Evolutionary Superstar

Su Xiaoran curled her lips into a smile after listening to Lin Haoren’s words of concern.

"If you can speak like that, it shows I haven’t misjudged you. Besides, I’m not even sure if my recommendation can get you a role in the film crew."

As a rookie actress without any experience, her words held no weight in the A Thousand Lifetimes With You film crew.

However, she never intended to personally make the recommendation to the director. She planned to ask her Senior Sister, who helped her secure the supporting role.

"Regardless, it’s the thought that counts." Lin Haoren shrugged in resignation.

"Let me make a call first."

Moments later, Su Xiaoran pulled up Mu Qingxue’s contact and called.

"Hello, Ran Ran? What’s the matter? Is there something wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong, Senior Mu. I just want to ask you for a favor. Does the production have any extra roles left? I want to introduce someone."

"Casting is already done, and all extra roles are basically filled. However, it’s not impossible to squeeze in an extra person or two. Who do you want to introduce?"

"My neighbor..."

"Your...neighbor? That gloomy, creepy man who lives next door? Why would you..."

"Ahem, Senior Mu! It’s wrong to badmouth someone you don’t know behind their back!"

Su Xiaoran’s face flushed red with embarrassment. She snuck glances at Lin Haoren, hoping he hadn’t heard anything.

Lin Haoren didn’t hear anything on the other end, but with Su Xiaoran’s mouth, couldn’t he guess?

Was his image that bad in the eyes of others?

Lin Haoren didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Still, as the bigger man, he couldn’t bother to argue with women.

Nevertheless, he still teased Su Xiaoran with a knowing look, causing the latter to feel even more embarrassed.

"What do you mean by badmouthing..."

"Ahem! Ahem!"

"Weren’t you the one who told me..."

"Ahem! Ahem!"

"What’s wrong, Ran Ran? Are you sick? Should I drop by and check up on you?"

"Ahem, I’m fine, Senior Mu. Just a bit of food stuck in my throat. Let’s chat more later. I’m hanging up to finish my breakfast, okay?"

Su Xiaoran hurriedly made an excuse to hang up, fearing that if she stayed on the call, Mu Qingxue would spill more bad rumors she had shared.

How could she face Brother Lin then?

On the other side, Mu Qingxue stared at her abruptly ended call and wanted to laugh.

How could she not guess her cute junior was likely with the bad-rumored neighbor?

It was so fun to tease her.

Speaking of the bad-rumored neighbor, Mu Qingxue couldn’t help but frown with doubt. She didn’t know why her cute junior suddenly wanted to bring the person into the production.

Was the bad-rumored neighbor actually a good person? Or was her cute junior getting blackmailed or tricked?

Her cute junior was young and naive. It might not be difficult for people of questionable character to take advantage of her kindness.

Must investigate!

Mu Qingxue decided to drop by Su Xiaoran’s rented apartment. She wouldn’t have any peace of mind unless she was certain of her safety.

...

Lin Haoren had no idea that a casual phone call from Su Xiaoran had put Mu Qingxue’s investigation list.

At that moment, he was happily devouring his breakfast, ensuring every last piece of crumb was consumed.

Ding!

[Forcefully consuming nutritional food, satiating hunger, and replenishing energy: Eating Skill Proficiency +5]

[Forcefully consuming nutritional food, enhancing awareness of portion sizes, chewing efficiency, improved enjoyment of flavors: Eating Skill Proficiency +5]

[Eating Skill has reached beginner-level proficiency, Proficiency: 10/100]

[Eating Skill: improve appetite, food consumption capacity, energy conversion, and digestion.]

"What’s making you so happy, Brother Lin?" Su Xiaoran couldn’t help but ask. Seeing him eat with great relish improved her own appetite.

"I’m eating with a great beauty. How can I not be happy? What kind of man wouldn’t be happy to eat out with a pretty lady like yourself?" Lin Haoren grinned.

Su Xiaoran immediately felt flustered.

"You... You’re speaking nonsense!" Su Xiaoran pouted shyly, but her heart felt fluffy and light.

Who didn’t like compliments?

She knew Lin Haoren wasn’t serious with his words, but it was also precisely because of this reason that she wasn’t put off by them.

Speaking of which, she still hasn’t found out what caused such a big change in her neighbor.

"Brother Lin, you seem completely different from usual. What caused you to change so much and so suddenly?" Su Xiaoran asked, full of curiosity.

Lin Haoren paused for a moment, then said, "You could say I was enlightened last night, and my perception of life changed."

"I also slept well. An immortal visited my dream and told me I would meet a great beauty who would change my fortune. Look, didn’t it come true?"

Lin Haoren grinned.

Su Xiaoran’s face quickly burned up. She felt both shy and embarrassed, happy and angry at his nonsense.

"If you keep speaking like that, I’m going to hit you!"

Su Xiaoran clenched her fist, making a threatening gesture, but she failed to give off an intimidating aura. She only seemed cute and playful.

"Hahaha, alright, alright. I’ll stop. Let’s just say I am afraid of you, okay? My body is in this state; how can it endure any wind and rain? I’ll probably be knocked out in one hit."

"That’s right! You’d better be scared!" Su Xiaoran smiled triumphantly, feeling proud.

Their playful banter lasted a while. After finishing breakfast, they decided to head back to Hongxing Apartment.

During this short exchange, Lin Haoren grasped a better understanding of Su Xiaoran’s situation.

A first-year freshman of Jinhai Academy of Drama.

Strictly speaking, she indeed had morning classes, but she had applied for a leave of absence. Thus, she didn’t need to attend her classes today.

Such a situation was actually quite common among the talented students.

After all, academic scores and graduation from top art schools like Jinhai Academy of Drama were not important. It was just a place to nurture talent and build career connections.

Earning money and gaining fame in the entertainment industry was the goal for all acting students.

Jinhai Academy of Drama was just one such place. It only prepared a platform for student to prepare for the entertainment world.

Whether they could truly grasp the opportunities and enter the door was ultimately up to them.

In this regard, Lin Haoren had failed miserably.

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