Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1607 "When the Geese Return" - Zhuang Hanyan

For Jiang Chen, encountering the female lead and signing in while exploring the new continent was also the most important thing.

After all, only by signing in with the female lead can one find out which film or television series have been incorporated.

So now that they've encountered Li Fengxia and Shen Yangyang, it's natural that they'll also sign up other female leads.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived in front of Li Fengxia and her granddaughter.

Although he didn't know if the plot had started yet, Jiang Chen believed he could meet the female lead while around Li Fengxia and her grandson. And that was indeed the case. Not long after Jiang Chen arrived before Li Fengxia and her grandson, he saw Shen Shaoguang.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received 10,000 Wild Goose Feather Waist Knives.]

"Ten thousand wild goose feather waist knives?"

"A third-grade weapon, the Goose Feather Waist Saber?"

"This is the thirteenth time I've checked in."

According to the system introduction, this third-rank weapon, the Goose Feather Waist Knife, is made based on the Goose Feather Waist Knife from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in history.

The blade of the wild goose feather waist knife is relatively straight, with a slightly upturned arc at the tip. It is 70-80cm long and 3.5-4cm wide. There are four blood grooves on both sides of the blade. The blade is sharpened from the tip to the back of the blade, about 15-20cm from the tip, which is generally called the reverse edge.

The blade of the goose-feather waist knife is engraved with star patterns, and the scabbard is made of wood, covered with golden peach bark arranged in a "人" (human) shape. Golden peach bark is the bark of a type of peach tree found in southern China; its color is golden, like gold lacquer. Folklore says that golden peach bark can ward off evil spirits, so using it for the waist knife and scabbard serves both a decorative purpose and symbolizes the enduring stability of the empire and the awe-inspiring power of the people.

"This sign-in reward is great!"

"The Star Riders and Eagle Armor Guards are required to be equipped with goose feather waist sabers."

"When the Eagle Armor Guards expand in the future, the demand for Goose Feather Waist Knives will definitely increase."

"If possible, the regular Jiang family army can also be equipped with this."

Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Shen Shaoguang, the female lead in "A Feast for Yong'an".

In the drama, she is originally a modern person who, due to an accident, travels to the fictional ancient city of Yong'an with her family. She runs a restaurant based on her understanding of modern catering culture. Shen Shaoguang develops the small restaurant into a top-ranked restaurant in Yong'an by improving traditional dishes and introducing modern marketing methods. During this time, she pretends to be Lin Yan's fiancée and stays at Yunshuiyuan to solve problems.

“Shen Shaoguang…”

Before time travel, Shen Shaoguang was a food columnist; after time travel, she became the founder of Shen's Food Shop. Intelligent, brave, and quirky, she brought modern marketing concepts and cooking techniques to ancient times, conquering Yong'an City with modern delicacies such as jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes) and mala guo (spicy hot pot).

In her romantic storyline, she first encounters Lin Yan, the Junior Magistrate of Jingzhao, while selling jianbing (Chinese crepes) at a street stall. The two gradually develop a romantic connection and contribute to a shift in societal values ​​while handling key cases such as a corruption case within the Ministry of Revenue and everyday disputes. Lin Yan, outwardly cold and impartial, is actually soft-hearted and sensitive, drawn to Shen Shaoguang's optimism and talent. Ultimately, Shen Shaoguang achieves success in the ancient culinary world, and she and Lin Yan find happiness together.

During his time in Yong'an City, Shen Shaoguang gradually transformed his small restaurant into a top-ranked establishment by improving traditional dishes and introducing modern marketing techniques. In the process, he crossed paths with Lin Yan, the Junior Magistrate of Jingzhao, who was in charge of city security. The two gradually developed a romantic relationship while handling various local incidents.

In the end, Shen Shaoguang not only made a name for herself in the ancient culinary world but also found happiness with Lin Yan. She perfectly balanced career and love, influencing ancient society with modern ideas and becoming a driving force for change. Her success proves that true talent shines in any era.

