancestors moved to Europe and later settled in England. He seems to be Liu, but everyone at home has English names.

I understand Chinese, but not much. Simple and normal communication is okay, but more complicated ones may be difficult, so I am half-blind in China.

Henry is highly educated, graduated from a prestigious university, and works in a research institute in the UK. He and Zeng Yu were both classmates and colleagues, and they naturally got together.

Cao Xuan recognized many brothers-in-law, but Hu Jing was the only one, Zeng Li had only one biological sister, and only Henry was his serious brother-in-law.

If you include the Korean second sister, he does have a serious brother-in-law, but he doesn't recognize her, and they may not recognize him...

Although they are close to each other, the two of them are actually not very close. They usually only make phone calls or meet a few times when the two sisters visit each other, and they don't communicate much.

The two men chatted in silence.

Cao Xuan's emotional intelligence wouldn't make things cold, but the main reason is that there are no common topics, and Henry's personality is relatively boring and taciturn. Cao Xuan relies on Cao Xuan to hold the conversation, and the conversation would have collapsed if it were anyone else.

Even Cao Xuan was a little depressed later on, and he couldn't even understand how his sister-in-law, who had always been outgoing and lively, could find such a boring husband.

Is this complementary CP, or is this guy a slow-burner?

Before Zeng's mother and daughter came back from shopping for groceries, Cao Li woke up first, hugged Cao Xuan's arm and cried out that he was hungry.

There was some breakfast that had been set aside just now, just warm it up, but the child was clamoring for noodles, so Cao Xuan just followed him.

Cao Xuan took out a piece of meat and bamboo shoots from the refrigerator, cut them into thin strips and fried them. He added some sauerkraut and cooked a bowl of sauerkraut and shredded pork noodles.

Cao Xuan likes salty and spicy food, and both children have similar tastes to him. However, on this basis, Cao Li likes sour and spicy food, so he often makes similar dishes at home.

Although Cao Xuan rarely cooks, his skills are still there and he has no problem dealing with children.

The sour taste is the most appetizing. Cao Li was also hungry, so he ate happily.

The smell spread out and woke up Cao Li's cousins.

The two children are younger than Cao Li. The older brother is Henderson, who is 5 years old this year. The younger sister is even younger than Cao Yang, less than 4 years old, and her name is Joanne.

The Chinese of these two children is worse than that of their father. They can only barely understand some simple words and sentences, but they are not good at speaking and writing. They are half-assed.

Fortunately, Cao Xuan and Zeng Li both understand English. Although Cao Li is not old enough to go to school, he has a good foundation in English and can be considered half-baked.

The two parties got together half-heartedly, mixing Chinese and English, guessing, and making gestures. The adults sometimes couldn't understand what they were talking about, but they themselves got along very happily.

"Dad, I want to eat too."

Children are the most greedy, and when they see their cousin eating delicious food, they want it too, which really hurts Henry.

He's not someone who doesn't hold the bottle of soy sauce when it's poured, but Zeng Yu does the cooking at home, and he can at most make some sandwiches or salads to eat without difficulty.

The next thing he could only say was cooked, sour soup noodles, etc. It was too difficult for him, so he could only look at Cao Xuan helplessly.

Cao Xuan didn't care about cooking for the children, but he was afraid that the two children wouldn't be used to it, so he specially made a small bowl from Cao Li's bowl for them to taste.

Maybe it's the genes of his parents, or maybe it's because Zeng Yu usually likes to tinker with Chinese food at home. The two children accepted it well and ate the small bowl directly, looking at Cao Xuan pitifully.

"As long as you like to eat, uncle will cook it for you."

The sour noodle soup was not complicated at all. Cao Xuan made two more bowls by dividing three and five by two. When the children were purring after eating, Zeng’s mother and mother-in-law also came back.

Upon seeing this, my mother-in-law smiled happily, and my sister-in-law also gave me some compliments.

"These two little ones are very picky. My brother-in-law is so good at his craftsmanship!"

Cao Xuan was very proud and glanced at Henry slightly reservedly. It was not that he had any objection to his brother-in-law, it could only be said that it was the damn desire to win between men.

