Crackling, crackling...

In a corner of the villa, Lin Shan was holding a laptop and replying to messages on Weibo.

Today is Zhou Xiao's birthday, and there are fewer guests in the magic capital than last year, not that he is a bad person and has fewer friends, but the crew has started work one after another, and everyone is busy.

Although people can't arrive, the blessings on Weibo are indispensable, it was originally Zhou Xiao who replied in person, but at noon, the guests arrived,

Deng Chao, Chen Chichi, Cao Lu, Meng Ziyi, Zhao Jinmai, Zhang Zifeng, Chen Chichi...

The blessings on Weibo kept coming in, and he couldn't keep staring at them, so he handed them over to Lin Shan.

A few people are sitting in the living room chatting, there are a few lazy sofas on the ground, the two sisters are sitting there back to back very happily, and the coffee table is full of snacks and fruits, providing guests to use.

Meng Ziyi didn't hide it, and after taking out a few bottles of drinks from the kitchen, he sat directly with Zhou Xiao, like a hostess.

Chi Chi rolled his eyes: "The sour smell of love." ”

Zhou Xiao raised her eyebrows, only Zhao Jinmai was a little stunned, she hadn't met Brother Xiao for nearly two years, and she actually had a girlfriend.

"Let's get down to business, Teacher Huang didn't come this year, what should we do for dinner, it can't be Mencius who is here to do it!"

"What's wrong with me?" Mencius raised his eyes: "Look down on my craft." ”

"No, no, no, you misunderstood, I'm not afraid that you will work hard, Zhou Xiao is distressed. "Chi Chi is so smart, he can diss Zhou Xiao, but he won't offend his younger siblings.

Mencius was very satisfied with this answer.

"Hahaha, Mr. Huang is on his way with a knife. ”

"Let's eat hot pot for dinner, the hotel's professionals have come to arrange it in the morning, just play in the backyard, they are all their own friends, and they are simple gatherings." ”

The parents celebrated Zhou Xiao's birthday in advance in Jinling, made a table of dishes, longevity noodles, and as for the magic capital, they didn't come with it, they were a little unaccustomed to it, and they also gave young people some space.

The backyard is arranged by Ziyi in contact with the hotel, which is similar to the scene of the reception attended by the stars, a long table, with a lot of electronic candles, flowers and other decorations, champagne, red wine not taken out for the time being, or the sun is not going to blow up for a day, and the trees in the yard are full of colorful balloons.

Having learned the lesson of last year, Mencius had people come over early to clean up the pool, fill it with water, float all kinds of cartoon air washers, and even remind the guests to remember to bring swimsuits.

It's not that I'm stingy, I don't prepare, the boys are fine, the girls are size, do you want to ask, how embarrassing.

Other pastries are not in a hurry to be delivered, and they will be brought over in the evening.

It can be said that during the whole process, Zhou Xiao was the shopkeeper, in the words of Mencius, he is the biggest today, and he should rest.

Flattered!

"Can't Song Yuqi come?" Cao Lu still likes that sister a lot, especially when she heard that Dao Sui has coveted her for a long time, she is even more enthusiastic.

"Well," Zhou Xiao opened his mouth and ate the lychee fed by Mencius: "She's busy, she's been running commercial performances recently, and she has to be quarantined when she returns to China." ”

"Poor boy, it's better to come back to China sooner. ”

"That's it, Brother Chao, isn't my sister-in-law coming?"

"She's filming, let me wish you a happy birthday. Deng Chao crossed his legs and smiled: "Today I have a holiday, and I won't get drunk at night." ”

The cauldron smiled: "I prepared a lot of wine, see who falls in the end." ”

"Yo, you're screaming!"

Ding-dong, ding-dong!

The doorbell rang, and the two girls stood up: "Let's go open the door." ”

After speaking, he didn't care about Zhou Xiao's words that he just pressed it, and rushed out directly.

"Are there any more guests?" Chi Chi wondered: "Doesn't it mean that there are so many artists." ”

"It should be Lin Shu, they are. Zhou Xiao looked outside and smiled.

It is indeed a member of the Tianba team, through the glass window, I saw a few young men with smiles on their faces, and it is estimated that they saw two small flowers that opened the door for them, and I was pleasantly surprised.

And Zhang Zifeng was very embarrassed, cramped in with people there, and looked into the house with panicked eyes from time to time.

Chi Chi took the initiative to get up and went to the door to greet him, he was afraid that the team members would be embarrassed.

"So this electronic team will make money?" Although Deng Chao had known it for a long time, he never asked.

