Ling Qianhe had already made arrangements with his agent.
Lin Muci couldn't be bothered with him, letting him do whatever he pleased. Ling Qianhe's acting was passable; if he wanted to play a fool, an idiot, or a simpleton, so be it.
After Ling Qianhe finalized things with his agent, he was to drive Lin Muci to the television station.
"Tian Di Yi Nian" required several different versions of performance stages, and they also had to participate in several interviews and two variety shows – these were all scheduled activities.
Ling Qianhe stopped the car. As he watched Lin Muci prepare to get out, he suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist. Lin Muci looked at him, puzzled, raising an eyebrow. She heard Ling Qianhe ask her.
"Xiao Ci—do you want me to accompany you?"
Lin Muci flatly refused.
"Do you take me for a three-year-old?"
"I don't think it's necessary."
Ling Qianhe was slightly taken aback, then he chuckled.
"Alright, everything is as my Xiao Ci says."
Lin Muci shivered, getting goosebumps. She went off to her promotional activities, while Ling Qianhe drove to the company.
Chen Fei looked at Ling Qianhe, feeling both a headache and a sense of helplessness.
"You're planning to work again?"
"I know you want to be with Lin Muci, but that character's persona isn't really that good... and playing a fool!"
"Aren't you afraid of losing fans?"
Ling Qianhe looked up at his agent, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Why should I fear losing fans? If they truly like me, shouldn't they love me no matter what I'm like?"
"Isn't that how it is?"
He asked with absolute certainty.
Chen Fei, however, was momentarily speechless by his eloquent demeanor. Chen Fei hesitated before sighing softly.
"When do you plan to get married?"
"I saw the news that the Ling family's shares are all in your hands now... I have a feeling I won't be your agent for much longer either."
Chen Fei felt a touch of sadness, while Ling Qianhe narrowed his eyes. He glanced at Chen Fei and then asked her.
"What makes you say that?"
Chen Fei simply shook her head, offering a wry smile.
"Will you continue to be a celebrity? You're worth hundreds of billions now... you're still willing to act, I doubt your fans can even believe it themselves."
"You inherited all of the Ling family's fortune; you must be incredibly busy, right?"
Upon hearing Chen Fei's words, a faint smile spread across Ling Qianhe's lips, and then he said earnestly.
"There's no need to put it like that."
"As my agent, you won't be stepping down anytime soon."
"As long as Xiao Ci is still in the entertainment industry, as long as she doesn't give up, I won't give up either."
Chen Fei hadn't expected him to say such a thing.
He really didn't intend to retire from the industry?
She looked at Ling Qianhe with surprise. After a moment, Chen Fei perked up, gaining renewed enthusiasm.
"Since that's the case—I have some resources here, all top-tier. You acquired Fox, didn't you? Fox has given us their S-level scripts to choose from."
"Any one of these would have male celebrities worldwide fighting tooth and nail for it."
"Even Hanks might not get this kind of resource now..."
"Take a look."
These were projects from international directors, featuring casts of various Oscar-winning actors and actresses—truly top-notch. However, when the scripts were handed to Ling Qianhe, he didn't even glance at them. He casually pushed the scripts aside.
"No need to look. I won't be taking on any new movies right now."
"I promised Xiao Ci that I would prepare thoroughly for her new movie. I need time to get into character."
"Give me some time, and don't disturb me."
"I'll give you three days to arrange everything – all the commercials to be filmed, all the promotional videos. After that, I won't take on any other work. I want to dedicate myself entirely to this role."
The agent could only offer a bitter smile.
"Alright, whatever you say. I'll go arrange it for you!"
...
Lin Muci spent the entire next month promoting "Tian Di Yi Nian."
This album, as the final album for "Times Girls," created a storm among fans wherever it went. Mention "Tian Di Yi Nian" and "Times Girls," and fans would form long queues.
Concert dates were added repeatedly, yet still weren't enough.
Ten thousand-seat stadiums were packed!
Twenty shows in their North American tour!
Cumulative concert ticket sales exceeded one billion, and merchandise sales consistently broke records—this level of fervor was almost unprecedented globally!
To such an extent that their songs were sung on every street corner, and dance studios practiced their routines.
Lin Muci and the group became idols for many children.
Overseas, fans enthusiastically followed Lin Muci and the group's songs.
After concluding her final tour, Lin Muci quietly boarded a plane back home. Fans could no longer find any trace of her. According to information revealed by her agent, Ye Tongtong, Lin Muci seemed to have gone to film a movie.
Fans were shocked.
【Xiao Ci went to film?】
【Wow, she's so amazing, to be able to focus on acting like this?】
【Her new movie, I remember, is a drama... I think it was announced before. But the movie looks ordinary, I don't understand why she chose it. She's currently the hottest idol globally; wouldn't it be better to release a solo album while she's on a roll? I really don't understand why Xiao Ci herself wants to go back to making movies.】
【The revenue from this movie probably won't be as high as her own concerts.】
Fans discussed animatedly.
But Lin Muci's fans understood one thing more clearly.
【Xiao Ci's pursuit has never been about money, has it? She's a genuine young lady herself; she's much wealthier than those so-called rich families they brag about!】
【Didn't you forget the recent news? Brother Qianhe became part of a wealthy family?】
【I think we should be grateful that these two are still in the entertainment industry—sob, if she weren't still in the industry, Qianhe would have gone home to inherit the family business long ago, right?】
【She must be pursuing truly good works. I believe she can do it.】
The fans had long reached a consensus.
Then.
No matter what happens.
They would believe in Xiao Ci.
【Since Lin Muci has chosen film, we will believe in her. She will definitely bring us surprises!】
...
While the fans were buzzing with discussion, Lin Muci had already traveled to a remote mountain village.
This was one of the primary filming locations for her new movie. The entire village had been booked by the crew, ensuring that the villagers' normal lives would not be disturbed.
She would live there with the crew for a month to complete all the scenes set in the countryside.
And upon her arrival.
She was very curious.
About Ling Qianhe's current state.
Because he had arrived here earlier than her!
And according to his usual acting method.
He was a method actor.
So, Ling Qianhe should have already gotten into character by now?
What changes would Ling Qianhe exhibit once he was immersed in his role, she was very eager to find out!