After taking advice, I became a top male idol.

It's 11 p.m.

Lin Zhixing returned to his familiar rented room in the urban village.

After taking a shower, Lin Zhixing sat on the bed and let out a long breath, reviewing the events of the evening's banquet in his mind.

"call......"

That spoiled brat Zhao Tianyu really offended him to death.

But it doesn't matter, I'm always in debt anyway.

Moreover, just thinking about that guy's series of unfortunate mishaps in the banquet hall, comparable to a Chaplin comedy, made Lin Zhixing want to laugh.

[Bad Luck Post] - It's terrifying!

Thinking of this, Lin Zhixing suddenly felt a little itchy in his hands.

Tomorrow I have to go to the studio of superstar Ye Lan to record "Red Ling", so I can't afford to have anything go wrong.

Let's have a raffle to liven things up!

[Consume 100000 Reputation Points for a 10-pull to start!]

Glug glug.

A flash of light, and one blind box after another popped out.

Thank you for your patronage. ×7

Energy Potion (Small) ×2

[Purple Luck Card (24 hours)] ×1

"Depend on!"

Lin Zhixing suddenly stood up from the bed.

"Another purple one?"

He stared at the card that emitted a mysterious purple light, his expression strange.

The last time he drew this thing, he picked up a super drunk diva, and later unexpectedly got a hot photo of her legs.

The effects of this "luck card" are incredibly strange.

"I wonder what kind of good luck this will bring?"

Lin Zhixing licked his lips.

"Use it directly!"

The purple light transformed into starlight, instantly merging into his body.

Apart from feeling a slight warmth in my body, there was nothing unusual.

"I hope everything goes smoothly during tomorrow's recording."

Lin Zhixing lay on the bed and pulled the blanket over his head.

sleep!

......

the next day.

10:00 AM.

Western suburbs of Yanjing.

This is Ye Lan's private music studio.

Lin Zhixing rang the doorbell right on time.

It was Sister Hong who opened the door again.

"Good morning, Sister Hong," Lin Zhixing greeted with a smile.

Sister Hong stepped aside to let him in, her gaze lingering on his face for a couple of seconds.

"Good morning. You rascal..." Sister Hong muttered under her breath, "How come you seem even more handsome?"

Although he was still wearing the same simple casual clothes, the aura he exuded was different.

"Lanlan is in the inner room, let's go in."

Lin Zhixing nodded, went inside, and knocked on the soundproof door.

"Enter."

Ye Lan's voice came through, carrying a hint of languor.

Push open the door.

Lin Zhixing looked up and was momentarily stunned.

Today, Ye Lan is wearing a loose beige knit sweater for home, and a pair of slim-fitting light-colored jeans.

Her long hair was casually tied back, with a few stray strands falling across her cheeks.

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing her in a gentle and intellectual beauty.

As expected of a superstar, her beauty is flawless from every angle!

"Good morning, Sister Lan."

"Sit down." Ye Lan pointed to the sofa opposite her and put down the sheet music in her hand.

Sister Hong brought in two bottles of mineral water, then tactfully withdrew and closed the door.

Ye Lan glanced at Lin Zhixing, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes, which she quickly concealed.

"You signed with Tianyue?" she asked casually.

Lin Zhixing unscrewed the bottle cap, took a sip of water, and nodded: "I just signed it yesterday morning."

He had mentioned this to Ye Lan on WeChat before.

I explained the main contents of the agreement to Ye Lan, and her suggestion at the time was that we could sign it.

"Mm." Ye Lan nodded slightly.

"This means you've officially stepped into the entertainment industry. Not being tied to a big company by a full contract means you'll have a lot more options in the future."

"Although the studio offers freedom, you'll have to fight for resources yourself. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to ask me."

Hearing the Empress's words of advice, Lin Zhixing felt a warmth in his heart.

"Thank you, Sister Lan. I understand."

The two chatted for a few more minutes about recent developments in the industry before heading to the recording studio.

......

Inside the recording studio.

The equipment has been fully debugged.

