Entertainment: Deyun’s young class leader? Sorry, quit

"Come on, try my cooking today."

At dinner time, one dish after another was served, a very sumptuous meal. Guo Qilin looked at it with some confusion, as he had originally thought it was Hong Kong style cuisine.

I didn't expect it to be sea lettuce.

"How is it?" Deng's mother looked at Dalin and wiped her hands. She was originally from Shanghai and graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music before moving to Hong Kong.

We should pay more attention to Shanghai cuisine.

"Mmm, it looks delicious. I'm so glad I can finally eat my mom's cooking. I always looked forward to it when I was little."

Guo Qilin was speaking from the heart; when he was a child, he never wanted to eat the food his parents cooked.

But he didn't have that opportunity when he was a child.

My parents used to cook for their apprentices, and later, my master cooked for them. My master's wife didn't know how to cook at all.

So the dishes my mother-in-law made were considered a meal cooked by my mother.

"Try it, I bought a fresh white pomfret today."

"It's not cheap, is it?"

"It costs over two hundred, but if you think it tastes good, then it's worth it."

Besides a steamed white pomfret, there were also scallion beef, stir-fried fatty beef, and stir-fried razor clams on the table.

The razor clams were served with a variety of side dishes, including eggs, edamame, and pickled mustard greens.

"Eat up, don't just look," Deng's mother said as she sat down.

"Well, let me try it."

Guo Qilin picked up his chopsticks and took a bite, and found that it really tasted like Shanghai cuisine.

The characteristics of Shanghai cuisine are that it is moderately salty and retains the original flavor, bringing out the freshness of the ingredients.

That's why there's a lot of soup making.

As soon as he started eating, Deng Ziqi and Deng Yiling couldn't sit still any longer and began to eat as well, including the little girl who immediately picked up some fish to eat.

After taking a bite of the fish, he immediately exclaimed loudly.

"Grandma, it's delicious!"

The child's emotional appeal was so strong that Deng's mother couldn't help but smile.

"It's delicious, eat more."

"Ah."

As long as it tastes good, Hehe is not picky about food. In fact, from childhood to adulthood, she has never been picky about anything except for things that are really hard to eat.

While other people weren't eating, she had already finished a bowl.

This habit was entirely learned from living with his parents, since they were both greedy and loved to eat.

Over time, he learned it very thoroughly.

The family was very satisfied after the meal.

Then Deng Yiling took the little girl to wash the dishes and let her do some housework.

The couple then discussed when to have a second child, making sure to set a date so they wouldn't have the time.

At that very moment, Huilin Society's official Weibo account posted a message.

The message was simple: they planned to collaborate with the Qingqu Society in Xi'an.

The post was published on Weibo, and Qingqu Society was the first to leave a comment, expressing their honor. This was followed by comments and thoughts from some fans.

There are good and bad.

Some believe that uniting crosstalk performers is a good thing, while others see it as a problem. Some fans of Deyun Society are quick to criticize those who oppose Deyun Society, and Qingqu Society is no exception, so they come to cause trouble.

But when they caused trouble, they were overwhelmed and pushed back by the others.

So they had no choice but to remain silent.

The fans were quiet, but Deyun Club was anything but.

"Qingqu Society and Huilin Society have formed an alliance? Is that true or not?"

In the rose garden, Guo Degang had been quietly working at home for some time, while his relationship with his youngest son remained unchanged—he didn't want to bother with him.

She only hoped that her eldest son would come back to visit her in the future.

He suddenly noticed a new change, which made him feel very uneasy.

He didn't have any major conflicts with the Qingqu Society, but it was precisely these trivial little conflicts that were so annoying.

Fortunately, they couldn't beat Deyun Club, and they often had internal problems.

Who would have thought that they would form an alliance with the eldest son's gang? How could they not feel resentful?

This unites all his enemies, making it hard not to wonder whether Guo Qilin wants him alive or not.

Yang Hetong, wanting to stir up more trouble, said, "It's really Master. The news has been released through Huilin Society. It's not a rumor spread by paparazzi."

"I didn't expect that."

This news seems fake no matter how you look at it, but ironically, it's actually true.

It's incredible; I could never even dream of something like this.

If the Qingqu Society can form an alliance, then what can't they form an alliance with?

What other plans do they have?

"I've taken a quick look, and they'll probably open a branch in Xi'an. The Qingqu Society is giving them a lot of support, and they might even exchange ideas."

"Huh? Really?"

One second he was furious that Huilin Society had allied with Qingqu Society, but the next second his anger subsided and he felt that this was the right thing to do.

