"Yan Yan, keep shouting."
The man gripped the boy's slender waist, and through the thin fabric of his shirt, he could feel the warmth of his palm. Lin Qingyan's body trembled slightly; even through the clothes, the skin on his waist felt hot.
He tried to break free from the man's embrace, but was held firmly by the strong arms around his waist. "Brother Fei..."
Gu Fei: "It should be the older brother."
He had called out "brother" so easily just now, but now Lin Qingyan found it hard to say it. His ears burned with embarrassment, and he whispered, "Brother..."
He was filled with regret. Why had he deliberately teased Gu Fei? He knew that this man, who appeared serious on the surface, was actually full of bad intentions.
He called him "brother" countless times, and Gu Fei, satisfied, generously let him go. Of course, there was no need to blow-dry his hair, as it had already air-dried naturally.
In the end, Lin Qingyan came to a conclusion: one cannot call someone "brother" casually; doing so will come at a price.
"Brother Fei, I've discovered something very strange." Lin Qingyan decided to change the subject. He lay lazily on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
“I read my childhood diary and found that I knew an older brother back then, and we were very close.”
"Hmm?" The man listened intently, lying down beside the boy and pulling him into his arms. He gently nuzzled the boy's head with his chin, his tone casual. "And then?"
"The diary says that the older brother is very handsome, but he doesn't like to talk or smile... However, I have no memory of this person at all. I have no recollection of what he looks like or what his name is."
"That's strange..."
Gu Fei said, "Maybe he'll appear in your life someday."
Lin Qingyan smiled indifferently, "If there really is such a person, I'd really like to know how he is now, what he looks like, whether he's still quiet and doesn't like to smile, and if I don't remember him, will he still remember me..."
I remember, I've always remembered.
Gu Fei answered in his heart.
——
An Nanyi, dressed in long sleeves and trousers and wearing a mask, walked out of a hotel. His eyes swept around, revealing unease and exhaustion.
Ever since that farce at the performance, he has been staying in a hotel and has been afraid to go out. Now everyone knows about what happened to him, and everyone is cursing him.
He didn't understand why things had turned out this way. What had he done wrong? He was just protecting what was his, not letting others take it away from him.
"Mr. An, right? This is your takeout."
An Nanyi took the food from the deliveryman without saying a word, then turned and went back inside. The deliveryman watched him leave and muttered to himself, "How rude."
As soon as An Nanyi stepped into the hotel, someone chased after him from behind. He turned around warily and saw a familiar person standing in front of him—An's family's driver.
A glimmer of hope suddenly appeared in his heart, and even his tone of voice became excited, "Uncle Zhao, why are you here?" Did his parents miss him, so they sent the driver to pick him up?
Before the driver could finish saying "Young Master," he realized something and paused for a moment before saying, "I came here to bring you your luggage. It's in the car outside. Do you need me to help you carry it up?"
Upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise crossed An Nanyi's eyes, followed by a clenched fist. She wasn't going to bring him back; she wanted to kick him out of the house completely. Why...?
He forced a smile. "Didn't I say last time that I'd go back and pack my things after I found a place to stay? Why did you send them over so quickly?"
"It was the master's order." After a pause, the driver added, "He also told me to tell you never to go back to the An family again. The Lin family is your true home."
An Nanyi's smile gradually froze. He couldn't believe that his father, who had always doted on him, would say such a thing. Could it be that all those nineteen years of affection were fake? They had been together for nineteen years, but it couldn't compare to a biological son he had never met?
He questioned excitedly, "Uncle Zhao, tell me honestly, did Lin Qingyan tell you to do this? He's the happiest person about me being kicked out of the An family!!"
Blinded by resentment, he hadn't even had time to conceal the emotions in his eyes, and anyone with eyes could see his hostility towards Lin Qingyan.
The driver looked somewhat helpless. "No, you've misunderstood. He never asked me to do that, and I've never heard him say anything bad about you to your husband and wife."
That young master never mentioned the name Annan Yi in front of the master and mistress.
“Impossible, he must have instructed you to do this! My parents love me so much, how could they abandon me!” An Nanyi said stubbornly.
The driver's helplessness deepened. "I'm just an outsider and have no right to comment on An Jia's affairs, but I still have to say that if you hadn't done those things to hurt others, you wouldn't be in this situation now."