"It's estimated that there will be hundreds of thousands left in a year. Zhou Xiao said with a smile: "It's mainly a hobby, our team has good results and has won a lot of championships, most of the teams are making money at a loss, and investors don't make money." ”

Everyone nodded, people always have a little hobby, some people like famous cars, some people like famous watches, Zhou Xiaochichi set up a team to save money, it cost more than one million, and there is still a little left, which is very good.

After Lin Shu and the others entered the house, they were stunned for a moment, and quickly changed their smiles, nodded and walked over with gifts.

"Happy birthday boss, good afternoon, brothers and sisters. ”

Cao Lu and the others all nodded in response, without a little arrogance.

"Yo, give me a gift," Zhou Xiao took it happily: "Can you open it?"

"Yes, we'll send it together. ”

Mencius beckoned them to sit down and offered drinks: "Don't be too restrained. ”

Zhou Xiaosan tore open the package twice and opened the box: "Ouch, it's still a famous brand." ”

He had a Hermes tie on his hand, black spots, and it was pretty good.

"Thank you, I like it. As he spoke, he stood up and put it on his chest to show it.

There are already a lot of boxes in the corner of the room, all of which are given by artist friends, and some friends can't get it, but the gifts are still here, which is quite polite.

Zhang Zifeng was very curious, she was still in contact with e-sports players for the first time, and the age gap between them was not large, so they quickly chatted, which made Meng Ziyi feel at ease, what she was most worried about was that the players came over, and the result was too restrained, just like going to a relative's house when she was a child, and she wanted to leave when she arrived.

After sitting for a while, the doorbell rang again, Zhou Xiao didn't know who it was, and all the promises were there.

"It could be my daughter-in-law. Chi Chi said, "I'll go and see." ”

When I got to the door, I was pleasantly surprised: "Eh, it's Teacher He." ”

"Teacher He is here?" Zhou Xiao was also surprised: "Didn't he say that he was not available." ”

"How do I know, just come in and ask. ”

A minute later, the man arrived.

"Hello... Oh, so many people have arrived, and there are strange friends, hello!" He Jiong walked in with a box in his arms and took the initiative to wave to Lin Shu and them.

The young men were so excited that they hurriedly bent down and saluted, shouting that Teacher He was good, and it felt like a class.

"Didn't you say you couldn't come!" Zhou Xiao hugged him.

"It depends on whose birthday it is, you and I will definitely get it, but if you change it to Chichi, it may not be. ”

"Eh, Mr. He, I've always admired you, it's not good, I also want to save face. "It's not cool.

"Hahahaha!"

He Jiong sat down and looked around: "Teacher Huang didn't come, so what are we going to eat?"

"I guess the teacher will be sad when he hears it, and I feel that I am a cook here for you. Zhou Xiao said with a smile.

"Then what's not!" He Jiong put on a wicked expression.

chatting and chatting, when it came to the scene when Zhou Xiao went to record "Star Detective" last time, many people felt very curious, so at He Jiong's initiative, everyone decided to try werewolf killing.

It doesn't matter if you don't have cards, I took a deck of poker instead, and explained the rules there.

Zhou Xiao saw that there were a lot of people, so he pulled Brother Chao and Chichi upstairs, and the others guessed that there might be something to talk about, so they didn't ask much.

"What's going on?"

"It's not like I'm getting married. ”

As soon as they sat down in the study, the two of them couldn't wait to ask questions.

Zhou Xiao ignored them, sat there and began to make tea, although he didn't know much about tea after drinking it for a few years, it was no problem to make a bubble.

Let Chi Chi take the tea from the cabinet in the back: "This is a good tea from someone." ”

"I don't know what kind of tea to drink on a hot day. Chi Chi put his legs on his knees, shook and shook, and looked at the study.

Very simple design, with a computer on the table, trophies on the shelves, and a few sofas, and a calligraphy on the wall: Friends of Women...

Deng Chao could accept it, picked up the teacup and smelled the tea first, tasted it in small sips, and smacked his mouth to taste it: "I don't feel anything special." ”

Zhou Xiao already regretted taking out the good tea.

"Okay, let's get down to business, when will your show start filming, it's the one with Brother Xiaolu. ”

"Next week, what's the matter, are you going to join, it's too late. Brother Chao put down the cup and was a little proud.

"Okay, it's a pity. Zhou Xiaomo said perfunctorily with a trace of emotion: "What about September, what's the itinerary?"

