Arriving at the bustling market, I immediately felt like I'd stirred up a hornet's nest; the noise was unbearable.
The filming crew also went into action with minimal effort. The image quality was a bit low, but the staff didn't have to work as hard.
Of the three, Yao Jing is the most popular. As the top host of Sanjiang, his popularity is second to none. Many uncles and aunts greeted him along the way. In addition, he came to record the show every week, and they became familiar with each other over time.
"Little Yao's here to buy groceries again! Come on, what do you want today? I'll pick out some good stuff for you!"
"Oh, thank you so much, Sister Hu. Let me ask our head chef for his opinion first." He then turned to Xu Qian and gestured angrily at him.
Xu Qian knew this was to boost his viewership, so after thinking for a moment, he listed the ingredients he planned to prepare. For each item he listed, Aunt Hu across from him deftly filled a bag with it, without even weighing it – there was definitely enough. Because of this, their refrigerator was always completely full during every recording session, all leftovers from the previous week.
In Sister Hu's words, it's all about small profits and quick turnover. Every time the production crew comes to buy groceries, it's enough for dozens of people. Plus, with Teacher Yao's celebrity status, she naturally has to give them extra attention.
However, as she pretended, Sister Hu noticed the young man in the crowd, the most handsome one. She had just heard Teacher Yao say that this man was... a cook?
"Hey, buddy—"
Xu Qian exclaimed "Ah!" and looked up.
"Do you have a boyfriend? How old is he this year?" Sister Hu looked at him with great interest, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she became. Wasn't this a perfect son-in-law falling from the sky?!
"Uh..." Xu Qian was stunned and subconsciously looked at Yao Jing, begging for help!
Yao Jing laughed. It was the first time he had ever seen Xu Qian look so flustered. He quickly shielded the 'mutton' behind his back and said to Sister Hu with a grin, "Sister Hu, little Xu is the first love of countless girls. He can't be your son-in-law."
"Okay." As soon as Sister Hu heard "the first love of countless girls," she knew this person wasn't a chef, but most likely some celebrity. Sigh, what a pity!
Putting that incident aside, Xu Qian still managed to navigate the market with ease thanks to his face that appealed to men, women, young and old. His appearance wasn't that of an idol; his features were sharp and angular, making him very recognizable.
There are certainly many good-looking people in the world, but when it comes to recognizability, they are far below that number. Of course, his temperament adds a lot to his appeal.
Aura is a very mysterious word, but strangely enough, you can clearly perceive it. To put it more simply, it means that no matter how crowded a place is, you can always spot him at a glance.
This is what makes it unique.
Yao Jing subtly observed the young man beside him, thinking that this might be one of those people who were born with a natural talent. In the entertainment industry, being good-looking is far from enough, but if you have a unique and memorable aura, you've already taken a small step towards success.
Don't underestimate this small step. It may seem insignificant, but among the millions of people in the entertainment industry, Yao Jing says that no more than 10% can actually achieve it.
In short, there are talented individuals out there, and Yao Jing doesn't mind being a talent scout.
...
The group returned to the village with bags and packages. The house had been almost cleaned, and the whole yard looked brand new. Well, it wasn't really that new, just much tidier.
Xu Qian went back to his bedroom first, ostensibly to change his clothes, but in reality, he not only changed his clothes but also went to the bathroom to pack up the medicine. In addition to several herbs to help with repair, Xu Qian also added his secret blood-activating ointment, which is something that cannot be made in this world for the time being and requires a hundred-year-old white root leaf.
Xu Qian quickly put the wrapped medicine patch into his backpack, intending to give it to Zhao Wenkang later.
After finishing what he was doing, Xu Qian hurriedly went downstairs. He didn't know what was going on downstairs, so he had to go and check it out.
"Xiao Xu! Come and help!" Wang Xu called out to Xu Qian, who had just popped his head out at the top of the stairs.
"Hey, I'm here." Xu Qian jumped down, taking two steps in one. Fortunately, he was skilled enough that his movements were fluid and graceful, though not suitable for the average person to imitate.
With Xu Qian joining the kitchen, things suddenly became much faster. Washing vegetables could be left to others, but when it came to chopping vegetables, he could do the work of three people. He chopped quickly and precisely, and could chop whatever shape you wanted. He even carved a rose at Wu Meili's request.
"No, no, I have to film this!" Wu Meili asked the director for his phone and took several pictures, intending to post them on her Weibo account. She was sure no one would guess correctly!
Yao Jing watched with a smile, thinking that he would definitely ask Meili to send him a picture after she finished taking the photo.
And so, a rather lavish 'wrap party' came to an end at 2 p.m., and the camera was turned off at the young director's signal, marking the temporary conclusion of this two-day, one-night trip.
The guests and the host went upstairs to pack their luggage, and Xu Qian took the opportunity to give Zhao Wenkang the prepared medicine package.
"Brother Zhao, apply this herbal pack to your lower back every night for three consecutive nights, and it works quite well."
"Thank you, Xiao Xu, I'll definitely try it when I get back!" Although Zhao Wenkang agreed verbally, he was actually indifferent. It had been going on for more than a day or two, and if applying some medicine could cure it... well, he understood the other party's kindness, and his thanks were sincere.
Xu Qian didn't say much. He had already given the item; whether or not the other party used it was up to them.
