Chapter 90: Bai Lu, I Have a Thrilling Idea

Zhou Jin rolled his eyes back in exasperation: "If I were truly spent, would I have come looking for you? Reba's on her period."

Bai Lu let out an "Oh," finally understanding the situation.

Immediately, she switched to a smiling face, hugging Zhou Jin's arm and coquettishly acting spoiled:

"Brother Jin, even if you really can't perform, I'll still like you just the same."

Zhou Jin was so annoyed he laughed, raising an eyebrow to retort: "And if I can?"

Bai Lu blinked, stating with righteous confidence:

"Then naturally, I'll like you even more!"

More than two hours later.

Bai Lu lay limp on the bed, utterly sore; she now lacked even the strength to lift a single finger.

Due to her earlier unrestrained begging for mercy, her voice had become slightly hoarse.

She glared at Zhou Jin with eyes full of resentment, grumbling angrily:

"Brother Jin, you're too wicked. You got all wound up over at Reba's, then ran over here to run wild and vent your fire; even when I screamed for help, you refused to stop."

Hearing this, Zhou Jin also felt a bit embarrassed.

Actually, he hadn't intended to torment her so much, but who could blame him when Bai Lu had been so incredibly tempting?

Besides, during the hotpot dinner tonight, she herself had been audacious enough to wildly tease him under the table with her black stockings right in front of Reba.

If anyone was to blame, it was herself for playing with fire.

However, although her body was exhausted to the extreme, Bai Lu's heart felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.

She loved Zhou Jin and was extremely addicted to such unreserved intimacy with him.

Like a docile kitten, she tightly hugged Zhou Jin's arm, obediently nestling against his chest, closed her eyes, and murmured softly, "Goodnight, Brother Jin."

Zhou Jin gently stroked her hair, smiling as he replied, "Goodnight."

The next morning.

Zhou Jin was holding Bai Lu asleep when a sudden, urgent mobile phone ringtone sounded.

He opened his eyes and saw it was Yang Mi calling.

As soon as the call connected, Yang Mi's very serious voice came through:

"New Year's Day is approaching; by early January 2015, nominations for the Golden Broom Award will begin. I just received inside information: Breakup Master has been nominated for Most Disappointing Film, Deng Chao for Most Disappointing Director, and the two of us have been shortlisted for Most Disappointing Actor and Actress respectively."

Zhou Jin, who had been slightly drowsy, instantly woke up upon hearing this.

Yang Mi continued in a grave tone:

"Online voting will open immediately afterward. I have a premonition that there is a high probability this year's Golden Broom Awards will be completely swept by Breakup Master and the two of us."

Although Yang Mi had deep experience in the entertainment industry and held some capital resources, she ultimately could not manipulate such award ceremonies that relied on hype for promotion.

Zhou Jin actually saw through this more clearly than she did.

He knew in his heart that, following the normal trajectory, Breakup Master and Yang Mi would indeed achieve a "grand victory" at this year's Golden Broom Awards.

Speaking into the phone with a calm tone, he analyzed:

"Sister Mi, so many terrible films are nominated every year; there are countless movies worse than Breakup Master. Why would they specifically shove all these major awards our way?"

"The reason is simple: it's because our film currently has the highest box office and the greatest traffic. By giving the awards to us, the Golden Broom Award can ride our coattails to boost its own popularity and heat."

On the other end of the line, Yang Mi sighed lightly:

"I know all these twists and turns. Actually, I don't care; being criticized for my Acting Skill isn't something that's happened just once or twice."

"But I'm mainly worried about you; you're still a newcomer after all, and if you get burdened with such an award right after your big-screen debut, I fear it will become a stain on your resume and affect your future stardom."

Zhou Jin could clearly hear the concern for him in Yang Mi's voice over the phone.

He chuckled lightly, speaking with absolute certainty:

"Sister Mi, I can say with one hundred percent confidence that this year's Golden Broom Award will definitely go to Breakup Master, and the two of us will absolutely 'win' Most Disappointing Actor and Actress."

Yang Mi paused for a moment.

Although she didn't know why Zhou Jin was so certain, her heart instinctively trusted him.

She sighed lightly and advised, "In that case, you'd better not attend the award ceremony; going won't gain you any audience sympathy, but will only invite even more collective mockery."

Zhou Jin, however, smiled indifferently: "What I want is precisely more of their collective mockery."

He paused briefly before continuing, "Although Nirvana in Fire hasn't been officially scheduled yet, the timing is estimated to be around when the Golden Broom Awards are announced."

"I have absolute confidence that once this drama airs, my performance in it will be sufficient to shatter all current doubts."

