Chapter 131: A Divine Rescue
Looking at the faces surrounding him, each one brimming with gossip, Luo Xuan felt a sudden explosion in his mind.
In contrast, the paparazzi who saw his stunned expression were also there: after seeing the news in the morning, they rushed to the TV station to stake out the place. They didn't expect that Luo Xuan, this controversial figure, would arrive so early, just in time to catch him red-handed.
It's no wonder. With that background and those experiences, he's now landed the lead role in a TV series adapted from a classic martial arts novel. It's completely understandable that he'd be so excited and eager to arrive half an hour early to wait for the producer.
But while I understand, such explosive news is a rare find, and they certainly won't give up on investigating out of any pity—or rather, it's safe to say that those who work in the entertainment gossip industry can hardly have much of a conscience left.
As the saying goes, money can be earned back, but if you lose your conscience... well, you can earn even more!
Realizing this, the paparazzi immediately grabbed their cameras, recorders, microphones, and other equipment, desperately trying to squeeze towards Luo Xuan: "Could you tell us more details? If this rumor is false, Mr. Luo, you can clarify it with our reports, right?"
Startled awake by the force of the crowd surging in from all directions, Luo Xuan's face tightened: "I don't know what you're talking about."
He's no longer the impulsive fool he once was. From the initial argument in the bar that escalated into a fight, to his encounter with his cheating ex-girlfriend during his vacation, he impulsively used the worst methods to handle those problems that could have been resolved much better, leading to the worst possible outcome.
The incident at the bar was due to his impulsive actions, followed by a moment of loyalty that led him to take all the blame, resulting in a tarnished record and causing his family and friends great anxiety. His lack of composure when faced with his cheating girlfriend also forced his friend Li Sishi to intervene, almost damaging her reputation in the process…
Even though Li Sishi wasn't affected by this unexpected event, he was worried for quite some time, fearing that one day in the future, this incident would become a pretext for malicious paparazzi to attack her.
It wasn't until Li Sishi's mother reunited with her first love, married into a wealthy family, and gained enough power to protect herself that Luo Xuan finally felt a little relieved.
After receiving re-education in the reformatory and seeing the sunshine outside again, he made up his mind that he would never let down those who cared for and loved him again.
Therefore, he studied and worked hard, starting from the restaurant.
From odd jobs to food delivery to model manager, when she was ostracized and no one wanted to hire her at the modeling agency, she stepped in on her own. When she couldn't take it anymore, she came to TVB to do odd jobs, play minor roles, and audit training classes...
Step by step, he came to the point where he received his first offer to play the male lead in a TV series. Just when he thought he could finally say goodbye to his naive and ignorant self, the cruel reality gave him a wake-up call, telling him that once a person makes a mistake, it is impossible to completely erase all the traces.
Even though reality is so cruel, he is no longer the ignorant, reckless, and impulsive fool he once was.
The lessons he learned in his studies and work enabled him to quickly devise a strategy. He consistently maintained that the questions involved personal matters and the production team's arrangements, so he could not comment at the moment. No matter how many cameras and microphones surrounded him, he remained as steadfast as a rock smoothed by the sea.
Seeing that Luo Xuan was being so stubborn, many of the paparazzi, who had been busy for a while but still hadn't gotten anywhere, couldn't hold back any longer and shouted, "We've already received definite information. The more you pretend to be ignorant, the more everyone will hate you!"
"That's right. The entire entertainment industry is cracking down on organized crime right now. With your background, how can you still be involved? Not only can we not help you, but your colleagues won't like you either!"
"With so many viewers writing letters to complain, do you think you can still hold onto your leading role?!"
The irritability seemed to spread contagiously, and the words and tone of the paparazzi in the corridor gradually became worse. Luo Xuan stood in place for a long time with a sullen face and gritted teeth, and finally waited for Li Xuansheng and several crew members who had rushed over after hearing the news.
Seeing that Luo Xuan remained silent despite the situation, Li Xuansheng felt relieved. He then joined forces with others to call for security personnel to rescue Luo Xuan from the paparazzi.
Of course, these persistent paparazzi wouldn't give up so easily. Therefore, Li Xuansheng, as the producer of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," took the initiative to say that after communicating with Luo Xuan himself and the TV station, he would hold a press conference at 9:00 AM tomorrow to give everyone a satisfactory explanation.
Unable to get the juicy scoop they wanted right away, the paparazzi mostly left in a huff with unpleasant expressions. Then, taking advantage of the press conference scheduled for tomorrow, they used their deductive reasoning and imagination to produce a series of lengthy articles filled with words like "speculation," "doubt," and "seemingly."
These reports, once published, not only drew attention from outsiders, but also from many people within the television station.
Speculation: After this incident, will TBL make Luo Xuan "voluntarily resign"?
Or perhaps they'll freeze his career or terminate his contract to avoid damaging the station's reputation by concealing his criminal record?
After all, TVB is a standard TV channel for housewives, and most viewers have "healthy" requirements for the image of celebrities. Why should we endure so many complaints to protect a male lead actor who has a gangster background and has been to a reformatory, who doesn't have much experience and doesn't seem to have any amazing talent?
