Chapter 34 Chapter 34 I am the father of the child, may I ask you...
Although Wei Ran stated in the article that revealed the facts, Dudu's other father was not a person in the circle and they had lost contact long ago.
But there were still people who were unwilling to give up the matter easily, and they guessed all the men in the circle who were familiar with Wei Ran.
But that happened five years ago after all. The people he was collaborating with and interacting with were people he had only met in the past few years, so it wouldn't affect them.
Moreover, Wei Ran himself is too self-disciplined, so there is really nothing unusual to find.
Five years is a long time for the entertainment industry, and many things are difficult to dig up. The Internet has only been quiet for a while.
Then, no one knew who it was, but they dug out Shi Wenyao.
The first TV series Wei Ran took on was indeed a same-sex themed TV series, adapted from a big BL IP, but the production team was a bit poor, and the other male lead was Shi Wenyao, who was as popular as Wei Ran at the time.
Because the original novel itself is a story-driven setting with two strong characters, it is easy to attract attention in the early promotion stage by having people of equal ability like Wei Ran and Shi Wenyao co-starring.
At that time, many investors were optimistic about this project.
But in fact, logically speaking, considering that Wei Ran is going to be built into an "all-round star" by their company, Wei Ran should not take that drama as his first drama. Instead, he should take on a longer drama that is more serious and find a better and more reliable team.
But the company gave Wei Ran many reasons to ask him to take on this drama.
What impressed Wei Ran the most was that the drama has both plot and emotion, and he is the male lead with many roles, so it is a good opportunity to practice and hone his acting skills.
Wei Ran didn’t think too much about it at the time. He had just entered society and still had the innocence and self-righteousness of a clear-headed college student.
No matter how mature and independent he was, he still didn't understand that the darkness of society was a hundred times or a thousand times beyond his imagination. At that time, he felt that it was a rare opportunity for him to play the leading male role in his first role and to have more opportunities to practice.
He was the darling of the company, but he wasn't so high-flying that he demanded all the company's resources. He also didn't envision overnight success; Wei Ran preferred to take things one step at a time.
Based on these considerations, Wei Ran took on the role.
But after joining the crew and starting filming, we found out that the producers relied on the fact that the drama was a big IP and had a basic base, and did not take the work seriously, and "saved as much as possible" during the filming process.
The director's skill is average, the script has been revised badly, and the whole team has an "unprofessional" feeling.
It was when the filming of the drama was almost finished that Wei Ran found out that the company participated in the production of this drama just to suck the blood of fans of the original novel and the actors. From the very beginning when they formed the team, they never thought about making this drama well.
The company's philosophy had become like this, and it naturally no longer met Wei Ran's expectations. He wanted to run away at that time.
That drama was indeed a flop - the data was hyped up during the broadcast period and it did attract fans, but a bad drama is destined to be a bad drama, and in the end, the main creative actors had to pay the price and be criticized.
After that drama, Wei Ran and Shi Wenyao's reputation began to decline.
Of course, Wei Ran strongly disapproved of the company's series of behaviors that disrespected the audience and fans. Moreover, he was a stubborn person at that time and said whatever he thought. He had many arguments with the company's senior executives about this matter.
The same situation applies to Shi Wenyao, but the two are in the same boat in this respect. They both have no background, were deceived by the company when they were young and ignorant, and are both being suppressed by capital.
Later, Wei Ran's career declined sharply and he went abroad, and the two had little contact.
After all these years, if their names hadn't appeared together again, Wei Ran would have almost forgotten this person.
"Shi Wenyao cannot be contacted for the time being."
Not long after the trending search went live, Ji Yangyun called and said, "I contacted his studio, but there's been no response. I don't think he cares."
As an actor who has also faded out of the 18th-tier, Shi Wenyao does not have the stubbornness of Wei Ran.
After being suppressed by the company, he still stayed in the original company, but was put on ice. The company would sometimes pull him out to take part in announcements when there were profitable projects, but his popularity was no longer as high as before, and he was equivalent to an invisible person in this circle.
