Chapter 127: The Fisherman Reaps the Benefit
Compared to the infighting in the early hours of the morning where solo fans attacked CP fans because they couldn't reach a consensus, Shang Hanyou's fans were better prepared for Li Sishi to collaborate with their idol on an advertisement because of the "advance promotion" at the movie premiere.
In addition, Shang Hanyou has been known as a "powerhouse" since his debut. Therefore, although there are many solo fans and "wife fans" among his fans, most of his fans are relatively more rational than those of other idols, unlike Ling Chen, who has a single dominant solo fanbase.
Of course, the most crucial element is that the short advertisement for "Three Lifetimes of Love" is truly excellent. Whether it's the poignant love story of a poor young groom in the late Qing Dynasty falling in love with a wealthy young lady in the first life, or the turbulent romance of a young master from Dongshan meeting a young lady from Xiguan at a lantern festival in the early Republic of China, these two chapters, accompanied by Shang Hanyou's classic love songs that are either sweet and tender or poignant and bittersweet, are like a beautiful and romantic love story that records the fateful lovers who are destined to meet but cannot stay together in their past and present lives.
In their third life, the two arrived in the modern world. Accompanied by melodious piano music, this pair of star-crossed lovers, destined to be apart for two lifetimes, finally overcame all the hardships on their path to love in the tolerant modern world, transforming all their past suffering into proof of their love.
"According to the elders, if you get married on the Lantern Festival, your marriage will definitely be happy and long-lasting..."
"I don't know what happiness and longevity truly mean. I only know that on this Valentine's Day, when I see the Lantern Festival lanterns again, I have finally found the true love I want to spend my whole life with..."
Is it only for one lifetime?
"If I could, I would certainly hope it wouldn't just be this one lifetime, but for all eternity, even if we went to another time and space, I would still want to be with the girl I love so deeply in front of me..."
The mellow male voice, as rich as wine, and the clear female voice, as clear as a spring, intertwine and complement each other, and in just a few words, traces of those old dreams are swept away.
From the red veil that never gets lifted by the person one is waiting for, to the blood-stained wedding gown amidst the sound of gunfire, and then to the black suit and white wedding dress walking out of the church, the memories of weddings of generation after generation have gradually transformed into beautiful dreams that linger in the winds of time.
The confetti flying everywhere is like a rain of flowers from another era, landing on the bride and groom who are smiling happily at each other, creating a scene that the newlyweds will never forget.
It must be said that this bittersweet, heart-wrenching love story perfectly caters to the tastes of contemporary audiences. When this short advertisement aired, it not only...
The group of Italian fans who came to this ice cream parlor to watch the advertisement were overjoyed. Even the chubby owner of the ice cream parlor seemed to be moved by this poignant and romantic traditional love story. She was sniffling while handling the cashier's orders, looking like she was about to burst into tears at any moment because she was too emotional...
It should have been a harmonious scene of everyone shipping the couple, until that one sentence, "Why! Why isn't Ah May shipping Leo anymore?!"
A discordant note arose.
Barren land goes uncultivated, but once cultivated, it becomes a hot commodity.
It was only then that people realized that if Li Sishi no longer partnered with Ling Chen, Ling Chen's next partner might be someone even worse. Speaking of which, if it weren't for the "prejudice" of the solo fans who didn't want to see their idols with female partners who matched their looks, a rising star like Li Sishi, who clearly had a bright future, certainly wouldn't have ended up being disliked.
After all, she is not a "skinny field," but rather a "battleground" for male artists, especially those of similar age.
Perhaps it's true that comparisons and hurts, and the realization that you only appreciate something after you've lost it, that at this moment, after abandoning their previous prejudices, the solo fans of Chen Shi and You Suosi immediately displayed their lightning-fast reflexes, taking the initiative to contact the fans who shipped Chen Shi and You Suosi together, and swaggered over to start a fight with the fans who shipped You Suosi.
In such a fierce battle, especially since both sides are die-hard fans of the two superstars accumulated over many years, even locals like the ice cream parlor owner who is also a casual fan of Li Sishi dare not easily provoke them, let alone the few male and female students huddled in the corner booths holding photos of Li Sishi.
Ultimately, Lee Sze-sze's experience is still too shallow: even counting from the Miss Hong Kong pageant in mid-1993 to the beginning of 1995, she has only appeared in public for a little over a year.
Although winning four beauty pageants and participating in various goodwill activities has brought her a lot of popularity and fans among men, women, and children, this is also her downfall. She spends too much time on beauty pageants and goodwill activities, and she also has to take care of her studies. Therefore, Li Sishi's current output is really a bit too little for a Hong Kong artist.
Even though Zhuang Menghua's plan included "cherishing her reputation" and "sustainable development," it's a pity that in this era where news of all sizes bombards people's eyes and minds every day, even if something once caused a great sensation, it can be forgotten by gossipy and forgetful Hong Kong people in a week or two at most.
