Chapter 002: The Three Little Cobblers
The reason for not wanting to travel is certainly not this; Yang Ruoyi merely wants to find an excuse to get by.
Tang Wenfei's parents enjoy playing mahjong and are often not at home in the evenings, so her home, along with Ruoyi's family's teahouse, has essentially become the base for the three little ones
"Then we have to give it a try to see if it works!" Yang Ruoyi pouted a bit, feeling somewhat unconvinced.
"Because the rules have changed this year, haven't you noticed that the number of spots has increased? Last year there were only 101 participants, but this year there are 108 trainees! Anyone, regardless of whether they belong to a management company, can register," Yang Ruoyi said.
"I haven't seen it either, it feels a bit strange..." Yang Ruoyi said hesitantly
Peng Xueyuan unceremoniously picked up a pack of finger biscuits from the coffee table, and before he could start eating, he heard Yi Yi say that she and Feifei had signed up for the currently popular talent show. He was so surprised that his jaw nearly dropped to the floor
Hmph, you may be able to buy my stomach, but you cannot buy my person
I went to Feifei's house to play! After dinner, Yang Ruoyi quickly helped her father wash the dishes, and then she dropped a remark and hurriedly ran downstairs
Of course, the atmosphere is not so desolate, after all, the dinner at the Yang family is quite sumptuous! In addition to the plate of fried lotus root boxes that Yang Ruoyi just saw, there are also stir-fried shrimp with bitter melon and fermented black beans, Yang Han brand rice cooker char siu, steamed pork ribs with taro, vegetables blanched in a secret yellow soybean sauce, and a fragrant lotus root and pork bone soup simmering throughout the house
This program has already aired for two seasons. In the previous two seasons, they all gathered together to watch it! Peng Xueyuan did not expect that the girls who were sitting next to him last year, shouting "Zhou Jiayun is the most handsome in the world," would actually be participating in the program this year
Who knows why he disagrees? Yang Ruoyi rested her arms on the pillow, propping her chin up with her hand, her big eyes still sparkling as she complained, "He himself is doing live broadcasts, trying to be trendy, yet he won't allow me to appear on television. This is simply too much—it's like only allowing the officials to set fires while forbidding the common people from lighting lamps!"
Seeing this, Yang Han decided not to bring up the matter of traveling abroad again, as it was likely that Yi Yi would not be willing to discuss it no matter what was said. It would be better to wait a couple of days before asking her again
Uncle Yang disagrees? He is not such a traditional person, is he? Peng Xueyuan found it somewhat unbelievable
I am just afraid of not having any results, so sad that I cannot even feel my breath, the emotions in my heart... come too fiercely, unable to break free... The sound of my father's singing came from the phone, and Yang Ruoyi also saw that her father was sitting on a high-legged round chair in front of the camera, holding a guitar, singing while looking at the computer screen behind the camera.
This feeling is somewhat unreal
Yiyi, where do you want to travel this summer vacation
The power of cuisine is indeed formidable
She still felt a sense of awkwardness watching her father's live stream. At first, she reluctantly maintained a certain distance, but as she listened to her father sing, she couldn't help but move closer, leaning against Tang Wenfei, trying to peek at the phone that Peng Xueyuan was holding sideways.
"Yiyi, perhaps we should just let it go," Tang Wenfei said, feeling a bit hesitant. She held Yang Ruoyi's hand and whispered, "Uncle Yang doesn't agree with you going, so I won't go either. After all, it's just the preliminary selection, and we don't even know if we will be chosen."
Have you registered for "The Birth of the Girl Group"
Having digressed a bit, Peng Xueyuan asked in surprise, "Are you all going to be on television?"
Indeed, there is a slight difference in temperament between Tang Wenfei and Yang Ruoyi
Yang Han still thought that her daughter was not yet calm, so she quickly waved her hand and smiled, saying: "Oh, whether or not you can get into the provincial school is not important! Dad hasn't set such a high goal for you; as long as you put in the effort, Dad will be very satisfied!"
Yang Ruoyi has a standard oval face with full apple cheeks, making her look exceptionally cute! Moreover, her usual personality is very sunny and lively. Her thin lips curve into a sweet arc when she smiles, accompanied by a hint of dimples. Anyone who sees her will feel a refreshing brightness, instantly uplifting their mood!
No one knows a daughter better than her father. Yang Han, as a father, has certainly long understood Yi Yi's temperament
Tang Wenfei belongs to the type of classical beauty, with delicate features, a small mouth, and a soft, rounded face. Just sitting there holding a plush toy gives off a serene and elegant vibe, with a hint of gentle scholarly temperament—of course, this is merely an impression. In reality, her academic performance is even worse than that of Yang Ruoyi, who is not much better herself; neither of the two girls are top students.
She is actually a cheerful and smiling girl, always full of positive energy! She brings a lot of joy to those around her
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A large round dining table made of fire-burned stone, however, aside from the dishes, there were only two sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table. Yang Han sat at the edge of the table, his tall figure still appearing somewhat solitary.
Thus, Yang Han smiled as she served soup to her daughter, affectionately watching the girl gulp down the soup. After a short while, she noticed that Yi Yi's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
Peng Peng's full name is Peng Xueyuan, and Fei Fei is called Tang Wenfei. Yang Ruoyi, along with them, is from Beilang Village. Since they live close to each other and have played and studied together since childhood, they naturally became close friends.
