Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 697 Hu Lianxin strikes again, her acting skills are a bit poor

"You're not going to let me in?"

Lin Li glanced behind Hu Lianxin and chuckled.

"Oh, sorry, sorry, please."

Hu Lianxin covered her mouth and smiled embarrassedly, then quickly turned aside.

Lin Li smiled slightly, said nothing more, walked past her and entered the private room.

Hu Lianxin followed Lin Li's back with her eyes until he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, then she turned around reluctantly and gently closed the door.

She hadn't been able to talk to Lin Li the last time he went to the crew, but this time she finally had the chance to be alone with him. She was now nervous and excited, fearing that she would not perform well.

She rushed back to meet Lin Li right after finishing filming, without stopping for even a moment.

She was a little nervous when she asked Lin Li out, after all, Lin Li had always been indifferent to her before. Unexpectedly, he accepted her invitation so readily this time, which surprised her.

But none of that matters. Since she can get Lin Li out this time, she must do her best to win him over!
She wants to return all the bullying that Oda has done to her!
Lin Li walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, glanced at the snow scene outside the window, then turned back to look at the environment in the private room and nodded slightly.

This private room is of moderate size. Soft light falls from the exquisite crystal chandelier, casting a faint halo on the smooth marble table top.

There are classical oil paintings hanging on the walls, and their delicate brushstrokes and deep colors add a touch of artistic atmosphere to the space.

In the center of the room, a round dining table covered with a white tablecloth was neatly arranged, and the tableware was shining silvery in the candlelight.

In the corner, there is a shiny piano, and the keys seem to be waiting to be awakened in the darkness.

On the small wine rack next to it, fine wines from all over the world are displayed, and the labels are clearly visible under the light.

Fresh roses are placed in a crystal vase, their petals slightly opened, exuding a delicate fragrance.

"The place that Xiao Hu found has a good environment."

Lin Li turned around and looked at Hu Lianxin who had approached him, and expressed his appreciation for her vision.

"As long as it meets your liking, how about we take a seat first and I'll have them serve the food?"

Hu Lianxin spread out her palms and gestured towards the dining table, and invited Lin Li with a sweet smile.

"Alright."

Lin Li nodded, then pulled out a chair and sat down.

Seeing Lin Li sitting down, Hu Lianxin's smile became even wider. She moved to the opposite side of Lin Li, raised her hand, pressed the service bell beside the table, and sat down gracefully.

"When I invited you today, I was actually worried that you would refuse my invitation. I am really surprised and happy that you can come."

After sitting down, Hu Lianxin couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, staring at Lin Li opposite her with a happy expression.

"You said it was because of me that Mr. Cai valued you and gave you the opportunity to join the Qingqing Daily crew."

"That does make sense. Since you want to thank me, I will eat this meal with a clear conscience."

Lin Li looked at her beautiful face with an undisguised gaze, smiling casually.

"That must be a clear conscience, so as the beneficiary, the first thing I thought of doing after returning is to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude."

Hu Lianxin spoke in a clear voice with a sparkling smile in her eyes.

Feeling Lin Li's scrutiny, she secretly straightened her back and raised her face slightly so that Lin Li could see her more clearly.

She has always been confident about her appearance.

"It looks like the shoot went smoothly."

"Yes, Director Shang is very professional. Our filming went smoothly, and I didn't have many scenes, so we finished the filming a few days earlier than originally planned."

"Xiao Hu means that this character has less screen time?"

"No, no, I just miss the lively time when we were on the set."

"This is my first time filming a drama, and I am very lucky to be in a large crew like ours. I feel that I have benefited a lot and learned a lot of knowledge that I could not learn in school, so I cherish every day on the crew."

"I see, that's what it sounds like."

"But when you join more crews, you'll get used to it."

"I just don't know if I can meet a professional crew like Qingqing Ritian next time. It feels like I met the best crew in the industry right after my debut."

"Heh...it's just that you haven't been on enough crews, so it's not that exaggerated."

"How could it be! I..."

Lin Li just calmly listened to Hu Lianxin's flattering words one after another. The temptation in her words made him laugh. This girl was really too eager.

Some things are better to be mentioned secretly. It is not smart to express yourself so intensively.

After all, I just want to make progress too much.

Of course, it was pretty much what I expected.

She was anxious and had already entered her own rhythm.

This girl is too love-sick, impulsive and bold. She needs to be properly handled.

Soon, their conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door. The waiter said he would serve them food. After Hu Lianxin's response, the door of the private room was pushed open, and three waiters came in one after another pushing a food cart.

They were dressed in neat uniforms and walked briskly and professionally.

The leading waiter held a silver tray steadily in his hands, and the exquisite dishes on the tray were arranged like a work of art.

He bent down slightly and gently placed the dishes in the center of the table. His movements were skillful and smooth. The steak on the plate was sizzling, emitting tempting heat, and the side dishes were bright and juicy.

Other waiters also came forward one after another, placed the tableware and poured red wine. The crystal glasses and red wine collided with each other, making crisp and pleasant sounds.

"Please enjoy."

After serving the dishes, three waiters stood in a row, bowed to the two people, quickly left the private room, and gently closed the door.

