Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 161 Hey, don't mistreat the elderly!
"Actually, I want to eat grilled sirloin steak with vegetarian meatballs," Batu said. He is very big and strong.

He carried a suitcase and heavy belongings all the way from one end of the village to the other, a long distance.

The country roads were muddy, and cars couldn't get through. The guests had all walked all the way here, and Batu was already starving.

"Oh, look at you. It's only breakfast, why are you eating such a lavish meal?"

Song Dandan hadn't yet realized the seriousness of the problem; she found it somewhat amusing to see her son staring at her expectantly.

"I want to eat..."

Batu was genuinely hungry. Which of these celebrities doesn't live a luxurious life in private?

During the recording of Peach Blossom Village, someone said that 650 yuan wasn't even enough for breakfast. This directly exposed the arrogant side of the 208W fans, which they had been hiding in private, and they were criticized by netizens and became a trending topic.

Batu's suggestion to eat steak was already a relatively mild approach.

The format of the variety show "Back to Field" is that participants need to exchange the amount of corn they need for raw ingredients.

Teacher He's expression changed; the steak needed to be exchanged for 300 ears of corn.

This number is indeed quite high.

However, Song Dandan is a senior figure and has a voice.

He naturally couldn't refute anything in front of the camera, so he just smiled somewhat reluctantly.

Gu Jingyi kept his eyes fixed on Teacher Huang's back and his every move.

"Jingyi, what are you looking at?"

Zhao Jinmai asked softly, thinking that Gu Jingyi was in a daze.

"I don't have time to explain in detail. Just watch my signals later."

Gu Jingyi lowered his head and whispered in her ear.

Teacher He suddenly sensed something was wrong. "Jingyi, what are you and Mai Mai whispering about?"

"Besides, we are all fans of Teacher He. We grew up watching 'Happy Camp'."

Gu Jingyi smiled innocently, but his words were cutting.

Teacher He clutched his chest, feigning injury.

"Hahaha"

Zhao Jinmai covered her mouth and chuckled secretly.

“Jingyi, you really are something else,” He Jiong laughed with a hint of helplessness, “Now I truly believe what Director Zheng Fenfen said before, that you and Shi Fen are a very good match.”

Shi Fen, the male lead in "Take My Brother Away," is portrayed as somewhat eccentric and goofy in the original novel. However, he is incredibly reliable in crucial moments.

Director Zheng Fenfen once said in an interview before filming: "Some scenes in the movie are a bit cheeky. I'm a little worried about whether Gu Jingyi's fans can accept it after the movie is released."

Gu Jingyi, of course, did not play the role like Peng Yuchang. After optimization, he directly portrayed Shi Fen as a gentle and responsible older brother.

Some of his actions that seemed like he was hurting his sister were actually all for the sake of protecting her.

Gu Jingyi definitely possesses the trait of being cunning and scheming.

Gu Jingyi smiled without saying a word. He glanced at her and suddenly asked, "Teacher He, have you seen my sister?"

"Who?"

Teacher He suddenly realized, "You mean Zifeng, right? She went to pick corn with Xiao Peng and Dahua."

Just then, Teacher Huang came out carrying a bowl of rice porridge that had been prepared.

"Gu Jingyi, why do you call Zifeng 'little sister'?"

Teacher Huang came out carrying three cups of rice porridge, glancing sideways at Gu Jingyi as he deliberately pretended to be "protective of his own".

"Yes, she is. Zi Feng played 'Shi Miao' in 'Take My Brother Away'. She is indeed my sister, because I played 'Shi Fen'."

"Our movie will be released on September 23rd. If you're interested, you can go to the cinema to see the siblings bickering."

Gu Jingyi spoke with a smile, and also took the opportunity to promote "Take My Brother Away".

"Haha, Teacher Huang really treats Zifeng like her own daughter."

He Jiong smiled and tried to lighten the mood, "Jingyi, don't bully Zifeng at the Mushroom House. Teacher Huang is here; she'll have someone back her up."

"Of course I wouldn't. It was Shi Fen who bullied my sister. Filming is filming, and life is life. I keep these things very separate."

Gu Jingyi smiled, deliberately keeping his conversation focused on movies.