"I asked a friend, and they said their company doesn't care about him. He can't get any roles in the industry. Apart from appearing on variety shows occasionally, he's mainly into business, and business doesn't seem to be doing well."
Ji Yangyun said to Wei Ran, "If there's no reaction from him, forget it. The trending search here has been removed anyway."
"Um."
Wei Ran was anxious to contact Shi Wenyao because she had accidentally implicated the other party and felt bad about it.
But if Mr. Shi knew that this was a farce and didn't care, he would not bother the other party.
As a result, just after finishing the call with Ji Yangyun, a strange number called in. It was Shi Wenyao.
Two grown men who hadn't been in touch for several years and were just acting partners were talking on the phone, and because they were mistakenly thought to be a couple, the conversation was a bit awkward at the beginning.
Especially Wei Ran is a bit socially anxious now.
But he still took the initiative to apologize to Shi Wenyao. The other party said it was okay, but then began to hesitate.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Shi Wenyao brought up his real purpose: "Ah Ran, do you want to be my boyfriend?"
Wei Ran: ...?
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Lin Luochen was woken up by his assistant's phone call.
He slept very deeply.
Perhaps it was because he slept in Wei Ran's bed, and he knew she couldn't escape this time. So he sniffed the scent that he couldn't recall countless times. The familiar feeling was soothing, intoxicating, and difficult to extricate himself from. As soon as he closed his eyes, he was immersed in it.
This was probably the best sleep he had had in years.
Lin Luochen was sure that he had regained his sense of smell.
When I woke up, the scent of laundry detergent on Wei Ran's body filled my nostrils.
It’s different from the fragrance of sunshine and cake in my memory, but it has a unique taste.
In this state of extreme satisfaction, he subconsciously answered the phone.
Then, after hearing what the assistant reported, he rolled off the bed with a "bang".
When I pushed open the bedroom door and walked out, Wei Ran was talking on the phone in the living room.
"...Joining a dating variety show? You and me, how about we become a couple?..."
The proposal on the other end of the phone was so unexpected that Wei Ran couldn't react and subconsciously confirmed with Shi Wenyao.
Shi Wenyao explained on the phone, "It's like this... Well, the current situation is perfect for us to be together... I can help you resist the negative news and take advantage of your popularity... Mainly, a program crew contacted me a while ago. It's a dating show. The director just contacted me too. He thinks this is a great opportunity. If you have time and are willing to participate, they can start recording anytime..."
Wei Ran: “…”
Being in the entertainment industry, Wei Ran already knew that opportunities were fleeting. But even so, he still admired Shi Wenyao and the director of the romance show for their ability to assess the situation.
It's just that Wei Ran has never done this kind of CP hype before, and he won't do it now. Not to mention that this matter involves Dudu.
Wei Ran was about to refuse.
Shi Wenyao: "I think since it has already happened, why don't we take advantage of this opportunity..."
"This CP can't be hyped at all."
Shi Wenyao was still talking when a strong and cold voice broke in.
The voice was so sudden that Shi Wenyao was startled. Wei Ran, on the other hand, hadn't even heard Lin Luochen getting up, so when he suddenly spoke, he was startled. While he was stunned, the phone in his hand was snatched away by someone who rushed over.
Lin Luochen said into the microphone: "Wei Ran has a partner, and that's me. I'm the father of the child. May I ask who you are?"
Wei Ran: “…”
Shi Wenyao: “…”
Shi Wenyao was completely frightened because the tone of the voice was...
Cold and urgent.
Like trying to crawl over and kill someone through the signal.
Of course, the conversation ended with Shi Wenyao's embarrassed apology. Lin Luochen decisively hung up the phone, but still felt like he was about to explode with anger.
He would not get angry with Wei Ran, but he never intended to control his temper with other people.
Even those who had been calm before were now furious: "What the hell? Didn't you see the trending searches were removed? Do you still need him to help you fend off the negative news?!"
"Is he stupid? If he knew what you've been doing these past few years, he should know you wouldn't bother doing something like this! How dare he ask? He doesn't even know you!"
Wei Ran listened, pressed her forehead helplessly, and let him get angry without saying a word.
