Huayu is here for you

Lin Yu didn't say much about it, only that he would visit him when he had time.

Lin Yu thought highly of Lao Hu, and he had wanted to get to know Lao Hu in his previous life, but unfortunately he never had the chance.

So, given the opportunity, he certainly wouldn't let it slip by. That's why he specifically went to find Hu Ge when "Nightclub" started filming, which is when he left his phone number with him.

What he didn't expect was that leaving this phone number would cause him trouble—Boss Cai had his eye on him!

"Director Lin! Seriously, if you could play Li Xiaoyao, I'd absolutely welcome you!"

Lin Yu recalled what Hu Ge had said to him before hanging up the phone.

"Go to hell! Me, a renowned international director, acting in a TV series? Are you kidding me?"

So, the next day...

"Director Lin! Hello, I'm Cai Yinong! I heard from Hu Ge that you're interested in playing Li Xiaoyao?"

Hearing the voice coming from the phone, Lin Yu couldn't help but pinch his brow, wishing he could slap himself. Why did he blurt it out yesterday?

"I didn't say I was interested; I just said I'd think about it!"

"It's alright, just give me a date to consider, and I'll contact you then," Cai Yinong said immediately.

"Fine! Serves you right for being so foul-mouthed!" Lin Yu slapped his own mouth.

"About three days later, I might go to your place first."

"No problem, you're welcome anytime! Just let me know when the time comes."

"Okay, that's settled! Goodbye, Mr. Cai!"

"Okay, goodbye Director Lin!"

Lin Yu stared at his phone, which had already been disconnected, and fell silent.

"Sigh! I guess I'm just not strong-willed enough. I'm too easily swayed. If it weren't for seeing Liu Yifei's real-life Zhao Ling'er... uh, I mean, if it weren't for giving Lao Hu face, I would never have gone!"

So… after comforting himself for a while, Lin Yu went to the sugar figurine shop “on time” on the third day.

"Miss Liu! I've come to see your Zhao Ling'er!"

"I only saw it on screen in my past life, but I must see the real-life version in this life."

But what he didn't expect was...

"What did you say? Who did Zhao Ling'er choose? Who is He Meitian?" The unfortunate Director Lin bombarded Cai Yinong with three questions.

"That Zhong Ling from 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils'? I think this girl is quite suitable. And she got the most votes in the online poll. I've already arranged for someone to contact her; it should be fine," Cai Yinong said with a smug look.

Go to hell! Where did you get the idea that it's suitable?

"Director Lin, Director Lin? What's wrong with you?" Cai Yinong waved her hand in front of Lin Yu, who was lost in thought.

"Oh...it's nothing! It's suitable, quite suitable, haha...but Mr. Cai, I'm only here today to give Hu Ge face, just to come and take a look, nothing else." Lin Yun, regaining his composure, immediately said:

"Hehe... I knew you wouldn't agree to act in it. It's okay, it was just a try-it-out for Hu Ge anyway. I didn't have high hopes at all. But... I didn't expect Hu Ge to have such influence with you." Cai Yinong suddenly laughed:

"Uh... Oh! Hu Ge is a good guy, I'm willing to give him face." Lin Yu said, stammering slightly.

"Hehe...Alright then! I hope you'll take good care of him when you get a role in the future."

"No problem, definitely if I have the chance!"

"Alright, Director Lin, since you're here now, shall I show you around our company?" Cai Yinong asked with a smile, noticing Lin Yu's slight unease.

"Okay, I'll go see Hu Ge. I haven't seen him in a long time."

"Hehe... Hu Ge was supposed to be in class today, but when he heard you were coming, he just asked for leave. That's him..."

Just as Cai Yinong was showing Lin Yu around the sugar figurines, her phone suddenly rang.

"Feed?"

"What? You rejected me? What do I do then?"

"Who?"

"Alright! Let's contact them and see!"

"Okay...okay! Goodbye!"

Lin Yu looked at Cai Yinong, whose expression had clearly changed after she hung up the phone. He also vaguely heard the name Liu Yifei in the conversation, so he asked with some curiosity:

"President Cai? What's wrong?"

Cai Yinong sighed and slowly said, "Alas! He Meitian turned down this role, saying that she has already been cast in another role and doesn't have time."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu was immediately taken aback: "Could it be like this in my past life too? Miss Liu wasn't the first choice for the role in The Legend of Sword and Fairy?"

"That's such a shame. That girl was really suitable. It's a pity."

"Sigh...who can argue with that! I thought it was a sure thing."

Just as the two were sighing with regret, Hu Ge suddenly appeared.

"Sister Cai, Director Lin!"

"Old Hu, long time no see!"

Cai Yinong first looked at Hu Ge, then thought for two seconds before saying, "Hehe... Director Lin, you guys chat first, I'm going to take care of something."

"Okay, Sister Cai, take care!"

Goodbye, Mr. Cai.

After Cai Yinong left with a look of regret, Lin Yu immediately regained his normal expression, having long since forgotten his previous regret.

"Old Hu, which role is your sister Cai planning to cast you in?" Lin Yu asked curiously.

"Tang Yu Xiaobao! He's basically the second male lead."

"What does 'consider' mean?"

"There's also a character who's a top scholar with quite a lot of screen time, I'm not sure, but I still prefer the character of Tang Yu Xiaobao," Hu Ge said with a smile.

"Hehe...You like Tang Yu Xiaobao, but not Li Xiaoyao?" Lin Yu asked somewhat jokingly.

Old Hu was taken aback by Lin Yu's words: "How is that possible! I'm just a newcomer, how could I possibly play the lead role?"

"Who's the new guy? You've already played the male lead in my movie, and you can't even act in a TV series? Besides, the role of Li Xiaoyao hasn't been cast yet. Are you sure you don't want to give it a try?" Lin Yu tempted him.

"I…"

"What do you mean 'what do you mean 'what do you mean 'what do you mean 'what do you mean 'what do you mean ''? Just go! Why worry about so much! Hey! If you really succeed, I'll come visit you on set!" Lin Yu suddenly said with a smile, his eyes sparkling.

"real?"

"More real than real gold!"

"Phew... Okay! I'll try going to Sister Cai's place then." Hu Ge said, making up his mind.

"Then I wish you success! But... shouldn't you treat me to a meal?"

Why?

"Why else? I'm so busy! Do you think I'd even be here today if it weren't for you?" Lin Yu said irritably.

"Uh...really? You're not kidding me, are you? Do I really have that much influence?"

"Forget it, don't bother inviting me. You're so long-winded and stingy!" Lin Yu said, turning to walk outside.

Hu Ge, who had just been doubting himself, instinctively stopped Lin Yu.

"My treat!"