novelraw Chapter 670 Giving Chaoyue a good meal
Chapter 670 Giving Chaoyue a good meal
We are collaborating with universities in Yancheng and surrounding cities to recruit recent graduates majoring in media, Chinese language and literature, computer science, and new media.
These students have a solid professional foundation, strong learning ability, and can quickly adapt to the team's pace. This is the current recruitment trend in the media industry.
My phone vibrated.
I received a message from Yang Chaoyue: [“Brother Yang, I heard the announcement that your flight landed. I’m at the airport. Are you ready to get a hickey?”]
"No, Mai Mai came too."
"Why is she here too? Did she run away from home again?"
[“She simply didn’t want to go home. She was afraid that if she went back, her mother would sign her up for tutoring classes. She wasn’t filming any movies right now, so she came with me to play. On the way, she kept forcing me to watch Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf with her. She was so childish, I was really speechless.”]
Yang Chaoyue sent a message: [“Did you watch Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf with Mai Mai the whole way?”]
"Yeah, you think it's childish too, right?"
[“That’s not fair, you have to watch it with me tonight too.”]
Upon seeing Yang Chaoyue's message, Jiang Yang's lips twitched: ["Back when we were in our rented apartment in Shanghai, you didn't like watching cartoons either."]
"Who said that? I've always enjoyed watching it; I just didn't have time back then."
Yang Chaoyue sent a message: ["I often talk to MaiMai about the plot of cartoons. It was MaiMai who told me that I didn't know that 'Black Cat Detective' only has 5 episodes in total."]
I strongly suspect that Mai Mai influenced Chaoyue.
Hao Chun is still the best.
I never force her to watch cartoons; I just quietly urge Chaoyue, Bailu, Ruonan, and the other girls to do their dance homework on time.
In the group chat, when he saw MaiMai cursing him, he appeared and cursed MaiMai with "Go to hell."
What a wonderful Haochun... but after visiting Zhou Ye, he was influenced by Zhou Ye and started getting familiar with the food delivery business.
She even told him that delivering food can indeed improve one's acting skills.
Opening the chat window with Liu Haochun, it showed that he received a long message from Haochun yesterday after the show ended.
It's like writing an essay.
Chaoyue would send him private messages, one sentence at a time.
MaiMai often sends voice messages.
Only Hao Chun, I either don't chat with him, or I tell him a lot of my innermost thoughts.
It says:
"Jiang Yang, didn't you want me to persuade Ye Zi to stop delivering food? I'm having trouble persuading her because I've discovered that delivering food can really hone your acting skills."
I've met so many different people and seen so many different families.
I think these real events and real emotions are much more effective than the fixed scripts in a film crew. They are all good materials for honing acting skills.
There's no script or pre-set mood for food delivery. Every delivery is like an impromptu performance, and each household presents a different scene.
These past few days, I've been following Yezi around and met all sorts of people. Some were rushing to work, and others had exhaustion in their eyes when they received takeout. You could tell they were working hard every day.
The elderly person living alone walked slowly when receiving takeout, and kept rambling on and on to me. They were lonely and longed for someone to keep them company. That genuine kindness and desolation could never be acted out in a script.
Parents with young children, while receiving takeout, are soothing their crying child. Their tone is a little impatient, but their eyes are incredibly gentle when they look at the child. That mixture of urgency and tenderness is even more touching than the specially written dialogue.
There are also many people with different emotions.
Some complained a little because the takeout was late, but after receiving the food, they would say thank you for your hard work, showing great understanding.
Some of them were dressed up beautifully, spoke softly, and were very polite to me.
Some seem to be having a rough time in life, speaking very quickly, even a bit fiercely.
These people don't pretend. When they're happy, they're happy; when they're upset, they're upset. Their expressions, smiles, eyes, and even the tone of their voices are all very genuine. Every aspect of their lives reveals the traces of their daily experiences.
Yang-ge, I know that acting skills can't be faked; you have to truly feel and convey them.
Delivering food allowed me to truly step into the lives of ordinary people, to see how they live, think, and express their emotions.
Between deliveries, I would quietly observe their appearance. For example, office workers would slump their shoulders when they were tired, the elderly would have drowsy eyes when they were lonely, and parents would speak softly when they were comforting their children. I would remember all of these things so that I could use them when I acted in the future, and the characters I portrayed would be more realistic and relatable.
Moreover, when delivering food, you also have to learn to deal with different kinds of people.
When dealing with customers who have a short temper, you have to be gentle and patient.
When you encounter lonely elderly people, you have to talk to them properly. This ability to adapt to changing circumstances is actually just like acting.
