Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years

After the two ladies finished their discussion, Hu Shan took notes, and next, the task of procurement fell to Ms. Liu.

Mrs. Qi hasn't retired yet and had to go back to work.

But, she handed over a card, saying there's a million in it, to buy home appliances for the two kids.

Though knowing the money could hardly be what the in-laws earned themselves, elementary school teachers don't make that much.

But, it's really done nicely.

Ms. Liu was in high spirits.

Well, her mood went down in the next second.

Qi Hao and An Feng came out from the storage room, having just checked the housewarming gifts from friends and business partners.

Like Penguin generously giving eight million worth of furniture, the others were normal gifts.

For example, BYD gave two cars.

Maotai sent ten boxes of liquor.

Sina sent a set of home theater equipment.

Even Apple sent some items.

Although they're a Miguo company, they have establishments in Huaxia too.

Doing business in Huaxia definitely requires following Huaxia's customs.

Companies in Huaxia mostly have PR departments that send various festival gifts or birthday gifts to VIP clients or major shareholders each year.

It's heard that some companies even maintain traditional opera troupes to entertain clients.

Ms. Liu saw Qi Hao holding hands with her daughter, feeling it was an eyesore, wanting to rush over and separate their hands directly.

But, she held back.

The in-laws are good people, she couldn't lose face in front of them.

Smile, keep smiling.

"There's nothing here, let's have lunch outside."

Mrs. Qi skillfully helped smooth things over.

"I checked, there's a nice little restaurant nearby that accepts only three tables a day."

Hu Shan gave her support.

"Then let's go. Next time we can eat at home."

Ms. Liu was quite satisfied with everything on Qi Hao's side, it looked like a place to settle down.

She really didn't expect her daughter's only twenty-three now, yet was already considering marriage.

At lunch, the topic did come up.

"Sister, the more I see Qianqian, the more I like her. I'm always worried she might be pursued by other boys, you see..."

Mrs. Qi knew not to fake politeness at this moment.

If she were polite, it might drag on for years, until An Feng reaches thirty, Qi Hao over thirty-five.

That's really too awful.

"Aunt, Qianqian's only twenty-three!"

Hu Shan reminded her aunt, at such a young age, who wouldn't want to enjoy a few years more before considering marriage?

Don't misunderstand, it's not an internal conflict between Mrs. Qi and Hu Shan.

It's Mrs. Qi's strategy.

From a psychological standpoint, mentioning this topic usually meets with rebuttal unless the girl is eager to marry; no parent would organize a wedding too early for their twenty-three-year-old daughter.

If you dare to bring it up, people will counter it.

The more you persuade, the more fiercely they will argue back, possibly even leading to a quarrel.

Mrs. Qi straightforwardly arranged for Hu Shan to counter.

Doing so left Ms. Liu with little to say.

Sure enough, Ms. Liu calmed down considerably but asked with a troubled expression, "Haven't the two kids thought about it yet?"

If Qi Hao said he never considered marrying An Feng, she would really worry.

"My idea is that we continue to spend time together and cultivate feelings."

Qi Hao didn't say he wouldn't marry but also didn't say he would immediately.

Getting married doesn't hinder cultivating relationships, does it?

The two ladies thought so, but Ms. Liu quickly realized she shouldn't think that way.

How could she wish her daughter to get married quickly?

My sweet, fragrant little girl is only twenty-three, Qi Hao, you beast!

No, not just now a beast.

When her little girl still smelled sweet at seventeen, Qi Hao was already eyeing her.

Perhaps even earlier.

Although Qi Hao had competition in "The Return of the Condor Heroes," winning was almost inevitable; he's a signed artist by Ziwen, naturally prioritized for projects by his own company, and he had the status following a successful costume drama "Married the Right Man."

But if Qi Hao took the role for her daughter, wasn't he paying attention when she debuted at fifteen?

"Yeah, whenever they want to tie the knot, they can."

An Feng wasn't the least bit shy; since she was fixed on Qi Hao, she wasn't looking for alternatives on horseback; as long as Qi Hao didn't let her down, she wouldn't bother seeking anyone else.

This was what Mrs. Qi liked most about An Feng.

She's too transparent, without a hint of the pretentiousness today's young girls have.

"Actually, I think it might be good to have an engagement first, just a family meal, giving the kids a sense of occasion, fostering more mature thinking."

Mrs. Qi's intention was very simple.

If you hastily get married and it doesn't work out, you might worry about being labeled as a divorced person.

But getting engaged is not a problem.

This proposal was exactly what Ms. Liu wanted, and she immediately agreed:

"Engagement is indeed better first. Qianqian's career is at a critical stage now. It's not that career is more important than marriage, I'm just afraid she'll regret it in the future."

