On the twenty-fourth day of the lunar month, dust and sweep the house.

The day Gu Cheng returned to Jiangcheng happened to be Xiao Nian.

Xiao Nian is an important festival before the Spring Festival, also known as the Stove King Festival, due to cultural differences, the date of the Xiao New Year in various parts of China is also different.

A small year is the beginning of a busy year.

Gu Cheng is going to go to the Spring Festival Gala with Su Qi this year, and he will rush back to rehearse in advance when the time comes, so this time he only plans to stay in Jiangcheng for three days.

And he has a lot to do when he returns to Jiangcheng this time.

Pressed for time.

Gu Cheng got home and started to get busy.

Cleaning, buying New Year's goods, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new、......

At the end of a busy day, Gu Cheng and Gu Anran were tired enough.

The little girl collapsed directly on the sofa and didn't move.

"Whew~ I'm finally done!"

"Enron, what do you want to eat tonight?"

Gu Anran's gaze fell on the kitchen.

It seems that I can see my mother Gu Yun through the glass door, busy inside.

"Uncle, I want to eat dumplings."

Gu Cheng sighed lightly and touched her head.

"Enron misses her mother?"

The little girl nodded, with a look of nostalgia.

"When I was young, my mother would make beef dumplings for us, but I haven't eaten them for a long time."

looked at the little girl's lonely look.

Gu Cheng was a little distressed.

Not to mention a meal of beef dumplings, even if she wants the stars in the sky, he will find a way to pick them off.

"Then my uncle will also make beef dumplings for you today."

"But now there are no materials at home, so we go to the nearby supermarket and buy some New Year's goods casually."

"Good!"

The two of them changed their clothes and went out.

In the past, the Gu family lived in poverty, so they rarely bought any New Year's goods, and the snacks were basically made by Gu Yun herself.

Now Gu Cheng is not what it used to be.

Naturally, whatever Gu Anran wants to eat, Gu Cheng will satisfy her.

Including chocolate, which she has always had on her mind.

As they were selecting chocolates, a voice with a slight hesitation in surprise sounded behind Gu Cheng.

"Gu Cheng?!"

Gu Cheng thought that he had been recognized by a fan again, but when he turned around, he saw Qin Wen, the ex-girlfriend of the original owner, pushing the shopping cart over with a shocked face.

Seeing Qin Wen, Gu Anran stood in front of Gu Cheng like a great enemy, staring at her with vigilant eyes.

It seems that Su Qi has not hurt her in vain in the past half a year.

Gu Cheng chuckled and touched her head.

Only then did he raise his head and begin to look at Qin Wen.

The facial features haven't changed much, they are still so delicate and beautiful, but the temperament is completely different.

Zhao Chong was right, Qin Wen is indeed different now than before.

It seems that the entertainment industry can really change a person.

However, although those squeamishness were gone, Gu Cheng found that the ambition in Qin Wen's eyes was still there.

This woman always knew what she wanted.

"Qin Wen, such a coincidence?"

Qin Wen nodded, "I accompanied my mother to the supermarket, and I saw a back that looked a little like you from a distance, but I didn't expect it to be really you!" ”

She looked at Gu Cheng a little stunned.

Qin Wen had dreamed about seeing Gu Cheng again in countless midnight dreams.

And actually meet again.

The emotional thinking surging in her heart is far more complex than she imagined.

Gu Cheng is destined to be Qin Wen's lifelong unease.

Especially after entering the entertainment industry, after going through so many things, Qin Wen realized how precious his sincerity was at the beginning.

It's a pity that Gu Cheng's eyes are so calm when he looks at her now that he seems to be looking at a passerby, and there is no trace of fluctuation in his eyes.

However, Qin Wen also has her own pride.

Since men can't keep it.

Then one will be separated and two will be wide, and each life will rejoice.

So even if she pretended, Qin Wen didn't want Gu Cheng to see the fragility she buried in her heart.

She took a deep breath, collected all her emotions, and squeezed out a smile.

"Are you coming back to Jiangcheng for the New Year?"

"No, just come back for a few days to do something, and go back to the imperial capital in two days to rehearse."

Qin Wen smiled, "I almost forgot, congratulations on being able to appear on the Spring Festival Gala this year!" ”

"Thank you!"

