Huayu: You were supposed to be a top star, but you've become capital?

Lin Shen looked at the script in his hand, then glanced around at everyone, especially Ma Dong and Zhang Yuxin from the platform, and said with a hint of teasing and amusement:

"Teacher Bai, Director, I have a question for you." Lin Shen pointed to this line in the script.

"Doesn't this line seem quite fitting for me right now? 'I want to donate this to the country,' it doesn't feel out of place at all, hahaha."

This line, originally intended to pass censorship as a positive message, later became a memorable moment in the series, reflecting the era and even spawning numerous memes.

Lin Shen's way of pointing this out, with its slightly sarcastic yet perfectly fitting tone, softened the awkwardness of the dialogue.

Instead, it has become a wonderful intertextuality between the actor and the role, the project, and even the external environment.

After Lin Shen said this, the conference room fell silent for a moment, then burst into knowing laughter.

Liu Tianzuo slapped his thigh: "Hey! Teacher Lin, what you said is really true!"

Luo Yongchang chuckled, "Lin Shen, you're practically born with an aura of charisma. When you say that line, it's incredibly convincing."

Zhang Yuxin couldn't help but chuckle: "It seems that this line, added to pass censorship, actually worked out by accident."

Screenwriter Bai Yicong smiled wryly: "There's nothing we can do, we have to consider the broadcast environment. But what Teacher Lin said actually adds a bit of realistic humor to this part."

Ma Dong laughed and chimed in, "It's necessary for approval, it's necessary for approval, but Lin Shen, you're right, with your image, the audience will definitely believe you when you say that."

Even Bai Mengyan, who was sitting on the edge, couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, thinking that Brother Shen was really too funny.

Tang Yan smiled and glanced at Lin Shen, who was chatting and laughing with the director and the platform representatives. She then glanced at Bai Mengyan, the newcomer behind her whose face was full of Lin Shen's image. She lowered her eyes and gently flipped through the script in her hand, her long eyelashes obscuring the thoughts that passed through her eyes.

Lin Shen smiled, said nothing more, and gestured for everyone to continue.

After the laughter subsided, the reading continued, but the atmosphere was noticeably more harmonious and lively. At least, on the surface, it resembled a team working together on a common project.

The reading continued, and the discussion gradually deepened.

Lin Shen would raise questions about the logic of Wu Xie's reactions at appropriate times, or discuss the rhythm of a scene with the director and screenwriter.

His questions often hit the nail on the head, demonstrating his thorough understanding of the character, which made Luo Yongchang and Bai Yicong nod frequently.

Encouraged by Lin Shen's gaze, Bai Mengyan stammered out a small question about Huo Xiuxiu's emotional nuances during one of her appearances. Although her question was naive, her earnest attitude earned her a patient answer from the screenwriter.

Tang Yan mostly listened, occasionally raising some technical questions about A Ning's actions, offering professional but lacking in-depth emotional discussion.

This reading session was like a miniature hybrid of a fame and fortune arena and a creative space.

The capital will of the platform, the artistic pursuit of the production team, the differences in the status of the actors, and the anxiety and hard work of the newcomers are all intertwined in this space.

Lin Shen is both a key figure valued by all parties and an actor immersed in the creative process, calmly playing his multiple roles.

The entire reading session lasted a long time and went relatively smoothly overall. All parties gained a clear understanding of the final interpretation of the script, and the actors also deepened their understanding of their roles and their collaborative relationships.

When the meeting ended, Ma Dong and Zhang Yuxin chatted with Lin Shen for a few more minutes, expressing their confidence in the upcoming filming.

The city lights were already on outside the window. The actors said goodbye to each other and promised to meet again on set.

As they walked out of the conference hall, Bai Mengyan caught up with Lin Shen: "Brother Shen, so that's how the reading session works. I feel like I understand it much better now."

Lin Shen smiled as he looked at her energetic demeanor: "Well, this is just the beginning. Go back and refine your character biography; you'll need it during filming."

"Yes, I'll definitely do my best!" Bai Mengyan nodded vigorously, then her eyes lit up, and a bright smile bloomed on her face as she looked expectantly at Lin Shen.

"Brother Shen, it's almost six o'clock. Do you have any plans for tonight? How about we grab some dinner together? It's on me! Thanks for taking me... uh, guiding me today!"

Before Lin Shen could answer, the rapid sound of high heels approached, and Li Rong quickly walked over, giving Bai Mengyan a helpless tug:

"Mengyan! President Lin's time is so precious, he doesn't have time to eat with you. Come back with me, I have something to tell you!"

As she spoke, Li Rong put her arm around Bai Mengyan's shoulder, preparing to take her away.

