Chapter 36: Appearing on the hot search list with Zhou Zexi?
Su Li joined the crew again and flew to Hengdian within two days, starting her "wonderful" acting career.
The Qing Dynasty drama "The Succession War", which is adapted from real history, is star-studded and has a very strong lineup. Even the supporting roles are more famous than Su Li. Su Li was a little panicked when she saw so many familiar faces on the screen.
Her panic was not without reason. Almost no one knew her and kept asking the director who the female lead was. The director never gave an accurate answer.
It was not until Su Li joined the crew, the director introduced her to everyone, and organized a grand dinner party, that she realized that everyone's attitude towards her was dismissive.
Su Li wanted to seize this opportunity to get to know more people, but no one wanted to know her, and everyone was talking nonsense about her.
Su Li heard it all.
"Another one who brought money into the group. So disgusting. When will this circle be cleaned up? Seeing her makes me want to vomit."
"Last time, it was trending because of Chen Yusheng. How could someone with no achievements like that get the endorsement of Whale Zhihua in the Asia-Pacific region? Needless to say, what went on? If I had known she was playing the female lead in this drama, I wouldn't have come."
"Doesn't the current investment market only focus on looks? The film and television industry is already in a cold winter, and yet they're still shoving this kind of thing in. It makes me want to terminate my contract. What kind of status do they have to ask me to play a supporting role with her?"
"I'm vomiting. I don't want to act anymore. I'm going to contact my agent to see if I can terminate the contract. It's really disgusting."
"She looks pure and innocent on the surface, but who knows how many wealthy sponsors have exploited her? Otherwise, how could such a good thing happen to her?"
Human jealousy is endless. In addition, Su Li really has no achievements and only relies on her face, but her resources are too good, so everyone wants to pull her down.
She listened to all these comments and would be lying if she said she wasn't sad. She just wanted to prove herself through a channel, but she never thought she would be so disliked.
This was the script assigned to her by Zhang Qingchi. She didn't expect the cast to be so strong. The supporting actors were all veteran actors with some achievements. Among all the actors, she was the only one who had no achievements.
This is the first time I feel the gap in the workplace. When I was the female lead in an online drama before, everyone was transparent and there was no worry about comparison at all. But now this crew is full of comparison and slander everywhere.
Su Li didn't want to do it anymore. She wasn't short of money. She just joined the group because she was bored. But she didn't join the group to be insulted by these people.
She wanted to find a suitable opportunity to talk to Zhang Qingchi and ask him to negotiate the termination of the contract. She didn't want to associate with this group of people. Their insults were too harsh.
But Zhang Qingchi hadn't come along yet, so the only person with her was her assistant, Liu Xiaoyuan. Liu Xiaoyuan had been listening to all these slanderous comments over the past few days, and she also tried to comfort Su Li, "Don't listen to their nonsense. The fact that you got this script means the director recognizes you as the lead actor, and it's not like anyone can reject you with just one word."
At this time, only Liu Xiaoyuan stood on her side. She thanked Liu Xiaoyuan and thanked her in a good mood.
Chen Yusheng knew that she had come to the film and television base, and he finally picked a free time to look for her, but Su Li didn't see her. She didn't want to cause trouble for Chen Yusheng at this critical juncture, so she asked Chen Yusheng not to look for her.
The crew was about to hold the opening ceremony, but everyone was in a mess, with each one more irritable than the other. Director Pan Long was so angry that he didn't know what to say. He flew into a rage on the set, scolding a group of people, "If you can shoot, shoot. If you can't, get out. Once you join the crew, you are employees. You are all here to work. Don't you all think you are the boss?"
Jiang Yulian is a top-tier actress with the highest status, but she plays a supporting role. She tried to get the leading role but was rejected. She could only compromise and take the more important second female role. She wanted to see who would snatch her resources away.
After meeting Su Li, she finally understood that the one competing with her for resources was actually a big capitalist. She looked at Su Li with a mocking look, and naturally spoke with sarcasm and hidden meanings.
"I thought some god-like figure had joined the group. I thought he was a big shot, but it turns out he's someone I've never even heard of. It has to be said that those with financial backing are awesome, unlike the rest of us who are only fit to be slaves."
