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"Students from the Film Academy..." Jia Qianjun hesitated slightly.
Chang Miao glanced at Jia Qianjun. "What's wrong? Are you not willing? You should know that the quality of students from our mainland Film Academy is guaranteed. Just look at Zhao Wei from 'Princess Pearl,' Zhang Yi from 'My Parents,' and the lead actress in the film that Director Li is interested in. They all played these roles while still in school. Don't you think their acting skills are impressive?"
Jia Qianjun was convinced by the facts and decided to go to the school to recruit actors, urging Shen Chuiyang to contact the president of Provincial Capital University.
Hanno said, "Actually, I have my eye on an actress, but I'm not sure about her practice methods."
Jia Qianjun quickly asked, "What kind of actress?"
Hanno replied, "She's one of the lead actresses in the Hong Kong version of 'Eternal Life Secret.' She's indeed a mainland actress, very beautiful, with great acting skills and a lot of spirit. She's played many leading and supporting roles, but she never quite became famous; only a select few know her."
Hanno was one of those select fans. When she watched the Hong Kong version of 'Eternal Life Secret,' this particular actress was her favorite among the four leads. She later became a devoted fan, following her for several years. After starting work, she stopped keeping up with news about that actress.
"I know her," Chang Miao said. She also liked this actress, having been introduced to her through Hanno. "She seems to be an actress from a certain agency in Beijing. A couple of years ago, she starred in several web dramas and even filmed a sequel to 'Wulin Misinterpretation.'"
"Knowing the agency makes things easier. I'll have Wenrui contact them," Shen Chuiyang said.
Jia Qianjun remarked, "She must be quite expensive, right?"
Hanno replied, "Not really. Don't worry; if her fee is high, I'll cover it for you."
Jia Qianjun felt reassured. The group discussed some practical issues and brought Zhu Wenrui into the conversation, appointing him as the producer for 'Mystical Hero.'
Hanno initiated the discussion but left the subsequent matters to Jia Qianjun and Zhu Wenrui while she returned to D City alone. Like a fairy reporting back to Aunt Yang about the situation.
"Although Aunt Yang's son-in-law has gone bankrupt, their life is still decent. He works two jobs: one pays off bank debts, and the other is for household expenses. Plus, they have their own land where they can grow vegetables to eat. Every time Aunt Yang tends to her garden, her health improves significantly. The air there is excellent; it's perfect for retirement..."
Mom Han listened intently and said to Han Dad, "The countryside really is suitable for health; why don't we move there too? We could rent an acre of land and grow whatever we want to eat."
Hanno broke into a sweat; was Mom Han really considering starting a farming lifestyle?
Han Dad glanced at Mom Han and said, "You take everything at face value. Move to the countryside? Do you even have a place to stay?"
Mom Han replied, "My cousin has built a new house; we can rent their old one."
"I have no intention of living in someone else's old house. Besides, do you know how to grow vegetables?"
"I don't know how to plant, but I can search online for tips and experiences," Mom Han pushed back against Han Dad. "If you don't want to live in an old house, we could just buy my cousin's house and land, tear it down, and build a new one."
Before Han Dad could respond, Hanno clapped in agreement. "That's a great idea! Once we build a new house, we can all live there—half the time in the countryside and half the time in the city."
Hanno actually envied the farmers of today. It wasn't just anything; it was the houses they lived in that could rival villas. Take Second Cousin's house, for example—a two-story building with a terrace that had a sunshade. Below were hanging chairs where one could swing on winter days, which was incredibly pleasant. The terrace could also be used for drying rice or laundry... it was quite functional. The second floor had at least four bedrooms, while the first floor featured a living room and kitchen, with a storage room dug out underground. Spacious, bright, and beautiful—every time Hanno saw it, he couldn't help but feel envious. Moreover, Second Cousin's countryside home wasn't far from the city; if one had a car, they could reach D City in half an hour and get to town in just a few minutes. The air in the countryside was indeed better than in the city; despite the city's constant promotion of greenery, artificial landscaping could never compare to natural greenery. Sure, there were more mosquitoes in rural areas, but one could plant insect-repelling plants! Second Cousin had planted several pitcher plants and other similar species around his home that kept the mosquitoes at bay.
"Nono, do you agree with this idea?" Mom Han asked excitedly.
"Yes!" Hanno nodded. "Living in the countryside isn't bad at all. Just look at Auntie; she moved to the countryside with my cousin two years ago and looks so much better now—her hands and feet are more agile too. Eating fresh vegetables without pollution has really improved her health."
Hanno's aunt had divorced her husband years ago and was taken to live in the countryside by her son, who was a village official. She grew vegetables and raised chickens, living a leisurely life while improving her health. Every time she met relatives or friends, she boasted about her new life, making them all envious.