When acting, you have to adjust yourself according to your co-star's reaction. The same goes for delivering food; you have to adjust your attitude according to the customer's emotions. These are all ways to train your on-the-spot reaction and emotional control, which are especially helpful for acting.
So, Yang-ge, I really can't persuade Zhou Ye to stop sending him off; she's trying to improve herself.
me too.
This is actually an immersive experience of life.
I experience different days and different emotions, and at the same time, I am slowly honing my observation skills, empathy, and on-the-spot reaction skills. These are all abilities that a good actor must have, which is why I think delivering food can help improve acting skills.
It's really not that I was influenced by Yezi~
Hao Chun was definitely led astray by Ye Zi.
I thought that if Hao Chun and Ye Zi spent more time together, Ye Zi would become more obedient, but I didn't expect Hao Chun to become more wild.
This was followed by a selfie of Liu Haochun.
The photo shows her and Zhou Ye, each riding a blue food delivery electric scooter, parked under a tree on the side of Yuecheng Street.
I took this photo during a break from delivering food.
It was the height of summer, and the sun was scorching.
You can clearly see the fine beads of sweat on their foreheads, and the hair at their temples is wet with sweat and sticks to their cheeks.
Both of them were wearing full delivery uniforms.
Liu Haochun sat on the electric scooter, leaning slightly forward, holding the handlebars with his left hand and holding a slightly melted ice cream in his right.
The cream from the ice cream dripped down the edge of the cone.
With a smear of cream on the corner of her mouth, her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled sincerely at the camera, her gaze clear and bright.
There was absolutely no fatigue from delivering food.
Zhou Ye, standing beside him, was also riding an electric scooter.
The vehicle was equipped with a delivery box, and there was some slight wear on the corners, indicating that it was used very frequently.
Zhou Ye held the handle with his right hand and a strawberry-flavored ice cream in his left. The pink cream covered the red fruit pieces. He turned his head to look at Liu Haochun with a faint smile on his lips.
His eyes were gentle.
The wisps of hair on her forehead fluttered in the wind, and beads of sweat slid down her cheeks, but they couldn't hide the composure in her eyes.
Behind me was a row of well-arranged shops, their signs a riot of colors.
A small shop with signs that say "Cantonese Rice Noodle Rolls" and "Herbal Tea Shop".
You can tell that Hao Chun is smiling very happily.
You got a tan.
The most striking thing in the photo is how tanned the two of them are.
Liu Haochun only worked as a deliveryman for a few days before his skin turned discolored from the scorching sun in Yuecheng.
Her originally fair and clean skin has turned into an even light wheat color.
They no longer look youthful and fair-skinned.
The cheeks and forehead were the most tanned, with the skin tone a shade darker than the neck, forming a dividing line.
Zhou Ye, who was standing next to Liu Haochun, had been delivering takeout for several months. His skin tone was much darker than Liu Haochun's, a deep wheat color that came from long-term sun exposure.
It even has a bronze-like texture.
This can't go on.
Jiang Yang typed and sent a message to Liu Haochun: [“Stop playing around, settle down. The company has a job and needs to hire people. Come to Yancheng, and call Yezi over too.”]
Liu Haochun replied: ["I'll come after I finish delivering today."]
Jiang Yang typed: [“Losing one delivery driver, Hao Chun, won’t have much of an impact, but my company can’t do without you.”]
Liu Haochun replied instantly: "I'll book the tickets right now."
Zhao Jinmai leaned over and glanced at Jiang Yang's phone screen.
I saw this message.
She took out her phone, opened the [Beautiful Girl Battle Group 4], and typed: [“Company team building, coming to Yancheng, everyone come! Xiao Jiang’s shell company is going to grow bigger and stronger!”]
Upon seeing the message, Jiang Yang glanced at Zhao Jinmai and said, "I specifically wanted Hao Chun and Ye Zi to come, so why did you bring everyone else?"
"More people, more lively, more fun, we can even set up two tables for mahjong."
Jiang Yang remained silent.
Zhao Jinmai added, "It's no big deal. At worst, I'll cover everyone's hotel and airfare."
“No need for that, I’m not that stingy,” Jiang Yang replied.
It's good that everyone is here; it's a good opportunity for them to get familiar with the company's new premises and learn about future plans.
From now on, we're all one family. The company needs to move from being a shell company to a more formal one, building a complete team so they can familiarize themselves with the premises sooner and understand the direction of development. This will make future work run more smoothly.
While we're at it, let them recruit their own assistants and build their own small teams.
Noko has a wild character.
Hao Chun, you're so good.
