Tell him about any news. Later, Tao Rui came through and told Xiao Zhu not to do this. He believed that major news would definitely trend, while minor matters were the fans' own business and he didn't need to worry about them. Besides, he frequently livestreamed, so if there was anything related to him, it would be visible in the comments.
When he was live streaming that day, he saw everyone comforting him, saying things like, "Brother Rui, don't worry about what people say online." Tao Rui was puzzled and asked, "What are they saying online? I've been filming all day and haven't been online yet."
"Ah, that's irrelevant. It doesn't matter."
[Brother Rui, you must be tired after filming all day. Don't go online, you should rest well.]
The more they talked, the more curious Tao Rui became. He logged onto Weibo and browsed around, finding the fight between fans and haters. Actually, it wasn't really a fight, because it wasn't that intense, so it could only be considered a counterattack?
Tao Rui laughed. "That's it? Of course I don't care what they say. They're not my friends. You guys should calm down. There's no need to worry about this. I'm having fun recording, and you're having fun watching, isn't that all? By the way, guess what variety show I've been accepted for today?"
[Cooking?]
[He must be a cook. Everyone knows that Brother Rui can cook.]
[Yes, I haven’t tried it, but it looks delicious.]
The comments were almost entirely filled with guesses about cooking, which made Tao Rui laugh and cry. "In your minds, I'm a chef! Let me tell you, I've accepted a singing variety show, working with several professional and popular teachers. Of course, they are the mentors, and I'm the initiator. You all know my level, so I can't comment on the students, but I'm there to learn."
[Hahaha, I was just about to brag but Brother Rui said this, so... I wish you good luck with your studies, hahaha]
[Brother Rui, is it really okay to tell the truth like this? I actually think you sing very well.]
[Brother Rui, I love your songs so much, I can sing them backwards! ]
Tao Rui said with a smile, "You guys are too boastful. Let's tone it down a bit. If it gets out, people will laugh at us. But don't worry, I'm learning now. I'll be able to sing well sooner or later. Then I'll be a mentor and give others feedback."
[Brother Rui, so you're here to steal my skills this time? Because you're not a student either.]
"It's better to just keep this in mind. Oh, and it suddenly occurred to me that you guys are usually quite hot-tempered. From now on, we'll include a card with each of our products to give you some advice. Okay, I'm going to end the stream now. Follow the official Weibo for company news."
Tao Rui Company has everything ready. It has registered flagship stores on major e-commerce platforms and has picked an auspicious day to put its cosmetics on the shelves!
The skin care products come in crystal princess-style multi-faceted glass bottles, elegant and noble frosted bottles with superb texture, as well as fresh and elegant, sexy and seductive, flaming and many other styles for you to choose from.
The age and skin type categories are clear and concise. The customer service staff are knowledgeable about skin care and can help customers identify their skin properties. They patiently recommend products and explain in detail the functions and differences of various products. Even if there are problems with your purchase, you can quickly return or exchange it. The shopping experience is superb.
Even Meijia stores have several beauty consultants who can help answer makeup questions and provide online makeup tutorials. This high-quality service is simply amazing, and it almost ensures that every cosmetic product you buy is used correctly.
The shells of various cosmetics are also very beautiful, and the shapes are very convenient to hold. Tao Rui found professional design masters to design them to be ergonomic and very beautiful. It can be said that he really put a lot of thought into this surprise for fans.
As soon as the cosmetics were put on the shelves, the first batch of goods sold out quickly.
Tao Rui was surprised by their purchasing power and emphasized during the live broadcast: "No one should buy too much just to boost sales. You must really use the product before buying it. This product has a shelf life. If you buy too much, return it to the store. You can save money to buy clothes later. I still need to sell clothes."
[Brother Rui, you're so worried about our wallets! This is so funny! I bought one for my mom, grandma, and sister, one for each of them!]
Tao Rui was speechless and said, "It's not good for you to trust blindly like this. At least try it yourself first. This reminds me, I need to make some trial packs. If you don't know if it works, buy a trial pack and try it out first."
The trial size is good. It's easy to take on a plane and can fit in a small bag.
Tao Rui acted quickly, and small-volume sample packs soon appeared in his store. Considering that many people would carry them in their bags, he even designed the sample packs with exquisite design. He also asked fans to send him private messages if they had any feedback, and then had the system connect to his phone to filter out useful information from those messages and accept good suggestions from fans.
