Second Take On Romance - The A-List Actor Wants Me
Chapter 200 : The One-Sided Crush

Chapter 200: Chapter 200 : The One-Sided Crush

After that day, Jin Zhuo did not reply to any of Shen Jingwei’s messages anymore.

Shen Jingwei sighed.

He already passed the contact number of CNC Studio’s talent scout, hoping that Jin Zhuo could make the first step to success.

Alas, it did not seem like Jin Zhuo planned to do that.

Did he maybe have some problems with CNC Studio...?

"Mr. Shen, we are about to begin," a production assistant notified him.

"Thank you, I will get ready."

Shen Jingwei rose from his seat and walked out of the room.

He took his place behind another cast member. Soon, the full cast of "Eyes Of The Hunter" moved into the press conference room.

The moment they appeared, cameras started flashing like crazy.

"Mr. Feng! Please smile for us!"

"Mr. Wu! This is your second acting role so far, can you share your experience in acting???"

"Everyone, settle down!" The production assistant bellowed. "You may ask questions in due time!"

The press conference was held to unveil the complete cast and the latest developments on the drama’s production. The key speakers were Feng Jieyun, CEO of Yunhuan Entertainment, and Director Jiang, who would be overseeing the entire filming process.

Feng Jieyun was the first one to speak.

"We’re thrilled to announce the talented cast who will bring our drama to life. The complete lineup is as follows..."

One by one, the cast members were mentioned by names and roles.

"Feng Jietang from Yunhuan Entertainment, as the protagonist, detective Cao Huifang."

"Wu Jin from CNC Studio as side character, inspector Meng Zhaoyu."

"Shen Jingwei from Beihai Entertainment, as the antagonist, genius villain Su Jiahong."

"Tang Weixing from Yunhuan Entertainment, as the female lead..."

After the introduction ended, Director Jiang took the stage and announced the filming schedule.

"The first shooting period shall begin in two months’ time," he declared. "We are now working to fix the cast members’ schedules to ensure smooth shooting progress with the least possible delay."

Once Director Jiang finished with his report, the round of questioning began.

Unexpectedly, Shen Jingwei too received some questions.

"Mr. Shen, you play the male lead of ’Dance Of The Dragons’ in your first major drama. Now you are playing the antagonist role in your second drama. That’s quite a shift. Would you like to comment on this transition?"

Shen Jingwei smiled.

"I haven’t begun filming for ’Eyes Of The Hunter’, but judging from the script so far, I can tell that Su Jiahong is an equally challenging role, much like Xie Jianyu. I’m excited to tackle this role, regardless of its nuances."

"Would you like to comment on your on-stage relationships with Mr. Yan Renzhong and Mr. Feng Jietang?" Another reporter boldly asked.

Shen Jingwei let out a chuckle.

"Both of them are formidable co-stars I look up to. I am thankful for their constant support and guidance."

The reporter refused to yield.

"These two A-List actors have been rivals for a long time. Now that you have the privilege to work with the both of them, which one, do you think, is better?"

"..."

Feng Jieyun laughed into the microphone.

"I think that’s a question for another time," he said. "If there are no more questions, let’s wrap up this press conference."

At the end of the press conference, the cast and crew of "Eyes Of The Hunter" retreated to a private luncheon, held in a banquet hall in the same building.

"Little Shen."

Shen Jingwei swiveled around and came face-to-face with Feng Jieyun.

"CEO Feng."

Feng Jieyun gave him a smack on the upper arm.

"What CEO? Call me Big Brother Feng. I told you that last time."

"... Big Brother Feng."

"Good, very good. Welcome to our Yunhuan Entertainment’s drama production. I will show you that our company has a lot more to offer than CNC Studio. At the end of the drama filming, I hope to entice you into joining our company."

Shen Jingwei responded with a gracious smile.

"Big Brother Feng, you are too kind to me."

"By the way, filming for Su Jiahong will not begin before the second season of ’Dance Of The Dragons’ concludes. Otherwise, Shang Ruohai is going to demand my neck."

The interaction between the two powerful men had always been interesting. Shang Ruohai spoke about Feng Jieyun with open dislike. He always treated Feng Jieyun as a thorn at his side.

Feng Jieyun, on the other hand, always regarded Shang Ruohai as a worthy, respectable adversary in the industry.

Just like now.

"Speaking of which, have you seen him recently?"

"Yes," Shen Jingwei confirmed. "I saw him a day before he flew abroad."

"I see," Feng Jieyun said with a nod. "He works really hard these days. Please tell him to take good care of himself the next time you see him."

"..."

A rueful smile hung at Feng Jieyun’s lips.

"He likes you, but he hates me. It will sound better coming from you."

"..."

Shen Jingwei did not know much about the underlying issue between them, but at that moment, Feng Jieyun seemed to resemble someone who had been rejected by a one-sided crush.

He could not help but feel sorry for the older man.

Some distance away, Feng Jietang was watching Shen Jingwei from a corner.

He couldn’t shake the reporter’s last question.

Between him and Yan Renzhong, in Shen Jingwei’s eyes, which one was better?

Which one was the better actor?

Which one was the more accommodating co-star?

Which one was...

Feng Jietang’s Adam’s Apple bobbed up and down in anguish. He averted his eyes in shame.

It was silly to harbor hope, especially now that Shen Jingwei was deeply immersed in his relationship with Yan Renzhong, but Feng Jietang had never regarded himself as a smart person.

He knew that he was especially dumb when it came to love.

And he had never before fallen so deep for someone.

Shen Jingwei was out of his reach, but was it so wrong to want to occupy a spot in Shen Jingwei’s heart?

Even if Shen Jingwei could only see him as a friend and nothing more...?

Sigh.

"Brother Feng."

Someone tapped at his shoulder, pulling him out of his reverie.

Wu Jin had an unknown smile on his face.

"Long time no see. Why are you staring at Shen Jingwei?"