☆, Chapter 100: Substitute
When he arrived at the set, Director Lin was still in a low mood. He couldn't understand why he failed to change public opinion and help Wen Mianyu, and instead ended up making things worse.
This made her feel embarrassed when she saw Wen Mianyu.
"I didn't expect this to happen. Wang Xin suggested that I delete the video. What do you think? If you think it's okay to delete it, I'll have someone delete it." Director Lin asked Wen Mianyu.
Wen Mianyu shook her head, "Let's not delete it. If we do, it will just create another wave of buzz. People will think our crew is scared and they'll still criticize us."
"Then don't delete it." Director Lin was also very firm. "I just don't believe that Yao Xin can continue to confuse right and wrong!"
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Yao Xin really can't keep confusing right and wrong, but she is already very satisfied with this wave of popularity.
He severely criticized Wen Mianyu and bullied her fans, and took advantage of the incident to gain some passers-by fans and increase his popularity.
Because fans felt sorry for her, they bought out all the sports brands she endorsed to show their support.
The fantasy drama starring her was originally scheduled to be broadcast online a week later, but the producers urgently adjusted the schedule to tomorrow night in order to capitalize on the popularity.
With promotion on Weibo and countless reposts from fans, her popularity as a second-tier actress has surpassed that of top-tier young actors.
Although this popularity won't last long, it's enough for her to make a fortune.
The event lasted until noon, and various invitations to events and endorsements came in one after another, all with very high prices.
Yao Xin even enjoyed the treatment of a top female star.
She chose a jewelry brand that she had longed for and was invited to participate in a promotional event at the new shopping mall.
This jewelry brand has a long history and its spokespeople are all movie queens. Although Yao Xin is a special guest this time and her appearance is not very grand, if she performs well enough and is valued by the brand, it will be a qualitative leap for Yao Xin.
Yao Xin carefully selected the dress.
At seven o'clock in the evening, the platform event ended and Yao Xin accepted a proper interview in the lounge arranged by the brand.
The reporter first asked some questions related to the brand. Yao Xin, wearing a decent dress, sat on a red velvet sofa and gave answers in an impeccable manner.
The interview was nearing its end when the reporter mentioned the rumors on the Internet.
"Fans feel sorry for Miss Yao who has been wronged. I heard that they sold out a sports brand you endorsed. This time you are endorsing KA jewelry. I wonder if fans will buy out all the jewelry on the counter?" The reporter asked sarcastically.
Yao Xin replied gracefully, "I've always advised fans to be sensible with their spending and buy practical and useful things. I also strictly control the quality of the products I endorse, such as KA jewelry, which is really beautiful and high-end. I have bought many styles for my own collection at home. The ones I'm wearing today are from my personal collection."
"So the jewelry Miss Yao was wearing was personal." The reporter zoomed in, giving a close-up of Yao Xin's jewelry. "So beautiful! I always thought jewelry for events like this was provided by the organizers."
"The organizer did provide jewelry, but I would rather wear jewelry from my own collection so that everyone can see that I am endorsing the product because I love it and that I really understand the product." Yao Xin covered her chest with her hands and showed off the ring on her hand.
The huge diamond was obviously worth a fortune. The reporter said, "I didn't realize Miss Yao was such a hidden wealthy family."
"I'm not from a wealthy family, but I'm indeed a relatively independent person," Yao Xin said with a smile.
She keeps calling the brand a spokesperson, doing her best to praise the brand and showing her high-end and independent side, all because she wants the brand to see how suitable a spokesperson she is.
Since Wen Mianyu's sudden death, the position of KA Jewelry's global general spokesperson has been vacant, and many people have been vying for this big brand.
The reporter saw through it but didn't say anything. He changed the subject and talked about the interesting things that happened during the filming.
"I've always heard that Miss Yao is very dedicated and never uses a body double when filming. If she gets injured while filming because of a co-star, will she file for compensation?"
This is a tricky question, the purpose of which is of course to bring up the topic of Weibo being replaced.
If Yao Xin wants to avoid the topic, he can just play Tai Chi to get away with it.
But Yao Xin obviously didn't want to let the matter go. She said calmly, "Of course not. Injuries during filming are common. I naturally won't blame my co-stars. Even if they are extras, I respect them all the same."
"There are fewer and fewer people like Miss Yao who are as young as she is but have such ideas," the reporter complimented.
"Although I am young, I have been in the industry for quite some time. I have seen many unknown actors shine through hard work, and I am the same," said Yao Xin.
"So, regarding the online rumors that you've been suppressed and replaced, do you have anything to say?" The reporter held the microphone forward. "Are all those online rumors true?"
