After the college entrance examination, life began to follow one's heart

Chapter 202: Impressions of the Opening Ceremony, Xia Xiyao: Shall we go to the hotel?
The sixth floor of the hotel.

This entire floor has been booked by the film crew.

After Xu Lin got out of the elevator, he walked all the way to the lobby.

The hall is very large; if a banquet were to be held there, it could probably accommodate over a hundred tables.

At that time, many people came to the hall, and various posters for the TV series were also set up. In short, the scene was very well done.

Xu Lin wondered if he was being too formal today, since there didn't seem to be many men wearing suits around.

What about the women?
In formal occasions, women don't necessarily wear formal attire; they may wear evening gowns or elegant dresses.

For example, Dilraba.

Several other female celebrities are in the same situation.

However, without looking at the cast list, Xu Lin really couldn't recognize these female celebrities, and the same was true for the male celebrities.

He basically doesn't watch domestic TV dramas or movies.

Xu Lin usually watches mostly foreign crime action and horror movies, so he knows almost nothing about the domestic entertainment industry.

"Are you really Mr. Xu?"

Dilraba came over, smiling, a little shy.

Xu Lin thought to himself, "You're over thirty, what are you still shy about? What storms haven't you weathered?"

However, thinking about it, Xu Lin realized that he was just too handsome, and not just ordinary handsome, but handsome with a buff, and he instantly felt relieved.

If it's just a handsome guy, female celebrities won't feel too awkward or even anything, because they've seen so many handsome men in the entertainment industry. Good looks are the foundation for making it in the entertainment industry. It's extremely rare for someone of average appearance to become a successful and talented person. So, there are just too many handsome men and beautiful women here. After seeing so many, their threshold for good looks has been raised.

"Yes, I am Mr. Xu."

"You're so young!"

Dilraba whispered, "And you have to be even more handsome than the male lead!"

"You can't say that, the male lead is still here."

Xu Lin glanced at Zhang Linghe, the actor playing the male lead, who was still shaking hands with a group of middle-aged men in the distance.

Zhang Linghe's official height is 188cm, though some say it's 190cm. Xu Lin also seems to think he's quite tall. It's unclear if he's exaggerating his height, but it should be close to the truth.

Fortunately, he wasn't short either. When he was out and about, Xu Lin couldn't avoid comparing himself to others.

In addition, Zhang Linghe is quite handsome, but this is after makeup. He is not as handsome as Xu Lin without makeup. However, he is good enough to play the male lead. You can't be a one-to-one replica, right?
"Haha, it's a shame you're not the male lead!"

Dilraba laughed.

"That won't do. If I'm the male lead, wouldn't I be taken advantage of by a pretty lady like you?"

"Ha ha……"

Dilraba was amused by Xu Lin's joke and let out a silvery laugh, laughing merrily.

"It would be such a shame if you didn't debut. I never expected you to be so handsome!"

"If I debuted, how would those young male celebrities survive? They're not as handsome as me, not as tall as me, not as fit as me, not as charismatic as me, and not as talented as me. I feel sorry for them. So, for their sake, I think I'd better not debut." Xu Lin looked very regretful.

"Ha ha……"

"I was just joking. Actually, I don't like living in the spotlight. I don't want to be followed by paparazzi even when I go out for a meal. Don't you think that kind of life is a bit miserable? You might even go out to hang clothes to dry on the balcony, and paparazzi crouching in the bushes will be watching and taking pictures. Your private life will be greatly affected, don't you think?"

"Yes, being a celebrity isn't always easy."

Dilraba wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "Once, when I went to buy snacks, the paparazzi even brought it up!"

"That's why I didn't debut."

"You have high aspirations, and I think the entertainment industry isn't as great as people imagine."

As Dilraba spoke, she opened her phone and said, "How about we exchange contact information?"

"Row."

Xu Lin opened his work account and added the other party's personal account.

"I'll go check out other places first."

"Oh."

Dilraba thought to herself, "I'd like to chat some more."

Xu Lin is the kind of guy who can make any normal woman feel a surge of hormones.

He's young, but he's definitely not the so-called pretty boy or cute puppy; he's an absolutely charismatic guy. To put it simply, he's full of sexual tension. Young male stars who follow the Japanese and Korean style these days can't possess the level of sexual tension that Xu Lin has.

