Chapter 97: Future Superstar

Xia Qianyu was quite surprised. Could she really run into someone from the industry during a blind date?

The world seemed too small. She mumbled to herself, worried that if word got out, it would be troublesome. Two people from the same industry going on a blind date like this would be a laughingstock.

She felt somewhat uneasy and quickly made a mental note of him, intending to look into him later.

Jiang Luoshen was also surprised. She carefully observed Chu Feng, thinking it was too coincidental to run into a colleague. She couldn't help but smile, watching the two on their blind date.

Xia Qianyu pinched her. "Why are you still making fun of me at a time like this?" she whispered. "A good friend wouldn't just sit there and not help me out. This is so awkward."

Chu Feng regretted his words as soon as he spoke them. How could he blurt out something like that? He couldn't remain calm; his mind was unsettled.

"This is quite a surprise," Jiang Luoshen finally spoke, her voice slightly hoarse—deliberately so, as she didn't want to reveal her true identity yet.

After that, she behaved elegantly and spoke appropriately, not asking directly but subtly probing, inquiring about Chu Feng's workload to deduce if his role was significant enough.

Jiang Luoshen was certain she had never heard of him. He was likely a newcomer, and landing a fifth male lead would already be quite good.

She was very skillful in her speech, deliberately praising Chu Feng without mentioning anything about supporting roles.

"Right, is your workload really heavy?" Xia Qianyu came back to her senses. She thought Jiang Luoshen's approach was clever.

"The workload is huge. We start at dawn and often film until late at night," Chu Feng replied, being quite truthful and candid.

However, to the two beautiful women, his words sounded completely different.

*He* has that many scenes? Xia Qianyu found it hard to believe. Would a newcomer really get such treatment?

Jiang Luoshen stopped being subtle. She felt her earlier hints hadn't been understood, so she asked directly, smiling softly, "What number male lead are you playing?"

"The male lead," Chu Feng answered matter-of-factly.

Xia Qianyu had just daintily taken a small sip of lemonade, and nearly choked when she heard that.

A newcomer playing the male lead right after debut? That was just unbelievable. Did he really think she knew nothing? She had, after all, just started to step into the industry herself.

She puffed out her cheeks, wide clear eyes staring, and coughed slightly. She thought this man was a bit "flaky" and not very reliable.

"That's truly amazing, a lead role no less," Jiang Luoshen said with a smile. It was a pity she was wearing a mask and sunglasses; otherwise, her beauty would have been dazzling.

Xia Qianyu finally managed to swallow her drink without coughing, and echoed, "Yes, that's truly extraordinary!"

In reality, she was being sarcastic, thinking Chu Feng was boasting without a second thought.

Little did Chu Feng know they were industry insiders. He was still speaking frankly, pouring out his frustrations and true feelings.

"Honestly, I really didn't want to act, but I had no choice."

Thinking about his experiences over the past few days, he felt speechless. He, a supreme master among the mutated humans, was actually filming a movie. The thought alone gave him a headache.

He genuinely wondered what would happen if this film was ever released.

At the time, Lu Tong from Jade Void Palace had spoken with righteous indignation, saying that with the world seemingly on the brink of an apocalypse, a truthful documentary was needed to inspire the public. Chu Feng, as the Ox Deity King, was asked and couldn't refuse to help.

Chu Feng shook his head, sighing softly.

Hearing him say that and seeing his gesture, neither of the two beautiful women could remain calm!

Especially Xia Qianyu. Her ability to act was thanks to her university classmate, Jiang Luoshen, who helped her get connections and support. Otherwise, she would likely be working a regular job somewhere.

Besides being extremely beautiful and having good grades, her family background was ordinary.

Even with her connection to the "National Goddess," she couldn't become a lead. Her supporting role simply had a decent amount of screen time.

