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Chapter 274 Coal Briquettes

1. Basic Information

Name: Yu Xinglan

Identity: Top Idol

Age: 25 years old

II. Personality Traits

Cold on the outside but warm on the inside: They have an icy temperament and are not good at social situations. They often appear aloof due to excessive politeness, but they will show delicate tenderness to those they approve of.

Perfectionists: They regard the stage as a religion, meticulously refining every movement until it is perfect, and they cannot tolerate the slightest perfunctoriness.

Pure and resilient: Despite the dark past of being sidelined by the group and suppressed by capital, they still maintain their sincerity towards art and refuse to compromise with the industry's unspoken rules.

Martyr-like devotion: stemming from childhood trauma, the belief that love must be exchanged for pain.

III. Skills and Specialties

Stage King: A versatile warrior who excels in both singing and dancing, with unwavering breath control in high-difficulty dance tracks performed live, combining explosive power with aesthetic appeal.

A choreographic genius: skilled at blending the flexibility of classical dance with the tension of modern dance, creating works that are both narrative and visually impactful.

Creative sensitivity: Original songs are often based on piano melodies, with diverse styles, demonstrating a very mature creative ability.

“As expected…” Bai Li murmured.

She had actually anticipated Yu Xinglan's personality and characteristics, and this feeling deepened after seeing his photocard.

Yu Xinglan's current achievements are by no means accidental.

With his innate talent and his extreme hard work, he was destined to become famous.

Thinking of this, Bai Li sighed.

To be honest, if it weren't for his disgraceful former company, Yu Xinglan might have become famous long ago.

What really caught Bai Li's attention was the last personality trait on the card.

"Martyrdom-like dedication?"

"Due to childhood trauma?"

Bai Li tilted her head in confusion.

Based on these few words alone, it is impossible to fully understand the specific meaning. We can only roughly speculate that something happened in Yu Xinglan's childhood that shaped his current personality.

Xiao Hao immediately jumped in and asked, "Host, do you want to view Yu Xinglan's memory fragments now?"

"Wait a moment." Bai Li looked up and asked, "Ah Hu, how much longer until we get home?"

The final night's filming location was in the suburbs, and the celebration banquet was also held at a nearby venue, which was a bit far from home.

Ah Hu calmly replied, "It will take about half an hour more."

"Okay, I got it." Bai Li reclined the chair back a little and instructed before entering Yu Xinglan's memory fragments, "Drive steadily, Ah Hu."

Ah Hu followed slowly behind the car in front, replying crisply, "Yes, Miss."

Half an hour is enough for me to read through Yu Xinglan's memory fragments.

After Xiao Hao left, I won't be able to watch anymore, so I might as well watch it while I can.

Moreover, Bai Li was genuinely curious about just how bizarre Yu Xinglan's former company was, and even more curious about what he had experienced in his childhood that led him to develop such a martyr-like dedication.

A flash of white light appeared before their eyes, and fragments of Yu Xinglan's memories unfolded, while Bai Li's consciousness gradually detached.

When she opened her eyes again, she was in front of a simple recording studio.

It's not a large space, and it looks dilapidated. All the facilities are very old, and there's even a bulky old-fashioned television set.

Bai Li hasn't seen a cube-shaped TV in a long time; this kind of old relic from the last century has been obsolete for a long time.

She remembered that there was one in an orphanage where she lived when she was a child.

But that machine was in the dean's room, and the dean wouldn't let them see it.

She and the other children could only sneak in to watch when they had a chance, and someone had to take turns keeping watch at the door of the director's office.

Bai Li can't remember what shows she watched back then, she only remembers the feeling of watching them secretly, it was exciting and thrilling, she was afraid of being discovered, so she can't remember the content of the shows at all.

Also.

Yu Xinglan is the same age as him.

Therefore, I must have entered Yu Xinglan's childhood memories at this moment.

Bai Li shifted her attention from the old-fashioned television and looked around.

What about Yu Xinglan?

Where is the child?

There were only a few people on site; some were setting up props, others were adjusting equipment, and of course, some were slacking off.

In the corner, a man sat on a small stool, eating instant noodles with one hand and watching videos on an MP4 player with the other.

On the other side of the table, there was a small black head, huddled next to the man, both of them furtively staring at the screen on the MP4.

Bai Li was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

—Found it.

Yu Xinglan was too small, and she was hiding in a corner, so she didn't notice her for a moment.

