NABC Chapter 400: 400: Being Insulted
Chapter 400: 400: Being Insulted
Chapter 400: Chapter 400: Being Insulted
“Impossible!” Li Haonan shook his head.
“Then you can go and ask Director Zhao for an explanation!” Jiang Xiaoqing huffed coldly.
Li Haonan felt a surge of dejection, but gritted his teeth and said, “Even if the guest was personally appointed by Director Zhao, I refuse to let this go. Kid, you humiliated me today, and I won’t let you off the hook. Just wait and see!”
Having said that, Li Haonan turned and bolted out of the room.
Inside the makeup room, everyone was in shock.
“What are you standing around for?” Jiang Xiaoqing glared at the bunch of them, then said, “Hurry up and do Xiao Han’s makeup. Do you not want to work here anymore?”
...
The makeup director was startled and quickly bowed his head to begin working. Xiao Han took his seat in the chair again, smiling as he said, “The reason I didn’t leave was, first, to show respect for Director Zhao, and second... to show respect for Principal Chen.”
After speaking, Xiao Han sat down.
Jiang Xiaoqing smiled. Li Haonan’s behavior had indeed disappointed her; a full-grown man with not a shred of magnanimity, not even as composed as Xiao Han’s performance. This allowed Jiang Xiaoqing to see through Li Haonan more clearly and also gave her a better understanding of Xiao Han.
“Hurry up and do Xiao Han’s makeup!” Jiang Xiaoqing shot a glance at the makeup director.
Although the makeup director was extremely reluctant inside, he had to earnestly lower his head and carefully do Xiao Han’s makeup. After all, Xiao Han was a guest personally invited by Director Zhao, which was not the same as other programs. No one dared to slight Director Zhao’s face. The makeup director was an insignificant character at the TV station; if you didn’t want to work there, plenty of others did. So, if you wanted to stay on, you had to obediently follow orders.
Jiang Xiaoqing fetched a bottle of hot drink for Xiao Han and handed it to him, “Here you go!”
“Thank you!” Xiao Han’s fondness for Jiang Xiaoqing increased.
Xiao Han opened the lid and took a gentle sip.
............
Li Haonan, seething with anger, stormed toward Director Zhao’s office. Currently, Li Haonan was quite popular at the TV station. At least Director Zhao was willing to give him some face. Thus, banking on his clout at the TV station, he barged into Director Zhao’s office in a fury.
“Li Haonan, what is this...” Director Zhao frowned.
“Director, a guy named Xiao Han has come to our station,” Li Haonan said through clenched teeth. “This brat dared to slander me, you’ve got to back me up!”
“Why would he slander you?” Director Zhao asked, puzzled.
“He... he fabricated accusations, maligning me maliciously!” Li Haonan raged, “You’ve got to judge this for me. For the New Year’s Eve show recording, it’s either him or me. You have to deal with this. This guy is too wicked, relying on the fact that you invited him, he’s even started throwing his weight around in the makeup room!”
“Haonan, this is Xiao Han!” Director Zhao smiled, “He’s the main act we are promoting for the New Year’s Eve show. Likewise, he’s our key performance this time. As the host, you should learn a lot from him. Xiao Han may be young, but his understanding of Chinese culture is profound!”
“Ah?” Li Haonan was stunned.
The people around were exclaiming in surprise, realizing that Xiao Han was so highly regarded by Director Zhao. They all seemed incredibly astonished and shocked.
“Alright, I know a bit about what’s going on between you guys!” Director Zhao laughed, “Haonan, you’re quite a bit older than Xiao Han, and you should show some grace. As for Xiao Han... try to hold back a bit. Haonan has high popularity in the TV station, it’s natural for him to be a bit proud, so, don’t stoop to his level.”
“Yes!” Xiao Han nodded. Director Zhao was a cultured person, and he had a good relationship with Principal Chen. If there were a few people he respected the most in this new life, Principal Li Hengzhong would be one, and Principal Chen Aiguo would be another.
However, Li Haonan couldn’t swallow this humiliation, as his inner shame had been exposed. How could he take this bitter feeling lying down? Thus, he decided he would have his revenge on Xiao Han in the future, determined to teach Xiao Han a lesson. On the surface, Li Haonan nodded slightly, “Fine, since the Director has spoken, I won’t stoop to his level.”
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Although it was just a rehearsal, it was also the recording of the program.
Any TV station’s New Year’s Eve show is usually pre-recorded, then when the time comes, they can broadcast a complete edited video of the show as soon as it’s time.
There had been a little interlude between Xiao Han and Li Haonan, but this interlude was destined not to end so easily.
Soon, it was time to start recording on location.
Li Haonan and Jiang Xiaoqing were the hosts of the program, along with several others. The stage at the Provincial TV Station was magnificent, the setting luxurious, and the lights dazzling. Moreover, tickets for the recording had been sold to the public, totaling a thousand tickets. The ticket revenue of several hundred thousand yuan had at least recouped the cost of the program. The Provincial TV Station’s program recordings typically involved actors who participated for free, except for some big-name stars who were costly to hire, while other minor actors only needed to be provided with food and lodging.
“Xiao Han, your performance is in the middle!” Jiang Xiaoqing checked the program schedule, then said, “So, you still have an hour to prepare. We’ve prepared the Guzheng and costumes, and once your act is ready to start, the stage will be immediately arranged according to your requirements. So, you don’t have to worry.”
“Mm!” Xiao Han nodded.
After changing into a robe of Hanfu in the backstage rest area, Xiao Han’s entire demeanor became elegant and poised. Aside from his short, fine hair, every aspect of him truly bore the charm of an ancient figure, with a subtle air of nostalgia in his mannerisms.
Because of the conflict between Xiao Han and Li Haonan, practically no one in the TV station dared to interact with Xiao Han. However, Xiao Han was quite content to be left to his own devices. Sitting alone in a corner, with his eyes closed, suddenly, a faint fragrance wafted by him. This scent was strangely familiar to him. He quickly opened his eyes, only to see a figure that astonished him, a figure that made his heart churn. The girl he had longed for day and night, whom he had seen only from behind but never her face, now appeared before him once again.
“It’s her...” Xiao Han’s heart was tumultuous.
“Liu Yiyi!” Suddenly, Xiao Han called out loudly.
“Hm?” The girl turned her head in response, and the smile upon that glance was shocking, exciting, causing a turbulent stir in the heart. With a smile that could dazzle all other beauty in the court, her hair lightly swept up, her eyes carrying a spring-like tenderness, her skin soft and smooth as polished jade, her small cherry lips naturally red and dripping with allure. Strands of hair brushed her cheeks softly with the wind, adding an extra touch of enticing charm, while her lively eyes playfully shifted, revealing a cheeky and mischievous air. Clad in a light green long dress, with a waist small enough to encircle with one hand, her beauty was flawless, ethereal as if she did not partake in the mundane world.
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