Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

[“I don’t really like it, I rarely eat it, why?”]
"It's nothing, I was just asking."
Feeling guilty, Jiang Yang didn't chat with Gulnazar for long after sending the message.

I breathed a sigh of relief.

Good job, Gulnazar.

It doesn't matter if she has a bad temper, as long as she doesn't like sugarcane, she's a good Nazha.

Jiang Yang gently stroked Zhang Ruonan's cheek.

I wasn't lying to Gulnazar; I was indeed teaching Ruonan acting. Isn't this teaching? Ruonan really doesn't know how.

It is necessary to learn.

"Boom."

That's the sound of knocking on the door. Is someone outside the room?
Jiang Yang stopped moving.

Bai Lu had just arrived outside Jiang Yang's room when she went to ask Zhang Ruonan for a tablet.

Hearing the noise inside, I turned on my phone to record.

You can hear two people talking indistinctly inside.

I can't hear what's being said.

But you could clearly hear Jiang Yang and Zhang Ruonan's voices.

Actually, I didn't intend to record at first; I just wanted to eavesdrop on what Jiang Yang and Zhang Ruonan were talking about.

But by the time they heard clearly and realized what was happening inside, it was already too late.

Somehow.

My hand seemed to obey my commands, and I pulled out my phone.

"If I'm found out, the consequences will definitely be severe. Jiang Yang won't silence me, will he?" Bai Lu muttered quietly.

Life is worth losing.

You must keep the information firmly in your grasp.

Ruonan mentioned that Jiangyang Company has an internal group chat.

She's already signed the contract, so why hasn't Jiang Yang added her to the internal group yet?

Once you're in the internal group, you need to add all the artists from Jiangyang Company.

If Jiang Yang tries to silence her, she'll expose the truth.

Although it was very unfriendly to Jiang Yang, life was already hard enough. If you can blame others, don't make things difficult for yourself.

"Ruo Nan slept with me last night and had a stomachache; she just got her period."

Bai Lu suddenly remembered this: "Then what did she and Jiang Yang do?"

Could it be...

That's outrageous, boss!

Ruonan is still a child who has just come of age and doesn't understand anything.

Is this how the announcement was obtained?
Ruonan has changed.

Ruonan used to not accept unspoken rules.

The entertainment industry is indeed a big melting pot. Ruonan has become less timid than before, but she has also lost her innocence.

"If Jiang Yang uses this method to get me to accept announcements, should I accept?" Bai Lu pondered subconsciously.

Think for a second.

The answer was negative.

Absolutely not.

Five thousand yuan arrives in her account every month, which is enough to support her.

If Jiang Yang pressures her, she'll expose the truth and let him know that you get what you pay for.

Click on Zhang Ruonan's Weibo.

The number of followers has risen to 40,000.

The latest Weibo post was made yesterday.

The accompanying picture is a photo of her with Bailu.

It was taken in Bailu's rented room.

The two leaned against each other, Bai Lu put her arm around Zhang Ruonan's shoulder, and made a peace sign at the camera with a bright smile.

Zhang Ruonan lowered her head slightly, a shy smile on her lips, but her eyes revealed determination.

The caption is:
[I'm a little nervous because it's my first time participating in a variety show. There are probably many things I haven't done well enough, but I will carefully read everyone's feedback and try my best to improve!]
I accept both criticism and suggestions.

Because I know I still have a long way to go.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I will continue to work hard!
This morning, I checked and there were only seventy-something comments.

The latest episode of Go Fighting! should have finished airing by now.

The number of comments has risen to over two thousand.

The top-rated comment reads: "[From an extra to acting opposite Huang Bo, Ruonan, you truly shine! Don't be afraid of negative comments, we're here for you!]"
Then came: [The scene where you played Huang Bo's mother, to be honest, felt a bit forced, but it was precisely that forced performance that brought my grandmother to tears. She said it perfectly captured her appearance when she was young.]
Next: [From Chaoyue's Weibo. Chaoyue played a little beggar on "Go Fighting!", and you played an old lady. Both were wonderful. Jiang Yang's company has signed some amazing girls! Ruonan, looking forward to your next role.]
The preceding parts were all praise of Zhang Ruonan.

The white dewdrops unfolded one by one.

