267: Chapter 267 Tone it down a bit

"Brother, keep it down. This look doesn't exactly scream 'pretty boy,' so don't overhype it." Lin Chuyan said to Wu Yue while sitting on horseback.

He did have a Xingxing, "Lin the Beauty," in the past, but that was a limited-edition version with long, flowing hair for period dramas. His current look, however, felt like he could whip out a gun for some American-style quick-draw at any second.

Wu Yue smacked his lips and shook his head. "Honestly, it's a real shame you're not acting in a period drama with this look."

"Can't help it. It's not our fault. There just aren't any suitable scripts. Those romantic period idol dramas are just boring..."

To be fair, that stuff really does have the potential to make someone an overnight sensation, and the pay is decent enough. But a person can't act in period idol dramas forever; they have to transition eventually. He was on a smoother path than others right now; he was doing well in the film industry, sitting at the top of the hierarchy. Why would he go back to muddy the waters?

Besides, he couldn't think of any good scripts for period dramas at the moment.

Wuxia isn't popular nowadays, but dramas adapted from web novels are becoming more common.

However, these non-original scripts have a major flaw. In the Chinese Entertainment Industry, where the creative environment "lacks good screenwriters and doesn't value screenwriting," there's a high probability that nothing will be left after the adaptation.

So, let's just wait and see. We'll talk if we find something suitable.

"Teacher Lin Chuyan, we're ready on our end. We can begin." A staff member came over to call out.

"Alright, let's go."

His level 21 "Horsemanship" naturally wasn't anything to brag about, but it was enough for him to ride on horseback freely without making mistakes, and he wouldn't fall off or get a sore backside, especially since this horse had a gentle temperament.

The filming process while riding the horse was relatively casual.

The photographers would constantly call out, reminding him which moves to make and where to look. Lin Chuyan followed their instructions one by one. After he gradually got the hang of it, he started thinking about picking up the speed a little.

With a squeeze of his legs, the sound of hooves rang out. Man and horse moved toward the camera. From afar, it looked like a dark cloud pressing down on the city, charging toward the lens, gradually occupying your field of vision until he arrived right in front of you.

A sturdy physique, a sharp jawline, a sharply tailored suit, a magnificent, tall horse... Where was this a "pretty boy"? It didn't fit that description at all.

There was no bright smile, no clear, innocent eyes. What "youth in fresh clothes on a spirited horse"? No, no, no. Lin Chuyan knew the brand didn't want that feeling. That wasn't the tone of Vogartis.

He was the image in the minds of men under thirty who longed to continue growing—shedding their immaturity, starting to strive in the workplace, beginning to stand out, and most importantly, possessing sexual charisma.

They might not be able to afford Vogartis right now, and they might not need Vogartis, but Lin Chuyan's image at this moment would be deeply imprinted on their hearts.

And one day in the future, Vogartis would definitely be their first choice.

After finishing the commercial and thanking the staff thoroughly, Lin Chuyan and his group left.

Counting on his fingers, he asked, "Brother Yue, have all the endorsements been filmed?"

"Just the last commercial film left." Wu Yue rubbed his chin. "Vogartis is going to invite Director Du Qiyu to film it for you, so just wait."

He had been quite shocked when he heard that Vogartis had actually gone to invite Director Du Qiyu—they were planning something big. However, since they hadn't reached out through their connections, they must have had their own channels, so he stopped worrying about it.

Anyway, it was naturally good if they could invite him. If Director Du could take action, then things would be even more secure.

Lin Chuyan played on his phone while speaking: "Good news, Director Du sent me a WeChat message. He said he's okay with it."

Lin Chuyan lowered his head and replied to Director Du Qiyu: "You're that free? Is 'a moment of romance' finished?"

Director Du Qiyu: "Can't help it, they paid too much."

Director Du Qiyu: "Also, come over next month to do the dubbing. The film is already done. Want to come over and take a look at the final cut while you're at it?"

