System: Master Your Life-Chapter 516 - 122 Observations at the Start-up Ceremony, Xia Xiyao: Shall We Go to the Hotel?_2
"I watched your show before and felt your temperament is quite special in the industry. Now that I’ve met you in person, it’s indeed true." Xu Lin threw in a compliment himself.
Actually, this Chen Duling does look a bit different from the other female stars here, with a vibe somewhat like an orchid in an empty valley. However, Xu Lin didn’t think much of it. The entertainment industry is basically a garbage dump, a place where money exchanges hands frequently. It’s very rare to find someone clean. It’s not just female stars who get strong backing; even male stars, like Xu Lin, who is a handsome young man entering the industry, might need support to advance without a background.
So, the path Xu Lin takes in the industry is to become someone else’s father, rather than letting someone become his father.
"Mr. Xu, I really enjoy your novel. When will it be published as a physical book? I’ll buy a set for my collection!"
"Soon, it’s coming out in April. Just keep an eye out for it then."
"Do you have any new books planned?"
"Not sure, my current focus isn’t on novels, but I should have something in the future."
"If you plan to write a new book later, what style would it be?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
"If it’s online fiction, probably some stories about characters living Jianghu-style lives." Xu Lin was just rambling; he wasn’t even sure if he’d write online fiction again. But of course, when chatting with girls, you can’t end the conversation too rigidly.
"Oh, I see. I’ll be looking forward to it!"
Chen Duling smiled slightly and opened her WeChat.
"Mr. Xu, could we add each other as friends? I want to follow your updates."
"Ok."
Thus, Xu Lin added her as a friend.
This was the second female star he added.
As for other female stars, Xu Lin didn’t add them.
Dilraba, Xu Lin saw her as a big deal.
Chen Duling stood out with her strong temperament. As for whether she was beautiful, not particularly so. It’s mostly her vibe that adds up, making her stand out among a group of female stars.
Perhaps they might collaborate in the future; Xu Lin planned to stay in this gold mine of an industry for a while.
Making money is no shame.
As for the other female stars present.
On the big screen, it’s easy for people to see them through a filter, especially fans whose filter is even bigger.
But standing in front of them now, Xu Lin thought they were just alright. Their makeup was heavy, and it was obvious even from a close distance.
Besides, none of them were over 1.7 meters tall.
Xu Lin found it uninteresting.
The official start ceremony hadn’t begun yet. Now was the time when everyone met for the first time and started boasting to each other.
Men?
Xu Lin went over to chat with the big men.
He liked chatting with girls online, but chatting with big men was uninteresting.
However, in reality, Xu Lin preferred chatting with big men because when standing in front of him, girls acted unnaturally since he was a handsome guy, and few girls could remain calm. Especially now that Xu Lin had leveled up and improved, girls didn’t even dare to make eye contact, making conversations uninteresting.
Big men are still better!
"Mr. Xu!"
At this moment, Lin Yu from last time walked over, smiling like a seasoned auntie, introducing to Xu Lin: "This is another investor in this drama, Lei Aihua!"
Lei Aihua was a middle-aged man with a slightly oily look, which was normal. Being non-oily at this age would be unusual; at this age, the smell of old men and age spots start to appear.
"Mr. Xu, pleased to meet you, haha..."
Lei Aihua laughed out loud. As an old fox in business, his keen eyes discreetly scanned Xu Lin.
Lei Aihua couldn’t help but narrow his pupils; Xu Lin’s temperament was too outstanding. It’s not the kind of praise people give casually about good temperament. Xu Lin stood there giving the impression of a true dragon, noble beyond words.
For an average young person, Lei Aihua wouldn’t bother. He was an investor, holding over a hundred billion, not caring about stars. No matter how successful you are in the industry, with millions of so-called fans, you face capital, and you have to behave, toasting when necessary, smiling when necessary. Of course, those very few stars who have become capital themselves are exceptions.
But Xu Lin was different!
So Lei Aihua was quite off guard, smiling, "Mr. Xu really is a dragon among men!"
Xu Lin didn’t bother being modest, smiling, "Mr. Lei, aren’t you also an outstanding figure?"
They shook hands.
"Haha..."
Lei Aihua laughed heartily, who doesn’t like to hear good words?
"Mr. Xu, would you like a cigarette?"
Lei Aihua took out a pack of cigarettes.
Xu Lin took one and also received an old-style lighter from him.
Snap!
Xu Lin lit the cigarette, exhaling smoke elegantly in one smooth motion.
"Looks like Mr. Lei is a nostalgic person."
Xu Lin glanced at the lighter, noticing it had a rather retro design.
Lei Aihua took back the lighter, lit one, and laughed, "Mr. Xu smokes as if an Immortal breathes celestial air."
"Mr. Lei, you’re making me feel proud with that kind of praise."
"Haha..."
"I, Lei, am fifty years old this year. Honestly, it’s the first time I’ve met a young person like Mr. Xu. Very much a surprising experience."
Lei Aihua couldn’t look at Xu Lin with the usual elder’s perspective he had for other young people. Just judging from Xu Lin’s aura, it was evident that this young man was not ordinary, maybe having some influential figures behind him.
Like himself, Lei Aihua, holding over a hundred billion, things could go wrong; if he offended some big shot, the money could vanish like smoke, turning into nothing like waste paper. No matter how awe-inspiring and impressive he was in front of many, facing someone stronger, Lei Aihua would still have to show respect.