Gu Cheng said lightly: "Listen to Zhao Chong, have you switched to the showbiz industry?" ”

Qin Wen nodded, pretending to be an understatement: "No way, the music scene is too volatile now, and newcomers have no chance to get ahead." ”

"So I plan to switch to the entertainment industry first, and start slowly from acting."

Thinking of something, Qin Wen added again.

"By the way, I heard that your "Zhu Xian" has started auditioning, and when the time comes, I'll audition, don't hold a grudge!"

Because of the popularity of the game "Dream Zhu Xian", all film and television dramas have been put on the agenda.

This is the IP drama of the year.

How many actors in the circle are staring at this drama, with Qin Wen's ambition, they want to win a role from it, Gu Cheng is not surprised at all.

It was the original owner who had emotional entanglements with Qin Wen, and Gu Cheng himself didn't have much personal emotions for her.

He has more of an inconsequential attitude towards Qin Wen.

As for revenge or something, there is nothing more than Gu Cheng living happily after leaving her, which makes Qin Wen scratch her heart and liver.

"I never bring my emotions into my work."

"So whether you can get the role or not depends on whether you have the strength yourself."

"With your words, I'm relieved."

Qin Wen breathed a sigh of relief.

Her hand clenched as she held the shopping cart, but she couldn't help but ask what she wanted to know most.

"I heard that you successfully proposed to Queen Su, when do you plan to hold the wedding?"

"Next year is for sure, the exact date has not yet been set."

"Congratulations!"

Qin Wen smiled very unwillingly, "I can marry a goddess like Queen Su." ”

"Thank you!" Gu Cheng nodded, and then added: "Being able to marry Su Qi is indeed a blessing in my life!" ”

looked at the inextricable tenderness in Gu Cheng's eyes when he mentioned Su Qi.

Qin Wen's smile was a little unbearable.

She was afraid that if she stayed any longer, she would say something.

"Gu Cheng, let's talk another day, I'm afraid my mother is waiting over there in a hurry."

Gu Cheng nodded, "Goodbye!" ”

was delayed by Qin Wen like this.

Gu Anran was not interested in eating chocolate, so Gu Cheng took her to buy her fireworks as compensation.

After returning home.

The two began to make dumplings.

Before making dumplings, you have to mix noodles first, which is a technical job, but it is also difficult for Gu Cheng.

Add a pinch of salt to the flour and mix well, then mix it with chopsticks to form a flocculent shape, and then knead it into a smooth dough and let it rest.

In the gap between the resting noodles, he began to adjust the filling.

After adjusting the filling, start to take out the dough that has risen, knead and exhaust, knead it into long strips, cut it into small pieces of uniform size, and then roll it into a dumpling wrapper.

In the meantime.

Gu Anran has always been sensible to help.

In the past, the Chinese New Year was three people together, but this year's New Year's Mother is gone.

Beef dumplings are Gu Yun's specialty dishes, and they are also Gu Anran's most familiar mother's taste.

The house is still the same house.

Beef dumplings still taste the same.

It's just that the person is missing.

Gu Anran suddenly felt that the dumplings in his mouth were a little tasteless.

Seeing this, Gu Cheng touched her head and said with concern: "Why don't you eat it?" ”

"It's my uncle's dumplings, isn't it delicious?"

Gu Anran shook his head, "No, I just miss my mother." ”

I thought that my mother had always loved music.

An idea popped into her head.

"Uncle, you are so good at composing, can you write a song for your mother?"

"Absolutely!"

Gu Cheng nodded, thought of something and asked, "An Ran, do you like to sing?" ”

Gu Anran nodded without hesitation, "I like it!" ”

"I feel happy when I sing, and singing is not difficult for me at all, so I love singing."

Gu Cheng smiled, "If you like singing, then what do you think of your uncle when you release an album for you next year?" ”

"Album? Is it the same as your album? ”

"There are some differences."

Gu Cheng pondered his words for a moment.

"We sing more for adults, while Enron sings more for children."

Gu Anran was a little ignorant.

Singing is not difficult for her.

But she didn't know if anyone else would like her singing.

"Uncle, will they be happy listening to me sing?"

"Enron sings so well, I think they will!"

"If it can bring happiness to others, then I will sing it."

Gu Cheng reminded her, "After the album is released, more people may pay attention to you in the future, are you afraid?" ”

"Don't be afraid!"

Gu Anran smiled and smiled weirdly.

"No matter what happens, my uncle will protect me, right?"

