Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 141, Section 140: Oda's Awkward Confession

夜晚
Tian Xiwei lay down in the rented hotel room.

After applying a face mask, she sat cross-legged on the sofa.

"The scenes we filmed today went pretty well."

"Although I was very nervous, I still managed to complete everything."

"However, we ended up having to reshoot the scene because someone burst out laughing halfway through."

Tian Xiwei was indeed quite troubled by this matter.

She didn't want to drag everyone down, after all, she was just a small-time actress.

Actually, she didn't want to laugh; she just found Lin Shaobai's face funny.

Perhaps because the two are so familiar with each other, whenever they act together, especially when they are face-to-face watching each other, they actually feel like laughing.

Try to laugh as little as possible and also try not to forget your lines.

With that in mind, Tian Xiwei continued memorizing the script.

Feeling a bit bored while carrying it, I thought of Lin Shaobai.

They are currently staying at the same hotel as Lin Shaobai, and many other members of the film crew are also staying at this hotel.

Others probably won't think much of it.

Should we go find him?
Thinking of this, Tian Xiwei suddenly stood up: "Go and scare him, that would be fine too."

……

other end

Lin Shaobai was talking to his agent.

"I'm glad you turned down that boy group audition show I told you about before. It seems like it didn't get many views."

"Ah."

Lin Shaobai said this while eating an orange.

"I've noticed something. Your ability to read scripts and watch variety shows is really impressive. It's like you know in advance which TV shows and variety shows will be popular. Do you have some kind of precognitive ability?"

You can understand it that way.

After Lin Shaobai finished speaking, he smiled and then leaned back on the sofa.

The advantage is that he knows which shows will be popular in the future.

So as long as he acts in these dramas, his introduction will make everyone think that every drama he acts in will be a hit.

He's incredibly good at reading books; a true money-maker.

His agent, Sister Li, then explained the work to him. Half an hour later, the two ended the call. Not long after the call ended, there was a sudden knock on the door of Lin Shaobai's room.

He got up in his pajamas, and as soon as he opened the door, a dark figure darted in, making it look like a robbery was about to take place.

Then Tian Xi turned around and stood behind Lin Shaobai.

Lin Shaobai blinked twice: "Do you practice like this often?"

Tian Xiwei: "Huh?"

Lin Shaobai: "It's like someone opens the door and you just slip in. You don't do that kind of thing often, do you?"

Tian Xi looked around and finally said, "No, not really. It's just that this is the first time I've done something like this to you. I wanted to see if you have anything to hide!"

She was obviously joking.

"If I were to catch the top influencer of today... cough cough."

As Tian Xiwei spoke, she walked over and asked Lin Shaobai to close the door.

"There's something I've been wanting to tell you. But it's something only heaven and earth know, you and I know, and you can't tell anyone else."

Lin Shaobai nodded.

He didn't quite understand why Tian Xiwei suddenly wanted to barge over so late at night.

And they even broke in like thieves.

"Actually, I wanted to tell you this a long time ago, that I might feel the same way about you..."

Tian Xiwei suddenly stopped talking at this point.

"I did... well, I think I've developed different feelings for you before."

Actually, she hadn't uttered those representative words yet, but now Tian Xiwei was just quietly looking at Lin Shaobai, and she felt as if she had forgotten how to breathe.

She had never felt this way before, but now, facing Lin Shaobai, she suddenly felt this way.

My heart started racing uncontrollably, I clenched my fists, my throat went dry, and so on.

Tian Xiwei was also puzzled. Why didn't she have so many complicated emotions when she looked at Lin Shaobai before?

However, recalling everything they had gone through, Tian Xi smiled with relief and finally pointed at him frankly, saying, "I have taken a liking to you. You can also interpret it as admiration."

Perhaps the confession was too sudden, leaving Lin Shaobai caught off guard.

Tian Xi swallowed hard, made a gun gesture with her hand, and continued to say to Lin Shaobai's face, "I said I've fallen for you. I don't know when I fell for you, but I just fell for you."

But just as she finished speaking, an untimely phone call came in.

The ringing was quite embarrassing.

Lin Shaobai and Tian Xiwei looked at each other in bewilderment.

This kind of occasion needs a certain atmosphere.

