Huayu is here for you

Chapter 156 The Audition Begins (Part 2)

Lin Yu had originally thought the time was about right! Besides, when reporters photographed them eating and shopping together a while ago, it didn't cause much of a stir, right? But he never expected that this official announcement would cause such a huge uproar. To be honest, he regretted it a little and should have waited a bit longer.

"Alright, Qianqian, Auntie, stop arguing. I was wrong this time; I didn't think things through." Lin Yu said, taking the bottle and filling his own glass. "Sorry, Qianqian, I was a bit arrogant. I should drink this."

Liu Xiaoli watched as Lin Yu downed another large glass of wine, and her displeasure lessened somewhat.

Miss Liu felt a pang of heartache watching this. She knew Lin Yu's alcohol tolerance very well. When attending banquets, she had never seen Lin Yu change his wine glass; it was always the same first glass from beginning to end.

And now, her senior brother has almost finished the whole bottle! Won't he have a terrible headache the next day?

"Senior brother, please stop drinking."

Miss Liu stood up and stopped Lin Yu, who was about to pour her more wine.

"If you keep drinking like that, how will you go to work tomorrow?" Miss Liu said with a pained expression. "Mom! Please forgive my senior brother! He didn't do it on purpose."

Seeing this, Liu Xiaoli felt embarrassed to make things difficult for Lin Yu any longer, so she simply took the red wine from Lin Yu's hand.

"Sigh—Xiaoyu! Auntie only has one daughter, Qianqian. From childhood to adulthood, I have always wanted to give her the best. Back then, she wanted to be an actress like Audrey Hepburn and wanted to enter the entertainment industry. I originally disagreed, but in the end, I couldn't persuade her otherwise, and she stepped into this circle."

As you know, she has been plagued by controversy ever since she entered this industry. First it was Old Chen, then it was Song De. She has never had a peaceful life. Her aunt just wants her to be happy every day and doesn't care how famous she becomes.

Then—she met you. I saw how you protected and cared for her, and I knew that you were sincere towards Qianqian. So, I thought I could finally relax a little. But today—Xiaoyu, I don't ask you for anything else, I just ask that you can stay with her. During the time we've been together, Qianqian has smiled a lot more. I really don't want her to go through all the troubles of the past again.

I know you're capable of helping her achieve her dreams, so I haven't really objected to your relationship from the beginning. So—Xiaoyu, please think of Qianqian more. Maybe in your eyes, Qianqian and you have an equal relationship, but the outside world doesn't see it that way! Especially in the entertainment industry. So even if I'm begging you, please protect her so I can truly let her go. I will always wish you well.”

Liu Xiaoli's words left Lin Yu speechless, and brought tears to Liu's eyes.

That night, Lin Yu lay in the guest room of Miss Liu's house, staring intently at the ceiling above him, lost in thought.

"This wine really has a strong aftereffect!"

"I've been acting irrationally lately, and I've been too self-centered."

Reflecting on everything that had happened during this time, Lin Yu realized, "I've actually changed a lot without even realizing it!"

"Is it a common human failing? Once they gain power, they can't help but get arrogant—"

While Lin Yu was reflecting on herself alone in her room, Miss Liu, for the first time ever, slept with her mother today.

"Mom, why are you keeping pouring alcohol for my senior brother today? Can't you try something else?"

"Silly child, haven't you heard the saying, 'In vino veritas' (or atos vindictive)?"

Miss Liu: "ω???"

"But after today, Mom can finally entrust you to him with peace of mind." Liu Xiaoli stroked Liu's soft hair and laughed, "Hehe—I'll stay with you for the rest of my life!"

"Hehe—you can go with your senior from now on! Mom wants to enjoy her retirement."

"Um—no! I want to stay with you with my senior brother—"

The next day, still feeling a bit dizzy, Lin Yu forced himself to eat the breakfast prepared by Liu Xiaoli, and then left Liu's house with Miss Liu, accompanied by Liu's mother's smiling face.

Moreover, because Lin Yu was in poor mental condition, Ms. Liu also acted as Lin Yu's personal driver, allowing Lin Yu to experience firsthand what it means to feel the push-back sensation of a car!

Before they had even set off for ten minutes, the effects of the alcohol Lin Yu had been drinking on were completely gone thanks to Miss Liu's fright.

