34: Chapter 34 Participating in "Yearning"

Two days later, after Yu Liang finished recording the competition for "The Actors Voice", he received an official notification from the "Back to Field" Production Team.

The filming location for the second season was Tonglu, Zhejiang Province.

Because of some last-minute business at the company, Judge Yang Mi and Dilraba would be arriving one day late.

Yu Liang didn't wait for them and had his assistant buy a high-speed rail ticket to Hangzhou.

Upon arrival, someone from the Production Team was specifically assigned to meet him.

The commercial vehicle sent by the Production Team drove out of Hangzhou East Station and headed southwest.

The scenery outside the window changed from city to rolling hills, and then from rolling hills to layers of green mountains.

Yu Liang leaned back in his seat with the guest information that Zhou Jiajia had prepared for him spread out on his knees.

Teacher He and Teacher Huang were the two permanent residents.

Peng Yuchang and Liu Xianhua were the two young members of the Mushroom House.

Aside from himself, Judge Yang Mi, and Dilraba, the guest stars for this episode included Tong Liya and Qi Wei.

These two had arrived yesterday and were originally scheduled to leave today, but the Production Team had temporarily adjusted the schedule to let them stay for one more day.

By the time Yu Liang looked up from the documents, the car had already driven onto the mountain roads of Tonglu.

The bamboo forests receded on both sides, revealing several houses with white walls and grey tiles.

When he dragged his suitcase into the courtyard of the Mushroom House, the courtyard was empty.

The morning light cut diagonally over the courtyard wall, baking the firewood scattered on the ground and releasing a dry, woody scent.

A few hens were scratching for food in the corner, and two Shiba Inus were lying under the eaves, lazily lifting their eyelids before closing them again.

Just as he had placed his suitcase against the wall, the door to the main house opened.

Teacher He was wearing striped pajamas, holding a freshly brewed drink, and froze for a moment upon seeing him, before a completely unreserved smile bloomed on his face.

"Ah—Yu Liang, we finally meet!"

He set down his cup, walked over quickly, and gave Yu Liang a solid hug.

The movement was so natural and the enthusiasm so spot-on that they hugged like old friends reunited after many years, despite it being their first meeting.

It made Yu Liang secretly admire him; as expected of Teacher He, a seasoned veteran of the entertainment industry.

"Teacher He, I'm so happy to see you." Yu Liang hugged him back.

"Come, come, come, let's go inside first." Teacher He pulled his arm and led him inside.

The main room still held the morning chill, the curtains were half-drawn, and the light was soft.

As soon as Yu Liang entered, he saw Teacher Huang sleeping on the large kang bed in the main room.

Teacher He called out towards the bed, "Teacher Huang, wake up, we have a guest."

Teacher Huang lifted his head with sleepy eyes, "Hmm? Who's here?"

Then he looked Yu Liang up and down, "Teacher He, this is..."

"Yu Liang! An artist from Xinli Media, and a disciple of Master Guo from the Deyun Society."

Teacher He introduced him, gesturing for Yu Liang to step closer as he spoke.

Teacher Huang let out an "oh," his expression unchanged.

He pointed to the sofa and said, "Sit, don't be polite."

Then he lay back down on the bed.

In the last two years, new artists had been popping up like bamboo shoots after rain, so he didn't pay much attention to Yu Liang.

Teacher He shook the sleeping Peng Peng and Da Hua awake from the bed.

"Peng Peng, Da Hua, wake up, wake up, a guest is here."

Peng Yuchang, with his hair looking like a bird's nest and his eyes not yet fully open, mumbled vaguely, "Up, I'm up."

Liu Xianhua sat up and asked, "Who? Who's here?"

"Yu Liang," Teacher He said.

This name was clearly not what the two of them expected.

Peng Yuchang and Liu Xianhua exchanged a glance, their eyes full of confusion: Yu Liang? Who is that?

Just then, the door to the west bedroom opened.

Tong Liya and Qi Wei walked out one after the other.

Tong Liya was wearing an off-white linen shirt, revealing a slender forearm.

Qi Wei followed behind her.