After saying goodbye to Dilraba for the time being, Xu Lin went to another part of the banquet hall.

There are quite a few female celebrities here, but Xu Lin, an old lady, has no interest in getting to know them.

"Miss Chen, which role are you playing?"

Xu Lin also discovered Chen Duling. Actually, Xu Lin had never seen her dramas, but there was a period drama about the Republic of China that aired when she was in her second year of high school. Xu Lin didn't know the name of the drama. At that time, he was watching videos of her wearing a cheongsam, which made her quite popular, so Xu Lin remembered her.

The cheongsam is a magical garment; a woman with elegance will look even more charming when she wears it.

At that time, Chen Duling was sitting on a stool, and her female assistant or something was fixing her hair.

The indoor temperature was a bit higher, and Chen Duling was wearing an off-shoulder gold dress, which looked quite nice.

The other party had already seen Xu Lin coming over and had been watching him the whole time.

"The female lead's sister!"

"Oh."

Xu Lin suddenly realized.

In the book, he is also an important supporting character.

For a story with only one female lead, it needs excellent supporting characters to carry the plot, so that the story doesn't feel monotonous and weak.

She smiled and said, "Seeing is believing, Mr. Xu is so handsome!"

"I watched your dramas before and felt that your temperament was very special in the industry. Now that I've met you in person, I can confirm it." Xu Lin also flattered him.

Actually, Chen Duling does look a bit different from the other female celebrities here. She has a kind of ethereal, otherworldly air about her. However, Xu Lin didn't feel much of a difference. The entertainment industry is actually a dumping ground for money, a place where money is exchanged in large quantities. Very few people are truly clean. Not to mention female celebrities, even male celebrities, like Xu Lin, who are handsome young men, might receive strong support if they debut without a background and want to advance their careers.

Therefore, Xu Lin's path in the entertainment industry is to become someone's father, rather than have someone else become his father.

"Mr. Xu, I really enjoy reading your novel! When will a physical copy be published? I'd love to buy a set to collect!"

"It'll be published soon, in April. Just keep an eye out for it then."

Do you have any ideas for a new book?

"I'm not sure. My focus isn't on novels lately, but it should be in the future."

"If you plan to write a new book in the future, what style do you expect it to be?"

"As for online novels, I'll probably write some stories about heroes and heroines in the martial arts world." Xu Lin was just making things up; he wasn't even sure if he would write online novels at all. But when chatting with a girl, you can't say anything definitively.

"Oh, I get it! I'm looking forward to it!"

Chen Duling smiled slightly and opened WeChat.

"Mr. Xu, would you like to add me as a friend? I'd like to keep up with your updates."

"Ok."

So Xu Lin added the other person as a friend.

This is the second female celebrity.

As for other female celebrities, Xu Lin didn't add them.

Dilraba, Xu Lin noticed her large size.

Chen Duling has a very outstanding temperament. As for being pretty, she wouldn't say she's exceptionally beautiful, but her temperament is a big plus, making her stand out among other female celebrities.

We might be able to continue working together in the future; Xu Lin intends to stay in the goldmine of the entertainment industry for a long time.

Making money off your mother is nothing to be ashamed of.

As for the other female celebrities present...

On the big screen, people tend to have a biased view of them, especially fans, whose biases are even stronger.

But Xu Lin was standing right in front of them now and thought they were just so-so. Their makeup was quite heavy, and it was still very obvious up close.

Moreover, none of them were taller than 1.7 meters.

Xu Lin found it utterly boring.

The official launch ceremony hasn't started yet; this is the time for everyone to meet for the first time and brag to each other.

man?

Xu Lin went over and spoke to the men.

Xu Lin enjoys chatting with girls online; chatting with men is boring for him.

In reality, Xu Lin prefers chatting with men more often because girls feel awkward standing in front of him. He's a handsome guy, and few girls can stay calm around him. Especially now that Xu Lin has been upgraded and enhanced, girls don't even dare to make eye contact with him, so chatting with him is really boring.

It's still better to be a man!

"Mr. Xu!"

At this moment, Lin Yu, who had been there before, came over. The older woman smiled and introduced her to Xu Lin: "This is another investor in this TV series, Lei Aihua!"

