Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 175, Section 174: Zhang Jingyi's Crying (6K)

"What happened to you?"

Lin Shaobai asked, holding Zhang Jingyi's arm.

Zhang Jingyi still didn't look at him.

The two of them being stuck in this stalemate wasn't a solution, and the staff around them could also tell that the two seemed to be having some kind of conflict.

Would it be better for the two of them to resolve their conflict themselves?
Others should stay out of it.

The director, who was sitting at the farthest point, couldn't stand it anymore and asked through the walkie-talkie, "What's going on?"

Even though I was frustrated, I still had to use a gentle tone.

The person opposite me is Lin Shaobai, so I have to be polite.

Upon hearing the director speak, Zhang Jingyi turned to the staff and the director with a gentle smile: "It's okay. It's okay. He asked me how I was feeling."

Lin Shaobai also let go of his hand.

The two then returned to the filming location.

Just pretend nothing happened and continue reciting your lines and acting.

Zhang Jingyi is an excellent actress. Even if she was in pain just now, she can immediately immerse herself in the role of Lin Beixing as soon as she gets into character.

Just like before, during her break, Zhang Jingyi stayed alone in a corner and didn't stick close to Lin Shaobai.

She sat alone in a chair reading the script.

Fu Jing, the actress who played the second female lead, sat directly next to her.

Fu Jing is a girl group idol who debuted through the talent show "Produce 101" and became a member of Rocket Girls 101.

She's quite popular in the group, after all, she's good-looking and talented.

Fu Jing noticed that Zhang Jingyi hadn't been in a good mood lately, so she took the initiative to come to her side, thinking of asking what was wrong.

"Jingyi".

"Ok?"

What's wrong with you lately?

Zhang Jingyi was stunned for a moment; she knew what Fu Jing meant.

But it's impossible to talk about this right now.

Lin Shaobai is a popular star, a top celebrity with a large female fanbase, and he is very popular.

Our relationship must be kept a secret.

Perhaps Zhou Ye thought the same way, which is why he wouldn't reveal that matter unless absolutely necessary.

"You seem to be in a bad mood lately. If you need any help, just let me know."

Fu Jing also reached out and patted Zhang Jingyi on the shoulder.

Zhang Jingyi didn't make a sound; she had one hand in her pocket and the script in the other.

My mind was filled with arguments with Zhou Ye.

She could never forget what Zhou Ye said.

"In my heart, you have always been a very good actor."

When Fu Jing saw that Zhang Jingyi didn't react, she switched to praising her.

This worked well, and Zhang Jingyi immediately looked up at her.

Zhang Jingyi likes it when people praise her for being hardworking and having good acting skills.

She had been studying hard for a long time, and her entry into Dong Sheng Future to learn from Zhou Xun was all to prove to the public that she was an outstanding person.

They are the kind of people who will be able to secure a place in the world of 95-year-olds in the future.

"Really?"

Zhang Jingyi asked.

Fu Jing: "Of course. Although this is our first time working together, I really think it's great, really great."

"I also think you are a very good person."

Zhang Jingyi said in a gentle tone.

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two of them was no longer as awkward as it had been at the beginning, Fu Jing took her hand and said, "Then I have something I want to ask you, please don't be angry."

"What?" Zhang Jingyi asked.

"Did you have a conflict with Teacher Lin?" Fu Jing asked, pointing to Lin Shaobai standing in the distance. "You were always by his side before."

"No."

"..."

It's obvious to everyone that the two have a conflict, but since Zhang Jingyi is unwilling to talk about it, there's no need to force her to reveal the truth.

Fu Jing pursed her lips.

Zhang Jingyi: "Actually, there's more to it."

"What's going on!"

Fu Jing became agitated again. Had Zhang Jingyi decided to reveal the truth?
"I don't think your bangs look very good."

"..."

"Ah."

"..."

Zhang Jingyi reached out and touched Fu Jing's iron bangs from the drama.

This fringe looks very fake; not only is it fake, it's also thick.

Some people even mistook her for a cross-dressing man when they first saw her.