After a while, everyone came down to the courtyard, some adding each other on WeChat, others making plans to eat together, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
With a 'bang,' the line of car doors closed one after another; it was time to say goodbye.
Xu Qian looked away, feeling a little down than he had expected, but the thought of the big watermelon in the trunk immediately cheered him up. "By the way, Xiao Yan, take a watermelon back with you later. It's pretty sweet. Share it with your roommates."
Yan Lang sighed and said seriously that he had been craving the smells coming from inside for the past two days. Although he could occasionally eat the food inside, it was definitely not enough to go around!
After speaking, Xu Qian looked down at his phone again. His phone had been kept by the production team for the past few days, and he hadn't read or replied to many messages.
Following the order, it was Xiaomai's turn first. She sent Xu Qian three scripts, all of which were self-produced web dramas by Yimi Sunshine. She had already screened the roles and scripts and also consulted Xiang Feifei. For Xu Qian at this point, they were all good opportunities to gain exposure.
The advantage of web series is that they are released quickly. They can usually be released one to two months after filming, which is perfect for gaining exposure.
Xu Qian glanced at the content and then at the time, and immediately felt troubled. Two of them were fine, as they were cameos, but the filming time for the other one was right in the month after next. He planned to go find the blood ginseng grass during that time, so it seemed he would have to cancel it.
Xu Qian told Xiaomai about this, as well as his plan not to take on any work for the next month.
wheat:
Oh! What about Fengtang? The plan will be released next month, and the project is expected to start the month after next!
Xu Qian:
Don't worry about that. Besides, filming for Feng Tang won't take too long. I just need to take half a month off.
wheat:
Brother Xu, would you mind if I asked why you took leave? You're in a rising phase right now, taking too much leave isn't really a good idea.
Xu Qian thought for a moment, then went back—
For some special reasons, I'll be back as soon as possible and try my best not to affect my work! I swear! /laughs
wheat:
"Don't worry about it, I'll still help you look for a suitable job if one comes along!"
Xu Qian replied with a thank you and continued scrolling down. Meng Ziqiu hadn't sent him any messages during that time, and he didn't know if it was because he hadn't received any messages or if he hadn't bothered him. After thinking about it, Xu Qian decided to ask him.
Meng Ziqiu:
Ah, not yet. There's some news from Fifth Master that's hard to believe, but it's said that Hua Laosan has a twin brother. But almost no one knows about it, so it's impossible to confirm whether it's true or not.
If it's about twins, Xu Qian couldn't help but think of Hua Laosan's original name. What if the current Hua Laosan wasn't Hua Laosan, but his older brother... No, he still had to see the real person.
Xu Qian:
Is there any news about Hua Laosan's itinerary?
Meng Ziqiu:
No, I heard he was seriously ill and is probably hiding in some hospital.
Xu Qian was somewhat disappointed, but he also understood that the other party's identity was not so easy to investigate, so he had no choice but to hold back and patiently wait for the results.
There weren't many other WeChat messages. Sheng Huaijiang and the others just asked about daily life, but Meng Liangchen sent him a message about university.
In China, university applications take place after the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), giving students considerable choice. However, in addition to exam scores, universities also require interviews, usually held in the second week after the results are released. But this year, due to the outbreak of the pandemic, university applications have been postponed.
Meng Liangchen applied to the law department of Weicheng University. His college entrance examination score was quite good, nearly 20 points higher than expected. Compared with the admission score of Weicheng University last year, admission was a piece of cake.
However, this time he sought out Xu Qian not because of his own affairs, but because of Xu Qian.
Although Qin You's exam results were not as outstanding as Meng Liangchen's, they were still excellent for Linyang. Naturally, people were concerned about his whereabouts, so they asked Meng Liangchen, who was a relative.
Xu Qian wasn't really interested in university. He initially wanted to tell Meng Liangchen he wasn't going, but then he changed his mind and deleted his previous statement about not going, starting over.
Is there a major related to wildlife conservation?
Meng Liangchen:
...?
Bro, are you serious?
Xu Qian:
Um.
Meng Liangchen:
...
Okay, I'll go take a look.
After a while, Meng Liangchen replied. Sure enough, there was indeed a major called Wildlife Conservation, and the required score wasn't high. With Qin You's grades, she could have been admitted in no time.
Xu Qian:
Okay, then I'll choose this one.
Meng Liangchen:
……good.
Xu Qian put away his phone, opened his backpack, and found his most precious disposable puppet.
This disposable puppet was a gift from his senior brother, Lan Ge. Once summoned, it can only be frozen in time once. Once its appearance is set, it cannot be changed. Its duration can last until he recalls it. The puppet will inherit all of the original body's memories, making it the most perfect substitute and an essential for home and travel.
Unfortunately, there was only one, and Xu Qian was quite reluctant to use it. However, the pseudonym 'Qin You' could do quite a lot. Not only could it get him into university, but it also had connections with Jiang Qun. He couldn't just disappear every time, so after thinking it over, he decided to use it on 'Qin You'.
Alright! Let's happily go to university in his place!
Just as Xu Qian was about to close his eyes and take a nap, Meng Ziqiu sent another message, this time about serious business.
Meng Ziqiu:
There's something else, I don't know if it's related to anything, but I felt I had to tell you: something strange happened again at that jewelry exhibition you went to...
Author's Note: The next chapter will focus on the plot!
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