This trending topic originated from a repost by a director.
@Director Lu Xing: This video has given me a lot of new inspiration. To the gentleman featured in the video, would you be interested in playing the second male lead in my film Jungle Assault? The terms will be favorable.
With a simple repost, the video shot back to the number one trending spot.
Naturally, this kind of influence could only come from an extraordinary director. Even Lin Yi, who knew nothing about the interstellar era, had heard of Director Lu’s reputation. Many of the blockbuster films that interstellar citizens loved to discuss were directed by this very man.
The film Jungle Assault, mentioned by Director Lu, was his latest big-budget action movie, currently in the casting stage.
Although still in preparation, thanks to the director’s consistent fame and track record, it had already garnered significant attention. Many well-known actors and viral celebrities across the galaxy were competing for an audition slot with Director Lu.
What was even more shocking was the olive branch Director Lu had extended proactively. It was well known that this celebrated director was notoriously picky and merciless when it came to eliminating actors. No matter how famous you were, you still had to obediently participate in his audition selections.
To actively invite someone, especially an unknown amateur, was a first.
Given this context, it was hardly surprising that the video was pushed to the top of the trending charts by astonished netizens.
Lin Yi also didn’t expect his video to attract such massive attention.
Anyone else might have been overjoyed. But Lin Yi only felt helpless.
He knew very well that he was just an ordinary researcher, he had neither the professional skills of an actor nor any interest in becoming one.
Beneath this repost, many excited fans had already tagged his account, and almost everyone was waiting for his response. Or rather, for his acceptance.
After all, no one had imagined that Lin Yi would ever turn down such a golden opportunity.
But unfortunately, he would have to disappoint Director Lu and the fans.
Lin Yi composed a polite refusal and posted it under Director Lu’s account:
“Thank you for your kind offer, Director Lu. However, I am not a professional actor, and I am currently on the remote planet Blue Star. I doubt I am capable of handling such a role. If Director Lu needs any other kind of assistance, I will do my utmost to help.”
This reply instantly stirred up a storm.
Although worded tactfully, anyone with discerning eyes could see, it was a rejection.
For a time, there were comments of astonishment, skepticism, and questions about who this person really was…
Among these comments, there were also quite a few malicious, negative ones, many of which came from fans of actors whom Director Lu had previously rejected.
Meanwhile, after posting his comment, Lin Yi felt it wasn’t enough.
He thought for a moment and, to be prudent, sent a private message to Director Lu Xing’s account, explaining in detail the reasons for his refusal and offering an apology.
This private message was quickly answered.
Director Lu Xing: No problem. It was my oversight. But you really do have great potential. If you ever change your mind, feel free to contact me anytime.
At the same time, Lu Xing probably also noticed some of the negative comments about Lin Yi on the Star Network, because he soon posted a new message on his account:
“It’s a great pity that I won’t be able to collaborate with Mr. Lin. However, this invitation was merely a spur-of-the-moment idea on my part. Please keep your comments rational. Any malicious or false messages I see, I will apply to have removed.”
Lin Yi looked at the new post, a bit surprised. Unlike what he had imagined, this galaxy-renowned director had no trace of a superstar attitude. Instead, he was approachable and kind, even taking the initiative to help curb the negative public opinion.
Lin Yi immediately felt more favorably toward this director he had never met.
After Lu Xing posted the new message, the intense discussions gradually subsided, and the controversial comments quickly disappeared.
Lin Yi regarded this minor upheaval as just a small interlude and didn’t dwell on it.
But what he didn’t know was that while he hadn’t paid it any mind, there were others who took this matter to heart…
The undercurrents on the Star Network, for now, had nothing to do with Lin Yi.
After careful consideration, Lin Yi decided to adjust his livestreams to once every one to two weeks. This way, he would have more time to prepare the content and wouldn’t risk being forgotten by viewers due to long absences.
These past few days, without any livestreams to worry about, Lin Yi felt completely at ease. He divided his time between preparing the next stream and tending to the crops in the fields.
After a period of being catalyzed by his ability, the crops were growing vigorously. Even the corn, which had the longest growth cycle, had begun tasseling and flowering. And the faster-growing vegetables were already ready for harvest.
From sowing to harvesting had taken less than two weeks. Such was the power of a wood-type ability.
In contrast, the crops in the other refugees’ fields had only just sprouted and were still far from harvest.
Lin Yi’s field, with its unusually rapid growth, naturally became the envy of many refugees.
After learning about the planting bet Lin Yi had made with Du Hong, quite a few refugees had already begun secretly adopting the seed soaking method Lin Yi had mentioned.
One day, Lin Yi went as usual to draw water from the river for irrigation. The vegetables were in the midst of a bountiful harvest and required a large amount of water, needing frequent watering. These were Lin Yi’s first crops, so he tended to them meticulously, hoping nothing would go wrong.
As Lin Yi’s figure carrying the empty buckets grew more distant, a furtive dark shadow suddenly emerged from the cornfield next to the vegetable plot.
The shadow peered around cautiously for a moment. Seeing no one nearby, it hunched over and crept out.
Catching sight of the lush, thriving vegetables in the field, greed practically oozed from its eyes. It scurried toward the plot in three quick strides.
Just as it bent down to pluck something, its wrist was suddenly clamped by a powerful hand.
Lin Yi, who had turned back, gripped the shadow’s wrist tightly, a faint, mocking smile playing on his lips. “Who gave you the nerve to steal from me?”
Caught red-handed and confronted with Lin Yi’s icy gaze, all the thief’s greedy thoughts vanished on the spot. He trembled in fear, his body going limp. If Lin Yi hadn’t been holding his wrist, he would have collapsed completely onto the ground.
He stammered out a feeble excuse: “I, I wasn’t… I was just passing by and saw how well things were growing in the field…”
“Oh? And then? Because they’re growing well, you thought you’d sneak a few?” Lin Yi sneered, continuing.
The sticky-fingered man before him was none other than the chubby man who had clashed with Lin Yi earlier at the betting scene.
He thought he had hidden himself well, but in fact, Lin Yi had spotted his lurking figure while working in the field. That was why Lin Yi had deliberately pretended to leave, only to suddenly double back.
Just as he’d expected, the chubby man took the bait and was caught in the act.