Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 109, Section 108: Princess, I'm Pregnant (4K)

[Lin Shaobai's low-budget film grossed over 1 billion yuan, he secured 17 endorsements in less than a year since his debut, his online live streams attracted over 100 million viewers, his starring role in "Ashes of Love" surpassed 100 million views in less than ten minutes, and its viewership exceeded 10 billion in less than a month. Over 540,000 people gave it a high score of 7.8, making it the most rated work in the fantasy drama series. The topic of the character Xu Feng has generated over 10 billion views...]

Because Lin Shaobai has so many outstanding achievements, the data team updates his performance chart very frequently.

Previously, Luo's fans started stirring up trouble by posting unflattering pictures of Lin Shaobai, which led to his fans, Baihe, flooding the public square with negative comments.

Although the TV series has ended, Lin Shaobai's popularity has not diminished.

He has consistently been at the top of the celebrity popularity charts, with only Kun Kun, the center of the talent show, right below him.

Subsequently, they were invited to shoot for GQ China's September anniversary issue and ELLE's October issue.

Among mainstream men's magazines, GQ and Esquire are considered top-tier.

Bazaar Men, Fashion Men, Ruishi, and Figaro Men are considered near-top-tier brands.

In terms of importance, September is higher than October, which is higher than the start of the quarter, which is higher than the start of the year and the end of the year.

ELLE is one of the five major women's magazines. The celebrities who grace the covers of September, October, and December represent the most popular stars and models of the moment.

The commercial value and fashion resources of the celebrities who grace the cover should not be underestimated.

After the magazine photoshoot, the Beijing Film Academy started a new semester.

Lin Shaobai returned to Kyoto and went to record the song "Plum Blossom Fragrance Remains the Same" with Zhou Shen.

The Legend of Da Ru was highly anticipated before it aired, mainly because Zhou Xun and Huo Jianhua were the main actors.

Many people say it will break the status of "Empresses in the Palace" in everyone's mind.

It's a palace intrigue drama that countless people are eagerly anticipating.

Therefore, we need to invite a very popular singer to sing the theme song.

Lin Shaobai greeted Zhou Shen after arriving at the recording studio.

Zhou Shen had to look up at Lin Shaobai and remark, "You're so tall."

Lin Shaobai gave an awkward smile.

Zhou Shen: "I always thought you were tall on TV, but I didn't expect you to be even taller in person. Hey, to be honest, I really like the dramas you act in. This should be our first time working together."

Zhou Shen was even more outgoing than I had imagined.

"Yes."

After a while, a staff member came over to them and said, "You're ready, teachers, you can go in now."

His eyes were full of respect, after all, both of them were incredibly good singers.

Lin Shaobai had read the lyrics to the theme song of "The Legend of Da Ru," "The Fragrance of Plum Blossoms Remains."

It roughly talks about missing a lost love and reminiscing about the beautiful life of the past.

Therefore, when singing this song, the entire melody should be sad, and the voice should be as low and somber as possible.

Lin Shaobai quickly went to the microphone.

"Fallen blossoms intoxicate the plum garden."

"It feels like our first meeting."

Her once black hair is now frosted with age.

"Join hands to navigate the myriad wonders of this world"

Zhou Shen nodded with great satisfaction after hearing Lin Shaobai sing.

He felt that Lin Shaobai's voice was perfect for singing TV drama OSTs.

It has a particularly strong sense of story.

If this continues, Lin Shaobai will become known as the "OST Prince"!
The song is still good and did not disappoint the audience.

No wonder people say that bad dramas produce amazing songs.

If they had put the same passion they had for making music into their scripts, they wouldn't have been criticized by everyone.

Zhou Shen followed Lin Shaobai in singing.

"Her heart's secrets have faded her beauty."

"My longing for you is now in disarray."

……

Their voices, one deep and the other ethereal, complemented each other perfectly.

Lin Shaobai: "In the vast expanse of time, I can't tell when I'll return."

"I hate that you don't know how much I care."

Zhou Shen: "The moonlight, like water, washes away the fleeting past glories."

"I only wish to leave behind a trace of our bond."

Two hours later, after the recording was completed, Lin Shaobai and Zhou Shen were treated to dinner by the crew of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace.

At the dinner table, the director declared that the show was bound to be a hit.

With Zhou Xun and Huo Jianhua in charge, and it's adapted from a novel by the same author as "Empresses in the Palace," it's hard for this not to be a hit!
Director: "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace will definitely be a huge success, even better than Story of Yanxi Palace!!"

The director has always compared the TV series "Da Ru Zhuan" to "Story of Yanxi Palace".

With other palace intrigue dramas being so popular, how could Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace be any less successful?!
Lin Shaobai didn't say anything throughout the entire process.

Without a queuing, he continued eating at his seat.

