DPV Chapter 17

“Jiangling, I bought too much breakfast. Can you help me eat some?” A voice sounded from behind when Shen Jiangling was packing the insulation box.

He turned his head and saw Gu Mufei holding two bags and smiling at him.

“Okay ah.”

“I’ve bought chicken mushroom buns, tofu vermicelli buns, chicken soup dumplings, and crab roe soup dumplings.” Gu Mufei sat on the small bench Director Li had previously sat on and shared his breakfast with Shen Jiangling.

“Wow, these are all of my favorites!” Shen Jiangling’s eyes instantly lit up. “Thank you, Mufei.”

“I should thank you instead. I bought so much food, and not finishing them would be such a waste.” Gu Mufei held the soy milk Shen Jiangling poured for him and happily took a sip.

Seeing that Shen Jiangling was eating joyfully, the snow wolf raised the tip of its tail and shook it a few times.

Gu Mufei had his back to Shen Jiangling and secretly gave it a “yay” gesture.

A smile flashed in the snow wolf’s eyes.

**

After eating, Shen Jiangling would help the crew in various ways because he had nothing to do.

He knew that Director Li had the “three highs¹high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and high blood lipid” and an irregular diet, so every morning, he would bring Director Li some breakfast, ranging from carrot congee to celery congee to lotus leaf congee to kudzu vine powder congee.

He would usually brew some chrysanthemum tea, herbal tea, or oolong tea as well.

Shen Yixiao was not happy.

He endured it when Shen Jiangling had to care for that big dog because it couldn’t eat salty foods.

But why was there an extra Director Li now?

If it weren’t for Director Li being in his fifties and not very good-looking, he would have thought that Shen Jiangling had fallen in love with Director Li!

Shen Yixiao couldn’t hold back and asked him why he had to bring Director Li food.

Shen Jiangling scratched his head and only said that bringing one portion was the same as bringing two portions, and it wasn’t inconvenient.

Looking at the big pig hoof with an innocent face, Shen Yixiao could only bite his handkerchief and silently weep.

At noon that day, Shen Jiangling sent the thermos to Director Li’s lounge as usual under Shen Yixiao’s mournful gaze.

He even thoughtfully arranged the side dishes and chopsticks.

Director Li took the chopsticks and abruptly asked, “Jiangling, are you interested in filming?”

The food Shen Jiangling prepared for him all had the effect of lowering blood pressure. It was fine once or twice, but after seeing it daily, Director Li would’ve understood even if he was blind.

If it were someone else, he definitely would’ve been disdainful and even felt they were too scheming and couldn’t be brought up.

But Shen Jiangling was different.

The child’s eyes were particularly clear, and there were no traces of calculations in them.

Plus, he wasn’t afraid of him.

Which made Director Li intrigued.

He was used to seeing all sorts of people in the entertainment industry, and looking at Shen Jiangling, he felt like it was a breath of fresh air.

Whether Shen Jiangling was sincere or not, he had already eaten so much from others, he might as well give them a chance.

And if Shen Jiangling became popular in the future, wouldn’t that also be an extra connection?

Director Li had a bad temper, but how many fools can become great directors?

It’s just that he doesn’t like those people and was too lazy to be perfunctory, but for those pleasing to the eye, he was willing to give a hand.

“Ah?” Shen Jiangling had a face full of confusion.

The snow wolf’s ears perked up, wanting to know Shen Jiangling’s intentions.

The Gu Group also had an entertainment company with a certain status in the circle.

Otherwise, how could Gu Mufei have squeezed into Director Li’s TV series and played the third male lead?

The character was lovable and will definitely become popular after the broadcast, so many people stared at it.

The snow wolf rubbed its paws, eager to give it a try.

As long as Shen Jiangling says the word, it will immediately order its subordinates to send the resources to Shen Jiangling and let him pick at will!

“What’s with the ‘ah?’ You’ve been flattering and fawning over me these days, isn’t it just for this?” Director Li spoke bluntly after seeing Shen Jiangling’s bewildered expression and he sipped the tomato and egg soup.

Shen Jiangling： “……”

I didn’t!

I haven’t!

Don’t say nonsense!

“In a while, I’ll ask the costume designer to bring you a set of clothes, and you can play the role of the servant next to the prince played by Gu Mufei. I’ll take a look at how your acting skills are.” Director Li declared after giving it some thought.

“No, Director Li, you misunderstood. I don’t want to film.” Shen Jiangling felt a little embarrassed and waved his hands repeatedly.

He just felt that Director Li was very similar to the orphanage director in his previous life.

