Chapter 86: Meeting the Superstar Again
Chapter 86: Meeting the Superstar Again
After eating and drinking their fill, Lin Mu and Fatty left the private room.
Just as they opened the door, they saw a group of people walking down the hallway, led by Yao Xianxian herself.
“Oh? You’re here too?”
Yao Xianxian didn’t even glance at Fatty, fixing her gaze directly on Lin Mu.
“It really is you! What a coincidence! I passed by that room earlier and thought I must have been mistaken!”
Lin Mu was also surprised; the world really was so small—he seemed to run into her everywhere.
“Honestly, it’s just such a coincidence. I didn’t expect you to spend money in a place like this too. So you’re a rich kid hiding your wealth!”
Looking at Lin Mu’s clothes, a hint of doubt flashed in Yao Xianxian’s eyes.
“The few coins in my pocket don’t make me any rich kid. Fatty treated me today—otherwise, I wouldn’t even dare think about coming to a place like this to eat.”
Lin Mu chuckled and pointed at Xing Weilong beside him.
“Hello, Miss Yao, I’m your loyal fan.”
Seeing Yao Xianxian up close like this, Fatty’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.
“Thank you!”
Yao Xianxian smiled politely; she wasn’t very interested in this fat guy.
“Director, this is the Lin Mu I told you about. What do you think?”
Yao Xianxian said to a middle-aged man beside her with a smile.
“Hmm, very good. Xianxian’s eye is indeed sharp—handsome and with great presence. He really fits the script’s requirements perfectly.”
When the Director saw Lin Mu, he secretly gave a thumbs-up in his heart; such an outstanding young man was truly rare.
“Since it’s such a rare coincidence, why don’t we go back to the room and talk in detail? What do you all think?”
Yao Xianxian said with a smile.
“Student, how about chatting with us for a while? It won’t take up your time, right?”
The Director stepped forward and asked politely.
“No problem, we’re very free. Which room should we go to?”
Before Lin Mu could speak, Xing Weilong had already rushed to answer.
Yao Xianxian glanced at Fatty and smiled faintly; this fat guy was amusing. It was clear everyone was here for Lin Mu, yet he answered first before the main person even said anything.
“Alright then, we’ll chat for a bit. Just call me A-Mu.”
Lin Mu smiled slightly; since Fatty had already agreed, he didn’t want to be too rude and refuse.
“Coming to Donghai again—are you holding another concert?”
“Who holds concerts that often? I came for something else. What, do you want to hear me sing again?”
Yao Xianxian said as she walked, laughing.
“Your singing is really nice. I like it a lot, but I haven’t had time recently, so I didn’t buy your CD to listen to.”
Lin Mu chuckled, showing no hint of embarrassment at all.
“And you call that liking my songs?”
Yao Xianxian immediately shot Lin Mu a look.
“Liking is something you keep in your heart; it’s not about these superficial gestures.”
They chatted all the way to the room. Once everyone was seated, Yao Xianxian introduced everyone present to Lin Mu.
She introduced the Director, Screenwriter, Producer, and Investors—all of them, one by one, to Lin Mu. Lin Mu felt a bit confused, unsure what Yao Xianxian really meant.
But since she was being so polite with the introductions, Lin Mu also responded with friendly nods.
“A-Mu, I want to discuss something with you.”
Yao Xianxian sat down and looked at Lin Mu.
“Go ahead.”
“It’s like this: we’re planning to film a movie, and I’ve recommended you for the male lead.”
Yao Xianxian smiled and got straight to the point.
“Male lead? What does that mean?”
Lin Mu looked completely puzzled.
“Brother Lin, they want you to act in a movie. The male lead is the main character—they want you to play it.”
Xing Weilong was also stunned beside them. Lin Mu wasn’t a film student; how could it possibly be his turn?
“That’s right, this student is correct. Xianxian feels you fit the male lead’s setting in the script perfectly—both in appearance and presence, it’s like it was tailor-made for you.”
The Director laughed heartily—he hadn’t expected a young person who didn’t know what “male lead” meant.
“Are you sure you didn’t make a mistake? I don’t know how to act! I study history!”
Lin Mu immediately waved his hands repeatedly. What a joke—how could they possibly pick him for filming?
“A-Mu, life is like a play; it all depends on acting. Everything has a beginning. Besides, Miss Yao is playing the female lead, and you’re her strong recommendation. If you two work together, I believe this movie will be very interesting.”
The Director really liked Lin Mu; he thought Lin Mu had great presence from the first glance.
“I really can’t act. You should find someone else. And I don’t have time either—I still have classes at school!”
Lin Mu didn’t agree just because Yao Xianxian was playing the female lead. After all, he had never acted before, and wasting everyone’s time didn’t seem like a fun idea.
“A-Mu, just help me out this once? I really can’t think of anyone more suitable than you. It’s okay if you don’t know how—the Director is here, and so are the other actors. They can all help you.”
Yao Xianxian clasped her hands together, blinked her big eyes, and stared straight at Lin Mu.
Actually, she had her own selfish reasons too. Because this movie had many intimate scenes, she didn’t want to interact much with other male actors. The first person she thought of was Lin Mu, which is why she made a special trip to Donghai.