Bai Lifei took a closer look, curious about what someone with a 96-point appearance score looked like as a child.

To Bai Li's surprise.

When Yu Xinglan was a child, she wasn't as fair-skinned as she became; instead, she looked like a little lump of coal.

I don't know if it's a problem with the lighting.

Bai Li stared at it again, disbelieving, and examined it closely.

Actually, judging from Yu Xinglan's facial features, she is quite beautiful, and one can vaguely see some of her charm as she grows up.

It's just that it's still too small at this time and hasn't fully developed yet.

In addition, her skin was a bit dark, her hairstyle was a simple buzz cut, and she was wearing clothes with a millennial fashion aesthetic.

The clothes have probably been washed many times; the overall color is yellowish, and the stitches are a bit loose, so they look worn and old.

Although it looked old, it wasn't dirty; Yu Xinglan had been cleaned up quite well.

At this moment, he was quietly lying on the table, watching MP4 with the adults around him. His bright eyes blinked, and he was quite well-behaved.

Such an ordinary millennial kid!

Completely different from what Bai Li had expected, she thought she would meet a delicate doll!

Yu Xinglan's 96-point appearance score after growing up is too deceptive.

After a long while, Bai Li finally admitted that the little coal ball in front of her was indeed Yu Xinglan, the idol she had just signed, who was known as the "Number One Face King," "Stage Destroyer," "Snow White Prince," and "Hexagonal Warrior."

As the boss, Bai Li couldn't help but wipe away a cold sweat, secretly wondering: Are there any photos of Yu Xinglan from this period on the internet? Please, please don't!

Before Bai Li could think any further, someone rushed in and shouted, "Director, the child star can't make it!"

"What?!" The director stopped what he was doing and asked in surprise, "Why can't he come?"

Everyone else at the scene heard the commotion and stopped what they were doing to pay attention to what was happening.

They were shooting an advertisement for a children's toy brand, and if the child star they were supposed to meet couldn't make it, then today's shoot would definitely have to be postponed.

The visitor explained, "The child star's mother said that her child suddenly developed a fever."

Upon hearing this, the director's head began to ache: "Damn it! The shooting schedule for this commercial was already tight, and now this kind of mess has happened!"

But the child couldn't come due to health reasons. Compared to the shoot, health was more important, so he had no choice but to accept his bad luck: "Quickly ask around if anyone has a child around five years old who would be available to fill in for me today to shoot an advertisement. I'll still pay the advertising fee."

Fortunately, the client didn't have any strict requirements regarding the subjects, so they could just find any child to fill in.

Bai Li watched in stunned silence.

Advertising shoots used to be so... casual.

The man eating instant noodles also noticed the commotion on set. He hadn't reacted much at first, but when he heard that the advertising fee would still be paid, his expression changed. He immediately swallowed the last mouthful of noodles and raised his voice to ask, "Director, what do you think of my child?"

As he spoke, he scooped Yu Xinglan up with one hand and pushed him in front of the director: "My child smiles at everyone he meets, and everyone likes him."

When the director saw a "ready-made" child of the right age, his eyes lit up and he quickly bent down to examine him closely.

Suddenly forced into this situation, Yu Xinglan hadn't even had time to react. His eyes were wide open, and he looked completely bewildered. From his perspective, all he could see was the director bending down and getting closer to him.

Facing unfamiliar faces, Yu Xinglan wasn't afraid; she just found it novel and fun, and grinned.

The director exclaimed, "Oh! He really does smile at everyone he meets."

Although the client did not have any requirements regarding the children to be photographed, not just anyone could participate.

If you are really ugly, or if you don't cooperate with the photoshoot, it won't work.

That's why the director bent down to carefully examine the little guy in front of him, and after looking at him, he nodded to himself.

Although the child is a bit dark-skinned, he has a sweet smile and isn't timid, which fits their shooting requirements.

The director already had a conclusion in mind, but before making a final decision, he decided to conduct a brief interview.

He straightened up, looked at the man, and asked, "Who are you?"

This man is not part of their filming crew.

Other staff members nearby answered for the man: "He is the new safety officer at the venue."

The safety officer at the filming location is essentially a security guard; their main responsibility is the safety of the filming location, and they do not participate in the filming activities.

The director said "Oh," thinking to himself, "No wonder he's never seen this before."

The man explained, "The previous safety officer went back to his hometown, so I was temporarily replaced. My wife is temporarily unable to help, so I brought the child with me today. Once my wife applies for a shift change, she can take care of the child, and it won't affect my future work."

