Chapter 026 Shadow of the Movie King (26)
Tao Xing stepped forward, while A Ying took a step back.
The rain was not as heavy as before, it was drizzling. The bodyguards outside had already taken the thugs away, and the Taoist priest also took the Xuanmen villain away.
Originally, only Tao Xing and his son, Jiang Lin and A Ying were left in the hall.
And now, one person has disappeared.
Jiang Lin's flesh and blood were taken away, and he turned into a black shadow, trapped in the wall.
Ah Ying couldn't say it wasn't intentional anymore.
It had given up on being a human before, but now, it wants to become a human. It doesn’t know when this idea came up, but in short, it wants to.
If you don't want to be a human being a hundred years later, do it now.
This is intentional.
This thought became even more profound when Jiang Lin took the sword to stab it.
This was not a "cannibalism" process, that process was slow. This was its unique connection with Jiang Lin, that strong desire to become a human, that unique connection, which caused it to take away Jiang Lin's flesh and blood when it officially came into contact with him.
From then on, their identities were reversed: it was a person and Jiang Lin was a shadow.
Jiang Lin is not completely dead. He is like the shadow he once was. He has consciousness, but he is just a shadow.
Although it's not called "eating people", Ah Ying knows that some people will be angry.
Tao Xing was moving forward, and even though it wanted to get closer, it could only retreat now.
Father Tao gently pulled the corner of Tao Xing's clothes and shook his head slowly. It was unknown what he wanted to indicate.
Tao Xing said nothing. She stepped over the broken glass, walked to the corridor, and looked at the person in front of her.
Same face, completely different expression.
In the public eye, Jiang Lin is cold and aloof, but in private, he is vicious and paranoid. However, the face in front of him has clear and pure eyes and an expression of shame and uneasiness.
Anyone who witnessed the whole process would not confuse the two parties at all and could distinguish them at a glance.
Tao Xing raised her arm and slowly held its hand, feeling the warm touch, no longer cold.
The hand in the palm shrank slightly, and the eyes raised. Without the terrifying bright red blood holes, the eyes flickered timidly like those of humans.
Tao Xing led it into the house and said, "Don't get wet in the rain. Come in."
Ah Ying suddenly raised his eyes.
It says nothing!
The tone is still gentle, and the hand holding it is still soft.
Its heart was beating wildly as it followed him into the hall: "I...I..."
The voice did not change, it was originally the same as Jiang Lin's voice.
Tao Xing waited for it to speak, but when he didn't hear anything further, he said, "It's hard to hide in this state. You probably won't be able to wrap your arm around my wrist anymore."
Ah Ying looked at him blankly.
There really wasn't a word of blame.
He had just witnessed himself devouring human flesh and blood, but he said nothing, as if he had never seen it.
The misty rain curtain dyed the night with a layer of fog. Ah Ying, who had just taken human form, was filled with ecstasy and his body trembled uncontrollably. He gently stroked the position of his heart and truly felt the heartbeat, the real heartbeat of a human being.
It stared at the person in front of it, greedily looking at his eyebrows, eyes, ears, nose and mouth...
Tao Xing asked: "Do you see what I look like now?"
Aying tilted his head. He was not used to nodding.
"So what do I look like?"
"It looks good." Ah Ying said without thinking, and moved his fingers on the edge of his pants.
Tao Xing lowered his eyebrows and glanced: "You can touch it and try."
Ah Ying's eyes lit up slightly, and she boldly raised her hand and touched his skin. The hand trembled slightly, and then gently touched it.
Tao Xing was slightly startled. After holding its cold arm for so long, she suddenly felt a little uncomfortable with this hand with human warmth.
The warm and soft hand stroked his eyebrows and eyes, slid across the corner of his mouth, and then gently pressed on his Adam's apple.
Tao Xing: “…”
Why are you always curious about this place?
The rubbing of the fingertips brought a slight itch, and Tao Xing wanted to cough lightly to remind it to move to another place.
However, before he could open his mouth, a cough was heard beside him.
