novelraw Chapter 676 Yang-ge, Kiss Me
Chapter 676 Yang-ge, Kiss Me
The room was very quiet.
Yang Chaoyue put his hands on Jiang Yang's shoulders, his eyes soft, and said, "Brother Yang, can you come to my house more often? My dad is always so happy when you come, it's even more lively than Chinese New Year."
“Okay, your house is by the sea, the air is fresh, and it’s comfortable to stay here. Besides, if Mai Mai doesn’t behave, I’ll throw her into the sea so she won’t keep yelling all day.”
Yang Chaoyue suddenly asked seriously, "Brother Yang, why did you open your company in Yancheng?"
She had always kept this question in her mind.
I knew that the shell companies in Jiangyang would eventually become legitimate, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly, and I certainly didn't expect them to choose Yancheng as their location.
After all, in the year she'd been in the industry, the film and television companies, media companies, and entertainment companies with extensive connections like Jiang Yang's were all located in Hengdian, Beijing, or Shanghai.
Those places have abundant resources and a concentration of connections; they seem more suitable than Yancheng.
She was no longer the naive girl who could be easily fooled by Jiang Yang.
I gradually figured out the ins and outs of these industries.
"Why else? Housing prices in Yancheng are low. Even renting an office is much cheaper than in Shanghai or Beijing. The wages for employees are also lower, so it saves money."
After a pause, Jiang Yang added, "Anyway, it has nothing to do with you. Just focus on filming."
"Really?" Yang Chaoyue looked up at him.
Before Jiang Yang could react, she stood on tiptoe and wrapped her arms around his neck.
She kissed him on the cheek, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him: "Stop bragging, kiss me."
In the courtyard, Zhao Jinmai was listening intently to Chaoyue's father tell her about his experiences in the army when she noticed a big yellow dog wagging its tail and slowly strolling in from outside the gate.
Zhao Jinmai's eyes lit up. She leaned over, pointed at the big yellow dog, and shouted, "Daddy, is this your dog?"
"Yes, that's right." Chaoyue's father nodded with a smile.
"That's it?!"
"MaiMai, have you seen it?" Chaoyue's father was taken aback. "It wasn't home when we were eating. It's very wild and often runs out to play. It's never home."
“I’ve never seen it before, this is the first time,” Zhao Jinmai said with a smile. “But I’ve heard its story; it’s very famous!”
She yelled at the big yellow dog, "Dog! Did you go out and find poop to eat again?"
Just as he finished speaking, the big yellow dog, which had been wagging its tail, suddenly barked.
He lunged at Zhao Jinmai, baring his teeth and letting out a low growl.
Startled, Zhao Jinmai took two steps back and almost fell to the ground.
Chaoyue's father quickly shouted, "Don't shout!"
The big yellow dog ignored him completely and continued to bark fiercely at Zhao Jinmai, clearly treating her as an outsider and protecting her home.
The curtains in the superb room were suddenly pulled open, and the window was pushed open as well.
Yang Chaoyue poked his head out and shouted fiercely at the big yellow dog, "What are you barking about? Don't bark, this is a guest."
Upon hearing this, the big yellow dog immediately shut its mouth.
With ears drooping, he dared not be fierce anymore.
It stood obediently in place, its tail no longer wagging.
The door opened, and Yang Chaoyue came out, straightening his clothes as he went.
She quickly walked over to Zhao Jinmai and said, "Don't be afraid, Mai Mai. My dog is like this. It's very wild. It disappears when it's guarding the house, but it runs back and barks wildly as soon as guests come."
As she spoke, she waved to the big yellow dog, beckoning it over.
When the big yellow dog saw Yang Chaoyue, it initially wagged its tail vigorously, looking very ingratiating.
But as soon as it heard Yang Chaoyue scolding it, it immediately tucked its tail between its legs and came over listlessly.
Yang Chaoyue cursed and slapped the dog a few times in annoyance. The big yellow dog did not fight back, but obediently lay on its side on the ground, exposing its snow-white belly. It would occasionally glance at Yang Chaoyue with a pitiful look.
"Alright, alright, stop hitting Chaoyue, it didn't bite me," Zhao Jinmai advised.
"It's alright, it's tough and thick-skinned, it's an old dog."
As Yang Chaoyue spoke, he rubbed the big yellow dog's head again and brought it close to Zhao Jinmai: "This is Mai Mai, one of our own. Don't be mean to her anymore."
The big yellow dog approached Zhao Jinmai's feet, wagging its tail vigorously, and was no longer fierce.