Today we recorded the end credits song for the movie "The Flames of War," which is the one that became a hit across the internet, "Red Silk."

As previously agreed, Ye Lan was responsible for the verses and part of the chorus, while Lin Zhixing was responsible for the Peking opera style of the chorus.

The two stood in front of two microphones and put on monitoring headphones.

"Are you ready?" the sound engineer outside asked through the microphone.

"OK." The two of them made a gesture at the same time.

The accompaniment began.

Ye Lan closed her eyes and parted her red lips slightly.

"As the play unfolds, the water sleeves rise and fall..."

"Singing of joys and sorrows, partings and reunions, has nothing to do with me..."

The moment the voice was uttered, Lin Zhixing, who was standing to the side, was instantly amazed.

He had only heard Ye Lan's songs online before.

But today, being there in person, he truly experienced the terrifying power of this Mandopop queen.

The control over the voice is incredible!

There were no unnecessary breathing sounds, the breath was very steady, and the transition between true and falsetto voices was natural.

The tone carries a sense of coolness and sophistication that comes with the passage of time.

After finishing the song, Ye Lan took off her headphones and looked at Lin Zhixing.

"Absolutely amazing!" Lin Zhixing gave a thumbs up, sincerely praising, "Sister Lan, your voice must have been kissed by an angel!"

"Stop joking around." Ye Lan rolled her eyes at him.

"It's your turn."

"Just you wait and see."

Lin Zhixing put on his headphones.

Accompanied by the drumbeats, the opera singer began to sing.

"The audience walked by, their faces no longer visible—"

"On stage, someone sings a heartbreaking farewell song—"

Ye Lan stood to the side, watching Lin Zhixing, who was immersed in singing, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration.

Hearing such high-quality opera singing live is even more breathtaking.

After the audition.

The formal chorus begins.

An unexpected understanding.

Two distinctly different voices intertwine, entwine, and collide in this song, "Red-Clad Ladies," ultimately merging perfectly together.

It took less than three hours.

This song, which was originally expected to take a whole day to polish, was actually recorded!

The recording engineer sitting in front of the mixing console was stunned, exclaiming that it was the smoothest recording he had ever done in his career.

Return to the lounge.

The two listened to the final edited version through a speaker.

"Perfect." Ye Lan leaned back on the sofa and let out a long sigh of relief.

"This song will be the end credits song for 'The Flames of War,' and will be released simultaneously with the film's promotion. Your name will also appear on the movie poster at that time."

"Thank you, Sister Lan."

He knew very well that if it weren't for Ye Lan's constant support, his path to becoming a talent show champion would not have been so easy.

Ye Lan smiled, just about to say something.

Just then, the door to the lounge was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

"Bang!"

......

Yanjing, a high-end private club in Chaoyang District.

The private room was dimly lit, and the heavy metal music was deafening.

Several bottles of expensive foreign liquor and some unidentified white powder were scattered on the table.

Four young men were slumped on the sofa.

These are all currently very popular young male celebrities in the entertainment industry.

"One bite, one bite!"

One of the boys, who was well-built, handsome, and wore heavy eyeliner, was holding a roll of tinfoil in his hand. His eyes were unfocused, and a strange, smirking smile hung on his lips.

"call--"

He took a deep breath, his whole body seemed to convulse, and then he leaned limply against his female companion behind him.

"Awesome...that's fucking awesome..."

"This thing is way more fun than filming..."

"Brother Yu, smoke less, you have to fly to Yunnan to film tomorrow..." a young man next to him reminded him.

"Film my ass!" Zhang Yu waved his hand dismissively. "That old codger director is always yelling at me on set! If it weren't for the pay, I would have quit long ago!"

"Come on, keep playing the music, keep dancing!"

however.

The moment he finished speaking.

"Bang!!!"

The heavy soundproof door of the private room was kicked open with tremendous force!

The blinding flashlight instantly illuminated the entire dimly lit private room.

"Don't move!!!"

"Everyone, cover your heads! Crouch down!!!"

