Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 197 Damn it! He tricked me again!
Wednesday, Shanghai-Kunming Railway, train K944, dining car number 8.

Lin Xingzhuo and Li Bingbing ordered Sichuan-style twice-cooked pork, braised pig brain, shrimp and gluten noodles, and two bowls of white rice at the food cart.

Lin Xingzhuo originally didn't want to eat at the food truck, but planned to buy Wufangzhai fresh meat rice dumplings when passing by Jiaxin Station.

But according to the train attendant, this train was carrying train chefs from the Chengdu Passenger Transport Section who were visiting the Shanghai Railway Bureau for an exchange and learning experience…

Then you definitely have to come and try it!

In his previous life, Lin Xingzhuo offended his superior and was assigned to go to a mountain city in August to escape the summer heat and conduct field research.

I took the K282 bus operated by the Chengdu Passenger Transport Section, and the shredded pork with garlic sauce in the dining car was absolutely amazing! It must be the authentic version!

Later, when reviewing the documentary "A Bite of the New Year," which discussed regional New Year dishes during the Spring Festival travel rush, I learned about a joke made by travelers.

Chefs who cook authentic Sichuan cuisine have all gone on the train!

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The stir-fried dishes from the food cart were served quickly.

Sichuan-style twice-cooked pork features marbled pork belly that is stir-fried until slightly curled, then paired with garlic sprouts or green peppers for a succulent and flavorful dish.

The braised pig brain is served in a small bowl, the ingredients are soaked in red oil, and it is also sprinkled with Sichuan peppercorn powder and cilantro;
Shrimp and gluten noodles were originally a Tianjin dish. The Chengdu Railway Bureau has incorporated pickled peppers to enhance the flavor. The gluten soaks up the soup and looks incredibly chewy.
Li Bingbing picked up a piece of gluten that had soaked up the broth and become soft, looked at Lin Xingzhuo sitting opposite him with dark circles under his eyes, and said, "You didn't sleep all night yesterday?"

Lin Xingzhu poured the red oil and sauce from the twice-cooked pork over the rice and said:

“I went to Lin’an City to record a song last night, and after recording, I went back to Yongkang City overnight. I slept for a while on the train and then met you at the train station.”

Li Bingbing, while eating gluten, said, "No wonder it was originally said that one car from the hotel would depart, but it was later changed to meet at the train station."

Lin Xingzhu picked at the salty, slightly spicy rice, then scooped up a piece of pig brain and bean sprouts and mixed it with the rice, saying, "Do we really have to go to Shanghai to film this?"

“Yongkang also has some popular attractions where we can take photos of the two of us playing together.”

Li Bingbing chewed on some gluten, ate a mouthful of rice, and said, "Yongkang is all natural scenery, nothing like the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Shanghai! Plus, it's so easy to take great photos in Shanghai! I love being in Shanghai!"

Lin Xingzhuo was speechless for a moment.

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Sister, we're just creating a fake couple image; the photographer took these candid photos to create hype!

Why are we even making a film when we're not even going to Japan?!
In the early 2000s, the group that understood Shanghai best was these entertainment stars.

Compared to the capital city where the Celestial Dragons gather and the Heavenly Palace is located.

Shanghai, a city of extravagance and materialism, offers celebrities the indulgence and pleasure that wealth and fame bring!

As for outsiders' acceptance of Shanghai, that will have to wait until visa-free access to South Korea is granted...

The 288 yuan bowl of plain congee finally got its own spicy kimchi!
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The two chatted as they ate, and since Sichuan cuisine is so good with rice, they ordered two more bowls of rice.

Li Bingbing picked up a piece of twice-cooked pork and asked, "Why are you suddenly recording a new song? I remember you weren't that interested or in a hurry to develop your singing career!"

Lin Xingzhu finished eating the remaining braised pig brain and said, "During the pre-show period of 'Super Star K,' Ai Shangzhen and her opponent in the next round, IU, participated in '2 Days & 1 Night' together."

"The '2 Days & 1 Night' program added a fun singing competition segment. IU's skills were too strong; Ai Shang was utterly defeated..."

"In the latest Super Star K evaluation survey, Ai Shangzhen's data is very poor, and it is generally predicted that she will lose to IU in the top 16."

Li Bingbing ate half a bowl of rice with his Sichuan-style twice-cooked pork, then put down his chopsticks and said, "IU? Never heard of her. Is she a newcomer? Ai Shangzhen is the girl you streamed on YY with, right?"

Lin Xingzhu shoveled rice into his second bowl and said, "It's that one from the live stream. She's a contracted artist with our Tiger Shadow Star International Department."

"As for IU, she should be considered the queen of newcomers in the Korean entertainment industry. She just won the Best New Artist Award at the Korean Music Awards. She should become the number one female solo artist in Korea in the future."