Yang Mi listened to Zhou Jin's words in surprise.

When she had previously chatted with Hu Ge, she had indeed heard him sincerely marvel at Zhou Jin's terrifying Acting Skill.

But she never expected that Zhou Jin would be confident enough to believe that once Nirvana in Fire aired, public opinion across the entire internet would instantly and completely reverse.

Yang Mi asked seriously, "Are you really that confident?"

Zhou Jin's voice radiated powerful self-assurance:

"Of course. I guarantee that once Nirvana in Fire starts broadcasting, all those netizens who blindly mocked me will absolutely change their attitudes without exception."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Jin turned his head and discovered that Bai Lu beside him had woken up at some point.

She had obviously heard everything on the call; at this moment, she looked at Zhou Jin with righteous indignation, saying angrily:

"How can these people be like this? Brother Jin, your Acting Skill in Breakup Master was clearly very natural and excellent; just to ride the hype and chase traffic, they can deliberately smear you so shamelessly!"

Looking at Bai Lu, whose cheeks were puffed out in anger, Zhou Jin smiled, pinched her cheek, and comforted her gently:

"It doesn't matter; the entertainment industry is naturally like this."

"Since we enjoy the benefits brought by immense traffic and heat, we must naturally also endure the backlash it brings; these things go hand in hand."

Bai Lu couldn't help but ask, "Then what should we do now?"

Zhou Jin smiled lightly.

From start to finish, he had always felt that Huang Bo's words were correct.

Zhou Jin looked at Bai Lu and said with a smile:

"It's very simple: just make yourself more and more famous. When you truly stand at the peak, you will discover that everyone around you is a good person."

Pausing for a moment, Zhou Jin continued, "Moreover, this statement applies not only to the entertainment industry; it is a universal truth everywhere."

Bai Lu, who was already sharp-witted, naturally understood the deeper meaning behind Zhou Jin's words and fell into thoughtful silence.

After getting up and washing, Zhou Jin woke Reba.

Because her period had arrived, Reba still felt somewhat unwell, so Zhou Jin did not go anywhere all day.

He simply stayed in the room with Reba and Bai Lu, comfortably curled up on the sofa watching movies and binge-watching dramas.

By evening, Reba, being very sensible, voluntarily returned to her own room to rest, leaving the space for Bai Lu and Zhou Jin.

With a single man and a single woman sharing a room, Bai Lu took the initiative to pull Zhou Jin into a frenzied, passionate kiss, and the two soon launched into an intense battle.

After the clouds and rain subsided, Bai Lu lay limp against the headboard, looking at Zhou Jin as she spoke sincerely:

"Brother Jin, go take a shower, then go find Reba tonight and hold her tightly while you sleep."

Zhou Jin paused for a moment, turned to look at Bai Lu, and found not a trace of testing or jealousy in her eyes, only complete seriousness.

"If I leave, what will you do?"

Bai Lu rolled her eyes at Zhou Jin and said, "I'm already full from just now, but Reba is still all alone."

"Besides, I already monopolized you last night; I can't possibly monopolize Brother Jin tonight as well."

Zhou Jin had not expected Bai Lu to be so generous.

He kissed Bai Lu on the lips, then said with a smile:

"Meng Yan, before I go, one-two-three-four, shall we do it one more time?"

Bai Lu's eyes instantly lit up again.

"Mm-mm, okay." Bai Lu's voice sounded reluctant, but her body was honest.

After the battle ended, Zhou Jin went to the bathroom for a quick shower, then returned to his own room.

On the other side, Reba had already lain down in bed, preparing to sleep.

Hearing the sound of the door opening and seeing Zhou Jin walk in, her beautiful large eyes instantly lit up with delighted surprise.

"Brother Jin? Why have you come over?"

Zhou Jin walked smilingly to the bedside and asked in return, "What? You don't want me to come keep you company?"

Reba immediately shook her head like a rattle-drum: "Of course not, of course not!"

Zhou Jin took off his jacket, climbed into bed, pulled Reba into his embrace, and said with a smile:

"It was Bai Lu who told me to come over and hold you while we sleep after I showered."

Hearing this, Reba clearly froze for a moment.

She suddenly remembered that after lunch today, Bai Lu had quietly pulled her into a corner and proposed an extremely bold idea to her.

Although she was no longer the innocent little girl who knew nothing, as she had been in the past.

Yet that proposal was simply too shameful, making one's face flush and heart race, so at the time she had rejected it without a second thought, her face burning red.

But now...

Feeling Zhou Jin's warm and solid embrace, Reba bit her rosy lips, her heart suddenly wavering.

Perhaps... after her period was over, she could really try that bold idea?