Chaoyue is greedy for money, and Xiwei has a bad temper.
Ruth smiles happily in front of the camera, but her mother sells her body behind the scenes.
Bai Lu thinks about gossip all day long.
Ruonan was holding back her anger, waiting for an opportunity to vent it.
Everyone has a different work style and needs. Choosing someone yourself will make you more compatible and give you a better understanding of your future work rhythm.
A dedicated assistant is responsible for daily schedule coordination, document organization, miscellaneous task coordination, and helping to share the burden of daily chores.
Publicity specialists are responsible for their personal publicity, public opinion management, helping them increase exposure, and maintaining their personal reputation.
A team needs people in both of these positions.
As for makeup artists, stylists, and others, we'll see how things develop in the future.
Jiang Yang sent a message in the [Battle of the Girls 4] group: ["Gather in Yancheng, let's raid!"]
But I'm still unhappy with Mai Mai.
Jiang Yang then posted: ["During yesterday's recording, Mai Mai changed the lyrics to my song 'The Wind Rises,' which made me very unhappy. Changing my lyrics so casually is like gilding the lily. Xi Wei can testify to this. @Liu Haochun, @Zhang Ruonan."]
Liu Haochun replied instantly: [“Haochun got it, MaiMai, go to hell.”]
Zhang Ruonan chimed in: ["Damn it."]
Zhao Lushi chimed in: [“Ruo Nan, you don’t know how to swear. Just cursing your mother isn’t very powerful. You need to add the three words ‘le ge bi’ in the middle. I’ll teach you. For example, Jiang Yang, what kind of skill is it to bully a child like that?”]
Zhang Ruonan replied with a voice message: [“Ruth, you son of a bitch.”]
His tone was soft and gentle.
There was no hostility.
Her voice was still the same gentle and soft tone as usual.
They lacked the drive that Ruth taught them.
Zhao Lushi replied: [“Forget it, it’s hard to teach you over the phone. Ruonan, your cursing sounds like you’re being coquettish. I’ve booked a flight to Yancheng, and I’ll teach you in person then.”]
Jiang Yang typed: [“Ruth, you're not allowed to teach Ruonan to swear!”]
Zhao Lushi replied: [“Go away, I haven’t even asked you for my salary, what right do you have to tell me what to do? If Ruonan wants to learn to swear, there are only good girls in the company, besides me, who else can teach her?”]
MaiMai sent a message: [“Ruth, teach me how to swear too.”]
Zhao Lushi replied instantly: [“Get out of here too. I don’t teach kids. Wait until you’re an adult.”]
[“I want to grow up so fast!!!”] Zhao Jinmai typed heavily.
Yang Chaoyue sent a message: ["Stop chatting, you guys probably won't make it today. When will you arrive tomorrow? I've bought the groceries, we'll have a team building event at my hometown. Do you want me to buy you swimsuits? My hometown is by the sea."]
Zhao Jinmai replied: [“Buy me a D-cup swimsuit.”]
Tian Xiwei sent a message: [“MaiMai, did Jiang Yang take you to Yancheng for breast augmentation?”]
Zhao Jinmai typed: ["I've developed. In two years I'll be this big. You can touch me all you want then, but only my friends can play with this size."]
[“MaiMai, the way you're saying it sounds like a lesbian.”] Zhao Lushi’s message popped up.
[“Mom, why would you think that way? I’m a straight woman, even straighter than Xiao Jiang.”] Mai Mai replied instantly.
Yang Chaoyue typed: [“Ruth’s hometown is Chengdu, where the number of zeros is more than what Brother Yang is currently earning.”]
"Got it, got it."
["Ruth, do you know how to tell if someone is gay?"]
"Chrysanthemums are all pretty much the same."
Zhao Jinmai was stunned and deeply shocked.
He glanced at Jiang Yang, then typed in the group chat: [“Got it, I'll pry open Jiang Yang's ass tonight.”]
White Dew Bubbling: [“Send me the video if you want it!”]
Zhao Jinmai followed Jiang Yang to collect their checked luggage, put down her phone, and reminded Jiang Yang, "Xiao Jiang, I have something to tell you. Stay away from Mom and Sister-in-law from now on."
"Did you have a fight with Mom and Sister?"
“I’m afraid my mom will take you back to her hometown. In her hometown, my mom knows how to distinguish between gay men. You’re so handsome, it’s easy for you to have trouble keeping secrets.”
Jiang Yang pursed his lips.
He pulled out a mask and forced it on Zhao Jinmai, saying, "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
Incidentally, he reminded me, "When we get to Chaoyue's house, don't argue with me. I'm a big boss in front of Chaoyue's father. Don't ruin my image, you know?"
