Chapter 41 The Celebrity: "Anyway, I don't lose out by dating like that."...
The stunningly beautiful and captivating supermodel, that brat...
I can't believe she came up with that.
Cheng Sijie laughed so hard that tears were almost coming out.
Cheng Jiayu chuckled as he cooked tripe: "Did you break down, Sister 00?"
Yu Lingling: "Huh?"
Cheng Jiayu: "Hahaha, you always have such hilarious moments when you break down."
Seeing Yu Lingling's expression of having stepped in dog poop, Cheng Sijie said, "...Then I really have to thank you."
When they video-called Wong Kar-wai, he was in a foreign country. The stunning supermodel, Yuri, saw the three of them together and exclaimed, "So, you're secretly having an affair behind the organization's back!"
Yu Lingling gave her a look as if she were looking at someone with a mental disability: "Is that how you use that word?"
Wong Kar-wai: "I'm going to expose you in the group chat right now!"
Cheng Sijie said, "You brat, you traitor! We're sending you a video so you can smell the electric hot pot and see for yourself, and you still dare to rebel?! Do you believe I'll kill you?!"
Sunglasses King laughed: "Fine, you traitorous scoundrel, I'm in Korea right now, come and chop me up if you dare."
Then, Sunglasses King said seriously, "Um, could I ask you for a favor? My stylist really wants your boyfriend's vinyl record, the limited signed edition. I used to brag that a friend of mine is related to Jiang Hui. Don't worry, I didn't leak it to you. I was talking about his aunt's aunt. He's got his eye on me. Could you get me a copy? Please, please."
My aunt's younger aunt... How dare this guy brag like that.
Cheng Sijie already wanted her to do hard labor, so she readily agreed and suggested that she come to the live broadcast room to show her face.
Wong Kar-wai said, "Sure, but I'm not that famous. I only went on that dating show to make up the numbers. You know, I'm 1.76 meters tall. Some of the male guests who claimed to be over 1.8 meters tall were much shorter than me when they wore heels."
She gestured.
Cheng Sijie: "Ha, you're comparing a beautiful anchorwoman of my caliber to them?"
Wang He was stunned for a moment, then threw his head back and burst into laughter, laughing so hard that tears were almost coming out. "How can you be so narcissistic, Cheng Sijie? I really can't stand you!!"
Cheng Sijie feigned aloofness, striking poses repeatedly, "How about it, you brat, supermodel, my hotness isn't lacking, is it?"
Yu Lingling laughed so hard she bent over, "It's so spicy, it's making my eyes go blind!"
Cheng Jiayu was speechless. "Oh my god, your voices almost gave me a perforated eardrum."
When they talked, they didn't feel that their old "friends" were about to ascend to a higher level; it was just like high school students gossiping.
That's life. As long as you have familiar old friends, no matter how big the difficulties you encounter, it's not a big deal. No matter if you're 25, 35, 45... all the way up to 105, you'll still be the coolest kid on the block.
The little rascal, he's the kind who can climb on the roof and tear off the tiles, the kind who doesn't do his homework and is punished by standing in the corner together.
However, when it comes to live streaming, it's inevitable to talk about the juicy gossip and related entertainment industry tidbits.
Wang He said, "But to be honest, there are a lot of tricks involved here, a mix of truth and falsehood. Today I might dislike you, tomorrow I'll be creating a CP (couple pairing) with you, it's all the same old story. People are so slick. I got a psychological trauma from being on a variety show, it was terrifying. You even have to consider whether the bracelet you wear on your wrist and neck is worth 300,000 yuan, otherwise people won't even acknowledge you on dating shows. I'm successful in my industry, and my mom has some connections, so I don't have to deal with these superficial monsters all the time. If I really switched to such a chaotic place, I'd be the first to cry."
Yu Lingling sharply commented: "It's all just a facade! I only realized after I joined a big company that even a budget of 30,000 to 50,000 yuan has to go through many twists and turns before it can be approved."
Wang Hexin felt the same way, "Sigh."
