Chapter 112 Clarification [VIP]
Chapter Summary: But it seems I still got involved.
After Mu Zhi left Xinghe Culture, her last impression of Lin Xuan was that after the broadcast of "The Legend of the Flying Immortal", she and Lü E fought over the lead role, criticized each other's acting skills, and blamed the drama for its failure.
The broadcast results of "The Legend of the Flying Fairy" were far below expectations, and Lin Xuan received mostly negative comments. Her acting debut was a failure, and it is foreseeable that if she continues to act, the resources she can get for roles will likely not be very good.
Since then, Lin Xuan's online popularity has plummeted.
Mu Zhi couldn't find any more information about Lin Xuan while surfing the internet.
Xia Xinyan said, "Lin Xuan transitioned from idol to actress, and filmed three dramas: one ancient costume fantasy drama 'The Legend of the Flying Immortal,' one remake of an old idol drama, and one workplace drama broadcast on a major television network, in which she played the third female lead..."
The first installment of "The Legend of the Flying Fairy" was a huge flop, ridiculed as a terrible movie, and Lin Xuan's acting was widely criticized.
The second remake of the idol drama also flopped, with dismal viewership and criticism that it was incomparable to the original. Lin Xuan's acting skills were once again ridiculed.
The third TV series to air on satellite channels was poorly made, resulting in dismal ratings and low online viewership. This time, even when Lin Xuan was being ridiculed, there was hardly anyone to mock her anymore, as the public had lost interest in her.
Nowadays, when Lin Xuan is mentioned online, it's not with a touch of regret as "that idol who flopped," but rather with comments like "This idol's acting is terrible, the threshold for becoming an actor is really low," and "Don't come here to pollute the audience's eyes."
Fans were already critical of Lin Xuan's transition to acting, and with each of her projects flopping, they became disappointed and either switched to other fandoms or stopped supporting her altogether...
Lin Xuan's attempt to transition from idol to actress not only ended in failure but also negatively impacted her idol career, further exacerbating her decline and accelerating her downfall.
After listening, Mu Zhi fell silent.
Now I know what Xia Xinyan is worried about and afraid of.
What I fear is not just a failed transformation, but following in Lin Xuan's footsteps and having to return to the idol business, only to lose my "empire" here as well.
Trying to draw water with a bamboo basket only to end up with an empty space.
All my hard work over the past few years has gone down the drain.
"Zhizhi, if you were me, what would you do?"
Mu Zhi: "..."
My thoughts drifted a bit when I was asked the question. I thought to myself: If the author of the novel "The Boss Spends Money to Spoil Her Debut" hadn't given it a bad ending, Xia Xinyan, as the female lead, probably wouldn't be having these troubles now.
Could she have started a relationship with her boss, He Zhiyue, the unseen male lead?
In the world she is currently experiencing, both the male and female protagonists seem to prioritize their careers and have no time to think about romance or love affairs.
Perhaps because she had a good impression of Xia Xinyan, Mu Zhi sometimes saw a bit of herself in Xia Xinyan, so she couldn't bear to see Xia Xinyan so deeply worried about her future career.
He finally spoke up.
"If I were you, I would first understand myself and define my own position: idol? singer? actor? an artist who works in film, television, and music?"
Mu Zhi looked at Xia Xinyan and said, "Now that you've decided to act, have you asked yourself if you're interested in acting? Do you enjoy acting in front of the camera? Also, how much determination are you willing to make to become an actor? What level of commitment are you willing to go through?"
Xia Xinyan was taken aback by the question and couldn't answer it for a moment.
Mu Zhi didn't expect Xia Xinyan to answer immediately and continued speaking.
"If I were you, with no acting background, I would need to take at least a year of acting classes, starting with supporting roles while attending classes; or I would need to study acting."
When I stand in front of the camera, I'm ready and confident I can do well. It's not a gamble; behind overnight fame lies years of hard work and preparation.