"I understand. It's Shi Fen who bullies his sister. Shi Fen is really mean. Jing Yi is such a sweet guy in private."

He Jiong and he worked together seamlessly, with one routine after another.

"I'm not some kind of super nice guy. A nice guy is nice to everyone indiscriminately. I'm only nice to the people I care about and the people who care about me."

Gu Jingyi waved his hand, refusing to take the bait at all.

"Oh, so Jingyi, who do you care about?"

He Jiong immediately understood Gu Jingyi's meaning and began to ask questions.

"There aren't many people I care about. I'm the kind of person who's not very emotional, and I have very few friends. Up until now, the only people I care about are my family."

Gu Jingyi looked somewhat serious, then suddenly added, "Precisely because I am emotionally detached, I am often surprised and even feel unworthy when I see fans going out of their way to support me, waiting all day in the sweltering heat or freezing wind just to pick me up from work."

"Compared to what they did for me, it feels like I did nothing. I just did my job to the best of my ability, and yet I received so much love. I was in the center of the stage, surrounded by love from all over the country."

“I think that, apart from my parents and my younger sister, my fans are the only people who love me without expecting anything in return. Although we are not related by blood, we are connected at heart. Even someone as emotionally detached as me is often moved by their selfless love.”

Zhao Jinmai looked at Gu Jingyi with a strange expression. If they weren't still filming a show, she would have loved to pounce on him and tell him that she had been his fan for a long time.

Teacher He looked at Gu Jingyi with admiration in his eyes. He had been in the industry for many years and had seen all kinds of artists, including many young artists who had become famous overnight.

But no one at this age has Gu Jingyi's level of insight.

Fans like their idols for many reasons. Some like them because of their looks, some because of their talent, and some simply because they think they are cool and popular, and that being a fan makes them feel prestigious.

But regardless of the method, the essence is the same: to get positive feedback from your idol.

Gu Jingyi's straightforward expression always strikes a chord with fans.

From his debut until now, whether he was completely unknown or became so famous that he was synonymous with fame.

Gu Jingyi's sincerity and appreciation for his fans have never changed, which is the most precious thing about him.

As someone who has been popular for many years, He Jiong knows very well that some celebrities in the industry who have experienced scandals still have loyal fans even when they are embroiled in negative publicity.

Celebrities never completely lose their earning opportunities because of a scandal. Su Renlun's hot pot restaurant and tea business are still raking in profits. Feng Feng can still hold fan meetings in Southeast Asia, and even when Chris became a "prison-themed male god," fans still crowdfunded how to get him out of trouble.

Only artists who abandon their fans are truly finished.

Even if Gu Jingyi was faking it, the fact that he kept faking it made it seem real.

Although I often hear fans from different groups fighting over the title "Ziwei Star of the Chinese Entertainment Industry," they initially disliked it, thinking it was a derogatory term that would backfire on their idol's career.

When Gu Jingyi appeared, his fans and he himself became the undisputed "rising star of the Chinese entertainment industry" without him doing anything.

Gu Jingyi's derogatory nicknames for entering "Idol Producer," such as "Emperor Gu," "Giant Center," and "Supreme Emperor," have been transformed by his talent into "Your Emperor Gu, Infinitely Arrogant," "Unrivaled Giant Center," and "Supreme Emperor."

What seems like a coincidence is actually inevitable.

This young man named Gu Jingyi has unlimited potential; perhaps he can replicate his brother's brilliant achievements in film, television, and music.

Since the golden age of Hong Kong Island, no one has been as versatile as "Brother" (Gor Gor).

He Jiong also silently looked forward to that day.

"Stop chatting, Xiao Gu. The day begins with breakfast, so you must eat a good one. Jiangzhong monkey mushroom rice porridge is good for your stomach and healthy."

Teacher Huang was unhappy that someone had stolen his thunder, and with very low emotional intelligence, he started interrupting.

"I'll make you three different kinds of Hougu Rice Porridge. I made three different flavors. One has honey, one has condensed milk, and the last one is savory. I added chili and pepper."

He Jiong was unaware of the gravity of the situation at that moment; the gears of his fate were about to change.

Gu Jingyi gestured to Zhao Jinmai, who immediately understood.

