Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 153, Section 152: Zhang Wansen and Zhang Jingyi are chosen as the female lead (6K)

We absolutely must get the script for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

Lin Shaobai kept thinking about this problem after returning to the villa.

His current representative roles include Xu Feng, the God of Fire in "Ashes of Love", and Han Shangyan in the recent hit drama "Go Go Squid!"

If I take on this campus drama again, then Zhang Wansen will be one of the representative roles.

It's not surprising that Assistant Xiao Liu was extremely pessimistic about the show at the time.

If the future is unknown, very few people would truly be optimistic about this drama.

Judging from the production team and actors, it's a small web series that could flop at any time.

Moreover, kiwifruit didn't receive much advertising at the time; it gradually became popular through word of mouth and word-of-mouth promotion.

With its dramatic plot twists and turns, and the actors' superb performances, it's no wonder the show is so popular; it's only a matter of time before it becomes a hit.

Zhang Wansen is very popular among girls.

The meme "Zhang Wansen, it's snowing" is very famous.

A movie was later made, which eventually reached 700 million, which is quite impressive and surpasses the box office of some movies starring award-winning actors and actresses.

It also became the highest-grossing film on New Year's Day in mainland China.

Lin Shaobai later obtained a story synopsis from his agent and made a phone call to him.

"Hey?"

"Sister Li, I really like this song, 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'."

"You really think I thought you wouldn't like this kind of web series?"

How do you know I wouldn't like it?

"What's your current market value? How could you possibly act in such a low-budget web series? 'Si Teng' is more suitable for you."

“I know, but ‘Sito’ is more beneficial to the female lead, and the male lead doesn’t benefit much.”

This drama was originally intended to promote the female lead.

Jing Tian did indeed regain popularity because of this drama.

The male lead, Zhang Binbin, gained some popularity because of this drama, but the popularity quickly faded.

When outsiders mention the drama "Si Teng", the first thing that comes to mind is the female lead Si Teng and the actress who plays her, Jing Tian.

However, if outsiders mention "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", the first thing that comes to mind is the male lead, Zhang Wansen.

Few people care about the actor who plays him...

"But I read the script, and I really think 'Si Teng' is pretty good. Even if you don't like the script, you could at least choose something else. Why did you have to choose this low-budget web series? And it's a campus drama."

"Believe me, this show will definitely be a hit."

The agent remained silent.

Since Lin Shaobai said that, it means it's somewhat believable, right?

After all, this guy's ability to choose scripts has always been above average. Because he is good at selecting scripts, every drama he acts in becomes a hit and earns him a lot of money, which is why he has earned the nickname "God of Wealth".

"But this show is just a small web series."

"There are many examples of low-budget web series becoming hits, haven't you forgotten?"

"That's true. You, you'd be interested in this kind of low-budget campus drama? These days, the ones that become big hits are all fantasy romance dramas and youth campus dramas..."

"This script is excellent because of its time-travel element, making it very novel. It's unlike any other youth campus drama."

"Alright, since you're so insistent, I won't say anything more."

The two chatted for a few more minutes before ending the call.

Lin Shaobai quickly made a phone call to the director of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

"Hey?"

"Director Chen? Hello, I'm Lin Shaobai."

"Lin Shaobai?!"

Director Chen never expected that this top celebrity would take the initiative to call him.
In their hearts, Zhang Wansen is of course Lin Shaobai. This affectionate and gentle male lead should still be played by Lin Shaobai.

Can such a low-budget website really afford to hire Lin Shaobai?

They might also have such doubts in their minds.

I was just trying it out, but I didn't expect Lin Shaobai to actually agree.

"Teacher Lin, you..."

"Director, I want to play Zhang Wansen."

"Yeah?!"

Director Chen still looked incredulous.

"Of course, I've read the script, and I really like the story. Similarly, I hope I can play the male lead, Zhang Wansen, in this TV series."

"It's an honor for us to have you play Zhang Wansen. At first, we thought you should play such a deep and gentle male lead, but we were also worried that you might not come. We were very surprised that you called us this time."