Lifting the lid of the soup pot, there was no need for Yang Han to call again; in the bedroom, Yang Ruoyi pouted her lips, twisting her unwilling bottom, and slowly sat down beside her father
She indeed has not watched her father's live stream, although she knows that he has been streaming online recently. The reason is simple; it is the same as some young people who start their own live streams but do not want their parents to watch them.
Hmm... it seems that she has entered a rebellious adolescence, as even a well-behaved girl like Yang Ruoyi, who has always been obedient, is starting to feel impatient with the words of adults, emitting little snorts like a pig.
To be precise, we all successfully registered! Tang Wenfei's voice was soft, just like her attire, which was beautiful in its own right—she wore a white nightgown, of course, one that was quite conservative in style, with the hem falling below her knees
Peng Peng, have you finished eating? Hurry to Fei Fei's house to gather! After coming out, Yang Ruoyi first shouted in their "Beilang San Sha" QQ group.
There is always an indescribable awkwardness
Venice
Have you watched Uncle Yang's live broadcast?" Peng Xueyuan asked
Of course, this is not the main point; if one cannot go, the difficulty of the preliminary selection is all irrelevant
Yang Han usually gives the impression of being quite open-minded. In fact, when Peng Xueyuan was younger, he even stubbornly wondered why Uncle Yang was not his father. Uncle Yang was a hundred times more interesting than his own father, who was a teacher
Which girl does not have a dream of becoming a star? As soon as Yang Ruoyi and the others finished their high school entrance examination, they registered online! However, fearing the embarrassment of not being selected, they kept it a secret from Peng Xueyuan, only revealing it now.
Peng Xueyuan scratched his coconut shell-like hair and asked in confusion, "That's not right. I remember that in the previous two seasons, the participants of this program were all selected by major talent agencies. You don't have a talent agency, so how did you manage to sign up?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Ruoyi's face revealed a look of delight, but soon, as if recalling something, her head lowered again
Indeed, "The Dilemma of Love" is a song by Cao Jingqi from a long time ago, Yang Ruoyi nodded and said
No, there is still another round of auditions. The email stated that on the 7th of next month, we are required to participate in the auditions in Yangcheng. I am not sure how many people will participate, but in any case, a total of one hundred and eight individuals will be selected to record the program.
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"Don't..." Yang Ruoyi's lips curled slightly as she said with some frustration, "Not getting into Shengshi is one thing, but only getting into our Xiguan No. 2 Middle School, what does that even mean? Is that considered doing quite well?"
How can that be? We will definitely be selected! Yang Ruoyi's thought process is somewhat different from her peers; she possesses a profound passion for her musical dreams
That is likely quite difficult, as without the support of a talent agency, how can an amateur compete with others? Others have trained, and talent agencies will also help them secure opportunities to appear on screen
Without hesitation, Peng Xueyuan took out his phone and opened the Dolphin Live app, where he usually watched game competitions. He had followed Yang Han's live stream, and coincidentally, Yang Han was currently live. Peng Xueyuan saw Uncle Yang's avatar in the list of live broadcasts and directly clicked in.
Although Xiguan No. 2 Middle School cannot be compared to Provincial Experimental School, it is still able to rank among the top-tier key middle schools in Xiguan District. The learning atmosphere is also very strong, without so many chaotic matters.
Occasionally, I will throw a little tantrum with my father—after all, I am a girl—but I will not be unreasonable. As long as I do not engage with her provocation and let it be for a while, she will eventually lose her temper on her own
I believe that in order to obtain Uncle Yang's consent, the key lies in understanding why he disagrees" Peng Xueyuan analyzed rationally
Yang Ruoyi and Tang Wenfei fell silent, their beautiful eyes sparkling as they looked at him
Successfully signing up for the television program, not to mention, the looks of the two girls, Tang Wenfei and Yang Ruoyi, are quite impressive! Both girls are considered school beauties at their school, although this is merely a comment from some bored boys
Peng Xueyuan was also aware of this matter. Some time ago, Yang Han had a sudden whim to try live streaming. Knowing that Xiao Peng had some expertise in computers, he called him over to help debug the computer, the streaming software, and the camera. It is said that Uncle Yang was quite willing to spend money for the live streaming setup; the entire equipment was truly luxurious, making Peng Xueyuan salivate at the thought.
Is this ... ... Cao Jingqi's song?" Tang Wenfei perked up her ears to listen, speaking in hushed tones as if worried that her voice might disturb Uncle Yang
During the period when Yi Yi is still growing, it is essential to supplement a substantial amount of nutrition
"I have watched it once or twice, Uncle Yang sings very well, but there isn't much popularity in the live broadcast room." Peng Xueyuan suggested, "I think we can go watch Uncle Yang's live broadcast, maybe we can find some answers! Because what Uncle Yang is unwilling to tell us, he might say to the audience!"
Tang Wenfei shook her head in confusion; she did not have the habit of watching live broadcasts
Seeing some relaxation, Yang Han smiled and asked, "Previously, Dad had never taken you abroad. Now that your high school entrance exam results are out and you did quite well! As a reward, tomorrow Dad will take you to apply for a passport. Once the passport is ready, Dad will take you to Italy for a trip, how about that? Also, didn't you read about the water city of Venice in your textbook? Venice is in Italy!"