Chapter 6
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Yun Yu: [It's fine, go play, child.]
Thinking about it, Feng Yi didn't have that kind of power. The Zhuang family was run by Feng Yi's brother. Feng Yi was just a rich second-generation with no real authority.
But besides Feng Yi... Yun Yu's mind conjured up another face. A face... mature and handsome, yet always nonchalant.
It couldn't be Lu Jue.
But that day, Lu Jue had indeed asked if he needed help.
When did Lu Jue start caring about his affairs?
...
After spending most of the day at the office, Yun Yu picked two scripts from the ones Gu Lin brought that interested him.
The main roles in these scripts were already cast. The remaining parts were minor roles with little screen time, which suited Yun Yu's needs perfectly.
Before leaving, Gu Lin held out his phone under Yun Yu's eyes. "Your fans have been crying for days over your role being replaced. Do you want to post something on Weibo to comfort them?"
Gu Lin showed Yun Yu his Weibo super topic.
Yun Yu rarely checked these things. The last time he looked was when Lu Jue showed him his schedule.
As Gu Lin said, the usually quiet super topic had been buzzing with posts recently.
"Was the role really replaced?"
"Who is this Su Chen? He's not even half as good-looking as our Yuyu treasure."
"Sisters, be careful! We're outnumbered and can't win against them!! Please read the super topic rules! Don't mention any unrelated people in the super topic!"
"Is the wife secretly crying in her blanket? Hehe, sounds so exciting! But I prefer him crying in my bed."
This post had the most comments.
Yun Yu: "..."
Are the fans crying, or do they want him to cry?
Glancing at Gu Lin, who was looking at him expectantly, Yun Yu pursed his lips slightly. "What should I post?"
Gu Lin had always been lenient with him. While other artists were constantly active, Gu Lin never forced him to do the same. Yun Yu could focus on acting quietly, but he knew Gu Lin hoped he would one day become a big star.
But Gu Lin's hope would ultimately be in vain.
Yun Yu entered the entertainment industry solely for acting. He never wanted to be famous.
Fame brought too many troubles, less freedom, and made it easier for people to dig into his background.
Besides secretly adding a bit of bonus to Gu Lin's salary, Yun Yu could only make up for it in small ways like this.
A few minutes later, Yun Yu's rarely updated Weibo, except for drama promotions, finally had a new post.
The photo showed a boy leaning against a sunlit window, expressionless, looking towards the camera. No makeup, hair casually swept across his forehead, flawless skin, wearing a simple white shirt, yet exuding a striking beauty.
A truly fresh and elegant, coolly handsome man.
It must be admitted, Gu Lin, having worked with many artists, had mastered the art of photography, highlighting their best features.
Of course, it also helped that Yun Yu himself had no flaws.
After admiring the photo for a while, Yun Yu saved it to the cloud and followed Gu Lin out of the office.
Gu Lin was still scrolling through the comments, visibly excited.
Yun Yu didn't have many followers, but they were very active. The photo received a lot of feedback, and what excited Gu Lin more was the increase in followers!
"Damn, when did this new one enter the palace? I've never seen him before!"
"First time seeing Yuyu treasure post a photo... He looks much better than in the drama. Did the drama use ugly filters?"
"How dare he compare himself to Su Chen?"
Gu Lin frowned.
Sure enough, the once peaceful comment section soon turned chaotic. Suspected water army accounts started comparing Yun Yu and Su Chen, listing Su Chen's works and overshadowing Yun Yu's minor roles.
Yun Yu's fans, who were few and not very combative, couldn't argue back.
Seeing Gu Lin frown, Yun Yu, holding the script, asked, "What's wrong?"
Gu Lin paused, "…Nothing."
Yun Yu had never seen such a scene. Gu Lin wouldn't let him worry, as he was the one who suggested posting the photo.
After much deliberation, Gu Lin reluctantly contacted a water army vendor.
Buying water army support? Who can't do that?
Unaware of the online battle over his photo, Yun Yu didn't suspect anything. After getting the answer, he lowered his head to check his messages.
He had messaged Lu Jue when he suspected Lu Jue was behind the drama's cancellation, but Lu Jue hadn't replied.
Feng Yi was right. This person sometimes acted as if he were dead.
Pursing his lips, just as he put down his phone, Yun Yu heard voices approaching.
"What's the use of a pretty face? Who knows if it's even real. Besides playing some low-class roles, what else can he do?" The voice was ordinary.
