101: The three musketeers of Beijing Film Academy unite!

On the other side, Zhang Songwen received a call from Lin Jialong.

He was eating when he saw the incoming call.

"Hello, Songwen, what's up?" Lin Jialong's voice carried a hint of fatigue, but more so, confusion.

Zhang Songwen's voice came through the phone line, carrying a slight smile: "Jialong, where are you right now? Are you filming or resting?"

Hearing Zhang Songwen's words, Lin Jialong smiled and replied, "I just finished a scene and am about to take a break. What about you? How have you been recently?"

Hearing this, Zhang Songwen's tone became slightly more excited:

"Me? I'm doing great. But I have something to tell you. Do you know Director Chen? He's my boss. Today, I was chatting with him, and he was very interested in you. He wants to invite you to join our company."

Lin Jialong's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

Of course he knew Chen Le, the director of Zhang Songwen's recent new film.

Moreover, Chen Le's current status and influence in the Entertainment Industry are comparable to those Great Directors.

The film *lost in thailand*, which grossed over a billion yuan, established Chen Le's undeniable position in the history of chinese films.

If he could gain his appreciation and mentorship, his acting career would undoubtedly welcome new opportunities for development.

Thinking of this, he asked in great surprise, "Really? That's wonderful. My role is wrapping up in the next few days. Once I'm done, I'll visit your company."

At this moment, Zhou Yiwei, who was nearby, couldn't help but chime in: "Yeah, Jialong, you should hurry up and join too. Songwen and I have already joined Morning Star, and we're just waiting for you. Then, our three musketeers can be reunited again!"

"Yiwei, you joined Morning Star too?" Lin Jialong asked, surprised.

"That's right. Songwen recommended me to Director Chen. Songwen and I went to Morning Star together this afternoon, and I actually got selected," Zhou Yiwei explained.

Hearing this, an indescribable excitement welled up in Lin Jialong's heart.

He replied with a smile, "Alright! Once my role wraps up, I'll pack my bags and return to Yanjing. We'll have a good get-together then!"

"Great, we'll be waiting for you!" Zhang Songwen said with a smile.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Jialong's mood remained unsettled for a long time.

He hadn't expected Zhou Yiwei to also join Morning Star. If he joined Morning Star too, wouldn't that mean their three musketeers could fight side-by-side once again?

Finally, after a period of intense filming, Lin Jialong's role successfully wrapped up.

He couldn't wait to pack his luggage, bid farewell to his Film Crew friends, and embark on the journey back to Yanjing.

By the time Lin Jialong arrived in Yanjing, it was already evening.

He walked out of the airport, took a deep breath of fresh air, and his heart was filled with nostalgia for Yanjing.

At this time, Zhang Songwen and Zhou Yiwei were already waiting at the airport exit, their faces beaming with enthusiastic smiles.

"Jialong, you finally made it!" Zhang Songwen rushed forward first and gave Lin Jialong a big hug.

Zhou Yiwei followed closely, patting Lin Jialong's shoulder: "Welcome back! Our three musketeers are finally reunited!"

The three exchanged smiles, as if they were transported back to the days when they fooled around together at school.

They took a taxi to the city center and found a place to eat.

At the dinner table, they talked freely about their recent situations; there was no hint of awkwardness, and their profound friendship had never changed.

"Songwen, *lost in thailand* you acted in recently is incredibly popular! The actors in my Film Crew were all discussing how hot your movie is." Lin Jialong raised his glass to congratulate Zhang Songwen.

Hearing this, Zhang Songwen smiled modestly: "Haha, honestly, it's just luck. None of us expected *lost in thailand* to be this popular—it's much hotter than anticipated."

At this point, Zhou Yiwei also interjected, "Jialong, how has the drama you've been filming recently been?"

Hearing this, Lin Jialong smiled and shook his head: "Just so-so, an average supporting role. As you know, even though I can get roles, it's really just enough to make a living."

Zhang Songwen and Zhou Yiwei nodded upon hearing his words.

"Sigh, it's tough for all of us! Among the three of us, only Songwen has truly become popular; we're still struggling bitterly," Zhou Yiwei sighed.

Seeing this, Zhang Songwen quickly waved his hand: "That was just luck on my part, meeting Director Chen. Director Chen is a Great Director. If you join Morning Star, you'll definitely have the chance to become popular like me later on."

"True, let's not talk about that anymore. At least by joining Morning Star, the three of us can be together again. We'll worry about the future later. Come on! Let's eat!" Lin Jialong said, smiling as he raised his glass—which, of course, contained soda.

They had to go to Morning Star in the afternoon, so naturally, they couldn't drink alcohol, or they might mess things up.

After the meal, the three continued chatting, still feeling like they hadn't said enough.

Zhang Songwen and Zhou Yiwei took Lin Jialong to see the company.

It was two o'clock in the afternoon when they arrived at Morning Star Entertainment.

This was the hottest time of the day. In the company offices, employees were busy with their respective tasks.

Chen Le rushed over upon hearing the news, greeting Lin Jialong warmly.

Zhang Songwen had already informed Chen Le before they arrived.

"You're here! This must be Lin Jialong, right?" Chen Le smiled, looking at Lin Jialong, and asked.

"That's right, Director Chen, I am Lin Jialong." Lin Jialong nodded.

This was the first time he had truly seen this genius director rumored on the internet.

The first thing he noticed about Chen Le was how young he was—too young.

He recalled that when they first graduated, they were still working as Extras in a Film Crew.

After acting for over a year, they gradually started getting supporting roles with minimal screentime.

But at best, that was only slightly better than being an Extra; in reality, it wasn't much better, just enough to scrape by.

Yet, the young man in front of him had directed a film that grossed over a billion yuan, achieving financial freedom directly. This filled him with admiration.

"Come on, let's go inside and chat," Chen Le said with a smile, leading the group into the office.

Inside the office, the group sat down.

"Lin Jialong, I've watched your performances, and I think your acting skills are excellent. That's why I want to invite you to join my company!" Chen Le's tone was very sincere.

"I believe that with your talent and potential, you will definitely achieve better development at Morning Star."

Hearing this, Lin Jialong was filled with gratitude.

He hadn't expected Chen Le to rate him so highly. The person standing before him was a famous Great Director in the directing circle, and every actor he favored became popular.

Whether it was Wang Baoqiang, Zhang Songwen, or Bai Ke, the pattern was the same.

"Thank you for your recognition, Director Chen. Since Director Chen thinks so highly of me, I certainly won't let down your expectations," he replied excitedly.

Under Chen Le's arrangements, Lin Jialong successfully signed a contract with Morning Star.