It allowed Zhao Jinmai to reach out and touch its head and scratch its belly.
A moment later, it came closer and tried to lick Zhao Jinmai's face, which scared Zhao Jinmai so much that she quickly shrank her head and hid behind her.
"Chaoyue, your dog's mouth stinks!" Zhao Jinmai covered her nose and complained with a look of disgust.
"A mouth that eats shit, how can it not stink? You keep playing, remember to call me when 'Fighter of the Destiny' premieres."
After saying that, Yang Chaoyue turned and walked back to his room.
Zhao Jinmai then noticed that Chaoyue had been wearing a ponytail while eating earlier, but now her hair was loose and draped over her shoulders.
Her cheeks were a little red.
She yelled, "Chaoyue, what are you and Xiaojiang doing in the house?"
Yang Chaoyue paused, turned around and smiled, "What can we do? We're just discussing the script. Want to come?"
“No, there’s no point in talking about the script. I’d rather play with the dog.” Zhao Jinmai waved her hand and then looked down to tease the big yellow dog.
Yang Chaoyue turned around, went into the house, and closed the door.
I locked it from the inside.
As soon as she returned to her room, her heart began to pound, and her cheeks turned even redder.
She walked up to Jiang Yang, stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyes sparkling with a hint of coquettishness: "I didn't get enough of that kiss just now, I want more."
Not long after.
Then they heard Zhao Jinmai banging on the door outside, along with her loud shouting: "Chaoyue! Xiaojiang! Stop chatting in the house and come out quickly! 'Fighter of the Destiny' is about to start airing, or you'll miss the opening credits!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Chaoyue quickly released Jiang Yang and hurriedly straightened his clothes.
She picked up the comb again and quickly tied her loose hair into a ponytail, just like when she ate.
He walked quickly to the door, opened it, and came out.
"Where's Xiao Jiang? Why are you the only one who came out?" Zhao Jinmai asked in confusion.
"Yang-ge needs to talk to Teacher Zhang for a while. I'll call him when the broadcast starts," Yang Chaoyue said with a smile, closing the door behind him.
"Teacher Zhang, which Teacher Zhang?"
"You remember that junior agent from when we were filming 'Mars Intelligence Agency'?"
Yang Chaoyue took out his phone, opened the photo album, and pulled up Zhang Xuefeng's photo: "That's him, the teacher who teaches students to take the postgraduate entrance exam, he's only in his early thirties now."
"Oh, I remember him, I remember him. I thought he was an ordinary person or an internet celebrity. I didn't expect him to be a teacher!"
Zhao Jinmai recalled that she had chatted with Zhang Xuefeng for a few minutes during a break from filming Mars.
I thought he was a very honest person, but I never expected him to be in education.
The thought that Zhang Xuefeng was a teacher suddenly made Zhao Jinmai feel a little scared.
She wasn't afraid of anyone except her teacher: "You're only in your early thirties, but you look like you're almost forty. You look so old."
at the same time.
Inside the room, Jiang Yang was sitting on the edge of the bed, having a video call with Zhang Xuefeng.
Zhang Xuefeng was video chatting with Jiang Yang at his company.
The desk was piled high with postgraduate entrance exam materials and consultation registration forms.
The wall behind them was covered with slogans wishing everyone success in the postgraduate entrance exam.
Several employees were working overtime at the next workstation.
Very busy.
Zhang Xuefeng smiled and joked at the camera: "Jiang Yang, I just look a bit older than you. I'm actually only eleven or twelve years older than you. We even made it to the trending topics together today, with our names next to each other!"
Jiang Yang glanced at the office environment behind him and said with a smile, "Teacher Zhang, it's so late, you haven't left work yet?"
"Hey, working overtime, huh?"
Zhang Xuefeng smiled and said, "It's summer vacation now, and we've been getting a lot of inquiries from parents and students about postgraduate entrance exams lately. I'm so busy! By the way, Jiang Yang, if you ever want to take the postgraduate entrance exam, just let me know. I'll take care of everything for you!"
Jiang Yang smiled and responded, then casually opened the trending topics list on his phone.
Sure enough, I saw trending search terms related to him and Zhang Xuefeng on the list.
Zhang Xuefeng's entry is ranked tenth, with the title:
#Zhang Xuefeng advises people not to learn from news reporting#
Click on the entry.
It contains a clip of Zhang Xuefeng giving a lecture, in which he sincerely advises students who want to apply for journalism to choose carefully.
