Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 463: Competition of Beauty, Beauty with Style

"Maybe if Miss Zhang had come earlier, they wouldn't have dared to come forward."

Looking at the charming Zhang Tianai in front of him, Lin Li said with a smile.

"Why?"

Zhang Tianai looked curious and her long eyelashes blinked gently.

“Maybe it’s because I’m not confident enough.”

Lin Li chuckled.

"Haha... As expected, it has to be Director Lin. I feel so light all over after hearing these words. This is the best compliment I have ever heard."

Hearing this, Zhang Tianai covered her mouth and giggled, with a charming expression.

"That's not really a compliment, I'm just telling the truth."

Lin Li looked as if it was a matter of course.

"Director Lin, don't you know that if this gets out, many actresses will be jealous of me?"

Zhang Tianai's eyes became more charming and her voice became more delicate.

"That means they themselves are indeed a little less attractive."

Lin Li shrugged, looking nonchalant.

"Then I wonder how I compare to the heroine of your new play?"

Seeing that Lin Li seemed very easy to talk to and was generous with his praise for him, Zhang Tianai couldn't help but become more interested and asked with expectant eyes.

Lin Li raised his eyelids slightly, and his originally casual expression suddenly disappeared, his eyes instantly becoming indifferent.

"Ms. Zhang seems to have thought too much. Of course, my heroine is the best in my eyes."

The voice was bland and no emotion could be heard.

Zhang Tianai's pupils suddenly shrank and he instantly realized his gaffe.

"Yes, yes, Director Lin's vision is certainly not wrong. I am just too envious. Even though I know I am not good enough, I still can't help but ask shamelessly."

Zhang Tianai quickly calmed down and smiled apologetically with a good-natured expression.

"Heh... Miss Zhang isn't much worse. At least she's quite eye-catching among the actresses on the stage today."

Lin Li's expression relaxed and he smiled gently again, as if nothing had happened just now.

Zhang Tianai finally let out the breath he had been holding in his heart, and a layer of cold sweat had already appeared on his back without him noticing.

"Thank you Director Lin for your compliment. I'll toast to you."

Zhang Tianai's expression became more submissive. He raised the glass of red wine with both hands and gestured to Lin Li.

"please."

Lin Li clinked his cup with hers and took a sip.

Zhang Tianai, however, smiled brightly and drank the wine in the glass. His fair skin instantly became rosy.

But her mood was completely relaxed, as she knew that the unpleasant words just now were over.

At the same time, she felt a strong jealousy towards the heroine of the ignition drama whom she had never met before. She could naturally see that Lin Li cared about her.

She realized that Lin Li's attitude towards her now seemed to be closer than that of the others before, and it was simply because of her appearance and figure.

But...so what?
At least I still have something that can attract him, right?

No matter what, as long as he is interested in her, she will have a chance to go further.

"Director Lin seems to be chatting happily with Tian Ai. Do you mind if I come over and listen?"

At this time, Li Xi came closer gracefully and said with a sweet smile.

"Why not?"

Lin Li continued to smile and raised his glass to her.

Compared to Zhang Tianai, Lin Li personally prefers the dignified Li Xi in front of him.

When Li Wei was young, she was influenced by her family and became very interested in Kunqu Opera. Her parents sent her to learn Kunqu Opera. After two years of study, she was admitted in advance to the Opera School affiliated to Shanghai Drama Academy and was specially trained to become the successor of Kunqu Opera's Guimendan role.

Perhaps due to his long-term study of opera, Li Wei exudes a fresh and elegant temperament.

Compared with the sexy and seductive Zhang Tianai, she was undoubtedly more to his liking, and it was obvious that he could feel that Li Qi had similar thoughts about him as Zhang Tianai, but the difference was that she wanted more.

However, he did have a better impression of Li Wei. He had the impression that Lin Yushen, who worked in the same company as Li Wei, had once revealed that a scammer once pretended to be Li Wei's friend and lied that an elder in his family was seriously ill and urgently needed a large sum of medical expenses.

After knowing the reason, the girl transferred all the remuneration for Dream of Red Mansions, which had just arrived in her account and was not even warm yet, without any hesitation.

After transferring the money, I wanted to confirm with the other party whether I had received the money, but I didn’t expect that I could no longer contact the person on the other end of the phone.

Li Xi realized later that he had been scammed and chose to call the police with the help of his friends.

The policeman who received the call expressed disbelief that most of the victims were old men and women, and he had never seen such a young person being deceived, and with such a lame excuse.

Since the tracking methods at that time were far less advanced than they are today, the money was never recovered.

Later, Li's "feat" was successfully linked to the national anti-fraud department and was used as a negative example in the country's anti-fraud education.

In order to alert all citizens, banks across the country printed out anti-fraud slogans overnight, and there was a slogan next to almost all ATMs, saying "Do not transfer money to strangers."

Now that she has experienced the upbringing of the entertainment industry, she may no longer be as innocent as she was before, but at least her basic character is good, which makes Lin Li feel more favorable towards her.

"Then I'll join the group chat."

Li Xi tilted his head and smiled playfully, raised his glass and clinked it lightly with Lin Li's, then took a sip.

"No, no, you are here to destroy the world of two people between me and Director Lin."

Zhang Tianai looked at the interaction between the two with his eyes slightly narrowed, then took a step forward and said jokingly.

