Chapter 117: Not Sociable, No Need (Please Give Me a Guaranteed Monthly Ticket)

Kong Tian Studio.

"Axing, why are you here??"

Kong Tian looked at Lin Xing and said in surprise: "You didn't even make a call in advance??"

"Class finished??"

Lin Xing asked with a smile.

"I'm done. Let's go and chat in my office. I'll ask someone to order some food later."

As Kong Tian spoke, he picked up his mobile phone and asked people in the studio to order meals, and at the same time, he specifically told which restaurant to order.

Because the restaurant where Kong Tian ordered meals has recently ceased to operate, restaurants are becoming more and more economical, and the menus have even been replaced with pre-made dishes.

How to save trouble.

Quick dishes such as shredded pork with Beijing sauce, Kung Pao chicken, braised pork with pickled vegetables, and sweet and sour pork loin are completely unsuitable for entertainers.

High in sugar.

"The restaurant I'm looking for is a small restaurant, but first of all, the boss is really good at cooking, and secondly, it's clean and hygienic..."

Kong Tian laughed a little as he said this: "What do you mean these days? Actors don't really act, singers don't really sing. Now it's better, and chefs don't really cook anymore."

Lin Xing said: "Brother Kong, it's not like you don't know how to cook. You really can't afford to have a kitchen in your studio. Next time we get together, we can cook."

Kong Tian listened to this but said seriously: "Don't tell me, I really want to build a kitchen. I can also stir-fry and cook..."

After all, Kong Tian usually spends most of his time in the studio now, because he can take fewer and fewer roles.

Character determines destiny.

Everyone knows that Kong Tian is very talented, and he is not very good at acting direction, so whether it is a movie or a TV series, everyone is willing to invite Kong Tian to be the acting director.

But forget the rest.

Because Kong Tian is too unsociable in the eyes of many people.

Everyone is fishing and lying flat, but you are the only one who is reeling? ?

The key point is that if you are on the front line and top-notch, then no one will say anything about you. You are such an old fool that you cannot be called a 'passed artist' because you have never been popular. Who will give you face at this time? ?

Most of the time, face is not given by others, but earned by relying on your own status.

The same thing, some people say it is the truth, but you say it is bullshit.

Just like Lin Xing only had one assistant to pick him up in "Just Waiting for You". There were not many people willing to pay attention to him on the set, let alone his treatment. Chu Chen and Li Jingjing even finished the scene with Lin Xing. Just withdraw.

But in "Anti-Gangster", Lin Xing firstly won the recognition of Zu Ming with his acting skills, and secondly, he won the recognition of Ren Yi with his conscientiousness in the crew.

It was completely different when he was on the set of "Portrait of a Murderer".

Even if Lin Xing clearly does not want any treatment, not even the so-called RV, Lin Xing's invisible treatment among the crew is naturally not high.

Try replacing Lin Xing from before?

Do you want to take a leave of absence from "Portrait of a Murderer"? ?

There are no doors.

In the entertainment industry, sometimes you have to learn to compromise. As long as it doesn't involve issues of principle, Lin Xing has always been such a person and kept his heart. But why should he be serious about some things? ?

But not Kong Tian. He really couldn't get any sand out of his eyes.

Lin Xing had warned Kong Tian before that he would not be popular if he was too noble.

‘Social’ is sometimes actually a derogatory term.

But Kong Tian obviously didn't listen, or as he said, I'm over 40 and my temper has long been fixed and I won't change it.

If I really change, I will no longer be Kong Tian.

Lin Xing respects people like this, because they live a pure life, far unlike some old actors in the entertainment industry who sell themselves to be honest and indifferent to fame and fortune, while doing the most unrestricted things.

"Next time, maybe I'll finish the kitchen when you come next time, and I'll get an open-air balcony barbecue later..."

Kong Tian brought Lin Xing to his office. While he poured Lin Xing a cup of jasmine tea, he said with a smile: "Tell me, why did you come to me suddenly?"

Lin Xing laughed: "You can't come if you have nothing to do??"

"Of course not, but you should be busy now. Not to mention that you just finished filming "Portrait of a Murderer", I was chatting with Ren Yi two days ago, and he also said that he wanted to record a variety show with you..."

Kong Tian smiled and said: "But Ah Xing, I still want to advise you. You can record variety shows, but don't record too many in a year. You should take advantage of your popularity to choose a few more books now. If you record too many variety shows, you will easily become a variety show star." , look at Ren Yi, he has not dared to record variety shows in the past two years. "

Lin Xing nodded lightly: "Brother Kong, I know it. I told my agent before that I won't record too many variety shows this year. Even if I record it, it will be for the promotion of the TV series."