Being ignored, Father Tao glanced at them and said, "What do you mean by hiding? He is so old that he cannot be hidden. Son, you have to find an identity for him. But he is still using Jiang Lin's face, so how can we find an identity? It is a difficult task."
Aying turned his head and saw Tao's father's face clearly, which was fair and gentle.
And the bright lights in the room, the pale yellow light, the blue curtains, the wooden tables and chairs, the world suddenly became colorful...
"Oh, and there's one more thing. Jiang Lin is going to hold a meeting at 8 o'clock in the morning. You have to go too. It's still two or three hours away. What should we do now? Jiang Lin is already hanging on the wall." Father Tao continued.
Ah Ying turned his eyes and said: "I will replace him."
Father Tao was stunned: "You want to take over his identity and his life?"
"It's not that I want to, it's that I have replaced him." Aying said.
"That's true." Tao Xing said, "They switched places." He looked at Ah Ying, "But you can also start your life over again, even if you use his identity, you don't have to follow his path."
Ah Ying said: "That's good."
Tao Xing remembered what the Taoist said: Jiang Lin was seeking the luck of star path, and Aying was absorbing the same kind of evil energy.
Now that Jiang Lin has suffered backlash, then Aying, who replaced him, is related to this kind of thing. It was born because of its master's desire for an acting career, and perhaps it has good luck in its star journey.
"Okay." He said, "Then the most urgent thing is... we need to discuss tomorrow's meeting carefully."
If they don't cancel it at the last minute, they have to plan it out.
They left the villa first. To outsiders, this abandoned villa looked no different than the bodyguards, thugs and two people from the Xuanmen sect. There were three people who came in and there were still three people who left.
Little did they know that one of them was no longer the same person.
The shadow on the wall is trapped there forever, the weeds damaged by rain will grow again next year, the broken glass shards are left uncleaned, the exquisite hall is a little messy, and when the dazzling chandelier is turned off, everything is blocked, leaving only an empty and silent space.
Once the front gate was locked, the villa continued to be abandoned and no one cared about it from then on.
The street lamps are covered with layers of white gauze, and the electronic screens on the tall buildings are playing colorful pictures. People's hair is black, their lips are red, the grass on the roadside is green, and in the early spring, there are small light pink flowers.
In the car, they began to plan. Tao Xing said, "Jiang Lin spread the rumor that I was being kept by the boss of Chen Group. I guess the purpose of holding the fan meeting was to clarify the relationship between him and me, to distance themselves from each other, to sell misery and to purify the relationship. The media will also ask about these related topics at that time."
"We originally planned to go to the scene and expose Jiang Lin." Tao's father interrupted, "but now..."
Now Aying has become Jiang Lin. If it is exposed, it will be disadvantageous for its future.
Tao Xing said: "No one outside knows that he was the one who spread the news, so let's not talk about it."
"Well," Tao's father sighed, "it's a bargain for him."
"How can it be considered a bargain?" Tao Xing smiled, "He has already been hung up on the wall. His status and popularity are all handed over to others."
"Yes." Father Tao also smiled, "And someone he likes."
Tao Xingwei paused and said: "Um... the person the media is mainly asking is Jiang Lin, Aying, do you know how to answer?" He looked around.
Ah Ying's cheeks turned slightly red: "I'm afraid of being exposed. Teach me."
Tao Xing thought for a moment and said, "Dad, it shouldn't be difficult to pay a few media reporters to ask questions according to our requirements, right?"
"It's not difficult." Father Tao affirmed, "It's easy to find someone. It only takes a few minutes. I was just worried that the other team would not let in unspecified people. But now we don't have to worry about that. As long as Ah Ying gives an order, Jiang Lin's team will definitely obey."
"That's it, we'll decide on the script in advance, Ah Ying, you just need to recite it."
This was very simple. The media reporters we found arrived quickly and they returned home.
The familiar home suddenly became colorful, vivid and bright.