Because it was for the purpose of opening a branch office.

It is very important for crosstalk to open branch troupes; it must have an impact on the general public and cannot just be crosstalk performed on television.

But opening a branch office anywhere in China isn't too difficult.

Xi'an is the only difficult one.

Because the Qingqu Society has a strong regional influence, it is considered a local power.

No one can get them to cooperate.

The alliance with Huilin Society suggests that switching to a different branch would be a more stable and surprisingly feasible option.

He has a good business sense.

However, just as he was thinking, someone next to him suddenly spoke up, "Master, I heard that this time it was Qingqu Society that took the initiative to request the alliance, and they even treated us to a meal, otherwise it wouldn't have been done so quickly."

"Really? They rushed here?"

Guo Degang frowned again. The fact that they all rushed here could only mean that the crosstalk environment he had created had indeed changed; otherwise, they wouldn't be in such a hurry.

But no matter what, he still didn't like the addition of Qingqu Society. One Tingyunxuan was enough, and now there was another one.

Now, Deyun Club has become an outsider.

"Master, how about this, we withdraw from the alliance," Yang Hetong said. He didn't want to participate, and now he finally said it.

However, as soon as he said that, Guo Degang's expression changed, which startled him.

"Quit? If you quit, you'll just get yelled at. Don't give me any bad advice. Take it slow for now. As for the other two clubs, tell everyone else not to associate with them, or they'll be expelled!"

"Expulsion!!"

The apprentices at Rose Garden were all startled.

I didn't expect things to be this serious; they fired me outright instead of just giving me a warning.

It seems that in the master's eyes, an enemy is always a scourge, and you should never touch them.

Immediately, no one dared to utter a sound.

After a brief silence, another message appeared online, posted by Qu She.

"The Huilin Society branch will open next month. We will give it our full support. Please come and visit us when it opens."

Although Huilin Society hasn't finished setting up the venue yet, for Qingqu Society, setting up the venue is just a matter of time.

I know my own place too well.

As for the renovation, they can definitely help with it, or even outsource it to them; they genuinely want to work together.

It was this very spirit that made Guo Degang even more distressed, because if this trend continued...

Only when Deyun Club falls into decline will all other clubs rise again. Then Deyun Club won't be the only dominant force anymore, and everyone will be able to bully it.

"This is difficult. We need to find a way to prevent Deyun Society from falling behind."

Guo Degang muttered to himself for a moment and started thinking of a solution, but after thinking it over and over, he couldn't come up with one.

All the trends were being guided by Huilin Society, and now that he was old and retired, it was difficult for him to come up with any gimmicks.

The world now belongs to the young, and he has already admitted that he is no longer up to the task.

"Oh right, find my senior brother."

The only person Guo Degang could think of was his senior apprentice, Yu Qian, especially since their family gathering was just around the corner.

We can talk about it then.

This family gathering was simple; it was just a way for the two families to connect and strengthen their relationship. After all, the two families had a good relationship, and their sons were each other's apprentices.

Yu Qian has already finished filming "The Happiness Trio" and returned.

"You all go about your business and keep a close eye on the actors."

"we know."

After the apprentice left.

A day or two later, the family gathering was being arranged as scheduled.

Yu Qian, Bai Huimin, Xiao Yang, Xiao Meng, and Feng Zhaoyang were busy at home.

Xiao Yang is still a young boy, but he can help a lot. He always helps his brother Meng wash vegetables.

"Honestly, I really dislike this party right now."

Bai Huimin was speechless. In the past, she liked this gathering because she could see Dalin.

Back in the early 2000s, they had a lot of fun getting together. They would each cook and eat their own meals, and Dalin would be able to enjoy a good meal.

Now that he has shown his attitude towards Dalin, he is no longer interested.

However, this was an agreement between both families, and it was impossible to simply cancel it.

"Stop complaining, it's only once every six months, it's no big deal."

"Even Dalin isn't coming."

"How could I possibly come?"

"Well, that's true. They've launched new businesses over there, and even Qingqu Society has formed an alliance. In the future, their branches might be spread to many cities."

Unlike Deyun Society, which has made a bunch of enemies.

Bai Huimin wasn't ignorant of the intricacies of crosstalk; Yu Qian nodded in agreement after listening, acknowledging Da Lin's charm.

Gradually, they will unite to form an even stronger force.

"Stop talking, it's almost time, let's have a proper meal."

"You'd better hide your things well, or don't blame me if you break them."

"Oh dear, you know what, I really forgot."

