“Big brother?”
Yang Anyu spoke in astonishment. Ever since his soul transmigrated, he had never seen his older brother Yang Jue in person. He definitely did not expect that their first meeting would be in this situation.
The Yang family were running an entertainment company, and the famous Shanghuan Media within the circle was precisely their Yang family.
Shanghuan had many popular actors, actresses and singers under their label, like Xing Li, Liao Zefeng and the rest who were famous kings of music, as well as Yan Bingfan, Yi Chenyan, and Hu Hongyu, these film empress and emperors. In recent years, they had also been hard at work in cultivating idol groups, and solemnly became one of the tycoons in the domestic entertainment industry.
After the Yang father, Yang Peng, passed away, the company was presently managed by his eldest son, Yang Jue. Not even thirty years old yet, Yang Jue was a handsome bachelor and had now become a thick thigh that many people desperately wanted to hug.
When Yang Jue heard this familiar voice, a vein on his forehead jumped. “Yang… Yang Anyu! Why are you here?”
His tone also immediately became much fiercer.
“Ai, Yang Anyu…” Qin Nuoxi curled his lip and purposely did not look at a certain chairman. “This big brother of yours is quite fierce.”
Yang Jue paused, and soon restored his elegant smile. “Mr Qin, I think you might have misunderstood something.”
Qin Nuoxi seemed deaf. He turned on his handphone and glanced at it, then got up and waved his hand. “It’s time for me to get off work, so I won’t be accompanying you two anymore.”
“Qin Nuoxi, you…”
Yang Jue became anxious and wanted to call after him. Unfortunately, Qi Nuoxi slipped away too quickly; moreover, he was such a musical talent and gifted at producing, so Yang Jue did not want to pressure him too hard either.
“Ge, what’s going on?” Yang Anyu asked.
This pair of brothers who had the same father but different mother had always hated each other. Every time they met, they would get into a quarrel by the time they said three sentences. After the Yang father passed away, because of the issue of family property, the two brothers nearly broke off relations due to their argument.
In Yang Jue’s heart, he honestly did not want to recognise this younger brother, who suddenly sprang out of nowhere.
“I should be asking you that! How did you get to know him? I finally found him with so much trouble this time, but in the end…” Yang Jue frowned but no longer continued.
“We aren’t considered acquaintances either. I just came here for a drink and just happened to bump into him, who was singing on stage.”
Yang Anyu spoke truthfully. He didn’t hate Yang Jue; conversely, he quite admired him, because he had to always help his younger brother clean up his mess.
“Ge, are you planning to sign him in?” Yang Anyu’s brows raised.
Yang Jue appeared in a terrible mood, then glared at him. “You don’t have to care about my matters. Didn’t you go back with Yi Chenyan today? Why did you run off here at night again?”
“I…” Yang Anyu was just about to explain, but Yang Jue shook his head.
“Forget it. I don’t want to hear it either.” Yang Jue’s tone of voice was somewhat jittery. “Yang Anyu, altogether from beginning to end, it seems that you haven’t gone to school for one whole month. Tomorrow you must go back and attend classes properly!”
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Two years ago when Yang Anyu was brought back to the Yang home, Father Yang originally wanted to send him to learn industry and commerce management or financial studies so that it would be more convenient for him to work in the company.
But Yang Anyu wasn’t willing to do so. In any case, now that he had become a rich young master, he was disinclined to attend any universities.
Possibly because Father Yang felt too guilty about their mother, he was especially biased to this young son. After Father Yang pondered the reasons and effects, he took into consideration that Yang Anyu had previously taught himself dance and once danced on the streets, and sent him to an art institute.
If Yang Anyu were interested in entering the entertainment industry, Father Yang naturally wouldn’t mind cultivating him. However, the other people in the Yang family did not regard this illegitimate son highly, and, seeing Yang Anyu’s mischievous and naughty temperament, they all assumed that this kid would not amount to much.
Just as expected, Yang Anyu went to school just to idle away. Every day, he ate, drank and chased after girls, and had privately even dallied with young male students.
About seven in the morning, Tang Guo drove Yang Anyu to the school entrance.
“Young master, when school ends in the afternoon, I’ll come to pick you up. You must not run around, and just contact me if something happens.”
Tang Guo felt quite moved, feeling that Yang Anyu had genuinely turned over a new leaf after the accident. In the past, he would skip class at the drop of a hat, but now he had begun to act like a good student.
Seeing Tang Guo nag away like a mother hen again, Yang Anyu smiled as he patted him. “Mn mn, you just rest assured let go of a hundred hearts. Like relaaaaax ba.”
“Young master, why is the ring on your finger…” Tang Guo paused. He didn’t know whether he should ask.
“Oh, you’re talking about that ah.” Yang Anyu smiled to gloss over it. “I left it at home to avoid losing it again.”