Gu Cheng's heart softened, and he solemnly promised: "Yes, uncle will always protect you!" ”

Each era has its own music that is different from each era.

In the most glorious era of the record industry, a group of singers or groups specializing in children's songs emerged.

Nowadays, the music market in China is almost surrounded by adult songs, and parents are proud that their children can sing pop songs.

The traditional nursery rhyme market is still occupied by those older nursery rhymes, and there are indeed not many songs that can reflect the spiritual outlook of contemporary children.

Even if there are children's songs, it is difficult to promote them on the whole network.

But "You Look Good When You Laugh" is an exception.

The truth, goodness and beauty it conveys can bring happiness to contemporary people and bring a beautiful feeling of youth, so it only took one day to resonate with men, women and children across the network.

This proves that there is a certain music market for children's songs in the new era.

So Gu Cheng plans to release an album of children's songs in the new era.

Of course, the release of the album must be without affecting Gu Anran's studies.

……

The next two days.

Gu Cheng took An Ran and went to visit Jiang Yi's teacher and Zhao Chong's parents together.

Because the movie is going to be released next summer, the crew has to catch up with the schedule, and Zhao Chong is the male lead, so there is no way to come back.

So let Gu Cheng come to see his parents.

Mother Zhao is gentle.

It's just that Zhao's father has a bit of a hot temper.

Knowing that Zhao Chong would not come back for the New Year, he didn't have a good face during the whole process.

Seeing this, Gu Cheng naturally didn't stay to eat.

After going out.

Zhao's mother apologized to Gu Cheng.

"I'm sorry, the old man is a little grumpy, didn't scare you, did he?"

"It's okay aunt!"

"Xiao Gu, tell me honestly."

Zhao's mother was a little skeptical, "Zhao Chong won't come back, is he really filming in the crew?" You didn't lie to me? ”

"Yes!" Gu Cheng nodded, "Zhao Chong is very talented in acting, so he can be the male protagonist of the movie." ”

"When the movie is released next summer, you'll know if I'm lying!"

"That's good!"

Mother Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, turned to look at Gu Cheng again, and thanked sincerely: "Thank you for helping take care of Zhao Chong." ”

"Aunt is polite!"

……

On the last day of Jiangcheng.

Gu Cheng took the little girl to sweep Gu Yun's tomb.

In winter, the green hills remain, and the cemeteries on both sides add a sense of loneliness to the winter, and the occasional bird in the sky passes by, making a terrible hissing sound in the sky.

The cemetery is surrounded by green hills, and the tranquility of the suburbs contrasts sharply with the hustle and bustle of the city.

When he walked to where Gu Yun was.

Gu Cheng suddenly paused.

Gu Anran ran over in surprise.

"Uncle, why are there flowers here?"

"It's still my mother's favorite perfume lily, who came to pay tribute to my mother before us?"

The place has apparently just been cleaned up, and the perfume lilies placed in front of the tomb are fresh.

Someone arrived one step ahead of them.

Gu Cheng couldn't help but squint.

"Uncle!"

Gu Anran pulled the corner of his clothes.

"What to do with this flower?"

"Keep it!"

In order to prevent Gu Anran from being too distracted, Gu Cheng made an excuse at random.

"This is what my uncle asked me to clean in advance."

"I'll just say how can there be flowers!"

Gu Anran heard that he had him, squatted down and began to chat with his mother.

"Mom, my uncle and I came to see you again......"

Gu Cheng's gaze circled around, and finally landed on the open space not far away, and after a few seconds, he slowly narrowed.

Those who come to the cemetery to pay their respects are usually close relatives and friends.

Because the Gu family's parents died early, the relatives were reluctant to take over the Gu family's siblings, so they cut off contact with their relatives very early.

So the relatives who knew about Gu Yun's cemetery did not have it at all.

And there are even fewer people who know that she likes perfume lilies!

This instantly reminded Gu Cheng of some not-so-good memories.

Before leaving.

Gu Anran reluctantly touched the tombstone.

"Uncle, next time we bring my aunt over to show my mother, shall we?"

Gu Cheng nodded, "Okay!" ”

When going down the mountain.

Gu Cheng held her hand all the time, and he didn't let go until he got into the car.

And after they left.

A man came out of the shadows.

He walked back to the cemetery and looked at the picture on the tombstone.

Gu Yun's smile was as gentle as ever......