He had worked for the An family for many years, and they had treated him well, so he naturally had feelings for them. He couldn't help but say, "All I know is that the master, mistress and the three young masters are all very good people. It's not that they forced you to this point; it's your own fault."
"How can you not understand a principle that even I, an outsider, understand?"
Annan was stunned.
The driver didn't say anything else. He went out and brought all the things in the car in, and then left.
An Nanyi remained standing there, staring blankly at the pile of luggage in front of him. If he couldn't return to the An family, his life would be over.
Not only was he kicked out of the Tomorrow's Stars program, but now he can't go to school either. He has been expelled from school and has nowhere to go. Should he go back to the Lin family?
No! Those good-for-nothings aren't his parents!
That poor and dilapidated place wasn't his home either!
The scariest thing isn't living in the mud forever, but falling from the clouds all of a sudden.
These days, Annan sometimes wonders if things would be different if he hadn't done that back then... But now he has no way out.
——
YiHua Entertainment.
As Lin Qingyan walked in, the staff around him would look at him intentionally or unintentionally, and some even asked him for autographs and photos, which he readily agreed to.
This was an experience he had never had in his previous life. Instead of being hated or scorned, he was liked and respected, so he was willing to fulfill their small requests.
This may be a trivial matter for him, but for fans watching from outside the screen, getting an autograph or a photo with their idol is something that can make them happy for a long time.
A staff member led Lin Qingyan to the general manager's office, where President Lu Sheng and his agent Gao Feifei were discussing something while facing a pile of documents.
Lu Sheng was very welcoming to his future "cousin-in-law," a friendly smile on his face. "Yan Yan, come and sit down." After Lin Qingyan sat down, he asked, "What would you like to drink, juice or coffee? Or would you like something to eat?"
Lin Qingyan: "Juice will do, thank you."
...It seems the rumors that he got the job through connections are about to be confirmed.
Lu Sheng values Lin Qingyan as an artist, not because of Gu Fei, of course. He has always had a good eye for people, and Lin Qingyan has great potential for development.
Since the premiere of Tomorrow's Stars, Lin Qingyan's popularity has soared, and various advertising endorsements have come knocking on her door. The recent family reunion incident has made Lin Qingyan known to the entire internet.
"Yan Yan, the main reason we asked you to come here today is to discuss your future career path." The speaker was Gao Feifei, Lin Qingyan's agent, a sophisticated woman in her thirties with a strong, capable aura.
Lu Sheng nodded. "Yes, look at these documents on the table. There are advertisements, variety shows, movies, and TV series. You can take a look and see if there's anything that interests you."
Lin Qingyan was somewhat surprised, "So many..."
Lu Sheng couldn't help but smile. "These were chosen by Feifei and me. There were originally more, and your resources will only increase in the future, which is a good thing, but you should also choose what suits you."
"Yes, I know." Lin Qingyan picked up the documents and looked at them carefully. He didn't know much about advertising endorsements, so he let the company decide.
As for variety shows...
Gao Feifei said, "There's a really popular music variety show called 'The Voice of China,' and the production team wants to invite you to be a regular guest for the second season. There's also a dance show... I think these are all suitable for you."
The two shows she mentioned were both popular recently and were indeed quite good, but Lin Qingyan's attention was focused on movie and TV series offers, and the words "Nine Provinces Legend" suddenly appeared in his field of vision.
His gaze remained fixed there, never looking away.
Lu Sheng and Gao Feifei followed his gaze.
"The Legend of Kyushu?" Looking at the boy's focused expression, Lu Sheng asked with some doubt, "Yan Yan, are you interested in acting?"
Lin Qingyan nodded.
To be precise, he was more interested in the TV series "Novoland: The Legend of Kyushu," a historical suspense drama adapted from the novel of the same name.
The original work is a popular online novel that Lin Qingyan had read before, and he really liked the male protagonist.
When this drama was being prepared for filming in his previous life, he worked hard to get an audition opportunity, but he was quickly rejected. He only knew that the reason had nothing to do with his acting skills.
The role ultimately went to a very famous young male celebrity in the industry.
When this drama aired, it achieved considerable success, and some of the outstanding supporting actors became famous later on. However, the male lead's image and acting skills have always been criticized, and he has remained relatively unknown.
Seeing his interest, Lu Sheng said, "Novoland: The Legend is a big production. The production team gave you a spot to audition for the male lead. They hadn't originally considered you, but the original author of the novel recommended you. He felt that you fit his image of the male lead perfectly."
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