1novels Chapter 103 There is never love at first sight, only premeditated destiny.
Chapter 103 There is never love at first sight, only premeditated destiny.
Chapter 102 There is never love at first sight, only premeditated destiny.
Getting a man to admit that another man is handsome and outstanding is inherently a very difficult thing!
Not to mention, it's truly a fantasy to expect a man to become a fan of or idolize another male celebrity!
Even if men are fans, they usually follow pretty female celebrities. Who would follow a male celebrity? That would be crazy!
Besides, men are very pragmatic.
They live only for themselves, preferring to spend hundreds or thousands on in-game skins rather than buy a movie ticket for their favorite female celebrity.
Zhang Leilei has now officially announced that he has become a fan of Lin Feng. He was truly moved by Lin Feng's acting skills and was completely impressed by them!
Especially when he saw Lin Feng's portrayal of "Xiang Yu" roaring to the sky, he couldn't help but clench his fists and his eyes redden. He truly felt the tragic grandeur and helplessness of a hero's downfall. But that wasn't the key point. The most crucial point was that he had seen "Love is Not Blind" before, and he really found it hard to associate that "effeminate Wang Xiaojian" with this "Xiang Yu, the eternal overlord".
"Sissy" vs. "Eternal Overlord"
A comedic relief vs. a heroic tragedy; a delicate, feminine gesture vs. a powerful, unyielding one; a seductive gaze vs. a fierce, snarling one; a "I am shameless, therefore I am" attitude vs. a "powerful and invincible" one.
And it turns out it was all done by the same person! If it weren't for the cast list, Zhang Leilei would have suspected it was computer-generated imagery (CGI).
The special effects and the acting are truly impressive!
Previously, Zhang Leilei's feelings for Lin Feng were more of an admiration because of Xia Miaomiao, but now he's a true fan of Lin Feng. "From today onwards, I'm Lin Feng's die-hard fan!"
"Hmph! When we first met, you said you were a fan of Lin Feng. Turns out you were lying to me. You were a fake fan before!" Xia Miaomiao questioned.
"Uh, didn't you ask me if I was a fan of Raymond Lam and then give me a free movie ticket? I'm not stupid, of course I'd say yes!"
Miaomiao, I've realized I've really become a fan of Raymond Lam. From today onwards, I'm a Raymond Lam fan, and I'll support him just like you do!
"So you lied to me before. I always thought you were a fan of Lin Feng. Otherwise, would I have come to the premiere with you?" Xia Miaomiao pressed.
"Miaomiao, you don't understand men. Getting a man to willingly become a fan of a celebrity is extremely difficult. And it wasn't wrong of me to say I was a Lin Feng fan before, but back then I was more of an admirer, like with Cristiano Ronaldo or LeBron James, enjoying watching their goal highlights. Even now, I wouldn't be like you. I'll support Lin Feng's movies, watch his TV dramas, and maybe even buy his merchandise, but I won't be as crazy as you. I'll just wish him well from afar. I'd say I'm a career fan," hoping his career flourishes!
"Lin Feng's career is definitely going to be booming, do you even need to tell me? I started following him before he became famous, and I've watched him grow all the way up. From the huge success of his first drama 'Meteor Shower' in 2009, to the minor success of 'Meteor Shower 33' in 2010, to the massive success of 'Palace' in 2011, to the minor success of 'Buddha Mountain,' and then the massive success of 'Love is Not Blind,' three hit dramas in one year—he's climbed one step at a time, even three steps at a time. His future is definitely limitless! Don't I know that?" Xia Miaomiao emphasized.
"Miaomiao, I'm telling you you don't understand, and you really don't understand. Your love for Lin Feng is unconditional, no matter if he's good or bad, even if he's bad or fails, you still love him!"
We "career fans" prefer to support his career and watch it grow step by step. Of course, he's already very successful, but I think he'll be even more successful in the future!
