The film ‘Lincheng’ was finalized, and passed the approval process. Then came the overwhelming media coverage of the film.
With a strong star-studded lineup, gorgeous background, dazzling costumes, poignant love, and not to mention powerful army scenes, there was a flood of speculation about the film.
As soon as Shan Yatong finished filming the MV for his album, he received news that he was to participate in the premiere promotions. He thought that ‘Lincheng’ already had a lot of hype before the premier, but he didn’t expect that he would also be involved with meeting the media officially at the premier.
The premiere ceremony was held with great fanfare. The whole venue was decorated in old traditional styles, creating the feeling of the interior of the city of Lincheng.
As the main supporting actor in the movie, Shan Yatong’s position was right next to Xiao Qishen, which was somewhat surprising. There were so many famous actors and actresses in the movie, even though he played Lian Qi’s brother, Lian Yu, he was not qualified to sit in this position.
Xiao Qishen, who was one step behind Shan Yatong, saw him standing dazed right in front of the seat with his name on it. He patted him on the shoulder and said, “What are you daydreaming about, sit down quickly. There are already a lot of reporters seated behind.”
Shan Yatong regained his sense. Seeing reporters on the side taking pictures, he smiled and sat down.
Xiao Qishen sat on Shan Yatong’s left. “When it’s your turn to go on stage, staff members will come and let you know. No need to be nervous.”
Shan Yatong nodded. He saw Lin Yuxin walking towards them in stiletto heels. She looked particularly sexy in a red evening dress.
“Yatong, Emperor Xiao.” Lin Yuxin glanced over their seats, and sat down one seat away on Xiao Qishen’s left.
Shan Yatong understood that the remaining seat between the two people belonged to Director Lin Yiqian. Were the seating arrangements to suggest to the media his future position in Sky Crown?
Second only to Xiao Qishen and Lin Yuxin? He bowed his head and smiled, how unfortunately that this wasn’t his ultimate goal. He straightened the brooch at his chest. Smiling at the gorgeous layout on the stage. In that case, he’ll see how far he can go.
Lin Yuxin and Xiao Qishen did not sit for long before they were led backstage by the staff. Sitting beside him was Xia Yushuang, who played the role of the second daughter. She said to him, “Yatong, I heard that you have been busy with your new album recently. How is it going?”
Xia Yushuang was not an artist of Sky Crown Corporation. Although she acted a lot with Shan Yatong, they didn’t have much of a friendship in private.
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Shan Yatong smiled at her. “It’s going well. Miss Xia’s evening dress is very beautiful today.” Although he didn’t understand why she was suddenly showing such kindness to him, as an artist, it was basic professionalism not to tell other companies what their artists had been working on. He thought that the friendship between Xia Yushuang and himself was not good enough to this point.
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“You don’t have to call me Miss Xia so politely. Just call me Yushuang.” Xia Yushuang said, smiling. “I’ll also call you Yatong, how about that?”
Shan Yatong smiled and nodded. He lowered his eyes, hiding a glimmer of light. “Yushuang performed very well in the movie. I hope I can work with you again next time.”
Xia Yushuang was about to say more, but she was interrupted by a staff member who went up to the two of them.
”Mr. Shan, Miss Xia, please go backstage to prepare.”
“Thank you.” Xia Yushuang looked at the young man walking in front of her and quickly followed in his footsteps. This young man was now the focus of Sky Crown’s training. There were no artists trained by Sky Crown who were not famous. Having a good friendship with him could be helpful for her future. She was not stupid enough to miss such a good opportunity.
“As far as we know, Director Lin used this newcomer, Shan Yatong, as the important supporting male character in the film. Please talk about Directo Lin’s views on Yatong’s acting skills. I believe we are all looking forward to Yatong’s debut on the big screen.” The female host wearing a silver and white cheongsam, stood on the stage looking like a traditional woman who had come straight from an ink painting.
