Chapter 24 Stills: Teacher Shen is Worthy
After dropping Jiang Xinglan off at home, Song Huai felt it was still early, so he drove around aimlessly by himself.
At that moment, the words "Zhou Cuo" suddenly appeared on the screen.
Song Huai pressed the answer button.
"Not home yet?" came the first question.
"How did you know I hadn't gone home yet?" Song Huai said in a smug tone.
"What do you think? You live right next to my house, how could I not know?" Zhou Cuo said irritably.
Hearing this tone, which was almost "furious," Song Huai said calmly, "What's the rush?"
“Song Huai.” Zhou Cuo’s tone was ambiguous.
"Okay, okay," Song Huai said in a surrendering tone, "I've already taken Xinglan home. I'm going for a drive now. Do you want to come out and have a drink with me?"
In response to Song Huai, Zhou Cuo hung up the phone decisively.
Song Huai shook his head helplessly, "They really turn their backs on you without a second thought!"
"Even though I care a lot, I still can't recognize my own heart."
Song Huai's murmurs faded into the early summer of Beijing as the sports car sped past.
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Around 10 a.m. the next day, Wei Yu rang the doorbell of Shen Yuheng's house.
Shen Yuheng opened the door, still half asleep.
Seeing his expression, Wei Yu asked, "Still thinking about yesterday?"
After saying that, Wei Yu squeezed in with his breakfast.
Shen Yuheng closed the door and slowly walked back, while Wei Yu had already quickly set out breakfast on the dining table.
"What's up so early, Brother Wei?" Shen Yuheng pulled out a chair and sat down.
"I have bad news and..." Wei Yu paused, thought for a moment, and continued, "...I don't know if it's good or bad news. Which do you want to hear first?"
Shen Yuheng glanced at Wei Yu, his expression relaxed, and spoke casually, "Bad news."
Wei Yu watched as Shen Yuheng leisurely ate his porridge and said, "Oh, the bad news is that when the crew posted the wrap-up photos yesterday, they posted the one with Teacher Jiang in it, and a fan took a screenshot and posted it to your group."
Shen Yuheng suddenly raised his head, his sleepiness vanishing. He hurriedly swallowed the mouthful of porridge he had just drunk and asked, "And then?"
Wei Yu crossed his arms and clicked his tongue, "Concern makes one lose their mind!"
"Brother Wei, stop keeping me in suspense!" Shen Yuheng was about to get up to go to his room to get his phone.
"Don't rush," Wei Yu said, stopping Shen Yuheng's actions. "This involves another piece of news."
Wei Yu opened Shen Yuheng's fan group on his phone and held it up in front of him, saying, "That's right, your group seems to be turning into a place for people to worship Teacher Jiang now."
Shen Yuheng pushed the porridge aside and picked up his phone to check.
“A small number of fans have even become fans of Teacher Jiang’s group. Theoretically, this might be mistaken by outsiders as a decline in your commercial value, but this incident has also gained you some fans,” Wei Yu analyzed. “So, in my opinion, this incident has both advantages and disadvantages.”
“But more importantly, I think this is probably more good news for you?” Wei Yu continued, “After all, it seems that your fans are not against Teacher Jiang.”
"And," Wei Yu walked around behind Shen Yuheng and showed him a few posts, "you and Teacher Jiang even have CP fans because of this photo, which is a first for you, so I came to ask you if you want your studio to respond."
At the same time, Song Yu, who was waiting for the experimental results, held her phone, sometimes swiping her fingers across the screen, and sometimes looking up at Jiang Xinglan who was recording data.
When Song Yu looked up again, Jiang Xinglan had already walked up to her.
"Senior sister." Song Yu stood up abruptly.
"What is it?" Jiang Xinglan asked calmly.
"Uh..." Song Yu was unsure how to say it and looked to Su Wan for help.
Su Wan nodded to Song Yu and came to her rescue, saying, "Yesterday, your photo with Shen Yuheng was posted online, and now Shen Yuheng's fans are all worshipping our great god Jiang Xinglan."
A hint of doubt appeared on Jiang Xinglan's face. She then looked at Su Wan and asked, "What?"
Su Wan opened her phone and showed her the trending topics list. "Look, it's still up there!"
Jiang Xinglan looked over and saw two topics: "Shen Yuheng Jiang Xinglan" and "Shen Yuheng's fans collectively worship academic genius".
"And, senior sister, you don't know, there are actually people who became fans of the CP between you and Shen Yuheng because of that still," Song Yu added weakly.
"CP fans?" Jiang Xinglan frowned even more deeply than before.
"I just think you two look good together, that's all," Su Wan explained.
Jiang Xinglan listened to this explanation but didn't say anything. She simply changed out of her lab coat and returned to her office.
Although Jiang Xinglan doesn't pay attention to the entertainment industry, she does have an older brother who owns an entertainment company.
She had reservations about Su Wan's explanation.
She clicked on Shen Yuheng's group and found out the cause and effect of the matter.
