Unable to be Arrogant [Entertainment Circle] | Chapter 64 | A Long-Distance Connection | Novela.app

[Zhang Jin'an]: How was the interview? [Jiang Siyang]: It ended smoothly. I’ll be in Hangzhou tomorrow morning. [Jiang Siyang]: How are things with the crew? [Zhang Jin'an]: Everything’s going well. [Jiang Siyang]: Are you on a break right now, Ge? [Zhang Jin'an]: Eating my boxed lunch. [Zhang Jin'an]: You? [Jiang Siyang]: Eating too. The forty-square-meter apartment didn't feel cramped; everything was neatly arranged. The television was broadcasting the most popular drama of the moment, and a bowl of rice with toppings sat on the coffee table next to a bowl of seaweed soup. Jiang Siyang sat on his newly purchased stool. After sending the message, Jiang Siyang placed his phone on the coffee table and continued eating his dinner. During these few days in Beijing, work had proceeded as usual. If there was anything different, it was that while his WeChat used to be filled only with messages from Liu Wenping, it now included Zhang Jin'an as well. Zhang Jin'an mostly shared videos and photos he took on set. Yesterday, during a break in his interview, Zhang Jin'an had sent him a video of the production crew. The video showed the assistant director trying to blow up a balloon, but he couldn't get it to inflate for the longest time. Eventually, the balloon leaked air directly, letting out a long "pffft—" sound. What Jiang Siyang found hilarious was that at the end, someone shouted, "Did the AD just fart?" to which the AD replied, "Pah! You're the one who farted." This video hit Jiang Siyang's funny bone perfectly. Xie Jie couldn't stop laughing either, but Sister Liu remained completely unfazed after watching it. She just glanced at the two of them and said, "The things you boys find entertaining are truly a mystery." Jiang Siyang had only eaten a few spoonfuls of rice when his phone vibrated with a new message. He put down his spoon and leaned over to look. [Zhang Jin'an]: Let me tell you. [Zhang Jin'an]: A Husky wandered onto the set today. [Zhang Jin'an]: It’s hilarious. Jiang Siyang wiped the screen and replied. [Jiang Siyang]: Really? From the neighborhood? [Zhang Jin'an]: Yeah, a resident was walking it. The dog saw us and refused to leave. It even knows how to shake hands. It’s a total pro. [Panda holding head emoji] [Zhang Jin'an]: Lemme show you. [Zhang Jin'an]: [Image] Jiang Siyang clicked on the photo and saw Yuan Yuan and Ge Xianxu crouching next to the dog, beaming with smiles. One was patting its head while the other held its paw. [Jiang Siyang]: I thought it would be big, but it’s still a puppy. [Zhang Jin'an]: Whether they’re big or small, they’re all experts at wrecking the house. [Jiang Siyang]: I used to want a dog too. [Zhang Jin'an]: Then get one. Why not? [Jiang Siyang]: I can barely take care of myself right now; I have zero capacity to raise a dog. [Sigh emoji] I’ll wait until I move out of this rental. [Jiang Siyang]: Do you have a dog, Ge? [Zhang Jin'an]: I don’t. [Zhang Jin'an]: I spend most of my time on set; it would be hard to raise one. [Jiang Siyang]: True. [Zhang Jin'an]: But there’s a big Golden Retriever at my family home. [Jiang Siyang]: I want to see. [Zhang Jin'an]: Let me find a photo for you. [Jiang Siyang]: Okay. A moment later, Zhang Jin'an sent a picture. The photo was taken from a top-down angle, showing a Golden Retriever lying on the floor. Its golden fur looked incredibly smooth; it must feel wonderful to pet. [Jiang Siyang]: What’s its name? [Zhang Jin'an]: Juanmao. [Jiang Siyang]: ? [Zhang Jin'an]: Don’t ask. [Zhang Jin'an]: If you must know, Zhang Shuyu named him. [Jiang Siyang]: Understood. Jiang Siyang finished his meal and cleared the dishes before checking his phone again. By then, the [Second Textile Machinery Wholesalers] group chat had new messages. Jiang Siyang clicked in and scrolled back through the records. [Xiao Nanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin'an]: Su Zhiyang, I saw you today. [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: ? Aren't you in Hangzhou? [Xiao Nanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin'an]: I am. [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: I'm in Nanjing. [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: How could you see me? [Xiao Nanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin'an]: [Image] the image Zhang Jin'an sent was the photo of the Husky—specifically, a close-up of its head. Jiang Siyang couldn't help but chuckle. [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: ? [Henan Chicken Farm Owner Luo Luo]: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! I'm laughing so hard I've screamed all the lights on within a 50-kilometer radius! [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: ... [Shenyang's Number One Gu Yirou]: Wow. [Shenyang's Number One Gu Yirou]: Su Zhiyang, is this a leaked photo of you? [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: ? Even you, Brother Gu? [Xiao Nanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin'an]: Accidentally leaked a photo, my bad. [Xiao Nanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin'an]: Deleting immediately. What was a "leaked photo"? Jiang Siyang immediately searched for it on Baidu. By the time he returned, there were over a dozen new messages. [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: ... [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Is everyone eating? Anyone up for Fight the Landlord? [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: @Everyone [Xiao Nanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin'an]: Not me, I'm starting a scene soon. [Shenyang's Number One Gu Yirou]: You still have Happy Beans? [Shenyang's Number One Gu Yirou]: Didn't you lose them all last time? [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Last time Zhang Jin'an just had too much luck, like the dealer was his own father. Otherwise, how could I, the King of Cards, possibly lose? [Shenyang's Number One Gu Yirou]: LMAO. [Shenyang's Number One Gu Yirou]: Who else? We're three looking for a fourth. [Shenyang's Number One Gu Yirou]: Haven't seen Siyang in a while. Where's Siyang? [Shanghai Stock Exchange Chairman Jiang Siyang]: I don't know how to play. [Scratches head emoji] [Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Fair enough. Afterward, everyone chatted about games for a bit. Jiang Siyang took his leave and set his phone aside to start practicing his lines. Before he knew it, four hours had passed. "Alright, that's it for today! Wrap! Good work, everyone," Tang Shang shouted into his megaphone. The staff began packing up microphones and reflectors. The eighty-square-meter room had been relatively spacious, but once they wrapped, the movement of people made it feel a bit crowded. "Good work," Zhang Jin'an said, taking off his jacket and handing it to the stylist before collapsing onto the sofa. The stylist shook her head. "You guys are the ones who worked hard. Good work, good work." After the stylist left with the clothes, Xiao Zhou came over and handed Zhang Jin'an a bottle of mineral water. Zhang Jin'an drank half of it in one go. "Thanks," Zhang Jin'an said, capping the bottle and handing it back to Xiao Zhou. Xiao Zhou clutched the bottle and sighed repeatedly. "The word 'wrap' could definitely be ranked as the most popular word of the year." "And 'payday,'" Zhang Jin'an added with a smile. As they were talking, Zhang Jin'an felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around to see Yuan Yuan and Ge Xianxu. Both had put on their own coats. Yuan Yuan had tied up her hair, which had been loose before. She was linked arm-in-arm with Ge Xianxu and said brightly, "Big Brother, we're heading out first!" Zhang Jin'an glanced at his watch. "Be careful on the road." "See you tomorrow," Ge Xianxu also said goodbye. "See you tomorrow." Zhang Jin'an lowered his hand, only to hear Xiao Zhou say, "It's only been a few days, and they're already this close?" "It's normal. Some people share interests and hit it off the moment they meet," Zhang Jin'an said. "True," Xiao Zhou nodded. "It's great. Another day over. Siyang will be back tomorrow." Hearing this, Zhang Jin'an couldn't help but smile. "What, do you miss him?" Xiao Zhou laughed a bit awkwardly. "Not exactly. It's mainly because he said he'd bring his camera. I've been wanting to get into photography lately as a hobby." Zhang Jin'an: "When did the two of you get so close?" Xiao Zhou: "Some people share interests and hit it off the moment they meet." Zhang Jin'an: "...You're quite good at applying what you've learned." "Of course. Spending so much time around you has raised my IQ," Xiao Zhou said. Zhang Jin'an was amused and patted Xiao Zhou's shoulder. "Let's go then." "Sure," Xiao Zhou said. Zhang Jin'an felt that every time he was filming, his daily routine became very disciplined: he'd wake up as soon as he opened his eyes and fall asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. After returning to the hotel, he took a shower and crawled under the covers, picking up his phone to start his rest time. Zhang Jin'an first opened WeChat and sent a "Wrapped" to Jiang Siyang. Chatting with Jiang Siyang had seemingly become a habit. However, since they were both the type to reply whenever they saw a message, Zhang Jin'an didn't wait for a response. He exited and went to check Weibo. Ever since *Hidden Shadows* released the official character posters, Tuan Yuan's update speed had been incredibly fast, posting over a thousand words every day. Although the chapters weren't as long as before, the content was brilliant. So far in *Meeting the Light*, the protagonists' progress was rapid. "Jiang Siyang" had found a way to participate in a variety show with "Zhang Jin'an," where they interacted frequently. They had also met offline several times. One thing led to another, and "Zhang Jin'an" had developed feelings. Thus, there was today's updated chapter. During a television shoot, "Zhang Jin'an" was running lines with the "female lead," but he just couldn't find the right emotion. "Zhang Jin'an" was then