"I only just found out about this myself."

"In that case, let's set a time."

"it is good."

Lin Shaobai hung up the phone and heard the doorbell ring. He opened the door and saw Zhang Jingyi wearing a long dress.

She was still dressed in her usual quiet and gentle manner, and her smile remained understated.

"Shaobai".

Zhang Jingyi smiled slightly at him, then picked up her bag and went inside.

Did you have a job before?

She took off her coat and hung it familiarly on the hanger.

Lin Shaobai: "Yes. But didn't you say you missed me? Then let's meet up."

"Did you come all this way just for me, you mean, specifically for me?"

Zhang Jingyi still seemed a little incredulous when she said those words.

A celebrity with such high popularity and a packed schedule would make a special trip back just because of a single sentence from her.

I was incredibly touched from my girlfriend's perspective.

"Yes."

"Thank you... but will this affect your work?"

"No, it's nothing. I don't have anything planned for tomorrow. It's been a while since we last saw each other."

"Yes. I've been studying a lot lately."

As Zhang Jingyi spoke, she recalled her earlier thoughts, and her fists gradually clenched, showing some nervousness.

"What's wrong?" Lin Shaobai walked over and stared at Zhang Jingyi's face.

Looking her up and down, seeing her furrowed brow, he reached out and gently touched her: "What's wrong? You look so troubled. Tell me."

“I…I want to…” Zhang Jingyi raised her eyes little by little, looking earnestly at Lin Shaobai: “I want to act with you.

Actually, after knowing each other for so long, this is the first time Zhang Jingyi has talked about acting.

She wanted to act alongside a superstar like Lin Shaobai, because only by acting with such a celebrity would she have a greater chance of being seen by the public.

Her acting skills are good, and her looks are good too, so the chances of her becoming famous will increase.

If you act in low-budget dramas that hardly anyone watches, you'll only ever be stuck in those kinds of shows.

Since he's such a popular top star, since...

"I want to act with you, Shao Bai. I really want to act with you, let me be your leading lady."

After Zhang Jingyi finished speaking, she hugged Lin Shaobai, tightening her embrace around his waist.

"Ok?"

Lin Shaobai was visibly stunned for a few seconds: "So all that nervousness was just about this?"

Zhang Jingyi pondered Lin Shaobai's tone and realized that he wasn't very angry, nor was he particularly rejecting her, so she slowly looked up at him.

"Does this mean you're agreeing to my request?"

Lin Shaobai picked Zhang Jingyi up and asked, "What's our relationship? What do you think?"

Zhang Jingyi suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck, blinked, and looked at him: "I thought I would have to beg you for a long time."

"You begged me for a long time??"

Lin Shaobai considered the situation of being asked for a favor.

"Yes, I was actually thinking about whether I should ask you for help, but I was also worried that it might affect you."

"It won't affect anything. What impact would it have? I happen to be interviewing for a script soon, it's a campus drama script, and I think the female lead would be quite suitable for you."

"Campus drama?"

“Your age is also suitable for campus dramas. If I were to ask you to play a mother, that would definitely not be appropriate.” Lin Shaobai carried Zhang Jingyi to the bed and laughed, “You agree, right?”

Zhang Jingyi looked up, deliberately avoiding Lin Shaobai's gaze and looking at the ceiling. It was inevitable that she would feel shy if they made eye contact in this position.

"What I'm about to say is something only I can tell you; I wouldn't dare tell anyone else."

"Ok?"

"Because I remember someone saying something similar before, and the tutor just said, 'You've never been a father, but you must have one. Can't you learn from that?'"

"Oh."

Lin Shaobai scratched his head, then threw back the covers: "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. We need to get down to business at this hour."

"Do...do...do..." Zhang Jingyi blushed and was so shy that she stammered.

Even though it wasn't her first time with Lin Shaobai, she still felt shy.

"Do I need to explain exactly what this 'doing serious business' means?"

