Chapter 60: Fly, Young Man

  "Aunt Zhao, why are you calling?" The one who made the call was none other than Lü Bin's wife, now Mango Media's Artist Department Director Zhao Yuyun.

  On the other end of the phone, Zhao Yuyun chuckled and said, "What's this? Little Yu has become a network celebrity, so Auntie Zhao can't make a call?"

  "Aunt Zhao, don't laugh at me, I'm already in big trouble."

  "How did I get bothered by little fans?"

  "Aunt Zhao, don't joke around, what's going on that you're looking for me?" Guo Xiaoyu calmly changed the subject.

  After hearing Guo Xiaoyu's words, Zhao Youyun's lazy voice disappeared and he said in a serious tone: "Xiaoyu, did you receive the invitation from Teacher He?"

  "An invitation?" Guo Xiaoyu thought for a moment, then said: "Is it an invitation to record Fast Forward?" This was the phone call from He Laoshi this morning, informing Guo Xiaoyu that he would have to go back to the TV station in two days to record Fast Forward. This episode of Fast Forward was for promotional purposes for "Dad, Where Are We Going?". At first, Guo Xiaoyu didn't know why he had been called, but later He Laoshi told him it was as a producer and that Fast Forward had already released the news, so Guo Xiaoyu really couldn't refuse and could only agree. It wasn't until Zhao Youyun brought it up that Guo Xiaoyu remembered he still needed to ask Liu Zhu for leave.

  Zhao Yuyun asked again, "When are you planning to return to Xiangcheng?"

  "I don't know, my mom should have told you, I'm currently filming a TV series. I haven't asked the director for leave for the recording of Kuai Ben yet, but I'll probably be back in two days." Guo Xiaoyu could hear that Zhao Yuyun was hinting at something, so he directly said: "Aunt Zhao, if you have any questions, just say it directly."

  "Oh, Xiao Yu, well, I won't be polite with you then. Your dad and mom and I have known each other for so many years. Aunt Zhao has something that needs your help now."

  "Need help?" Guo Xiaoyu was taken aback, then said: "Aunt Zhao, if you have something to say, I'll do my best to lend a hand."

  "Alright, I've said it." Zhao Yuyun broke off the topic and said, "Auntie Zhao wants to sign you on."

  "What?" Guo Xiaoyu dug into his ears, suspecting that he had misheard.

  On the other end of the phone, Zhao Youyun's voice rang out again: "I'm saying, I want to represent Mango Media and sign you on as our contracted singer. We'll tailor-make an album for you, promote it for you, release it for you, and you'll become a superstar of your generation."

  "......" Guo Xiaoyu really didn't know what to say anymore.

  "I'm not filming a TV series, how did it get to singing and releasing an album?" Guo Xiaoyu's heart was suddenly in turmoil, like a broken five-flavor bottle, unable to express the taste.

  After a while, Guo Xiaoyu asked in a somewhat low voice: "Aunt Zhao, does my dad and mom know?"

  "I haven't told them yet, they will definitely support me, now it's just up to you." Zhao Yuyun said quickly: "I've seen your video and also heard about your talent from Xiao Hei, you're definitely going to be a star, your future is that of a legendary king."

  "Emperor!" This word again, Guo Xiaoyu had no concept of the two words "Tian Wang", nor did he know what Tian Wang was like in Gao Yuanyuan and Zhao Yuyun's mouths. He only knew that in his mind, there were countless classic movies, TV shows, and songs. If he worked hard enough, he would definitely achieve something, not to mention becoming a "Tian Wang".

  Half a beat, Guo Xiaoyu said into the phone: "Aunt Zhao, let me think about it." As soon as he finished speaking, Guo Xiaoyu hung up the phone. He didn't know why Zhao Youyun would choose to sign him, obviously not because of what she said, but for a video segment. But what was the real reason? Guo Xiaoyu didn't know, he just had a faint feeling that he might not be suitable for dealing with these people.

  Guo Xiaoyu hung up the phone and ignored the voices of Gao Yuanyuan and Huang Haibo beside him, stood up, put on a coat, and walked out the door alone. He now needs to be alone for a while to think things through. Too many things have happened in the past few days, he needs to sort them out carefully.

  Gao Yuanyuan saw that Guo Xiaoyu seemed a bit off, and was originally planning to chase after her, but was pulled back by Huang Haibo.

  Gao Yuanyuan said somewhat discontentedly, "Hai Bo, what are you doing? Can't you see that Xiao Yu seems to have a problem?"

  Huang Hai stood still, gazing in the direction where Guo Xiaoyu had left, and softly said: "In one's life, there will be many choices to face. At that time, no one can help you, only you yourself can help yourself."

  Guo Xiaoyu walked out of the hotel, alone on the bustling streets lit up by neon lights. The summer night breeze was actually the most comfortable, feeling especially cool on her skin.

  "What should I do?" Guo Xiaoyu was very perplexed. According to his previous personality, he would have definitely refused, but now that he thought of the expectant eyes of his parents, Guo Xiaoyu couldn't bear to turn them down.

  In this world, Guo Xiaoyu has been mixed for twenty years and is really ordinary. This would be impossible if it were to happen to any other reborn person, but Guo Xiaoyu really didn't do anything and just mixed like this for twenty years. In the end, Guo Xiaoyu is a small man, he doesn't have any big ambitions, he only wants the people around him to live well, which is also why he will show his sharp edges for the first time when there is a problem with his dad's program.

  Apart from this time, thinking back on Guo Xiaoyu's twenty-year career.

  Elementary school, general studies, average physical education, few friends.

  Junior high school student, average grades, average looks, likes playing basketball.

  In high school, he was probably quite tall and a bit handsome, plus he played basketball and learned to play the guitar. Anyone else would have become a prominent figure in school, but he just went through his high school life in an ordinary way.

  University, skipping class, watching movies, sleeping, and then...then it's suspended.

  It wasn't until "Where Are We Going, Dad?" started that Guo Xiaoyu did more things in one month than he had in the past twenty years. Suddenly receiving an invitation from Zhao Yi made Guo Xiaoyu unable to adapt all at once.

  At this time, Guo Xiaoyu walked to a square. On the square, a large speaker was playing Feng Huang's "Most Dazzling Ethnic Wind", and a group of middle-aged men and women in their 40s and 50s were happily dancing, with happy smiles on their faces. Guo Xiaoyu sat down at the edge of a flower bed.

  The song came to an end, and some people sat down beside Guo Xiaoyu, wiping away sweat as they chatted.

  An old lady said to an old man, "Old Zou, I heard your son is now the general manager of a big company. You're really enjoying life."

  "There." The old man waved his hand and said, "What good fortune is there to enjoy? As long as the child is fine, that's all that matters. Besides, my kid isn't as capable as Old Wang's kid, who now works in the government and eats public rations, he's really something."

  "Yes, yes." The aunt hastily agreed and said: "Actually, as long as the children are fine, that's all we need. We don't ask for anything else." The aunt had never mentioned her own child, but from her awkward expression, one could sense something.

  Listening to the conversation of the three old men, Guo Xiaoyu suddenly understood. He wanted to go back, return to Xiangcheng, accept Zhao's contract, become a singer, release his own album, not for any heavenly king, not for any honor, just for the expectation in Dad and Mom's hearts.

  Guo Xiaoyu, fly!

  Spread your wings, and the sky is your limit!

  PS: Guo Xiaoyu is going to spread her wings and fly high formally now, friends, let the fox fly too!