There are many methods professional actors use to evoke emotions, such as triggering feelings with harsh language or through emotional associations.
Among the actors present, Xie Wang, who had the most experience, took on the important task.
Xie Wang couldn't bear to hit or scold, so he decided to let Lin Jianlu rely on associations.
"One late night," the two were alone in the adjacent room, and Xie Wang set up a scenario. "It's stormy, with howling winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. Your father went out for a business meeting and hasn't returned yet, and your ge also can't come home because of the storm. You're all alone at home."
He'd probably be scared to tears.
But Lin Jianlu actually laughed.
"That sounds so nice," Lin Jianlu said. "The rain could last two more days, or even two years. It would be best if they never come back."
Xie Wang: "..."
"Never mind. Let's try another scenario," Xie Wang said. "It's stormy, with howling winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. Your father accidentally left you by the roadside, and you can't find your way home."
Lin Jianlu laughed again.
"This won't work," Lin Jianlu said. "When my dad abandoned me, it was snowing."
Lin Ming doesn't like him.
He was the result of Lin Ming's drunken mistake, a stain on his father's life.
Lin Jianlu didn't cry, but Xie Wang almost did.
He had never heard Lin Jianlu talk about these things before.
When the Lin family came to his house with Lin Jianlu's physical examination records, pointing to the words "marked for life" and demanding he take responsibility, Xie Wang had thought the Lins loved Lin Jianlu to bits.
"Isn't there anything that makes you feel sad?" Xie Wang asked.
Lin Jianlu thought for a moment. Yes, there actually was one thing.
When he mistakenly thought Xie Wang was married and couldn't fish to satisfy his cravings, he did feel a bit sad.
But... not to the point of crying.
Xie Wang was out of ideas. He couldn't f*ck him until crying now, could he.
That would be unrealistic and outrageous.
All he could do was try scolding him.
Let's see if a good scare works.
So, Xie Wang put on a cold, stern face using his acting skills.
"Stop laughing." Xie Wang said harshly, "You're here to film, not joke around."
Lin Jianlu didn’t cry, just stared at him.
Xie Wang thought this wasn't working; he needed to be more efficient. He figured he could apologize after making him cry with his tough act.
With Lin Jianlu's serious personality, he probably wouldn't get angry over something like this.
Xie Wang grabbed Lin Jianlu by the wrist, twisted his arm behind his back, and dragged him to the sofa, pushing him down and forcing him to look at the script on the table. Lin Jianlu stumbled a few steps from the rough handling.
Sometimes, in emotionally intense scenes, actors resort to real physical actions. For instance, slapping someone can quickly trigger emotions and achieve the desired effect. Most actors have used this method.
And it was also what Xie Wang was thinking of using.
"Why are you so stupid? Be serious," Xie Wang said. "Otherwise, we'll switch you out—you won't be filming anymore."
The omega's body tensed under his grip, struggling violently. The short black strands of hair on his neck moved slightly, and the contrast of his snow-white neck reminded Xie Wang of a swan trapped in submission.
"Got it now?" Xie Wang felt the struggle in his grasp, with his shirt being tugged several times at the waist. He clenched his teeth and didn't let go, pressing Lin Jianlu down in front of the table.
A couple of wet spots fell onto the thin script.
Had he scared him into crying?
Without a moment to offer comfort, Xie Wang quickly let go and pushed the omega into the bedroom. His mood was bad, and the tension around him was palpable as he shouted at the director, "Film quickly, move it!"
"Da Wang, you're amazing!" the director praised. "You're the one we can count on."
Lin Jianlu's eyes were especially beautiful when he cried. The omega was wearing his husband's pajamas, lying on the carpet fast asleep. His eyelashes were damp, and in the light, the tear stains on his face were clearly visible.
"Perfect! That's a wrap for today!" the director called out.
Xie Wang pushed people aside and squeezed through in a hurry.
As soon as Lin Jianlu started crying, he regretted it.
Damn, he has been coaxing him with sweet words for so long, and now, just for a scene, he might end up completely losing his wife.
Once Lin Jianlu started crying, he wouldn't stop for a long time.
Xie Wang knew this better than anyone.
Every time he made him cry, Lin Jianlu would lie there, eyes half-open, not saying a word. By the time Xie Wang had let off steam and turned him over, he'd find his hands full of tears.
He had never offered any kind words of comfort before.
Lin Jianlu was sitting on the carpet. When he saw Xie Wang come over, he just looked at him silently.
Having just scared him, Xie Wang didn't dare to approach directly. He tossed a pack of tissues over.
Lin Jianlu didn't pick up the tissues. He just lifted his eyelids to look at Xie Wang, his moist eyes glistening with a soft light.
When Xie Wang moved closer, the omega didn't flinch.
"I was just trying to scare you, don't take it to heart," Xie Wang said. "You might not know this since you're not in the industry, but we go to any length to bring our emotions into play."
"You're not stupid either," he continued. "Like last time, when Chen Yimo couldn't get into character during a fight scene, I just punched him. After that, he acted the pervert very vividly."
"Lin Jianlu," Xie Wang said again, "don't be afraid."
He said a lot, pouring out everything he could explain all at once.
Until Lin Jianlu lifted a hand and placed it on his head.
The omega's eyes still had traces of tears, and his expression was distant and cold, but his hand gently rubbed Xie Wang's hair.
Xie Wang suddenly quietened down.
He suddenly realized that, while he was telling Lin Jianlu not to be afraid, it was actually him who was scared and flustered.
Whenever it involves Lin Jianlu, his emotions are out of control.
He used to hate this feeling of losing control, but now he found himself somewhat willing to surrender to it.
Then he heard Lin Jianlu ask, "Are you going to replace me?"
Xie Wang: "?"
"That was also to scare you," he said.
