Transmigrated into the body of a villain, I became my sister's savior.

Lin Jianshen put away his phone and sighed.

He got up and walked back.

The extras' scenes were finished by the afternoon, and he could have left much earlier.

I've stayed until now simply because I wanted to learn more.

Next to the film and television city, Zhuifeng Media has a hotel-style apartment building.

It's a large facility, and most of the actors live here.

The top floor of the apartment building is a water bar.

They sell alcoholic beverages, coffee, milk tea, and other drinks.

Outside the water bar is an open-air viewing platform with a beautiful view.

If you get tired, there are also moon-shaped hanging chairs, rocking armchairs, swings, and more.

Because of the fast pace of work, most people don't get enough sleep.

So after get off work, most people go back to their rooms to catch up on sleep.

Few people come to this place.

It has become a good place to relax and unwind.

Lin Jianshen took the elevator to the top floor.

He ordered a lemonade at the bar, sat in an armchair, looked at the sky, and swayed slowly.

Life is full of illusions, but pain is the only real thing.

Girls can be full of fantasies about love, seeing only beauty in their eyes.

But boys can't be immature.

But he is more than just a boy.

He was also her brother, and sometimes even played the role of her father.

He began to think again about how to get out of the quagmire.

If his undercover work is successful, will he be able to provide Xia Tingwan with a stable and happy life?

Can he be a good husband?

Perhaps he didn't need to think so much; Xia Tingwan already had a boy she liked.

As dusk settles over the tall building, someone upstairs seems to be filled with sorrow.

He is no longer poor.

Jinli did an excellent job and managed the team very well.

After all, he used to manage Star Trail Bar, so managing these things wasn't difficult for him.

As the team leader, Lin Jianshen receives the highest percentage of the profits.

Wealth kept pouring in for him.

But the money spent on Xia Tingwan was mostly clean.

Zhuifeng Media truly lives up to its reputation as a leading company, consistently producing hit shows.

His first role in a movie was a huge hit.

Based on commission, even a mere extra earns significantly more than before.

However, he is still unhappy.

A woman was standing by the railing in the distance, I don't know when.

Some people, you can tell they are definitely beautiful just by looking at them from behind.

Her shoulders and neck have smooth lines, her waist is slender, and her proportions are just right.

Maintaining a figure like that requires a lot of effort.

The woman also seemed to be sad.

Lin Jianshen has had a very keen sense of the emotions of the people around him since he was a child.

She said something into the phone, but Lin Jianshen couldn't hear it.

I wasn't in the mood to eavesdrop.

It turns out that even a beautiful woman like her has troubles she can't get rid of.

All beings suffer, regardless of wealth or poverty.

The chair swayed back and forth, but it couldn't shake off the sorrow in my heart.

A fragrant breeze suddenly wafted from the side.

Lin Jianshen turned his head and saw the woman sitting down next to him.

She was wearing a white satin casual shirt and a matching white skirt with a low slit that revealed a small section of her fair, white calves below her knees.

She wore a thin black decorative leather belt around her waist, which added a touch of color to her outfit.

Her makeup was exquisite; she was the kind of striking beauty, like a Hong Kong star from the past.

However, there was a hint of weariness in his eyes and brows.

Seeing him turn his head, she greeted him, "Mr. Lin, it's been a long time."

"We're quite destined to meet."

Lin Jianshen asked in surprise, "Zhong Ran?"

Zhong Ran smiled and said, "I heard that a very promising newcomer named Lin Jianshen has recently joined the team."

"I thought it was just a coincidence of names, but it really is you."

No matter what, running into an old acquaintance is always a happy thing.

Lin Jianshen sat up from his chair: "Actually, I don't have much experience at all."

"Saying he has potential is just people giving me face."

After thinking for a moment, Zhong Ran said, "Mr. Lin, if you want to have a long-term career in this industry, you need to find your own persona."

Lin Jianshen said, "Then I will have to ask Miss Zhong for guidance."

Zhong Ran said, "Unlike long-form dramas, short-form drama scripts are highly homogenized."

