Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Brother Da Wei’s Visit Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Brother Da Wei’s Visit “How about that, now do you get it?” Wang Hao asked Xia Xueqi with a chuckle, “I think this show is pretty fun. We should give it a try, heh heh.”
“Definitely! It’s a must!” Xia Xueqi was so excited that she jumped up and shouted, “Brother Hao, you really are a genius!”
“Do you even need to ask?” Wang Hao said matter-of-factly, “Heh heh, I can’t wait to give them a good thrashing when the time comes. Damn, I’m looking forward to it, aren’t you?”
Damn, is it going to be another face-slapping rhythm?
Brother Hao’s performance at the class reunion was absolutely stunning. If he’s going to slap faces on this show, the viewership will definitely go through the roof!
“Brother Hao, Brother Hao,” Xia Xueqi instantly became excited, “when do we start preparing? I can’t wait to begin filming the show!”
“What’s the rush,” Wang Hao said leisurely, “Finish up whatever you need to do tonight. I also have to finish Jiang Feng’s next song. We’ll set off for Zhonghang at ten in the morning tomorrow!”
Right then, the two of them started to wrap up their affairs. Once everything was settled, they headed home—living one above the other was so convenient, they even rode the elevator together!
As soon as Wang Hao stepped through the door, he noticed something was off at home—there was an extra pair of shoes at the entrance…
“Haoer, you’re back?” His mom ran out from inside the house, smiling, “Come and see who’s here!”
“Who is it?” Wang Hao asked while changing his shoes and looking around. He quickly spotted a man in his thirties walking out from a room and was immediately surprised, “Brother Da Wei! When did you get here?!”
This young man was Wang Wei, Wang Hao’s cousin from his eldest uncle’s family. The two had been close since they were kids. When Wang Hao was little and loved playing arcade games, the kind where you insert coins, Wang Wei often took him to play, a true brother indeed.
After Wang Wei got married three years ago, his life mostly revolved around his wife and kid, and that’s when the two cousins started seeing each other less.
“I wrapped up a construction project,” Wang Wei walked over to the entrance and gave Wang Hao a tight hug, laughing, “I just happened to pass by here today on my way to collect a payment, so I thought I’d pop in to see you.”
“Haha, Brother Da Wei, you’re handling construction projects now?” Wang Hao pulled Brother Da Wei over to sit on the sofa, asking, “Not bad, eh? How is the profit? You must be making a decent amount each year, right?”
“It’s okay,” Wang Wei said proudly when talking about his project, “About two or three hundred thousand a year, more or less. It’s enough to support the family. You know how it is these days, living costs are high, especially since your nephew just turned one and a half. Everything costs money, and I have a mortgage to pay off. I have to work my butt off.”
“Of course,” Wang Hao nodded and said, “Prices are soaring these days. You can’t get by without earning money. Brother Da Wei, what kind of projects are you mainly working on? Tell me about it. If there’s anything I can help with, I’ll find some work for you.”
“That’s the spirit,” Wang Wei’s eyes lit up when he heard Wang Hao offer to find work for him, “I mainly install electronic surveillance and dash cams. If you have friends who need those, just send them my way. I’ll give you the cost price!”
These two lines of work he mentioned were hot in recent years. Wang Hao nodded vigorously, “Deal, no problem! I’ll see if I can make some connections for you.”
“No need to be polite, we’re brothers after all,” Wang Wei clapped Wang Hao on the shoulder firmly and asked, “By the way, what are you working on now? Got a girlfriend yet? If not, shall I scout one out for you?”
“I, uh…” Whenever the topic of Wang Hao came up, he would break out in a nervous sweat. It’s always better to keep a low profile among brothers at home, so it was crucial not to lay it all bare. Wang Hao said with a smile, “I don’t have much to do during the day, just wander around, write some scripts, keep busy, earn some pocket money. As for a significant other… I’m not really looking right now. I figure I should wait until my career takes off before I start considering marriage.”
Wang Wei nodded and said, “That makes sense. Just let me know when you’re ready to start looking, and I’ll have a look for you. I’ll find someone who’ll make us proud!”
