Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

As I walked from the teaching building toward the playground, the light grew dimmer and dimmer.

You can see a few boys squatting furtively in the horizontal bar area, taking turns smoking, the embers flickering in the darkness.

At the corner of the track, the physical education students were still practicing extra, their footsteps and panting sounds particularly clear in the silence.

A couple hid in the shadows behind the stage, the girl leaning on the boy's shoulder, the light from their phone screens reflecting their smirking faces.

Tian Xiwei walked in the shadows where neither the teaching building nor the streetlights could reach, her fingers repeatedly rolling up the hem of her sleeves, but her eyes were bright as she stared at Jiang Yang.

When Jiang Yang looked down at her, she pretended to look at the stars.

Actually, she was just glancing at Jiang Yang's reaction out of the corner of her eye.

Actually, it's a cloudy day today, and there are no stars in the sky.

My heart was pounding so loudly I was afraid he would hear it, yet I also hoped he would.

Tian Xiwei stopped holding Jiang Yang's sleeve and instead tentatively hooked her finger around his.

I tried hooking it with my little finger several times but couldn't get it.

Every time I missed, my fingers would curl up.

Suddenly, he lowered his voice and demanded fiercely, "Where's your hand!"

The rest of the words have not been said yet.

When Jiang Yang reached out his hand, she paused for a second, then smiled and gripped his hand tightly.

She slipped her fingers between Jiang Yang's fingers, gripping and shaking them: "I'm sorry, I was too fierce."

“He’s quite fierce,” Jiang Yang replied.

"Huh?" Tian Xi's smile froze.

“What’s that? MaiMai is much fiercer than you!” Jiang Yang immediately said.

Tian Xiwei suddenly stopped.

Jiang Yang felt Tian Xiwei's other hand wrap around the back of his neck and immediately knew what was about to happen: "What are you doing?"

"I'll stamp your neck." Tian Xi's warm breath whispered in Jiang Yang's ear.

Jiang Yang instinctively reached out to cover his neck.

There was a snap.

Tian Xiwei slapped Jiang Yang's hand away and stood on tiptoe.

She leaned close to Jiang Yang's neck and gently patted him: "All covered up."

Then she suddenly jumped into Jiang Yang's arms.

She wrapped her legs around Jiang Yang's waist.

She wrapped the backs of her arms around Jiang Yang's neck, her chin resting on his shoulder.
"I just posted stills of you, Chaoyue, and Mai Mai from the drama 'A Little Reunion' on Weibo, and I paid for the promotion."

"Why spend that money? The production team will spend money on advertising." Jiang Yang cupped Tian Xiwei's pert buttocks with both hands.

Tian Xiwei buried her face in Jiang Yang's shoulder and mumbled in a muffled voice, "Actually, I know that even if I spend all my money, I can't help much, but you're such a good actor, and I just want more people to see you."

Tian Xiwei suddenly tightened her arms around his neck.

She twirled a stray strand of hair at the back of Jiang Yang's head with her fingers and added in an almost inaudible whisper, "I just wanted to help you, just like you helped me in that side alley behind the school back gate back then."

She continued, "Many comments on the official account of the trending topic were said without even being read, that you definitely couldn't act well."

Jiang Yang was slightly taken aback.

Suddenly it dawned on me why, after finally managing to get Tian Xiwei back for evening self-study, she only managed to get a little bit of math property at the very beginning of the entire session.

I found it strange at the time; Tian Xiwei's learning efficiency shouldn't be as low as Yang Chaoyue's.

The reason has been found.

He hugged Tian Xiwei tighter, lowered his head, and inhaled the fragrance of her hair: "Xiwei, have you finished your homework for tonight's self-study session?"

"No."

"Do your homework properly during the next evening self-study session."

Just finished speaking.

Jiang Yang felt a tightness around his neck.

Tian Xiwei bit Jiang Yang's neck and mumbled, "If you talk about this, I'm going to bite you."

Jiang Yang was deeply shocked and replied, "What homework? There shouldn't be any homework during evening self-study."

Tian Xiwei then stopped talking and gently blew on it.

The saliva on his lips made Jiang Yang's neck feel cool and refreshing.

