Jiang Youliang was also a bit restless, but his health had been severely damaged when he was young, and now that he was older, his body couldn't take it anymore. He was bored staying at home alone, so Jiang Xiaoman thought about it and decided to have his father become the mascot of the village's intangible cultural heritage park.
Actually, it's just that after meals every day, I would stroll to the cultural park, sit in the exhibition area and carve bamboo sculptures. This job only requires hands, and Jiang Youliang is an old bamboo carving craftsman. He's also very old, so his image is that of a perfect spokesperson!
Unexpectedly, the position that was originally set up to help Jiang Youliang pass the time ended up becoming the most popular tourist attraction in Langshan Village!
The reason is that once, a photography association came to Langshan to take pictures, and the photographers unintentionally captured the scene of Jiang Youliang calmly carving bamboo carvings amidst a noisy crowd of tourists. It was simply too artistic!
This photo later won many awards, both domestic and international.
The photographer's fame soared, and the "model" Jiang Youliang also became famous.
Even many photography enthusiasts from across the country make a special trip to Langshan to capture the scenery, just to photograph Jiang Youliang!
"Dad, you're even more popular than me now." Jiang Xiaoman served his father a bowl of chicken soup wontons, and then served himself a bowl. The father and son had a simple dinner.
There were originally three people, but Jiang Baichuan is too dedicated, so now he eats dinner directly at the tutoring center every night. Fortunately, Jiang Xiaoman's business has stabilized, and he doesn't have much ambition. He has delegated the work to each position, and he is now more relaxed than when he first started his business. He goes to get off work and leaves on time every day, and he can even cook for Jiang Youliang in the evening.
Jiang Youliang is now quite aware of his "celebrity" status. At the request of photographers, he now wears antique-style costumes produced by "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" year-round. His hair and beard have turned white, making him look increasingly ethereal and otherworldly. Some film crews have even approached him, hoping to invite the old man to make a cameo appearance as a celestial master in a fantasy drama, but Jiang Xiaoman has politely declined them all.
After eating a bowl of chicken soup wontons, Jiang Youliang felt a little sleepy. After a quick wash, he went to sleep next door.
That night, Jiang Xiaoman couldn't sleep because of waves of heart palpitations. In the middle of the night, she suddenly jumped out of bed without even putting on her shoes and ran to her father's room, scaring Jiang Baichuan next door half to death.
Jiang Youliang's body was like a sieve. After getting old, he relied entirely on Jiang Xiaoman's money to prolong his life. Even Jiang Baichuan was secretly prepared to send his older brother to the mountains at any time.
Hearing the noise next door, Jiang Baichuan's heart skipped a beat. Without even putting on his shoes, he ran out barefoot. When he got to the next room, he saw Jiang Xiaoman squatting by Jiang Youliang's bedside, tears streaming down her face.
Jiang Baichuan felt as if his feet were nailed to the floor, and he dared not move forward even half a step.
After a long pause, Jiang Baichuan, with tears streaming down his face, choked out a curse to his nephew: "Stop crying! Go out and call for help! Change your father's funeral clothes!"
After saying that, Jiang Baichuan couldn't hold on any longer and started crying while leaning against the door frame.
"What funeral clothes? My dad's still alive!" Jiang Xiaoman wiped away her tears, grinning smugly. "I just had a nightmare, I dreamt my dad...you know...and when I ran over here, he was perfectly fine! It was all a dream! It was all a dream, hahaha~"
"Don't believe me? Come and touch it! My dad's still warm! He's still breathing under his nose~ My dad's still here! Hehehe~"
Jiang Baichuan: "..."
Today is another day I want to beat up my nephew.
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