Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

When I was in elementary school, I was short, and I didn't dare to say anything when my classmates took my stationery.

Later, I learned to swear and act like a delinquent so that no one dared to bully me.

She was a loner throughout junior and senior high school. Her parents were busy with their business, so she had to support herself.

These days, I feel awkward making wild guesses about unfamiliar names.

Zhao Lushi pulled herself out of her thoughts and figured that when she met the other person later, no matter what kind of person they were, it would definitely be best to be polite first.

After all, we work for the same company, and we'll see each other all the time.

The cell phone ringtone suddenly rang.

It was a call from Dad.

Zhao Lushi answered the phone with a smile on her face: "Dad, good morning, haven't you gone to work yet?"

"At the company..."

My father's hearty laughter came through the phone.

For some reason, Zhao Lushi laughed along with her father.

Can be followed immediately.

Dad's laughter stopped, and you could hear people from his company calling him "General Manager Zhao" on the phone.

It sounds like Dad is heading to his office.

And there was Dad's monotonous response.

Once the office door was closed, Dad's tone softened: "Ruth, let me tell you, one of the employees just made me furious."

"What's the matter?"

Zhao Lushi wasn't in a hurry to go back to her dorm.

It was a rare treat to have a long chat with her father. She sat down on the bench in front of the dormitory and heard her father say, "I just went to the restroom, and a female employee insisted on coming in to report to me. I didn't even have time to close the door."

"Why?" Zhao Lushi was taken aback.

"She told me to report whatever she said to me immediately, which infuriated me."

"So, did you close the door in the end?"

"I told her to close the door before reporting back, and she did close it, but she still came in. Damn it, she's got a screw loose. She almost made me die of anger!"

Zhao Lushi didn't understand at first.

Come to your senses.

Hearing this, I laughed and said, "I suspect she's trying to get revenge on you when you're at your most vulnerable."

She knew her father's appearance all too well.

In business, Mr. Zhao is decisive and efficient, and his word is law.

But only when the door is closed does he become the father who complains to her about how his employees are crazy.

The father and daughter exchanged a few playful words.

We talked about my grandparents' health.

We also talked about my grandmother.

Finally, I heard my father say, "Ruth, I'm always busy with work and rarely have time to spend with you. I'm so sorry."

"what?"

Zhao Lushi was taken aback: "It's okay, it's alright, I'm used to it."

Then I heard my dad ask, "You signed with Jiang Yang's company, not Galaxy Cool Entertainment?"

Her father's voice came through the receiver, not loud, but like a small pebble, it suddenly hit Zhao Lushi's heart.

Hear the words.

She said nothing.

My hand holding the phone trembled slightly, and even my breathing slowed down.

His face, which had just been smiling, suddenly froze.

Silence spread through the morning mist. The breakfast bag in her hand was still warm, but the little bit of joy she felt in her heart had cooled down.

She had known all along that her father would question her like this.

But when her father finally asked, it was still a complete surprise.

From childhood to adulthood, her life trajectory was paved by her parents. Which school to choose, which extracurricular classes to enroll in, and even what brand of clothes to wear were all decisions made for her.

Galaxy Cool Entertainment was a connection that my father made through several layers of connections.

He said that the platform there was stable, the resources were good, and the development prospects were good. As long as she signed, she would be Galaxy Cool Entertainment's darling, and all the resources would be concentrated on her.

It can save you a lot of detours.

She didn't argue at the time, but she harbored a little rebelliousness in her heart.

So when I signed the contract with Jiangyang Company, I didn't tell my parents at all. I only sent a message to my dad after everything was settled and I couldn't hide it anymore.

This was the first time she had openly defied her parents' wishes.

Panic, I was really panicked.

She was afraid her father would get angry and scold her for being immature and making a fool of herself.

She was afraid her father would say that he was doing it for her own good, but she wouldn't appreciate it.

She knew her father's true intentions when he asked her to go to Huang Lei. She said she wanted to hear Huang Lei's opinion because he was a teacher at the Beijing Film Academy and would definitely not harm her.

To put it bluntly, they wanted Huang Lei to persuade her to sign with Galaxy Cool Entertainment and follow the path her father had planned for her.

Zhao Lushi opened her mouth.

I want to explain that Jiang Yang's company actually holds a surprise, and I also want to mention that Zhao Jinmai is here too.

Also, think about telling your dad how rare it is to get a variety show opportunity on Youku.

But when the words reached his lips, it was as if something was blocking his mouth, and he couldn't utter a single word.

My nose suddenly felt a little sore.

She instinctively gripped the hem of her clothes, the coolness of the bench seeping through her thin trousers, making her shiver slightly.

If it were Huang Lei, she would have cursed him out with the four words "Damn it."

Exactly.

The person on the other side is her father.

"Ruth, why aren't you saying anything? Is the signal bad?"

“Dad, I believe in Jiang Yang. Anyway, you just wanted me to gain experience in a small company. You may not know him well, I…” She hurriedly began, her voice carrying a hint of grievance and panic that she herself was unaware of.

Like a child who has done something wrong, desperately trying to defend themselves.

But before she could finish speaking, her father interrupted her: "Ruth, you don't need to tell me this. I don't trust Jiang Yang."

It was like a bucket of cold water, chilling my heart.

Zhao Lushi bit her lower lip, her eyes welling up with tears.

As expected, it was still not recognized.

From childhood to adulthood, she always wanted her parents' approval for everything she did, but they were always busy with their business and rarely had time to listen to her finish speaking, let alone understand her choices.

Zhao Lushi lowered her head, looking at the tips of her shoes. The morning mist dampened the surface of the shoes, blurring the patterns on them, just like her chaotic heart at that moment.

But the next second, her father's voice came again, carrying a softness she had never heard before:
"But I believe you."

Zhao Lushi suddenly raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears, wondering if she had misheard, and subconsciously said, "Huh?"

He pressed his ear tightly against the receiver, afraid of missing a single word.

"Ruth, you don't need to explain so much to me. You are my daughter, we are the closest of people. I believe your choice. To be honest, I should have believed you a long time ago."

Dad's tone was soft, yet it carried a heavy weight.

And a hint of barely perceptible guilt, like a feather, gently scratching the softest spot in her heart.

When she was little, her father rarely took her to the amusement park.

She was afraid to ride roller coasters, so her father picked her up, patted her head, and said, "Daddy believes you can do it."

Back then, my father's hair was all black.

He has a very upright posture.

Unlike now, his hair has turned much whiter, and his back is somewhat hunched.

The sense of security back then was exactly the same as it is now.

"Ruth, I know Jiang Yang too. I've asked around among my friends, and he's definitely very talented. He wrote both 'Starry Sea' and 'The Cloud That Will Bloom,' and they're very beautiful with great lyrics. He played a supporting role in 'A Little Reunion,' and he's currently filming Zhong Shujia's 'Fighter of the Destiny,' right? I've talked to Zhong Shujia, and he practically raves about him. As long as he doesn't go astray, his company will definitely succeed..." (End of Chapter)