Chapter 123
As soon as Xie Xichao finished speaking, Dou Fei's eyes widened in surprise.
He is always gentle and polite, and it is rare to see such an exaggerated expression on his face. Jie Xi poked him impatiently, knowing that the orthodox academician like him probably would not approve of his unconventional views.
It doesn't matter. He thought.
He returned to his own world from the system, and was not born to gain recognition from others.
He said, "Go back, it's almost too late."
Only then did Dou Fei come to his senses.
He followed behind Jie Xichao, and the shock in his heart lingered for a long time.
On the other side, Lu Yong was also asking the assistant beside him, thoughtfully: "Ziyin, what do you think he means by this?"
Zhai Ziyin said cautiously, "Maybe. I'm afraid of bothering you?"
Lu Yong snorted.
He has eaten more salt than Zhai Zinyin has walked. Xie Xichao is humble and polite in everything he says, but from his neither humble nor arrogant attitude during the audition, it can be seen that this kid is the type who will never suffer any loss.
Not caring, just because you don't care. But that doesn't mean he is easy to compromise or weak.
He has his own ideas in mind and is convinced that he is right.
This is an extremely opinionated child.
Such traits in a young person would easily become frivolous, but Lu Yong did not feel uncomfortable or offended at all.
On the contrary, he found it very interesting.
After resting for a while, he stood up and said, "Let's go."
"Call Lao Hong." He sighed and said to himself, "This old stubborn man has caused a lot of trouble himself, and he also made me lose face in front of the children. What a shame."
It's so annoying.
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No one knows what Lu Yong said to Hong Wu on the phone.
Their scene that day was eventually delayed by half an hour. When Lu Yong appeared, he looked tired. His assistant Zhai Ziyin had already followed Fang Qingqing to get the audition records for the day.
That afternoon, the hot searches were still high.
The evil soldiers passed through at night, but the situation was much better during the day. Xie Xichao's popularity base is there, and one sentence from each fan is enough to make a huge impact. But many passers-by have indeed adopted a wait-and-see attitude.
The comments under Hong Wu’s latest Weibo post were completely turned into a carnival for his haters.
"Director Hong is so domineering! He won't tolerate the garbage culture in the domestic entertainment industry."
"I told Xie Xichao's fans to stop controlling the comments on Director Hong's Weibo. I know there are a lot of you. Yes, Xie Xichao is really good at writing songs, but the difference between acting and writing songs is as big as the difference between humans and dogs. Isn't it good for him to stay in his comfort zone? Why does he have to come and watch TV dramas?"
"...To be honest, I'm really disappointed. Director Lu has always been a director I admire very much, and Xi Chao is also an idol I like very much. I always thought he would become a benchmark for idols. Why does he just follow the crowd? He is so talented and has his own ideas."
"That's right, it's about making money, it's not a shame. It's obvious that Shenghong doesn't support him, and he has such a good face, so he can just change his track and make a living."
"No, who is praising Jie Xichao...his face is just so-so, and the songs he wrote are just average. Hey, I said it's a disaster, can you please stop using such a strong filter? A lot of the comments above are just from fans, right?"
Although they seemed sarcastic on the surface, they were actually eagerly looking forward to what Hong Wu would say next.
In this way, their "shock and regret" can be completely transformed into natural disgust.
but……
No.
After the unfollowing incident, Hong Wu has never been online again.
A group of people were scratching their heads anxiously. It wasn't until the afternoon that the special level prompt lit up.
Everyone:!
Then, they watched Hong Wu come online for a few minutes and then go offline again, but nothing happened on the homepage, no new Weibo posts and no new likes.
The haters were confused.
They repeatedly checked Hong Wu's Weibo and confirmed that this famous director who was always outspoken and upright did not post anything, but... no, he actually did something.
Under the comments, one comment was highly liked.
"??? Did Director Hong follow Director Lu back? I saw one more follower, it seems the one is Director Lu!"
Everyone looked and found that it was indeed the case.
However, things are far from over.
Soon, everyone realized that returning to the page was just the beginning.
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By the time Xie Xichao finished his afternoon performance, the direction of public opinion online had changed again.
It changes faster than the summer weather.
Hong Wu didn't say anything else from beginning to end, but replying to Lu Yong was obviously a crucial signal. Almost instantly, the morale of Xie Xichao's fans was boosted, with many people already saying things like "Is this a misunderstanding?" and "Have they talked it out?"
Seeing that the rhythm of the group has been broken, the black fans will naturally not give up.
"Oh, was he bribed with money? He is indeed a top star who can make Director Hong shut up", "I am really curious about who is the capital behind Jie Xichao. Lu Yong didn't need traffic but ended up using him. Now Hong Wu is silent too. His background is really strong."
These remarks have also sprung up like mushrooms after rain.
Those who made these remarks did not remain rampant for long.
Because soon, the crew of "Legend of Immortality" issued a statement.
The statement briefly explained the recent turmoil and summarized Hong Wu’s unfollowing incident as a misunderstanding between old friends, which has now been resolved. At the end, I hope that all netizens will be careful with their words and actions, not to spread rumors excessively, and to speak neither humble nor arrogant.