Lin Luochen was getting angrier and angrier as he spoke: "He's taking advantage of this to hype up a couple? I'm surprised he even thought of that. Do you think you need that kind of attention?!"
"He, he, he actually wants to be another dad of Dudu!!"
The last sentence was even roared out by Mr. Lin, who was always cold and dignified in public.
Dudu was originally sitting in front of the TV watching cartoons intently, but after hearing his roar, the cartoons lost their appeal. Dudu instantly shook his big head and looked in their direction.
——Dubao’s other father???
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Receiving the baby's serious and inquiring gaze, Wei Ran quickly gave Lin Luochen a warning look, asking him to lower his voice, and then said to her own baby: "No one is Dudu's other father."
Lin Luochen: “…”
Wei Ran said this not to comfort her cub or tell him that she would not find him a stepfather...
But he was afraid that Dudu would run out and look for his father again.
But after saying this, he felt that what he said was a little too much... After all, Lin Luochen was still here and was fine. It felt a bit mean to directly say that "no one" was Dudu's other father.
So he changed his words to the baby: "There is no one else who is Dudu's other father."
Dudu: "Da?"
Lin Luochen: “!!!”
Dudu had no idea about the difference between his father's two statements, but he vaguely understood that his father meant that no one else would be Dudu's father, so the baby felt relieved.
...Well, there are already several godfathers. Although I will take all those who may be Dudu's biological fathers as godfathers and train them together, I have to admit that if there are too many people, Dubao will not be able to handle it!
Reassured, Dudu turned his head back to face the TV screen.
Sitting on the carpet, Dudu put his two little feet together, supported his elbows on his knees, and almost curled himself into a ball.
"Baby, your little back." Wei Ran reminded in a low voice.
He believes that children's hunchback problem needs to be addressed from an early age.
Dudu straightened his back after hearing the reminder, but when his father wasn't paying attention, he gradually curled up into a ball again.
This is a later story, let’s not talk about it for now.
Lin Luochen next to him had been comforted by Wei Ran's words.
…even though it was what Wei Ran said to Dudu.
It wasn't even said to him.
But Lin Luochen's mood was indeed brightening up.
He returned the phone to Wei Ran and asked, "How are you going to respond to what happened with Shi?"
Wei Ran asked curiously, "Hasn't the trending search results been removed? No need to respond."
Lin Luochen: “…Yeah.”
In fact, he wanted to say that if Wei Ran needed someone to resist the negative news and speculation, then...
He, can, also.
But when he thought about what Wei Ran had said to him in the morning, Lin Luochen calmed down instantly and let go of his extravagant hopes.
——It is far from the time for them to make this relationship public.
Thinking of this, Lin Luochen picked up the coat hanging at the door and said, "I'll go back to the company and come back this afternoon."
"...Uh." Wei Ran blinked and wanted to say that you don't have to come over, but Lin Luochen was in a hurry and had already rushed out.
When the door was opened and closed, a strong wind was blown.
Dudu, who was sitting cross-legged on the floor, had his hair puffed up. Dudu looked in the direction where Father Lin had left, then looked back at his own father, and asked in a tender voice, "Dad, isn't Father Lin going to have lunch?"
"...Yeah." Wei Ran walked over to watch TV with Dudu, "Let's not eat anymore."
Dudu: "Isn't that a waste of food? Daddy even saved some for Lin's daddy for lunch!"
"That's okay, we can eat it at night." Wei Ran rubbed the baby's big head.
After straightening Dudu's hair, she picked up the baby and put him on her lap. Wei Ran pointed at the TV screen and asked Dudu about the content of the cartoon.
It was a rare opportunity for him to have time to watch cartoons with Dudu, so he didn't want to think about anything else.
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After leaving Wei Ran's house and getting in the car driven by the driver, Lin Luochen took out his mobile phone and called back the number that had been calling him.
"...Lin Luochen! Don't you want to recognize me as your father anymore?!"
Lin Luochen was in no mood to argue at the moment, so he just said calmly, "What do you want from me?"
