Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 286, page 285: Meeting Cunzi and Sister Meng during the Spring Festival, is she going to confess her feelings?
This year, Lin Shaobai returned to Northeast China with his father for the Spring Festival and met Sister Meng again in his hometown.

"Oh my, I never expected to see our super-duper top idol during the Spring Festival of 2022."

When I saw Meng Ziyi again, she was still as beautiful and confident as ever.

Perhaps to welcome the Spring Festival, her makeup was also quite festive.

Then Sister Meng took out a red envelope from her pocket and handed it to Lin Shaobai.

"Of course, I can't be considered your elder, I'm not that old, but because I like you, I've decided to give you a red envelope, right? Young Master Shaobai?"

Sister Meng blinked, as if she were seducing Lin Shaobai.

It really looks like a fox...

I sense that in ancient times, there would also be a type of seductive concubine, only one without any scheming, who only wanted to stay by the king's side.

Lin Shaobai took the red envelope and handed a small box to Sister Meng in return.

Meng Ziyi was somewhat stunned.

This gift is really strange!

The two people's parents are friends, and they're all having dinner together at the villa right now.

However, older people certainly wouldn't have much to talk about with them, so the two of them stayed in the courtyard.

"Little Lin, this red envelope you gave me is so unique!"

"Hey, this doesn't look like a red envelope... it's a necklace for you."

Lin Shaobai put his hands in the pockets of his down jacket and exhaled a breath of cold air after speaking.

Sister Meng carefully took the necklace out of the box. Perhaps it was the style of the necklace that suited her taste, but she seemed to freeze, not moving at all.

Lin Shaobai: "Are you frozen stiff?"

"Can't you speak properly, little Lin? It's just that this necklace you gave me is so beautiful that I couldn't help but look at it for a while. So, is this considered a New Year's gift?"

"Yes, I think so," Lin Shaobai said, turning his head to one side.

Sister Meng always shows her happiness on her face, no matter how small.

After carefully putting the necklace away, she secretly took Lin Shaobai's arm when no one was looking.

"Although... I feel like my public image has improved a bit recently."

The airing of the variety show "Peach Blossom Village" made everyone realize that Sister Meng is actually a very lovely person.

Previously, she was portrayed online as a scheming, manipulative, and extremely wicked woman.

Looking back now, he seems like a very kind person.

Moreover, she looks delicate and frail, which makes people want to protect her.

"I don't need to feel anything, it's just that your public image has improved a bit. I've been seeing your videos a lot lately, and the comments are no longer full of insults and slander."

The two walked a little further and stood together under a tree in the yard.

When the weather gets cold, the stars in the night sky become exceptionally clear. After Lin Shaobai finished speaking, he looked up at the sky, as if he had thought of something, and said leisurely, "They should be very happy."

Sister Meng was a little stunned, staring blankly at the dry branches.

"what?"

“I was saying that you’ve been in the industry for so long, and your public image has only recently improved. You should be very happy about this change in public opinion.”

"Of course! I'm so happy, I can't sleep at night!"

When Sister Meng spoke, she jumped up and down twice, looking like a cute little rabbit.

"By the way, since it's the Spring Festival, I have a small request. I wonder if our little brother Lin could help me fulfill it?"

"what?"

Lin Shaobai asked curiously.

"Ahem. Well, you know what I mean." Sister Meng gave her a flirtatious wink.

Lin Shaobai froze on the spot.

What does that look mean?

Could it be...

"Ahem." Lin Shaobai coughed twice, making a fist and putting it to his mouth, and said with a slightly serious tone, "Do you want me to help you have a wonderful night?"

Upon hearing this, Sister Meng's smile instantly froze on her face, replaced by a blush that appeared on her cheeks from shyness.

"What are you thinking! You're so young, why aren't you learning good things!"

Sister Meng was extremely shy. She patted Lin Shaobai and almost fell over, but luckily Lin Shaobai caught her arm at the crucial moment.

Be careful!

"Oh, thank you... I mean, I want to work."

Meng Ziyi hesitated for a long time before finally speaking his mind.

As she spoke, she blinked her bright eyes at Lin Shaobai, as if she were truly begging him.

Lin Shaobai slowly released his grip.

It was too cold, and he wanted to put his hands in his pockets as soon as possible. Meng Ziyi thought he was going to refuse, so she quickly grabbed his arm.

"Don't reject me so quickly. Can you think about it some more? I personally think my acting skills are pretty good, right?"

