novelraw Chapter 678 Be my older brother, and I'll spoil you.
Chapter 678 Be my older brother, and I'll spoil you.
Upon hearing this, Ruth's father turned the TV volume down by more than half.
Mom stopped peeling the orange, turned her head, and looked at Ruth.
The phone vibrated again, and Jiang Yang's second voice message came through: "[Remember what you promised me?]"
Zhao Lushi pursed her lips and reluctantly pressed the voice button: ["Don't swear."]
She paused, then added, "[I'm trying to change, it's just not used to it yet, why are you being so serious?]"
Jiang Yang replied quickly, his tone still serious: "[Then wait until you get used to it before asking me for roles again.]"
Zhao Lushi panicked and quickly sent another voice message: ["I was wrong, boss, President Jiang, I promise I won't swear anymore, please give me a role."]
Jiang Yang's reply was only two words: ["No."]
Followed by.
Jiang Yang sent another voice message: ["I'm watching Ze Tian Ji at Chao Yue's house. Chao Yue's dad is right next to me. I was just chatting with him, saying that I'm very authoritative in front of the artists at the company, and everyone is very careful when they talk to me. But when I opened your voice message that insulted me, Chao Yue's dad was trying to save face for me, pretending not to hear it. You made me so embarrassed, you know? Damn it."]
Upon hearing this, Zhao Lushi immediately sent a voice message: ["You said 'Mom' too, I heard you."]
Jiang Yang replied: ["Look, even I'm being influenced by you. If you don't change, Chao Yue, Xi Wei, Hao Chun, Ruo Nan, and Ye Zi will all be affected by you. Don't argue with me. Anyway, I'll give you a role once you can stop swearing. That's all."]
After the voice message finished playing, Zhao Lushi angrily slammed her phone onto the sofa and muttered in a low voice, "What a lousy boss."
I want to yell back.
But she knew in her heart that Jiang Yang was really angry this time, unlike usual when he could joke around.
In the company group chat, she and Jiang Yang could joke about anything, teasing him about being licked on the face by Chao Yue's big yellow dog, complaining about his stinginess, and making fun of his status as the top student. He always laughed it off and never really held it against her.
But for some reason, Jiang Yang became particularly concerned about saving face whenever he was in front of Chao Yue's father.
I can't stand swearing, and I can't take a joke.
What, is Chao Yue's big yellow dog the reincarnation of Su Daji? It just licked his face and bewitched him completely.
Chao Yue is so conscious of his image that he doesn't even have a semblance of his usual self anymore.
In fact, she knew that Jiang Yang wouldn't really be that strict with her.
When we signed the contract, it was stipulated that there could be no office romances.
It's obvious to a blind man that Xiwei likes Jiang Yang.
Normally, when she casually mentioned "Damn it," Jiang Yang would at most tease her a couple of times, but he had never criticized her so seriously as he had this time.
So much so that she held back from swearing several times during those few minutes, which was really making her feel uncomfortable.
I really want to find someone to vent my frustrations by cursing at them again, otherwise I probably won't be able to muster any interest in watching "Fighter of the Destiny" with my parents for the second time later.
Scolding her parents was definitely not an option, so she got up and went back to her room.
"Ruth, where are you going?"
"Didn't you hear me? I swore. My boss told me to reflect on my actions. I'm going back to my room to reflect on my behavior. He'll call me out when the next episode airs."
Done.
Zhao Lushi silently added four words in her mind.
Damn it, Gobi Desert.
Close the door.
The living room returned to silence.
Ruth's father looked at his sulking daughter, but didn't utter a single swear word; a smile gradually appeared on his face.
He turned to Ruth's mother and said in a Sichuan accent, "Ruth is lucky to have such a good boss. He knows how to keep an eye on her and doesn't let her swear. He's better at teaching her than we are."
Mom nodded: "It's a good thing we didn't sign with Galaxy Cool Entertainment back then, but instead signed with Jiang Yang's company. A kid who can get top marks in the exam is really smart and can handle our Ruth's stubborn temper. Let me tell you, the other artists in Jiang Yang's company are definitely obedient to him and have a lot of respect for him."
Ruth's father glanced at his daughter's bedroom door.
Deep down, I didn't really expect her to become a star by being an artist.
This road is too difficult.
