Chapter 346: 【Famous Actor】Lin Xiaolu (Please subscribe and vote for monthly tickets)

Some time passed.

After finishing Breakfast, checking out, and loading their luggage into the Mercedes-Benz SUV pre-booked and waiting at the Jiudian entrance, Lin Xiuyuan and his group were finally ready to officially begin their long-awaited self-driving tour of Tuscany.

The black Mercedes-Benz GLE before them was wide and comfortable, enough to accommodate four people and their luggage; its high chassis and excellent maneuverability made it seem effortless when facing those winding, undulating, and occasionally primitive country roads of Tuscany.

As the trailblazer for the start of the journey, Lin Xiuyuan, having finished loading the luggage, sat in the driver's seat without hesitation.

Then, after adjusting the seat and rearview mirror and connecting his phone via Bluetooth, he looked at the people in the back seat and smiled, "Here we go. Let's put on some music to wake us up; we're ready to set off."

As he spoke, Lin Xiuyuan tapped quickly on his phone screen, habitually playing a piece of electronic dance music from his saved playlist that had a strong beat and an extremely addictive melody, commonly known as "country-style high" DJ music.

After a brief moment, the high-pitched electronic synthesized sounds, accompanied by dense drum beats and that brainwashing, looping melody, surged out like a tide, quickly filling the entire cabin.

Yet this sudden change in musical style left the three beauties in the passenger seat and the back row stunned.

They looked at Lin Xiuyuan in unison, their faces filled with shock.

Xiuyuan, are you serious?

"Pfft—"

Dalongzai in the passenger seat was the first who couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Xiuyuan, your taste is too unique, isn't it?

We're going to Tuscany to enjoy a pastoral idyll, not to go clubbing."

She laughed while exaggeratedly covering her ears, though her eyes were full of mirth.

At the same time, Li Juli in the back also couldn't help but chuckle, "I thought it would at least be jazz or light music—"

The remaining Park Hyomin, who had an incredibly artistic soul, widened her eyes even further, as if meeting Lin Xiuyuan for the first time, "This, this song—"

For a moment, the addictive melody left her unable to find any suitable adjectives.

Facing the teasing from the group, Lin Xiuyuan remained calm, even swaying his shoulders lightly to the rhythm.

As a kid from Guangdong and Guangxi, this kind of DJ music was the exclusive soundtrack for driving.

So he said, "You guys don't understand; this is what you call refreshing and brain-awakening, a cure for long-distance driving fatigue. Besides, music knows no borders; as long as it sounds good and has a vibe, that's all that matters."

As he spoke, he skillfully shifted gears, released the handbrake, and drove the SUV smoothly out of the Jiudian area, heading in the direction of Pisa.

At first, the women in the car were still a bit resistant to and amused by this out-of-place background music.

But as the car left the City Pop and drove onto the country roads of Tuscany, the situation began to change.

The scenery outside the window was breathtaking: rolling hills covered with neat vineyards and silvery-green olive groves, cypress trees dotting the fields like green arrows, and ancient farmhouses in the distance glowing with a warm, honeyed color in the sunlight.

In such an open, free, and vibrant landscape, that electronic music, originally considered "country-style high," unexpectedly produced a wonderful chemical reaction.

The strong rhythm seemed to match perfectly with the feeling of the wheels rolling over the road, rushing toward the distance.

The addictive melody actually seemed exceptionally energetic and infectious in the vast, open world.

Without realizing it, Dalongzai began to nod lightly to the rhythm, her fingers tapping on her knees.

Li Juli in the back also relaxed, looking at the passing scenery outside the window with a smile on her lips.

Park Hyomin, who had initially tried to find some elegant music to replace it, gave up after being rejected by Lin Xiuyuan a few times.

She simply followed Dalongzai's lead and swayed her body slightly to the brainwashing melody.

"Xiuyuan, you really shouldn't say that; it's actually quite catchy when you listen to it more, hahaha." Dalongzai finally admitted, even humming a few off-key "deng-deng-dengs" along with the chorus.

"It's mainly because the scenery is so good that any music feels happy to listen to," Li Juli concluded.

Thus, the atmosphere inside the cabin became completely lively.

The music, the laughter, and the exclamations when they occasionally saw particularly beautiful scenery intertwined.

Lin Xiuyuan held the steering wheel with a smile on his lips, his gaze sweeping over the picturesque scenery on both sides of the road, his ears filled with his favorite music and the laughter of his female companions; he felt incredibly relaxed in body and mind.

And this was the essence of a self-driving trip.

Freedom, spontaneity, and happiness.

Along the way, the group fully practiced the philosophy of "stopping and going."

