Free Web NovelChapter 433: Chapter 220: Sister Long’s Concerns (Part 2)
After all, as a legitimate advertising company, Liu Yu is definitely used to making these materials frequently, so it’s surely very straightforward for him.
However, Li Younan himself is not too willing to proactively ask Liu Yu for help, even though Liu Yu would certainly lend a hand. But there’s no avoiding a bit of showmanship in front of him.
Between JK Long and Liu Yu, this issue doesn’t exist.
So actually, there’s a tiny bit of scheming involved on my part, which is quite embarrassing.
But JK Long quickly changed the topic to other matters: "When are you planning to come back?"
"Hmm, probably after finishing with the Forbidden City stuff. Why?"
"Uh... nothing, it’s just been so long since we last caught up. When you return... let’s celebrate. You’re now a superstar streamer with millions of followers."
"Haha, I’m still not quite used to the millions of followers identity, but..."
Li Younan felt that JK Long’s tone and language style had changed significantly compared to when he was Brother Long, so he said, "To be honest, I still prefer your rebellious attitude back when you were Brother Long."
The opposite side’s JK Long paused for a moment, then sent over two words angrily: "Annoying!"
"Just you wait until I get back."
After a brief chat with Li Younan, Liu Li sat in front of her computer desk and let out a grumpy snort.
She then rested her chin on her hand, gazing outside the window, her eyes gradually losing focus, while her mouth involuntarily curled up, her mind drifting into daydreams.
Since Li Younan joined the "Alone in the Wilderness" program, for Liu Li, life had turned a bit dull.
In retrospect, that feeling was somewhat painful.
Without any editing tasks, no window for looking at the landscape outside, life seemed to return to the state it was before meeting Li Younan.
She still couldn’t step out the door.
Endlessly scrolling through videos, browsing forums, or editing random movie commentary clips.
Her brother often urged her to work out, so she would hop on the treadmill for a walk or run, but more often she sat on the bed in a daze.
Things improved somewhat when the video platform officially started airing Li Younan’s "Alone in the Wilderness."
The video clips of Li Younan she would watch repeatedly, envisioning his state of survival in the Canadian wilderness, somehow lifting her spirits.
That guy is really impressive.
Sometimes, she’d indulge in bizarre fantasies, imagining strange scenarios: like the end of the world, with zombies attacking humanity, leaving only her and him, and he’d lead her into the deep forest, using those incredible skills to build a small shelter.
That shelter would be just like the one he made on the show, looking small yet sturdy, warm, and safe.
She also thought of that little lamb, before the lamb left the shelter due to food, it was probably the happiest lamb in the world.
Or perhaps like "The Walking Dead," modifying a car into a post-apocalyptic fortress, taking her around the world on the run.
Such desolate and terrifying scenes made her feel incredibly secure.
She sometimes wondered about her ridiculous fantasies, even doubting if there was something wrong with her.
When Li Younan planned to return to China, she had a host of questions she wanted to ask him, eager to hear stories of his wilderness adventures straight from him.
Sometimes, she worried—now that Li Younan is a mega-streamer with millions of followers, in a way, he’s not on the same level with her anymore.
He could easily assemble a more professional team to shoot and edit videos, secure top-notch resources commercially, even the dynamics with collaborating partners have shifted.
So... does he still need her?
Thinking about this, she couldn’t help but feel a tinge of uncertainty and longing.
Luckily, when Li Younan was preparing to return from the United States, he reached out to her immediately.
This made Liu Li so excited she couldn’t sleep a wink that night.
Of course, Li Younan wouldn’t understand what this meant, and at the time she merely responded casually, saying they’d get in touch when he returned.
Then, she remembered how earlier Li Younan mentioned liking the rebellious attitude of Brother Long.
She let out a gentle snort, but there was a touch of tenderness in her gaze.
"Brother Long, Brother Long, now... it’s Sister Long."
...
Brother Long and his sister have an exceptionally efficient way of handling things.
In fact, for Liu Yu, Li Younan’s career is no longer just his alone.
After all, the two of them still have a collaborative relationship, and now the commercials Li Younan handles, a 30-second ad could quote a price as high as half a million. With proper management, they could even coordinate with his own advertising company.
Li Younan submitted materials to the Forbidden City, and by the afternoon, they were approved. The next day, he was notified he could enter the core area of the Forbidden City for filming.
Since Li Younan chose the theme of experiencing cultural relic restoration work up close, the following day, a dedicated staff member would accompany him inside.
The next day, Li Younan arrived early at the entrance of the Forbidden City.
The open areas were already filled with many tourists waiting in line.
Looking at those tourists in line, a subtle sense of superiority naturally emerged in Li Younan’s heart.
Soon, a staff member with keys escorted him through a separate entrance.
The staff member introduced some basic knowledge about ancient relic restoration to Li Younan, who listened attentively, even though he’d already done his homework before.
Naturally, Li Younan observed the genuine appearance of this centuries-old Forbidden City with earnest fascination.
The old timber mingled with tung oil carried a scent unique to the Forbidden City’s preservative, unchanged for 600 years; the flagstone pathways seemed rougher than the tourist sections, moss embedded in the cracks between bricks, wilted green vines at the foot of the wall. The staff explained those were transplanted from Qianlong’s garden, evidently struggling to adapt.
The bustling noise from the tourist area on the left felt muffled like through water, while the peeling walls of the unopened auxiliary halls on the right showed salt efflorescence, with freshly patched glutinous rice mortar still drying, revealing embedded hemp strands when closely inspected.
"The Forbidden City’s relic restoration group consists of ten teams, including the ancient painting restoration group, the antique clock restoration group, the bronze ware restoration group..."
"Today, we’ll begin with the ceramic restoration group."
"The Forbidden City boasts 350,000 ceramic pieces, making its restoration workload the largest among all groups, with the most staff involved."
"In addition..."
The staff halted with a smile, explaining: "Relic restoration still retains the old master-apprentice model, with some masters passing skills to their sons and grandsons. From a certain perspective, it’s a form of intangible cultural heritage."
Li Younan and the staff arrived at an old room.
"Coincidentally, Master Chen’s granddaughter just arrived yesterday. She’s new to the field and both his granddaughter and apprentice."
Li Younan nodded, capturing some footage, and then followed the staff into the room.
Upon entering, an elderly master was gently explaining some precautions to his granddaughter. The staff said: "Master Chen, the media personnel have arrived. Is it okay if we don’t disturb you?"
The master seemed accustomed to media visitors, smiling as he replied: "It’s fine, you won’t be disturbing us."
Yet, the next moment, the young girl beside him widened her eyes and stared at Li Younan in shock: "Huh, it’s you?"
Li Younan blinked, a hint of surprise in his eyes as well—it was the familiar, lively, short-legged girl.
