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48. Su Tong's Background

Lin Zhen had just finished filming a scene where she argued with An Jing, who played the son of a businessman. Su Tong felt thirsty after only reciting her lines for a short while, let alone Lin Zhen, who had just filmed a scene with intense emotions.

Su Tong had always felt an inexplicable closeness to Lin Zhen. Although she appeared calm and confident about her acting these past few days, she was actually quite nervous. Lin Zhen's well-timed praise was very encouraging. She first handed Lin Zhen a bottle of water, then picked up her own and drank, jokingly saying, "Actor Lin, you definitely have the right to speak on acting. Being praised like this by you puts a lot of pressure on me. Also, what's today? I must remember this day! I need to write down that I was praised by Actor Lin today, so that if anyone questions my acting skills in the future, I can proudly say that I was praised by Actor Lin."

Lin Zhen smiled, unscrewed the bottle cap, took a couple of sips of water, her smile still gentle, the corners of her lips curving upwards softly. She said, "Okay, today is August 19th. From now on, you can say I've praised you, it's fine. I'll still stand up for you in that regard. But, you don't seem to be under any pressure. That being said, I would never lie to comfort someone, even if I'm not saying anything. I don't know how you would act in other roles, but honestly, your portrayal of Li Roujia was absolutely excellent."

He finished speaking and then realized that Su Tong had been staring at him intently the whole time he was talking, so he asked in surprise, "What? Why are you looking at me like that?"

He usually seemed so wonderful and unattainable, but when he showed such a surprised expression, he seemed much more approachable. Su Tong smiled and shook her head, glancing at the mineral water bottle in his hand, and said, "It's nothing. I just didn't expect that you also need to drink water and eat. You give people the impression that you should be eating dew and eating air, and shouldn't be like us ordinary people."

Lin Zhen asked, amused, "Are you trying to say that I look ethereal?"

After Su Tong nodded to indicate that she did indeed find him ethereal, he continued, "Indeed, quite a few people say the same about me as you, but you are definitely not ordinary. Let me tell you a secret: in other people's eyes, you are much more ethereal than I am. Many people in our crew are too afraid to approach you."

Su Tong herself knew this, but the reason they didn't approach her wasn't because of her ethereal aura. She could only take a sip of water and sigh in a mocking manner, "I didn't expect that Actor Lin, who looks so ethereal, would actually exaggerate so much. Well then, we're even." She raised the mineral water bottle in her hand, "Come on, let's drink to how we can be so high-class and ethereal! Also, thank you again for the gift you gave me at the opening ceremony. That mask was very special, and I really liked it."

The two raised their water bottles and clinked them together, then looked at each other and laughed.

Lin Zhen said, "I'm glad you like it. There's no need for thanks. That mask was given to me by the king of a country when I was traveling in Africa and doing some charity work. It's a blessing item from an ancient tribe in their country. Although it might look a bit scary to girls, it's used to ward off evil spirits and ensure safety. If people in their country get one of these masks, they often hang it in front of their windows and by their beds."

Su Tong was startled, not expecting that the mask actually had such a significant background. However, she bluntly said, rather unromantically, "Is that so? It's a pity that the mask is indeed a bit unsightly. I probably won't dare to hang it in front of the window or by the bed. The mask is still lying in the box right now."

Lin Zhen is an extremely handsome and famous movie star who plays the most important and detailed protagonist in this movie. Su Tong is a new actress with flawless beauty and a mysterious aura. Although the two of them only smiled and exchanged a few words when they stood together, they were like a hazy painting with clothes through the mist, attracting the secret attention of almost the entire crew.

Qin Jing leaned lazily on Lin Shanshan's shoulder, munching on the snacks she had brought, and whispered slowly in Lin Shanshan's ear, "Hey, Goddess Lin, look at the charm of your rival, it's really not to be underestimated. Even your attempt to find that young master Xiao didn't work, and you were completely captivated by him. Now she's hooked up with Lin Zhen so quickly. Do you want me to find a way to teach her a lesson?"

Lin Shanshan pushed her away and sat up straight. "Get out of here and don't tell anyone I know you. Also, eat less, or you'll get fat and nobody will want to look at you."

Just then, her assistant called out, "Sister Lin, if you're ready, go ahead. You have a scene coming up." She casually tossed her bag onto Qin Jing's lap, stood up, and left.

