Huayu 1995

Chapter 58 You're My Dear Uncle (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Age, ask about age!"

"Damn, this is too explicit."

"It's invisible, but it certainly doesn't look very old."

"I think he's probably in his early twenties. His clothes, his manner of speaking, and his overall demeanor—he seems quite mature."

"It seems he can also compose songs. The song he sang today seems to be one he composed himself. It was really beautiful, but unfortunately there's no cassette tape."

"Zhou Xun, you arrived the earliest. Do you know anything about the principal?"

They chatted enthusiastically, each offering their own opinion.

Zhou Xun, however, remained silent, appearing somewhat out of place.

"I don't know much about it either."

Zhou Xun didn't seem to want to be different or keep her distance from her roommates.

The main reason is that she had just broken up with her boyfriend and needed time to heal, so she really had no interest in getting along with these young girls.

Then, she wasn't a proper student.

She's an undercover agent!
The more you say, the more mistakes you make; saying too much will easily expose your mistakes.

"Not much? Then you do know a bit about it. Tell me about it!"

Hao Lei and Zhou Xun slept head to head.

"Actually, I didn't know him very well. I met him at a karaoke bar..."

There's nothing to hide about this kind of thing.

"Karaoke bar?"

This unfolded like a story, immediately piquing the girls' curiosity.

"We both sing at nightclubs in Casablanca. Many people go there to hear him sing 'Goodbye,' and I heard he's going to release a new song in a few days."

"My classmate has been to Casablanca. It's quite expensive. You can sing there. The principal is really awesome!"

Wang Yingying immediately said.

"He... is indeed quite impressive; he's the 'top performer' there."

Chatting with people of similar age before bed helped Zhou Xun improve her mood.

"Top performer..."

This name is really strange, making people involuntarily think of the wrong thing.

What's the difference between the top courtesan and the most beautiful courtesan?

"Yes, he became the top singer after only a few days there. Listening to him sing is a real treat..."

Zhou Xun wasn't bragging about Su Chao.

Su Chao doesn't need her to help him build a persona behind the scenes.

Zhou Xun genuinely thinks Su Chao is very impressive.

It's not that Su Chao sings particularly well, but rather that his ability to command the entire stage is simply dazzling.

Who can resist a boy who shines?

For example, Buddha and Ultraman.

"If we go, can we ask the principal for his services?"

Hao Lei asked curiously.

"Why did you ask her for anything? You're such a pervert."

Qin Hailu laughed, clearly wanting to ask the principal for help as well.

"You're the one who's lecherous. I didn't say anything, it was clearly you..."

The two started again.

They weren't arguing.

In fact, the people in the dormitory all got along very well.

At first, Qin Hailu did not plan to move in; they just stayed to help the training center with some work.

Then, finding Hao Lei and Wang Yingying, who had also signed up for accommodation, quite interesting, they decided to move in as well.

With Zhou Xun added, we now have five people.

The current dormitory standard is for six people, with each person paying eighty yuan.

Even with the added items, Su Chao didn't actually make any money.

Students are different from working people; they have many clothes and need to dress up and study, so only three bunk beds were placed there, leaving room for desks and wardrobes.

"Alright, everyone, stop arguing and go to sleep. We have to get up early for our morning exercises tomorrow."

Yuan Quan somewhat regretted telling his new partner.

I should have kept what happened before a secret.

The students kept making noise until very late before they finally rested.

Su Chao wrote a little bit in his diary.

I met Xu Wei, and we rode bicycles together, enjoying the summer sunshine...

Then he went to sleep quietly.

There were many more female students in the courtyard.

For safety reasons, the principal of Dream Home specifically locked the training room from the inside.

Boys need to take extra care of themselves when they're out and about.

I have to teach a class to the trainees the next day.

Su Chao went to the fishing spot ahead of time to start his task.

He gained 3 points of beginner singing experience last time. He tried it out and found it was like Pigsy eating a ginseng fruit; he didn't feel anything at all.

However, this is indeed a good start.

Since experience points can be gained through fishing, let's study how to become a fishing master instead of a fisherman who misses the boat.

He first went to get the bait and groundbait, and then went to the riverbank to find a good fishing spot.

Actually, the best fishing spots are often those of other people. Just go up to someone's spot and talk to them if you see who's catching the most fish.

Give him three or five yuan, or a pack of cigarettes, and the old man will fawn over you.