"Teacher Huang, you've worked so hard, cooking for us so early in the morning. You even managed to innovate on a simple rice porridge dish. No wonder you're the best male celebrity chef in the industry. It smells so good, I think I can smell honey."

Zhao Jinmai's praise made Teacher Huang secretly very happy.

The monkey mushroom rice porridge is in his hands; whether he decides who gets it or what flavor he wants is still up to Teacher Huang.

As a child star, Zhao Jinmai was taken to various film and television sets by her mother from a young age. Her ability to read people and situations is truly exceptional.

Noticing that Ms. Huang's expression had softened, she continued her efforts.

"Teacher Huang, do you know what I envy most about 'Where Are We Going, Dad?'?"

"what is"

Teacher Huang took the bait immediately and asked, "What I envy most is that Duoduo has a father just like you."

Zhao Jinmai's acting skills kicked in instantly, and her eyes were full of stars when she looked at Teacher Huang.

Gu Jingyi was somewhat surprised by this flattery.

You, Zhao Jinmai, I never expected you to be like this, Mai Mai.

This little girl is very clever; we mustn't let her fool us.

Such a flattering remark that struck right to the soul made Teacher Huang's face flush with excitement.

In the first episode, after building the cabin, "Lanminghua" ate noodles made by Teacher Huang with Teacher He and the others, and said, "Can I be your son? I want to eat this every day."

One sentence was enough to make Teacher Huang, who loves to preach and show off, feel so happy that his mood soared to the heavens.

He turned his head and looked at Teacher He, saying, "Look at this child, he's only interested in this one thing, isn't he? So, in order for him to have something to eat, I have to have another big son like this."

This time, the words came from a little girl who was not much older than Duoduo.

For the sake of his image as "the nation's father-in-law" and "the nation's good father," Teacher Huang would certainly grant Zhao Jinmai's small wish to drink honey-flavored rice porridge.

He handed it over with a loving expression, saying, "This child is really over the top..."

Then there was one bowl of rice porridge with the problem and another bowl of rice porridge with condensed milk foam added according to the brand's standard recipe.

Teacher Huang's gaze swept over Gu Jingyi and Teacher He, and Teacher He looked very confident.

He believed that, based on his more than 20 years of friendship with Teacher Huang, he could succeed.

There's no way he'd be the one to get into trouble, especially since Teacher Huang still vividly remembers Da Hua's words at the beginning: "Young people should do more work."

He couldn't possibly be abusing an elderly person...

Teacher Huang hesitated for a second, but still made a quick decision.

He divided the two portions of rice porridge among himself, giving Gu Jingyi and Teacher He no chance to react.

Interspersed throughout were advertisements for monkey head mushroom rice porridge: "Monkey head mushroom rice porridge, good for the stomach. It contains monkey head mushroom, and a cup in the morning is so comforting."

When Gu Jingyi received the rice porridge, he picked up the cup and smelled it, knowing it was a sure thing.

His parents especially love drinking this.

Or rather, the nutritional and health concepts contained within are directly and precisely targeted at the minds of middle-aged people.

Actually, rice porridge itself doesn't have much flavor, but it becomes sweeter after adding condensed milk.

It's somewhat similar to the Heinz rice cereal I drank as a child, except it's a bit gritty in the throat.

Teacher He was completely stunned when the bullet struck him squarely between the eyebrows.

The other two people drank regular rice porridge; even those with honey added only tasted like sugar. It was all sweet, so there was nothing strange about it.

Who has the problematic rice porridge? It's hard to guess.

Despite his best efforts to prevent it, he never imagined that Teacher Huang would dare to tamper with the stomach-soothing porridge.

A completely low-tech instant beverage, yet it allows you to showcase your innovation and culinary skills.

Is it a fried dough stick? Dude, you can't be serious. You don't actually think I'm a great cook just because I kept praising you, do you?
Unfortunately, the string of advertising slogans recited by Teacher Huang acted like a tight headband, putting Teacher He on the hot seat.

After all, it was a product sponsored by the program, so even if there really was some "big brain" causing trouble, he couldn't completely refuse to eat it; he could only force himself to take a bite or two.

The director wanted to film the guests drinking, which is also a form of subtle product placement.

This thing is really fun. How well it turns out after it airs depends on He Jiong's acting skills.