"But Orange streamer, I heard you switched platforms and were harassed by male fans?"
Helpless, Cheng Sijie recounted the recent events to her again, and at this moment, talking about those old things again inevitably made him feel emotional.
When Wang He heard male fan CJ tell Strawberry that he embarrassed Cheng Sijie in public because he liked her, he frowned.
The strikingly beautiful woman, both striking and androgynous, frowned. Even with her cold and stern expression, she still looked incredibly charming. However, her words were unpleasant to hear: "This big idiot, it seems we have the same profession—we both cater to young people. As we get older, our energy levels drop, and dealing with these morons will definitely lead to a stroke."
Cheng Sijie: "The words may be rough, but the meaning is correct. I plan to change careers in two years. I'll take advantage of the opportunity to switch platforms and see if I can make a name for myself and achieve something before I quit."
Wang He sighed, "No matter what, girl, your health is the most important thing. You broadcast for eight hours a day, your brain will be exhausted."
Yu Lingling said, "You don't even consider yourself a human being."
Cheng Sijie picked up a piece of tripe with her chopsticks. "Oh, come on, who can build a career without suffering? It's not easy for anyone. Aren't you all working like oxen and horses too?"
"Have you ever thought about using your boyfriend to take off?" Wang He stroked his chin and said, "Why not use it? These days, it's popular for streamers to release their own singles, right? Your boyfriend is the best at that. Let him get you a good song and do some marketing. Maybe it will have a miraculous effect."
Yu Lingling said, "Cheng Sijie is a gigolo? Maybe in his next life."
While scalding beef for himself, Cheng Jiayu said, "You don't know, my sister and brother-in-law are Emperor Cheng and Consort Jiang, respectively. You can't expect Emperor Cheng to rise to power by relying on a seductive concubine."
Cheng Sijie rolled her eyes. "These days, people rely on men to make a living. To be honest, this is what I'm telling you, this is the real advice I have on dating! When you're in love, it's called romance, it's called giving, it's called love. But when you're arguing, it's called you throwing yourself at someone, being shameless, and being low."
She said solemnly, "Unless he kneels down and begs me to accept the money, and then he will never be able to use this as leverage against me, I would rather work hard outside on my own."
Cheng Jiayu was speechless. As a boy, he had a bit of respect for Cheng Sijie, who was ten points higher than him in math. He was so rational.
Yu Lingling said happily, "You guys don't know, do you? They were sophomores in college when Cheng Sijie's parents bumped into Jiang Hui, who flew back from overseas to take care of Cheng Sijie. Only then did Cheng Sijie give them a proper status."
Cheng Jiayu was also shocked: "I always thought you guys were dating in high school."
As he poured himself some sesame paste, he casually asked Yu Lingling to hand him some chili oil. "Weren't you two exchanging glances quite obviously back then?"
Cheng Sijie said, "Is it obvious?"
Cheng Jiayu said, "Even Cheng Siyu knows that you are secretly dating a band's lead singer."
Cheng Sijie was rather speechless.
If she had actually done it, now when people talk about it, they'll just think of it as a trivial, everyday thing from the past.
Unfortunately, she hadn't done anything wrong, so she felt a little depressed and had the illusion that she had been taken advantage of.
Cheng Jiayu chuckled, "But why did my brother-in-law drop out of school and go into the entertainment industry?"
Yu Lingling said, "Tch, anyway, Cheng Sijie once said that if anyone could introduce her to a handsome, talented male idol with luxury cars and watches, she would be eternally grateful and kneel down to thank them. Isn't this because she's self-motivated and pushed her boyfriend to enter the entertainment industry?"
Cheng Sijie said, "I'm not that all-powerful."
She paused slightly, recalling the events of that day, and realized that her words had been somewhat thoughtless. A table laden with food sat on the table, her eyes darting around, unsure whether to feign composure and add a bite of food or a skewer of grilled meat.
Indeed, Jiang Hui dropped out of college in her sophomore year to enter the entertainment industry.