Zhang Jingyi had wanted to talk about this hairstyle for a long time, but seeing how satisfied the makeup artist was, she could only keep it to herself.

"Oh, actually, you get used to it after a while," Fu Jing smiled helplessly.

Mingming came here to ask Zhang Jingyi why she had become like this.

How come it all turns out that my bangs look good?

"Zhang Jingyi".

The two were having a good chat when the TV series director suddenly came over and said, "Teacher Lin Shaobai, come find me in a bit. I have something to ask you two."

Zhang Jingyi's eyelids slowly drooped.

Fu Jing: "The director is looking for you."

"Hmm," Zhang Jingyi mumbled.

She knew in her heart that Lin Shaobai was dating both her and Zhou Ye at the same time.

Regardless of what others think, in Zhang Jingyi's mind, this is something that no one can accept.

I'm still filming right now, so I have to pretend I don't know anything.

Nothing happened, and nothing was heard.

I want to continue filming with Lin Shaobai.

Even when you're perfectly clear-headed, your emotions can still get out of control sometimes.

Zhang Jingyi feels she doesn't dare to look Lin Shaobai in the eye anymore, because it reminds her of some unpleasant things.

Lin Shaobai noticed the deliberate avoidance, as did the director who had been hiding behind the camera.

"Go find Teacher Lin and come together with her."

"Director, I..."

"What's wrong? Is there something you need?"

"No."

Zhang Jingyi slowly clenched her fists, and could only listen to the director's words.

As soon as the director left, she slowly walked over to Lin Shaobai.

Lin Shaobai was still discussing matters related to the company, Baichen Entertainment, with his assistant, Xiao Liu.

The company has just been established, and there's so much to do that we can't keep up.

Even when resting on set, you still have to handle work-related matters.

Xiao Liu immediately shut his mouth when he saw Zhang Jingyi in the distance and pointed at her with his finger.

Lin Shaobai followed his hand and looked down.

"Zhang Jingyi?"

"Ms. Lin...the director wants me to go with you to find him."

"Is there a problem?"

"He didn't say. He just told me to go with you to find him."

Zhang Jingyi nodded slightly throughout, without looking into Lin Shaobai's eyes.

Even as an observer, Xiao Liu sensed that Zhang Jingyi was acting strangely.

Lin Shaobai sighed in annoyance.

He walked over, bent down, and tilted his head to look at Zhang Jingyi.

The two were so close they could feel each other's breath.

Zhang Jingyi blushed slightly because of the other person's sudden closeness. She put her hands in her pockets and clenched them into fists.

"Director, director, the director said it. He told me to go with you, not me."

After a long pause, she gave a lukewarm explanation.

Her voice was soft and sweet, not much different from before.

Lin Shaobai still tilted his head to look at her: "I said, Zhang."

Zhang Jingyi was extremely nervous.

Even though Lin Shaobai didn't say anything, she felt her heart pounding as if it was about to jump out of her chest.

"Okay, let's go."

Lin Shaobai noticed that Zhang Jingyi still refused to look up, so he went ahead to the director.

Zhang Jingyi then looked up and secretly glanced at his back.

"Shaobai..."

Her eyes, filled with sorrow and grief yet brimming with boundless love, were noticed by her assistant, Xiao Liu.

Assistant Xiao Liu knew that Zhang Jingyi really liked their boss; she could tell from her expression.

Although he has never been in a relationship...

But even if you've never eaten pork, you've still seen a pig run!
"Zhang, Zhang, Zhang Jingyi, um, aren't you coming over?"

"That's what my assistant, Xiao Liu, said."

Zhang Jingyi glanced at him, then slowly followed Lin Shaobai's footsteps.

The two went to the director's room together.

Upon seeing the two of them, the director stood up and waved, saying, "You're here. Come on over."

Lin Shaobai: "Director, what's the matter?"

Zhang Jingyi followed behind without saying a word, only blinking her bright eyes as she looked around.

Have you two had a fight recently?

The director didn't beat around the bush and directly expressed his questions.

With so many staff members on set, it wasn't convenient to ask about this, and I imagine neither of them would say much more.

