Chapter 604
Jiang Yang, are you and Guan Xiaotong dating?
Zhao Lushi, carrying a small bag, walked along the marble floor, following Jiang Yang towards the baggage claim area.
The sound of a broadcast was in my ears.
The flight information was announced in a mix of Chinese and English.
Even now, Zhao Lushi's doubts haven't dissipated: "Jiang Yang is out of his mind, not wanting to go to Tsinghua or Peking University, but to apply to Beijing Film Academy."
I pondered it over and over again.
Until the casual conversation Yang Chaoyue had with her in private suddenly flashed through her mind.
It's said that Gulnazar mentioned unintentionally that Jiang Yang and Guan Xiaotong were close.
I remember on the day the college entrance exam results were released, Guan Xiaotong's college entrance exam score was trending on social media for a long time.
She clicked on it and read it.
The score was indeed high; the art exam score was second only to the Beijing Film Academy.
Later, I came across entertainment news photos of Xiaotong wearing a baseball cap and casual clothes visiting Jiang Yang on the set of "Fighter of the Destiny".
The two were standing next to the camera, chatting and laughing, and at the time it didn't seem like anything was amiss.
Looking back now, the atmosphere felt incredibly intimate.
“Jiang Yang, I understand why you gave up Tsinghua and Peking Universities to go to Beijing Film Academy,” Zhao Lushi said.
Jiang Yang turned his head to the side: "I've figured it out."
"Yes, I've figured it out." Zhao Lushi nodded. "You're doing this for Guan Xiaotong, right, Jiang Yang? Are you dating Guan Xiaotong?"
Guan Xiaotong and Lu Han broke up?
Or did Jiang Yang turn Lu Han green?
There are four words I'm unsure whether I should say or not.
Jiang Yang wanted to laugh: "You watch too many idol dramas."
Don't you like Guan Xiaotong?
Why don't you just say you like me?
"You're guilty! Explanations are just cover-ups, and cover-ups are the truth. You just like Guan Xiaotong."
Jiang Yang's lips twitched; he was too lazy to waste time arguing with Zhao Lushi.
Because you can sense that Zhao Lushi is really into this matter right now.
If we keep talking, Ruth will start swearing again, which gives me a headache.
I miss the quiet and peaceful Chunbao.
He's quiet, well-behaved, and polite. If Ruth insults him, Chunbao will give Ruth a flying kick.
I entered the baggage claim hall.
The baggage conveyor belt rotates slowly.
Jiang Yang stood beside the conveyor belt, his gaze fixed on the endless stream of suitcases.
My phone suddenly vibrated.
Thinking Huang Lei was urging him, he discovered it was a message from Wang Han: ["Xiao Jiang, why did you leave in such a hurry? You even missed the dinner party tonight. Have the production team send you off this morning, I just finished."]
Jiang Yang typed back: [“What’s the point of sending this? I’ll just take a taxi and leave.”]
It wasn't intentional to spoil the fun of the gathering.
However, these gatherings of friends within his circle didn't really bring him any benefits.
He's currently popular, and the production team needs him to boost the show's popularity; his value to the production team is obvious.
Chao Yue and Lu Shi are the same; they don't need to rely on these kinds of meals to maintain their relationship.
Moreover, Qian Feng would attend gatherings.
During the recording of the program, Qian Feng subtly asked for Yang Chaoyue and Zhao Lushi's contact information, but Jiang Yang refused to provide it.
For Qian Feng, the show's producers could feign compliance and act out jokes for the sake of the show's effect.
There's no need for a personal relationship.
I might run into Wu Yifan on some show in the future, and I'll have the same attitude.
In the entertainment industry, it's inevitable to put on an act; as long as you can maintain a respectable facade, that's enough.
My phone vibrated again, and a message from Wang Han popped up: ["I still have to apologize to you, Xiao Jiang. I really didn't take good care of you. It was my fault that Chao Yue came up with the proposal at the last minute."]
Jiang Yang understood Wang Han's difficulties, of course. It was Wang Han's first online variety show, and he was exploring every aspect of transitioning from a traditional host to the online variety show track.
For the sake of the show's effect, it's inevitable that sometimes guests will be treated harshly. After all, it's about making a living; there's no need to make enemies.
After the recording ended, knowing that the three of them would not be attending the dinner, Wang Han personally escorted them back to the hotel and stayed in his room alone to sincerely apologize for Yang Chaoyue being asked to make a proposal at the last minute.
He promised on the spot that Yang Chaoyue's salary for each episode would be increased by 50,000 yuan.
In terms of interpersonal relationships, they are indeed impeccable.
Jiang Yang paused for a moment, then typed a reply: [“I understand, it’s all for the show. By the way, Han-ge, how’s your schedule this year? I might have a film or television project, an urban drama, and there’s a role that would be perfect for you.”]