Of course, these can all be said to be clichés.
The most eye-catching thing is the audition record attached to "Xunxianji".
In the records, everyone saw Xichao's name and the exact time from the beginning to the end of his audition that day.
Before the statement was released, someone revealed that Xie Xichao did participate in the audition that day. There are photos as evidence, and the owner's internal work permit as supporting evidence.
Once these things came out, the fans finally felt at ease.
"There are some people," Fang Qingqing said, "saying that you're auditioning doesn't mean anything. They're trying to make you look like someone with connections. It's hard to reason with these people. They'll probably leave comments and private messages to vent their anger on you. You'd better not post on Weibo or read comments these days."
No matter how it is reversed, public opinion can never return to the beginning.
Fang Qingqing was heartbroken, but obviously couldn't show it in front of Jie Xichao.
Xie Xichao was very optimistic: "It's okay."
As he said that, he took a selfie.
He no longer needs to review his Weibo posts, he can just post them within seconds.
As soon as it was posted, the number of comments exceeded 10,000 in just a few minutes. He took a look and said to Fang Qingqing with a smile:
“Everyone is saying it looks good.”
Fang Qingqing looked at his clean and innocent eyes and sighed.
"Okay." She said, "What do you want for dinner? I'll buy it for you. Let's not have the boxed lunch today, let's have a snack."
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Just like that, the unfollowing incident finally passed smoothly after two days.
In the next ten days, Xie Xichao continued to concentrate on filming. Fortunately, the most difficult scenes had already been filmed in the early stages, and the rest went by very quickly. On the day he finished filming, the crew had a meal together.
At the banquet, Dou Fei drank some wine and held on to him reluctantly.
"Then..." he said, "See you during the promotion period. Be sure to come, Xi Chao."
"Sure." Xie Xichao said with a smile, "You've also reserved your ticket for the year-end gala. The VIP seats for friends and family, are you satisfied?"
Dou Fei was so satisfied that he laughed foolishly.
Lu Yong leaned over and asked, "What VIP seat?"
Xie Xichao: “…”
Dou Fei: “…”
"I want one too." Lu Yong said confidently.
Jie Xichao imagined Director Lu sitting among a group of flashy young girls, waving a cheering stick with a stiff face while watching him and his teammates singing and dancing on the stage. The corners of his mouth twitched.
...Well, that's scary.
No matter how scary it is, I still kept it.
At the end of the year, TP once again won almost all the awards except the Newcomer Award without any suspense.
The vast sea of lights and the cheers from the audience bring the rich harvest of the new year. At the last ceremony, TP members bowed together to express their gratitude to the audience, and with the fans' blessings, they once again walked towards the spring of next year.
Before spring really arrived, Xie Xichao's fans had their first harvest.
"Legend of Immortality" is scheduled to be released at the end of February.
It just so happened that it was stuck half a month before TP’s return.
At this moment, those controversies that had almost been forgotten have finally made a comeback and once again become a hot topic concerning Jie Xichao.
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In fact, before the release date of "Legend of Immortality" was officially scheduled, Jie Xichao had already been considered for a round of promotion.
He has been continuously exposed in the past few months, and started to run announcements after the filming was completed. Although the frequency is not high, the quality of the announcements is surprisingly good.
First, there was a special MC of a new talent show. He went for about two episodes and successfully led all the fans of the First Love Show away. A new crop of leeks...
A new generation of inexperienced fans suddenly discovered that there was still an idol in his prime who they could chase after without having to worry about whether he could debut or not and who had no shortcomings in all aspects, so they switched sides without any willpower. Almost every time I broadcast it, I gain followers.
Then there are two variety shows.
In fact, almost all major variety shows currently on air have invited Jie Xichao. People in variety shows are not as aloof as those in the film and television industry. Basically, whoever has traffic will be the focus of attention of major program teams.
But Xie Xichao only chose two music variety shows.
One of them is a new and less famous program, but he likes the format very much. There is also a program that is very popular among the people and has a competitive nature.
The response to both shows was very good.
In the previous show, he sang a song he wrote himself and covered a current popular song. The two songs received over a million views on the video website that night. In the next show, although he only won the second place, the champion was a senior singer whom he respected and liked very much, so it was an honor to lose.
Moreover, this senior expressed his appreciation for Jie Xichao very directly on the show.
Not only that, privately, she also sent an invitation, inviting Jie Xichao to feature on her new song.
As soon as this song was released, it quickly received numerous praises.
In short, although they don't meet every day, once they show their faces, it's high-quality exposure. In addition, Xie Xichao himself is also very diligent in business.
Fan activity has always been very high.
Fans are happily following the variety show, but passers-by have a lot to say.
Some said he was dedicated, some said he was talented, but many expressed regret.
"Alas, such a good idol, why does he have to get involved in the film and television industry? The money he earns now is enough for him to live for a lifetime."
"The only controversy surrounding Xie Xichao is indeed the supporting actor in "Xun Xian Ji"...When he was scolded at that time, passers-by felt very uncomfortable. He is really a rare person in the entertainment industry with a good personality and good ability."