"Our Lin Feng has always been amazing, his acting skills have always been top-notch, okay! He'll definitely be even more amazing in the future, do you even need to tell me!" Xia Miaomiao was still a little unconvinced.
The current debate centers on the differing opinions of Lin Feng's "career fans" and "girlfriend fans," with both sides showing some resentment.
Zhang Leilei suddenly asked, "Miaomiao, let me ask you, what would you do if Lin Feng acted in a bad movie?"
Xia Miaomiao answered without hesitation, "Even if it's a terrible movie, I'll watch it ten times!"
Zhang Leilei sighed and rubbed his forehead: "That's spoiling him! Unconditional love! I'd much rather he choose good scripts, act in good movies, and take each step steadily!"
Then Zhang Leilei started talking, continuing, "I know Lin Feng has acting skills, but you don't understand how much the combined impact of 'Love is Not Blind' and 'The Legend of the Banquet at Hongmen' has on his acting. Just think about it, even ordinary viewers like us can see Lin Feng's acting skills, let alone professional directors! Lin Feng will definitely never have to worry about not having roles again!"
"Besides, Lin Feng's acting skills are truly undeniable. Even someone as picky as me is impressed. His future is limitless!"
"Miaomiao, I'm putting this out there today: if Lin Feng maintains this state, he'll definitely be 85%..."
"The first actor to win Best Actor!"
After Zhang Leilei finished speaking, Xia Miaomiao finally gave in. "Leilei, I didn't expect you to know so much! Of course, I also hope Lin Feng gets better and better!"
"Of course, I do know a bit about the entertainment industry. Lin Feng has popularity and box office appeal now, all he's missing are awards!"
"If he can win another prestigious film and television award, it will prove that he is absolutely the number one young actor in the Chinese entertainment industry, and he has a very good chance of doing so, whether it's for 'Love is Not Blind' or 'The Legend of the Banquet at Hongmen'!"
"I don't care whether Lin Feng gets awards to prove himself. I just hope he can stay popular and I can keep seeing him on screen. That would be enough for me!" Xia Miaomiao murmured.
At this moment, Zhang Leilei felt the time was right to confess his feelings to Xia Miaomiao. His palms were sweating with nervousness, and finally, he mustered his courage and asked with deep affection, "Miaomiao, there's something I've always wanted to ask you. You like Lin Feng so much; if one day Lin Feng wanted to marry you, would you be willing to marry him?"
"Of course I will! I like Lin Feng so much, if he's willing to marry me, I'll definitely marry him without hesitation! Is there even a doubt about that!"
Xia Miaomiao's unthinking answer almost suffocated Zhang Leilei. You have a man by your side. Even if you really want to marry him, you should at least think about it!
Now Zhang Leilei didn't know how to continue. The emotions he had finally mustered vanished in an instant, and he lowered his head, suddenly at a loss for words.
At this point, Xia Miaomiao continued to press, "Leilei, what exactly do you want to ask?"
Thinking back on all the little things they had shared, even if they ultimately failed, Zhang Leilei braced himself and asked, "So if there were a man who came from the same place as you, went to the same school, and you had many of the same hobbies, including your shared idol Lin Feng, who would continue to support your idol-chasing and be willing to do it with you, do you think this man could become your boyfriend?"
Xia Miaomiao, do you understand what I mean? I fell in love with you the first time I met you. I think you are the girl I love most. Will you be my girlfriend?
"Fool, what do you think! Last time, so many people went to see 'Love is Not Blind,' why did I only give you a free ticket? Was it just because of Raymond Lam's fans?!"
"And how did you get the tickets to the premiere of 'The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen'? If I didn't secretly ask you to, do you think you could have gotten them?" Xia Miaomiao gently twisted the hem of her clothes with her fingertips, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she said with a smile.
The smartest hunters often appear as prey!
"What?! You were behind all of this? I was such a fool! I thought I was incredibly lucky, but it turns out it was all your doing. And I even paid an extra 1000 yuan for this movie ticket!"
