Chapter 64: Promotion of “The Apostle”
Lin Leyang walked to the underground parking lot in despair. Chen Pengxin helped him
open the car door and asked anxiously, “Leyang, can you help me ask for the IOUs back?
How could we pay 20 million? What if President Ji takes it to court? Then we’d be dead!
The lawyers in the legal department are the strongest. If we went to court, we’d definitely
lose the lawsuit. I finally understand, I must have fallen into Ye Xi’s trap. It was him who told
me the rumors and gave me the performance videos. And he was the one who suggested
that I buy water armies to build momentum for you. He must have known you were chosen
for the role a long time ago. Otherwise, he wouldn’t scheme against us like this. Damn it, so
deceitful. He almost cost you your male lead role and caused the company to waste money
on water armies!”
“As long as you two don’t send out Ji-ge’s black material, he won’t do anything to you. I
understand Ji-ge’s personality and he always keeps his word. Whether it’s Ye Xi scheming
against us or not, it’s no longer important. What’s been done has already been done. No
matter how much one regrets, things can’t be changed.” Lin Leyang covered his face and
choked out, “I can’t help you get the IOUs back at the moment. Ji-ge and I have broken up.”
“What? Broke up? Is it because of this matter?” Chen Pengxin immediately cursed, “Why
did he break up with you? This matter isn’t your fault. It’s all because I didn’t look after Xiao
Yu well. Besides, didn’t the photos not get out? He didn’t suffer any losses so why does he
refuse to let go of this matter? You used to be a straight guy and even had a few girlfriends.
Not only did you change your sexuality for him, but you also became the one below. He took
advantage of you to the limit, yet now he wants to break up. Damn scum, laozi really didn’t
realize he was this type of person!”
“Don’t say anymore!” Lin Leyang shouted with an ugly face. “Ji-ge is not as bad as you
think. He’s always taken care of me.”
“Then why does he want to break up? Is this matter really that serious?”
Lin Leyang didn’t know why Ji Mian suddenly wanted to break up. He didn’t see any signs.
Ji-ge has always been very good to him and taken care of his feelings in all aspects.
Although he was a little controlling, and even restricted his freedom, he (LLY) could endure
it. Aren’t feelings just like this? To understand, to tolerate, and to support each other.
They’ve always done well in this respect!
“Could it be that he’s fallen for someone else?” Chen Pengxin said quietly.
Lin Leyang was stunned, and a shadow immediately appeared in his mind——Xiao
Jiashu. Yes, everything changed the day that Xiao Jiashu appeared. Ji-ge paid too much
attention to him, supported him too much. He (JM) even got involved in the battle of unclear
public opinion for him (XJS). It was also since then that Ji-ge began to seldom
communicate with him. And his feelings gradually became flat.
“Ji-ge wouldn’t.” Lin Leyang shook his head and denied, but his tone was very weak. In any
case, he won’t let go easily.
“I also think so. President Ji is busy all day long. Where would he have the time to cheat? It
should be today’s matter that angered him. Leyang, it’s Xiao Yu and I that implicated you. I’ll
write you an IOU when I get back. That one million yuan will be deducted from my salary.
Don’t worry, when President Ji’s anger subsides, have a good talk with him. You two will
definitely be able to get back together. Don’t all couples do this? Break up and get back
together, get back together and break up, these are common occurrences.”
After hearing these words, Lin Leyang felt much better in his heart. They are all at the same
company. If Ji-ge really has something with Xiao Jiashu, he shouldn’t be unable to see it.
Furthermore, he and Ji-ge haven’t ever quarreled nor have they had any conflicts. How
could they just break up? Ji-ge would definitely forgive him after his anger subsides.
But in reality, Ji-ge was really not angry at all. He only felt very tired, and wanted to find a
quiet corner to stay alone for a while. Ji Mian went to the stairwell and took off his suit
jacket, placing it on the steps. He then sat down and smoked. The lit cigarette end flashed
in the dark, causing his eyes to gradually lose focus.
At this moment, the sound of a door opening and closing came from the floor below,
someone had come in.
Ji Mian didn’t care at first. But when he heard the familiar voice, his chaotic thoughts
dragged him back uncontrollably. The person that had come was Xiao Jiashu. He was on
the phone with someone, and his tone was very intimate, “I have four classes today. Two
physique classes and two acting classes. One class is an hour and a half, without any
break time. It’s not difficult, I find it very interesting. I have another matter to tell you, but
you’re not allowed to laugh at me…… Hey, I haven’t even told you yet you’ve already begun
to laugh, then I won’t say it anymore…… Okay, okay, I’ll say it. This matter has something to
do with Director Hu Ming and “Love Chaser.” What? You already know? Has my face
already been lost to Aunt Su? I don’t want to live anymore!”
He then pretended to “howl miserably” for a while. After this, he continued, “I’m not haughty.
