Lin Muci was still thinking about the choice of one out of three movies.
Ling Qianhe sat beside her, hooked her hand, and his eyes held a few more smiles.
It was—
Worth pondering.
Malicious intent.
The line of vigilance in Lin Muci's heart immediately tightened!
"What do you want?"
Her agent, Ye Tongtong, was sitting in front.
Ling Qianhe glanced at her, a faint smile flashing in his eyes, then he leaned closer to Lin Muci and whispered.
"It's my fault."
"Xiao Ci must be very tired. You still have to do promotions."
"Not next time, I will be very gentle."
Lin Muci: "..."
This scoundrel!
Why was he saying this in front of her agent?
He was doing it on purpose!
Ye Tongtong coughed loudly.
Are young people these days so direct?
She didn't understand anything!
If she did, she would have to pretend not to understand!
...
After "I'm Thriving in the Scum-Abusing World" became a global sensation, it basically became a hot topic worldwide. Every small world was incredibly brilliant, and fans found it difficult to distinguish which world made their hearts flutter more, which made them more excited.
It was too brilliant.
"Ye Ling is definitely the female lead!"
"She's so cool, and Xiao Ci completely brought this lead role to life. Speaking of which, when watching the movie, she truly portrayed the differences between the characters. It's amazing."
"Xiao Ci is truly amazing!"
Fans raved about her acting.
Some even cut out clips of her performance.
Instantly gaining millions of views, not only her own fans but also most of the audience who had seen the movie gave extremely positive reviews.
[It feels like seeing actress Zhao Lan when she was young. She's truly... so spiritual. Zhao Lan is an all-around acclaimed actress. Is Xiao Ci going to be the second Zhao Lan?]
[However, Zhao Lan, as an accomplished actress, has incredibly sharp judgment! When she chose Xiao Ci to play Qi Qingling, the supporting role in her movie "Fang Fei Juedai," everyone was still questioning it, right?]
[After all, Xiao Ci was just a female student with little experience.]
[She debuted through a talent show and immediately took on a leading role. Who knew that her own starring film would become such a massive hit now!]
[Exactly. Perhaps Zhao Lan saw her own reflection in Xiao Ci?]
[She's a born movie queen material!]
Everyone thought so.
But fans were more inclined to another theory.
[Xiao Ci won't be the second Zhao Lan, because she will become her own unique self!]
[Qianhe is the global top male star. I think Xiao Ci has a great chance of becoming a global top female star!]
In the fan club, everyone was still immersed in the movie's plot.
[I'm completely in love—it's too perfect!]
[Wuwuwu, who wouldn't love her? She's a legitimate actress!]
[Do you have any news about her next project? With Xiao Ci's excellent acting and her beauty, she should be acting more!]
Fans, fanatically and excitedly, yearned to see more of her films.
[Is there any progress on Xiao Ci's next project?]
A big fan, familiar with the workings of the entertainment industry, confidently reassured the younger fans.
[Don't worry, Xiao Ci's next film will have a top-notch production team.]
[She has had two consecutive blockbusters!]
[If she were just a small newcomer, she wouldn't have much bargaining power in the entertainment industry – but after two consecutive blockbusters, she's now a highly sought-after commodity. The best scripts are being offered to her!]
[It all depends on whether she wants to take on the opportunity.]
[So, you don't need to worry!]
The big fan's words successfully put the fans at ease.
The fans finally felt relieved.
[Then... will she collaborate with Qianhe again?]
This question actually sparked a heated discussion in the fan group.
They were divided into two factions.
Fans of the "Xiao Ci and Ling Qianhe" CP naturally hoped for more collaborations between them. However, fans who only supported Lin Muci themselves worried more.
Lin Muci's personal fans were actually somewhat reluctant for them to continue collaborating.
[Xiao Ci's two films were both collaborations with Qianhe... Although both films were massive hits.]
[But I'm really worried about audience fatigue. And Xiao Ci aspires to be a movie queen. We've seen her career ambition since her debut.]
[She's definitely not someone who would be blinded by romance!]
[I think she should try collaborating with different teams and actors to see if new sparks can be ignited.]
These were the sincere thoughts of Lin Muci's personal fans.
However, a mysterious anonymous comment appeared in the comment section.
"Her next film, she will not collaborate with Ling Qianhe."
Usually, accounts that suddenly broke such news were quite accurate.
However, was Xiao Ci's new drama already confirmed?
...
Lin Muci and Ling Qianhe finished promoting at a new cinema.
She took the opportunity to check her phone. Yang Weiyang was still complaining to her.
"Wuwuwu, Xiao Ci, when will you finish your work there? Hurry up and save me, I'm dying wuwuwu..."
Yang Weiyang looked pitiful.
Looking at her message, Lin Muci could instantly imagine the tone Yang Weiyang used to say it.
She chuckled.
"What, Brother Long is punishing you severely again?"