"You!... You, have you read the domestic news? Wei Ran openly admitted that the child is his..."
"Are you finally willing to admit that you have been monitoring Wei Ran?" Lin Luochen interrupted the other party in a cold voice, his tone full of sarcasm.
"...Who's keeping an eye on him!" Father Lin explained angrily, "If you hadn't insisted on returning to China and brought that kid to the company, would I have kept an eye on him?!"
Lin Luochen said: "Dudu is my child."
Father Lin: “…”
Father Lin actually wanted to say that he believed it the last time Lin Luochen said this.
Because the timing is right.
In fact, he knew better than Lin Luochen that Wei Ran could not have looked for anyone else during that period.
Because of this, he couldn't mention this matter. Lin Luochen would definitely explode if he mentioned it.
Father Lin adjusted his mood and said, "Your grandfather wants to see them. When will you bring them back?"
"When will you bring them back?" When Lin Luochen heard this, the aura around him became even colder.
He does want to, but does Wei Ran agree?
The events of these years were still fresh in his mind. Lin Luochen spoke with a chilling coldness: "If you hadn't been involved, it would have been five years ago."
Father Lin: “…”
Lin Luochen: "Old man wants to see his great-grandson, at least you have to tell me everything you did to Wei Ran."
Father Lin, however, refused to accept this and immediately angrily asked, "What did we do to him? He did it all voluntarily! That was a deal we all agreed to!"
Lin Luochen remained silent. He subconsciously clenched his hand on his knee, veins popping out on the back of his hand.
Father Lin warned with an even more excited tone: "Does our Lin family need that one more child? Don't forget, your grandfather has more than just you as his grandson!... Even I, your father, have more than just you..."
The conversation failed. Lin Luochen smiled sarcastically, "Oh, that's it."
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
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Overseas, Melbourne.
This was not the first time that Lin Yuanzheng had been hung up on by his own son, but this time, he felt more tired and helpless.
"Achen's personality is like his mother's. He is too stubborn... and too stubborn." Lin Yuanzheng thought for a moment and concluded.
"Boss Lin," the assistant beside him kindly reminded, "The eldest young master is too upright, and the old master is anxious to see his great-grandson. Why don't you just give in to the eldest young master..."
"I gave in to him? I'm his father! I gave in to him!?..."
The assistant lowered his voice and advised, "That's because the old man's health may not last much longer... He loves and values the eldest young master the most, but the eldest young master is completely devoted to Mr. Wei..."
"Humph." Thinking of this, Lin Yuanzheng was furious.
Lin Luochen gave up the promising North American market and returned to China alone without a word, even pushing his second uncle away...
Although this was done beautifully.
Lin Yuanzheng had been dominated by his younger brother for years, so this time his eldest son finally gave him a chance to show off. But...
"Because of this incident, the old man was almost angry to death." When Lin Yuanzheng thought of his father's angry look in those two days, he trembled all over and was scared.
His father's great prestige is one thing, but the most important thing is that the old man's health is getting worse year by year. Who will inherit this family business in the end?
Before Lin Luochen returned to China, he was the most promising candidate...
Assistant: "I heard that the young master is very smart and has a delicate appearance. He looks just like the eldest young master when he was a child. The old man says that he is angry with the eldest young master for being ignorant, but in his heart he still loves him the most. As for the young master... maybe he will like him more after seeing him?"
Lin Yuanzheng took this to heart. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Book me a flight back home."
Lin Luochen didn't listen to him and always wanted to seek justice for the little star named Wei Ran.
Then I will go and meet Wei Ran in person.
The assistant quickly went to book the tickets, while Lin Yuanzheng was still sitting on the sofa, thinking about the past.
If at that time, when the young man named Wei Ran came to see Achen, he had not directly driven him away with the reason that "Achen didn't want to see him again", but had asked for the reason first.
But at that time, Ah Chen had just been in a car accident, and his survival was a question. Who had time to care about that little star?!
…But if you calculate the time, Wei Ran was pregnant with his grandson at that time, so she should have been more than four months…
A sigh filled with regret remained in the room.
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