Lei Aihua is a middle-aged man who looks a little greasy, but that's normal. It would be abnormal for a middle-aged man not to be greasy. At this age, you can already smell old and have age spots.

"Mr. Xu, it's a pleasure to meet you, haha..."

Lei Aihua laughed heartily. As a seasoned veteran in the business world, his sharp eyes subtly swept over Xu Lin.

Lei Aihua's pupils shrank involuntarily. Xu Lin's temperament was too outstanding. It wasn't like ordinary people would just look at him and say, "Wow, you have such a good temperament." Xu Lin standing there made you feel that he was a true dragon, noble beyond measure.

Lei Aihua wouldn't bother with an ordinary young person. He's an investor with over 10 billion yuan in his hands. He doesn't care about celebrities. No matter how powerful you are in the industry or how many so-called fans you have, you still have to be obedient to capital. You have to toast and smile when you should. Of course, there are a few exceptions. They have become capital.

But Xu Lin is different!
Lei Aihua was quite shocked and said with a smile, "Mr. Xu is truly an outstanding person!"

Xu Lin didn't mince words either, and smiled, "Isn't Mr. Lei also an outstanding individual?"

The two shook hands.

"Ha ha……"

Lei Aihua laughed heartily. Who doesn't like to hear nice words?
"Mr. Xu, would you like one?"

Lei Aihua took out a pack of cigarettes.

Xu Lin took one and then received a retro-style lighter from the other person.

Snapped!
Xu Lin lit the fire, puffing out clouds of smoke in one smooth motion.

"It seems Mr. Lei is a nostalgic person."

Xu Lin glanced at the lighter; it was a rather retro-styled lighter.

Lei Aihua took the lighter and lit one herself, laughing as she said, "Mr. Xu smokes like an immortal exhaling celestial breath."

"Mr. Lei, I would be very proud if you said that."

"Ha ha……"

"I, Lei, am fifty years old this year. To be honest, this is the first time I have met a young man like Mr. Xu. I am quite amazed by his talent."

Lei Aihua couldn't treat Xu Lin with the same respectful attitude she usually showed to other young people. Xu Lin's aura and demeanor suggested that this young man was no ordinary person, and that he might even have connections in his family.

Take Lei Aihua, for example. He has over 10 billion yuan in his hands. If something were to happen to him, he wouldn't be able to cover it up. For instance, if he suddenly offended some big shot, his money might vanish like waste paper. No matter how powerful and arrogant he is in front of many people, Lei Aihua has to smile obsequiously when facing someone even more powerful.

"Mr. Lei may be overestimating me. I am eighteen years old this year. In terms of life experience, depth, and social experience, I am far inferior to a man like Mr. Lei who has already made a name for himself."

"Perhaps not. I, Lei, am fifty years old this year. There are many old men who are older than me but not as good as me, and there are also old men who are almost eighty years old and about to be buried. So old men are just living longer than me. And those younger than me who have achieved more than me are not rare. So those younger than me are not necessarily worse than me. For example, Mr. Xu, the first time I saw you, I knew you were extraordinary."

Lei Aihua emphasized: "Mr. Xu, we're not bragging, but Mr. Xu should have a place in the world in the future!"

"Then I'll accept your kind words! Haha..."

"Ha ha……"

An old man and a young man chatted and laughed, which seemed perfectly ordinary to them.

But it almost startled everyone in the hall, and many people wondered if they had offended the young man.

Mr. Xu, who is he?
First, there are the top-tier online novelists. But in the entertainment industry, they're nothing compared to you—just a typist. Even if you reach the top, how much do you earn? Meanwhile, top-tier celebrities in the entertainment industry earn hundreds of millions annually. If they only have 30 million left in their bank account, they say they'll have to prepare to eat dirt. Even a pair of underwear costs thousands of yuan. How can you compare?
Second, Mr. Xu has over 50 million followers on Douyin and Xiaohongshu.

They can be categorized as celebrities.

In addition, Mr. Xu is also one of the screenwriters of this TV series, well, the head screenwriter.

But these titles are really nothing special.

Compared to capital, they might not even qualify to sit at the table. Even if they do, they'd be expected to smile obsequiously and have to be mindful of others' attitudes before they can even pick up their chopsticks.

but!

