This piece of negative information spread very widely.
One is a well-known evergreen in the film industry who is almost known to everyone and a goddess who has been around for half a century. The other is a new actor who has just emerged in the past two years and has a new work to be released soon.
With the support of several layers of BUFF, the news spread as fast as a rocket.
In just one night, several versions have been fermented.
After Xiao He and Brother Jian discussed it, they clarified the matter immediately. However, given the current turbulent situation, a simple clarification was unlikely to be effective.
"The best way would be to have He Yunshu issue a statement as well. She holds a very important position in the film industry, so if she speaks out, it should be effective. However, I've been trying to reach her since yesterday and haven't been able to get through. Isn't she worried?"
Brother Jian looked anxious.
As a big name in the circle, He Yunshu has enjoyed half a lifetime of glory and is the goal that countless actors strive for. Although such scandals cannot shake her status, usually big figures cannot tolerate such slander.
Some people with bad tempers may start cursing on the same day.
But He Yunshu seemed not to care, and did not explain or show up.
It is because of her attitude that public opinion has become increasingly intense.
"'Swordsman' is completely ruined. Because of this incident, it only grossed over 100,000 yuan on its first day. Pre-sales were already low, and now this has happened. Six months of hard work has been wasted."
Xu Yizhou's face was pale and he stood with his head down.
"I'm sorry, it's my fault."
"I don't blame you. I just can't figure it out. Does He Yunshu have a grudge against you? Did you offend her at the dinner party before?"
Otherwise, how could he just stand by and watch someone die without helping?
The attitude changed 180 degrees.
"You really don't know her?" asked Brother Jian.
Xu Yizhou didn't say anything.
This is his attitude every time he is asked this question.
It was nothing at first, but now it seems like there is a problem.
When the situation was at a stalemate, Xiao He spoke up, "What's the point of knowing him? We might as well see if we can save the box office. Although the box office of 'Swordsman' isn't high right now, the reviews are pretty good, proving it's a good film. We can find a way to break through in this area."
"What's the point of having good ratings? No one wants to watch it now."
“So I want to draw the crowd in.”
Xiao He thought for a moment and said, "I want to invite some famous film critics to the cinema to watch the movie, and use their word-of-mouth publicity to spread the word."
Hearing this, Brother Jian sighed.
"This is the only way now, but don't get your hopes up. Those film critics have very picky tastes. If it doesn't suit their taste, it will only lead to bad reviews."
"Even if there are bad reviews, will it cause a worse situation than it is now?" Xiao He asked back.
"That's right..."
After discussing the details, Xiao He left Brother Jian's office with a list of film critics, ready to go back and send out invitations to them one by one.
Xu Yizhou shrugged and followed Xiao He back.
After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Captain, aren't you going to ask me what's going on with the photo?"
Since this incident broke out, Xiao He only said that he believed him on the first day, and then never asked about the relevant details again. Instead, he put all his energy into the movie.
Brother Jian was almost getting anxious to death, but she was very calm.
"Oh, I've seen the photos."
Xiao He nodded and said, "It's just a photo. How you want to interpret it is up to your imagination. The media said it was a scandal, but in my opinion, it can also be interpreted as the care and concern of the elders for the younger ones. Don't take it too seriously."
"But if we don't do anything about it, it will still affect the box office, right? A lot of people invested in this movie."
Xu Yizhou looked self-blaming and said, "Is it because my status is too low and I'm not famous enough that she refuses to come forward to explain? If I were the best actor, would she not do that?"
"What are you thinking about? This has nothing to do with whether he's the best actor or not."
Xiao He frowned and looked at him.
It seemed that He Yunshu's disappearance made him more sad than this shocking scandal.
"You should go back and rest first, and recharge your batteries. When the film critics go to the cinema, you should go with them and answer any questions they raise," Xiao He advised.
After sending the depressed Xu Yizhou out of the company, she turned on her phone and looked at the text message she had just received ten minutes ago:
[Ms. Xiao He, I would like to meet with you, is that possible? ]
The signature was He Yunshu, whom Brother Jian had been looking for for a long time.
In order to facilitate his work, Xu Yizhou rented an apartment in the city center, very close to the company.
Because I am on the set most of the time, the house seems very deserted, with nothing inside except basic furniture.
He Yunshu's house looks much more fairy-like.
The villa is located on the lakeside in the suburbs. Half of the house is built on the lake. Various flowers, fruits and vegetables are planted around it, with birds singing and flowers blooming, like a paradise on earth.
The interior of the house has also been carefully maintained, with a wide variety of decorations. The afterglow of the setting sun shines in through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, making the whole house look warm and beautiful.
Xiao He followed the nanny in and saw at a glance a self-portrait composed of triangular and square lines among the many oil paintings in the corridor. It was so ugly that it was out of tune with the beauty around it.
