Huayu: Starting from managing the Mahua FunAge Theater Troupe

After finishing my work in February, time suddenly sped up.

March 11th has arrived in the blink of an eye, the day of the Dragon Raising its Head.

Filming for "Struggle" has been underway for half a month.

The intense filming schedule inevitably led to fatigue for all the crew members.

Before starting work in the morning, Tian Youliang asked the production team to buy barbecue ingredients and prepare all kinds of barbecue utensils and supplies so that they could have a team building activity in the evening and everyone could relax.

After finishing, Tian Youliang called Shen Feiyang: "Hello, Mr. Shen?"

"What's up?"

Shen Feiyang, who had just finished breakfast, asked while wiping his lips with a tissue.

Tian Youliang said somewhat embarrassedly, "Um, are you free tonight? The crew is having a get-together tonight, and we're planning a barbecue. I've been thinking about how long it's been since I've had your barbecue."

Shen Feiyang has almost forgotten his own craft.

He wasn't busy, so he readily agreed: "What time should I go?"

"Around 5 PM, I came to Heartbreak Utopia."

"Okay, remember to prepare everything, including a large oven."

Shen Teng's parents have returned to Qiqihar, and the oven that Shen Feiyang used to leave at the noodle shop has long been sold, but the motorcycle is still there.

"Okay."

……

Around 5:10 PM, Shen Feiyang drove to Heartbreak Utopia.

Tian Youliang and the rest of the crew are currently filming in another location.

There was only the production manager and a few assistants waiting here.

The barbecue was held right at the warehouse entrance.

All sorts of equipment are ready.

Meals and food preparation are done in the warehouse.

The production manager, a middle-aged man in his thirties, saw Shen Feiyang walk in and quickly went to greet him: "Mr. Shen, you've arrived."

"Hmm. Let me check the ingredients."

The quality of the ingredients greatly affects how delicious barbecue is.

Inside the warehouse, a material preparation area has already been set up.

The various ingredients I bought were laid out on the table.

Beef, lamb, pork belly, chicken wings, beef tendon, seafood, various vegetables, as well as some fruits and drinks.

There is no alcohol.

Drinking on set can easily lead to problems.

Shen Feiyang carefully inspected it, nodded, and said, "The freshness is acceptable. Alright, let's start preparing the ingredients."

……

It was a little after 7 p.m.

The searchlight above the warehouse door was on.

Shen Feiyang stood in front of the oven, raised the fire tongs in his hand, and stirred the bottom layer of charcoal to allow for better air circulation.

Flames leaped up through the cracks, and the charcoal surface began to turn white.

Adjust the charcoal fire layout.

Shen Feiyang started grilling the skewers.

after awhile.

Ten Jinbei minibuses arrived, carrying Tian Youliang and dozens of others.

The actors didn't have the habit of being driven around in private cars. Big names in the crew like Gao Yuanyuan and Shen Teng didn't mind, so naturally no one else would.

Tian Youliang and the main actors sat in the Jinbei light passenger car at the front.

The car stopped.

Tian Youliang pushed open the passenger door.

As soon as he got out of the car, he smelled the tempting aroma of barbecue.

"It smells so good!"

Li Xiaolu, who had just gotten out of the car, followed the aroma and saw Shen Feiyang standing in front of the grill, handling the skewers. She exclaimed incredulously, "This guy actually has this skill?"

As Shen Teng got out of the car, he casually chimed in, "Our CEO Shen started out in the barbecue business."

"I'll go take a look..."

On the table next to the grill, there were several empty plates, two of which already had skewers on them. Li Xiaolu picked up a skewer.

The bottom of the metal skewer was still warm and not hot to the touch, but when Li Xiaolu casually licked it, the part covered by meat burned so badly that she jumped up and down.

Shen Feiyang glanced at her: "You dared to eat it right after it was baked, you're a real warrior."

Li Xiaolu grimaced and complained, "Why didn't you say so sooner?"

"I never expected you to be so fierce, woman."

"Go to hell."

Li Xiaolu rolled her eyes at Shen Feiyang.

Watching Li Xiaolu bickering with Shen Feiyang, Gao Yuanyuan, Wang Luodan, and others realized how Li Xiaolu could portray Yang Xiaoyun so well—it was a pure, natural performance.

As for the fact that Li Xiaolu and Shen Feiyang seemed to be very familiar with each other, no one thought much of it, since Li Xiaolu is usually very outgoing.

Wang Luodan was quite surprised that Shen Feiyang was actually quite easy to get along with.

……

After grilling about ten rounds, Shen Feiyang handed over the grilling work to Shen Teng, who had finished eating, and went to sit down at a table with Tian Youliang, Gao Yuanyuan, and others to chat.