Tian Xiwei then brought up the topic of "A Little Reunion" trending on Weibo: "That silly girl Chaoyue deserves to be seen by more people, just like when you discovered her at the textile factory."

She grabbed Jiang Yang's school uniform collar: "Pull harder, I'm going to fall."

Jiang Yang lifted Tian Xiwei up a little.

Tian Xiwei was unusually talkative tonight.

He carried Tian Xiwei around the playground and heard her talking about Mai Mai: "And Mai Mai, Mai Mai's acting is so good. I want to show those people who say she can only stare blankly what a real actor is."

Holding Tian Xiwei, they walked around a second time.

It's almost time for evening self-study class.

Hearing Tian Xiwei's slightly nasal laugh, she said, "If the three of you ever walk the red carpet together, I'll hold up the brightest light stick from below the stage and blind those who used to look down on you."

"You three walk the red carpet, and I'll hold up a light stick for you from below," Jiang Yang said with a smile.

"Can I do that too?"

"Yes, you can, you definitely can, as long as you promise me."

"What did you promise?"

"You must study hard during the next evening self-study session..."

Just as he finished speaking, Jiang Yang suddenly felt Tian Xiwei's lips press against his neck: "No, Xiwei, the doctor said..."

The words were not finished.

I felt a tightness in my neck.

Tian Xiwei was planting strawberries again, in the same spot as last time, making Jiang Yang tilt his head to the side.

"Xiwei, stop."

Jiang Yang turned his head and looked towards the entrance of the playground, where several bright flashlight beams were shining.

Tian Xiwei remained silent.

"The teacher is coming to catch students dating too early."

"what?"

Tian Xi stopped talking, then looked up when she heard a commotion coming from the teaching building.

Several teachers were spotted, and they stormed onto the playground in a huff.

He held up a flashlight and shone it around aimlessly.

If you're caught having a relationship too early, your parents will be called in.

Tian Xiwei immediately jumped off Jiang Yang, hurriedly straightened her school uniform, and ran away.

Jiang Yang was grabbed by his school uniform by a teacher who came to catch him dating: "Jiang Yang, it's you again!"

"Old Li?"

Jiang Yang breathed a sigh of relief when he realized it was his homeroom teacher.

Looking back, Tian Xiwei had already run to the teaching building, her ponytail fluttering in the night wind, waving vigorously at him.

A crowd of students gathered in front of the teaching building to watch the spectacle.

The corridor was filled with jeers.

Some people were standing on tiptoe to peer into the playground.

Some people were even recording with their phones.

Tian Xi ran up to the steps of the teaching building, her ponytail still swaying, her school uniform collar askew, and her cheeks flushed.

The dean of students came out of his office, looked up at the teaching building, and roared, "Everyone back to your classrooms! Anyone who makes a fuss will have to write a self-criticism for the whole school tomorrow during morning exercises!"

The students quickly returned to their classrooms.

The teaching building fell silent instantly. Tian Xi glanced back and saw Jiang Yang being caught by the teacher, the scolding echoing throughout the building: "You still say you're not dating? What's wrong with your neck?"

"It's been very humid lately, so I'm getting gua sha (scraping therapy). I pinched myself to get it."

What's with the saliva on your face?

"I use my own saliva. You can't do gua sha dry; you have to wet it a bit."

The homeroom teacher raised his hand and tapped Jiang Yang on the head with his knuckles: "Go back and write a self-criticism. Your parents must come in tomorrow!"

Tian Xiwei crouched down at the top of the stairs and recorded a video on her phone.

Send it to the [Pretty Girl Battle 4] group.

Edit a line of text: ["My boss got beaten up by his homeroom teacher again, what should I do?"]
Zhao Jinmai replied: [“This homeroom teacher is really generous. Let’s give Xiao Jiang’s homeroom teacher an ‘Outstanding Teacher’ award.”]
After watching the video posted by Tian Xiwei, Zhao Jinmai chimed in the group chat: [“Gua Sha? Give me a break! Xiwei, did you suck that ‘hickey’ on Xiao Jiang’s neck?”]
Tian Xiwei sent a message: [“It wasn’t me. I was doing my math homework. I think it was Chaoyue who did it, @YangChaoyue.”]
Yang Chaoyue popped up in the group chat.