The director was worried that if the main characters had conflicts, could the love scenes still be filmed well?

Although there don't seem to be any major problems at the moment, who can guarantee that there won't be any problems later?
Lin Beixing and Zhang Wansen love each other very much.

"Director, that's not true."

Lin Shaobai said directly.

He's been so busy with work lately, he hasn't had time to argue with Zhang Jingyi.

Moreover, Zhang Jingyi doesn't even look him in the eye anymore, so how can the two of them argue?

Are they arguing while one looks east and the other looks west?
Isn't that a skit?

"Oh……"

After hearing Lin Shaobai's words, the director looked at Zhang Jingyi, who had been hiding in the back.

Zhang Jingyi didn't say anything...

"Zhang Jingyi?"

"Ok?"

Hearing the director call her, Zhang Jingyi took two steps forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Lin Shaobai.

"Does your heart still hurt? Are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital?"

"No need, Director. Just... um, it's fine."

"Okay, fine. I was worried that you two might have had some kind of conflict."

"No, director. You saw our recent performance, and it was fine."

Lin Shaobai explained with a smile.

"That's true. Good, it's good that you two are alright."

"Then let's go."

After leaving the room, Lin Shaobai suddenly stopped, and Zhang Jingyi, who was following behind him, naturally bumped into him.

"Eh……"

She touched her forehead and turned to walk to the side.

Lin Shaobai kept looking at her and noticed that she had lost her previous confidence and energy.

My legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

“This… Zhang Jingyi…”

……

After finishing work today, Zhang Jingyi returned to her hotel room and ordered takeout.

A short while later, the doorbell rang.

"So fast?"

She was a little confused, but hunger made her forget about looking through the peephole. She opened the door and saw Lin Shaobai standing there.

"Shao Bai?"

She didn't expect Lin Shaobai to come looking for her.

"Yes. It's Shao Bai. You've finally looked Shao Bai in the eye."

Lin Shaobai continued speaking, following Zhang Jingyi's words.

Zhang Jingyi lowered her head again upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Lin Shaobai went straight in and closed the door behind him.

Zhang Jingyi stepped back and leaned against the corner of the table.

"What exactly do you want to say?"

Lin Shaobai stood in front of Zhang Jingyi and asked her.

Zhang Jingyi turned her head to the other side: "No."

Lin Shaobai took another step forward, deliberately cornering Zhang Jingyi against the wall: "Are you going to talk or not?"

Zhang Jingyi huddled up pitifully, her head down, but she couldn't stand being squeezed any longer and finally said, "Don't ask anymore, there's nothing."

She knew in her heart that now was not the time.

If I say this now, I will lose miserably in both my love life and my career.

Zhang Jingyi knew exactly what was going on.

It was such a rare opportunity to work with Lin Shaobai.

Needless to say, there's no need to worry about the TV series' viewership numbers.

Lin Shaobai has such a powerful fanbase, so protective of the show and so skilled at generating data, so as the female lead, she can just lie back and relax.

The broadcast only boosted his career.

Therefore, we must make sure to finish filming this drama properly.

We can't afford any unexpected problems during this period.

Compared to such a big issue, emotional problems seem so small.

Zhang Jingyi sighed, and after a moment, she squeezed Lin Shaobai's arm and said, "Shaobai, were the things you said before true?"

"what?"

"You said you like me, is that true?"

"It's true. So all your strange behavior lately was because you wanted to ask this question?"

“Yes…no. I just…” Zhang Jingyi gently pushed Lin Shaobai away and walked away, “I just remembered and wanted to ask you.”

Lin Shaobai raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I remembered, just asking me... that's all?"

Zhang Jingyi subconsciously gripped the pillow on the sofa, trying her best to avoid talking about anything related to Zhou Ye.

She knew that as soon as she mentioned that word, things would turn out differently.

"Alright, Shaobai, I'm going to take a shower. You can go ahead and do your work too."

Zhang Jingyi said softly.

Lin Shaobai: "You're avoiding me."

“I…” Zhang Jingyi turned her back: “I’m going to take a shower, can I not hide from you? What, do you want to see?”

