Chapter 63 - Can You Get Zhang Yuanqi’s Signature? (1/2)

After dinner.

Dad and the three uncles went to the balcony to smoke.

Zhang Ye felt embarra.s.sed to smoke in front of his family, so he stayed behind with all the women, speaking at random.

Second Cousin Cao Tong was looking at her cellphone and suddenly kicked at Zhang Ye’s shoes. “Eh. Bro, there will be the Golden Microphone Awards soon!”

Zhang Ye replied, “I know.”

The Third Cousin immediately said, “I have also heard of it. My idol, Zhang Yuanqi, will be one of the judges this time. I heard from my cla.s.smate that this was the first time that the Golden Microphone Awards have invited such a big S-list celebrity to be a judge. Some people are even questioning if my big idol knows about broadcasting and hosting. Ha, what a joke. Don’t they know that Auntie Yuanqi had been a television host many years ago? Furthermore, the program she hosted was very popular. It was only because she went to do music and film movies that she did not further develop herself in the hosting business. If she was not qualified to be a judge, who else is qualified? Keke. With Auntie Yuanqi present, there will definitely be many people watching the awards ceremony this year.”

Zhang Ye said with surprise, “You sure know quite a lot.”

“Of course.” Cao Mengmeng smiled. “I’m most infatuated with Zhang Yuanqi.”

Eldest Cousin Cao Dan looked at Zhang Ye, “The finalist nominations are almost done, right? Did you get in?”

Zhang Ye smirked, “Golden Microphone Awards? That has nothing to do with me. I have just started work this past month. To be nominated for the Golden Microphone Awards, one needs to have at least three years of broadcasting experience. I’m still far from the gates.” He did want to get an award and had planned very well. Once he obtained an award and gained experience, he could leave the radio station for a bigger stage to develop himself. However, even if he set his sights high, he had never considered the Golden Microphone Awards. That was the most prestigious broadcasting host award in the country. He would not be able to squeeze into it, even if he broke his head.

Cao Dan blinked, “I’m not talking about being nominated for the Golden Microphone Awards; I’m talking about the Silver Microphone Awards.”

Zhang Ye turned his attention back, “Silver Microphone Awards? What’s that?” If he was not mistaken, his world only had the Golden Microphone Awards. Where did the Silver Microphone Awards come from?

“The Silver Microphone Award is a newcomer award.” Cao Dan might have dreams of entering the entertainment industry, so she knew a bit more. She checked on her cellphone and pa.s.sed it over, “Look. These are newcomer awards that were specially created for newcomers who have less than three years in the broadcasting industry. Among these, there are ten spots for all the rookie television hosts in the country, while there are ten spots for all the rookie radio hosts in the country. Take a look.”

“Bro, you are so stupid.” Cao Mengmeng scoffed.

Cao Tong was speechless too, “To think that you are an anchor. You don’t even know this?”

Grandma protected her grandson, “Don’t laugh at your brother. Little Ye has just started working for a month.”

Zhang Ye broke into a sweat. He, of course, did not know of this because his world did not have it. Why was there a specially established award for newcomers? And they were given to ten people? He quickly checked and finally understood. These special Silver Microphone Awards prepared for newcomers were not something to be scoffed at. It was not limited to the capital regions. This award was a national award and meant a lot!

Haha!

He got whatever he wanted!

Zhang Ye felt that he had to get this award, regardless of anything. Wasn’t he waiting for this? Once he had experience on hand, Zhang Ye could have vast oceans of flying fish… Eh, that’s not right. Vast oceans of jumping birds… Eh, that’s not right either. High skies… high skies filled with birds… Forget it! What a c.r.a.ppy phrase!

After teasing Zhang Ye, Cao Mengmeng began talking about her biggest idol. Strictly speaking, Zhang Ye did not belong to this world and there were many changes that he did not know about. But everyone in the family knew of Cao Mengmeng’s hardcore star-chasing, and Zhang Yuanqi was her favourite, “I must go support my Auntie Yuanqi’s new movie. She’s too pretty, so gentle and so very elegant. When I grow up, I want to be as beautiful as someone like Auntie Yuanqi.”

Third Aunt smiled. “My daughter will definitely be beautiful.”

Remembering something, Cao Mengmeng glanced toward Zhang Ye, “Brother, you’ve got to work harder. You’re only a small star now, so you have to quickly gain more fame. And when you reach Zhang Yuanqi’s level, you must get an autograph from her for me. That is my biggest wish. Ah, ah. If I had her autograph, that would be so great; my schoolmates would be so envious of me!”

Zhang Ye rolled his eyes, “Who is a really small star now?”

“Heehee. That’s about what you are.” Cao Mengmeng swung her pigtails around saying, “If you get me Zhang Yuanqi’s autograph, I will admit that you are a famous star and wors.h.i.+p you in the future.”

Zhang Ye deliberately quipped, “If I can get it? How will you wors.h.i.+p me?”

Cao Mengmeng rolled back her eyes, “Get over it. You can’t even meet Zhang Yuanqi now; how do you expect to get her autograph?”

“Who says I can’t get to see her?” Zhang Ye suddenly bragged.

Cao Mengmeng stuck out her tongue, “Keep on bragging; like I would believe it.”

Cao Dan asked, “Where will our brother get the autograph from? What kind of person is Zhang Yuanqi like? Having bodyguards all around whenever she goes out, even if you were to meet her coincidentally, you would not be able to see her. She’s going to be well-protected.”

Cao Mengmeng eagerly said, “Brother, I will depend on you anyway!”

“Don’t give trouble to your bother.” Third Aunt told her daughter. “Little Ye has just debuted; how do you expect him to get you Zhang Yuanqi’s autograph?”

Third Uncle, who had just come back from his smoke break, also said, “Little Ye, don’t be bothered by her.”

Zhang Ye laughed, then said to the youngest sister, “Do you really want to have it?”

“Of course! I want it, even in my dreams.” Cao Mengmeng was a pa.s.sionate fan of Zhang Yuanqi’s, “Even if you take away a year of my lifespan, I still want it!”

“Stop spouting nonsense.” Grandma lightly nudged her head.

Cao Mengmeng clutched her head and said, “But it’s true; I am Auntie Yuanqi’s hardcore fan!”

Zhang Ye and his Mom, along with their few aunties, were all tickled by Cao Mengmeng’s antics.

Zhang Ye then mysteriously said, “Sure. Wait for me a little, then. I will go to the bathroom.” In the toilet, Zhang Ye flipped through his wallet and took out a piece of paper. Did he have Zhang Yuanqi’s autograph? He really did have it. It was from the other time when Zhang Yuanqi left the note to him before leaving his house. On it was written, “I’ve saved your phone number; the same goes for your unit number. I’ve forgotten yesterday’s incident; I guess you have, too.” in some sort of threatening tone.