Following the sound, Yun Yu saw two people walking towards him.
One wore a designer t-shirt worth tens of thousands, the logo almost shouting its price. His face was somewhat familiar, but rather plain, with a strangely high nose, almost translucent in the sunlight.
The other man, Yun Yu recognized from his first interview at the company. He was an agent who had asked if Yun Yu could accept special work arrangements, which Yun Yu refused.
Before Yun Yu could recognize them, Gu Lin suddenly stepped forward, spreading his arms to shield Yun Yu, like playing a game of eagle catching the chick.
"Brother Gu?" Yun Yu guessed the voice belonged to the familiar-faced man, Su Chen.
He had never met Su Chen in person. The heavy filters in dramas made it hard to recognize him immediately.
Su Chen clearly recognized him, his gaze locking onto Yun Yu's face. As he walked past, Su Chen stopped, his tone sarcastic, "Is this Yun Yu? Sorry for taking your role."
Gu Lin puffed out his chest, trying to block Su Chen's view. The agent behind Su Chen laughed, "Gu Lin, what are you doing? It's like we're going to eat him. We're all from the same company. Is it so bad to say hello?"
"Maybe he's embarrassed to see me," Su Chen retorted quickly.
The two seemed to be in sync.
Gu Lin, usually talkative in front of Yun Yu, was now a silent, honest man. He couldn't find words for a few seconds.
His clothes were tugged.
"Brother Gu, it's fine." Yun Yu confirmed he had never met Su Chen before and didn't know where the hostility came from. But thinking of Su Chen getting the role through connections, he didn't want to leave without a word.
He stepped out from behind Gu Lin, walking directly to Su Chen, looking down at him calmly.
Yun Yu wasn't particularly tall, only 1.79 meters, but he seemed taller than Su Chen, giving a sense of superiority. His naturally cool face, standing there silently, sent a clear message: "I'm not to be messed with."
His eyes showed no embarrassment, only calm, as if he didn't care about Su Chen at all.
The close-up confrontation was intense. Su Chen was speechless for a moment.
Gu Lin, ready to protect Yun Yu, waited for a fight, but Su Chen only took a step back.
At that moment, Yun Yu nodded politely, "Hello."
Su Chen: "..."
Su Chen lifted his head, "."
As if saying, "You don't deserve to speak to me."
Yun Yu didn't care, continuing, "Can the drama continue?"
Su Chen: "..."
Yun Yu's mention made Su Chen's face darken.
Something happened. The other investors pulled out, and the person backing him only invested a little, not enough for the production.
The director even asked if he could invest more for more screen time.
If not to spite Yun Yu, he wouldn't have taken the role. Even with more screen time, it was useless!
But having taken it, running away now would be embarrassing.
The person backing him was willing to invest, but only for a while. More investment was needed, but none was coming.
He and the agent came to the company for this reason. With his current resources, the company might invest for future success.
Yun Yu's tone was neither concerned nor mocking. Su Chen, full of anger, couldn't vent. After a while, he glared, "You're kicked out and still care? Worry about yourself. You won't even get minor roles."
"Thanks for your concern." Yun Yu nodded, then stared at Su Chen's nose, "Your nose isn't done well."
Su Chen's face turned red, glaring at Yun Yu, unable to find any flaw on Yun Yu's face.
Yun Yu, indifferent to Su Chen's reaction, said goodbye and left.
Su Chen, still reeling from the insult, watched Yun Yu's back. As Gu Lin followed, Su Chen's gaze fell on Yun Yu's wrist.
Yun Yu's hand looked like that of a pampered young master, with an extraordinary watch. Su Chen, having bought a lot recently, found it familiar but couldn't place it.
The agent, scowling, reminded him, "What are you looking at? Ignore him. He can't match you."
Su Chen calmed down, his expression improving.
True, Yun Yu was nothing. He could take any role he wanted. Next time, Yun Yu wouldn't dare mock him.
The watch was probably a fake.
At the company entrance, Gu Lin, barely suppressing a laugh, followed Yun Yu, "Su Chen's face was so angry. How do you argue so well?"
Gu Lin had feared Yun Yu would be bullied, but Yun Yu stood there, imposing. If not for knowing Yun Yu, Gu Lin would have thought he was a noble-born young master, naturally superior, making Su Chen look like a commoner.
Gu Lin was stunned.
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