The acting profession is a highly competitive field, with countless people vying for limited opportunities.
If you're not good enough, why should you stand out?
Mu Zhi's secret weapon, which she couldn't share with others, was four years of studying acting and several years of acting experience.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible for his first work to become such a huge hit.
Xia Xinyan's loss of speech was because she underestimated the difficulty of trying acting.
She knew that Mu Zhi wasn't trying to scare her away.
Looking back on her rise to fame through the show "Chasing the Light," she recalled that she spent four years as a trainee overseas, which was the result of countless days and nights of practicing dancing and singing and sweating.
Xia Xinyan also realized the difference between her attitude towards singing and dancing and her attempt at acting; she was willing to be a trainee for four years for the former.
It would allow her to give up her singing, dancing, and music dreams, and instead apply to film school to study acting for four years.
She was unwilling.
I also feel a little sorry for the fans' support.
Trying to act is simply to have more options for the future.
Mu Zhi saw that Xia Xinyan no longer seemed so lost, which meant she must have come to a clearer understanding of her own feelings.
"You got to where you are today through your own abilities. In my eyes, you are actually quite outstanding."
Although her career is inevitably declining, Xia Xinyan, as a top female idol in the past two years, has given the public a positive impression. The labels she has been promoted as: Ace of the Five Flowers girl group, with good singing and dancing skills, a hit song that has become a hit, and a solo concert.
Xia Xinyan's status and achievements are already beyond the reach of many people.
"Everyone has their own path to walk, and no one can stay at the top forever. But if you have the ability to stand up here, can't you stand up again after you've fallen down?"
These words pulled Xia Xinyan out of the fog.
As the clouds part to reveal the bright moon, one's mind becomes instantly clear and open.
The fire in my heart is burning brightly, rekindling my initial passion for my dreams.
Xia Xinyan smiled and thanked Mu Zhi gratefully, "Zhizhi, thank you. I think I've made up my mind."
Through today's conversation and time together, Xia Xinyan's opinion of Mu Zhi has changed significantly:
Previously, Xia Xinyan thought Mu Zhi seemed aloof and distant. Coupled with some untrue comments she heard from Lü E and Zhang Mengyu, she believed that Mu Zhi was unapproachable and not worth befriending.
In reality, she is a very kind and sincere girl who is willing to help other girls.
She is a very wonderful person.
Therefore, Mu Zhi's popularity among so many fans is not only due to her acting skills and the charm of her characters, but also to the charm of her personality.
The two finished their conversation.
Mu Zhi returned to her room, and Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Cai also arrived at the hotel.
Xia Xinyan had taken an early morning flight and was feeling tired, so she lay down to rest.
Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Cai arrived at Mu Zhi's room.
Mu Zhi noticed that after Zhou Jingzhu took off her sunglasses and mask, her eyes were a little red, and she seemed to be in low spirits, as if she had something on her mind.
Liu Cai silently mouthed, "They had a fight."
Mu Zhi: ? The next second she realized that Liu Cai was referring to Zhou Jingzhu arguing with her rapper boyfriend.
Zhou Jingzhu has a carefree personality and doesn't like to keep things bottled up. She feels that keeping things inside will only make her feel worse. She couldn't help but say, "Every time we argue, I'm the one who gives in and tries to coax him!"
"Time and time again, why should I? At home, my whole family spoils me, why should I suffer grievances here and be completely controlled by him?"
He grew angrier the more he thought about it: "If I'm the first to back down and beg for peace this time, I'm not Zhou. Ha, the filter is crumbling little by little, he's just an ordinary man. He really thinks he's a god because of the fans and the people around him. What a dog of a man."
Mu Zhi and Liu Cai exchanged a glance, not daring to speak.
Firstly, they don't know much about Zhou Jingzhu's love life. Zhou Jingzhu does one thing well: she doesn't know how to interact with Mu Zhi and Liu Caixuan in their daily relationship.
Secondly, if they join in the criticism, they'll be the ones who feel awkward if the young couple makes up later.
