A Professional Avenger

Chapter 46

Despite his grandiloquence about taking his own career seriously, or finding a Client whod like to pay for his service, Lin Yuetian ended up doing something else instead. Hes currently bombarding the Director of the film he had targeted earlier, Wei Dawen, with a voice call.

Who is it? Wei Dawen picked up his call, but pretended to be ignorant of the caller.

Its me, Lin Yuetian.

Afterward, he kindly reminded him, Director Wei, I believe your private number should only be known to limited people, am I wrong?

Oh! Its you, Yuetian! Wei Dawen exclaimed with the tone of someone whod just been enlightened. My My, look at my memory, I just picked up the phone and didnt really look at it just now, hahaha So, whats the matter?

Lin Yuetian didnt make any roundabout excuse and directly told him about his intention: He wanted to be the Lead Actor in Wei Dawens Movie.

If it were in the past, Director Wei would be elated to hear Lin Yuetian was willing to act in his Movie, but today was different from the past. The rumors surrounding Actor Lin had yet been subsided. Wei Dawen was unwilling to take any risk in case more scandals blew up in the future and affected the outcome of his Movie instead. Besides, the relationship between Lin Yuetian and Wei Dawen was a close acquaintance but not close friends. Even with friends, people mostly only wanted to share glory but not a hardship.

Lin Yuetian quietly listened to Wei Dawens various rhetoric, using any kind of digressive excuses, in order to politely refuse his request. Theres no change whatsoever in his mood.

After waiting until the Director exhausted his energy to talk from the other side of the phone, Lin Yuetian continued to hit the straight ball directly,

Director Wei, do you know? My mental state hasnt been good lately. He said softly.

You see, If I get struck so hard by your refusalfalling to despairleaving a suicide note that youve driven me to death, and then go to your studio to choose a good building to jump offwhat do you think will happen afterward?

?! Wei Dawen felt like he might have had a heart attack.

Oh, My God! Yuetian, if youre not in a good mood lately, please take more rest, yes, yes, please have a good rest! You know, your status in the industry has been accumulated for so many years. Trust me, even if theres some trouble brewing up recently, that is nothing compares to your years of record!

Feeling that what he said might not be enough, Wei Dawen also immediately added, Didnt they say, without experiencing wind and rain how can one see the beauty of a rainbow? Dont give up, The edge of ones sword is sharp due to sharpening, and the fragrance of Peach Blossoms comes from the bitter cold!^[1]All 3 proverbs mean: No Pain No Gain Everyone in the Entertainment circle is still very optimistic of you!

Dont worry, Director Wei, Im in a good mood. Ive been easily agitated if I get nervous, howeverBut you see, Ive been anxious, since I really want this opportunity, even if its just a chance to join the audition for the Movie. Lin Yuetian replied calmly, still with the insinuating threat.

Director Wei, as youve said earlier, even if my current state isnt that good recently, I should still have the reputation Ive built over the years, and my decade of hard work isnt nothing either Youve said it yourself, so, Director Wei, I sincerely ask you to give me this chance, and I promise you, you definitely wont regret this.

[Hehe, Im afraid hell only regret it if he refuses instead, right??] The System was way too familiar with Lin Yuetians work style, and emphasized once more, [Regretting it, to death.]

System, your imagination is too much. Lin Yuetian corrected him, I wont do anything to him, at most Ill just make him regret it a little if he decides to refuse. After all, I cant let a small grudge affect my task progress, right?

On the other side of the phone, Wei Dawen was unaware of how the fate of his life had just been discussed over.

However, even just hearing Lin Yuetians tone that didnt sound like hes just simply bluffing, and the guy might even really feel on edge, Director Wei couldnt help but softened.

But what should I do, really, Gao Yans team has already booked the role of the Lead Actor in this movie

Gao Yan? So are you really satisfied with having him as a Lead Actor? Lin Yuetian chuckled gently. Even giving him 500 years wont be enough for him to catch up with me.

But, oh well, Director Wei, naturally I wont force you to make a difficult decision either. So, how about this, your Movie this time is a double Protagonist, right? Just leave the other role for him, in return, Ill make an additional investment to this set. You can even honestly say to them its me who forces you to steal the role from their hand, I dont mind it.

Hm? This isWhats the matter?

Upon hearing Lin Yuetian deciding the matter bluntly, Director Weis interest had been piqued in the wrong direction, unexpectedly.

He began to speak with a gossipy tone, Say, What is this? Did you change into a whole new person? Isnt he, your favorite Little Gao? Could it bebreaking up?

Lin Yuetian didnt try to evade but lightly answered, Nothing much, Im just tired of him.

[Im just tired of him~ What a line to say. Lets add this sentence to the list of Scumbags quotes, shall we.] The System remarked.

Even Director Wei also felt a bit of amazement over there, obviously never expecting such a reply. After pondering for a while, Wei Dawen eventually agreed.

Yuetian, you have to know that I still have faith in your acting skills, and I also trust your popularity comes from your ability

Wei Dawen paused for a moment, before apologizing for his previous attitude, Please dont mind my bad response earlier. You understand my position as well, dont you? After all, Im just doing what my job requires me to do. Ive been preparing for this Movie for a long time, thats why I, I cant let any mishap happen and cant be too casual with it.

No need to worry, I understand. Lin Yuetian smiled.

Well then, Director Weihappy cooperation.

***

At night, a call from Gao Yan came. The guy had the guts to question him, kicking up a fuss over Lin Yuetians interception of his role in Director Weis Movie.