After all, the last time Lin Mu rejected her left a very deep impression.
“Uh, is that really okay? I’m afraid I’ll waste everyone’s time and energy. Wouldn’t that be too embarrassing?”
Lin Mu hesitated a bit.
“Brother Lin, just give it a try! Everyone has to start somewhere, right? Maybe you have some hidden talent for this that hasn’t been discovered yet. It’s not uncommon in the entertainment industry—many people got famous that way.”
Xing Weilong couldn’t hold back either and eagerly encouraged him from the side.
Actually, he had his own selfish motive too—if Lin Mu went to film, as his friend, he could openly visit the set.
“That’s right, this student is absolutely correct!”
Yao Xianxian smiled at Fatty; for the first time, she found this fat guy quite cute. Xing Weilong instantly looked so happy he might faint.
“A-Mu, just agree. It’s okay to try. With me here, don’t be afraid!”
“Brother Lin, try it! At worst, I’ll invest some money too. If it fails, it fails—that’s life. You have to lose to win; you have to be brave enough to take the first step in everything!”
Xing Weilong urged enthusiastically. He believed that with Lin Mu’s outstanding looks and presence, if he acted alongside Yao Xianxian, he would definitely become hugely popular.
“Alright, since you all say so, I’ll give it a try. But I’m telling you upfront—if I mess it up in the end, you can’t blame me.”
Lin Mu hesitantly agreed but still laid out the unpleasant truth first.
“Don’t worry, as long as you put your heart into it, there definitely won’t be any problems. Do you have time tomorrow? We’ll sign a formal contract.”
The Director laughed heartily.
“I have time. When?”
“Around 10 a.m.? Any earlier wouldn’t be good—we shouldn’t disturb your sleep.”
Yao Xianxian smiled slightly.
“I never sleep in! Don’t ruin my glorious image!”
Lin Mu broke out in a sweat; this Yao Xianxian really wasn’t easy to deal with.
“That’s good then. Anyway, we’ll all be at the company. You can come find me directly then. Take this business card—it has the detailed address.”
Yao Xianxian took a business card from her bag and pressed it into Lin Mu’s hand.
“Then let’s end here for today. I’ll be there on time tomorrow. I’ll take my leave now. Everyone, see you tomorrow.”
Lin Mu stood up, shook hands with everyone present, then said goodbye to Fatty. The two left the Hilton together.
“Miss Yao, since it’s settled, we’ll head back first. If there are any problems, you can contact us directly anytime to discuss.”
President Wang and the other investor bosses also stood up to say goodbye.
“Thank you, President Wang. You’ve all worked hard today.”
Yao Xianxian smiled politely and shook hands with the various bosses as they said their goodbyes.
In the car on the way home, Xing Weilong didn’t rest for a moment, constantly asking about Lin Mu and Yao Xianxian. He asked so much that Lin Mu nearly went crazy; his ears were about to develop calluses.
“I’m telling you, Fatty, if you’re this curious, why not just ask Yao Xianxian directly next time? I really have nothing going on with her.”
Lin Mu rolled his eyes, looking like he was about to pass out.
“Brother Lin, you think I don’t want to? The key point is, she doesn’t want to pay attention to me at all! You think I’m as handsome as you?”
Xing Weilong looked utterly dejected.
“You don’t get it at all! Who is she, and who are we? We’re from completely different worlds—it’s impossible for us to be together. So stop thinking about it.”
“Brother Lin, aren’t you about to start acting too? Then you’ll be in the same world as her!”
Xing Weilong’s small eyes shifted, and he chuckled.
“How about you go act too?”
Lin Mu looked helplessly at Xing Weilong and laughed.
“Someone like me, how could I survive in the showbiz world? Wouldn’t everyone just laugh at me?”
Xing Weilong said with tragic indignation.
“Who says you can’t? Isn’t there an actor in Hong Kong who’s also very fat?”
Lin Mu shook the fat on Xing Weilong’s belly and laughed heartily.
“Brother Lin, not to criticize you, but you’re wasting such great qualities. If I had your looks, I’d have picked up tons of girls by now—ugh! You really don’t appreciate the fortune you have!”
Xing Weilong sighed and leaned against the window, looking heartbroken.
“As long as you do what I say, I guarantee you can get to my level. Believe me—I won’t lie to you. The key is you have to persist and absolutely cannot give up because it’s hard.”
Lin Mu spoke earnestly, patting Xing Weilong’s shoulder.
“For the sake of future happiness, you should start working hard. You don’t want girls to look at you with disgust, do you?”
“Hey! When did anyone ever look at me with disgust? Brother Lin, it’s not cool to provoke me like that!”
Fatty immediately protested.
“Hahaha, think about it yourself! I’m heading back now. Be careful on the road, and contact me by phone if anything comes up!”
Lin Mu laughed heartily, opened the car door, and dashed off, disappearing from sight.
“Hmph! Think you’re so great just because you’re handsome?! I’ll definitely become like that too!”
Xing Weilong grumbled as he closed the car door, secretly making up his mind to exercise properly and definitely not stay this fat anymore!