The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 316 Fear

"The era of internet traffic is coming to an end, Lu Nanting."

The topic suddenly became more profound, and Lu Nanting didn't know how to respond, so he remained silent.

Gu Lanxi calmly explained her considerations:

"Fans aren't stupid; they're just less experienced and more easily misled by the idol's aura. Once they've seen all sorts of popular celebrities, they'll miss the talented artists of the past. Relying on looks to get by in the industry and climbing the ladder through hype won't work anymore. Whether you're an actor or a singer, you need to have enough talent to attract people who support you unwaveringly."

Even when Gu Lanxi holds meetings with her employees, she prefers to sit to the side and patiently listen to everyone's opinions, rather than talking incessantly.

Every instruction he gives is clear and firm; he never rambles on about his own thought process.

Comparing the two situations, her current behavior seems somewhat abnormal.

Although her tone remained calm, Lu Nanting could tell from her rambling manner that she was nervous.

On one hand, she firmly believed she was right, but on the other hand, she lacked confidence in their relationship, fearing that this incident would cause a rift between them.

Lu Nanting crossed his arms, calmly looking at her, refusing to say a word.

In his view, Gu Lanxi was a typical example of someone who was highly skilled and daring.

Little did people know that those who drowned in the river were often skilled swimmers.

He skateboards, rides horses, and skis, but he never challenges himself with high-risk activities such as downhill skiing, horse racing, or freestyle skateboarding.

Moreover, Gu Lanxi had just changed the subject, avoiding his questions related to his concerns.

So she never worried about herself?

"If I had just focused on acting and relied solely on my acting skills to win over the audience, it would have taken me at least twenty years to achieve what I have today."

Aside from playing the second female lead in her debut film, Gu Lanxi has played the lead female role in her next six movies, and each film has achieved good box office and critical acclaim.

This is incredible for an actor who has just turned 22.

But with a little analysis, we can see why she is always the one chosen.

First, she has a strong box office appeal.

She has many loyal fans. Because she never endorses products or does much marketing, every time a movie she stars in is shown, her fans will drag all their relatives to see it and go crazy to boost the box office for her.

She's very active in giving roadshows, so it's easy to see her in person whenever that happens.

Basically, every time a new movie is released, it's a season of celebration for fans.

Secondly, she's a good actress; she acts with her brain, not just experience. It's fair to say that she's the best actress of her age group.

Third, she has very strict requirements for her partners: the script must be complete, the actors must be law-abiding, and the investors must be reliable...

All things considered, the roles she's willing to take on are generally of good quality.

Fourth, she has a great work attitude, is very cooperative, never acts like a diva, and is never spoiled, making her very easy to work with.

Finally, and most importantly, she holds capital.

Hiring her to act is like having insurance; even if the investment fails, there's nothing to fear.

Whether she pays out of her own pocket or brings in investment, reviving the production crew is a piece of cake.

This has indeed happened before. When Gu Lanxi took charge, she was much more effective than the producer.

“I didn’t have any plans to take on endorsements before, but I’m still doing those things for the sake of my career development.”

"First, do your best quietly. As long as you show it, even if it's just the tip of the iceberg, it will be attractive enough."

"Of course, appearance plays a part. But looks can only attract people to glance at me a few times. If I want people to like me long-term, or even spend money on me, I must be good enough to provide them with enough emotional value."

"When I am good enough, less public appearances will have a scarcity effect, making me a hot topic every time I appear."

So it's not that she doesn't work, it's just that she works in a very sophisticated and hardcore way.

She knows a great deal, but only a small part is ever shown.

People always say she's like a treasure trove; if you're willing to dig, you'll find something. But nobody knows how far ahead she's been thinking in private, or how much effort she's put into achieving her goals.

Seeing that he remained silent, Gu Lanxi scratched her head and finally obediently steered the conversation back on track:

“I didn’t do those things before, not because I didn’t have the courage, but because I didn’t have the money.”

Got it?

Don't have too much of a filter on her.

She has always been this kind of person.

If you're going to be angry, blame yourself for misjudging people, why blame her?

Gu Lanxi glanced quickly at the roadside trees rushing past the window, then quickly at Lu Nanting. Perhaps realizing her words were a bit provocative, she lowered her head, fidgeting with the subtle pattern on her skirt, and awkwardly adjusted her posture.

It must be said that her appearance is particularly deceptive.

