I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 88, Fireworks in Full Bloom

When I got home.

Li Yun ate noodles by himself and also steamed a fish for himself.

The immediate effect of rising actor salaries is probably that they're willing to eat meat more than they can afford.

That's quite a sacrifice.

The improvement in quality of life and the freedom to eat meat.

You can buy a pound of good shrimp for about ten yuan, and that's not even in coastal areas. It's even cheaper in coastal areas.

My 7,000 yuan salary will last me a long time.

In addition, I have a considerable amount of savings.

In this era where you can have a lavish breakfast for just two yuan.

Seven thousand yuan.

It still has a flower on top.

"Hey, I don't even need to go home to visit relatives and give red envelopes, I'm so lucky!"

At this moment.

Li Yun touched his chin.

Lucky?

Li Yun didn't know.

probably.

When I got home.

turn on computer.

But then he discovered that someone else was looking for him.

It's Liu Qianqian.

It's so late.

She's surfing the internet too.

"Hey GG, it's me, MM, are you there? (^_^)"

Hmm.

They also use emoticons.

So high-class.

"Not here _(:з」∠)_."

"How did you reply to that message?"

"Mind response".

"Oh, why is this person like this?"

at this time.

In a high-rise apartment in Beijing.

Liu Qianqian is busy preparing for the Chinese New Year at home all by herself.

Looking at the computer screen.

Li Yun's reply.

This person.

Why is that?

tease?

at this time.

Liu Qianqian drank some warm water while drinking it.

Tonight is so boring.

A person is in the house.

a little cold.

I'd like to ask who's online so we can chat about anything, like this or that.

But I never expected it.

It's so late.

Only Li Yun is online.

"What are you doing."

"I'm just staring blankly at the sky. Someone set off fireworks today."

"Me too, what a coincidence."

"I'm in the capital."

"Me too."

"Brother Li, are you from Beijing?"

No, that's not it.

"Not going back to your hometown?"

"I'm not going back."

Liu Qianqian thought for a moment.

Is it the New Year?

One's own mother.

She celebrates Christmas.

If it's during the Chinese New Year.

She doesn't have that habit.

just.

Liu Qianqian has it.

She felt she was more suited to celebrating the Spring Festival than Christmas.

My mother is very busy.

She also has to work, often traveling between Hollywood and Beijing, and she just happens not to be here today.

So, Liu Qianqian stayed home alone, cooking dumplings and noodles, and had gotten used to this kind of life.

I was all alone at home, watching the fireworks light up the night sky.

Open the new social media app, QQ.

Liu Qianqian also noticed this during the Spring Festival.

It turns out there are other people just like me.

seemingly.

Is he living alone?

Doesn't he need to go back to his hometown for the Chinese New Year?

He was on New Year's Eve this year.

He was eating dumplings alone, wasn't he?

I chatted with Liu Qianqian in a casual, informal way.

At this moment.

The Spring Festival Gala has also begun.

Li Yun turned on the TV.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with joy and happiness.

Dumplings.

The skit is titled "My Dad and I Switch Roles".

Zhao Benshan's "Heart Disease".

Guo Fucheng, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, also performed a dance.

Many big-name celebrities perform here.

Li Yun sighed.

The Spring Festival Gala of this era.

That's really good.

Unlike the Spring Festival Gala of later generations.

It's more like a collection of internet memes.

And the Spring Festival Gala of this era.

For actors and celebrities, it also holds special significance. Being able to appear on the Spring Festival Gala implies not only talent and connections, but also that you are clean and upright.

How can someone who isn't clean get on the Spring Festival Gala?

No way.

For grand historical dramas like "The Founding of a Republic" and "The Founding of the Party," besides requiring acting skills, there are other requirements as well.

acting.

Character.

Resume/Education.

These are all requirements.

If you were an actor...

If I could get on the Spring Festival Gala.

That would have an immeasurable impact on career development.

Why don't you just copy a song and put it on the Spring Festival Gala?

Li Yun thought about it.

Unreliable.

While God may open a door for someone, He certainly won't open it completely—at least that's the case for Li Yun.

Li Yun's handsome appearance did not translate into a good voice.

Singing is not a viable career path.

Or should we start from other places?

Can't all 108 personalities of mine produce some talent? At least when acting in martial arts films, I can definitely show off a lot of kung fu skills.

Kung Fu is a dance genre that can be performed on the Spring Festival Gala. It would be great if I could perform on next year's Spring Festival Gala or a large-scale program based on my kung fu skills. It would also be helpful for my performing career. After all, programs are very useful for boosting one's status and value.

Often, an actor doesn't necessarily need to rely entirely on acting to advance their career. Although most of their time will certainly be spent acting, if there are no suitable schedules, appearing on such a high-profile program to increase their presence is a good way to maintain their popularity. If they perform well and generate buzz, it can even boost their market value and status.

At this moment, Li Yun was lost in thought as he watched the Spring Festival Gala performance.

Besides the Spring Festival Gala.

And outside the window, fireworks burst and firecrackers crackled.

At this moment, Li Yun watched the spectacular Spring Festival Gala and thought it was indeed very entertaining. There were skits that made people laugh out loud, songs that resonated with the audience, and ethnic dances presented by all 56 ethnic groups.

It showcases the ancient charm and beauty of Chinese culture.

It was much better than the Spring Festival Galas of later generations that copied internet memes.

Li Yun was so engrossed in watching the show that he forgot to eat and sleep. Well, not exactly. It was just that the weather was getting cold, and he was getting hungry at night, so he decided to heat up the dumplings and have a late-night snack.

