DownloadThis post is a live serialized update thread, and the OP (Original Poster) seems to be genuinely involved in the industry. Many of the photos they possess are clearly things only industry insiders would have access to. While the OP only provides photos and describes facts, without spreading rumors or maliciously guiding, perhaps it’s because of this ambiguity and vagueness that it’s sparked such enthusiastic discussions among netizens.
[Image] Today’s theme is mansions and industry friends, with the emphasis on friends. This is a set photo from “Thundstruck” last month. Our young Mr. Xu even visited the set – you should know that the temperature in the Eastern Film and Television City in May can be quite extreme.
—I just did a quick search, and it turns out Xu Linshen is actually an investor in “Thundstruck”… so Le Huo is a well-connected resource? Fans, don’t keep whitewashing Director Zhao. He’s always fond of using newcomers, and the newcomers he chooses usually have formal acting training and solid skills in delivering lines… As for Zhong Yu, no matter what, he still has some level of popularity. But what about Le Huo before this?
—The person above seems to be habitually criticizing and insinuating against Zhong Yu. Is there something bothering them? Are they implying that without Zhong Yu, there wouldn’t be any popularity? Did they get paid appearance fees? And what about Le Huo? What kind of “resource” can stick around in Starlight for so long?
—Honestly, I’m more inclined to believe that Zhong Yu is the one with the resources than to say Le Huo is a resourceful person. Let me point you in the right direction . Someone on the adjacent thread revealed this a while ago. Zhong Yu’s resources throughout the past year were so impressive that you wouldn’t dare to believe them. I even suspect if they’ve struck gold somewhere and they’re just acting until they go back to inherit their family’s fortune?
This post has been occupying the top spots on various forums’ trending sections since that afternoon. Surprisingly, the discussions centered more around Le Huo. Compared to Ye Jingyun, his relationship with Xu Linshen is more controversial. On the other hand, the public’s impression of Ye Jingyun is that he’s low-key, talented, hailing from an elite background, possessing good manners, having an excellent education, and enjoying remarkable popularity among ordinary people. Thus, when his connection with Xu Linshen was revealed, netizens only perceived them as friends who get along well. So, unlike the tumultuous discussions under the Le Huo post, Ye Jingyun’s section is relatively calm and peaceful.
The thread about the private lives of top-tier tycoons keeps getting more attention, as it has a mysterious allure for the general public. With two high-profile male stars concurrently featured in this post, its popularity surged. It was reposted on various forums in less than thirty minutes, and its search and view counts skyrocketed. The trending tags remained at the top of the homepage, and even some entertainment accounts on Weibo started sharing them. Within two hours, it climbed the ranks to become a hot topic on Weibo.
Putting down his phone, Chu Yan took a sip of juice after tilting his head. However, his phone began vibrating again with a persistent hum.
“Xu Linshen?”
The ringing went on for about half a minute before Chu Yan leisurely slid his finger to answer the call.
In a cool tone: “Hello.”
After nearly a month of not hearing Zhong Yu’s voice, Xu Linshen seemed to be able to imagine what expression Zhong Yu had on when he answered the call, cold and indifferent.
“I want to meet you.”
“Meet? Heh… Does Mr. Xu think there’s a need for us to meet?”
Xu Linshen paused, his fingers slowly tightening, and then he spoke in a low voice, “Zhong Yu, there are some things I want to say to you in person.”
After saying this, there was a long pause on the other end. Just as Xu Linshen thought he wouldn’t hear anything else, a response finally came through.
“Mr. Xu, I believe I’ve understood what you should say. There’s no need to waste each other’s time any further. I’m sure Mr. Xu is very busy, and I won’t keep you. That’s all.”
He hung up the phone hastily, even his last words carrying an air of perfunctoriness and weariness. Xu Linshen put down the phone, almost letting out a light laugh, yet his eyes held a trace of pain.
He didn’t know how these misunderstandings had come about, perhaps he had truly done something that made Zhong Yu misunderstand… causing Zhong Yu to believe that he had never taken this relationship seriously. But how could he not be serious?
When he had introduced Le Huo to Zhong Yu back then, the reason he hadn’t shown any surprise… was probably because, in his heart, he saw him and Le Huo as equals.
But that action was clearly a move on his part to make Zhong Yu regret it, yet it ironically strengthened Zhong Yu’s belief in this matter, deepening the misunderstandings between them.
The only uncertainty was whether, while thinking this way, Zhong Yu felt any sadness. If he was sad, was it because of humiliation alone, or perhaps… maybe he still had feelings for him…
But regardless of which possibility it was, he sensed that these cracks that had formed were almost irreparable…
“Thunderstruck” is set to air in the summer season, and after resting for over two months with his leg still not fully healed, Chu Yan was picked up by Fang Dingyao to start working again.
It was a previously arranged photoshoot for a magazine cover. Since the workload wasn’t too heavy, Fang Dingyao seriously considered it and didn’t decline.
“The recovery is pretty good, and there are no scars left. Otherwise, it might have been a bit troublesome.”
