Entertainment News: I'm Not a Scumbag After Rebirth!

Seven days after the Super Girl finale concluded, the uproar, like a tidal wave, finally began to slowly recede amidst continuous media reports and online discussions.

The golden confetti was swept away, the championship trophy was temporarily put away in the cabinet, and life seemed to be returning to its original, slightly rough, everyday dimension.

Zhang Liangying felt like a string that had been stretched to its limit and then suddenly released. She was dizzy for two whole days before she regained her sense of being grounded.

Various interview requests, contract signing invitations, and inquiries about business activities came flooding in, but Fang Zhi and Li Jun temporarily turned them all away.

Li Jun's reasoning was simple:

"As long as it's a luxury brand endorsement, we can target the high-end market."

On the plane back to Chengdu, Zhang Liangying sat by the window, looking down at the cotton candy-like clouds.

She took off the contact lenses she usually wore during the competition and put on a pair of ordinary black-rimmed glasses. Her long hair was simply tied back, and she wore a comfortable sports jacket and jeans, looking like a pretty girl next door.

Li Jun sat next to her, closing his eyes to rest.

He hasn't been idle these days either. Although the movie made a brilliant comeback through television broadcasts and received rave reviews, there are still countless issues to deal with, such as subsequent distribution and unresolved accounts with Huayi Brothers.

However, at this moment, he deliberately blocked all of these out for the time being.

He turned his head and glanced at Zhang Liangying, who was staring out the window in a daze.

"nervous?"

he asks.

Zhang Liangying snapped out of her daze, shook her head, and then nodded:

"A little. Before, when I went back, it was just to come home for holidays. This time it feels a bit different."

She paused:

"My parents definitely watched the final match. I wonder what they'll say."

"When the champion's daughter comes home, of course we'll celebrate with drums and gongs, and throw a banquet."

Li Jun deliberately exaggerated his words.

Zhang Liangying gently punched him, but a slightly shy smile appeared on her face.

This is home.

No matter how much trouble you cause outside, when you get home, you immediately switch back to the most basic, comfort-oriented channels, focusing on comfort and basic needs.

Fang Zhi came to pick me up at the airport; she had returned two days earlier to take care of some things.

Seeing Zhang Liangying and Li Jun walk out side by side, her eyes flickered for a moment, but she quickly put on a smile and went to greet them, taking the simple luggage from Zhang Liangying's hands.

"Your aunt and uncle knew you were coming back today, so they started preparing this morning."

As Fang Zhi drove out of the airport, she said:

"Sister Liangying, you're a big celebrity in Chengdu now. There seem to be reporters loitering at the entrance of your residential area. We need to take a detour."

Zhang Liangying frowned and looked at Li Jun. Li Jun patted her hand:

"That's normal, the novelty hasn't worn off yet. Just avoid it, getting home is the priority."

The car drove into a somewhat old residential compound in Chengdu's old city.

The trees were lush and the environment was quiet. Several elderly women sat downstairs, basking in the sun, squinting at the passing cars.

Her family originally lived in the village, but because Zhang Liangying became famous, Li Jun took her in to live with him.

Fang Zhi deliberately parked the car a little distance away from the Zhang family's building.

Walking up the somewhat dimly lit stairwell, I arrived at a security door on the third floor with peeling paint.

Zhang Liangying took a deep breath, and before she could knock, the door opened from the inside.

"Yingzi's back!"

The person who opened the door was Zhang's mother, wearing an apron, her face filled with uncontrollable joy and excitement, her eyes instantly reddening.

She grabbed Zhang Liangying's hand, looked her up and down, and kept saying:

"You've lost weight! You looked thinner on TV, but you're even thinner now. The competition must have been tough!"

Zhang Liangying felt a warmth in her heart and gripped the hand even tighter.

"Mom, Uncle!"

Zhang Liangying's uncle stood behind her mother, his hands behind his back. He was slender and his expression was as serious as ever, but the concern in his eyes was unmistakable.

He first nodded to Zhang Liangying:

"I'm back."

Since ancient times, siblings have been very close. Zhang Liangying's uncle dotes on his little niece and rushed back when he heard she was coming back.

His gaze fell on Li Jun, and he sized him up.

"Uncle Zhang, Aunt Zhang, hello, I'm Li Jun."

Li Jun stepped forward, his attitude respectful yet generous, carrying gifts he had prepared beforehand: two boxes of high-quality tea and some tonics.

"Oh, Li Jun knows, he knows, Yingzi always mentions you."

Uncle Zhang nodded and stepped aside.

"Come inside and talk, come inside and talk, it's hot outside."

The house is small, simply decorated, but extremely clean and tidy, full of life.

In the most prominent position on the living room wall, several posters of Zhang Liangying from her Super Girl days have been pasted up, along with an enlarged photo of her winning the final.

The coffee table was covered with washed fruit and snacks.

Zhang's mother pulled Zhang Liangying to sit on the sofa, showering her with concern and her hand almost never leaving Zhang Liangying's arm.

Uncle Zhang brewed some tea and sat down on the other side with Li Jun.

The atmosphere was initially somewhat awkward and uncomfortable; Li Jun's presence clearly made the family feel the need to adjust.

Uncle Zhang took a sip of tea and began to speak:

"Yingzi told me that you not only write songs, but also make movies?"

"Yes, Uncle. I just finished filming a low-budget movie, which recently aired on TV. I'm doing alright."

Li Jun answered very modestly.

"It's a good thing for young people to have a pioneering spirit."

Uncle Zhang nodded, but still couldn't help but add one more thing:

"However, the entertainment industry is complicated. Now that you have fame, you need to be more careful in your actions and cherish your reputation."

"uncle."

What does Zhang Liangying want to say?

Li Jun nodded seriously:

"Uncle is right, we will definitely pay attention."

He could tell that Zhang Liangying's uncle meant no harm, but was just too flustered to say anything.

Zhang Liangying's mother watched Li Jun from the side, her eyes filled with curiosity.

This young man is good-looking, speaks and acts with tact, and most importantly, he has been a great help to his daughter's career.

The atmosphere at the table gradually warmed up, and Uncle Zhang asked some questions about music composition and the film industry, which Li Jun answered in a way that was easy to understand.

Zhang's mother kept piling food onto Li Jun's plate, making Li Jun's bowl pile up like a small mountain.

Watching the slightly awkward but kind interaction between Li Jun and others.

Zhang Liangying's heart, which had been somewhat unsettled due to being away from home for a long time, gradually settled down.

This is the meaning behind her struggle.

Li Jun's trip wasn't just to visit Zhang Liangying's mother; he also had another important matter to attend to.

During a casual chat after dinner, Li Jun seemingly casually mentioned:

"Uncle and Aunt, have you been having regular check-ups lately? Life is better now, so it's good to have regular check-ups to put your mind at ease."

Uncle Zhang waved his hand:

"We're perfectly healthy, we can eat and sleep well, what's the point of getting tests done? It's a waste of money."

Zhang's mother also chimed in:

"Yeah, he's an old man, there's nothing to investigate."

Li Jun smiled, his tone gentle but firm:

"Many tests are convenient and inexpensive now. Especially for older women, sometimes minor ailments that don't hurt or itch can be easily checked out."