"Oh, I was just about to ask you, was your heart pain the other day an old problem?"

"No, it's not an old problem, and I don't have any heart-related illnesses."

"But you were really feeling unwell at the time, so I suggest you go to the hospital for a check-up."

"No need. Thank you for worrying about me."

"..."

Lin Shaobai could tell that Zhang Jingyi still had something on her mind that she was unwilling to talk about.

Lin Shaobai turned around and pressed the doorknob; there was no time to argue now.

After opening the door and going outside, he discussed the next variety show with his agent in the hotel corridor.

Tencent, taking inspiration from its neighbor Han, launched a dating reality show called "Heart Signal Season 2".

In addition to six non-celebrity guests, several celebrities were invited to increase the show's popularity, and these celebrities were also invited to act as love detectives.

They invited Lin Shaobai to the first episode mainly in the hope that his popularity would boost the show's ratings.

Lin Shaobai only agreed to let them participate in one session.

Afterwards, she still had to film the TV series "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and the movie "The Vanished She" which started filming in July, so she didn't have time to accompany the whole group.

This variety show is quite popular, and it sparked a series of dating reality shows after it aired.

One of the non-celebrity guests actually chose to get married and register their marriage after filming the show.

At the same time, Zhang Jingyi lay down, looking somewhat weak.

She remembered what Lin Shaobai had said earlier.

"You really like me."

"If you really like me... then why are you dating Zhou Ye?"

"Shaobai, I don't understand you either."

Zhang Jingyi didn't sleep well again tonight.

Filming continued, and she sometimes experienced swelling due to lack of sleep.

Her good friend Li Tongtong took advantage of her free time today to come here and wait for her. The two of them made plans to go out for hot pot together after work.

"Jingyi!"

That evening, Li Tongtong finally waited for Zhang Jingyi to finish work.

Zhang Jingyi jogged over: "Sorry to have kept you waiting a little longer."

"It's alright. Waiting is only right, aren't you working?"

"Yeah. Let's go."

"Why are you craving hot pot today?"

"I was just thinking of eating something."

Zhang Jingyi didn't say much.

The two went to a nearby hot pot restaurant and booked a small private room.

Halfway through the meal, Zhang Jingyi suddenly asked for a bottle of wine.

Seeing this, Li Tongtong, who was sitting opposite, felt that the beef roll in her mouth no longer tasted good.

"You...you...you..."

"I want to drink, I want to drink."

Zhang Jingyi said stubbornly.

The private room was steaming hot, and the table was laden with dishes, but Zhang Jingyi's eyes were only on the wine.

As she drank glass after glass, her eyes became glazed over, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

It belongs to a relatively traditional slightly tipsy state.

Li Tongtong's lips twitched: "Hey Jingyi, you..."

"Why, why did I have to have to go through this?!"

Li Tongtong originally wanted to reach out and comfort Zhang Jingyi, telling her not to drink.

To my surprise, the other person's volume suddenly increased by eight octaves.

Startled, she withdrew her hand.

"What happened to you?"

Li Tongtong knew that Zhang Jingyi's emotions were not very stable at the moment, so she could only ask her questions gently.

Watching Zhang Jingyi's slender fingers tighten their grip on the small wine glass, Li Tongtong knew that Jingyi must be in great pain.

I saw her squatting on the campus road crying before, and she was still crying when she returned to her dormitory.

Is there a chance to find out the truth tonight?
Li Tongtong wanted to know what had happened to make Zhang Jingyi cry so sadly.

As a good friend, she would definitely help if she could.

"I...I've only had this one relationship, why did I have to go through this? I just wanted to be with him, why did I have to do this?!"

Zhang Jingyi's eyes gradually reddened, but she stubbornly refused to let the tears fall.

She tried to look up, but the light from the roof made her tears flow even more easily.

"Jingyi... what's wrong with you? Did you break up?"

"No. But I feel it'll be soon."

After Zhang Jingyi finished speaking, she closed her eyes, and tears streamed down her face, dripping onto her collar.