Lin Yiqian chuckled. “I don’t think my words can describe the brilliance of Yatong. But, I believe you’ll be surprised by his acting skills after you see his performance. If you really want to use one word to describe Yatong’s performance in the movie, I think I can only say that it is a pleasant surprise”
There was an uproar in the media off the stage. It is well known that Lin Yiqian had very strict requirements for artists in his circle. In the past few years, he was rarely seen praising an artist so bluntly. It seemed that Shan Yatong really was something special.
Some reporters have been looking forward to the following development.
“Wow, Director Lin has such a high opinion of our Yatong. Let’s take a look at some of his wonderful performances. Please look at the big screen.” The hostess obviously didn’t expect Lin Yiqian to be so outspoken, and her smile was a little stiff for a moment. But it was only for the blink of an eye. As a professional host, she learned to hide her emotions very well.
The young man in white robes rode on his horse. Treading on a flying petal, the young man’s face could not hide his brashness. With his hair bound in a jade hairpiece, he was a charming young man.
The scene changed. The young man was sitting on the roof and drinking under the stars. He smiled like the summer’s sun at the man sitting beside him in a green robe. The man beside him was Xiao Qishen’s Lian Qi.
The young man in the silver robe raised a blade to cut off the enemy’s head. His pale jade-like cheeks were stained bright with blood, and his face was full of murderous intent.
In the final scene, the young man wore a red robe, walking all alone in the snow, and then slowly fell. The sparkling and translucent snowflakes that filled the skies were a contrast to enhance the scene.
He was reckless, leisurely, resolute, and frail. With only these four clips, people could see the highlights of this young man. Everyone could see the flesh-and-blood Lian Yu, not just as a movie character.
The next burst of shutters clicked away below the stage. Some people in the audience who were lucky to be invited were shocked by the scenes and couldn’t help taking pictures.
The female host took a deep breath and couldn’t hide the surprise in her voice. “Now inviting the actor of Lian Yu, Shan Yatong.”
There was warm applause from the audience. Sitting beside Lin Yiqian, Xiao Qishen dropped his line of sight and watched the carved copper door swinging open. He could see the young man in white walking gracefully into the eyes of the public.
At that moment, Xiao Qishen felt that this young man was the most beautiful person in the world. No one could compare.
While the eyes of the audience were drawn to Shan Yatong, Lin Yuxin looked at Xiao Qishen from the corner of her eyes. She was surprised to see awe hidden in his eyes.
Lin Yuxin suddenly remembered that a few years ago, she was also so surprised to see that person appear on stage. In her eyes, there was no one else except for that man. At that time, the whole world was silent, as if that person was the only one in existence.
Even after all these years, she still remembered her feelings at the time. But until the man lay in the coffin, she still only dared to call him Jing-
No one knew the man’s ruthlessness better than she did. She once saw him smiling with indifference. When she was haunted by gossip, it was this man who firmly stood by her side, and coldly said to the reporters, “The endorsement of an advertisement for Yuxin is seven figures. The man who you said is supporting Yuxin has a yearly income of only eight figures. You still dare believe these kinds of baseless unfounded rumors?!”
Since then, there had been no more rumours after he took care of it. Now, over five years have passed since the incident. She had been promoted from a fairy maiden to an Empress-level actor. But no one else had ever stood so firmly by her side again. In that moment with that man standing beside her, even if it wasn’t because of love, it warmed her lonely heart in this dark industry.
“What was Yatong’s favourite line from the script?” The female host looked at the teenager and asked.
The young man in white pressed his lips together, smiling shyly. He scratched his soft hair. “I don’t know. There are so many lines with special meaning. I don’t know how to choose only one.” The young man looked up at the hostess with pitiful big eyes, raising her maternal instincts.