As soon as she opened her mouth, people around her echoed her.
"In today's entertainment industry, whoever has the money gets in, and quality is not a concern at all. There are many people who bring money into the production, but this is the first time I've seen someone who brings money in to become the female lead."
"Stop talking. It's because they have money. If you don't have money, just play supporting roles. Why are you saying so much?"
"Can money ruin everyone's hard work? If this show goes wrong because of her, then does that mean we don't have to worry about our reputation?"
Su Li had never paid attention to their comments before. Ever since she joined the crew, the rumors had never stopped. When she was on the crew, what she heard the most was which actor slept with the director to get the role, and which actor did something to get this opportunity. To be honest, she really scoffed at it at the time.
It was not until she heard such remarks that she realized how terrible public opinion was. She had originally planned to contact Zhang Qingchi and ask him to reject the script and terminate the contract.
But Zhang Qingchi didn't reply, so she stayed there. As a result, the opening ceremony was about to start, and these people were targeting her. Su Li endured it for a few days but really couldn't bear it anymore.
For the first time on the set, she confronted Jiang Yulian, a senior who was more experienced and more famous than her.
After listening to their insults, Su Li questioned Jiang Yulian, "Whose so-called capital are you talking about? You don't even know who I am, yet you're slandering me. The fact that I was able to get the female lead in this drama shows that I'm capable, and the fact that you didn't is because you're useless. Now that you've already accepted the second female lead, why are you now making insinuations and insulting me? Are you jealous?"
Jiang Yulian laughed when she heard Su Li actually dared to curse. "Do you think I'm the only one who knows what kind of person you are? You've lost yourself in the trending search just because you relied on Chen Yusheng? How could someone like you become the spokesperson for Whale Zhihua in the Asia-Pacific region? How many people would believe that?"
Su Li asked back, "So what? Even if I didn't obtain these resources through ordinary means, what can you do? Besides jealousy and envy, what can you do to me? I'm not famous, not as famous as you, Jiang Yulian, but I am superior to you. If you don't accept it, you can go to hell."
Jiang Yulian was completely enraged. "Who are you to dare to speak to me like that? Who do you think you are?"
Su Li smiled and said, "I talk to my dog the same way. Unfortunately, my dog can understand human language, but you can't."
Su Li's counterattack stunned everyone around for a moment, but there were also people who wanted to watch the fun and secretly recorded the video.
Jiang Yu's expression was distorted even by being scolded, "You will die miserably, just wait and see."
Su Li ignored her and turned to leave. Before she took a step, she heard a familiar voice laughing not far away.
Su Li looked back and saw Zhou Zexi appeared nearby at some point. Su Li thought he was there to cause trouble and make fun of her, so she didn't intend to pay any attention to him.
A group of people looked at him, wondering what caused his sudden appearance.
Zhou Zexi is a national idol. He has a very pleasing face and all women like him.
Jiang Yulian is no exception, but unfortunately there has never been a chance for cooperation.
Miss Jiang Yulian, who was originally very angry, suddenly relaxed her droopy face after seeing Zhou Zexi.
A group of women looked at Zhou Zexi, their eyes filled with unconcealable joy and happiness.
"Wow, Zhou Zexi, isn't his latest drama a huge hit? He's back in the cast? A new drama?"
"If I could work with him on a drama in my lifetime, it would be a lifetime well spent. He really brings luck to female artists. Anyone who works with him becomes a star. That Yang Enru was so ordinary and had no achievements at all, but he made her soar."
"He's really handsome. How can he have such a good-looking face? A model face."
"Why is he here with us? Does he have a role?"
Everyone was commenting on Zhou Zexi and paying attention to his every move. When Jiang Yulian saw him walking towards her, her palms were sweating with nervousness.
Zhou Zexi walked up to her, stopped, bent down slightly, and stared at her for a while with his bewitching eyes. If you didn't know, you would think he was in love.
But the next second, the words that came out of his mouth were so ironic. With a smile on his lips, he asked Jiang Yulian, "You've learned to mock others now. But have you forgotten the time when the director and screenwriter gave you more scenes because you brought money into the crew? The third female lead had more scenes than the female lead, and everyone scolded you like that back then. Are you turning things around now?"