They say it takes a hundred days to heal a bone injury. It seems that Zhong Yu’s leg fracture was quite serious, but she also consulted a doctor, and as long as there are no intense movements, it shouldn’t have much impact.
The most important thing is that many contracts were already signed for Zhong Yu even before his accident. As one of the top male fashion magazines in China, “Nayx” is a sought-after fashion resource for many male artists.
This time, the photoshoot was for the summer date theme of the quarterly men’s fashion issue of “Nayx”. The selected clothing had bright and intricate patterns. Generally, if these types of clothes aren’t styled well, they can easily give off a visually cluttered and bulky feeling. Fortunately, with Zhong Yu’s fair complexion and slender figure, he managed to wear the colorful floral shirt in a refreshingly appealing way.
The photoshoot went smoothly, with the morning session completed in one go. During lunchtime, Cheng Yang had just finished ordering takeout, and within a few minutes, the food was delivered by the staff.
“So fast? Did the delivery guy come here in an airplane?” Cheng Yang hung up the clothes that Chu Yan had changed out of and brought the takeout box over. However, upon closer inspection, he realized that it wasn’t from the restaurant he had ordered from at all.
Cheng Yang opened the takeout box and found not only dishes and cold drinks but also a hearty bowl of soup, which was very abundant.
“Did Sister Fang order from ‘Ju Quan Ge’? But didn’t she ask you to control your diet? Why would she order so much food for you?” Cheng Yang handed the chopsticks to Zhong Yu and asked in confusion.
Zhong Yu looked at the dishes without saying a word, but Cheng Yang was too hungry to wait. They had been together for a year, so he didn’t wait for a response. He opened one of the boxes containing croissants, took one out, and took a bite. The taste was so delicious that it seemed to crumble!
While eating and nodding in approval of the taste, he picked up the box and offered it to Zhong Yu, “I remember you like croissants. Do you want to have one first…”
However, his words abruptly stopped when he saw Zhong Yu’s expression upon approaching his face. What was initially red from the high temperature in the studio turned completely pale, as white as paper. Cheng Yang was startled, “…Are you okay? Is something wrong?”
—
Xu Linshen handed the prepared documents to his assistant just as the electronic clock on the desk struck one o’clock.
“Mr. Xu, do you need me to order lunch for you at noon?”
Xu Linshen rubbed his temples and lit up his phone screen, receiving a message just in time.
[Mr. Xu, the meal has been delivered.]
Just as he was about to set his phone down, the screen lit up again, and an incoming call came through.
Seeing the caller ID, Xu Linshen’s movements even stiffened for a moment. But before he could fully react, his finger had already pressed the answer button.
“I want to see you now.”
For some reason, perhaps due to the phone’s speaker, Xu Linshen felt that the other person’s voice sounded a bit hoarse, as if suppressing some emotions that couldn’t be expressed.
This sentence should have been something that could evoke joy, but the tone was so devoid of any such feeling.
Glancing at the time, Xu Linshen’s gaze grew fixed, hesitatingly repeating, “Now?”
Shouldn’t he be on set shooting right now?
After that sentence, there was a moment of silence before the voice on the other end spoke again, “Since you don’t have time, forget it.”
Xu Linshen’s gaze grew heavy, and he silently sighed in his heart. He spoke with a helpless and complex tone, “Alright, send me your location.”
The address was for an ice cream shop near the shooting location. The air conditioning inside was turned up, and as soon as he entered, a blast of cold air hit him. Despite the scorching sun outside, both the street and the shop were unusually quiet.
Therefore, as soon as Xu Linshen pushed the door open and entered, he spotted Chu Yan sitting at the innermost table near the window, facing the door.
“Wait for me in the car,” Xu Linshen gestured to his secretary behind him.
Upon hearing his voice, Chu Yan lifted his head to look at him, his expression calm and indifferent.
Xu Linshen looked at him and noticed that he seemed somewhat haggard. He had lost weight, and his once-expressionless face appeared even paler, lacking its usual color.
An oppressive emotion spread through Xu Linshen’s chest, impossible to ignore. He suddenly realized that, at some point, Chu Yan had stopped smiling so often. Even when he did smile, it often carried a mocking and icy undertone, almost constantly laced with hostility.
“What would you like to drink, Mr. Xu?”
The cold and distant tone seemed almost tangible. Xu Linshen furrowed his brows slightly, exerting a bit of force on the hand resting on his knee. With a touch of bitterness, he spoke up, “Chu Yan, is there something you want to say to me?”
Chu Yan didn’t pay much attention to his silence and ordered an iced Americano for himself, leaning back on the couch behind him. He spoke again, “Yes, I’m curious though. What’s the meaning behind Mr. Xu’s actions?”
Xu Linshen fell silent for a moment, about to respond, but Chu Yan interrupted him again. He leaned forward, his gaze fixed on Xu Linshen, a faintly mocking smile playing on his lips. “Or maybe let me guess Mr. Xu’s intentions. Let’s see if I’m right. After overhearing my conversation with Mr. Yu that day, you suddenly realized… Oh, I’m still untouched, hmm… and thought, ‘Why not play around with him again?'”
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