novellhall Chapter 44 Your sister is Wang Churan?
Chapter 44 Your sister is Wang Churan?
The year-end is drawing ever closer.
Chen Nianbei returned to her hometown of Zizhou with her parents.
The courtyard in my hometown has a stronger festive atmosphere than the houses in Jinan.
On New Year's Eve, the whole family sat together, and the table was full of food for the New Year's Eve dinner.
A festive gala was playing on TV, and the adults' toasting voices made it quite noisy.
Chen Nianbei drank some wine with his elders, listening to them talk about eternal topics like business, children, and housing prices.
Having been given a second chance at life, he actually cherishes the lively and bustling aspects of human life.
My phone kept vibrating in my pocket.
The first news to pop up was a selfie of Naza in front of a mirror.
She was wearing a loungewear nightgown with a slightly low neckline, revealing a section of her delicate collarbone and a hint of her fair skin. She was only wearing shorts on her lower body, and her smooth and shapely legs were dazzlingly white under the warm light.
The angle of the photo is just right, somewhere between casual and alluring.
The caption reads: "Happy New Year! Watching the Spring Festival Gala is so boring, I miss you~ (shy)"
Chen Nianbei looked at the photo, a slight smile playing on her lips, her fingers twitching as she replied:
Happy New Year. Your pajamas are quite white.
The other side quickly replied with "Ugh!" and a head-banging emoji.
Next came Dilraba's message, a proper New Year's greeting, with an added sentence at the end:
"Happy New Year, Chen Nianbei! Wishing you all the best in your career this year. Looking forward to collaborating on 'Gu Jian Qi Tan'! (smiley face)"
Polite and considerate.
Chen Nianbei also politely returned the blessing.
Then came Zhang Lei, who sent a long voice message with a noisy background, suggesting he was still working overtime.
"Nianbei! Happy New Year! I'm exhausted! Post-production on 'Brotherhood of Blades' is driving me crazy, Director Lu's standards are just too high..."
But the film itself is truly amazing; the editing made me incredibly excited!
Chen Nianbei smiled and replied with a few words, reminding him to take a rest.
Finally, there's Wang Hao, whose message is concise and to the point:
"Nianbei, Happy Chinese New Year! Are you free on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year? How about we hang out and have a meal together?"
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, everything seemed fine.
Chen Nianbei thought for a moment and replied:
"Okay, you choose the location, send me the address."
The year passed by in such a lively yet orderly fashion.
……
On the afternoon of the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Chen Nianbei went to a well-regarded restaurant according to Wang Haofa's address.
The restaurant wasn't big, but it was elegantly decorated, and there weren't many people there at this time.
He gave the waiter Wang Hao's name, and the waiter led him to a private booth by the window.
Before I even got close, I could hear Wang Hao's voice. He seemed to be talking to someone, and his tone was a mix of admonition and helplessness.
"Amu... When you come later, you can just call him brother. He's my college roommate, he's pretty amazing, you can get to know him."
"Don't you want to pursue a career in the entertainment industry? Having more friends means having more options. He's a good person, professionally competent, and you can learn a lot from him."
A female voice rang out, with the clear, melodious quality unique to young girls:
"Okay, bro. But please stop calling me Amu, okay?"
I've changed my name to Wang Churan. It's all changed on my ID card.
Chen Nianbei paused slightly.
Wang Churan?
This name...
His gaze passed through the gaps in the greenery and he saw a girl sitting opposite Wang Hao.
She wore a white down jacket and a light gray scarf, her long hair cascading over her shoulders. Her face, free of makeup, had delicate and pretty features, especially her eyes, which were clear and bright, carrying a touch of naive innocence and a stubborn streak.
Wang Hao sighed, lowering his voice, but Chen Nianbei still vaguely heard him:
"Alright, alright, Chu Ran, Wang Chu Ran."
You said... your parents' situation is a problem between adults, but you even changed your name and surname, taking your mother's surname... sigh."
That sigh contained both heartache for her cousin and disapproval of her actions.
It seems she is Wang Hao's aunt's daughter. Her parents divorced, and the little girl was affected by it, so she simply changed her name.
A ripple of emotion stirred within Chen Nianbei.
Wang Churan... He knew this name in his previous life. She was one of the most recognizable actresses born in the 95s, who stood out with her bright and elegant temperament.
He seemed to remember graduating from the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
He couldn't quite remember the specific details, and he had never heard Wang Hao mention this cousin in his previous life.
He composed himself, put on a natural smile, and walked over.
"Haozi."
Wang Hao looked up and saw him, immediately stood up, and a happy expression appeared on his face:
"Nianbei! You're here! Please sit down."