His own industry often brings him into contact with people in the entertainment industry. Mr. Li from Galaxy Cool Entertainment was an old acquaintance of his, and it was precisely because of this relationship that he suggested Ruth sign with that company.
He had known He Jiong and Xie Na for many years.
That's why he understands better than anyone how difficult it is to survive in the entertainment industry.
The competition is fiercer than you can imagine.
The industry is only so big, and good resources and roles are few and far between. Often, hundreds or even thousands of people compete for a single opportunity to get a chance to shine, and even if they give it their all, they may not have a chance to get ahead.
Becoming famous is inherently extremely difficult.
Favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships are all indispensable.
To remain popular forever is an even greater challenge.
Ultimately, becoming a celebrity sometimes depends not only on hard work, but also on luck and destiny.
I never thought of forcing my daughter to do anything, nor did I expect her to make a lot of money as an artist.
With their family's wealth, whether Ruth earns a lot or a little is completely irrelevant to them.
What he really cared about was his daughter's condition.
Since Ruth signed with Jiang Yang's company, her whole demeanor has changed.
No longer as sullen as before, he now has a genuine smile on his face.
You can tell she's genuinely happy.
Ruth still has a fiery temper and is easily angered, but she has become much more restrained than when she was a child, when she was impulsive, easily angered, and prone to fighting.
What pleased him most was that Jiang Yang genuinely cared about Ruth and was willing to help her correct her bad habit of swearing.
In his eyes, how much money his daughter earns or whether she becomes a star is not as important as her becoming better and better and getting rid of her habit of swearing.
Being a generous and poised woman is what he and his wife care about most.
"Who are you taking your anger out on?"
Zhao Lushi scratched her hair in frustration, opened her phone's contact list, and thought about finding someone to vent to.
None of them were suitable.
classmate?
Forget it.
Jiang Yang had warned her long ago that if she wanted to have a good career in the entertainment industry, she had to be careful with her words and actions. If the insults she used now got out, they would become a black mark on her past when she became famous.
Although her past was marked by being called a "little delinquent" on QQ Space, that was all in the past. Jiang Yang had said that she couldn't add any new ones, and she had to keep that in mind.
Criticizing Chaoyue?
That won't work either.
Chaoyue is her best friend, and she can't bear to part with him.
Insulting Mai Mai?
What kind of skill is it to bully children? Even if she were angry, she wouldn't do such a thing.
Insulting Xiwei?
They lived close by; Xiwei was in Chongqing, and she was in Chengdu.
She knew Xiwei's temper best; she looked cute, but she was actually very fiery.
Unlike her, who would curse, Xiwei would directly resort to violence.
If she gets really angry, Xiwei could slap her unconscious like a pig, and she'd be the one who suffers in the end.
What is this?
Goodbye.
She knew that Ruonan used to be called Ruonan. She had been beaten and scolded by her parents a lot when she was a child. She was sensitive and fragile. If she casually said something to her, Ruonan would most likely apologize to her without even knowing why.
That would make her look like she's bullying someone, which is pointless.
There's no need to criticize Zhou Ye.
She and Zhou Ye only chatted in the company group chat and were not familiar with each other in real life. It would only make her seem inexplicable to curse at someone she didn't know.
She insulted Hao Chun? Is she even human?
Hao Chun is gentle by nature and usually speaks softly and kindly to everyone. How could she bear to vent her anger on Hao Chun?
"Why are all the artists in Jiangyang's company so well-mannered? Is there not a single one as immoral as me? I can't even find someone to argue with. It's so annoying."
Unable to find anyone to vent to, Zhao Lushi opened Weibo, intending to use her alternate account to monitor the comment sections of Chao Yuexi, Wei Haochun, and others, and randomly pick a troll to argue with.
I refreshed the homepage.
I saw Liu Haochun's Weibo update before the premiere of "Fighter of the Destiny". The accompanying pictures were several stills of her playing the little black dragon.
One photo shows her dressed in black, huddled by a cold pond, her eyes lonely and aloof.
One photo shows her in human form, carefully accepting food from the boy, her eyes filled with a rare tenderness.
Another image shows her in her true form, with dragon scales gleaming coldly, protecting the young man with an imposing aura.
The Weibo post reads:
I am a descendant of the ancient dragon race, and should have been able to roam freely between heaven and earth. However, due to the grudges of my ancestors, I was imprisoned in a cold pool underground by powerful humans.
