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If you have money or not, go home for the New Year.

This is a vulgar saying, but it is also the most simple saying. It expresses the aspirations of many people in Longguo, especially for the working people at the bottom. After a year of hard work, the happiest days are these.

Zhao Xiaoying was once one of them.

Although her life has undergone major changes after meeting Jiang Feng, her mentality has not changed much at this time.

While filming "Hello, Mr. Tree", she was happy with her progress. When she heard people praising her acting skills, although she was modest, she felt happy in her heart.

She also fantasized about becoming famous instantly.

However, reality gave her a heavy blow. After "Hello, Mr. Tree" was released, the box office could be described as tragic. It was not until the end of the release that it earned a box office of [-] million.

One and a half million is a lot for ordinary people, but compared with the film’s investment cost of eight million, it is simply a drop in the bucket. Excluding the theater chain’s share, the film studio can get [-] which is pretty good.

A cost of [-] million was used to recover [-].

From a commercial perspective, "Hello, Mr. Tree" can be said to be an extremely failed film.

Although Jiang Feng said that people would understand this film in the future and it would become a classic, in Zhao Xiaoying's view, Jiang Feng was just trying to comfort her, because who could predict what would happen in the future?

So Zhao Xiaoying has calmed down.

She is no longer immersed in the ecstasy of dreaming into reality, nor is she eager for quick success or instant success, fantasizing about becoming an instant success.

She needs to settle.

At this time, Zhao Xiaoying was also a little tired. She missed her parents at home and wanted to return to her most comfortable environment.

After packing her things, she was about to talk to Jiang Feng, but Jiang Feng called her over first.

"This is your salary from your last film!"

With that said, Jiang Feng pushed a paper ticket in front of Zhao Xiaoying.

"Five million?"

Looking at the check in front of her, Zhao Xiaoying's already big eyes widened.

For a sales girl a few months ago, five hundred thousand was simply an astronomical figure. She didn't know how many pipes she had to sell to get this amount. She didn't even dare to think about it.

So after being stunned for a moment, Zhao Xiaoying pushed the check back without hesitation.

"Brother Feng, I can't have it!"

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "This is the salary agreed in the contract. Do you want me to be someone who doesn't abide by the contract?"

Zhao Xiaoying was stunned again when she heard this.

When she signed the contract to shoot the film "Hello, Mr. Tree", she didn't look at it carefully at all.

Because at that time, she switched from a sales girl to a movie heroine in the blink of an eye. The identity change was so huge that she was in a dream-like state.

She was only thinking about acting and didn't care about the pay.

And she believed Jiang Feng.

So she didn't read the contract at all and signed it in a daze.

Who would have thought that the salary would be as much as half a million.

Although this number is nothing to a star, for Zhao Xiaoying now, it is an astronomical number.

Zhao Xiaoying calmed down and said firmly:

"Brother Feng, I can't take it. Mr. Shu has lost so much, how can I still get so much salary?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Shu won't lose anything!"

What Jiang Feng said was not something to comfort Zhao Xiaoying, but the truth.

Don't forget that "Hello, Mr. Tree" suffered heavy losses at the box office, but in fact, this film will soon be selected for major domestic and foreign film festivals due to its excellent quality, and it will win multiple awards.

Just relying on the appearance fees and bonuses from major film festivals, "Hello, Mr. Tree" has turned a profit.

Not to mention the subsequent copyright income.

Overall, although I didn’t make a huge profit, I didn’t lose money either.

This is why Jia Zhangke has been making niche literary films. Just looking at the domestic box office, every one of his films has lost all his money. But in fact, he is not poor, and he can even be considered an invisible little rich man.

The feature film "Xiao Wu", which he wrote and directed, is his first real film.

Although this feature film, which cost 21 days and cost 30 yuan, was not released in China at all, and the box office was out of the question, Jia Zhangke won the prize in major film festivals in 1994. Earned more than [-] million in revenue per year.

Therefore, "Hello, Mr. Tree" is almost the same situation.

But at this time, it was impossible for Zhao Xiaoying to realize this level.

She was stubborn and refused to accept the pay. She was very satisfied to be able to play the heroine of "Hello, Mr. Tree". She only wanted to save costs for the movie.

"Okay, then I'll save it for you first!"

Jiang Feng didn't force it, and he also liked this stubborn little girl even more.

"Are you ready to go home for the New Year?"

"Ah."

Zhao Xiaoying nodded and said: "I have already bought the train ticket back. I was thinking of coming over to tell you."

Without the 50 yuan salary, Zhao Xiaoying was actually very strapped for money.

According to the contract with Fengyun Entertainment, she and the company are split 50-[-]. This share is considered to be the treatment of a first-line star in the entertainment industry. However, Zhao Xiaoying refused [-] yuan in salary, which means that she has not received any salary in the past few months. No money was made, so there was no such thing as sharing.

But again, if you have money or not, go home and celebrate the New Year.

