sovbooks Chapter 21 You played the role of a pervert very well, kid. Doesn't that make you a pervert?
Chapter 21 You played the role of a pervert very well, kid. Doesn't that make you a pervert?
The next day, after saying goodbye to Yang Mi, Lin Hao boarded a plane and went home.
It was already evening when the plane landed at the Capital Airport.
In 04, Beijing Capital International Airport did not yet have the later T3 terminal. It was much smaller than Lin Hao remembered from his previous life, but the familiar hustle and bustle and lively atmosphere still came rushing back immediately.
The capital city.
He is back.
I took a taxi after leaving the airport and went straight home.
Lin Hao's home is in an old residential area in Chaoyang District. It has three bedrooms, one living room, and is over 80 square meters.
The neighborhood isn't new, but it's in a good location with complete amenities nearby, including supermarkets, farmers' markets, and schools, all within walking distance.
In Beijing in 04, this was considered a standard middle-class family.
It's roughly the same level as Liu Xing's family in the sitcom "Home with Kids".
They're not poor, but they're definitely not rich either.
As soon as I entered the building, I smelled the aroma of braised pork.
His mother, Zhang Xiu's, cooking skills were so good that you could smell them even from one floor away.
I pushed open the door, and sure enough, it was there.
Several dishes were laid out on the coffee table in the living room: braised pork, stir-fried cabbage with vinegar, tomato and egg soup, and a plate of peanuts.
His father, Lin Jianguo, was sitting on the sofa watching TV, holding the remote control in his hand, with his legs crossed, looking like he was waiting for his son to come home and serve dinner.
"You're back?" Lin Jianguo asked without looking up, his tone indifferent.
"I'm back."
"Have you put your luggage away?"
"Release them."
"Wash your hands before eating."
The conversation between the father and son was extremely concise.
However, when his mother, Zhang Xiu, came out of the kitchen with the last dish, her smile brightened considerably when she saw Lin Hao.
"Have you lost weight? Are you eating well outside? Have you been bullied?"
Three questions in a row—typical Chinese mother behavior.
"I haven't lost weight, I'm eating well, and no one is bullying me," Lin Hao replied obediently, then washed his hands and sat down at the dining table.
A family of three sat around the table eating, the atmosphere warm and ordinary.
Lin Jianguo picked up a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks, chewing as he asked, "How's the filming going?"
"It was great, the director even praised me."
"What did I say to praise you?"
"Praise my acting, Zhen Zhibing."
Lin Jianguo stopped chewing and glanced at Lin Hao.
"You little punk, the director praised your performance as Zhen Zhibing, which means he's good at playing a psychopath. In other words, you're a psychopath."
Lin Hao: "..."
Zhang Xiu burst out laughing from the side, then quickly suppressed it and patted Lin Jianguo on the shoulder.
"Don't talk about the child like that, he's just a good actor."
"If you play a pervert well, then you're still a pervert, right?" Lin Jianguo said earnestly.
"Dad, there's something wrong with your logic," Lin Hao tried to argue.
"What's the problem? If you weren't a pervert, could you portray a pervert so well?"
Lin Hao found himself unable to refute.
His past life experience told him that the success rate of reasoning with his father was about the same as winning the lottery.
You might as well shut up and eat meat.
During the meal, Lin Hao briefly chatted with his parents about his experiences on the film set.
Of course, he selectively omitted some content.
For example, the incident of "Liu Xiaoli treating him as a scumbag with a wolf in sheep's clothing".
For example, the incident of "publicly explaining on set that Xiaolongnu is actually a pervert".
For example, the incident of "chatting on QQ with two girls at the same time late at night".
If he were to say these things, his mother would most likely send him to see a psychologist that very night.
He only mentioned positive things, such as how the director appreciated him, gave him a raise, and his acting skills were recognized by the entire crew.
Even Huang Xiaoming became his friend, and they even went to internet cafes together to play Legend of Mir.
"Huang Xiaoming? The one who played Emperor Han Wu?" Zhang Xiu's eyes lit up immediately.
"right."