Day after day, year after year, only endless loneliness accompanies me.
Until one day, a boy with a special background appeared. Despite the danger, he often came to the cold pool to see me, brought me food, talked to me, and solemnly promised that he would definitely rescue me.
Gradually, I lowered my guard, and the two of us, one human and one dragon, gradually trusted each other and became each other's only support.
Later, when the boy was in danger, I used my own life essence to save his life. From then on, our fates were intertwined and could never be separated again.
In the end, the boy did his best to help me break free from my confinement, and I regained my freedom. For the rest of my life, I will wholeheartedly follow and protect him. With the powerful strength of the dragon race, I have helped him overcome many dangers. I will be his most loyal and reliable partner, accompanying him all the way, never to be separated.
Actually, I'm quite similar to Xiao Heilong. I've worked hard to learn dance since I was little, day after day, without ever stopping, and I've won many awards.
No matter how well I do or how excellent my grades are, my parents are never satisfied. They never praise me, only criticize and blame me endlessly.
I'm watching this show at a friend's house now, and seeing the little black dragon on the screen reminds me of myself.
In all my life, I've never had the chance to see my family sitting together peacefully watching a show.
There was only endless arguing and cold war at home.
My parents kept arguing about getting a divorce, venting all their negative emotions on me, over and over again, without ever stopping.
I will always remember my parents' kindness in raising me, and I will work hard to earn money to repay them in the future.
But I also want to live for myself for once. From now on, I want to have my own life, free from constraints and definitions.
I'm Liu Haochun, and also the little black dragon from "Fighter of the Destiny". See you tonight at 8 PM!
In the comments section, some netizens left messages:
"Haochun is so sincere. The copywriting made me cry. I feel sorry for your past."
"The little black dragon look is very powerful, and it's clear that you put a lot of effort into the performance. I'll definitely be watching the premiere tonight."
"Hug Haochun. The past is the past. Things will only get better from now on. You deserve to be treated gently."
"Good acting skills and a sincere personality, such an artist is really rare. I look forward to your portrayal of the little black dragon."
Netizens who criticized her were full of malice: "Is she just trying to gain sympathy by playing the victim? Everyone has their troubles, why write so much to pretend to be pitiful?"
"He's just average-looking, and his acting skills are probably no good either. I'm waiting to see him fail."
"Using your parents' conflicts to gain sympathy is truly shameless. Can't you just focus on your career?"
"Such a great role as Little Black Dragon, how could they cast someone as unknown as you to play it? You must have some powerful connections."
Zhao Lushi stared at the screen for a long time, finally finding an outlet for her anger.
She knows who to scold now.
He opened Liu Haochun's chat window and typed: "Haochun, what are you doing?"
Shortly after the message was sent, a reply was received: [“MaiMai, how did you log into Ruth’s account?”]
Zhao Lushi typed: ["Just kidding, I am Lusi. By the way, have your parents contacted you? I really enjoyed reading your Weibo post. That's how it should be, post it like Ruonan, don't hold it in, make a clean break."]
Liu Haochun quickly replied: ["He contacted me and gave me a piece of his mind."]
"[How did they insult you?]" Zhao Lushi quickly typed to ask.
"They said I don't know how to be grateful."
[“Go ahead and curse back, you son of a bitch!”] Zhao Lushi was furious and typed quickly.
Liu Haochun replied: ["I don't want to swear, that would seem very rude."]
Zhao Lushi frowned as she read the message.
I felt inexplicably offended.
Before she could reply, Liu Haochun sent another message: ["My parents want me to go back, but I still don't want to go back. This family is suffocating me."]
Zhao Lushi typed a message of comfort: ["Don't be sad. If you don't want to go back, you don't have to. You still have us. Just like you said on Weibo, you have your own life."]
[“Yes, Ruth, thank you for comforting me.”] Liu Haochun replied.
Zhao Lushi looked at the screen and continued typing: ["My birthday is in a few months. When it comes, I'll wish for your whole family to die, then I won't suffocate anymore, okay?"]
Liu Haochun remained silent for a while before a message arrived: ["Ruth, I know you're trying to comfort me, thank you, but I've already considered Jiang Yang as family. If you wish for Jiang Yang to die, I'll go to hell."]
Zhao Lushi was stunned.