You all spent so much effort to help me obtain resources, I definitely want them! I’m very
happy! It’s just that Director Hu Ming didn’t want me in the first place. And I can’t thicken my
face to stick around, how shameful would that be? I’m also a person who wants to save
face. Speaking of acting skills, Lin Leyang is indeed better. When the first personality died
and the second personality was born, I actually didn’t know how to connect the two scenes,
so I lowered my head. But Lin Leyang raised his head and faced the camera to complete
his performance. He was more confident than me. Director Hu Ming is very good at
creating a terrifying atmosphere. He’s looking for chilling acting skills, not charming acting
skills. My style is not suitable for him, so I later refused his invitation. I think that he should
stick to his own filming style.”
He made a few noises of assent and suddenly became proud, “You’ve just now discovered
that I’ve grown up? Let me tell you, I’ve grown into a towering tree that can help shelter you
from the wind and rain. You want to make a comeback? Of course I support you. As long as
you’re happy. The echo is a bit loud? It’s because I’m calling you from the stairwell. No, I’m
not smoking, really!”
Speaking to here, there was a ping-ling pang-lang clamor from downstairs. It was
probably someone who wanted to extinguish their cigarette, but accidentally knocked over
“No, there wasn’t any sound! Mom, I love you, I’m going to class now. Goodbye.” He hung
up the phone in a hurry and flung his jacket back and forth, waiting for the smell of smoke to
dissipate before pushing open the door and leaving the stairwell.
The automatic sliding door creaked, and Ji Mian slowly walked downstairs. The exhaustion
on his face had long been wiped away, and he didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. What
towering tree? He even had to hide smoking a cigarette from his parents. Isn’t this a
primary school student? While shaking his head and smiling, he took out his cell phone and
dialed his own mother’s number.
Mother Ji was surprised and bluntly said, “You used to call me twice a month but now
you’ve called me so many times. What’s wrong? Did something happen?”
“It’s nothing, I just miss you very much.” Ji Mian walked to the floor below and put his
cigarette out on the ashtray. He sighed, “Mother, I’m very tired.”
“Something must have happened.” Mother Ji was worried.
“Nothing really happened. I’ve been tired all this time, I just didn’t tell you before. I suddenly
found out now that maybe I should tell you my true feelings. We are mother and child, and
there shouldn’t be anything we can’t talk about.”
Mother Ji was silent for a long time and when she spoke again, her voice was a little
choked, “I’m very happy that you’re willing to tell me. If you’re tired, come back to visit. We
can sit down and have a good chat. I’m learning to knit. My current skill is not good enough,
but after three months of practice, it should be decent. At the end of the year, I’ll knit a scarf
and a pair of gloves for you. Come back to……”
Ji Mian carefully listened to the daily household matters on the other end. His frown
loosened and a smile slowly rose from the corners of his lips. His mother’s earnest advice
and worry drove away his loneliness and exhaustion.
Luo Zhangwei had made movies in Hong Kong in his early years. He’s always liked the
theme of crime, and has used Hong Kong as a model in his production process. His
efficiency is very high. Preliminary preparations only took a week, while shooting took two
months. Wrap-up and promotion took up one month. In total, it takes about three months for
the film to be on screens, just in time to catch the end of summer vacation.
The trailer of “The Apostle” has been put on many major websites and has received an
extremely enthusiastic response. Due to the continuous heat of Miao Muqing and Xiao
Jiashu’s blackening incidents, the popularity of this movie has shot up. Before, movie fans
were already paying attention to it. But after watching the trailer, they felt even more thrilled.
The most watched shots were undoubtedly the ones showing the rivalries between Xiao
Jiashu and Ji Mian. They laughed happily on the basketball court, but in the blink of an eye,
they hugged each other to the end. In the final shots, within the midst of dust, Ji Mian was
shot and fell down. His blood-stained hands tried to gather the ashes on the ground over
and over again…… Desolate and atmospheric music made this scene even more
unforgettable and earned a lot of tears from the audience.
While Xiao Jiashu’s acting skills, which are not inferior to that of veteran celebrities,
caused the audience to be even more excited. After watching the clips of his and Lin
Leyang’s audition for “Love Chaser,” the audience already had a certain degree of
confidence in his abilities. But they still didn’t expect that he would perform so well in “The
On the other hand, Lin Leyang did not receive much popularity. For one, it was because the
negative influence of his anti fans had yet to pass. The other was because he did not have
any eye-catching performances in this movie. He was suppressed by Shi Tingheng and
Miao Muqing in regards to martial arts scenes. While in regards to acting scenes, he was
suppressed by Ji Mian and Xiao Jiashu. It could be said that there was no room for him.
Whether he could become popular with this movie or not, he had to wait until it was
released to find out. But it was certain that Xiao Jiashu had already become popular. With
just a trailer, the audience had recognized his acting skills.
On this day, the film crew was invited by a local station to participate in a variety show with
extremely high ratings. This was also the first time Lin Leyang saw Ji Mian after half a
month of breaking up. Although they were in the same company, it seemed as if they had
entered a different dimension. One where Lin Leyang exists, but one where Ji Mian
wouldn’t ever appear.