"I feel relieved when you say that. Besides, I have seen many sober people in the entertainment industry, but not many are so sober at your age."

Kong Tian paused and said: "Most people may still maintain their original aspirations before becoming famous, but once they become famous, few can keep it, especially fame and profit. We have seen too many in this circle. People who become famous overnight and then fall quickly.”

At this point Kong Tian laughed: "But you are special. You experienced fame at a young age, and then experienced ten years of silence. Now is your golden period, so I don't suggest you be too anxious, just take it slow and steady. ”

Not to mention anything else, in 2023, Lin Xing successfully returned to everyone's attention with his outstanding roles in Wu Yao's House, "Farming", and "Just Waiting for You".

At the beginning of 2024, he successfully gained recognition in the industry with the role of Zhou Bo in "Sweeping Black Waves".

More importantly, Lin Xing is only 32 years old this year. Unlike male and female stars in the entertainment industry, the golden age of male stars does not start until after the age of 35. Some male actors even start their careers in their 40s.

Now, Lin Xing has traffic. His traffic is not comparable to the real top streamers or the top streamers supported by capital, but it is stronger than the artificial top streamers such as Li Xingchi, Xu Han, and Hao Zhi.

In addition, Lin Xing has acting skills, and his acting skills have been recognized by people in the circle.

Then Lin Xing will definitely not worry about the script next. In this regard, Kong Tian actually has similar suggestions to Ren Yi and others.

Just don't be impatient.

Now it's a steady and steady approach.

"Thank you, Brother Kong, I know."

Lin Xing said with gratitude from the bottom of his heart, and then he took out the script of "Bad Kids" and said, "I came here today to let you see this script."

"Okay, let me see."

Kong Tian took the script and read it.

"Bad Kids"?

This drama is quite interesting, and then Kong Tian slowly read the script of "Bad Kids".

While Kong Tian was reading the script, Lin Xing was drinking tea and checking Weibo.

"Revelation, Zheng Zhou is producing a new variety show again after two years, and it is reported that the lineup this time is very strong."

"Lin Xing and Zheng Zhou had a dinner together last night. Could it be that Lin Xing will also be on Zheng Zhou's new variety show?"

"Zheng Zhou, Ren Yi, and Lin Xing had a dinner together. From the video, we can see that they were very happy to see each other."

...

It seems that Zheng Zhou is really a man of action.

After all, the new variety show has not been decided yet, and even the name is not sure, but now the promotion has already begun.

These so-called marketing accounts have revealed information, videos, etc., and it is obvious that they have found good people to shoot in advance.

This is a kind of early hype.

It's normal to think about it. Zheng Zhou has always been the best marketing person, and his marketing has not yet failed.

Unlike other celebrities who set up a cook, don't want to be famous, or are honest, they basically fail completely.

"As expected, once an artist becomes popular, they have to participate in variety shows. I thought Lin Xing was an exception."

"Haha, Lin Xing has participated in various variety shows since "Only Waiting for You" became popular. This is more normal."

"Laugh, Lin Xing used to set up a Buddhist character, but it was broken in a second."

...

Among the revelations on Weibo, there are also some that are scolding Lin Xing.

These are basically black rhythms.

This is why many celebrities are reluctant to give up their fan clubs.

Because many times they will set up so-called "anti-black" official blogs, and even if there is a black word, no, to be precise, a critical word, then they will control the comments, fight against black, and hang people to let everyone fight.

Just like today's situation, if it was an extreme fan, they would have controlled the comments and fought at the same time.

Because in the eyes of fans, those who criticize us are opponents.

In addition, it is easy to see that many black fans pretend to be passers-by.

Since July last year, Lin Xing has recorded three variety shows, "Let's Farm", "Comedy Must Be Laughing", and "Follow the Stars to Help the Poor". Among them, "Let's Farm" is a permanent guest, but Lin Xing has only recorded a few episodes of "Comedy Must Be Laughing".

As for "Follow the Stars to Help the Poor", it goes without saying. This Lin Xing really went there purely for charity.

In half a year, he only recorded such a few variety shows. How did he become popular and participate in various variety shows? ?

Lin Xing took a glance and understood that these were generally other people who subtly influenced passers-by.

After all, passers-by don't know how many variety shows Lin Xing has participated in.

Lin Xing didn't care about these. He was prepared to let Sister Dao not deliberately care, otherwise he would really be dragged into the vortex of the fan circle again.

Lin Xing always believes in one sentence, that is, anyone who manipulates public opinion will definitely be backfired by public opinion.