"Miss Liu, who taught you your driving skills?"

Lin Yu arrived at the Starlight underground parking garage, his legs still trembling.

"Hehe—of course it's the coach! Otherwise, how could I have taught myself?" Miss Liu said with a crisp laugh as she closed the car door.

Seeing Liu's smiling face, Lin Yu couldn't help but laugh and gave her a thumbs up.

"Good for you! Don't drive like that next time! You're even dressed in a suit and you're still driving so recklessly! If you were wearing sportswear, would you be flying? Just because your name is Liu Yifei doesn't mean you're thinking about taking off!"

Faced with Lin Yu's teasing, Miss Liu laughed so hard she almost fell over. "Hehe—I'll be more careful next time and try to drive slower. But senior brother, aren't you a bit too timid? How many miles per hour was I driving?"

"Can you please be quiet? I just don't want to die young for no reason!"

"Tch! He's just a coward! I—"

Just as Lin Yu and Miss Liu walked and chatted as they arrived at his office, Cheng Long had already been waiting there for quite some time.

"Hehe—Director Lin, Yifei."

"Big brother!"

"Uncle Long".

After exchanging greetings, Cheng Long was about to ask which floor the audition would be on when he suddenly sensed something was off—the way these two addressed him…

"Hiss—Director Lin, Yifei, can't you two use the same way of addressing each other? One of you calls me 'Big Brother,' and the other calls me 'Uncle Long.' Which generation am I supposed to belong to?"

"Hehe—Big Brother, the way I call you 'Big Brother' is just how we address you in the industry. It has nothing to do with how Qianqian calls you 'Uncle Long,' right? How can this be a matter of seniority?" Lin Yu explained with a smile, "Yes, Uncle Long, everyone in the industry calls you 'Big Brother,' right? I call you 'Uncle Long' because I used to watch your cartoon, 'Jackie Chan Adventures,' and Jade in it always called you 'Uncle Long,' right? I just like the way it sounds, hehe—if you think I'm making you sound old, I'll call you 'Big Brother' along with my senior brother." Miss Liu also said with a smile:

Listening to their explanations, Cheng Long was somewhat amused and exasperated. This was the first time he'd encountered such a situation. "Fine, whatever you want! Call me whatever you like. But—Director Lin, Mr. Yang from Yinghuang asked me to pass on a message to you: the movie 'Ip Man' has to be put on hold for now. You know why, he's incredibly busy right now, but he's too embarrassed to tell you. After all, quite a few of his artists are involved, and he's currently busy smoothing things over with his superiors and handling crisis management!"

Lin Yu listened to Cheng Long's words and nodded in understanding. After all, Teacher Chen's matter had stirred up a lot of trouble in Hong Kong. Even his "own son" was being cuckolded. If Teacher Chen hadn't run away to avoid the storm, who knows what this Boss Yang might have done?

"Okay, I understand, big brother. Let's go prepare for the audition. It's in the lounge on the 16th floor, starting in half an hour. Xiao Ou has already made arrangements, and there are quite a few people coming today. Big brother, you'll have to help me screen them." Lin Yu laughed, "Hehe—isn't it because you're so famous? It's just selecting a few supporting roles, and the scale is so big! I heard that even Andy Lau is coming today..."

"Koo, Leung, and the others have all arrived?" Cheng Long put his arm around Lin Yu's shoulder and teased, "Hehe—everyone's giving us face!" Lin Yu smiled modestly.

"Hehe—you! Still so modest. Let's go! I reckon almost all the actors who auditioned today have arrived."

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And just as Cheng Long had predicted, when he arrived at the 16th floor with Lin Yu and Miss Liu, the space was already almost entirely filled with actors of all ages.

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Lin Yu looked around and saw almost all the familiar faces.

"Director Lin! Big Brother, it's Yifei!"

"Director Lin, brother, it's been a long time! Yifei, you've become even more beautiful!"

"Director Lin—"

After greeting everyone, Lin Yu and the other two went into the lounge.

The original sofa and tea table in the lounge have long been replaced by a long table and three chairs.

Lin Yu is in the center, with Miss Liu and Cheng Long sitting on either side of her. On the table is a bottle of mineral water endorsed by Shu Chang.

"How are you, Sisi? Are you nervous?"

