yournovel Chapter 23: The 1 is genuine.
Chapter 23: The 1 is genuine.
Shen Zhiwei's attitude towards Lu Ran seemed to be even better than his attitude towards his daughter, Shen Yuege.
At the dinner table, they also asked about Lu Ran's work.
"Xiao Lu," Shen Zhiwei placed a piece of braised pork on Lu Ran's plate, "I heard from Yuege that you started a short drama department at Xingyao? And you became the head? Not bad, not bad. Young people should dare to try new things. How's it going? Are you adapting well? Have you encountered any difficulties? Tell Dad!"
Lu Ran was flattered and quickly handed over the bowl in her hand to take it: "Thank you, Dad. I'm adapting quite well. My colleagues are all very energetic. The short drama department has already filmed its first short drama, which has been released on the Kuaishou and Douyin platforms."
"That's good, that's good." Shen Zhiwei nodded in satisfaction. "Although short dramas are a relatively new industry, there's a lot to learn about them. If you have any questions during filming, feel free to ask me anytime."
"By the way? What's the name of the short drama you filmed? I'll go check it out later."
"The God of War Returns, Only to Find His Daughter Living in a Doghouse!"
"Pfft!" As soon as Lu Ran finished speaking, Shen Yuege, who was eating in silence, burst out laughing, almost choking her.
"Why is the title of your department's short drama so abstract? Are you sure anyone will watch it?" Shen Yuege asked with a smile.
Shen Zhiwei glared at Shen Yuege, and Shen Yuege stopped laughing.
"What do you know? This name may sound tacky and abstract at first glance, but if you think about it carefully, you can still see some clues." Shen Zhiwei put down his chopsticks and immediately adopted the demeanor of a great director. "These days, short dramas emphasize one word: 'eye-catching'."
"Xiao Lu's short drama actually fits this point very well. The title of the short drama is controversial, which is indeed a bold innovation."
"Moreover, short dramas are now developing in the direction of being short and fast, so they must bring out the attractive parts at the beginning."
"If Xiao Lu can capture the key moments of excitement in each episode, he might just stand out."
Lu Ran never expected that just a name could earn such high praise from his father-in-law, who also helped him analyze the future trends of the short drama market.
A great director is a great director; his control over the market is unparalleled.
After listening, Lu Ran couldn't help but give Shen Zhiwei a thumbs up.
Shen Zhiwei was extremely proud to see that his words had been approved by his son-in-law.
With a little training, it wouldn't be impossible for my son-in-law to take over my business in the future.
After praising Lu Ran, Shen Zhiwei changed the subject, his gaze falling on Shen Yuege. Although his tone was gentle, the content was much heavier.
"Yuege, I've been following your recent activities. Your new album is doing very well, and I've listened to the song 'The First Dream' too. The lyrics and melody are both great."
Shen Yuege's eyes lit up slightly. It was truly rare to be praised by her usually strict father. "Dad, you heard it too?"
"Yes, I heard." Shen Zhiwei nodded, but then sighed, "But, Yuege, the path in the entertainment industry, especially the path of a singer, is extremely difficult."
"Look at what happened a few days ago. If it weren't for the successful release of the new album, based on the previous public opinion, it could have ruined you and cut off your future."
Shen Zhiwei paused, then earnestly advised, "As a young woman, it's not good for Dad to always be in the spotlight facing all these ups and downs. Now that you're married, you should think more about the future. Why not move behind the scenes? With your musical talent, you could easily become a music director, or... take over Dad's job and learn to be a director."
Shen Yuege's smile froze instantly, and her eyes, which had just lit up, dimmed again.
She put down her chopsticks, her voice trembling, "Dad, I love to sing, music has always been my dream! I know my life plan, I'm not an actress under your control, I don't want you to plan my future."
Seeing that the father and daughter were about to reach a stalemate over this issue again, Shen Yuege's mother, Chen Huixian, quickly came out of the kitchen.
"Why are you saying all this when your daughter and son-in-law are just having dinner? You need to change this old habit of yours," Chen Huixian said to Shen Zhiwei.
Lu Ran stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Dad, you can't say that. I've discovered that Yuege truly loves music and is very talented. The success of this album proves her ability and market recognition. Although the entertainment industry is complex, I believe in Yuege; she will definitely succeed."
After saying that, Lu Ran turned to Shen Yuege and said, "But I also have to say something to you. Dad is doing this for your own good and is giving you some advice. How did you become one of his actors? What actor gets this much attention? He's worried about you and thinking about your future."
Shen Zhiwei glanced at his stubborn daughter, and finally, giving in to Lu Ran's offer, sighed and didn't continue the topic: "Alright, let's eat. From now on, you two can make your own decisions."
After glancing at Lu Ran, Shen Zhiwei added, "If you encounter any difficulties in the future, talk to Lu Ran more often. The two of you should overcome any difficulties together."
Shen Yuege and Lu Ran exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.
After dinner, Shen Yuege and Lu Ran drove back to their villa.
As soon as she got in the car, Shen Yuege's eyes were slightly red, and she looked as aggrieved as a kitten.
"What's the point of striving... From childhood to adulthood, he has never truly supported my dreams! In his eyes, I should just follow the path he has laid out for me!" Shen Yuege muttered, her voice filled with resentment.
As Lu Ran drove, he noticed Shen Yuege's expression and comforted her, saying, "Typical Chinese parenting. They love you, but they love the control of 'for your own good' even more. Try to understand."
Shen Yuege pondered for a moment: "I understand the logic, but which country is China?"
Hey!
Lu Ran slapped his forehead. He'd crossed dimensions!
"I misread it. I was talking about China, China-style parenting."
"It's easy for you to talk when you're not the one suffering!" Shen Yuege didn't delve into the issue of China, but she was very dissatisfied with Lu Ran's attempt to smooth things over earlier.
Shouldn't we stand firmly on our own side?
"Why doesn't my back hurt anymore?" Lu Ran raised an eyebrow. "My back hurts a lot when I drive all day, okay?"
"Besides, I couldn't very well have directly contradicted Uncle during dinner, could I? That would have made it even harder for you two to get along in the future."
"In my heart, I have always supported you and believed in you."
Shen Yuege was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Lu Ran.
At that moment, she suddenly realized that Lu Ran, who was driving, had such a handsome and charming profile.
Realizing that Shen Yuege's gaze was strange, Lu Ran quickly added, "Of course, it's only right to provide emotional value to an employer when you're paid ten million."
Shen Yuege, who was just touched, suddenly felt so angry she wanted to laugh: "So, all those words you said just now were against your will, huh?"
"Not entirely, some of it is the truth."
Which part?
"Ten million is genuine..."
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