I Want to Become the King of the Silver Screen [Entertainment Industry] Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Milk Tea

Jiang Yin swore with the ice-cold cola that Chen Dan handed him. He wasn’t scared at all; it was simply a conditioned reflex left over from his original self. To him, Young Master Zhao was just a stranger.

The stranger, Young Master Zhao, appeared out of nowhere. The director went up to shake hands with him, but Jiang Yin only caught a glimpse of his profile. There was also a young girl beside him, presumably the sister of Young Master Zhao that Qi Baijia mentioned.

Chen Dan’s entire demeanor changed, and he nudged Jiang Yin’s arm, gesturing for him to leave. “Let’s go, our scenes are over. Let’s go and remove our makeup.”

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“Liu Ying, oh no, Jiang Yin!” It was Director Liang who called them over, waving towards them. “Come here for a moment.”

Several staff members had already left, and only a few remained. Some were unaware of what happened with Jiang Yin earlier and continued with their own tasks, while others who knew couldn’t help but gossip and watch the drama unfold.

Qi Baijia shrugged his shoulders at the two, indicating that their cover was blown.

Chen Dan’s internal alarm bells went off, and he stared at Jiang Yin intensely, not uttering a word, but he made a grunting sound to express, “Don’t be afraid. The director calling you over is probably just a greeting. And don’t forget the promise you made to me.”

After finally getting Jiang Yin back on the right track, they couldn’t afford any more detours.

Jiang Yin wasn’t afraid of meeting Young Master Zhao, but he felt awkward. Since he couldn’t avoid it, there was no harm in meeting him. However, he couldn’t appear too calm either, so he deliberately showed a hint of panic.

“This is Chairman Zhao, and this is his sister, Zhao Pengpeng. She will be guest-starring as your little empress, Zhang Yan,” Director Liang introduced as if he had no knowledge of what happened with Jiang Yin before. His expression remained unchanged. “This is Jiang Yin, who plays Emperor Han Huidi in the drama. Please get acquainted as you will have many scenes together.”

“Hello,” Jiang Yin lowered his eyes, showing a flicker of hesitation and avoiding direct eye contact with Young Master Zhao.

He had actually thought carefully about how to handle this situation. The fact that “Jiang Yin” sought to be taken care of and sought support from Young Master Zhao was true. Many people witnessed it at the time, although they were far away and couldn’t hear what he said clearly. However, they could still guess the general situation, as Young Master Zhao had encountered similar incidents before.

He isn’t famous yet, so this incident is just a joke circulating among industry insiders. However, once he becomes popular, it’s highly likely that it will be used against him as a scandalous piece of evidence, and it is indeed a genuine black mark.

Therefore, he needs to resolve this matter before he becomes famous.

He hadn’t figured out the exact plan before, but when he heard from Qi Baijia that Young Master Zhao’s sister would be playing Zhang Yan during the filming, he thought about building a good relationship with the young girl during the shooting period. Then, he could ask her to apologize to Young Master Zhao on his behalf, leaving a favorable impression on Young Master Zhao’s side. When this matter resurfaces in the future, perhaps Young Master Zhao would help him with a “clarification” out of consideration for his sister.

He never expected that Young Master Zhao would actually come in person.

In the short walk towards them, Jiang Yin instantly had an idea in his mind.

What could be better than having Young Master Zhao personally clarify the situation?

“Hello,” Young Master Zhao’s cold and deep voice sounded, as if he didn’t recognize him. “Pengpeng is young, and she might cause some trouble for you all in the next half month.”

Zhao Pengpeng secretly gave Young Master Zhao a glare.

“No, not at all,” Director Liang smiled and exchanged pleasantries. “I think the young girl is quite sensible.”

“No trouble,” Jiang Yin added, shaking his head.

It seemed that now he dared to raise his eyes and take a quick glance at Young Master Zhao and Zhao Pengpeng.

True to his name, Young Master Zhao embodied seriousness from head to toe, impeccably dressed in a suit. While his facial features couldn’t compare to those of a star, they could still be considered handsome. His sharp eyebrows and profound facial contours, coupled with his tall and slender figure, outshone many men.

At the moment, Jiang Yin was only 1.81 meters tall, still half a head shorter than him.

As the saying goes in the industry, there’s no one more handsome than him who has his wealth, and no one wealthier than him who is as handsome.

What made Young Master Zhao famous was his integrity and manners.

To this day, there was no man or woman who could make him slip up.

It was said that someone once disagreed with him and deliberately rode a bicycle to collide with Young Master Zhao’s car, intending to have a romantic drama-like encounter. However, Young Master Zhao calmly got out of the car, called the insurance company and the police, and then, in a very composed manner, educated the other party about the dangers of insurance fraud to society.

This incident caused everyone to burst into laughter.

Zhao Pengpeng is indeed beautiful, with a bright and charming smile and beautiful teeth. She clearly inherited all the best qualities from her parents, so it’s no wonder she wants to enter the entertainment industry.

The young girl extended her hand politely towards Jiang Yin. “Hello, this is my first time acting. I’ll be relying on you in the days to come.” She blinked her eyes. “I just saw you act, and you were really good.”

Jiang Yin didn’t immediately shake her hand. Instead, he glanced at Zhao Yansen, as if concerned about something.

Zhao Yansen didn’t give him a hard time. On the contrary, he agreed with Zhao Pengpeng’s evaluation and praised, “Indeed, you acted really well.” There was no trace of resentment in his words.

Jiang Yin was slightly surprised because he could tell that Young Master Zhao wasn’t just being perfunctory; he genuinely felt that way. With relief apparent on his face, Jiang Yin reached out and shook her hand. “Thank you.”

Next, he greeted Zhao Pengpeng’s agent, especially Chen Dan, who seemed to be meeting an idol and couldn’t contain her excitement.

