Chapter 185 Arousing His Protective Instinct
Zhou Yu initially feigned weakness to evoke Yang Heng's protective instincts.
She had used this trick many times in the past without any problems.
But today, she ran into a snag with Yang Heng.
As a veteran agent, Yang Heng has his own set of rules.
Zhou Yuchu's actions have crossed his bottom line.
He said angrily, "Why didn't you discuss such a big matter with me first?"
Zhou Yu was taken aback, never expecting that Yang Heng would not react at all to her show of weakness!
She refused to believe it, her brow furrowed, and her voice choked with emotion, "Brother Yang..."
"Stop!" Yang Heng put one hand on his hip and pointed at Zhou Yuchu with the other. "Even if you call me 'Dad,' it won't work! Let me tell you, this kind of thing is a big no-no in my eyes!"
Zhou Yu was completely unprepared for this outcome.
But Yang Heng was completely unyielding, and she knew that feigning weakness wouldn't work on him.
Her face darkened, and her tone turned colder. "I never expected you to ask me to record this show. You didn't even consult me before you made the decision to make this variety show!"
"I'm your agent. Every decision I make is for your benefit. Besides, this is a resource that the big boss personally secured. Others would love to have it, so why are you making a choice?"
Zhou Yuchu was getting impatient. "Even if this is a rare opportunity, we have to give it up now!"
"Give up what?!" Yang Heng retorted firmly. "Jiang Ruomi has already gotten involved, and you're still going to back down!"
Jiang Ruomi...
Zhou Yu was indeed resentful when he thought about her blatant provocations tonight.
She raised her hand and pressed her temples. "What should we do?"
Yang Heng stroked his chin and said, "You've already pretended to be unconscious, why don't you go a little further?"
Zhou Yu frowned. "What do you mean?"
"If your hand is injured, they certainly won't ask you to play the pipa anymore!"
You want me to fake being injured?
"No, we have to really alert the show's medical team so as not to arouse suspicion."
Zhou Yu suddenly stood up. "You want me to harm myself?"
"Or do you have a better idea?"
Zhou Yu pursed his lips.
Yang Heng noticed her reluctance and said, "Xiao Chu, although the big boss thinks highly of you now, you need to know that you are not that young anymore. Female celebrities have a short prime. You are thirty-one now. Female celebrities are not as valuable after 35. Think it over carefully."
Zhou Yu gritted his teeth, but finally nodded, "I know."
The recording of the program continued the next morning.
All the guests came downstairs to gather on time, except for Zhou Yuchu, who was late.
The director asked Xiao Dong to go and check what was going on.
Just as I was about to go inside, I saw Zhou Yuchu come out.
Her right hand was wrapped in thick gauze.
Everyone was stunned to see her like this.
"Teacher Zhou, what's wrong?"
"Oh my god, what happened to your hands after just one night, Teacher Zhou..."
Jiang Ruomi covered her mouth, "Your entire right hand is wrapped in gauze, how serious is the injury? Teacher Zhou, how did you get hurt?"
“I got up to drink water in the middle of the night last night, and I got really dizzy and fell down,” Zhou Yuchu smiled slightly. “The cup broke, and I cut my palm with the shards.”
"This must hurt a lot, right?" Zhao Yangyi said with heartache. "What did the doctor say?"
“It’s all superficial wounds,” Zhou Yuchu said. “It’s just a few stitches in my palm, so don’t worry.”
"What do you mean by 'how many stitches'!" Xiao Zhang said with heartache. "Twelve stitches. I watched the doctor stitch up Xiao Chu, and tears welled up in my eyes. The wound was big and deep. If Xiao Chu hadn't wanted to avoid delaying the recording, she should have gone to the hospital for treatment."
Everyone was stunned when these words were spoken!
"Twelve needles!" Jiang Ruomi looked at Zhou Yuchu and said meaningfully, "You're really ruthless!"
Zhou Yu frowned and glanced at Jiang Ruomi.
Jiang Ruomi gave her a simple wink in return.
Seemingly innocent and cute, but actually harboring an arrogant rebellious streak!
Zhou Yuchu silently pursed her red lips.
Jiang Ruomi has been intentionally or unintentionally provoking her since yesterday!
Zhou Yu was initially angry, but also disdainful.
For a newcomer to dare to talk back to her!
They really don't know what's good for them!
Zhou Yuchu inwardly scoffed, but right now her most important task was to maintain her public image.
She looked away and continued to respond to the concern of others.
Shen Qingshu and Jin Que exchanged a glance but said nothing.
...
With all guests present, the recording officially began.
The director announces today's tasks.
The teams will compete in groups.
Each group is led by a team member from the regular cast members to find a teacher in the village. The group must learn a new song by 2 PM, and whoever returns to the recording location first wins.
Shen Qingshu and Jin Que were assigned to the same group, and they followed Teacher Deng.
Teacher Deng is over forty years old, but still has a very easygoing personality.
If Zhou Yuchu hadn't been in their group, Shen Qingshu and Jin Que would have really enjoyed the recording.
However, since Zhou Yuchu injured her hand, it was naturally not her turn to learn intangible cultural heritage musical instruments.
However, Shen Qingshu did not intend to let Zhou Yuchu off the hook.
My hand is injured, but my mouth is fine!
Their group found a very famous Nanyin (Southern Music) grandma in the area, whom locals call "Grandma A Xiang".
Grandma Axiang taught them to play "Hundred Birds Return to Their Nest," one of the famous Nanyin pieces.
Shen Qingshu played the southern lute, Teacher Deng played the erhu, Dr. Jin played the xiao, and another guest played the sanxian.
Zhou Yuchu is the only one left.
Shen Qingshu looked at her and said, "Teacher Zhou's hand is not convenient, so how about singing a song?"
Zhou Yu was taken aback. "I... I can't sing well..."
"Teacher Zhou is being modest again. Don't you understand the Min dialect?"
"I understand, but I can't explain it well..."
Jin Que smiled and said, "Teacher Zhou, don't worry. Grandma Xiang is a very professional teacher. You have a certain foundation, so you should be able to learn more easily than the rest of us."
Upon hearing this, Teacher Deng chimed in, "Yes, we're short on time. The production team said the two groups will compete tonight, and the winning group will receive a wonderful gift! Teacher Zhou, don't be modest, you're the one for the singing part!"
Zhou Yuchu: "..."
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