He knew how much criticism Da Ru Chuan would receive in the future, but it did indeed generate a lot of memes.

For example, "Haha, your mouth is really big!"

Netizens have developed a kind of affection for each other through their criticism.

At the time, aside from Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, Chen Kun, who starred in The Rise of Phoenixes, was also heavily criticized.

The storm of criticism comes in waves.

A short while later, Zhou Xun, the lead actor in the film, entered the room.

She was a little late because of work.

Lin Shaobai shook hands with her: "Hello, Sister Zhou Xun."

"Hello."

Zhou Xun still had that signature husky voice.

She looked closely at Lin Shaobai's face and found that he was indeed quite handsome, a face suited for the big screen.

"Our director heard you sing well, so he specially invited you and Zhou Shen to sing the theme song for Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace."

"Yes, thank you for your recognition." Lin Shaobai smiled slightly.

Zhou Xun turned to talk to Zhou Shen.

The group then continued their previous conversation, expressing their high regard for the TV series.

Zhou Xun crossed his arms, then suddenly turned to look at Lin Shaobai, as if remembering something: "What have you been up to lately?"

Lin Shaobai: "Oh, I'm filming a movie."

Zhou Xun: "So, this short buzz cut was also a hairstyle you did for the movie?"

"Yes."

“I noticed you’ve gotten a tan recently. I remember seeing you on a show before, and you were a bit darker then.”

"Yes. I'm filming in Chongqing every day. Chongqing is a hot spot."

"It's still a bit late."

Zhou Xun sighed.

"Late what?" Lin Shaobai asked, puzzled.

"I mean, I'm currently looking for some new actors and thinking of signing a few to develop their careers."

Zhou Xun partnered with Chen Kun to start the company Dongsheng Future as early as 2017. The company's first artist was Ni Dahong.

He is the actor who played Su Daqiang in "All Is Well".

This teacher's acting skills are superb; when he played Su Daqiang, the entire internet hated him to the core.

Zhou Xun and Chen Kun were planning to train new talent.

Lin Shaobai seems quite good.

It turned out that he had been signed by the Chinese side long ago and had already developed into the number one player.

"I'm planning to go to Beijing Film Academy with Kun in a few days."

Chen Kun graduated from Beijing Film Academy, and he plans to find new talent from his alma mater.

"Xiaolin, you're also from Beijing Film Academy, right? Do you have anyone you could recommend?"

"Sister Xun wants me to recommend an actor with potential, right?"

"That's right,"

Lin Shaobai turned his head back.

Dong Sheng's future...

Isn't this Zhang Jingyi's future company?
Since she was signed with this company in the original world, she'll definitely be the one recommended now.

Moreover, the company will provide Zhang Jingyi with good resources in the future, and the two founders treat her well.

Zhang Jingyi also likes Zhou Xun very much and calls her "aunt" in private.

"I do have someone in mind; we could meet them if there's a chance." "A boy or a girl?"

"The girl's name is Zhang Jingyi. She is my classmate and has excellent grades. All the acting teachers like her very much. Moreover, she is very serious about acting, a seriousness that I can't even describe. She really wants to be a good actress, so I want to recommend her to Sister Xun."

Zhou Xun suddenly looked at Lin Shaobai with a gossipy look: "It's rare to see you praise a girl like this. Would you praise a girl like this in front of the media?"

"Uh..." Lin Shaobai stammered.

"Your classmate? Tsk tsk tsk."

"Sister Xun, you asked me to recommend actors with potential, so I'll recommend the most suitable ones I know."

"Do you have a photo? It's a photo of Zhang Jingyi."

"some."

Lin Shaobai handed Zhou Xun a photo of Zhang Jingyi taken during military training.

This is her without makeup.

When Zhou Xun saw the princess's appearance, his eyes lit up, thinking that the girl looked like she had a story to tell.

Especially those eyes, they seem to love everyone they see to the core.

Actually, Zhang Jingyi's face was at its peak after she turned 30.

People who have accumulated life experience and settled down will actually be more sought after.

Many male and female celebrities don't have much charm when they are young, but become inexplicably attractive as they get older.

However, it won't be long before Zhang Jingyi, with her acting skills and looks, will secure a place among the post-95 actresses.

"Oh, that's a good look. We plan to select 3000 people to study at the school down the mountain. They will go through several rounds of selection before they are chosen to stay."

"I'll ask her later, and then I'll tell you, Sister Xun."

"Okay. It's settled then, you can't try to trick me, right?"

"Okay, don't worry."

After having dinner with the film crew, Lin Shaobai returned to the villa he had previously bought.

After finishing his meal, he remembered what had happened that day and called Zhang Jingyi.

It's getting late, I wonder if the princess will be able to answer it?

A short while later, the call connected.

"Hey, why are you calling me so late?"

There's something I need to tell you.

"what?"

"I am pregnant."