It was exactly the item that Xu Yizhou auctioned at the Starlight Charity Dinner.
After He Yunshu bought it, he actually hung it in the corridor.
Walking through the corridor and coming to the yard behind the house, the leading figure in the film industry was picking cherry tomatoes. She was wearing a chiffon floral dress, looking ethereal and it was hard to tell that she was nearly 60 years old.
Seeing Xiao He come in, she leisurely picked a small basket of tomatoes, then walked over and slowly sat down.
"It must be very chaotic outside right now because of what happened between Xu Yizhou and me."
Xiao He seemed even calmer than she was. "I thought you didn't know. Our company has contacted you many times, hoping you could come forward to clarify, but there has been no news."
Hearing this, He Yunshu fell silent, as if she didn't expect someone to speak to her like this.
After all, with her status, everyone in the entertainment industry has to give her some face and praise her highly.
She looked at Xiao He for a while.
"Why don't you ask me to come forward?"
Xiao He said calmly, "Everything that needs to be said about the company has already been said. Talking about it again will only cause more trouble. Besides, didn't you ask me to come here today? Is there anything I can help you with?"
He Yunshu was stunned for a moment.
"What I want to say is that I am sorry that I cannot come forward to clarify this matter."
Hearing this, Xiao He thought for a moment and said, "Actually, if this matter continues, it will be bad for your reputation, right?"
"That's right, but time will dilute everything. I can't take the risk."
When Xiao He heard this, he immediately became angry.
This incident has little impact on her. With her fame, she will be able to come out and continue her activities in a few months.
But Xu Yizhou can't do that.
He is on the rise, and his newly released movies have been affected. After this blow, he is likely to never recover.
Including the entire crew behind the scenes, actors, and all investors.
This matter involved a very wide range of people, so Xu Yizhou felt even more guilty.
"Even if a good actor dies because of this, why can't you take a chance?"
Hearing this, He Yunshu thought for a moment and sighed.
"Thirty-five years ago, I first entered the entertainment industry. Back then, it was very difficult for women to build a career, especially to make a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. I walked on thin ice, paying a lot and giving up a lot to finally get to where I am today. I can't take any risks."
She has been regretting it these past two days. If she had known that it would be photographed and would affect her reputation, she should not have spoken to Xu Yizhou at the dinner party, and she should not have even bought the painting.
She cares about Xu Yizhou, but cares more about herself.
Hearing this, Xiao He gradually understood.
"I see."
He Yunshu breathed a sigh of relief.
"From today on, I will keep my distance from Xu Yizhou. I was too impulsive at the dinner party. This kind of thing will never happen again."
After saying that, he stood up and saw her off.
When he reached the door, he whispered to Xiao He, "Thank you for taking care of Xu Yizhou."
Xiao He turned around and looked.
"Teacher He, in what capacity are you thanking me now?"
He Yunshu thought for a moment and said, "We can be considered... friends, I think. That kid and I get along well."
After saying that, he took the box from the nanny.
"And take this too. If reporters accidentally see this later, it will be hard to explain."
Xiao He opened it and saw that it was the self-portrait of Xu Yizhou that he had just seen in the corridor.
At this time, He Yunshu was standing in the golden sunset, looking like an immortal. This word is not very suitable for middle-aged people, but it is very appropriate for her.
Before we met, I always heard people say that He Yunshu was gentle and kind, had a soft temper, and never got angry with anyone.
Now it seems that she is quite cruel to herself and Xu Yizhou.
Xiao He nodded slightly and left with the painting.
As soon as I got in the car, I sent a message to Xu Yizhou: [Stay home, haven't you run around? Do you want me to come over?]
Xu Yizhou has always been restless and likes to travel around for work. Now he can't go anywhere and can only stay at home. When encountering such a thing, Xiao He is worried that he will go crazy.
Xu Yizhou quickly replied: [No, Huo An and the others came to see me.]
Xiao He was a little surprised.
When did those people become so considerate?
In fact, when the scandal first broke out, Huo An and others started to return from all over the place.
The first thing I did upon arrival was to look for Xu Yizhou.
The small apartment was instantly filled with four people and a dog.
"We heard that you couldn't go out at home, and we were worried that you would be too lonely, so we came to see you." Huo An said.
Xu Yizhou looked at William who was dismantling the sofa, Zhong Zichuan who was smiling as he watched William dismantle the sofa, and Wen Keke who was looking for something to eat in the refrigerator.
"Are you sure you're here to comfort me?"
I was just sad at first, but when I saw this scene, I almost had a myocardial infarction.
Huo An looked back and quickly waved to call everyone back and sat them in a row in the living room.
"Don't worry about them. You'll definitely not be lonely these days with us by your side. I even brought you something."
As he spoke, he opened his suitcase, took out several fresh-keeping boxes from it, and lined them up on the table. After they were opened, the aroma immediately overflowed.
