Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

After the press conference, Jiang Yang and the female artists from his company had a meal together at a Sichuan hot pot restaurant.

I didn't originally intend to bring Zhao Lushi.

Jiang Yang gets annoyed whenever he sees her, fearing she might corrupt his artists.

It just so happens that it was Chaoyue's friend, so he was brought along as well.

He cursed at him the whole way, which made Jiang Yang very unhappy.

He only calmed down when he saw Zhao Lushi rushing to pay the bill at the end. He then took two bottles of rice wine and gave them to Huang Lei later.

A busy week has flown by.

We returned to the hotel in the evening.

After washing up, Liu Haochun lay in bed, looking at the two well-worn scripts on the bedside table, still feeling like he was dreaming.

One is the script for the role in "Fighter of the Destiny".

One is a script for the protagonist, about the stars and the sea.

During this week, Jiang Yang introduced him to the production team's director, Zhong Shujia, screenwriter, Yang Mo, and literary planner, Zhang Wei.

The art director, costume designer, and action choreographer also chatted with each other.

We basically talked about it during the script readings this past week.

The actors, director, screenwriter, and other key creative personnel gathered to discuss the script and adjust the logic of the dialogue and the motivations of the characters.

The actors wrote their own character biographies and communicated one-on-one with the director about their acting styles, whether they should hold back or let loose.

Because it's a fantasy drama, the Mandarin pronunciation needs to be standard, and the original audio should be used as much as possible.

Both Xiwei and I have solid dance skills and do not need training.

Yang Chaoyue also passed the test smoothly.

I learned a lot of related knowledge.

I understand that this drama can't be filmed as quickly as Jiang Yang and Chao Yue's previous drama, "A Little Reunion."

The filming of "A Little Reunion" was primarily done on location.

Offices, apartments, and cafes are all available for direct rental.

If a particular scenario doesn't work, you can quickly switch to another of the same type.

It is very flexible to schedule.

The clothing was readily available, either the latest styles from sponsors or purchased directly from shopping malls.

The crew of "Fighter of the Destiny" needed to go to Hengdian and Dunhuang in Gansu to build sets one after another.

Clothing is custom-made according to style.

The costumes worn by the lead actors were embroidered and dyed in an antique style.

During the extra free time, Jiang Yang didn't stay idle; he used it to film the music video for "Starry Sea," in which he starred.

It's a short film that will be shot in different locations, so the filming time is short.

Finally, filming took place on Nan'ao Island.

Try to finish filming before officially joining the cast of "Fighter of the Destiny".

Liu Haochun opened his parents' chat box on WeChat.

For a whole week, my parents didn't send me any messages.

Did your parents hear what you said during the live stream that day?
The first time I told my parents I loved them, I received no response.

I didn't dare to contact my parents first.

What I fear hearing most are the old arguments.

Let me refresh my WeChat Moments.

I saw that Zhao Lushi posted something.

The accompanying photo is a half-body selfie with the glass window of a subway car in the background.

She wore a black fisherman's hat, the brim pulled low, revealing only half of her face. Her lips were slightly upturned, and her eyes showed signs of fatigue.

He was holding a crumpled interview notice in his hand.

The old company logo, crossed out in red pen, can be faintly seen above, with the words "Lemon Pictures" handwritten next to it.

The caption is:
I've been in Beiping for a week now, and I'm auditioning for a supporting role in a music video. So many annoying things to do.

Five days ago they told me to wait for notification, and they would give me a reply within a day at the latest. Three days ago they told me that the director had something come up and I should wait a little longer.

I tried to act like a lady for a week, only to be told yesterday that the project was suspended. What a shame. Damn it.

I was about to go back to school today when they told me that Lemon Pictures had taken over the company. They sent me my information, and they seemed quite satisfied. They said I'd come for an audition tomorrow, and then I'd have to wait for their notification.

I:? ? ?

Is waiting for notification in your entertainment industry like Schrödinger's cat, just hanging on like a leash?
If Lemon Pictures stands me up again tomorrow, I'm really going to rant on Weibo.
Liu Haochun gave it a thumbs up.

Yang Chaoyue commented below: "[Ruth, I have very strong connections at Lemon Pictures, maybe I can help you out.]"
Zhao Lushi replied: [“Chaoyue, please help me!”]
Yang Chaoyue had just come out of the bathroom, wrapped in a bath towel, his hair dripping wet, and he was using a hairdryer in front of the mirror.

