Huayu: It's normal for me, as a director, to mentor young actresses, right?

Chapter 10 Going Up the Mountain

"Do you think what we're doing is a bad idea?" The two people in the command center whispered to each other.

Captain Xu, with 23 cents slung over his shoulder, said nonchalantly, "What's wrong with that? I have photos of this kid in his diapers. What's wrong with watching him date?"

"Let me tell you, I said it before when I found out he was applying to the Beijing Film Academy: this kid is definitely not innocent," Liangmao San continued to complain to Liangmao Er next to him.

"With Lin Yu's physical condition, I've already made plans. He'll go to military academy first, and after graduation and promotion, he can come with me on a trip abroad. When he comes back, he'll be able to earn 21 cents."

"Two Mao'er's eyes widened upon hearing this: 'You're still planning to take him out? Aren't you afraid of getting beaten to death if something happens?'"

"So what?" His words carried a hint of thuggishness. "We've all gotten by this, what does he lack compared to us?"

At this point, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he slapped his thigh: "No, we can't copy this surveillance footage. I have to find out what this girl's name is. This kid is dating right after starting school. This information is really valuable."

After saying that, Liangmao strode out.

Two cents followed behind, not to be outdone: "Fifty-fifty!"

"Get lost, Sanqi!"

"Four-six!"

"make a deal!"

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Meanwhile, Lin Yu, who was standing at attention under the blazing sun, was unaware that his privacy had already been leaked several times.

He's also planning who he'll invite to his own movie.

When he got back to his phone after military training, he discovered that his messages had been flooded with notifications.

Don't ask him why he didn't use his phone during military training.

People who are under special scrutiny are best advised not to risk getting arrested by causing trouble.

Although there will be no official announcement, extra practice will definitely be added.

Lin Yu had just gotten his phone when he received a call from his second brother.

"Hey, the big star finally decided to answer the phone?" came the gloating voice of the second brother on the other end of the line. "I heard you've already dated two people since the start of the semester? Not bad, pretty efficient."

Lin Yu was dumbfounded after hearing this. "What is all this about? I was dragged into military training right after I registered. How could I have time to date?"

"Still trying to deny it?" Second Brother's voice was full of laughter. "The photos have been circulated all over the mountain. You have no idea, this morning when Uncle Lin was in the meeting, several old guys were making fun of it."

"What photos?" Lin Yu's voice changed.

"The photos of you and two girls flirting by the playground?" the second brother said casually. "They're quite clear. One of them is really pretty, maybe a girl from Xinjiang? The other one is so-so, I guess she'll need to be fed formula later."

Lin Yu took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: "No, taking photos in the military area is illegal, do you know that?"

"Hey, what are you saying?" The second brother immediately switched to a businesslike tone. "We didn't take those photos; they were taken by your classmate. The student secretly took the photos during military training to commemorate their experience, without knowing what was going on."

"Considering that this was the student's first offense, and that the student did not have the intention to leak information or take photos of any security facilities, the punishment was only criticism and education and confiscation of the photos, and will not be recorded in the student's file."

After listening, Lin Yu didn't know where to begin his吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical comments). "You guys are really law-abiding citizens."

"That's right! Thank you for the compliment!" the second brother said smugly. "But you'd better be prepared, your second master is waiting for you at home."

"I'm not going back anytime soon." Lin Yu thought for a moment; running away was shameful, but it was effective.

He paused, then suddenly remembered something: "Oh, right, isn't Uncle Liu working in the Central Propaganda Department? I'd like to buy the adaptation rights to a foreign film. Could you help me inquire about it?"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

"Are you sure you need to involve my dad for such a small matter?" The second brother almost threw his phone after hearing this: "You can't use a cannon to kill a mosquito like that."

"What big thing could I possibly be doing?" Lin Yu chuckled.

"I'll ask around for you, and I'll let you know when it's ready," the second brother said after thinking for a moment.

"OK."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yu felt a chill run down his spine.

Although there are excellent predecessors from Lingnan who have set a good example, I estimate that I will not be able to escape a beating.

Although there may have been some misunderstandings, I figured I was bound to get this beating sooner or later, and it might get even worse later.

Thinking of this, Lin Yu hardened his heart: the sooner he dies, the sooner he'll be free; dragging it out will only make things worse.

Taking advantage of a day off after military training, Lin Yu went straight up the mountain.

Lin Yu rarely sees both his grandfather and father at home at the same time.

Although Grandpa is retired, he can't stay idle at all and often goes down to the streets for a walk and to see the sights.

My dad has been doing research everywhere. This year is crucial, and I basically can't see him all year round.

But today, both of them are here.

Not only that, the living room was also full of people.

Everyone of Lin Yu's generation who could come today was here. They were all sitting neatly in rows, just missing a bucket of popcorn in each of them.

Lin Yu stood in the center of the living room, looking at his grandfather sitting in the main seat with a belt in his hand, and shivered.

"Grandpa, would you believe me if I said it was a misunderstanding?" Lin Yu forced a well-behaved smile.

Before he could finish speaking, Liangmao San had already stood up. "What misunderstanding? If it weren't for breaking the rules, I would have made a copy of the video and brought it to show everyone."

Lin Yu took a deep breath. The culprit had been caught. "Brother Xu, isn't it a bit too cruel to frame your younger brother like this?"

Two cents chuckled, sat down again, whistled, and stared at the ceiling, looking like he knew nothing.

Lin Yu then looked at his grandfather, "Be gentle, don't hit my face, I make a living with my looks."

A burst of laughter came from the living room.

The old man glared at him, stood up, and swung his belt.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!

All three slaps landed on his buttocks.

The force was much lighter than last time; it was more like a symbolic lesson.

After he finished hitting him, the old man sat back down in his chair and threw the belt onto the coffee table.

"You little rascal, I don't know who you took after." The old man's voice carried a hint of helplessness. "Your grandpa and grandma have lived together our whole lives, and I was almost forty before we had your father. Your father has also been with your mother all this time. He had his eldest child early, and he was almost forty before he had you."

Lin Yu quickly defended himself: "I really didn't talk to two people. Brother Xu gave me a false report."

Grandpa glanced at Lin Yu. "This is not important. I know why you went up the mountain today, and your father knows it too."

He looked at Lin Yu, his eyes becoming deep: "If you didn't have this intention, you wouldn't have come up the mountain to take these beatings today."

Lin Yu lowered his head and remained silent.

The old man is right.

"I won't say much more," the old man sighed. "Since you've chosen this path, walk it well. Make some good films, don't just think about making money."

He paused, his tone softening slightly: "Whether it's now or in the future, once you've accepted it, treat them well. Don't act superior or think you're some kind of chosen one."

Lin Yu nodded seriously: "I've got it."

The old man leaned back in his chair and waved his hand: "Your brother and the Qi family's daughter are getting married soon. I think we'll have to rely on you to add more people to the family. Alright, get out of here."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu turned and ran away, having successfully navigated this ordeal.