Huayu is here for you

Listening to what Huang Bo said, Lin Yu nodded in agreement.

"Brother Bo, what you said makes a lot of sense. Actors all want to play a variety of roles. I was originally thinking of making another 'Lost in' series for him, but now it seems... it's time to change his style first."

"The 'Lost in...' series? Series... Boss, you mean the movie 'Lost on Journey' is a series?" Huang Bo asked, somewhat incredulous.

"Yes, but since Baoqiang wants to change genres, I'll just postpone the 'Lost in...' series a bit. I'll find time to write a script for him, but I might not direct it; it'll probably be a collaboration with someone else," Lin Yu said after thinking for a moment.

Huang Bo listened to Lin Yu's words, swallowing hard. "My god, I was even thinking of saying something for Baoqiang! It turns out... he's richer than me!"

"Hehe... Boss, what do you think... could I do a series or something, hehe..."

Lin Yu: "→_→ You're dreaming!"

"No, boss, I'm a veteran! I've bled for the company, I've sweated for the company!" Huang Bo pleaded, clasping his hands together.

"Hehe! When did you become so shameless?" Lin Yu couldn't help but laugh.

"I have something to do, so I'll be going now. You go ahead with your work!" Lin Yu said, then started walking out.

"Hey! Boss, I really can! Can you reconsider? Don't go, I..."

...the next day

Lin Yu also began preparing for the filming of "The Witch". After Lin Yu checked that everything was in order, he held a press conference. All the actors involved in "The Witch" were present. Miss Liu also came over arm in arm with Shu Chang.

Lin Yu originally planned to hold a small event, but he overlooked his current influence in the industry.

At the press conference, Lin Yu felt a headache coming on as he looked at the densely packed reporters in front of the stage.

"Director Lin, what are your thoughts on 'The Martian' breaking the domestic box office record?"

"This shows that our domestic film market is getting better and better."

"Director Lin, there's a lot of talk about you being the top director in China. What's your opinion on that?"

Faced with the reporter's question, Lin Yu almost blurted out, "I'm sitting here watching!"

"Are you trying to make me angry?" Lin Yu asked with a smile. "I won't judge whether I'm first or not; that's for the audience to decide! Besides, I'm not interested in this kind of thing. Next!"

After the reporter retreated somewhat dejectedly, someone else immediately stepped in.

"Director Lin, according to incomplete statistics, your film 'The Martian' has already entered the top 40 in global box office history. Where do you think 'The Martian' will ultimately rank?"

"Do you guys really enjoy making me predict things? Besides, this is the press conference for the start of filming of my new movie, 'The Witch'! Can't you ask me a question about 'The Witch'?" Lin Yu said helplessly.

Reporters: "What level is 'The Martian'? And what level is 'The Witch'? Right now, the biggest concern is the final result of 'The Martian'! While 'The Witch' also generates buzz, there's always a priority. Besides, you're different from other directors; you're always disappearing. We've finally caught you, shouldn't we ask you?"

"Haha, Director Lin, where did you get the inspiration for this film, 'The Witch'?"

"Inspiration? What inspiration do I have? Does copying count as inspiration?" Although Lin Yu thought this way, he still pretended to be thinking carefully.

"The inspiration came from someone, but I'll keep that a secret for now; people will probably find out later."

Hearing Lin Yu's answer, the reporters felt like they'd been ripped off. You asked us to ask questions related to "The Witch," and we did, but this is your answer? What's the difference between this and no answer at all?

However, some astute reporters found key words in Lin Yu's words.

Lin Yu said his inspiration came from a person, not an event, let alone an object; that narrows the scope considerably…

So some clever reporters quietly glanced at Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to Lin Yu like a well-behaved girl.

After seeing the smile on Liu Yifei's face because of Lin Yu's words, they silently eliminated all their options. The result was obvious! Director Lin!

"Ms. Liu Yifei, was this film made specifically for you, Director Lin?"

Miss Liu, who was secretly pleased by Lin Yu's words, was suddenly taken aback by the question in front of her.

"Why are you pointing a gun at me now? Even if you are, shouldn't you be asking my senior why he invited me to be the lead actor? Why are you making such a judgment right away? Although I'm happy about that question, but..."

"You should ask him that question, shouldn't you?" Liu Yifei turned to look at Lin Yu.

Reporter: "Hmm! Familiar answer, familiar tone! Just like you, Liu Yifei!"

"Um... So, Director Lin, why did you choose Liu Yifei to star in this movie?"

"She's perfect! Her age and fame are top-tier for my film," Lin Yu said with a quiet sigh of relief and a slight smile.

"Huh? This answer sounds familiar to me," the reporter wondered to himself.

"Director Lin, if Liu Yifei doesn't accept your invitation, who is your second choice?" a reporter immediately stepped in.

"Um... that's a really insightful question! But what if this doesn't even exist, since she's already agreed?" Lin Yu said with a smile. "However... I can answer your question."

The reporter was already disappointed and ready to leave, but Lin Yu unexpectedly provided an update.

"See that girl next to Liu Yifei? Her name is Shu Chang. You should all be familiar with her. If Yifei doesn't accept my invitation, then she's my second choice!"

The reporters in the audience were stunned. "So you're promoting your company's artist? Don't think we don't know she just joined your Starlight Entertainment."

"Alright, stop asking me questions. I have so many great actors around me, waiting to give you material. It's so embarrassing if you only ask me!" Lin Yu pointed to Ning Jing, Huang Bo, Luo Jin, and others sitting next to him.

After Lin Yu spoke, the reporters present, though still somewhat unwilling, understood that he didn't want to answer any more questions, and they couldn't force him… or rather, they couldn't force him at all, because they now relied on Lin Yu far more than Lin Yu relied on them. So…

"Ms. Liu Yifei, may I ask...?"

"Ms. Ning Jing, is it because of…?"

"Hello Luo Jin, I've heard..."