Chapter 140 Are you going to go into the water too?
Lu Yinzhao clicked in to learn more about the situation and roughly understood what had happened.
As expected, it's because "The Voice of China" became so popular after it aired that netizens from all walks of life scrutinized the guests with a magnifying glass.
Because of Bian Ji's outstanding performance on the initial stage, it's hard for the public not to compare him with other singers of the same type.
Yan Jiayu also creates original music, writing his own lyrics and music, but he has a team to help with the later arrangement and production.
After comparing the two, netizens found that Yan Jiayu was ultimately far inferior to Bian Ji.
Initially, Yan Jiayu's fans were praising their idol as a musical genius on Weibo, and also complimenting his performance on the show.
Even passersby couldn't stand it anymore.
People don't deny that some of Yan Jiayu's songs are decent, but to blindly praise his stage performance this time would be a joke.
A kind passerby reminded Yan Jiayu's fans not to overpraise him, lest he become arrogant and squander his last bit of talent.
Yan's fans were furious.
Because most of the comments on the show were praising Bian Ji's performance, they directly labeled those who spoke offstage as Bian Ji's fans.
Now, even those who were just watching the drama unfold have been inexplicably dragged into this conflict.
A passerby was just looking for some gossip, but was suddenly attacked by Yan's fans, so of course they were unhappy.
The two sides then engaged in a heated argument on Weibo.
Chinese netizens are inherently rebellious; they come online to be emperors, so how can they tolerate this injustice?
Immediately, passersby fell right into the pit.
[I'm just a girl who likes watching variety shows. I don't follow celebrities or follow any particular fandom. But you Yan fans have gone too far this time. Bian Ji hasn't even registered on Weibo, yet you've labeled me as his fan. So I have to at least become a fan of his to appease your accusations, right?]
I'm not involved in any music scene; I just love listening to music. I've listened to a lot of songs by Bian Ji and Yan Jiayu, but I just feel that Bian Ji's songs resonate more deeply and are more to my liking. What's wrong with that?
[You guys only allow everyone to praise your brother's talent, but we're not allowed to praise Bian Ji's genius too?]
[I just got off work and was browsing the internet when I mentioned that Yan Jiayu didn't perform well. A bunch of his fans immediately started bombarding me with private messages with insults. The more they insult me, the more I'll say it: he just sang mediocrely, and a little off-key!]
[Can't you Yan fans just acknowledge Bian Ji's talent? He has a really large fanbase, and you start criticizing him without even doing any research? I won't go into how many people in the comments section listened to "Ji's" songs throughout junior and senior high school.]
What's going on with these trending topics? Bian Ji is the one who's completely innocent this time, while Yan Jiayu is far from innocent. If you can't manage your fans, don't blame the public for taking it out on the idol. If the idol doesn't take responsibility for the fans' actions, who will?
Lu Yinzhao observed the situation for a while and thought that the two sides would at least fight back and forth.
Unexpectedly, public opinion was overwhelmingly in favor of the government...
Yan's fans initially acted arrogantly and attacked passersby, but now they are being bombarded by more netizens and Bian Ji's fans, leaving them speechless.
Lu Yinzhao originally wanted to help, but when he found that more and more people were speaking up for Bian Ji, and each of them had explosive fighting power, he gave up the idea.
The boss has won the hearts of the people...
Despite doing nothing, she made it onto various trending topics all by herself.
In the entertainment industry, the kind of hype generated by fans is still hype.
Lu Yinzhao even felt that Yan Jiayu was trying to ride on his brother's popularity.
He looked through the post that had sparked the controversy, and it was indeed posted by a very high-level fan of Yan Jiayu, who was also the moderator of the super topic.
After checking this person's homepage, it was found that almost all of Yan Jiayu's support activities were organized by this person.
Considering some of the rules in the entertainment industry, there's a certain probability that this person is a "professional fan" specifically trained by the studio.
This person can guide other fans. Is Yan Jiayu's team really not the mastermind behind this online feud?
Lu Yinzhao was unwilling to assume malice towards others, but fortunately, the whole affair didn't have much impact on Bian Ji, and the fact that Bian Ji didn't have a Weibo account also made Lu Yinzhao smile.
That's fine. Let others stir up trouble in the mud while I remain untainted, focusing on music and conquering everyone's hearts with my talent.
Such a sense of unease will only make one more likable.
Just as I was about to exit Weibo, a message suddenly popped up on the recommendation page from Yan Jiayu himself.
[Yan Jiayu V]: My new song, "Lychee Sparkling Water," is now available. Thank you for your support, and please listen!
[Song Link]
As soon as the Weibo post was published, the fans who had been arguing before immediately started kissing.
[Here it comes! Brother Yan has released another song, he's so prolific!]
[Who dares say that my brother Yan writes songs slowly? Isn't that because he's dedicated to creating high-quality works?]
[Bro, tell me, have you been secretly saving up a bunch of songs you haven't released yet?]
[Brother is awesome! Support the new song!]
Lu Yinzhao's fingers paused.
If he still can't understand marketing tactics now, then he's a fool.
Using the hype generated by your fans' fierce online battles to promote your music?
Why don't we all call you Brother Yan? You really know how to have fun.
Lu Yinzhao couldn't help but laugh in exasperation, yet she could understand the other party's desire for attention. In this era, traffic is king, and being famous for being infamous is still fame. As long as one doesn't disappear from the public eye, anything goes.
But don't drag my brother Ji into playing house with you on the trending topics!
