Chapter 853: Extra: Chu Tianye (22)
Translator: Lordbluefire
Chu Tianye looked at the three of them. He was particularly sensitive to matters related to money, so he had heard about the supposed 600,000 yuan.
Studying abroad, preparing 600,000 yuan for your child every year… Especially in a place like Country M, where tuition fees alone would probably cost that much. While this amount might not cover all living expenses, it was still considered standard for middle-class families in China. As for living expenses, one could earn that by working part-time.
Chu Tianye decided that after Su Yan’s interview, he would ask her whether she genuinely had no living expenses while abroad or if she hadn’t received even her tuition fees. If she had tuition fees, she shouldn’t have ended up penniless.
However, if Su Yan’s family did provide her with 600,000 yuan for tuition, why hadn’t she received it?
Chu Tianye began to ponder.
On Su Yan’s side, the interview concluded quickly. During the interview, Su Yan spoke eloquently, appearing as if she came from a highly educated family.
Comments flowed through the barrage:
“Honestly, if you look closely, Su Yan is quite good-looking.”
“I’m starting to like her more. Her demeanor suggests she’s knowledgeable about everything the host asks. Impressive!”
“To the person above, she did graduate from a prestigious university and has her diploma!”
“Her university is highly ranked internationally.”
“Oh my, so my idol is a scholar?”
Some praised her, while others criticized:
“Is this all a facade for publicity?”
“I don’t understand why she had to study abroad. Aren’t there universities in China? Since her family’s living conditions are so ordinary and they can’t afford the tuition, why insist on going abroad?”
“Sounds good, but who knows if it’s true? Could it be some obscure university?”
“And she’s lying, creating a false identity, eager to be recognized by a wealthy family. I wonder if her biological parents would be sad if they found out. 1 can’t like her. You guys can watch her if you want; I’m a hater!”
Neither Chu Tianye nor Su Yan saw these comments.
After Su Yan finished her interview and returned, four more families had arrived.
This family variety show had invited a total of six families. In addition to Su Yan’s family, there were two artistic families and two families from the entertainment industry.
The artistic families were well-known figures in their respective fields, with several generations involved in the arts, and their homes were filled with artistic vibes.
The families from the entertainment industry were somewhat special. One of them was a leading contender for the Best Actor award, and his parents were seasoned actors from the past.
These individuals were all well-known figures, and it seemed that only Su Yan’s family appeared to be somewhat weak.
The barrage of comments continued:
“How much did they pay the production team to be on this show? They managed to get on even with this kind of family!”
“My goodness, the others are all artistic families, what is Su Yan’s family?”
“The couple from her family is really weak compared to the others…”
“Just quietly, Su Yan’s husband is so handsome! In love…”
Once everyone had gathered, before the production team issued tasks, they began chatting.
First, they introduced themselves. The host started with the most famous and influential figures, whether they were the Best Actor or the artistic families. These families had higher status, seniority, and reputation, so they were introduced first.
The first to introduce themselves were the artistic family – the calligraphy family. They were all quite remarkable. The parents were contemporary renowned calligraphers, and their young son, in his twenties, had gained significant popularity for his calligraphy.
After introducing himself with his name and his parents’ achievements, the host asked, “Teacher Li, growing up in such a family, were your parents your idols?”
Li Shibai smiled faintly. “Of course not.”
The host was slightly taken aback. “Then who?”
Li Shibai spoke, “Madman. I’ve spent my entire life pursuing the wildness in her calligraphy. I hope to someday capture a bit of her untamed spirit.”
Chu Tianye,”???”
He really wanted to say that the “Madman” was his mom. He wasn’t insulting anyone; it was the truth.
After the artistic family introduced themselves, it was a singer, Zhang Wanhong’s turn. Her parents were both well-known singers from a previous generation who had been part of the military’s artistic troupe.
After Zhang Wanhong finished her introduction, she smiled and said, “I have an idol too. It’s Yuming. If 1 could have Yuming create a song just for me in my lifetime, 1 would have no regrets.”
Chu Tianye,”???”
It seemed like his mom, again?
He raised an eyebrow and turned his attention to the third family.
The third family was a guqin (Chinese zither) family. They had been learning traditional Chinese musical instruments for generations. The 30-year-old daughter, Lin Xi, was a contemporary guqin master. She smiled as she introduced herself, “1 also have an idol. It’s Qingdai.”
Chu Tianye,”???”
Again, it sounded like his mom..