"My mom heard you were in a bad mood, so she made these for me to bring over. Come and eat them."
Xu Yizhou looked at the contents of the box in surprise, his eyes somewhat bitter.
"Did Auntie do that? She's so nice to you."
"It's for your own good. I did all this for you," Huo An corrected.
Xu Yizhou looked at his friends and asked, "If something happened to you, your parents would definitely help you immediately, right?"
"Of course, especially my grandfather, he is most worried that I will create scandals. He even went to the company last time." Huo An said with a smile.
Zhong Zichuan also nodded.
“My parents are very concerned about my living conditions.”
Wen Keke was leaning on the sofa catching up on her sleep. After thinking carefully for a while, she said, "I don't know. I had a fight with them before and haven't contacted them yet. But they should help, right? Blood is thicker than water. No matter how much we argue, family ties are the most important."
Hearing this, Xu Yizhou pulled the corners of his mouth and smiled unnaturally.
"yes……"
Just as he finished speaking, Huo An suddenly said, "By the way, do your parents know about this? You'd better explain it to them so they don't misunderstand."
Unexpectedly, Xu Yizhou shook his head.
"I don't have a father."
Several people were stunned and looked at him guiltily.
"I'm sorry, is he dead? I don't know..."
Xu Yizhou: "No, I never had a father. He didn't die, nor was he divorced."
The others blinked, confused.
How can someone be without a father?
"What about your mother?"
When this question was brought up, Xu Yizhou became even more embarrassed and hesitated, "I don't know... She probably doesn't care about me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wen Keke immediately said, "Have you looked for her? Some parents are just shy and embarrassed to bow to their children, but as long as you take the first step, they will come over."
"Really?"
Wen Keke nodded firmly.
"I used to do this all the time. I acted like a spoiled child and played the victim. No matter how big the problem was, I could solve it."
Hearing this, Xu Yizhou's expression became even more hesitant.
"With her... I don't know how. I haven't tried."
Hearing this, Huo An glanced at him, and said with a look of dismay, "Aren't you usually quite good at interacting with your fans? Learn from me and give it a try today."
They kept coming up with ideas, hoping to divert Xu Yizhou's attention from the scandal and quickly cheer him up.
After hearing what they said, Xu Yizhou became eager to take action.
Come to think of it, he never seemed to have ever acted coquettishly or made requests.
The other party has a different identity and status, so it is normal for him to need a way out. He just needs to provide this way out.
A few more days passed.
Xiao He contacted more than a dozen well-known film critics in the industry and invited them to watch "The Swordsman" in the cinema and humbly accept their comments.
During this period, the clarification announcements issued by Xu Yizhou had little effect, and the scandal continued to intensify online.
There is constant speculation from the outside world.
Under such circumstances, more than a dozen film critics actually accepted the invitation.
That day, Xiao He brought Xu Yizhou to the cinema.
I don’t know if it’s because of the rest over the past few days, but he looks much more energetic and full of energy, not at all as depressed as before.
"You came out?"
Xu Yizhou nodded and said, "Captain, after the movie is over today, I want to clarify the previous rumors."
Xiao He was a little surprised.
"Hasn't it been clarified before that it didn't work? Do you still want to try again?"
"Today is different. Today we will definitely succeed."
He spoke confidently, his eyes sparkling, and then began to fiddle with his hair nervously.
Xiao He looked at him doubtfully, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll give you ten minutes after this."
Xu Yizhou immediately smiled happily.
"Thank you, Captain!"
After saying that, he walked excitedly to the corner and started preparing facing the wall.
Soon, film critics began to arrive.
The lights in the cinema gradually dimmed and the movie officially began.
Xiao He and Xu Yizhou sat in the last row.
From the beginning of the movie, he took out his cell phone from time to time, turned on the screen, as if checking some messages.
But as time went on, the smile and confidence on his face disappeared, gradually turning into worry and sadness.
It wasn't until the end of the movie that Xiao He noticed that he was not in a good state.
"Do you want to clarify anything further?"
Xu Yizhou looked at his phone again, gritted his teeth, and was ready to die.
"want!"
He walked onto the stage under the gaze of more than ten pairs of eyes. While waiting, he continued to send messages anxiously:
【Mom, are you on the way? 】
【Only ten minutes, where have you been? 】
[Mom, I've never asked you for anything since I was a child. Just help me explain it clearly. Don't mention our relationship.]
Xu Yizhou sent a message quickly, his fingers trembling with anxiety.
"Don't you want to clarify? Speak up!" A film critic shouted impatiently.
"Right away, it's starting right away."
Xu Yizhou explained anxiously, and then edited another message:
【Are you still coming? 】
Press the Send key.
The progress bar turned around and a red exclamation mark suddenly popped up.
[System message: You are not the other party's friend, the message failed to be sent successfully, please try to add friends and try again.]
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