Chapter 182 Analysis
Compared to this explosive title, there are actually a lot of ambiguous words designed above it, saying that the two had a good impression at first and then needed each other, so as the female party, Weng Jingjing would willingly give her first kiss to Chen Baiyang...
Without the two words "熒屏", it suddenly changed from a plot need to an "emotional" need.
This Spring and Autumn style of writing is very wonderful.
Seeing that Chen Boyang was so angry that he couldn't speak after reading the title, Zhang Querong quickly patted him on the shoulder and said, "Calm down!"
"I, I..." Chen Boyang's lips trembled with anger, but he still couldn't utter a word.
Seeing him like this, Zhang Querong understood a little bit of the inside story: Judging from Chen Boyang's reaction, this was probably not like what he had done before, where both parties were trying to stir up gossip to attract attention, but rather it was a misunderstanding or even a scam.
"Come on, calm down, sit down first, and slowly explain to me what is going on." After persuading Chen Boyang to sit on the sofa, Zhang Querong took the thermos as if he was familiar with it, poured two glasses of water and placed them on the tea table.
After gulping down half a cup of lukewarm water, Chen Boyang finally came to his senses. "I don't know why those reporters would write like this. I clearly didn't say anything at the time. They even stated that Weng Jingjing and I had no chemistry and were not compatible..."
Zhang Querong's brows furrowed as he listened to him talking about what happened last night: "It seems that you were most likely tricked by someone."
"I didn't expect this to happen. Those reporters are so despicable. They will do anything to attract attention..." Chen Boyang pursed his lips.
"In this circle, most entertainment reporters are like this." Unlike Chen Baiyang, whose career has always been smooth, Zhang Querong has experienced ups and downs, so he has seen more things like flattering the powerful and bullying the weak. His analysis of this matter is naturally more in-depth. "However, without the cooperation and deception of Miss Weng, you wouldn't have ended up in this situation."
"Initially I was planning to save her face, in order to avoid being embarrassed by her rudeness since we are in the same group..." Although Chen Boyang is rarely dark, he is not completely blank. He realized last night that he was being used.
"Who knew she would get more and more outrageous, right?" Zhang Querong poked his old friend on the forehead, "Alas, sometimes there's really nothing I can do about you."
"You are still thinking about being a good person and saving face for others, but they may not appreciate your kindness. They may even laugh at you for being stupid in secret." Zhang Querong recalled the rumors about Weng Jingjing in the circle. His original intention of not wanting to gossip about others was changed because his friend was cheated. "Do you know that Miss Weng is famous in the circle for her XX light soy sauce? You can 'order' whatever you want?"
"No way? She doesn't look... like that." When Chen Boyang heard this rumor for the first time, he was a little surprised: the flavors in the Cantonese region have always been lighter, and the dipping sauce used as a seasoning is mostly "light soy sauce" in soy sauce. The so-called "dipping" means dip.
Hence, the saying “just order what you want” was derived to describe a person who is willful and unconcerned about other people’s feelings.
"You are now higher in rank than her, and you have always been loved by others. Even if other people treat her like a treasure for various reasons, she is still not as good as you now. In this case, if you don't give in, she will act according to your mood." Zhang Querong sighed, "Don't think she is as simple as she appears. Her biological mother came from the underworld and has a lot of black things on her."
"If it weren't for the connections of the elders, do you think she could have become the leading actress right after her debut? She's not from a professional background, hasn't received further training in acting, and doesn't have any talent. What's the point of just being pretty?" Zhang Querong sighed as he recalled that he had dated Mao Chunjun for a while after a scandal, and the two of them finally broke up peacefully. "For example, Mao Mao, she was from Jiayi and had experience as a leading actress. Her image and acting skills were also sufficient - but in your play, she can only be the second female lead."
TBB's seniority-based system and emphasis on "background" and position have always been the biggest headaches for its members.
"I understand all this, but this is also an arrangement from above...it can't be blamed on her, right?" Chen Baiyang tried to refute, "I saw with my own eyes that her cousin was pestering her."
"So, what Brother Fa said about you being as innocent as a protected animal was true." Zhang Querong shook his head and sighed, "If you keep hiding your true colors, I will have to say what I shouldn't have said."
"Have you heard that Miss Weng has a male confidant who is much older than her?" Seeing Chen Boyang nod blankly, Zhang Querong continued to add: "That male confidant is Master Liu Jiaxiang, who was very famous in the era of martial arts films. Of course, now that martial arts films are declining, he has turned to being a director."
"Ms. Weng knew Master Liu when she was only 14 years old in 1978."
"There's nothing strange about this. Marie also knew Alain Delon when she was very young and even made a movie with him." Because of all the similarities, Chen Baiyang was puzzled but also sincerely defended this friendship that transcended age.
"You're really going to piss me off to death. Is Mary comparable to her? The two of them are too different in level!" Zhang Querong hit Chen Boyang in anger, and only continued after seeing him shut up in grievance, "The relationship between that Miss Weng and Master Liu is not as simple as you think—"
Hearing this, Chen Baiyang was also shocked: Liu Jiaxiang is 30 years older than Weng Jingjing, and he is also a married man...
