After experiencing the investment turmoil in the production team, Luo Jiu was officially announced as the female lead of the production.
She thought she would be joining the crew in a couple of days and was currently enjoying her last moments with Shen Jinchen when she received a call from Luo Zhe.
"What did you say? The male lead hasn't been decided yet?"
Luo Jiu almost spat out the milk tea she had half-eaten.
"Director, are you kidding me? Do I look that easy to fool?"
"Oh, okay..."
After hanging up the phone, Luo Jiu sipped her milk tea while secretly glancing at Shen Jinchen.
Today, Luo Jiu suddenly had a whim to visit Chen Jinchen's school.
He attended a film academy in the city for university, and then went abroad to study economics and management.
The two were dressed very young, like any couple you'd see at school. It wasn't break time yet, and the usually bustling milk tea shop only had a few people.
When Luo Jiu looked at Shen Jinchen for the nth time, she finally heard his question.
"What's wrong?"
Shen Jinchen probably knew what it was about, but still politely asked her.
Whenever Luo Jiu looked at him like that, Shen Jinchen always felt a strange sense of satisfaction, and he refrained from speaking, just so that she would look at him a few more times.
"Hmm... Luo Zhe invited you to be a male actor in our production..."
Why are you refusing?
Luo Jiu bit her straw, somewhat puzzled. This script had potential; it might even win an award. Wouldn't that be great for her career?
"Although the director seems a bit unreliable, the script is still very well written."
After listening, Shen Jinchen smiled and patted Luo Jiu's head.
The once-prodigy director and winner of the Best Director award was described by Luo Jiu as somewhat unreliable. I wonder what Luo Zhe will think after he stops working.
"...Stop laughing."
Luo Jiu took a sip of the pearl, pouted, and spoke somewhat unclearly.
"Huh? Why?"
"because……"
Luo Jiu suddenly leaned down and kissed Shen Jinchen's cheek, much to Shen Jinchen's surprise.
"Inducing crime."
Before Shen Jinchen could react, he saw that Luo Jiu's face had turned completely red, and she had lowered her head so much that she was almost burying her face in the table.
Shen Jinchen chuckled awkwardly, only belatedly realizing that he had been teased.
It seems pretty good.
"Hey, you've already kissed, why don't you dare look at me?"
Luo Jiu didn't answer. The milk tea was almost at the bottom, making a "sizzling" sound.
This time, no matter what Ren Chenjinchen said, Luo Jiu didn't want to look up at him.
“Before you went to the audition, Luo Zhe contacted me, wanting me to play the male lead. But, as you know, I refused.”
Chen Jinchen tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table.
Luo Jiu slowly raised her head, her big eyes blinking as she looked at him.
"Why?"
Looking into those sincere eyes, Shen Jinchen clenched his fist slightly, then relaxed it after a moment.
"Come with me."
He grabbed Luo Jiu's hand and led her deeper into the grove.
Sunlight filtered through the treetops, softly scattering across the ground and casting dappled shadows on the two figures.
A moment later, Luo Jiu was led to a very old-fashioned building.
The pothos vines climbed all over the wall, growing lush and green under the sunlight. It was like a house pampered by nature, filled with a verdant atmosphere.
Chen Jinchen skillfully retrieved the key from the balcony and opened the door.
"Come in."
Luo Jiu followed Shen Jinchen with a puzzled expression. Not long after, as if by magic, he pulled another key out of his pocket.
With a "click," the door opened.
The room was a large rehearsal room, with several huge mirrors surrounding it, reflecting clear human images.
When Shen Jinchen saw himself in the mirror, a moment of disbelief flashed before his eyes.
It's been such a long time...
"Didn't you want to know why I retired from acting?"
Chen Jinchen's voice echoed in the empty training room. Although his voice was no different from usual, Luo Jiu felt as if her heart was being squeezed, and she felt a slight pain.
Shen Jinchen turned around and gave Luo Jiu a smirk.
"After I finished filming my last movie, it took me a long time to get out of that role."
In the end, I couldn't even find the most basic ability to empathize.
Luo Jiu hadn't expected this reason; her eyes widened in disbelief.
"How could this be..."
"Then why did you agree to take on 'The Sorrow of White Bones'? I don't believe it."
“Jiu’er…”
"Stop talking, I don't believe it, I don't believe it."
It was rare for Luo Jiu to act like a child, and it was incredibly cute, making him want to indulge her unconditionally.
But it's precisely this matter...
"Jiu'er, listen to me."
Shen Jinchen grabbed Luo Jiu, lifted her high, and placed her on the railing next to the training room.
"I took on the role in 'The Sorrow of White Bones' mainly to repay a favor to Director Wang, and the role wasn't particularly difficult."
But you know about Luo Zhe's "The Mist," his standards are very high..."
A hint of forced smile flashed in Shen Jinchen's eyes, making Luo Jiu's heart ache.
He was unwilling to ruin a character by using his acting skills after his illness; his pride wouldn't allow it.
He is clearly the most promising actor and should be standing at the top, enjoying all the glory and applause.
Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on him, abandoning him from the profession he loved. Millions of fans eagerly awaited his new work, but no one could have imagined that he, who was so passionate about acting, would never be able to portray a character well again.
It's like Michael had his wings broken, and he faded into obscurity.
Have you seen a doctor?
Chen Jinchen nodded.
Luo Jiu's distressed gaze pleased and satisfied Shen Jinchen, but he didn't want Luo Jiu to be sad or distressed for him.
He raised his hand and patted Luo Jiu's head, saying gently:
"The doctor said it's already recovering. Don't worry too much."
"That……"
Luo Jiu bit her lip and grabbed Shen Jinchen's arm. "Want to try?"
She was unwilling to let Shen Jinchen, who was once a prodigy, be forced to give up his dreams, even though he was so talented.
She had seen the young Shen Jinchen; his eyes shone brightly.
"Would you like to give it a try?"
Faced with Luo Jiu's earnest gaze, Shen Jinchen nodded.
He couldn't bear to refuse any of Luo Jiu's requests. After all, he loved her so much.
Luo Zhe had already sent the electronic version of the script to Luo Jiu, so that it would be more convenient for her when she had free time, which saved her a lot of trouble.
Chen Jinchen drew the curtains around the bed and turned off the lights, creating a makeshift interrogation room.
The male protagonist is a policeman who interrogates each of Luo Jiu's group members after one of them dies mysteriously.
The girl was forced to sit in the interrogation room, her hands clasped together, her head bowed, trembling slightly, looking nervous and uneasy.
What's your name?
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