After meeting Hou Lei at KFC that day, Joyno felt that her resolve remained unchanged.
She had spent over a month completing this over - thirty - episode online drama titled *How Ugly I Am*, a light - hearted urban romance. Of course, it wasn't just a simple tale of childhood sweethearts' love; it also incorporated the schemes and calculations of a third party.
After finishing the script, during her break, she started looking for a job.
These days, it's really hard to find a job. It's okay that restaurant supervisors need a college degree, but for someone like Joyno who majored in journalism, the corresponding editor and journalist positions require at least a postgraduate degree. She remembered that when applying for a job at *Entertainment Daily*, the requirements were having an online sense, being familiar with the entire entertainment industry, having a certain level of writing skills, and a relevant college degree would suffice.
That was just *Entertainment Daily*. For other newspapers recruiting editors, even if they accept undergraduates, they must be from 985 or 211 universities. However, in some places, although the recruitment requirements are extremely high, it's not surprising that someone like Ah Hai, who only has a vocational school education and is only qualified to be an assistant or secretary, can still get in.
In Joyno's view, finding a job depends not only on the individual but also on family connections. People with connections only need a verbal or written introduction, and they can get into any unit without even an interview.
She applied for jobs at many newspapers, but all she got were rejections. What annoyed her most was that because she had once been fired, no unit would want such an employee.
After several days of repeated setbacks, Joyno didn't know how many times she had been turned down. The positions she applied for were either journalist or editor. Sometimes the negotiation failed because of the salary, and sometimes it was because of her firing experience. When she walked out dejectedly from the last company, the sun was about to set. Joyno checked her phone; it was already 5 p.m.
There was a small restaurant named "The Chef" near the building. From afar, she saw a familiar figure. Yes, it was Luo Yize.
Luo Yize just walked into this small restaurant, and Joyno followed him.
He didn't look in good spirits. A month had passed, and he still hadn't taken on a new role as he had planned. He sat alone in a corner where no one could see him.
Joyno sat at the table in front of him, facing Luo Yize.
He showed no expression, just lowered his head and looked at his phone. From his situation, it was obvious that he had discovered a certain secret. Since He Jing's family was also in the film and television industry, although they were talking about cooperation with him, it was actually a one - sided deal. So, with his current state and the slurs and insults from many people on the Internet, he was almost ruined.
How could he be in the mood to take on a new drama?
After a while, he suddenly stood up from his seat and seemed to go out to answer a phone call.
At this time, Joyno called the waiter to order. She ordered a bowl of Yangzhou fried rice and a bottle of Arctic Ocean soda, and paid the bill right after ordering.
The waiter looked very busy. He was probably about twenty years old. He was so flustered that he couldn't handle things properly and often made mistakes.
Several tables of customers opposite began to urge continuously.
"Hey, waiter, why hasn't my Kung Pao Chicken been served yet?"
"I clearly said no green peppers. What the hell are you doing? Do you believe I'll file a complaint against you?!"
Being a waiter is really not easy. They have to face all kinds of customers every day. Even when they encounter such overbearing people, they have to act cheerfully. They are just like the dance girls in the cabarets in pre - liberation Shanghai, who not only had to perform but also had to smile all day long.
After another while, Luo Yize came back with his special assistant. To his great surprise, his seat had been taken by two or three strong men.
"Excuse me, I'm very sorry, but this seat is already occupied. Could you please move to another place?"
As soon as Luo Yize finished speaking sincerely, one of the strong men seemed to be irritated. His voice suddenly rose, making the whole place quiet: "Who are you? Who can prove this is your seat?"
"I've already ordered. My assistant just went to park the car and will be back soon."
"Don't bullshit me. When we came, this seat was empty. Don't you understand the rule of first - come, first - served? Besides, is your name written on this seat?"
"Then who can prove this seat is yours?" When Luo Yize said this, it was obvious from his expression that he was angry.
"What do you want? Do you think it's reasonable to fight for a seat?"
Saying this, the strong man rolled up his sleeves. It was easy to guess what would happen next: "Let me tell you, I don't want to beat anyone today. If you're smart, get out of here quickly, or I'll be不客气!"
"The one who should get out is you!"
"Damn it, say that again if you have the guts!"
Luo Yize repeated what he had just said loudly. Suddenly, he was punched hard in the face.
Several people started to fight. Luo Yize's special assistant seemed unable to hold him back because, like Joyno, she was also a girl. Among the strong men, there were also some trying to hold back those who were fighting.
The scene was in chaos, and everyone was scared out of their wits.
At this moment, they heard a woman scream: "Stop it all!"
As soon as the words were out, everyone immediately stopped.
It turned out that Joyno had seen the fight. When she saw her idol in conflict with others, of course, she stood on her idol's side. As a fan, this was her responsibility.
Fortunately, Joyno secretly recorded the fight with her phone.
"You took someone else's seat and even started hitting people. You're so unreasonable!"
Joyno had never been so angry before. It seemed that there was a raging fire burning on her delicate face.
"What does it matter to you? So what if I hit someone?" The strong man who had hit someone said while trying to break free from the person holding him back. "I've never hit a woman in my life, but if you push me too far, you'll see..."
"Just hit me if you dare! Anyway, I can't stand this. I'm going to interfere. If you have the guts, come at me!"
Joyno's courage shocked almost everyone.