Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 128, Section 127: Zhang Ruonan's Awkward Meeting with Her Senior Sister (6K)

Lin Shaobai then met with the relevant person in charge at L'Oréal.

They also happen to be looking for a female celebrity to be their brand ambassador.

Lin Shaobai is L'Oréal's brand ambassador, so he naturally has the right to speak on this matter.

He recommended Zhang Ruonan to be the brand ambassador.

At this point, Zhang Ruonan only has one film where she plays the second female lead: "Cry Me a Sad River".

They've only come into the public eye; they're far from becoming famous.

Logically speaking, it's highly unlikely that someone would become a brand ambassador for such a large brand.

However, with Lin Shaobai's strong recommendation, they couldn't really say anything.

Zhang Ruonan is beautiful, so there shouldn't be any major problem with her endorsing beauty products.

The brand quickly communicated with Zhang Ruonan's company.

The company was greatly shocked.

How can such a minor actor become a brand ambassador for a major company in his very first commercial engagement?

After reaching an agreement, the company's staff had a private conversation with Zhang Ruonan.

"Zhang Ruonan, come here."

"Ah."

At this moment, Zhang Ruonan was still immersed in the joy of having her first business deal, and the corners of her mouth were more difficult to suppress than an AK47.

"I heard that Lin Shaobai helped you this time. What's your relationship with that top celebrity?"

"Mr. Wang, that's right ... a friend."

"..."

The company boss narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this.

It's as if I can smell some gossip.

The fact that a top celebrity would personally intervene suggests that the relationship between these two is quite special.

Even without asking, everyone understands.

He wisely refrained from asking any further questions.

He even used to criticize Zhang Ruonan frequently...

Who would have thought she had someone backing her up, and it was none other than the top-tier celebrity Lin Shaobai.

"Ahem. Zhang Ruonan, in short, that's all for now. I'll continue to work hard in the future."

"Okay," Zhang Ruonan smiled sweetly.

"..."

"I have something to attend to, so I'll be going now."

"Um……"

It seems I can't treat Zhang Ruonan the same way I did before.

……

Once she had fully secured the brand ambassadorship, Zhang Ruonan visited Lin Shaobai on set.

Of course, this visit was entirely as a friend.

They had worked together on the movie "Cry Me a Sad River," so no one would suspect anything else.

While Lin Shaobai was resting, Zhang Ruonan boarded his RV.

"So that's why you came all the way to see me, is that right?"

Lin Shaobai crossed his arms behind his head, propped the script open against his face, and slowly began to speak.

Just minutes before, he was still familiarizing himself with his lines.

"This is no small matter; it's a big deal."

Zhang Ruonan spoke with great seriousness.

Lin Shaobai still maintained his leisurely demeanor.

"I came here specifically to thank you."

"Thank you sincerely, Zhou Ye is on the other side."

Zhang Ruonan was stunned for a moment when she heard this, then turned to look at Zhou Ye, who was filming outside the window.

Her chest felt like it was blocked by cement, and she felt extremely uncomfortable.

It can only be described as jealousy.

"I……"

Zhang Ruonan first looked to the left, then to the right, unable to voice the words she had wanted to say.

Finally, he said, "Lin Shaobai, you're deliberately trying to provoke me."

It sounds like very hurtful words.

But when Zhang Ruonan said it, it sounded gentle and soft.

It blew into people's ears like the wind.

Lin Shaobai paused for a moment, then took the script off his face: "I was just telling the truth. I promised you this, and I will definitely do it."

Zhang Ruonan: "That's precisely why I made a special trip to fly here to thank you. Indeed, whether before or now, in this industry, you are the only one who is truly willing to help me."

Lin Shaobai: "..."

Seeing that Lin Shaobai didn't react, Zhang Ruonan leaned forward and tapped the table: "I'm telling the truth."

"I know, but I didn't say you weren't telling the truth."

"I don't know if I'm being too sensitive, but I feel like the people at my company have become much nicer to me since they heard about my relationship with you..." Zhang Ruonan's eyes darted around cleverly before she reached out and took Lin Shaobai's hand: "Um, Shaobai, do you have some time lately? I'd like to..."

"Lin Shaobai!"

Suddenly, Zhou Ye's voice came from afar.