I don't know why, even though I've lost all my fighting spirit, when I post a Weibo and see comments praising me, it doesn't stir any emotion in me.

After all, she's no longer the spirited girl she once was.

But seeing so many people praising Ruonan made her feel especially good.

It's like seeing myself a few years ago, the one who vowed to become an idol and longed to be seen.

Ruonan was indeed seen by many people.

Bai Lu looked at her phone screen, her fingertips lightly tracing the comments praising Zhang Ruonan, and a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.

Thinking back to a few years ago, I practiced dancing and learned Korean diligently. Back then, I had a few fans online.

Back then, my eyes shone with light, my heart was full of dreams, and I always felt that the future would get better and better.

"Ruonan's feelings right now must be the same as mine back then."

Bai Lu murmured softly, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible.

Looking at Zhang Ruonan's shy yet determined eyes in the photo, she seemed to see a reflection of her past self.

Even though her palms were sweating with nervousness, she had to pretend to be calm.

They are clearly afraid of failure, but they pretend to be fearless.

Bai Lu suddenly realized.

She hadn't felt so excited by someone's praise in a long time.

It's not that I don't want it, it's that I'm afraid to have it.

Those expectations and those praises became a heavy burden on my shoulders.

A few short years are enough to change a person's character.

But seeing Ruonan being recognized by so many people, she felt a warmth that she couldn't quite explain.

"very nice……"

Bai Lu took a deep breath and gently pressed her phone against her chest: "It's so wonderful that Ruonan can shine so purely for her dreams."

Her voice was filled with relief.

It's not about envy or jealousy, but about reuniting with the passionate self I once was through Ruonan.

Thinking back to what Ruonan said to her last night, she longed to stand on a bigger stage.

I long to be seen by more people.

I long to play roles that resonate deeply with audiences.

Eager to keep up with the pace of other artists in the company.

I long to live up to Jiang Yang's expectations.

Looking back, I am always moved by the White Dew solar term.

It's not that I saw Ruonan achieve what I couldn't, but that I saw Ruonan still retain the childlike innocence she once possessed but inadvertently lost.

I continued browsing the comments section of Zhang Ruonan's Weibo post.

Swipe your phone a few times.

I saw the negative comments. [What's with the fake hard-working persona? She's clumsy on variety shows; it's obviously scripted!]
[He looks so scheming; he probably slept with someone to get this role, right?]
[Fans, stop defending her. If someone of her caliber can become popular, then the Chinese entertainment industry is truly doomed.]
[Someone who stumbles over their lines can still brag? These days, any Tom, Dick, or Harry can act.]
[I'm speechless. The things you said to Huang Bo at the end weren't even in authentic Qingdao dialect. Why would Huang Bo cry? He was definitely just playing along. Do you really think you're a great actor?]
I looked at each of the lines related to White Dew.

Among the negative comments were personal attacks on Zhang Ruonan, questions about her professional competence, pessimistic views on the Chinese entertainment industry, and accusations that she used connections to get her position.

to be frank.

Bai Lu knew very well that Ruonan had indeed gotten into Extreme Challenge through connections.

Ruonan said it last night.

It was thanks to Jiang Yang's connections.

So what? That's one of the benefits of signing with a company.

Bai Lu felt a little relieved to find that Zhang Ruonan hadn't responded to the negative comments on Weibo.

This shows that Zhang Ruonan's mindset was not affected by the negative comments.

Bai Lu edited a new Weibo post.

I found a photo of myself and Zhang Ruonan from two years ago and posted it.

It was taken in the practice room when I was a model.

Back then, Ruonan wasn't called Ruonan, but Ruonan.

Bai Lu stood behind Zhang Ruonan, teaching her the proper posture of a model. She gently placed her hands on Zhang Ruonan's shoulders, slightly raised her chin, and looked at her with a firm yet gentle gaze.

Zhang Ruonan turned her head slightly towards Bai Lu, a shy smile on her lips.

The background is a mirror in the practice room, reflecting the two figures.

Upload the photos.

I wrote down a line: [@Zhang Ruonan, last night when you said that you wanted to stand on a bigger stage, to be seen by more people, and to play roles that people would remember, I thought, that's great, there's still light in your eyes.]

I have walked this road before.

I know how difficult it is, and I know how worthwhile it is.