"A merchant, and a junior magistrate of the capital."

"They were never a good match in terms of social standing."

"Want modern times to change ancient times?"

In Jiang Chen's view, this was unlikely.

Jiang Chen has traveled through so many film and television fusion worlds, just wanting to adapt to local customs.

At the same time, Jiang Chen saw the other members of the Shen family.

Shen Jianshe, the head of the Shen family, is an excellent cook, has strong practical skills, and is known for his comedic and eccentric personality. He is also famously henpecked.

Shen Shaoguang's older brother is named Shen Shaojie, nicknamed Gongcai. His biggest flaw is that he is lazy and loves to eat, inheriting and carrying forward his father's nonsensical temperament.

Including Shen Yangyang, Li Fengxia, and Shen Shaoguang who just signed in, it's a family of five.

Before time travel, the Shen family of five lived together and ran a small restaurant, but business was slow and they faced closure. Shen Shaoguang, bold and decisive, decided to try making videos to find a way out for the restaurant. She and her family dressed in ancient costumes and went to the former Shen family home, now a tourist attraction. In the ancestral hall of the old house, after the family paid their respects to their ancestors, they prepared to start filming, only to discover they were missing someone to play their ancestor, Lin Yan. Shaoguang immediately decided to go to the tourist attraction and randomly find someone to play the role.

But when Shen Shaoguang went out, instead of finding anyone, he and his entire family were transported to ancient times, to Yong'an City, where their ancestor Lin Yan lived. Shen Shaoguang and his family first tried various methods to return to the modern world, but they found that returning to the modern world was a long way off, and every day when they opened their eyes, they had to take care of the basic needs of five people, such as eating, drinking, and relieving themselves.

They returned to their old business, setting up a stall in Yong'an City to sell jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes). At that time, Yong'an City only had shaobing (baked flatbread) and not the modern jianbing guozi. With Shen Shaoguang's live-streaming ideas and some planning, the Shen family's business flourished.

The Shen family also encountered their ancestor Lin Yan and managed to move into the Shen family's old residence, Yunshuiyuan. They thought that returning to the place where they had traveled back in time would allow them to find their way back, but they still failed.

Regarding the inability to return, everyone except Shen Shaoguang accepted it, because they felt that living in ancient Yong'an City was quite good. Compared to the modern Shen Family Restaurant, the one in Yong'an City was thriving, allowing Shen Jianshe's culinary skills to shine, and the family's life was visibly more comfortable and prosperous. Even the lazy and gluttonous older brother, Shen Shaojie, became a sought-after relationship counselor among the women of Yong'an City.

"Both are time-travel stories, but Ning Yi in 'The Son-in-Law' is doing much better than the characters in 'The Banquet at Yong'an'."

"In the drama, Shen Shaojie, the only heir of the Shen family, did not marry or have children after time-traveling. He only had Shen Yangyang. If Shen Yangyang marries poorly, no matter how rich she is, she will be devoured and have no descendants."

In Jiang Chen's view, even in the so-called First World, which claims to be a society of gender equality, it is not uncommon for people to exploit those who have no descendants, let alone in ancient society.

In ancient society, the social order was: scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants.

Without power, no amount of money is of any use.

However, this is probably why Shen Shaoguang eventually married Lin Yan, the Junior Magistrate of Jingzhao. However, the Lin family is a large family, and if Shen Shaoguang really married Lin Yan, the consequences might not be good. After all, which man in a large family wouldn't want to have multiple wives and concubines?
"Pity……"

Jiang Chen did not meet with the five members of the Shen family.

If he were a time traveler, Jiang Chen might want to go and take a look.

But since the Shen family were all time travelers, Jiang Chen didn't want to see them.

Jiang Chen glanced at it once and then turned and left.

Jiang Chen left very soon.

However, Jiang Chen did not leave Yong'an City, but instead walked forward.