Yet, this man in front of her was brazenly showing off, claiming he didn't want to play the male lead. *He's lying through his teeth!*

Xia Qianyu was furious, thinking this man was completely insincere and full of lies. Did he really intend to deceive her, an innocent girl, and then "do evil deeds"? How despicable!

Jiang Luoshen also thought he had ill intentions, wanting to trick two innocent young women like them. His character seemed somewhat bad.

"What kind of show are you filming?" She dropped the polite facade and directly probed for details.

"A post-apocalyptic inspirational drama," Chu Feng replied.

Jiang Luoshen was slightly surprised. She thought he actually knew a bit about the industry and wasn't just spouting nonsense, as Xia Qianyu was also starring in a similar type of drama.

With the world undergoing extraordinary changes and order being reshaped, who would be in the mood to film a soap opera?

Currently, both the government and major financial groups were producing inspiring and uplifting post-apocalyptic dramas to motivate the public.

With her student haircut and large eyes, coupled with her current puffed-up expression, Xia Qianyu looked even more innocent. She thought this man was truly wicked, using his slight "insider knowledge" to persist in his deceit, unrepentant.

Chu Feng, completely unaware, was "sparring" with two industry insiders.

"Which director filmed it?" Jiang Luoshen asked. Even her hoarse voice sounded pleasant.

"Never mind, let's not talk about that!" Chu Feng shook his head. He really didn't want to mention Zhou Yitian, that unreliable director who, apparently, had become a laughingstock in their circles.

His words were too dismissive. The two women exchanged glances, both thinking he was detestable and utterly unreliable. It was best to end the conversation and leave quickly.

"To the future superstar, I wish your drama great success. Don't forget to give me an autograph then," Jiang Luoshen said with a smile.

"Pfft!" Xia Qianyu couldn't help but laugh. She also teased him, saying, "Big star, your career is clearly destined to be brilliant, so why are you in such a hurry for a blind date?"

Chu Feng glanced at her and Jiang Luoshen, then said, "The world isn't peaceful right now, it's like an apocalypse. My parents want to have grandchildren soon, so they urgently arranged this blind date for me, and I couldn't refuse."

He had already sensed their prejudice against him, so his final candidness was somewhat "startling."

*They want grandchildren soon?!*

Both women were taken aback. That was far too direct! The idea of having children was very distant for them, and hearing it mentioned during a blind date was quite alarming.

"We've been so busy talking, we haven't even ordered yet. Come on, don't be shy, see what you'd like to eat," Chu Feng said with a smile.

He felt he had completed his blind date mission. He didn't care if the two women were prejudiced against him; everything he said was the truth. He simply treated them as people he could confide in.

That inspirational blockbuster made him uneasy; he always felt it was like a landmine that could explode at any moment.

"Never mind, we have other plans and aren't hungry. And, I think this time..." Xia Qianyu tried to formulate her words, deciding to clearly state that this was the end and they wouldn't keep in touch. If this man didn't get the hint, then Jiang Luoshen would have to unleash her "regal aura" to suppress him.

But just then, Chu Feng's communicator on the table rang, displaying a name: Lin Nuoyi.

Jiang Luoshen was astonished. That name was all too familiar to her; in a sense, they were rivals.

Xia Qianyu also showed a look of surprise, as the name was not unfamiliar to her either.

Before the Battle of Mount Taihang, a side profile photo of Lin Nuoyi had circulated, causing quite a stir, with many believing her to be exceptionally beautiful.

After the Battle of White Snake Ridge, her popularity soared, almost catching up to the "National Goddess"!

In fact, purely in terms of looks, the two were neck and neck.

Jiang Luoshen and Xia Qianyu exchanged glances, neither believing that the name was actually the real Lin Nuoyi. Instead, they suspected Chu Feng had deliberately created such a contact—how devious!

Chu Feng apologized to them, then stood up and answered the call, softly calling out, "Nuoyi."

"What are you busy with?" Lin Nuoyi asked. It was clear she was in a good mood.