Jiang Yulian's face froze instantly. She looked at Zhou Zexi's handsome face and suppressed her emotions. "I didn't offend you, did I? Besides, we're not familiar with each other."
Zhou Zexi nodded, "You and I are not familiar with each other, but you insulted my sweetheart."
Su Li had no intention of paying attention to him, but when she heard him say "sweetheart", Su Li couldn't help but stop and look back at him.
Zhou Zexi didn't take the group of people seriously. After scolding Jiang Yulian, he walked towards Su Li and said, "I'm not afraid of you exposing me. Since I dare to say it out loud, it means I'm not afraid at all. If any of you want to send me to the hot search, that's fine. I will take the opportunity to make an official announcement."
Su Li turned around and looked at him with complicated eyes, without saying a word, wondering what this guy was going to do to her next.
Seeing her wary eyes, Zhou Zexi walked over to her and stopped, smiling at her, "Are you being bullied?"
Su Li didn't want to talk to him. "It seems that you and I have nothing to do with each other. Please don't create misunderstandings."
Zhou Zexi wasn't angry either. "Whether it matters or not is not up to you, Su Li."
Su Li noticed that everyone was looking at her, so she quickly walked away.
Zhou Zexi followed behind her. Now that was a problem. Originally, her swearing on the crew was a small matter, but when Zhou Zexi got involved, it was a different matter.
As expected, Su Li was once again on the hot search list, along with Zhou Zexi. At the same time, there was also a video of Jiang Yulian and Su Li clashing on the set.
Su Li didn't expect that a small thing would make her famous on the hot searches.
#Zhou Zexi protects his shortcomings#
#Zhou Zexi's sweetheart#
#Su Li#
Three topics dominated the top three of the entertainment section. Su Li finally became a hot search because of Zhou Zexi. However, Su Li was not happy because Zhou Zexi supported her. Instead, she felt it was ironic.
If he had thought of her like this before she divorced Zhou Zexi, Su Li would definitely be touched and even shed tears of gratitude for such a Zhou Zexi.
Unfortunately, she and Zhou Zexi have divorced and have not had any contact for a long time. Su Li was not happy about being on the hot search with him, but was very anxious instead.
As soon as her trending search appeared, Zhang Qingchi called and asked her why she had a conflict with someone on the set. Su Li told the truth.
"They cursed me, but I went to work, not to suffer. Why can they curse me but I can't curse them?"
Zhang Qingchi was extremely helpless. "You've ruined your popularity by doing this. Look at how people are scolding you on Weibo, saying you're already cocky even though you haven't achieved anything yet."
Su Li didn't care. "I won't starve whether I'm filming or not. I don't have to film this movie. Just find an excuse to terminate the contract. I won't film anymore."
Zhang Qingchi asked, "Are you angry? But this is normal, Su Li, if you want to have a place in the entertainment industry, you have to be able to handle the pressure."
Su Li said, "I can't bear this pressure. A bunch of low-level people are not worthy of standing with me."
Zhang Qingchi, "..."
Su Li was also in a bad mood. She hung up the phone after saying a few words. She was quite tough when she had conflicts with others, but now that she was on the hot search and was being scolded, Su Li could not bear this blow.
Her eyes were red and she was feeling uncomfortable when Chen Yusheng called. She took a look and hung up.
After that, Chen Yusheng called again. Su Li looked at him for a few seconds before picking up the phone and adjusting her mood.
"Hello, Brother Chen?"
Chen Yusheng's voice sounded a little worried.
"Where are you? I'll come find you."
Su Li stopped him, "Don't look for me, let me calm down alone."
Chen Yusheng was silent for a moment before comforting her, "This is all very normal. This is how it is in this circle. Don't be discouraged."
Su Li sniffed, "Thank you, Brother Chen, I understand. I'm not that fragile."
Chen Yusheng asked, "Do you want me to take you out for a walk?"
Su Li shook her head. "No, I feel bad that you're so busy and still worrying about me."
Chen Yusheng denied it, "No, I'm not busy. I don't have many roles to play recently, so I'm very free."
Su Li didn't say anything, so Chen Yusheng just chatted with her. Su Li thought Chen Yusheng was a pretty good person.
