【Abo】After Being Accidentally Tagged By Bingshan Movie King Chapter 20
byChapter 20: Reconciliation with Family
Shen Lingfeng watched Bai Yijin in surprise. In his eyes, Bai Yijin was just like Yuan Moyu in the drama—gentle and compliant—not the type to get into a huge fight with an elder.
Bai Yijin suddenly paused here, then pulled out his phone to show Shen Lingfeng.
Shen Lingfeng saw it was the chat history interface between Bai Yijin and his father.
Father Bai: [How does filming the new drama feel? The climate in M City is cold and dry, and the temperature difference between morning and night is large. You must pay attention to keeping warm and not catch a cold.]
Bai Yijin: [Okay, Dad. I will take care of myself. You don’t need to worry.]
Father Bai: [I’ll come visit the set another day and bring you some fresh flower cakes from home.]
Bai Yijin: [Thank you, Dad. But it is indeed a bit cold here. You should also take care of your own health.]
“What do you think after reading that?” Bai Yijin smiled at Shen Lingfeng.
“After reading it, I only have four words in my mind—filial piety!” Shen Lingfeng said sincerely.
“Right? But back then, I really doubted whether Dad loved me.”
“…Huh?” Shen Lingfeng was stunned by the remark.
“Think about it, when people are angry, they say the nastiest things; they won’t show their tender side at all, right? Sometimes, after the incident passes, looking back, you realize your family loves you. But sometimes, it’s too late for regret.”
“Hmm…” Shen Lingfeng pondered for a moment. “Maybe you’re right. Thank you, Yijin. Talking to you today has been very helpful… but I wonder if there’s anything I can do to help you?”
When Bai Yijin spoke of those past events, Shen Lingfeng could feel the deep melancholy between his brows, which was heartbreaking to witness.
“I’m fine,” Bai Yijin still smiled faintly. But Shen Lingfeng felt that even his smile seemed a little bitter.
“Beautiful Bai!” A dramatically surprised voice suddenly sounded behind Bai Yijin.
“…Mr. Ouyang?” Bai Yijin instantly dropped his smile and turned around.
Ouyang Ming laughed, “What a coincidence! I thought about sitting here for a bit, and I ran into you, Beautiful Bai. This must be fate between us!”
“Yes,” Bai Yijin responded coolly. “We were just about to leave.”
“Finished talking? Were you discussing something sad just now?” Ouyang Ming seemed oblivious to Bai Yijin’s lack of interest in talking to him, reaching out to stroke Bai Yijin’s brow. “Look at you, always frowning. You’ll age faster that way.”
“…Mr. Ouyang, please mind your manners!” Bai Yijin abruptly took a step back. “Don’t touch me!”
Ouyang Ming chuckled, “It’s all your fault for being so melancholic, I couldn’t help myself… Lingfeng, don’t you agree?” He turned to Shen Lingfeng. “Tell me honestly, doesn’t he look exactly like a melancholic beautiful man?”
Shen Lingfeng thought that Ouyang Ming was speaking the truth. But he had just received help from Bai Yijin, so how could he side with Ouyang Ming?
So Shen Lingfeng could only reply, “Yijin is just quieter and more serious; he’s not as fond of joking around as you are. Everyone has a different personality, that’s normal.”
“Fine, you two are in cahoots.” Ouyang Ming clicked his tongue and looked at Bai Yijin again. “You must know that the crew and your fans who saw the leaked photos are all discussing how you’re perfectly suited to play this sickly, melancholic beautiful man… But you’re not sickly in person, so why are you so melancholic? Can’t you tell me?”
Bai Yijin sneered, “Why should I tell you?”
“Don’t want to tell me? That’s fine.” Ouyang Ming seemed unbothered and smiled again. “I’m just worried you won’t be as beautiful if you get wrinkles.”
“Whether I’m beautiful or not is none of your business.” The usually gentle and polite Bai Yijin even swore at Ouyang Ming. “You have so many handsome men and beautiful women pursuing you, why do you always bother me?”
“I want to~” Ouyang Ming answered matter-of-factly.
“I get it. It’s simply because I’m the only one who ignores you, which triggers your desire for conquest. Once you get me, I’ll be worthless. I’m telling you, Ouyang Ming, I see right through your game, and I won’t fall for it.” Having said that, Bai Yijin stood up and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
“Interesting, interesting.” Ouyang Ming watched his retreating figure, his sharp eyebrows curved in a smile, speaking as if to Shen Lingfeng, and also murmuring to himself, “I was right. He is indeed a beautiful and interesting person.”
“…Mr. Ouyang, I’ll be heading back too.” Shen Lingfeng offered no comment on their interaction.
If he had to take a side, he would stand with Bai Yijin, because a man who acts like a central air conditioner, even if he pursues someone fiercely, is hard to trust. He should deal with his other admirers first. However, Ouyang Ming was Su Chenhui’s good friend, and for Su Chenhui’s sake, Shen Lingfeng couldn’t openly criticize Ouyang Ming.
On the way back to the hotel after saying goodbye to Bai Yijin and Ouyang Ming, Shen Lingfeng’s phone rang.
The screen displayed the name “Daddy.” That meant the caller was his omega father, Gao Ling.
“Daddy?” Shen Lingfeng answered the call.
“Feng’er, how do you feel about filming in M City? I heard the climate there is not only dry, but also windy, sandy, and the solar radiation is strong. You must remember to apply sunscreen every day. Also, if a sandstorm starts, your life is the priority, so stop filming…”
“Haha, I know.” Shen Lingfeng laughed, interrupting the rambling Gao Ling. “Daddy, don’t worry unnecessarily. The production crew isn’t stupid; how could they film during a sandstorm?”
“That’s good then.” Gao Ling seemed to relax slightly.
“Daddy, I’m not a child anymore, I know how to take care of myself… Instead, since I haven’t been around lately, are you… and Dad doing okay?” Shen Lingfeng hesitated for a moment, but still added the words “and Dad.”
“Ah!” Gao Ling let out a surprised gasp. “Feng’er, are you saying this because you’ve forgiven your father?”
“There’s nothing to forgive on my end,” Shen Lingfeng gave a wry smile. “Although that man is domineering, extremely controlling, and even tried to send people to monitor me… but considering he was also concerned about me, I won’t hold it against him. But what about him? I’ve already finished filming one movie, and he still won’t accept the fact that I’m an actor?”
“Heh, actually, he accepted it in his heart a long time ago. It’s just that you two are stubborn, and neither of you wants to speak softly first… Husband,” Gao Ling turned and called out, “Feng’er says he wants to talk to you. Why don’t you say a few words to him?”
“Say what?” Shen Ye took the phone.
“…” Shen Lingfeng wanted to say that he didn’t want to talk to him, but in order not to disappoint his daddy’s efforts to reconcile them, he remained silent for a moment, then finally said, “Dad, how have you been lately? Have you found another suitable successor for the company?”
Shen Ye replied grumpily, “The company has plenty of talented people. A successor doesn’t have to be you.”
“Then that settles it. You used to insist that I inherit the company… I told you a long time ago, we’re in a socialist society now. Why are you still clinging to that feudal era idea that the successor must be blood-related?”
Shen Ye said flatly, “Alright, alright. If you want to be an actor, then be a good one. Just don’t get involved in things like casting couch scandals.”
“I told you already!” Shen Lingfeng was still a little upset with his father about this. “I absolutely did not have a casting couch relationship with Su Chenhui! Do you really think I’m that kind of person?!”