The world of film and television begins from childhood

Something unexpected happened tonight. My daughter stuffed a bean into her nose while playing, blocking it. We ran to the hospital, but the emergency room didn't work, so we went to the inpatient department. We went back and forth for more than an hour before we got the bean out of her nose. I was exhausted and didn't even have time to eat, so I hurried to type.

I'm too tired today, so this is the only chapter I'll write.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 29 Busy Days

Zhou Chen actually already had an idea for the new building of the Jockey Club Group, and it was a relatively conventional one.

But after he handed over the preliminary plan, Fang Yuanyang did not agree with it. Instead, he made changes everywhere, and finally made it a mess.

It can be said that the reason why it has not been finalized yet is that neither party is willing to compromise. Although the customer should be the priority in such matters, the designer also has his own choices and persistence. This is why Director Lin did not force Zhou Chen even though he knew that he refused.

Since he decided to help Fang Yuanyang come up with the best design plan before leaving, Zhou Chen naturally had to do his best.

Sitting at his desk, Zhou Chen remembered that the reason why the plan in the plot could impress Fang Yuanyang was because Xia Junshan designed it based on Fang Yuanyang's life experience.

It sounds a bit ridiculous. How can life experience be integrated into architectural design?

But in fact, this is not nonsense, because everyone has his or her own personality and style. We can infer what kind of person the other person is based on his or her life experience, and then use targeted methods to design.

To put it simply, different solutions are used for different people. It may not be the best, but it is definitely the most suitable one.

Just like everyone's head shape is different, the same hairstyle will naturally have different effects. Therefore, a good barber never cuts those hairstyles step by step, but designs hairstyles according to the customer's head shape.

Similarly, an excellent architectural designer can also incorporate the client’s life experience and style into the design.

After determining the direction, Zhou Chen began to search for Fang Yuanyang's information on the Internet.

As a famous wealthy businessman in Jiangzhou City, Fang Yuanyang's experience can be said to be quite legendary. From a small figure, he spent more than 20 years to build a large group with assets of over 10 billion yuan. In addition, his personality is relatively high-profile, so he is very famous in Jiangzhou City and there is quite a lot of information about him.

At the beginning, not much information was found, but a lot of gossip was found.

Of course, this is a common problem for most wealthy people. The only difference is whether it explodes or not. Zhou Chen feels that he is not that kind of person, but he is now working towards that goal.

For several days in a row, Zhou Chen was busy designing the plan. He used his saved drafts for the novel, but the number of words per day increased from more than 20,000 to 10,000.

Perhaps the appetites of his readers have grown, and now he updates 10,000 words every day, and is scolded bitterly.

But Zhou Chen didn't care. Writing novels was a side job after all, and he still had to continue doing his main job. What's more, he planned to leave after completing this order, so he naturally wanted to finish it as soon as possible.

"Honey, have you been so busy lately?"

After helping the children wash and get them to bed, Nan Li saw Zhou Chen still drawing and biting his pen in the study room, and she felt very distressed.

"It's already past ten o'clock, aren't you going to bed yet?"

"Well, stay busy for a while."

Nan Li walked behind Zhou Chen, gently rubbed his head, and asked worriedly: "Husband, you are busy with work and writing novels every day, so tired, why don't we stop working so hard?"

Recently, Zhou Chen has been busy with the design of the building for the Jockey Club Group and does not go to bed until around midnight every day. Nan Li sees it and feels sad.

Zhou Chen held Nan Li's hand and said softly, "It's okay. It will be fine after I'm done with this busy period."

"Husband, are you really going to start your own business?"

"Otherwise, do you think I was joking before? I thought it over carefully."

"Think about it. Although I am leading a small team in the design institute now, it will take at least several years to move up to the next level. Even if I move up to the next level, I still have to rely on my performance. I may be busier than I am now, but I won't make much more money. Instead of working so hard for others, it's better to go out and work on my own."

The reason why Zhou Chen has this confidence is that their current family background is pretty good. They have a house and a car. They also have a popular novel and receive a lot of royalties every month. As long as they don't do big business, they can still cover it even if they lose money on ordinary business.

Nan Li frowned and said, "That's true, but doing business is different from working. You start from scratch, and it will definitely be very difficult and busy in the beginning. When both of us are busy, what will happen to Huanhuan and Chaochao?"

Zhou Chen said: "Then why don't you just quit your job too, and we can do it together. Then there will always be someone to take care of the family."

Nan Li rolled her eyes. "I finally became the acting director, and I will be able to remove the word 'acting' from my position soon. How can I possibly quit? Besides, you start your own business and I go to work. Even if your business fails, I still have a class to go to, so I won't end up with nothing."

"You just don't have confidence in your husband."

Although he had never done business before, he was still quite confident this time. However, Nan Li had little confidence in him, which made him quite depressed.

Nan Li hugged Zhou Chen's neck from behind, cheeks touching, and said softly: "How could I not believe you? My husband is the best. He was able to make so much money when he wrote a novel for the first time, and he was also able to make a lot of money when he invested for the first time, so even if it is his first time to start a business, he will definitely be a great success."