A dozen or so police officers rushed in.

The bright lights were shone directly on the group of people on the sofa.

"ah!!!"

The female companion let out a piercing scream.

The roll of tin foil in Zhang Yu's hand fell to the ground, and he was completely stunned.

The illusion in my mind was instantly shattered by the fear of reality.

He raised his hands tremblingly and collapsed to the ground.

It’s over.

It's all over.

The trending topic on Weibo is absolutely shocking!

#Popular young actor Zhang Yu arrested on suspicion of drug use#!

#Beijing Public Security Bureau Announcement: Chaoyang Residents Make New Contributions Again!#

#Zhang Yu's urine test is positive#!

......

Sister Hong rushed in, her face ashen, holding a tablet computer in her hand.

They didn't even bother to knock on the door.

"Lanlan! Something terrible has happened!"

Hongjie's tone changed, filled with barely concealed anxiety.

Ye Lan frowned. "What's wrong? Why are you in such a panic?"

Hongjie slammed the tablet down on the coffee table, pointed at the trending topics on the screen, and cursed through gritted teeth, "That Zhang Yu! That bastard! He's been arrested!"

"What?!"

Ye Lan's expression changed drastically, and she grabbed the tablet.

Lin Zhixing also curiously went over to join in.

The top trending topic on Weibo was a police report.

The official report clearly states: the suspect was caught red-handed at a high-end club, tested positive for drugs, the evidence is irrefutable, and the suspect is already in custody.

"That idiot!"

Ye Lan threw the tablet on the sofa, and even she, who was usually very well-mannered, couldn't help but curse.

Lin Zhixing stood aside without saying a word.

Because it has nothing to do with him.

However, he knew this person.

Zhang Yu is one of the most popular young male celebrities in China right now.

Most importantly, this Zhang Yu is the third male lead in the movie "The Flames of War"!

"Lanlan, what do we do now?" Sister Hong paced anxiously around the room. "This is a disgraced artist; the authorities will not tolerate it and will definitely ban him completely! All his works will have to be taken down or remade with his face replaced!"

Ye Lan took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, and vigorously rubbed her throbbing temples.

In the movie "The Flames of War," she is not only the absolute female lead.

She was also one of the investors in this film!

She brought her own investment to the production, and even had a lot of say in casting and scriptwriting.

This film can be considered her ambitious work in transitioning to the big screen.

"What's the situation with the film crew right now?" Ye Lan asked in a deep voice.

"Everything's in chaos!" Sister Hong said with a wry smile. "Director Xu is going crazy. Zhang Yu isn't the male lead, but he's a key villain who drives the plot forward, and we've already filmed a third of his scenes!"

"Now that he's in trouble, all the footage he filmed before is useless!"

"The crew has hundreds of people eating, drinking, and using the facilities every day. The location rental, equipment costs—it's burning through real money every day!"

"Old Xu just called me, he was so angry he was cursing on the phone."

Ye Lan's expression was solemn.

The worst thing about filmmaking is having actors replaced halfway through.

Especially for large-scale productions like this, a small change can have far-reaching consequences.

"Contact all the major talent agencies immediately and get a complete list of male actors who fit the age range!" Ye Lan decided decisively. "As long as their schedules align, we're willing to double the pay!"

Sister Hong sighed, "It's no use, Lanlan. I've already contacted a few familiar agents."

"Zhang Yu's character is an extremely twisted and sinister spy from the Republican era."

"Actors with some acting skills are already booked until next year, so they simply can't spare the time to fill in."

Just then.

The phone on the table vibrated.

Ye Lan looked down and saw that it was Director Xu, the director of "Warring States".

She answered the phone.

"Hello, Director Xu."

On the other end of the phone came a weary roar from a middle-aged man.

"Sister Lan! I really want to grab a knife and chop that idiot Zhang Yu to pieces! What kind of mess is this?!"

"I've put in three years of hard work! And it's all ruined by an addict!"

"The production has stalled! Do you have any suitable candidates? Help, Sister Lan!"