Looking at the compiled resume about myself, I was both amused and exasperated.
Knowing something for yourself is one thing, but having it listed out is quite another.
Jiang Xinglan herself didn't have any opinion on this; it was just some subjective thoughts from the fans.
However, if this photo, which can hardly be considered a group photo, affects Shen Yuheng's career...
So Jiang Xinglan sent a message to Shen Yuheng, "If you need my cooperation to clarify, you can just say so."
Upon receiving the message, Shen Yuheng's heart skipped a beat. After reading it, he immediately asked, "Is it convenient for Teacher Jiang to talk now?"
Jiang Xinglan had just replied with an "Mm" when Shen Yuheng called, his first words being "Sorry."
"Huh?" Jiang Xinglan was taken aback. "Why are you apologizing?"
"Well..." Shen Yuheng moved his phone further away and cleared his throat, "Well, well, fans have paired us up as a couple?"
"It's just some whimsical ideas from the fans, what's there to be angry about?" Jiang Xinglan said frankly. "Besides, I've also seen it, and your fans don't seem to have made any extreme remarks."
"You saw it?" Shen Yuheng's voice rose slightly.
"Well, I needed to understand the background, so I took a look."
"So what do you think?" Shen Yuheng asked cautiously.
"Well, if this matter will affect your career, I can cooperate in explaining it," Jiang Xinglan said, offering her opinion as Shen Yuheng inquired about how to handle the situation.
“I didn’t ask that…” Shen Yuheng muttered.
"What did you say?" Jiang Xinglan didn't hear clearly.
"I mean, the studio will issue a statement later, so Ms. Jiang doesn't need to worry. But I still want to apologize to you for getting you involved in this."
"Excuse me for interrupting you both," Wei Yu said after receiving Director Liu's call. "Director Liu said he would create a small group chat later to discuss this matter."
Jiang Xinglan frowned on the other end of the phone; she almost instantly understood the production team's plan.
Use this incident to gain maximum exposure for the film—even if it adds a touch of entertainment to it.
Even if I don't like it, what can I do?
Didn't I also ultimately accept the job as a research consultant for "Starlight Never Fails" after considering various factors?
Jiang Xinglan sighed, her tone knowing, "I understand." Then she hung up the phone.
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Director Liu quickly added Jiang Xinglan, Shen Yuheng, and some other relevant people to a small group chat.
Director Liu first threw in a few screenshots.
One topic that's trending is the "chemistry between Shen Yuheng and Jiang Xinglan."
Another issue is the comments from fans who ship couples.
Director Liu: "I wonder what you two are thinking? @沈菿珩 @江星澜."
Shen Yuheng: "I have spoken with Teacher Jiang and plan to come forward to clarify this matter."
Director Liu: "I think we should let things play out for a while and try to get more exposure."
Director Liu: "The purpose of this film is to encourage more people to go to the cinema, to understand the hardships of development in various fields, and to let everyone better understand the stories behind these developments."
Director Liu: "Although it is indeed a bit unserious now, it is undeniable that this is a great exposure."
Looking at the long paragraphs of messages in the group chat, Jiang Xinglan felt a sense of powerlessness and a touch of irritation welling up inside her.
Indeed, she is better suited to staying in her own circle.
She only needs to focus on the success or failure of the experiment, without having to worry about other things or make too many concessions or compromises.
Jiang Xinglan pressed her brow, realizing that she still harbored some prejudice against the entertainment industry.
Shen Yuheng: "Director Liu, I understand your thoughts, but I believe that scientific research is a rigorous matter and we should not let it be tainted with too much entertainment."
Shen Yuheng: "Secondly, this incident has already generated a lot of exposure for the film, so the production team should conduct appropriate publicity."
Shen Yuheng: "As for the statement, I will still release it, I think it will add a bit more buzz to the film. But I will focus on expressing my gratitude, thanking Teacher Jiang for his guidance, and at the end, I will urge everyone to watch it."
Shen Yuheng: "Of course, if Teacher Jiang is willing, he can make a corresponding response."
After a long pause, Director Liu finally responded, "Okay, let's follow Yuheng's method. What about Teacher Jiang?"
Jiang Xinglan looked at Shen Yuheng's speech and found it much easier to accept than the solution proposed by Director Liu.
Moreover, Shen Yuheng's proposal perfectly embodies her philosophy of respecting scientific research.
Jiang Xinglan knew very well that the director was willing to compromise because he was Shen Yuheng.
If I were to say it myself, it would only result in endless discussion.
Jiang Xinglan stared at Shen Yuheng's profile picture, a strange emotion washing over her. She felt like she owed someone a favor…
It was just a repost, but... my feed still has some posts from Hoshino Entertainment scattered around.
Jiang Xinglan: "I'm fine with that, but I need some time. I need to register a new account."
Shen Yuheng: "No need to rush, we also need some time to draft the statement."
Afterwards, Jiang Xinglan sent a message to Shen Yuheng before exiting the software and creating a new account.