"It's a rare opportunity to meet Director Lin. Even if I did something that ruined the atmosphere, I can only say sorry."

"Besides... Tian Ai seems to have just met Director Lin, right?"

"It shouldn't be possible for us to enter a world of two people so soon, right?" Li Xi's pretty face was full of smiles, her voice was soft and thin, and the seemingly casual question made Zhang Tianai's eyes twitch.

"Director Lin, I just had a very happy chat with you, and you even praised me."

Zhang Tianai glanced at Li Wei, pouted her lips and spoke to Lin Li in a coquettish voice.

"Yeah, indeed."

Lin Li did not deny it and nodded in affirmation.

"Oh?"

"I wonder how Director Lin praised our Tian Ai?"

Li Wei looked towards Lin Li, his eyelashes fluttering with curiosity.

"Yes, Director Lin, please tell me what it is."

Seeing that Lin Li did not deny it, Zhang Tianai was delighted and urged him in a sweet voice.

"It probably means that many of the actresses present today are not confident enough in front of Miss Zhang."

"Of course... this definitely does not include Miss Li."

Lin Li's first sentence just made Zhang Tianai raise her eyebrows, but the next sentence made the smile on her face freeze.

Judging from Lin Li's attitude towards Li Xi, he seemed to be more interested in her than herself, which made her feel a sense of crisis.

It’s not like I can’t even deliver it to my door, right?
"Hehe~ Director Lin's way of speaking is indeed different. I believe you didn't prepare notes for Director Lin's speech today. It was definitely improvisation."

Li Xi was tickled and giggled, staring at Lin Li with eyes full of light, and his facial expression became more vivid.

She could naturally feel that Lin Li seemed to be more interested in her than Zhang Tianai beside him, but the look in his eyes did not seem to be the kind of love between men and women, but more of admiration, which made her a little disappointed.

But I was still excited, after all, all love has to have a basis, right?
"Director Lin, you changed your words too quickly, and you didn't even look at me after you saw me."

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhang Tianai raised his hand and gently patted Lin Li on the shoulder, expressing his dissatisfaction with a wronged expression.

"Ms. Zhang, you have wronged me. I just admired your charm. Now that Miss Li is in front of me, I can't help but take a few more glances."

Lin Li looked at her and said openly.

"Then Director Lin, which of us do you like better? Or which one of us is more in line with your aesthetic standards?"

Seeing that Li Xi's smile was getting brighter, Zhang Tianai asked Lin Li indignantly.

As both were actresses of similar age, they were originally good friends. But today, she had already taken the initiative to chat with Lin Li, and her good sister came in to butt in, which really annoyed her.

Li Wei glanced at Zhang Tianai and raised the corners of her lips slightly, knowing that she was a little anxious. However, she was also interested in this question and looked at Lin Li curiously.

"Miss Zhang, I am a little embarrassed by what you said. The two plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum have their own merits and are beautiful in different ways. I really can't say which one is better."

Lin Li spread his hands, looking helpless.

"I heard Director Lin's answer was very smooth. I think he probably has different opinions about the two of us. I wonder if you can tell us about it?"

"Well... I'm also curious about what Director Lin thinks of me."

Li Wei gently lifted the long hair beside her ear and stared at Lin Li with blinking eyelashes.

"What you said is right. I want to listen to it too."

Seeing this, Zhang Tianai was not willing to be outdone.

"Heh...why do you all want to hear what I have to say today?"

"Well, in that case, let's talk about Miss Zhang first."

Lin Li chuckled and then turned his gaze to Zhang Tianai's charming face.

"Hmmmm~"

Zhang Tianai smiled, held her face with one hand and hummed seductively.

Li Li raised his eyebrows, surprised at how extroverted his good friend was today.

She doubted very much whether she would have made a bolder move if she had not come over.

"Miss Zhang has a face that is both arrogant and cold."

"Her bones are sharp and distinct. When she's not smiling, she has a somewhat cold temperament. Her eyes are pointed, but they are affectionate. When she smiles slightly, she exudes a kind of straightforward charm."

"The chivalrous eyebrows and the straight nose bring a sense of heroism.

"With the combination of charm and coolness, Miss Zhang's face is very recognizable."

"A beautiful woman has a good posture, which is especially pleasant."

Lin Li spoke confidently, staring at Zhang Tianai's face and talking eloquently. His words made Zhang Tianai's eyes brighter and brighter, and a hint of charm appeared in their eyes.

She thought that it would be wonderful if she could use this face that Lin Li praised to be close to him!
"I've remembered what Director Lin said. I'll have to find an opportunity to spread this message in the future. It will surely attract a lot of attention."

Zhang Tianai covered her red lips and smiled charmingly.

"Indeed, a beautiful woman with good manners is especially pleasant... Tsk! Director Lin's praise is really nice. Now I am looking forward to how Director Lin will evaluate me."

Li Wei whispered what Lin Li had just said and looked at him expectantly.

"I really need to think about what Miss Li said."

Lin Li looked at her with a smile and said softly.

"Why?"

Li Wei looked puzzled.

"Because I'm afraid that I won't be able to describe it properly, and it would be bad to lose Miss Li's charm."

Lin Li's gentle words made Li Xi's heart flutter.

She seemed... attracted by this young brother!

(End of this chapter)