"I have a feeling that 'Hidden' is making an example of someone. There's a traitor in the organization, and logically, this is something that should be kept secret from others. But 'Hidden' is doing the opposite, not hiding anything at all. This information can be found out so easily. Who are they trying to show this to?"
Qi Silin put down his pen, glanced at the person sprawled on the sofa, and pursed his lips.
"It was indeed a case of making an example of someone to scare others. The deserted island is a great place, but it's a pity that Mu Bai beat me to it. Otherwise, I would definitely have taken it for myself. I must meet this Mu Bai in the future."
The broadcast of "Assassination" swept through the entertainment industry like a gust of wind. Due to the novel subject matter, many people watched it with a sense of curiosity.
With increasing positive reviews, more and more people went to see it, and in less than two days, the box office had exceeded one billion.
As the male and female leads became wildly popular, Qi Jiu also became the subject of everyone's observation.
Before the film's release, Qi Jiu's identity and acting skills on set were questioned. Now that the film has been released, the previous claims that her acting was poor have been disproven.
Now, because of this, it has even become a trending topic.
[The acting skills of the eldest daughter of the Shen family]
Qi Jiu sat in the office of the president of the Xingyue branch, looking at the tens of thousands of fans she had already gained after just registering, and pursed her lips.
She could feel the fans' praise even through the screen as soon as she tapped the title.
"Help! Wasn't it said that Miss Shen couldn't act? What's wrong with this assassin? It's one thing for Miss Shen to be beautiful, but she also has such a great figure. And to make matters worse, her acting is amazing!"
"Indeed, outstanding people are outstanding in every aspect."
"I don't know if Qi Jiu kills men, but she definitely kills women! I love her!"
"This woman is amazing! I cried so much when she died at the end of the movie!"
"..."
"Seven, Sister Seven."
Fan Yi stood at the office door, looking at Qi Jiu in her professional suit, and swallowed hard.
This was the first time she had seen Qi Jiu like this; the suit she wore and the aura she exuded were unlike anything she had ever seen before.
Some... handsome young men...
But Miss Qi is already a CEO at such a young age? Isn't that a bit too fast a pace of life?
"What's wrong?"
The girl didn't even look up. Looking at her ever-growing number of followers on her phone, she simply turned it off.
"Sister Qi, your popularity has skyrocketed since the release of 'Assassination.' A variety show just called me to invite you to participate. And a lot of directors have also come knocking on my door."
Fan Yi handed over the documents in her hand, "These are the ratings for this variety show and other data. The production team invited you here to promote their work. It's not a bad thing for you to show up and increase your visibility."
But now that she's the CEO, does she still need to do this?
Qi Jiu blinked, noticing her hesitant expression. "What's wrong? Is there something else?"
Fan Yi stood in front of the desk in high heels; anyone who didn't know her would think she was a subordinate who had just made a mistake.
"I heard An Yang is going too." Fan Yi's expression was a little unpleasant. "Given An Yang's screen time in the movie, she shouldn't actually be qualified to appear, but she caused some buzz online before..."
Hearing this, Qi Jiu understood. "The director isn't afraid of trouble; he wants the ratings to skyrocket."
In other words, they want to see her and An Yang have a falling out; to put it bluntly, they want to see them fight.
That's understandable, though. After all, who in the entertainment industry doesn't have ambition? Directors, in particular, are even more so. A phenomenal ratings rating is probably his lifelong dream.
"Then this variety show..."
“Go. The male and female leads have both gone, if we supporting actors don’t go, wouldn’t we look like we’re throwing our weight around? Besides, the director went to great lengths, how could I let him down?”
If something really happens then, I don't know if they'll be able to handle it.
However, that's not her responsibility.
Inside the studio.
The area below the stage was packed with people. In the very center, one person stood tall and upright, sitting ramrod straight. Another was more casual, even somewhat carefree.
"Welcome everyone! I'm your host, A-Yang! Welcome again!"
"Many new films and television series have been released recently, and I'm sure you're all familiar with them. This time, we've also invited some of the most popular guests. Let's welcome them to the stage!"
The host stepped back from the center of the stage, and as the stage lights changed, white smoke began to spread from the inside out.
As the music played, men and women came on stage one by one from backstage. After the male and female leads came on stage, Qi Jiu, who caught everyone's eye, took the stage.
The girl wore a fitted dark top that accentuated her shapely figure, while her overalls gave off a cool vibe.
Her long hair was tied into two low ponytails, and her dark hair was braided. Isn't she the epitome of a hot girl?
This is quite different from the seemingly gentle and mild-mannered personality of Holline next to her.
With her captivating looks and unparalleled figure, Qi Jiu's appearance was so striking that Qi Silin could feel the genuine cheers from the audience the moment she appeared.
These shouts were even louder than when the male and female protagonists appeared. For a moment, I even felt like my ears were about to malfunction.
On stage, Qi Jiu performed a few movements according to the script she had rehearsed before taking her seat.
She looked at the two people in the middle of the first row below, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
"Alright! Welcome everyone!"
After the performance, everyone returned to the center of the stage.
As the host set the pace, Qi Jiu held the microphone, looked at the crowd below the stage, and a smile crept onto her lips.
"Hello everyone, I am Qi Jiu, and I play the role of the demon-staining assassin in 'Assassination'."
As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the studio.
If male actors attract female fans, then Qi Jiu is someone who appeals to both men and women.
The waves of excitement behind them came one after another, something neither the director nor the host had anticipated.
Who would have thought that a newly debuted actor with a small role would have more fans present than the male and female leads?
"Hahaha, it seems our Qi Jiu is quite charming. With so many people in the studio, it's amazing how many people like her. Well, it's true, Qi Jiu's acting skills in the assassination scene were truly admirable! She's a character that really shines!"
A-Yang glanced at Qi-Jiu, then subconsciously looked at An-Yang, who was standing beside him like air.
"Let's welcome Qi Jiu once again!"
This is going to be good! This is going to be good!
After all the actors were introduced, only An Yang was left. "Hello everyone, I am An Yang, and I play the role of Ling Huo in the drama."
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