Tang Guo nodded and no longer asked about it. After all, due to various reasons, not many people were genuinely in the know of the marriage between Yang Anyu and Yi Chenyan. Including him, there were just a few people.
After that, Yang Anyu held his books in his arms and walked to the teaching building of the acting department.
Each and every person who was familiar with him revealed an amazed face. Some people hurriedly avoid him, not wanting to provoke this hateful young master. Some had also whispered to one another’s ears, secretly discussing something.
“Hey, Yang Anyu.”
Suddenly, three male students blocked Yang Anyu’s path. One of them had fairer skin, as well as very straight features. He took a couple of steps forward, sneering coldly.
Aside from Yang Anyu, there naturally were no lack of other children of wealthy families in the Chengyu campus, such as Guo Lixu. His family ran a clothing company, and his big brother inherited the family industry, while the him who was skilled in dancing wanted to develop in the entertainment industry.
“Hmph, a coward like you finally dared to come to school ah. I even thought you’d avoid me for a lifetime.” Guo Lixu raised his chin, his tone filled with provocation.
The students surrounding them and watching were surprised. Both learning performing arts, Yang Anyu and Guo Lixu from the neighbouring class were always unable to get along. Right now, there was an excellent show to watch.
Yang Anyu was taken aback. He had already remembered who this person before him was, but he completely ignored the ridicule in Guo Lixu’s voice, merely saying in a deadpan, “Mn, I came to attend class.”
Guo Lixu’s face twitched, feeling as if he had punched cotton.
“Student Guo, it’s not like you’re so ugly you’re terrifying; I have no reason to avoid you.” Yang Anyu shrugged, then deliberately said, “I was just hospitalised because of a car accident, so I couldn’t come to school. Why, Student Guo, is it possible that you missed me?”
“Who would fucking miss you ah!” Guo Lixu immediately retorted, yelling, “Yang Anyu, I don’t care what happened to you in the past; I just came to remind you, if you agree to the bet you must accept a loss. Don’t forget what you promised this young master that day!”
Aside from Yi Chenyan, the original Yang Anyu seemed to be utterly indifferent to everything else, being lazy all day; however, he had an amazing dedication and self-confidence in modern street dance.
Before the accident, the original Yang Anyu and Guo Lixu competed in dance; the two had even made a bet over this. As a result, Yang Anyu’s mood that day was horrible for some reason, and he danced to the wrong beat consecutively, and thus lost to Guo Lixu.
As for the content of the bet…
Ai, Yang Anyu felt that these sons of affluent families were sometimes just this childish. But actually, it didn’t matter if he lost; in any case, he didn’t care.
“Don’t worry. I didn’t forget.” Yang Anyu smiled at Guo Lixu. “Isn’t it just being your follower for a day? I think it’s quite interesting. Student Guo, when do you want to start ne?”
“…” Guo Lixu paused. Yang Anyu’s attitude today was different from before; he had even faced him with a smile.
Seeing that he wasn’t speaking, Yang Anyu rubbed his chin and pondering said, “I looked at the schedule. There are more classes today, but I only have two theory classes tomorrow morning. Then let’s do it tomorrow ba, what do you think?”
Having met such a sunny Yang Anyu for the first time, the others were dumbfounded. Guo Lixu was even more stupefied, and his initial fierce energy had wholly disappeared, and he merely nodded and said “oh”.
“Then see you tomorrow.”
Yang Anyu waved his hand, then walked off with brisk steps.
The next day, in the city’s movie city.
Guo Lixu cleared his throat and sternly said, “Yang Anyu, listen here. From now on, you’ll be this young master’s temporary assistant.”
Guo Lixu studied with the emphasis on music and dance, but generally, with acting, he needed an opportunity to temper himself. Today, through the recommendation of the school teachers and alumni seniors, he was fortunate enough to join the cast of ‘Martial Arts of Jianghu’.
“Understood.” Yang Anyu smiled, then surveyed his surroundings.
Imitating the streets of ancient times, a few temporary stalls had been set up on both sides of the road by crew members. Tracks and cameras had also long been set up at the scene. The lighting management, camera operators, and the rest were already prepared and on standby, while a few actors dressed in ancient costumes were reciting their lines, and were walking to their position in front of the camera.
As a genuine person from ancient times, in such an environment, rather than saying it was familiar, Yang Anyu felt more comical. After all, they weren’t able to hundred percent reconstruct it, and it was just enacting a story.
Was Yi Chenyan filming like this? Yang Anyu’s eyes brightened as he felt like he had understood a little more about his world. As expected, this trip wasn’t spent in vain.
‘Martial Arts of Jianghu’ was a costume drama leaning towards the comedy genre, but later it will also have tear-jerking episodes. Although it was just a small role without much dialogue, and would only appear in two episodes, Guo Lixu still treated it earnestly. Even though he was scolded a few times by the director, he didn’t get into a temper, instead of working hard to figure out his role.
