58: Chapter 58 Mom's Mission

The live broadcast ended, and it was already past ten o'clock. Everyone slowly dispersed.

Chen Shaoping and the other two returned to the hotel under the guidance of the staff. A sumptuous late-night snack was already prepared in the hotel.

The three of them were truly hungry and ate with great relish.

Their phones kept ringing with 'drip drip drip', as many people sent congratulatory messages.

Wang Bo was already eating while vividly reporting his work to his girlfriend, Li Qian, praising himself profusely, which made Li Qian on the other end giggle.

She cursed him for being shameless, saying all the credit should go to Chen Shaoping, what did he have to do with it?

To be honest, watching Wang Bo and Li Qian's sweet call, Chen Shaoping felt a little envious.

He held a chicken drumstick in his mouth and kept replying to messages with his hands.

There were messages from Yang Mengmeng, Tian Jun, Han Minde, Yang Mi...

There was also a message from an unknown number, asking him when he would return to Yangcheng.

He blacklisted it without even looking—he knew who it was without guessing.

And from Zhang Ying.

Zhang Ying: "Well done! I'll treat you to a big meal when you get back."

Chen Shaoping: "Did you make it yourself?"

Zhang Ying: "...Uh, okay, do you want some wine too?"

Chen Shaoping: "Sister Ying, you're so thoughtful, hehehe!"

Zhang Ying: "..."

"Beep beep beep!"

Suddenly, a call came in.

Chen Shaoping was so startled he almost dropped his phone, and quickly answered the call.

"Mom, you're still awake so late? What made you think of calling me?"

The caller was none other than Chen Shaoping's mother.

His mother, Cai Xianghua, hadn't studied much, but she was incredibly skilled with her phone.

Her Moments and short videos were all about eating with her good sisters, playing mahjong, and dancing square dances.

Two years ago, she worked in a supermarket, but later had some health issues, underwent a minor surgery, and then resigned to stay at home.

Perhaps it was because her mindset improved, but now she's in great health and enjoys everything she eats.

His father, Chen Changhe, had run his noodle shop his whole life, without any waitstaff, just him in the shop.

Occasionally, his mother would go over to help.

However, usually at this time, his father's wallet would be in trouble, as his mother typically only went to him after losing money playing mahjong.

The old couple usually liked to quarrel and bicker, and even when it came to physical fights, he remembered his mother beating his father.

Normally, his mother called Chen Shaoping for two things.

First, to urge him about his lifelong marriage.

later, after knowing he was dating Li Wei, she would ask when he would bring his daughter-in-law home for her to see.

Second, after arguing with his father Chen Changhe, she would ask who Chen Shaoping would side with if they divorced.

He wondered what it would be about today; her tone didn't sound like they had argued.

"Son, I saw you on TV! Your Auntie Wang, one of my good sisters, reminded me to watch. Was that really you on there?"

Chen Shaoping was stunned. People say good news doesn't go out the door, but bad news spreads a thousand miles.

His good news spread so quickly!

"Mom, it's me. Don't I look handsome on screen? Did I inherit your good genes?"

Chen Shaoping said playfully, with a hint of coquetry.

Wang Bo and Zhou Bule were stunned; they hadn't seen this side of him.

Hearing Chen Shaoping call his mother on the phone, they felt relieved.

His mother was overjoyed, her voice rising several octaves: "Handsome, absolutely handsome! Who do you think gave birth to you!"

"But why didn't you bring Weiwei to the show? I remember you said she sings."

"If she could appear on a CCTV show, she would definitely become famous."

Chen Shaoping sighed inwardly, still unable to avoid the topic of Li Wei. But it was fine.

Sooner or later, he would have to say it.

"Mom. She and I have already broken up. It's been a while."

On the other end of the line, his mother's breathing clearly hitched, then deepened, like the calm before a storm.

Chen Shaoping quickly explained, "Mom. She dumped me because she thought your son was incompetent."

"Is that really true? You're not lying to me??"

"Mom, how could I dare to lie to you? You could deal with me in a minute."

"I'd expect nothing less. You're already on CCTV, and I saw you got a 2 million bonus, and you even donated 2 million yourself. You're successful now. Why don't you go win her back!"

“Why don’t you go win her back!”

"Mom, a good horse doesn't eat old grass. You also said I'm successful now, so am I still afraid of not finding a wife? How about I find you a few more daughters-in-law?"

His mother was amused by Chen Shaoping. "A few? How dare you! If you dare to be unfaithful, see how I'll deal with you. You should learn from your dad on this point, he's devoted."

"That's right, who told my dad to marry the most beautiful woman in the world?"

Flattery always works, especially with one's own mother.

"Alright, I'm hanging up now. Come home when you have time, and Mom will make you something delicious."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shaoping could imagine his mother's sweet smile, feeling delighted.

Four eyes stared intently at Chen Shaoping, making him a little embarrassed.

"Da Ping, I've known you for seven or eight years, and I never knew you had this side to you," Wang Bo said in surprise.

"Get lost, can't even eating shut your mouth."

Shortly after putting down his phone, "Beep beep beep—" the phone rang again. He looked, and it was his mother again.

Chen Shaoping immediately put on a smile and said in a gentle tone, "Mom, do you have any other instructions?"

"You flattered me so much, I almost forgot about the main thing. Don't you write songs? Write some suitable songs for our square dances."

"The songs we're using now aren't good, and this is what your aunts mean. Don't forget, okay?"

"Mom's orders, I accept this mission and guarantee its completion."

After hanging up the phone again, Chen Shaoping's gaze swept over Wang Bo and Zhou Bule, saying with a somewhat "mischievous" smile.

"Bo, Bu Lie, how about I write a few divine square dance songs, and you two try singing them?"

Wang Bo immediately shook his head like a rattle-drum, waving his hands repeatedly: "No, no, no, I can't do it! Let him sing, his singing is good!"

With that, he pushed Zhou Bule forward.

Chen Shaoping turned to look at Zhou Bule.

Zhou Bule's face instantly turned red, looking like he wanted to refuse but was afraid of offending Chen Shaoping, feeling very uncomfortable.

"General Manager Chen, I can't either."

"Alright, don't you two regret it later. Hmph, you dare to be picky now."

Chen Shaoping looked at these two good-for-nothing guys, knowing they would regret it.

In his previous life, square dance songs were popular all over the country, with fans ranging from seventy- and eighty-year-old seniors to two- and three-year-old children.

On the other side.

In the office of Zhou Xie, the Deputy Station Director of CCTV-3, the lights were still brightly lit late at night.

Zhou Xie's dyed black hair was neatly combed into a slicked-back style. He wore a white short-sleeved shirt tucked into his Western-style trousers.

His black leather shoes were polished to a shine, making him appear very proper.

A leather belt was fastened around his waist, from which various keys and a nail clipper hung, jingling as he walked.

He wore a pair of old-fashioned glasses, and his eyes were bright and piercing.

At this moment, he sat on the sofa with a displeased expression, looking at Lin Xin and Cai Guoqiang in front of him.

"Tell me, you two almost caused an incident for me."