“Naturally, it was during those intimate moments we shared.”
“How would he know?” Lin Shen asked.
Very few people should have known about this. Given the nature of their work, the fewer people aware of their marriage, the better.
From what he remembered, Lu Jing and Bai Jian didn’t interact much in daily life. Judging by Lu Jing’s tone when he advised Lin Shen to avoid Bai Jian, their relationship wasn’t particularly good either.
So why would Bai Jian know about his marriage to Lu Jing?
What exactly happened during the two years of memories he had lost?
Since losing his memory, many things around Lin Shen had changed, the most significant being his marriage to Lu Jing. Yet he seemed to simply accept these changes without questioning why they had occurred.
Why had he married Lu Jing?
Lu Jing’s voice interrupted his thoughts. “Our marriage isn’t public knowledge, but it’s no secret to families with business ties to ours.”
Lin Shen was momentarily stunned.
Why only families with business ties?
Before he could ask further, Lu Jing spoke first, shifting the topic. “You should post a statement on Weibo too. Just repost mine.”
The immediate priority was to mitigate the negative impact online. Distracted by Lu Jing, Lin Shen quickly set aside his earlier questions and pulled out his phone to check the online commentary about him.
Typing “Lin Shen” into the search bar, related hashtags appeared automatically. Lin Shen’s eyes immediately landed on #LuJingFollowsLinShenOnWeibo.
He couldn’t quite describe the feeling, but his heartbeat noticeably quickened.
Hovering his finger over the screen, Lin Shen glanced discreetly at Lu Jing. Seeing that he wasn’t looking, he tapped the screen and entered the hashtag.
【How long has it been since Film Emperor Lu followed someone on Weibo? Wow, this is the legendary “once in a lifetime” moment!】
【I can barely remember the last time Film Emperor Lu posted an original Weibo. I thought he’d become an emotionless reposting machine, but after months of silence, he comes back and gives us two “once in a lifetime” moments to witness [crying][crying].】
【I watched Lin Shen’s drama clips. Since Lu Jing is supporting him, I’m on board. If this counts as “bad acting,” then there’s no one in the domestic entertainment industry with good acting skills.】
【Agree with the above.】
【Thank you, Lin Shen, for letting us witness Film Emperor Lu’s first non-endorsement or promotional original Weibo post in two years [crying].】
【If only he could post a bit more about daily life. Doesn’t need too many photos, just an 18-grid collage will do.】
【Thank you, Lin Shen. I’ll follow Film Emperor Lu’s lead and follow you. If you blow up later, I’ll be an OG fan [cheering][cheering].】
Lin Shen’s Weibo followers surged rapidly in just one day, nearing the 100,000 mark.
Someone on Weibo compiled a list of the films and dramas Lin Shen had appeared in over the years and edited them into a montage. Though his screen time had always been limited, he had accumulated quite a body of work over time.
As Lu Jing had said, Lin Shen’s acting skills were far from poor. What he had lacked all these years was opportunity.
Thus, when the public saw the clips of Lin Shen’s performances, their eyes lit up with excitement, feeling as though they had discovered him too late. They eagerly shared the videos, exclaiming, “What a hidden gem of an actor!”
Whether it was hearty laughter or heart-wrenching sorrow, whether it was mundane daily life or thrilling moments, Lin Shen’s every performance was deeply moving.
With just a glance, a gesture, or a line of dialogue, Lin Shen always struck the perfect balance, captivating the audience.
On Weibo, more and more people were discussing Lin Shen’s acting skills.
