In the film studio, the director looked at the time and called a stop after finishing a scene.

“It’s a wrap, it’s a wrap. Everyone has worked hard. Let’s have lunch and take a break first.”

The director spoke to the crew, then he turned around and saw Lin Jianshen walking on one direction. He picked up his pace and caught up to walk side by side with Lin Jianshen.

“Jianshen, you performed really well in that scene just now.”

The director’s name was Fang Da. He had been filming for more than ten years and was a well-known director in the country. He was good at shooting large-scale historical films. The films he made were very grand and magnificent, carrying a rich sense of history. They had a lot of charm and have always been well-received and a box office hit.

Lin Jianshen had been in the entertainment industry for nearly ten years and had more or less collaborated with Fang Da several times. The two also had some friendship.

A well-known director like Fang Da, who had made dozens if not hundreds of films, had already earned enough money. In recent years, he hadn’t cared much about the commercial aspects of his films, but had begun to pursue quality. Therefore, he attached great importance to the acting skills of actors and the interpretation of characters.

The current movie being filmed was a major production that Fang Da had been preparing for a long time. It tells the story of the political revolution in ancient history. In a country plagued by internal and external troubles, an unpopular prince climbs to the peak of power by cutting off all obstacles in his way. It’s a story of expanding territory and conquering the world.

He’s spending a great deal of effort into making this movie and had extremely high demands on the actors and crew. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Fang Da’s real goal in filming this movie was to take part in next year’s film festival. He intends to use this movie to compete for some awards and increase his own value.

《Long Ting》 was originally a novel geared for women. Its plot was exquisite, the characters were brilliant, the author’s writing skills were fantastic, and her control of the text was perfect. It’s as if the rise and fall of a dynasty had been reproduced from her pen, and in the whirling of history, countless amazing characters emerge, resulting in a wonderful story.

The novel could be regarded as the pinnacle of historical Machiavellian novels, and it’s not surprising that it became popular in a short period of time.

There were rumors earlier that 《Long Ting》 was about to be made into a movie. Later, Fang Da contacted Lin Jianshen and invited him to play the leading role. Only then did everyone know that he had bought the copyright to make the novel into film.

As soon as the news came out, the reaction from the outside world was even greater. With a director who specializes in historical films, a well-received and popular novel, and the newly crowned movie king, Lin Jianshen, who was good-looking, capable and also dedicated, everyone couldn’t help but look forward to 《Long Ting》 even more.

“Thank you, Director.”

Faced with Fang Da’s praise, Lin Jianshen remained casual.

Fang Da didn’t mind his slightly cold attitude. He had been filming for so many years and had seen all kinds of people. He had his own way of looking at everyone.

When he first met Lin Jianshen, he wasn’t famous yet and was just a young man who had just entered the entertainment industry, while Fang Da was already an up-and-coming director. While other actors were rushing to curry favor with Fang Da, Lin Jianshen was filming quietly by himself, not competing or fighting for anything. In Fang Da’s eyes, he was like a breath of fresh air.

During subsequent interactions with the other party, Fang Da also gradually learned that this young actor with unique style appeared cold and indifferent on the surface, but his acting skills were really good and he was particularly diligent in filming. At that time, he had a vague premonition that sooner or later, this young actor would become popular.

Facts have proved that Fang Da’s eye for people was still accurate.

Thinking of this, Fang Da sighed, “It would be great if everyone can save me from worrying like you do.”

He meant what he said. He was really stressed out lately. Blame him for being confused. Before the start of the casting, an investor said he wanted to stuff someone in as the second female lead. Fang Da thought that this was a movie where the male lead played the biggest role and the second female lead wouldn’t be involve much in the plot, thus he reluctantly agreed.

But who would have expected that the girl had never even filmed before? She had basically no acting skills. She constantly NG’ed throughout the filming process and dragged down the progress of the crew. She would cry and apologized when she was scolded, but the next time she started filming, her expression would still be as blank.

“Please be more patient. The second female lead’s scenes will be finished soon. You’ve worked hard during this period too.”

Fang Da eyes flicked to the side. Outside the set, many people were sitting on folding stools eating lunch. One of them was a girl with a pretty face and she was holding the script and reading it with rapt attention. From the focused eyes of the other party, it could be seen that she was very serious. However, she just didn’t have the talent. He couldn’t help but sigh secretly.

The little girl had a good attitude. Otherwise, based on his temper, regardless of whether she was a relative of an investor or not, he would have already told her to get out and have her replaced.

Lin Jianshen’s expression remained flat. His personality had always been indifferent, like that of a calm lake, where everything passing by left only a shallow reflection and produced no ripples.

Following Fang Da’s line of sight, he faintly said, “She’s not suitable for movies.”

The big screen was a great test of an actor’s acting skills and any subtle changes were clearly visible. That’s why many actors who were okay in television were terrible once they act in movies.

At Lu Yinyin’s current level, she’s not good enough to star in this kind of big-budget movie.

But this was other people’s business and had nothing to do with him.

Lin Jianshen quickly averted his gaze and walked to a chair nearby to sit down.

They only had a short break at noon, so he didn’t take off his makeup or change his clothes.

It was already starting to get cold in the late autumn, but the costumes worn in the film were light and flimsy. As soon as Lin Jianshen sat down, Dai Zhong handed over the thick coat he had prepared.

There was a small table next to the stool and the boxed lunches were placed on it.

The director opened one, looked at the contents, and said with satisfaction, “The dishes we ordered today are all good, they’re all my favorite.”

Lin Jianshen didn’t touch the food but turned to look at Dai Zhong and extended his hands towards him, “Phone.”

Before Dai Zhong could speak, Fang Da spoke up.

“Young people nowadays are really inseparable from their phones. I had no idea you’re also addicted to it.”

Dai Zhong smiled in a very secretive manner. He slowly took out the mobile phone from his pocket and handed it over to Lin Jianshen.

He said slowly, “Director, people who are addicted to mobile phones are actually obsessed with its content.”

Fang Da nodded. “Yes, my son is like that. He holds his phone every day to play some game and improve his score.”

Lin Jianshen glanced at the two, his face expressionless.

Taking the phone, the first thing he did after unlocking it was to click on Weibo.

This time, he was logged in on his large account. As always, there were countless new messages. Lin Jianshen scanned them without paying much attention, and then switched to his other account and clicked on Red Cotton Tree’s Weibo homepage.

What caught his eye was a new post made ten minutes ago, a very familiar statement with the same warmth that had been there for many years.

The corners of his lips, which had been taut since the morning, unknowingly relaxed a little and rose up into a small arc.

Dai Zhong knew him like the back of his hand. He leaned closer and read what was on the screen, then whispered in a somewhat speechless tone, “See? Your loyal fan has not abandoned you. She’s probably just too busy with life and forgot to clock-in for a moment. You even rushed to give people a like and a comment. Do you know that it almost made to the trending list? Fortunately, I discovered it early and managed to suppress it for you in time.”

“Thanks.”

Dai Zhong marvelled. “It’s rare to hear such a sincere thank you from you. However, I borrowed someone’s help.”

He knew that Lin Jianshen’s thank you was definitely not for himself, but for the girl.

Lin Jianshen said nothing. He tapped the screen with his head slightly lowered, seemingly typing and sending a message. His long eyelashes drooped naturally, casting fan-shaped shadows, his eyes become a bit softer than usual, and his profound profile was clearly defined.

Seeing his focused appearance, Dai Zhong suddenly had a thought in his mind and couldn’t help but joke, “You looking like this, you’re not trying to follow the trend and have an online relationship, right?”