There was no time to rest, she had to change clothes immediately and do some makeup and hair. Tao Xing helped Aying change clothes and walked around him. She glanced at him unconsciously from behind, paused slightly, and smiled bitterly.
Ah Ying turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"
"It's okay." Tao Xing turned to him and helped him tie his tie.
In the blink of an eye, the shadow turned into a human. He was just thinking about the tail. He had never caught it once, but now, there was no chance. The human-shaped Aying had no tail.
After packing up, it was already daybreak. Tao Xing took a note and told Ah Ying one sentence at a time:
"First, they will ask Mr. Jiang what he thought of the last play and what he thought about the Best Performance Award going to him."
This is in line with most of the procedures of a meeting. You should first exchange pleasantries. You can't get straight to the point. Moreover, this question is interesting. Letting him talk about it can also reflect his perspective.
"Just answer, I put my heart into it, no matter what the result is, I like it very much."
Too much talk will lead to mistakes, so try to let Ying's answers be simpler.
"Secondly, they will ask, are the rumors about you and Tao Xing on the Internet true?"
"You answer, we are very good friends."
He said, adding, "This is the official answer."
Time is running out, so I don’t have time to go into details about the other things.
Aying tilted his head to show that he understood.
"Then they asked, there are rumors outside that Tao Xing is being kept by someone, have you heard of the person in charge of the Chen Group? Do you know any inside information?"
"You don't have to answer this. Just say that Tao Xing was at the scene and he should answer this himself. Then, I will go in with my father to clarify my identity."
He looked at Ah Ying and said, "That's basically it. If anyone asks you other questions, just nod and smile. You don't need to say anything. Got it?"
"Yeah." Aying took his words seriously. The time was almost up, so Tao Xing led him to the car.
When they arrived at the meeting room, they walked in through the back door to avoid being seen as they came together and to avoid the media that were surrounding them.
There is a long passage behind the back door, and it takes a while to walk there. Afraid that there might be cameras in some places, Tao Xing walked in front without holding the dog's hand.
As I walked, I heard no more footsteps behind me, but there was a rustling sound.
Tao Xing looked back in surprise and couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Ah Ying, who was wearing an expensive dress, was now lying on the ground with her face pressed against the ground and her hands on both sides, and was... moving forward with her face.
Tao Xing: “…”
Is it tired of walking?
He leaned over, suppressed a smile and said, "Aying, you are in a human body now."
Aying raised his head and looked around. Oh, yes, I almost forgot.
That’s why I feel more tired after walking on the ground today, and my face hurts.
"You rub your face on the ground, it would be strange if it doesn't hurt." Tao Xing pursed her lips and pulled him up. She looked at the dust on his face and wanted to laugh again. She reached out to wipe it off for him and then helped him comb his hair. "Okay, I'll lead you away."
When their palms touched, the familiar coldness turned into warmth, which still made Tao Xing a little absent-minded.
He led people into the back hall and stayed there. Aying was silently reciting what he wanted to say when he heard a shout from behind, someone was coming.
It was startled and hurriedly picked up Tao Xing's arm, rubbed it back and forth on its body for a few times, and finally remembered that it could not wrap itself around his arm. Besides, it no longer had to hide from people and could appear in everyone's sight openly.
It quickly let go, patted its clothes and stood up.
Assistant Xiao Wang, who came running in in a panic, saw it let go of Tao Xing's arm. He blinked his eyes, lost his balance, and nearly fell down.
Aying didn't pick up Jiang Lin's phone, and Xiao Wang couldn't contact him. He was almost dying of anxiety. There was really no other way, so he called Tao Xing. After all, he couldn't contact Teacher Jiang after meeting Tao Xing last night.
Tao Xing said that he didn't need to worry about it and just had to wait at the meeting.
But how can he not worry? These two are rivals. What did they talk about when they met? Isn't Tao Xing being kept by someone? Teacher Jiang hasn't given a solution yet. What should he do today?
However, when he saw the two people's actions at this moment, he was stunned. Putting aside the current situation, he couldn't help but open his mouth wide.