Last year at Hu Jing's place, there were only two men, Cao Xuan and his father-in-law. Since they had seniority here, it was natural for Cao Xuan to keep a low profile.

This time when I came to Jing City, I had Henry who was of the same generation and was also my son-in-law, so it was inevitable that I would have some comparisons.

In terms of ability, fame, status, wealth, appearance, and even the love of his mother-in-law, Cao Xuan has the undisputed advantage. His only weakness may be his academic qualifications.

But it's less interesting than these, the conditions are different, and there is no sense of accomplishment in forcing a winner.

With Cao Xuan's financial resources and reputation, there are not many people in the world who can compare him with him. Isn't this bullying? But if it were to compare academic qualifications, Cao Xuan would not do anything stupid like throwing eggs and stones.

Children can be compared, but the children are still too young, and they are not a unified system, so it is difficult to distinguish between them. The key is that the two sisters Zeng Li are still there, which can easily hurt the harmony.

In terms of housework, there is no big difference between the two of them, and it is not trivial to hurt their harmony. Cao Xuan is slightly better, and he feels more face-saving.

Zeng Li had been with him for more than ten years and knew what he was thinking as soon as they laid eyes on him. He couldn't help but roll his eyes and complain quietly afterwards.

"What's the point of cooking? It's childish."

Cao Xuan disagreed and said slowly: "Fighting with others is endless fun."

After eating, the three children got together to watch TV. It was a cartoon. However, the Henderson brothers were confused when watching it, but they were close to Cao Li and did not leave even if they couldn't understand. They stayed with their cousin on the left and the right. around.

"Li Li is so good. He knows how to play with his younger brothers and sisters."

My great-grandmother liked to see this kind of friendly scene among the younger generation. She was so happy that she couldn't help but praise her granddaughter again and again.

Anyone who has a younger brother to cling to will know how to raise the child without any guidance.

Cao Xuan knew this, but he didn't dare to say this. Cao Yang, his cheap grandson's great-mother, had never recognized her, so he just thought that his daughter was well-behaved and sensible. It was better not to promote the Cao family's sister-in-law and brother-in-law.

It has not been easy to earn points with his old mother-in-law these years, and he does not want to seek death.

The children watched TV, and the adults chatted together and prepared food.

The two daughters brought their husbands and children back home, but each had their own inconveniences. It was difficult for them to go out and play, so they had to stay at home most of the time.

Zeng's mother simply tried her best to prepare delicious food every day. She started working in the morning and served seven bowls and eight dishes at noon and evening.

Mom/mother-in-law takes action. The others couldn't stand to watch, so they simply helped.

Cao Xuan's cooking skills were pretty good, so he followed his mother and three around, chopping vegetables, etc., while Henry could only do the basics of selecting and washing vegetables.

That's it. From time to time, I have to say hello, this one picks leaves, that one leaves stems, and how to wash vegetables to keep them clean.

Although he had seen Henry working two days ago, watching him clumsily wash vegetables under the guidance of Cao Xuan this year, Zeng Li couldn't help but feel sorry for his sister. He couldn't help but say a few words in the kitchen,

"You don't have to treat him like an uncle when you are at home. You have to do the work that needs to be done."

"We don't often eat at home either."

Zeng Yu defended her husband, but she was still a little envious: "Brother-in-law, do you often cook and help you at home?"

"He was acting like this with his mother. He is not so active at home."

Zeng Li mercilessly exposed Cao Xuan's disguise, but his old mother-in-law, who visited her daughter in the capital from time to time, spoke out for her son-in-law.

"You don't need him to work at home. There are several cooks and nannies at home. If you let him do housework, wouldn't all that monthly salary be in vain?"

Zeng's mother quietly inquired about the salaries of Cao Xuan's gang, and the amount was astonishing to her. Even the lowest salary was in five figures. The salary alone was enough for her to travel around the country every year and still have a surplus.

Zeng Yu: "..."

A rich family cannot be offended!

The family waited peacefully until the evening. Zeng Li, who was eating, saw the text message on his cell phone and looked a little strange.

"Sister Erying saw us this morning and asked us to go out to play."

Seeing that Cao Xuan and Henry were a little confused, Zeng Yu explained: "Sister Er Ying's name is Zeng Ying. She is our uncle's cousin. She had the best relationship with my sister when she was young."