"You're not lying to me, are you?" Chen Boyang was so shocked that he almost leaned back on the sofa.
If you think carefully, there is a thirty-year age difference between Su Yun and Alain Delon, but both of them are extremely good-looking, and Alain Delon's beauty lasts a particularly long time. So even though there is a big age gap between them, they still look harmonious and stunning when they stand together.
On the contrary, although Liu Jiaxiang is a well-known director and a martial arts master, his appearance...is not that good to begin with, and he hasn't taken good care of himself. When he stands next to the young and beautiful Weng Jingjing, his appearance is absolutely bizarre and shocking.
As young people who still focus on appearance, Chen Baiyang originally thought it was a communication between like-minded people of different ages, but the truth was suddenly revealed that they each had their own needs and wants. Chen Baiyang was immediately confused.
"I also want to believe that they are truly in love. Miss Weng's parents divorced when she was young and she lived with her stepfather. She is indeed more attracted to mature men." Zhang Querong also sighed, "However, considering Miss Weng's family situation, in order to make friends with a martial arts master and well-known director who is quite famous and influential in the martial arts world, in addition to emotional reasons, the exchange of practical interests is also indispensable."
"Don't feel sad for her. She has been very shrewd and self-centered since she was a child because of her family background. She will not regret the choices she made."
"She just chose the path that is most beneficial to her among the existing choices. So she has to bear the consequences of her own choices."
"No, then why would she do this..." Chen Boyang was still a little confused, "Since Master Liu and she have such a relationship, then why would she be afraid of her cousin, and... come to mess with me?"
"It's very simple. Pretty girls need to be compared and fought for. The more people fight for her, the more 'capital' she has to be proud of." Zhang Querong spread his hands with an attitude of understanding. "Master Liu is still unwilling to divorce and marry her, so she naturally has to find some new 'prey'. On the one hand, she can force him to abdicate, and on the other hand, she can have a backup. She is prepared for both situations."
"If I wasn't on your side, I would have to compliment her on how she managed to operate multiple lines so smoothly. She's really a very smart person."
"Of course. For a protected animal like you, it's better to stay away from such a smart and pretty girl. She might eat you to the bone one day."
"I've been caught once..." Chen Baiyang covered his face: He has been in the industry for so long, but this is the first time he has been written about to this extent!
Those who don't know the inside story might think he is a playboy and scumbag who refuses to admit his mistakes after eating.
"There's nothing we can do now. You should explain to Mary first, and then try to stay away from Miss Weng as much as possible." As someone who had been involved in scandals before, Zhang Querong comforted her, "As long as you behave properly and keep a low profile and don't let this happen again, then this rumor will disappear after a while. There are so many fresh and explosive news in Hong Kong every day, maybe there will be new news soon that will overshadow yours."
"I hope so." Chen Boyang responded with a bitter face, and then answered a call asking for inside information.
During the time he was talking to Zhang Querong, he received at least a dozen calls - the first one was of course from his agent Tan Guoxi, who was stuck in the studio helping his manager Zhong Bu Luo with his hosting of the Miss Hong Kong finals and couldn't get out, so he could only call to inquire about the situation.
Of course, as a veteran broker, facing such a situation, Tan Guoxi also gave the same advice as Zhang Querong: let him act low-key and wait until the storm is over before discussing other things.
The subsequent calls were mostly from his parents, siblings, friends, etc. Even the Wynners, who were performing in Southeast Asia, called him long distance after receiving the news to inquire about his situation. They only felt relieved and hung up the phone after he finished explaining.
"Now that the phone is 'free', call the person you most want to have an affair with." Seeing that Chen Boyang finally calmed down after being bombarded with the long-distance concern of a large group of people, Zhang Querong immediately made a joke.
"Don't talk nonsense!" Chen Boyang's face turned red again.
"If you're brave enough, just say you don't want to. Then I'll find an opportunity to discuss with Mary about spreading the scandal to get some attention. It just so happens that I have a reference example now..." Zhang Querong touched his chin and smiled wickedly.
"You!" Chen Boyang's eyes turned red.
"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. I'm not interested in my good brother's sweetheart. Call him quickly to avoid any more nightmares, which might lead to misunderstandings." Zhang Querong put the phone receiver in his hand.
Chen Boyang took the phone angrily, and dialed Su Yun's mobile phone number again with a nervous mood, then waved his hand to drive Zhang Querong away: "Don't eavesdrop here!"
Zhang Querong turned away with disdain: Based on his understanding of Su Yun, he could guess without eavesdropping that the knowledgeable Su Yun did not take this seriously at all.
As expected, after the call was connected, facing Chen Boyang's intermittent explanation that was almost stuttering, Su Yun on the other end of the phone ordered to control the situation in the studio, and at the same time calmly comforted Chen Boyang a few words -
Although this title looks quite shocking, it can even be considered subtle for the Hong Kong media, which has reached perfection in the use of members of the "kou" radical family.
After all, they are the ones who can openly print words like "mad licking", "violent slurping", "vigorous sucking" and "explosive inhalation" on big headlines and sell them on the streets. In comparison, isn't the mere word "kiss" as pure and fresh as a little white dove?