Fortunately, Zhou Jingzhu vented her emotions after speaking out and felt better.
Mu Zhi comforted her with a word of comfort: "Focus on your career."
Liu Cai nodded in agreement.
Zhou Jingzhu had the same idea. Her boyfriend said she was too clingy and her love was too overwhelming, which sometimes made him feel suffocated... Fine, after the New Year, she would have her agent fill all the remaining work schedules. The trendy brand store she had been preparing for for a year was also going to open this year, so she wouldn't have time to deal with him then.
Having figured it out, Zhou Jingzhu felt a breath of stale air exhale from her body, and her mood improved.
Right, let's get down to business.
Zhou Jingzhu took out her phone, opened the memo app, and sat down to Mu Zhi's left, while Liu Cai sat down to her right. "Zhizhi, Cai-ge and I will cover your travel expenses in Lucheng. Are you free now? Could you give us a lesson?"
Mu Zhi: ? ? ? What class?
Liu Cai coughed lightly: "The Spring Festival holiday is over, and Jingzhu and I will soon start recording 'Their Stars and Seas'. The production team gave us an interview outline, and several of the questions are quite sharp. Could you help us take a look?"
When this show airs, it will become a "battleground" for each team.
Generally, the process of getting the draft approved is the responsibility of the team members, and we prepare a reference answer for them in advance.
However, the team's thinking is too official. The staff are not the real people, so what they write is often uninteresting. It's the kind of thing that talks a lot and seems to answer, but in fact it doesn't answer anything. It's just a pointless answer.
Regardless of what gimmicks the production team uses to generate buzz and popularity, the show's stated purpose is to allow viewers to experience the real women through this journey and to discuss the future development of talent show contestants.
They hope their answers will avoid attracting negative attention while also being meaningful and substantive.
Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Cai's actions of seeking help were similar to Xia Xinyan's.
Mu Zhi: Although I rejected "Their Stars and the Sea", I think I still participated in it.
During her week in Lucheng, Mu Zhi temporarily put her work aside and spent her time with Xia Xinyan, Zhou Jingzhu, and Liu Cai exploring less crowded places, enjoying a relaxing and pleasant holiday.
On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, everyone went back to work.
The four of them flew back to Beicheng from Lucheng and got back to work.
During their visit to Lucheng, they were spotted by passersby and tourists who took blurry photos of them and posted them online.
The fans of Mu Zhi, Zhou Jingzhu, and Liu Cai were not surprised that the three of them hung out together, as they had done so several times before. However, they were quite surprised by Xia Xinyan's first appearance on the show.
To keep their trip confidential, Mu Zhi and the others did not post any photos during their vacation.
Back in Beicheng, the four of them posted a group photo together.
Soon, #Muzhixiaxinyanzhoujingzhuliucaituotongyou# became a trending topic. The production team of "Their Stars and the Sea" was very cunning. They used this topic to promote the show and even tried to drag Muzhi into it.
Mu Zhi's fans quickly grabbed their idol and left a message: "I'm politely declining."
Although fans really want to see their idol on variety shows, and Mu Zhi's previous performances on variety shows have been quite good and have attracted many fans, they are not stupid. When they saw the guest list for "Their Stars and Seas" posted by marketing accounts, they found that several of them were quite fussy.
I don't want my idols to be relentlessly scrutinized and exploited on TV shows. It's exhausting for them as fans to be forced into these online battles. Let's just look forward to their work.
There was no reaction to Xia Xinyan traveling with her idol. It's normal for idols to make friends and for those under the same manager to hang out together. After all, the idol is an actor and Xia Xinyan is an idol, so their resources don't conflict, and the two fan groups can naturally get along peacefully.
After Mu Zhi posted her travel photos, she saw many comments from her fans:
"After a long vacation and plenty of fun, it's time to get back to work! I'm hoping to film at least two movies this year. - Mu Zhi"
Less than half a month after filming wrapped, fans are already eager for her to join another project?!