"I don't know."
Jiang Yang took out his phone and called Hu Lin.
Zhao Jinmai quickly replied, "I know, I know."
She muttered to herself, "If you're always suing parents, you'll definitely be the most hated teacher by your students."
"When we get to Chaoyue's house later, you sit at the kids' table." Jiang Yang glared at Zhao Jinmai.
"Tch, I'm not afraid of you. I'll just shove your face up to Chao Yue's big yellow dog's mouth..."
"Zhao Jinmai, stop talking to me. I have a lot of things to do and I don't have time to play with you."
You think I want to talk to you?
I know that Mai Mai responds better to gentle persuasion than force.
The tougher the stance, the stronger the backlash from Mai Mai.
But every time Jiang Yang saw Mai Mai's smug look before the music started, he was reminded of his own sister.
I felt like I could just raise my hand and slap him.
But he can hit his own sister, but he can't hit Mai Mai.
He was arguing with Zhao Jinmai.
Jiang Yang's phone vibrated.
The message came from Anju Youjia, a local real estate agency in Yancheng.
The entire renovation of the company's new premises was handled by this agency.
Even the arrangements for this targeted recruitment of recent graduates were entrusted to this agency.
Over time, I became familiar with the person I was in contact with at the agency.
The message included a video.
This is a picture of the company after the renovation was completed.
Jiang Yang opened the video and slid the progress bar with his finger, clearly seeing the entire venue.
The walls are painted off-white, the floor is covered with non-slip tiles, and the lighting is ample.
Upon entering, there is a spacious reception area.
The countertop is made of black marble, and the cabinet is white, with the company logo displayed on it.
Next to it is a rest area with a sofa and a round coffee table.
Further inside is an open-plan office area with neatly arranged desks, each equipped with a computer, chair, and file rack.
There are also separate meeting rooms, dressing rooms, and lounges nearby.
The decor is very simple.
I showed the design drawings to Chaoyue, thinking about whether we should decorate it more luxuriously. Then Chaoyue called and said, "Why decorate it so luxuriously? Yang-ge, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you're just wasting money. I'm the company's accountant, and I don't agree. We're a media company, not some fancy office building. We can just decorate it casually and use it for working. Most of the time, we'll be out filming, doing events, and performing at commercial events. How long can we stay in the company? Wouldn't it be better to save money and invest it in scripts, publicity, and raise our own salaries? Isn't that better than spending it on decoration? Don't do anything fancy."
"I mean, Chaoyue, do you have any requirements for the company's renovation? It would be convenient for you to come here often when you have time off, as it's close to your hometown."
"I have three requests."
"Tell me what you want, and I'll tell them to do it over there."
"Save money, save money, and save money some more."
When Jiang Yang heard Yang Chaoyue say that, he knew he had asked the right person.
Chaoyue would still consider his feelings.
Setting up a company in Yancheng is a worthwhile investment.
Jiang Yang then asked, "What will you do with the money you save?"
I originally thought that the money saved from the Chaoyue Club could be invested in scripts and promotional activities later.
Without a second thought, Yang Chaoyue said, "Give me a separate year-end bonus for all of them. Don't tell Xiwei and Haochun, or they'll be jealous of me. Xiwei has a bad temper and will throw a tantrum if she finds out. Haochun has a very good temper and will get sick from all the internal strife if she finds out."
"You really know how to consider your friends, Chaoyue."
"Hehe, we're best friends who walk the flower path together."
The renovation was done according to Chaoyue's suggestion: a simple style.
The money saved will be used to give Chaoyue his year-end bonus.
One night, they sent Chaoyue a billion yuan, feeding him well.
In the [Battle of the Goddess 4] group chat, Yang Chaoyue sent a message: ["There's something even more important. I messaged Yang Ge, but he hasn't replied. He's probably busy right now. I'll tell you first. Everyone, please check the group chat messages from the production team. Zhong Shujia just sent one."]
"Fighter of the Destiny has a release date! It premieres tonight!!! You can watch it on Hunan TV, Mango TV, Tencent Video, iQiyi, and Youku."
Yang Chaoyue then posted: ["I want to watch it on my phone. Does anyone have the apps for these video platforms? I can borrow one; I don't have a membership."]
Zhao Lushi chimed in: [“Chaoyue, would it kill you to spend fifteen yuan on a membership? Is it really necessary to save that little bit of money? I'm speechless. Damn it, I've sent you my iQiyi account and password, take it and use it. I've given you a yearly membership.”] (End of Chapter)