"Great, great, great! I happen to be filming in Guangdong Province next month, so I'll ask for leave and come over then!" Lin Chuyan was excited.

He hadn't taken much money for this film; the profit-sharing was the main part. The quality of the film was the key to his income.

Most importantly, this was his first male lead role since returning to the big screen, so he had to take it seriously.

Director Du Qiyu seemed to know what he was thinking and replied: "Rest assured, the quality of the film is very good. You'll know once you see it. Xiao Yan, I feel like we have a real chance this time."

During this time, Director Du Qiyu had been pondering his new movie, supervising the post-production of the film, and watching Lin Chuyan's various flashy maneuvers in the mainland... It was simply dizzying.

This person was truly too capable of stirring things up.

Who could win six major awards at the Golden Melody Awards all at once?

Who would curse people out and show off their affection like crazy at an awards ceremony?

And what the hell was breaking a track record while driving?

Word is this kid is releasing a new album in December...

That's just how it was. 'a moment of romance,' set for the New Year's slot, hadn't even been released yet, but the male lead was becoming more and more popular, and the audience's anticipation was building up more and more. Coupled with the fact that the quality of the final cut was indeed good, Director Du Qiyu's self-confidence couldn't help but soar...

Hearing the other person say this, Lin Chuyan's curiosity was piqued. "Is it really that good?"

"Are you talking about the film, or the character Wah Dee?"

"...Is there a difference?"

Director Du's reply was very direct: "You kid, just wait to charm thousands of young girls!"

Lin Chuyan: "..." It sounded like he was about to take off again?

But before seeing the final cut, he didn't think too much about it. He just replied with a "666" to Director Du, and the two ended their conversation.

Next... The work that needed to be completed was done, and it was time to do some real business— "Brother, I'm going to find Xingxing. You guys make yourselves at home."

"Alright, drop me off at home first, and then let Xia Zhi take you there."

"Ahem, no need. I'll go myself. Uh, Xia Zhi, take Brother Yue, and then you can drive the car back to the company or home, whatever works."

"Okay."

Wu Yue was a bit confused. "What's with the secrecy?"

"I'm nervous, alright? I have an appointment to meet her parents—taking advantage of the time left at the end of the month, and the fact that her parents are in Beijing."

Wu Yue raised an eyebrow. "Don't you need me to give you some advice?"

"Ah, I don't think there's much to advise on..." Lin Chuyan was already rubbing his knuckles. "It's just going to her parents' house for dinner in the evening, chatting casually. Their daughter has been snatched away, so they have to know who snatched her, right..."

"Hmm..." Wu Yue thought for a moment and still offered a few pointers. "They will definitely observe you, especially her dad, who hasn't met you yet. There are quite a few people cursing you online, so he'll observe you even more closely. Hmm, just act normally."

But after saying that, he added, "Forget it, tone it down a little. After all, it's your first time visiting. If you act normally, I can't really say..."

Lin Chuyan: "..." He was getting more nervous the more he heard.

"Anyway, the gifts are already prepared, and the auntie even told me not to be too restrained or anything..."

Wu Yue nodded. "You really don't need to overthink it. Don't have stereotypes. A father-in-law doesn't necessarily look at his son-in-law with disapproval. Take my partner's family, for instance; the mother-in-law doesn't like me, but the father-in-law loves me. Plus, do you think this is their first time meeting you? Wrong! They've probably searched for you online countless times! So, rest easy, kid! If they thought you weren't suitable or had bad character, they would have already made your girlfriend dump you or been pulling strings behind your back to break you two up. Would they have waited until now to let you visit? Visiting is an acknowledgement."

Lin Chuyan had nothing to say. Why did it feel like Brother Yue wasn't saying that earlier? Saying he needed to tone it down for the first visit, that they would definitely observe him... and now it had turned into "visiting is an acknowledgement"?

But you have to admit, it was effective. Brother Yue was awesome; with just a few words, he made Lin Chuyan feel great.