If such a negative image accumulates, the resulting negative attention will eventually backfire on you.
Lu Yinzhao's impression of this artist plummeted in an instant.
This person must be added to his blacklist.
Instead of wasting time and effort on marketing, you should focus on writing good songs first.
That is to say, one must be indifferent and detached; otherwise, there would be no reason for this person to be so active.
Lu Yinzhao shook his head, ignoring the online arguments, and went straight to bed.
...
The next day.
Lu Yinzhao brought Song Shuye to the filming location.
Inside, there is a three-meter-deep pool with one side made of glass, allowing you to see what's in the water.
"Are you a photographer?" Xiao Yuze had just finished styling his hair and was dressed in a light white outfit. Upon seeing Lu Yinzhao and the other person, he was clearly surprised by the photographer's youth.
"Hmm, you... all alone?" Lu Yinzhao was somewhat surprised to not see any other staff members around Xiao Yuze.
"My agent is unavailable; he has more than just me with him, so he probably won't be coming today."
Seeing Xiao Yuze's calm expression as he said these words, Lu Yinzhao also regained his composure.
Xiao Yuze must frequently encounter such situations.
Clearly, the company didn't value him much; he didn't even have an assistant by his side.
It's highly likely that resources are being allocated to other people.
In comparison, Lu Yinzhao does seem to have some status, at least he has an assistant named Xiao Song.
Song Shuye was extremely excited as he accompanied Lu Yinzhao on his first "outward mission," looking around with great interest.
He also said to Xiao Yuze in a particularly enthusiastic manner, "You can leave any dirty or tiring work to me. If you need anything later, like getting coffee or drinks, you can ask me to do it!"
"You get into character pretty quickly," Lu Yinzhao said with a smile.
“I’m pretty clear about my own position. Just focus on filming. Don’t treat me like your roommate today. We’re out of the campus now, not college students anymore. I’m just an ordinary office worker like everyone else,” Song Shuye said.
"Okay, I won't be polite to you, don't worry."
After Lu Yinzhao finished speaking, he began to take off his coat, revealing a one-piece swimsuit underneath.
Song Shuye, who was standing nearby, very perceptively went to get the clothes.
"You...you're going into the water too?" Xiao Yuze thought he was the only one going down, but Lu Yinzhao's behavior made him feel inexplicably treated well.
“Yes, you can’t get more flexible compositions without going into the water. I saw the video of you filming in the water before, it was very good. Let me tell you some hand gestures in advance…”
When Lu Yinzhao became serious, even Song Shuye sat up straight and dared not joke around anymore.
Lu Yinzhao really didn't take this job lightly.
When he used those technical terms, Song Shuye felt that he was shining, he was so amazing.
Lu Yinzhao strives to make every picture the best it can be, unlike the perfunctory shooting style of those photo studios.
Without going into the water, the control over the shooting footage and the presentation of details will be limited.
In order to capture the natural movements of the artists, he had to go into the water to adjust the shooting angle and lighting up close to ensure the best possible image.
Xiao Yuze is a very good swimmer and can hold his breath underwater for a long time.
He glanced at Lu Yinzhao with slight concern, "You... need underwater equipment, right? Let me ask if we have any."
"No need, I'm wearing waterproof goggles, so I can go into the water directly."
"A breathing tube...don't you need it?"
Lu Yinzhao finally understood what the other party meant and quickly urged, "I'm a very good swimmer, you should get in the water."
He was wearing only a thin coat, and although the room was slightly heated, it was still cold.
Lu Yinzhao just wanted to finish filming this scene quickly and then move on to another location.
However, once he entered the water, Lu Yinzhao was shocked.
This isn't... temperature-controlled water?
Lu Yinzhao shivered from the cold and wanted to curse, but he couldn't do so in the water, so he could only grit his teeth and continue filming.
In his heart, however, he cursed Xiao Yuze's agency to the core.
They're really stingy; they won't even rent a decent heated water pool to Xiao Yuze.
Apart from that, everything else was great, especially Xiao Yuze's cooperation, which was even better than Duan Xirui's previous time.
Xiao Yuze had memorized all the postures and movements he had just described on land and was able to perfectly execute them underwater.
This pleased Lu Yinzhao greatly.
As he continued filming, his body adapted to the underwater temperature, and he no longer felt cold.
He gestured for Xiao Yuze to continue changing his movements.
Song Shuye was stunned by what he saw outside; he looked like a little kid watching a mermaid show at an aquarium.
How do these two manage to move so freely in the water?
Lu Yinzhao, in particular, had to hold his camera and tread water underwater, sometimes swimming closer to take pictures, sometimes stepping back to take pictures.
While admiring him, Song Shuye also felt a pang of regret, realizing that no salary is easy to earn.
Gan Luyin Zhao's job is also tough.
The two came up for air several times during the swim, but it didn't affect their ability to go back into the water.
The final scene.
Xiao Yuze was lying almost in the middle of the water, his arms raised, his tightly clenched fingers suddenly loosening.
The small flowers held in her hand slowly floated upwards, the white fabric rippled with the water, the light and transparent sleeves fluttered like butterfly wings, tiny bubbles rose all around her, and even her hair seemed to become gentle water plants, blending into the water.
"That's it for today!"
Lu Yinzhao surfaced, took off his goggles, took a deep breath, and then sneezed.
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Author's Note: Zhao Zhao: I'm not cold, someone must be insulting me. [Shrugs]
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