Fans are the first to notice any changes to the company's products, added services, or minor tweaks. They then discovered that many of these changes were mentioned in private messages they sent to Tao Rui!
This feeling was amazing! It felt like their kindness was appreciated and that this Taoyuan company was truly opened for them. They spent the money willingly!
Many fans who bought the cosmetics and have been using them for a few days came out to give feedback.
Taoyuan's skincare products are really good. I had some allergies on my face a few days ago, and this actually cured them!
[Hey sister, you're really trying too hard to use new skincare products when you have allergies! But it really works! +1! I'm 22 years old and use the ones for those in their 20s and 30s. I have combination skin that's a bit oily. I've been using Taoyuan cosmetics and it's so much more balanced. Can you believe it? I've noticed improvements in just one week!]
[I believe it! I used it too! I'm seventeen, and before I started using it, I was worried about whether I'd develop fat particles or something, because I'd already developed several from the skincare products I'd used before. But guess what? After using Taoyuan for ten days, the fat particles disappeared! I specifically asked Taoyuan customer service, and they didn't know what was going on, but they really did disappear. I'll show you the comparison pictures to prove it! [Picture][Picture]]
[Is it really that useful? I didn't get one, woohoo! Brother Rui, please expand production. I'll definitely get one next time.]
Because Tao Rui's fans snapped up all the products as soon as they went on sale, outsiders had no chance to buy any and had no idea if they were any good. They only saw that Tao Rui's cosmetics were particularly beautiful and the prices were moderate, not even "expensive." They always felt that the products inside were not good enough.
Now seeing fans praising the product in droves, it feels like they are just a group of internet trolls. Everyone finds it funny and believes it is a fan effect, where they are promoting their idols.
The black fans who always said that Tao Rui was cutting leeks often laughed at them. If they wanted to spend money, they could spend it and be the water army for free. Be careful if they used some three-no products and ended up with a messed face and nowhere to cry.
So Tao Rui's fans started to post photos keenly, of course not of the whole face, but of parts, to show everyone the comparison before and after using Taoyuan. Many people with skin problems had their skin stabilized after using Taoyuan. This change is quite obvious and can really be seen.
There are also many people who don’t mind showing their faces, so they simply post usage videos on Xiaohongshu, and of course they don’t forget to insert comparison pictures. Those who don’t have comparison pictures will vigorously promote the Taoyuan brand.
They don't share it everywhere, just within their small circle. As for the price issue raised by haters, they don't know how to refute it because the packaging is truly high-quality, and it's the quality of an international brand, the kind that costs tens of thousands of yuan a small bottle, while Taoyuan products might only cost a little over a hundred or two hundred yuan a small bottle.
Everyone has used a lot of cosmetics, and this really feels like a three-no product.
But Tao Rui didn't let them worry about it. He directly hung the relevant qualification documents and quality inspection reports in the store to prove that his products were absolutely fine and contained many well-known cosmetic ingredients that everyone knows, and the content was not small.
When people asked him during the live broadcast if he was losing money, he said, "When you guys voted for me, boosted my sales, and bought all kinds of tickets to see me, I didn't even think about whether I was losing money or not. I want to give you some good cosmetics in return, so how can that be considered a loss? And don't worry, I'm actually making a profit. After all, the company still has to run."
[Ahhh, Brother Rui is so warm, he knows everything, he cares about us! ]
[It turns out this company was founded to give back to its fans. No wonder it's called Taoyuan. Brother Rui, you're so kind!]
[I want to be a fan of Brother Rui forever. Brother Rui, can you promise me that you will never quit the entertainment industry? ]
[Brother Rui, you must be our idol for life. We will love you forever! ]
Tao Rui chuckled and said, "Okay, I promise you, I will never quit the entertainment industry and will always be your idol."
"You also have to promise me that you will study hard, work hard, be a good person, and be my fan."
[I promise you, I promise you! I promise you everything! !]
【We made a promise with you, we will all be fine! 】
"Well, this is our agreement. We'll keep our promise."
[Yes! I'll definitely keep my word! Let's work hard together, and we'll all meet you at the top!!!]
Chapter 94: Idols who only know how to hype and criticize others (8) (No one can bully my fans!...)
