Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

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The top of the page features a bold blue title: Results of the 2016 Adult Higher Education Entrance Examination in Jiangsu Province.

The area below is divided into two sections: the candidate's basic information and the detailed score.

Yang Chaoyue's name and examination number are on it.

"What a piece of junk computer! It's so laggy!" Tian Xi said impatiently. "If Ruth were here, she would definitely start cursing right away."

Don't even mention Tian Xiwei.

Bai Lu and Yang Chaoyue were also watching the lagging content on the screen with great anticipation.

That’s what I just said.

Tian Xiwei paused, her eyes widening as she looked at the results displayed on the screen.

Chinese: 65 points.

Mathematics: 45 points.

English: 40 points.

Total score: 150 points.

Physics: D.

Chemistry: D.

Yang Chaoyue paused, and the joy on his face and the tension in his eyes vanished completely.

Upon hearing Bai Lu blurt out, "Holy crap, the total score for Chinese, Math, and English is the same as Jiang Yang's math score."

Just finished.

She then noticed that Liu Haochun raised his hand and patted her.

Bai Lu realized something and saw Yang Chaoyue staring blankly at the computer screen with his shoulders slumped. She immediately changed her words: "It's okay, Chaoyue. This score is pretty good. Jiangsu's total score is low, so he might be able to get into a university."

"Can you?" Yang Chaoyue asked in a very low voice.

"There is hope. Scroll down; it seems that the admission scores for undergraduate programs are below."

"oh oh."

There was a snap.

Yang Chaoyue lost his grip and the mouse slipped from his hand.

She shook her hand and realized that her wrist was stiff for some reason.

They were just talking about getting into Tsinghua and Peking University.

With scores like that, getting into an undergraduate program would be a miracle.

My mind is confused.

I filled in all the questions on every test paper, so why did I only get such a low score?

The nights spent cramming for exams and the effort to memorize things during breaks from filming all seemed to be in vain.

When I picked up the mouse again, strangely enough, I suddenly found that my hand wouldn't obey me.

I usually play shooting games online with MaiMai on my computer, and I can move the aiming device very smoothly, but I can't control it now.

The computer screen still displayed that glaring string of numbers, like nails piercing my eyes.

The air conditioner in the room hummed, but the air it blew out carried an inexplicable coolness, brushing against Yang Chaoyue's drooping hair.

Her fingers were still resting on the mouse, she shook them, her wrist stiff as if it were rusty.

Scrolling the mouse with difficulty.

See the admission score lines below.

As expected, he failed the exam.

Suddenly, I felt a warm touch on the back of my hand.

Jiang Yang got up and leaned closer.

He didn't speak immediately, but gently placed his warm palm on Yang Chaoyue's cold hand, the warmth of his body seeping in little by little: "Chaoyue."

He had only uttered those two words.

Yang Chaoyue immediately grabbed Jiang Yang's hand and stared at the screen: "I'm fine. Actually, I don't really like Tsinghua and Peking University that much. They're too tiring. If you go in there, you'll have to study every day. I won't even have time to film. It's not worth it."

These words were just spoken.

Everyone laughed.

It lasted only a few seconds.

Because everyone heard the tremor in Yang Chaoyue's last few words.

The more you fear others seeing your vulnerability, the more you try to appear carefree, but genuine sadness cannot be faked.

Liu Haochun turned his head to look at Yang Chaoyue.

They noticed that Yang Chaoyue's eyes were already red, but he was still forcing a smile, trying to make his tone sound nonchalant.

Liu Haochun's smile froze.

Having been in their team for a long time, I always thought that Chaoyue had an exceptionally strong mental fortitude and would never get angry no matter how much they joked around.

This morning I watched Chaoyue playing King of Glory during a break on set. His teammates called him an orphan and said his parents were dead.

Liu Haochun was furious just looking at it.

If it were her, she would definitely type "fuck you" in the chat.

Chao Yue didn't take it seriously at all, and even said to Liu Haochun, "It's normal, Haochun. I messed up in ranked matches, and then they started talking to me about their parents, the past, and the future."

Then he added, "Keep going, don't give up. There's always hope for a turnaround. Even a little bit of hope is still hope, right?"

At the time, I didn't think Yang Chaoyue's words made much sense.

All I saw on Chaoyue's phone screen was that his teammate had initiated a surrender vote.

Everyone agreed, except for Chaoyue, who clicked "no" and then angrily typed: "Why surrender! You're all so bad at the game, stay and practice your skills!"

So they thought that having a transcendent mindset was particularly good.

She was hit by Xiwei, her embarrassing moments were exposed by Bailu, she was scolded by Jiang Yang, and she was even beaten on set. The other actors couldn't control their strength and slapped her face until it was swollen, but Yang Chaoyue didn't take it seriously.

Clearly, college entrance exam scores can no longer determine a superior future.

But when he saw his failed exam results, Yang Chaoyue couldn't hold back his emotions.

do not know why.