Who is Lei Aihua?
Lei Aihua is a major investor in the industry, meaning he has a large capital background.

Right now, Mr. Xu is chatting and laughing with this impressive man, and Lei Aihua is even offering him cigarettes and speaking to him as an equal.

Suddenly, Xu Lin's status skyrocketed, making him an unfathomable man in everyone's eyes.

Xu Lin didn't know what others thought, but afterwards, everyone treated him very politely.

They addressed him as "Mr. Xu" repeatedly, showing no disrespect.

"what happened?"

Xu Lin asked Dilireba in a low voice.

"You know Mr. Lei, who is a big shot in the industry. You two were having such a great time chatting, how could anyone look down on you?" Dilraba remarked.

"Oh."

Xu Lin suddenly realized, but did not explain.

"Mr. Xu, let's take a group photo!"

"Taking a photo together is fine, but if you post it on Weibo, remember to blur my face."

"Don't worry, I'll blur your face!"

Then, the two took several photos together.

After finishing the photoshoot, Dilraba flipped through the pictures and exclaimed, "So photogenic, so handsome and charismatic! If he showed his face online, how many young girls would he charm?"

"That's why I need to keep a low profile, otherwise what if I become the dream of nine hundred million girls?"

"You're way more handsome than that so-called dream man of nine hundred million girls!"

“Thanks for the compliment!”

Xu Lin: "Also, don't tell Zhao Zilong about this!"

"Haha, don't worry!"

Dilraba was stunned. Who is Zhao Zilong? It turns out that Zhao Zilong was the dream of nine hundred million girls.

"Mr. Xu, let's take a picture too!"

At this moment, Chen Duling also came over and asked to take a photo with her.

"If you post it online, remember to blur out the faces."

"I won't post it, I'll put it in the album," Chen Duling said with a smile.

"Come on, let's take a picture together."

"Ah."

The two also took several photos together.

As for the other female celebrities who wanted to take photos with him, Xu Lin ignored them.

Xu Lin's influence here today is enough for him to refuse anyone at will, without having to worry about anyone else's feelings.

A lot happened at the opening ceremony.

It lasted for quite a while.

There's also a group photo of the entire cast and crew, but it's just a group photo of the cast and crew. Capital tycoons like Lei Aihua aren't in it. He just took a simple photo with a few celebrities, like Xu Lin.

Xu Lin was also in the group photo, but he was wearing sunglasses and standing in an inconspicuous position in the crowd.

He was only eighteen years old and didn't want to become a public figure, which would affect his real life and disrupt his peaceful existence.

It's best to keep a low profile for now.

The most awesome people in the world rarely show their faces unless their job requires them to be in the public eye.

"Mr. Xu, let's have a meal sometime!"

Before parting, Lei Aihua and Xu Lin exchanged private phone numbers.

"Sure, there's plenty of time!"

Xu Lin nodded and agreed.

When the two arrived at the garage, Xu Lin saw Lei Aihua's car because it was nearby. He noticed that it was an old Volkswagen worth over 100,000 yuan. He didn't know that the owner was a powerful figure who could get any entry-level BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi on the road to honk at him.

"Mr. Lei is really low-key. Someone of your caliber drives a car like this."

Xu Lin was somewhat surprised; he had assumed Lei Aihua would at least drive a Bentley.

"Haha, I'm getting old, I don't play games anymore. I have quite a few luxury cars in my garage, but after eating so many delicacies, I'm getting tired of them."

"That too."

Xu Lin nodded slightly in agreement. However, he couldn't quite grasp this advanced state of mind yet. After all, everyone understands the big principles, but few can truly put them into practice.

Lei Aihua touched the car roof, clearly fondling it, and said, "This car is the one I drove when I was young and hadn't yet made it big. You could say it's been my lifelong companion through thick and thin. No matter how many luxury cars I drive, none can compare to the feeling this car gives me. As I get older, my worries are like white hair, increasing day by day. Only when I'm in this car can I find peace of mind. It's just that this car is almost totaled. I'm not very well-educated, so I can't really describe the feelings I have. Ah, words fail me, haha..."

Lei Aihua laughed awkwardly, then burst into laughter, and finally said, "Mr. Xu, if there's nothing else, then I, Lei, will take my leave!"