More and more fans are posting positive reviews of their cosmetics. They're not trying to promote their idols this time, but simply want to recommend good cosmetics! It's such a pleasant surprise! I never expected to find such good-looking and easy-to-use cosmetics at this price.
Some people even went to test it out and unexpectedly found that the cosmetic ingredients were really sincere and there was no added messy stuff. And yet it was still priced so low. The only explanation was that it was a "reward" to fans.
Fans were proud and moved, and naturally, they generously shared their feelings. With such a fantastic idol, who would hide it?
But what makes fans laugh is that Tao Rui actually included a card in each set of cosmetics. The card is quite exquisite, with Tao Rui's portrait printed on the back, and the text on it is - Don't be angry.
Just don't be angry. After reading that whole post, I completely lost my temper. This idol is so refreshing. I've never seen an idol so directly tell fans to stop fighting, but the fans all got the message: be humble and don't fight. They understand.
Tao Rui's cosmetics factory, with its overtime and increased pay, shipped products at an incredibly fast pace. He implemented a rigorous quality control process to ensure every product sold passed muster. Once the supply was sufficient, it wasn't just his fans who were buying. He also saw passersby, encouraged by fans, buying samples and then the full set.
Thus began a virtuous cycle for Taoyuan products: buyers shared their experiences, and those who saw the sharing bought in return. A truly excellent product naturally garnered positive word-of-mouth. The Taoyuan brand officially began its journey of building a strong reputation.
Tao Rui finishes filming one drama and then another, occasionally recording a variety show. He never sleeps at night, but spends 24 hours in the spiritual space learning to sing and dance, then returns to reality to practice for a few hours, and then soaks in the spiritual spring bath for a few hours to practice.
Not only did he make full use of all his time, he also didn't feel tired at all. His cultivation had even reached the third level of Qi training. He could easily beat a hundred ordinary people at a time. His five senses were greatly strengthened, and his body was nourished by spiritual energy to the best condition.
So when he told his fans that his singing was just being modest, he said it had been almost a year since he'd traveled back in time, and with his constant daily practice, his skills had improved significantly. But he wasn't lying when he said he was going there to learn, and being able to listen to music industry giants up close was definitely a great learning opportunity.
Moreover, as an idol, he always wanted to let his fans see him sing and dance. He took on a singing variety show to have more stage performances. As the initiator, he performed several times.
During the show, Tao Rui asked Lao Qi to hire a professional singing and dancing teacher for him, and he took lessons with the teacher every day when he wasn't filming. Now that he's a businessman, he's perfectly fine with hiring a private teacher who can accommodate his schedule and pay him a bit more. So, when he went to the show, he was accompanied by two teachers, so he could ask questions at any time.
He has already mastered the basics, and now he's learning from professional teachers and consulting with industry experts. His progress is rapid, and the most direct manifestation is that his performances are getting better and better, both in his singing and dancing. This has surprised several of the instructors.
When they first saw Tao Rui, they were not enthusiastic, because they were all professional singers who loved music and made music. They did not like Tao Rui, who was not professional enough in singing and made money as an idol. But no one expected that Tao Rui's basic skills were so good, so good that they wondered why they had a bad impression of Tao Rui in the past.
Another mentor, out of appreciation for Tao Rui's talent, looked for videos of her past performances and even saw an interview where she'd mentioned being nervous on stage. So, during the next taping, he made a point of chatting with Tao Rui, patting her on the shoulder and encouraging her: "You're very talented in singing and improving quickly. Focus on it and don't be nervous. I believe you'll sing even better if you just let go."
Tao Rui conceded that his previous poor performances were mostly due to nervousness, and said with a humble smile, "Thank you, Brother Qin. I'll try my best. Actually, I have some questions I don't understand. Can I ask you for help?"
"Sure, anytime. Let's get along like ordinary friends. Don't be too polite. Let's find a place to have a good chat."
Brother Qin really loves music to the core, so when he saw Tao Rui really studying music seriously, he liked it from the bottom of his heart and was willing to teach him more and help the younger generation go further on the road of music.
This was also Tao Rui's first experience writing lyrics and composing music, as Qin Ge wrote all his own songs. During their conversation, they talked about many things in this area, and he encouraged Tao Rui to try it himself. Because he knows himself best, writing songs for himself might be the most complete way to express the stories in the songs.