Wang Han sent me a message: "[You want to be a director?]"
Jiang Yang typed: [“I'll produce it, and I'll also be the executive producer. I'm too busy to direct, and I don't have the skills. We need professionals. It's a low-budget production, just something to get by.”] Wang Han replied: [“No problem, I'll definitely come if I'm available. Pay me whatever you want, we're friends.”]
Jiang Yang was chatting with Wang Han.
Zhao Lushi retrieved her luggage and followed behind Jiang Yang.
She kept exchanging messages with her father.
Ruth received her father's reply: ["Ruth, Jiang Yang isn't an ordinary person. He's in the entertainment industry anyway. Whether he goes to Tsinghua or Peking University or Beijing Film Academy, don't worry about it. Remember, you're his employee now, and he's your boss. Just listen to him faithfully. If he doesn't do well in the future, you can gain more experience by working with him so you can have a better future after leaving him."]
Zhao Lushi typed: ["Okay, I'll listen to him."]
Zhao Lushi typed again: [“He told me not to listen to you.”]
Father anticipated Ruth's intentions and sent a message: ["Ruth, calm down, don't do anything rash."]
Zhao Lushi replied: [“Anyway, I’ve contacted the admissions offices of Tsinghua and Peking Universities. Tsinghua and Peking Universities are definitely better than Beijing Film Academy. Jiang Yang has been so good to me, I can’t let him be fooled by Huang Lei, you know? I really hate Huang Lei right now, damn it.”]
The message has been sent.
Zhao Lushi then heard Huang Lei's voice: "Xiao Jiang, Ruth! Over here!"
Huang Lei was waving in the crowd at the arrival gate.
Wearing a polo shirt and casual pants.
He was wearing a mask on his face.
Her eyes were exposed, and when she smiled, there were wrinkles at the corners of her eyes.
He wore glasses on his nose.
Huang Lei doesn't wear glasses on the show, but he often wears them in private.
"Teacher Huang." Jiang Yang walked over quickly.
“Don’t call me Teacher Huang, just call me Brother Lei. We’re all family here,” Huang Lei said with a smile.
Zhao Lushi forced a smile: "Teacher Huang."
"Ruth, has your dad been busy lately?" Huang Lei nodded.
"He's quite busy. He's in the foreign trade business. I was just chatting with him," Zhao Lushi said with a smile.
Despite his displeasure with Huang Lei, he had to maintain appearances.
If it weren't for the fact that Huang Lei is my father's friend and also has a good relationship with Jiang Yang, I wouldn't bother to be perfunctory.
Last time at Huang Lei's house, she was torn between signing with Galaxy Cool Entertainment or Jiangyang Company.
It was her father who told her to listen to Huang Lei's opinion.
Before she could fully express her concerns, Huang Lei began to lecture her at length.
To say she's unreliable is to say she only cares about immediate gains.
They even lectured her, saying that she was too impulsive and needed to learn to be more yielding.
Every sentence hit her sore spot.
If Huang Duoduo hadn't been there, and she hadn't wanted to set a bad example for the children, she would have already started swearing.
"Ruth, come here." Huang Lei's gaze fell on the carry-on suitcase at her feet, and he reached out his hand: "Give me your luggage."
"I'll bring it up."
"I am the elder, I will carry the luggage."
Familiar words.
Ruth resisted the urge to roll her eyes.
Knowing that Huang Lei would start lecturing him once he mentioned his status as an elder.
Then Huang Lei said, “You young people have it tough. You’re from Chengdu, studying at a university in Taiwan, so far from home. You have to readjust to the food, the climate, and the accent. I know that.”
Upon hearing this...
Zhao Lushi was stunned.
He glanced at Huang Lei sideways and narrowed his eyes.
He took out his glasses and put them on.
With clearer vision, I realized that the person in front of me was indeed Huang Lei.
Huang Lei continued, "When I was filming 'Go Fighting!,' Show Lo was from Taiwan. I've been to Taiwan many times. Sichuan cuisine is so spicy and fragrant, like hot pot with chili oil and spicy rabbit heads. We ate heartily every meal, right?"
“Yes, yes, that’s how it is in my hometown.” Zhao Lushi nodded repeatedly.
Huang Lei continued, "The food in Taiwan is milder, with more sweet dishes. You probably couldn't get used to it when you first went there, right?"
"I don't like the food."
"When I miss home at night, I can't even get a proper meal of my hometown food. I can only make do with a bowl of instant noodles. That feeling is unbearable."
"I feel terrible."
“If my daughter Duoduo goes to school so far away from home in the future, I will definitely worry about her.”
Zhao Lushi was stunned. Huang Lei, who wasn't lecturing, seemed strange no matter how she looked at him: "Teacher Huang, what's wrong with you today? You seem very abnormal." (End of Chapter)