Courtyard House: Report enemy agents at the start, and you'll take off immediately.

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"Zhao De, you're amazing! Just these two lines of lyrics and the melody are extraordinary. You need to hurry up and write them down."

The second aunt was in high spirits, and her gaze towards Zhao De held a hint of admiration.

In response, Zhao De had no choice but to agree to write it whenever he had time.

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By this time, they had almost finished eating.

Before leaving yesterday, Jiang Yong and Chen Man both told Zhao De their home and work addresses so that he could find them if needed.

Zhao De rode his bicycle and took his second aunt to the Central Nationalities Song and Dance Troupe.

However, at the door, they learned that Chen Man had already gone home, since they had arrived around noon.

Fortunately, the dance troupe's residential area was right next door. After asking a few people, Zhao De found Chen Man's house without any problems.

After knocking on the door, Jiang Ling and Jiang Jing immediately rushed over: "Godfather!" x2.

Zhao De took out a handful of White Rabbit milk candies and chocolates from his pocket and handed them to the twins.

"Godfather is here to see you! How are you feeling today? Is your cold getting better?"

"I'm much better, Godfather. Mom said she'll take us to see you tomorrow when we're feeling better."

Chen Man smiled and took the fruit from Zhao De's hand, putting it aside: "You're here, why did you buy fruit!"

"Haha, there's no reason to come empty-handed."

The layout of Chen Man's home gives the impression of a cadre's family.

Zhao De sat on the sofa covered with white openwork fabric and introduced his second aunt to Chen Man.

"My aunt graduated from the Beijing Conservatory of Music with a major in folk vocal music and now works in another city."

“I feel that her talent has not been properly showcased and she deserves a bigger stage. So I brought her here to meet Sister Chen.”

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at first.

Chen Man thought Zhao De came to her only to help get someone into the song and dance troupe.

Honestly, it wasn't difficult for her.

Especially considering that he was her daughter's savior.

Then she was pleasantly surprised to discover...

Zhao De's aunt has solid soprano skills and singing technique.

What surprised her the most were those two songs!

"Well written!"

Chen Man tried singing it a cappella and gave it sincere praise.

I was also surprised that Zhao De was able to write such a moving song.

"Sister Chen, could you let Auntie sing these two songs at the next performance?"

On the way, Zhao De heard his aunt say that there are many people with connections in Beijing's music circle.

If no prior notice is given, even if Sister Chen is unwilling, these two songs may be snatched away by someone else.

Chen Man gladly accepted Zhao De's request.

"Don't worry, even if you didn't mention it, I would only save these two songs for Comrade Meishu."

She added with a smile, "I look forward to you writing more songs for us in the future!"

Zhao De also knew that there were many performing arts troupes in the capital, and that there was competition among them; he had heard this from his aunt.

"No problem, I'll show you the lyrics as soon as I have an idea!"

Zhao De readily agreed, saying that he was the creator of the song anyway.

We must always find an opportunity to let them shine.

In this way, the aunt can also benefit from it and rise in her career.

"By the way, our steel plant will be holding a gala party at the end of the year."

"Director Yang hopes your song and dance troupe can come and perform a few programs. What do you think, Sister Chen?"

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This is not a one-sided appeal for help.

Having already communicated before, they have helped each other.

Therefore, Zhao De made this request directly.

Of course, even if it's just a one-sided request, Chen Man will do her best to help.

However, mutual benefit is the key to good interpersonal relationships.

As expected, Chen Man readily agreed again and said she would go to the steel plant to make arrangements before New Year's Day.

Things went very smoothly, and both sides were satisfied with the outcome.

Zhao De not only made arrangements for the aunt, but also finalized the program performance.

Chen Man received two high-quality songs, which were released under the name of her organization, and more works are expected in the future.

Next, the three of them talked about Chen Man's twin daughters.

According to Chen Man's training plan.

They will become dancers and musicians in the future; they are currently studying ballet and have even performed a piece live.

During the conversation, Chen Man inquired about her aunt's relationship status.

Yu Meishu was somewhat at a loss, and Zhao De took the initiative to tell her about her aunt's two romantic relationships.

This kind of thing shouldn't be hidden; honesty is the best policy.

It's 2 o'clock.

Chen Man took her aunt to handle the personnel transfer procedures.

Zhao De, somewhat bored, played with the twins while waiting for them.

They waited until 3:30 p.m. before returning.

A slight smile appeared on Yu Meishu's icy expression, and she was holding a bunch of keys in her hand.

Those were houses allocated by the work unit, located in the same residential area.

"After saying goodbye to Sister Chen's house," Yu Meishu said.

"The housing allocation process is really troublesome; it usually takes half a month or even a month."

"Thanks to Sister Chen's help, it was all done on the first day."

"Sister Chen, you've really gone to a lot of trouble!"

Zhao De continued, "Then let's go take a look at the new house first, then buy some daily necessities, and have dinner at my house tonight."

Yu Meishu looked at Zhao De with a hint of mockery in her smile.

How dare you?

"Or do you mean you don't care at all?"

Zhao De replied with a grin, "As the old saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place."

Is that how you use that phrase?

Yu Meishu instantly felt helpless.

Then she said she would just eat something casually outside that night and absolutely refused to go to his house.

After all, she still felt guilty towards Li and didn't know how to face her.

Right now, I just want to escape; it would be best if I could avoid seeing them altogether.

Zhao De didn't seem to mind at all, saying, "We're all family, what's there to be embarrassed about!"

"Zhao De, can't you have any shame?" Yu Meishu said angrily, glaring at him.

Zhao De followed her into the newly allocated house, and after closing the door, he said loudly.

"But as long as you stay in the capital, you'll have to face Yu Li sooner or later."

"Never mind anything else, since you're staying here, Yu Li might come over to keep you company anytime she has free time!"

Yu Meishu was stunned and speechless for a moment.

"You have to face it eventually, and only then can you be at peace with it."

"Anyway, only we know what's going on between us, and Yu Li can't read minds!"

Yu Meishu remained silent for a while, then suddenly snorted and pinched the flesh on Zhao De's waist.

"You're really something. Others would rather never see you again."

"And you do the opposite the very next day? Why didn't you take me to the hospital in the first place?"