The door of the home is always open for the children who go out to work hard.

"Are you from Hebei?"

"Ah."

Zhao Xiaoying didn't know why Jiang Feng suddenly asked this, but she nodded obediently.

Jiang Feng said: "I'm also going back to Beijing to celebrate the New Year. It just so happens that Hebei is also on my way back. How about I give you a ride?"

The end of the year is approaching.

Jiang Feng also prepared some simple New Year goods, such as several large boxes of Maotai, antique calligraphy and paintings for the old man, and returned to Kyoto for the New Year.

"Okay!"

Zhao Xiaoying nodded happily.

Although she was used to being squeezed on the train, everyone who had squeezed in knew that it was really uncomfortable. Now that Jiang Feng could give her a ride, it would be great.

And being strapped for cash, she thought about how she could save some travel expenses...

……

Two days later, at dawn, Jiang Feng took Zhao Liying and set off from the Magic City.

This time, Jiang Feng drove by himself because he asked his driver Xiao Wu to go home for the New Year.

After driving for a day, we finally arrived in Langfang, Hebei Province.

Zhao Xiaoying is from Langfang, Hebei Province.

A little further north of Langfang is Kyoto, so it is indeed right on Jiang Feng's way back.

This is a thousand-year-old city. The Xia and Shang Dynasties were located in Jizhou, the Warring States, Qin and Han Dynasties were in the wilderness of Jiyan, the Jin and Tang Dynasties were in the territory of Youzhou, and the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties were the hub of the capital.

At this time, there is already a strong New Year atmosphere here. Lanterns are hung on the streets and alleys, and the characters "Fu" are pasted on them.

Zhao Xiaoying's home is not in Langfang City, but in a place called Dachangting Village.

Jiang Feng had already expected that the road would be difficult, so he drove a big G specially. However, the road was even more difficult than he imagined because at this time, the country had not yet implemented the village-to-village project.

Only people who have experienced these changes in rural roads know how good the country is...

After another hour's drive, the car finally arrived at Dachangting Village.

It was already evening.

But at the head of the village, there was a large group of men, women, and children waiting.

The news that Zhao Xiaoying became an actress has spread in the village. While people in the village were amazed, they also felt that Zhao Xiaoying was the pride of Dachangting Village.

Even though "Hello, Mr. Tree" in which she starred was a hit, the teacher who taught Zhao Xiaoying in the village said it was a very good film.

"Wow, Da Ben!"

When Jiang Feng's car appeared in sight, the young people in the village exclaimed.

"Xiaoying is getting more and more beautiful!"

"So lovely!"

"Xiaoying is really amazing, she looks more and more like a big star!"

When Zhao Xiaoying got out of the car, all the people in the village, old and young, gathered around her and praised her.

Zhao Xiaoying also didn't expect that she was already a big star in the eyes of the villagers. She was a little confused and responded politely to the enthusiasm of the villagers.

She also realized for the first time the meaning of that sentence. When you succeed, you will find that you are surrounded by good people.

Zhao Xiaoying walked up to a middle-aged couple and said kindly: "Dad, Mom, I'm back!"

"Good! Good!"

Father Zhao and Mother Zhao smiled and nodded, their eyes red, but their brows were full of pride.

"So handsome. Are you Xiaoying's partner?"

"He must be a star too!"

"Xiaoying is so lucky to have found such a handsome partner!"

"Xiaoying is not bad either. She has been a beauty since she was a child. I think Xiaoying will definitely have a future!"

"Yes, handsome man and beautiful woman, they are really well matched..."

The villagers were even talking about Jiang Feng who got off the car with Zhao Xiaoying.

Zhao's mother also smiled and asked: "Xiaoying, is this young man your date? Is he also an artist in your company?"

Zhao Xiaoying blushed slightly when she heard this and hurriedly explained to her, "Mom, don't talk nonsense. He is my boss, Mr. Jiang Feng. It is Mr. Jiang who supports me, so I have the chance to act!"

"So you are Mr. Jiang!"

"Hello, Mr. Jiang!"

After Zhao's father and Zhao's mother were surprised, they hurriedly said hello.

The villagers on the side were also shocked. He was so young and handsome. They thought he was an actor, but they didn't expect him to be the boss.

Jiang Feng smiled and said: "Hello, uncle and aunt, don't call me Mr. Jiang, just call me Xiao Jiang!"

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang!"

Father Zhao looked grateful and thanked Jiang Feng from the bottom of his heart.

When they first heard Zhao Xiaoying talk about the bizarre story of her suddenly becoming an actress, they were not happy, but instead felt deeply worried.

Because they know that there is nothing good in this world without reason.

A real estate boss suddenly wants to sign their daughter to be an actress. This sounds like either a scam or another motive.

They have more or less heard about the unspoken rules in the entertainment industry.

But then, their daughter actually became the starring role, and also made a movie. Although the box office was not good, it proved to be not a scam.