"Shaobai, you...no need." Zhang Jingyi reached out and stroked Lin Shaobai's face: "I really missed you."

She then straightened up and kissed him, and undressed herself.

"Well……"

The warm, orange light from the floor lamp filled the room, illuminating two figures almost merging together on the bed.

……

……

Late night
Lin Shaobai was already asleep. Zhang Jingyi turned over and looked up at the ceiling.

Even though there's nothing there, I just can't help but look.

The words she had spoken to Lin Shaobai were still echoing in her mind.

Zhang Jingyi knew in her heart that Lin Shaobai was a top-tier celebrity, a star with both talent and popularity.

As an actor, he has acting skills and works; as a singer, he has creative talent and a beautiful voice.

He's incredibly handsome, talented, and knows how to charm people. I doubt I'll ever meet someone like him again in my life.

Zhang Jingyi never expected to fall in love with a classmate, someone who seemed to have no connection with her at first glance.

Feelings are such strange things.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jingyi looked at Lin Shaobai sleeping next to her, her eyes filled with tenderness and warmth.

"I think I might like you for the rest of my life."

She hugged Lin Shaobai's waist from behind, resting her face against his back as if she had found her support.

"But even if you fall in love with someone else, I will still love you."

These words could only be whispered to each other when they were asleep at night.

"But what kind of campus drama is it?"

"Is Shao Bai going to act in a campus drama next?"

"School dramas... I don't think he's done anything else besides movies. But that movie wasn't a huge hit either."

"Shall we take on the challenge again this time?"

Zhang Jingyi had already begun to imagine what Lin Shaobai would look like in a school uniform.

Two people acting in a campus drama together?
Thinking about it makes me a little happy.

The next day
Lin Shaobai and his assistant Xiao Liu arrived at the place they had arranged to meet with Director Chen. As soon as Director Chen saw Lin Shaobai, he stood up and went to shake hands with him: "Teacher Lin, Teacher Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Due to excessive nervousness, Director Chen's speech became monotonous.

"Director Chen, you don't need to be so nervous, do you?"

"Of course I was nervous."

"..."

"Sit, sit, sit."

Lin Shaobai straightened his clothes and sat down.

"Teacher Lin, you should have already read the script, right?"

"Yes, I really liked the script after reading it. I want to play Zhang Wansen."

"Yes, Zhang Wansen is a character we put a lot of effort into creating. Our scriptwriters really put in a lot of work. Of course, we also wanted to find a suitable person to play him."

The brilliance of the drama "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" lies in its male lead, Zhang Wansen.

Zhang Wansen will become a star if he performs well in this drama!

Zhang Wansen's character is particularly relatable to female viewers.

Deeply affectionate and gentle, she will always silently protect the person she likes, quietly clearing away all obstacles for him. She has a mild, kind, and optimistic temperament, like a little sun that never stops shining.

But at the same time, it also has its own stubbornness.

This kind of persona, even with a gender reversal, could still gain a large number of fans.
"Hmm. By the way, have you decided on the female lead yet?"

"We've interviewed a few candidates before, but we weren't very satisfied with any of them. The role of Lin Beixing is very important, so we have to be very, very careful when choosing the female lead."

This campus drama originally revolved around the female protagonist, Lin Beixing.

Lin Beixing discovered some long-forgotten text messages on her phone, and when she chose to delete them, she unexpectedly traveled back to her student days.

She rediscovered Zhang Wansen, a boy who had always been silently protecting her.

It was through this opportunity that she realized someone had always secretly loved her, and after spending time together, she gradually fell in love with the boy as well.

The repeated deletion of text messages and the repeated rewinding of time together constitute this complete story.

"Does Teacher Lin have any recommendations?"

Director Chen suddenly said.

Lin Shaobai: "Oh, I do have one. She's my classmate, the same age as me, 20 years old. Her name is Zhang Jingyi."

"That age is suitable for a high school student. It doesn't sound like they're famous."

"Yes, she's not very famous, but we're classmates and good friends. She's a great actress. In my eyes, she's really excellent, so I highly recommend her."