Zhang Ruonan seemed to have been greatly shocked and immediately withdrew her hand, pretending that nothing had happened.

Zhou Ye was so engrossed in filming that he had no idea Zhang Ruonan had arrived.

I only saw this embarrassing scene when I got into the RV.

Zhou Ye's cheerful smile froze instantly, looking somewhat incredulous.

There was still a slight sense of wariness.

"Ok?"

Zhou Ye blinked his round, doe-like eyes at Zhang Ruonan.

Zhang Ruonan quickly looked away, feeling a little guilty for some reason.

He's clearly bigger than Zhou Ye.

Why are you so flustered?

Zhang Ruonan thought to herself.

Zhou Ye: "Zhang... Zhang Ruonan?"

Zhou Ye had seen the movie "Cry Me a Sad River," so he had an impression of this "white moonlight" type of female star who appeared out of nowhere.

She was only popular when the movie was first released.

The hype has died down a bit recently.

Zhou Ye is clearly still a novice.

The movie he filmed hasn't aired yet, but his first TV series is currently being filmed.

"Hello"

Zhang Ruonan turned around and took the initiative to extend her hand to greet Zhou Ye.

"Let me introduce you, this is Zhang Ruonan," Lin Shaobai interrupted her.

Zhou Ye first looked at Lin Shaobai, then at Zhang Ruonan: "Oh. Hello."

Zhang Ruonan and Zhou Ye shook hands.

Zhang Ruonan: "I came here specifically to buy things to thank Lin Shaobai for his help."

"Help you?" Zhou Ye asked curiously.

"Okay. But the matter is now settled, so I'll be leaving now and won't disturb your filming."

Zhang Ruonan smiled slightly at Zhou Ye and slowly left the RV.

She looked back a few steps after getting out of the car.

Coincidentally, Zhou Ye was also watching her from the car.

After the two looked at each other, Zhou Ye habitually revealed his cheerful, sun-like smile.

Zhang Ruonan forced a smile in return, picked up her bag, and left the scene.

Zhou Ye immediately turned around and looked at Lin Shaobai.

Lin Shaobai: "Hello."

"Hello? Still hello?" Zhou Ye said as he walked over to Lin Shaobai's side. "You're quite popular. You even came to the set to visit him. And you're helping out everywhere. You're such a philanthropist."

"Yes," Lin Shaobai said with a smile.

"Still laughing! Still laughing."

Zhou Ye playfully patted Lin Shaobai's chest, then hugged him tightly, suddenly saying, "I missed you so much."

"is it?"

"Yes."

Where are you thinking?

Lin Shaobai had a sudden inspiration and decided to tease his junior sister again.

"what?"

Zhou Ye realized what she meant instantly, and her face turned slightly red.

"What do you mean by 'thinking about where'? Thinking about you is just thinking about you, why would I differentiate where I'm thinking about you?"

Lin Shaobai: "They'll definitely think of something, like..."

"Shut up!" An inappropriate word popped into Zhou Ye's mind.

She quickly covered Lin Shaobai's mouth, her face even redder than before: "You're being indecent again! I came here to ask you for some snacks."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhou Ye's stomach rumbled at an inopportune moment.

Coo coo coo.

The sound can be loud.

She felt a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, it was in Lin Shaobai's car.

Lin Shaobai stared at Zhou Ye with annoyance, and couldn't help but think of the classic song.

Baby's tummy is rumbling! Baby's tummy is rumbling!

Zhou Ye: "What are you laughing at? Give me some snacks, I'm starving."

"Come on, come on."

As Lin Shaobai spoke, he took a large bag of snacks from under the table and placed it on Zhou Ye's lap, along with a bag of hand warmers.

"Heart warmer?" Zhou Ye was stunned for a few seconds.

Lin Shaobai: "Didn't you get your period?"

"Ok?"

“I saw you were using this before, so I bought some when your due date was approaching.”

"Oh, you remember?"

"I definitely remember, because I like my senior sister, and I have to remember these things."

As Zhou Ye heard these words, his ears gradually turned red.

She coughed lightly, looking slightly embarrassed, glanced at Lin Shaobai, and then quickly looked away.

It perfectly captured the girl's shy and demure demeanor.

"Really annoying."