"then you……"

"Hubby, I have worked hard for many years to get this position, and there is still room for advancement. I also like this job very much, so I don't want to give it up easily. But as for starting a business, I will definitely fully support you."

Looking sideways at Nan Li's expression, Zhou Chen sighed in his heart. He knew how hard Nan Li had worked for the position of director, but he knew even more clearly that Nan Li probably wouldn't be able to be promoted to the position of director.

Because it can be seen from the plot that Nan Li is not the only candidate for the position of director, this also involves the struggle among the senior management of Wei Nuan. Otherwise, it would be impossible that Nan Li lost his position as director just because of a complaint from Tian Yulan, and at the same time, Nan Li's backer, the president, was transferred away.

However, Zhou Chen did not say it, because even if he said it, Nan Li would not believe it. She had worked so hard for so long, how could she give up so easily.

"Okay, if you can't continue working at Wei Nuan, then come work with me. Anyway, I haven't decided when to start my own business. After I quit my job, I plan to finish writing the novel first, and then slowly start my own business."

Nan Li pretended to be angry: "Husband, can't you just hope for my goodness?"

Zhou Chen said: "I am afraid that you will be wronged if you work for others. If it is our own business, you are the queen and the president, and you can do whatever you want. Isn't it better than working for others?"

Nan Li said coquettishly, "You just keep confusing me. You call me queen and CEO, but at home, I'm just a mother."

"Snapped."

Zhou Chen slapped Nan Li's mischievous hand and said, "I still have to work."

"I'm your job too."

"Stop it, hey, hey, don't..."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 30 Cai Juying's Visit

"Xiaoqin, how is Huanhuan doing with her studies recently?"

On Sunday, after class, Zhou Chen's family invited Chen Xiaoqin to stay for dinner. Chen Xiaoqin couldn't refuse, so she stayed.

At the dinner table, Zhou Chen asked Huanhuan about his homework. He had been so busy with work recently that he had no time to take care of anything else, but he had not forgotten his mission in this world.

Chen Xiaoqin replied, "Huanhuan is making rapid progress. I have been tutoring her from the basics for the past month. She has been able to learn basically everything I teach her, so I am going to increase the difficulty a little bit. By the way, Teacher Xia, I have something I would like to ask for your advice on."

"Oh? What's the matter? Ask."

Chen Xiaoqin has been tutoring Huanhuan for a month, and the two get along very well. Huanhuan, who used to be reluctant to study, has now started to work hard.

Although there are still many minor flaws, it is already a big improvement. This is all thanks to Chen Xiaoqin, and Zhou Chen and Nan Li have both seen it.

"It's like this, Teacher Xia, I plan to teach Huanhuan about Olympiad mathematics and let her take the Olympiad exam."

When Zhou Chen heard this, he was immediately surprised and asked, "Mathematical Olympiad? Xiaoqin, we didn't expect Huanhuan to achieve anything in Mathematical Olympiad, nor did we plan to let her get a high ranking in the exam."

Chen Xiaoqin quickly explained: "Teacher Xia, that's not what I meant. I just said let Huanhuan give it a try. Although Mathematical Olympiad is not a compulsory course, one thing is worth affirming, that is, it can develop students' thinking. Even if you don't get a high rank in the exam, studying Mathematical Olympiad in your spare time will be of great help to mathematics."

"Really? I heard that math Olympiads are pretty difficult and can easily undermine students' confidence."

Zhou Chen didn't know much about Olympiad mathematics, because he didn't take any special courses when he was in school. He always felt that this thing was of no use in daily life.

He doesn't know whether he can develop people's thinking ability, but it is possible to drive people crazy.

"Teacher Xia, it's not as serious as you think. Mathematical Olympiad is actually mathematics. If you don't aim for a prize, there is no need to study those overly difficult questions. Learning Mathematical Olympiad will help you with mathematics, and taking the exam is also a form of exercise."

Zhou Chen did not answer immediately. He wanted Huanhuan to be admitted to Hanlin Junior High School. However, Huanhuan had not been under tutoring for long. He felt that it was a bit too early for him to start learning advanced Olympiad mathematics now. He still needed to master the most basic knowledge.

A tall building is built from the ground up. Although Zhou Chen did not graduate from a prestigious university, he still understands this principle.

"Huanhuan, what do you think?"

Huanhuan said, "Dad, I want to learn. Most of the students in my class have studied Mathematical Olympiad. Sometimes when they are talking, I can't get a word in. And Yan Ziyou is also taking it. Teacher Xiaoqin said that I have the ability, so I want to try."

Zhou Chen and Nan Li looked at each other and could see the surprise in each other's eyes.

What's going on? Is this still their daughter who doesn't like studying?

But since even Huanhuan has no objection, the couple naturally won't have any objection either. It's rare that their daughter is so enthusiastic, so they can't discourage her.

"Dong dong!"

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, which surprised Zhou Chen very much. Who would knock on the door at lunch time?

"I go."

Zhou Chen stood up and walked to the door. When the door opened, he was immediately surprised: "Aunt Cai?"

That’s right, the person standing outside the door was Cai Juying.

