Chapter 115 A Talented Actor Used as Cannon Fodder (Part 12) Online...
The online frenzy surrounding this incident lasted for three days before cooling down slightly. After all, Song Yu was just a nobody with no notable works, and it was just a random coincidence. Once people had their fill of the spectacle, they stopped paying attention.
Just as the hype was dying down, a technical post suddenly started circulating online. The post analyzed the angles of the exposed photos and combined them with footage from the documentary "Traces of the Past" from a professional perspective.
The post used a lot of technical terms, such as the refraction of light and shadow, and the orientation of the photos, and finally concluded that the person who took the photos of Song Yu and Lin You was likely one of the other four guests.
Netizens on the front lines of gossip instantly perked up. Who knew this juicy story could have another twist? Quickly, it's time to show off your detective skills!
Netizens, of course, all have some amazing skills. The other four guests on "Tracing the Trail" were all pulled out and compared and analyzed one by one.
Those who haven't done anything wrong are eager to ride the wave of popularity. Those who can film this show aren't particularly popular, so this kind of exposure with buzz is a great opportunity for them.
Chen Miaomiao's official account was the first to post a message, releasing evidence to clarify her situation, condemning the instigator, praising Song Yu's professionalism, and showering the show with compliments.
Paired with a set of beautiful nine-grid photos, regardless of whether it's for the sake of looks, her decisive and responsible attitude has gained her a lot of fans.
Following the lead, Fang Hao and Liu Peizhi quickly issued clarifications as well. Although they were a step behind, they each had their own style and also gained a wave of attention.
Xu Yufeng:………
He relied on the fact that Song Yu was just a nobody with no background, and his methods were actually quite crude. He couldn't withstand scrutiny from netizens at all. If he tries to clarify now, he'll probably be proven wrong very quickly.
Everyone else sent messages, but he just pretended to be dead and didn't say anything. That's no different from admitting guilt without being asked.
Fortunately, the Chinese language is extremely profound, and Xu Yufeng has established a persona of a talented scholar, so he can temporarily fool people by saying some seemingly plausible but ultimately unfounded things.
As for the future, we can only take it one step at a time.
Two days later, someone who claimed to be a member of the production crew quietly leaked a floor plan, which was the distribution map of the original residences of the guests.
Following that, another netizen, who was supposedly nearby and happened to be curious, went to the house and took a panoramic photo of it.
With so many conditions in place, it becomes clear who to ask for help. After all, the fact that Lin You and Song Yu entered Song Yu's dormitory late at night and filmed a short video was taken from the angle of Xu Yufeng's dormitory.
Other photos also provided scattered evidence, and some people even obtained concrete evidence that Xu Yufeng had taken the photos secretly. As soon as this happened, Xu Yufeng quickly lost a lot of fans.
Of course, as the original center of the "Tracing the Path" program, he still has a certain fan base. Most people are arguing that taking a photo does not mean that he will spread rumors, and that his brother may just be taking a casual photo.
Although they probably don't believe it themselves when they say it, saying it repeatedly will eventually have a brainwashing effect.
Not long after, detailed conversations between Xu Yufeng and the online trolls, as well as transfer records, were exposed online.
Xu Yufeng's fans have quietly decreased again. Most people follow celebrities to gain happiness. If a celebrity's reputation collapses, they can just switch to another fan. Except for a very small number of extreme fans, who would hang themselves on one tree?
Of course, among Xu Yufeng's fans, there are still a few eloquent individuals who, using Xu Yufeng's self-discipline as a starting point, argue that he simply dislikes Song Yu's casual dating.
Their brother, aside from not knowing the details, didn't fabricate many non-existent facts.
After all, those news reports were only meant to confirm that Song Yu was in a relationship, and at most they said he was being arrogant, which is really nothing in the entertainment industry.
As soon as this news spread, evidence of Xu Yufeng's messy private life, various intimate photos in public, cheating on several women, and having affairs with married women was immediately exposed.
Xu Yufeng's fans have started another wave of unfollowing. Compared to the previous minor incidents, this time almost 70% have unfollowed him. Now, his number of fans is less than half of Xiao Songyu's.
This gradual and methodical approach resolved a problem without bloodshed, while also serving as free publicity for their own company, leaving Lin You in awe.
But isn't something a little off?
"Xiao Song Yu, isn't your agency paying a bit too much attention to you?" Lin You couldn't help but lean over and ask Song Yu as his filming came to an end.
Based on information gathered online, Song Yu's treatment in fighting corruption is comparable to that of a top-tier celebrity, while even though he has been quite popular recently, he can only be considered a third or fourth-tier celebrity.
"There are some, but it might be for promoting the new drama. We're just doing it incidentally." Song Yu is optimistic about this, after all, Qunxing Entertainment has always treated its artists well.
As long as you don't cause any trouble and are willing to work hard, even if you don't become famous, you can still make a living. Song Yu signed the contract because she felt that at least her livelihood would be guaranteed.
Soon, Lin You no longer needed to worry about Qunxing's attitude. Wen Yi, along with his superior, who was said to be the second-in-command of Qunxing Entertainment, General Manager Zhao, went directly to the film crew.
Mr. Zhao's real name is Zhao Yongwu. He is a middle-aged man who is somewhat well-off and has a kind and amiable smile. You can tell that he is a broad-minded person. At least he is not bald.
