A grand feast for the Chinese entertainment industry

Chapter 138 Competition
Su Huilun has always been an optimist.

Chatting with her, no matter what you talk about, Lin Jianlu always feels relaxed quite easily—the only one with similar ability is Jiang Qinqin, but Jiang Qinqin is mainly a bit silly.

However, this time it's not a matter of whether someone is an optimist or not. Su Huilun's new album "Duck" was officially released on December 1st. Before that, we had heard a lot of market feedback from Su Huilun herself and Chen Shuhua. Including "Duck" and her duet with Lin Jianlu, "What's Left," the word-of-mouth and response were quite good, so it was expected that it would sell well.

Since "Lemon-tree", she has actually been on an upward trajectory.

A person's fortune is a mysterious thing. When a person is on an upward trajectory, almost everything they do seems to bring them success and everything they do is right, and they rise rapidly. Moreover, both "The Duck" and "What's Left" are indeed excellent works.

With good fortune, great work, and being at the peak of her 26-year-old career, it's her time to become famous!
After chatting for a while, Lin Jianlu hung up the phone, smiled, put down her phone, picked up the gaiwan (lidded bowl), and sipped the slightly cooled tea a couple of times—it smelled very fragrant, but tasted rather bland.

But without realizing it, his mood actually improved quite a bit.

Then I thought, damn it!
Back then, I just submitted all the sheet music, hoping for a chance to release an album. I signed the contract as soon as it came in, without even looking at it. So what? I'm still where I am today, aren't I? I've achieved success, haven't I? So why, now that I have such a good foundation, do I suddenly become hesitant and indecisive?
Sing whatever you want. If you're not good enough, put in the effort and practice hard. Then, whatever you can sing, that's fine. What's the big deal?

I just don't believe it. With just three songs like "Baby," "My Love," and "Shape of You" as a base, and the versions I made aren't bad, how bad could this album be?
Some works may not be as good as the original, so be it. People in this time and space have no chance to compare them anyway. What I made is the original!

As for what style hodgepodge is—isn't a hodgepodge itself a style?
I love a hodgepodge! What can you do about it?

If you want to play a hodgepodge like mine, then come on over!

Rock is the hardest rock, rap is the hardest rap, and teen pop is Justin Bieber—just have fun! Selling 30 copies would be a break-even point, enough to solidify my status in the Chinese music scene. Selling 100 million copies would be a huge profit! If I'm lucky enough to sell 500 million copies, hahaha, then I'll be king!

Do it! Just do it!

Suddenly I understood... I almost slammed my fist on the table in anger.

My first instinct was to go back inside and get a notebook to rewrite the song selection, but then I thought, no, I've finally got a few days off, why should I do anything? Just idling around!

Looking up, I saw two beautiful women sitting on the railing not far from the corridor, looking like they didn't know what to do but were too afraid to leave. "Alright, I'm free today, let's go buy some groceries! I'll make some soybean paste when I get back, let's have noodles with soybean paste!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than his phone rang again before he could even stand up.

The call connected, and it was Brigitte Lin. "I'm about to board the plane. I'll land in the capital around 12:30. You need to arrange for someone to pick me up! I'll come with you!"

Lin Jianlu laughed heartily. She didn't know why, but once her mind was clear, all her worries disappeared, and even her energy and spirit seemed to lift up instantly—she really did miss her old aunt a little.

"Okay! I'll come pick you up!"

After hanging up the phone, I thought about it again and decided to call Xu Qing instead.

Now that I'm back, I definitely need to tell her. Anyway, I can't just stay at home all the time. Putting everything else aside, I'll definitely be participating in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala rehearsal on the 11th. Xu Qing already knew that, and I'll definitely be back by the 10th at the latest.

If you don't say anything and suddenly bump into Brigitte Lin, it won't be a good thing.

He picked up his phone to make a call, but the phone rang again. Hey... it was Xu Qing.

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"Wow, this house is really grand!"

She didn't want to waste a moment and drove straight over after I gave her the address. Lin Jianlu went to the door to meet her, and when she saw her from afar, the beautiful woman immediately ran over at full speed.

