90: Chapter 90 The Teacher is Making a Comeback

After posting on Weibo, Lin Chuyan swiped up to close the app and ignored it.

He wasn't worried about having too many debts; for him, the only difference between being cursed at a hundred times and ten thousand times was that the treasure chest rewards would be even better.

After collecting his checked luggage, he walked outside alone and ran into a group of fans.

Yes, he was met at the airport again.

If he remembered correctly, there were only six or seven people last time? This time, it seemed to have doubled; looking around, there were about a dozen people.

Lin Chuyan listened to the constant flattery, and he only had one thought in his mind: No wonder so many top stars get conceited; if you hear these things every day, how could you not?

He was different; he had more Haters than fans.

Still, a dozen people walking together was quite conspicuous. If someone took photos, who knows what they would say? He already saw several people glancing over frequently.

Lin Chuyan used his old method: he led them to a slightly more secluded place, took a group photo, said goodbye, and then slowly managed to slip away.

Wu Yue was already waiting in the car.

"Why don't you consider wearing a hat, sunglasses, or a mask?"

"We'll see. If there comes a day when just walking out the door affects passersby, then I'll consider it..."

As long as it was just taking photos or signing autographs, it was no big deal to him; he would try his best to satisfy them if he could.

He was still willing to spoil normal fans.

"Fine, it's your call." Wu Yue chatted while driving. "You should take a good rest during this time; we'll talk about anything else after the New Year. Spend more time at home with your parents. Like I said before, you can never earn all the money in the world. You'll understand slowly as you get older; companionship is what matters most."

"Understood. What are your and your wife's plans for the New Year?"

Wu Yue and his wife were from different provinces, so every Spring Festival, they had to travel back and forth.

"We're going to your sister-in-law's side first this year, but it won't be that soon. I still have to keep working before the New Year."

"Busy with what?"

"Hehe, another brand has come knocking. You're doing alright, kid."

"Another endorsement?"

Lin Chuyan couldn't believe his ears.

Wasn't he covered in scandals and surrounded by countless Haters?

Did these brands not care?

"They took a liking to your song 'I Am a Fish' and want to use it as a commercial song. They're still negotiating." Wu Yue's face wore a crafty smile. "Here's what I'm thinking: if they want the song, they can have it, but they have to take you too. I've inquired, and they haven't decided on an endorser yet, so why can't they use you?"

"Is there a big difference in price?"

"Of course... By the way, are you not checking Aiyue.com? The brand told me they sent private messages to Lin Mo many times on there, and the same with Weibo private messages, but you never replied, which is why they found me."

"Alright, I've been busy, sometimes I just can't get to it."

"Yeah, no worries. I'll help you find an assistant; this needs to be on the agenda too. Let's do it after the New Year; we'll take care of many things together."

"Sure thing." Lin Chuyan couldn't even imagine life without Wu Yue. "So, what brand is it this time?"

"Take a guess?"

"What kind of brand would want 'I Am a Fish'? It wouldn't be some seafood-related food, would it? Damn, seafood-related food, why did I think of Luosifen again..."

Wu Yue was speechless.

"Don't underestimate yourself. This song of yours is a hit now; there are so many people wanting to buy the copyright." Wu Yue stopped playing coy. "This time it's a purified water brand called Jingjie. Their other products are actually quite good, but they haven't done purified water. The profit margins for purified water are too high; they probably just want a piece of the pie."

Lin Chuyan did indeed know the brand, so he nodded. "Seems quite suitable."

"Exactly." Wu Yue started singing, "I need you~ I Am a Fish~ The air in the water~ Is your pettiness and bad temper~ Hey, do you remember? Back when I drove you to the set of 'seven days of pursuit', you sang these lines. Tsk, tsk, who could have imagined today back then?"

Lin Chuyan said silently in his heart: I could, I have the System.

Half an hour later, the car stopped downstairs at his home.

Lin Chuyan got out, and Wu Yue opened the trunk, letting him take away two big bags full of spicy sausages.

"So many! Isn't this too much from your wife?"

Wu Yue's wife gave them every year, and Lin Chuyan always accepted them. They were spicy, fresh, fragrant, and incredibly delicious—perfect with rice, and much better than the brands outside.

He still remembered one time when he was eating; he clearly felt full, but when a plate of spicy sausages was brought out, he ended up eating two more bowls of rice...

It was simply ridiculous.

But she hadn't given him this much before.

"I specifically told my mother-in-law to make more for you. Anyway, it's all handmade at home, so she can make as much as she wants. Just take it. You have a lot of people around you now—your teacher, your senior fellow apprentice, your girlfriend—give some to all of them."

"Great kindness needs no thanks!"

Brother Yue really considered everything for him.

The room didn't have a musty smell this time; it must have been because Wu Yue opened the windows to air it out when he came last time.

It's just that this house looked so unfamiliar. After a few months, he hadn't stayed here for many days; it was a total waste.

Thinking this, he had to leave again immediately.

He divided the sausages a little, took the portion for his teacher, grabbed the New Year gifts he had bought a few days ago, and headed straight to his teacher's house.

On the way, for some reason, he suddenly remembered a conversation he had with Ruan Xingyu before.

Back then, they weren't together yet, and she had advised him to buy a house or move into the room she hadn't rented out yet...

Thinking about it now, it made a lot of sense... Sigh, this damn male pride.

But buying a house was out of the question for now.

He looked at his bank card.

Even if he got the endorsement fee for the Luosifen now, it still wouldn't be enough.

Even if he could really negotiate the endorsement for the purified water, it probably wouldn't be enough either.

Damn it!

Housing prices in Beijing are really too expensive.

Thinking about this and that along the way, he finally arrived at his teacher's house. Li Mujian was genuinely very happy to see him.

"You came, so you came, why bring things? Just treat this like your own home. You've only taken a few roles now, how much money can you make? Don't spend unnecessarily."

Although he said that, he couldn't stop smiling.

"The sausages were given by my agent; they are delicious, so I thought I'd bring some for you. The shoes are for you; this brand is comfortable to wear, you should try them on in a bit. The kitchenware is for my teacher's wife; it's useful, we can switch to it later."

"Fine, you have a good heart."

After chatting for a while, Li Mujian brought up the main topic.

"A script came to me last year, and I made contact with them. The director is very sincere, and their attitude towards the film is very serious. Plus, the script itself is very good, so I might be making a comeback."

"That's a good thing!" Lin Chuyan was genuinely happy for his teacher. "When does filming start?"

"Not that fast." Li Mujian waved his hand. "Although my role is set, who knows where the other roles are."

Lin Chuyan was confused: "Doesn't that mean we have to wait until the year of the monkey?"

"Not necessarily. The reason I mention this is that the film's theme is good, and it's a rare big production. You must get involved and try to get a good role. As long as you act well, it should be very helpful for your future development."

Li Mujian now thought of his own apprentice first whenever there was any good news.

"The director is already conducting global auditions to select a group of young actors. I've spoken to him, so you don't need to participate in the auditions; he will interview you personally later. Put your heart into it, polish your acting skills, and clear your schedule for next year."

Li Mujian was not a stubborn person; helping his apprentice a little was just a simple favor.

Lin Chuyan became interested: "No problem, Teacher. I will definitely work hard! By the way, what is this movie called?"

"Fengshen."