Li Ang's feelings at this moment are hard to describe. He has been working diligently in the theater circle for several years, but he only has so many fans.
Today, he posted several photos with popular celebrity friends, acknowledging their friendship, and instantly became a sensation, gaining more followers than he had in the previous few years combined.
Although fans present flowers at the end of each stage play, there has never been a scene as enthusiastic as today's.
Li Ang almost regretted it. If he had known this would happen, he should have maintained a good relationship with Wei Changfeng earlier. Why was he so arrogant and aloof? He was such a blockhead; no wonder he wasn't famous.
His feelings for Wei Changfeng were actually quite complicated. On the one hand, he felt that this friend from the "adversity" was good-looking, hardworking, and of good character, and that his success was a reward for his hard work.
On the other hand, he also felt that his strength was no worse than Wei Changfeng's, and that his "internal strength" in various aspects was even stronger than Wei Changfeng's.
For example, he has a deep, resonant voice, an extremely accurate grasp of musical rhythm, and is also well-versed in music theory and pronunciation techniques. So much so that many people say he could easily sing opera instead of acting in plays.
However, in Li Ang's opinion, Wei Changfeng's singing skills were completely lacking in technique, at best they were just average.
Unfortunately, because Wei Changfeng has a handsome face that everyone loves, fans think his voice is like heavenly music when they hear him sing.
Even passersby would think this young man has great stage presence; with his long trench coat, he looks dashing on stage.
As for his voice, a smoky voice is still popular, and besides, his voice is passable.
Li Ang is well aware of where he is at a disadvantage. Apart from his aloof, arrogant, and socially awkward personality, his main weakness is probably his face.
In fact, he would definitely be considered a handsome young man in a crowd, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and very energetic features. He is also nearly 1.8 meters tall.
His face shape is somewhat square, with a prominent jawline; it's a typical square face.
If we could turn back time several decades, this kind of appearance would be very popular, giving off an air of dignity and righteousness.
He resembles Zhu Shimao in his youth, so in sketches with Chen Peisi, Zhu Shimao always plays the "positive role".
However, aesthetic standards change with the times, just like the idiom "plump like Yang Guifei and slender like Zhao Feiyan".
The current trend is towards boys and girls with delicate features, which may be partly due to the influence of Korean dramas.
Male actors who are fair-skinned, tall and thin, and even have a somewhat "frail" appearance have become very popular in recent years.
This image is the opposite of the impression Li Ang gives, but it is very similar to the feeling of Wei Changfeng.
Another reason is that He Xiaomei, the white moonlight in Li Ang's heart, has had a clear affection for Wei Changfeng since the beginning of his time in Beijing, which is obvious to everyone.
However, Wei Changfeng had always treated her like a younger sister and had never done anything inappropriate. Therefore, Li Ang should not hold a grudge against Wei Changfeng for this.
But "a common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure." Li Ang knew this, but he still felt uneasy whenever he thought of Wei Changfeng. Therefore, he never took the initiative to contact Wei Changfeng, but he would occasionally take the initiative to contact other people.
Wei Changfeng lay listlessly on the bed, scrolling through his phone and reading the constantly updating comments.
The effect of Du Shuang and others standing up to support and explain was obvious, and public opinion gradually shifted.
Many people have begun to pay attention to Wei Changfeng's story during his time as a migrant worker in Beijing, as well as the situations of four other people.
What's especially popular are his old photos from that time, when he still looked a bit naive, smiling with an innocent, childlike smile and sporting fluffy, shoulder-length curly hair like a little puppy. His slender, almond-shaped eyes were narrowed into two crescent moons, making him look both playful and gentle, a stark contrast to his cool and aloof image today.
Fans cheered as if they had discovered a treasure, because they had never seen this material before.
Wei Changfeng's agency is now positioning him as a cool and aloof nobleman. The two period dramas that made him famous also follow this route, so photos of him looking like a cute puppy are rarely released to the public.
While scrolling through his phone, Zhao Hui called. Before he could even speak, Wei Changfeng already guessed what he wanted to say.
“Du Shuang really has a powerful confidant. Public opinion has completely shifted, and nobody cares about what you did in those three hours anymore.” Zhao Hui’s voice was filled with barely suppressed joy.
"I didn't do anything at all," Wei Changfeng said, both amused and exasperated.
“I know, I know, but what good is it if only I know? The public, especially your fans, have to believe it. Director Xu’s assistant called me and asked to meet you on the fifteenth of the first lunar month.”
"Oh, so fast? I thought it was hopeless. But aren't Hong Kong people celebrating the holidays at home? Coming to Beijing to select people on the Lantern Festival?"
"Isn't this all thanks to your brother? I never gave up on contacting them. They noticed it as soon as your scandal broke, and I had to explain things to them at length."
Today, Director Xu's assistant called me and said that you are currently very popular online, which is a double-edged sword for the film. As long as you don't cause any more trouble, this incident can be turned into an advantage.
They also inquired about Du Shuang, asking if she was close to them.
Wei Changfeng sensed something; he suspected that the gesture of goodwill from Director Xu's assistant wasn't entirely directed at him.
Du Shuang's films all have large budgets. Although Director Xu wouldn't lack investors either, who would complain about not having enough funding? So he asked Zhao Hui, "Brother, what did you say?"
"What can I say? I'll just tell the truth. I'll say that you two have a really good relationship, like siblings."
Du Shuang and Wei Changfeng were born in the same year, but Du Shuang was only a few months older than him. However, Du Shuang's publicly stated age was two years younger than Wei Changfeng.
“Actually, we only contact each other a few times a year, just sending birthday wishes and holiday greetings. So I never expected her to step forward and help me out this time,” Wei Changfeng said frankly.
"Hmm? Tell me the truth, does Du Shuang have a crush on you? But even if that's the case, we can't get involved. We can't afford to mess with the people behind that girl."
"What are you saying, bro? You're always overthinking things."
In any case, the meeting with Director Xu and his assistant was settled. But before that, he had to attend the planned "bitter memories and sweet memories" gathering of the five Beijing drifters.
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