They are... so close?
Together?
Didn’t Tao Xing refuse many times before?
What did we talk about last night? Why did your attitude change overnight?
How did Teacher Jiang manage to spread rumors and still catch people?
By the way, does Tao Xing know that it was Teacher Jiang who spread the rumors? She probably doesn’t know, otherwise how could she accept him?
If you knew...
Xiao Wang didn't dare to think further and went over to support Teacher Jiang: "Everyone is here, it's time to start, let's go."
Ah Ying looked back and Tao Xing nodded: "You go first."
Aying tilted his head and walked into the meeting hall with Xiao Wang.
On the way, Xiao Wang kept looking around. Why did he feel that Teacher Jiang was a little different?
Does your temperament change when you fall in love?
He had not forgotten his business and asked about some uninvited media outside the door whether they should be allowed in. Aying said yes.
Then, turning a corner, the two entered the hall.
Several beams of bright light fell, and thunderous applause suddenly rang out in the hall, accompanied by cheers and messy words, which frightened Ah Ying again and made him want to lie on the ground immediately.
Fortunately, it reacted in time, sat firmly in its seat, gently clenched its hands, and looked at the splendor and bustle of the hall.
It was actually familiar with this scene. Countless times, it had heard people praising Jiang Lin, giving him flowers and applause. It could also see the beautiful lights following Jiang Lin, and the flash lights clicking around him.
But in those scenes, it was lying on the ground, unable to move.
This was the first time it faced the lights and applause like this. After staying in the darkness for too long, it found it difficult to adapt to the attention of the public.
While the agent was making his opening remarks, he took a deep breath and soothed his heart, which was trembling with nervousness.
"Now, if anyone wants to ask a question, please raise your hand first. When Teacher Jiang calls on you, you can stand up and ask your question." After the agent said this, he stepped back and gave the right to speak to Aying.
Everyone wanted to get the latest news. The crowd in the audience was talking at once and raising their hands. Some even ran to the front of the stage. The staff hurried to maintain order. It took a while for the crowd to calm down. The agent once again emphasized that everyone should follow the instructions.
According to the plan, Aying pointed to the person wearing a red work badge, who was arranged by Tao Xing.
This person was just about to stand up when he was suddenly blocked by someone. A person nearby had just run to the front of the stage but was driven back. He was still impatient and grabbed the opportunity to speak: "Teacher Jiang, what is your relationship with Tao Xing? Have you really been in love?"
Anyway, there is no guarantee that he will be able to get the point, so why bother exchanging pleasantries? It is better to ask directly what you want to know most. His words are also very direct, which can prevent the artist from evading the question.
Since he had spoken, the person wearing a red card next to him had to sit down first.
He was so explosive and direct right from the start. Although the people present were annoyed that he had snatched the opportunity away from them, they all calmed down and waited for his reply. The love lives of celebrities have always been the favorite gossip of netizens and the media.
Countless pairs of eyes were staring at Ah Ying, all the cameras were focused on him. His palms were sweating, he was getting more and more nervous, his mind was no longer clear, but luckily he had memorized all the answers, so when someone else asked him, the questions seemed to be the same, so he could give the same answer.
It says: "I put my heart into it, and no matter what the result is, I like it very much."
The scene suddenly became quiet.
After a moment, there was a sudden uproar and the whole place was boiling.
In this world, same-sex marriage has not yet become widely popular. There may be hype in the entertainment industry, but no one dares to really admit that they like the same sex.
This guy, just admit it like that?
He meant, were they really together?
Compared with Tao Xing’s recent scandal, these words are very interesting: no matter what the other person is like, he has loved her with all his heart, he has a clear conscience, and he remains infatuated with her, is that right?
Many people stood up, cameras and cell phones kept flashing. Some people had already connected to the live broadcast to start reporting, trying to send first-hand information from the scene. Some people wanted to come forward to ask more questions. The scene became chaotic again, and the staff were shocked. It took them a while to react before they tried to block these people and sent more people to maintain order.
