Chapter 97: This Is the Heroine’s Ideal Man!

It’s easy enough to craft a flawless yet pitiable supporting male character, one born with a congenital disability who must relinquish happiness, evoking the audience’s sympathy. In countless dramas, the supporting male’s popularity often eclipses that of the lead, mostly because of his handsome looks, and secondly, because the original novel’s text provides a rich background, causing viewers to immediately project all their compassion onto this character. If the actor is even more attractive, wouldn’t the views and attention surge even higher?

“Wu De, arrange for makeup as soon as possible. No need for an audition. Let the coach film on site.”

Wu De led Lin Yu into the makeup room. As the makeup artist showcased their skills on Lin Yu’s face, he lowered his head to study the script.

“Ah Yu’s main profession is songwriting. Please guide him more in acting,” Ji Ya said, adopting that cool, distant demeanor reserved for outsiders, the polite yet precise tone a boss uses when instructing her employees.

Wu De understood perfectly and nodded. Although Lin Yu wasn’t the most popular idol, as long as he was willing to act, the company would support his decision. Wu De would therefore devote his efforts to training him, but couldn’t let him take on the role lightly; otherwise, it could ruin the character and invite criticism about Lin Yu’s professionalism.

“Mr. Lin, you’ve read the script, right? How do you feel about it? Are you able to grasp the character?”

Lin Yu had skimmed the full script and carefully studied his own character’s section, gaining a clear understanding of the role.

The first wife of the Medicine Sect bore her first child, upon whom the entire family pinned their hopes. Yet, due to a congenital disability, he couldn’t cultivate normally, though he still received the family’s love and care. When his younger brother was born, he was forgotten. To give his life a genuine sense of presence, he secretly developed his own unique skill.

While out one day, he encountered the female lead, who had fainted while being pursued. He brought her back to the sect to nurse her back to health. Just before she regained consciousness, the passing male lead (the supporting male’s brother) fell in love with her at first sight. When the female lead awoke, she mistakenly believed the male lead had cared for her all along and pledged herself to him.

Upon returning to the sect, the supporting male discovered he had been betrayed and found that the female lead carried the male lead’s child. Sadly, her health was frail, and giving birth nearly cost her life; the supporting male, for her happiness, used his unique skill to exchange one life for another…

Such a melodramatic plot, yet audiences love it!

…

This character spends most of his time in a wheelchair. After the male lead’s birth, he rarely spoke, fearing he would steal even a fraction of his brother’s affection. Later, upon meeting the woman he loved, he guarded her silently, giving everything he had.

In the end, to fulfill the happiness of the leading couple, he willingly sacrificed and endured heartbreak, even giving his life.

Such a broken, self-sacrificing role, living for others until the very end, made Lin Yu recall his past life. He laughed at the supporting male’s lack of self-love, only to realize he wanted to slap himself for sharing such a fate.

But he accepted the role, not just because the character resembled his previous life—always giving, reckless and selfless—making it easy for him to slip into the role and perform as required.

More importantly, through this drama, he could finally awaken himself, no longer mourning his past life!

Yet hate and vengeance, he would never forget.

“Mr. Lin, is there a problem?” Wu De, sensing Lin Yu’s uneasy expression, asked with concern.

“No, I can play the role.”

In the drama, the supporting male suffers from an incurable illness since childhood, his body weakening with age. He hides his condition to avoid worrying others. In his previous life, Lin Yu worked hard away from home, rarely letting his girlfriend worry even when he fell ill. In this, their personalities were quite similar.

Seeing Lin Yu’s confidence, Wu De was completely reassured.

Ji Ya’s praise meant Lin Yu didn’t need an audition and could begin filming directly. With most of the movie already shot, the main missing piece was the supporting male’s scenes.

If Lin Yu was confident about acting, and with guidance from Wu De, these missing scenes could be swiftly completed.

Lin Yu changed into costume and props, sat in the wheelchair, and instantly became the image of a fragile, handsome young man.

Wu De was about to call for filming, but Ji Ya suddenly signaled him with a glance.

“Wait, as a rookie actor, he still needs an audition.”

Ji Ya’s sudden decision perplexed everyone present.

Lin Yu glanced at Ji Ya, who met his gaze. Perhaps through the dating show or their time together, Lin Yu immediately understood her intent.

Right—he was a newcomer, with no acting experience, relying entirely on connections to secure a role without effort. If word got out, it would be fine if Lin Yu performed well—but if he didn’t, he’d face scorn and derision.

Lin Yu wore a pale blue robe, with several green bamboo stalks embroidered on the hem. His pallid face and elegant attire made him look like a long-term invalid, often confined to bed.

His eyes were gentle. With the makeup artist’s help, his sunny, handsome features softened, and he exuded the aura of a tragic, lovesick supporting male—enough to tug at anyone’s heartstrings!

Director Wu De took one look at him and knew this was exactly the supporting male he wanted! The styling was impeccable.

Ji Ya had never seen Lin Yu in anything but performance or casual clothes. Seeing him in ancient costume for the first time, embodying the graceful spirit of a young man, she was stunned for several seconds.

To portray a character well, acting is essential, but the right appearance can also make a visual impact on the audience.

It is said that first impressions always begin with appearance. A successful look—regardless of acting for the moment—will leave audiences with a deep impression of both the character and the actor.

Xiao Lin crossed her arms, sizing up Lin Yu. The styling was so perfect it deserved applause. If he could deliver flawless acting, it would deepen the audience’s impression and bring even more attention.

Acting requires both appearance and skill; only then is one a successful actor.

If the actor works hard and the company promotes him, Lin Yu is destined for stardom!

His foundation as a singer was already established through “Talent Show,” and if he could carve a place for himself in film and television, the company would benefit as well.

Most crucially, he himself would gain honor.

In this circle, there are only two types of people:

Those who excel in a single field and reach the peak,

And those who develop in all areas, able to handle any task with ease.

Ji Ya, as the boss of the country’s largest talent agency, Qi Fei, naturally wanted her artists to develop in every direction. If they could dominate the industry entirely…

Who would ever challenge Qi Fei again?

Though, at present, there were no real challengers at all.