"What! I told you all this beforehand, and these movie tickets are free, why are you spending money!" Xia Miaomiao hurriedly explained. Although she didn't care about the money, she didn't mean to lie.
"Silly girl, it didn't cost any money, I was just kidding. But just now when I asked you why you said you would marry Lin Feng without hesitation when he asked you to!"
Although I know he's your idol and you're a big fan of him, I've always been there for you! I've always been by your side! Zhang Leilei felt a little wronged.
"You're the fool! Haven't you heard that even if you poured out all the water in the Pacific Ocean, it wouldn't extinguish the fire of my love for you? Can you pour out all the water in the Pacific Ocean? No. So I don't love you."
Will Lin Feng marry me? No. So I won't marry him! Lin Feng is a fantasy deep in my heart, more for fulfilling my inner needs and emotional resonance; he's a star I pursue!
Does Zhang Leilei like me? Yes. So I like Zhang Leilei too, and I'm willing to be Zhang Leilei's girlfriend! There's never love at first sight, only preordained destiny! Xia Miaomiao dares to be a fan and also dares to pursue her own happiness.
"Miaomiao, I like you, and I'm so glad I met you! Thank you for being my girlfriend. I will treat you well for the rest of my life." Then the two hugged each other tightly.
Zhang Leilei is just one example. On this day, there were many male audience members, perhaps they came with their girlfriends, or perhaps they walked into the movie theater by chance, or even fans of other stars, but in the end they became fans of Lin Feng because of his acting skills.
Previously, Lin Feng was known for his roles in the "Meteor Shower" series, "Palace," "Buddha Mountain," and "Love is Not Blind."
Having already captured the hearts of female fans ranging from 12 to 50 years old, including girls, girlfriends, and mothers, Lin Feng has now captured a portion of male fans through "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen," in addition to the contrast with his previous work. Although this percentage is low, it has made his fan base more diverse and stable.
Besides Lin Feng's fans, ordinary viewers also praised his performance in the movie "The Legend of the Banquet at Hongmen." One viewer said, "I had seen Lin Feng in 'Palace' before, and recently watched 'Love is Not Blind,' but after watching 'The Legend of the Banquet at Hongmen,' his portrayal of Xiang Yu was completely different from his previous roles. He acted so well in the movie; it's the most memorable role for me!"
"Lin Feng truly captured Xiang Yu's domineering presence perfectly. Whether in action scenes or dramatic scenes, he conveyed the majesty and imposing aura of the Hegemon-King of Western Chu!"
"Besides his domineering presence, Lin Feng also portrayed Xiang Yu's tenderness. His scenes with Liu Yifei were heartwarming, and his emotional expression was particularly delicate."
Professional media reporters also gave it high praise: "The director said before that Lin Feng brought the character of Xiang Yu to life, and I couldn't believe it. In the end, he really did bring him to life. He exuded domineering power, noble bearing, imposing presence, and deep loyalty. These sixteen words are very accurate."
"Lin Feng's acting skills are undeniable. Many veteran actors might not even have his level of skill. He will definitely be a leading figure among the new generation of young actors!"
"From the initial domineering aura to the later deep affection, and finally to the grief and helplessness of a hero's end, Lin Feng's performance is full of layers."
Moreover, his eye acting is superb, especially in the scene where Zhang Liang sows discord between Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng. Lin Feng used three different expressions in just a few shots, creating a powerful and moving performance. "Love is Not Blind" and "The Last Supper," two very different films, have showcased Lin Feng's versatility and potential. Finally, mainland China has a handsome young actor who can act well!
Almost all media outlets, audiences, and fans gave high praise to Lin Feng's acting skills. Even after the premiere, Liu Yifei sincerely praised Lin Feng, saying, "Lin Feng, you acted so well!"
I think your performance in this film fully deserves an award.
Lin Feng himself didn't focus on that; he valued the film itself more. However, after watching the complete film for the first time, Lin Feng excitedly praised, "Yifei, you acted quite well too!"