"Stop talking. He clearly auditioned and got the role, but he is still mocked for taking advantage of the traffic bonus. Which top star would audition for a supporting actor? It's unfair. It's really fucking unfair."
The more dedicated Xie Xichao is to his work and the more he demonstrates his abilities, the more passers-by will talk about his acting.
——This is actually a very dangerous situation for the fan circle.
Fang Qingqing didn't know if someone was trying to stir up trouble here, or if it was just the genuine regrets expressed by passers-by. But this did inadvertently push Jie Xichao higher and higher.
Because in this situation, fans are holding their breath.
They cannot refute the speculation and regrets of passers-by because the show has not been aired yet. Precisely because the drama has not been aired yet, they can only watch the various comments made by passers-by and involuntarily pin all their hopes on this unaired drama.
Jie Xichao is just a supporting actor and can’t carry the show?
The black guys won’t care.
If the drama fails, Jie Xichao will be the first target of ridicule. He is already a top-tier traffic star, so whether he is the male lead or the supporting actor, he should play his due role. Otherwise it's out of date and forgotten.
Xie Xichao is just a new actor?
Some fans of the business don’t care.
Long-term suspicions and anxieties have accumulated. Fans will never subjectively ask Jie Xichao to do anything, but objectively, if Jie Xichao's performance fails to crush all the doubts and ridicules, then he will face double the comments.
This is something that career fans cannot bear.
In particular, Xie Xichao has actually been moving upward all along.
Fang Qingqing was sweating, and Yao Xin was sweating too.
On the day the show was aired, almost 80% of Yaoxin’s employees temporarily put down their work and sat in front of the projection screen.
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At eight o'clock in the evening, the conference room was brightly lit.
Led by Qi Yin, with the team on the left and public relations on the right, everyone looked solemn.
Fang Qingqing was in charge of playing the video. Her palms were covered in sweat. Under Qi Yin's scorching gaze, she pressed the play button. In an instant, large, ethereal characters of "Seeking Immortals" appeared on the screen.
Qi Yin murmured: "I haven't watched a TV series in many years... I really miss this feeling."
Fang Qingqing: “…”
She felt the same trance as she listened to the chivalrous theme song.
For the first five minutes, the meeting room was completely silent. However, as the plot progressed, Qi Yin couldn't hold back any more: "Damn, what kind of idiot is this male lead?"
At the beginning of the play, the male protagonist Yun Jue travels to another world.
Five minutes into the show, he accidentally trips over his own sword.
The fall was so severe, and Dou Fei looked so painful as if he had really fallen, that even the most serious and nervous PR officer couldn't help laughing.
"Director Lu's style," Ming Li said with a smile, "really the same as always."
The story is heart-wrenching and the details are humorous.
This is the characteristic of Lu Yong’s drama filming.
Even though everyone present was most concerned about Jie Xichao, they still breathed a sigh of relief.
At least the quality of the show is solid, and the leading actors’ acting skills are up to par.
This show won't flop.
Everyone continued to look down.
After traveling through time, Yun Jue felt all kinds of discomfort. He was ridiculed and bullied. He appeared to be smiling, but he was actually exploring this world silently, trembling with fear and treading on thin ice.
Everyone was laughing at first, but gradually, they were attracted by the plot and began to feel real emotions.
Of course, that wasn't the point of why they were sitting here tonight.
The further the progress bar goes, the more nervous they become.
They had already received the news that Jingyin’s first episode would be released. But even he and Fang Qingqing from the group didn't know where it was exactly. Because the crew shot the film in a disrupted order.
The conference room was completely silent, with only the sound of the actors speaking their lines on the screen and various sound effects.
Ten minutes, twenty minutes.
25 minutes later, the plot showed Yun Jue being bullied by his fellow disciples. Qi Yin couldn't help but say, "Damn, this is too aggrieved."
Everyone felt the same way.
They watched the drama silently. The male protagonist was staggering up the mountain carrying water, with sweat oozing from his forehead. His palms were all red from being pressed, and behind him, there were mocking and ridiculing voices:
"Look, that stupid boy can't even fly with a sword, hahahaha"
"Stupid guy, I really don't know why the master accepted him as a disciple."
The mocking voices grew louder and louder, and Yun Jue's expression became uglier and uglier.
And at this moment, the air suddenly became quiet.
A hand rested on his carrying pole.
It was a hand so beautiful that it looked like a work of art.
The joints are distinct, delicate and spotless, and the white back of the hand has faint veins due to the force applied. Almost instantly, Yun Jue felt that half of the pressure on his shoulders had disappeared.
He watched helplessly as the other person took the carrying pole off his shoulders and threw it aside effortlessly. Just as he was about to say thank you, his face was covered with flying white sleeves. The next second, a plea for mercy was heard from not far away.
A voice rang in my ears: "Bullying fellow disciples and making irresponsible remarks about the elders. Twenty strokes of the cane."
The tone was flat and cold.
But it carries a familiar yet strange, low-pitched and moving feeling.
For the first time, everyone's actions, both on and off the screen, were highly consistent.
They looked up in a daze, their pupils reflecting the snow-covered mountains, the bright sun hanging high in the sky, and this kind of scenery—
A cold and outstanding face.
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