"Become an extra?" Zhu Jinzhao found this idea very novel.
“Yes.” Jiang Jingwen held up her phone and showed her a trending topic: “'Popular actress Su Ying has started filming her new drama in Beijing. Accustomed to playing sweet and obedient girls, she will break out of her comfort zone in this new drama and play a ruthless mother who has lost her child.'”
"This film crew is recruiting extras. How about it? Want to go? You can earn money and get up close and personal with celebrities."
“Go for it, why not? It’s two hundred a day.” Zhu Jinzhao glanced through the recruitment notice and then forwarded it to Zhu Xingye.
Although Zhu Xingye agreed to let her do part-time work outside, he also listed a few rules for her.
One of the conditions was that she had to send him every job offer she received, and he would only allow her to go if he was sure it was okay.
She remembered it firmly and dared not be ambiguous about it.
Jiang Jingwen: "Then send me your ID number, and I'll register right now! Su Ying is really popular right now; if we register any later, neither of us will be able to go."
Wishing you obedience and compliance today: "Send it now!"
They both had classes, so this part-time job could only be done for two days on weekends at most. But there were so many people signing up for those two days that Jiang Jingwen and Zhu Jinzhao only managed to grab the last two spots thanks to good luck.
I have to work both days of the weekend. If I don't want to miss my studies, I have to rush home as soon as get out of class is over and frantically do homework and watch lessons.
It was already 10 p.m. when Zhu Jinzhao finished watching the course. She quickly washed up and was about to go to bed. But just then, Lu Yuzhou suddenly sent her a WeChat message.
Loading: Have you rested today?
Zhu Jinzhao rolled her eyes at her phone, forcing herself to reply despite feeling disgusted.
—No, brother. You finally have time to talk to me. Is there something you need?
Loading: Tomorrow is Saturday, do you have any other plans? I've been too busy lately and have neglected you, but I finally have some free time these past two days and I want to make it up to you.
Zhu Jinzhao: So, how does your brother want to make it up to me?
Loading: A new barbecue restaurant just opened downstairs from my house. A friend told me it's pretty good, and I'd like to take you there to try it.
Zhu Jinzhao: Is there anything else?
Loading: I've also looked into the latest movies and picked a few with good reviews. You can decide which one to watch tomorrow. The movies aren't long, and afterward, I can take you to Sunset Park, which you've been wanting to visit.
Loading: So, are you willing to give me this chance to make amends today?
"I'll make it up to your dad!" Zhu Jinzhao couldn't help but curse as he looked at the message on WeChat. "It sounds nice, you want to invite me out for dinner and a movie, but in reality? You expect me to pay for the meal, buy the movie tickets, and book the tickets for Sunset Park."
"You stubborn fool, you want to go on a date with me without even paying a penny? Why don't you go on a date with your second uncle?"
He hurled insults, but when he opened the input box, he typed this line.
—My brother is so thoughtful! It's just a pity I have something to do this weekend and can't go with him.
Lu Yuzhou didn't ask why, he just replied: Okay then, I'll have to spend the weekend by myself.
Wishing you a happy birthday: Thank you for your hard work, brother. I love you.
Loading cargo: Uh, what should I do by myself? I've been so tired for so long, I really want to eat the barbecue downstairs, and I really want to go see a movie.
Zhu Jinchao pretended not to understand what he was saying.
—Brother, go if you want to.
Loading: It's too expensive for me to go alone, I feel bad about it. Forget it, I'll just make do with instant noodles at home, it's fine.
They're shamelessly asking for money again... Zhu Jinzhao silently opened her budgeting app.
—Is my brother out of money? How about I give him money so he can eat and go to the movies?
Loading cargo: Chaochao loves me so much!
Oh, the way you address me has changed from "today" to "every day"... I wish you a happy birthday today.
—Of course I feel sorry for my brother! How much money does he need?
Loading: About 500.
"Five hundred!" Zhu Jinzhao shouted. "I work myself to the bone doing a part-time job and only earn two hundred, and he asks me for five hundred as soon as he opens his mouth! You greedy bastard, I spit on you!"
——【Transfer 500】
—Brother, please accept this and enjoy your meal.
...
After loading the goods and receiving payment, Meimei disappeared without even saying a polite word.
Zhu Jinzhao clenched his fist tightly, but it couldn't reach through the screen and smash into Lu Yuzhou's face.
"I don't have five hundred yuan again..." Zhu Jinzhao reopened her expense tracking app and changed the latest expense from three hundred to five hundred. While doing so, she felt an intense pang of heartache, as if a piece of her own flesh had been torn away.
Eh...
She sighed with regret, turned off her phone, and was just about to go to sleep when there was a sudden knock on her door.
"Knock knock knock—"
"Chao Chao?"
"..."
Zhu Jinzhao, with weary eyes wide open, stared listlessly at the ceiling above her head, and inwardly screamed in frustration—
Why is Zhu Mingyue here again?!
"Yes!" she replied quickly, not daring to be negligent.
Zhu Mingyue: "May I come in?"
Zhu Jinchao's face fell, but her voice was sweet: "Of course! You wait here, I'll open the door for you!"
She cursed and threw off the covers, got out of bed barefoot, and opened the door.
Zhu Mingyue stood at the door in her pajamas, holding a tablet in her hands: "Is Chaochao asleep?"
Zhu Jinzhao nodded: "I'm going to sleep right away. Is there something you need from Mingyue?"
Zhu Mingyue smiled and said, "I heard you're going to do a part-time job this weekend?"
Zhu Jinzhao: "Yes! I have to get up at six o'clock tomorrow morning to leave, there's a really tight schedule."
She phrased it euphemistically, but the meaning was quite clear, and Zhu Mingyue should have understood it.
"I see..." Zhu Mingyue thought for a moment and decisively handed over the tablet. "Since you've been very busy these past few days, why don't you help me while you still have some time..."
"Bright Moon".
Zhu Xingye suddenly appeared, forcing Zhu Mingyue to swallow the rest of her words.
Her eyes flickered slightly, and she calmly took the tablet back, turning to look at Zhu Xingye.
"Big brother."
"Mm." Zhu Xingye replied with a smile, lifted his long legs lightly, and walked over in a few steps.
Zhu Jinchao quickly greeted him, "Good evening, brother."
Zhu Xingye: "What's so good about it? Aren't you going to be an extra tomorrow? Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Zhu Jinzhao truthfully replied, "I was already asleep. It was Mingyue who suddenly contacted me, so I got up and opened the door."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xingye gave Zhu Mingyue an inquiring look.
Zhu Mingyue's lips twitched, and she said apologetically, "I thought Chaochao was still awake, so I wanted to come and study with her. I was also watching that teacher's course."
"But it seems to have bothered Chaochao, I'm really sorry."
"It's okay," Zhu Jinzhao said generously. "You have good grades, and studying with me will keep me in check. It's just that I have to get up early tomorrow, so I probably won't be able to study tonight."
"Alright then." Zhu Mingyue's scheme was thwarted, so she gave up in desperation. "I'll come to you for lessons again next week. You should rest now."
call……
Zhu Jinzhao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Zhu Xingye with gratitude for the first time.
Okay, good night.
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