A week later, at 1:59 PM. Brother Wang was staring at his computer screen, waiting for the official announcement from the "War and Chaos" production team. At exactly 2 PM, the official Weibo account for "War and Chaos" posted: 【War and chaos reign, love in turbulent times, difficult choices, and the loss of morality.】 【A massive production by the Gu Group, directed by Li Mo, starring Qin Lang and Chen Jing, with veteran actors joining the cast.】 Attached: a nine-grid poster of the characters. Brother Wang's spirits lifted, and he immediately opened Weibo. Thanks to the extensive pre-release hype from marketing accounts, the official account already had millions of followers. The comment section was incredibly lively. 【Holy crap? The Gu Group? Did I read that right? They're investing in a TV series? Do they even care about this little bit of money?】 【A real big spender! How much is the budget for this show? My expectations are through the roof!】 【Director Li Mo, plus Qin Lang and Chen Jing, this lineup is definitely award-winning material, I'm rooting for something good!】 【The Gu Group's first foray into the entertainment industry is definitely not a small-scale operation, it's a sure thing.】 As soon as Wang Ge's lips curled into a smile, his finger continued sliding down, and a wave of controversy immediately surged up: 【Wait! The second female lead, Lin Wan, was given to @actress Su Qianqian? Who is that? A complete newcomer I've never heard of?】 【It's not like she's nobody; she was on a variety show.】 【A newcomer directly paired with Qin Lang and Chen Jing? Director Li is too bold this time! Aren't you afraid of being dragged down?】 【The promotional photos look pretty, but being pretty doesn't mean you can act!】 【A variety show newcomer directly cast as the second female lead in a big production? She's definitely a resource-backed actress; maybe she slept her way to the top.】 Of course, there were also those who didn't care about anything else and immediately praised her looks: 【Ahhhhh! This white coat look is so beautiful, the cool and fragile feeling is amazing!】 【1. Is this face even real?】 【Help! Isn't this the fairy with the bad voice? I could watch the whole series just by looking at her face!】 【Gu's father is not only rich, but his aesthetic sense is also top-notch; this casting is so pleasing to the eye!】 "Go for it, sister!" Brother Wang quickly scanned the screen, his brow furrowing and then relaxing. He immediately sent a WeChat message to Su Qianqian: "Qianqian, it's official! The reaction is explosive!" "Many people are praising your beauty, but there are also dissenting voices worrying about your acting. Ignore those negative comments, focus on the role, okay?" In the crew's dressing room, Su Qianqian changed out of her white lab coat, revealing a simple white cotton T-shirt underneath. She was sitting in front of the makeup mirror, the makeup artist gently removing her makeup. Her phone vibrated, the screen lit up—it was a message from Brother Wang. She replied: "Okay." Then she opened Weibo. Su Qianqian saw many negative comments targeting her. "Warning: 'Vase' warning! Waiting for your acting to backfire." "This role was definitely obtained through sleeping around!" "Resource-backed actors, get out of good productions!"... She was somewhat stunned, facing such blatant malice from netizens for the first time. The makeup artist, wiping her forehead with a cotton pad, noticed the change in her expression and asked softly, "Qianqian, it's official? Did you see the comments?" "Yes," Su Qianqian replied softly, turning off her phone and placing it on the vanity. The mirror reflected her even more delicate and fair face after removing her makeup. In those days, exposed to wind and sun, such radiant beauty was unrealistic, so her makeup was styled to suit an ordinary person. "Don't take it to heart," the experienced makeup artist comforted her gently. "Newcomers all go through this; there's praise and criticism. Controversy only arises when you become famous." Su Qianqian picked up the thermos beside her, took a small sip of warm water, and moistened her slightly dry throat. Her voice was soft: "Yes, I know." "Some say I'm pretty, others say I'm just a pretty face, worried I won't act well." "But it's okay, I don't really care about them anyway." The makeup artist looked at her quiet profile and nodded inwardly. This girl, young and seemingly inexperienced, has a very steady spirit.
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