Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 167 The swallows that once graced the halls of noble families now fly into the homes of ordinary people!

Lisa approached Lin Xingzhuo with a cup of hot coffee and a khaki cardboard lunchbox, her initial disdainful look completely gone.

Her light brown eyes, a blend of Central Asian and Western features, held a sweet, honey-like quality that no one on the crew had ever seen before.

"Brother Zhuo, this is my hand-drip cappuccino and Hong Kong-style egg tarts, which I also made myself."

Lin Xingzhuo took a sip of coffee, opened the paper box, and inside were two egg tarts with evenly golden-yellow layers, visible cross-sections, and smooth, mirror-like egg yolks with an amber-colored sheen.

Lisa's shoulders and back remained ramrod straight, but her neck was slightly turned towards Lin Xingzhuo. The shadow cast by the hollow of her collarbone rose and fell gently with her breath as she spoke:
"Brother Zhuo, I've always loved making desserts, but I'm always clumsy at it. I know you're a gourmet, but I don't know if they'll suit your taste."

rustling... rustling...

Lin Xingzhuo took a bite of the Hong Kong-style egg tart. The flaky crust made of lard crumbled in her mouth, making a crisp sound when she bit into it. The distinct layers of thin slices melted on her tongue, with a slightly salty taste that complemented the sweetness.

He nodded and said, "The overall taste is good, much better than the cake shops near the film set."

"The bottom of this egg tart is a bit soggy. There was too much egg custard in it, and the crust wasn't pre-baked."

"To make the egg tart filling smooth, you can add two drops of vanilla extract and a small half teaspoon of lemon juice to neutralize the eggy smell and add a refreshing aroma."

These were the electronic pickled vegetables that Lin Xingzhuo used when he sat in front of his computer in the office every day, eating instant noodles and working overtime. When he couldn't swallow them, he would use various food documentaries and TV series as electronic pickled vegetables.

Lin Xingzhuo has watched all of Hong Kong-style documentaries and TV series, including "Taste of Hong Kong", "Street Food Fighter: Hong Kong", "The King of Delicious Food", and "Food for Slaves".

Therefore, I have some knowledge of the cooking techniques for Hong Kong-style desserts.

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No, you're really giving me feedback?
The crew members around Lin Xingzhuo saw him eating a Hong Kong-style egg tart made by Lisa while sitting with his legs spread wide, pointing out the flaws in a very casual manner.

They're clearly taking the initiative to make amends...

This is Liu Jialing's assistant, the leading lady of the "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" crew!!

She is not only a bold and decisive assistant in her career, but also the strongest support in her private life. She is the most famous master-servant alliance in Hong Kong's entertainment circle, where the servant secures the emperor's favor and inherits his grace.

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Lin Xingzhuo offended Li Bingbing by stuffing chicken legs into her mouth last time, and now she's directly slapping Liu Jialing's assistant, who came to make amends, in the face.

Such a stubborn stance?! Do they really think they're part of the proletariat?!

With the popularity of the TV series "Dwelling Narrowness," the crew members gradually learned about Lin Xingzhuo's various deeds during the filming of the series...

However, wanting the super cool and domineering style of the TV series "Dwelling Narrowness," they forcibly brought in the movie crew!!
It's a big-budget film directed by Tsui Hark, with a star-studded cast including Andy Lau, Lau Kar-ling, Li Bingbing, and Tony Leung Ka-fai!

That would be overestimating one's abilities, being arrogant and ignorant...

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At this moment, something happened that shocked everyone.

Lisa bent down, her curly hair brushing against Lin Xingzhuo's knee, her lapis lazuli earrings swaying in the shadows between Lin Xingzhuo's legs.

The ballpoint pen tip clicked against the notebook, and the kneeling posture caused the waist of the tight dress to sink into a startling curve.

No wonder she has static talent comparable to Liu Jialing's harem of movie stars in her youth.

"Yes, that explains why my egg tarts never quite taste right!"

