Three days later, Jiang Hua had to take a written exam along with the others. Having connections made a difference.
However, necessary procedures couldn't be skipped. The interview could be waived, but he couldn't fail the written exam too, right?
Xiaobaihua sent someone to provide full guidance - Chen Lijun, who had ranked first in the written exam the year before last.
This little girl wasn't happy about it. She slapped two books into Jiang Hua's hands and patted his shoulder.
"Read the books on your own first. If you really don't understand, come find me in the practice room. I'm going to practice."
This little girl wasn't cute at all.
Actually, it was just a formality. As long as his performance in the exam wasn't too embarrassing, it would be fine. Even Jiang Hua's files had been brought over.
One could only say that having an organization behind you was indeed nice.
Jiang Hua opened the book and began reading carefully. He read for the entire morning.
Perhaps because he had merged the brains of two people, his memory had become very good. He even clearly remembered bathing with the neighboring older sister when he was little in his previous life.
After finishing one book, he stretched and prepared to read the second one.
A round head appeared at the door, narrowing her big eyes as she scanned Jiang Hua.
It made Jiang Hua laugh. Li Yunxiao liked to look at her phone at night and was a bit nearsighted.
"Jiang Hua, it's time to eat. There won't be food later."
He put down the book and followed Li Yunxiao to the cafeteria.
She walked in front of Jiang Hua with her hands behind her back, hopping and skipping. She turned her head and asked, "Jiang Hua, have you memorized the books well? You won't fail the exam, right?"
After saying that, she covered her mouth and laughed.
What was so funny?
This was the one bad thing about the Yue Opera Troupe - they could only gather a men's basketball team. With Jiang Hua's arrival, they finally had a substitute.
Only a few of the music teachers were men, and they weren't young. There was also a male makeup artist, but he was already married.
As a result, Jiang Hua had become the troupe's pet instead.
Li Yunxiao continued, "No way, there can't be someone who can't even pass the written exam, right?"
Jiang Hua patted her head. "What are you thinking? You think your uncle here is someone who can't pass?"
"Hey! You're taking advantage of me again. Little brat, you're not even older than me."
Li Yunxiao touched her head and glared at Jiang Hua.
Jiang Hua rubbed his nose. He had forgotten that he was only 23 years old.
Mainly because in his previous life he was approaching 40, plus 23 years in this life, it amounted to more than 50 years of life experience.
He hadn't reacted for a moment and treated her as a little girl.
Li Yunxiao was actually more than a year older than Jiang Hua.
"Alright, alright, I'll treat you to milk tea tonight."
Hearing about being treated to milk tea, her eyes curved into a smile. She was a pure foodie, but no matter how much she ate, she never got fat.
This was something Jiang Hua really admired.
This body had gotten a bit fat due to long-term slacking.
The two walked into the cafeteria, which was full of lovely girls. Jiang Hua had gotten used to it.
When he first arrived, Jiang Hua even felt like he had fallen into a spider demon's cave.
"Little brother Jiang Hua, come over here. Big sister will get food for you."
"Little brother Jiang Hua, come sit over here."
Jiang Hua quickly got his food and sat down next to Little Sun the makeup artist.
It was too terrifying. Being too handsome was also troublesome.
Little Sun laughed. "Comrade Jiang Hua, you're very popular."
Jiang Hua buried his head in eating, feeling a bit worried about the future.
...
Three days later, Jiang Hua could finally wear his work badge with a clear conscience and move unimpeded within the Xiaobaihua Art Troupe.
Of course, he didn't dare go to the actors' dressing rooms.
Jiang Hua patted his Xiaobaihua troupe uniform and raised his head as he walked into Xiaobaihua's three-story building.
He touched his work badge. Starting today, his life would open a new page.
As far as his eyes could see, there were stars and oceans.
"Smack!"
"Ouch, who hit me?"
Li Yunxiao jumped out from behind and looked Jiang Hua up and down.
"Tsk tsk, so pretty, what a pity..."
Jiang Hua pushed her. "Men can't be described as pretty. I'm handsome, you know? Handsome."
"A gentleman as beautiful as jade, unmatched in the world."
"Hahaha!"
Round-headed Li Yunxiao poked Jiang Hua's little belly with her small hand.
"Is there a gentleman with a beer belly?"
This was too much. Jiang Hua rubbed his stomach. Poking someone's sore spot on the first day of work.
Seeing Jiang Hua's displeased expression, Li Yunxiao immediately said, "You're not angry, are you? I'll apologize to you. You're handsome, handsome, the most handsome in the entire troupe."
"Hmph, trying to trick a child."
Jiang Hua couldn't be bothered with her. He had initially thought this little girl was socially awkward, but he never expected that once she became familiar, she was not only a chatterbox but also a little troublemaker, causing mischief all over.
"Little brother Jiang Hua, don't be angry. I'll treat you to milk tea."
Jiang Hua rubbed the flab on his stomach. Drinking milk tea again? Starting tomorrow, he would have to exercise and get back in shape.
He was someone who had very high standards for himself.
"Two cups, two cups will do."
"That's more like it. Where's Junjun? Why don't I see her?"
"You know she's a study maniac. She went to the practice room in the middle of the night."
Jiang Hua shook his head. This kind of training was very unhealthy.
In his previous life, he had suffered from the torment of illness and knew the importance of physical health.
Just then, a cry of alarm came from the practice room.
"Junjun fainted, hurry up and come!"
Damn, on Jiang Hua's first official day at work, this had to happen.
He rushed in and saw Chen Lijun lying on the ground, her face deathly pale.
A circle of girls surrounded her, busy pinching her philtrum and patting her stomach.
"Give her some space, don't crowd around. Leave some fresh air for her. Who has sugary water or oranges on them?"
Based on her appearance and practicing in the middle of the night, this girl had low blood sugar.
Li Yunxiao immediately took out an orange from her pocket and peeled it. Her pocket was really a treasure trove.
Jiang Hua immediately supported Chen Lijun's head and fed it to her.
After a short while, Chen Lijun finally recovered.
However, seeing herself lying in Jiang Hua's arms, her face suddenly gained color. She wanted to struggle to stand up.
Jiang Hua picked her up and placed her on a nearby chair.
He said, "Are you trying to lose your life? Practicing in the middle of the night, a young girl like you is overdrawing your body, you know? Rest well for a bit and then go back and sleep properly."
The surrounding girls were all shocked by Jiang Hua. This guy was actually a 50-year-old monster in his heart.
"I, I, I..."
Chen Lijun was still trying to argue. Jiang Hua glared at her.
"What 'I'? Do you believe I'll tell Teacher Mao?"
"No, no, I'll go rest in a bit."
Jiang Hua stuffed the remaining orange into her hand and complained, "A young girl, not taking care of your body at all. When you get old, you'll have a body full of problems. You'll suffer then."
The logic was sound, but coming from Jiang Hua's mouth, why did it feel so incongruous?
Chen Lijun said softly, "You're younger than me."
Shit, the age issue couldn't be overcome.
"What does age matter? You still can't take care of yourself, training late at night. You think your body is made of iron? Even NBA players don't dare train like this."
These little phrases were quite persuasive.
Although Chen Lijun played handsome young female roles on stage and was hardworking and competitive in training, in life, she was just a little girl who didn't know how to take care of herself and was introverted and socially awkward.
She mumbled, "I just want to get on stage and perform as soon as possible."
Seeing Jiang Hua glaring at her, she immediately lowered her head.
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