Chapter 30: Team's Initial Creation

Yo, Shi San has arrived, our backer is here, hurry in, come in……

In the evening, Shi San came with a backpack, like a student after school, and was welcomed into the villa gate by Lao Zhao.

He was the last to arrive; upon entering, he saw the house was bustling beyond measure, and there was also a faint smell of cooking oil.

In the kitchen, Xiao Tong and Xiao Dan were busy, while Chen Ci and Pang Zi helped them out.

Before, when they went out on dates, they always ate outside; Chen Ci also learned for the first time that Xiao Tong could cook.

But how good her cooking is remains unknown for now.

However, since it's made by Xiao Tong, as long as it doesn't violate the Geneva Convention, Chen Ci must praise it as delicious……

"Ci Ge?"

Shi San stood at the kitchen doorway, looking at Chen Ci, who at that moment was wearing an apron and washing vegetables, and for a moment could hardly believe his eyes.

Chen Ci also saw him, nodded and said: "Shi San has come, wait a bit longer; we'll eat in half an hour."

Shi San was still a bit dazed, turned his head and said: "Um... sister-in-law?"

Xiao Tong heard the sound, turned back with a smile: "I, I am no longer your sister-in-law."

Having said that, she glanced again at Chen Ci, her eyes holding an inexplicable determination.

"Um..."

Realizing he had misspoken, Shi San embarrassingly scratched his head twice.

Until Chen Ci reminded: "Alright, hurry back and sit down; carrying a pack isn't that tiring, is it?"

"Oh, okay……"

Shi San quickly withdrew from the kitchen's main area, thinking to himself that Ci Ge really is capable.

Back when they broke up and made such a scene, now they can actually get along so harmoniously; one can only say it's high, truly high!

Shi San returned to the living room, sat on the sofa, but his gaze still couldn't help glancing toward the kitchen.

Moreover, he discovered that the person secretly observing the kitchen wasn't just him; Chen Ci and Xiao Tong were chatting and laughing inside, and Lao Zhao occasionally praised them silently.

Almost at the same time, Lao Zhao also noticed him.

"Shi San, you see? That's what a true love expert is, a model for our generation."

Shi San didn't take the bait, turned his gaze elsewhere: "Who are those two?"

Naturally, the two newcomers Shi San was asking about were Zi Dong and Yi Ming.

Shi San's voice wasn't loud, but it was just enough for them to hear.

The two stood up, stepped closer, and introduced themselves: "We are classmates of Da Shan; Da Shan asked us two to come help. I'm Zi Dong, and he's Yi Ming."

After introducing their names, everyone now knew them; Lao Zhao put an arm around Shi San's shoulders: "Don't look at how young he is, he's really the true sponsor dad……"

Hearing that, Shi San frowned, shook off Lao Zhao's arm: "What sponsor dad? That's too unpleasant."

Lao Zhao leaned in again: "Is it unpleasant? It's okay. Let me tell you, our movie is invested by this sponsor dad……"

Zi Dong and Yi Ming listened, excited beyond measure; turns out this person is the real god.

Although they haven't officially debuted yet, they count as half-insiders; how could they not understand the principle that it's better to offend the director than the investor?

Each of them got up excitedly, wanting to get closer, but seeing Shi San seemed a bit impatient, they reluctantly gave up.

Shi San asked Lao Zhao: "Has Ci Ge also told them about the movie?"

Before Lao Zhao could speak, Zi Dong quickly interjected: "Yeah, that's right, Master Ci invited me to join; it's absolutely the right decision, I won't let Master Ci and you, I..."

Shi San waved his hand: "Shi San."

"I won't let Master Ci and Shi San Ge down, I won't!"

Yi Ming not to be outdone: "Me too!"

"Since Ci Ge has decided, let's leave it as is."

Shi San certainly wouldn't oppose Chen Ci; he believes Chen Ci's personnel choices surely have their own reasoning.

After seeing off the two newcomers, Shi San once again turned his head to look at Chen Ci in the kitchen.

But this time, his gaze seemed somewhat troubled, and unconsciously two horizontal lines appeared on his forehead……

Half an hour later, the meal started on time.

This was Chen Ci's first time eating at home—well, we can call it his home—with so many people together.

Usually during holidays, it's also rare to be this lively.

Before the meal officially began, Pang Zi proposed that Chen Ci say a few words.

After all, this also counts as the initial creation of a small team.

When preparing to shoot the Olympic promotional video earlier, Chen Ci realized that going it alone would definitely not get far.

Even shooting a promotional video is troublesome, let alone making a movie.

Therefore, he must build his own team.

And in the blink of an eye, his subordinates can't be said to be full of talent, but they're also somewhat of a rabble… huh? Actually, maybe not that bad.

As for the members of the Broken Guitar Band, we won't mention them; let's talk about the few newcomers instead.

Zi Dong and Yi Ming can act; if Chen Ci wants them to do some other odd jobs, that should also be fine.

Xiao Tong is also an actress, beautiful and capable; her significance to Chen Ci is extraordinary.

And Pang Zi's partner Xiao Dan, who is also studying acting, though compared to Xiao Tong, her advantages aren't as obvious……

"Speak, what to say? If I really had to speak, I couldn't come up with anything."

"Master Ci is modest; when it comes to verbal skill, who dares to compare with Master Ci?"

"Alright, no time to waste on your petty talk. Everyone's hungry; let's eat while I say a couple of serious things."

"Got it!"

Looking at the dishes on the table, their appearance is actually not bad.

Moreover, Chen Ci had also personally witnessed the whole process in the kitchen, so there shouldn't be any problem.

He picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth… Hmm? Unexpectedly, it tastes not bad.

Of course, compared to the delicious dishes he had at the big hotel and big restaurant, it still lacks some flavor, and besides, it's not professional.

"How is it?"

Xiao Tong watched Chen Ci's every move the whole time; seeing him chew slowly and swallow, she suddenly felt a bit nervous.

"Not bad, it's much tastier than what my mom makes!"

This is the truth, and also Chen Ci's heartfelt words.

"Hmm, as long as you like it."

Xiao Tong's face lit up with a delighted smile, and she used her chopsticks to pick up a drumstick for Chen Ci, eyes full of expectation as she said, "Try this."

"Hmm, this is better, Mao Mao, you still remember I like drumsticks the most…"

For some reason, watching Chen Ci and Xiao Tong interact, everyone else's chopsticks suddenly froze midair.

After a busy day, everyone was originally quite hungry.

But now, faced with a big table of dishes, how come they can't work up an appetite?

In the end, it was Pang Zi who acted: "Honey, you also have a drumstick."

"Okay, thank you, husband…"

Huh~

These two are too much; others can't stand it anymore—this meal is impossible to eat!

At this moment, Chen Ci seemed to finally notice that the atmosphere at the table was somewhat subtle; well, in fact he couldn't stand Pang Zi's blatant behavior either.

He lightly kicked Pang Zi's shin, and Chen Ci began to change the subject.

"Mao Mao, originally the Han Chinese actor who was to sing 'Beijing Welcomes You' can't come now. I want you to sing it; do you think you can?"

Chen Ci suddenly realized, Xiao Tong also has one advantage: she is obedient.

After all, she is still a free person and doesn't have many social relations to adjust.

"I… can I?"

"Of course, you sing much better than her… cough cough."

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, this drumstick is too delicious; I've claimed it all, nobody is allowed to move!"

Chen Ci pointed with his chopsticks at the whole plate of drumsticks; seeing Chen Ci like his own dish so much, Xiao Tong nodded happily: "Hmm…"