Lin Jianlu: "Oh."
For some reason, Xie Wang seemed to see a look of relief on Lin Jianlu's face.
What Lin Jianlu cared about was not his being harsh and aggressive, but whether he would be replaced?
He had always thought that Lin Jianlu's participation in the filming of "Hidden Blade" was forced by Xingluo Entertainment after their film crew proposed it.
So it's not like that?
Does Lin Jianlu actually like filming?
Or—
Want to film with him?
Lin Jianlu at this age did not seem as cold as he would be a few years later.
Some thoughts and emotions were written clearly on his face.
Others might not be able to see it, but Xie Wang could. After all, he had topped an even colder Lin Jianlu.
Xie Wang took a tissue and gently wiped the tears from Lin Jianlu's cheeks.
"You're the actor I chose," he said. "I specifically discussed it with the director, so there's no way you'd be replaced."
Lin Jianlu stopped crying, and his tears dried up quickly.
The omega got up, wearing the pajamas that were a whole size too big, and went to sit on the sofa to rest.
[Lan]: I just went to the east gate to pick up a package and saw one addressed to you, so I brought it back for you.
[YoYo]: Thank you.
[Lan]: Finished filming?
[YoYo]: Finished for today.
[Lan]: How did it go? Smooth?
[YoYo]: I was so angry that I cried just now.
[Lan]: ??? Who dared to treat our beautiful YoYo like that? Was it Xie Wang?
[YoYo]: He said he would replace me if I couldn't cry.
[YoYo]: Then I would have been fishing for nothing these days.
[Lan]: …
[Lan]: Hahahaha, YoYo, you're so cute.
[YoYo]: But he is really a fierce A. Pushing up glasses.jpg.
This is a fierce A who considers his feelings, because a single action from him can shift his mood.
"Is Lin Jianlu feeling better?" the director asked, knocking on the door. "You're done for today. Go back and rest. Da Wang has really put you through it."
Lin Jianlu nodded.
He changed into his regular clothes and was inspected top to bottom by his manager.
"If I had known filming this movie would be so tough, I wouldn't have let you come," the manager said.
"It's not… that tough," Lin Jianlu said softly.
Just then, Xie Wang, who had brought a cup of milk tea to cheer him up, happened to hear this.
"It's compensation for you," Xie Wang said, handing over the milk tea.
"Thank you," Lin Jianlu said.
Xie Wang thickened his skin and did not leave. He tore open the plastic wrap on the straw and inserted it into the drink for Lin Jianlu.
Lin Jianlu bit the straw.
The omega's mouth was naturally soft, red and moist.
If a drop of milk touched it, dotting the lip bead, it would look even more tempting.
Xie Wang thought to himself.
The reason he had such thoughts was probably because before his rebirth, he had seen Lin Jianlu playing with himself like that.
That day, he was choosing scripts, and Lin Jianlu was watching a video while making strawberry milk.
Perhaps to check the sweetness, Lin Jianlu took a small sip with a silver spoon, leaving a smudge of milk on his lips.
Xie Wang's mind had flown away from the script.
But now, Lin Jianlu was drinking the milk tea in front of him with an indifferent and proper demeanor, making no sound at all.
The manager’s phone rang, and she shot an irritated look at Xie Wang, who was lingering, then said to Lin Jianlu, "I need to take this call. Don't talk too much with people you're not familiar with."
The manager walked away.
"Does the wound on your lower back still hurt?" Xie Wang asked.
Lin Jianlu seemed momentarily stumped, as if he had forgotten about the injury.
"It's fine." Lin Jianlu said.
The next moment, Xie Wang saw the omega's lips brush against the edge of the straw, accidentally staining them with milk.
Xie Wang: "?"
The cold and cheerless gaze, redness in the eyes that had not yet faded after crying, and a slightly amorous reaction in the eyes of others.
As if sensing his gaze, Lin Jianlu lowered his eyes and pursed his lips.
And predictably, Xie Wang felt that familiar sense of losing control.
That overwhelming urge to grab him, to crush and dishevel him.
And for the first time, he felt that this sense of losing control seemed to be traceable.
It wasn't just out of nowhere.
In the past, he thought it was dissatisfaction with Lin Jianlu, and after his rebirth, he felt it was due to his deep affection.
But now, besides liking him, there seemed to be… something else?
Xie Wang felt he was indulging in fantasy.
"YoYo," the manager said, returning from her phone call, "Your performance on 'Seeking Sound' was great. The oldie you adapted and your original song are really popular right now."
The most important thing was that right at the start of his sophomore year, a TV drama had customized an ending song with Lin Jianlu.
Now that the drama had aired, while the show itself was only mildly popular, the song had gone viral and was widely sung and shared.
"Yanxing Media's own online music festival wants to invite you to perform. Do you want to go?" the manager asked.
Lin Jianlu: "Sure."
Yanxing Media?
Isn't that the company I'm signed with?
Xie Wang became shifty-eyed.
"Something's come up with Xiao Xi, I need to head over," the manager said. "You'll be staying with the crew tonight, is that alright?"
"Mm," Lin Jianlu responded.
The manager shot another side glance at Xie Wang before hurrying off.
Xie Wang watched Lin Jianlu thoughtfully.
People were coming and going, and no one paid attention to the two of them.
"I'll treat you to dinner after I finish my personal shots," Xie Wang said. "Let me make it up to me for being mean to you earlier."
"No need." Lin Jianlu's attitude was as alienated as ever.
Still so indifferent.
Xie Wang thought.
But then, the omega lifted his right hand and placed it lightly on Xie Wang's waist.
"I wrinkled your clothes just now," Lin Jianlu's fingertips brushed over Xie Wang's belt buckle, "Sorry."
Xie Wang: "..."
Something's fishy.
Really fishy.
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