I saw that Zhao Lushi sent me a red envelope.

The price is 200 yuan.

Yang Chaoyue edited the text: [“Ruth, what are you doing?”]
Zhao Lushi replied: [“Help me, I’m so scared of being stood up.”]
Yang Chaoyue typed: ["Ruth, I'm not taking this money for nothing. I'm just using your money to do your bidding. If Lemon Pictures stands you up again tomorrow, I'll change my name from Yang Chaoyue to Yang Chaozhong!"]
Zhao Lushi replied: [“Good sisters, forever!”]
Blow-dry your hair.

Yang Chaoyue lay in bed and casually sent Jiang Yang a message: ["Brother Yang, can you do me a favor?"]
Jiang Yang replied: ["I won't help."]
Yang Chaoyue edited the text: [“I’m coming to your room right now to suck the blood clot from your neck.”]
Jiang Yang replied: [“Isn’t your butt itching?”]
Yang Chaoyue typed: [“Then I’ll bring my dog, Dahuanglu, over and have it suck the blood clot from your neck.”]
"Tell me, what's wrong?"
"Ruth is going to audition for a supporting role in a music video at Lemon Pictures tomorrow. Could you help her get it approved?"
"Where's the money?"
"Oh right, I almost forgot. Lu Shi specifically transferred the money for her help to you."
Not a moment later.

Jiang Yang stared into thought as he looked at the two-yuan red envelope sent by Yang Chaoyue.

I changed Yang Chaoyue's WeChat nickname to "Yang Chao Tan".

Yang Chaoyue and Jiang Yang finished their conversation.

I opened my mom's chat window and sent her a message: "Mom, what are you doing?"
I received a reply from my mother: ["I'm checking my younger sister's homework. Elementary school students these days have more homework than you did."]
I know my mother is still in our hometown.

Even though it wasn't in Wanggang Village, but in the neighboring village where her mother had married, Yang Chaoyue still felt very at ease.

My income has improved.

I've already received my payment; it wasn't paid in installments, it was a one-time payment.

The money I've saved up is already 250,000.

There was a salary, film remuneration, red envelopes from the [Beautiful Girl Battle 4] group, and sometimes Yang would transfer money for me to buy him breakfast, while I would secretly skim a little off without Yang noticing.

The number 250,000 was something I, as a factory worker at this time last year, would never have dared to dream of.

Money has transformed my former humility into my current confidence.

Following Brother Yang, she went from being a factory girl to an extra, then a minor supporting role in "A Little Reunion," and now she's an important supporting character in "Fighter of the Destiny."

I feel like I'm getting closer and closer to the main character.

Actually, it's okay not to play the lead role, as long as there's money to be made.

Most importantly, I can now pay my mother a salary so that she can accompany my younger sister to school.

When I go back to my hometown, I can see my mother.

My sister doesn't have to follow the same path I did back then.

That's the meaning of making money.

Looking at the prominent number of bank account balance on his phone, Yang Chaoyue gently stroked the screen with his fingertips to confirm that this was not a dream.

Two hundred and fifty thousand.

It's far from enough to buy Jiang Yang's father's Mercedes-Benz S-Class, nor can it buy the Bao Ma Z4 that Jiang Yang saw in the parking lot when he took her to audition at Canxing in Shanghai, or that Cayenne.

Come to the balcony.

Look outside.

Across the street is the Sunshine East residential complex, where party lights are flickering on the top-floor duplex.

I've looked into the housing prices there; it's over 50,000 yuan per square meter.

It's ridiculously expensive.

It couldn't stop my gaze from looking up at you.

The residential complex to the south is Jinyu Huijingyuan. Occasionally, the red taillights of Mercedes-Benz and BMWs can be seen flashing by at the exit of the underground parking garage. The housing prices there are a bit cheaper, but they are still over 20,000 yuan per square meter.

"House prices are getting more and more expensive. 250,000 yuan a month. My savings can't even cover the down payment for a house in these two neighborhoods."

Yang Chaoyue stared intently at the endless stream of vehicles on Liangmaqiao Road for a long while.

She then opened her chat history with Jiang Yang.

Looking at the 198 yuan she had saved, she smiled secretly and murmured, "But following Brother Yang, every step feels like stepping on the ladder of destiny. The 250,000 yuan I earned may not buy me a luxury car or a house, but it can buy me a stable life at home."

Money really can buy a home. (End of Chapter)