Chapter 127 It’s Better to Quit
Let the dishes that Wen Chi is familiar with be served like water.
Yuanyuanju serves the Tan family cuisine, and is most famous for its bird's nest and shark's fin, which are cooked over a slow fire.
For example, the signature braised shark's fin ordered by Chu Yan has been braised on the fire for several hours. The shark's fin meat is soft and tender, without any fishy smell. Instead, it has an extremely rich and mellow taste, which is a great enjoyment for the taste buds.
For the brothers Chu Yan and Wen Chi, this braised shark's fin is a memory and their mother's favorite dish.
They were young at the time, and the aroma of the braised shark's fin made them dizzy. They didn't know how to restrain themselves, so they picked up the spoon and hurriedly put it into their mouths. However, their mother snatched the spoon away and said to them with a smile:
"Be careful, it's hot. Good food is worth waiting for."
"Be careful of the heat."
Chu Yan said to Wen Chi.
Wen Chi almost instinctively continued with the next sentence:
“Good food deserves…waiting.”
He swallowed his sigh and lowered his head, trying to hide his sore and red eyes.
Chu Yan was also touched and remained silent for a long time.
The years of estrangement between the brothers seemed to disappear in the blink of an eye, and tender affection flowed in their hearts. They felt the warmth of family affection for the first time in a long time.
Moved by the memories of delicious food, the two brothers naturally talked about other people in the family.
Wen Chi was so busy in the entertainment industry that he hadn't been aware of his family's situation for a long time.
"Are grandpa and grandma all right?"
Chu Yan nodded and replied:
"It's fine. It's just that grandpa wanted to buy a large blue and white porcelain plate last month, but he was conspired to swindle him. He was so angry that he almost fainted, but he lied to grandma and said he dropped it. Grandma still doesn't know the truth, so remember not to let it slip."
Compared with other family members, Wen Chi has a good relationship with his grandparents. He is very familiar with his grandfather's passion for collecting antiques and his repeated failures in trying again and again.
Hearing his elder brother say this, Wen Chi couldn't help but laugh:
"Grandpa is still the same. So...what about my second sister? Is she okay?"
Wen Chi was even more in awe of this academic genius sister who seemed as distant as the moon in the sky, and he was even reluctant to mention her name.
Chu Yan's tone was as calm as ever.
He and his sister Wen Mo are twins, a boy and a girl, and they have always had a close relationship:
"She's about to graduate with her PhD and will be returning to China soon. Let's meet for dinner then."
Wen Chi nodded hurriedly:
"Okay... okay! By the way, which school does my second sister attend?"
"Johns Hopkins."
Wen Chi had heard of this famous medical school, and as a poor student he was immediately in awe of it.
"Well, it's my second sister after all."
During their conversation, the two of them intentionally or unintentionally ignored their father Wen Yu.
Chu Yan asked his brother:
"What about you? What are your plans next? Not going back to finish college?"
Wen Chi stirred the sticky braised shark fin with a spoon and said sullenly:
“I don’t want to go abroad.”
Chu Yan was stunned:
"actually……"
He didn't know where to start explaining.
When talking about going abroad, people will mention what happened back then... and that is definitely something that the whole family doesn't want to mention again.
So, Chu Yan simply skipped the others and started talking:
"If you don't want to go abroad, you can stay in China and apply for university. Your overseas academic records should be recognized by domestic universities. It depends on which field you are interested in. You can hire a tutor to provide you with tutoring for a period of time."
Up to this point, the two brothers had a very pleasant chat.
It can even be said that it has been a long time since we had such a calm chat.
However, after hearing Chu Yan's suggestion about the university, Wen Chi was silent for a long time before he said:
“I don’t want to go to college.”
There was confusion about the future in his eyes.
For Wen Chi, going to college was not a necessary choice because he didn't know what he would do in college.
Study? What to study? What can he learn with his poor academic ability?
Chu Yan put down the spoon, took a deep breath, and was about to persuade his brother.
Wen Chi's thoughts quickly jumped:
"How about... I apply to film school?"
What Wen Chi was thinking about at this moment was the joke he made to Sui Sui: "You have a talent for acting."
It was just a joke at that time, but now think about it, since he is in the entertainment industry, if he wants to go further, then applying to film school might really be a good choice.
However, Chu Yan showed strong disbelief towards Wen Chi's idea:
"Film school? Do you want to stay in the entertainment industry forever?"
Wen Chi's relaxed shoulders gradually tensed up:
"Is it not possible?"
Chu Yan noticed his brother's resistance.
But he thought this was a matter of great importance to Wen Chi's life, and spoke frankly on the spot:
"I know you didn't enter the entertainment industry out of genuine love; it was just a rebellious act during your youth. Now is the time to settle down. How about..."
"Rebellion? What rebellion? How come I don't know that I am rebelling!"
Wen Chi's back was tense and his lips were almost pursed into a line!
Chu Yan frowned:
"Wen Chi, don't be angry, we are talking about serious matters."
It would have been better if Chu Yan hadn't said that.
As soon as he said that, Wen Chi was like a powder keg ready to explode!
Wen Chi couldn't control his temper and gritted his teeth:
"That's right! In your eyes, I'm just a naive and tactless child. I'm not as thoughtful and mature as you in anything I do! But have you ever considered this? I'm almost twenty years old! I'm capable of taking responsibility for all the choices I make!"
Chu Yan was also irritated by Wen Chi’s stubborn words!
Normally, he never shows his emotions in front of his colleagues and subordinates. Many people commented that he did not look like a young man in his twenties, but rather like a middle-aged man who had been polished for more than ten or twenty years, and was incredibly calm!
But in front of his younger brother and even all his family members, Chu Yan's mature and calm demeanor was difficult to maintain, and his emotions were easily affected -
"Responsible? Being scolded like a rat on the Internet...is that responsible?"
Chu Yan's eyes were sharp and fierce! Rage surged!
Wen Chi was stunned at first, then he slowly started laughing sarcastically:
"So... you know everything about my situation during this period."
Chu Yan pursed his lips:
"Before I met you at the hotel last week, I had only heard about it, and then I learned more about it in the past two days."
If it weren’t for this investigation, Chu Yan wouldn’t have known what Wen Chi had experienced in the entertainment industry!
Chu Yan was also furious.
No one wants to see their own brother being scolded like this!
It was a rare day for the two brothers to have a happy meal together. Chu Yan didn't want to talk about these troubles and deliberately ignored them.
Now that Wen Chi mentioned it, Chu Yan simply laid out everything and said:
"You didn't really want to be a star in the first place anyway, so why not just take this opportunity to quit? Whether you want to go abroad or stay in China to attend university, we will respect your opinion..."
"Respect? Do you really think you have any respect for me?"
Wen Chi interrupted directly!
(End of this chapter)
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