I'm willing to suffer a loss

"So it was this show."

Jiang Feng had read the original novel of "A Step into the Past" and was quite interested in it.

"Director Xu, may I ask what role it is?"

"Uh... well, you'll see when you get there."

Xu Jinliang stammered and gave vague answers.

It's the same familiar feeling, the same familiar recipe.

Jiang Feng had a bad feeling.

Could it be another character like Xueying or Jianchen?

He was too embarrassed to ask further, and he certainly couldn't refuse, since the other party meant well.

"Thank you, Director Xu."

"Don't mention it. You're a rare talent. I'm just doing you a favor. Don't underestimate you just because you're a supporting actor now. If I want to cast you as the male lead in my TV series in the future, I'm afraid I won't be able to find you."

"No way, Director Xu, just say the word and I'll be there."

Upon hearing that Jiang Feng was leaving, Zhao Wenzhuo, He Rundong, and Jiang Zuping all came to say goodbye.

After exchanging phone numbers and saying goodbye to everyone, Jiang Feng returned to the hotel to pack his things.

Jiang Qinqin helped him with his luggage and saw him onto the film crew's car.

Zhang Songwen and Zhou Yiwei were filming in another production. They originally wanted to ask for leave to come back and see Jiang Feng off, but Jiang Feng sternly refused.

There's no need for brothers to argue about these things; focusing on filming is the most important thing.

"Jiang Feng, take care on your journey, and don't forget your big sister!"

Jiang Qinqin was reluctant to part, and Chong Jiangfeng waved goodbye.

"Sister, I'll miss you. We'll meet again someday... If you miss me, just give me a call."

Jiang Feng leaned out of the car window and made a phone call gesture.

Jiang Qinqin watched the bread truck drive away, a wave of melancholy washing over her. She murmured softly:

"What's the point of making a phone call? Do you expect me to talk to you on the phone while..."

Jiang Feng had a lot of luggage, so he called Cui Peng and asked him to pick him up at the station.

Along the way, Cui Peng complained incessantly, like a jealous young wife.

"Brother Feng, you introduced roles to Zhang Songwen and Zhou Yiwei, why didn't you think of me? We're the original pair, they came later. In terms of friendship, I should be ahead of them."

"You're jealous? We're brothers, why are you arguing over such a small thing?"

Jiang Feng explained:

"I have my reasons for doing this. You're only a sophomore in college. For you, the most important thing right now is to study. In the end, what actors compete on is their cultural knowledge."

"Zhang Songwen and Zhou Yiwei are different from you. They only have six months left before graduation. If they can't get acting roles and earn money, they'll have trouble even finding food and lodging after leaving school. It's only right that I help them out. Otherwise, how can I just watch them starve after graduation?"

"Your financial pressure isn't as great as theirs, so there's no need to rush into taking on roles. The most important thing is to calm down, learn your professional knowledge, and build a solid foundation."

Cui Peng was still somewhat unconvinced.

"You said Zhang Songwen and Zhou Yiwei are under more pressure than me, so it's understandable that I'm helping them. I can understand that."

"But you say I need to focus on my studies and can't take on acting roles. I don't accept that. Why can you act but I can't? That's a blatant double standard."

"You unfilial son, how dare you compare yourself to your father? What level do you think you are to be compared to me? Don't you have any self-awareness?"

Jiang Feng was so angry that he kicked his unfilial son, Cui Peng.

He's not actually hypocritical.

He knew his own situation better than anyone else.

If it weren't for the system as a cheat, he wouldn't have been able to have such a smooth ride.

Cui Peng doesn't have any special advantages; for him, the most important thing is to learn acting knowledge in a down-to-earth manner.

"Brother Feng, I've thought about it carefully, and you're right. You really meant well for me. I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."

Cui Peng was scolded and kicked, which sobered him up considerably.

"Hehe, I'm glad you understand my good intentions. Alas, the hearts of parents are always full of worry, I've truly been heartbroken for you."