“Student Guo, don’t be anxious. You’re already becoming more like them as you act.” Yang Anyu passed him a bottle of water and spoke encouragingly.
In fact, Guo Lixu honestly had a bit of a young master’s arrogance and short temper, but he was amenable to coaxing but not coercion. As long as he didn’t meet him with force, he indeed was easy to get along with.
“Mn, thanks.”
Guo Lixu rested for a while, fixed his makeup, then went to the front of the camera.
Nearby, Yang Anyu was attentively observing. He previously had not come in contact with anything related to filming, so he didn’t quite understand. But when the past general had dealings with a few of the treacherous and corrupt court officials, he was frequently “acting”.
Yang Anyu recalled the general saying before that he had to first deceive himself to be able to deceive others. So much that, if necessary, he even had to truly do something that started as an act.
Now that he thought about it, the past general appeared honest and steady on the surface, but his thoughts were profound, occasionally making it so that people simply couldn’t figure him out.
The later filming became very smooth, and NGs before the camera also grew more infrequent. About four something in the afternoon, Guo Lixu’s parts had already ended.
“Thanks, Yang Anyu.” Guo Lixu patted Yang Anyu’s back. After a day, he had substantially revised his opinion of Yang Anyu.
Because every time he purposely ordered him around and had him run various errands for him, Yang Anyu was always polite and amiable, making even Guo Lixu feel a little awkward.
Perhaps Yang Anyu wasn’t like what the rumours said, or maybe he himself previously didn’t quite understand him ba. Guo Lixu slowly laid down his prejudice.
“Oh, right, Gu Xin jie is also here today. This time is thanks to her help. Yang Anyu, come with me to visit her ba.”
Seeing that it was still early, Guo Lixu intended to visit another movie set.
“Gu Xin?” Yang Anyu asked in puzzlement.
“You actually don’t know her!” Guo Lixu was surprised, then immediately introduced, “She’s Xia Xiaochan in ‘Cicadas In Summer And Snow In Winter’, and she got best newcomer actress in the Gold Eagle Festival last year. She also graduated from Chengyu and is considered our senior, and she was the ‘Gu Goddess’ in so many people’s eyes that year ah!”
Compared to the excited Guo Lixu, Yang Anyu was still very calm. “Oh. Then what is she filming today?”
“Do you not look at any publicity news?” Guo Lixu’s lips curled helplessly. “It’s a big film set in the Republic of China 1912-1949, ‘Pugilist Master. She’s the female lead of that show, and the male lead is a teen idol, Yu Siyuan. He previously acted in a few melodramatic idol dramas. This time, he’s preparing to transform, but the biggest highlight of this show isn’t all that; the key point is that Yi Chenyan is making a guest appearance ah!”
“Yi… Yi Chenyan?” Yang Anyu’s expression finally changed.
Guo Lixu “haha”ed, pulling Yang Anyu along. “Yes ah. Let’s go ba. If we’re lucky, maybe we might be able to bump into him ne.”
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Ohhh is that an enemy-turned-friend that I see??? Ahh hopefully we’ll get to know more about the truth of their marriage 0.0 can’t wait to see what’s next! Thanks for the chapter ♡♡♡
Thank you for the chapter ❤
I wonder why Yi Chenyan and Yang Anyu got married? 🤔
The General doesn’t seem to like the past Anyu at all. Is it simply because he looks exactly like the Anyu who died for him?
Thanks for the chapter ❤
Considering that Chengyan’s company is under Yang family. I get a feeling they are arranged marriage or force marriage or contract marriage (but the agreement is done by Yang Jue and Chenyan). Original Anyu might be that awkward young boy in love. And someone might have told him about the marriage truth prior to his accident?? Maybe that is why he is resistant to any memories about Chengyan?
Just a guess.
As for what happened why the original seems to resist the memories of YCY…maybe it’s because after getting married for half a year he still couldn’t get what he want in YCY…who knows, let’s see on the later chapters XD
I think the general like the past anyu since it was said from the past chapter(?) that after Anyu’s death, he didn’t marry at all though there’s a prospect wife for him, Miss Shen(?)
Yang Anyu made a friend!! Good for him.
Thanks for the chapter!
ancient martial arts production + obedient assistant+ ancient deceiving skills +everyone’s handsome + Yi Chenyan = my theorizing spirit begins to move
Thanks for the chapter♡
This MC is like a cute little kitten ☺️
Thanks for the chapter!!!
Thank you so much for the chapter!(๑´>᎑<)~❤
Yang Anyu is so adaptable. Good on him for making a friend in what could have been a nasty situation. Time to bring on the acting skills now, if he’s supposed to pretend he doesn’t know Yi Chenyan. Thanks for the update!
Oh my.
I still wonder about his accident.
I just love Anyu’s temperament. He can hooks everyone to be his gege and jiejie 😂.
Guo Lixu seems to be a potential good friend, with easy to get along temperament.
Thank you for the chapter!
Ayya… another simple-minded one.