I'm a web novelist, and you want me to work in the entertainment industry?

September 17th.

It is auspicious for weddings, sacrifices, haircuts, and the introduction of new family members.

Avoid logging, raising livestock, opening markets, and raising beams.

……

At 8:00 a.m., Cheng Che boarded the high-speed train from Shanghai to Hangzhou, ready to participate in the recording of the second leg of "Wandering Diary".

The high-speed train smoothly passed through the fields, and large, continuous rice paddies could be seen outside the window.

Cheng Che took out his phone, intending to browse through the comments of his fellow readers to pass the time, as usual.

The readers in the book review section are all talented, they speak so well, and they even manage to break down when you're hurt. He loves it here!

Last night, Long San officially started serialization, and Cheng Che released the entire "Black Swan Harbor" section all at once.

After a night of fermentation, the book review section is now quite lively.

Cheng Che glanced at the discussion and found that the readers' discussions were roughly divided into several schools of thought.

First, there's the sycophantic faction.

"Zero's writing style seems to have evolved again. The description of the extreme cold in the polar region sent chills down my spine. I had to wrap myself in a blanket to read it in temperatures over 20 degrees Celsius!"

"Isn't Zero considering writing fine fiction? His writing is just too good! I'm reading a web novel, but for some reason I feel like I'm watching a movie!?"

Second, the analytical school.

"Black Swan Harbor has a lot of information to offer; I could talk endlessly about Zero's background alone!"

"Bondarev and Herzog... these two are definitely not ordinary; I feel like they'll likely have more to their roles later on!"

Thirdly, there is the faction that framed others.

"Speaking of which, Lu Mingze is also 'Number Zero'? Master Zero, did you plan this pseudonym all along? Or perhaps you also want to be a behind-the-scenes boss like Lu Mingze?"

"I get it, give me that 'My Lord Zero Wants to Be Emperor' vibe!"

Uh, there's a fourth faction... the exchange faction.

"Hey Zero, I have a permanent VIP membership to 'Heart of Greed'! I'll give it to you if you update frequently!"

"..."

Cheng Che left the comments section with a black line on his face.

……

……

At 10:30 a.m., the high-speed train arrived in Hangzhou.

Cheng Che got off the high-speed train and boarded the program crew's van.

As the van drove through the city, the scenery outside the window gradually changed from towering skyscrapers of steel and concrete to ancient Jiangnan towns with small bridges and flowing water.

The cobblestone path is flanked by rows of white walls and gray tiles, with moss covering the corners of the walls.

A small river flows through it, its water a dreamlike color, reflecting clearly the houses and weeping willows on both banks.

Finally, Cheng Che arrived at a guesthouse courtyard.

The courtyard is paved with stone slabs, and bamboo grows in the corner.

Several osmanthus trees began to bloom, filling the courtyard with fragrance.

[The villas by the tranquil sea are certainly nice, but I honestly think Jiangnan wins—it's too dreamy!]

Since ancient times, Jiangnan has been a strategic location fought over by military strategists (just kidding), and a place that literati and poets have lingered in, so it should be this beautiful!

"Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou, what do you think?"

[Oh no, I feel some ancient bloodline awakening within me.]

Dragon blood (confirmed).

Cheng Che was the second guest to arrive, as for the first one...

Inside the kitchen, which was built separately in the courtyard, a heavy figure was sticking out his backside, fiddling with something inside.

"Uh, Teacher Yan?" Cheng Che called out tentatively.

Yan Lei turned around upon hearing the sound.

"Oh, Xiao Cheng has arrived!" Yan Lei smiled.

"Teacher Yan, what are you doing?" Cheng Che asked.

"Oh, so this stop has switched to a wood-fired stove. I'll take a look at it," Yan Lei explained. "Let me tell you, the food cooked on this wood-fired stove smells amazing!"

"Watch me show you what I've got this time at noon!" He stood up, his smile as bright as a little boy who had just bought a new toy gun.

Cheng Che opened his mouth, his mind flashing back to the fear of being dominated by "tripe sashimi" in Mihai.

But seeing the childlike smile on Teacher Yan's face, he ultimately didn't say anything to spoil the mood.

"Well... thank you for your hard work," he said.

Hmm... I need to keep a close eye on things at lunchtime, and make sure Teacher Yan doesn't come up with any new dishes.

As long as he doesn't create innovative dishes, Teacher Yan's culinary skills are generally reliable.

There were no room assignments at this stop, so Cheng Che randomly picked a room, quickly packed his luggage, and left the room.

As soon as I returned to the courtyard, I heard a noisy conversation coming from outside the door.

The courtyard gate was then pushed open, and two people walked in—Xia Ziyi and a boy.

"Hey, you know what? I specifically looked up last night what fun things there are to do in Hangzhou!" the boy said excitedly.

"Then I discovered, wow, there are so many things here, like West Lake, and those boats on the river, what were they called again..."

"A covered boat?" Xia Ziyi asked casually.

"Yes, yes, yes! A covered boat!" Liu Xianhua clapped his hands repeatedly, glancing gratefully at Xia Ziyi with an eager expression.

"We can go ride in a covered boat together. I've done a lot of research!"

[I could recognize who it is from 800 meters away with that broken Mandarin!]

Many years have passed, but you're still the same Da Hua who fawns over every beautiful woman you see, unchanged in the slightest.

[Dahua is here! We have the clown this time, so no need to worry about running out of laughs!]

Xia Ziyi listened to Liu Xianhua's words, turned her head, and looked at him seriously, as if she was thinking carefully about something.

Upon seeing her action, Henry Lau immediately straightened his back and puffed out his chest, revealing what he considered a very handsome smile.

Although Xia Jie was a bit slow-witted, she still understood what it meant to be alone on a boat with a boy.

"Are you trying to create a romantic pairing with me?" she asked sweetly.

"Stir up, stir up a CP?" Henry Lau was taken aback at first, and quickly searched his mind for the meaning of the word.

His eyes lit up instantly, the light practically overflowing from them.

"Then, would you be willing to be my partner in a romantic relationship?" he asked hopefully.

Xia Ziyi did not hesitate for even the slightest bit.

She shook her head, her small face serious, and said, "I don't want to."

[Hahahaha, I'm truly impressed by Xia Jie and Da Hua, these two brilliant and talented individuals!]

[This is already a sure thing that it will be one of the most memorable moments from this year's variety shows!]

[One dares to ask, and the other dares to answer—so bold! Whose subordinate is this?!]

[As expected of "Comic Books," it already produced a memorable scene right from its premiere. You can always trust it!]

Rumble!!!

It was a bright and sunny day, but it felt like a bolt from the blue for Henry Lau. His young heart was torn open by a wound that would never heal.

"Why, why?" he asked, clutching his chest with a sorrowful expression.

"Because... I don't think you fit my aesthetic standards." Xia Ziyi thought for a moment and gave her answer seriously, "Although you're not bad-looking, I don't think you're handsome enough either!"

"I like guys who are really handsome!"

Rumble!!!

Another bolt of lightning struck, deeply wounding Henry Lau's heart.

the second time.