"A blind date," Chu Feng blurted out, almost unconsciously. Then he regretted it.

On the other end of the communicator, Lin Nuoyi seemed to freeze for a moment, then she laughed, and her calm voice came through, saying, "How interesting. Well, carry on then."

She quickly ended the call.

*What just happened?* Chu Feng stood there, a little lost in thought.

"Lin Nuoyi from Heaven's Chosen Biotech is quite stunning. I can't believe you have someone with the same name in your contacts," Jiang Luoshen said with a smile, adding, "You look a bit strange, a little wistful. Could the person you just spoke to be your ex-girlfriend?"

Chu Feng was still somewhat distracted and didn't respond immediately.

In Xia Qianyu's eyes, this man was trying too hard to act profound. Did he really want them to mistake that for the legendary Lin Nuoyi?

"Hmm, it was possible once, and our relationship is still very good now," Chu Feng said rather vaguely.

A vein throbbed on Xia Qianyu's forehead. Was he implying that he knew the real Lin Nuoyi?

Even Jiang Luoshen felt she couldn't tolerate it anymore. She had to use her identity to give him a scare, lest this liar, unaware of his place, try to pester Xia Qianyu in the future.

Jiang Luoshen decisively removed her mask, revealing half of her fair and luminous face, which was absolutely perfect. At such close range, one could recognize her.

Chu Feng was surprised; he recognized her!

If he had activated his divine senses earlier, he would have known instantly.

However, if he didn't conceal his divine senses and aura, his body would become luminous and fragrant. Furthermore, he'd be able to detect the buzzing of a mosquito hundreds of meters away, let alone all sorts of other noises.

In the city, such sensory experiences were simply too overwhelming!

Now, he recognized Jiang Luoshen at a glance.

During the Battle of White Snake Ridge, they had met face-to-face and exchanged a few words. Lu Shiyun, who had eaten his lamb skewers at the time, was also present.

However, at that time, he was the Ox Deity King and hadn't revealed his true form, so even meeting now, Jiang Luoshen didn't recognize him.

Chu Feng remained remarkably calm, completely unfazed by the "National Goddess'" aura. In fact, he kept looking her up and down. With such beauty before him, given his personality, how could he pass up the chance to admire it?

His gaze lingered, moving from her fair and exquisite cheeks to her snow-white neck, and then to the alluring curves below. He missed nothing.

*What's happening?* Xia Qianyu was a little dumbfounded. Not only had they failed to intimidate this guy, but Jiang Luoshen also seemed to be getting "flirted with" by his eyes!

Jiang Luoshen was surprised. This man was too calm! He wasn't even blushing or flustered upon seeing her; at the very least, he should show some reaction.

Suddenly, Chu Feng's expression changed. He saw Thousand-Mile Eye and All-Ears, and Ye Qingrou, also walking into the restaurant.

He felt a bit dizzy. It would be too embarrassing to be spotted by acquaintances on his very first blind date. Especially those two sleazy guys, Du Huaijin and Ouyang Qing; they'd definitely blare it out like loudspeakers. Just thinking about it made Chu Feng shiver, making him want to bang his head against a wall.

In fact, Chu Feng had a premonition when he first saw them below the Azure Cloud Plaza. He never expected it to come true, with them all ending up in the same restaurant.

Feeling guilty, Chu Feng glanced at Ye Qingrou and her companions, then quickly snatched the mask Jiang Luoshen had placed on the table and put it over his own nose and mouth.

Xia Qianyu was utterly stunned. What did that mean? This man was incredibly brazen. Was he trying to provoke Jiang Luoshen?!

A vein immediately throbbed on Jiang Luoshen's fair forehead. Between her fiery red lips, her pearly teeth began grinding together! She was grinding her teeth in anger!

That was her own mask, one she had just worn, close to her red lips and covering her nose and mouth. And this man just put it on directly? He was unbelievably bold!

Jiang Luoshen was seething. Was he deliberately trying to provoke her?!