For those who don't know her past, anyone who sees her will think that she is a well-behaved girl with excellent grades, the kind who wouldn't even step on an ant.

But she didn't lie on purpose! She's always been honest and open.

They don't care about her, and then they blame her for hiding it well.

Thinking of this, Gu Lanxi's words couldn't help but carry a hint of grievance:

Am I very different from what you imagined? Are you disappointed?

Seeing her tilt her head to look at him, seemingly calm, but with her hands unconsciously gripping the hem of her skirt and refusing to let go, Lu Nanting couldn't bring himself to do it and sighed deeply.
“When I first met you, I did have some preconceived notions about you. I thought you were a person with a strong heart but also a gentle nature,” Lu Nanting said, a little embarrassed as he recalled the past. “But I quickly changed my mind about you.”

"Can you tell me?"

Do you remember the time I was almost kidnapped?

"I remember, there were four people in total. I beat one up, one broke his ribs, one had a ruptured spleen, one had his testicles crushed, and one went blind. They told me to climb the tree, but I refused and insisted on getting in their way. As a result, they pushed me into the lake. Luckily, I didn't drown."

"I was scared and worried about you at the time, which is why I swallowed water. I can actually swim."

"However, it was a twist of fate. Later, the police came and, based on this, determined that they wanted to kill me and that I was acting bravely. In the end, I only gave a statement and didn't become a defendant."

"I will probably never forget that day for the rest of my life."

Almost everyone would never forget something like this.

The four burly men came prepared with all sorts of tools and several cloned vehicles for transport. Their accomplices were arrested, and in total, there were more than a dozen people involved.

It's unimaginable what it would be like to be kidnapped.

“I can’t forget it either. It was because of that incident that I realized what it means for the business world to be like a battlefield. Over the years, I have been extra careful in my work.”

The two had completely different ideas, and it was quite like they were talking past each other.

Lu Nanting was speechless; there was no tacit understanding at the crucial moment.

"What I mean is, I will never forget how you, so small, fought bare-handed, with every punch landing with such force, moving like a blur, quickly beating people until they were coughing up blood and couldn't even get up."

Lu Nanting sighed and told the truth: "After being rescued, I received psychological counseling. The doctor thought I was frightened by the kidnappers, but actually, I was frightened by you. The gentle goddess I've always liked turns into a beautiful demon in an instant when she gets angry. That day, I fell into the water, had a fever in the middle of the night, and dreamed that you were abusing me. I woke up from the nightmare. My second brother was at the hospital with me that day. When he heard me shouting 'Domestic violence is not allowed,' he rolled his eyes at me and cured me with just one sentence."

She saved someone, but instead of gratitude, they were afraid of her.

This was the first time Gu Lanxi had heard him mention this, and she was speechless: "So what did Second Brother say?"

He said, "How could a smart and strong girl like you, a weakling with poor grades, possibly like you?"

Unrequited love is a bitter thing, and upon hearing this, the self-deluded person burst into tears, barely managing not to faint.

When his second brother saw that he was not in a good condition, he touched his forehead and found that he had a fever. He just assumed that he was delirious from the fever and did not say anything harsh.

However, for Lu Nanting, that was enough to be remembered for a lifetime.

"So you keep yelling 'Domestic violence is unacceptable!' because you're afraid of me?"

Gu Lanxi has a good memory and remembers the time they met when they were children, but Lu Nanting doesn't.

Lu Nanting's first impression of her was when they first met at the bar.

She did not show any abnormalities during the subsequent tutoring sessions.

Realizing that the frail, helpless tutor he had always secretly admired was actually a martial arts master must have been very upsetting for him.

Gu Lanxi understood, but couldn't accept it.

To be honest, aside from flirting, she never hit Lu Nanting.

“I was scared at first, but then I thought, even if I get eight out of ten questions wrong, you can still hold back from saying even a harsh word to me. This is something even a biological mother wouldn’t do. Even if you’re angry, you would never do anything to me.”

Gu Lanxi gave an ambiguous hum and remained silent.

I was still unhappy.

“I’m bringing this up to say that I’ve always known you’re a courageous person. The reason I’m angry is simply because you never consider my feelings when you do things.”

Gu Lanxi reached out and hooked her little finger with his.

After a long pause, she whispered, "Actually, I've also had times when I was very scared."

I caught a cold, I'm sneezing, and my head is foggy. I'll only be posting one update today.

I owe four chapters, God!