After the New Year, Mu Zhi's first tasks were advertising and magazine photo shoots.
After two weeks of busy work.
Mu Zhi went to Lanxing Media to talk to her agent about the lyrics of the single.
These 10 song lyrics are all about love or friendship...
While vacationing in Lucheng, Xia Xinyan, Zhou Jingzhu, and Liu Cai all asked Mu Zhi for help. To thank Mu Zhi, they kept asking her if there was anything they could do to help.
Mu Zhi revealed her idea of releasing a single.
Xia Xinyan and others suggested to Mu Zhi: "For your first single, you can try writing the lyrics yourself. Write down your thoughts and feelings about your journey since your debut, and what you want to say..."
Mu Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she accepted the suggestion.
So I came to the company today and talked to my agent about this idea.
Ji Binghe nodded after listening: "OK, then let's go with your idea. You can try writing it first, and if you have any difficulties, you can contact a lyricist later. After discussing it with them, they can write it for you based on what you want to express..."
Taking the topic of the single as an example, Ji Binghe mentioned Xia Xinyan.
"Xinyan told me a few days ago that she wanted to go to a music academy."
Before the Lunar New Year, Xia Xinyan said she had the idea of acting, but she was also very hesitant and dared not try it easily. She was anxious and confused about her future plans.
After returning from a trip to Lucheng, I had a change of heart and decided to give up trying to act.
Ji Binghe felt that it must be related to Mu Zhi: "Zhizhi, thank you. I was originally planning to persuade Xinyan as well. I hope she will persevere."
Mu Zhi: It's quite rare that the agent was able to support Xia Xinyan in going to music school.
Ji Binghe stated frankly that Xia Xinyan has made a lot of money for the company in the two years since her debut, and she signed a 10-year contract.
"Lanxing Media will not rush to exploit the value of its artists, but hopes to grow together with them."
Let Xia Xinyan pause temporarily to absorb knowledge and skills, so that she can grow better and have a long-term career.
Currently, Xia Xinyan's career is entering a period of fatigue. She is unable to consistently produce outstanding works and lacks fresh topics, gradually leading to a decline in public interest in her. She needs to take a break.
Mu Zhi asked curiously, "Have you ever thought about letting Xia Xinyan act?"
Ji Binghe shook her head: "The company's career plan for Xin Yan did not take into account her past acting career. Everyone should specialize in their own field."
If Xia Xinyan were to go into acting, half of her fans would immediately leave.
Since Five Flowers disbanded, only Xia Xinyan remains focused on her idol career, and many fans of the other members have switched their allegiance to her.
Xia Xinyan's fans are proud of her dedication to singing and dancing, her focus on being an idol, and their belief that she embodies the spirit of "knowing and doing are one," has no inflexible dreams, has lived up to their support, and has not followed the crowd...
If Xia Xinyan gets accepted into a music academy abroad and goes to study there, I believe most fans will be willing to continue supporting her.
Xia Xinyan's decision to attend a music academy will also bring new topics and popularity.
Ji Binghe naturally supported Xia Xinyan's decision.
After listening, Mu Zhi thought Xia Xinyan was quite decisive. Thinking about it, it made sense. At such a young age, she was able to make the decision to go overseas to become a trainee and stay for four years. She had a very strong will. Xia Xinyan wouldn't fade away or disappear from the entertainment industry so easily.
Best wishes to Xia Xinyan; I believe the female lead's future will be bright.
I left the company.
Mu Zhi arrived at the ground parking lot and saw two men standing next to her car. The man in the lead was someone she had met once before; he was the boss's older brother, He Junzhi. The other man appeared to be the assistant, and he was holding an umbrella for He Junzhi.
Seeing that the person he was waiting for had finally appeared, He Junzhi smiled and walked towards Mu Zhi.
"Miss Mu, would you do me the honor of having dinner together? I've made a reservation at Beicheng Xiangting."
[Author's Note]
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