Zhu Yuchen is currently singing while holding a guitar.

Guitars, microphones, and speakers are all props that come with Heartbreak Utopia, but they are all real.

Shen Feiyang came over and sat down.

Li Xiaolu opened a bottle of Coke and handed it to him.

Thanks.

Shen Feiyang casually took the Coke.

"polite."

Li Xiaolu covered her mouth and whispered to Shen Feiyang, "Can you sing? I don't want to see Zhu Yuchen showing off."

Shen Feiyang really does have a few tricks up his sleeve.

After semi-retirement in his previous life, Shen Feiyang went on a trip and studied with a folk singer in Dali for a while. Although he wasn't a professional, he could passably pass as a talented man.

"Wow, you found out even though I was hiding so well," Shen Feiyang teased.

"You're really good at this?"

Li Xiaolu got excited: "Quickly, quickly, go and change Zhu Yuchen off. I feel uncomfortable listening to him sing sentimental songs."

"Wait until Xiao Zhu finishes singing."

After waiting for two minutes, Shen Feiyang went forward and replaced Zhu Yuchen.

When Shen Feiyang sat down in the lead singer's seat, the scene immediately fell silent, and everyone looked at him.

Shen Feiyang said into the microphone, "Next, I will perform an original song for everyone. I haven't thought of a title yet. It's about love, and the lyrics are mainly in Northeastern dialect. Please bear with me."

Shen Feiyang is going to sing "Yilan Love Story".

He plucked the strings a few times to test the sound, and then casually began to play.

The melody is simple and has a touch of playfulness.

"Hey sis, wait a minute, let's have a chat..."

The moment the first sentence was uttered, a strong Northeastern accent hit everyone, causing them to freeze for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"...Beautiful daughters and commoners, they can't be together. What kind of person you are, that's your fate..."

Gao Yuanyuan tapped her thigh lightly with her index finger, nodding slightly in rhythm, her eyes filled with curiosity, as if she were examining a newly opened blind box.

When she sang the line "When you smile, I feel ticklish and my whole body feels great," Li Xiaolu burst out laughing, bending over backwards, and nudged Wang Luodan next to her with her elbow: "My god, these lyrics are so corny."

Wang Luodan, on the contrary, found it very interesting.

She had never heard a song like this before.

Shen Feiyang ignored the commotion below and continued singing on his own.

He sang in a relaxed, even somewhat nonchalant manner, but his voice revealed a seriousness.

When he sang the line, "Whether I live or die, I am your child," he slowed down his strumming by half a beat, and the last note rose slightly, like a silent promise.

"You're always cuddling with your baby, sitting on the seat, having parties everywhere, whose man is it, hiding in the cupboard downstairs..."

"You've become famous, but I'm still calling you useless..."

"...You abandoned the child, turned around, and disappeared without a trace, alas..."

After this part came out, the venue suddenly fell silent for a moment.

The people who were laughing in front of them all froze in their smiles.

Everyone present understood.

This is a green love story.

Shen Feiyang lowered his gaze slightly, staring at the strings, his voice a few decibels lower, as if he were talking to himself.

There was something indescribable hidden in that drawn-out "sigh"—not sentimentality, but the dust that rises up after life crashes to the ground.

"...My little girl, my darling, it seems we're the perfect couple..."

As Shen Feiyang sang this part, he looked around and his eyes met Gao Yuanyuan's.

In the final chorus, Shen Feiyang's voice softens again, and the guitar rhythm steadily rises: "The moon shines on the wall, I sing you a little song, watching you sleep, I feel so happy..."

When he sang the last line, "The days are long, I wipe away your tears," he slightly prolonged the last note, then stopped, lightly brushing the strings with his fingertips, and finished.

There was silence for about two seconds.

The crowd erupted in applause.

Tian Youliang, who is also from Heilongjiang, couldn't help but exclaim, "President Shen's talent is like the crops in the field—solid and unexpected."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "These kinds of words aren't something just anyone can write. It requires keen observation of life, a grasp of dialects and folk language, and the ability to make the 'common' interesting. To be able to express love, marriage, and regret so vividly through jokes... that's truly amazing."

Li Xiaolu nodded in agreement: "I knew it. After hearing it, I felt a strange unease, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what was wrong."

Wang Luodan chimed in, "It felt quite amusing at the beginning, but then that last bit... well, it just made me feel really choked up."

Gao Yuanyuan didn't say anything, but simply nodded in agreement.

"No wonder Tian Youliang can be a director," the man thought. "That's some seriously sophisticated flattery."