"?"

Lin Shaobai was surprised that his sincere remarks could be met with dislike.

"I'm so embarrassed to suddenly say these things. How am I supposed to film later?"

As Zhou Ye spoke, he rubbed Lin Shaobai's face with his hand, and finally ran down from his RV.
Lin Shaobai: "..."

My senior sister is so cute.

……

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……

The 11th Huading Awards officially began on November 9th.

The night was filled with dazzling stars, and Lin Shaobai was invited to attend because he had been nominated for Best Actor in a Chinese Costume Drama.

Lin Shaobai only needs to dress up a little to become the most dazzling star on the red carpet.

Led by staff, Lin Shaobai first arrived at the red carpet photo area.

After signing his name, he turned around and looked at the photographer in front of him.

"Lin Shaobai!"

"Young Bai!"

"Look over here, Teacher Lin!"

"Lin Shaobai, take a look at this!"

The flashes from the cameras were so intense, it was really uncomfortable in my eyes.

You should also avoid blinking frequently right now.

That could easily result in photos where the eyes appear rolled back or the eyes are not fully open.

Lin Shaobai had one hand in his suit pocket and waved with the other.

He first waved to the left, then to the center, and finally to the right, aiming for an even distribution of benefits.

The photographer would occasionally sigh quietly between taking pictures.

Wow, Lin Shaobai is so handsome!

"so hot."

They finally understood why others could become top celebrities.

With looks like that, how could she not become a top star?
After taking photos and having a brief chat with the host, we entered the venue.

Here, he first met Wu Jinyan, who also starred in the hit drama "Story of Yanxi Palace" this year.

This woman is even thinner than I imagined.

No wonder people say she looks like a Chihuahua.

They do look somewhat alike.

Wu Jinyan took the initiative to walk over and greet Lin Shaobai.

"Hello, hello, Wu Jinyan."

"Hello, Lin Shaobai. My whole family is watching your drama." "Really? I'm honored. Actually, I was also staying up all night watching 'Ashes of Love' a while ago."

The two exchanged simple pleasantries.

Lin Shaobai continued walking forward amidst a crowd of celebrities inside.

I saw Andy Lau attending the event because of "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace".

Hua Ge became famous in his early years because of his role as Xu Changqing in "Chinese Paladin 3".

He really did a great job in that fantasy drama; he portrayed the aloof and detached Taoist priest perfectly.

His eyes are especially beautiful; no wonder they're Ruby Lin's personal favorite.

His longtime co-star Tang Yan also came to the event because she was nominated for "Return to the World".

The two had a brief chat after meeting.

In the far distance are Seventh Brother and Luo Dan.

Seventh Brother acted in many dramas in his early years and had a wide national recognition.

She will return to the public eye in the future because of her daughter and husband, as well as her song "If Love Is Forgotten".

There are also some popular memes, such as "7" and "bangbangbang" from Sisters Who Make Waves.

As for Luo Dan, Lin Shaobai said he didn't know much about her, and sometimes he would even confuse her with Baihe.

These two look alike; it's a well-known fact in the entertainment industry that they look alike!

In addition, there are Chen Kun, Xia Yu, Liu Tao, Li Guangjie, Wan Qian, Li Xiaoran, Huang Xuan, Ya Ya...

Lin Shaobai was in a different age group than them, so there wasn't much to talk about.

A short while later, Xiao Hu, who worked at the same company as him, came over.

"teacher LIN."

The two are about the same age, so at least chatting together isn't so awkward.

"Teacher Lin, are you filming a movie lately?"

Hu Yitian took the initiative to ask.

Yes. And you?

"I'm also filming a movie now. I hope to become someone like Teacher Lin soon."

"Someone like me?"

"That's how popular people are," Xiao Hu said directly.

"Hahaha."

Lin Shaobai chuckled twice, clenched his fist, and said with an exaggerated expression, "Then good luck (˙o˙)"

After that, he turned and left.

Hu Yitian was left completely bewildered.

This doesn't seem like something Teacher Lin would say.
Oh well, whatever. The company's cash cow can say whatever he wants; it's none of our business.

Upon entering the venue, Lin Shaobai quickly found his seat.

Next to him was Brother Hua, and to his right was Wan Qian.

