"Has our reputation become so bad?"
Ling Hu was sitting in a private restaurant with simple decoration, and his eyes couldn't help but look at Luo Chen beside him.
The other person was holding a mobile phone, looking worried and seemed to be feeling the same as himself.
"I didn't expect this to happen," Luo Chen took a deep breath, then revealed a face full of fear. "Those people are scolding us so much that I feel like we are probably the most unpopular artists in the entertainment industry."
"That's not the case," Ling Hu scratched his head. "Maybe he thinks we're unworthy of our positions? After all, if you told me a month ago that we could collaborate on a skit that would be featured on the Spring Festival Gala, I would have thought you were daydreaming!"
Luo Chen, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but laugh. "Is it really that exaggerated? But no matter what netizens say, it can't change the fact that we've successfully passed the Spring Festival Gala review. We should be happy!"
"That's right!" Ling Hu also laughed and stretched. "Others wouldn't even be able to get this opportunity to be scolded by the entire nation! I think others are envious!"
Luo Chen smiled, but his eyes were fixed on the entrance and exit of the private restaurant.
The owner of this shop was an old acquaintance of theirs. When he noticed Luo Chen's gaze, he walked over and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Luo. If anyone comes in, we will bring them in directly."
Luo Chen hummed, then continued scrolling through his phone. "Sometimes I really envy them. The audience's acceptance of them is really high. But I also understand that with their reputation, even the most demanding audiences would find it difficult to criticize them."
"Yeah," Ling Hu nodded vigorously after hearing this, seemingly agreeing with Luo Chen's words. "But what can we do? We're not as hardworking as them, nor do we have their high talent. I'm very satisfied with my current position."
Ling Hu started to laugh as he spoke. He really felt that being able to perform on the Spring Festival Gala was enough for his acting career.
At this moment, Yue Shao and his three companions sat next to them under the guidance of the service staff.
Tang Yue smiled slightly and said to the two of them, "Good evening. We were just making a bet. We were guessing whether you two would look sad, happy, or expressionless when you meet."
Ling Hu recalled carefully and it seemed that he was talking and laughing with Luo Chen just now.
I’m afraid none of the four of them guessed correctly?
"So what did you all guess?" Luo Chen asked them.
Su Yin was the first to answer: "I guess you were just looking at your phones expressionlessly. After all, the netizens were really harsh in their criticism this time. I didn't expect you two to have such good mental qualities."
Lin Xuan'er sighed and continued, "Tangtang and I feel the same way. We both think you must be very sad and angry right now. After all, I just checked out your Weibo, and the comments were truly disgusting. I can't believe how someone could be so foul-mouthed!"
The big winner, Wang Xingrui, smiled slightly and continued, "I felt at the time that Brother Chen and Brother Hu would be able to adjust their mindsets quickly. After all, this kind of thing isn't the first time we've experienced it as artists."
"Yeah," Ling Hu nodded. "I've been scolded many times, so this result is within our expectations. But how should I put it? Even if it's within our expectations, it's still not pleasant to think about being scolded by so many people."
"So you guys have to put in your best effort this time and give a good performance! I really think the script Brother Yang gave you this time is pretty good, with both laughter and tears! As long as you perform well, you will definitely surprise those audiences who look down on you!"
Listening to Tang Yue's passionate speech, Luo Chen couldn't help but joke, "Why do I feel like you guys are so skilled at encouraging others? Could it be that you often encourage yourselves like this?"
The four of them looked at each other and admitted it directly.
At this time, the waiter had already brought the dishes to the table, and they picked up their chopsticks and began to taste them leisurely.
After all, no matter how fiercely they are scolded online, it cannot change the fact that several of them performed on the Spring Festival Gala.
Naturally, their meal was also a private celebration.
Just like that, while netizens were still enthusiastically discussing the program list for this year's Spring Festival Gala, these youngest stars had already finished a pleasant dinner.
Zhou Yiyang did not hire a public relations officer to change public opinion this time. After all, he knew very well that if he really did so, it would instead cause a rebellious mentality among netizens.
This is often the case: a celebrity scandal, a bad movie. Netizens discuss it just for the sake of talking, and they may forget about it completely after a day or two.
But some artists' public relations teams don't think this way. They observe public opinion all the time, and start to guide and control comments as soon as they find something unfavorable.
The result was that it angered netizens and caused even worse consequences.
So this time, Zhou Yiyang did the opposite. He had already seen the online comments criticizing Luo Chen and Ling Hu, but he said nothing and didn't buy into the online PR.
Sure enough, after a day, netizens' enthusiasm was attracted by other things and they completely forgot about this matter.
Zhou Yiyang also knew that when the Spring Festival Gala really came, if the program's reputation improved, those netizens who had scolded them would temporarily lose their memory and suddenly become the most loyal fans of Luo Chen and Ling Hu.
In this way, time passed quietly and it was New Year's Eve.
Zhou Yiyang was also invited to watch the Spring Festival Gala in person.
Before that, Zhou Yiyang did not forget to visit the children in the welfare home in Shencheng City.
However, when he went to Zhou Yiyang this time, he found that he didn't recognize most of the children because many of them had been adopted.
When Zhou Yiyang heard this answer, he felt warm inside. This at least showed that his efforts over the years had not been in vain.
"Mr. Zhou," someone immediately took the empty seat beside Zhou Yiyang after he entered. "It's our first meeting. I'm grateful for your guidance."
Zhou Yiyang looked at the other person and quickly remembered this familiar face.
This is an athlete who has won glory for his country internationally, and he was also invited to watch the Spring Festival Gala in person today.
"Nice to meet you." Zhou Yiyang still respects athletes very much.
"Is it okay for me to sit here?" the other party asked nervously.
After Zhou Yiyang nodded, he continued, "Mr. Zhou, to be honest, I came here tonight just for Moonlight Girl. I wonder if we can go backstage for a photo later?"
"Of course no problem." Zhou Yiyang agreed on their behalf, while thinking about what they were doing backstage!
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