Chapter 39

(Listening to the support from 'Bookworm Doesn't Eat Vegetables', 'I Drink Iced Red Tea', 'Person Under the Umbrella', 'King of the Stranger', 'Gada Peak', and other classmates, thank you! Also, I need some votes! Votes! Votes! I heard that important things should be said three times!)

"Chi-ge, you all wait in the car for me, I'll be back after I see these guests off!" Wu Cheng said to the three beauties, then turned around to continue seeing off the guests.

"Cheng-ge, you looked so handsome playing the piano in the movie!" Lan Jieying looked at Wu Cheng with admiration, her eyes full of stars.

Her sister, on the other hand, looked at Wu Cheng with a hint of shyness, which made the corners of Wu Cheng's mouth twitch involuntarily. Although her sister was as beautiful as Lan Jieying, Wu Cheng just didn't have much feeling for her, probably due to his obsession with his goddess.

After seeing off the Lan family, the Zhong family came out. Zhong Chuhong leaned against Wu Cheng, pinched his waist, and whispered, "You're really a beast, not even sparing little girls!"

"..."

Wu Cheng was speechless. After seeing off the Zhong family, he rubbed the soft flesh of his waist, sighing inwardly. This 'Red Lady' was beautiful, but why did she like to use her hands so much!

Finally, the Wu family came out, supporting Wu Mingquan. The expressions on their faces had changed somewhat, at least those who were worried that Wu Cheng would come to stir up trouble for the Wu family felt relieved.

With Wu Cheng's abilities, would he need to come and fight for the Wu family's assets in the future?

With this situation as a foundation, their attitudes toward Wu Cheng naturally improved.

"Uncle, isn't your company hiring? How about I give it a try?" Wu Shuqiang smiled, "Just give me a department manager position!"

Wu Cheng's mouth twitched again. If it were Wu Shuwen or Wu Shuwu, he wouldn't have any problem, but Wu Shuqiang...

Fortunately, before Wu Cheng could refuse, Wu Mingquan scolded, "What? Just because Xiao Cheng is doing something, you want to stick your hand in?"

"Grandpa, that's a bit harsh! I just want to help Uncle!"

"Whether you want to help or not, you know it better than anyone!"

Wu Shuqiang's face was not good, and his parents' faces were also not good. The others looked at them strangely, as if to say: Your greed is really showing!

Wu Cheng stopped Wu Mingquan from continuing to scold and smiled, "Uncle, I support family members working at the company. At least it's more reassuring to have family around! But we need to be clear: I won't use anyone who isn't capable. And even if they are capable, if their character is not good, I won't use them either. I don't want our company to have any negative news soon after it starts."

"I was just saying, if you don't appreciate it, that's fine!" Wu Shuqiang muttered.

Wu Cheng just smiled and didn't say anything more. Although he didn't know why Wu Shuqiang wanted to join his company, he didn't want any parasites to come in and ruin his hard work.

Wu Shulan walked last, and Wu Cheng quietly asked her, "What's up with Ah Qiang?"

"He's interested in Auntie! Joining the company is probably because of this idea."

Hearing this, Wu Cheng's brows furrowed, and he said helplessly, "Warn him to behave, or it will be embarrassing for everyone."

"Don't worry, I know. Happy birthday, Uncle!"

Watching the Wu family leave, Wu Cheng shook his head. No wonder Uncle was worried about the Wu family's future. The eldest grandson of the Wu family was so incompetent, it was truly sad.

After seeing everyone off, Wu Cheng said to Hong Jinbao and the others, "Now you can relax! Everyone has worked hard all day, so get some rest!"

"A Cheng, we want to go out and have fun, are you not coming?" Shenglong grinned, "We also want you to introduce us to the beauties, to celebrate your birthday!"

Wu Cheng shook his head with a smile, patted his shoulder, and said, "The movie's successful release is the best birthday present for me. As for the beauties, there will be plenty of opportunities to work with them later, no need to rush! They just came from Taiwan, they need some rest. Besides, Qin Ge has always looked down on them, hasn't he?"

"A Cheng, that's slander, I strongly protest!" Qin Xianglin laughed and scolded.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. I need to go back and keep the beauties company, good night everyone!"

"Unfeeling!"

"See a beauty and forget your friends!"

"Prioritize beauty over friendship!"

...

The group behind him slandered Wu Cheng, but he was unmoved.

Damn! If I go to the nightclub, those beauties will be taken advantage of by you guys? Besides, Zhao Denglin are all stars, if they go to a nightclub with a bunch of men, rumors will fly tomorrow!

Wu Cheng wouldn't let that happen. Enjoying the beauties alone is the way to go.

Zhao Yazhi drove the three of them back to their residence.

On the way, Wu Cheng bought some cooked food, planning to have a few drinks with the three beauties when they got back.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. After the three beauties sang the birthday song, blew out the candles, and cut the cake, they started chatting and drinking red wine, while Wu Cheng could only drink juice pitifully.

Wu Cheng protested, "Hey... It's my birthday today, and I'm already sixteen, not a kid anymore! Why are you still bullying me and not letting me drink?"

