Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 401 Jeongyeon has been acting strangely lately.

Yu Dingyan really wanted to slap herself.

Honestly, why bring up the ring? It's given this guy some inspiration.

What if—and she meant what if—she took it seriously and actually gave him a ring next time?

Second Sister did refuse; she made her point very clearly. But this bastard kept pestering her relentlessly, always bringing up Lim Na-yeon.

What Yoo Jeongyeon fears most is that this matter will be reported to Lim Nayeon.

That older sister is still happily waiting for the three-year dating ban to be lifted so she can confess her feelings to Mingyan. What would happen if she found out that this guy is pestering her?

Twice is going to continue on this path, so how can we let personal feelings cause internal conflicts?

Sigh, even my second sister is almost moved to tears by her own words.

"Hey, you're not allowed to do that."

Yu Dingyan had a stern face.

"So do you like the ring or not?" Mingyan was best at playing dumb, especially when her second sister disliked her but couldn't do anything about it.

Cute.

He initially thought Yoo Jeong-yeon just had long legs, but after teasing her for a while, he unexpectedly discovered that the girl was actually quite traditional at heart, completely different from the most popular androgynous style.

Well... in short, the funnier it is, the more interesting it is.

Yu Dingyan said coldly, "I don't like it!"

"Do you not like the ring, or do you not like the ring I gave you?"

"I don't like it either."

The second sister felt she had to make her point clear to prevent this guy from having any unrealistic expectations.

"Tsk, alright then." Mingyan sighed regretfully, but did not press the matter further.

Everything should be done in moderation. It won't do any good to really provoke Yoo Jeongyeon. As long as she sees Lim Nayeon and thinks of herself, she'll back down.

"I'm leaving."

"Goodbye."

Yu Dingyan was still a little dazed after she came out.

That guy just let me out so easily?
Why did he suddenly become so cold again...?

Even after returning to her dorm, the second sister kept thinking about Mingyan's sudden change in attitude. Are all scumbags like this? She didn't think she had said anything.

The girl suddenly felt a little unbalanced.

What's wrong with you? It's hot and cold all the time. I'm not some toy.

"Jeongyeon, you're back." Hirai Momo was eating takeout in the living room.

It's not that she doesn't care about her figure; she just doesn't like to overly suppress her feelings. If necessary, she'll just spend all night at the gym. Hirai Momo is definitely capable of doing that.

"Ah."

Yu Dingyan nodded absentmindedly.

Hirai Momo watched her former roommate's retreating figure, shook her head in confusion, since it had nothing to do with her anyway.

……

"Teacher, do you think my pronunciation has improved?"

Mingyan humbly sought advice from Anhemo.

Although he's been dealing with a lot of messy things lately, he hasn't neglected the training his teacher assigned him.

Ahn Hyuk-mo's fees are not cheap, but he is indeed serious and responsible. He designed a special acting improvement plan for Ming-yeon, covering everything from lines to demeanor.

In fact, An Hye-mo even called Ming-yeon in the middle of the night to discuss class issues.

Mingyan doesn't dislike serious people; he needs professional teachers like that.

"Hmm, much better. But pronunciation training is a long-term process; you need to develop muscle memory first." Anhemo nodded. This student was quick to learn, had a good attitude, and most importantly, was generous. This kind of money was the most comfortable to earn.

"Okay, I understand." Mingyan nodded. "By the way, teacher, there's one more thing I'd like to ask you for help with."

"what?"

"I'll be joining another film crew in mid-August. I was wondering if you'd have time."

The plot of "Memories of the Alhambra" includes some content that he has not experienced, which requires a high level of acting skills, and he may need Ahn Hye-mo's help in the end.

An actor can improve from even the smallest role, let alone a leading man.

"August, August, let's discuss the details later. I'll try my best to make time." Anhemo called his secretary in to confirm the schedule.

He has more than just Mingyan as a student, plus his acting school, so he has a lot to deal with every day.

That's why it's all the more commendable that Ahn Hyuk-mo could create a detailed acting improvement plan for Ming-yeon.

"Ok."

Mingyan discussed some questions that had been troubling him for some time before getting up to say goodbye and leave.

After filming "The King", just like the character Choi Doo-il he played, his ambition grew unconsciously after he saw a wider world.

He used to want to be a movie star simply because it was the highest title for an actor.

However, after personally participating in the filming of big-budget productions and working with established veteran actors and directors, and witnessing part of the rules of this industry, the title became a realistic goal.

This is what a man should do.

Ming said that every step from now on is a stepping stone upwards, with acting skills and connections advancing in tandem.

He strives for excellence, demanding the strictest standards of himself, and creating the most perfect persona to welcome the arrival of some future day.

"Xiao Yan, the finished film of 'Will It Do Well Locally?' has been delivered to the company. Do you want to go take a look?" Zheng Yuanlong asked after Ming Yan got into the car.

"No need, Brother Yuanlong, you can just watch it." The man thought for a moment and then instructed, "The key point is the interaction between me and Zhixiu. If there is anything inappropriate in the program, please delete it."

He and Kim Jisoo are too close. If some of their little actions are intentionally or unintentionally edited out and included in the program, it will have a huge impact.

Mingyan doesn't believe in the integrity of those people at the TV station; they're capable of anything for ratings.

Therefore, it's better to let Zheng Yuanlong oversee the selection process. When I participated in BLACKPINK's variety show last time, it was he who made the selection.

"Don't worry, I understand."

As a qualified agent, Zheng Yuanlong possesses the industry's most acute intuition and richest experience, enabling him to identify all content that is unsuitable for release.

"Brother Yuanlong, the number of viewers for 'The King' has exceeded 1.8 million!" Mingyan had also been searching for his own works online.

No matter how many years have passed, the significance of a debut film is always different.

"Yes, the overall public opinion is also good, and several film critics have praised your acting skills."

These are all strong supports for Mingyan's bid for the Best Newcomer Award next year, and preparations have already begun.

"Brother Yuanlong, did the teacher help?"

"The president's connections haven't even come into play yet."

In fact, Mingyan called his teacher as soon as he returned from China.

However, Kim Eun-sook is not in Seoul. She is currently engrossed in writing a new screenplay in a city near Gyeonggi Province because Seoul is too noisy and it affects her creative thinking and inspiration.

Most famous writers have some quirks, and Kim Eun-sook is considered relatively normal.

"Xiaoyan, where are you going now?" Zheng Yuanlong knew that Mingyan didn't like going to the company when she had nothing to do.

"I'm going to the shooting range to warm up."

Practicing shooting posture and movements is part of character development. Mingyan said he went several times recently to get a feel for it, and he still has a lot of bullets left to fire.

Its main selling point is its ample ammunition.

(End of this chapter)