So, while Tao Rui was improving his singing and dancing, he also started learning songwriting. Fortunately, he had spent nearly a year practicing his basic skills, so now it was easy to manage his time.
Fans love Tao Rui’s singing variety show because they can listen to their idol singing in peace and quiet. That kind of stage charm cannot be reflected in movies or TV dramas at all. The idol is the brightest star on the stage!
Moreover, they can go to the scene as audience members and see their idols up close. They can watch them for the whole day and have great fun.
In the final episode of this variety show, all the mentors performed, including Tao Rui. After Tao Rui finished singing a song, Qin Ge noticed that Tao Rui had corrected all the minor flaws he had pointed out. It was obvious that Tao Rui had been practicing very hard in private, working harder than the other students. He couldn't help but praise him, saying, "Young people are really formidable!"
He also said to the students, "You should learn more from Xiao Rui. From the beginning to the end of this selection, he is the one who has made the most progress."
The other mentors nodded in agreement. Such high praise directly sent Tao Rui to the hot search. The recognition of Brother Qin and several other mentors was almost like a certificate for Tao Rui's singing skills. Anyone who mocked Tao Rui's poor singing skills in the future would be a pure joke!
All the fans were so happy that the atmosphere in the super topic was more festive than the Chinese New Year. They could hear that Tao Rui's singing was getting better and better, but they didn't expect to receive such high praise from Brother Qin. This variety show really made Tao Rui proud, and it was worth participating in it.
When Tao Rui first participated in this variety show, the haters who mocked him for being overconfident disappeared, but a new group of people emerged to mock him for being a variety show star. Especially the fans of other groups who were disguised as haters, now all mocked Tao Rui sourly, as if they had grasped this point and it was something special.
The idols are all pretty much on par, but Tao Rui has had a phenomenal presence this year, starring in several high-quality variety shows. His popularity has skyrocketed, rocketing him from a third-tier star to a first-tier star. How can anyone not be jealous? I can't find any other criticisms, so I can only use this one. If he's got talent, why is he filming variety shows all day? Why isn't he holding a concert? Why hasn't he released a chart-topping hit song?
As a result, just as they finished mocking him, the criminal investigation drama "Doctor Tao" starring Tao Rui was broadcast.
Unlike the comedic "Young Master," the main characters in "Doctor Tao" are incredibly charismatic, especially the protagonist, a highly intelligent psychiatrist who plays both good and evil. He constantly helps the police catch criminals, but he's really just entertained by it. Until the very end, the audience remains unaware of his actions, and this mystery elevates his charm to the highest level.
This drama didn't even need fans to recommend it; it automatically became a trending topic after only two episodes. A week after it aired, it was already being recommended by countless passers-by, a veritable "tap water" campaign, even more powerful than a "telecom" (a Chinese online gambling site). Soon, the show became a household name, selling out to multiple streaming platforms and TV stations, and boasting a rating of 9.9!
What was the American TV series that was popular all over the world, the kind that everyone knows, the audience said it was at this level, the plot and acting were really unbeatable!
Tao Rui has a playful smile in this drama, which makes people feel a chill down their spines when they see it, as if they are being tricked by him and there is no way to escape. At the same time, it feels so thrilling and exciting, because it is so exciting to see him kill people without anyone knowing!
There are also shots of Tao Rui squinting his eyes slightly as he thinks about something, shots of him smiling silently like a gentleman, shots of him being innocent and comforting others. Many classic scenes are very impressive and make Tao Rui very popular with the public. He became famous all over the country thanks to a drama, and made everyone remember Dr. Tao and the name "Tao Rui".
While "Doctor Tao" is still being shopped around to various TV stations, the production has already approached Tao Rui about a sequel. The director and screenwriter, both veteran fans of American dramas, are eager to create a hit series that's been around for several seasons. The sequel script is already written, and the plot is incredibly exciting.
Tao Rui signed it, of course. This is his masterpiece and his favorite role. He wants to film TV series every year so that his fans can see him more often. It would be best if such a good series can continue to be filmed!
The popularity of "Doctor Tao" is simply the highest in the past few years, without a doubt. Seventy percent of the scenes in this drama are played by Tao Rui, and the remaining thirty percent are shared by other characters. This means that Tao Rui's acting skills are really explosive, and he can carry the ratings by himself.