"Not letting you drink is for your own good!" Zhao Yazhi said.

Deng Lijun also nodded and said, "Xiao Cheng, you've grown so fast. You were like a ten-year-old kid half a year ago, now you're a young man!"

"Jie-ge, you're exaggerating! If Xia-ge didn't know, she might really think I was artificially matured!" Wu Cheng drank his juice gloomily, then looked at Lin Qingxia's eyes and said, "Xia-ge, do you want to change your image? I can write a script for you, how about it?"

"Change my image?" Lin Qingxia was a bit stunned, "I think I'm doing fine now! But I don't want to keep taking on crazy roles like I did two years ago!"

Wu Cheng looked at Lin Qingxia carefully, then shook his head and said, "Not changing your image is a bit of a waste! With your talent, you can play both martial arts dramas and modern urban dramas. Of course, I think you'd be even better playing a male role, you'd be incredibly handsome."

If asked what Lin Qingxia's most impressive role was, it wasn't any other, but the role of Dongfang Bubai in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer." She portrayed Dongfang Bubai with both gentleness and strength.

In his mind, Lin Qingxia's Dongfang Bubai was the best, a timeless classic. No one who played Dongfang Bubai after her had her charisma.

The three women were stunned by his words. Letting Lin Qingxia, such a delicate beauty, play a male role, only Wu Cheng's little brain could come up with such an idea.

The three women burst out laughing. Deng Lijun laughed and leaned on Lin Qingxia's shoulder, "Xiao Cheng, are you trying to prank Ah Xia? What a bad idea!"

"Bad idea?" Wu Cheng's mouth twitched, then he thought about Lin Qingxia's current image, which was still that of a weak heroine in a Qionghua drama, and shook his head, "Wait and see."

Wu Cheng went back to his room, took out paper and a pen, and started drawing Lin Qingxia in front of the three women. Deng Lijun and Zhao Yazhi were curious and leaned over to watch.

When Lin Qingxia was about to move, Wu Cheng stopped her, "Xia-ge, don't move, you're a model!"

When Wu Cheng quickly drew Lin Qingxia's face, it didn't seem unusual, but when he drew ancient men's clothing under her head, the two women's eyes widened.

Seeing the two women's astonished expressions, Lin Qingxia was also curious.

When Wu Cheng signaled that she could move, she quickly ran behind him and looked at the drawing, also opening her mouth in disbelief.

"How is this possible? Is this me?" Looking at the image of a free-spirited, outstandingly handsome man, Lin Qingxia asked in disbelief.

"Now I believe what Xiao Cheng said, Ah Xia can really play a man," Deng Lijun also sighed, "You look so handsome in a male role!"

Wu Cheng chuckled, "Now you believe me! I said Xia-ge can play a man! But before that, I think we should change Xia-ge's aura. Don't you think Xia-ge has a unique aura that other women lack? Cut her hair short and play a police officer, how about that? I have the idea, and I can write the script in a few days!"

As Wu Cheng spoke, he poured himself a glass of red wine. The three women didn't stop him but thought about the possibility. By the time they had considered it, Wu Cheng had already had several glasses, "Xia-ge, why not develop in Hong Kong? Compared to Taiwan, Hong Kong's film industry is more developed. You can't keep playing Qionghua dramas forever!"

Lin Qingxia shook her head and smiled bitterly, "I need to think about it carefully, but thank you, Xiao Cheng, for writing a script for me. Of course, if you need me, I can free up time in the second half of the year, and I'll be available whenever you call!"

Wu Cheng laughed and raised his glass to clink with hers, "Then let's wish for a successful collaboration!"

"Xiao Cheng, drink a little less!" Zhao Yazhi frowned when she saw Wu Cheng drinking heavily.

Wu Cheng smiled, "Zhi-ge, we're at home, what's there to worry about? Let's all join in! It's my birthday today, I'm the oldest, so everyone should listen to me! It's a rare gathering, let's drink to our heart's content! Cheers!"

"Hmph! What will you do when you're drunk!" Zhao Yazhi rolled her eyes.

Wu Cheng said boldly, "When I'm drunk, I'll show you the Drunken Fist!"

Wu Cheng finished his drink, put down the glass, did a backflip, and then fell to the ground. But the next moment, his body sprang up straight, and he staggered around, defying the laws of physics.

Wu Cheng's actions left the three women speechless, especially Deng Lijun and Lin Qingxia.

Wu Cheng, while performing the Drunken Fist, sang aloud.

I stagger and sway like the waves,

With a thousand grievances, I laugh them off.

I rise and fall, refusing to fall.

I know the world in a glass,

In the martial world, I make a name without a sword.

I carry a thousand pounds on my shoulders,

I don't cry out for injustice or beg for mercy.

For love, I can bend.

A drunken immortal, a true hero,

Don't say I'm mad, for I have a kind heart.

Don't laugh at my foolishness, for it's hard to find.

Don't fear drunkenness, for it leads to a broad horizon.

Be mad, be foolish, be drunk, today.

Wu Cheng's voice wasn't particularly good, but with his singing and performing, it was exhilarating and made people feel a surge of heroism.

For a moment, the three women were captivated.

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