"What's the matter," Chi Chi became interested: "You're going to direct the work again, I'm definitely free." ”

"Me too, what genre, comedy, action, or sci-fi?" Deng Chao looked at Chi Chi with wide eyes: "I'm the first male, and you're the second male." ”

"Or my daughter. ”

Brother Chao paused, and then laughed: "I just imagined in my mind what your women's clothes look like, it's so scary." ”

Zhou Xiao hurriedly shook his head and removed the terrible image from his mind: "It's not filming, Brother Chao, did you receive an invitation from Hunan Satellite TV to participate in "Brother Who Overcomes Difficulties"?"

"Oh, you're here to be a lobbyist. Deng Chao suddenly said: "Or do you want to participate too?"

"I'm sorry, I'm not thirty yet, I'm not qualified. Zhou Xiao was a little underwhelmed.

"Eh, Brother Chao, do you have any feelings? Chi Chi turned his head: "We have known Zhou Xiao for less than five years, but he is always the illusion of being with our generation." ”

"It's true that it's too tactful to talk and do things. ”

"You are jealous, hum!" Zhou Xiao was unmoved, where would he be affected by the carving insect technique: "I have already signed a contract with that side, and you are my vote." ”

"You want to be a judge?" Brother Chao reacted quickly.

"Yes, but don't worry, this show is a little different..."

Bala Bala Bala, his mouth was thirsty, but Brother Chao suddenly said: "I know what you said, the choreographer has interviewed me." ”

Zhou Xiao almost squirted out a mouthful of water: "Then if you don't say it earlier, you will waste my tongue." ”

Deng Chao shrugged indifferently: "I see the rise of what you said, I can't bear to interrupt." ”

Okay, you win.

"Is that decided, I think this show is good, and you can sing again, which is quite suitable. ”

"I understand. They are all acquaintances and friends, and Deng Chao has nothing to hide: "You all know my personality, big children, more lively, like to play, but the company is hesitating."

It's not that I'm worried about damaging my image, Running Man has participated in so many seasons, and the audience understands it.

The main thing is that I have been in the entertainment industry for so many years, and I have some status, and it is impossible to eliminate them in the first round, but in case of the second round, I can't get over my face. ”

Zhou Xiao nodded, indeed, like Deng Chao's generation, they are basically married and have children, and they are not short of money, so all they care about is their name.

In the past, if you really want to be knocked down in the first two rounds, even if the resurrection is successful, you will definitely feel embarrassed.

"Actually, the show says that it is to watch the performance vote, but it is actually popularity, you look at Sister Lang, the ones that were eliminated before are basically relatively low in popularity, or their performance in the show is not so prominent.

Brother Chao, you know your strength best, and if you participate in the past, the director will definitely pay attention to it, and there will be no fewer shots given.

Coupled with the performance in movies and variety shows over the years, a lot of votes have been given in the hearts of fans, how will I dare not say more later, the fourth round is easy. ”

Zhou Xiao didn't exaggerate, Deng Chao also knew that the running man actually brought him a lot of popularity, especially the young group, it is not an exaggeration to say that he and Chi Chi are the backbone of the whole show, and even Chi Chi still cooperates with him.

Although the show is a talent show, in the final analysis, it is also a variety show, and he is naturally confident.

Understand and understand, I still have to pass the hurdle in my heart, and I went to the draft in my forties, really...

Zhou Xiao didn't say much, didn't try to persuade hard, and put the target on Chichi.

"What about you, you are also the object of the program team's invitation. ”

"My wife is a loyal fan of Sister Lang, my image is also very suitable, and my strength is definitely able to reach the finals. Chi Chi put on an arrogant expression: "But!

This show is too tiring, Zhou Xiao, tell me the truth, how long do you have to train before voting for each performance?"

"Generally, it is about 12 days, and the situation is different for each group, but there are seven or eight hours a day. ”

"That's it. Chi Chi snapped his fingers: "I'm so tired, I'm worried that I won't be able to persevere, and I don't have a foundation for dancing." ”

"You don't just say that you can definitely go to the final. "Brother Chao is unhappy, too arrogant.

"Yes, the premise is that I am willing to practice, my daughter-in-law is supportive, she thinks that if she practices for two months, she will definitely lose weight. ”

Zhou Xiao smiled, the reason for his hesitation was that he was afraid of being tired.

"You are both insiders, I won't say much about the pros and cons of participating in the show, and I don't talk about those emotional cards, I need your support or something, anyway, it's a microphone, if you decide to come, tell me in advance, so that you can ask for credit with the program team. ”

"Hehe, if you don't make up for the back, I really believe it. Brother Chao couldn't help but complain: "Okay, I'll think about it when I go back, I really can't agree to this matter immediately." ”

Chi Chi was even more simply: "In this case, if Brother Chao participates, I will participate, okay." ”

Zhou Xiao immediately made a pitiful look and looked at Deng Chao.

The other party has only one word.

"Get out!"