"Sister Yaya, do you know him?" Qi Wei tilted her head and asked Tong Liya in a low voice.

Tong Liya shook her head and also lowered her voice: "I don't know him. But... he's quite handsome."

Qi Wei was nearsighted and wasn't wearing contact lenses, so she squinted to look.

She saw a young man standing in the living room with a slender build, wearing a white shirt under a light blue denim jacket.

"Could it be some newly debuted trainee?" Qi Wei muttered.

The two walked into the living room.

Yu Liang turned around, his gaze lingering on their faces for a moment, and then he revealed a very natural smile.

"Hello, sisters."

Tong Liya and Qi Wei were both stunned for a moment.

Does this newcomer not even call us Teacher?

This is way too familiar.

But they couldn't help but be swayed by Yu Liang's sweet mouth and thick skin.

"I've watched quite a few of Sister Yaya's TV dramas, and I didn't expect you to be even more beautiful in person than on TV."

Tong Liya smiled, and the appearance of her two little canine teeth made her look even prettier.

"And what about me?" Qi Wei, who was always outspoken, asked with an expectant look.

Yu Liang pondered for a second and said seriously: "I like watching Sister Qi Wei... handling Da Zhangwei."

The air went quiet for half a second.

She thought Yu Liang would mention "The Bund 18".

But this guy, instead, brought up her top-tier memorable moment.

Yu Liang knew that Qi Wei had an easygoing and straightforward personality that could take a joke, so he wasn't afraid of her getting angry.

Just like when Qi Wei was interviewed on a show once, the host asked her what the first thing she would do if she became a boy.

And she actually said in public that she wanted to run to the toilet to play with herself.

Unexpectedly, not long after, she didn't get to do that, but she ended up hitting Da Zhangwei.

"No—" Qi Wei widened her eyes, "So many people meet me and say they like my songs, what's wrong with you?"

"Of course I like your songs too," Yu Liang said, his expression unchanged, "but that famous scene is unforgettable."

Tong Liya laughed out loud from the side, her shoulders shaking.

Teacher He stood at the kitchen doorway holding his drink, the corners of his mouth also curling up.

Judge Yang Mi had specifically called him before, saying that this was Yu Liang's first reality show, and asked him to help take care of him.

Now it seemed that this care might not be necessary.

"This is Yu Liang," Teacher He resumed his introducing duties, "That song 'big bowl wide noodles' that's been really popular lately was composed by him."

"Really?" Tong Liya's eyes lit up as she looked at Yu Liang again, "That song is super popular online right now!"

Qi Wei had recovered and was looking him up and down.

"You're the one from the Deyun Society who does Cross-talk performance?" She paused, "No wonder your mouth is so glib."

Yu Liang didn't refute her, just smiled.

And at this moment, Da Hua and Peng Peng, who had just come out of the bedroom, couldn't help but be stunned. No way, is this guy really this bold?

Even us two permanent residents are very cautious about calling them Teacher.

He not only calls them sisters, but he's already cracking jokes.

And they actually look like they're having a great conversation.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Yu Liang opened the suitcase and backpack he had brought.

Inside were gifts for everyone.

"It's our first time meeting and I don't have much to give, but Teacher He, I know you like aromatherapy, so I specifically bought some for you. I hope you like it."

"Thank you!" Teacher He looked delighted and couldn't put it down.

"Teacher Huang, I brought you a jar of farmhouse honey. I feel like you'll be able to use it when you're cooking."

"Oh my, this is just perfect."

This gift had really hit the spot for Teacher Huang.

Then he gave Da Hua and Peng Peng each a small ornament. When it came to Tong Liya and Qi Wei, Yu Liang took out the small accessories he had prepared for the ladies.

"We have some too!"

Tong Liya and Qi Wei were happy when they took the accessories. Although the gifts weren't expensive, the value was in the thoughtfulness.

Their favorability towards Yu Liang increased a bit more.

Meanwhile, Teacher Huang's attitude towards Yu Liang also softened.

"From the Deyun Society, right? I'm very familiar with your master. I'm a year older than him."