If you want to cultivate die-hard fans, the music industry, movies, and television are all good avenues—but Li Sishi
She hasn't released many songs in the music scene yet, and her movie roles are mostly newcomers playing the female lead in male-male films. The only TV series that made a splash was "Mr. Morning," which cultivated mostly parents, casual fans, and CP (couple) fans...
Of course, Li Sishi's "power" seems to be absolutely weak at present, but these widely distributed casual fans are an extremely good foundation.
Once Li Sishi truly begins to exert her full efforts in singing, film, and television, the sheer scale of this massive foundation of data will eventually create a terrifying spectacle, which has already alarmed many people familiar with the field.
Now, everything is ready, except for that final push to ignite passion.
However, what the future holds is still unknown. The only thing that can be seen now is that in the fierce battle between the fans of Lingchen and Shang Hanyou over "stealing the wife of their idol," Lingchen's side ultimately won by a small margin.
Unfortunately, the types of products advertised in these two ads inherently determine the sales returns after the campaign: one is a mobile phone that anyone with money can buy immediately and which is then recorded in sales statistics; the other is wedding attire, which even if you have the money, you have to find the right opportunity to customize it and then wait for it to be made.
Although Guanhua also offers wedding attire rentals in addition to brand-new custom-made clothing, the funds from this rental service are not substantial, and even if included, it wouldn't significantly increase the overall cost.
Not to mention that the fans in the early morning are mostly young people with strong purchasing power who are prone to impulsive spending, while Shang Hanyou's fans are mostly relatively more rational adults.
Moreover, Lo Kee Telecom is backed by the Lui Group, the richest family in Hong Kong, and produces high-tech electronic products. In addition, Lo Kee Telecom has strong business capabilities, and has long instilled the idea of buying expensive electronic products during holidays in people's minds. When it comes to competing on sales, revenue, headcount, and other data, it can naturally leave the data of people who plan to get married or take artistic photos to support Guanhua far behind.
As one of the people at the center of this storm of open and covert struggles caused by advertising cooperation, Li Sishi inevitably saw and heard about it through various channels. However, under the explanation and arrangement of Zhuang Menghua and Lu Yiting, she obediently continued to devote herself to her work and study, ignoring the storms outside.
However, whenever she had a little time to rest, she would call Shang Hanyou, who was also extremely busy, to talk about her views and understanding of the recent turmoil, and to ask him what he thought about the incident, hoping that he wouldn't mind.
Shang Hanyou immediately said on the phone that he didn't mind at all and that the person who suffered the most in this incident was Li Sishi, who was both a newcomer and a young woman.
If it weren't for this unexpected conflict caused by the advertising schedule clash, she might have been attacked by herself or her solo fans in the early morning.
Now, because they both filmed advertisements with her, it has inadvertently aroused the competitive spirit of her fans, even Li Sishi, who was already likely to be criticized.
They had all temporarily become "trophies" that the two fan groups were clamoring for and fighting over—although it wasn't a very nice thing to say, it wasn't necessarily a bad thing for Li Sishi at this moment.
After all, these days, once male celebrities reach a certain level, those crazy fans who treat them like their own property start to emerge. In the early years, female celebrities who worked with Hou Beihua and Huo Gucheng, regardless of their performance, always had those crazy fans who deliberately targeted these innocent female celebrities. Malicious insults, sending letters in blood to threaten them, and even intentional ambushes and murders have all actually happened.
"If you put it that way, wouldn't I be the one who benefits?" Li Sishi laughed into the phone.
“If it’s you, I wouldn’t mind letting you get a little something…” Shang Hanyou chuckled on the other end of the phone and then lowered his voice to say, “After all, I just ‘married’ you a few days ago, so consider this as making up for the previous dowry.”
Li Sishi feigned anger: "If you keep talking like that, I won't cooperate with you next time."
"Sigh, don't even mention it. It's unlikely we'll have a next time—I've been so busy lately that I probably won't be able to see you for a while..." A sigh came from the other end of the phone.
Li Sishi hung up the phone with mixed feelings: she didn't know why, but once those people who were always chattering around her left, instead of the peace and quiet she expected, she felt a sudden sense of unease from the overwhelming silence.
It's probably like this—people are always so "cheapskate," just like those two fan groups who don't like her but still have to fight for her, and like myself who feels annoyed when someone is around talking to me, but feels lonely when no one is around.
But it's okay, out with the old, in with the new. Investing in your career is also a great way to find spiritual comfort.
Looking at the freshly received script for the female lead, clearly bearing the title "The Romantic Swordsman Trilogy," the second installment of the epic martial arts novel series, Li Sishi practiced with her prop sword and ribbon, undoubtedly gaining even more enthusiasm.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