An Jing, who was taking a few sips of water from his assistant not far away, had been watching the two of them. He finally walked over slowly, smiling as he spoke, "Brother Lin, Su Tong, what are you two chatting about that makes you so happy?"

An Jing's gaze slid to Su Tong's face. Although he tried his best to appear natural, he couldn't hide his emotions at all when looking at Su Tong's charming smile. Su Tong could easily see a hint of nervousness and unease in his eyes. Although An Jing had been in the industry for more than three years, it was rumored that he was discovered by a talent scout in his second year of high school because of his very cheerful and handsome appearance. Now a sophomore in college, he was only 21 years old and had not appeared in many works, but he had accumulated a good following among young audiences. His family background was also a factor in getting the supporting role in the movie.

His nervousness, just like any other boy on campus trying to strike up a conversation with a girl he secretly admires, made Su Tong find him adorable, so she casually replied, "Yeah, I was a little nervous because it was my first time acting. Actor Lin gave me a couple of words of encouragement."

Lin Zhen also said to An Jing, "She's just being modest. I'm not trying to encourage her. I just heard her read two lines of dialogue, and she really portrayed the character very well."

An Jing laughed, "Actually, you don't need to be nervous or anything. Acting is really not difficult at all. Just imagine yourself as the person you're playing." He shook the retro-style long trench coat that his character wore in the play, which made him look handsome and nouveau riche, showing an awkward arrogance and a sinister air. "For example, right now, I'm not An Jing anymore. I'm the spendthrift son of a wealthy Chinese businessman in country A at that time. He's someone who is often ridiculed by some white people, so he is usually very concerned about his image and has excessive pride, but in reality, he is also a bit insecure."

Then he resumed his sunny and handsome demeanor and encouraged Su Tong: "Acting is not difficult, and you are so suitable for the appearance of Li Roujia, so you will definitely find it easy to act."

Su Tong smiled and nodded, "Then I'm relieved." In her heart, she sighed, "As expected of the actors chosen by Director Lin, although they are young, their acting skills are not bad at all."

They filmed another scene during lunch break. Since Lin Zhen and An Jing didn't have any scenes in this scene, the three of them sat down in the rest area to wait for lunch. As actors playing important roles, they still had special tables and chairs to rest in.

Then, on the day Su Tong arrived in the capital, the driver Xiao Yang sent to pick her up came with three other people. As usual, they took out large bags of things from the four cars they had driven, which contained various drinks, fruits, snacks, and dishes. Just like every meal before, they were well-trained and quick to distribute them to all the actors and staff of the crew with great politeness.

A film crew like this, with its director, producer, production assistant, cinematographer, art director, sound engineer, and various actors, assistants, and temporary workers, is definitely a large group of people. But these few people who come to give us free meals every day under the guise of "Su Tong is treating everyone to something to eat, please take care of us" seem to care nothing about the money, and they bring us food every single day without fail.

That day, when Su Tong was picked up by Xie Chengjing, and driver Jiang called, Xiao Yang remained silent for several seconds. Just when driver Jiang thought he was going to be punished, Xiao Yang finally replied calmly on the phone, "I know, it's not your fault."

So Xiao Yang decided to teach Su Tong a lesson. He wasn't deliberately trying to make things difficult for her; rather, he reversed his previous approach to Su Tong and deliberately flattered her, making almost everyone on set keep their distance from her.

The day Jiang, the driver who came to pick up Su Tong at the Capital Airport, saw Su Tong and came over alone with a large bag. He placed plates of food he had packed from a famous private restaurant on the table in front of Su Tong, quickly setting out a table full of dishes, each one looking and smelling delicious, making one's mouth water. Normally, it was not allowed for Jiang to bring food in such a ostentatious manner on set, but Lin Lili tacitly allowed Jiang to come every day, which was almost equivalent to reminding everyone on set three times a day that "Su Tong in the crew has a very powerful background!"

Today, seeing Su Tong sitting with two other people, Driver Jiang calmly took out three sets of bowls and chopsticks, then bowed and withdrew.

It's no wonder that others keep their distance from Su Tong.

An Jing's expression instantly became complicated, while Lin Zhen smiled easily and naturally.

Author's Note: Tomorrow's article will definitely be 4000 words. (166 Reading Network)