When he said this, Henry was still a little confused, but Cao Xuan was vaguely impressed.

Zeng's parents are divorced, and she doesn't have many relatives on her mother's side. Her relatives on her father's side live with her all year round and rarely interact with her because of her father's absence, so the relationship is average.

The only exception is probably the uncle's family. Although the relationship is not particularly good, this family took good care of their mother and daughter in the early years.

Even because of the absence of great-father, when the Zeng family sometimes needs a male elder, it is basically the uncle who comes forward.

As for cousin Zeng Ying, she and Zeng Li were not only playmates and relatives but also classmates when they were children. At that time, Zeng Yu, the younger sister, had to step aside.

Although we became a little distant when we grew up, we still had some friendship. Zeng Li would always send things to his hometown during the New Year and the holidays, and his uncle would always pay him a visit when he returned home during the New Year.

So when I saw Zeng Li and the two sisters in the morning, I thought about asking them to go out to play in the evening.

"I won't go. It's inconvenient for your brother-in-law. You and Henry can go."

Cao Xuan had a plan to visit his uncle's family this time, but visiting his uncle's house didn't mean going out to have fun, and Zeng Li didn't want to start a big fight.

Zeng Yu understood. The last time Cao Xuan visited her home in England, he happened to be seen by a neighbor.

Good guy, the big black fat man with a voice that almost broke the glass of her house when he howled so loudly that he almost weighed 300 pounds, rushed over to ask for a photo. If Cao Xuan hadn't been so quick, her sister would have been a widow.

After Cao Xuan left, Zeng Yu also became a celebrity among the neighbors.

Many neighbors learned that Cao Xuan was her relative, so they came to visit and socialize, hoping to get Cao Xuan's autographs and photos. Under the false pretence, their living conditions and neighborly relations were greatly improved.

This is true even in the UK, let alone in China.

However, she was really feeling bored at home these days and couldn't stay any longer. Although Henry didn't speak Chinese well, they were all relatives and she could translate when she was around, so she simply pulled Henry out.

Cao Xuan and Zeng Li were watching their children at home, but within twenty minutes, Zeng Yu returned home with a woman.

The person who came here was only in his thirties, not tall, fair and fat, and wore thick clothes in winter, like a meaty rugby ball. He stared at Cao Xuan with burning eyes, who was Zeng Li's hair. My best friend is my cousin Zeng Ying.

"As soon as Sister Ying heard that you were at home, she insisted on coming over to see you."

Zeng Yu said this to Zeng Li, but his eyes were on Cao Xuan. It was obvious that the latter was Zeng Ying's target. As for how he knew that Cao Xuan was there, it was probably one of Zeng Yu and his wife who let it slip.

As a close relative of the family, Zeng Ying knew some basic information about Zeng Li. After a little analysis, it was not difficult to guess that Cao Xuan was here.

Knowing that he was not an outsider, Cao Xuan greeted him in a friendly manner: "Hello, cousin, I am Cao Xuan, Zeng Li's lover."

"Okay, okay, okay."

Since entering the door, Zeng Ying's eyes have not fallen from Cao Xuan's face. It was not until he said hello that she looked at Zeng Li with difficulty.

"Lizi, it has to be you. When I was a kid, I said I wanted to marry Prince Charming. Now I haven't met the Prince Charming, but the biggest diamond in China, Lao Wu, has been copied by you."

Zeng Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but Cao Xuan suddenly became more fond of cousin Ying. Apart from anything else, his vision was very accurate.

After chatting for a while, Zeng Ying got down to business and encouraged Cao Xuan and his wife to go out to play together.

"They are all real relatives and friends. I guarantee that nothing will go wrong. If it doesn't work, I will confiscate my mobile phone."

Zeng Ying was very eloquent and kept taking care of everything, but Zeng Li couldn't stop her from suffering. Although she still disagreed with Cao Xuan's past, her attitude had softened.

"Why don't I go there by myself? It won't look good if I don't show up."

Although her fame is not comparable to that of Cao Xuan, she is not unknown at all, and it is enough to stop everyone's mouths.

"It's okay, I'll go with you."