It is said that the news industry is tough, with unstable income and a high risk of being wronged. It is recommended to make a rational choice based on your own circumstances.
The comments section was buzzing with discussion, with some praising his honesty.
"Teacher Zhang is an honest person who doesn't deceive students; he's a teacher with a conscience!"
"Indeed, journalism is not as good as you might imagine; those who have been through it agree."
Some people also criticized him.
"Why should I advise people not to study journalism? Every profession has value. This Zhang Xuefeng is misleading students!"
"He's a piece of trash for belittling other industries just because he's in education."
See below for trending search terms.
The next one is an entry related to Jiangyang.
#Jiang Yang's new song "My Taoist Nun Friend"#.
Clicking on the entry mainly reveals that this song is the opening theme of the TV series "Fighter of the Destiny," accompanied by famous scenes from the show.
There is a cold and aloof figure of Chen Changsheng, played by Lu Han, cultivating in the Hundred Herbs Garden.
There are scenes of Yang Chaoyue, who plays Mo Yu, wielding a long sword and fighting with a dashing figure.
There's a shot of Tian Xiwei as Nan Ke, with a cool and aloof expression, gazing into the distance.
There's also Jiang Yang's portrayal of Qiu Shan Jun, dressed in white, standing with a sword in hand.
The visuals are beautiful and perfectly complement the song's melodious tune.
The comments section is full of all sorts of opinions.
Someone praised it.
"Jiang Yang is truly talented. Even without seeing the visuals, just listening to this song makes you feel like it's telling a story."
"Your appearance is amazing, and you sing well too."
Some people are criticizing him. "Jiang Yang, a top scholar, doesn't study properly and spends all his time in the entertainment industry. This song is just so-so."
"It relies on trending topics to gain popularity, and the songs are completely unoriginal; it's all formulaic."
The top trending topic was a Weibo post by Lu Han.
There are three pictures.
One image shows him as Chen Changsheng, dressed in a plain Taoist robe, sitting quietly in the Hundred Herbs Garden.
One photo is a close-up of Chen Changsheng holding a sword, gazing resolutely into the distance.
Another poster is for the premiere of "Fighter of the Destiny". In the poster, Lu Han is standing in the center, surrounded by characters such as Gulnazar and Jiang Yang.
The text is written in Chen Changsheng's voice:
I was told from a young age that I wouldn't live past twenty. Those words have been like a thorn in my heart for over a decade. So my simplest wish in this life has never been any grand ambition, but simply to defy fate, live well, and see a few more years of this world.
I was unwilling to be bound by fate, and even more unwilling to end my life so young. So I left the Hundred Herbs Garden that raised me alone, and wandered all the way to the capital, just to seek a chance at life.
Along the way, I have witnessed the wickedness of people's hearts and suffered hardships. No matter how difficult it was, I never lost my original intention to follow my heart.
At first, I was just doing everything I could to survive.
But as I walked, I met the companions I wanted to protect, and I saw the rampage of the demons. I gradually realized that living was not just for myself.
With unwavering resilience and a compassionate heart, I gradually broke free from the shackles of fate, only to discover in the end that I had finally become the person I most wanted to be.
They do not bow to fate, nor are they defeated by suffering. They have the confidence to take care of themselves and the courage to help others.
I am Lu Han, and also Chen Changsheng from "Fighter of the Destiny". See you tonight at 8 pm.
PS:
The theme song for the TV series *Fighter of the Destiny*, "My Taoist Nun Friend," is a newly composed song by my good friend Jiang Yang. I've already heard it; the lyrics are delicate yet powerful, subtly conveying the characters' regrets and perseverance. The melody is also melodious and moving. Anything produced by Jiang Yang is bound to be a masterpiece; everyone should definitely give it a listen!
When I played this song for Lu Han before, he said that he would help promote it on Weibo when the show aired.
do as promised.
That's manly enough.
Jiang Yang quickly glanced at the trending topics, then looked away and focused his gaze back on Zhang Xuefeng in the video. His expression turned serious: "Teacher Zhang, I see your lips are turning purple. It's highly likely that you have a heart condition. You should take care to rest more and not work overtime like this."
"Me? I have a heart condition?"
Zhang Xuefeng was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Jiang Yang, you're wrong. Do you believe I can run a half marathon or a full marathon? My physical fitness is even better than yours! I just look older than I am, but I'm very strong and have no heart problems at all."
"You're not old, but you can't keep going like this."
