The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 21 A sunny and cheerful boy
Although Xu Jiuyang has put "My Fair Princess" behind him, his life is still inevitably affected. After all, it was the last phenomenal hit drama in the late 90s. Not only people around him were talking about it, but people outside were also talking about it.

For example, Yuan Fang, who was preparing to change her subject matter, wrote to say that after watching "My Fair Princess", she was very interested in the harem in the feudal era and wanted to write a novel on the subject, focusing on how the sisters with a love stronger than gold turned against each other after entering the palace under the oppression of feudal ethics.

Well... well, this thing can be considered as a female special attack, so it's not surprising that she would have such thoughts.

"At least Ms. Yuan knows that she needs to describe the harem under the oppression of feudal ethics," Xu Jiuyang sighed as he spread out the letter paper. "In that case, let's find a way to slip 'Beauty at War' to her."

It’s all about having fun, so what kind of fun is not fun?

After writing the reply, he looked at the time. It was already 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Xu Jiuyang stood up and looked out the window. The weather was still sunny. He could watch the sunset if he rushed to the Bund.

Yes, the summer vacation of 98 arrived, and as a reward for doing well in the final exams, his father asked him to come to Shanghai with his mother for vacation - of course he would not tell his father that he did well in the exams purely because of good luck, and he guessed a lot of questions right in math, physics and chemistry.

"Mom, I need to withdraw 4000 yuan." In a dormitory building similar to the one in Xiaozhuang, Xu Jiuyang found the aunt who was preparing to cook for everyone and said this to his mother after explaining the matter.

"What do you want 4000 yuan for?" Mom was a little puzzled.

"I'm going out to play and will stay at the Peace Hotel for one night." Xu Jiuyang's tone was very normal, as if he was talking about what to eat for dinner tonight.

"Who are you playing with...what? Peace Hotel?" Mom was a little confused.

"I have already obtained my ID card, so of course I can stay in a hotel outside." He even took out his first-generation ID card and shook it.

"No, you're going to stay in a hotel alone?" Mom didn't know what to say.

"First of all, I have an ID card, so I am basically an adult and can make some decisions independently. Secondly, I earn my own money, so it is reasonable for me to spend some of it." Xu Jiuyang said seriously.

"Then... why do you want to stay at the Peace Hotel?" Mom thought for a long time before asking.

"Go and enjoy it. After all, it's one of the best hotels in Shanghai." Xu Jiuyang said as a matter of course.

"Oh, you go and enjoy it by yourself, why don't you bring mom and dad?" Mom smiled, trying to ease the atmosphere.

"I'll take you there later. I'll go explore the way first." Xu Jiuyang shrugged.

Mom sighed: "Tell your dad no."

"He's going out with Uncle Yong today, oh, he's going out with Uncle San. He won't be back until late. Call him when we get there." Xu Jiuyang was quite calm.

My mother looked at him for a long time, then went back to her room, took out her wallet, and counted out 40 heads of great men and gave them to him: "You must come back tomorrow. When you get to the hotel and when you return to the hotel tonight, you must call me or your father."

"No problem!" Xu Jiuyang agreed immediately and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

His plan was effective. He published science fiction novels continuously and earned more than 1 yuan in royalties. He also won a relatively authoritative award, which further improved his family status.

In his previous life, even if he made money but didn't have the identity of a writer, his mother would still ask him to call his father and get his consent first.

Of course, if his mother wasn't so straightforward, then Xu Jiuyang would have to consider secretly opening a bank passbook and depositing his future royalties into it, so as to prepare for his escape in two years.

After getting the money from his mother, Xu Jiuyang changed his clothes, took some daily necessities, went to the bathroom to tidy himself up, and then went out with his backpack.

"Oh my, this is well prepared." His mother, who had walked him to the door, half sighed and half teased. "Mom taught me well." Xu Jiuyang chuckled and quickly slipped away.

He wore jeans, a white round-neck sleeveless T-shirt, a white short-sleeved shirt and white sneakers, and carried a brown canvas backpack. He had a short bun on his hair and a bright smile on his face. Who wouldn't praise him when he walked out? What a clean, sunny and cheerful boy.

This set was naturally chosen by Xu Jiuyang himself. He had been an actor for more than ten years in his previous life, so he still had some aesthetic taste. He usually didn't dress up much because there was no need. But today, when he went out for a walk alone, it was different.

However, clothes and backpacks are easy to deal with as long as you don’t pursue brand names, but the hairstyle did take some effort. Fortunately, I am now in Shanghai and can find Mr. Tony, who has both skills and vision.

When he got outside, he hailed a taxi and went straight to the Bund, then checked in under the surprised gaze of the front desk clerk.

After all, at this time when there are still two different prices for domestic and foreign rooms, it is really eye-catching for a sunny young man to spend 2300 to book a room here.

Unfortunately, Xu Jiuyang couldn’t apply for a credit card right now, so using cash directly wasn’t very impressive. However, he didn’t care, as he just wanted to be extravagant.

I came to Shanghai many times in my previous life and stayed in many high-end hotels, but I missed the Peace Hotel. I will let it be my first choice in this life.

After arriving at the room, which was larger and more antique than the standard rooms in ordinary hotels, he put down his backpack and called his mother to report. He then turned on the TV. Before the picture came out, he heard the report that "The crew of "My Fair Princess" came to Shanghai today."

Well, that’s how the natives are. The reborn just need to lie down and do nothing, but the natives have a lot of things to worry about.

Xu Jiuyang rolled his eyes. Damn Ming Shi, he still wants to chase me even after being reborn.

After opening a bottle of free mineral water and putting his backpack back on, he walked out of the room leisurely and headed towards the elevator.

Before I got there, I heard a ding, the elevator door opened, and a very charming young woman walked out.

A moon-white tight-fitting dress, a gray knitted shawl jacket, a white lotus leaf hat, and a pair of large sunglasses. Even if you can't see the face, you can still feel the other person's charm.

She stepped out of the elevator, pulling her suitcase, and walked towards Xu Jiuyang slowly. Unexpectedly, the tip of her high heels accidentally kicked the wall, and she stumbled forward.

There was no melodramatic scene that happened next. Someone turned sideways and stretched out both hands. One hand was just held by the other person, who used the force to steady his body, while the other hand grabbed the handle of the suitcase that was moving sideways.

"Sister, are you okay?" Xu Jiuyang smiled.
"Thank you, young man." The other party patted his chest in shock.

"Sister, which room do you live in?" Xu Jiuyang saw her leaning against the wall, his brows slightly furrowed, and asked again.

Beautiful women always get preferential treatment.

"It's at the end of this corridor." The woman smiled politely.

"That's the one opposite me?" Xu Jiuyang raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Oh?" The other party couldn't help but take off his sunglasses.

Xu Jiuyang was stunned at first, not only because the woman in front of him had very delicate features, but also because she looked quite familiar. But he immediately took out his room card, shook it, and said with a smile, "I'll take you there."

"Thank you for your help." The woman let down her guard a little and let him pull her suitcase and limp to the end of the corridor.

(End of this chapter)