Lin Yuetian, Ive given you a lot of roles before this, havent I? So, whats the problem with me taking this one role? Gao Yan, calm down, dont be too agitated, and act like a nutjob.

Lin Yuetian replied with the gentlest tone, sounding like he intended to pacify Gao Yan, but his choice of words obviously didnt have the same intention and added the fuel to the fire instead. Gao Yan became even more enraged at the other side, but couldnt do anything and was soon deflated.

Lin Yuetian, let me tell you something! So what if youre a Movie Emperor?! I said, dont pester me anymore! You want me to be honest, dont you? Then Ill tell you, Im straight, Ive never been bent at all! I feel sick every single day of those 3 years with you! Gao Yan yelled at him on the phone.

I wont ever fuckinnn pretend to play this sick game anymore, you hear me!

Xiao-Gao^[2]Literally mean Little Gaoan endearing call., please rein your little temper Lin Yuetian spoke unhurriedly, imitating the original owners way of speaking to Gao Yanin other words, coaxing a bratty child.

But the words he said afterward were absolutely not in the slightest bit comforting:

So you said youre actually Straight? Well, not that I care. But you see, since you think that youre forced to play as a Sugar Baby these past three years, then I as the Sugar Daddy will only care about what you can provide, and wont give a damn about your real orientation. At leastyou dont seem that Straight the night before we parted~ Lin Yuetian said meaningfully.

The one who got triggered first was the System instead. [Cut! Cut! No adult jokes, please! Please refrain from off-color jokes!]

Lin Yuetian was speechless. That isnt a joke, you know?

He further complained, Didnt I promise you Ill give you a head start if Imma starts telling a joke? Right now Im seriously communicating with my target.

The other party of this aforementioned serious conversation, Gao Yan, was thoroughly offended, but unable to argue aside from uttering;

You, you

He didnt know how, but somehow Lin Yuetian had become so eloquent.

Lin Yuetian didnt stop at that and continued to speak, Would you like me to say it more frankly, Gao Yan? Considering that weve been together for 3 years, dont you think that youve gone too far? Or perhaps, you wont really think that I hold no handle on you at all, will you?

Still, we dont need to come to this point, right? By exposing each other I mean. Thats why, Gao Yan, listen carefully; I know that you may not believe this, but I really just want to act in the same Movie with you for the last time, before quitting the Entertainment circle for good. Lin Yuetian patiently elaborated his stance.

Gao Yan was taken aback and blurted out, YouAre you really going to quit?

Thats right. So, rest assured. Lin Yuetian confirmed it.

Afterward, with a soft voice, he said, I have enough enjoyment of this Industry. This glittering world, a dazzling place of luxury and glamour, Ive had it for more than a decade. You might still feel the beauty of it, but for me, Ive grown tired of such a life. Gao Yan, I really am tired, and I just want to wrap my career with a nice endJust leave us both with some good memories.

Gao Yan hung up his call.

But Lin Yuetian didnt take it to heart. He was confident:

That guy will definitely acquiesce.

[Again with your boasting? Thinking that no one understands men better than you?] The System rolled his eyes.

[Fine, you can think you understand whoever, but Big Brother, where is your previous determination to take your own career seriously? Where are you planning to find a Client here?]

Lin Yuetian was currently browsing through the System Mall, and ended up purchasing a Hacking Skill worth 500 points.

No worries, I have a plan

[Oh, yeah, of course, Ill be rest assured with you~~ I know!] The System chewed him out, [But the problem is that, youve never let me really feel at ease at all, Big Brother!]

Hey, this is slander! Lin Yuetian quickly expressed his dissatisfaction.

System, Dear Buddy, seriously, whats with this deep prejudice against me, ever since the day we met?^[3]T/N: definitely because of the traumatizing first impression, Brother. LoL

[Hha! Why do you think I hold such a biased view toward you, Big Brother?]

Of course, because you keep refusing to admit that Im an amiable person, and keep mistaking my professional way as something else.

[Oh, youWhatever, forget it.] The System gave up, and decided to ignore him for the time being.

***

That night Lin Yuetian continued to be busy working.

First, he created an account on a secret website intended for niche visitors. Afterward, he spent the rest of the night making several PPTs with animations inside. The content was rather simple: A Truth or Dare game.

A mysterious Shadow Man^[4]Something like this:

was asking some other Animated Characters some questions. If they refused to tell the truth, the Shadow Man would let them experience a great adventure. The main props included were more suitable for appearing at a torture scene, however.

After finishing his simple animation display, Lin Yuetian began to dig around the original owners memory, while muttering out loud;

Say, who do you think will likely be tempted to buy Gao Yans life?

[Are you asking me? How would I know?] The System was still sulking. [Arent you the Industry Elite, why ask me to be a middleman now? I refuse!]

Lin Yuetian wrecked his brain a little more but still couldnt come up with the answer. While he did feel a bit disappointed he also knew that he was only a mere human. He shouldnt expect everything to go ever so smoothly. After all, didnt people say; Three points are attributed to fate while the seven points depend on ones effort?^[5]Proverbs: means that ones success mostly relies on ones hard work.

Thinking of it that way, Lin Yuetian soon cheered up, and once again used his recent encouraging speech:

Oh well, forget it. Its fine if I cant directly find a surefire customer. If theres no potential customer, then lets create one ourselves! Remember, if theres a will, theres a way!

[Big Brother, you know, the quote is supposed to encourage people in a positive light! For you to use this awe-inspiring proverb to motivate your felony is just] The System weakly complained in despair.

[Honestly, please hurry up and enroll in a class and learn literature properly!]

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T/N: see you next weekend~