I'm really good at this.

"You..." Zhang Hong asked doubtfully, "Do you really think so?"

"Isn't that right?" Lin Muqing retorted.

Zhang Hong's lips twitched.

Anyway, he neither refuted nor admitted it.

Hmm, I feel like I should just give him a Japanese name and call him Kogoro Mouri?

wrong!

Zhang Hong suddenly felt he understood!

My reason for not doing this was something as simple as money!

actually......

I think exactly like Lin Muqing said!

Money is just an external thing; two hundred thousand is nothing special!

His real goal was to connect with Liu Yishou's network so he could pave the way for his TV series!

Is there something wrong?

No problem!

As for why he didn't care at all about the show's reception after it aired, and why he planned to run away to find a job after filming, but still had to rely on Liu Yi's connections...

Does that matter?

It's not important!

I, Zhang Honggang, am upright and incorruptible! Everything I did was for the sake of the film crew!

It wasn't that I didn't think of it just now, it's just that my body acted before my brain could process it.

If Lin Muqing hadn't insisted on pointing it out, I, Zhang, would have had to bear the misunderstanding of the production team and become the coolest person to go against the tide.

Having made up his mind, Zhang Hong nodded, his eyes serious: "That's right, that's what I think."

Lin Muqing gave him a look that said, "Just as I expected": "Then do you know how to negotiate with others?"

Does Zhang Hong know?

Of course he didn't know!

Seeing Zhang Hong's astonishment, Lin Muqing's eyes held a cold glint of a smile: "Just focus on your guest appearance in the TV series, and leave the negotiations to me."

Zhang Hong questioned, "Can you really do it?"

Lin Muqing raised her hand, her slender fingers running through her hair. She then brushed aside the bangs that were covering her forehead, slightly raised her chin, and revealed a confident and arrogant smile: "Who do you think I am?"

She graduated from the Business Administration Department of Beijing University, and she's from the Lin family!

What kind of big shots hasn't she seen?

She's just a director, how could she possibly be nervous?

Zhang Hong stared blankly as she bit a black leather band in her mouth, raised both hands to tie her long, straight black hair together, and then used the leather band to tie her hair into a high ponytail.

"Leave it all to me." Lin Muqing gave a refreshing smile, completely devoid of her usual aloofness. "Just do what you think is best. Don't worry, I'll do my best to keep up with you."

Zhang Hong didn't ask her what she was looking for, because he himself didn't know.

But in short, it must be a very impressive thing.

I don't know it now; it's just that my mind hasn't caught up with my body yet.

Watching Lin Muqing's dashing figure from behind.

Zhang Hong sighed inwardly.

He was stunned by his handsomeness.

............

"Hey, Xiao Zhang, you're back?"

When the two returned, Liu Yishou had been waiting for them for a long time: "Come, come, here's the revised script! Just act out the rest of the scene according to the script. Let me tell you... Hmm? And who is this?"

Upon seeing Lin Muqing beside Zhang Hong, Liu Yishou subconsciously frowned.

"Xiao Zhang," he pulled Zhang Hong aside and said earnestly, "You're still young, so be careful when you're dating. There are too many bad women in society these days, especially in this circle. A guy with such good qualities as you should be careful to protect yourself."

"No," Zhang Hong said with a wry smile. "Director Liu, this is... just think of her as my agent. She said she wants to see me act on set."

"Oh~~~~~A manager~~~~~~" Liu Yishou gave Zhang Hong a knowing look, "I understand, I understand. Okay, since he's your manager, no problem, I'll have him stay next to me and watch with me in a bit."

The old man emphasized the word "agent" and winked.

Zhang Hong smirked and returned to the film set.

As Zhang Hong passed by a handsome young man, he noticed that the man was clenching his fists and staring at him with bloodshot eyes.

He smiled and patted the shoulder of the young man whose name he didn't know, but who seemed to have been in the background in the previous scene: "Brother, don't get too into character. I've heard that getting too into character is bad for your mental health. And intense emotional fluctuations can also harm your body."

After saying that, he walked towards the makeup cart to touch up his makeup.

Looking at his handsome back, Wang Chen felt even more frustrated.

So you didn't even remember what I look like or my name?

