I'm Worse Than Him

In front of Song Jing, Lin Chudong felt a little embarrassed, but he couldn't bear to refuse Lin Qiqi's expectant eyes.

He ate the delicious food he made in one bite, swallowing the spoon along with it.

He pulled out the spoon, not a grain of rice left on it, and Lin Qiqi's face was full of smiles.

"It's delicious, right? I love it!"

Lin Qiqi scooped another spoonful and put it into her own mouth, not minding sharing a spoon with Da Fei at all.

Sister Song shrugged. If it were any other artist, she would definitely have to restrain their private life. But Lin Qiqi, she couldn't control her, nor did she dare to. Whatever she wanted to do, she could do, as long as she didn't get fat.

After Sister Song left, Lin Chudong said.

"Qiqi, the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala matter, you helped me with it, right?"

Lin Qiqi smiled.

"Hehe, it was just a small favor."

"Thank you, I owe you one."

"Just bring me delicious food!"

Lin Chudong nodded.

"No problem."

Watching Lin Qiqi eat was also enjoyable; this girl ate everything with gusto.

"By the way, Qiqi, how much is your current salary?"

Lin Qiqi was stunned. "I'm not very clear. Sister Song said it should be over ten million."

Lin Chudong: ...

He had originally planned to film a movie and invite Lin Qiqi to act in it, thinking he could get a 30-40% discount with their favor.

But now, even a 90% discount was unaffordable for Lin Chudong.

Lin Qiqi was too expensive; he couldn't afford her at all. It seemed he would have to find another actor.

Just then, the Director's voice suddenly came from outside.

"Qiqi, time to work! Li Zhilin has arrived!"

Lin Qiqi frowned slightly, put down her spoon, and walked out reluctantly.

Lin Chudong quickly tidied up and followed her out.

Lin Chudong was professional at heart. If he were an actor, he would definitely be on call, so he didn't disturb her.

However, when Li Zhilin was mentioned, Lin Qiqi seemed a bit unhappy.

Lin Chudong had certainly heard of Li Zhilin.

A popular young star, a top celebrity, a clean-cut, standard young idol in his early twenties.

His public persona was simple and hardworking, but what he was like in reality was unknown.

The two returned to the set. The Director spoke a few words about the scene with Lin Qiqi, and then they were ready to begin.

This was a scene between the two of them. Lin Chudong glanced at the script in the Director's hand. They were supposed to be playing a couple, the male and female leads.

As soon as they started, their profiles immediately appeared on camera. The scene was beautiful; this Director had good camera work.

Lin Chudong was now a senior director herself and could see the skill involved.

Li Zhilin's appearance was quite good, and his expressions were also on point. To be precise, he just had a face that naturally looked melancholic without doing anything; it wasn't that his acting was incredibly amazing.

Li Zhilin said, "123456789."

When he spoke, Lin Chudong was stunned. Was this the legendary "number actor"?

It was her first time seeing a number actor on set. She hadn't expected that this top star, Li Zhilin, wouldn't memorize his lines either?

Not memorizing lines and just reciting numbers, as long as the number of syllables was the same, post-production dubbing could be used.

These were all tricks prepared for these unprofessional actors, and they were already very common in the entertainment industry.

Lin Qiqi frowned and said, "When can you get your sword back?"

Li Zhilin: 123, 123456, 789.

Lin Qiqi: I'll give you another month.

Li Zhilin: 1234, 123!

Lin Qiqi, I...

The Director helplessly said, "Cut! Qiqi, adjust yourself."

Li Zhilin snorted, "What kind of actor are you? Be more professional, okay? I was getting into character, but your expressions, demeanor, and tone were just not right."

Lin Qiqi frowned, "You reciting numbers is really affecting my mood."

Li Zhilin sneered, "What does me reciting numbers have to do with you? You act your part, I'll act mine. If you can't act, then go home early and be a pretty face. Don't waste my time here. When veteran actors act with me, they don't have as much trouble getting into character as you do."

"If you were professional, you could handle it even if I were cursing. If you're nothing, then go home early!"

Li Zhilin was accustomed to being arrogant. He had previously paid for trending searches twice to promote his new drama, but Lin Qiqi had upstaged him at the last moment.

Yesterday was the same. He had just paid to get on the trending list, preparing to push his new drama to the top.

But Lin Qiqi had intercepted him, getting on the first spot with a scandal.

Li Zhilin naturally didn't give her a good look.

Lin Qiqi pouted, her eyes welling up with tears, almost about to cry. She looked so pitiful that anyone would feel sympathetic.

The Director quickly stepped in to mediate, "Don't worry, we'll skip this scene for now. Let's shoot Zhilin's part first. Extras, get ready, everyone on set!"

"Qiqi, take a good rest and adjust your emotions."

The Director also wiped away a cold sweat. Neither side was easy to deal with, and he could only play the peacemaker. Offending either of them would be disastrous.

Both were big stars with tens of millions in salary. If he angered either of them, the investor might just replace him as Director.

Lin Qiqi returned to Lin Chudong's side, pouting aggrievedly.

Lin Chudong held her hand and said, "Don't cry, I'll get revenge for you."

Lin Qiqi quickly shook her head, "No, he's a bad person, don't bother with him."

Lin Chudong sneered, "Bad person? Sorry, I'm worse than him."

"Can you tell the Director for me to give me a small supporting role? I want to have some fun too."

Lin Qiqi was stunned, not knowing what he was planning to do, but she still listened to him.

"Director, my friend Da Fei, can you give him a supporting role?"

The Director was surprised, "Oh, Da Fei is making a cameo? Alright, it's an honor for our film crew."

A cameo wouldn't cost anything and could boost the cast's lineup, so the Director was naturally willing.

Moreover, Da Fei had a good image and could play any role.

"Come, get the makeup done for Da Fei. He'll be acting opposite Zhilin soon!"

While Lin Chudong was getting his makeup done, the Director briefed Da Fei on his role.

"You'll play an old immortal living in seclusion in the deep mountains. Zhilin is your junior, and he's coming to seek your guidance. Familiarize yourself with the lines as soon as possible."

Lin Chudong said, "Director, there are too many lines for me to memorize. Can't I just say anything, or read numbers and have them dubbed in post-production?"

The Director nodded, "That's fine too. You do have a lot of lines. Don't waste Zhilin's time. The faster the better. Just look at the word count and say it accordingly.

"You can also avoid saying numbers. Saying numbers now might be noticed by the audience."

Lin Chudong said, "Understood, Director."

Soon, it was Lin Chudong's scene. It was about a five-minute shot, a cameo as an unimportant character.

Lin Chudong sat on a chair. Li Zhilin strode into the scene, clasped his hands into fists, and said.

"12, 123456!" The original script was roughly "Senior, I've come to pay my respects, how are you, etc."

Even though he was reciting numbers, Li Zhilin's attitude was very humble.

Lin Chudong stroked his fake beard and said.

"F*** you!"

Li Zhilin froze. "What the hell, are you cursing at me?"

The Director quickly yelled "Cut!"

Lin Chudong sneered, "Does it matter what I say, as long as it's four words? Doesn't not saying what you're supposed to say affect your emotions?"

"Hurry up and shoot, let's try to get it in one take. Too many NGs is unprofessional, isn't it?"