The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 222 - 221. Popularity Rankings

Chapter 222: 221. Popularity Rankings

If this had been in the past, there would have been too many people and not enough space to live here, but now only Father Tang lived here, which made the place seem rather spacious.

Driven by curiosity, Tang Shu observed each room, following her memory.

The facilities inside the house were very simple. Beyond the main courtyard was a medicinal garden, mostly planted by Father Tang over the years, and it even included some rare herbs.

"So, not all of the herbs that were sent out came from the mountains."

Beyond the medicinal garden were several plots of land, and since it was winter, only knee-high wheat was growing.

Tang Shu’s final stop was the ancestral hall in the distance. Upon entering, she was immediately drawn to the densely arranged name tablets on graves, and above each tablet, the words "Tang Village" were inscribed.

Looking at the dates, most were over seventy years old.

These were the brothers of the Tang family who had followed Grandma Tang back then.

With respect, Tang Shu lit several sticks of incense in the hall, performed several solemn bows, and then retreated.

***

As the New Year drew closer, the weather in the mountains got colder by the day.

However, this did not stop Father Tang’s desire to venture into the mountains. Ever since he got the handy crossbow, he went there even more frequently than before.

Tang Shu just let him be.

Finally having a holiday where she didn’t have to do anything, she simply lived the life of a freeloader.

"Xiao Shu!"

"Dad, why did you bring back more wild rabbits? We’ve already got no more room for them."

"Where is there no room? This crossbow is too useful I just couldn’t resist. I’ll catch fewer in the future."

Father Tang ruefully set aside the few fat rabbits in his hand, silently musing that university really made a difference, his daughter who used to be quiet was now quite chatty.

"With the New Year approaching, let’s go to the town tomorrow to buy some holiday goods."

"Okay."

The next day, not only did the father and daughter buy holiday goods, but they also brought back a lot of return gifts sent from the capital.

After opening the packages, they realized they contained all sorts of things—food, clothing, and daily necessities.

"Hey! These old fogeys used to just send me some meat and liquor, now how come there are so many colorful things?"

"Maybe... they’re for me to use?"

Tang Shu, clutching a pink dress, had a rather bizarre expression on her face.

Father Tang, looking at his delicate and tender daughter, suddenly had an epiphany, "Right! You were the one who delivered the New Year’s gifts this year, they finally realize I have a daughter to provide for!"

Father Tang’s guess was not off the mark, as that’s precisely what several families had in mind.

Especially the Jing family.

Tang Shu instantly pressed her hand against her forehead and picked out the clothes that were sent for her, putting them all into the closet.

***

There are no years in the mountains.

This saying is sometimes very accurate.

Tang Shu was not one to play with her phone much in the first place and, since there wasn’t much happening, she lived an idyllic life even more so these days.

Apart from occasionally using the "You Smile" account to share some information about medicinal herbs, she hardly contacted the outside world, and she paid very little attention to the gossip in the entertainment industry.

Unbeknownst to her, as "You Look Beautiful When You Smile" aired, Siyi’s appearances increased, and the audience’s affection for her grew. Consequently, Tang Shu’s ranking on the newcomer actor’s popularity list kept rising, reaching fifth place.

[Tang Shu Tang Shu! I really like Shen Siyi so much——]

[Her beauty is absolutely unmatched. Doesn’t she look like a painting in every scene?]