Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Chapter 179 Jokes Weave a Net, No One Dares to Tear It Apart First

Zhao Jinmai then asked Yang Chaoyue, "Sister Chaoyue, why don't you make a video? What are you hiding there?"

Yang Chaoyue immediately turned on the camera.

In the video, she is sitting in the main room of her old home, with a wooden table in front of her piled with mahjong tiles.

Yang Chaoyue was wearing a maroon cotton-padded jacket, the cuffs of which were stained with lard.

He wore a pair of woolen trousers that reached his knees at the crotch, and a pair of work boots, which he dangled by the heated brick bed to keep warm.

"Sister Chaoyue, did you take on a role in a rural opera? Why are you dressed like Er Ya from our village?"

"What village opera? This is just my daily life back in my hometown."

Yang Chaoyue laughed.

On my first day back in my hometown, after finishing the farm work, I gave up on washing my hair, since no one would be watching anyway.

On the third day, she tied her hair in the same low ponytail as her neighbor, Aunt Wang, and the rubber band was the red string used to tie the rice dumplings.

On the fifth day, she coiled her hair into a Taoist nun's bun and secured it with bamboo skewers used for kindling fire.

However, I've continued to take care of my skin and keep it moisturized.

I also clean my father's face every day.

Upon realizing that Jiang Yang had gone to the film set early, Yang Chaoyue stopped joking and asked seriously, "Brother Yang, is there anything I can do for you?"

"There is a job, but I can do it myself. No rush. You can rest at your hometown first."

"What kind of work?"

"The company is hiring a new employee. She's coming to Beiping to take the art exam and will arrive tomorrow. I'll bring her to the film set to get acquainted with the crew. You know her? She's the girl from my hometown, Tian Xiwei."

After a few casual words, the video call ended.

Yang Chaoyue's smile became somewhat stiff.

The girl sitting in the main room, playing mahjong with him, was someone he grew up with in his hometown of Yancheng.

Some are still studying, some have dropped out of school to work, and some have already had children.

In the past few days, the news that he was an actor has spread throughout Wanggang Village.

They were just playing mahjong when Zhao Jinmai sent them a video. After seeing Jiang Yang and Zhao Jinmai in the video, these friends all fell silent.

Peeking in.

You may not have seen Jiang Yang on TV, but he has a star-like appearance. You also know that he is Yang Chaoyue's boss.

Needless to say, Zhao Jinmai was also an exception.

The main room suddenly became lively.

One person on the east side said that Chaoyue really knows celebrities, while another person on the west side said that Chaoyue is really promising.

The once ordinary working girl in the village suddenly became a celebrity.

In the courtyard, the old man, who was drawing water from the well to cook for the guests, suddenly straightened his back.

I could clearly feel that my success made my father very proud.

In just a few days, I became the kind of child that my relatives always talked about.

Yang Chaoyue was very clear about it.

All of this was brought to me by Brother Yang.

She smiled, chatted with her friends for a few minutes, and then went back inside.

Close the door.

The smile gradually faded.

Is Brother Yang hiring new employees?
Yang Chaoyue swallowed hard, his throat bobbing.

There's a sense of crisis.

Tian Xiwei? I remember her. She's the girl from Yang Ge's hometown. She used to be a dance student.

She has big eyes, is very good-looking, has a higher education level than me, and has better manners.

Compared to Tian Xiwei, she seemed to have no other advantages besides knowing Jiang Yang earlier.

She was worried that Tian Xiwei would replace her value with Yang Ge.

It's as if I can hear the countdown to elimination.

Having spent a lot of time on set with Yang Ge, I've had more opportunities to get involved in other projects. Because Yang Ge is very familiar with the main creative team, this show is nearing its final stages.

At the same time, I also want to spend more time with my father back in my hometown.

During my time back in my hometown, my father smiled much more than before.

How to choose?

Yang Chaoyue sat on the bed, looking at himself in the mirror.

Suddenly I realized I'd changed; I'd become greedy.

Whether it's continuing to work alongside Yang Ge and seeking more opportunities, or staying in my hometown of Yancheng to accompany my father and earn a fixed salary, it's all something I, as a former factory worker, have always dreamed of.

But now, I want them all.

They want to protect their careers and have a bright future, while also wanting to spend more time with their families.

I'm gradually getting used to the days when Yang Ge isn't around.

He took out his phone, turned on the screen, and opened the chat page with Jiang Yang.

I opened a voice message Jiang Yang had sent me earlier. It was from the day I arrived back in my hometown, when I was sitting on the back of my father's motorcycle. Yang sent it to me then:

"I miss you too, Yang Chaozhong."

A faint smile unconsciously appeared on Yang Chaoyue's lips.

As he smiled, the corners of his mouth turned down.

"How did I become so greedy? I want everything, I want career opportunities, and I also want to spend time with my family..."

I want the apartment building in the city, but I also want the stove in my hometown.

Yang Chaoyue covered his face with his hands and took a deep breath, murmuring in a breathy voice, his reddened eyes peeking out from between his fingers.