"Huh? Oh... okay, Sister Rong!" Bai Mengyan shrank back when she was caught, but agreed very readily.

But as he turned his body towards Li Rong, he also turned his head to the other side, looking at Yang Chaoyue and quickly asking:

"Chaoyue, are you going back to your apartment tonight? I've stocked up on a lot of food there. How about we grab a late-night snack when you're done?"

Yang Chaoyue, who was holding a folder, lit up when he heard this and nodded happily without thinking:

"Okay, okay! I'll come find you when I get back tonight!"

The two girls smiled at each other and winked knowingly.

Just then, Li Rong's slightly serious voice rang out again:

"Bai Mengyan! You're still thinking about late-night snacks? Don't you know you're about to start filming? You look three times fatter on camera! Snacks? Have you already forgotten the number on the scale from last week? Get on with your diet right now, you hear me?"

Bai Mengyan's smile froze instantly, then collapsed. She turned to Li Rong with a pitiful pleading expression:

"Sister Rong~! Just one meal, just a small one! I promise it'll only be this once, and I've been training a lot lately, so I'm burning a lot of calories... Please, Sister Rong, my dear Sister Rong~"

"Don't give me that! Go back and weigh yourself. If you've gained an ounce, your boiled vegetables will be doubled next week!"

Li Rong remained unmoved and impartial, but still showed some leniency towards her, saying, "Go quickly, don't disturb President Lin and Chaoyue."

"Goodbye, Brother Shen! Chaoyue, remember to come find me!"

As Bai Mengyan was led away, she didn't forget to turn back and wave, her smile still lingering on her face, making her incredibly lively.

Lin Shen watched this scene, smiled, shook his head, and waved his hand.

Yang Chaoyue smiled and waved vigorously: "I know, Sister Mengyan, I'll contact you tonight."

Once the energetic figure had disappeared under Li Rong's escort, Lin Shen turned and gestured to Yang Chaoyue, who was still looking towards the corridor:

"They're gone, Chaoyue."

"Huh? Brother Shen, aren't we going back to the company?" Yang Chaoyue jogged to catch up.

"Go back to what company?" Lin Shen continued walking, heading towards the passageway on the other side of the elevator that led to the hotel's dining area.

"Kiwifruit hosted a dinner for the platform and several investors in a private room upstairs."

Yang Chaoyue said "Oh" and quickly followed, thinking that it made sense. After such a big project's reading session, it was perfectly normal for the core creators and investors to have a meal together to build relationships.

As they walked, Yang Chaoyue recalled Bai Mengyan's series of facial expressions and her bargaining with Li Rong, and couldn't help but sigh to Lin Shen:

"Brother Shen, Sister Mengyan is so lively, it seems like she has inexhaustible energy."

Lin Shen smiled upon hearing this, glancing at the sign ahead, and casually remarked:

"Mengyan is still young, and it's a good thing that she's energetic. With her personality, she'll probably liven up the atmosphere once she's on set."

"That's true." Yang Chaoyue nodded in agreement, then remembered the important matter, suppressed his smile, and began to report in a low voice.

"Brother Shen, I just received a notification that all the pre-sale pages for the trajectory have completed final testing and are ready to go live at any time."

Xiaohongshu also sent the final version of the pre-registration plan, asking about the release time and content direction of your first post...

Lin Shen nodded slightly, his steps unwavering: "Let Xiaohongshu follow their pre-launch promotion rhythm; I will cooperate."

At this moment, the two had arrived at the door of a private room with a sign that read "Youlan Hall". Faint sounds of laughter and conversation could be heard coming from inside.

Lin Shen stopped in front of the door, and Yang Chaoyue also stopped immediately.

Lin Shen turned to look at her, took his phone from her hand, thought for a moment, and said:

"I'll send you the contents of the notes later. Please post them for me at 10 o'clock."

Yang Chaoyue was taken aback, then blinked: "Huh? Brother Shen, I... I won't wait for you to finish so we can leave together?"

Lin Shen smiled, reached out and gently patted her shoulder, gesturing for her to leave.

"We don't know when it will end yet. You and the driver should go back first. If it gets too late, I'll stay here."

Yang Chaoyue's little face showed worry. After hesitating for a moment, he still whispered his advice:

"Well... Brother Shen, drink less, I'm going back now."

"Okay, let's go back." Lin Shen waved his hand.

Yang Chaoyue nodded, glanced at the closed door of the private room again, then turned around and quickly left along the corridor he had come from.

Lin Shen watched her petite figure disappear around the corner, the gentle smile on his face slowly fading.

He straightened his clothes, raised his hand, and tapped the door of the private room twice, neither too hard nor too softly.

Then, without waiting for a response from inside, he gently pushed the door open and entered.