Yang Weiyang sent a sighing emoji.
"Who isn't? He made me jump from a height of three stories!"
"Although protective measures were taken, I'm a girl, and I'm scared. I had to grit my teeth and jump. Although Brother Long praised my professionalism, I was almost frantic!"
The chattering Yang Weiyang appeared exceptionally cute.
Lin Muci sent her a cute head-patting emoji.
"I'll join you in suffering soon."
Yang Weiyang then reported to her.
"Two newcomers have joined the crew... One is a little policeman named Bai Jian, quite good-looking, with clear features. I think he's a bit better than Fei Siyu who plays games."
"At least he looks sturdy, capable of knocking two Fei Siyus away with one punch."
"Brother Long praises him every day, saying his movements are beautiful and his comprehension is strong."
"And another one, supposedly a basketball player, very tall."
"What was his name again."
"Ah, right, Zhou Yuan'an! His name sounds quite gentle, but he's actually a silly, honest guy."
"He gets yelled at by Brother Long every day, but he doesn't get angry, just smiles foolishly. But he does fit the role... it's just that he's completely clueless about acting."
"Brother Long has to spend a lot of time every day to train and torment him."
"While filming, he also laments that if he couldn't find anyone with better conditions, Brother Long would have replaced him long ago!"
So, it's a love-hate relationship?
Hearing Yang Weiyang gossip about her two old acquaintances. Da Feng Novel Network
Lin Muci could imagine how lively the crew would be once filming started.
She couldn't help but feel a headache. Yang Weiyang herself suddenly became excited again.
"Oh right! Xiao Ci, Brother Long said that the first generation Martial God, Hong Tongshan, is coming!"
"I didn't expect Brother Long to be able to invite such a big figure. He's really going all out this time."
First generation Martial God, Hong Tongshan?
The name sounded somewhat familiar to Lin Muci. She asked the system in her mind.
"Who is this person?"
The system paused and replied.
"This person is currently in an unsearchable state."
"It is recommended that the host redeem this character's information with points!"
The system was acting very professionally. Unexpectedly, Lin Muci ignored it and turned to ask the person next to her.
"Who is Hong Tongshan?"
"Weiyang said that Wu Minlong, Brother Long, invited him out of retirement, and she seemed very excited about it."
She looked at Ling Qianhe.
"You've been a top star in the entertainment industry for five years. You should know all about the seniors in the industry."
Ling Qianhe's lips curved upwards again.
Was his wife...
Asking him for help?
However, Ling Qianhe did know.
He calmly explained to her.
"He was a martial arts superstar thirty years ago. He was one of the top stars in the Hong Kong film industry back then. When Wu Minlong first debuted, he spent some time in the Hong Kong film scene, and perhaps that's how they formed a connection. Hong Tongshan has been in seclusion for many years, and it was indeed not easy for Wu Minlong to persuade him to come out. He is also considered a first-generation Chinese superstar."
"He made a name for us overseas with his martial arts. Later generations have benefited from the foundation he laid."
He explained it very clearly.
Moreover, he could casually talk about some rumors.
"He is also good friends with He Yunru, the producer of our movie "I'm Thriving in the Scum-Abusing World."
"He Yunru herself comes from a prominent family, and she was one of the overseas promoters who helped his martial arts films break into the Western market!"
Wow.
So there was such a connection?
No wonder they say the entertainment industry is a circle.
Lin Muci thought for a moment, then suddenly realized something.
"So... it wasn't you who invited this retired martial arts superstar to help Brother Long, was it?"
She looked at Ling Qianhe with suspicion.
Ling Qianhe neither admitted nor denied, but continued to say.
"Thirty years ago."
"Hong Tongshan was extremely popular in the entertainment industry, then he made a swift retreat. He used the money he earned from his entertainment career as his initial capital to start a company. Today, he is one of the famous wealthy individuals in Hong Kong, and he also owns a film company."
"It's indeed not easy to persuade him to come out of retirement. Because he lacks neither money nor fame and fortune."
"To move him to appear, one needs to rely on sincerity."
"He needs to be convinced that this movie is a truly good film, a work that has the potential to revive the Chinese cultural wave globally, before he will come out."
Lin Muci looked at Ling Qianhe.
When it came to career,
He was different from the yandere younger brother in front of her.
He was calm and composed.
When he looked at her, the light in his eyes seemed to illuminate all the darkness.
In his heart, there was a burning flame.
The firelight could turn into fireworks.
Illuminating the night sky!
"Then it doesn't rely on our personal strength."
"Even if we can become global top stars – but for our culture to truly become popular worldwide, it always requires continuous inheritance and more excellent works to appear before the public."
"We are both so fortunate to be able to contribute to such a good cause."
He smiled and leaned close to her ear.
"Xiao Ci is the best."
"I never doubted it!"
[If you have a mission coming to this world, then my mission is to send you soaring three thousand miles high!]