Lisa tilted her head back, the black collar around her throat sliding as she swallowed, her nose just two or three fingers' distance from Lin Xingzhuo's zipper.

"That's right, the problem is with the bottom of the tart crust, um, Sister Jialing said the same thing..."

"Vanilla extract...lemon juice..." "Brother Zhuo, I feel that the dessert-making methods you taught are even better than those taught on the BTV 'Fotai Food Plaza' program!!"

"May I ask you for advice more often in the future?"

Lisa was taking notes intently, speaking rapidly, her breath seeping through the denim fabric of her pants.

Lin Xingzhuo's thigh muscles tensed suddenly, but he feigned composure: "You can contact me anytime."

Lisa seemed oblivious to Lin Xingzhuo's unusual physical condition, and moved even closer, saying, "By the way, about that promise we made after filming, I've already prepared for it, and actually, I'm fulfilling it ahead of schedule..."

Lin Xingzhuo, thinking about how he had been dealing with two female online friends, Yang Mi and Ai Shangzhen, and was really sleep-deprived, refused:
"Let's wait until filming is finished! For an actor, acting is paramount!"

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Chen Xiao, who plays the Imperial Advisor Lu Li, saw this scene.

My whole body went numb!!
The last time I accidentally sat in Liu Jialing's seat, I was scolded by the fiery Lisa in front of everyone for more than ten minutes.

Afterwards, he even went to Liu Jialing's dressing room to apologize.

At the time, Cao Dun, the second assistant director, comforted him, saying, "Xiao Chen, don't be sad. Some mounts get too cocky and mistakenly think they're gods too."

Chen Xiao instead helped explain: "Director Cao, my agent told me that Lisa is of Central Asian descent, and her mother is from Kazakhstan."

"Foreigners are straightforward and have strong personalities; they don't understand the social etiquette and customs of China."

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Damn it! Now it seems they not only know a lot, but they're really good at it!!

Yao Lu, a veteran of the Beijing entertainment circle who plays Li Xiao, the Prince of Langya, noticed Chen Xiao's grim expression and guessed what was going on. He then offered some advice:
"Anyone who can make it in the entertainment industry and is described as straightforward and fiery is just being polite. Only a fool would believe that! Would someone with a truly fiery personality become a bed warmer?"

"According to the rules of the entertainment industry, Sister Jialing will have to change assistants every few years."

"Men will always like eighteen-year-olds."

"This is an old tradition in the industry. When I was filming 'East Is Sunrise, West Is Rain,' director Zhao Baogang talked about this phenomenon in the industry."

"Those female assistants and mistresses, unable to rise in rank, can only go looking for honest men."

“Old benefactors will also help recommend honest people.”

"I heard that the guy from 'A World Without Thieves' was dating that campus belle from Northwest University, a broadcasting and hosting major who received the provincial-level Youth Moral Pioneer award. She's actually following this path..."

"This is what they mean by 'The swallows that once graced the mansions of the wealthy and powerful now fly into the homes of ordinary people!'"

Chen Xiao said sarcastically, "I'm afraid that these wealthy and powerful people will treat ordinary people's homes as mere post stations."

Do you think Lin Xingzhuo will take on this project?

Yao Lu looked at Lisa, who, despite her kneeling posture, still spoke with a hint of arrogance in her voice, and analyzed:
"It doesn't seem like it to me... This time it must be Sister Jialing's request..."

"I've also heard some news from my friends in the Hong Kong entertainment circle. This Lin Xingzhuo is not as ordinary as he seems on the surface. I heard that he even refused an invitation from Director Wu to make a movie!"

"Another action director offended Lin Xingzhuo and was involved in a car accident..."

Chen Xiao exclaimed in surprise, "Director Wu? He rejected John Woo?! A car accident... that was so serious... So, what was circulating on set last week is true?"

Yao Lu nodded: "There's no smoke without fire..."

(End of this chapter)