After talking to him for a while, she felt better. After hanging up the phone with Chen Yusheng, she felt like she didn't know what she was doing.
She clicked on Zhou Jinbai's WeChat, wanting to tell him that she missed him, but stopped herself after clicking on it.
It’s better not to cause trouble for Zhou Jinbai. He is a worrywart. If he knew that she was in a bad mood, he would worry again.
Su Li logged out of WeChat and prepared to go out for a walk to relax.
The weather in midsummer is hot and humid, without even a trace of wind. Even if there is wind, it is still hot.
Su Li asked Liu Xiaoyuan not to follow her, and she would walk around and then go back.
Not long after she walked out of the film and television base, the phone rang again. She took a look and found that it was Zhou Jinbai calling.
She picked up the phone, feeling a little aggrieved.
Only when facing Zhou Jinbai would she be willing to reveal her bad side.
She remained silent. Zhou Jinbai's voice was cold and deep. "Can you come out?"
Su Li sniffed, "Where are we coming out from?"
Zhou Jinbai said, "I'm outside, come out and meet me."
Su Li was startled and turned to look in the direction of the film and television base. "You came to see me?"
Zhou Jinbai hummed, "I saw your trending search and came over."
Su Li turned around and ran back, "I'll be right back."
Without hanging up the phone, she ran back and asked for his location. Zhou Jinbai sat in the taxi and did not get out until he saw her figure, then he got out and waved to her.
He came here directly after getting off the plane, and his suitcase was still in the trunk of the taxi.
When Su Li saw him, she rushed up and hugged him. Zhou Jinbai touched her hair and motioned her to get in the car.
As soon as she got in the car, she hugged Zhou Jinbai and refused to let go. Zhou Jinbai knew that she was wronged and patted her back gently.
"Okay, it's okay. I asked Lao Zhang to contact Weibo to remove the trending search."
Su Li's voice was aggrieved. "They were the ones who started the trouble, but they want me to take the blame. I didn't do anything wrong."
Zhou Jinbai coaxed her gently and asked the driver to go to the big hotel.
"Other people don't care whether you're right or wrong. They're just happy to destroy you. Human hearts are so vicious. Who would truly want the best for you?"
Su Li didn't say anything. She sat on his lap, her whole body leaning on his arms, as if she didn't want to face reality.
The driver took a look at their condition, twitched his lips, and said nothing.
When they arrived at the booked hotel, Zhou Jinbai took the suitcase and went in holding her hand.
Su Li only then realized that he had come to see her as soon as he arrived here.
They booked a business king-size room. As soon as Su Li entered the room, she hugged Zhou Jinbai and refused to let go. Zhou Jinbai had no choice but to throw his suitcase aside and hold her.
"Old Zhang said you don't want to act in this play anymore. If you really feel wronged, then don't act. Acting in a play doesn't make as much as the pocket money I give you. Why suffer that injustice?"
He picked up Su Li and sat on the single sofa beside him. Not hearing Su Li's voice, Zhou Jinbai touched her hair and asked in a low voice, "Why don't you say a word?"
When I turned her face over, I realized that the corners of her eyes were red and she looked like she was about to cry.
Zhou Jinbai rubbed the corners of her eyes with his rough fingertips. "If you really can't do it, just go home and lie down. I'll support you. It's not like I can't support you. How can I let you suffer any injustice?"
Su Li looked at him for a few seconds, her lips pouted, "What if I don't go to work, and you despise me for not doing anything and think I'm useless?"
Zhou Jinbai was stunned. "Am I that kind of person? Do I need the little money you earn?"
Su Li didn't dare to gamble. "Useless people will always be disliked by others. I don't want to be a useless person."
Zhou Jinbai touched her face distressedly. "You just have too much self-esteem. Any other woman who climbed into Zhou Jinbai's bed would never want to work hard again in her life. But you keep working so hard. Don't you think you are asking for trouble?"
Su Li didn't say anything, but rubbed her cheek against his neck.
Zhou Jinbai's tone was gentle and soft. "I can't bear to see my little Lizhi suffer this injustice. If that woman who scolded you can still jump around in the entertainment industry in the future, it will prove that I am useless. I will vent your anger for you later."
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