"If you want to stand out, you need to find your own niche or your own selling point."

Lin Jianshen nodded and said, "That makes sense."

Zhong Ran said, "For example, older men sell maturity and stability, while younger men sell sunshine and handsomeness."

"Actresses are selling clarity and independence."

"The script is nothing more than an industrial assembly line, using some exciting elements to combine these selling points together."

Lin Jianshen asked, "Miss Zhong, what about your public persona?"

Zhong Ran took a sip of her coffee: "I used to sell my acting skills, now I'm selling my face."

Two years ago, when they had dinner together, Lin Jianshen learned that she had almost been sexually harassed.

After joining the company, I heard many rumors about her.

Some people appear respectable on the surface, but behind her back they're even speculating about what kind of treatment she received from the investors...

"Miss Chung," Lin Jianshen said carefully, "life is like the waves of the ocean, with its ups and downs."

"Pain is the soil of art; perhaps you can find a breakthrough here."

Zhong Ran said, "Is misfortune a harbinger of fortune, and fortune a harbinger of misfortune?"

Lin Jianshen nodded.

Zhong Ran pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's interesting, Mr. Lin."

Lin Jianshen waved his hand: "Miss Zhong, please don't mind me talking nonsense."

During the conversation, try not to discuss anything too intimately with someone you don't know well. Continuing with this topic might bring up some unpleasant memories for Zhong Ran.

So Lin Jianshen steered the conversation back on track: "How about we continue talking about character development?"

Zhong Ran said, "Actually, these things are like certain commodities; they may look shiny and appealing, but they're actually fragile and break easily."

"So while you're finding your persona, you also need to find your strengths, which is your core competitiveness."

"Also, don't try to challenge your weaknesses. It takes a long time to overcome weaknesses, and the pace of this industry is very fast. You won't have that much time."

Lin Jianshen picked up his lemonade and raised his glass to her: "Now I know why many industries need a mentor."

"Hearing a few words from you is better than reading books for ten years."

Zhong Ran clinked her coffee cup against his.

Zhong Ran sighed, suddenly becoming somewhat pessimistic: "Actually, I don't know how much longer I can stay in this industry."

Her career was completely ruined.

Although a few of her short dramas became hits, the difference compared to her previous work is huge.

Many people who were not as good as her back then, but chose to compromise, have already won many awards, appeared on the red carpet, and gained both fame and fortune.

Zhong Ran gripped her coffee cup tighter: "But if I could go back to those days, I would still make the same choice."

She will not bow to unspoken rules.

Lin Jianshen said, "I do not seek fame or fortune in the world, but only to have a clear conscience and a pure heart."

"Many people in this society have lowered their standards, and sometimes it makes those who adhere to those standards seem foolish."

"But this isn't your fault, it's theirs."

Zhong Ran nodded: "That's the only way I can comfort myself."

Having principles and being unwilling to accept defeat are not contradictory.

Since she brought up the topic herself, Lin Jianshen no longer held back: "Miss Zhong, do you hate that person?"

Zhong Ran naturally knew who he was talking about, and smiled: "Ding Yonghua, it's impossible not to hate him."

"But actually, even without him, there would be people like Zhao Yonghua and Wang Yonghua. The entertainment industry is dirtier than you think."

Lin Jianshen then asked, "Does he enjoy using underhanded tactics to take advantage of others?"

Zhong Ran sneered, "The number of people he has harmed is countless."

Ding Yonghua is definitely a big fish.

Moreover, being of questionable character makes them a very suitable target.

I just couldn't think of a way to fish him out.

If Zhong Ran is willing to cooperate, the chances of success are quite high.

But he shouldn't have dragged Zhong Ran into this.

Lin Jianshen said slowly, "Miss Zhong, Heaven is watching what people do."

"I think he'll get his comeuppance."

Zhong Ran said, "Although I know this is too far-fetched, it makes me feel a little better."

"I hope we'll have the opportunity to cooperate, Mr. Lin. I'm going back to sleep now."

"It's rare for us to finish work so early today."

Lin Jianshen nodded: "Good night."