Yu Qian's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly went to put away his teapot, especially the one Hehe had given him. If this one broke, even if his relationship with Guo Degang wasn't bad, he would stop associating with him.

After all, this is his favorite.

Everyone knows he loves.

Seeing her godfather or master like this, Meng Hetang, who was washing ingredients in the kitchen, complained helplessly, "Look at what you've done for your godfather, you have to hide everything. How ironic, guarding against your apprentice like this."

Feng Zhaoyang put the washed vegetables aside. "What's so ironic about it? Which family doesn't keep an eye on their kids? It's normal for kids to be a little mischievous."

"But Master's youngest son isn't just a troublemaker; he's an even bigger troublemaker than Brother Bing."

"I agree with that. Even a Yixing teapot can be broken, and it can even scratch a car."

"So we have to be careful, so as not to make things awkward later."

"You have to consider the atmosphere when you speak."

The two chatted while cooking some delicious food.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Guo Degang and Wang Hui were preparing to take their children to a party and chat about how to get Deyun Club to produce something, otherwise Deyun Club's crisis would become even more serious.

Before they left, the couple kept telling their son things, as they themselves were also afraid that he would cause trouble.

I broke a teapot before, and I still can't forget it.

"Let me tell you, after this is over, don't say what you shouldn't say, and don't do what you shouldn't do. Most importantly, don't cause trouble. If you do, you'll have to bear the consequences."

Andy didn't want to listen to his father at all. If his mother hadn't been there, he would have turned around and left without giving her any face.

The dislike he felt for his father was almost catching up with Guo Qilin's current feelings.

It was this state of mind that left Guo Degang anxious and exhausted, unable to understand why, despite his good intentions, all the children disliked him.

Wang Hui noticed this and chimed in, "Listen to your father. If you cause trouble, it won't just be your father who punishes you; I'll really beat you. Remember when you broke Master's teapot? We were so heartbroken. We both lost face."

"I see."

Guo Fenyang verbally agreed, but while he seemed to agree, he harbored a wicked intention.

My dad said before that he had bad intentions and wasn't thinking good things.

Then let him see it.

A rebellious spirit is like a seed that has been planted long ago, and now it is time for it to sprout.

"Come on, let's go. Ask Yang Hetong to drive us."

Even though it's called a family gathering, apprentices can still come, since they're not outsiders; apprentices are practically like sons.

The car had been driving for more than ten minutes, and during those ten minutes the couple was still worried and continued to talk to Guo Fenyang about things.

He got so annoyed by what they were saying that he simply turned his head away, put on his headphones, and started listening to music and playing games.

Show your attitude.

Guo Degang closed his eyes tightly, feeling that the child was about to die.

His personality is so awful.

If he treats his parents like this, what would happen if he were treated like this in public? Wouldn't he be beaten to death?
Fine, let society teach him a lesson.

They're almost too old to teach anymore.

When things get really bad, you'll naturally know how to survive.

I've thought of a lot of things.

They arrived at Yu Qian's house around noon.

When you arrive at their home, gifts are a must.

Yang Hetong helped carry the load, while Meng Hetang and Feng Zhaoyang assisted.

"You're here, why did you buy so much stuff?" Bai Huimin greeted her.

Guo Degang smiled and said, "These are for the children, and I also bought some supplements for you two. You need to take good care of yourselves as you get older."

"Yes, Yu Qian has so many wrinkles, I can't even count them all."

"That's from drinking."

Laughing and talking, the group sat down to drink tea and chat, while the children put their things away and quickly went to cook.

As soon as he sat down, Guo Degang glanced at the tea his senior brother was drinking and realized it wasn't the one Hehe had given him; it was just an ordinary one, so ordinary that it cost no more than a thousand yuan.

It's clear that the senior apprentice is somewhat wary of his youngest son.

I felt a pang of sadness; the two families were so close, but my unlucky youngest son ruined things like this.

If I weren't too old to fight anymore, I would definitely kick him a few times like I used to.

"Come, An Di, pour your master a cup of tea."

Guo Fenyang stood to the side, initially unwilling to move, but Wang Hui, in a moment of urgency, reached out and quietly pulled him along, forcing him to reluctantly go over to pour tea for his master.

Yu Qian and Bai Huimin watched this tea-pouring incident. Judging from this personality, it seems that Guo Degang had spoiled his son quite a bit back then.

They'll just have to wait for their retribution later.

Retribution will likely come soon, because it's only they who tolerate this kind of attitude; any of Guo Degang's friends would be annoyed by it.

One instance of losing favor was because of a child. (End of Chapter)