"I've already apologized on Weibo for this, but since you brought it up, I'll apologize again." Yao Xin sat up straight and said sincerely to the camera, "During filming, I made a mistake and accidentally injured Miss Su. I sincerely apologize."
"As for the casting change, it was the crew's choice. There are actors more suitable than me to play the role of Xu Lulu. I don't feel wronged at all."
"I heard that you prepared a lot for the role and memorized the lines for a month?" the reporter asked.
"Yes, I did familiarize myself with my lines a month in advance. I prepare this way for every play," Yao Xin said. "Opportunities come to those who are prepared. I've always believed in this saying and have worked hard for it. However, not every effort will be rewarded equally. I'm open-minded about that."
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"Xinxin is really insightful and open-minded. She suffered such a great injustice, but she didn't complain at all."
"Xinxin makes me feel so bad. There aren't many actors as dedicated as her these days. All the major film companies, please take a look and give Xinxin more good scripts!"
"Su was just provoked by a small slap and then he pressured others to change roles. Our Xinxin was wronged and still spoke up for others."
"Tonight at 9 o'clock, Xinxin's web drama "Xianxia Road" will be broadcast. Sisters, please support us and let us become the confidence for Xinxin to rise higher and higher!"
"Look, this is a positive energy female star. I really don't want to say anything about the white lotus next door who relies on selling her body to get ahead!"
As soon as Yao Xin's interview video was released, it quickly became a hot topic, with fans crying out in distress and the hot comments full of curses.
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After dinner, Wen Mianyu logged into Weibo and found this interview.
It seems that Yao Xin is not planning to quit while he is ahead.
Wen Mianyu frowned.
The doorbell suddenly rang at this moment.
Luo Zhifan was squatting in the entrance hall polishing his shoes, closest to the door. He stood up and walked to the door, opened the door mirror, and looked out through the peephole.
There was a man standing outside wearing a mask, a baseball cap pulled down low, and blue clothes that looked like a uniform.
"Who is it?" Luo Zhifan asked.
"Express delivery." The man's voice was a little hoarse and low.
Luo Zhifan turned his head to look at Chen Zui on the sofa and asked, "Brother Chen, have you received any express delivery recently?"
"No, I don't like buying things online." Chenzui replied.
"I did buy it, but the address is not here!" Luo Zhifan muttered.
After all, this was just a film set, and he had everything he bought mailed to his home.
The express delivery was delivered late at night, so I wonder if it was delivered to the wrong place?
Luo Zhifan turned back and was about to tell the people outside that no one here had a package, when Wen Mianyu jumped off the sofa and said, "My package."
"What did you buy, Sister Jasmine?" Luo Zhifan asked with a smile.
Wen Mianyu threw the cup on the sofa and walked towards the door, "Yeah, I bought some things."
"Just put it outside, next to the door." Luo Zhifan turned around and said to the courier outside the door.
"Okay." The man responded, put down his things and left.
Luo Zhifan opened the door, brought the box in, and handed it to Wen Mianyu.
It was a small box, about the size of a shoe box, and was sealed tightly with tape.
"What did Sister Jasmine buy?" Luo Zhifan asked.
Wen Mianyu found a pair of scissors, put the box on the ground and cut the tape. "Nothing, I just bought two books."
"Such a large package?!" Luo Zhifan was a little surprised. "It would be such a waste if all express packaging were like this..."
Before he could finish his words, the doorbell rang again.
Lu Congxu happened to come out of the bathroom and went over to open the door.
"Hello, this is Sutong Express. Your package has arrived." The courier in a blue uniform stood outside the door, holding a small paper package in his hand, and smiled politely at Lu Congxu.
With a bang, the scissors in Wen Mianyu's hand fell.
At the same time, Luo Zhifan covered his nose and screamed, "Ah... so disgusting!"
"What's wrong?" Chenzui jumped off the sofa.
Lu Congxu took the package, thanked the courier, closed the door and walked over quickly, "What's going on?"
Wen Mianyu came back to her senses and immediately closed the cardboard box and stuck it back together with the tape she had just torn off. "Don't come over here."
"What is it?" Lu Congxu walked to her side and lowered his eyes.
"A rotten dead rat." Wen Mianyu picked up the box and walked out.
"Give it to me." Lu Congxu took it with both hands and walked towards the door holding the box.
"Dirty..." Wen Mianyu tried to stop him.
"I can't give it to you because it's dirty." Lu Congxu walked around her and opened the door to go out.