They were all people that appeared fierce and ruthless when training others.

But their hearts were soft.

And they did things seriously and responsibly, never half-heartedly.

So, he couldn’t help but get closer to Director Li.

“What, do you think this role isn’t good enough?” Director Li frowned. A hint of displeasure appeared on his face. He knocked on the table, and his voice rose a few degrees, “You youngsters are all so reckless and impatient. You don’t properly hone your acting skills, but dream about reaching the sky all day long!”

“Don’t have much acting skills, but their appetites are quite large. They don’t even think about whether they have the ability to play the leading role!”

“Look at that xx²originally x’s in the raws and that xxx. Didn’t they all start out as minor characters?”

“Don’t look at how xx and xx are popular now. They will definitely disappear in a few years!”

“Acting is similar to a foundation. If you don’t properly build it, it doesn’t matter how well-built your house is in the future. It will fall over with just some wind and rain!”

“If you want to enter this industry, you must keep your feet on the ground and take it one step at a time. Do you hear me?”

Director Li was so heated that his beard quivered and his face flushed red.

“I heard you, but I really don’t want to film.” Shen Jiangling felt that he could still save this.

“If you don’t want to film, why are you bringing me food every day? And brewing me tea?” Director Li frowned at him, “What are you trying to do? Become a director?”

“Not that either.” Shen Jiangling scratched his head, a little embarrassed. “I just feel like you are quite similar to an elder I know, so…”

“I really don’t want to film.” Shen Jiangling looked directly into Director Li’s eyes and repeated this sentence.

Director Li stared at him for a while, and after he confirmed that Shen Jiangling wasn’t just being polite, he felt a little discouraged, “Fine.”

“Forget it if you’re not happy with it.”

He initially thought that if Shen Jiangling was willing to enter showbiz, he could lend a hand in consideration of how sensible the other party was.

But unfortunately, the other party didn’t have this idea, and it wouldn’t be good for him to force it.

Director Li curled his lips. It was a pity, such a good-looking appearance was much more pleasing to the eye than those plastic faces that people brought back from abroad.

“Then, Director Li, I’ll go first?” Shen Jiangling scratched his head, a little embarrassed.

“Go, go, go!” Director Li didn’t quite know where to put his face. Usually, those little stars and little actors would chase after his butt, almost to the point of crying and begging him, and he still didn’t let them enter his crew, but when he finally decided to lower himself, he unexpectedly caused a scene.

He was so embarrassed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl in.

“Oh right, Director Li, do you want to drink chrysanthemum or longsan tea in the afternoon?”

“Chrysanthemum tea! To cool down!” Director Li angrily shouted.

“Okay!” Shen Jiangling responded with a grin.

**

“What? Director Li wanted you to play the servant of the Sixteenth Prince?”

When he returned, Shen Jiangling told this matter to Shen Yixiao.

Shen Yixiao was extremely surprised, “Okay, Xiao Ling, you’re quite formidable!”

“Director Li misunderstood and thought I brought him food because I wanted to ask for a role. I’ve already told him I don’t plan to act.” Shen Jiangling rubbed his face and said.

How would he know how to act?

If so many cameras stared at him, he definitely would be too nervous to even walk!

Forget it, there’s no need to embarrass himself.

Besides, filming was too exhausting. In his previous life, he had no choice but to be a corporate drone. But now that he’s finally living a good life, why would he let himself suffer like that?

He wasn’t Shen Yixiao, willing to dedicate his life to filming.

“Xiao Ling, what do you plan to do in the future?”

“……” The question stumped Shen Jiangling.

In his previous life, he only wanted to find a good job to support himself and give some extra money to the orphanage.

Interests and hobbies and stuff……

It’s been so long, he can’t remember.

“It’s okay, you just graduated this year. You don’t have to worry and can think about it slowly.” Shen Yixiao rubbed his hair, eyes full of tenderness.

“If you want to work in an office, you can go to the company, and Big Brother will teach you step-by-step. I can also protect you if you want to enter the entertainment industry. It’s okay to start a business, too. The family has money at home.”

“Of course, if you don’t want to do anything, that’s okay too.”

“However, a person’s life is long. If you can find something you like and invest in, you will be happier.”

“If you don’t know what you like, just try it out, and maybe you will find it.”

When he said this, Shen Yixiao’s eyes were exceptionally bright, as if they were full of beautiful little stars.

“En.” Shen Jianglong nodded and earnestly responded.

T/N: I love how wholesome the family members are.

Thank you for reading!

 

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  high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and high blood lipid
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  originally x’s in the raws