"See? Even my daughter supports my decision," Mom Han said happily to Han Dad.
"What’s so good about the countryside?" Han Dad grumbled.
Hanno chimed in with a smile, "Dad, there are plenty of people who play chess over there—both Chinese chess and Go."
Han Dad didn't want to leave the city because he would miss his chess friends there. However, knowing that Hanno also had chess friends in the countryside made him less opposed to the idea. He mumbled something dismissively. Mom Han was overjoyed and ran off to call Second Cousin to help arrange for the house and land. Hanno found an excuse to leave home and went to Elder Brother Li's house.
"Hey babe, you're finally back," Elder Brother Li said when he saw his beloved girlfriend. After wearing a frown for quite some time, he finally smiled, but Hanno immediately sensed something was off with his mood.
"What happened? You better not hide anything from me. Even if I can't help you, I don’t want to be kept in the dark," Hanno asked sternly.
Elder Brother Li's smile faded as he sighed. "It's nothing much; I just feel like this royal family is incredibly dark-hearted—calculating against siblings born of the same mother without any sense of kinship is truly disheartening."
Hanno was startled. "You got caught up in the royal secrets? That could cost you your life. Does the Emperor know? You should escape quickly!"
Elder Brother Li laughed instead. "Don't worry, I'm fine. The Emperor doesn't know that I discovered those hidden matters. I stumbled upon them by accident, and no one knows."
Hanno sighed in relief, her facial muscles relaxing as she began to gossip. "What exactly happened? Tell me!"
Elder Brother Li's smile froze for a moment before he spoke cautiously. "First, you can't scold me."
Hanno raised an eyebrow. "What did you do to offend me? Hurry up and confess."
Elder Brother Li looked like he wanted to cry. "That's unfair! I am completely loyal to you and would never do anything to betray you. It's just that... I was dragged into drinking at a flower house once."
At this point, Elder Brother Li immediately held up three fingers in a vow. "I only drank; I didn't touch any women."
Hanno shot him a sideways glance but didn't press further. She trusted Elder Brother Li and figured that going to entertainment venues was common in modern times, so it was not unusual for someone in ancient times to drink at a flower house. Besides, the friends Elder Brother Li made were likely to focus on the drinks rather than the women; otherwise, Mo Yan, the Princess, wouldn't let them drink so comfortably.
"Alright, I believe you. Continue," Hanno said with a nod, signaling Elder Brother Li to go on.
"Five days ago, I went with Yun Fei Shi An and a few friends to a pleasure boat to drink and enjoy the lake..."
Hanno couldn't help but mutter, "It's so cold; aren't you afraid of getting sick from being out on the lake?"
Elder Brother Li could only chuckle awkwardly. "We were just drinking and chatting while listening to music. The girls we called over were just playing the piano and dancing nearby; they really didn't come close to us, so don't be angry."
Hanno huffed. "Do I look like I'm angry?"
Elder Brother Li smiled but didn't argue, his expression saying, "I understand, I understand."
Hanno tossed him two sanitary balls and buzzed, "Continue."
Elder Brother Li continued, "I was pressured into drinking by those people and didn’t use True Essence to dispel it. I thought about going to the bow of the boat to get some fresh air and sober up..."
"Then did you encounter a woman trying to hit on you?" Hanno asked.
"I didn't meet a woman; I met a man," Elder Brother Li replied.
"A man? Are you thinking of switching from Qd Female Channel to Green Web Dan Mei?" Hanno mocked.
Suddenly, a time portal appeared above the Porcelain Jar, and Elder Brother Li reached out from the portal, flicking his finger against Hanno's forehead. "Don't be ridiculous!"
"Ouch—" Hanno covered his forehead where he had been flicked and bared his teeth at Elder Brother Li on the other side of the Porcelain Jar. "I'll remember this chestnut. When we meet in the same world, just wait and see how I deal with you."
Elder Brother Li chuckled, "Sure, I'll be waiting."
The two of them teased each other for a while before returning to the topic at hand.
It turned out that one night, while Elder Brother Li was sobering up on the deck of a painted boat, he saw two people sneakily tossing a large bundle into the lake. The boat was at least two hundred meters from the shore, and with it being dark, no one else on the boat noticed the commotion at the shore. Only Elder Brother Li, with his keen senses from his cultivation, clearly observed the actions of those two. After they left, Elder Brother Li leaped onto the shore and retrieved a man from the water in the direction where they had discarded him.
"That man was knocked out and thrown into the lake. Although he choked on water, I managed to save him using modern first aid knowledge," Elder Brother Li explained.
"Murdered? Could this man be someone from the royal family?" Hanno asked.
"No," Elder Brother Li shook his head. "He's just an unfortunate soul caught up in something he didn't even know about."
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