Just as I was thinking, Zhang Hong suddenly turned around and flashed a bright, cheerful smile: "Oh right, I remember who you are."

Wang Chen's heart was racing. He was actually a little afraid that Zhang Hong, the guy he least wanted to see, would recognize him.

"I didn't expect to see you here. I remember you were on that pretty boy variety show, right? Oh well." Zhang Hong grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth that could probably bleed toothpaste and break the law, then gave a thumbs up. "Your acting is pretty good. Keep it up, Li Xinran!"

After saying that, he really left.

"Li Xinran..." Wang Chen murmured the name.

He knew the name.

That was a young, handsome actor that another company had been promoting in recent years.

Wang Chen's expression... became even more distorted.

"That bastard isn't me, you idiot!!!"

So you still didn't recognize me?!

On the makeup truck, two actresses are already touching up their makeup.

It seems to be Liu Meng, the female lead in the drama, and Xia Yu, the girl in the kimono. They were college classmates and best friends who grew up together. After graduation, they became actors together and seemed to be only twenty-three or twenty-four years old.

Zhang Hong had a good impression of the two of them.

While his acting skills may not be exceptionally outstanding, he can at least be considered an "excellent young actor".

It's better than those traffic stars who just stare blankly, howl, laugh stupidly, and have a poker face.

So Zhang Hong nodded to them and sat down to wait for the makeup artist to come and touch up his makeup.

Because he was a man, he touched up his makeup very quickly.

Just as she was about to finish touching up her makeup, Ms. Liu Meng, who was next to her, suddenly asked cautiously, "Um... Mr. Zhang, are you really not a professional actor?"

"No," Zhang Hong replied politely and gently to her question.

He has always kept his distance from people who are actors.

It wasn't that he disliked them, but he understood that there was absolutely no connection between ordinary office workers and celebrities, so he never had any improper thoughts.

But Miss Liu Meng continued the conversation: "So, where did you graduate from?"

"Kyoukage."

Zhang Hong's answer remained concise and to the point.

"What a coincidence!" Liu Meng's pretty face was full of surprise. "I also graduated from Beijing Film Academy! I graduated last year!"

"It was the year before last."

"Can I call you senior brother?"

Seeing this pretty girl who was taking advantage of him, Zhang Hong narrowed his eyes slightly.

Wow, this girl is pretty.

However, Zhang Hong was upright and incorruptible, and did not associate with women.

Nor is it.

The main reason is that he knows they come from two different worlds, so he's not interested at all.

And then there's what Director Liu just told him.

A man as handsome and talented as him needs to be careful to protect himself in the entertainment industry and not give any opportunities to those bad women in the circle.

So he smiled slightly and said, "No."

"Huh?" Liu Meng was stunned, then she quickly changed the subject, "Oh right! The second male lead in the drama is also from Beijing Film Academy! But he's only a sophomore this year."

"The second male lead? Li Xinran?" This time it was Zhang Hong's turn to be confused. "Isn't he from Shangxi Theatre?"

"Huh? But he's not Li Xinran..." Miss Liu didn't know how to respond. Why was this person talking so incoherently?

"Not Li Xinran?" Zhang Hong said thoughtfully. "Maybe it was the same doctor who performed the surgery. They really do look alike."

The Liu Meng cruise ship was sunk and could not be relaunched.

Just then, Zhang Hong finished touching up her makeup.

He stood up, nodded politely, and said, "Then I'll go ahead."

After saying that, he left the makeup truck with a normal expression.

A few minutes later, after the makeup artist finished touching up their makeup and left, Xia Yu, who hadn't said a word, approached Liu Meng and teased, "How about it? Got a taste of your own medicine? Who knew our campus belle Liu would have a day like this~"

Her intention was to get her best friend to retaliate so that she could recover from her disappointment.

But to my surprise, Liu Meng remained silent.

She leaned closer to Liu Meng's face: "What's wrong, Mengmeng? Why aren't you saying anything? Don't scare me!"

Liu Meng then came to her senses.

Her cheeks flushed red, and she murmured, "Sigh... I just didn't expect that."

"What didn't you think of?"

"I never expected him to be so handsome even when he's being sarcastic..."

Xia Yu: "???"

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