Three days ago, Lu Zhihang walked into the study and closed the door behind him. A formulaic yet somewhat obsequious voice came from the phone he held to his ear. "Hello. May I ask if this is Mr. Lu Zhihang?"
Lu Zhihang was taken aback. He suspected the source of this call and nodded slightly while responding softly.
"Well, we have a script that's a perfect fit for you. The investor specifically wants you to play the male lead. So we'd like to ask for your opinion." The voice was a bit cautious, as if very afraid of provoking his anger.
Hearing this, Lu Zhihang frowned instinctively. He said curiously, "Sorry, I've already retired from the entertainment industry. I won't accept such invitations. You'd better find someone else."
He thought that after saying this, the person on the other end of the phone would give up. But unexpectedly, probably realizing that he was about to hang up, the person on the phone quickly said loudly, "Anyway, I've already sent part of the script to your email. Whether you accept or not, I hope you can take a look at the content of the script."
Lu Zhihang had no intention of listening to his nonsense. He hung up the phone directly. But when he turned around and was about to leave the study, he suddenly stopped.
The script that was said to be very suitable for him and the role that even the investor had specifically named him for made Lu Zhihang's heart skip a beat.
This feeling was very strange. It wasn't a particularly strong desire or curiosity, but it was like a cat's paw gently scratching at his heart, making him unable to contain himself.
Finally, instead of opening the door, he turned around and reopened the computer. After opening the email, he indeed saw an unread message. After opening the attachment, there was a very familiar script content inside.
The confession at the concert.
This scene was undoubtedly very special to Lu Zhihang. It was here that he revealed his true identity in front of Lin Wan and countless fans, and then won the heart of the girl he loved.
Now, seeing this script content all of a sudden, the image of himself under the spotlight at that time naturally emerged in his mind, as well as Lin Wan below the stage, looking up at him with eyes that only had him in them. It was a feeling of nostalgia, a warm feeling.
He finally understood why the person on the phone had said that this script was very suitable for him. This wasn't about playing a role at all; this role was himself. It was a very special feeling, a hazy feeling like a person in the mountain looking at the mountain and a person in the painting looking at the painting, but with a hint of excitement.
Undoubtedly, if he agreed to shoot this TV series, the story based on him and Lin Wan would be seen and known by many people. Everyone would be able to see everything they had experienced and empathize with them. This was the glory of an actor.
However, as he looked at the script, Lu Zhihang gradually calmed down. This was the glory of an actor, but it was no longer his. He was no longer an actor.
He quietly finished reading the script, silently closed the computer, and walked out of the study.
In the bedroom, the other protagonist in the script was lying on the bed, holding a phone and scrolling through something. There was a peaceful smile on her face.
The moment Lu Zhihang saw Lin Wan, the restlessness in his heart quieted down. Amidst countless turbulent waves, this was the only place that was his eternal harbor. Just one look could make him feel at ease.
Lin Wan seemed to notice his abnormality, but she didn't ask anything. When he got into bed, she just adjusted her posture and burrowed directly into his arms.
She could always find a comfortable place in his arms, then let out a soft sigh and fall asleep with her eyes closed.
This was the real Lin Wan. The one in the script was just a copy of her, an incomplete version of her, a defective product. Thinking like this, he gently kissed Lin Wan's hair and fell into a deep sleep with the familiar person in his arms.
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"Hello, Mr. Lu. I wonder how your consideration is going?" That phone call came again.
Lu Zhihang didn't reject the call. He just didn't say a word. In front of him was the script. The familiar scene once again evoked his nostalgia for the past. He really wanted to experience that kind of beauty again, so this time he didn't refuse immediately.
"If you confirm, we can invite your fiancée, Miss Lin Wan, to be the female lead of this drama." The person on the phone suddenly said.
Lu Zhihang was stunned for a moment and frowned. "She hasn't received professional training."
"We can teach her. After all, no one is born knowing everything. You also learned these things under the guidance of your teacher." The person on the phone continued.
Lu Zhihang gave a soft laugh. "So I studied for four years. What about Wanwan? Are you also going to teach her for four years?"
"No. We can give on - site guidance during each of her scenes. You're both very familiar with the script content. I believe it'll be easy for you to convey the emotions. The rest isn't something that requires much understanding." The person on the phone was a bit nervous, as if very afraid that Lu Zhihang would not agree to this.
Lu Zhihang noticed this. After hesitating for a while, he asked, "What if I don't agree?"
Suddenly, there was silence on the phone. After a long while, the person slowly said, "The director of this drama is your industry mentor, Director Bai."
Hearing this, Lu Zhihang was stunned. This news was a bit unexpected.
Director Bai, Bai Wenxing, was a well - known director in the industry. It was because of him that Lu Zhihang had become popular so quickly. He had helped Lu Zhihang with a lot of things.
"I see." After a moment of silence, Lu Zhihang slowly said casually, and then hung up the phone.
Immediately afterwards, he called Bai Wenxing to confirm the authenticity of this matter.
Bai Wenxing gave him a positive answer. His somewhat aged voice was full of emotion as he slowly said, "Zhihang, actually, I don't agree with you participating in this matter. After all, no actor has ever played a role based on their real - life self. Life is like a play. It's enough for you to play your most important role well. There's no need to pander to those false things. After all, you've already left this circle. Just focus on your own life."
These words made Lu Zhihang fall silent. He had actually thought a lot, but he just couldn't make up his mind.
So he found Lin Wan. Holding the girl he loved, he asked, "Wanwan, what do you think of acting?"
He clearly saw the shock and surprise in Lin Wan's eyes, and then he regretted it. He actually shouldn't have thrown these questions at Lin Wan.
However, Lin Wan quickly recovered from the shock. Looking at Lu Zhihang's expression, she was slightly in a daze.
This was the first time she had seen Lu Zhihang show such an expression, a kind of somewhat lost and dazed look, as if something had been bothering him for a long time.