If it's not a scam, then it's something else.

They originally thought that Jiang Feng was either an old man or a middle-aged man with a big belly. He promoted his precious daughter to be an actress just to covet her beauty.

But now I saw Jiang Feng in person.

Father Zhao and Mother Zhao were relieved at once. Even if their daughter was really lurked, at least it would not be a loss!

What's more, Zhao Xiaoying swore to them that Jiang Feng had no intentions towards her.

At this time, Father Zhao and Mother Zhao felt that it would be great if Mr. Jiang had plans for their precious daughter. He was so handsome and rich, where could he find such a son-in-law?

Zhao Xiaoying's home is a small bungalow. Although it is old, it is kept clean and not uncomfortable.

Back home, Zhao's father and mother, as well as Zhao Xiaoying's younger brother, all treated Jiang Feng as a distinguished guest.

Killing chickens and ducks, and preparing a big table for sumptuous dinner.

"good to eat!"

Jiang Feng enjoyed the original food and praised it highly.

This made Zhao's father and Zhao's mother very happy. The more they looked at Jiang Feng, the more they liked Jiang Feng, especially Zhao's mother.

During the meal, Zhao's mother kept inquiring about Jiang Feng's personal situation. After learning that he dropped out of high school and then went to the magic city to work alone, she was in awe but also heartbroken.

Zhao Xiaoying on the side was so embarrassed that she almost wore the soles of her shoes.

This was the first time she discovered that her mother was actually a social cow.

Fortunately, at this time, Zhao's father, who was working at the police station, stood up, changed the subject, and used his little knowledge to ask Jiang Feng some questions about the development of his company. Only then did Zhao's mother stop her plan to find a golden husband for her daughter.

After dinner, Jiang Feng took out a box.

"This is Xiaoying's salary. Xiaoying doesn't want it, and it's not much. I'm too lazy to save it for her. I think I'll give it to you!"

Not much?

Zhao Ma was stunned and slowly opened the box.

next moment.

Her eyes darkened and she almost fainted.

I saw stacks of cash neatly placed in the box, as many as dozens of stacks.

This is not much?

Zhao’s mother worked as a cashier in a supermarket, but she had never seen so much money!

Even Father Zhao, who was working as a policeman at the police station, took a few breaths of air-conditioning, which made the room much warmer.

Zhao Xiaodi's eyes were straightened, and he almost blurted out to call his brother-in-law.

"..."

Zhao Xiaoying was speechless when she saw the family's reaction, but she didn't blame them, because they had the same reaction when she saw the check.

What's more, now it's been replaced by wads of cash.

At the same time, Zhao Xiaoying was also grateful to Jiang Feng.

Although she declined the check at the time, in fact, their family really needed the money.

My parents' salary is meager, and my younger brother is still studying.

She was also considerate of her family, so she chose to attend a technical school and go out to work early...

"But... so much money? Is it really Xiaoying's salary?"

As a policeman, Father Zhao is the most sober and upright person. Although he is poor, he has never wanted money from unknown sources.

Before Jiang Feng could speak, Zhao Xiaoying said: "Dad, Mom, this is indeed my salary. I was being pretentious and didn't accept it before, so you can accept it with peace of mind..."

……

Because it was already very late, Jiang Feng stayed at Zhao Xiaoying's house for one night.

Although the room was small, Zhao Xiaoying helped him clean it up. Zhao's mother even brought a brand new quilt that was originally planned to be used as a dowry for Zhao Xiaoying. Coupled with the tranquility of the countryside, Jiang Feng slept soundly.

The next day, after a simple breakfast, Zhao Xiaoying took Jiang Feng to visit their village.

Basically, it is the same as thousands of villages in the Dragon Kingdom, with low houses and fresh air.

"This is the school I went to when I was a kid!"

Zhao Xiaoying pointed to the old and dilapidated primary school in front of her, without even a decent playground, and said with emotion: "If one day I am really rich, I will definitely build our school beautifully."

They also met the old principal who had taught here all his life and was Zhao Xiaoying’s first mentor.

The old principal was full of praise for Zhao Xiaoying.

He said that he carefully watched the movie "Hello, Mr. Tree" played by Xiaoying. It was a very good movie. He was proud of Xiaoying for being able to play such a good movie.

At the same time, he also expressed his gratitude to Jiang Feng for his discerning eye.

Jiang Feng did not stay in the village for too long and left after having lunch.

What surprised Zhao Xiaoying was that the old principal insisted on sending her off.

After Jiang Feng's car drove away, the old principal looked at Zhao Xiaoying and said, "Xiaoying, Boss Jiang is a good person. You are really lucky to be able to follow such a boss!"

Zhao Xiaoying was stunned.

Just listen to the old principal continue: "He donated one million to the school, saying that he wanted to build the school beautifully, and he couldn't wrong the children..."

heard.

Zhao Xiaoying was stunned again, looking at the car gradually moving away, her vision suddenly blurred by tears...