Chapter 66: Chapter Seventy-Two: A Sense of Familiarity

A few days later, most of the roles in the Sewing Machine Band had been settled.

And with the Twisted Dough directing team joining, Lao Zhao has been smug these days, ordering people around from Twisted Dough without mercy.

A group of them eat and live at Midi School, working overtime.

Listening to Lao Zhao, he said this bunch is truly earnest, and they handle costumes, props, venues… in short, they do any work.

Saying that moved Chen Ci; otherwise, should we give them some extra labor pay?

No matter how you put it, the framework of the crew is basically set up now.

Chen Ci timely gathered the crew's core members, saying whether it's a meeting or a gathering, anyway first get to know each other.

With so many guests coming to the house at once, Mei Na seemed very excited, running around the house not knowing what she was busy with.

"Brother-in-law, why hasn't Mao Mao older sister come yet?"

"Your Mao Mao older sister is at the graduation ceremony; she'll come over after it ends."

Today Zhongxi held its graduation ceremony; Xiao Tong graduated smoothly, and today's gathering also celebrates her.

"Mao Mao older sister has graduated; does that mean we can see her every day from now on?"

Chen Ci's face showed a strange expression: "Am I not good to you? Is Mei Na unhappy following me?"

"No, Brother-in-law treats me the best."

"Then why are you still thinking about someone else?"

Chen Ci wore a playful smile; he certainly wouldn't be bored enough to eat Mao Mao's vinegar, he just hadn't teased her in a while, and incidentally pinched the Young Lady's cheek.

"Mmm, it's icy cool, the feel seems better than before."

Maybe it's because the food here is too good; Mei Na's cheeks on both sides seem to have a bit of "baby fat" feeling.

No matter how Chen Ci kneaded her left and right, Mei Na still had a carefree, giggly expression.

Suddenly, Mei Na puckered her lips: "But Brother-in-law is too busy; we haven't gone out to play in a long time..."

Chen Ci chuckled, about to continue saying something, when the doorbell rang.

Mei Na thought it was Mao Mao older sister coming, and she was the first to dash over in a little run.

But when the door opened, she froze on the spot.

Because the person in front of her wasn't Xiao Tong, but a face that was somewhat familiar yet not that familiar.

The other person had a similar build to Mei Na and was also a young girl.

The two young ladies stared at each other for several seconds, neither speaking.

Finally Chen Ci came over: "Uncle, Ling Er, come in quickly..."

Shortly after, Mei Na returned to the house again, but she was no longer as delighted and excited as before.

One person sat silently in the corner, gazing at the lively scene in the living room.

In the room, some were chatting, some were playing cards, and someone was playing PS3.

And what Mei Na mainly looked at wasn't them, but Chen Ci catching up with the Chen family father and daughter.

"Uncle, why didn't Aunt come today?"

"Never mind her; I have to hurry back after making this trip."

Uncle Chen's complexion had been bad since he entered, and now his tone was even more urgent.

Chen Ci quickly asked: "What happened?"

Uncle Chen sighed: "It's a family matter; Ling Er's grandmother has been hospitalized, and these days I and your aunt have been taking turns looking after her."

"Is it serious? Transfer to Jingcheng General Hospital to have a look."

Uncle Chen waved his hand: "She just finished surgery; the doctor said it's quite successful, no big deal, just that she can't be left alone."

"Alright."

Chen Ci nodded, then heard Uncle Chen continue: "Ah Ci, I'm entrusting Ling Er to you."

"Entrust to me?"

Chen Ci startled, feeling that the situation before him seemed somewhat familiar.

"Well, originally this summer we were worried we lacked the energy to take care of her, but Ling Er insisted on coming to Jingcheng to find you..."

"Dad~"

Ling Er had a round face, puffed with anger, but Chen Ci's side didn't have much turbulence.

Anyway, there's already one at home, and he also has some experience in looking after young ladies.

Speaking, Uncle Chen glanced at the time: "Then that's it, I'm about to leave."

Chen Ci followed Uncle Chen up: "Uncle, eat first then go; I'll see you off."

Uncle Chen shook his head: "No need, I'm heading to the airport two hours early; I haven't brought any luggage, no need to see me off. Ah Ci, if you help me take good care of Ling Er, I'll be very grateful..."

"Uncle, you say that..."

Chen Ci still arranged for Lao Zhao to send the person to the airport.

Indeed as Uncle Chen said, this trip he only brought one suitcase, filled with Ling Er's belongings; it really seems an urgent matter.

Since he promised Uncle Chen's entrustment, Chen Ci naturally must take good care of Ling Er.

Chen Ci personally helped Ling Er tidy her room; fortunately his home is big enough, there are plenty of spare rooms.

Ling Er naturally didn't want to stay idle, and she began putting away her luggage on the spot.

The house is very clean; not long after, it was mostly tidied up.

Today Ling Er seems to have been quiet all along; Chen Ci knows she just arrived in a new environment and isn't yet accustomed, just like Mei Na was at first.

However, compared to Mei Na, Ling Er's personality appears a bit more restrained.

Chen Ci took the initiative to say: "Ling Er, you don't need to worry about the bed sheets for now; I'll get you a new set later."

Ling Er nodded obediently: "I'll listen to older brother."

What do you call me?

"Huh?" Ling Er heard this, slightly startled, pursed her lips and asked doubtfully: "What's wrong…"

"No." Chen Ci smiled and shook his head, then added: "Hungry or not, let's go eat something first; there's a big meal later."

Ling Er shook her head: "Not hungry, I ate on the plane."

Really an honest good kid, Chen Ci couldn't help but chuckle: "Even if you're not hungry, you have to eat something; your dad entrusted you to me, you'll listen to me this summer."

The sudden domineering tone left the young lady a bit unable to react; she nodded blankly: "Um, I'll listen to big brother…"

Bringing Ling Er back to the living room, Chen Ci immediately saw Mei Na clinging to Xiao Tong's side.

Just based on those two's outstanding looks, it's hard not to attract attention.

"Mao Mao."

Chen Ci stepped forward; the short-haired Xiao Tong was lively and cute, with a hint of capability.

Originally she also had a baby face; standing next to Mei Na, you couldn't tell who was the older sister.

But with the hairstyle, it's easy to tell them apart in demeanor.

"Chen Ci, long time no see."

"Long? I feel like you, Mao Mao, are deliberately avoiding me."

Over the past few days, Mao Mao has also come to see Mei Na several times, even cooking for her.

But without exception, each time she came while Chen Ci wasn't around.

Once is a coincidence, but every time?

Xiao Tong and Mei Na held hands, fingers interlaced, with gentle smiles.

She said calmly: "Me, why would I avoid you?"

Chen Ci also seemed not too bothered; whether there is or not, the reasons are obvious.

"Better not, let me introduce: this is my sister, you can call her Ling Er."

"Your sister?"

Mao Mao's mouth corner twitched slightly; she had never heard Chen Ci mention he had another sister.

Ling Er, meanwhile, received an encouraging glance from Chen Ci and proactively introduced herself: "I'm Chen Du Ling, I'm fourteen years old…"

"Ling Er, when you introduce yourself in the future, you actually don't need to mention your age…"