He pulled Chen Nianbei aside and introduced her to the girl:
"Chu Ran, this is the roommate I mentioned to you, Chen Nianbei, who is also my good buddy."
Nianbei, this is my cousin, Wang Churan. She just got accepted into the affiliated drama school of the Shanghai Theatre Academy and will be starting next semester.
Wang Churan also stood up, looking at Chen Nianbei with a graceful and confident air, her eyes filled with curiosity and scrutiny, and she called out in a clear voice:
"Hello, Nianbei. My brother mentioned you, saying you're very handsome and have excellent professional skills."
"Hello, Chu Ran."
Chen Nianbei smiled and nodded, his gaze lingering calmly on her face for a moment before quickly shifting away. He then teased Wang Hao:
"Wow, Haozi, I didn't expect your sister to be so beautiful when you're just average-looking."
"Get lost, I'm not just average-looking, I'm just a little less attractive than you. I was the most handsome guy in my class back in high school."
While verbally retorting, Wang Hao gestured for Chen Nianbei to sit down.
"My sister plans to enter the entertainment industry in the future, and I thought I'd bring her here to chat with you so you can share some opinions and experiences, which might help her avoid some detours."
Wang Churan sat down again, straightening her back.
She poured Chen Nianbei a cup of tea, her movements were not very skillful, but she was very earnest.
"Brother Nianbei, my brother said you acted in both TV dramas and movies?"
She asked him the question, her eyes shining.
"Yeah, I'm lucky, I've stumbled upon a good opportunity."
Chen Nianbei took the tea and asked gently, "Do you want to enter the entertainment industry in the future?"
"Um!"
Wang Churan nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"I love acting. Although my mother doesn't quite agree and thinks the industry is too complicated, I still want to give it a try."
"Since you like performing and are so beautiful, you can give it a try."
Chen Nianbei took a sip of tea and looked at Wang Hao.
"And you? After filming 'Brotherhood of Blades,' what are your plans? Zhang Lei was complaining to me about how he was working on post-production during the Lunar New Year."
Wang Hao chuckled: "I don't have any plans. I'll just wait until school starts."
However, I did learn a lot from filming with Director Lu and Teacher Zhou Yiwei.
Nianbei, I finally understand. There's no comparison when it comes to talent.
But you know how I am; I take my time and work things out. Eventually, I'll get something out of it.
His words were very honest, and carried a unique tenacity.
Chen Nianbei appreciated this about him and raised her teacup:
"Then let's drink tea instead of wine, wishing you even greater success in the new year."
Wang Hao raised his cup, and upon seeing this, Wang Churan quickly picked up his own teacup as well, and the three cups gently clinked together.
The dishes were served one after another.
During the meal, Wang Hao and Chen Nianbei mainly chatted, talking about interesting things on set, teachers at school, and gossip they had heard in the industry.
Wang Churan listened quietly most of the time.
While echoing Wang Hao, Chen Nianbei observed Wang Churan discreetly.
Right now, she's still a completely naive student, with clear eyes and aspirations for the future, far from the young actress who later became so confident and capable in front of the camera.
Fate is truly wondrous; this reliable and hardworking roommate actually has a cousin who is a future star.
"Brother Nianbei," Wang Churan suddenly looked over seriously and asked.
"What do you think is most important for someone who wants to enter this industry?"
Chen Nianbei put down his chopsticks and thought for a moment.
If we're being polite, he could say things like "effort," "persistence," and "seizing opportunities."
But seeing the girl's earnest eyes, he gave a more practical answer:
"Take good care of your heart and body."
This circle is full of temptations and has a large gap between expectations and reality; if you are restless and impatient, you can easily go astray.
Also, try not to sign yourself with an unreliable company when you're still developing your skills and experience.
Wang Churan nodded thoughtfully.
Wang Hao laughed from the side, "Did you hear that? Golden words. Your Brother Nianbei is the kind of person who even turned down a contract with Yang Mi's studio, he's got his eye on things."
A look of surprise flashed across Wang Churan's eyes, and her gaze toward Chen Nianbei became more inquisitive and admiring.
The meal was very enjoyable.
At the end, Wang Hao insisted on paying the bill.
Stepping out of the restaurant, a cold wind blew, and Wang Churan tightened his scarf.
"Brother Nianbei, when I go to Shanghai for school, if there's anything I don't understand, can I... ask you?"
She asked somewhat shyly.
"sure."
Chen Nianbei readily agreed, took out her phone, and said, "Let's exchange contact information. Talk to each other anytime if you need anything."
After exchanging contact information, Wang Churan smiled happily.
Watching Wang Hao take his cousin away in a taxi, Chen Nianbei stood by the roadside and let out a soft sigh.
Wang Churan... I never expected that we would meet in this way in this life.
He put away his phone and walked towards home.