Currently, An Feng is indeed at a crucial point in her career.

One part is transitioning from a TV actress to making movies, which isn't easy; many renowned TV actors have failed miserably.

The other is transitioning from an idol to something else.

"October Fortress" is a typical example, and the transition was very successful, even winning the Best Newcomer at the Golden Image Award.

The media had mixed reviews on this, but at least they didn't find it absurd.

"You can transition anytime, what's there to regret."

An Feng muttered, then got a glare from her mom.

You silly girl, are you really that eager to get married? Have I mistreated you or what.

However, this also indirectly shows that Qi Hao is indeed treating her daughter well, otherwise, she wouldn't be so eager to marry, instead, she'd be cautious.

"Then let's get engaged first, as for the timing, sister, your opinion?"

Mrs. Qi didn't plan to have the wedding this year; getting engaged this year is fine, and getting married next year wouldn't be too late.

"Qianqian's birthday is in August, how about August then, by that time, the house here should be ready, and we can have a meal together here."

Ms. Liu wasn't too demanding.

Frankly, many vixens are eyeing Qi Hao now.

Compared to others, her daughter has no breasts, no butt, as innocent as a high schooler, what's she got to compete with them.

Since they're getting married sooner or later, there's no need to delay too much.

Of course, it can't be too rushed either.

Otherwise, her daughter might be looked down upon. Now it's May, until August, the three-month span is just right.

After the discussion, Ms. Liu and Mrs. Qi became much closer.

After all, they're going to be family in the future.

Even if the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law aren't fond of each other, that's something that happens after conflicts arise.

At least now, Mrs. Qi is very satisfied with An Feng; although Ms. Liu is a bit displeased, she has to admit that Qi Hao is a good match.

Lovingly so, everyone naturally gets along happily.

Even Hu Shan had a pleasant chat with Ms. Liu, after all, she's the "little sister-in-law."

Besides, she could see the style of Mr. Qi and Mrs. Qi through Hu Shan.

An orphan like her, living with her uncle's family.

Growing up happily, getting into a prestigious university, finding a good job, and having a lively and cheerful personality.

If Mrs. Qi had mistreated her at all, this would have been hard to achieve.

"Auntie, it's not easy to have nurtured Qianqian so well," Hu Shan's social skills skyrocketed after entering society, she praised: "Many people at our TV station like Sister Qianqian, they've been asking me if I could invite her to the station's cross-year gala."

Ms. Liu couldn't decide whether her daughter would attend, but she felt happy hearing people praise her daughter.

"Come on, it's only a few months into the year, and you're already planning the cross-year gala? Qianqian wouldn't even go to Jiangcheng's cross-year gala, so why would she go to yours at Jinmen TV Station? You're so naive."

Qi Hao and Hu Shan grew up together, and bickering was a common thing.

The phenomenon of cross-year galas started with Mango TV's 2005 concert, leveraging the popularity of "Super Girl." The next year, Dragon TV joined in, kicking off the cross-year contest... As of this year, including CCTV, 16 TV stations have joined to host New Year celebrations.

Jinmen is doing it for the first time this year, already considered a latecomer.

It's a TV station without much strength to begin with, lagging behind so many others, what can it possibly use to compete?

"There's no rule saying you must attend your hometown's."

An Feng quickly spoke up for Hu Shan, remembering last time when she went to Jinmen for a variety show, neither of the hosts was from Jinmen.

"Yeah, there's really no such rule, I can't invite my brother, but I can invite my sister-in-law!"

Hu Shan made a face at Qi Hao on purpose.

Ms. Liu immediately felt that Qi Family's atmosphere was too harmonious.

The sibling relationship was really good.

Much better than at their home, where Qianqian wasn't close to the kids at her uncle's house.

"You've never even tried inviting me, how do you know you can't!"

Qi Hao pretended to be annoyed.

"You wanted to participate on your own accord, so don't back out now..."

Buy one, get one free, a pleasant surprise.

She got her sister-in-law An Feng and threw in her brother Qi Hao.

"Singing one song is fine, but no more than that, and don't get me doing skits or cross-talks."

The cross-year gala in Jinmen, cross-talks would definitely be the highlight.

After all, it's the stereotype that every Tianjin old man knows how to do cross-talk and sing Peking opera. If you can't do a bit of both, you'd be embarrassed to talk to others.

When Qi Hao first debuted, he faced many such requests.

People asked him to do cross-talk at the film set.

"Sister Qianqian, will you come? You could arrange a duet..."

Hu Shan didn't like to use family relations to her advantage, but as Qi Hao said, it would be foolish not to use such connections.

"Sure, what song should we sing?"

An Feng agreed without much hesitation, anyway, it's not much trouble.