Chapter 541 Internet Turmoil
This Weibo post may seem like it reflects a fan's mindset, but anyone with a discerning eye knows what's really going on.
As expected, Zhao Ru's fans quickly took over the comments section and caused an uproar.
[Ugh, I feel so bad for Ruru! Not only was the original female lead snatched away by some nobody, an unknown actress, but now even the driver is being placed in the mix. I'm disgusted.]
[What the heck? Is this boss trying to debut as an actor with his driver? Did he even attend a performing arts school? Does money mean he can do whatever he wants? @Director Zhang, aren't you going to do anything about this?]
[What driver? I bet he's some young, handsome guy she's keeping. Does a driver have to be this good-looking?]
Sisters, I found out! This woman is the owner of Guangying, named An Jing. She's backed by the An Group. I don't need to say more, you all understand, right? We can't afford to mess with her!
[Waaaaah, Ruru is so pitiful! My heart aches for Ruru!]
Below this post, Zhao Ru replied to her fans: "Please don't start any arguments, Ms. An and her driver are just making a brief cameo appearance; it won't affect the filming of the entire series."
More than two thousand comments followed this post.
[Damn, Ruru is too kind! She's still defending that old woman at a time like this!]
[Ru Ru has always had a strong sense of the bigger picture; she's probably saying this to avoid embarrassing the production team.]
[Please, production crew, have some decency! Take a good look at our precious baby and treat her better, okay?]
[Die, you old woman of light and shadow! Die! Die!]
[Everyone, stop arguing here. If you really feel sorry for Ruru, go visit her on set and, while you're at it, give that old woman and her whole family a piece of your mind!]
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As the comments from fans became increasingly vicious, Yan Su's brows furrowed more and more deeply.
Anjing snatched the phone away, looked up and chuckled, "You look so upset. It wasn't even you who was being scolded, so why are you so angry?"
"You can't insult anyone, have these fans never been to school? They all speak without thinking!"
Anjing sighed, tossed her phone aside, and continued slurping her noodles: "That's just how the internet is. You'll get used to it."
"I can't get used to it." Yan Su said coldly, "You still have the mood to slurp noodles? Aren't you angry? Hurry up and post a clarification on Weibo."
"What are you clarifying?" Anjing stared at him. "Are you saying that Yueyue didn't get the lead role through connections, but through her own acting skills?"
"They're saying I didn't add any scenes, and that the production team begged us to do cameo roles?"
"Or are you just a driver, and not some young lover I'm keeping?"
Yan Su touched his nose: "This last point doesn't need clarification, I don't care."
"Get lost!" An Jing rolled her eyes. "The entertainment industry is a deep and complicated place. Clarifying things requires not only evidence, but also timing and methods. Fans only want to see what they want to see. If I come forward to clarify, it will only cause a bigger war of words, which is exactly what Zhao Ru wants to see. She can use this to hype herself up and become popular again."
"So even if we need to clarify, it can't be me. Only if the director himself steps in can we shut up those fans."
"Nobody wants to get into trouble like this, right? Are you confident you can persuade the director?" Yan Su asked worriedly.
"Let's see tomorrow," An Jing said dismissively.
"What about Wen Yue?"
"She hasn't been online much lately, focusing on studying the script. She probably hasn't seen the news online yet, so there's no need to tell her. It's better not to affect her mindset and focus on completing the filming."
"Alright, stop worrying about this." Anjing pointed to the instant noodles in his hand: "They'll get soggy if you don't eat them soon."
Seeing how good her attitude was, Yan Su also calmed down a bit.
After finishing the meal, An Jing finally thought about how the two of them would sleep.
She wanted to move Yan Su to the next room, but although Yunhai Village is located in the south and the weather in December is not too cold, the room was still damp and cold at night.
There's an electric heater in her room, but the other rooms don't.
After thinking it over, she decided against it and pointed to a relatively spacious old leather sofa next to her, saying, "You can sleep there tonight."
Yan Su hummed in agreement.
Both of them were exhausted after a long day. One was on the bed and the other on the sofa, and they soon fell asleep.
The next morning, An Jing got up very early.
Although the conditions in the countryside are simple, the scenery and air are very good. She went for a walk in the morning and felt that her ankle was much better, which also improved her mood.
When I returned, I saw that Yan Su had also gotten up and was cooking milk and oat porridge on an induction cooker, filling the courtyard with its aroma.
Seeing her return, Yan Su served her a bowl: "You're back? Here, have some to warm your stomach."
Anjing felt that Yan Su's arrival wasn't entirely without its benefits; at least her meals had improved significantly.
After finishing breakfast, Anjing felt extremely satisfied, and even on the way to the film set, she had more energy than usual.
When the two arrived at the filming location, the director was giving Wen Yue and Zhao Ru instructions on the scene.
A group of people were gathered together, completely unaware that two or three young people dressed as students were hiding behind a haystack not far away. Judging from their clothes, they were clearly not crew members.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Zhao Ru glanced at the haystack and said to the director, "Director Zhang, this scene is a crucial one. Why don't we let Yueyue really fight? Otherwise, everyone's emotions won't be able to be fully expressed."
"Are you sure?" Director Zhang was also thinking about a real fight, but he was worried that Zhao Ru wouldn't be happy, so he hadn't brought it up. He didn't expect that Zhao Ru would actually ask for a real fight herself.
“I’m sure.” Zhao Ru nodded and pulled Wen Yue along, saying, “Yueyue, don’t hold back. Just give it your all, and we’ll try to get it right in one take.”
Everyone here is a professional actor, so Wen Yue didn't put on airs. Instead, she admired Zhao Ru's professionalism and immediately said, "Sister Zhao Ru, don't worry, I will definitely act well and won't let you suffer any more."
Once the two had finished their conversation, the director had the crew set up the set and equipment, and shouted, "Action!"
Soon, the two finished reciting their lines, and finally Zhao Ru pointed at Wen Yue and said, "Zhang Meihua, I'm not paying back the money today. Let's see what you can do to me! If you have the guts, go to town with your cripple and sue me!"
"Zhao Cuihong, you scoundrel!" Wen Yue's lips trembled with anger, and with a crisp "slap," she decisively slapped Zhao Ruyi across the face.
Zhao Ru collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face. She looked at Wen Yue in disbelief: "You dare hit me?"
Wen Yue was a little confused. Although it was a real fight, she had controlled her strength. Just now... she didn't use much force, so how did she fall to the ground?
Meanwhile, the people behind the haystack were furious.
"Damn it, I didn't know until I came here that Wen Yue actually dared to bully Ruru like this!" The pink-haired girl at the front gritted her teeth.
"It's just acting. The slaps are all staged. There's no real slapping. Wen Yue clearly had a personal grudge involved, and she really went too far!" A young boy was equally indignant.
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