After a pleasant and relaxing three-day vacation, Nan Qing once again threw himself into his glorious career as a big star.
But it seems that the three-day holiday turned his luck around. He had just met with Zhou Guangliang when he received the good news that he had passed the audition.
Not only that, even his Weibo about skiing during his vacation went viral, and he even landed an endorsement deal with a high-end sports brand.
It's a very high-class job; logically speaking, a nobody like him with no representative works wouldn't be able to get such offers.
He was pushed by YIVAYA to appear on the cover of a top fashion magazine, and before the advertisement was even finished, he received an offer to play the male lead in a TV series.
With a renowned director and a screenwriter also famous in the industry, it's the kind of project that everyone with unlimited potential would be scrambling to get their hands on.
But before he could even speak, the other party contacted his agent.
Nan Qing looked at the other party's information with some surprise, her gaze slowly sliding down until it landed on the name of a company after the production company. Nan Qing quickly closed the documents and returned them to Zhou Guangliang.
" Brother Liang, from now on, we'll reject any scripts that are related to the Qin Family."
Zhou Guangliang smiled and said, "Okay!"
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As autumn arrives, the maple leaves on the treetops sway precariously, and pedestrians on the street have switched from short sleeves to jackets.
The entire S City entered autumn in a very short time. Nan Qing didn't even have time to properly enjoy the early autumn before he received the first leading role in his life.
Adapted from a wildly popular novel, this crime thriller features a close friend who dies unexpectedly, a father who comes back to life, a secretive older brother, and a mother with dissociative identity disorder...
After reading the script, he exclaimed how brilliant it was, saying he almost got goosebumps.
The supporting cast is also excellent, consisting entirely of veteran actors, while the younger actors are all formally trained, experienced in film crews, and have a solid foundation.
This pancake, from top to bottom, exudes two words: reliable!
However, the official announcement did not receive positive comments on Weibo.
"With such a great cast, can Nan Qing carry the role of the male lead?"
"Hilarious! They've already warned Lawyer Guo that everyone should be careful what they say!"
"To be exposed to such great resources right from the start, all we can say is, those in the know understand~"
"Why did you set yourself up for such a difficult task right from Baby start, Baby? We're so pretty, we could be a pretty face in an idol drama, right?"
"It seems that even Nan Qing's fans know that steamed buns are just pretty faces, but unfortunately some people are too arrogant to see it clearly."
"I initially thought Nan Qing had a nice personality and was even considering becoming a fan, but I didn't expect him to be so clueless. Doesn't he know his own acting skills? He's going to ruin the original work again."
"The agent is crazy too. Can't you teach according to aptitude? Is Nan Qing one of those award-winning actors you manage? To immediately offer such a challenging role is just asking them to get criticized."
Some Baby encouraged him to keep moving forward, but there was a hint of worry in their voices, as if they were afraid he would be cyberbullied in the future.
After all, this novel is incredibly popular. It garnered millions of views as soon as it was released, immediately topping the sales charts. Even the discussion forums were constantly flooded with new posts, and analytical videos were appearing everywhere online, generating a huge amount of discussion.
After calming down her fans, Nan Qing ignored the negative comments online.
In order to establish his public image, he did play those unremarkable supporting roles very poorly, so it's understandable that fans are worried.
But things are different now. He no longer needs to hide his talents, and he has many fans who like him now, so he doesn't want to disappoint them.
When the film started shooting, Nan Qing spotted a familiar figure among the actors. That familiar figure also saw him and rolled his eyes expressionlessly.
The filming location was the outermost urban-rural fringe of S City, with faded neon lights, mottled asphalt roads, and old residential buildings with peeling paint.
The production assistants were busy, Nan Qing finished discussing the scene with the director while sitting in a chair. She then took the opportunity to go to the restroom.
Outside the restroom, Nan Qing turned on the running water tap.
"Oh..."
A mocking laugh came from behind him. Lin Tang was looking at him with her arms crossed.
" Nan Qing, I underestimated you."
Nan Qing turned off the tap. "I understand, after all, you're small everywhere."
Lin Tang's smile froze, "You—"
Nan Qing's character in the movie is a college graduate who is unemployed immediately after graduation. She comes from a poor family and wears a grayish-white hoodie with faded metal decorations on the drawstring.
Her hair was brittle and dry, with slightly yellowish ends. Her face, covered in makeup, was several shades darker than usual, and there was a scar under her eye. Her usually rosy lips were also covered in makeup, revealing the dryness that might occur in this season.
Lin Tang, with his arms crossed, plays a much more glamorous role in the film. He wears a white shirt and black trousers, and has a clean-cut face, so he looks at Nan Qing with a scrutinizing expression.
As if he had finally regained his confidence, he spoke with a certain disdain.
"I heard you've hooked up with a big shot?"
"I knew you weren't a good person. You were so high and mighty before, saying you'd never be sexually harassed. What? You can't take the hard life anymore? Now you're obediently sleeping with me?"
Nan Qing pondered his relationship with Huo Yuzhou for a moment, then didn't object.
"Are you jealous?"
Lin Tang gritted her teeth, "What are you pretending for? Who's jealous of your old man?"
He unlocked his phone and waved it in front of Nan Qing.
"See that? My boyfriend, the heir to Fuhe Real Estate."
"Sigh... Not everyone is like you, willing to commit to staying with an old man for just a tiny bit of resources!"
"I'm just here to gain some experience in this production, and I'm leaving soon for ' Journey through Luo '! You must be familiar with ' Journey through Luo, ' right? My boyfriend spent money to get me in, and it's a key project for your Huading Entertainment!"
Lin Tang looked smug and beamed with joy.
"Sigh, I heard that Bai Ruanruan was also put through a lot by you."
"He disappeared twice in just half a month, his face bruised and swollen, and he even said he fell down. It's hilarious!"
"However, if he continues like this, he probably won't be able to play the male lead in ' Journey through Luo.' How about this, let's make a deal: you continue pursuing Bai Ruanruan so that he can't get into the cast. In return, I'll recommend you for a regular guest position on the dating reality show ' Today Is a Good Day for Heart-Fluttering.'"
"Filming variety shows is so easy, Nan Qing. The money comes in fast, and you don't have to suffer in this lousy place."
Nan Qing looked at him, a half-smile playing on her lips, "Finished?"
"Turn off the voice recorder. It's a trick I've already used before, and you're still showing it off in front of me."
Lin Tang's smile froze instantly. " Nan Qing, aren't you being far too paranoid?"
Nan Qing remained calm, glancing in a certain direction as if to offer a reminder.
"It's glowing red."
Lin Tang cursed, hurriedly pulled a recording pen from her waist, her face full of embarrassed and angry embarrassment:
You tricked me!