Lin Shaobai greeted them briefly, then looked straight ahead.

We're not that close, and it doesn't feel right to talk about anything, so maybe we should just stop talking.

Many fans were also present, and they kept calling out Lin Shaobai's name.

Lin Shaobai's loyal fan, college student Chen Siqi, arrived at the venue with the rest of the group.

Light boards weren't allowed at the event, so everyone could only shout Lin Shaobai's name with all their might.

"Lin Shaobai!!!"

"Aaaaaah! Kobayashi!!"

"Kobayashi, ahhhhh!"

"Come on, everyone shout together, Lin Shaobai!!"

The scene was filled with Lin Shaobai's fans, and their shouts even made Lin Shaobai a little embarrassed.

This is what it's like when a top star shouts at the entire audience.

It was both embarrassing and exhilarating.

On the surface, they have to pretend to be very humble and embarrassed, but inside they're ecstatic!

Fans from all over the world come here just to see me and cheer me on. How can I not be happy?!

No celebrity fan base at the event had a larger fan base than mine, letting them know that the entire audience was chanting my name.

Most importantly, Lin Shaobai is someone who has produced works, so he is not afraid of such popularity.

Hua Ge, who was sitting next to him, turned to look at him.

"They're all your fans."

Lin Shaobai smiled politely and nodded: "Yes."

"You have so many fans, you're really popular."

Brother Hua is a retired cadre.

He doesn't use Weibo and doesn't surf the internet much; he only acts for the sake of acting.

The scene at the scene today really frightened him.

It seems like I'm sitting next to a very important person.

She looks quite young; it's not easy to have such popularity at such a young age.

Attracting fans is a mysterious art
The fans in the distance were still shouting, and they only quieted down when the host came on stage.

"Hello everyone, welcome to the 24th Huading Awards. I'm your host..."

The on-site director cuts from shot to shot.

When the scene switched to Lin Shaobai, the cheers were noticeably several times louder than before.

Tang Yan smiled and said to her husband beside her, "It seems that Lin Shaobai is really popular."

Rogin: "That's what traffic is like. It has an incredibly huge following."

Yang Zi and Da Mimi sat together, and when they heard the cheers from the crowd, they both looked at each other at the same time.

Of course, there were also some people calling out Yang Zi's name.

She also became a huge star with Ashes of Love, but female celebrities are destined not to attract as many fans as male celebrities.

Yang Mi: "He's really popular, and I thought he was handsome when I saw him on set. I think Lin Shaobai is the most handsome male celebrity I've ever seen in the industry."

Yang Zi smiled politely.

Yang Mi: "You've been filming with him for so long, you must be quite familiar with him by now, right?"

"Yes."

Yang Zi now rarely dares to look the other person in the eye.

She was very insecure before she had plastic surgery.

Even if I get plastic surgery, I still feel quite insecure.

In the fame-driven entertainment industry, she has seen far more beautiful women than herself.

What's more, it's Yang Mi in front of him.

The first reaction to feeling inferior is not daring to look the other person in the eye.

Even if the opponent currently has no offensive capabilities.

These two have been nominated for Best Actress in a Chinese Historical Drama, and it remains to be seen who will receive this honor tonight.

The awards ceremony began after several performances.

The awards for Best Producer and Best Director of China's Top 100 TV Dramas were presented first.

Then there's the Best Newcomer Actor award, and the Best Actress award for a Contemporary Chinese TV Series...

One by one, they were ranked as the best actresses in Chinese period dramas.

The five nominated actresses were announced on the big screen.

Wu Jinyan in "Story of Yanxi Palace".

Yang Mi in "Legend of Fuyao".

Yang Zi, author of "Ashes of Love".

Ma Sichun in "Oh My General".

Ni Nei in "The Rise of Phoenixes".

The competition is quite fierce.

These dramas all did fairly well, except for the last one, which was a bit of a flop...

"Legend of Fuyao" was also criticized, but with Yang Mi in it, the viewership wasn't too bad.

Not to mention the wildly popular drama "Story of Yanxi Palace" that everyone was watching.

Lin Shaobai watched quietly as the award presenters walked onto the stage.

He knew that Wu Jinyan would receive the award, but for now he had to pretend that he knew nothing.