Jiang Yang said seriously, "If you work overtime and stay up late now, and you die suddenly in ten years, no one will think you look old. Everyone will think you are still young, which is a pity."
"Jiang Yang, that's going too far!"
Zhang Xuefeng's smile faded slightly: "My daughter was only born not long ago. I still want to watch her grow up. Don't curse me."
“I’m not kidding you, Teacher Zhang, it’s true.”
Jiang Yang's tone remained serious.
I asked Zhang Xuefeng a bunch of questions.
Besides your purple lips, do you often experience chest tightness, dizziness, and shortness of breath after staying up late?
Sometimes I get very out of breath after climbing just a few flights of stairs.
I also have trouble sleeping and have many dreams at night.
Zhang Xuefeng was stunned, his eyes widening as he nodded repeatedly: "How did you know? I've been experiencing all of these things lately! I thought it was just from working too much overtime and that I'd get better after a rest..."
“This is your body giving you a warning, really, Teacher Zhang. My dad is a doctor, and he tells me these things every day. If I were lying to you, my dad would have been arrested for drunk driving.”
Just make up an identity for the old man.
Anyway, Zhang Xuefeng doesn't know his father.
Jiang Yang continued, "Don't take your youth for granted. Get some rest. Don't work overtime today. Go home and spend time with your family and children. Your health is the most important thing."
Zhang Xuefeng was silent for a moment, then nodded, his expression becoming serious: "Okay, Jiang Yang, I'll leave work early today to go home and rest, and spend some time with my daughter. Thank you, otherwise I really wouldn't have taken it seriously."
The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up the video call.
At 8 PM, "Fighter of the Destiny" premiered on time.
Yang Chaoyue pulled his father to sit in front of the television.
His own image appeared in the opening credits.
She plays Mo Yu, dressed in a neat light purple palace dress, holding a long sword, with sharp eyes and a dashing figure standing on the palace steps.
Her gaze is firm, possessing both feminine grace and military heroism. As the camera pans across her profile, her expression is cold and glamorous, exuding a powerful aura.
Yang Chaoyue took her father's arm, her voice full of pride, and pointed at the TV, saying, "That's me, I played Mo Yu!"
"I saw it! I saw it!"
Chaoyue's father couldn't stop smiling, his eyes fixed on Yang Chaoyue on TV, his face full of satisfaction.
Immediately afterwards, the opening sequence of images flashed by.
Tian Xiwei plays Nan Ke, dressed in a dark red outfit, with a cold and aloof expression, holding a magical weapon, standing in the darkness, exuding a chilling aura.
Jiang Yang plays Qiu Shan Jun, dressed in white, with his long hair tied up, holding a long sword, standing tall and straight in the sunlight, with gentle eyes and a refined and elegant temperament.
Liu Haochun plays the little black dragon, dressed in a black dress, with slightly curly hair, lively eyes, and a playful smile. She tilts her head and looks into the distance with a curious expression.
Chaoyue's father pointed at Gulnazar on the TV and asked in confusion, "Chaoyue, who is this girl? Her name has four characters, and she's really beautiful."
"She is Gulnazar, her full name is Gulnazar, and she is also my friend. She is the lead actress in this drama, and I am a supporting actress."
"What's a lead actor and what's a supporting actor?"
Chaoyue's father didn't understand these terms and had no concept of them.
Yang Chaoyue patiently explained: "The main character is the core of the whole drama, with the most screen time. The story revolves around the main character. The supporting characters are there to help and highlight the main character, with less screen time. Just like in our family, you are the backbone of the family, which is equivalent to the main character. I support the family with you, which is equivalent to the supporting characters."
Upon hearing this, Chaoyue's father laughed and said, "It's alright, Chaoyue. In my eyes, you've never been a supporting character. I always treat you as the lead actor. In my heart, you are now the backbone of the family. You are the most capable."
Yang Chaoyue had a bright smile on his face.
My heart feels warm.
Of course she wanted to be the lead actress.
Who wouldn't want to stand in the most conspicuous place and be seen by everyone?
But she was also self-aware.
She is of average appearance, has only been in the industry for a year, has little experience, and is not famous. Who would want her to be the lead actress?
Even if someone did approach her, she'd ask for a billion-dollar fee the moment she opened her mouth—even a god would be scared away by her… Thinking of this, Yang Chaoyue couldn't help but chuckle to himself, and shouted loudly towards the room, “Brother Yang! Come out! ‘Fighter of the Destiny’ has started airing, haven't you finished chatting with Teacher Zhang yet?”
The voice just fell.