The female host saw him like this, and hurriedly said, “Yatong, just show us this line to show the mood of the scene.” The hostess took out a line card. “Even if there is no one in the world who comprehends you, I do; if there is no one in the world who understands you, I understand; if there is someone in the world who most wants you to be happy, then that is me, so brother, please be happy
This dialogue was what Lian Yu said when he covered up for Lian Qi and his lover to leave. He was dressed in bright red clothes to distract the enemies. When he changed into his red clothes, his brother and future sister-in-law were knocked-out by the drugs he had used in the cave.
Shan Yatong smiled and nodded, looking sideways at Xiao and Lin Yuxin sitting beside him. He closed his eyes slightly. The moment he opened his eyes, he became the boy who was ready to die for his loved ones.
His smile was interwoven with bitterness and happiness, his tone trembling yet firm. “If no one else in this world can comprehend you, I will; if no one in the world understands you, I understand; if there is a person in the world who most wants you to be happy, then that is me, so brother, please be happy.”
During filming, this scene was shot with a close-up shot of Shan Yatong. Xiao Qishen and Lin Yuxin were not required to show up. Therefore, they didn’t even know what the effect of Shan Yatong’s performance was. Now, seeing his eyes, they could feel the young man’s blessings.
Lin Yiqian looked at the Heavenly Queen beside him. As an experienced senior, however, the artistic conception was brought on by the performance of the junior. He had a feeling this teenager would be a treasure, and this would not be the last time he would be cooperating with him.
There was loud applause and the flicker of flashing shutters. The scene became quite heated.
Xiao Qishen, who had returned to his senses, looked at the young man in white standing in the center of the stage. The light was shining on him, which made him feel like a bright star. His lips lifted into a smile. Shan Yatong was going to be popular.
Remembering how the young man had just looked into his eyes, his heart jumped slightly. Even though he understood that it was just a performance, he still couldn’t help drowning in his eyes.
Xiao Qishen didn’t expect to be so captivated by his acting skills. He didn’t know whether he should be happy or if he should laugh at himself.
Maybe he had to admit that the boy named Shan Yatong moved his heart.
Edited by Kyou
Thank you for the update!!!😀
Yatong moves just about everyone. I’m sure if he really wants to he can make people fall for him, well, they do even if he doesn’t want it.
Jing Anjue really is such a captivating character. In the beginning, I thought everyone’s almost fanatical devotion was exaggerated, but now it really seems to fit. A cold indifferent person, and yet he brought warmth to people. It’s really hard to figure him out. And, anyone would naturally feel drawn to someone who helped them, especially when that someone was typically uncaring. Does he care or does he not care? I feel like that’d bother most people. Aaa, I’m just really happy to see such a character. He’s my favourite kind and so far seems really well-written.
+1 such a cool guy
A cold, indifferent, ruthless person who allows you to be close to him, who steps out to assist you, who shoulders the heavy burden of being the ace of your company, etc. It’s because of the initial emotional distance from that person which causes such endearment to people when they are finally allowed to come a little bit closer and understand that this person is both able to see right through them, but also respects them enough not to make it obvious.
I say give Yatong a harem.. though my money is on Xiao Qishen being the ML.
Thanks for the chapter <3
Does anyone has any idea of who is the ML??
Out of all potential ML he’s the most reasonable. Tang Ruanqing and Luo Yanqian are both to obsessed with Anjue and are viewing MC as his replacement, regardless whether or not they are falling for Yatong, their main focus is on the similarities with Anjue. (Tang Ruanqing is overly excessive, which is seen by him insisting on MC making a cover of Anjues song). While Xiao Qishen is obsessed with MC himself (Shan Yatong). Moreover, he has the most screentime and his views are described in detail. And I think the most crucial point is the fact, that he doesn’t even have an impression of Anjue, as you can see on his reactions a few chapters back. He views Yatong as Yatong, not a substitute.
So just based on this, from my point of view it can only be him. (Don’t even mention the fact, that I can’t stand the other two guys.)
Thanks for the chapter~
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