The assistant Xiao Wang was not that shocked, but he was also confused. Didn't they get together just last night? It was just hype before. Besides, who in the circle dares to openly express a homosexual relationship? Teacher Jiang, even if you are together, how can you admit it!
In the back hall, Tao Xing stood there in a daze, watching the action on the screen.
Tao's father was anxiously thinking, "No, it got it mixed up. This answer corresponds to the opinion about that drama. I looked at my phone and it became a hot search topic so quickly. The topic of 'Jiang Lin admits to being in a relationship with Tao Xing' has exploded. It can't be suppressed. It's hard to explain since the real person has admitted it. What should my son do?"
Tao Xing came back to his senses: "Let's call some people to maintain order first."
Tao's father quickly called some people to the scene to help and asked, "What should we do next?"
Tao Xing looked at Aying's expression through the screen. There was still a hint of clarity in her frightened eyes. She bit her lips lightly because of nervousness. It was obviously the same face as Jiang Lin, but he could not find Jiang Lin's shadow at all. All he saw was Aying.
He gently stroked his chest, was silent for a moment, and then smiled faintly: "Okay."
"What's good?" asked Tao's father.
Tao Xing shook his head and didn't answer.
The order at the scene was finally restored. Jiang Lin's agent was also caught off guard by the news and was completely unprepared. He immediately said that the topic would end here and the studio would give a detailed response later, so everyone could ask other questions.
He had already said it very bluntly, so the others had to give up, but they still had other important questions to ask. Now that the real owner admitted that the two of them had really been together, this question became even more explosive.
Before Ah Ying could even call for someone to stand up, someone had already stood up and rushed to the front of the stage to ask, "But there are rumors that Tao Xing is being kept by someone else. Do you know the person in charge of the Chen Group?"
Ah Ying just saw the chaotic scene and realized that he had said something wrong. His face turned pale and he didn't dare to move. However, he was fidgeting and his mind was even more confused. Although this question was not asked by the arranged person, it was at least prepared. He quickly clenched his hands and answered with a stiff upper lip: "We are very good friends."
"What? You know the person in charge of Chen Corporation?" There was another uproar at the scene. "You are close friends?"
Someone shouted loudly: "What is the relationship between you three? Is Tao Xing betraying his friend by marrying someone else?"
Aying said nothing. He had not prepared for this and did not answer.
In the back hall, Tao Xing was also dumbfounded.
Tao's father had gotten used to it and sent more people to maintain order.
The agent also gave up: "You are not allowed to ask such related questions. The studio will explain it later."
The intense reaction of the crowd was finally suppressed by a group of security personnel. The agent said, "If you want to ask, ask others."
The reporter with the red work badge had two of his three questions taken away from him. He had received the money and it would be unreasonable for him not to speak up. He couldn't wait for his name to be called, so he stood up quickly and could only ask the remaining question: "Teacher Jiang, I would like to ask you what you think of the last play. What do you think about him winning the Best Performance Award?"
Others: “…”
No, why are you asking these unnecessary questions at this critical moment?
It was boring and everyone sat down in disappointment.
Ah Ying got the information and straightened his back and said, "Tao Xing is at the scene. He will answer this question himself."
"Huh?" Everyone who had just sat down was surprised again.
I didn’t expect that this boring question would bring me unexpected benefits.
Tao Xing did say he would come, but after seeing those questions just now, anyone with a bit of insight felt that he would not show up.
I didn't expect he would actually come!
However, judging from the tone of Actor Jiang, he came here just to respond to everyone about his award?
Who cares about this now? They just want to hear love gossip.
Well... as long as he comes, whether to answer or not is another matter, but he will definitely ask, and he will always be able to get some information.
Everyone stood up and waited eagerly.
In the back hall, the father and son looked at each other.
The original plan was to appear now, when Aying finished answering the third question.
But that was a mess.
But, you have to go anyway.
"Let's go." Tao Xing stroked his eyebrows and smiled helplessly.
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