See a particularly spectacular vineyard?

Stop, take photos!

Pass by a hillside covered in wildflowers?

Stop, breathe in the air filled with the fragrance of grass and soil, and let Lin Xiuyuan use his phone to take beautiful pictures of the three beauties with the sea of flowers as a background.

Encounter a quiet medieval village? They would slow down, or even drive in for a loop to experience that tranquility.

This caused the drive that should have taken just over an hour to reach Pisa directly to be dragged out by their leisurely pace, and it wasn't until the sun was at its brightest at noon that they slowly drove into the Pisa urban area.

After entering the city, the group was in no rush to check in at the world-famous Leaning Tower.

After all, food was also an important part of the trip.

Following the itinerary Park Hyomin had prepared in advance, they found a local restaurant famous for fresh seafood and authentic Tuscan cuisine.

After a hearty, authentic Italy lunch and a taste of delicious tiramisu, they set off toward the Piazza dei Miracoli with satisfaction.

When the white Leaning Tower with its obvious tilt finally appeared in their field of vision, despite having seen it in countless pictures and videos, the shock of seeing it in person remained fresh.

The snow-white tower body looked exceptionally dazzling under the azure sky, forming a classic picture with the surrounding lawn and the cathedral.

Here, Lin Xiuyuan quickly changed roles, transforming from a driver into a professional photographer, and began his creation using the camera Park Hyomin had brought.

Thanks to the experience he had accumulated while working as a photography assistant, combined with the super high beauty and expressiveness of the models themselves, the shooting process went exceptionally smoothly.

Solo photos, duo photos, group photos of the three, and even fun photos using forced perspective to "push the tower" or "hold up the tower" were all taken with great joy.

When the check-in and photo-taking session concluded successfully, everyone returned to the car with full digital albums and happy moods.

Next, they would head to tonight's destination, Siena.

This time, the driver was switched to Li Juli, and the music style was also changed, shifting from Lin Xiuyuan's refreshing "country-style high" DJ music to the lazy jazz and upbeat indie music carefully selected by Li Juli, which was more suitable for a road trip.

The atmosphere instantly became soothing and full of sentiment.

At the same time, Park Hyomin took the initiative to sit in the passenger seat this time, acting as a competent co-pilot.

While helping Li Juli check the navigation and reminding her of road conditions, she chatted with her in a relaxed manner.

From chatting about the photos just taken to their expectations for Siena, occasionally humming along to the music together, the laughter was constant, providing the driver with ample emotional value and focus support.

Lin Xiuyuan and Dalongzai were cozily snuggled in the back seat.

With the driving task over, a completely relaxed Lin Xiuyuan held Dalongzai's small hand, the two of them whispering in the back, sharing their feelings about the beautiful scenery they had just seen.

Or Lin Xiuyuan would suddenly crack a dad joke, making Dalongzai giggle uncontrollably, unable to help but pounce into his arms and plant a few sweet kisses.

Which then drew a few condemnations and complaints from the two in the front seat.

The entire carriage was filled with a warm, joyful holiday atmosphere.

At the same time, on two other fronts in Europe, the house-hunting plan was also unfolding simultaneously.

In Switzerland, Lin Chong'er and Kim Taeyeon had already left Zurich to first see if there were any good places in the nearby small towns.

They were also keeping an eye on information from local real estate agents, looking for a landing spot that met the requirements of being "secluded, comfortable, and with a touch of pastoral poetry."

They would wait for Lin Xiuyuan to come over tomorrow before heading straight to the town of Lausanne in the Lake Geneva region.

Meanwhile, on the Blue Coast side, the blue sea and sky, the vibrant surfing culture, and the elegant old buildings kept Krystal and Jessica lingering and reluctant to leave.

Strolling under the sun, they admired the scenery while planning the coastal base that belonged to everyone.

And just as Lin Xiuyuan was enjoying the fun of multi-line blitzes and self-driving in the Europe of '25, living a carefree and happy life.

In the entertainment industry of Seoul in '13, a new wave was being stirred up due to the hit broadcast of a drama.

That *The Heirs*, which had undergone intensive promotion and filming in the early stages and starred Lin Xiaolu replacing the original timeline's lead, finally ushered in its premiere after a complete transformation.

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You must know that as a crucial link in the Peninsula's television broadcast time slots, the Wednesday-Thursday Drama has always been a battleground for major film and television dramas, with extremely high attention and topicality.

With its luxurious cast, exquisite production, IP foundation adapted from a popular manga, and that choice of lead actress, *The Heirs* had been highly anticipated since the beginning of its preparation.

And this premiere performance exceeded many people's expectations.