Yong'an City wasn't very big, and Jiang Chen quickly explored half of it.

Just then, Jiang Chen saw A Yuan.

"It's her."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one hundred mid-grade spirit stones.]

"One hundred mid-grade spirit stones?"

"This is the seventeenth time I've checked in and received one hundred mid-grade spirit stones."

"After refining a low-grade spirit stone, strength increases by 10 points, constitution increases by 15 points, and agility increases by 5 points. After refining a mid-grade spirit stone, strength increases by 130 points, constitution increases by 180 points, and agility increases by 60 points."

"This is a good reward."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

A Yuan, a character in "A Feast for Yong'an".

In the drama, A Yuan is incredibly strong and a martial arts expert. In the development of her relationship with Liu Changyou, a constable, she plays a key role in promoting the solving of the case.

"A Yuan from 'The Feast at Yong'an'?"

"She's here too?"

In the drama, A Yuan is in dire straits upon arriving in Yong'an. Penniless, she is tricked by Manager Feng into signing a fake indenture under the guise of "kindness," becoming a commodity that can be beaten and abused at will. She suffers slaps, imprisonment, and other humiliations.

After Shen Shaoguang discovers that A Yuan is not a legitimate slave, he joins forces with Lin Yan to expose Manager Feng's crimes. Manager Feng destroys the indenture, allowing A Yuan to escape his control. With the support of Shen Shaoguang and Lin Yan, A Yuan transforms from "tearful eyes" to "eyes shining with light," embodying the theme of redemption through female mutual support.

After being freed from slavery, she regained her freedom and continued to live in the food shop, where she may develop a romantic relationship (such as with the yamen runner Liu Chang).

"Ah Yuan has immense power in the plot, but I wonder just how powerful?"

Jiang Chen thought of Sun San Niang and Xiao Qin.

They are all people with immense strength.

Now, after cultivating, Sun San Niang and Xiao Qin have also increased their strength considerably due to their immense power.

If we could recruit A Yuan into the Plum Blossom Inner Guard, we might be able to cultivate a master.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen walked towards A Yuan.

"who are you?"

Jiang Chen approached A Yuan and asked directly.

A Yuan looked at Jiang Chen warily.

"I'd like to ask for directions," Jiang Chen said.

“I don’t know the way,” A Yuan said. “Don’t know the way? If you do, this is yours.” Jiang Chen took out a silver ingot.

A Yuan's eyes lit up when she saw the silver ingot.

"Can you help me?" Jiang Chen asked.

"I... I've just arrived in Yong'an City and don't know much," A Yuan said.

“Take me to the brokerage,” Jiang Chen said.

"A brokerage? I... I know that." A Yuan was overjoyed.

"Lead the way," Jiang Chen said.

“Yes. Young master, please follow me,” A-Yuan said quickly.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly.

At that moment, A-Yuan led the way.

Jiang Chen looked at A Yuan, who was leading the way, with a half-smile.

Ah Yuan had indeed just arrived in Yong'an City and had no idea where the brokerage firm was.

However, Jiang Chen didn't say much.

Ah Yuan's tragedy hasn't even begun yet; she's still an innocent and adorable little girl.

Seeing her reminded Jiang Chen of Duan Jiabao from the First World.

A Yuan and Duan Jiabao were played by the same actor in their previous lives.

However, A Yuan is a bit small.

Oh, you've just lost a bit of weight.

Of course, this is in comparison to Duan Jiabao.

Under A Yuan's "guidance", they finally found the brokerage firm.

What is Jiang Chen doing at the brokerage?
Naturally, it's about buying houses and shops.

Although Yong'an City is just a small city, wherever the female lead is, it will surely become very prosperous in the future.

In just one hour, Jiang Chen bought two courtyards and three shops.

"Ah Yuan, right? Would you be interested in watching over these yards and shops for me?" Jiang Chen said.