After the three of them sat down, Lin Yu looked at the somewhat "restless" Miss Liu and asked, "Of course I'm nervous! Senior brother, I still don't understand why you insisted on dragging me to audition with you and Uncle Long? There are so many people outside who are much more famous than me. Senior brother, maybe—I should just leave. I feel it's fine for you and Uncle Long to audition together." Miss Liu looked very uneasy.

"Hehe—Yifei, don't be so nervous. Your status is no less than any of theirs now. Just your leading role in 'The Witch' has already grossed over 200 million US dollars worldwide. It will gross even more after it's finished showing. Who would dare to treat you as an ordinary actor?" Jackie Chan laughed and comforted her. "But—that's all thanks to my senior brother. It has little to do with me. It would have been the same if someone else had played the role."

"Hehe—what you're saying, what's yours is yours. Lin Yu's contribution is great, but that doesn't erase your efforts, does it? You just lack confidence, Yifei. You have a great director like Lin Yu backing you up; you can't afford to lack confidence!"

"Xixi! Listen to your senior, hold your head high! Just pretend they're all fresh graduates looking for jobs. And you're the interviewer, they have to watch your expression! What are you afraid of?" Lin Yu patted Liu's head to comfort her.

Listening to Lin Yu and Cheng Long's encouragement, Miss Liu gradually calmed down. She then took two deep breaths and said, "Alright, senior brother, I'm ready. Let's begin!"

"Hehe—keep it up!" Lin Yu said to Miss Liu with a smile.

He then looked at Xiaomin, the only staff member from Starlight Entertainment in the lounge, and said, "Xiaomin, get ready to begin. Let the first auditioning actor in!"

"Okay, Mr. Lin." Xiao Min nodded to Lin Yu, then opened the folder in her hand to see who the first auditionee was, and quickly walked to the door: "Brother Hua, the audition has started, please come in!"

After hearing Xiaomin call his name, Andy Lau, who was sitting near the door, stood up and smiled and nodded to everyone on the floor before striding towards the lounge.

"Sigh—I wonder which role Brother Hua auditioned for? Tsk tsk—even these few supporting roles have attracted three Heavenly Kings to audition. Director Lin's influence is really huge!" Wu Jing, standing at the furthest point from the dressing room, glanced at Aaron Kwok and Suet To sitting in front of him and sighed silently, "If Li Ming hadn't participated in 'Forever Enthralled,' would all four Heavenly Kings have been able to reunite?"

"Hey! Why am I thinking about all this? I should be thinking more about how I can get a role in Director Lin's movie—"

While Wu Jing was muttering to herself, Andy Lau officially pushed open the door to the lounge on the 16th floor of Starlight Plaza.

"Director Lin, Brother, Yifei." As soon as Andy Lau entered, he nodded and greeted the three of them one by one, saying, "Hello, Brother Hua, long time no see?" Lin Yu also smiled and replied, "Hehe—Andy Lau! I didn't expect you to come too!"

"Hello, Brother Hua."

Cheng Long and Miss Liu also greeted Andy Lau after Lin Yu.

"Hehe—Big brother, this is a member of the main character team, not some minor character, of course I have to give it a try."

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It has to be said that Andy Lau's smile made all three of them feel like they were basking in a spring breeze.

"Brother Hua, I've seen your 'Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon,' you acted superbly!" Lin Yu started by warming up the atmosphere.

"Hehe, thank you for your support, Director Lin. But I'd still like to work with you sometime! I wonder if there will be that opportunity this time."

"Hehe—there's a chance, Brother Hua, and a big one at that. And—as long as you don't ask for a fee, I can sign you right now." Lin Yu chuckled and teased, "Wow! Director Lin, I need to eat too, you really need my money?" Hua Zai retorted with the same teasing, "Hehe—alright, Brother Hua, enough chit-chat. Which organization member are you auditioning for today?" Lin Yu got back to the point, "Okay, um—I'm auditioning for the role of the one who makes the rat bombs. Director Lin, give me the question!"

"Okay, Brother Hua, then—" Lin Yu originally wanted to directly pose a question to Hua Zai, but seeing that the girl next to him was still not completely relaxed, he slightly nudged her arm, "Qianqian, Brother Hua, you can choose this question!"

Miss Liu, who was somewhat lost in thought, didn't expect to be tagged by Lin Yu so quickly.

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