Chapter 73
Chapter 73
From the moment Jiang Mingyue first appeared in the public eye, her personal information was completely made public.
In addition, the detailed descriptions of the artists' personal information on the company's homepage make it clear that Jiang Mingyue's financial situation is not very good, as anyone who follows entertainment news will know.
After the initial wave of fans who followed the entertainment news were surprised that Jiang Mingyue was also wearing a mainstream brand, they quickly connected her financial situation with her clothing choices. Chenchun, as a domestic brand that has been committed to selling high-quality basic styles for decades, may not be a top-tier brand, but it still has counters in almost every commercial district in northern cities, with a considerable distribution network.
Amidst the discussions among fans—whether they are fans of the drama, fans of Jiang Mingyue's personal appearance, or viewers who are interested in her because of her acting skills—the clothing brand "Chenchun" was repeatedly mentioned along with Jiang Mingyue.
Within just a few hours, those who went to investigate "Chenchun" for the purpose of discussion also thoroughly investigated the brand's development history and the display of old models each year from "Chenchun's" official website.
This will allow Chenchun, an old brand that was almost lost to time, to reappear in the public eye.
Any exchange or discussion is highly divergent. After the benefits of "Chenchun" were mentioned, viewers who knew nothing about the brand but had requirements for fabrics and patterns were attracted to the official flagship store of "Chenchun".
The internet has once again demonstrated its power, far exceeding anyone's imagination.
Within a single day, the three-piece suit worn by Jiang Mingyue sold out online, and sales of all types of women's clothing at Chenchun's official stores on several shopping platforms increased hundreds of times. By the time the new episode of "Seven Stars Align" aired that evening, Chenchun's official store had posted a notice apologizing to shoppers, stating that a large number of styles were sold out, and a small amount would be lightly stocked in physical stores and restocked. They asked customers to focus on the upcoming new styles and not waste money on outdated items.
The weather is getting colder, so there's really no need to rush to buy summer clothes. By the time it warms up next year, I might not even like these impulse-buy clothes anymore.
The announcement, like the brand image, materials, and styles, is simple and unpretentious.
After exchanging knowing smiles, shoppers couldn't help but connect the feelings that the "Chenchun" brand evoked in them with those of Jiang Mingyue, and then came to the well-intentioned conclusion that "Jiang Mingyue did not immediately abandon her true self after becoming famous, and was quickly eroded by luxury goods."
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The director's editing can elevate an actor to the heavens or crush them to the depths.
Since Director Liu and Fu Xiachuan reached an agreement on resource allocation, and he no longer had to worry about project funding for the rest of his life, he sincerely presented Xingchen Film and Television with "Seven Stars in a Row" as a gift to show his sincerity.
After Jiang Mingyue's captivating dance in episode eight, episode nine immediately filled viewers with a delicious 3D visual feast. After Jiang Mingyue transformed into a fox demon, her fluffy tails were so lifelike, with soft downy hairs that could be clearly seen between almost every single hair.
Then, the tail was cut off by the male protagonist, Jiang Li.
Hu Lili was also beaten until she vomited blood.
When Jiang Mingyue, with blood at the corner of her mouth, fell from mid-air into the mud, rolled several times until she was covered in mud, and struggled to get up, the camera focused entirely on her face. Pain brought her to her senses, fear mingled with the pain, and the hatred and helplessness she felt after being beaten and losing her tail were all displayed on her fresh and beautiful face.
She held her severed tail in her hands, her eyes gradually reddening, and glistening tears slid down her cheeks.
The camera was so close that viewers could see her almost non-existent pores and not miss the teardrops clinging to the girl's eyelashes, ready to fall.
She looked so pitiful that one couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
Jiang Li was a human, not a god; he also had compassion, so he hesitated.
Seizing this brief moment, Jiang Mingyue instantly transformed back into her true form. After letting out an angry roar, causing Jiang Li to grip the sword hilt tightly again to prepare for the fox spirit's desperate attack, Jiang Mingyue fled without caring about her reputation.
She splattered mud from her paws all over Jiang Li's face as a final act of revenge before fleeing.
The second male lead stepped forward and reprimanded Jiang Li for being too lenient with the demon. The two returned to the tribe with the fox spirit's severed tail and reassured the people. They received the people's gratitude and support.
...It's so boring, who wants to watch the male lead?
No, that's the male lead!
The early episodes of "Seven Stars in a Row" focused on the male lead. If they didn't want to watch the male lead, what else would they want to watch?
The audience was speechless at the emotions they felt.
The plot after Jiang Mingyue leaves the camera's view is actually fine, but it suddenly becomes extremely fake and boring, making viewers lose the patience to continue watching.
Sang Zhuo's acting was far too exaggerated; it was obvious at a glance that he was "acting," and not even very well.
The audience didn't notice the displeasure and impatience written all over their faces until the camera panned away, revealing Jiang Mingyue lying weakly in the dilapidated temple at the end, curled up, clutching her large tail and weeping. Her weak voice echoed through the temple: "My...tail...I can't live without a tail. Without a tail, I'm so ugly. Am I going to die? Waaah..."
A pair of powder-soled soap boots crossed the threshold of the dilapidated temple, marking the end of episode nine.
The screen was filled with curses.
Why is it over already?!
The entire episode has so little plot, and they only air one episode a day!
TV stations and video platforms are really shameless in their efforts to extend the playback length.
Viewers, who were thoroughly engrossed in Jiang Mingyue's performance, couldn't vent their frustrations after their internal complaints. Instead, they flocked to various social media platforms to exchange and discuss with other viewers.
This situation repeated itself over the next twenty days, and Jiang Mingyue's name came into the public eye.
Despite its low rating, the TV series "Seven Stars Align" became a smash hit during a year when TV dramas were generally considered less popular. Beauty is indeed a valuable asset for female celebrities in the entertainment industry, and Jiang Mingyue, with her undeniably striking beauty, dominated the discussions and practically absorbed all the viewership of the entire series.
The show's ratings peaked when Hu Lili, played by Jiang Mingyue, died by sacrificing herself to the sword, and then... plummeted.
The myth of "good drama" has been shattered. Everyone has realized that it was not "Seven Stars in a Row" that made Jiang Mingyue famous, but rather that Jiang Mingyue used her own beauty and charm to drive the drama.
The female lead, Yin Manman, and Jiang Mingyue have a deep relationship and support each other in the drama, so they can be said to have benefited a bit from it; the other actors are lucky if they don't get a few criticisms from viewers who like "Hu Lili" or Jiang Mingyue.
The worst off were the actresses who played the second male and female leads, who were constantly targeting "Hu Lili." Not only did they fail to gain popularity, they were also repeatedly criticized for their "bad looks and rough acting."
The drama had just ended when paparazzi released a recording of Wang Xuan, the actress who played the second female lead, talking badly about Jiang Mingyue behind her back, pushing the entertainment news of infighting among the cast of "Seven Stars in a Row" to the forefront.
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