I should have put my phone on silent.

It wouldn't have come to this.

Lin Shaobai: "..."

Tian Xiwei gave a slightly awkward smile, then gestured, "I need to take this call, please wait a moment."

The caller was a friend of hers in the industry.

The two often chatted together, mainly about gossip.

Tian Xiwei covered her mouth with her hand and leaned against the door: "Sister, do you know that I'm currently getting married?"

"I'm going to tell you something very important right now. I have some inside information, do you want to hear it?"

"Oh dear, let's talk about it next time, I'm busy."

"Exclusive secret!! Really exclusive secret! About top star Lin Shaobai."

Tian Xi glanced back at Lin Shaobai, and seeing that he was still standing there, she turned back and said, "Alright then, go ahead and say it."

"Wasn't he filming a movie called 'Better Days' before? And then he filmed a TV series called 'A Little Reunion'. Then there were rumors that he and the female lead, Zhou Ye, had a special relationship and were probably dating."

Tian Xiwei almost vomited blood when she heard those words.

Why did my friend bring this up now, instead of earlier or later?
The timing of the card was quite good.

Tian Xiwei felt her heart sink like a stone.

Although the entertainment industry is rife with messy relationships, right now...

Did you just confess your feelings?
It would be so awkward to say this at this moment.

"Hey."

"Hey, Oda?"

"Xiaotian, are you even listening to me?"

Tian Xiwei looked like she was still there, but she had actually been gone for quite a while.

She then decisively hung up the phone and turned to walk decisively toward Lin Shaobai.

He looked furious, as if he wanted to devour Lin Shaobai.

"Hey, answer me! Are you dating that guy named Zhou Ye?!"

Lin Shaobai's eyes suddenly widened.

Tian Xiwei can experience rapid mood swings within minutes.

Oh, but that's normal. It's normal if it's her.

"Ah."

Lin Shaobai thought that since Tian Xiwei could ask the question so accurately, it meant that she must be very certain.

That phone call just now was probably about this, otherwise why would they bring up Zhou Ye out of the blue?
"I am indeed in talks with Zhou Ye."

The light in Tian Xiwei's eyes dimmed instantly. The moment her heart broke was like a cold wind penetrating her thin clothes, seeping into every cell of her body.

She could clearly feel her mood drop, no longer as radiant as before.

Time seemed to stand still for a second at this moment, separated by eternity.

Even someone with her personality couldn't believe the truth at this moment.

She twitched her lips and gripped Lin Shaobai's collar again: "You, you're not kidding, are you?" "Yes."

Lin Shaobai replied.

Someone like Tian Xiwei, who is from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, should theoretically have no idea that there is a girl named Zhou Ye at the Beijing Film Academy, and she probably wouldn't care who Lin Shaobai is going to act with.

So, being able to suddenly call out this person's name means that you must have some information about them.

"..."

Tian Xiwei slowly loosened her grip.

After a while, feeling angry again, he punched Lin Shaobai in the chest.

In the past, she usually acted jokingly, but this time she was genuinely angry.

Feeling resentful.

Feeling down because the person you like is dating someone else.

How could you not be sad to find out that the person you like is in a relationship?

Tian Xiwei's brain paused for a few seconds to think.

She wondered if she realized she liked Lin Shaobai too late, or if her proud and arrogant personality was the reason she missed out...

Or perhaps Lin Shaobai simply doesn't like it at all?

Tian Xiwei was very troubled by her chaotic thoughts.

But she quickly dismissed this worry and smiled at Lin Shaobai, "Oh, I see. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

She slowly walked towards the door, her brows furrowing in distress before she left.

"That was Truth or Dare, don't take it to heart. My friend and I lost. That call was just to confirm whether I completed the task."

After Tian Xiwei finished speaking, she turned to look at Lin Shaobai.

To be honest, Lin Shaobai had never seen her with that kind of look before.

A gentle sadness tinged with tenderness.

It's a kind of heartbreaking sadness.

"Did they really talk?"

"Perhaps she still can't let it go," Tian Xiwei asked again.

Lin Shaobai nodded.

I don't know why I asked it again and again; asking it repeatedly only hurts my heart more and more.

Tian Xiwei didn't think she was such a coy person, but when it came to feelings, she just couldn't help herself.