With Cao Xuan's energy, he actually doesn't care whether these relatives can keep it a secret. It's no exaggeration to say that even if these people pull him to broadcast live online, Cao Xuan can suppress it.

He didn't go out at home before just because he didn't want to get into trouble and just in case, but since he couldn't avoid it, he couldn't let Zeng Li go out alone.

The two took their clothes and the group went to a KTV. Zeng Ying explained.

"This is opened by my brother-in-law. Let's go directly to the private room. No one will disturb us. It's confidential and safe."

Cao Xuan nodded and the group went in, followed by his two bodyguards.

He brought bodyguards not for show, but Cao Xuan had always been wary of such a mixed place.

He is not worried about exposing his identity, but he is worried about encountering some stupid young man or a pretentious person. It will be just a verbal dispute. If there is a fight, he will be alone in an away game and will easily suffer losses.

Zeng Ying led the way and took everyone up to the second floor. After twists and turns, they arrived at a private room in a corner. Cao Xuan took a special look and saw that there was a waiter guarding the corner entrance.

Cao Xuan nodded, one bodyguard also stopped here, and the other entered the box.

The sound insulation of the KTV is good, and the sound heard in the corridor is very small. It was only when Cao Xuan opened the door that he heard what was being sang inside.

"One cup to the morning sun, one cup to the moonlight

Awakening my yearning, tenderizing the cold window

So I can fly against the wind without looking back

…”

A yellow man was holding a microphone and singing passionately. Not to mention, his singing was pretty good, and he was considered a Mai Ba in KTV.

But what left Cao Xuan speechless was that the song request software of this KTV was from a no-name brand without copyright, or it could be said that these people were using his songs for free.

But Cao Xuan is also used to it. Except for some high-end and chain KTVs, or some stores that have ordered regular song-requesting software, most of the other KTVs are free prostitutes.

Since his debut, he has been prostituted for more than ten years, and he has long been lying down...

"Sister, you are back."

Huang Mao saw Cao Ying and said hello happily, like a big singer in a concert.

Cao Ying went out just now without explaining anything in particular. No one knew what she was doing. They didn't care when she brought a few people with her, thinking they were friends of Cao Ying they didn't know.

It was just that Cao Xuan and Zeng Li were wearing sunglasses and masks, which was a bit eye-catching, so I took a few more glances, but didn't pay much attention to them.

Zeng Li recognized Huang Mao and introduced him to Cao Xuan privately.

"My uncle's son once said that he is an old man and went to a college. He is usually a bit doting, but he still respects me."

The box was not small, so Cao Xuan and the others found the floor to sit down. Before Zeng Ying could introduce him to the announcement, Huang Mao finished singing "Easing Sorrow" and came over triumphantly.

"Sister, how is my singing? I will participate in "The Voice of China" next summer vacation."

Zeng Ying did not answer, but looked at Cao Xuan with interest: "Brother-in-law, you have the most say. Please comment on whether my brother has this talent."

Cao Xuan paused and told the truth: "It's just ordinary, the imitation is tangible but not soulful. It's okay for singing and playing, but I can hardly make a living from it."

"Oh, buddy, you don't know the strength of my little Cao Xuan from Honghu. What do you think...how do you have the qualifications to evaluate me? I have no body and no soul. You are so awesome. You think you are the original singer."

Xiao Huangmao quit, and the lights in the box were dim, but he didn't see anything fishy.

If Zeng Ying hadn't called her brother-in-law just now, he knew that it might be a relative of his and restrained his temper, otherwise the nasty words would have come out long ago.

Cao Xuan slowly took off his mask and glasses, and said with a smile to Yan Yan: "What a coincidence, this is the original singer of this song. I dare not say anything else, but I am confident that I can comment on this song."

"Haha, original singer? Do you know who the original singer is... Ouch, shit!"

Huang Mao sneered when he heard Cao Xuan's words. Just as he was about to say something sarcastic, he saw Cao Xuan's face in the middle of the sentence and spoke sincerely.

When the people nearby heard the commotion, they all looked over and saw Cao Xuan's face one after another. There were gasps of air in the box, and the temperature in the box rose several degrees, followed by exclamations one after another.

"Fuck!"

"Fuck~"

“Fuck fuck fuck fuck!!!”

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