There were people in the alley, but not many, and she didn't care. She pounced on him, hugged him, and kissed him a few times to satisfy her craving. "I missed you so much!" she exclaimed. After cuddling with his bottom for a while, she put him down and then looked at the grand and bright gate with surprise and delight. "When did you buy this? Why didn't you say so before?" she asked.

He stepped up and went in.

Lin Jianlu followed behind, explaining slowly, "You think it's over just by buying it? We've been cleaning for half a year, and it's only just been cleaned up enough to be habitable. That's why I told you as soon as I got back."

She had already entered the courtyard and saw the hanging flower gate. "This place is fine too! ... Oh, it's warm in this courtyard. Did you connect the heating? Or did you turn it on yourself? ... I'd be happy to live here!"

She turned back, smiling and revealing a pair of adorable dimples, "All I need is a dimple from you, sir!"

Lin Jianlu scoffed, "You're complaining? Did I say you could stay here? This is my house!"

She laughed, "Isn't your house my house? I'm your woman!" She lifted her leg to enter through the second gate, but suddenly stopped there. Two young and beautiful girls under the porch of the main house had already stood up and were looking over.

Her expression immediately changed, and she stood there stunned for several seconds. Just then, Lin Jianlu walked to the door, and she came back to her senses. "Oh! No wonder you wouldn't let me stay here. You've been hiding a beauty here."

Lin Jianlu ignored her, strode straight in, and waved to the two beauties under the eaves.

"Let me introduce you, this is Xu Qing, my girlfriend."

When the two women came over, she introduced them again, "This is Liu Xiaoli, my personal assistant. She's responsible for handling all sorts of miscellaneous things for me, mainly managing my dance team. This is Lin Xilei, also my assistant. She's mainly responsible for handling things for me in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and she also accompanies me to performances and such."

Xu Qing immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile instantly returned to her face.

With a smile revealing two dimples, her beauty instantly reached its peak. "Hello!" Liu Xiaoli and Lin Xilei quickly greeted her as well—Xu Qing was sizing them up, and they were sizing her up as well. Liu Xiaoli recognized her; she had seen many of her films and television shows, and knew without a doubt that she was one of the top and most popular actresses in China in recent years. As for Lin Xilei, she had only one reaction: She's really beautiful!
Hmm, I subconsciously did the math in my head—my brother, how many times is this now?

Chen Shuhua and Su Huilun from Taiwan have moved in with you. They live in a big villa, but they haven't invited me to visit yet. I just heard that it cost a whopping 300 million NT dollars!
Hong Kong actresses Brigitte Lin and Gigi Leung are still at odds. Although they don't seem to have any major conflicts, they're the kind of people who wouldn't even glance at each other if they walked right past each other!

There's also Rosamund Kwan, with whom I have an ambiguous and unclear relationship.

I just talked to two girls in New York, I don’t even know if we slept together yet—one came from Taiwan and the other from the capital, they were really something!
Another one!
Have I really started to enter the boss's inner circle?
No wonder you look down on me, bro!
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They accompanied Princess Xu on a tour of the courtyard house.

It has been renovated and is bright and clean. It is not the old-fashioned courtyard house that people traditionally think of. It looks like an old house from the outside, but all the decorations and facilities inside have been completely updated and rebuilt. Living in it is actually a completely modern urban living experience.

Xu Qing liked it very much!
You could even say you're absolutely enamored with it!

After walking around the back room, she went back to Lin Jianlu's bedroom and pressed down hard on the mattress. "It's nice! I like it a bit firm; the kind that's too soft isn't comfortable!"

Lin Jianlu sneered again, "You're really something! Let me tell you, if you want to stay, choose your own room, but you're not allowed to take over my master bedroom! I'm going to keep changing who serves me in bed!"

She chuckled and immediately wrapped her arms around Lin Jianlu's neck, using the same stunt she always used to charm him: a smile with dimples and a tilted head, utterly captivating. "So, will the Emperor choose Consort Qing tonight?"

Lin Jianlu laughed, patted her bottom, then leaned closer and whispered, "Lin Qingxia will be here later!"