Director Chen was somewhat bewildered.

It's amazing that Lin Shaobai would recommend it so highly...

Is there something more to their relationship?
"Okay, let's arrange a time to meet your friend, Teacher Lin."

"Ah."

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. Actually, I've been wanting to say this for a while now."

"what?"

"I feel, I feel, I feel that you seem even more handsome when I see you in private, Teacher Lin. Many people around me say that you are really handsome, Teacher Lin."

Lin Shaobai: "Well..."

"24K pure handsomeness".

"..."

After the chat ended, Lin Shaobai returned to the villa.

She recently appeared in another drama, "All Is Well," starring Yao Chen.

This drama made the annoying character Su Daqiang famous.

They even made a joke: "I want to drink hand-ground coffee."

Guo Jingfei played Su Mingcheng, the second brother of the female lead Su Mingyu, and he became famous for his crazy acting in the show.

He started out as a theatrical actor, and his delivery of lines and acting skills were both up to par.

Acting in plays can hone an actor's skills; many actors with excellent acting skills have honed their craft through acting.

Netizens say they don't have time to watch it every day!
I want to watch both "Go Go Squid!" and "All Is Well".

The two shows were dazzling.

"All Is Well" also had good viewership, but it still couldn't beat "Go Go Squid!"

Lin Shaobai became a sensation with just one drama, "Go Go Squid!"

With over 7000 million followers on Weibo, he consistently tops various charts thanks to his fans' support.

The fashion magazine COSMO he shot in February was also released in March.

Even before it was released, Lin Shaobai's fans, Baihe, made an unprecedented outcry across the entire internet!

They run promotional campaigns on various websites; as long as a marketing account mentions Lin Shaobai, it starts posting pictures and promoting him.

[Support Lin Shaobai's COSMO Fashion Season Opening Issue]

Support Kobayashi!

Many celebrities have fans who promote the magazine before it goes on sale, trying to attract as many passersby as possible and sell as many copies as possible.

However, people like Lin Shaobai mainly come to promote the upcoming sale of his magazine and show everyone how strong his fans' purchasing power is.

The magazine went on sale promptly at 10:00 AM on March 3rd.

One book costs 20 yuan.

As soon as the rich woman's powder was launched, they started throwing money at it, spending tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands to buy thousands of copies.

Anyway, this amount of money is nothing to a rich woman; it's just pocket money, no big deal.

Lin Shaobai is particularly attractive to wealthy women, and he has a very strong ability to attract and retain fans.

Fans who bought the magazine would take screenshots and post them in the super topic to increase its popularity.

[As a student, I don't have much money, so I'll support five universities.]

[I have to support Kobayashi, I bought ten copies!]

I bought 100 copies to show my support.

[I've been watching "Go Go Squid!" lately and I absolutely love Lin's portrayal of Han Shangyan, so I bought 200 copies as a small token of my appreciation.]

[3000 copies—I want to express my love for Lin Shaobai!]

Chen Siqi, a die-hard fan of Lin Shaobai, had been waiting to buy it since around 9 a.m.

An inexplicable tension.

This kind of tension is similar to waiting for college entrance exam results.

How amazing! This is truly the bond between fans and idols!

Hajibe, you are truly captivating!
Their family is quite wealthy, so supporting them to buy several thousand books at once is not a problem.

Every business deal must be pursued with full force, and we must give Lin Shaobai the best!

In Chen Siqi's mind, loving him means spending money!

How much money you spend represents how much love you have!
In the blink of an eye, the super topic was filled with screenshots of Lin Shaobai's purchases posted by his fans.

Many of the purchases were made by long-time fans, while some were new fans who recently joined the fandom after watching the TV series.

New fans are very enthusiastic and actively make purchases.

Um, I'm new here and don't really know how to buy things. Could someone teach me?

Where can I buy the magazine? Where can I buy it to count towards Lin Shaobai's sales? I want to support him!

Lin Shaobai is so handsome! I really want to buy a magazine to keep as a collectible. Where can I buy it?

