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Chapter 93: New Book Published

Chapter 93: Chapter 93: New Book Published

Chapter 93: New Book Launch

After the Spring Festival, the brief holiday came to an end, and everyone returned to work, beginning a new year.

On the very first day back at work, "Lin Qin and Meng Chao’s Book" was officially published.

Zhang Yue was the first celebrity to post about the book on Weibo, and he wrote:

Zhang Yue V: You might assume this is a love story between Senior Lin and Senior Meng, but that’s not the case. This is a highly professional book, composed of character profiles for two of Senior Lin’s roles, accompanied by Senior Meng’s annotations. It covers many acting techniques, making it incredibly useful for aspiring actors. Of course, for seasoned veterans in acting, this book is also profoundly insightful.

I had the fortune of reading Senior Lin’s character profile for the protagonist of "Dual Emotions." At the time, I was utterly amazed. Senior Lin’s achievements today are inseparable from his deep understanding of roles, his passion for acting, and his immense effort. Through this book, we can see all the heart and soul Senior Lin poured into his characters, and gain a fuller understanding of the protagonist in "Dual Emotions."

I deeply admire Senior Lin. He possesses not only exceptional talent but also an extraordinary work ethic. These qualities are precisely why he’s achieved such excellence in his acting career as a young veteran.

As for Senior Meng’s annotations, they are astute and precise, offering profound insights. They can be a revelatory help to peers struggling with uncertainties in acting.

Senior Meng’s experience needs no elaboration here. His selfless sharing of knowledge should be seized upon as a precious opportunity to learn.

If you’re in the same profession as me, you must read this book because it greatly benefits your craft.

If you work in another field, you should still give this book a try because it shows the life attitude of focus, dedication, and hard work.

Soon after Zhang Yue’s Weibo post, directors of "Silent Battle" and "Dual Emotions" shared it, both praising the book as a must-read. This wasn’t advertising, they claimed, but their most heartfelt recommendation.

Though the directors denied promoting the book for Lin Qin and Meng Chao, many people believed it was mere advertising and refused to buy it just because of celebrity endorsements.

However, fans were different. The moment the book hit the shelves, they rushed to the nearest bookstores to buy it.

Thanks to Zhang Yue’s firsthand testimony, they were reassured this book was not a romance novel about Lin Qin and Meng Chao. Still, out of their loyalty to their idols, they supported it. Even if it wasn’t a romantic love story, it was crafted word by word by their idols. Plus, the set of two books costs only around 60 yuan—students could manage to scrape up enough money to buy it.

After reading the book, fans changed their perceptions entirely. As Zhang Yue said, while they might not work in the acting profession, they were still able to see Lin Qin and Meng Chao’s earnest attitude toward their craft through the book.

Moreover, Lin Qin’s character profiles were so vividly written that, for those outside the acting industry, the book could be read as a "Dual Emotions" fanfiction. The storytelling was logical, aligned with the film’s plot, and full of twists and turns. It could truly be called the best fanfiction.

Spending around 60 yuan for two volumes was unquestionably worth it.

For outsiders, the set of books could be experienced as novels, offering insights into life attitudes. For those in the field, the books were far more than simple novels.

As Zhang Yue had said, for peers, the book offers immense learning opportunities.

Initially, industry insiders bought the book simply to support Lin Qin and Meng Chao. However, after truly reading it cover to cover, they understood why Zhang Yue was so enthusiastic about it.

This led to more public figures voicing their praise for the book on Weibo. Some even wrote reviews exceeding 1,000 words, thoughtfully reading and re-reading the set, gaining much from it each time.

Increasingly, outsiders and casual readers, encouraged by Lin Qin and Meng Chao’s fans, began visiting bookstores to purchase the set. They soon found themselves engrossed in the thrilling plots. Even complete novices in acting could grasp a few techniques from the book.

Praise for the book multiplied on Weibo, and it received a high rating of over nine points on review sites. Two weeks after its publication, the book climbed to the top of bestseller lists on major online platforms, breaking previous sales records.

Despite this success, Lin Qin and Meng Chao remained silent on social media. Ever since their last livestream, the two seemed to vanish from the public eye, and their studio gave no explanation. Fans flooded their Weibo profiles with pleas for updates, hoping they would post something to mollify their longing.

Some speculated they had registered their marriage and were now on honeymoon.

Others thought they had taken on a new project and gone into seclusion for filming.

There were even claims that they had broken up under familial pressure from disapproval.

Rumors swirled, but Lin Qin and Meng Chao offered no clarifications. They continued living in their private world, cherishing their own happiness.

However, some people simply couldn’t stand seeing others happy.

One day, a series of troubling photos of Lin Qin suddenly appeared online. These photos weren’t explicit but were deeply upsetting—the images showed Lin Qin being bullied.

The young face in the photos was tender and innocent, and the pixel quality suggested the photos were not recent but taken years ago.

Many people connected this to the incidents of Lin Qin facing school bullying during high school. It seemed likely these photos were taken during that time.

When Lin Qin’s classmates previously revealed his experiences with school bullying, many had been skeptical, dismissing it as a publicity stunt. But now, these stark photos laid everything bare, convincing everyone that Lin Qin, born into privilege, truly endured a deeply dark Chapter in his life.

Back when Lin’s classmates exposed the story, the mere text descriptions were harrowing enough to evoke both cruelty and pity. Now, with these images in plain sight, the brutality of the acts became even more vivid and undeniable.

No one knew who had first released the photos or what their intentions were. Although the photos were taken down within an hour of being posted, the hashtag about Lin Qin’s bullying soared to the top of trending searches, marked by a glaring "Explosive" tag, sparking widespread discussion.

Some thought this was another attempt by Lin Qin to exploit his suffering for publicity.

Others believed it was a malicious effort by certain individuals to frame him.

The next day, Lin Qin—silent for three to four months—issued a response on Weibo regarding the matter.