Jiang Hua hesitated for a long time before denying, "No, there's nothing like that. You're overthinking. I don't have time for love, I just want to make money."
He used Brother Hao's famous saying to hide his embarrassment.
Xiao Han rolled her eyes at him, "If you like someone, just admit it. Being so evasive isn't manly at all."
"Like me, I don't dislike you, but I don't like you that much either. The man I like should be able to stand tall, even if the whole world is against him, he would still resolutely fight against the world."
Jiang Hua smiled slightly, "Mm, I like that kind of man too. Do you know any? Introduce me."
"Eww, you pervert. Stay away from me."
"Haha, I'm just kidding."
Jiang Hua clasped his hands behind his head, his eyes showing a hint of melancholy, as if recalling some memory.
The room suddenly fell silent.
Bored, Xiao Han looked around Jiang Hua's room. It was hard to believe this was a big star's room.
It was very simple, with almost no luxurious decorations.
Oh right, the only decoration was on the computer desk, a few small figurines that looked very cute.
Did Jiang Hua also like anime?
But as she squinted, these figurines looked familiar.
Right, they were the recently popular top Yue Opera stars, whose popularity even surpassed ordinary celebrities.
She didn't ask about that, instead asking, "Jiang Hua, when do you start work?"
"Ah, work? I won't go until the end of the month. After the New Year, I'll be going overseas for a while."
The Great Wall Group was about to launch its overseas promotion plan, and also launch Jiang Hua's two English songs.
At the same time, Jiang Hua's overseas short drama project would also start. This was very important.
It related to Jiang Hua's global strategy. Perhaps by the end of next year, whatever Chinese music awards there were,
They wouldn't be able to invite him even if they wanted to, and others wouldn't dare say he was being a diva.
Face isn't given by others, it's earned by oneself.
Whatever Best Crossover Singer award, Jiang Hua took it as encouragement for himself.
He didn't care at all. His goal was the stars and sea.
At the dinner table, Jiang Hua's phone kept ringing.
"Brother Jiang Hua, Happy New Year. Come back soon."
"Big star, Happy New Year."
"Jiang Hua, Happy New Year, wish you prosperity."
During the New Year's Eve dinner, Jiang Hua answered one call after another. Everyone at the table was watching him, it was quite awkward.
Jiang Hua had to switch his phone to silent mode.
"These are all New Year's greetings from colleagues, sorry about that."
"Jiang Hua, you have such good relationships with your colleagues, I'm envious. Not like me, people just send a text message at most."
Bringing up the wrong topic, Jiang Hua said, "Maybe you're too aloof, so colleagues don't dare to get too close to you."
"Aloof? I don't think I'm as aloof as you."
Xiao Han didn't back down. Now that everything was out in the open, there were no reservations.
Jiang Hua's mom smiled happily. Wasn't a bickering couple quite nice? She used to worry that Jiang Hua was too wooden.
Now this state was just right.
"Let's eat. After eating, I still want to go set off fireworks."
"Ah, there are fireworks? I didn't see any. I want to set them off too."
With that, the two started to eat in silence.
But a video call interrupted Jiang Hua's meal.
Jiang Hua quickly put down his chopsticks.
"I'm sorry, I need to take a call. You all eat first, don't mind me."
Jiang Hua quickly walked to his room, answered the call, and saw Chen Lijun's smiling face.
"Hello, Jiang Hua. Guess where I am?"
Through the split screen of the phone, Jun Jun appeared with light makeup today, looking equally beautiful.
Jiang Hua smiled and shook his head.
"Oh come on, guess again."
Jiang Hua thought for a moment, then said:
"Are you at home, or in the tea garden?"
"Hehe, you guessed wrong. I'm in the square. When it gets dark later, I'm going to set off fireworks. Do you want to come play?"
"You want me to come? Will you wait for me?"
"Then come quickly, I'll wait for you for an hour."
Jiang Hua pouted, "One hour? I can't even get out of the province in that time. You go play by yourself."
"Hehe, I'm just teasing you. I've already picked out a gift for you, but I'm not telling you what it is."
"Oh, Yunxiao is video calling me. I've got to go, bye."
This person really... The old wife is the most important. It's a good thing Yunxiao isn't a man, otherwise it would be hard to end without marriage.
Jiang Hua hung up the phone. Just as he walked out of the room, Old Zhang from NetEase Cloud also called.
"Jiang Hua, Happy New Year!"
Old Zhang looked very happy. It seems the year-end bonus was generous.
"Old Zhang? Is your 30 million ready? My project is about to start."
"Tsk tsk tsk, Jiang Hua, are you doing this on purpose? It's the New Year and you're wishing me prosperity, then immediately asking for money? I'll treat that as childish prattle."
"Alright, I called to tell you something. I've resigned."
This news was shocking. The head of NetEase Cloud, the second-ranked music platform.
Moreover, he was the person in charge of the big cultural and entertainment project. This was a major project of an internet giant.
"Why? Give me a reason. It's not because of me, is it? Old Zhang, I won't take this blame."
Old Zhang sighed, "You're overthinking. It's just a difference in ideals. You don't have that much charm yet."
When careers reach their level, they've long achieved financial freedom. The rest is all for their own interests and hobbies.
Jack Ma once said, when employees leave, it's either because they're not paid enough or they've been wronged.
Obviously, this doesn't apply to Old Zhang's level. Having reached the top position, how much wronging could he suffer?
A veteran of the company, someone who fought alongside the boss to build the empire, who would dare wrong him?
It must be a difference in ideals. They parted on good terms.
Old Zhang suddenly changed the subject, "Oh, I forgot. There's a cold 500 million yuan lying in my bank account. Want me to invest some in you?"
Listen to that, is that how people talk? You think you're Areyouok? A cold 500 million, how irritating.
Jiang Hua had been busy back and forth, got a big endorsement deal, and still hadn't reached even a small goal.
This guy already had 500 million in his account, and that wasn't even all his assets.
As far as Jiang Hua knew, Old Zhang still had quite a few original shares, at least a few more small goals' worth.
"Hmph, you're just here to show off your wealth, right? Congratulations, you succeeded. I'm hanging up. I have another call coming in. If there's anything else, we'll talk after the New Year."
Jiang Hua was very annoyed, but he quickly adjusted, putting on a smile as he answered the next call.
"Jiang Hua, who were you talking to on the phone? It was always busy. It wasn't Jun Jun, Jun Jun was just talking to me. I could only reach you with a video call."
"Well, I was just on the phone with CEO Zhang from NetEase Cloud discussing work. You know I'm a signed singer with NetEase Cloud."
In the video, Li Yunxiao was sitting in her little room, with the phone set aside, making tea.
In the video, she was wearing a white nightgown, appearing without makeup. She didn't look like an older sister at all, more like the girl next door.
She said to the phone, "That's more like it. I told Jun Jun you'd be back in Hangzhou later. She was very unhappy, but she still understood. Be careful on the road. Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year. Wish you and Jun Jun a smooth path in the new year."
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