[Only 20 yuan, that's pretty cheap! I'll buy one too. Can any fans tell me where to buy it?]

I bought this after seeing it trending on social media; just a small token of my support.

[I'm a new fan! I've been really into Lin Shaobai lately after watching the drama, and I've already bought two books.]

After seeing this trending topic while writing a thesis at school, Zhou Ye clicked on it and secretly bought the magazine using a secondary account, then posted screenshots to increase its popularity.

Zhang Jingyi, who was also studying in the library, took a moment to check her phone.

She clicked into Lin Shaobai's super topic and found that fans were posting screenshots.

She doesn't have much money right now, but she'll still do what she can to support Lin Shaobai.

Although she knew that Lin Shaobai didn't need her money, her feelings were still there.

Zhang Jingyi thought that when she became a big star and made a lot of money, she would definitely give Lin Shaobai lots and lots of things!
Lin Shaobai has already told her to prepare for the interview.

Zhang Jingyi cherishes this opportunity very much.

Which young actor wouldn't want to act with Lin Shaobai these days?

He's handsome, a great actor, and has a built-in fanbase, making him a male actor who can carry a script exceptionally well.

However, the director didn't use her blindly.

If your acting isn't good, you'll still be rejected.

When Zhang Jingyi was looking at her phone, a crumpled piece of paper suddenly appeared on the table in front of her.

She was a little curious, wondering when the crumpled piece of paper had been thrown at her.

Looking around, I realized everyone was doing their own thing and didn't seem like the type to throw paper balls.

Zhang Jingyi put down her phone and slowly unfolded the crumpled paper.

[Junior Sister Zhang, I've observed you at the library several times. I like you. Do you have a boyfriend?]

Zhang Jingyi frowned upon seeing this sentence, and then looked around again.

Still, no one looked up at her.

Zhang Jingyi sighed, then tore the crumpled paper into pieces without hesitation and threw it into the trash can next to her.

The male classmate who was peeking at him from a corner in the distance was heartbroken when he saw this scene!
That piece of paper felt like his heart being torn apart piece by piece by Zhang Jingyi and thrown into the trash can.

They didn't seem to care at all!

"What a pity. What a pity."

This boy used to frequent the library and happened to discover Zhang Jingyi.

I was thinking, "How come this classmate is so good-looking?"

I only found out after I looked into it that it was from the class of 2017.

Sigh, but it seems like she's not someone who's easily in love.

In addition, Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan also spent money to support Lin Shaobai.

This was the first time Tian Xiwei had ever bought a magazine.

Oda had never been interested in this kind of thing before.

Later, I gradually grew to like Lin Shaobai and started paying attention to him.

"Tch, it's not expensive anyway, I'll just buy it."

With everyone's help, Lin Shaobai's magazine sold exceptionally fast, with sales revenue and volume soaring.

The timing of this magazine's sale was also quite interesting; it happened to coincide with the peak of the popularity of the TV series "Go Go Squid!".

In the end, Lin Shaobai's quarterly magazine sold a total of 66 copies, with sales reaching a staggering 13200000.

He set a new sales record for the Chinese entertainment industry!
His agent immediately called him: "Wow, your magazine sold over 60 copies this time!"

Before Lin Shaobai, the sales volume of most of the popular books was around 80,000 to 90,000 or even 100,000 copies, with sales revenue generally between 3 million and 4 million yuan.

Even Kun Kun, who became a sensation in 18, only had magazine sales of over 300 million yuan after emerging from Idol Producer.

Lin Shaobai's sales even reached more than 60 copies, with sales revenue exceeding ten million yuan.

Such outstanding results are enough to shock the entire Chinese entertainment industry!
Even those outside the entertainment circle are amazed by the terrifying amount of money Lin Shaobai's fans are making.

Of course, part of the reason is that his recent drama is currently airing and is being watched by everyone.

Many passersby like Han Shangyan and are really into him. Since there's an opportunity to support him for only 20 yuan, why not do it?

(End of this chapter)