Su Chao was lucky today; he met a kind old man.

What's amazing about this old man is that he sets up a small stove by the river with a small iron pot on it. When he catches a big fish, he throws it into the fish basket. When he catches a small fish, he skins and guts it on the spot, washes it clean in his own bucket, and then deep-fries it.

One second in the water, the next in the pot, and then in your mouth.

Tang Sanzang was captured, and even Sun Wukong couldn't save him in time.

"Sir, I'd like to borrow your fishing spot to catch a few fish, just for an hour. I can offer you a pack of cigarettes or five yuan as a token of my appreciation. What do you think?"

Within just a few minutes, Su Chao saw the old man catch several fish.

And it doesn't interfere with frying small fish.

He boldly and shamelessly approached them to discuss it.

"Just one hour? Then come on over, I don't want your money or your cigarettes..."

There's no such thing as a free lunch, but there are always free lunches.

"Thank you so much, sir!"

You are my dear uncle...

Su Chao couldn't help but feel that there were still many good people in the world.

"Young man, want some? I caught a lot of fish today, I can't eat them all by myself."

The old man pointed to the fried small fish in the enamel basin.

"Thank you, sir. You're welcome, sir!"

Su Chao was so moved that he almost burst into tears.

Is this the advantage of being handsome?
Thank you, Mom and Dad!

I'll send you some money home later.

When he came out, his mother cut off her braids that she had kept for several years, sold some of the food the family had saved for winter, and still owed some debts. Now that he has earned money, he will definitely help his family.

Of course, he didn't dare send too much.

After all, he's only been out for a short time. If he were to send a few thousand yuan, his family would probably listen to the legal channel on the radio all day long to see what serious crime he had committed.

"Don't mention it. Seeing such vibrant young people like you would make my fallen comrades very happy if they were still alive."

The old man watched with a kind expression as Su Chao picked up the small fish, stuffed it into his mouth, and chewed it up with a crunch.

Su Chao was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and then felt a deep respect for the old man:
"Grandpa, I never knew you were a soldier. You are the most lovable person."

No matter how dirty this world is, we must not let it become dirty as well.

There are always people who do the mending and patching for our peaceful and stable lives.

"Haha...that's all in the past, pull! The fish's on the hook, pull!"

The old man's sadness vanished instantly.

A small fish was pulled to the surface of the water.

There's really nothing to be sad about. He came back alive from the battlefield, got married, had children and grandchildren, and is now able to collect his pension and fish by the river...

Being alive is more important than anything else!
"Grandpa, last time an old man taught me how to fish and told me to reel it in later. Why do you want to reel it in right away this time?"

Su Chao humbly sought advice.

The old men by the river are a real treasure trove.

In fact, having an elder in the family is like having a treasure.

The riverbank is full of treasures.

"Different fish conditions require different approaches, let me tell you..."

The expert old man patiently explained it to Su Chao.

He did not reprimand Su Chao for not contributing to the Four Modernizations at such a young age, or for indulging in fishing, a game that is considered a waste of time and energy.

It's not that superficial.

Being able to enjoy leisure and entertainment at least indicates that things are better now than before.

Besides, compared to waiting until you're old to start fishing, wouldn't it save you forty years of detours by fishing now?

With a great fishing spot provided by the old man who frys fish, and some of the good bait provided by the old man who baits the spot, the second fish was caught very quickly.

This time it's a big fish!
It's a really big fish, twice the size of the three-and-a-half-pound one from last time.

Under the old man's guidance, Su Chao learned how to play fish.

Although the process was a bit more troublesome, Su Chao felt that jumping into the river might be more efficient, but learning another skill was a good thing.

If he encounters a fish weighing a hundred pounds next time, he won't be dragged away by it, right?

While eating fried fish, I learned something from the old man.

The third and fourth ones are both small fry.

The food was fried to a golden brown and crispy perfection by Su Chao and the old man, and then eaten right there on the spot.

"So heavy, so big... haha..."

This time, heavy pressure came from the other end of the fishing rod, and Su Chao's fifth fish took the bait.

"Something's not right here. Feel the pull in your hand, and when it's about right, lift the rod."

The old man was also somewhat confused.

However, judging from the curvature of the fishing rod, there must be a fish this time, and it looks quite big.

However, as the catch was pulled out of the water, Su Chao and the old man fell silent.

"uncle……"

"Ok!"

"What did we catch?"

(End of this chapter)