Liu Haochun felt a little sad.

She usually disliked Yang Chaoyue calling her Chunbao because it sounded like the name of a sanitary napkin, and she didn't like being kissed by Yang Chaoyue. But seeing Chaoyue pretending to be strong, her heart ached.

She got up and came over.

He grasped Yang Chaoyue's other hand, which was hanging down by the side of the stool.

I could feel Chaoyue trembling.

Liu Haochun didn't expose Chaoyue's bravado, but instead gripped her hand even tighter, gently stroking her back with his other hand, his movements slow and light: "Yes, Tsinghua and Peking University are nothing compared to filming."

Liu Haochun's voice was tinged with laughter.

She was much gentler than usual.

A warm breath brushed against Yang Chaoyue's ear: "Really, Chaoyue, maybe when our drama and variety show air, a lot of people will watch it. When you get into university, you'll have to attend classes every day. Anyway, I think the way you shine in front of the camera will definitely make you more memorable."

"Haochun, you're usually so reserved, but you actually say such warm words." Yang Chaoyue gripped Liu Haochun's hand even tighter in return: "I thought you would only help me analyze in detail where I didn't do well on the test."

Am I really that heartless?

"Yes, I often feel like you're a robot who's only focused on your career. When I teach you how to play King of Glory, all you do is push lanes and steal towers; you don't enjoy team fights at all."

"Are you feeling better, Chaoyue? Don't cry."

"I didn't cry, I didn't cry at all," Yang Chaoyue said, pouting.

While speaking.

Liu Haochun tried to raise her hand and gently wiped away the tears that hadn't fallen from the corners of Chaoyue's eyes with her fingers, her movements so gentle that she was afraid of breaking them.

Growing up in a family where I constantly heard my parents saying hurtful things to each other.

She really doesn't know how to comfort people. She thought about what she just said before she spoke.

Liu Haochun continued, "And 150 points is already quite an achievement. You were juggling work and study while preparing for the exam, and you still managed to get this score. You're better than many people who study full-time, right, Xiwei?"

"Haochun is right!"

Tian Xiwei subconsciously uttered a phrase in the Chongqing accent.

She reached out and put her arm around her shoulder, her grip tight and her determination a little clumsy: "You've already done amazing, haven't you? I saw it all. During the exam preparation period, you had to memorize vocabulary after finishing a night filming. I felt so sorry for you. Actually, you did very well on the exam. You were just a few points away from getting into a vocational college. What's the big deal? You can always try again next year. With your abilities, you can definitely get into a better school!"

Bai Lu scratched her head.

She felt a little guilty about what she had blurted out earlier.

Seeing Yang Chaoyue trying so hard to be strong made me feel even worse.

She crouched down to be at eye level with Yang Chaoyue, her eyes filled with sincere apology and heartache: "Chaoyue, I'm sorry, I was so thoughtless when I said that."

She gently tugged at Yang Chaoyue's sleeve: "You're really amazing. If I find any juicy gossip on set, I'll tell you first!"

Yang Chaoyue gradually calmed down.

I'm really feeling terrible.

Because I told my parents that I would definitely get into university.

I made all those boastful claims, but I didn't even get into a vocational college... The exam covered trigonometry and classical Chinese translation, which are my strong points, so why did I get such low scores?

The air from the air conditioner seemed to gradually warm up, and it was no longer icy cold against my skin.

Yang Chaoyue leaned on Tian Xiwei's shoulder, holding Jiang Yang's warm hand in his, surrounded by the gentle comfort of his friends.

The numbers on the screen were still glaringly obvious.

Enveloped in this warmth, the regret and sadness seemed less heavy.

These are things we all have to go through eventually.

She sniffed, buried her face in Liu Haochun's arms, and finally couldn't hold back anymore, crying softly.

Liu Haochun's first reaction was that he was at a loss.

After realizing what was happening, she gently patted Yang Chaoyue's back.

A clumsy word of comfort, a pair of warm hands, can dispel all the chill in one's heart.

With the gentle comfort of his friends, Yang Chaoyue slowly regained some strength.

But I still felt a sense of loss.

He would joke with netizens on Weibo, saying that he was a "slippery fish" in the nine-year compulsory education system.

Pretending not to care about prestigious schools, pretending to be indifferent to the results, but actually caring more about that recognition than anyone else.

"Yang-ge, I want to eat hot pot tonight."

"Losing weight? You're not going to control your weight?!" Jiang Yang refused without even thinking.

"Let's celebrate!"

What are we celebrating?

"I'm celebrating the fact that I can take the college entrance exam again next year."

Hearing Yang Chaoyue say that, Jiang Yang felt a little more at ease.

Fortunately, when the scores were being checked, Xiwei Bailu and Haochun were there. They all cheered Chaoyue up, which saved him a lot of trouble: "Alright, why don't you rest this afternoon and get back into shape? I'll talk to Zhong Shujia and ask her to postpone your scenes."