Mencius thought that Mao Sui should recommend himself.

"TV drama?"

"Yeah, I want to act in a TV series with you, I want to be your leading lady! I've actually had this idea before, but back then I was a pariah, so it might not be quite right to say it like that... but it's the truth!"

Sister Meng's mouth was like a machine gun, rattling off words without even taking a breath.

She was very anxious, but also very sincere.

Judging from the films and television dramas of recent years, almost every leading lady who has worked with Lin Shaobai has had the opportunity to become very popular.

Even if you're not famous, you can still have your own representative role in life.

Therefore, many people are eager to act in TV series with Lin Shaobai.

Being with such a lucky charm means you're bound to make a lot of money no matter what.

“Before, I was too embarrassed to greet you when I saw you at various parties. I was afraid that my mistakes would lead to people criticizing you. I was afraid that because…”

She became increasingly upset as she spoke, perhaps recalling her past.

The overwhelming cyberbullying during that period was unbearable for anyone.

It is actually quite common for celebrities to be cyberbullied.

Sometimes, the thought of earning so much money makes me more tolerant.

Someone like Sister Meng, who hasn't made much money and is still being criticized, is probably in a relatively bad situation compared to others in the entertainment industry.

"But I'm doing pretty well now, and I have a good reputation among the public."

"Okay, I get it."

"I've said so much and you're just going to brush me off like this? Little Lin, that's not good of you."

"What do you mean by 'perfunctory'?" Lin Shaobai sighed helplessly. "What you're saying is quite a coincidence. Our company is currently co-producing a period drama called 'Ninefold Purple' with Yaoke Company. If you're interested, you can—"

"I can!"

Sister Meng said without the slightest hesitation.

Her voice was so loud that it even startled Lin Shaobai.

"Ha, would you like to take a look at the script?"

"No need! Just tell me if you're the male lead or not!"

"Of course I am."

"That's enough. As long as you're the male lead, as long as you're by my side, that's enough."

Meng Ziyi secretly grabbed Lin Shaobai's hand and, with a few words, seemed to have settled the matter.

We should have discussed this in more detail.

Lin Shaobai found it very cute to see Sister Meng with her head slightly lowered and her face already flushed.

Well, this TV series was supposed to be her comeback project.

"Speaking of Sister Meng..."

"What's wrong?"

"Speak a few words in Northeastern dialect for us."

Lin Shaobai joked. Sister Meng was stunned again upon hearing this.

"Why the sudden change of heart? Is it some kind of test?"

"No, I just wanted to tease you."

Lin Shaobai smiled, his eyes crinkling.

Sister Meng found his eyes very beautiful, and her heart was inexplicably drawn to them. She immediately and affectionately echoed Lin Shaobai's words: "Still grinning like an idiot there? If you keep grinning, I'll give you a beating!"

When Sister Meng started speaking in Northeastern dialect, her entire appearance seemed to change; she instantly transformed from a sophisticated urban woman into…

Lin Shaobai turned to look at her, still unable to hide his smile.

"Just say it when I tell you to, why are you being so obedient?"

"Hey, little Lin, I'll do anything you ask. I'll just listen to you."

Meng Ziyi forcefully pounced on Lin Shaobai, blinking her eyes.

"Your words... are really suggestive..."

……

……

The next day
Lin Shaobai received Cunzi's message.

Happy New Year, Shao Bai! I heard you've returned to Lingji City. I happen to be here too. I wonder if I could visit you for a New Year's greeting?

"Ok?"

Lin Shaobai had just gotten up. He looked in the mirror at his hair, which looked like a bird's nest after sleeping all night.

[Brother Bai, was what I said a bit abrupt? It's okay if you don't want to.]

【Can. 】

Great, I'll head over right now!

Lin Shaobai didn't think much of it and started washing his face and brushing his teeth after putting down his phone.

About an hour later, Cunzi rang the doorbell of Lin Shaobai's old house.

"Ms. Liu, you're too fast."

Lin Shaobai opened the door and saw Cunzi's smiling face.

"No, no, I was already very slow. It was snowing a little at the time, and I even slipped and fell on the road."

Liu Haocun was wearing a white, fluffy knitted hat, with a few strands of soft black hair peeking out from under the brim.

She was wearing a light-colored down jacket, fluffy like a cute cotton candy, and a scarf was wrapped around her neck again and again, almost covering her small face.