Cai Juying was obviously a little embarrassed when she saw Zhou Chen. "It's me. I hope I didn't disturb you guys."

"No no."

Although he was surprised, Zhou Chen still greeted her warmly, "Aunt Cai, have you eaten? Where's Dad?"

"I ate it. I ate it. He didn't come. I came alone."

Nan Li was also surprised when she saw Zhou Chen bringing Cai Juying in. They had no dealings with Cai Juying, so how come she found them here?

Instead, Huanhuan and Chaochao shouted happily, "Grandma Cai, Grandma Cai."

Cai Juying became more reserved when she saw Nan Li, "Li Li, I'm having dinner. Sorry to bother you."

Nan Li didn't know what attitude to use towards Cai Juying. After all, she was a guest, but their relationship was too complicated and she really didn't know what to say.

Zhou Chen saw Nan Li's embarrassment and took the initiative to say, "It's okay, it's okay, Aunt Cai, how did you find this place? Did something happen to Dad?"

He was also completely confused by Cai Juying's visit. Their relationship was so complicated, and it seemed that apart from Nan Jianlong's accident, there was nothing else worth Cai Juying's visit.

"no no."

Cai Juying waved her hands quickly, then glanced at Chen Xiaoqin with an embarrassed look on her face.

Chen Xiaoqin was quite observant. As soon as she saw this situation, she knew that it was because of her presence that Cai Juying was unable to speak.

"Teacher Xia, Sister Nan, I'm full, so I'll leave first."

Nan Li quickly said, "It's okay, Xiaoqin, you stay here and continue eating, we'll go to the study to talk."

"No, no, I'm really full. I have something else to do in the afternoon, so I'll leave first. Teacher Xia, Sister Nan, thank you for your hospitality. Huanhuan, Chaochao, goodbye."

After Chen Xiaoqin left, Zhou Chen asked again: "Aunt Cai, if you have anything to say, just tell me."

Cai Juying then said carefully: "Lili, Junshan, I came here today to ask for your help."

Zhou Chen asked in surprise: "Ask us for help? No, Aunt Cai, what can we do for you?"

Cai Juying said: "It's about Ziyou being in the gold medal class."

Zhou Chen and Nan Li looked at each other in bewilderment. They had never expected that Cai Juying would come to their house because of this matter.

At the same time, they also understood Cai Juying's purpose.

Nan Li asked, "Is there any problem with Ziyou's admission to the gold medal class?"

Cai Juying: "You all know that the teacher of the gold medal class is Zhong Yi, who Lan Lan had offended before. He deliberately made things difficult for Lan Lan and didn't let Ziyou go to his gold medal class. Lan Lan had already begged him, but he still didn't agree and even humiliated her in various ways."

"Lili, Junshan, we really have no other choice now. I heard from Lanlan that Zhongyi is Junshan's junior fellow apprentice and they have a very good relationship. Can you please help persuade Zhongyi to accept Ziyou? As you know, Ziyou is a good child. Adults should not vent their anger on children."

Zhou Chen is really having a headache now. Both mother and daughter are really talented.

"Aunt Cai, it's not that we don't want to help. Yan Peng also came to me for this matter last time. I have already talked to Zhong Yi and asked them to solve it properly. Now they can't come to an agreement, and we can't do anything. Although Zhong Yi is my junior brother, our relationship is not as good as you think. I can't influence his decision."

Cai Juying walked to Nan Li in two or three steps, grabbed Nan Li's arm, and pleaded: "Li Li, just think of it as me begging you. You didn't see that Lan Lan has been very anxious recently because of this matter. Considering that we have been together for so many years, please help Lan Lan and Zi You. After all, Zi You has called you aunt and uncle for so many years, just think of it as helping the child."

Nan Li struggled constantly when being grabbed by Cai Juying, but couldn't get free.

"It's really not that we don't want to help, but we have no choice. Can you please let go?"

Zhou Chen rushed over and finally pulled Cai Juying away. Nan Li was so scared that she quickly took a few steps back. There were several bloody marks on her arms. It was conceivable how hard Cai Juying had just used.

Nan Li was really angry. How could this person come to ask for help? Instead, he was being forced to do something and even dragging the child into this matter, as if they would be sorry for the child if they didn't help.

Zhou Chen did not expect Cai Juying to be so unreasonable, but she was his father-in-law's woman after all, and as a son-in-law he could not say anything and could only persuade her.

"Aunt Cai, it's not that I don't want to help. You also said that we are Ziyou's aunt and uncle, and I have a very good relationship with Yan Peng. If I can help, how can I not help? But now my words are useless. Zhong Yi is my junior brother, not my subordinate. If he doesn't want to accept it, I can't force him. Don't you think I'm right?"

"But Ziyou is a good child, you can't just ignore him." Cai Juying said miserably.

Well, that's it.

Zhou Chen had heard Nan Li talk about Cai Juying before, saying how shameless and unreasonable she was back then, but he didn't take it too seriously. But now...

Before she could even finish two sentences, she started to act like a spoiled brat, even worse than what they see on TV.

Turning back and winking at Nan Li, Nan Li first asked Huanhuan and Chaochao to go back to their room, then she went to the balcony and called her father.