Chapter 1153: Chapter 584: I May Disappoint You
Director Xie Quan’s crew is excellent at maintaining confidentiality. Liu Runxi comes and goes quietly without attracting any attention, and even if the staff notice, they definitely wouldn’t dare to talk about it.
As soon as Liu Runxi left, Xiaonan excitedly said, "An’an, that was the legendary Liu Runxi, wasn’t it? He’s even more handsome in person than on TV. I was stunned when I saw him just now..."
Shen You’an picked up the script, flipping through it and making notes while pacing around the lounge.
She ate too much and needs to walk it off.
Xiaonan kept exclaiming in her ear, "He’s really so handsome, like an ice mountain snow lotus, pure and mysterious yet distant."
Xiaonan clasped her hands, face full of longing and admiration.
"An’an, he really matches you perfectly. I can’t help it; I want to jump ship from the Anning Party to the God Liu Party."
Xiaonan opened Weibo and was surprised to find that Liu Runxi isn’t unknown online; after attending a brainstorming session, he gained a group of loyal fans. However, he remains too low-key and isn’t following the entertainment path like Shen You’an or Rong Xianning, with no agency to market him, so his popularity is naturally low.
But he and Shen You’an have developed a group of CP fans, though not as vocal as the ones with Rong Xianning, their super topic is active every day. The funniest part is these CP fans worship photos of Shen You’an and Liu Runxi like deities.
If you ask which deity, it’s certainly the Exam God.
Fans have summarized all the competitions Shen You’an and Liu Runxi participated in since childhood, and whenever they participated, regardless of the subject, they would inevitably take the top two places without exception.
Every time there’s an exam, their CP super topic gets especially lively, hoping to pray to the Exam God for good results.
Xiaonan sneakily followed the super topic and got herself a little fan badge.
Shen You’an looked up from her script, instinctively asking, "What’s the Exam God Party?"
Xiaonan showed her phone to Shen You’an.
"You and God Liu were named Exam God CP by fans. Over ten thousand people sign into the super topic."
The Anning CP with Rong Xianning peaked at two hundred thousand sign-ins, now with diminished heat, core fans sign in at thirty thousand.
Liu Runxi is a non-celebrity, having ten thousand sign-ins was already unexpected.
Shen You’an observed it seriously, shaking her head, "Why must the public obsess over CPs?"
Whether it’s Rong Xianning or Liu Runxi, the public eagerly pairs her up, a sentiment Shen You’an doesn’t enjoy.
"Because you two match so well; it’s as if you’re meant for each other." Xiaonan’s eyes sparkled, already indulging in it.
Shen You’an returned the phone.
"The male friends around me are partners walking side by side, trustworthy colleagues in learning and work, sincere companions in life. I don’t need anyone to define my feelings or choose my partner, nor do I require proof of value through anyone’s partnership."
Shen You’an spoke calmly, with an even tone.
"I am always the protagonist of my own life."
Xiaonan looked at Shen You’an with admiration, eager to applaud.
Well said.
"Just like Liu Runxi."
It seems like affection, but it’s actually disrespect.
Xiaonan’s greatest virtue is acknowledging mistakes and correcting them, "An’an, I was wrong, I will definitely change moving forward."
An’an dislikes CP pairing, it seems she’ll only indulge secretly from now on.
In late May, the Wintergreen crew moved to shoot abroad.
The situation overseas is complex, with a high difficulty for filming, yet everyone overcame the challenges one by one.
On the last day of shooting, the producer generously took everyone out for a meal, marking the last crew gathering.
After a month together, Director Xie’s fondness for Shen You’an grew exponentially, a usually reserved person showering her with praise during the banquet.
"Do you know Director Lin Hua?"
Chen Fangzhou froze, Director Lin Hua, who is an internationally top director from Hua Country. If he could act in Lin Hua’s film, even for a non-speaking background role, he would have no regrets.
Director Lin Hua is nearly every actor’s ultimate dream.
Sadly, Director Xie’s question was directed at Shen You’an, leaving him no opportunity to answer.
Shen You’an smiled slightly, "Director Lin Hua is well-known in Hua Country, he is my idol. I’ve watched Echoes of the Island countless times, it’s a classic."
Director Xie raised his eyebrows, "I have inside information that Lin Hua is auditioning for his new film project. There’s a female role that’s quite suitable for you; I think you should try."
Chen Fangzhou gazed at Shen You’an incredulously.
She’s only filmed two movies, both top-tier, one art and one commercial.
Who would have thought, her third movie would present her with a chance to reach a director pinnacle like Lin Hua.
Lin Hua’s film project can’t merely be defined by top-tier resources.
The odds are slimmer than winning the lottery.
The key is, Lin Hua is arrogant due to his talent, capital can’t sway him, so don’t even think about shoving people into his films — he’s a super-rich heir himself, with no money issues.
Playing leads in his films is half luck, half ancestral blessing.
The most crucial part is having the right network connecting to Lin Hua, giving him an opportunity to notice you.
Coincidentally, Director Xie was Lin Hua’s preferred photographer when young, considered half a disciple, who held some sway in front of Lin Hua, but generally wouldn’t leverage such a relationship.
However, he now sacrifices this opportunity for Shen You’an.
Liang Ruofan’s a renowned film emperor, to contend for Director Xie’s male lead, even tried undermining him, and that’s the reason.
Connecting with Director Xie is only the first step, behind him lies a wider network and higher-tier resources, no actor with ambition and aspiration would settle at this point.
Chen Fangzhou had a hunch that Lin Hua would surely like Shen You’an.
Shen You’an paused, "Human Script?"
In a previous life, Director Lin Hua filmed this movie Human Script during this period. It’s a magical realism film, gaining worldwide attention upon project creation. The leads are a middle-aged fugitive couple and their fraternal twin teenage children, originally cast Chinese actors.
This film later won numerous international awards and was hailed as another classic after Lin Hua’s debut Echoes of the Island, and ultimately his masterpiece.
The four main actors skyrocketed, winning awards galore.
Director Xie expressed surprise, "The project’s still confidential, how did you know?"
Apparently, Shen You’an is backed by overpowering capital, capable of acquiring such insider information.
Shen You’an chuckled without replying.
"I can introduce you; given your talent, Director Lin will like you."
Director Xie said confidently.
"I’m sorry Director Xie, but you might be disappointed."