Those haters who said that he participated in too many variety shows and it would be distracting to see him, and that variety show stars had no talent, were slapped in the face. Their faces were swollen and they dared not show up to say sarcastic words anymore, while Tao Rui's fans were extremely excited.
At the end of the year, Tao Rui won the Best Actor trophy, directly becoming the Best Actor. Although there is no such thing as a Best Actor in mainland China, winning this award essentially means this, which is a very high honor for an actor. There is no exaggeration at all, and his excellence is obvious to all!
At the award ceremony, after Tao Rui finished his acceptance speech, the host asked him to stay and interviewed him for a few minutes.
"Tao Rui has achieved significant success in film and television this year. Do you have any new plans for next year? For example, filming a movie? Or taking on a difficult role?"
Tao Rui said with a smile, "Actually, I've been filming a lot. I currently have two dramas that are about to air, and I'm also working on a movie that will take a while to release. So everyone will be able to see my work next year. As for work, I plan to shift my focus to concerts and then film a movie. These two things will probably take up a lot of my time."
The host was a little surprised. "Are you going to shift your focus to the concert? I thought you were going to press on with your success and take on new roles."
Tao Rui nodded. "Of course, I still have to carefully select the role, but singing and dancing are also things I enjoy, so I can't relax and need to develop them well."
The host said with a smile, "That's great! It seems Tao Rui is committed to all-round development. His current performance is very good. Let's all look forward to Tao Rui's growth. Thank you, Tao Rui! Congratulations again on winning the Best Actor in a TV Drama this year!"
Tao Rui's speech this time made many people hold different opinions. The director who had worked with him even called him and advised him to take more scripts while winning the award. The competition in this industry is very fierce. There are many people with good acting skills, but many of them only appear for one or two years and then disappear without a trace, making it difficult for them to get good scripts.
Only when a series becomes a hit can an actor enjoy a smooth career and be bombarded with scripts. But if the next series doesn't take off, the opportunity will be snatched away by someone else in a matter of minutes.
The director advised him to wait for an opportunity and to hold a concert later. After all, in today's environment, actors have more opportunities, while singing and dancing are not very profitable and are not easy to become famous.
Tao Rui sincerely thanked all those who advised him, and then continued to finalize the work plan with Lao Qi and started to deal with the relevant matters of organizing the concert.
He'd walked the showbiz path his entire life, winning the world's highest awards. He knew the path intimately, and of course, understood the principles they spoke of. But he wasn't here to be an actor; he was here to be the shining star in the hearts of his fans. That meant not being an award-winning actor, but a top-tier idol with a superstar stage, like the world's top stars who could make many fans cry or even faint with excitement just by standing there motionless.
His filming merely accelerated his rise to fame, giving him more opportunities to perform and reach higher stages. It also allowed his fans to see him regularly on TV, in addition to his concerts. Of course, winning Best Actor would make his fans so proud that they'd be icing on the cake.
So he won't put the cart before the horse. He has already filmed a lot of movies, which is enough for fans to watch in the short term. Next, he should hold a concert to show his singing and dancing training for more than a year. Otherwise, everyone will think he has transformed into an actor.
Without many people understanding, Tao Rui began a busy life of filming movies and practicing concert repertoire.
Around this time, he also received invitations from three international luxury brands to become their global ambassadors. This is why Tao Rui always wears designer fashion from his space whenever he appears before the media. Designer clothing, in the right size, complements and enhances the wearer. Clothes enhance a person's allure, while the wearer also fully realizes the garment's qualities.
Tao Rui's street style and red carpet photos all show his exceptional fashion sense, making him a natural choice for major brands when they were scouting for celebrities. Furthermore, Tao Rui was already a top-tier idol, and now he's won the Best Actor award. His status has skyrocketed, and brands immediately approached him about collaborating.
Of course, Tao Rui could only choose one brand. He asked someone to get the catalogs of three brands, carefully looked through their four-season works from the past three years, and then chose the one with the best-looking women's clothing.
Yes, it's the best women's clothing. They have casual wear, work wear, party wear, and even high-end formal gowns, and most of them are beautiful. Tao Rui chose this brand.
He knew that if he became a brand ambassador or endorsed a product, his fans would flock to buy it. And he couldn't refuse endorsements; it was a testament to his idol's strength. The higher the profile, the happier and prouder his fans would be. So he simply chose attractive women's clothing, so that even if they bought it, it would look good on them and not be a waste of money.