“……………………”

Zhang Jingyi on the other end of the phone was dumbfounded.

After a long pause, he covered his face and sneered, "I think I've said this more than once, but I think you're really funny and I'm happy to be with you. Can we just get to the point already?"

"Alright, let's get down to business. Today I met with the crew of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace and ran into Zhou Xun."

At this point, Zhou Xun was still that unattainable super actress in Zhang Jingyi's heart.

She's just a little fangirl.

"That's great! I'd like to meet her too. I think her acting is very good to learn from, if only..."

"Wouldn't it be better if I could learn from her up close?"

Lin Shaobai, lying on the sofa, interrupted Zhang Jingyi with a smile.

"How could I possibly learn from her up close? Who am I? Who is she? I'm not worthy of her."

"Hey. Don't say that. You have to have confidence in yourself. Maybe you can learn and improve your acting skills under her."

"Stop making fun of me. I think you've gotten so hot filming in Chongqing lately that your brain is all muddled. You're as hot as mush."

Zhang Jingyi had absolutely no hope.

Isn't that just something you say to fool a child?

"If you don't believe me, you can come to my house and see for yourself."

"Inviting me to your house so late at night, you have ulterior motives."

“Hey, I really have to tell you this. You really have the opportunity to learn from Zhou Xun.”

"Can't we say it over the phone?"

"No."

"I don't believe it."

"Alas, my good intentions are wasted. Even an upright person like me can be misunderstood."

"...There's really no other way. You, you have to give me a different reason and I'll go."

Zhang Jingyi blushed slightly when she said this, and that proud and arrogant air still lingered.

"Okay, because I missed you. That's why I invited you."

"..."

Zhang Jingyi was happy to hear this.

Lin Shaobai heard his breathing quicken slightly, and then the call was disconnected.

He was full of questions.

Thirty minutes later, Zhang Jingyi arrived at Lin Shaobai's house carrying her bag.

She was out of breath, so I guess she ran over.

So what exactly are you trying to tell me?

Once inside, Zhang Jingyi asked directly.

Lin Shaobai handed the announcement issued by Zhou Xun's company to Zhang Jingyi.

They will select 3000 students to enter the academy at the foot of the mountain to study acting skills, and they will undergo multiple rounds of assessments.

Those who make it to the final round of the evaluation will have the opportunity to become signed artists.

This announcement hasn't been released yet; it's internal information.

It was Zhou Xun who took the initiative to tell Lin Shaobai.

Zhang Jingyi was pleasantly surprised: "It really works!"

Lin Shaobai: "Would I lie to you? I already said I'd have a chance to see Zhou Xun. Chen Kun will be coming to Beijing Film Academy soon..."

"Senior Chen Kun."

"Well, okay. Senior Chen Kun will be coming to Beijing Film Academy to select students in a while, and I've already recommended you to him. I hope you can pass the test when you go to the academy down the mountain."

Zhang Jingyi carefully considered Lin Shaobai's words, then looked at him with eyes full of gratitude: "You... spoke up for me?"

There was even a hint of disbelief in her tone.

Lin Shaobai took a sip of water, thinking that this was a very ordinary matter.

This is just a recommendation; whether Zhang Jingyi is actually selected depends on her own abilities.

"I never imagined I'd be learning at Zhou Xun's company one day!!"

Zhang Jingyi was deeply moved, thinking to herself that she hadn't misjudged him.

Lin Shaobai is the best! \^O^/

Lin Shaobai: "I'm just making a recommendation. Whether you can stay in the end depends on yourself."

"Don't worry, I will definitely stay. I will study hard at that school and become a good actor."

Zhang Jingyi's eyes and brows were exceptionally firm.

After saying that, she went to her bedroom and silently took out her books to study again.

There was also a tablet next to him, where he repeatedly watched the Beijing Film Academy textbooks.

While studying these teaching materials, she would also analyze the characters' psychology and think about why they could express such expressions.

Lin Shaobai leaned against the bedroom door with his arms crossed, not wanting to disturb her as she was so focused on her work.

After brushing my teeth and washing my face, I lifted the covers and lay down on the bed.

I'm going back to the mountain city to film again tomorrow.

Zhang Jingyi didn't close the book until the early hours of the morning, preparing to go to sleep.

She yawned, but when she caught a glimpse of Lin Shaobai's sleeping face, she quickly shut her mouth, afraid of disturbing him.

Zhang Jingyi lowered her head somewhat awkwardly, and after washing up, she quietly lifted the blanket.

She carefully lay down and snuggled into Lin Shaobai's arms like a kitten.

Lin Shaobai, who was sleeping soundly, was suddenly awakened by this.

The two stared at each other awkwardly in the darkness.

"Jingyi, are you getting ready to sleep... um?"

Before Lin Shaobai could react, the princess gently kissed him.

I hope everything goes well in the upcoming year of 2025.

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