Yin Chengjue pondered for a moment, then made a decisive decision: "Change into a tight-fitting workout outfit now, the kind that shows off your abs, and go to the gym. I'll take a set of photos for you. After this episode of 'The Smoke from the Kitchen' is over, you can post them on Weibo using these photos."
Rong Yu was puzzled: "But aren't people annoyed by me messing things up in the kitchen? Posting photos of me showing off my abs like this, won't it backfire and make them think I'm showing off?"
Yin Chengjue: "This episode of 'The Smoke of Cooking' spent most of its time highlighting your destructive power. If we just keep refuting it, we won't get anything. But if we add fuel to the fire, people will think that we are creating a persona for you."
Rong Yu looked confused: "But isn't it bad to create a persona? If the persona collapses, the artist's image will be completely ruined. You're the one who told me that."
Yin Chengjue: "Yes, once a well-established persona collapses, many fans will definitely unfollow you on the spot, but... this isn't a persona."
Rong Yu smiled: "Brother, are you saying that I've always been like this, and I'm not afraid of collapsing, right?" That smile was somewhat sinister.
Yin Chengjue coughed lightly: "Let's discuss how to resolve this matter perfectly first."
Rong Yu raised an eyebrow and grabbed Yin Chengjue by the collar: "Aren't you talking about my persona right now?"
Yin Chengjue: "Yes, that's right, persona. Now, when people hear the word 'persona,' they think it's fake. The production team is spending so much time exaggerating your destructive power. I don't care what the production team's purpose is for now. Judging from the audience's reaction, those who believe this is true think your behavior is bad and seriously delays everyone's lives. Others think this is to create a strongman persona for you."
Yin Chengjue seized Rong Yu's wrist and pulled him into his arms. He wrapped one arm around Rong Yu's narrow waist and squeezed it lightly. At the same time, he said, "The variety show 'Niao Niao Chui Yan' has always prided itself on being 'authentic and not sensational,' which is why it has been able to stand out among many variety shows and become one of the highest-rated shows. What everyone wants to see is the authenticity of celebrities. Therefore, 'Niao Niao Chui Yan' also has another name, 'Cooking Skin Peeler.'"
"So, if we take the strongman persona that the show's producers have created for us and promote it, what will the onlookers think?"
Rong Yu thought about what Yin Chengjue said for a moment, and a flash of inspiration struck her: "They will definitely think that this is a collaboration between the production team and Huansheng Company to hype up my persona!"
Yin Chengjue nodded: "Yes, perhaps the production team initially just wanted a gimmick, wanting to use your unique personality to increase ratings, but as long as our company takes advantage of this to promote your persona, the production team won't be able to explain themselves even if they have a hundred mouths."
After all, it's perfectly normal for companies to create personas for their artists. However, the variety show "Niao Niao Chui Yan," which has always claimed to "authentically recreate the daily lives of celebrities in the countryside," will inevitably be forced to be labeled as "creating personas for its artists."
Otherwise, why would your production team give Rong Yu so much screen time to make it seem like he was just making things worse in the kitchen?
So many artists have been recording for you here for three days, and you've only been focusing on editing Rong Yu's work?
The 90-minute program gave Rong Yu screen time, which, combined with the group and her personal appearances, accounted for at least 70%. If this data were presented, fans from other groups would definitely feel uncomfortable. Even if they wouldn't directly cause trouble for the sake of their idol's reputation, it would be necessary for them to make a fuss indirectly through alternate accounts.
Looking at such data, even if the production team denies colluding with Huansheng, no one else will believe them.
Once things escalate, the production team will definitely issue a statement. At that point, Huansheng will issue another statement, subtly stating that they did not engage in the traditional practice of creating a persona with the production team, and then presenting evidence that Rong Yu lost fans because of this show.
Look! You all say Rong Yu appears a lot and steals too much screen time, but these shots aren't good. The production team doesn't cut out the good parts, they only focus on her weaknesses, and they still insist that this is "restoring reality," as if they can't show the authenticity of the variety show unless they lose tens of millions of her fans.
This way, they can smoothly distance themselves from the issue and then pass the buck back to the production team to resolve it themselves.
Whether the production team regrets it or not, it will be none of Rong Yu's business.
After hearing this, Rong Yu couldn't help but exclaim, "So, brother, was I tricked by the production team, and then they tricked me back?"
