An Qingyan looked at the negative comments on the internet, each word seemingly overlapping with his past life, but he didn't feel panicked or afraid now, just a little disgusted.
Just like Lu Yuqi once told him, why care about these things? Let them curse all they want, just focus on being the best version of yourself, making yourself stronger, and then... make them furious!
After seeing the comments posted by his fans, An Qingyan's negative emotions completely disappeared, and even a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes. His fans were all supporting him and speaking up for him.
His little dragonflies are adorable.
Looking at his Weibo account, which hadn't been updated in a month, the young man touched his nose guiltily. He hadn't been active for too long; no wonder everyone thought he was going to retire from the entertainment industry.
Thinking about it, An Qingyan got out of bed, walked to the French windows, and took a selfie of the night view outside. He took several pictures and chose the best one to post on Weibo.
It was taken with the original camera, without any filters.
And accompanied by the following text:
@An Qingyan: Goodnight, little dragonflies [moon]
After sending the message, he locked his phone, crawled into bed, and went to sleep, completely unaware of how excited his fans were after seeing the Weibo post.
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【Ahhh, my wife looks even more beautiful!!】
The night was soft, and the boy in the photo stood by the window. The light made his skin appear even whiter, and he had a faint smile in his delicate and gentle eyes. His clear and bright peach blossom eyes were slightly curved, and he raised his right hand to make a peace sign.
An Qingyan doesn't usually wear makeup, and he is completely bare-faced in the photo. His skin is fair and delicate, and he looks clean and tidy, attracting more attention than the night outside the window.
[Little dragonfly ahhhhh!! Basically, Yan Yan is saying goodnight to me.]
[An Qingyan is a really good person; she actually dares to post unedited, makeup-free photos!!]
[That's outrageous! How can she look this good even without makeup?!]
Isn't this much better than that certain "tea-loving" type?
Duan Ci's Weibo post just now, which was trying to gain sympathy, also included a selfie, but it was heavily edited. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but his photo was also taken in front of a floor-to-ceiling window.
Netizens will definitely compare the photos of these two people, and the difference will be obvious. Anyone with normal aesthetic sense can see who is slightly better.
[Hahaha, this is hilarious! Did An Qingyan post this selfie on purpose, just to annoy Duan??]
[I'm not a fan of anyone in particular, but An Qingyan is really good-looking, with fair skin and delicate features.]
[The nickname "Dumb Beauty" is well-deserved. When "Tomorrow's Stars" first aired, Yan Yan trended on social media because of her beauty.]
[One is wearing makeup and has a heavily edited photo, while the other is completely unedited with no makeup. How can they be compared? But even so, Duan Ci still lost, hahaha]
[An Qingyan is so cool, I love him! I wonder if Duan Ci would be furious if he saw this, hahaha]
...
Duan Ci was furious. He was so happy to see An Qingyan being scolded, but who knew that this kid would suddenly post such a selfie, which anyone with eyes could see was intentional!
What he hates most is being compared to An Qingyan, and being told he's not as good-looking as An Qingyan! How is Duan Ci any less handsome than An Qingyan!?
Grass!
I never expected An Qingyan to be so scheming!
Duan Ci's fans were equally furious.
[An Qingyan's fans, please stop pretending to be neutral, okay? Is this really interesting?]
[How cunning! Whatever our Xiao Ci posts, your An Moumou posts too. Such a copycat!]
[Xiao Ci is the most beautiful in our hearts. Don't let any unscrupulous Tom, Dick, or Harry try to take advantage of her!]
[What do you mean by pretending to be a passerby? These days, even praising someone gets you labeled a fan? I just think An Qingyan is handsome! Are all Duan Ci's fans this unreasonable?]
Yes, yes, yes, your Duan Ci is the best looking! The photos are all distorted by the photoshopping. [eye roll]
...
This time, Duan Ci was so angry that he couldn't sleep.
An Qingyan was once so badly criticized by netizens that she couldn't sleep for nights on end, but this time she slept soundly until dawn, completely unaware of how lively the situation was on Weibo. She woke up feeling refreshed the next day.
The trending topic from last night has already been removed by YiHua Entertainment.
Furthermore, some of the marketing accounts that spread rumors were even sent lawyer's letters by the company. This is no joke. Many marketing accounts immediately backed down and quickly deleted their Weibo posts.
After breakfast, An Qingyan and her assistant went to the training ground. The others, having learned about what happened last night, came over to ask her a few questions.
"I think it was that guy surnamed Duan who did it," Qin He whispered in An Qingyan's ear.
An Qingyan smiled indifferently, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, "Don't say that to his face."
Aside from Duan Ci, he couldn't think of anyone else who had a grudge against him. This person was just resentful that he got the role of Shen Tinghan and was making things difficult for him behind his back.
