Deceiving Chinese Entertainment Industry for Thirty Years 81

The newspaper said this guy was about to be finished. Well, Ma Xun is pretty ruthless, I’ll give him that. He started collecting information on the first day of the year. If Xu Qing knew, her expression would be… unpredictable. Oh well, better get down to business. I’m at the airport, so naturally, it’s time for a trip. Ma Xun’s going to Tokyo. “That Mountain, That Man, That Dog” is basically finished. Participating in the Tokyo Film Festival is pretty much a done deal. The film itself is quite popular with the Japanese, and it’s going through the proper channels, a normal recommendation. Completely legitimate. So Ma Xun is going to scout ahead.

After reading the newspaper, Ma Xun was about to throw it away. But at that moment, a bright and youthful girl appeared before him. “Excuse me, sir, um, um…”

‘Oh, are you asking for directions?’

“I, I wanted to ask how to get to Bishan Villa.”

“No? This is the airport. Are you taking a plane to Bishan Villa?”

“Ah, no. I just got off the plane, but I don’t know how to get there, I’m completely lost.”

This girl is quite amusing, speaking in a half-baked way, a mix of languages. Ma Xun had actually recognized her right away. It’s Lin Xilei. She just looks a little different from how she appeared in later films. Her face is a bit fuller. But Ma Xun definitely wouldn’t mistake her. How did she come to mainland China? And she’s going to Bishan Villa?

Ma Xun smiled and asked, “What are you doing in Bishan Villa? Sightseeing?”

Lin Xilei shook her head, but hesitated to say more, “Um, if you don’t want to tell me, it’s fine.”

Doesn’t want to talk to strangers? Ma Xun helplessly shook his head, “I have a reason for asking. If you’re going to the “The Return of the Pearl” film crew, there aren’t many roles left.”

“Ah? You, how did you know?”

Seeing her surprised expression, Ma Xun wanted to laugh even more.

“If you want a role, just mention that you met someone with the surname Ma. They might give me some face, or they might not. I have things to do. By the way, just keep walking that way to get out. Once you’re outside, just hail a cab.”

Ma Xun said, pushing his suitcase through security. Lin Xilei still hadn’t recovered, her mouth slightly open. She looks rather cute. Really, she’s very innocent now, not at all sexy. Ma Xun thought for a moment… Oh, right! She’s signed with Qiong Yao’s company now, and she’s been in one TV drama before, opposite Huang Sanshi. A coincidence, just a coincidence.

And just like that, Ma Xun boarded his flight to Tokyo.

(Chapter end)

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