Chapter 78: End-of-Filming Privileges and Incoming Endorsements

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October 15th, Sunday, light rain.

“Tingting, godmother, I originally wanted to send you both abroad, but there’s nothing I can do now. We can’t leave, and my godfather has made too many enemies. Without my protection, I worry you’ll be in danger…”

On the rooftop of the building, Lin Xing was filming his last scene with the crew.

This scene was supposed to be shot a few days ago, but Zhu Ming had adjusted the shooting schedule at the last minute, so it was left for today.

Coincidentally, the script had set this scene to take place in the rain.

And now, the timing was perfect.

No need for artificial rain.

This scene mainly showcased Zhou Bo’s madness.

According to the script, he was to throw Shen Ting and Li Lu off the building.

For Zhou Bo, if he died, who would protect his godmother?

So, Zhou Bo decided to die along with Shen Ting and Li Lu.

But in the end, he lost his nerve.

After throwing Shen Ting and Li Lu off the building, Zhou Bo couldn’t bring himself to die.

“Cut!”

With Lin Xing’s final line, Zhu Ming called “cut.”

At that moment, Lin Xing officially wrapped.

From September 20th, when he joined the crew, Lin Xing had spent a total of twenty-five days filming.

During this period, not only did Lin Xing learn a lot from Ren Yi, but more importantly, he gradually grasped some acting techniques by working alongside seasoned actors.

“Thank you, Director Zhu, thank you everyone…”

Lin Xing hugged a bouquet and expressed his gratitude to the crowd.

Compared to the perfunctory wrap-up he experienced with “Just Waiting for You,” the “Sweeping the Black Waves” crew treated Lin Xing much better this time.

There were not only flowers.

The staff even brought out a cake, lit candles, and celebrated Lin Xing’s wrap.

It was quite the spectacle.

“Thank you, truly, thank you.” Lin Xing expressed his gratitude again. “Today I wrap and the rain falls. As the saying goes, fortune comes with water. I believe this drama will be a hit.”

Bang!

Just as Lin Xing finished speaking, Bai Yan playfully smeared cake onto his face.

It was all about the lively atmosphere.

Lin Xing truly experienced the main character’s wrap-up treatment.

Before leaving the crew, Lin Xing treated everyone to milk tea.

After all, only his part had wrapped, and the “Sweeping the Black Waves” crew still needed to continue filming, so milk tea was the perfect gift.

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When leaving, it was Bai Yan who saw Lin Xing off.

From start to finish.

Bai Yan had picked him up when he arrived, and now he was seeing him off as he left.

“Ah Xing, I’m sure your role will spark heated discussion when it airs,” Bai Yan said with a smile. “Hope we’ll work together again.”

Lin Xing replied, “Thank you, Brother Bai, for taking care of me these days. Hope to collaborate again.”

“Mm, so you’re heading back to the Capital today?” Bai Yan asked. “Aren’t you going to look around before you leave?”

Lin Xing shook his head. “No, I’ll come again when the crew wraps. I have work back in the Capital.”

“Alright, I won’t see you off then. Let’s keep in touch on WeChat,” Bai Yan said, lightly patting Lin Xing’s shoulder.

“Okay.”

Lin Xing waved goodbye to Bai Yan.

All in all, during his nearly month-long stint with the crew, Lin Xing got along well with Bai Yan.

At 4 PM, Lin Xing landed in the Capital.

“Xingxing! Ah, it’s really Xingxing!”

“Xingxing, did you just wrap up?”

“My god, I never expected Xingxing to actually appear!”

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A crowd surged toward him.

Sometimes, celebrities’ schedules simply can’t be kept secret.

So today, Lin Xing was surrounded at the airport.

“Thank you all for your support, but please don’t crowd. Don’t cause unnecessary trouble for the airport…” Lin Xing took off his sunglasses and mask, signaling to Xiao Nan not to block the fans, then said to the crowd, “Please line up. I’ll try my best to sign for everyone. Those who want a photo, let’s take one together later…”

Fans often need some guidance.

But the real disturbance comes from resellers.

Resellers only want to make money.

So what Lin Xing needed to do was keep things calm.

Even though he hadn’t revealed his itinerary, there were still dozens at the airport, some of whom were resellers.

Some resellers would get a pile of autographs for free and then turn around and sell them at high prices.

So Lin Xing signed one for each person. Moreover, he told everyone, “Don’t buy my autograph; it’s not worth anything. If you need one, I’ll mail it to you later…”

In Lin Xing’s view, the more autographed photos he gave away, the more commonplace they’d become. If resellers couldn’t make money, they wouldn’t bother him anymore.

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And so, Lin Xing spent almost half an hour signing at the airport.

In the end, he took a group photo with everyone.

“That’s it, folks,” Lin Xing waved. “Let’s disperse.”

There was no way to keep signing.

The crowd was growing, and who knew what trouble might arise next.

“Lastly, please help me spread the word: don’t greet or see off at the airport, don’t spend money on autographed photos. My autographs won’t appreciate in value, and they’re not worth much anyway.”

As he left, Lin Xing urged them once more.

Whether it worked or not, he had to show his stance.

Previously, Lin Xing had declared he’d never accept gifts, and after repeating it a few times, fans gradually stopped giving him presents.

“Xingxing, you should have left right away. I’m worried if you keep signing next time…”

As soon as he got in the car, Sister Dao said helplessly.

“It’s fine, I know what I’m doing,” Lin Xing replied casually. “I don’t need to maintain some so-called arrogance or status. Signing a few autographs for everyone isn’t a big deal.”

“Alright.”

Sister Dao said no more, satisfied that Lin Xing knew his own limits.

She had come to pick up Lin Xing at the airport and discuss business.

Ever since “Men’s Fashion Trends” released its October digital edition and Lin Xing’s fans bought it out, the industry was shocked.

Everyone guessed Lin Xing had influence, but still underestimated his fans’ purchasing power.

So recently, many brands had come to negotiate endorsements, especially those whose products fans might buy.

Some brands just wanted to sign Lin Xing as a brand ambassador for a few months, or for a couple of months’ promotional campaign, and then cash in.

For these brands, Lin Xing’s popularity was due to “Du Fei.”

No one was fooled.

So brands wanted just a short-term contract.

This is normal. Whenever you see a celebrity taking on a slew of endorsements, most of them are short-term deals like this.

Sister Dao explained to Lin Xing, “Of course, I’ve declined all those for you. I know you won’t agree anyway, but these days there’s a high-end business negotiation ongoing…”

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