"I'm fine, Yang-ge. No need to adjust. Just finish filming as soon as possible."

"Is everything really okay?"

"real!"

"Say something."

Hear the words.

Yang Chaoyue took a deep breath and shouted, "Failing the college entrance exam is nothing! If you're so capable, don't let me pass next year either... Burn my calories!!!"

Let's make a fuss.

The atmosphere eased.

On the way to the film set in the afternoon, Bai Lu took out the variety show contract: "Boss, am I going to Changsha to film so soon?"

"Not so fast. They've only prepared the first phase yet. I'll take Chaoyue and Ruth to scout things out for you."

Ruth?

Bai Lu knew that Lu Si was actually Zhao Lu Shi, the famous Ma Jie.

I've never met Ruth, but I've heard Chaoyue and Xiwei talk about her deeds.

She is a beautiful girl who speaks swear words.

He's from Sichuan, studied at a university in Taiwan, comes from a very wealthy family, and knows many people in the industry.

the most important is.

Ruth's personality, she liked it very much.

They're easily angered and can't keep secrets.

Unlike Hao Chun, who is like a silent gourd, keeping everything bottled up and never saying a word.

"Boss, can I be included in the first episode? I want to meet Ruth."

"The list has already been submitted, it can't be changed."

"Then let me into the company's internal group, and I promise I won't expose your dirty secrets."

"Don't even think about it!"

Bai Lu said firmly, "Boss, I really think you've had a tough time. The company is in its early stages and is short of money. If it weren't for you, I'd still be just an extra. How about this, I'll give all my earnings from recording the first episode of the variety show to the company!"

"Do you think I'm Hao Chun, that I'll soften up after a few nice words?"

"Let me join the company's internal group. You're so busy, sometimes you can't even keep up with what's being discussed in the group. I can be your informant."

Seeing that Jiang Yang remained unmoved, Bai Lu thought for a moment and hardened her heart: "I will hand over all my earnings from recording this variety show to the company!"

"Your obsession with gossip is truly baffling to me. To be honest, the only time I'm this motivated is when..."

Jiang Yang stood there for a long time, but couldn't think of a way to describe it.

Bai Lu replied without hesitation, "You're only this motivated when you're looking for movies."

Jiang Yang was taken aback.

Deeply impressed: "How do you know so much about this?"

Upon discovering that Jiang Yang had accepted her request to join the group, Bai Lu eagerly scrolled through the chat history, shifted her position, and turned half of her backside towards Jiang Yang: "I understand, I'm a guy too."

Arrived at the crew.

We bypassed the generator that was constantly buzzing.

Seeing Zhong Shujia holding a shooting schedule covered in notes: "Jiang Yang and Chao Yue are going to Changsha to film a variety show in a few days, and then it's time to fill out college application forms. I guess Jiang Yang will be very busy. He got the top score, so it's his own fault for being so busy, hahaha..."

He laughed a few times.

Zhong Shujia continued, "We'll finish filming Jiang Yang and Chao Yue's scenes within three days, and then try to give them enough free time later."

Normally, people would definitely be unhappy about this.

Because it would greatly disrupt the filming schedule and increase the workload.

However, since it was aimed at Jiang Yang, no one complained.

Thanks to Jiang Yang's hype, the show's popularity is much higher than before, and people from various departments have benefited to varying degrees.

The young photographers in the crew have already edited the leaked footage into their personal portfolios, so they can quickly get interview opportunities by submitting to any film crew in the future.

The positive word-of-mouth and high level of attention during the pre-release period directly made the art team synonymous with high-quality art teams for period dramas.

So far, two film and television companies specializing in high-quality period dramas have approached them to inquire about long-term cooperation.

Needless to say, the situation is even worse in other departments.

These are all real benefits.

After finishing her work, Bai Lu sent a message in the [Beautiful Girl Battle 4] group: ["Hello everyone, I am Bai Mengyan, my stage name is Bai Lu. Today I have finally officially joined this group."]
Zhao Jinmai sent a message: [“I’ve long admired your name, White Gossip.”]
Bai Lu replied: [“Mai Mai, you have to protect me, I’m afraid the boss might kick me out one day if he’s in a bad mood.”]
Zhao Jinmai posted a message: ["Don't try to get close to me. How many times have you joined the group? Every time you come in, you start yelling that Xiao Jiang is a pervert. If Xiao Jiang doesn't kick you out, I'd kick you out myself. Xiao Jiang is such a simple person, don't I know him? He can't even handle me, what kind of pervert is that? Your story is too fake, give me something real!"]
Bai Lu typed: ["Then I'll give you the real deal. When Boss Mai turns eighteen, he'll be at least 1.7 meters tall, with skin whiter than Chao Yue's, a sweeter smile than Xi Wei's, earning more money than Zhou Ye's family, and more famous than Gulnazar."]
Zhao Jinmai replied: [“Oh my god, this is definitely the real deal! I'll protect you in the group from now on!”] (End of this chapter)