214: Chapter 214 Inspector To's New Film?

Lin Chuyan truly had no time to watch the show.

Even though "the long season" only has 12 episodes, in reality, they average about an hour each.

Where would he find that much time? Every night after returning to the hotel, he only had enough energy to call his girlfriend.

Su He did indeed spoil it for him; the guy just recorded a video of the finale and sent it over.

Lin Chuyan resisted again and again, but in the end, he couldn't help but click on it.

At the end of the series, an elderly Wang Xiang collapsed in the lush cornfield that had appeared in the opening credits, his fate unknown.

In a fantasy, he walked out of the cornfield and saw a train speeding past.

Inside the train was a young Wang Xiang.

"Master Wang, make some noise!"

The young Wang Xiang unhurriedly picked up a large brown tea mug and took a slow sip: "Listen up."

The next second, he reached out his right hand, wearing white cotton work gloves, and pulled the whistle valve.

He poked his head out and saw the elderly Wang Xiang.

The elderly Wang Xiang chased after the train, shouting at him: "Look forward, don't look back!"

Su He sent a voice message: "Chuyan, this show, let me put it this way, it's legendary in my book. I'll make a bold prediction: it's definitely going to win awards!"

"Then make another prediction. Which awards?"

"Best Actor? Best Original Screenplay? Best Director? Just a guess."

"Damn, since you're just guessing anyway, can't you guess Best Supporting Actor too?"

Unexpectedly, Su He was quite cooperative: "Come to think of it, you're right. You acted so well, it would be normal for you to get it."

Lin Chuyan felt increasingly itching to watch it after what he said.

After "the long season" became a hit, too many people sent him congratulatory messages. While replying to them one by one, Lin Chuyan almost suspected he was the only person in the world who hadn't watched the show yet.

"By the way, have you picked up any acting gigs lately?"

With the show being a hit, Lin Chuyan felt that Su Su's work opportunities should have increased quite a bit.

"Don't get me started, they really have increased, but everything is still in discussion; nothing is confirmed yet." Su He was in high spirits. "Bro, things are looking up. It's just a pity I can't continue committing crimes with you."

"...I advise you not to get too addicted; I'm afraid you'll get too deep into character. Committing crimes is one thing, but mostly I'm afraid you'll fall in love with me. I have a girlfriend."

"Get lost!"

Having ended their chat with the usual "Get lost," Lin Chuyan went back to filming.

However, unlike usual, Ruan Xingyu was coming to Hong Kong to film the MV for "ambush from ten sides".

Yes, he could finally see his girlfriend again; it wasn't easy.

Who could have imagined? Because he and his girlfriend spent so little time together, sometimes when Lin Chuyan posted on Weibo, he would be chased and scolded by CP fans...

"Heh, even Su He spends more time with you than Ruan Xingyu does now. Whether you're releasing songs, filming, or your web drama is airing, no matter what, Ruan Xingyu is like she's vanished, as if she doesn't exist in this world at all."

"Can you show a little more PDA? We, the Little Potatoes, love to see that! She's on tour, can't you fly over to see her? Tell me, is this acceptable? How can you bear to let Xingxing live like a widow!"

"With you like this, you still call it an official announcement? What happened after the announcement? Nothing? Ruan Xingyu finally started dating, and this is the result? Is this how you date?"

"Lin the Dog, if you don't know how to date, just squeak and I can do it for you."

Lin Chuyan was so angry. He had to film, his girlfriend had to tour; there was nothing he could do. What, should he tell them he bought condoms and couldn't use them?

Lin Chuyan understood one thing very clearly: don't be fooled by these netizens. If he dared to drop his career and stick to his girlfriend every day, he would definitely be scolded anyway...

Scolded for not being ambitious, scolded for being a kept man, scolded for not being worthy of a diva.

In short, no matter what he does, he'll get scolded.

Besides, it's not like he hasn't been trying; he and Ruan Xingyu were already planning to meet each other's parents, okay!

Lin Chuyan was already fantasizing.

When the time comes, bam! Post the marriage certificate directly online. Tsk tsk, I'll scare the hell out of you guys!

But then again, it's rare to meet his girlfriend, so showing some affection is also quite nice...

At 7 PM, Ruan Xingyu sent him a message on WeChat: "Arrived~"

Lin Chuyan replied during his break: "Arrived where? So fast? Did you meet Brother Yue and Xia Zhi?"

Because it was a private trip, Ruan Xingyu only brought Wen Qi with her. Xia Zhi volunteered to pick them up at the airport, and Wu Yue was worried about the three girls, so he went along too.