After they had been dating since their sophomore year, Jiang Hui told her that he didn't plan to continue his studies and was going to drop out to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
At the time, the two were deeply in love and their minds were filled with thoughts of seeing each other often. Jiang Hui flew over to see her almost without regard for anything else.
Cheng Sijie ate her takeout while saying, "Huh?"
Is this really okay?
She was completely baffled, wondering why he suddenly wanted to pursue his dream in the entertainment industry. Cheng Sijie said, "Then do whatever you want."
She thought for a moment and said, "The entertainment industry is quite chaotic. Won't you be subjected to unspoken rules if you go in?"
Jiang Hui said, "I will remain chaste for you."
Cheng Sijie: "Do you think you can just hold onto it if you want to?"
She thought for a moment, knowing that Jiang Hui's family background was very powerful, so there seemed to be no need to worry about him becoming a gigolo in the entertainment industry. So she said, "Then what are your career plans? What if I get beaten up by your fanatical fans who mistook me for their sister-in-law? Wouldn't I be disfigured?"
Jiang Hui said, "I have my own career plan, don't worry."
Cheng Sijie said, "Okay, but why did such a strange idea suddenly come to mind?"
Jiang Hui smiled but didn't say anything.
She thought about it and found it quite funny. She told Yu Lingling about it, and Yu Lingling exclaimed, "Huh?!"
She said sincerely, "You're really amazing, sister."
Cheng Sijie said, "I can't let our relationship interfere with his pursuit of his dreams. It's a lifelong commitment. If he becomes a star, I still need to work hard to prepare for graduate school."
She said worriedly, "I've been trying to curry favor with my professor lately. I hope I can get a direct admission to his class. I heard that the benefits in his group are really good, and he doesn't deduct students' salaries."
Yu Lingling said, "I'm planning to go to City C to find a job after graduation, but you've gone off-topic."
Cheng Sijie said, "Oh, anyway, I'm not losing out by dating like that."
Cheng Sijie doesn't think he has an ostrich mentality; it's just that things often turn out unexpectedly, and you never know what will happen in the next moment of life.
No matter how many plans you make, it's useless.
He really did drop out of school to go into the entertainment industry. Cheng Sijie hadn't heard Jiang Hui mention his family much, but it seemed that he had a lot of freedom at home.
Jiang Hui took the initiative to explain, "It's okay. Even if I don't need to make any promises, my performance isn't the kind that would be ruined if I dropped out of school."
His subtle confidence seemed to particularly attract Cheng Sijie.
Neither of them mentioned what Cheng Sijie said in a live broadcast years ago: "If someone can introduce me to an idol, I will be grateful to him for life." It was just a joke back then, and neither of them thought it would come true. This is an unspoken ambiguity between the two.
Cheng Sijie deliberately didn't ask, and Jiang Hui deliberately didn't bring it up either. Let's just consider it a little bit of fun between lovers.
During his break from school, Jiang Hui visited his childhood friend, the son of a famous American director. The director and his wife had a sexless marriage, each pursuing their own interests. Being artists, no one knew what they were thinking. However, when facing the media, they presented themselves as a loving couple, and their collaboration seemed quite pleasant.
Jiang Hui has a strange persistence and obsession. Ever since he promised Cheng Sijie that he would not monitor her, he has started to hand over the monitoring power to Cheng Sijie. Cheng Sijie can open the app at any time to listen to what he is talking about. Cheng Sijie really has no hobby of eavesdropping, but she will open the app occasionally when she misses him and listen to him chat with others.
On set, I later learned that this low-budget fantasy horror film was the graduation project of the famous director's son, and Jiang Hui was there to work as his assistant director.
It seemed to be an actress arguing with him, constantly swearing, and on the verge of a breakdown. "I've filmed seventeen takes already, and there's a limit to how much I can lash out. I'm acting like a madwoman right now, what am I supposed to lash out at?!"
A man next to her was provoked by her and started swearing and cursing, repeatedly using vulgar language. If this were spoken in Chinese, both of their ancestors would be on a roller coaster in the sky.
Cheng Sijie: "..."
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