Just as they were chatting, Zhang Ningli also approached, still in her makeup. “Director Zhao.”

She was an artist under Baixiang Entertainment, which was a subsidiary of the Lichuan Group. Considering that Zhao Yansen was her boss’s boss, it was only natural for her to come and say hello when the big boss appeared.

As expected, Zhao Yansen had the good manners rumored about him. Although serious, he wasn’t cold or arrogant. He introduced Zhao Pengpeng again, clearly showing his affection for his little sister.

Soon after, other artists from Baixiang Entertainment on the crew also came over. Zhao Yansen greeted each and every one of them, surprising everyone with his ability to remember their names, even for the newly signed young artists.

Jiang Yin stood by and observed, starting to understand why Zhao Yansen acted in such a “straightforward” manner yet continued to attract followers. He noticed sparks in the eyes of the two young actors, and it was interesting to see that one of them had openly and subtly mocked him for seeking connections.

It was said that Zhao Yansen becoming the chairman at such a young age was due to his parents’ influence. However, by observing his ability to remember everyone’s name, one could see that he had his own capabilities.

During this time, Zhao Pengpeng’s agent and assistant handed out a cup of milk tea to everyone, including the staff.

The milk tea had exquisite packaging and was clearly not cheap, with all the cups being large-sized.

Jiang Yin received a cup of milk tea with a milk cap. It had a layer of sweet milk cap on top, with a rich flavor, while the jasmine tea beneath had a light and elegant aroma. The combination of the two flavors was just right.

As Jiang Yin drank it, he waited by the side. Chen Dan wanted to take the opportunity to slip away with him, but he used Director Liang as an excuse to stop her. He planned to wait until most of the people had left and then talk to Zhao Yansen to smooth things over regarding the previous incident.

Unexpectedly, before Jiang Yin could speak, Zhao Yansen took the initiative to stop him.

“Come with me,” he said.

Jiang Yin followed him, despite the concerned look from Chen Dan.

Zhao Yansen didn’t go too far and stopped in a corner of the set, ensuring that everyone could see them but couldn’t hear their conversation.

“Don’t misunderstand. I called you over to tell you that I won’t pursue the matter from before. You don’t need to worry. Since you’ve taken on this role, just focus on your acting and don’t overthink it,” he got straight to the point.

Zhao Yansen hadn’t expected Baixiang to give Jiang Yin this role. It was only after Pengpeng accepted the role that he realized it. However, since it had already been given, there was no point in taking it back.

Jiang Yin instantly understood why Zhao Yansen called him over. He was worried that Jiang Yin would have a burden on his mind and wouldn’t perform well, which would affect Zhao Pengpeng. But it also showed that Young Master Zhao believed in Jiang Yin’s previous performance.

It worked out well and aligned with Jiang Yin’s intentions. It wouldn’t hinder what he wanted to do next.

“I’m sorry.” He took a deep breath, summoning his courage. “I was wrong in the previous incident. I acted impulsively, and I won’t do that again in the future. I’m truly sorry for causing you trouble.”

If he had any doubts before meeting Zhao Yansen, seeing him up close and observing him for a while, he was now 90% sure that Zhao Yansen would forgive him.

Indeed, Zhao Yansen showed surprise on his face, as if he hadn’t expected Jiang Yin to say these words.

Zhao Yansen was genuinely surprised. In fact, he didn’t have a deep impression of Jiang Yin. After all, there were more bizarre incidents than what Jiang Yin did. Besides falling into the water, all he remembered was that Jiang Yin looked good. Unfortunately, he had taken the wrong path at such a young age, but that was a personal choice, and Zhao Yansen wouldn’t say much about it.

However, if he could understand and change his ways through this experience, it was indeed a good thing.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Only then did Zhao Yansen carefully examine Jiang Yin.

The young man was still wearing his costume, his eyes slightly red from crying scenes. With makeup on, he appeared even younger. Looking up at Zhao Yansen, he resembled a child who had made a mistake and was waiting for reprimand.

As a “straightforward” person, Zhao Yansen couldn’t help but praise that this child did indeed look good—rosy lips, white teeth, and picturesque features. He was worthy of being in this industry.

Considering Jiang Yin’s age, Zhao Yansen suddenly felt a sense of responsibility, as if shouldering the duty of nurturing the country’s budding talents. He felt relieved and said, “I accept your apology. You’re thinking in the right direction. I just watched your performance, and it was quite good. You’re still young, so don’t rush.”

Jiang Yin’s expression briefly became trance-like, inexplicably reminding him of the feeling he had when facing the Grand Tutor during his entrance examination.

“Understood,” Jiang Yin replied subconsciously.

Seeing how obedient he was, Zhao Yansen added a few more words. “You took the initiative to apologize, which surpasses many people. Not everyone has the courage to admit their mistakes. I’m not knowledgeable about acting professionally, so I can’t give you any advice in that regard. But with your external conditions and talent, if you polish yourself well, you’ll definitely improve.”

In that moment, Jiang Yin seemed to see a hint of an old soul in Zhao Yansen’s eyes. If he remembered correctly, Zhao Yansen was only nine years older than him.

Feeling somewhat dazed after being fed a spoonful of chicken soup, Jiang Yin vaguely understood what the girl who framed him felt at that time. “Thank you, I will.”

“However,” Zhao Yansen, channeling the strict teacher, changed the tone of his words. “I won’t take the initiative to clarify the previous incident for you. A mistake is a mistake, and an apology doesn’t erase the wrongdoing. I hope it becomes a driving force for you, a constant reminder.”

Jiang Yin: “…”

Author’s note:

Jiang Yin: WTF!

After a long time…

Zhao Yansen: No, it’s not a mistake; it’s fate.

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