The series of actions were smooth and there was no delay at all.

"I've really been having a beef with steak lately."

Lin Li picked up the knife and fork, looked at the steak on the plate, shook his head and laughed.

"Teacher Nanxun, do you often eat Western food recently?" Hu Lianxin also picked up the knife and fork and looked up at him curiously.

"Yeah, I've had several meals."

Lin Li responded casually.

Recently, Dudu, Nannan and Princess and I all had Western food. I guess they all felt that Western food was more suitable for the Christmas atmosphere.

"It seems that Teacher Nanxun has had a lot of dates recently."

Hu Lianxin put a piece of cut steak into her mouth and said indirectly.

She regretted it as soon as she finished speaking. It was really damaging to her image to speak with something wrapped in her mouth.

"Don't you pay attention to the news, Xiao Hu? I'm a well-known scumbag now."

"It's Christmas Eve and Christmas these two days, so naturally I'm a bit busy."

Lin Li glanced at Hu Lianxin's movements, slowly dissecting the steak, and opened his mouth.

Still too young.

"Uh, Teacher Nanxun is really..."

Hu Lianxin didn't expect Lin Li to be so straightforward, and for a moment she didn't know how to answer.

"Xiao Hu."

Lin Li did not let her continue to be embarrassed, but picked up the wine glass beside him and raised it to her.

"Teacher Nanxun, please."

Hu Lianxin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the wine glass in her hand and smiled.

Lin Li lowered his eyebrows and smiled, then took a small sip.

"Xiao Hu, start first. The steak won't taste good if it gets cold."

After seeing Hu Lianxin put down her wine glass, Lin Li reminded her.

"OK, all right."

Hu Lianxin was delighted and smiled.

She noticed that Lin Li seemed to be more proactive towards her today than the previous two times.

This discovery made her heart beat faster unconsciously.

Maybe tonight, she can achieve her wish?
In the following time, they kept talking in low voices, the topics ranged from interesting things in the crew to a good book they had read recently, and they laughed softly from time to time.

Lin Li leaned forward slightly, listening to Hu Lianxin attentively, occasionally interjecting a few humorous responses, which made her smile with a smile on her face.

Hu Lianxin gently held her chin to her hand, her bright eyes full of response and appreciation for Lin Li's words.

The crystal cup reflected a charming halo under the light. Lin Li's slender fingers gently grasped the handle of the cup and slowly swirled the red wine in the glass.

The mellow wine swirls gracefully along the wall of the glass, exuding rich fruity aroma and aged fragrance.

Hu Lianxin lowered her head slightly and sniffed the aroma of wine. Then she raised her eyes, her gaze met Lin Li's, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Lin Li took a sip first, and the red wine spread on his taste buds. He squinted his eyes slightly, as if savoring the myriad flavors in the wine.

Hu Lianxin's eyes fell on Lin Li, and she also sipped the red wine. A touch of bright red spread across her lips, making her look even more charming.

Unconsciously, the atmosphere in the private room gradually became ambiguous.

Soon, the wine in the glass was finished.

Hu Lianxin raised her hand to stop Lin Li from pouring the wine, stood up, picked up the red wine, walked lightly to Lin Li's side, and poured him wine under Lin Li's smiling gaze.

Her cheeks were tinged with a faint blush from the alcohol, like peach blossoms blooming in spring, and the beauty shone from the bottom of her skin and spread to the tips of her ears.

The corners of her mouth were slightly pursed, and the gloss on her lips sparkled under the light, as if they were cherries covered with night dew, fresh and juicy.

"Teacher Nanxun, please enjoy your meal."

"Thank you."

After receiving Lin Li's thanks, the curve of Hu Lianxin's lips rose a little again.

Then, a light flashed in her eyes, and she seized the opportunity. When she turned and walked away, her foot suddenly twisted and her body fell forward.

She waved her arms in the air frantically, trying to grab something, but it seemed futile.

"what!"

Hu Lianxin's face was instantly filled with fear and helplessness. Her brows were furrowed, her mouth slightly opened, and she let out a cry of surprise.

She deliberately staggered back a few steps, her heels tapping on the ground with rapid sounds, as if it was the chaotic drumbeat of this "accident". Her body began to fall at an extremely slow pace, her long hair swaying gently in the wind like flowers.

At this moment, her falling movement was suddenly stopped.

Hu Lianxin felt a strong hand around her waist.

"Thank you, Teacher Nanxun. It's all thanks to you."

Hu Lianxin turned to look at Lin Li beside her and hurriedly expressed her gratitude.

"It's okay, just a simple thing."

"But Mr. Hu, your acting just now was a little poor."

Lin Li held Hu Lianxin's soft waist, leaned close to her ear and whispered with his lips hooked.

His voice sounded like he was playing with a rare treasure. Each word was drawn out with a nonchalant yet subtle playfulness.

The ending tone rises slightly, as if throwing out an invisible hook.

There seemed to be a hint of laughter in that tone, but it was by no means a hearty laugh. It was more like a joke and ridicule after seeing through all the secrets, echoing slowly in the silence.

Hu Lianxin's pupils suddenly shrank and the expression on her face froze instantly.

(End of this chapter)