Even if he is indeed quite handsome
But aren't there enough handsome young men on TV?
When there were other candidates auditioning for Yang Si, such as those with similar performances or even those he might have eliminated through some unknown means, was it really necessary to choose him?
Therefore, many people believe that unless a great deity comes to the rescue, it will be very difficult for Luo Xuan to make a comeback.
While criticizing Luo Xuan, many reporters who were unable to interview him personally went through various channels to interview several other male artists who auditioned for Yang Si.
Aside from Cheng Erjian, who was rumored to have been squeezed out by behind-the-scenes manipulation and expressed his strong support for Luo Xuan during an interview, everyone else was quite protective of themselves. They all claimed that any questions were confidential and declined to comment. The few who were a little more reserved only said that Luo Xuan's usual performance and audition performance were good, and since they didn't know each other well, they couldn't give an accurate answer.
Li Sishi, who was giving a report in Zhuang Menghua's office, temporarily escaped the disaster, but she soon learned about the matter through her assistant Zuo Lili. For a moment, she was in a daze: although she was unable to act in this TV series in her previous life due to some reason, she had heard about the controversy that Luo Xuan, the male lead, was almost replaced because of this issue.
However, Luo Xuan at this time was no longer the impulsive young man he used to be. Although it is unknown how he withstood the siege of paparazzi and the pressure from the TV station, he is the version that has received the most recognition among all the male protagonists in the film and television adaptations of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
After all, his life is somewhat similar to that of the character "Yang Si". Even though his acting skills are still a bit immature compared to some of the male leads in other versions, his natural charm makes him closer to a true "natural performance" than anyone else.
"Producer Li is currently in a meeting with the higher-ups to discuss whether to replace Luo Xuan as the male lead..." Although Zuo Lili wanted to gossip, she was limited by her status and could only gossip to this level at most.
"Wait for Miss Zhuang to return"
"Come on, let's ask her again." Li Sishi nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."
This is no question that can't be asked. The male and female leads of "The Romantic Swordsman" are complementary to each other. If either of them falters, it will affect the effect of the whole play. Whether she asks the question as the female lead actress or as Luo Xuan's friend, there is absolutely no problem with it.
As if on cue, the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside. Li Sishi quickly turned around and saw Zhuang Menghua and Lu Yiting walking in together, their faces expressionless.
Seeing Li Sishi obediently staying in the office reading the script after finishing her report, Zhuang Menghua finally showed a slight sense of relaxation and quickly walked to the chair and sat down.
Seeing Li Sishi's adorable expression of confusion and curiosity, yet hesitant to speak before she could, Zhuang Menghua felt a bit like teasing her: "How come you always end up with these kinds of friends? First Wan Jiamei, and now Luo Xuan..."
“Perhaps it’s because we are all young people from humble backgrounds that we inevitably make mistakes when we are young and ignorant,” Li Sishi said softly. “However, I always feel that even if making mistakes is unavoidable, the most crucial question is how to deal with them after they happen.”
"While some people may find it difficult to change and keep making the same mistakes, others may learn from their mistakes and gradually grow into better versions of themselves."
"Who is without fault? When someone is willing to correct their mistakes, I think they should be given a chance to start over."
"Alright, stop trying to talk your way out of this. What are you planning to do this time?"
Zhuang Menghua looked at her with a scrutinizing gaze.
After carefully considering her words, Li Sishi expressed her opinion that Luo Xuan was the most suitable person to play the role of Yang Si, and therefore she still intended to continue working with him.
"Since you insist, you can only learn to bear whatever happens next." Zhuang Menghua looked at Li Sishi and continued in a deep voice, "I approve of Li Xuansheng's choice. He, like you, still insists on using Luo Xuan, this young man."
"As Yang Si's mentor, I will 'teach' him well." With Zhuang Menghua's support, Li Sishi quickly expressed her opinion.
Zhuang Menghua glanced at Lu Yiting: "In that case, you should follow her idea and contact Li Xuansheng to make arrangements."
At the press conference on the morning of the second day, facing a barrage of questions from reporters, even though Luo Xuan had mentally prepared himself with Li Xuansheng beforehand, he still felt a little overwhelmed.
Then a commotion erupted outside the door: "Fairy Yunya!"
Luo Xuan looked up blankly at the source of the sound. A dazzling white flash of light wove together to form a giant net that seemed to be trying to capture the person who came. But the woman dressed in white ancient costume remained unmoved. Her cold gaze pierced through the bustling crowds of the mortal world, as if everything in the world was nothing but fleeting clouds to her.
Only the people and things she cared about would make her gaze linger for a moment—and that clear, cold gaze, like the bright moon over a high mountain cliff, was now fixed on his direction.
In an instant, Luo Xuan, who had memorized the original work so well that he couldn't know it better, felt as if he had arrived at the difficult moment in the book when Yang Si was besieged by a group of Taoists from Chaoyang Palace, and Granny Xuan and he were powerless to resist.
The disorientation of time and space, and the shock of his fantasy coming true, caused him to blurt out, "Auntie... :,,.
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