Tao Rui now has a team. Besides Lao Qi and Xiao Zhu, he also has bodyguards, professional stylists, and product selectors. The product selectors screen products that he's approached to collaborate with, rejecting any product that seems even slightly off. He also avoids products that his fans wouldn't enjoy using or eating.
He didn't even renew the milk tea endorsement contract he'd signed when he first arrived. Because milk tea is so high in calories, many fans bought boxes of it but stopped drinking it to lose weight, leaving them with nothing but gifts. So he simply switched to endorsing mineral water. That way, they could buy it if they wanted; it's just water, after all. And it was affordable, so even fans who couldn't afford it wouldn't be upset about not being able to support him.
Everyone on Tao Rui's team knew he was incredibly kind to his fans and deeply cared about their feelings. To Lao Qi and Xiao Zhu, it seemed like he'd just suffered a setback one day, learned something, and started striving for progress and cherishing his fans. Regardless of the reason, they loved him just the way he was.
Lao Qi and Xiao Zhu no longer followed Tao Rui with the same work-only attitude as before, but truly followed him, thinking of him in every way, and even often advised him to rest more, and solved all the trivial matters around him so that he had no worries.
So Tao Rui became more sincere to them, and the most direct manifestation was - raise, raise, and raise again!
Tao Rui would practice his dance steps whenever he had nothing else to do on set, so people on set could often see him practicing his moves in an unassuming corner. His moves were quite impressive. Initially, everyone was worried that this would affect filming, but he got better and better at filming, and he memorized his lines perfectly. He was able to do them in one take many times without slowing down the filming process at all, and in fact, he saved the crew a lot of time.
This Lunar New Year comedy film was directed and starred by a veteran comedian. During a break after rehearsing with Tao Rui, the veteran said, "I saw your previous performances, and they weren't very good. How did you improve so much all of a sudden? Did you find a good teacher or something?"
Tao Rui said, "I guess I finally got it. Actually, I entered the entertainment industry pretty much without much thought. I felt a bit lost and lost, with so much tedious work, just doing this and that every day. Now I have a real career plan and my own ideas."
The senior nodded in understanding. "That means you've grown up and matured. A lot of people are like that these days. They suddenly become famous and their lives become completely different. That must have been a big impact. You're doing great. You've turned it around on your own and you've learned to work hard. That's great."
Whenever anyone wonders why Tao Rui's acting has improved, he explains it this way. It makes perfect sense, like a student who was at the bottom of their class in their second year of high school, didn't study, and then suddenly, for some unknown reason, got inspired and realized they needed to study hard. Then, they attended classes and read books every day, their goals clear and their drive strong, and they eventually managed to get into a good university.
Others might find it incredible, but this is probably just a natural talent. When you don't have a goal, you just muddle through and naturally don't look that good. But with a goal, you can focus, get twice the result with half the effort, and make rapid progress. You're often called "other people's kids."
Now Tao Rui is seen as such a "child from other people's family" in everyone's eyes.
During the summer vacation, Tao Rui successfully completed the filming of the Lunar New Year comedy film. He also began to concentrate on practicing dancing and singing in the practice room every day, and occasionally went to shoot the live broadcasts of "Escape from the Haunted House" and "Journey Adventure" to meet everyone.
At this time, the ancient costume drama he filmed was also aired, and he played the role of a gentle and wise young man. It was a completely different character from his previous roles as the Young Alliance Leader and Doctor Tao, which gave fans a big surprise.
When they thought Tao Rui was only capable of comedic performances in variety shows and comedic gags in Young Alliance Leader, he landed the unforgettable role of Doctor Tao. When they thought Doctor Tao might have fit some of Tao Rui's traits, which was why he was so successful, he landed the gentle and considerate role of a modest young man. Isn't this just true to form? How can Tao Rui be so amazing?!
I'm not just exaggerating, but many well-known actors, after playing a particularly outstanding role, cannot get rid of the influence of that role for many years. No matter when they play other roles, people always feel that they are still the same role, and every time they see them, they have to mention that role.
But Tao Rui now has three memorable roles! He doesn't have to worry about getting out of a role at all; he's a master at creating characters! He's skipped the awkward phase that many actors go through!