Wen Mianyu was stunned for a few seconds before she realized what he meant. Her cheeks felt inexplicably hot. She wanted to put the back of her hands in her hands to cool them down, but then she remembered that these hands had just been used to open a cardboard box, so she quickly put them down.
Luo Zhifan went to the window and opened all the windows for ventilation.
Chen Zui's expression was grim. "Who is so disgusting?"
Although he didn't see what was in the box just now, he could smell the smell because he was close to it.
The smell was really not very pleasant. I don’t know how the person who delivered the things managed to pinch his nose and endure the nausea, put the things in, and carry them all the way.
How can there be such a mean person?
"Let's check the surveillance first, and then call the police." Luo Zhifan suggested.
"It should be covered very tightly, right? The surveillance camera can't show anything." Wen Mianyu said.
Luo Zhifan recalled that he was wearing a mask and a hat, and was indeed heavily armed.
"What should we do then?" Luo Zhifan was a little at a loss.
"Just call the police." Wen Mianyu said.
Just as she finished saying this, Lu Yuxuan came downstairs and paused when she saw them all gathered together.
"Brother Congxu, what... happened to you?" Lu Yuxuan asked in confusion.
"It's nothing, just a prank by someone delivering a courier." Luo Zhifan said it tactfully for fear of scaring her.
Lu Yuxuan is also a star. She has been quite popular in the past two years and often receives gifts from fans. Indeed, some of the gifts given by fans are hard to describe.
"Then throw it away. Some people are a bit weird. I've received some not-so-decent things before, and they were all thrown away by my assistant," said Lu Yuxuan.
"Yes, it has been thrown away." Lu Congxu replied.
"Why did Yuxuan come downstairs? Do you want to go out for a walk?" Wen Mianyu asked.
"No, there was a passage in the script that I didn't know how to express, so I wanted to ask Brother Congxu to help me explain the scene, but I found out he wasn't in the room, so I came down to take a look." Lu Yuxuan stepped down the last step.
Lu Congxu took out his phone and called up the number of a police friend in his address book. Hearing this, he said, "Let Mianmian help you check it."
“…” There was silence for a moment.
Lu Yuxuan's expression was subtle, "Mianmian?"
Lu Congxu came back to his senses, and in response to Wen Mianyu's winking gesture, he curled his lips and said, "I'm wrong. Let Jasmine help you."
"Let me do it." Wen Mianyu took over. "In the script, we have the most scenes together. I can help you look at it. What part is unclear to you?"
Lu Yuxuan never expected that Lu Congxu would send her away like this.
This Su Moli hasn't been in the industry as long as she has, okay? She's always been a bit player, never even played a second female lead. How can I teach her?
But these doubts cannot be expressed out loud.
Lu Yuxuan smiled awkwardly, "My script is in my room, I forgot to take it down."
"I'll go up with you. My script is also in the room. I'll get it and rehearse with you." Wen Mianyu said.
The next thing to do is to call the police, but it’s no use if everyone is huddled downstairs.
"Okay." Lu Yuxuan forced a smile and nodded.
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After the two of them went upstairs together, Lu Congxu called the police and briefly explained the situation there.
The police responded quickly and arrived at the scene within ten minutes.
Just as previously speculated, the suspect was heavily armed, and the surveillance camera was shooting from above. Due to the angle, the suspect's appearance could not be seen at all. The only thing we could judge based on his body shape was that he was a man.
This would make the investigation very difficult, and the police ultimately only made a copy of the surveillance footage and took it back to continue the investigation.
After sending the police away, it was already ten o'clock in the evening.
When it was time to rest, everyone went back to their rooms.
It was only at this moment that Lu Yuxuan figured out what was going on. It turned out that the so-called prank was not that simple and was probably related to Yao Xin.
The police initially judged that it might be an impulsive and extreme behavior of fans.
While going upstairs, Lu Yuxuan stole glances at Wen Mianyu more than once.
Continuous.
She still remembered that Lu Congxu had accidentally called out this name just now, a wrong name.
Su Moli and Wen Mianyu's appearances...really don't resemble each other at all. No matter who looks at them, they just don't look alike.
Their personalities are somewhat similar. Lu Yuxuan discovered this after spending two days together.
Just because of similar personalities, Lu Congxu can use someone as a substitute?
This is incredible.
When Wen Mianyu was around, Lu Congxu never paid attention to others. Lu Yuxuan thought that if Wen Mianyu died, things would change.
Now Wen Mianyu is gone, but Lu Congxu fell in love with someone else in less than a month.
Why is it never her turn?
Why can't Lu Congxu see her good side?
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