Why are you swearing at me out of the blue?
Hao Chun just said that he didn't want to swear, because it would make him seem rude.
However, she wasn't angry. Hao Chun's scolding was soft and lacked any force, even less so than that of young Mai Mai, which was rather cute.
In any case, she finally felt much better after venting her frustration by scolding Hao Chun's parents.
Anyway, if I feel frustrated and want to curse someone but don't know who to curse, I'll just curse Hao Chun's parents.
Just then, my phone vibrated. It was a message from Jiang Yang: "[Will you still swear in the future?]"
Zhao Lushi got angry and her fingers flew across the screen:
"Don't push your luck, Jiang Yang. You just yelled at me, and I'm still not completely over it. I was giving you face because my parents were around, but now I'm in my room, and I'm telling you, I can't change. If you don't want to give me a role, fine, but if you're so capable, don't try to teach me acting. I'll learn on my own. Once my acting improves, and Chao Yuexi, Wei Haochun, and the others recognize me, and you still don't give me a role, I'll see if you still have the nerve to do that. I'll wait and see, damn it."
After sending the message, she regretted it, knowing that she had done the wrong thing and that Jiang Yang might really get angry.
But then I thought, who cares?
She should vent her anger first. Anyway, Jiang Yang didn't pay her a salary. If they met again in the future, she could just be polite to Jiang Yang and coax him a little.
Jiang Yang then sent a message: [“Apologize to me.”]
[“Mom will never apologize!”] Zhao Lushi replied.
Jiang Yang sent another message.
It is a document.
The title reads: [“New Life”, Chen Jiajia Character Setting]
Zhao Lushi was taken aback, and her expression gradually became serious.
Open the document, and you'll find a detailed description of Chen Jiajia's character and plot in the script:
Chen Jiajia was originally in love with her family's driver. The two were deeply in love, but their relationship was forcibly broken up by her extremely controlling father.
In order to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy, the father disregarded his daughter's wishes and forced her to marry the male protagonist, who was posing as a son of an official.
Chen Jiajia pretends to comply with her father's arrangements and cooperates with the male lead, but in reality, she wants to use the male lead to take revenge on her father who has been controlling her life.
After marriage, the male protagonist took advantage of Chen Jiajia's status as a wealthy heiress to swindle more than 40 million yuan of her father's property before disappearing with the money.
With nowhere else to turn, Chen Jiajia confessed the whole truth about her collaboration with the male lead to her father. She then drove away, determined to find the person she truly loved and pursue her own life.
The ending was tragic. After learning the truth, the father went completely mad and chased after Chen Jiajia in his car. During a fierce chase, Chen Jiajia was involved in a car accident and died unexpectedly.
Her death was a hoax.
It was also an irreversible tragedy stemming from family control and human greed.
At the end of the document, the "Remuneration" field was blank, while the "Actor's Name" field clearly displayed three words:
Zhao Lushi.
Zhao Lushi stared at the screen in disbelief.
I thought Jiang Yang sent the wrong document.
After all, Hao Chun, Xi Wei, and Chao Yue all signed contracts before her and their acting skills are more mature. It would be reasonable for them to play this role, so it's not her turn at all.
She repeatedly opened the document, looking at the actor's name column over and over again, until she confirmed that those three words were indeed her name before she dared to believe it was real.
A wave of guilt washed over me instantly.
She suddenly realized that Jiang Yang had never actually mistreated her.
They signed her and immediately put her on the hit variety show "Mars Intelligence Agency," giving her exposure.
Chao Yue, Xi Wei, and Hao Chun were able to act in "Fighter of the Destiny" only because they signed early and have been with Jiang Yang for a long time. If she had signed earlier, Jiang Yang would definitely have arranged a role for her as well.
And just now, she was cursing and swearing without even knowing the facts, demanding a role from Jiang Yang.
Even after being scolded by Jiang Yang, he still gave her the role.
Zhao Lushi opened the message again. The anger she had just felt towards Jiang Yang had subsided, and she carefully typed: "I'm sorry."
Jiang Yang did not reply.
He might still be angry with her.
Zhao Lushi was in a dilemma; she only knew how to coax girls, but didn't know how to coax boys.
I've never tried to coax her before, mainly because...
She then posted: [“Be my older brother, and I'll spoil you.”] (End of Chapter)