First, I posted a photo.

This photo was taken in my hometown of Yancheng. The background is a simple bedroom. There are lyrics to the song "Calories" on the table, a cup of water infused with Malva nut, and a throat lozenge wrapper next to it.

Then he replied to Tian Xiwei: ["It wasn't me, I was practicing singing. I guess it was Hao Chun who did it, @Liu Hao Chun."]
Liu Haochun posted a picture in the group.

She held up her hospital wristband to the camera; her wrist was so thin that her knuckles were clearly visible.

The background shows a hospital payment window.

She replied to Yang Chaoyue: [“It wasn’t me. I just got discharged from the hospital. Ask Ruonan, @Zhang Ruonan.”]
Zhang Ruonan sent a message: [“It really wasn’t me!!!”]
Zhao Jinmai sent a message: [“What, you don’t even acknowledge it, huh? Fine, then I’ll be blunt, that mark on Xiao Jiang’s neck is from my kiss, I’m not pretending anymore, Xiao Jiang is under my control now.”]
Liu Haochun, Yang Chaoyue, and Tian Xiwei each sent three emojis.

One person laughed loudly, another chuckled secretly, and yet another covered their mouth and laughed.

After evening self-study, I took Tian Xiwei home and saw the group message for [Beautiful Girl Battle 4].

Jiang Yang's lips twitched.

Chaoyue, Xiwei, and Haochun are all teasing MaiMai.

Zhang Ruonan was the only one telling the truth in the group.

After washing up, Zhao Jinmai sent another message in the group chat: [“Xiao Jiang! Don’t hide! Everyone in the group agrees to let me join your company!” @Jiang Yang.]
Zhao Jinmai won't stop until she gets a response.

He sent a message in the group: "Xiwei, interview MaiMai."
Tian Xiwei: [“Received!”]
Yang Chaoyue chimed in: [“I’m the company’s HR manager, and Xiwei stole my position?”]
No one paid any attention to Yang Chaoyue.

Tian Xiwei replied to Zhao Jinmai: [“Maimai, please introduce yourself first.”]
No reply was received from Zhao Jinmai immediately.

Tian Xiwei put away her phone, took out her keys, and opened the door.

When I came back from evening self-study, the living room was pitch black.

My parents and sister are all asleep.

The living room lights were on, and the television was playing.

As soon as I entered the door, I heard my mother say, "Xiwei is back? Tell your sister to go to sleep, she insists on watching TV."

Tian Xiwei changed into slippers and came to the living room.

Mom sat on the far side of the sofa, knitting a sweater. The stitches were obviously messy, and her eyes kept glancing at the TV.

Dad leaned back on the single sofa and put down the newspaper he was reading.

The younger sister knelt in front of the coffee table, holding a bag of potato chips in her arms, her eyes shining like searchlights as she stared at the TV.

Tian Xiwei was about to scold her younger sister and tell her to go to sleep.

Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of a familiar face on the television.

It's Jiangyang!
The TV series currently airing is "A Little Reunion"!
The TV series is currently showing a scene where Zhang Xiaoyu, played by Jiang Yang, is being reprimanded by the head teacher in the school corridor.

It's a scene where Jiang Yang cries in the classroom.

Jiang Yang, his eyes red-rimmed, hugged the puppy, his fingers clutching the zipper of his school uniform, his voice trembling: "Teacher, this is the last thing my dad left me."

I know that "A Little Reunion" has already aired.

It's the prime time in the evening.

But when I actually saw Jiang Yang's face in my own TV series, I still couldn't help but feel my heart race.

Dad, Mom, and my sister all saw it.

Countless ordinary families like ours have probably seen this.

A short while later, on TV, Zhang Xiaoyu, played by Jiang Yang, returned home and was grabbed by the ear by his father: "How did I die? Tell me!"

Jiang Yang shrank his neck, his eyes darting around but his words clear, blurting out: "Air crash!"

I saw this clip in the trailer before.

The full playback is now available.

Next came footage of Zhao Jinmai, followed by footage of Yang Chaoyue.

I really wanted to tell my parents that these were all my friends, but I didn't say it.