"Well, you can't say that. The production team wasn't really sabotaging you; they just wanted to use your high-profile behavior to generate buzz. After all, compared to them, the other celebrities seem pretty bland, without much to offer in terms of highlights or memorable moments." Yin Chengjue patiently explained, "Actually, if you analyze the timing of the comments in this episode, you'll find that whenever you appear, the number of comments skyrockets. This is a statistic that many celebrities who deliberately act pretentiously to grab attention in variety shows would find difficult to achieve."
"And with your current number of followers, they can't artificially inflate this number."
"So, although you lost a lot of fans because of these performances, the show 'The Smoke from the Kitchen' gained a lot of comments and views because of them."
"So, the gimmick of 'restoring the most authentic celebrities' is just to increase the number of bullet comments and views for this show. As for how many fans the celebrities lose or how much negativity they attract because of this 'restoration,' the production team doesn't care at all. This is the real reason why many celebrities don't want to go on this show," Yin Chengjue said.
Rong Yu's eyes widened in surprise: "It can be like this? Then why did Sister Sally ask me to go? You didn't stop me when you heard I was going?"
Yin Chengjue: "Because for an artist, what is more terrifying than losing fans or being criticized is being ignored and having no discussion at all."
Yin Chengjue gently stroked Rong Yu's soft hair and said in a gentle voice, "How is it? Don't you think this circle is very chaotic and complicated?"
Rong Yu pondered for a long time before saying, "Actually, it's alright. No matter what kind of circle it is, as long as there are too many people, it will become complicated and chaotic. So it's not the circle that's complicated, but the people."
Whether to adapt or to withdraw is a question that everyone must carefully consider when fully integrating into a circle.
Following Yin Chengjue's instructions, Rong Yu put on a black bodysuit and went to the gym.
The two of them come here to work out every day, but this time they came with a mission.
Watching Yin Chengjue snapping photos all the way, Rong Yu couldn't help but ask, "Brother, are you sure you really just want me to post a set of workout photos?"
Yin Chengjue remained expressionless: "To be honest, I need to change my phone's screen saver and wallpaper."
Rong Yu was somewhat dissatisfied: "You won't even let me use your photo as my screensaver, that's not fair."
Yin Chengjue: "Honey, you're often in public places, and your phone might be in the shot at any time. Using my photo as your screensaver is too dangerous."
"But I also want to see your face anytime, anywhere!" Rong Yu complained.
Yin Chengjue: "Then... I often post selfies on WeChat Moments, and I set them to be visible only to you?"
Rong Yu's expression softened considerably: "It's a deal!"
Yin Chengjue raised his camera: "Go to the treadmill first, drape one side of the white towel over your shoulder, and use the other side to wipe your chin, then look at the camera."
Rong Yu did as instructed, and when she looked at the camera, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
Yin Chengjue pointed the camera at the six-pack abs outlined by Rong Yu's team's tight-fitting clothes and pressed the shutter.
Next, Yin Chengjue had Rong Yu take pictures on all the different fitness equipment, and then picked out the pictures that best highlighted Rong Yu's biceps, triceps, chest muscles, and abs, and had Rong Yu post them on Weibo.
As expected, a massive wave of comments flooded in just three seconds after Rong Yu clicked send!
Big Fish Eats Little Fish V: Baby's mom is here! Mom comes first!
Little Fish Eating Shrimp V: My little one finally posted an update, waaaaah!
Corn Kernel V: Ahhh!
Yu Ji V: Holy crap?! I'm blind! What am I seeing?!
Big Fish Eats Little Fish V: Holy crap?
The fan comments that followed were just a string of "wco" all the way through!
There's no other reason than that Rong Yu usually reposts stills from dramas and close-up selfies, and rarely posts pictures showing off her muscles. Fans had already built up an image of their idol as very lean in their minds, so seeing her real physique suddenly caught them off guard.
Rong Yu's muscles weren't exaggeratedly bulging; instead, they looked natural and smooth, as if they had been meticulously sculpted. Each muscle was perfectly positioned, neither too muscular nor too thin and frail.
Such a figure, paired with Rong Yu's handsome face, looks very harmonious, unlike those "muscle Barbies" whose face and body are extremely incongruous.
Soon, the fans realized that Rong Yu was proving himself to those who doubted his strength.
The recent airing of "The Smoke from the Chimneys" has clearly had a significant impact on Rong Yu. Fans either think Rong Yu is a troublemaker or that she is creating a persona, or rather, an extremely eccentric strongman persona.
So now, Rong Yu is showing off her figure.
You all think I'm just creating a persona? Well, I'll make your "thinking" true. I'm actually starting to "create" it. Now, I'm asking you, once it's fully "created," would you dare to eat it?
Looking at figures like that, answer me honestly: would you be willing to pay for it?
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