CIATB Chapter 78: Should Have Been Together
Chapter 78: Should Have Been Together
Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Should Have Been TogetherChapter 78: Supposed to Be Together
The second male lead the director brought in to save the production wasn’t anyone else—it was Zhang Yue, the first guest on "Together With Us."
At the time, he had even borrowed Lin Qin’s character notes to study, watching Lin Qin’s movies while learning, which proved to be quite beneficial for him.
Originally, he should have mailed the notebook back to Lin Qin’s studio, but he had been holed up in the crew of a big television drama and couldn’t find the time.
Thinking he could film "Together With Us" alongside Lin Qin this time, Zhang Yue brought the notebook with him, hoping to return it to Lin Qin in person and express his gratitude.
Zhang Yue arrived at the filming location a week later, and without much rest, he dived straight into shooting—there wasn’t much time, so he had to keep up with the schedule.
The first scene was opposite Lin Qin. Zhang Yue gave himself plenty of mental preparation. It wasn’t his first time acting opposite seasoned veterans, but for some reason, working with Lin Qin made him particularly nervous.
Perhaps because he had seen the meticulous notes Lin Qin had written, he realized how deeply Lin Qin revered and loved acting. This awareness pushed him to demand the same standard from himself, ensuring he wouldn’t undermine Lin Qin’s performance.
"Action!"
With the call from the crew member, Zhang Yue’s first scene began.
He noticed that Lin Qin’s demeanor changed instantly. If not for that unmistakable face, Zhang Yue almost thought the person standing before him wasn’t Lin Qin.
Recognizing he was acting, Zhang Yue quickly regained focus, immersing himself into the performance.
Acting with Lin Qin felt surreal to Zhang Yue, as though an inexplicable force gently tugged at him, awakening an instinct to perform at his best. Gradually, his own portrayal became smoother, as though he had truly transformed into the character.
After the scene wrapped, Zhang Yue lingered for a moment, trying to shake off the profound feeling. He joined the director behind the monitor to review his performance.
Zhang Yue knew full well his own abilities. But watching the playback, he was stunned, his jaw dropping in surprise.
This... This wasn’t his usual level; he had completely surpassed himself!
The director caught Zhang Yue’s thoughts and chuckled, commenting, "Good actors don’t just immerse themselves—they bring others into the performance as well. You were pulled in by Lin Qin, which unlocked your potential."
Reflecting on his state during the performance, Zhang Yue nodded earnestly, fully agreeing.
The director added, "You’ve got a month with two Best Actor awardees—study hard, and you’ll learn a lot." Then, after a pause, he sighed, "They’re born for this craft. Their comprehension and execution are things others can never fully replicate."
Zhang Yue concurred, saying, "It’s not just talent but incredible dedication." Not to mention Lin Qin’s thick notebook of character notes—one only needs to
Zhang Yue’s eyes widened in shock, suddenly realizing that Lin Qin’s earlier state—red-faced and swollen-lipped—must have been post-kiss.
Shutting the door hastily, Zhang Yue left in a daze. So Senior Lin and Senior Meng were an item—that explained the harmony and chemistry during "Together With Us," and the palpable tension between them.
After all, Zhang Yue was a devoted viewer of "Together With Us," never missing a single episode.
Perhaps the undeniable CP (couple) vibes from the show made the sight of Meng Chao and Lin Qin kissing feel natural, as if they were always meant to be together.
This reaction mirrored the sentiment fans would experience later when Lin Qin and Meng Chao went public with their relationship.
"Ha, I knew it! There was always something between them!"
The fans collectively switched from surprise to promoting wedding bells, flooding Lin Qin and Meng Chao’s social media with playful demands for matrimony.
But all of this is a story for another time—at the moment, Meng Chao and Lin Qin’s relationship was still under wraps, leaving fans to re-watch "Together With Us" for hints of their bond.
Overthinking fans scraped together moments of sweetness hidden onscreen, their patience tested as they waited for official confirmation.
Oh, poor Meng Chao fans, Lin Qin fans, CP fans—like eating stir-fried greens with no seasoning!