Only her bright, sparkling eyes were visible, with a few snowflakes still clinging to her eyelashes.

"I bought you a lot of things."

Cunzi was carrying large and small bags; she had come with the intention of meeting her parents.

"thank you."

Lin Shaobai opened the door and let Cunzi in.

After Cunzi came in, he looked around and found that Lin Shaobai was the only one. He quickly turned around and said, "Why are you all alone?"

"Oh, my dad went out. I didn't want to see those people, so I stayed home."

"Oh... I've come to wish you a Happy New Year." Cunzi casually took off her hat and scarf.

Lin Shaobai also transferred a red envelope to Cunzi, then went to the kitchen to wash some fruit, put it in a fruit bowl, and placed it on the coffee table as a simple way of entertaining him.

"Brother Xiaobai, it's been a long time since we last met."

Liu Haocun quickly sat down next to Lin Shaobai and casually tied her hair into a ponytail.

She loves wearing her hair in a ponytail, and she still loves this hairstyle even when she went to college.

This hairstyle further accentuates her youthful appearance.

"Oh, it's been quite a while... huh?"

As soon as Lin Shaobai finished speaking, Cunzi grabbed his arm.

Moreover, this action was clearly intentional!
"Brother Xiaobai, I..."

“At first it was Brother Shaobai, then Brother Shaobai, and now it’s Brother Xiaobai,” Lin Shaobai interrupted Cunzi.

Liu Haocun thought that his way of addressing Lin Shaobai had upset him, and his heart clenched immediately. He cautiously raised his eyes and said, "If, if you don't like it, I won't call you that anymore. I just, I just feel that I'm younger than you, so this way it feels more intimate..."

"No, call me whatever you want."

Lin Shaobai smiled.

"Huh?" Liu Haocun was taken aback at first, then breathed a sigh of relief: "Oh! You scared me to death. I thought I had offended you somehow."

Why do I seem like a powder keg that could explode at any moment in your eyes?

They all say you have a bad temper.

"Who said that?" Lin Shaobai thought to himself that his image in the entertainment industry was definitely not that of someone who acted like a diva.

If that's the kind of persona you have, you wouldn't become a top-tier celebrity.

“That’s what your rival said.” Cunzi shook his head, as if deliberately teasing Lin Shaobai.

That's true, only rivals would say that.

“Actually, I’ve noticed that you have a really good temper, Xiaobai. As for me…” Liu Haocun clenched his fist slightly and placed it on his chest, his eyes even more sincere than before: “I really do care about you.”

"Hmm?" Lin Shaobai felt that something was off about what he was saying.

It feels a bit ambiguous.

More like... a confession?
"What did you say?" Lin Shaobai asked again.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Brother Shaobai, that's not right of you. You already heard it, so why did you make me repeat it? You must be... trying to gloat over it again!"

Cunzi smiled and used her index and middle fingers to lift Lin Shaobai's chin.

That look in his eyes was definitely flirting!

"Okay, if it makes Brother Xiaobai happy, then I'll say it again. Brother Shaobai, actually, from the first time we met, the first time we met in that seaside town, you've been in my heart."

These words were whispered into Lin Shaobai's ears.

It's a confession of love.

A clear confession!
Lin Shaobai wanted to reach out and touch Cunzi's face, but Cunzi turned around gracefully and got up from the sofa, putting her hands behind her back and letting her ponytail hang down naturally.

"What do you want to do?"

Liu Haocun seemed to have known all along that Lin Shaobai would do this, and a smile of victory appeared on his lips.

"Brother Shaobai, were you trying to touch me just now?"

"..."

Lin Shaobai was stunned for a long time.

Why does it sound so strange coming from her?

"No way. If you hadn't said that, Brother Shaobai, I wouldn't have let you touch me."

"Could you please refrain from saying things that could be so easily misunderstood?"

"Oh? I didn't think what I said would cause any misunderstanding at all. Brother Shaobai, where did you misunderstand?"

Liu Haocun blinked her bright eyes. Although she was younger than Lin Shaobai, she was completely aggressive in their conversation.

"say what?"

Lin Shaobai actually started talking along with her.

"Our Shao Bai is so smart, does he really need me to remind him?"

"Yes. Let's remind them."

Lin Shaobai smiled.

"That……"

Liu Haocun had just uttered one word when he heard footsteps outside.

"Oh, someone's here. Looks like there's something we can't say anymore."

Liu Haocun swallowed back what he wanted to say.

(End of this chapter)