I looked out the window at the Spring Festival couplets.

The phrase "family reunion" stands out prominently. This is the first time I've felt so comfortable staying in my hometown.

With savings, there's no need to worry about money.

Father straightened his back, because he had made Father proud.

Our neighbors visit us every day.

When doing farm work, no matter how tired I am, I feel very relaxed.

Being the pillar of the family and helping my father support the family gives me an incredibly reassuring feeling.

Yang Chaoyue was very clear about it.

This kind of life was brought to me by Brother Yang.

dong dong dong.

There was a knock on the door.

I could tell from the rhythm of the knocking that it was my father.

Yang Chaoyue quickly wiped his eyes with his sleeve, pretending to look at the news on his phone, his thumb mechanically sliding, his eyes unfocused.

The door was pushed open gently.

My father was at the door, and outside I could hear my friends chatting noisily, all of them talking about me.

Gradually becoming the center of gossip in the village, Yang Chaoyue went from being unaccustomed to it at first to now being used to it.

Yang Chaoyue forced a smile: "Father."

"Girl, what's there for your old man to do? Boss Jiang wants you, so hurry up and go to his side."

When Yang's father smiled, the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes became visible.
"I just heard you video chatting with Boss Jiang. He said he can teach you to dance and go to an arts school. Go quickly and learn more skills from him... Boss Jiang is so kind. He's raised my girl to be so successful. We should remember his kindness."

She was afraid her daughter wouldn't want to part with her.

After a brief chat, Father Yang emphasized:
"Didn't you say that college graduates are competing with you for jobs these days? It's so hard to find a good job. I listen to you on everything else, but this concerns your future, so you have to listen to me."

During his few days back in his hometown, Yang Chaoyue taught his father many things.

Tell Dad not to leave his blood pressure medication lying around, but to divide it into small pillboxes. He should take the blue one after breakfast and the white one before bed.

Father nodded vigorously.

Teach my father how to use WeChat to receive payments.

Father studied diligently.

I told my father that the pickle jar had to be thrown away, and that nitrites cause cancer. I carried the pickle jar toward the trash can, and my father didn't dare to stop me.

This time, however.

Yang Chaoyue listened silently to her father's words without saying a word.

Finally, Mr. Yang asked, "You and Boss Jiang didn't have a falling out, did you?"

"No way! Yang and I are very close!"

Father Yang grinned, feeling much more at ease.

As I left, I straightened the slippers that my daughter had kicked askew.

The door closed softer than usual, and she said with a smile, "I'll go make you dumplings. Come out and eat in a bit."

"Okay!"

He agreed to his father's words.

Yang Chaoyue got up and opened the wardrobe.

Hanging inside was the expensive fur-trimmed coat that Jiang Yang had bought for himself.

Suddenly realized something.

Mai Mai always says she's an adult and that she envies her.

Yang Chaoyue knew very well that he was just a child himself.

Ultimately, one must learn to strike a balance between career and family.

This will be even more true after you get married and have your own little family.

Making money is hard.

Once you've made money, it's even harder to keep it.

These are things we all have to go through eventually.

Strive to transform, strive to grow.

She messaged Jiang Yang: "Brother Yang, I'll be in Beiping tomorrow."
Jiang Yang replied: ["Thank you for your hard work. When you go back to your hometown, bring your dad some local specialties from Beiping, like douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) or something."]
Yang Chaoyue typed: [“Keep the fermented mung bean juice from Beiping for yourself.”]
Jiang Yang sent a message: ["By the way, Chaoyue, there's something you need to be aware of. I just realized it while we were video chatting."]
Yang Chaoyue stopped joking.

His gaze turned serious.

He typed: "[What's up?]"
Jiang Yang sent a message: ["I suspect you stepped in poop. During the video call just now, your big yellow dog was circling around you."]
Yang Chaoyue's lips twitched: ["Brother Yang, you've changed too. I still prefer the aloof way you were when we first met."]
I arrived at the wishing tree in front of my old home.

He tied a new red ribbon on it and wrote his new handwriting on it.

Every time I leave home, I write down a new wish.

She took out her phone, but this time she didn't send a message to Jiang Yang. Instead, she called him and said, "Brother Yang, I wrote a new red strip on the wishing tree at my house. It's related to you and me."

"What is it?"

"I hope you miss me, and I hope I get rich."

Yang Chaoyue twisted his bangs with his fingers.

"Hope I miss you? Hope you get rich?" Jiang Yang's laughter came from the phone: "You're so selfish, Chaoyue. Why don't you just like me, miss me, and hope I get rich?"

"Because I've missed you, and you've made a fortune."

Yang Chaoyue pressed his ear against the phone's receiver.

Jiang Yang's steady breathing could be heard.

Yang Chaoyue laughed and said, "I was just kidding, Brother Yang."

After a few seconds, Jiang Yang's teasing voice rang out: "Your wish has come true. My shell company can't do without you."

A web of jokes has been woven, and no one dares to tear it first.

(End of this chapter)