“Hello, no changing the package, no looking at discounts! I recorded it, please do not change my package content arbitrarily, thank you.”
“Um… Brother Xu?”
“Eh? Liu Qinnuan?”
Although they had only been together for a few days, Xu Lin was very familiar with her slightly childish voice.
“It’s me. I got your number last time, I wanted to call you several times, but I was afraid of bothering you.”
“I’m not that busy, is there anything?”
“If there’s nothing, can’t I just talk to you. Let’s chat~”
“Okay, don’t give me matcha cakes, I’m not used to them.”
“Hahaha.”
After he finished speaking, there was also a bell-like laughter on the other end, laughing for more than ten seconds before slowly stopping.“Ha… Ha, Brother Xu, you’re the first one to say that to me.”
“We know each other well, don’t we? Besides, I’m not an industry insider. If you fool me, you won’t gain anything.”
In fact, in the entertainment industry, as far as Qin Tiantian’s matter is concerned, those who have good brains and know how to play tricks tend to do better. Otherwise, if everything is put in, you won’t get anything.
“Yeah, you’re quite a catch now, but everyone can’t contact you.”
“What catch?” Xu Lin didn’t think he had any value in the eyes of these fame-loving people.
“It means you’re handsome and your acting skills are okay. You’re a newcomer without a company yet, so it’s very worthwhile to sign you first.”
“Oh, it’s just like investing a little money, if it works out, you profit. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t matter, it’s not like there’s much money involved.”
“Brother Xu, you really understand.”
“Outsiders in this circle know this. I’m not planning to act for now. I’m mainly focused on studying and running a small shop on the side. It’s fun to be my own boss.”
“A small shop? I didn’t think Brother Xu was the type to like doing business.”
“Who doesn’t want to do business? Can dreams be eaten? It’s all for making money.”
“Talking to you, Brother Xu, feels quite genuine.”
“You don’t pretend with me, and I won’t pretend with you. Honesty is the most important.”
He really felt that while there can be lies between people, honest conversations are the most comfortable.
“Yeah, thank you, Brother Xu.”
Suddenly, her tone softened a bit, and Xu Lin frowned.
“Xiao Liu, I’ve said it, be honest.”
“Haha, Brother Xu, I said I’m very honest. You told me to pursue what I truly want that day.”
“Mm.” Although it was just a spur-of-the-moment piece of advice, he said it anyway.
“I actually think the same as you. I started acting for money at first, and I needed a lot of money. Did you meet my mom that day?”
“Mm.”
“Actually, despite her elegant and fashionable appearance now, she had a very tough time a few years ago.”
Listening to her, Xu Lin knew she was going to tell a story again, but looking at the time, it wasn’t even 8 o’clock yet, so he patiently listened.
At first, he found this girl annoying, but if she could open up and not pretend with him, he would definitely get along well with her.
“Do you know who my dad is?”
“Huh? Why suddenly talk about your dad?”
“His name is Liu Yangshan.”
“Oh! The one who played Erlang Shen?” As soon as Xu Lin heard this name, he instantly flashed a handsome figure in his mind.
Although he wasn’t that popular of an actor, he was outstanding in every role he played, a true actor with both talent and good looks, even more handsome than the average young idol.
But it seemed like he died in a car accident about ten years ago, and his daughter is Liu Qinnuan? So Liu Qinnuan is a second-generation star?
“Yeah, if someone remembers his roles, he’d be very happy.” Liu Qinnuan’s voice trembled slightly, showing some excitement.
“When your father passed away, you were how old?”
“Mm, even though he seemed to be filming every year, he had a lot of debts outside. It was a mistake he made when he was young, and he was slowly trying to make up for it.”
“But when your father suddenly passed away, those mistakes fell onto you?”
“Mm, so my mom worked very hard to start working for the family, to fulfill my father’s wishes.”
“Later on, my mom found a good friend of my father’s, who gave me an opportunity to appear on TV.”
“I was less than 7 years old at the time, but I understood one thing, that I had to make money, and this was my opportunity!”
“So I went on, and then I became popular, very inexplicably. I didn’t even know what acting skills I used, but I just became popular.”
“If you say that, others might say you’re deliberately showing off.”
“But that’s the truth. I inexplicably got into the newspapers, then got interviewed, and everyone praised me as a genius young actress.”
“Brother Xu, you’re kind of in a situation similar to mine back then, but you have two rich young ladies around you, so your situation is different from mine.”
“I don’t rely on them at all, I just don’t like being a professional actor, that’s all. It’s fun to shoot something once in a while.”
“Well, it seems like my attempt to sell misery has failed.”
“I knew you had something, just say it.” Xu Lin also guessed that this girl was someone who didn’t get up early without a profit.
“It’s just that my agent asked me to contact you and ask if you want to join our company. The treatment is very good.”
“I’m not going.” Xu Lin’s answer was simple and clear.
“I guessed that too, so I didn’t bother to ask you. Just wanted to try selling misery first.”
“But you didn’t say a single lie, did you? I can feel your emotions, you believe in your own abilities, everything will be fine.”
“Thank you, brother, for caring about me.” Liu Qinnuan also felt a bit apologetic. She really didn’t want to make this call in the first place.
Because she knew Xu Lin wouldn’t agree anyway, even though they had only briefly interacted, she could feel that this boy was really different.
Although he would sneak a glance at her, he wouldn’t be attracted by her. He was very kind, very smart, but also a bit naive and sincere.
“It’s okay, I hope you can find what you really want to do.”
“Mm, by the way, brother, I’ll finish filming this drama in a few days. After I finish, I’m planning to go back to my hometown for a break. Can I come and visit you?”
“No.”
Xu Lin quickly replied again. Although you’re also one of the twelve zodiac signs, my side is already chaotic enough, if you come, I’m afraid something will happen.
“But I want to~ Is that okay~ Good brother.”
“Speak properly!”
“When Xiao Liu goes home, passing by your Linshui, can I get off early and go to your place for a couple of days.”
“I have to go to school, little sister, I don’t have time to accompany you.”
“But there’s also sister Chu Qingchan, I should apologize to her as well.”
“She already has a new little sister now, so you don’t have a chance.”
“What? She already found someone else so quickly?! Sob~”
“Alright, if you’re coming, just give me a call.”
“A call is too plain, it feels too formal, add me on ‘V’, good brother…”
But before she could finish, Xu Lin hung up the phone, shaking his head helplessly.
“These girls around me, each one more unique than the other.”
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