Her voice trembled, and Li Tongtong quickly went over to support her shoulders: "Why do you say that? Lin Shaobai is a top celebrity right now. So many people want to be with him."

"Yes. I know, I understand. But... but, there's a mistress."

Zhang Jingyi slowly opened her eyes, and a surge of anger finally burst forth from her sorrowful gaze.

"Little San!"

Zhang Jingyi was furious, and her good friend Li Tongtong was even more furious!
He slammed his fist onto the table next to him, yelling, "Who is it?! Shameless!"

"Zhou Ye."

Zhang Jingyi took a deep breath, but tears still streamed down her face.

Her chest felt tight and painful, and the alcohol made her feel terrible all over.

"Who? Who? What? Zhou Ye? Senior Sister?"

Li Tongtong found it unbelievable.

Zhou Ye was quite well-known at school.

She was very beautiful, and many people would go to her classroom specifically to see her when she was in school.

But would someone like that really do such a thing?
impossible?

wrong.

After calming down, Li Tongtong suddenly realized something.

So, does that mean Lin Shaobai is dating two people at the same time?

Being with two such beautiful women at the same time?!

But all the videos online show that Lin Shaobai isn't that kind of person.

"I really didn't expect him..." Li Tongtong suppressed the urge to say Lin Shaobai.

Zhang Jingyi still loves Lin Shaobai 100%.

She really likes Lin Shaobai, so she probably wouldn't want to hear others talk about the person she likes.

Are you sure? Could there be a mistake?

Li Tongtong asked.

Zhang Jingyi gripped the wine glass tightly, her fingertips gradually turning white: "There's no mistake, I've already found Zhou Ye."

"You two, were you fighting?"

"How could we fight? What century is this? Fighting is no longer a barbaric era. It's like being a shrew."

Zhang Jingyi said irritably.

"Then, then, then, then..."

"To be honest, the two of them were not in a good mood. But I don't think it even counts as an argument. She made things clear, and before I could even say anything, my chest started to feel tight, and my heart was hurting so much that I couldn't say anything."

"So that's the day I went to find you, you were squatting there crying, right?"

"Yes, that's right. It was the day I went to see her that I learned that Zhou Ye was also Lin Shaobai's girlfriend, so we were both."

"..."

Li Tongtong frowned, walked back to her original spot, and silently took a sip of wine.

She knew how much Zhang Jingyi liked Lin Shaobai; her true feelings were definitely a hundred times greater than what she showed.

"You must have been in so much pain back then."

Li Tongtong said with heartache.

Zhang Jingyi gave a bitter smile and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "It was painful back then, and it's been painful and sad lately. The main thing is that I can't tell Lin Shaobai about this yet, because we're still filming."

"That's true. But Zhou Ye will probably talk to him about it, right?"

Li Tongtong analyzed.

"I don't know, I didn't finish what I was saying. I don't know what my senior sister was thinking."

"Is Zhou Ye really that kind of person? Lin...sigh. Jingyi, I understand how you're feeling. Cry if you want to. I'll always be there for you. I'll respect whatever decision you make and support you."

"If I told you that I feel I can't live without Lin Shaobai, would you think I'm pathetic?"

"what?"

Li Tongtong opened her eyes wide.

She regretted what she had just said.

If we're not sisters, what are you doing?!
“I really feel like I can’t live without him, Tongtong. Even though I already know… even though I saw the photo of Lin Shaobai and my senior sister together, I still can’t bear to part with him.”

Zhang Jingyi said with red eyes.

"I really like him, so much so that... even if he falls for someone else, I will still like him."

"you……"

Li Tongtong never thought Zhang Jingyi was such a love-obsessed person.

This is not something a proper, retired cadre like her would say.

Lin Shaobai really does have a magical power.

It's unbelievable that they could turn such a proper person like Zhang Jingyi into this state.

"Zhang Jingyi, you're drunk! Sober up!"

"I'm not drunk!"

Li Tongtong walked over and pinched Zhang Jingyi's face: "Okay, okay, if you really want to be with him, then you should sort out Zhou Ye's matter first."

(End of this chapter)