Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, I became a legend in the entertainment industry by avo

The man stepped forward and pushed open the heavy door.

Zhang Qilin followed him inside, and what came into view was an exquisitely carved glazed screen wall.

After passing the screen wall, the view suddenly opened up before us.

This is a standard four-courtyard house with a square and regular layout and a clear axis.

The veranda in the front yard, like two embracing arms, quietly connects the tea room and reception room, which were converted from the rear-facing room.

Passing through the hanging flower gate and entering the central courtyard, this is the heart of the entire compound.

The main house and the east and west wing rooms enclose a world of their own, and all the houses are connected by covered walkways, so that even in rain or snow, one can walk freely along the walkways.

The courtyard is planted with pomegranate, crabapple and other flowers and trees, and the scenery changes quietly with the seasons.

A clear pond lies quietly in the courtyard, reflecting the sky and clouds. The pond is adorned with rugged Taihu stones and seasonal flowers and plants, creating a serene and vibrant scene.

Led by the man, Zhang Qilin entered a lavishly decorated banquet hall.

The hall was bustling with activity at that moment.

The melodious sound of the guqin echoed through the space, and in the center of the banquet hall, a group of girls dressed in Qing Dynasty costumes were dancing lightly to the music.

Several cameras were pointed at them from different angles and filmed them.

At this moment, Zhang Qilin heard a voice shout:

"We've had enough material for the princesses with the blue banner. Let's move on to the princesses with the yellow banner."

As soon as he finished speaking, the piano music stopped abruptly.

The girls who were just swaying and dancing quickly left the stage, and another group of girls dressed in the same style were already waiting on the side, ready to take the stage.

Zhang Qilin followed the sound to a camera, behind which stood a man who looked to be in his early twenties.

His face was clean, and his brows revealed the sharpness of youth.

Sun Yu saw Zhang Qilin approaching and a smile immediately appeared on his face:

"Brother Lin, wait a moment. Let's talk properly after this shot is finished."

Zhang Qilin nodded with a smile:

"It's alright, you go ahead with your work."

After about half an hour, Sun Yu pressed the pause button on the camera:

"Xiao Li, pack up the equipment and get the film out as soon as possible."

"Okay, Brother Yu," a young man behind another camera shouted back.

Sun Yu turned to look at Zhang Qilin:

"Brother Lin, let me introduce you to someone."

As she spoke, she led him out of the banquet hall and to a very quiet corner of the courtyard.

Pushing open the lattice wooden door, a calming fragrance wafts in.

The room is a long, square open space, naturally divided into three areas, which are open to each other yet functionally distinct.

The tea room area by the window features an exquisite bamboo tea table and several plain-colored cushions. Outside the window, there is a clump of slender bamboo—when the wind blows, the bamboo shadows sway and are reflected directly into the room.

A woman in her thirties, dressed in an elegantly tailored dark cheongsam, sat there, sipping tea and flipping through documents.

She styled her black hair into a loose but neat bun, revealing her smooth forehead and graceful neckline.

Her makeup was extremely light, and her phoenix eyes sparkled with a quiet insight, devoid of both girlish exuberance and businessman's sharpness.

Sun Yu led Zhang Qilin into the tea house area.

"Sister Nan, the filming is finished. The video will be ready in a few days," Sun Yu said.

Upon hearing this, the woman called "Sister Nan" calmly put down the documents in her hand and looked up.

His gaze first fell on Sun Yu's face, he smiled slightly, and then turned to Zhang Qilin.

His eyes held a subtle scrutiny, yet it was wrapped in a veneer of gentle politeness, making one feel uneasy.

"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Sun," she said, her voice gentle and clear, like the soft clinking of jade pendants. "And this gentleman is...?"

Sun Yu said:

"You're too kind. This is my friend Zhang Qilin. His family is involved in the calligraphy and painting circle. His teacher's works have been listed as cultural relics prohibited from leaving the country."

