Chapter 613

An hour ago.

On the streets of Xiang Jiang, a black nanny van drove steadily toward the Central filming location.

Inside the car, Cheng Long was flipping through the news on his phone when he suddenly looked up and asked, "Feng Zai, how are the preparations for your concert next month going? How are ticket sales?"

Xie Tingfeng adjusted his sunglasses, the corners of his mouth turning up slightly: "Tickets sold out instantly the moment they went on sale, and now scalper tickets are being resold at five times the price."

"Sure!" Cheng Long patted his shoulder, "I remember the last time you performed at Hong Guan—it's been over ten years, right? How did you suddenly decide to make a comeback and hold a concert this time?"

"It's been 15 years." Xie Tingfeng let out a light sigh, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the edge of his sunglasses: "Actually, fans have been urging me all these years, saying they're owed a proper farewell concert."

Cheng Long raised an eyebrow after hearing that: "Farewell? You wouldn't be…?"

"I'm not retiring." Xie Tingfeng laughed and shook his head, "It's a farewell to my former self. Over these years doing 'Fengwei' and making movies, I've gradually lost the singer Xie Tingfeng."

He gazed out the window at the passing streets: "My dad always used to say, a person should have a beginning and an end. Back when I performed my last show at Hong Guan, my throat was inflamed and I couldn't sing well—this has always been stuck in my heart."

"This time I want to give the fans—and myself—a sense of completion." Xie Tingfeng turned his head, "I'll sing again the songs I couldn't sing back then, and I'll finish saying what needs to be said."

"Brother." Xie Tingfeng turned his gaze back, "Actually, after doing 'Fengwei' for so many years, I've always wanted to try being a real film director. Since I know Director Lin is shooting Xiang Jiang's Fast & Furious 3, I thought maybe I could come to the set to learn a bit."

"Not bad, kid!" Cheng Long burst out laughing, "If you want to be a director, follow Lin Mo and learn more, though he's a devil on set—you'll see once you watch the live-action footage; he only uses the real deal."

As they were speaking, the car slowly came to a stop. The two had just stepped out when they heard a distant "Boom!"—a huge roar that made the ground tremble slightly.

Xie Tingfeng looked toward the source of the sound in surprise: "Is this… an explosion scene?"

"Come on! Let me show you something new!" Cheng Long excitedly grabbed him and headed toward the set.

The crowd outside the safety line suddenly stirred, waves of shouts instantly drowning out the set's noise.

"Wow! It's Brother Cheng Long!"

"Good heavens! Xie Tingfeng is here too!"

"Feng Ge, look over here!"

Fans wildly held up their phones; several young girls jumped up and down in excitement, one grabbing her companion's sleeve and screaming, "Am I dreaming? To see so many superstars in a single day!"

The photographer nearby immediately swung the camera toward them and started snapping frantically. A paparazzo wearing a baseball cap, filming while shouting into his phone: "Chief! Send backup quick—Cheng Long brought Xie Tingfeng to visit the set of Fast & Furious 3! An exclusive!"

The paparazzi in Xiang Jiang are everywhere.

Lin Mo probably doesn't even know how many paparazzi are lurking around his set.

The security staff, upon seeing Brother Cheng Long arrive, immediately made way respectfully.

The two made their way through the crowd and, from afar, saw Lin Mo standing in front of the monitor, intently watching the playback.

"Lin Mo!" Brother Cheng Long called out to Lin Mo, "I've brought a student for you to learn from!"

Lin Mo turned his head at the sound, and upon seeing Xie Tingfeng he visibly froze for a moment, then smiled and went up to greet him: "Long Shu, Brother Tingfeng!"

Xie Tingfeng—he's too well known.

No lie this time—Lin Mo's childhood idol really is Xie Tingfeng.

It's mainly because back then, Xie was just too handsome, too cool!

Xie Tingfeng hurriedly reached out his hand: "Director Lin, sorry to bother you uninvited—I'm here thanks to Long Shu bringing me."

"Feng Ge, you're being too polite," Lin Mo said, shaking his hand and smiling, "I'm actually your fan!"

"Of course," Xie Tingfeng merely chuckled at the words, taking them as polite pleasantries from Director Lin.

The three were exchanging pleasantries when Fan Di Sai Er and Jushi Qiangsen walked over. Jason wasn't filming today, and he had specially asked Lin Mo to find a local guide to take him around Xiang Jiang for some sightseeing, and incidentally to try some delicious food.

Brother Cheng Long greeted them with a smile, then turned to Xie Tingfeng and said, "Feng Zai, you don't need me to say more about these two, right?"

Xie Tingfeng chatted with them in fluent English.

Brother Cheng Long introduced the two to Xie Tingfeng in this way, saying he was the most versatile artist in Xiang Jiang.

Xie Tingfeng felt a little embarrassed by that.

Lin Mo chimed in with a smile from the side: "He's not just an actor; he's also a singer, and at the same time the boss of a publicly listed company—most importantly, he's also a chef!"

Xie Tingfeng shook his head, embarrassed: "Compared to Director Lin's achievements, my little bits and bobs are nothing."

"All right, all right, cut the mutual self‑promotion." Cheng Long interrupted with a laugh.

Then Brother Cheng Long chuckled hehe and said to Lin Mo, "Lin Mo, I brought Feng Zai over today specifically to watch you shoot the big scenes—this kid also wants to be a director; how about taking him on as an apprentice~"

"Long Shu, don't joke around~" Lin Mo waved his hand with a smile.

Xie Tingfeng earnestly said, "Director Lin, you're my idol in directing—I specifically asked Brother Cheng Long to bring me here to learn..."

He wanted to say, he truly wanted to become an apprentice.

Don't let Xie Tingfeng's approaching fifty fool you—his pride is still there.

Few in the entertainment industry can reach his level as an artist.

But when it comes to Lin Mo, he's genuinely convinced.

Lin Mo laughed and patted Xie Tingfeng on the shoulder: "Feng Ge, you're being too formal—we're here to learn from each other. You've been struggling in the entertainment industry for years; your experience far outweighs mine."

He turned his head to glance at the crew preparing the next scene, then continued, "How about this: we've got a few key scenes to shoot today, so stick close to me and ask anything you want to know."

Xie Tingfeng's eyes lit up and he nodded quickly.

Lin Mo nodded, picked up the walkie‑talkie, and said, "All departments, get ready—we start shooting in five minutes!"

There's still a car‑chase scene coming up later, continuing in the same live‑action style.

At his command, the entire set instantly sprang into action.

Xie Tingfeng stood behind Lin Mo, eyes fixed on watching how this legendary director commanded the whole set.

Excited, thrilled!

"Action!"

At Lin Mo's command, two modified race cars shot out like arrows from a bow.

Xie Tingfeng held his breath, witnessing a live‑action scene even more thrilling than the movie—drifts, explosions, close‑quarters pursuits—every shot got the blood pumping.

During a break in filming, Xie Tingfeng couldn't help but ask, "Director Lin, do you really do all these shots for real?"

Lin Mo hadn't answered yet when Cheng Long cut in, saying, "He always plays it for real when filming!"

"The safety measures are all in place; if Feng's interested, he can get a close look at our modified car later," Lin Mo said with a smile.

A spark of excitement flashed in Xie Tingfeng's eyes: "I couldn't ask for more!"

Watching the bustling scene on set, Xie Tingfeng suddenly felt that he was one step closer to his dream of becoming a director.