He Jiong scooped up a spoonful, his movements slightly trembling, and brought it to his mouth.

After tasting a mouthful of the sweet, salty, spicy, and scalding hot rice porridge, his expression went from a light taste to surprise, then to doubt, and finally to confirmation.

I never imagined that someone would dare to add such a malicious flavor to the products of our sponsor.

This was the only time Teacher He failed at managing his facial expressions, and Gu Jingyi, sitting to the side, could hardly bear to watch.

He always felt a kind of hallucination, that Teacher He had the same sense of helplessness as an elderly person in a nursing home who wakes up to find that it's another day of abuse.

It's so heartbreaking that he had to feed Teacher He peanuts!

But Teacher Huang, who was still lecturing incessantly, didn't give Gu Jingyi that chance.

"Xiao Gu, you guys absolutely mustn't eat breakfast. Every time you say you don't have time, it's just to save time. And Teacher He too, look how thin he is..."

He Jiong, who was inexplicably mentioned, seems to have suffered a major setback in his career.

He looked up and glanced at Teacher Huang.

There was no emotion involved, only pure hatred.

"This is called Sichuan style. Look at the bowl I specially made for Teacher He..."

He Jiong had already placed the rice porridge on the cabinet to the side, his head lowered, a strange light still flickering in his eyes.

A wicked plan of revenge began in his mind.

Old Deng, you don't really think that the reason I fawn over you is just because you're a good cook, do you?

Gu Jingyi sat quietly to the side, watching the drama unfold; he had witnessed history.

Mushroom House is so ahead of its time! Who says this show is boring?

This show is fantastic!

It was Zhao Jinmai's first time visiting, and the child was at an age where he couldn't keep secrets.

Gu Jingyi enjoys phenomenal popularity, and her fans are known for their willingness to spend money and support her. Furthermore, she has the backing of Huace, giving her exceptionally good film and television resources.

After all that, only He Jiong, this unlucky old man, was left.

No matter what he did, He Jiong always managed to handle interpersonal relationships and situations perfectly.

At that moment, Teacher Huang had no idea that the seeds of his future downfall were sown at this very moment.

After finishing the rice porridge, the group of people who went to pick corn returned.

Da Hua, Zhang Zifeng, and Peng Yuchang all carried a basket on their backs as they walked back.

"How was the result after a hard morning's work?"

Teacher Huang's attention also shifted, and he began to adopt the demeanor of a patriarch and start his routine lecture.

"Not good, we only picked 45 after a hard trip."

Dahua felt a little embarrassed, but still took the initiative to do everything for his younger siblings.

"What, only 45?"

This time, Teacher Huang really couldn't sit still anymore, and he began to scold her with a cold face.

"To exchange for steak, you need a thousand ears of corn. You guys went through all that trouble and only got 45? Wow, that's incredibly efficient."

"Batu has been starving the whole time, what have you been doing?"

Teacher Huang was furious, not because he didn't want to make steak for the guests.

It's because "Hua the bastard" isn't up to par and doesn't give him a chance to perform.

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice; it's simply impossible for him.

Gu Jingyi quickly smoothed things over, "Teacher Huang, it's still raining outside. It's a bit chilly with the wind blowing. Let them come in first, and I'll go pick corn with them after I finish my rice porridge."

"Okay, I'm really fed up with these kids. Sigh, Jingyi. You've made a fool of yourself here. You came all this way for the show but didn't get to eat much."

Teacher Huang was very accommodating and immediately went downhill.

"It's okay, filming a show isn't all about eating. It's nice to get together with a few friends, chat, and enjoy the rural scenery."

Gu Jingyi's statement was flawless and perfectly balanced.

After Gu Jingyi's words, the few people who were still hesitant at the door also went back to the Mushroom House and sat down in the living room to rest.

"Brother, it's been a long time."

Zhang Zifeng looked at Gu Jingyi timidly and greeted him.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Gu Jingyi smiled and gave her a warm, gentle smile.

After the episode aired, fans interpreted this scene as their idol being kind and gentlemanly, not wanting his colleague to stand outside in the cold wind.

He preferred to set aside his status as a guest and accompany them to pick corn.

Gu Jingyi is just too kind! We must protect our brother!

(End of this chapter)