You must know that in the original '25 timeline, the premiere ratings for *The Heirs* were 11.6%, which was already a fairly good start.

However, in this '13 timeline where Lin Xiuyuan had invisibly influenced certain subtle factors, the premiere ratings actually broke through the 15% mark in one fell swoop!!!

Among this, the attraction exerted by Lin Xiaolu as the core face of Girls' Generation, who was already popular across Asia and even the globe, possessing unparalleled popularity and audience appeal, was undoubtedly a huge booster.

Because her joining not only attracted a massive fan base of Idols, but her increasingly mature acting skills and impeccable screen image also successfully attracted many viewers who might not have paid attention to Idol dramas.

Especially after the premiere, the public response was very enthusiastic.

However, positive reviews still occupied the mainstream, mainly focusing on the outstanding performance of the actors and the visual presentation of the drama.

A large number of viewers and drama critics praised the several leads, especially Lin Xiaolu's appearance, although her temperament and appearance deviated slightly from the Cinderella character setting.

But her perfect appearance satisfied all the needs of an Idol drama for being easy on the eyes and having a dreamy feel.

Long live the looks-obsessed, who cares about character settings.

Besides that, the gorgeous and exquisite costumes and the fastidious scene design in the drama were also praised.

The fast-paced, high-conflict plot progression received even more acclaim, being considered to have firmly grasped the audience's eyeballs and curiosity.

Of course, where there is praise, there must be controversy.

Some critical viewers and commentators believed that this drama depicted the so-called upper class too idealistically and stereotypically, and the plot seemed melodramatic and cliché in some places, detached from reality.

These are all cliché criticisms; basically, every Idol drama will have such evaluations, so everyone is used to it.

But overall, the positive voices far outweighed the negative reviews, achieving a very perfect start.

And with the continuous broadcast of the drama, the compact plot, complex character relationships, and the increasingly profound performances of the actors also caused the ratings to rise steadily, and the topicality remained hot.

Relying on the complex and charming character of Che Shang'en, Lin Xiaolu not only solidified her popularity as a top Idol but also successfully took a solid big step on the path of an actor, realizing a gorgeous transformation from an Idol to a recognized performing artist.

In the future, she could be called "Famous Actor" Lin Xiaolu, and she had taken a big step toward the goal of "Blue Dragon Film Award Best Actress."

All kinds of script invitations and commercial endorsements flew into S. M Company like snowflakes.

However, at this moment, Lin Xiaolu, who was soaring in popularity and could be called the hottest star in Seoul right now, seemed to have no heart to enjoy the joy of this success.

At this time, she was sitting on a high stool in front of the bar in the Small Tavern, with a cocktail that had barely been touched in front of her.

One hand supported her chin, while the other hand unconsciously swiped across the phone screen, her beautiful face carrying obvious irritability and a trace of going crazy.

"Xueqiu—"

After another while, she finally couldn't help but look up at Xueli, who was wiping a glass inside the bar, her voice full of depression, "That guy Xiuyuan, has he really not come back once in so many days? Not even once?"

Xueli, who was asked, stopped the movement in her hands and looked at the unnie in front of her, whose bright radiance could not be hidden even when wearing a simple hoodie and no makeup.

She explained in a gentle tone, "Unnie, you also know that oppa is in a bit of trouble this time. With the three-line parallel schedule and arrangements, he must have returned to the Apartment here, after all, he needs to transfer. But maybe he really just passed by, he really didn't send me any messages or leave any notes."

"Ah, troublesome." Lin Xiaolu rubbed her temples in distress and let out a long sigh.

She originally thought that after learning the secret of Lin Xiuyuan's Time Gate, she would never again be as anxious and heart-wrenching as when she first met him, just to see him or because she needed him.

But unexpectedly, as time passed and the situation changed, she actually still had to continue experiencing similar unrequited longing.

Depressed, really very depressed.

Seeing Lin Xiaolu so troubled, Xueli's curiosity was piqued, and she leaned forward slightly, "Unnie, is there something you're looking for oppa for?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiaolu didn't hide anything, reached out to take her handbag from the seat next to her, and took out a document from it, placing it on the clean bar counter.

On the cover of the document, the tentative title of a certain movie was printed.

"I wanted to find him, and ask Lin Yun'er and the others about the situation—" Lin Xiaolu's voice lowered a bit, carrying a trace of uncertainty and a desire for affirmation, "That is, whether I should take this movie script or not."

Hearing this, Xueli's gaze was also immediately attracted, cast toward that folder.

Under the dim light of the Tavern, that script lay there quietly, as if carrying a choice that might have a far-reaching impact.

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