She paused for a moment, and after Lin Jianlu withdrew, she pouted, "You can't do this! Tonight you're mine!" — As for Lin Qingxia, she was prepared. She had been rumored to be having an affair with Lin Jianlu for almost half a year, and based on Xu Qing's understanding of Lin Jianlu, there was a 90% chance that any rumor was true.

Moreover, it's not surprising that Brigitte Lin traveled all the way from Hong Kong to the capital to meet Lin Jianlu. In the film industry, it's quite a rumor that she did, coming all the way from Hong Kong to the capital to meet him. Besides, the Forbidden City Film Studio is rumored to be opening soon, and it has only two private shareholders: Lin Jianlu and Brigitte Lin. This is completely public information. Even a fool knows what's going on!
But what about Brigitte Lin?
The capital is my home ground!
Whether you're Brigitte Lin or Rosamund Kwan, when you come to the capital, you have to step aside for me!
Lin Jianlu put his arm around the beautiful woman's slender waist, leaned in and kissed her. Damn, her expression and posture were just too irresistible. "Okay! Tonight is yours!"

Xu Qing immediately turned her anger into joy and leaned in to give him a kiss, saying, "That's more like it!"

After letting go of Lin Jianlu, she actually went over and pressed the mattress a second time, "It's so nice!"—She had complained that the mattress in the apartment Lin Jianlu had rented before was too soft!
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When you're in a good mood, everything else will fall into place.

Xu Qing was overjoyed that her man had returned, even though he was accompanied by two beautiful female assistants and Lin Qingxia, a not-so-threatening woman, was trying to steal her food.

Holding Lin Jianlu's arm, the two chatted and laughed all the way as they went out to buy groceries. When they returned, Lin Jianlu instructed Zhou's wife to prepare the ingredients, and then Lin Jianlu drove to the airport to pick someone up.

Originally, I planned to go by myself, but Xu Qing insisted on going with me.

She said, "When people come to my territory, of course I have to give them a warm welcome, otherwise they'll think I'm not hospitable! I'm not going to be jealous of a woman in her forties!"—That's just how she is. She's not a bad person, but she has a princess-like temper, and she doesn't respect anyone except Lin Jianlu!
Okay, let's go together then.

As for meeting, it was only a matter of time; Lin Jianlu was no longer afraid.

The plane wasn't delayed; it was supposed to arrive at 12:30. Just over ten minutes later, Brigitte Lin came out carrying a backpack and pushing a large suitcase. When she saw Lin Jianlu, she waved happily at first, but then she saw Xu Qing.

With her smile undiminished, Lin Jianlu introduced them as they approached, "Lin Qingxia, Xu Qing." She even extended her hand, "Hello, Miss Xu!" Xu Qing reciprocated with a generous greeting, "Hello, Sister Qingxia, welcome to the capital!"

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Xu Qing is acting a bit crazy tonight.

Lin Qingxia lived in the east wing, which was only separated from the master bedroom by two walls, so it was almost impossible for her not to hear.

After it was all over, she rested for a long time before smiling triumphantly. "Alright, that's enough! Your Majesty, if you're so capable, go back over there and have your way with her again. I won't stop you! It would be a shame if she came all this way only to be left alone in an empty room. It would also make us girlfriends seem petty!"

Lin Jianlu laughed too—this girl is crazy!
But she still underestimated Lin Jianlu. Hearing this, Lin Jianlu actually stood up and said, "Fine, I'll go! Don't get angry if they provoke you later!"

Xu Qing was stunned for a moment, and then watched as Lin Jianlu put on her pants and went out the door.

Within minutes, Lin Qingxia's suppressed laughter, accompanied by strange noises, came from the east wing next door—she was instantly furious again! They hadn't squeezed her clean!

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"Pfft... You're really crazy!"

"I wouldn't do something like that! They're threatening me, why would I retaliate? Besides, your assistant Lin Xilei lives in this courtyard! She can definitely hear everything!"

"I saw a deer, I saw a deer... Pfft... You really are... Wait a minute, wait a minute..."

"You're a mad dog! Slow down, slow down... Pfft... No way, why would I argue with someone! You're so mean!"

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Looking back, I've been updating for over 20 days, it's been more than 10,000 words. It's really tiring...

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