"Brother Yan Yan, I'll give you a lollipop." Little Su Tang tugged at An Qingyan's sleeve, stuffed a lollipop into his hand, and said in a childish voice, "Eating something sweet will make you happy."
Although she is only eight years old, she is more mature than her peers. She doesn't quite understand the messages online. When she asks her mother, her mother doesn't talk to her about these things. She only knows that her handsome brother was being insulted by others.
An Qingyan squatted down and patted the little girl's head, a happy smile appearing on his fair face. "Thank you, Tangtang. Brother Yan is fine. I'm even happier to receive your lollipop."
"Qingyan, come with me for a moment."
An Qingyan responded and followed Wu Weiguang to a secluded corner. Wu Weiguang's expression was somewhat gloomy, but he still patted the boy's shoulder and comforted him, "I know about what's going on online. Don't take it to heart. The innocent will clear themselves."
Wu Weiguang was genuinely angry. These people were spreading rumors about him, saying that he and An Qingyan had some improper relationship. It's easy to spread rumors, but it takes a lot of effort to refute them.
"Director Wu, I'm fine. Please don't mind these baseless accusations," An Qingyan said.
"You got this role fair and square through your talent. The audition process was fair and just, and there was absolutely no favoritism involved."
Wu Weiguang sneered inwardly. That Duan Ci was a rotten apple. He should never have given him the role of Bai Fantian. He should have gotten as far away from him as possible!
About an hour later, Duan Ci slowly came over. An Qingyan noticed that he had two very obvious dark circles under his eyes, and even his exquisite makeup could not hide his haggard appearance. It was obvious that he hadn't slept all night.
He glared at An Qingyan.
The boy met his gaze without fear, a faint smile curving his lips before casually looking away to talk to the person beside him.
Duan Ci clenched his fists in anger.
To be honest, An Qingyan did post that selfie on purpose last night. Duan Ci had caused him trouble time and time again, so he was just giving him a small lesson.
As time passed, the incident was quickly forgotten by netizens. Apart from Duan Ci's fans constantly making sarcastic remarks, most of An Qingyan's fans chose to ignore it.
They are magnanimous and won't stoop to the level of these idiots.
Aside from overzealous fans and some bandwagoners, many netizens are quite rational, offering mixed opinions on the matter.
[To be fair, does anyone have evidence to prove that An Qingyan got the role through improper means? Don't just believe everything you hear!]
[This drama hasn't even been officially announced yet, how come Duan Ci is already the male lead? Why are you saying iQiyi snatched the role? Did your idol already get it beforehand?]
Book fans feel that An Qingyan's appearance is more suitable for Shen Tinghan, but it's a pity he's an idol. Please don't portray our Hanhan as a wooden figure.
[Fans of the book have given up hope for this drama. It doesn't matter who plays the role; no one can replace Shen Tinghan in my heart!]
[An fans are hilarious! Duan fans are always being sarcastic, but An fans completely ignore them and are even celebrating that their idol didn't retire from the entertainment industry to go back and inherit the family fortune, hahaha]
...
Half a month has passed, and nothing else has gone wrong during this time. The training camp is progressing smoothly and is almost over. The last thing to do is learn to ride a horse.
Most period martial arts dramas feature scenes of horseback riding, showcasing the actors' heroic bearing. Wu Weiguang has high standards for filming and avoids using stunt doubles whenever possible, so the actors have to learn to ride horses.
The film crew went to a horse farm in the suburbs and found professional coaches to teach them.
An Qingyan was quite interested in horseback riding. When he first started learning, he couldn't get the hang of it and was so nervous that his whole body stiffened, afraid that the horse would get upset and throw him off.
Later, he gradually mastered the rhythm. At first, he needed a coach to lead the horse slowly, but now he can ride the horse on his own. In such a short time, he has only learned a little bit, which is not very good. It is enough to handle filming.
On the other side, Duan Ci rode nervously on horseback, while the instructor beside him led the horse. He looked at An Qingyan's back as she rode, filled with envy and jealousy.
What's so great about that!
Just you wait, I'll definitely be better than you!
Instructor: "Mr. Duan, would you like to try riding alone?"
Duan Ci: "No way!"
I'm scared!
The coach sighed helplessly. This tall man was not even as timid as an eight-year-old child named Su Tang. He had seen timid people before, but he had never seen anyone this timid.
...
"Mr. Gu, what do you think of them?"
In an inconspicuous corner outside the field, Wu Weiguang looked at the man beside him with a smile, while the man's gaze was fixed on the group training inside the field, specifically on An Qingyan.
The boy was wearing protective gear and was sitting on a galloping horse, holding the reins with both hands. He was a bit far away, so his expression was not clear, but the figure on horseback was very handsome, dashing, and spirited.
A hint of a smile flashed in the man's eyes, and he calmly uttered two words, "Not bad."
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