The fans are so proud, they don't even care what the haters say. They're all busy praising Tao Rui, remembering to be humble and not brag. But deep down, they're genuinely happy and incredibly proud to be fans of such a beloved idol!
This time, the audience also remembered Tao Rui's name clearly.
Everyone knows that Tao Rui is a great actor. He's been in three dramas in a row, and each one is consistently great. You can watch any drama he's in from now on. Just searching his name revealed two idol dramas he starred in, which were awkward, but seeing how much his acting has improved, most people have a soft spot for him.
Regardless of the field, those who know how to learn and improve are admired. Tao Rui has rapidly expanded his fan base through one well-received TV series after another, and his number of followers has grown rapidly, exceeding 50 million!
Fans left messages to Tao Rui, asking him to give out 50 million yuan in benefits. With such a neat number like 50 million, how could he not give out benefits?
Tao Rui was also urged about this during his live broadcast. He pondered for a moment, "There are so many selfies and live broadcasts, what benefits can I give out?"
[Yes, yes, please treat us to a meal! I really want to eat your cooking!]
[Yes, yes, it's delivered by lottery. It's okay if it gets cold. I'll eat it even if it's spoiled!]
Tao Rui chuckled and said, "Forget it. If you guys get sick from eating them, wouldn't that ruin my reputation? Besides, I can only make a few servings, and only a few of my fans get to eat them. What about the others? This isn't a benefit, this is provoking trouble."
【Then sing! Sing, sing, let’s order some songs! 】
[Dancing, the kind that's explosive, super powerful, super manly, super exciting! ]
[Playing and singing! The Little Prince of Piano ahhhh]
【Street dance, floor moves, backflips...】
Tao Rui was sweating from reading the comments. "You guys are getting more and more demanding. Be more restrained, be more restrained. I'd better figure it out on my own. I'll post it on Weibo when I come up with it."
[Okay, okay, give out more benefits! You know, you've only given out 10 million benefits, and you haven't given out the next 2, 3, 4, or 5! Four, four!]
[A gorgeous 18-grid photo grid is also available! Those are the kind of carefully taken photos, not just random ones, 18 photos in various styles!]
Tao Rui said with a smile: "You are asking for too much. Do my photos look bad? I am a professional photographer."
[Times are advancing, and so are fans' demands. Brother Rui, the benefits you offer must also improve! ]
Tao Rui shook his head and, after the broadcast, gathered the team to seriously discuss the welfare issue. He was also very serious about this matter. He actually considered the issue of musical instruments. The original owner didn't know how to play, and neither did he. It seemed that knowing an instrument was a plus now, and if he could play multiple instruments, that would be a huge plus.
Tao Rui added learning a musical instrument to his schedule without hesitation.
Lao Qi's mouth twitched as he whispered a reminder, "Everyone learns to play a musical instrument in elementary school. You're so busy now, it would be too tiring to learn another one. Plus, the return on investment is too low. You might waste a lot of time learning, become exhausted, and then be ridiculed for your work. After all, it's unprofessional."
Xiao Zhu also reminded: "Other idols who play piano and guitar have all learned to play them since elementary school, but there are still many who are not professional. It's just that fans like them, but passersby think they are just average."
"As long as the fans like it, that's all that matters. Haven't I been mocked enough? Why should I be afraid of that?" Tao Rui said nonchalantly, "I'll just learn piano and guitar first. I'll make the arrangements. I know what I'm doing."
He browsed through the fan benefits posted by other idols and said, "How about this? First, for the 50 million fans, we'll post a practice room version of the dance. I'll think about the rest later and post them one by one when I'm ready."
Lao Qi actually never quite agreed with his behavior and couldn't help but advise him, "Idols need to maintain a sense of mystery. You said before that you should film more dramas, appear on more variety shows, do more live broadcasts, and post more selfies, so that fans can see you year-round. I feel that... if this loses its novelty, some people might stop following you.
The same goes for welfare benefits; if you give out too much, they no longer become valuable.”
Tao Rui smiled and said, "I'm getting better and better, and I often appear in everyone's vision and provide everyone with good works. If this makes them lose their fans, then I think it's fine for them to like someone else. But the fans who still stay, they never think any amount of my works is enough, and they wish I could give them benefits every day, so this is not much anymore, and I want to give them the best.
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