Li Bingbing said incredulously, "Is it really that exaggerated? The difference between the Best Newcomer Award and the First Female Solo is like night and day..."

Lin Xingzhuo picked up some food and said while eating, "It's not just me who thinks IU is good! Jay Chou has been saying that IU is great!"

Li Bingbing wiped her mouth, rolled her eyes at Lin Xingzhuo, and said, "Stop talking nonsense. What does this have to do with your song recording?"

Lin Xingzhuo said, "Under these circumstances, Ai Shangzhen only has a slight chance of winning if she sings the new song I wrote in the next round!"

"But she didn't want to steal the spotlight from my original work, and insisted that I release it domestically first. Then she would cover it during a recording of a Korean program..."

Li Bingbing had long heard of Lin Xingzhuo's musical talent, and now that he had the opportunity, he asked curiously, "What song is it? Sing it for me!"

Lin Xingzhuo resolutely refused: "I don't want to!"

This wasn't the first time Li Bingbing had witnessed Lin Xingzhuo's stubbornness. This time, she had learned her lesson and abandoned the idea of ​​proving herself, opting instead for a strategy of gentle persuasion...

...Clang! Clang! Clang!

As the train entered the tunnel, the slightly wavy hair of Li Bingbing was blown by the half-open window in the dimly lit train compartment.

She leaned against the window, her long legs, encased in black stockings, slowly stretching out on the velvet chair, her toes seemingly unintentionally brushing against the seam of Lin Xingzhuo's suit trousers.

Lin Xingzhuo's Adam's apple bobbed as he continued eating with his head down.

Suddenly, she lifted her leg, and the taut muscles beneath her black stockings pressed against his knee, the warm touch spreading through the thin fabric!

Lin Xingzhuo's breathing suddenly became heavy; he was starting to feel the strain.

"Stop!! Don't let anyone see us! We're just creating a publicity stunt as a couple! Are you serious?!"

Li Bingbing's face was also flushed, but she still stubbornly said, "So what if it's for real? You can't do it?"

Lin Xingzhuo: “…”

The two sides remained locked in a stalemate for a while, like masters vying for internal strength, a suggestive and alluring atmosphere spreading across the dining table...

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Clang! Boom!
As the train passed through the tunnel, Lin Xingzhuo first turned to the side.

Lost...

This is not because Lin Xingzhuo is physically weak.

Young Li Bingbing was quite good-looking!
Furthermore, as one of the "Four Dan and Two Bing" (referring to four top actresses and two top actresses in China), Li Bingbing's figure is truly amazing!

Wristline past the crotch! Comic book legs!!

In his previous life, Lin Xingzhuo watched the Resident Evil series. The two scenes that impressed him the most were Carlos's most satisfying puff of smoke in the world, and even the entire universe, and touching Ada Wong's long legs...

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In the stillness of time, I search for you as you sleep.
No matter who stands in my way, I will eventually come to your side.
This long journey is over, and now I'm back with you.

Towards the home named after you...

Setting off again, back home
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Lin Xingzhu failed to use his internal strength and could only sing a few lines of "Way Back Home" a cappella.

Li Bingbing was stunned when he heard Lin Xingzhuo's singing. It was a completely different timbre and style from "Sorrow".

Lin Xingzhuo's voice is simply divinely inspired!
A rare find in the Chinese music scene: clear and penetrating mid-to-high frequencies! The sound maintains a bright yet gentle quality even in the high register!
This is a pure and heartwarming boyfriend voice.

Li Bingbing was somewhat tempted...

I love it! Now I have another song to hum while taking a shower! Hehe!

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Lin Xingzhuo's singing, compared to the version sung by SHAUN in her previous life, retains the sweet emotion of the original song while adding a dynamic tropical melody, making it light and lively.

I fell in love with it after just one listen!

The once noisy food cart fell silent as Lin Xingzhuo's siren-like singing filled the air...

This song seems to be whispering in the ear of a weary traveler.

Once you're ashore, don't think about what happened in the sea; once you're home, don't think about what happened on the way.

Heading back to the home named after you...

Everyone in the carriage, including Li Bingbing, who was known for his extreme rationality, was completely absorbed in Lin Xingzhuo's siren-like singing, utterly captivated...

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Crack! Whoosh! Crackling crackling crackling!! Crackling crackling!!
As the song ended, applause suddenly swept from the back to the front of the carriage, creating a frenzy!

Li Bingbing glanced down at Lin Xingzhuo and muttered to himself, "Damn it, I've fallen for that bad guy's trick again!"

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After finishing his performance, Lin Xingzhuo quietly took a sip of Ice Dew mineral water.

Actually, there was another, even more important reason for this urgent recording and uploading of the song to QQ Music...

(End of this chapter)