Zhang Qilin turned to look at Sun Yu, wondering why he had revealed his secrets to the person in front of him.

At this moment, Lan Yanan stood up, walked slowly to Zhang Qilin, and extended her hand.

A white jade bracelet on her wrist turned gently with her movements, its luster soft and gentle.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Zhang," she said with a smile, her gaze clear and composed.

Zhang Qilin reached out and gently shook her hand. Her fingers were long and slender, her palm was slightly cool, and her strength was just right. The touch was brief, a gesture that was neither impolite nor overly warm.

Zhang Qilin nodded politely:

"Nice to meet you, Sister Nan."

"Lan Yanan," she introduced herself naturally, then stepped aside to lead them to the tea table, "Teacher Sun, Mr. Zhang, please have a seat."

Sun Yu waved his hand:

"Sister Nan, I won't have any tea. We still have some things to discuss. Could you please arrange a quiet room for us?"

Lan Yanan nodded without asking any further questions, turned around and walked towards the office area, picked up the landline and dialed a number.

Her voice was soft, but every word was clear:

"Arrange a private room for Teacher Sun, and have a few princesses from the Bordered Yellow Banner serve her."

Sun Yu listened and then interjected with a smile:

"Sister Nan, there's no need to be so particular, blue rimmed ones are fine."

Lan Yanan hung up the phone and explained in a calm tone:

"What you're discussing must be something important. You've thoroughly learned the rules of the Bordered Yellow Clan, and you're quiet and unobtrusive."

After saying that, she took out a plain black card from her desk drawer, walked back to the two of them, and handed it directly to Zhang Qilin.

"Mr. Zhang, this is just a small token of my appreciation. Please do me the honor of accepting it." Her words were concise, yet her demeanor was poised and elegant. "You are welcome to come and sit in the courtyard anytime for tea and conversation. It's always convenient."

Zhang Qilin politely declined.

"Sister Nan, you're too kind. It's our first meeting, and I can't accept such a kind offer."

Sun Yu, standing nearby, subtly gave Zhang Qilin a look and twitched his fingertips slightly at his side, signaling him to take the task.

Lan Yanan took a step forward, a smile still playing on her lips.

"Mr. Zhang, please don't stand on ceremony," she said softly. "It's just a small gift, and I hope you'll do me the honor of visiting again in the future."

As she spoke, she naturally reached out and lifted Zhang Qilin's wrist, placing the plain black card into his palm.

"Just consider it making friends," she said, releasing her hand with a sincere yet reserved tone.

Before Zhang Qilin could refuse, she turned to Sun Yu, subtly changing the subject:

"Teacher Sun, the private room is ready. It's in 'Tingzhuxuan'. Xiao Wang is already waiting at the door. Please lead the two of you there."

"Thank you for your help, Sister Nan." Sun Yu thanked her with a smile, then pulled Zhang Qilin away, "Brother Lin, let's go over and talk."

Zhang Qilin was pulled out of the house by Sun Yu.

A clever-looking young man wearing a mandarin jacket and a melon-shaped hat was already waiting outside the door.

He immediately bowed upon seeing the two of them:

"Gentlemen, this way please."

"Tingzhuxuan" is located in the southeast corner of the third courtyard and is a relatively independent small side courtyard.

A small ebony plaque hangs above the moon gate, inscribed with the two characters "Listening to Bamboo," written in a slender and elegant style.

Upon entering the room, two young girls dressed in pale yellow cheongsams embroidered with lotus patterns were already standing quietly inside.

Upon the arrival of the guests, they all silently curtsied.

They wore their hair in neat double buns, with delicate beads trembling in their hair. Their makeup was light and elegant, and their demeanor was more composed and reserved than the girls being photographed in the front yard.

Sun Yu waved to the two of them:

"You wait outside, call again if needed."

The two bowed again, then quietly slipped out, carefully closing the door behind them.

Sun Yu finally relaxed completely and poured tea for Zhang Qilin:

"Brother Lin, are you angry that I talked too much just now?"