She mustered up her courage to confess her feelings, wondering if there was any possibility of their relationship developing further, but she never expected to receive such an answer.

Perhaps that phone call was a premonition; everything was destined.

Tian Xiwei wanted to ask something more, but she was afraid of smelling something that would make her even more upset, so she decisively opened the door and left.

After closing the door, she stood in the hallway for a long time without moving forward.

I've never felt my feet were so heavy before; it's such a strange feeling.

My chest felt suffocated, as if it were filled with cement.

There are so many emotions swirling in my heart, but I don't know how to express them.

When did he start talking to her?
How long have you been talking?
Why talk about it?

Does he really like that guy named Zhou Ye?
and so……

So that night was just an accident.

Yes, it was I who initially told him not to remember or think about it.

So was the timing of that accident appropriate?

Did I do something wrong?
The more Tian Xiwei thought about it, the more upset she became.

She turned around and walked towards Lin Shaobai's room.

He clenched his fist, about to pound on her bedroom door, but held back again.

It's rare to have a moment when I can control my fiery emotions like this.

That's true, isn't everything we do now a bit unreasonable? It's more like being a clown.

"Zhou Ye..."

Tian Xiwei wondered, "Who is this?!"
She actually managed to date a top-tier celebrity.

Judging from the name, I have no idea who it is. They're probably just some unknown nobody.
Tian Xiwei no longer persisted.

She went back to her room, threw her phone on the bed, and lay down herself.

I sank into the soft, fluffy blankets.

Just moments ago she was full of enthusiasm and high spirits, but now she feels weak all over and has no interest in doing anything.

Tian Xiwei buried her face in the pillow, feeling extremely depressed.

At the same time, sadness was also present.

"Zhou Ye... Zhou Ye... Is Zhou Ye really that good?!"

Tian Xiwei suddenly got up and punched the soft pillow with her hand.

But it was as if all that anger had been released from her, and then, like a fallen leaf drifting in the wind, she lay back in her original place.

"Alright, let's talk...let's talk."

After giving her guidance, Tian Xi didn't tell anyone about his friend; she only shared it as gossip.

In Xiaotian's mind, it was best to keep such things a secret.

Meanwhile, Lin Shaobai received a call from Zhou Ye.

Zhou Ye is currently in his dormitory at school.

Winter break is just around the corner, and after finishing her own business this year, she called Lin Shaobai.

"Xiaolin, what are you doing?"

"Getting ready for bed, we'll continue filming tomorrow."

"Actually, I really admire you. You're filming all year round. Don't you get tired?"

"I do get a little tired sometimes, but I think it's important to make the most of my time to work."

“I really admire you. After filming two dramas, I felt so tired, so I wanted to rest for a while. You know what? That night I dreamed about the drama I filmed with you. It was a huge hit, and a lot of people started to like me and remembered the character I played. I started to have my own fans. They would ask me for autographs, and I was so happy.”

Zhou Ye's voice was particularly bright and cheerful as he narrated a very beautiful story.

Lin Shaobai listened attentively and gave her some emotional feedback.

"Then I think this dream will definitely come true."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Of course, I also had a dream, a very sweet dream. Would you like to guess what it is?"

"Ok?"

"Oh, you're such an idiot. Sweet dreams are definitely about you, don't you realize? You're someone I like so, so, so much, and I miss you so, so much. I hope you miss me so, so much too. Okay?"

"it is good."

……

……

The next day
Tian Xiwei woke up as usual and went to the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth. When she looked at herself in the mirror, she was a little dazed.

Those tear stains clearly proved that she had cried, but she had no recollection of it at all.

I tried to recall it, but I couldn't remember.

It's possible she cried unconsciously while asleep at night.

Tian Xi frowned slightly, then quickly washed her face to clear her head.

"There's no need to be upset because of him. Pack your things and go filming."

It's just that I was a little embarrassed because I had just confessed my feelings yesterday.

Although I used the rather old-fashioned reason of Truth or Dare, I wonder if Lin Shaobai will believe it?

"Ugh! I'm still so annoyed! I have to go back and ask again!"

Tian Xiwei had a strange fire burning inside her that she couldn't vent.

(End of this chapter)