"Really? You're not lying to me, are you?" Although Lin Feng praised her, Liu Yifei was still very unsure.
"Really, you acted very well!" Lin Feng affirmed.
Lin Feng was so certain because Liu Yifei's performance this time was indeed outstanding, much better than the version in his previous life. Moreover, Lin Feng noticed that everyone's performance was much better than in his previous life, and he wondered if it was because of his own influence.
More importantly, Lin Feng provided director Li Rengang with many suggestions for improvement during filming. Although the director did not listen to all of them, he still made many improvements, such as Liu Bang's flying saucer hat and Chen Xiaochun's mink coat.
Compared to Feng Shaofeng's version of "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen," Lin Feng's version is more exciting, has a tighter pace, and features better acting, making it highly recommended.
Lin Feng hoped that his involvement would make the movie "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen" even better. It is indeed better now than before, but what about its final box office performance?
How does it compare to his previous life? Even though Lin Feng is very confident in "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen", in the end, it is up to the audience to judge it with their movie tickets.
On November 29th, the first day of the release of "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen," Lin Feng was on his way to promote the film, anxiously awaiting the box office results. However, instead of the box office figures, he received a call from his homeroom teacher, Cui Xinqin. He had never received such praise from his teacher before. "Lin Feng, I watched your movie 'The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen' on its first day of release. You acted so well! The nuances, the emotional impact, the explosive power, the eye acting, the micro-expressions, and the small gestures were all very well done. I am truly gratified!"
I've seen all your previous works, including your recent hit "Love is Not Blind" and this "The Legend of the Banquet at Hongmen". You acted very well in both!
To be honest, your teacher wasn't very supportive of your decision to film "Meteor Shower," fearing that acting in such an idol drama would hinder your entry into the big screen. But you proved that you were right. Even if you act in idol dramas, you can still act well in movies. Moreover, you have no shortage of popularity, box office appeal, or acting skills. I hope to see more of your excellent works in the future!
Oh, and you said you'd bring me a Best Actor award. Don't forget, I thought you were joking before, but now you have that chance!
"Thank you, teacher. You've always been watching over me. I will definitely keep my promise to you, and I've said that I hope one day I can make you proud and become your best student!"
"Yes, I believe you can do it. In fact, you're already one of my best students, and I'm so proud of you!"
"One of the most outstanding students"—this statement from Teacher Cui is the greatest affirmation for Lin Feng. After all, she taught the most prestigious class of stars in the history of Beijing Film Academy, the Class of '96. At that time, Zhao Wei had not yet directed "So Young," Chen Kun's "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" had not yet been released, and Huang Xiaoming's "American Dreams in China" had not yet started filming. To some extent, it seems reasonable for Teacher Cui to say that Lin Feng is one of her most outstanding students. However, Lin Feng should be the most outstanding one, without exception.
Starting in 2009, during the peak of Lin Feng's popularity with series like "Meteor Shower" and "Palace," Teacher Cui never called him.
"Buddha Mountain" was a minor box office hit; Lin Feng's performance was good, and Teacher Cui didn't even call him.
"Love is Not Blind" was a huge box office hit and is currently the highest-grossing Chinese film of the year. Lin Feng's acting skills were excellent and he received widespread praise. Cui Xinqin never called him. However, when Lin Feng was filming "Painted Skin 2", Zhao Wei said that Teacher Cui mentioned Lin Feng, saying that "he has now made a name for himself and his acting skills have improved a lot." It is just unknown whether this is true or not.
But this time, with "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen," it was indeed the first time that Teacher Cui took the initiative to call Lin Feng, which is definitely the greatest affirmation of his acting skills!
"Today I am proud of my alma mater, and tomorrow my alma mater will be proud of me." This is Lin Feng's long-cherished wish when he graduated in his previous life, and it is also his wish when he graduates in this life. He is now realizing this wish step by step.
Lin Feng was so excited that he didn't even notice the opening day box office results of "The Legend of the Feast at Hongmen" that Liu Yifei excitedly handed him.
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