Huayu: Just entered the industry, and was pursued by a young actress.

Fortunately, the security personnel at the scene reacted quickly and immediately formed a human wall to stop the frenzied reporters and fans.

Zhou Jin walked through the crowd and took her place as one of the lead actors in the film.

After a series of elaborate but ceremonial procedures, such as offering incense and unveiling the red cloth, the opening ceremony of "The Left Ear" was officially completed.

Soon, the event moved on to the highly anticipated group interview with the media.

When it was Zhou Jin's turn to ask questions, the reporters' enthusiasm visibly rose, with rows of microphones practically shoving themselves directly into his face.

A female reporter asked first, "Zhou Jin, hello! After the huge success of 'Swords of Legends,' you didn't choose to continue filming TV dramas to consolidate your popularity, but instead directly transitioned to the big screen to star in 'The Left Ear.' With such a big leap, did you feel any pressure?"

Zhou Jin said, "There is definitely pressure, but more importantly, it's motivation. Whether it's a TV series or a movie, they are all very valuable acting opportunities for me. Right now, all I can think about is doing my best to act well, letting my skills speak for themselves, and living up to everyone's expectations."

Immediately afterward, another reporter eagerly threw out a second question: "What do you think are the fundamental differences between your portrayal of Zhang Yang this time and your previous deeply memorable role as 'Senior Brother Ling Yue'?"

After a moment's thought, Zhou Jin gave a very professional answer:

"Ling Yue embodies justice, maturity, and restraint, while Zhang Yang is more realistic and complex. In the early stages, he is filled with hatred, somewhat paranoid and dark, and has a strong sense of brokenness, but later he achieves self-redemption. The two characters are very different, and this challenge is what attracts me most to the character of Zhang Yang."

The third question was rather tricky; a male reporter asked it sharply:

"Your co-star this time, Chen Duling, is a complete novice with no acting experience. When you were acting opposite her, were you worried about not being able to keep up with her or lacking chemistry?"

Zhou Jin not only didn't shy away from the topic, but instead turned to look at Chen Duling beside her and said gently:

"Chen Duling has a very rare cool and aloof temperament, which is a perfect match for 'Little Ears' in the script. Actually, strictly speaking, I am also a newcomer, and we are learning from each other."

The reporters in the audience took notes quickly, quite satisfied with these informative and flawless answers.

Director Su Youpeng, standing to the side, nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration.

Zhou Jin not only has good acting skills, but her emotional intelligence and composure when facing the media are completely unlike those of a newly popular newcomer.

A little while later, the group interview session came to a successful conclusion.

As the excitement subsided, all departments of the film crew immediately began to get to work, preparing to shoot the first scene of the movie.

Chen Duling is, after all, a complete amateur who has never systematically studied acting; she is a university student.

On her first time joining a film crew, she was immediately tasked with taking on the role of the female lead in a movie, and she was about to face the cold, unapproachable camera. She was so nervous that her palms were sweating and she looked somewhat lost.

With filming about to begin, Su Youpeng specially called Chen Duling to the camera and kept explaining the scene to her with the script, including where to look and how to express emotions naturally.

"The first scene, the first shot, of 'The Left Ear': Action!"

The scene fell silent instantly.

This scene is a classic duel between Zhang Yang and Xiao Erduo.

In this long take, Zhang Yang needs to shed his usual cold and obsessive facade, revealing his inner struggles and a yearning for warmth.

Little Ears, on the other hand, should accept him and listen to him with her signature pure, clean, and compassionate gaze.

However, Chen Duling recited a few lines in front of the camera, but dared not look Zhou Jin in the eye. She even lost her rhythm of breathing, and her whole body was like a stiff puppet.

Behind the monitor, Su Youpeng's brows furrowed instantly.

He had already explained the scene repeatedly before filming started, so why does he still look like this when he's actually facing the camera?

"Sigh, a newcomer is still a newcomer; they're just too stage-frightened."

Su Youpeng took a deep breath, suppressing his disappointment and frustration, and reached for the walkie-talkie, ready to yell "NG" and start over.

Chen Duling caught a glimpse of the director picking up the walkie-talkie out of the corner of her eye, and her heart skipped a beat, making her even more nervous.

Even the lines she had memorized perfectly were stuck in her throat, and her eyes reddened with grievance.

At this critical moment.

Zhou Jin, standing opposite her, did not give up.

He keenly sensed that Chen Duling was on the verge of a breakdown, and knew that if the director called a halt at this moment, it would be a devastating blow to the newcomer's confidence.

Zhou Jin used the term "deeply affectionate attraction".

Instead of waiting for Chen Duling to deliver her lines, he took a half-step forward, closing the distance between them.

Chen Duling subconsciously raised her head.

In that instant, she met Zhou Jin's eyes.

What kind of eyes were those?

The repression and pain seemed to conceal a wounded beast, yet in the moment it looked at her, it shed all its defenses, revealing a heartbreaking vulnerability and extreme tenderness.

At that moment, Zhou Jin was no longer the dazzling superstar; he was Zhang Yang, struggling in the darkness and yearning for redemption.

Chen Duling was immediately drawn to the emotions in Zhou Jin's eyes, and her previously panicked heartbeat miraculously calmed down.

She seemed to forget the cameras around her, the director frowning behind the monitor, and even that she was acting.

All she could see was the scarred and heartbreaking young man in front of her.

The panic in Chen Duling's clear, cold eyes receded like a tide, replaced by a hazy mist and heartfelt pity.

She reached out involuntarily, just like Little Ear in the script, and gently grasped Zhang Yang's sleeve, then naturally continued her lines in a slightly trembling but incredibly gentle voice.

The two actors' emotions blended perfectly at that moment, bringing the scene of mutual redemption to life.

Behind the monitor.

Su Youpeng's finger, which was already pressed on the walkie-talkie call button, abruptly stopped.

He stared wide-eyed in astonishment at the seemingly perfect chemistry between the two on the monitor screen, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He is not only a director, but also a seasoned and excellent actor. How could he not see what just happened?

Chen Duling's sudden enlightenment was hardly a matter of chance.

It was Zhou Jin who forcibly pulled her into the play using his acting skills and emotions!

This ability to not only immerse oneself in the role but also influence the acting and emotions of one's co-stars is extremely rare, even among veteran actors who have been in the entertainment industry for decades.

Looking at Zhou Jin on the monitor, Su Youpeng couldn't help but gasp.

"I've struck gold!"