There's another pity.

It's a pity, well, it's a pity that I was watching it all by myself.

Watching the Spring Festival Gala alone.

I always feel that on a lonely night, listening to other people's joyful celebrations makes me feel joyful too.

Outside the window and door, Li Yun could hear the sounds of children running and playing hide-and-seek, which was quite amusing.

At that moment, a QQ number popped up.

Liu Qianqian sent me a message.

"Uncle Zhao's skits are so good, I laughed so hard my stomach hurt, oh my, oh my, that's really why he can make skits so funny."

"Pfft."

Li Yun looked at the message sent by Liu Qianqian and found it somewhat amusing. If it wasn't funny, would it still be a skit? The essence of a skit is to educate while entertaining.

"Fan Wei's is not bad either."

"Yes, yes, yes, I love their skits the most."

Outside the window, there were sounds of firecrackers and fireworks.

Inside the window, Li Yun and Liu Qianqian were discussing the skits and song and dance performances for tonight's Spring Festival Gala.

There's also a fixed formula for the ending of the skit: making dumplings.

"I'm getting tired of dumplings. Why do these days, every skit always ends with a dumpling-making segment?"

"Because making dumplings represents family reunion, and it represents the taste of home."

"Is that so? Actually, I find it a bit cloying; I've been eating this stuff every day lately."

"Actually, I'm getting a bit tired of eating them too. After all, I eat them in real life, and I even eat dumplings while watching the Spring Festival Gala~"

"Hahaha, I think I know why I'm so tired of making dumplings! Let's make dumplings~~~ ○(＾皿＾)っ"

Li Yun chuckled as she read Liu Qianqian's adorable messages on the QQ account.

Occasionally, the sounds of fireworks and firecrackers outside the window would drown out the shaking sound of QQ messages, but Liu Qianqian would still reply to the messages as soon as possible.

This Brother Li is quite interesting.

They would comment on the dumpling-making segment of the Spring Festival Gala together.

Make dumplings.

That's quite accurate.

For some reason, Liu Qianqian wanted to laugh whenever she saw the word "smash".

At this moment, Liu Qianqian also realized that her sense of humor was quite strange.

Resting her cheek on her hand, she saw steaming hot dumplings in front of her.

It was just taken out after steaming.

I saw on QQ that Li Yun said that after smashing the dumpling wrapper, the dumplings weren't so greasy anymore.

"The Spring Festival Gala tonight was really great, it was truly wonderful."

Liu Qianqian came to the outside of the apartment balcony.

Holding a steaming bowl of dumplings for a late-night snack.

I can only indulge in a little something late at night when my mom isn't around.

Although all we had at home were dumplings.

At this moment, Liu Qianqian was looking at the fireworks outside the window.

The bright red color is festive, like a flower in full bloom.

It's so beautiful.

Even more festive was the sight of children chasing each other below the apartment, holding "fairy wands" and playing and chasing each other as the snow fell.

The parents followed behind.

At this moment, Liu Qianqian smiled with her eyes narrowed.

I'm back in front of the computer again.

At this moment, Li Yun took a bowl of dumplings and walked out the window.

"Wuhu, these fireworks are really beautiful. It's been so many years since I've properly enjoyed fireworks."

Li Yun was somewhat moved.

In my past life, life was incredibly fast-paced. Even during the Lunar New Year, there wasn't time to look up and admire the dazzling fireworks.

The bright red blossoms burst forth in the darkness.

It is a bursting fire.

Even here, the pace remains fast.

But people have to live, after all.

It's nice to slow down the pace occasionally.

At this moment, the Spring Festival Gala has reached its final segment, "Unforgettable Tonight".

Unforgettable tonight~ Unforgettable tonight~~~~

No matter where you are in the world, we are all in the same embrace across the vast land of China!

Tonight will be unforgettable.

I don't know when it started.

This song became an essential closing song for the Spring Festival Gala.

It seems that the Spring Festival Gala wouldn't be complete without this song.

"Everyone, come with us."

"10.9.8"

As the host, Ni Ping, counted down.

At exactly 12 o'clock.

Fireworks bloom

It's not just the fireworks on the Spring Festival Gala on TV.

Fireworks also lit up the sky near Li Yun's residential area at exactly 12 o'clock.

Li Yun looked at the dumplings in her bowl and happily savored the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

at this time.

The QQ notification sounded, and a text message notification popped up on my phone.

New Year's greetings came one after another.

Tian Xiaoli's, Gao Yuanyuan's.

Li Yun smiled and replied with the message.

"I am a young guest of Wudang, I am a reclusive hero, I am..."

When I saw the QQ message.

I saw Liu Qianqian's New Year greeting.

Li Yun thought to himself.

correct.

I'm still Murong's cousin.

However, at this moment...

A blessing message sent by Liu Qianqian.

Happy New Year, Brother Li! Wishing us all the best in the new year!

Li Yun was stunned for a moment.

It's Brother Li, not "Cousin".

"Hey, at least it's not a young Wudang hero or a reclusive master anymore."

Li Yun smiled.

Ouch.

There's no vinegar left in the kitchen.

Hmm, never mind.

Tonight's meal is dumplings.

No vinegar.

It tastes pretty good too.

Happy New Year!

At that moment, fireworks were playing outside the window.

A deep, clear red.

"The fireworks are so beautiful."

Liu Qianqian, who was holding a steaming bowl of dumplings for a late-night snack on her apartment balcony, leaned on the railing and gazed at the sky.

Looking out the window, I saw bright red fireworks bursting into bloom.

"So beautiful!"

A year has passed.

(End of this chapter)