Because right now, I'm nothing; I've only passed the preliminary exams for the Shanghai Theatre Academy and the Nanjing University of the Arts.

Even if I told my parents, they probably wouldn't believe me.

I'll let my parents know about this when I actually appear on TV.

I sent my sister back to her room, and when I came out again, the ending theme of today's "A Little Reunion" was already playing.

After washing up, I went back to bed.

In the [Battle of the Girls 4] group chat, Zhao Jinmai sent a message: ["Xiwei, I've prepared my self-introduction for the interview."]
Then she posted: ["My name is Zhao Jinmai, I'm from Shenyang."]
Tian Xiwei sent a message: [“Approved!”]
Zhao Jinmai replied: [“Was the interview really that simple? I still have a whole bunch of messages to send.”]
Jiang Yang popped up: [“???”]
Tian Xiwei shouldn't have been the interviewer.

He then sent a message: [“Now it’s Hao Chun’s turn to interview Mai Mai. @Liu Hao Chun.”]
Yang Chaoyue chimed in: [“My HR manager got snatched away by Hao Chun again?”]
Still, no one paid any attention to Yang Chaoyue.

Liu Haochun sent a message in the group: [“MaiMai, how many days a day do you work?”]
Zhao Jinmai did not reply.

Yang Chaoyue sent a message: ["Haochun, what you really want to ask is how many days a week we work, right?"]
Liu Haochun replied: [“I only asked about one day.”]
Yang Chaoyue sent a message: [“A pure lackey of capitalists.”]
Seeing Liu Haochun's question, Jiang Yang felt much more at ease.

It still has to be Hao Chun.

The questions asked were exactly what he wanted to hear.

The group was quiet for more than ten minutes.

Zhao Jinmai sent a message: [“I can work one day at a time.”]
Liu Haochun replied: ["Okay, our company has a more humane work environment. We'll give you two options: one is four days off per month with a monthly salary of 5,000, and the other is eight days off per month with a monthly salary of 4,000. Which one would you like to choose?"]
Zhao Jinmai sent a voice message: ["Xiao Jiang taught me that only children make choices. Now I'm all grown up, I'm an adult, and adults want it all. So I choose twelve days off per month and ask Xiao Jiang for nine thousand a month!"]
Liu Haochun couldn't understand this answer, but was deeply shocked.

Finally, Jiang Yang sent a message saying it was too late and the interview would be rescheduled, which finally calmed Mai Mai down.

The next morning, he and Tian Xiwei went to Linchuan.

I spent the whole day accompanying Tian Xiwei to the second round of auditions for Nanjing University of the Arts.

The next day, I went to Shanghai to take the second round of auditions for the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

When we returned to Tongliang, the city of fog, it was already the third day.

Before falling asleep that night, I received a message from Zhou Ye: ["Jiang Yang, are you asleep?"]
Nan'an District, the Foggy City.

Zhou Ye lay on his side on the bed. After sending a message to Jiang Yang, he covered his phone with the sheet and started fidgeting with the pillow.

My breathing was light and shallow while waiting for news.

Since we separated before the Lunar New Year, apart from exchanging New Year's greetings and liking each other's posts on social media, we haven't had any contact.

Jiang Yang had promised me last time that he would accompany me to the Beijing Film Academy's re-examination.

is that true?

Will Jiang Yang forget about this?

Verbal promises can be voided at any time.

I'm afraid Jiang Yang won't reply.

She was even more afraid that Jiang Yang's reply was just out of politeness.

There was a knock on the door.

My mother came in, and after a few words, the topic turned to the upcoming Beijing Film Academy entrance exam: "Did Jiang Yang say he'd go to the exam with you?"
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PS:

Tian Xiwei: "Thank you Xuanyuan111 for feeding me a bag of dog food... Kindness is not weakness, but knowing that the world is sharp, yet still choosing to be gentle."

Liu Haochun: "Thank you for the little chicken leg that Chujian Nuanyang gave me... Every time you hold back your malice, you are protecting the uncorrupted self in your heart."

Yang Chaoyue: "Thank you for the 'regrets of life' that have given me a talisman... The world made me grow up, but only you are willing to be a child with me."

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