"Watching?" A-Yuan looked at Jiang Chen, puzzled.

"Yes, just watching."

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "I can pay you your wages. Wait for the rest of the Jiang family to arrive."

"This... are you really going to pay me?" A-Yuan asked.

“Yes.” Jiang Chen nodded.

"How much is the wage?" A-Yuan asked.

“One tael of silver a month,” Jiang Chen said.

“Okay,” A-Yuan agreed.

"This is two months' wages, plus the money to maintain these courtyards and shops." Jiang Chen took out fifty taels of silver.

"Aren't you afraid I'll take this money and leave?" A Yuan asked hesitantly.

"I'm not afraid." Jiang Chen smiled and said, "No one dares to cheat me out of my money."

A Yuan didn't speak, because at that moment she suddenly felt a chill run through her body.

After making arrangements for A Yuan, Jiang Chen left Yong'an City.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived in Danzhou.

"Is this a Zhuangzi (a type of ancient Chinese village)?"

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on a manor near Danzhou.

next moment.

Jiang Chen's figure flickered, and he appeared in the manor.

"Who?"

Just as Jiang Chen appeared, a voice rang out.

Immediately afterwards, a figure ran out from the next room.

"We've been alerted?"

Jiang Chen frowned.

The next moment, Jiang Chen disappeared from the spot.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived at a room.

Just then, Jiang Chen's eyes met those of a figure in the room.

"What a coincidence."

Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one Crimson Spirit Fruit.]

"A Luo of Crimson Spirit Fruit?"

"This is the twentieth time I've checked in and received a Luo of Crimson Spirit Fruit."

"Although I have used quite a few Crimson Spirit Fruits, I got one Luo of Crimson Spirit Fruits from eighteen sign-ins, plus the thousand fruits from the reward for advancing to the Imperial Clan, and the two thousand fruits from the reward for advancing to the Celestial Clan, for a total of five thousand eight hundred and ninety-four fruits."

"Everyone who has been granted a space bag now has one."

"However, the number of stewards, guards, and maids in the Jiang family will increase, and there are also Star Riders, so the number of Crimson Spirit Fruits will be relatively small."

"Is there any other way to get Crimson Spirit Fruit besides signing in?"

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Zhuang Hanyan is a character in the TV series "When the Geese Return".

In the drama, she is the daughter of Ruan Xiwen, the third young lady of the Zhuang family. Zhuang Hanyan was considered an ominous sign from birth and was sent by her father to be raised in Danzhou, where she suffered greatly at the hands of her foster parents. Even after returning to the Zhuang family as an adult, she still faced numerous difficulties. Instead of blaming fate, she used her intelligence to successfully shed her stigma and reconcile with her mother. After her mother's murder, she chose to join forces with Fu Yunxi to fight against Zhuang Shiyang. Ultimately, she successfully brought down Zhuang Shiyang, achieving revenge and finding her own happiness in the process.

"Zhuang Hanyan in 'Zhuang Hanyan'?"

"When I saw Danzhou before, it seemed familiar, but I didn't expect it to be the Danzhou in 'When the Geese Return'."

In the drama, Zhuang Hanyan is the legitimate daughter of the Zhuang family. At birth, her biological parents sent her to Danzhou, a remote and impoverished village even pirates avoided. Her adoptive father was a poor scholar who repeatedly failed the imperial examinations. He was also her father's classmate and friend, and came from a scholarly family with a large collection of books. His repeated failures in the examinations made him irritable and eccentric. Seeing his classmates pass the exams, and especially witnessing his father's meteoric rise in officialdom, filled him with resentment. He vented his anger at the injustices of the world and his own frustrations on Zhuang Hanyan. From a young age, he forced her to read, write, copy, and memorize books, beating and scolding her for disobedience, and even depriving her of food.