You will encounter applause, and you will also encounter doubts.

Some people will love you, and some people will curse you.

But you must remember.

You don't need to be anyone else, you just need to be yourself.

No matter what you become in the future, whether you shine brightly or end up in obscurity, I will always stand by your side.

Because I believe in you, the one who practices in the practice room until dawn without complaining of being tired, the one who pretends to be calm even when you're nervous, the one who doesn't argue back when you're scolded but just works hard silently...

One day, all the doubts will turn into applause.

Don't be afraid, Ruonan. We've signed with the same company now. I've gone from being your senior to being your junior. I'll walk this path with you from now on.
Bai Lu lowered her head and typed furiously.

The phone bumped against Jiang Yang's door a few times without him noticing.

He sent the message with a smile on his face.

"If Jiang Yang also gives me an invitation to participate in Extreme Challenge someday, should I go?" Bai Lu suddenly thought of this question.

go with.

Why not go? There's a fee.

But if the prerequisite is that I have to be sexually harassed by Jiang Yang, then I will never agree to it.

I am a female artist with principles.

"Huh? Why is it so quiet?"

Looking up and listening carefully to the sounds in Jiang Yang's room, I found it to be completely quiet.

next second.

The sound of a doorknob turning could be heard from inside.

The door opened.

Jiang Yang, dressed in clean and tidy clothes, stood at the doorway, looking down at Bai Lu without saying a word.

Bai Lu felt a chill run down her spine when she met Jiang Yang's gaze.

He forced a smile.

Realizing that the recording icon was displayed at the top of the phone screen, he quickly turned off the screen, forcing a smile: "Boss, I..."

I was just about to say that I wanted to ask Zhang Ruonan for a tablet.

Jiang Yang interrupted, "What are you doing here?"

As soon as I finished speaking, I realized something was wrong.

"Put it here?" Isn't that Northeastern dialect?

After chatting with Mai Mai for a while, he started using some Northeastern slang. Oh no, he's actually been influenced by a little girl.

"Me? I was just wandering around. I've never stayed in such a nice hotel before."

Bai Lu didn't dare to ask for his tablet.

Especially after noticing the scrutinizing look in Jiang Yang's eyes, she lowered her head.

Looking towards the aisle, he said, "Where's the restaurant again? Over there, I'll go check it out."

Let's go.

Still unwilling to give up, she asked, "By the way, boss, what were you and Ruonan doing just now?"

"Watch Ruonan's appearance on 'Go Fighting!', what else can you do?"

"Yes, yes."

Bai Lu gave an awkward smile.

As I took a step to walk away, I suddenly felt my hand loosen.

"Bai Lu, can I borrow your phone?"

Bai Lu's hand, which was holding the phone, grasped nothing.

Bang.

Close the door.

Jiang Yang turned on Bai Lu's phone screen and found it was locked. He didn't know the password, but there was an icon showing that it was recording audio.

Ruonan was right.

Bai Lu is recording outside!
Jiang Yang was shocked: "How did I end up signing a paparazzo into the company?"

“Jiang Yang, I know Bai Lu’s phone lock screen password.” Zhang Ruonan came over after getting dressed.

Bai Lu, standing outside the door, paused for a moment in shock.

Come to your senses.

She turned her head and stared at Jiang Yang's door.

"On my first day at the company, Ruonan stole my tablet and Jiangyang snatched my phone. Do you really think I have no temper?!"

Bai Lu raised her hand and slammed it heavily against Jiang Yang's door.

As they approached Jiang Yang's door, they slowed their movements and moved more gently.

Instead, he gently knocked on the door with his fingertip and said in a gentle tone, "Boss, I need to use my phone."

next second.

The door opens.

This time, it wasn't Jiang Yang who opened the door, but Zhang Ruonan, who was dressed neatly.

Before Bai Lu could knock on the door, her wrist was grabbed by Zhang Ruonan: "Bai Lu, come in too."

"What are you doing?"

Let's watch Go Fighting! together.

"No, I won't go!"

After saying that, Bai Lu braced one leg against the ground, with the knee of the other leg slightly bent.

The fabric at her waist was lifted up.

Her smooth, fair skin was revealed.

Bai Lu struggled a few times, but Zhang Ruonan dragged her into Jiang Yang's room. (End of Chapter)