The director didn't care about that; the safety officer was someone from the filming location, not his crew. He only cared about the children: "How old is the child? Still not in kindergarten? Is he well-behaved?"

"She's almost four years old, but a few months short, so kindergarten can't accept her yet. She's so sensible. Come here, Xingxing, call her Uncle Director."

After saying that, the man gently nudged Yu Xinglan.

Although Yu Xinglan didn't understand, she was very obedient and called out in a clear voice, "Uncle Director."

"Not bad, not bad." The director laughed, very satisfied. With a wave of his hand, he made the decision, "He's the one. Xiao Zhu, take him to get dressed."

……

Thanks to the "miraculous healing touch" of makeup artist Xiao Zhu, the little "coal ball" who temporarily filled in for the shoot underwent a complete transformation.

Bai Li flew around Yu Xinglan in delight, a maternal smile spreading across her face.

Yu Xinglan not only changed into cute overalls, but also applied white face powder. Although she looked a bit too white in real life, she looked especially cute in the not-so-high-definition lens.

The filming is progressing very smoothly.

Surrounded by the filming crew and with dark cameras pointed at her, little Yu Xinglan showed no stage fright whatsoever.

Look wherever you want to look, say whatever you want to say, and make whatever expression you want to make.

What's most striking is that little Yu Xinglan isn't just mechanically performing actions; her eyes and expressions are incredibly clever.

It didn't seem like a first-time shoot at all; it was more like a seasoned child star with several years of experience.

Even the well-informed director was somewhat surprised.

The child who was temporarily brought in to take the place was not only pleasing to the eye, but also seemed to produce better results in the filming.

Thanks to Yu Xinglan, filming was completed ahead of schedule.

As a token of gratitude, the director gave all the filming props provided by the client to Yu Xinglan.

"These are the most popular Gundam models right now. They can be disassembled and assembled at will. They are rare imported goods. Not only do children like them, but some Gundam fans also like to collect them. They can even be sold for several hundred dollars on the second-hand market."

The director squatted down and demonstrated the toy to Yu Xinglan, then handed it to her.

The father, who was standing to the side, was unaware of the value of these toys. Upon hearing the director's words, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly tried to politely decline, saying, "How could I possibly accept this..."

The director patted Yu Xinglan's head: "It's okay. After filming is finished, these props will be useless. It would be a waste to throw them away."

Hearing the director say that, the father could only pull Yu Xinglan aside and say thank you: "Xingxing, quickly thank the director uncle."

"Thank you, Director Uncle." Yu Xinglan held the tall model, her heart filled with joy, and her smile was exceptionally beautiful.

"You're welcome." The director grew increasingly fond of the well-behaved child, and after teasing him with a smile, he stood up and turned to Yu Xinglan's father, asking seriously, "Is this child really filming for the first time?"

The father nodded. They were a family that came from the mountains, with little education; they were just ordinary working people.

If he hadn't been assigned to this location to take over, he wouldn't have known that his own children could earn money by participating in filming.

Upon hearing this, the director exclaimed, "This child has great talent and the potential to become a child star. You can nurture him in this direction. I know an organization that specializes in training child stars; I can introduce you to it."

The father was stunned.

Child star?

nourish?

These words were too unfamiliar and too distant for him.

In his mind, raising a child was simply about feeding them, sending them to school when they reached school age, and raising them to adulthood; he never thought about anything else.

Training institutions and the like sound expensive; how could an ordinary family afford to provide such training?

"That's not..."

Just as Yu Xinglan's father was about to decline, someone came over with an envelope and interrupted him.

"Director, the child actor's appearance fee."

The director took the envelope and handed it to Yu Xinglan's father: "Come on, the child must be tired after filming for half a day. Let's take her out for a big meal."

"This..." Touching the bulging envelope in his hand, Yu Xinglan's father's expression changed drastically.

He caught a glimpse of a bright red corner inside the envelope.

It was all hundred-yuan bills!

This thickness must be at least several thousand.

He took a deep breath, and stammered in disbelief, "Director, this...this is too much."

The director chuckled: "That's not much."

Seeing that the man in front of him was not old, he thought that it must be difficult for him to raise a child at such a young age. So he patted him on the shoulder and decided to give him a briefing on the current situation.

"Young man, do you know how much famous child stars charge for a single advertisement? I'll give you an answer."

As he spoke, the director held up one finger.