At any time, the human desire to survive always comes first. To survive, Zhuang Hanyan would definitely do her best to read and memorize. When the children in the village heard that she was the reincarnation of the "Barefoot Ghost," they wouldn't play with her and would often take off her shoes to tease and beat her. From a young age, Zhuang Hanyan helped her adoptive mother with chores. If she was even a little slow, she would be whipped and not given enough to eat.

When her adoptive father was in a bad mood, he would drink heavily and argue with her adoptive mother. Whenever this happened, Zhuang Hanyan would quickly eat a few more bites of food. As a result, she had no playmates as a child, was often hungry and cold, and was frequently beaten and scolded. She could only find a moment of peace in books.

Even though she was young at the time and didn't understand the meaning of the book, through continuous memorization, various kinds of knowledge, distinctions between good and evil, and ways of dealing with the world were continuously being injected into her mind.

When Zhuang Hanyan was a little older, her adoptive mother chained her up to prevent her from running away. Besides doing housework, she read whenever she had free time. The contents of the books became an important way for her to absorb knowledge, understand the world, and learn etiquette and strategy. From the moment she learned that her biological mother was the most noble lady in the capital, she began to imagine her mother's appearance in her mind, including the look, knowledge, and jewelry that a noble lady should wear.

She guessed that a noblewoman should have a beautiful hairpin, so she used the river water as a mirror and made a hairpin out of a twig, which she then inserted into her hair. During those darkest days, her body was tortured by her adoptive parents every day, but her longing for her mother became the sun in her heart, ardent and warm.

During the 17 years of humiliation she endured, it was her mother who gave her strength and the courage to live. In front of her adoptive parents, she feigned weakness and forbearance, but inwardly she relentlessly strived, constantly learning, trying to get closer to the sun in her heart. She had a strong sense of purpose: to live, to see her mother, and to see the sun in her heart.

Zhuang Hanyan was abandoned by her parents as a child, burdened by the stigma of being called a "barefoot ghost." Her adoptive parents also abused her in every way, leaving her without food or clothing, and even chaining her up. Her friends in the village called her a "barefoot ghost" who brought misfortune to their families, and they would beat her whenever they saw her.

She was lonely and helpless. Fortunately, she read extensively in her adoptive father's study from a young age, which nourished her inner world with literary knowledge. Growing up surrounded by books, Zhuang Hanyan gained wisdom, the ability to distinguish right from wrong, good from evil, beauty from ugliness, and the capacity to quickly handle unexpected events.

The hardships she endured in Danzhou helped Zhuang Hanyan mature quickly. Faced with the cruelty of her adoptive parents, she refused to be a lamb to be slaughtered. In order to protect herself, she fought back and, unable to bear it any longer, killed her adoptive parents.

She was no longer a weak woman who could be bullied at will. From a young age, she knew that only by relying on herself could she change her destiny. In front of her adoptive parents, she learned to be patient and to understand that everything should be planned carefully and thoughtfully.

She also came to understand the wickedness of human nature and learned to disguise and scheme. Only after returning to the Zhuang family in the capital could she skillfully handle various complex situations. Upon arriving at the Zhuang family, she was able to understand the inner world of each of them: Aunt Zhou's enthusiastic care, her grandmother's indifference, her mother's tyranny, her father's weak kindness, and her older siblings' constant nitpicking. Everyone has two faces; a kind face is not necessarily a bodhisattva, and a cold-blooded person is not necessarily an evil person. With the secret assistance of her friend, the female assassin Chai Jing, Zhuang Hanyan gained the ability to cope with danger and difficulties.

Through meticulously planned schemes, she gradually cleared her name and established herself firmly within the family. Zhuang Hanyan, through her wisdom and strategy, uncovered the mastermind behind the "barefoot ghost's" prophecy and gradually revealed the conspiracy within the family, ultimately achieving a remarkable transformation from an "abandoned daughter" to the "most noble lady in the capital."

"I never expected to run into Zhuang Hanyan here."

With Zhuang Hanyan's storyline flashing through his mind, Jiang Chen walked over.