Ye Lan frowned: "I'm having Sister Hong look for someone. Old Xu, if it really doesn't work out, could you relax the requirements for the role a little? Let's find someone to fill in for the time being."

"It can't be too wide! Absolutely not!"

Director Xu said on the phone, "That character is the core of the conflict! He's the biggest villain in the whole series!"

"They must appear gentle and refined, clean and tidy, but their eyes must hold a chilling ruthlessness! That's what you call a refined scoundrel, understand? Calm on the surface, but full of evil intentions, a ruthless killer!"

"The young guys we've hired these days are all just staring blankly, pouting, and trying to look cool! They act like street thugs playing spies!"

Ye Lan held her phone and fell silent.

Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Gentle and refined...

Clean appearance...

There must be a chilling ruthlessness in your eyes...

He's got a belly full of bad intentions...

A scoundrel...

I don't know why.

Ye Lan's gaze suddenly and inexplicably fell on Lin Zhixing, who was standing not far away, looking down at his phone and watching the drama unfold.

Lin Zhixing was wearing a fitted black T-shirt today, and his posture was upright.

Thanks to the system's stat boosts, his well-defined face was clean and smooth, exuding a refined and refreshing aura.

But none of that matters.

She recalled Lin Zhixing's performance of "Exaggeration" on stage.

When he loosened his tie, stared at the camera, and let out that soul-stirring roar,

That look in his eyes...!

Even just now, while recording the operatic singing of "Red-Clad Ladies".

The moment he opened his mouth, his eyes and his aura were captivating!

This kid has such a strong presence and is incredibly adaptable!

Ye Lan slowly stood up while holding her phone.

She walked slowly toward Lin Zhixing in her high heels.

She looked him up and down.

The more Ye Lan looked, the brighter the light in her eyes became.

Lin Zhixing was engrossed in enjoying the gossip when he sensed that the atmosphere was a bit strange.

Looking up, he found the diva star looking at him with a strange expression.

"Sister Lan...why are you staring at me like that? Do I have flowers on my face?"

Lin Zhixing was completely bewildered.

On the other end of the phone, Director Xu was still complaining bitterly: "Sister Lan! Are you even listening? If all else fails, I'll have to ask those veteran actors to do cameo roles..."

"Old Xu, don't rush."

Ye Lan suddenly spoke, interrupting Lao Xu.

"I might have a suitable candidate here."

"Who?" Director Xu paused for a moment on the phone, his tone urgent. "Which company? What movies have they acted in?"

Ye Lan's lips curled up slightly, her gaze never leaving Lin Zhixing.

"He has never acted before; he's a complete newcomer."

"But I think it's worth a try."

"Never acted before?! A complete newcomer?!"

Director Xu's voice sounded somewhat confused, "Sister Lan! Even if you're the investor, you can't do this, can you? Someone who's never acted before is just being ridiculous! You're letting a newcomer play such a difficult villain role? You might as well just kill me!"

"Whether it's nonsense or not, you'll only know after you try it."

Ye Lan's tone was forceful.

"Fine! Bring him over!" Director Xu said through gritted teeth. "But let me make this clear: even if you're an investor, if you don't pass the audition, I absolutely won't hire you! Not even if the King of Heaven himself comes!"

"Okay, I'll take him to the film set this afternoon."

"Snapped!"

Ye Lan hung up the phone decisively.

The recording studio fell silent instantly.

Hongjie stared wide-eyed at Ye Lan, then turned to look at Lin Zhixing, who had a blank expression.

"Lanlan...? You wouldn't be talking about...?"

Lin Zhixing pointed to himself, his face full of astonishment.

"No... Sister Lan."

"The person you just recommended to the director... was me?!"

Ye Lan casually placed her phone on the table.

She strode up to Lin Zhixing with her long, slender legs.

She crossed her arms, tilted her head slightly, and looked into Lin Zhixing's eyes.

Her red lips parted slightly, revealing a smile.

"Lin Zhixing."

"Would you like to... try acting?"