【I watched him play that young nobleman and thought right away how handsome he was and how amazing his acting was!!】
【There aren’t many actors in the domestic entertainment industry with this level of acting talent anymore. We must protect him!】
【So who exactly is spreading rumors that Lin Shen’s acting is poor?】
【In the initial video that was released, it’s a fact that Lin Shen had multiple NGs, and it’s also a fact that Lu Jing looked displeased. Now, posting a few early works counts as spreading rumors? What kind of logic is that? If you lack brains, I suggest you go back and start over.】
【Lu Jing has personally stepped forward to explain. Besides, NGs are unavoidable during filming. Many behind-the-scenes clips are NG compilations, and everyone still enjoys watching them. Calling others brainless? I think you’re the one who’s truly brainless—probably not just brainless but also lacking [horse].】
【Lu Jing’s explanation was vague, saying it was about striving for perfection for the final effect. How laughable. If Lin Shen’s acting were truly good, there wouldn’t have been a need for multiple NGs to achieve perfection [smile][smile].】
【On-set factors like lighting, cinematography, sound recording, and makeup could all affect the final outcome. It’s disgusting how you’re pinning all the blame on one person [vomit]. Your life must be truly miserable.】
【What’s there to argue about? Once the drama airs, we’ll know whether it was because of Lin Shen’s poor acting or simply the crew’s pursuit of perfection.】
【Let’s wait for the drama to air.】
Lin Shen scrolled through the comments, some criticizing him, others defending him.
【Lin Shen is really milking this wave of attention. As long as he’s associated with Lu Jing, the traffic just flows right to him.】
【What do you mean by milking attention? Are you blind [question mark]? Lu Jing’s first original Weibo post in two years clearly states, ‘Lin Shen is not suspected of riding on anyone’s coattails as rumored.’ If your eyes are useless, go get them treated. Don’t come barking in the comments. I find it disgusting just looking at you.】
【That’s someone Lu Jing actively followed, someone Lu Jing personally called ‘close.’ Is your idol not followed by Lu Jing? Feeling jealous? Resentful?】
Actively followed by Lu Jing, personally acknowledged as close.
Lin Shen stared at these words, feeling a surge of warmth burst from his chest, flowing through his limbs and bones, leaving his entire body tingling and numb.
Exiting the comments section, he typed “Lu Jing” into the search bar, clicked into Lu Jing’s profile, and was immediately greeted by the prominent orange-yellow “Follow Back” text in the bottom right corner.
Even after seeing so many notifications about Lu Jing following him, it was only now, seeing this, that he truly felt it—
Lu Jing really was following him.
“Not going to follow back?” Lu Jing’s voice suddenly drew near, his breath brushing against Lin Shen’s neck.
Lin Shen trembled all over, holding his breath as he turned around. In his fluster, his lips grazed the corner of Lu Jing’s mouth, sliding to the right and leaving a warm arc on his cheek.
The air abruptly froze, and all of Lin Shen’s movements came to an abrupt halt.
…He had just, it seemed, kissed Lu Jing.
In that instant, his lips felt as if they were on fire, the sensation spreading uncontrollably, burning his ears, cheeks, and neck red.
The lingering heat refused to dissipate, slowly seeping through his entire body.
“This gesture truly moves me more than a follow-back.”
Lu Jing pursed his lips slightly, as if savoring that fleeting kiss.
Lin Shen snapped back to reality, his face flushed crimson as he lowered his head, avoiding Lu Jing’s gaze.
As if deliberately masking his fluster, Lin Shen feigned intense concentration and tapped the screen. Moments later, “followed back” transformed into “mutually following.”
After a bout of amnesia and a false alarm, Lin Shen had become Lu Jing’s mutual follow.
The impact of these four words struck Lin Shen no less than that heart-pounding kiss, like sinking into a pool of misty spring water, leaving him momentarily unable to distinguish reality from illusion.
Suddenly, Lu Jing leaned in again, his breath brushing against Lin Shen’s ear. “Being this shy won’t do. Lin Shen, aren’t you curious which scenes I share with you in this drama?”
Lin Shen’s breath hitched, sensing these wouldn’t be ordinary scenes.
He heard himself whisper, “…Which ones?”
“Naturally, the ones where we share intimate moments.”