“No rush, no rush,” Wang Hao replied with a modest grin. “I’m focusing on my career first. There’s plenty of time to look for someone after I’ve made some achievements!”
“Yeah, that’s a great plan!” Wang Wei patted Wang Hao hard on the shoulder and exclaimed, “There’s no doubt about my little brother. Remember how we used to play video games as kids? You always played better than me. Whenever someone else would come and give me a thrashing, you’d step in and win immediately! Seriously impressive!”
Mentioning this made Wang Hao a bit embarrassed. My, how quickly time flies—just like that, Brother Da Wei’s kid is already a year and a half old!
As they were chatting, the sound of the door opening could be heard. Their dad walked in with a smile, “I heard something about video games right outside the door and wondered who it could be. Turns out it’s Da Wei? When did you get here? How’s my big brother doing nowadays?”
“I got here a while ago,” Da Wei hurriedly stood up on seeing Wang Hao’s dad arrive and said with a smile, “Thanks to your blessings, my dad’s been doing quite well recently. It’s just his old rheumatism acting up. No matter what we do, it just won’t go away. It starts aching whenever the weather gets damp. Other than that, everything’s pretty good.”
“Yeah, old ailments are difficult to shake off.” Their dad put down his bag and went straight into the kitchen. “Since you’re all here, don’t leave just yet. You and Haoer have not seen each other in a year, right? Let’s have a drink together tonight!”
“No, no, I’ve got to go right away,” Wang Wei shook his head. “I have to go collect a debt. This project, including the costs and the processing fee, comes to over a million. I’ve put everything I have into it, and I can’t afford to be careless. Besides, drinking and driving isn’t okay, you know.”
“Oh? Collecting a debt?” Their dad thought for a moment. “Well, that’s important; you can’t put it off. How about you stay for a meal at least? If you come and don’t even eat before leaving, my big brother will have my hide!”
“Well… alright then,” seeing that he couldn’t refuse, Wang Wei nodded in agreement.
The food and drinks were soon served on the table. This was a meal with close relatives, the type who are as close as flesh and blood, and they all felt genuinely connected as they ate.
Dad said, “My, how time flies! Back in the day, you used to sneak Haoer out to play video games, and I gave you quite a scolding when I caught you. Now, in the blink of an eye, you’re taking on construction projects, haha.”
Scratching his head sheepishly, Wang Wei replied, “We were just naive kids back then. But my little brother here is different—always sharp. As for me, I’ve probably reached my limits in this life, but my little brother’s future is wide open. He’s bound to accomplish big things!”
Wang Hao: “…” I feel embarrassed being praised …
“Just him, huh?” It’s hard to resist praising one’s own kid. Dad chuckled and said, “He worries me all the time. But lately, he seems to be getting his act together, focusing on his career. I heard he’s been writing scripts. Although I don’t understand much about it, I know it’s a good thing. Otherwise, I’d be worried that he might have trouble finding someone later on.”
“That’s impossible,” Wang Wei declared. “Uncle, I’m not exaggerating—my brother’s always had a brilliant mind. Since we were kids, be it Kung Fu, computer games, he’s always been top-notch! He’s a good, smart guy. Anything he puts his mind to, he does flawlessly. It’s talent. It may take me a lifetime to get something right, but if my little brother really focuses on something, he can excel in just a few days!”
Wang Hao scratched his head and laughed, “I’m not as amazing as you say I am…”
Isn’t that just like a brother? Back when we were caught playing video games by Dad, it was always Brother Da Wei who pleaded on my behalf!
“You two brothers are close,” Dad said with a smile and light scolding. “Ever since you were young, you’ve been tight. And look at you, all grown up and still the same. Every time I start to lecture him, you jump in and make a fuss, haha.”
“That’s what brothers do! By the way, little brother, what kind of script are you writing?” Brother Da Wei asked, bringing up the subject of scriptwriting again. “Has it been made into a movie? What’s it called?”
“It has been produced. It’s called ‘Domestic Agent’,” Wang Hao answered, blushing slightly. “It’s doing… fairly well.”