There are no accidents.

So Lin Xing just glanced at it.

"Teacher Lin, I need you to forward the official V of "The Murderer in the Portrait" again."

At this time, the staff of "The Murderer in the Portrait" sent another message to Lin Xing.

A wave of photos of the final shooting yesterday had already been released.

But at the same time, "The Murderer in the Portrait" was preparing to take advantage of the situation to release another wave of stills.

After all, the current "The Murderer in the Portrait" is really a little transparent among the little transparent, and the traffic of other actors added together is not as much as Lin Xing, so naturally Lin Xing needs to help forward it.

Lin Xing replied: "Received!"

He then planned to contact the official V of "The Murderer in the Portrait", and as expected, the official V posted a 9-grid stills, in which Lin Xing was in the C position.

In addition to the two male protagonists Lin Xing and Zhou Wei, there are also Wei Fei, Lin Miaoyin and others in the stills.

Basically, they are all single-person stills.

Although the actors of "The Murderer in the Portrait" are unlikely to fight for any ranking, because there is nothing to fight for.

Take Lin Xing and Zhou Wei for example. Forget passersby’s feelings. Even Zhou Wei’s few fans think that Lin Xing should be in the front.

Lin Xing reposted this 9-grid photo and wrote: “Stay tuned!”

“Wait!”

“Wait, join the crew quickly, don’t go to shoot variety shows.”

“Brother Xing, stay away from variety shows, join the crew quickly.”

"Career, career, Brother Xing, cherish your current career."

...

Almost all the people who left comments after Lin Xing posted on Weibo were fans.

What's interesting is that fans have seen the revelations and gossip just now, and they hope that Lin Xing will join the group as soon as possible.

Fans are the type of people who are too concerned.

More importantly, if an artist records too many variety shows, it will really affect his acting career.

Take Zheng Zhou for example. His acting skills were very strong before, and the characters he created were all kinds of things. But since he participated in more variety shows, he now only plays some urban roles.

Because it's easy for the audience to be distracted when he plays other roles.

But even if he plays an urban role, like the father he played in "Learning from Dad and Mom", everyone still feels distracted.

Or it feels like watching him in a variety show.

This is why many fans don't like artists to take on too many variety shows.

But looking at this from both sides, some artists like to record some variety shows. After all, isn't it fun to have such a relaxing and leisurely job that can make a lot of money? ?

What career to fight for?

Isn't it better to make money while you can? ?

So why do many people think Kong Tian is stupid?

This is also the reason.

"Axing, I've finished reading it."

40 minutes later, after Kong Tian roughly read the script, and then he read it in detail, he looked up and said: "So, are you playing the role of Li Dong? Or the role of Ding Heping?"

This script is really good.

Kong Tian knows scripts after all. In the past few years, he has helped many people read the script. Not only that, he has also helped too many people to understand the roles.

This is also part of the performance guidance.

Lin Xing smiled and said, "Li Dong."

"Okay, this role can be used more. Although you are a little young, you are basically the same age as the character in the play. It's just that the makeup will make you look rougher..."

What Kong Tian is really worried about is: "This script is not good for your image."

"Brother Kong, my last Zhou Bo in "Sweeping Black Waves" didn't do me much good either."

Lin Xing shook his head and smiled: "Acting, who cares about the real image?"

"You can't say that. The advantage of your Zhou Bo role is that you think you are a good villain, but at the same time there are some crazy criticisms on it. Even if your fans don't like it, passers-by like it..."

Kong Tian analyzed carefully: "But the role of Li Dong is different. This character is yin and yang, hypocritical, very hot, and bald. You probably haven't seen the image of an actor with a bald head. It really ruins everything..."

Lin Xing laughed: "Brother Kong, I understand what you mean. You mean that if I take this role, it will be a bit awkward to take idol dramas in the future, right?"

"That's what I mean."

Kong Tian said: "Not only idol dramas, but also elite characters. After all, the competition for male actors is fierce now. Haven't you seen male actors in their 40s jumping into ancient idol dramas? The filters make their faces so pale that they can't be seen..."

"I don't care about this."

Lin Xing shook his head slightly: "First, I will definitely play more serious dramas in the future. Second, I want the audience, the director, and the industry to see more possibilities of me."

"Well, that's no problem."

Kong Tian smiled and handed the script to Lin Xing: "Although this is a web drama, I am still optimistic about the script."

"So Brother Kong, are you interested in the role of Ding Heping?"

Lin Xing pushed the script back and asked with a smile.

Kong Tian: "???"

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