Golden Autumn October was the perfect time for climbing high and gazing far. The Emerald Peaks were adorned with vibrant foliage, and tourists crowded the area.
At the entrance of Lin Xiao's home, the door stood wide open, filled with laughter and cheerful voices. "Lin Xiao is here!" Nan Jia's familiar voice rang out cheerfully.
Si Ningyuan, Wang Mingxuan, Nan Jia, Zhu Xiangwu, and a handsome boy with braided hair were all present.
"Lin Xiao, don't you recognize me?" the boy with the braid spoke up.
"Chen Dao?" Lin Xiao asked uncertainly, glancing at Li Hao for confirmation.
"Haha, I can't believe how much I've changed after shaving!" Chen Chen couldn't help but laugh heartily.
"I didn't call you at noon," Li Hao said as he walked over holding Tian Tian. "Go change your clothes; we're going out to eat."
When they were in the capital, they had agreed to come to Yu Rao, but it had been nearly two months, and Lin Xiao had completely forgotten about it.
Dinner was set at Si Ningyuan's Cui Ping Grand Hotel.
"Welcome everyone to Yu Rao!" As the host, Li Hao took the initiative to raise his glass.
"Lin Xiao, don’t worry. This time Zhu Xiangwu and I are here to ensure that we perfectly promote the local culture of Gengxu Town," Nan Jia said, appearing much more lively than when Lin Xiao first met her.
"Our Nan Jia is quite popular; she has millions of fans!" Chen Chen exclaimed. "Nan Jia, why don’t you help promote my new drama? I’ll pay you for it."
"Chen Chen, hold on! My sister isn’t someone who bends for mere money; even if she did, your offer wouldn’t be enough," Si Ningyuan teased.
Si Ningyuan and Chen Chen began playfully bantering with each other.
Lin Xiao raised his glass towards Nan Jia and Zhu Xiangwu, saying, "Thank you both."
Lin Xiao couldn’t help but notice how attractive everyone around Nan Jia was. Fang Shuoyan was ruggedly handsome, reminiscent of a pine tree standing tall against the cold wind, evoking a sense of respect. Si Ningyuan exuded a business-like charm that felt like a powerful CEO brought to life. Zhu Xiangwu resembled a delicate white lotus flower—no, a pinkish-white lotus flower. Li Hao also carried an elegant demeanor that made one feel as if they were basking in spring sunshine; he had a natural charm about him.
"Lin Xiao, tomorrow we’re going to meet your Qian County Head; you must accompany us so that no one else can take credit for our efforts," Si Ningyuan joked but was serious about making arrangements without hesitation.
Lin Xiao felt a surge of gratitude for having met Li Hao and his friends.
In the days that followed, Lin Xiao arranged for Meng Kai to connect with Nan Jia and Zhu Xiangwu, scouring every nook and cranny of Cui Ping Mountain while listening to every local legend. As they spent more time together, Lin Xiao increasingly appreciated Nan Jia's charismatic personality. They took turns operating the camera with Zhu Xiangwu, capturing images without hesitation, reviewing each photo meticulously in the evenings.
Ningyuan Group increased its investment in the Cui Ping Scenic Area, officially recognizing it as a project worthy of funding. The County Government, in a show of support, established the Cui Ping Scenic Area Management Committee based on Lin Xiao's suggestions. Lin Xiao took on the role of Management Committee Director, responsible for tourism development and planning.
After consulting with Meng Kai, he also brought him onto the Management Committee. Nan Jia's posts on Weibo sparked heated discussions online, with netizens expressing their desire to visit this trending attraction. After three promotional phases, the visitor numbers during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays had already matched last year's figures.
Recently, Chen Chen had been staying at Li Hao's small courtyard, watching him revise his script. "Li Hao, I finally understand why you don't want to leave. With such beautiful mountains, waters, and scenery, this life is enough," Chen Chen mused before heading back to Beijing, starting to grow a beard again.
"You actually look pretty good without a beard," Lin Xiao remarked as he became more familiar with Chen Chen.
"I think I look more like a famous director with a beard. Don't you agree?"
Lin Xiao was taken aback; he hadn't considered it that way.
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