Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

Chapter 121 Joining the Group

Shen Ze looked at his palms. Why were they so restless? He had scared the person away. It was such a rare opportunity to build a relationship.

He called Tan Songjun over today hoping to take things further, but things have progressed too quickly, which has made things awkward.

Oh well, I'm leaving tomorrow. I was thinking about whether I should summarize our relationship over this period of time. I was originally planning to say that we should try to get to know each other better if we had the chance, but it seems that we're not meant to be.

He looked into the distance. Actually, this matter could have been done a few days ago, but he was indeed a bit conflicted.

Tan Songyun is quite pretty, but to be honest, she's not quite as pretty as Dilraba, which is why she hasn't been too proactive.

Now that he feels he's attracted enough, when it comes to looks, among the people he knows, only Gulnazar can compare. The problem is, he can talk big, but if he were to actually pursue Gulnazar, she definitely wouldn't agree. Back then, when he had to choose between the two, how could the person involved not be angry? If you don't remind her, it's fine, but if you do, she might mess with you again.

However, it seems that since the words weren't spoken, it means we're not meant to be now. Let's talk about it later. I'll go back and prepare for my second filming location, "Ode to Joy," which is being filmed in Shanghai.

Tan Songjun returned to her room. What had just happened was too sudden. How could she not refuse him after just one sentence? Luckily, she pushed him away in the end, otherwise she would have been too worthless. It wouldn't be good if she had just given him away without saying anything.

But why hasn't he sent a WeChat message yet? Isn't he going to say anything? What does he mean by this? Is he planning to pursue me, or what? Is he finally giving up on his act?

She eventually received a WeChat message from Shen Ze, but she was a little disappointed and wondered what it meant.

Shen Ze: "Jingjing, you're so cute, I couldn't help myself. Have a good night's sleep, goodnight."

There was no mention of their relationship. Tan Songjun slept very late that night. She wanted to see Shen Ze again the next day, but when she learned that he had left early in the morning, she felt a little lost and speechless. Was Shen Ze crazy? Just for a kiss, what was he thinking? Did he even like her? Give him an answer!

"Dad, Mom, I'm back. Big Yellow, you've grown so much." Shen Ze squatted down and stroked the now-grown yellow dog, which was wagging its tail wildly. Its little master was back. In his previous life, this dog was his follower, but not now. Now that he had a place to stand, he would take Big Yellow with him.

"Have you eaten? I'll make you some noodles," Lin Fengxia said.

"I ate ramen in the city before coming back. Has the price gone up? It's eight yuan a bowl now," Shen Ze said. In their small county town, noodles weren't that expensive. He remembered that they were only seven yuan six months ago.

"The price has been rising for a long time. A couple of years ago, pork prices went up, and noodles were okay at first, but last year they all gradually went up as well. Now pork prices have dropped, but noodle prices won't go down. The noodle shop you went to on the pedestrian street, right? It's gone up too. It's a pretty good place, so you probably couldn't resist," Lin Fengxia said.

"That's normal. Who wouldn't want to earn more if they could? Where's my dad? Hasn't he come back from Beijing yet?" Shen Ze asked.

"What are you thinking about? I'll just deliver your things to your sister and come right back. She's at the mine," Lin Fengxia said. Shen Yan was going to Beijing and had to take her luggage with her, so Shen Chun took her directly to Beijing. Actually, Dilireba wanted to help her come back and get it together, but Shen Yan persuaded her not to. Goodness, you really don't consider yourself an artist.

"Let's go into town for hot pot tonight," Shen Ze said.

"You own a hot pot restaurant, and you still haven't had enough?" Lin Fengxia laughed.

"That's not a hot pot at all. There's a big difference between a mini hot pot and a regular hot pot," Shen Ze said.

"I told your dad to buy some beef and mutton so we can cut them ourselves and eat them cleanly. You go buy some meatballs and vegetables, and I'll make the base sauce. We still have plenty of ingredients at home, just enough for this meal," Lin Fengxia said.

Shen Ze went to buy groceries. He could just buy them in the village, where supplies were quite plentiful. He encountered quite a few people along the way; there was no escaping it now. He had just taken a taxi directly to his doorstep.

"Shen Ze is back. Come over to my house when you have time."

"Shen Ze, sign an autograph for my daughter later. You're a big star now."

It's not uncommon for a village to produce a celebrity, but it's quite rare in this particular village. And it's not just someone who makes a brief appearance on TV; it's someone who has truly become a sensation online.

Shen Ze also experienced the treatment he received from adults. Before, when he came back, everyone treated him like a child, and he would laugh and joke around. It was a bit awkward, the kind of awkwardness that comes with being in front of familiar people.

Shen Ze surprised everyone. The villagers knew that the son of the Shen family had really made something of himself, and he looked different from before, having grown much more handsome.

In the evening, Shen Ze was washing vegetables when Lin Fengxia came in with her phone.

"Look, your brother knows how to work now, Shen Ze, did you wash your hands after petting the dog?" Lin Fengxia said half of the sentence to the phone and the other half to Shen Ze.

"She's washed it, my sister," Shen Ze said.

"Yes, I told you you were back. Let me video chat with you so you can see," Lin Fengxia said.

Shen Ze glanced at it, then didn't know what to say. "You did this on purpose, didn't you?" Dilireba walked past Shen Yan from behind.

"Sis, how are you? Have you gotten used to it yet?" Shen Ze asked.

"Sure, everyone's been taking good care of me. Dilraba, you can sit here if you want." Shen Yan asked directly, looking at the now lively Dilraba.

"Okay, Auntie, how are you feeling? Why didn't you come to Beijing this time?" Dilraba wasn't embarrassed at all and sat down next to Shen Yan to greet her directly.

"It's hot, isn't it? Well, hurry up and wash the vegetables." Lin Fengxia was also a little uncomfortable. They had already broken up, so she quickly grabbed her phone and left. She didn't want to see her son embarrassed. Shen Ze also breathed a sigh of relief.

On the other hand, various aunties who sweet-talked Lin Fengxia made her quite happy. After all, this girl had helped her family a lot, and she would be a partner in opening a shop next.

As for Shen Ze, Dilraba has already seen it, so let's take things slowly.

"Shen Ze, what's going on between you and Reba?" Lin Fengxia asked curiously after hanging up the WeChat message.

"Mom, it's just not a good match. Don't be fooled. We seem to get along well now, but if we get back together, we'll be fighting within two days. Don't worry about it," Shen Zexian reminded her.

"Who cares about you?"

After staying at home for a few days, Shen Ze fled in a panic. It's different when a celebrity comes to your family; strangers come to visit every day. Shen Ze quickly left to avoid disturbing his family, and it was also time for "Ode to Joy" to start filming.

The Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai—this was the most luxurious accommodation Shen Ze had ever received since becoming an artist.

"Ode to Joy" is a big production after all, so there's not much of a problem with the treatment of the cast and crew. Compared to their salaries, things like accommodation are nothing. Of course, if you compare them over time, the accommodation of the main characters might be equivalent to more than all of their salaries. That's just how star power is.

This place is not only a place to stay, but also one of the filming locations; Shen Ze stayed here.

(Thanks to Paint Butler for the 100-point reward for Naza, and thanks to Ii for the 100-point reward for Shining Again)

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