Chapter 813: Chapter 803: Cliff-Like Plunge in Box Office Receipts

"Wife, what’s going on?" Old Su had just come back to see his wife flipping through a calendar, laughing foolishly every now and then.

At this, Zhou Hui’s face lit up with joy; she jumped off the sofa and threw herself onto her man: "Honey, our son made it! Wahaha, he’s definitely my son, the son of Jiang City’s little Zhou Huimin, awesome!"

Hearing this, Old Su’s forehead was full of black lines but he quickly reacted, excitedly saying, "Shen Yi and Su Qing coming home means it went smoothly, huh!"

"Smoothly? More than that, I’ve even talked with the elder sister, and they also want to find a time to settle things. That’s why I’m picking a date!" Zhou Hui waved the calendar in her hand and smiled.

This time, Old Su was stunned. He had just gone out to fish, and it felt like he had missed a major event. If he went out two more times, their son might already have grandchildren!

"Wait, picking a date? Shen Yi’s family’s idea?"

"Of course, my elder sister is so polite. I hadn’t even got the chance to mention it, and they brought it up. You see, when the woman’s side speaks, how can I oppose?"

Upon hearing this, Old Su smacked his lips, then nodded: "That’s right, we’re the man’s side, can’t hesitate at times like this, or they might overthink."

People say having an elder at home is like having a treasure. The old sayings do have some truth. Not just Old Su, even someone like Su Qing who doesn’t care about anything, her so-called heartless mom understands more about family matters than young people like Su Qing.

Knowing what to do at what time, with what attitude, even understanding some processes clearly.

When it comes to their children’s marriage matters, since the woman’s side has been so proactive, if they, as men, are hesitant, it might make people look down on them.

Whether rich or poor, as long as the woman’s family speaks, it’s imperative to agree. The wedding conditions can be discussed later; if there’s a consensus, agree, if not, part ways, but no discussions are unacceptable.

Of course, this situation shouldn’t pose any difficulties for their two families; both are well-off.

About the betrothal gifts, cars, houses, dowries and such, they’re just formalities. In the end, what’s spent is the children’s money. As parents, they’re just worried about the process.

"Amazing, this brat has been graduated for almost two years, and I even thought he was finished the first year. Whether he could marry at all was uncertain, but unexpectedly, he made a turnaround. Not bad, not bad," Old Su couldn’t help but sigh.

Hearing this, Zhou Hui couldn’t help but give her husband a sideways glance and curse: "Go away, my son is the best, okay? I’ve known since he was little that he would be successful. Just look at who’s his mother!"

"Hey~~ I remember once that you didn’t say so, who said our son didn’t have a proper job and was engaged in scams?"

Zhou Hui sneered: "Who said that? Did I ever say such a thing?"

Old Su: ...

Indeed, shameless; at least Su Hongye thought his son had inherited his mother’s thick skin.

"So have you found the auspicious day yet?"

Zhou Hui proudly replied: "Of course not, such a big event, I have to spend two hundred to have someone calculate it for us, how can it be rushed?"

"Then you take your time counting it. I’ll go make dinner, shall we have a drink tonight?"

"Drink up!"

As for his wife’s choice to selectively believe in superstitions, Comrade Old Su didn’t interfere much. As long as there are enough beliefs, it doesn’t matter if there are none.

Next morning, Anhai City

Shen Yi sat on the balcony drinking herbal tea; today’s weather was nice, with a gentle cool breeze, plus the deliberately installed sunshade made the temperature quite pleasant.

At this time, Shen Yi was sitting in a recliner, video calling with the landlady, Tang Nan.

"So, everything’s going smoothly, and your good news is near?" The landlady, biting a straw, asked curiously over the video.

Tang Nan also took this opportunity to chime in, "Really? You’re too fast, already discussing engagement?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi unabashedly replied, "Things happen involuntarily. Anyway, this is beyond our control, whatever the family arranges, we’ll follow, especially you, Little Tang!"

"What’s wrong with me? I’m an actress, late marriage is normal, isn’t it?" Tang Nan retorted, stretching her neck.

Unconsciously, her age had reached the point she’s no longer the young flower she was when she first entered the entertainment circle. Although people in the circle marry late, she was deeply touched by surrounding friends getting married.

It’s blatant lying to say she’s not anxious at all, but it doesn’t seem that urgent. However, seeing Shen Yi and Su Qing’s current status, she admits she’s somewhat envious.

"Shen Yi means that you should hurry up work, get familiar with the company operations quickly. When they marry, perhaps they’ll have to start nurturing a fetus, you think they’ll stay like you, a single dog!" The landlady smiled with a hand over her mouth.

Upon hearing this, Tang Nan’s eyes widened, looking at Shen Yi’s slightly raised lips, she was instantly crushed: "Damn, why should I suffer while you two enjoy?"

"If you’re not convinced, you can find a boyfriend too, then get engaged, get married, stay home nurturing a fetus. Rest assured, if you beat me to it, you won’t need to do any of this," Shen Yi smiled lightly.

Regarding the landlady’s words, she had naturally thought about them. The headquarters at the capital had actually stabilized. Without expanding business, it presented her almost no pressure.

On the contrary, the branch in Jiang City had some troubles; after all, she hadn’t expected to find someone so quickly, even discussing engagements.

Once engaged, marriage won’t be far behind; once married, having kids will be next. It’s not her desire, but her mother’s side won’t give her much time, coupled with her own considerations. Given her age, despite having experience ensuring safety even as an older mother, who prefers the added danger, right?

"Achieving success, I don’t believe it. Being so good-looking, I can’t find a partner?" Tang Nan retorted unwillingly.

For her powerless rage, Shen Yi and the landlady merely chuckled. While Tang Nan might manage a relationship, marriage... honestly, in the short term it seemed impossible.

Amidst their chat, Su Qing pushed the door open and came straight to the balcony.

"Wow, lively today, all so laid-back?" Su Qing walked over and sat down, smiling at the two in the video.

"May Day holiday, what, not allowed to rest a bit?" Tang Nan shot him a glare.

The landlady in the video nudged Tang Nan with a laugh, "Jealousy makes one ugly, Little Su. Heard from Shen Yi you might be discussing engagement soon? Congrats, capturing the beauty!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing laughed: "We’re not in a rush, but the family is. Can’t help it, might as well let them handle it; we’re not getting married immediately anyway."

The landlady and Tang Nan understood the young people’s mentality; marriage wasn’t as crucial as it once was, rather than feelings were more important.

"Right, are you done with your work? How’s it going?" Shen Yi asked.

"Not bad, Director Wang Jiang called yesterday; box office hit 43 million, even more than the first day. Seems to be gaining momentum. Besides, the box office for ’Demon Capital Fortress’ sunk drastically, only 14 million yesterday, which is beyond halved, more like a cliff fall. If nothing unexpected happens, someone is probably losing sleep right now!" Su Qing chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Tang Nan was quick to react, opening her mouth to laugh: "Hahaha, I saw the news online! Your guess was spot on, truly a flop, and I heard its investment wasn’t small. Now it’s a total loss; many investors are blowing up Teng Hua’s phone, haha, it’s hilarious!"

Following yesterday’s suicidal marketing, ’Demon Capital Fortress’ had indeed received its due, with utterly no viewers left.

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