Having stayed in Hong Kong for a month, he couldn't help it since he was filming every day, but Wu Yue and Xia Zhi were already quite familiar with the surroundings.

"Met them, we're already on the road. We'll go back to the hotel to drop off our luggage first, then they said they'd take me to eat something delicious."

"Very good, I'm eating a boxed lunch."

"Hahaha, so how many more days do you have to film?"

"Let me think. Tonight we're mainly filming two scenes. One with the female lead Zhou Shiyun, and one with Uncle Da, which are also the two most important scenes. Then, if the progress is fast today, it'll be just these next couple of days!"

Ruan Xingyu's eyes lit up: "Then I'll come visit the set tonight, is that okay?"

Lin Chuyan was, of course, more than happy to have her; otherwise, he wouldn't know what time it would be when he got back.

So the matter was settled just like that.

At 8:30 PM, Ruan Xingyu appeared on set right on time.

She had long black hair and was wearing light makeup.

She was wearing a one-piece dress that looked a bit like a qipao, but it was very different from a qipao.

With three-quarter sleeves, blue jacquard satin, a stand-up collar with frog buttons, and a cinched waist design, she wore a jade bracelet on her left wrist that looked expensive, and the watch Lin Chuyan had given her on her right wrist.

When she walked, her calves were inadvertently revealed, making her look elegant, charming, gentle, and graceful.

Lin Chuyan walked toward her from afar, admiring her as he approached. When he reached her, he took her hand and showered her with compliments: "This dress is really pretty, and quite unique, and it suits your temperament perfectly."

After speaking, he couldn't help but roast himself: "Look at what I'm wearing again."

Lin Chuyan was still wearing his worn-out denim outfit, and standing in front of Ruan Xingyu, the contrast couldn't be more stark.

Ruan Xingyu couldn't help but laugh out loud: "It's fine. The main thing is that you're handsome, so you look good in anything."

"So what do you call this outfit?"

"New Chinese style. The fabric is so comfortable to wear. The brand wanted me to be their spokesperson, so I had them send me some to try on in private first."

"The brand has great taste, they really know how to pick a spokesperson. I, for one, can't think of anyone else who could wear it as beautifully as you." Lin Chuyan didn't chat much more, holding her hand and leading the way: "Let's go, I'll introduce you to the main creators of our show."

"Okay."

Then Lin Chuyan quickly witnessed his girlfriend's charisma when socializing with strangers again.

He gave the group a simple introduction, and it was only during the time he ran to the restroom that, upon returning, he saw them chatting quite enthusiastically.

Good grief, you guys don't even speak the same language, right? The Mandarin of these few is really quite "average."

Uncle Da, Director Mu Sheng, Director Du Qiyu, Ruan Xingyu—how did these four find a common topic?

Director Du Qiyu: "By the way, Xingxing, I might be filming a gangster movie later. Do you want to come and act in it?"

Lin Chuyan: "???"

Ruan Xingyu looked at Lin Chuyan and couldn't help but laugh: "I don't know how to act; wouldn't that be giving Director Du trouble?"

Director Du Qiyu shook his head: "It's fine, the role isn't big. You'd just play the big boss's woman, and then cheat with one of the underlings. Your temperament is just perfect for it; I think you'd definitely be great."

Lin Chuyan: "???"

Director Du Qiyu finally saw Lin Chuyan: "Relax! There are no intimate scenes, I promise. You won't even touch hands!"

Lin Chuyan was between laughter and tears: "No, Director, you have a new movie and you aren't asking me to act, but my girlfriend?"

"I am asking! I just haven't had the chance to say it yet. If you both come together, how great would that be? The box office will definitely be high."

Director Du Qiyu did indeed want to find Lin Chuyan, but after seeing Ruan Xingyu, he suddenly had a new idea, and thought this idea was truly brilliant—if this couple could act in his movie together, the box office... he didn't dare to imagine, he didn't dare to imagine.

I'm a fucking genius!

So he took the initiative: "How about it? If you both come together, salary and everything else, everything is negotiable."

Lin Chuyan's eyes lit up, then he immediately suppressed the thought.

When it involved his girlfriend, he couldn't just agree casually.

Besides, even if he were to agree, this part would have to be handled by Brother Yue; he couldn't just fall for this old fox's trap so easily.

Lin Chuyan shook his head: "No rush, no rush, Director Du. Nothing is set in stone yet; let's just finish filming the MV first! If you want us both to act together, isn't that simple? The MV also has us..."

Director Du Qiyu: "..."