"Well, there's plenty of time, let's get together again sometime!"

"Mr. Xu, I hope that one day your name will resound throughout this land!"

"it is good!"

Xu Lin said goodbye to the other person and then drove away in his car.

Xu Lin returned to the residential area around 4 PM.

She messaged Xia Xiyao: "Are you still here with me?"

Xia Xiyao replied instantly: "Yes!"

Xu Lin: "Are you getting ready to go back to school? I have some time, so I'll give you a ride home. I'm outside the gate of your apartment complex."

"Oh! I'm coming down right now!"

Xia Xiyao is very good at dressing up. Today, her hair was down, but she had specially straightened it with a flat iron, so the ends of her hair had a nice curly arc. As for her clothes, today she was wearing a school uniform that caught Xu Lin's eye, along with a pair of very transparent black stockings, which looked great on her.

Xia Xiyao, who is eighteen years old, is two months younger than Xu Lin, and this style suits her age very well.

"Does it look good?"

Seeing Xu Lin scrutinizing her clothes, Xia Xiyao lightly twirled in front of him before getting into the car.

She learns to dance, and she spins with great feeling.

"boarding!"

"oh oh!"

After Xia Xiyao sat down in the passenger seat, she said nervously, "Maybe I shouldn't go back to school tonight."

"Where else would you go if not back to school?"

"Let's get a room!"

Xia Xiyao rubbed her hands together, not daring to look at Xu Lin, her pretty face flushed as she said, "I just felt... I felt you weren't satisfied yesterday, so we went to a hotel and continued what we did yesterday..."

"I thought you were going to say something else."

Xu Lin was also quite interested: "Then let's get a room!"

What will happen if you don't go to school?

"Just ask for leave, what about you?"

"I can also ask for leave!"

Xia Xiyao sent a message to her counselor, saying that she was on her period and feeling unwell, and then showed her phone to Xu Lin.

"It should be fine."

Xu Lin glanced at it and said, "Then I'll drive."

Xu Lin found a large hotel.

Soon, Xu Lin drove to the underground parking garage and parked in a corner space.

Just as Xu Lin was about to get off the bus.

A sudden inspiration struck him.

"what!"

"What's wrong?" Xia Xiyao asked curiously from the side.

"Actually, I haven't tried it in the car yet!"

"Try what? Huh!"

Xia Xiyao was stunned at first, but it's 2026 now, where are there any innocent adults?

So Xia Xiyao quickly realized what Xu Lin meant.

Isn't this just a car... you know?

"Come here and sit on my lap."

"What if someone finds out?"

Xia Xiyao was uneasy, but she still sat on Xu Lin's lap.

"Don't worry, our parking spot is in the corner, and I'll keep an eye on it."

"All right……"

Rong Xiyan said Xu Lin was very bad.

This time, Xia Xiyao finally understood.

In a corner of the underground parking garage, there's a Panamera.

Violent trembling.

a long time.

It wasn't until after 7 p.m., just as it was about to get dark.

At the hotel's first-floor reception desk, I saw a young man in a suit and tie, with a stunningly beautiful JK (high school girl) girl in his arms.

He used one hand to reach around the girl's legs, while the girl wrapped her arms around his neck, her blushing face buried in the crook of his neck. Moreover, the girl was clearly over 1.7 meters tall, not petite at all, and had a very good figure. Her weight was obviously not light, right?

However, the boy carried her in a princess carry with one hand so easily, without making anyone feel that he was under any pressure.

What kind of boyfriend power is this?

"Hello sir, this is room 801. Have a pleasant evening!"

The receptionist, a beautiful woman with squinted eyes and a beaming smile, handed the room key to Xu Lin with both hands.

Xu Lin didn't say anything, took the room key, and left with Xia Xiyao in his arms.

After the two left, the three beautiful women at the front desk started gossiping amongst themselves.

"That guy was so handsome!"

"And he must be extremely good in that area!"

"how do you know?"

"Can't you see how red that girl's face is? In my experience, she must have been thoroughly satisfied by a guy. Don't you see how many girls are like that among the men who come here?"

"That's true, I'm so envious, he's so handsome and seems really capable too!"

(End of this chapter)