Lin You not only complained in her heart, but also sent gossip to Song Yu through the mental link. After all, complaining to no one would be less fun.
Fortunately, Song Yu was a good actor. No matter how much he couldn't help but laugh inside, he didn't show it on his face and remained respectful and polite.
Of course, he didn't dare tell Lin You that President Zhao's hair was actually a wig, and that he had suddenly become known for being petty and vindictive.
After all, his great-aunt loves watching a good show so much. What if she secretly uses some means to rip off Mr. Zhao's wig?!
Zhao Yongwu had no idea what the two men were thinking. He smiled and chatted with them for a few minutes, expressing his concern. Then he took out two contracts and placed them on the table.
Song Yu's contract was changed from a C-level contract to an A-level contract. In addition to receiving better resources, his share of the profits also increased by 30%, changing from 70% to 30% to 40% to 60%.
If he signs now, putting everything else aside, his salary for the drama he's currently filming will double immediately.
Song Yu carefully reviewed the other terms and conditions. They were not as strict as he had imagined; on the contrary, they offered a high degree of freedom. Whether it was the choice of filming locations or business negotiations, everything was based on his wishes.
Faced with such generous terms, Song Yu hesitated.
Lin You understood the purpose of this person's visit. In the entertainment industry, it's all about popularity, but finding evidence for some dubious rumors is indeed a headache.
Rumors take time to clarify. If negative news drags on for too long, even if all the evidence is eventually gathered, it will still damage one's image.
This time, Lin You resolved the matter before the scandal even broke, and even casually dug up all of her opponent's secrets.
The person in charge of this at the company said that even if the entire department went all out, it would be difficult to achieve such speed and quietness.
Zhao Yongwu showed no airs of a superior, and even had a hint of flattery: "...I just ask you to be a consultant in the company. You don't need to clock in every day, and I won't bother you with trivial matters. If there are any major issues that the company can't handle, I'll just ask you to lend a hand."
The contract also specified what level of incident required Lin You's intervention. In fact, in the more than 20 years since Qunxing was founded, there have only been three incidents of this level.
On the contrary, the salary was not low, the conditions were generous, and there were also many benefits for Song Yu.
Seeing that the contract was only for three years, Lin You readily signed his name. With Xiaosongyu's cowardly attitude, there was no way he could possibly help 10,000 ghosts pass on in three years.
Let alone the workload of almost one a day, he'd be lucky to finish one a week. Lin You was prepared for a long-term struggle in this world.
Seeing this, Song Yu also signed his contract, and General Manager Zhao patted him on the shoulder with great satisfaction.
The A-level contract he gave Song Yu was not given casually. Song Yu is good-looking, young, sensible, and has good acting skills. With the big shot Lin You protecting her, her future is clearly bright.
The benefits of signing an A-level contract include being provided with accompanying personnel by the company: a male assistant, Xiao Liu, who is responsible for various trivial matters; a female makeup artist, Sister Zhang, who is responsible for makeup and skin care; and a tall, burly, and slightly older man, Brother Wang, who serves as a bodyguard and part-time driver.
In addition, they also provided a motorhome and a car for a dedicated person. The motorhome even had two separate bedrooms, clearly indicating that Lin You's bedroom was also prepared for them.
After these three arrived, they took over all the preparations around Song Yu, and even took care of Lin You's trivial matters. With nothing to do, Lin You spent the rest of her time eating snacks and browsing forums, except for attending a few acting classes with Song Yu.
Incidentally, she also uncovered a small conspiracy involving a group of star actors. Lin You casually passed this information on to the relevant department, and two hours later, she received a six-figure bonus.
Well, she's one step closer to her goal of saving money to buy a house for the two children registered under one household registration.
The filming of "The Path to Immortality" went smoothly, and occasionally a few behind-the-scenes photos were released to whet the audience's appetite.
Just like that, someone casually captured a picture of Lin You. Amidst the busy work of the entire crew, she sat alone under a parasol in a corner, enjoying the breeze from the fan, eating snacks, and scrolling through her phone, looking exceptionally relaxed and content.
Online criticism quickly emerged, accusing her of being idle despite being able-bodied and lazy, and of needing another assistant to fetch her water even while serving as Song Yu's assistant.
Some people even said that if she was planning to retire at such a young age, she might as well go home and lie down. Although Song Yu would also have to spend some money, at least she wouldn't have to see it or worry about it.
There was no conspiracy involved. It was just a clip taken by a fan of the male lead while he was secretly filming his idol from a tree. After Song Yu tried to clarify the situation several times to no avail, Lin You told him to stop paying attention to it.
Filming has been going smoothly so far, without any danger or accidents, but Lin You still doesn't dare let Song Yu out of her sight.
Today's shoot is a wire-work scene. Song Yu flies on his sword, standing in mid-air. His wide-sleeved blue robe flutters in the wind, and with his white hair and beard, he truly has a somewhat otherworldly and ethereal feel.
Director Qu nodded with great satisfaction. Although Song Yu's movements differed somewhat from what the martial arts instructor had taught him, after some minor modifications, his posture was clearly more in line with the character.
Just then, a crisp machine sound rang out, and the wire that had been pulling the machine suddenly moved. The fixed rope quickly loosened, and Song Yu fell straight down from mid-air.
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