Shen Yuheng looked at the word "thank you" on the screen and felt a surge of joy.
Finally, there was something I could do to help her.
Jiang Xinglan acted quickly, and after registering the account, she even received a call from Jiang Yunye.
"Do those things online need to be dealt with? Or should we let them ferment a little longer?"
Not to mention that Jiang Yunye owns an entertainment company, he can also figure out how to maximize profits just by being around Jiang Chen.
However, out of respect for Jiang Xinglan and for scientific research, Jiang Yunye still called to inquire.
Jiang Xinglan directly told Jiang Yunye about the plan they had just discussed.
"Shen Yuheng?" Jiang Yunye on the other end of the phone seemed to be deep in thought.
"Mm." Jiang Xinglan nodded.
"So you're going to repost this later, right? I'll have someone verify it for you. You want to get Hoshino Entertainment..."
“Brother, you can be a research consultant for ‘Starlight Never Fails’,” Jiang Xinglan interrupted in time.
“Okay,” Jiang Yunye didn’t object, “I’ll tell someone in a bit.”
About half an hour later, Jiang Xinglan's account was verified, and the description below was "Scientific Research Advisor for 'Starlight Never Fails'".
After Jiang Xinglan's preparations were complete, Shen Yuheng's studio issued a statement:
[Shen Yuheng Studio V: ...Therefore, Mr. Shen Yuheng expresses his sincere gratitude to Ms. Jiang Xinglan for her professional guidance. As an actor, being able to participate in...]
Shen Yuheng then reposted it:
[Shen Yuheng V: Thank you to Professor Jiang Xinglan for her meticulous guidance, which gave me a deeper understanding of Lin Yuan. I also owe a great deal to Professor Jiang for creating such a strong academic atmosphere on set. I look forward to seeing everyone in theaters and experiencing the romance and power of science together. //@Shen Yuheng Studio: Regarding…]
As soon as Shen Yuheng posted his update, many fans began to leave comments.
Jiang Xinglan also forwarded it at this time.
[Jiang Xinglan V: It was a very pleasant collaboration with Mr. Shen Yuheng. His dedication and professionalism are admirable. I look forward to the film's release. //@Shen Yuheng V: Thank you…]
At this time, the production team also took advantage of the popularity to release some behind-the-scenes footage and popular science information.
For a time, the entire internet was discussing "Starlight Never Fails", Shen Yuheng, and Jiang Xinglan.
The number of people who want to watch "Starlight Never Fails" continues to rise.
Shen Yuheng's group went wild, and the stars started recommending the movie everywhere.
For fans, it's incredibly prestigious for their idol to receive praise from a professional, especially a top-tier one!
As for Jiang Xinglan, she received a comment from Shen Yuheng just minutes after posting her update:
[@沈聿珩V: Thank you for the praise, Professor Jiang.]
Jiang Xinglan's previous annoyance had long since dissipated, replaced by a sense of ease and joy. She moved her fingers and sent a reply:
[@Jiang Xinglan V: Replying to @Chen Yuheng V: Teacher Shen is worthy.]
Hengxing, who had followed Shen Yuheng's post, also began to comment.
Jiang Xinglan looked at the uniform comments saying "Thank you for your guidance and affirmation, Teacher Jiang," and shook her head with a smile, finding it inexplicably cute.
With a slight movement of her finger, Jiang Xinglan took a screenshot and sent it to Shen Yuheng.
"Thanks to you and your fans, I have received a lot of kindness."
Upon seeing Jiang Xinglan's comment, Shen Yuheng couldn't help but smile. "Yes, they are a really good group of people."
But besides that, in a small corner, a tiny group of people started secretly shipping couples...
"This is so sweet!"
"As far as I know, Shen Yuheng has never been this close to any woman in all his years in the industry!"
"My God! Look at that picture! What's the difference between this and just holding Teacher Jiang in your arms?!"
"But before that, there's one very important thing we haven't accomplished!"
"What!"
We need to come up with a couple name!!!
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Upon receiving the reply "Teacher Shen is worth it," Shen Yuheng held his phone and grinned foolishly, feeling an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.
Wei Yu sat to the side, keeping an eye on the situation online.
As a professional agent who knew Shen Yuheng's thoughts well, Wei Yu naturally couldn't escape the eyes of that small group of CP fans.
He slapped his thigh and said, "I knew it! I always felt something was off. That was a brilliant move!"
First, they helped Teacher Jiang out of a difficult situation, and then they significantly increased the film's exposure.
Most importantly, from then on, whenever he had any news with Professor Jiang, most fans would assume that it was a purely academic exchange between them.
But what's even more amazing is that his response actually spawned a small group of CP (couple) fans.
They will begin to explore the connection between Shen Yuheng and Jiang Xinglan until they discover the final secret.
However, Wei Yu looked at the person who was still holding his phone and grinning foolishly with some suspicion. Could this really be something he could come up with?
He didn't believe it.
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Author's note: Babies, you can think of a CP name for the male and female leads!
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