Chapter 145
On the stage, any slight expression would be magnified. Jiang Qiao could only keep smiling in front of the camera and the audience, pretending not to notice the gaze from Jiang Wu.
The music was soothing, the dancers were waving their sleeves, three large screens were connected, and at the climax of the song, lanterns rose from behind and filled the screen.
On the stage, the girl was wearing a light-colored wide-sleeved dress, and her black hair was tied up in a simple bun with a white jade hairpin.
The man next to her was more than half a head taller than her. The white and gold Chinese Hanfu made the man in his early twenties look more stable.
The number of backstage viewers continued to soar. In just half a minute, it had surpassed the Mid-Autumn Festival Galas of other TV stations at the same stage.
"Cut to a close-up!" The director excitedly said to the cameraman while holding the walkie-talkie, "Hurry up, shoot it close to the face!"
This overwhelming wealth...
The director was extremely grateful that he agreed to Jiang Wu's request.
At that time, the partner recommended by the program team to Jiang Wu was actually a popular young actress, but Jiang Wu took the initiative to propose to sing with Jiang Qiao.
Although Jiang Qiao is a little famous, his current status is not very big, and he doesn't even have a TV drama starring role. The director was very unhappy, but he had to agree because he couldn't bear to give up Jiang Wu's popularity.
I didn’t expect to have such an unexpected gain!
"Shoot in the same frame, shoot in the same frame!" The director looked at the camera image and gave instructions on the walkie-talkie.
As the song came to an end, the two people on the stage stood facing each other. When the last note fell, they smiled at each other. The camera stretched this scene.
Golden boy and jade girl, nothing more than that.
Backstage broadcast data reached its peak at this moment, with the number of viewers almost half that of other programs.
In the Jiang family’s old house in the city center, the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala is being broadcast on the LCD screen.
"Oh, I was wondering why Xiao Wu wasn't here. Turns out he went to a party to perform." The middle-aged woman with luxurious clothes and delicate makeup said in an exaggerated tone: "He's really busy. He didn't even come to reunite during the holidays..."
The woman opposite, Jiang Wu's mother, changed her expression for a moment, but maintained her smile: "Second sister-in-law, this is what you said. This is his job. There is nothing we can do about it. He will be here soon and will not delay the reunion dinner."
Jiang Wu's father married into the Jiang family. His status was not high to begin with. Later, he became very successful in the Education Bureau. His family members began to look up to him. However, they mocked Jiang Wu for not being able to continue his political career.
Fortunately, Jiang Wu worked hard and made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, and the relatives finally shut up.
Only the second wife of the Jiang family, who had an unglamorous background, was a gossiper and loved crickets the most.
"Well, if you ask me, what's so good about being an actor? You can make money, but in the end you'll be looked down upon." Mrs. Jiang said in a long voice.
Jiang Wu's mother was very angry, but her husband stopped her and comforted her, so she didn't curse on the spot.
At this time, the eldest lady of the Jiang family came in, frowning: "Today is a festival, everyone is here to have a reunion dinner, whoever makes trouble again will be kicked out!"
The eldest of the Jiang family gets the most shares in the company and controls the company, holding the highest status.
Madam Jiang II didn't dare to provoke Madam Yi, and whispered in a sarcastic tone, "What's so delicious? Big brother insisted on recognizing that illegitimate child, and as a result, he almost bankrupted the company and used up the assets left by the old man."
"How capable can a person who grew up in a poor village be? Sister-in-law, if you don't do anything about it, we'll all be left with nothing if this continues!" Second Mrs. Jiang complained.
Mrs. Jiang had an ugly expression on her face. She only hated herself for not being able to have children, otherwise she would not have allowed her husband to recognize his illegitimate child.
However, things have come to this. Compared with the Jiang family's second son who is eyeing her covetously, she would rather side with Jiang Chao, the illegitimate son. Just as she was about to say something,
Not far away, a man's clear and melodious voice sounded: "Second Aunt is here. What are you talking about? Can you tell me?"
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The living room was eerily quiet.
Everyone knows that Jiang Chao is the illegitimate son, but they dare not offend him openly. After all, all Jiang's companies are now in his hands.
Jiang Chao smiled, his face as gentle as jade and harmless: "Are you talking about me?"
"Ah, no, no, we are talking about Xiao Wu." Mrs. Jiang laughed awkwardly and pointed at the LCD screen. The song was coming to an end, and the two people on the stage bowed to the audience.
Jiang Chao looked over and bumped into the girl's smiling eyes through the screen.
He suddenly remembered that he hadn't seen Jiang Qiao for a long time.
These days, he has been busy with the intrigues in the business world, the intrigues within the Jiang family, and also comforting and taking care of Song Qingying.
Besides this...he is still perfecting his plan step by step.
His body functions are slowly deteriorating, and he doesn't have much time left. Instead of wasting energy on reversing the plot, it would be better for him to... become the male lead himself.
Jiang Chao couldn't remember when this idea came to him, maybe six years ago, or maybe even longer.
He has the help of the system, and he is clearly the one destined to be.
Jiang Qiao………………
Jiang Chao recited the name word by word in his heart. He thought that he would not abandon Jiang Qiao when the time comes. He would protect this proud little rose just like Lu Xun did.
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After singing a song, Jiang Qiao's face was almost frozen with laughter.
As expected, she hated attending parties the most and felt more comfortable acting on the set.
After the interview, we can leave. Jiang Qiao felt much better when he thought about it. He went back to the dressing room and changed his dress into casual clothes with the help of Julie.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw Jiang Wu standing outside.
Why did this guy follow me again? Thinking of his mysterious behavior on the stage,
Jiang Qiao's mouth twitched: "What's the matter?"
"No, I'll wait for you to go together to pick it up." Jiang Wu smiled brightly, as if he couldn't tell that the girl didn't like him at all.
"We still want to gather together later?" Jiang Qiao was puzzled.
Jiang Wu said as if it was a matter of course: "Of course, we are partners, we have to do everything together."
Jiang Qiao: “……………………”
Jiang Qiao wasn't so narcissistic as to think Jiang Wu liked her, but Jiang Wu always spoke in a strange way, which made her feel puzzled.
Want to be paired with her? There's no need, there are many young actresses who are more popular than her, and they are all very happy to be paired with Jiang Wu. There's no need for Jiang Wu to cling to her.
Why is that?
Jiang Qiao couldn't understand it. It seemed that Jiang Wu had shown great interest in her from the very beginning.
Forget it, who cares? As long as there is no malicious intent, that’s fine.
The two walked backstage together. The host of the interview was a young girl. She was very excited to see Jiang Wu. Jiang Wu joked and asked her to stop drooling.
The girl blushed immediately, and then she responded and went to greet Jiang Qiao beside her, saying perfunctorily, "Teacher Jiang sang really well, and she didn't even sing out of tune. Did you practice many times in private?"
Jiang Qiao frowned barely noticeably.
What does this mean? She "actually" didn't sing out of tune. It's as if she's always out of tune.
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