Chapter 5: Shen Lang, with His 99+ Peak Looks, Becomes the Target of a Female Siren!
Shen Lang was a member of the Beijing Film Academy’s Class of 2015 and also her junior.
Even without her help, Shen Lang didn’t lack resources, his uncle was Shen Teng.
According to Da Tian Tian’s investigation, Shen Lang had appeared in films produced by Happy Mahua, though only in minor roles.
The Wandering Earth was a sci-fi movie that no one had high hopes for, which was why Shen Lang had managed to land the male lead purely by chance.
In Happy Mahua’s films, the male leads were always the same few core actors, like Shen Teng, Allen, and a handful of others.
As an outsider in Happy Mahua, getting supporting roles was already a great opportunity for Shen Lang.
So, Da Tian Tian lowered her voice and warned, “Little brother, don’t mess around. Remember, you’re the little puppy I’m keeping. Got it?”
It seemed he’d have to teach Da Tian Tian a proper lesson tonight, show her that he wasn’t just a little puppy, but a wolf!
Walking behind them, Shen Lang watched as Da Tian Tian and Jiang Shu Ying walked arm-in-arm, whispering to each other.
When women got together, they usually talked about things like makeup and skincare.
Shen Lang overheard them talking about him.
Mostly, Jiang Shu Ying was the one asking, was Shen Lang her boyfriend? Was he an artist in the industry?
Da Tian Tian answered every question.
Shen Lang was her younger brother, just tagging along as her assistant today.
He was an artist, and also a nepo baby, his uncle was Shen Teng.
Jiang Shu Ying: “…A nepo baby like that, and Da Tian Tian actually got him?”
As she mused, she remembered Da Tian Tian’s status and background. Well, maybe it wasn’t so impossible after all.
“Xiao Lang? What are you doing here?”
At that moment, Jia Lin walked over, slinging an arm over Shen Lang’s shoulder. She glanced around and asked in surprise, “Didn’t you know? Teng Ge’s skit got axed.”
“Sister Jia Lin, I, ”
“You came specifically to see me, didn’t you?”
Jia Lin laughed heartily and said cheerfully, “Tell your Uncle Teng not to be discouraged. There’s always next year!”
“Oh, and I heard Hello Mr. Billionaire has already started filming. Your Uncle Teng actually didn’t pair up with Mary this time… Ugh, what a waste! The ‘Shen-Ma’ duo was golden. Damn capital interference!”
Originally, Hello Mr. Billionaire was supposed to star Shen Teng and Mary. But Taiwanese investors had forced their own actress into the film, replacing Jia Lin’s role and even altering the script.
When Hello Mr. Billionaire finally released, it still did well at the box office.
But it wasn’t enough.
In the future, Happy Mahua would remake the film, reuniting Shen Teng and Mary under the new title Catch the Toy.
Da Tian Tian glanced back at Shen Lang, giving him a meaningful look. After exchanging a few words, she pulled Jiang Shu Ying away for final preparations.
She didn’t bring Shen Lang along because she noticed Jiang Shu Ying’s growing curiosity about him.
In the entertainment industry, curiosity meant only one thing.
Da Tian Tian refused to let the little puppy she was keeping get snatched up by Jiang Shu Ying.
Leaving Shen Lang with Jia Lin was a safe bet.
She trusted his taste.
Given Shen Teng and Jia Lin’s relationship, nothing inappropriate would happen.
Better to have Shen Lang stick with Jia Lin than risk some siren setting her sights on him.
Jia Lin, with her plump figure, was the least threatening option.
Though if Da Tian Tian knew Jia Lin would eventually lose weight, would she still feel so secure?
As Shen Lang looked at Jia Lin now, he compared her to her future slimmed-down version and decided he still preferred the chubby, adorable Jia Lin.
After her weight loss, no one would want to pair up with her as a screen couple.
But the chubby Jia Lin? Everyone in the industry could comfortably team up with her.
“Xiao Lang, you’ve gotten even handsomer…”
Jia Lin studied him for a moment before grinning in satisfaction. “Not bad, you’ve outshone your Uncle Teng!”
“Him, the ‘Military Arts School Hunk’? Pfft, that’s just his own hype. You’re the real Beijing Film Academy heartthrob. Actually, are you the best-looking one in your whole family?”
She lowered her voice conspiratorially at the end.
Just then, someone patted Shen Lang’s shoulder.
It was Jia Lin’s comedy partner, Zhang Xiao Fei.
“Sister Lin, what’s going on with you two?”
Jia Lin rolled her eyes and quickly explained.
“Your Uncle Teng’s skit got cut, so why don’t you come with us and watch ours instead?”
Zhang Xiao Fei grabbed Shen Lang’s hand and started pulling him toward their dressing room.
Jia Lin sighed. Xiao Lang is my little brother, why are you in such a hurry, Xiao Fei?
Shen Lang was no stranger to Jia Lin, Zhang Xiao Fei, and the others.
This year, Jia Lin and Zhang Xiao Fei were performing The Real and Fake Teacher, a pretty solid skit.
Their partnership was like Shen Teng and Mary’s, irreplaceable.
Even in films, their chemistry was unmatched.
“Xiao Lang, why don’t you join Keep Running? If your Uncle Teng won’t give you opportunities, I will!”
“Not debuting would be a crime with a face like yours.”
“Seriously, the more I look at you, the more mesmerized I get. You’re too handsome…”
“Look at Xiao Fei, she’s practically drooling. So embarrassing!”
Zhang Xiao Fei immediately protested, “Sister Lin, you’re the one staring!”
“I see Xiao Lang as a little brother. But you? Be honest, what’s going on in your head?”
Zhang Xiao Fei: “…” No comeback.
Who wouldn’t want a man this good-looking?
How had she never noticed how hot Shen Lang was before?
Suddenly, Zhang Xiao Fei asked, “Xiao Lang, who did you come to the CCTV building with?”
“Were you really just here to see me and Sister Lin?”
That reminder made Jia Lin curious too. “Xiao Lang, are you dating Da Tian Tian?”
“No!” Shen Lang denied instantly. “I’m still young, I’m not dating anyone!”
Jia Lin smirked, not buying it for a second.
Did he really think she didn’t know about his reputation at Beijing Film Academy? She’d heard things.
“Little junior, you think your senior sister doesn’t know?”
Zhang Xiao Fei coughed and added, “I graduated from Beijing Film too. So, as your senior, what do you think?”
Shen Lang pretended not to hear and said seriously, “I’m only a junior, I can’t date. My fans wouldn’t accept it. Right, Sister Lin? Sister Xiao Fei?”
Jia Lin cut in, “Even if you were dating, you’d keep it secret, huh?”
Shen Lang: “…” If you already knew, why ask?