"Wow, that's a big star! What's he like? Is he handsome?"
"He's quite handsome."
"Am I more handsome than you?"
Lin Hao thought for a moment, "They each have their own merits."
Lin Jianguo didn't react much, but he put an extra piece of food into Lin Hao's bowl, which was a silent expression of fatherly love.
"I estimate that I'll be able to see myself on TV in about a year," Lin Hao said.
"Then you'd better do a good job," Zhang Xiu instructed. "Our whole family will watch it together then."
"OK."
After finishing the meal, Lin Jianguo suddenly spoke up.
"son."
"Um?"
"Your acting exam teacher told you about this role. Although you were chosen partly because of your talent, now that the play is over and you're back, you really have to thank them properly."
That's a very straightforward statement.
Lin Jianguo may not have many other skills, but he is very good at dealing with people.
He worked his entire life in state-owned enterprises, eventually reaching a middle management position. He didn't rely on any extraordinary talent; he simply knew how to get along with people.
You should remember who helped you.
Remembering is not enough; you also have to express it.
This is a principle he taught Lin Hao since he was a child.
"I know, I already told Teacher Guo." Lin Hao nodded. "I'll visit her tomorrow."
"Okay, don't go empty-handed."
"Don't worry, Dad, I'm not a child anymore."
"In my eyes, you'll always be a child." Lin Jianguo rarely said something sentimental, then immediately returned to his normal tone, "Buy something good, don't buy those cheap things, they're embarrassing."
"Okay, okay."
Zhang Xiu added from the side, "Don't just buy things; be sincere too. If someone helps you, be sweet-talking."
"Mom, when have I ever not been sweet-talking?"
"When you and Yang Mi were arguing," Zhang Xiu said with a smile.
Lin Hao selectively ignored this sentence.
The next morning.
Lin Hao carried two bags out the door and took a taxi straight to the Third Ring Road.
Ms. Guo Zhenzhen's home is in a pretty nice villa area.
It's called a villa area, but it's actually the kind of row houses that were quite common in 04, with a small yard. The area isn't particularly large, but to have a house like this in this location in Beijing shows that Mr. Guo is indeed doing quite well in the entertainment circle.
After all, he is not only a teacher in the training course, but also an insider with resources and connections.
Lin Hao rang the doorbell.
A short while later, Guo Zhenzhen opened the door.
Today, she wasn't wearing her work attire, but rather a casual home outfit, with her hair casually tied up, looking very relaxed.
Upon seeing Lin Hao and what he was holding, Guo Zhenzhen first smiled, then immediately pretended to be angry.
"Why are you bringing anything! I don't need any of these things."
"Teacher Guo, this is what my dad asked me to bring. He said I absolutely have to bring it." Lin Hao handed the item over.
"Your dad is quite sensible." Guo Zhenzhen took the things and stepped aside to let him into the house. "Alright, come in and sit down."
The living room was tastefully decorated, with several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls and an expensive-looking tea set on the coffee table.
After the two sat down, Guo Zhenzhen made him a cup of tea.
"I've heard about what happened on set." Guo Zhenzhen said, holding her teacup with a sigh. "I didn't know you knew martial arts. You were keeping it a secret."
"It's not that I'm hiding it, it's just that I haven't had the chance to show it before."
"Alright, don't bother with that act of modesty in front of me." Guo Zhenzhen waved her hand. "Seriously, what are your plans next?"
Lin Hao put down his teacup and said seriously, "Director Yu introduced me to a new film. They're casting, and he said there's a role that suits me well, so he asked me to come back and give it a try. If I get the part, I can continue acting. If I don't, I'll go back to school and prepare for the college entrance exam and the arts entrance exam."
"Yu Min introduced you to her?" Guo Zhenzhen's eyebrows shot up.
The fact that a director of Yu Min's caliber would take the initiative to introduce resources to a newcomer shows that this kid's performance on set is truly outstanding.
This is a privilege that many young actors who have been in the industry for several years do not receive.
"What play?"
Lin Hao said three words.
"A celestial being descending from the heavens."