Jiang Feng shook his head and sighed, indicating that he was very tired.

"Let's go out for a nice meal tonight, and invite Dong Xuan and Guan Yue too."

Dong Xuan bought a mobile phone a while ago, and she immediately called Jiang Feng to tell him the news. She even said that she wanted Jiang Feng to be the first contact in her address book, and that her parents and family members would be listed after him.

……

Girls' dormitory.

Dong Xuan was sitting at her desk, taking notes diligently.

Guan Yue watched for a long time, but finally couldn't bear to watch anymore.

"Xuan'er, you've been taking notes in the dorm for two days straight. It's finally the weekend, can't you go out and have some fun? Or at least get some rest?"

Dong Xuan was focused on taking notes, and said without looking up:

"No, final exams are coming up soon. I have to help Jiang Feng organize his notes, otherwise he'll fail. He hasn't been to class for so long, and he's fallen behind on his studies."

Guan Yue snorted coldly:

"So what if he failed? Why do you care if he lives or dies? Besides, with his brain, how could he possibly fail?"

"Listen to me, stop writing, go out for a walk and relax. I heard there's a new Korean BBQ restaurant near the school, let's go try it."

Dong Xuan remained focused on organizing her notes.

"Yueyue, you go by yourself. I have to finish organizing my notes before Jiang Feng comes back, I really can't find the time."

Guan Yue pointed to the thick stack of notebooks on the desk and said speechlessly:

"You've already compiled several notebooks, this is the eighth one, including the one you have now. Isn't that detailed enough? Do you want Jiang Feng to take the postgraduate entrance exam? You yourself didn't work this hard when you took the exam."

Just then, Dong Xuan's mobile phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID, her face lit up with joy, and she quickly answered the phone.

"Hey, Jiang Feng, what made you decide to call me?"

"What? You went back to school?"

"Want to go out for dinner tonight?"

"I have time, of course I have time."

"I...I'm resting in my dorm right now."

"Okay, wait a moment, we'll pack up and go right away."

After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuan said excitedly:

"Guan Yue, Jiang Feng is back! He's inviting us out to dinner!"

For some reason, Guan Yue got angry as soon as she heard Jiang Feng's name, and said in a huff:

"I'm not going, you go by yourself."

Dong Xuan clung to her arm and pleaded:

"Hey Yueyue, let's go together. Jiang Feng invited you, it wouldn't be right if you didn't go."

"What's inappropriate about it? He wanted to invite you to dinner, I was just casually joining him. Don't think I don't know."

Guan Yue complained, "Besides, didn't you say you didn't have time? Oh, you don't have time when I ask you to go out, but you have time when Jiang Feng asks you, huh? You value romance over friendship."

Dong Xuan blushed and continued to act coquettishly.

"Please, Yueyue, come with me. I feel embarrassed to go alone."

Guan Yue stared at Dong Xuan speechlessly, then launched into a tirade of criticism.

"What are you embarrassed about? Jiang Feng isn't a tiger, he's not going to eat you!"

"You've done so much for him silently, and he doesn't even know it. Now that you're about to meet him, you're suddenly chickening out?"

Dong Xuan looked at Guan Yue with a pleading expression, almost on the verge of tears.

"Fine, fine, I give up. What can I do? I'm your best friend."

Guan Yue finally softened.

Dong Xuan smiled and said, "Hehe, I knew you were the best to me."

Guan Yue said with exasperation:

"Xuan'er, don't blame me for not warning you, one-sided efforts will not yield results. Jiang Feng is obviously a womanizer. Sooner or later you will fall for him and suffer a great loss."

Dong Xuan chuckled, "I'm willing to suffer a loss."

Guan Yue rolled her eyes.

"It's over, it's over, you're beyond saving."

Dong Xuan had no interest in listening to her and happily went to wash up and put on makeup.