"Let's congratulate Wu Jinyan on her role in 'Story of Yanxi Palace'!!"

Lin Shaobai clapped along with the other celebrities beside him.

After the awards ceremony, Wu Jinyan went on stage to deliver a heartfelt speech.

She was nobody before.

Does anyone know her?

As a result, he became famous throughout the country with just one drama.

However, after being exposed for being arrogant, her resources didn't keep up, and after acting in several dramas that seemed like they were made by idiots, she became a complete flop.

A similar example is Tian'ai.

They've never had any good resources, and every drama they've filmed has flopped.

Her love life hasn't been going well either.

Wu Jinyan later had at least one hit drama, "Ink Rain Clouds".

She has nothing.

"Next up is the award for Best Actor in a Chinese Historical Drama. Let's take a look at the nomination list."

Today, I'm reading "Legend of Fuyao".

Vic Chou's "The Flame's Daughter"

Huang Xuan's *Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy*

Lin Shaobai's "Ashes of Love"

Fu Xinbo's *Gu Jian Qi Tan II*

The camera immediately focused on the five nominated male actors.

The moment Lin Shaobai appeared on screen, the audience erupted in screams!
His fans are incredibly enthusiastic, and each one of them has an amazing voice.

Those who didn't know better would think it was his personal meet-and-greet.

Lin Shaobai smiled at the camera, captivating a group of female fans and female celebrities.

Even those who aren't fans of his would exclaim, "Wow, he's really handsome!"

"Aaaaaah, Lin Shaobai!!!"

"Xiao Lin!!"

"Kobayashi won an award!!!"

"Xiao Lin!!"

The fans at the scene remained highly excited.

Seeing that the award presenters on stage couldn't speak, Lin Shaobai quickly made a "shh" gesture towards the camera.

The scene, which was boiling just a second ago, immediately fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The celebrities sitting next to him stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

This is so appealing that someone unfamiliar with the situation might think it's military training.

The award presenter only opened the envelope after the room had completely quieted down.

They insisted on putting on a show.

First, he expressed shock, deliberately leaving the audience in suspense.

The screen was still showing shots of the five nominated male actors, all of whom were smiling politely.

About three seconds later, the award presenter brought his mouth close to the microphone.

"Let us congratulate..."

"Ashes of Love, Lin Shaobai!!"

"Congratulations to Lin Shaobai for winning the Best Actor in a Chinese Costume Drama at the 24th Huading Awards!! Please welcome Lin Shaobai to the stage to accept the award!"

Actress Yang Zi, who was in the same drama, immediately applauded for Lin Shaobai.

Lin Shaobai's expression was much happier after hearing that he had won the award than before.

He slowly rose, bowed to the entire audience, straightened his suit, and walked onto the stage.

After accepting the trophy, he stood in front of the microphone.

I want to say so much, but when the words get to my lips, I feel like I'm choking back them.

Meanwhile, Zhou Ye, who was watching the live stream in his hotel room, was so excited that he was rolling around on his bed.

She was genuinely happy for Lin Shaobai.

"Great!"

He won an award!

Zhou Ye could see Lin Shaobai's efforts and hoped that they would bear some fruit.

Because she likes Lin Shaobai, she likes Lin Shaobai.

Feelings are just that strange.

The princess was also watching the Huading Awards live at home.

She was wearing thin-rimmed glasses, holding a pen in her hand, and her small notebook was still on the table.

The princess often reads Beijing Film Academy textbooks to analyze the actors' psychology and writes down her conclusions in a notebook.

She looked at the phone on the corner of the table, at Lin Shaobai receiving his award on the screen, and smiled slightly.

"Best Actor in a Chinese Historical Drama..."

  Zhang Jingyi took off her glasses, wiped them with a glasses cloth, and put them back on.

"Congratulations, Lin Shaobai."

Meanwhile, Xiao Tian, ​​who was far away at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, also saw Lin Shaobai's situation through Weibo's trending topics.

She blinked her big eyes and gave a cold laugh.

"Not bad at all. But then again, your portrayal of the phoenix was really good, I can't lie about that."

"Fools sometimes have their own kind of luck, congratulations! Lin Shaobai."

Actually, I think the Sixteen Sounds of Yanyun are quite fun.

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