I am a Big Player
Chapter 534 - 528, Refusing to Act (Second Update)_1

Chapter 534: 528, Refusing to Act (Second Update)_1

Lin Ke’s recent activities in the entertainment circle are so well known that even the students at the Central Academy of Drama have heard about them, after all, Lin Ke is an alumnus from their institution.

Wealthy, having financial backers – these are the tags the entertainment industry now attaches to Lin Ke.

The entertainment industry is a very pragmatic place; many people complain that some investors flaunt their wealth and just create havoc in the entertainment business, while others invest just to chase after female actresses.

However, this further illustrates a harsh reality: with money, you can create havoc; with money, you can pursue female actresses...

Lin Ke is a man of integrity, his current aspiration is to produce some quality TV dramas. He has high standards for his spiritual world, seeking success and a sense of achievement on a spiritual level.

Therefore, after witnessing Ren He’s acting today, he was quite impressed and very eager to recruit this young actor under his command.

However, when Ren He heard Lin Ke’s words... Lin Ke? Who’s that? Since arriving in this world, he rarely watched TV series or even movies, particularly because the quality of TV dramas and movies in this world is not as good as in his previous life.

So even though Ren He had an exceptional memory and never forgets what he saw, he had never heard of Lin Ke, simply because he had never come across him.

Yet out of politeness, Ren He couldn’t say he didn’t recognize him. Ren He considered himself to be very polite. Judging by everyone’s reaction around him, this Lin Ke must be quite famous. He pondered for less than a second before smiling and saying, "Hello, Mr. Lin, of course I know you, and I’m delighted to meet you."

But what kind of person was Lin Ke? He was an actor with over twenty years of experience, and he could tell at a glance that Ren He didn’t recognize him!

Lin Ke was befuddled. Were there actually people in China who didn’t know him? This wasn’t narcissism; it was a fact. If he randomly asked someone about Lin Ke, they would know who he was!

What kind of contestant doesn’t even recognize him...

Lin Ke had planned to use his fame to initiate conversation, find common ground, then tempt with a generous salary to attract the other party to his studio.

But now there was a problem – the other party didn’t know him at all, which was damn awkward. After pondering for 2 seconds without knowing how to start, he had to force the conversation: "It’s like this, I have a studio, and I’m very interested in your acting. Would you be interested in acting in movies?"

Ren He was stunned for a moment; he was actually being invited to act in movies? Had his day to be scouted come?

Zhang Ming had invited him before, but Ren He was very clear that Zhang Ming was not interested in his acting skills, whereas this Lin Ke definitely came for his acting ability!

This was quite refreshing!

However, Ren He had no intention of acting. Even if he was to make his own movies in the future, he probably wouldn’t take on the role of Ren He. For Ren He, working behind the scenes was far more interesting than acting on stage!

Thinking it over, Ren He replied, "Hello, I’m not too interested in acting. My senior brothers and sisters here do have great acting skills though, and I believe they would be very interested in some opportunities."

The senior students around him, although they felt it was a pity for Ren He, were pleased that this youngster was even looking out for opportunities for them.

Lin Ke wanted to say more, but Ren He immediately interrupted him: "That’s how it is, I truly appreciate this opportunity you’ve given, but I need to leave now, I’ve planned a meal with someone..."

Lin Ke was speechless—who could be having dinner that was more important than getting an opportunity from him? When couldn’t you eat?

A student from the Central Academy of Drama’s acting department who didn’t want to act—would anyone believe that if you said it out loud? Was he at odds with money or what?

However, Lin Ke never considered that the young man in front of him was far wealthier than him. He might be rich by entertainment industry standards, but that was nothing compared to the entire country...

Ren He had been polite to Lin Ke throughout, after all the man had shown sincerity. For a big-name star to personally recruit him was already quite rare.

But he really didn’t want to act, and Director Zhang was waiting outside. Ren He and Yang Xi were planning to take the train home; neither of them had driven...

"Senior Liu Wen, come over here, let me introduce you to Mr. Lin Ke... you guys talk!" Ren He called over a senior to handle Lin Ke, then made his escape, leaving a bunch of people there looking bewildered!

It seemed this guy really didn’t want to act! Why attend Central Academy of Drama then?!

Just then, a group of stars arrived backstage and, seeing Lin Ke looking despondent standing there, someone asked, "Where’s the beggar? Did you get him?"

"He left," Lin Ke said with a pained expression. "He said he had a dinner appointment and just left."

"What?" Everyone was stunned. There was actually a candidate with such unique tastes? To ditch Lin Ke for a dinner date?

Chen Da was wincing from the pain at the side. He hadn’t noticed anything before, but after Zhang Ming mentioned it, and now with Lin Ke being stood up, he realized just how high-profile his student was!

But then again, if a candidate who turned down an invitation to act from Zhang Ming, what did it matter if he rejected Lin Ke...

As Ren He slipped away from backstage, Yang Xi was waiting for him at the back door, wearing a mask and sunglasses, while Zhang Ming’s car was parked at the entrance. Once in the car, Zhang Ming smiled and said, "You performed really well today. It’s a shame for you not to act with your skills. How about it, many people approached you for acting roles, right? To have a talent like you among the students, we really need to give you a good pull. I won’t bother though, I know you don’t want to act right now..."

At that moment, Yang Xi took off her mask and sunglasses. Ren He had already said there was no need to avoid Director Zhang. This older friend of a different generation was quite dependable.

Seeing Yang Xi’s face, Zhang Ming was stunned. He really didn’t know about Ren He’s identity as Knight! But he knew who Yang Xi was!

My goodness, why does this young man in my car always seem like a magician, constantly pulling off miracles?!

Zhang Ming couldn’t possibly be unaware of who Knight was. He loved the songs Knight wrote for Yang Xi, especially "DON’T CRY". During meals with friends, after a few drinks, they would still talk about Knight—a faceless individual who managed to become a world-class star, an absolute legend!

Now, Yang Xi was sitting in his car, and Ren He had long ago said Yang Xi was his girlfriend. That made his other identity quite apparent... Knight!

Zhang Ming was mixed with laughter and tears: "You’re really good at keeping secrets. Zhou has never mentioned this to me either. I was thinking of getting you to act, but now it seems, even without your business empire, you don’t need acting to make money or become famous..."

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This was written on the high-speed train to Wuhan. The train hasn’t reached the station yet, and there are several kids on board. So damn noisy...