Her phone vibrated.
It was a message from Jiang Yang.
Yang Chaoyue clicked on it and found it was a document titled "New Life" script.
She paused, taken aback.
My heart skipped a beat.
Upon opening the document, the first thing I saw was the "Lead Cast" section, with three words clearly written there.
Yang Chaoyue.
The content broadcast on television has become unimportant.
Yang Chaoyue's heart was pounding faster and faster, his cheeks were flushed red, and his eyes were fixed on the phone screen, afraid that he was seeing things wrong.
After carefully reading the document, I learned that the female protagonist, He Shan, is a journalist who stays true to her principles and is the central figure connecting the Rashomon-like narrative of the memorial service. Invited to a remote island to attend a mysterious memorial service, she discovers many suspicious points and delves deeper into the investigation, uncovering the male protagonist's multiple identities and the truth behind a long-hidden deception. Despite the hardships she encounters, she always adheres to her journalistic ideals and ultimately unravels all the mysteries.
Yang Chaoyue took a deep breath and typed rapidly, sending a message to Jiang Yang: ["Really, Brother Yang, I'll be the female lead?"]
Within two seconds, Jiang Yang's message popped up: ["Don't want it? Then I'll give it to Mai Mai, she'd probably be happy to."]
"Yes! Of course I want it!"
Yang Chaoyue immediately replied, afraid that Jiang Yang would change his mind: ["I'll start studying this character tonight and thoroughly understand the script. Mai Mai is just a little kid, what does she know? All she knows is how to eat Little Master Chef."]
After sending the message, Yang Chaoyue secretly glanced at Zhao Jinmai. He saw Zhao Jinmai sitting in front of the TV on a small stool, watching the first episode of "Fighter of the Destiny" with great concentration.
Soon, Jiang Yang sent another message: ["How much do you want for the role?"]
"It's free."
["What?"]
Jiang Yang was taken aback: [“What about your ten billion?”]
Yang Chaoyue continued typing: [“It’s fine if you don’t give it to me! Just come out now, I want to hold you and watch our show together.”]
The room door opened.
Jiang Yang came out and sat on the other side of Yang Chaoyue.
He first chatted with Chaoyue's father for a few minutes about everyday things, and then teased Zhao Jinmai a couple of times.
On TV, the first episode of "Fighter of the Destiny" is airing with great enthusiasm.
Chen Changsheng was adopted by his master in the Hundred Herbs Garden when he was a child. After learning of the prophecy that he would not live past the age of twenty, he decided to go down the mountain to the capital to find a way to defy fate.
I've read the complete script.
Yang Chaoyue and Jiang Yang both know about the upcoming episodes. On their journey, they encounter a little black dragon and accidentally break its seal. The two then travel together. Meanwhile, Mo Yu, played by Yang Chaoyue, is ordered by the Holy Empress to go to the Hundred Herbs Garden to find Chen Changsheng. Thus, a story about defying fate officially begins.
Yang Chaoyue watched TV while occasionally glancing down at the script on his phone screen.
It touched my heart.
Whenever Yang Ge has a good project, she's the first person he thinks of. Yet, she can't even control her own feelings for Yang Ge; she's being licked by his dog.
He still covets Yang Ge's money.
Damn it.
"I deserve to die..." Yang Chaoyue cursed himself inwardly, his eyes unconsciously reddening and tears welling up.
"Chaoyue, when are you going to make your appearance?"
Zhao Jinmai turned to ask Yang Chaoyue, but froze as soon as she turned her head: "Chaoyue, why are you crying?"
"Yeah, I'm so excited."
Yang Chaoyue forced a smile.
"Haha, I get it, I get it."
Zhao Jinmai reached out and wiped away Yang Chaoyue's tears: "This is the first time I've acted in a TV series with so many scenes. When it premiered, I was so excited that I almost cried. It's okay, it's okay, it'll be fine after you cry."
After saying that, Zhao Jinmai turned back to continue watching the show.
Yang Chaoyue took a deep breath.
She held her father's arm tightly with one hand, feeling his warmth.
With her other hand, she held Jiang Yang, feeling his body temperature.
Her eyes filled with tears once again.
Forever sincere, forever youthful, forever with tears in our eyes.
Suddenly, I felt like the happiest person in the world.
She used to be a factory girl struggling on the assembly line, unable to even afford to go to school, but now she's landed a leading role.
When filming began, she acted exactly as Yang Ge instructed, even if he told her to die, she would instantly die on cue. (End of Chapter)