Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 497 In times of low spirits, look at those who shine.
The controversy sparked by Jay Chou's new song release continues, and the discussion is even getting more heated!
Many people are not satisfied with just attacking his creative ability, and even take this opportunity to question his character and stance, saying that he does not treat mainland fans as human beings. He has had a Weibo account for almost a year, but has only updated it once, and that was a task post that he was forced to retweet.

In contrast, he is much more active on Instagram, like a fake, constantly flaunting his wealth and Nike products, or showcasing his transnational "friendship" with his group of foreign white friends.

Let's set aside the question of right and wrong for now.

It can only be said that Bago was not cautious enough, or perhaps he had been living too comfortably before, which made him complacent.

He could do that before because no one could threaten his position; he was unique.

but now?
Sigh. There's nothing I can do.

Shen Juan is a natural weapon for breaking into battle!

The island loves neon; he rules neon.

The neighborhood likes the UK, and he rules the UK.

With his sudden emergence, the value of all Hong Kong and Taiwan artists' online presence will shrink significantly and become irrelevant.

This means they can no longer act arrogantly and do whatever they want, just like they did ten or twenty years ago.

Therefore, the authorities can openly and honestly conduct a purge, making an example of a few in Hong Kong and Taiwan to warn those who are still wavering: you are not our only option, we are not indispensable to you! Don't be so shameless!
Back on set
The scene we're filming tonight is the first kiss between the male and female leads while waiting at a traffic light after they've confirmed their relationship.

While waiting for the scene to start.

Shen Juan was reading the news, and at the same time, he was thinking about how to use his wealth and influence to do something meaningful.

To put it bluntly, the desire to do good for society is genuine.

It's true that they want a good reputation.

The desire to emulate legends and rival the great is genuine!
If that's the case, why not do it together?

He doesn't care if people say he's a fake philanthropist.

Some things are just for personal satisfaction.

Xiao Hu leaned against Shen Juan, happily replenishing her abundant "Juanjuan energy" while browsing netizens' comments on Weibo for the sixth episode of "Back to Field 4," the episode featuring Ju Jingyi and Hai Qing. She read aloud some of the comments she found amusing and shared them with Shen Juan.

[Shen Juan's swing scene is absolutely divine! His profile as he drinks water with his head tilted back in the sunset is so perfect it's wallpaper material! Can the production team please give us more close-up shots of Juan? Please! He's the true king of seduction in the Chinese entertainment industry! It's hard to imagine how boring and dull the world would be without Shen Juan.]

“Even without me, the earth will still keep turning.” Shen Juan seemed to be having a conversation with this netizen from afar.

"The earth does rotate, but I won't rotate anymore." Xiao Hu hugged Shen Juan's arm and started whining and acting spoiled.

My senior smells so good!
Why do boys smell so good?

But I remember he didn't wear any perfume today!

Oh well, I don't care anymore, my brain's about to shut down.
Fragrant and soft, proud and aloof yet gentle.
Senior is totally a little chubby cat! So cute, it feels amazing to touch!

I really want to be Shen Juan's dog!

[Haha, the scene from last year where Hai Qing knelt down to eulogize Shen Juan has been unearthed again! Even now, seeing them together still makes me dizzy, but Shen Juan's line to Ju Jingyi, 'It's okay, I'll make them right,' completely blew my brain! Which woman can resist this sweet charm?]

[Sister Tian: I don't know if I can handle it.jpg]

"Hahaha, they're attacking Oda again!"

Xiao Hu laughed heartily.

The female fans' fake friendship is now confirmed.

"Actually, if you want netizens to remember you, you can create a memorable scene like Teacher Haiqing."

"No, I think that would be too embarrassing."

"Being a celebrity means being able to let loose!"

"Is being uninhibited the same as being silly and making a fool of oneself?"

"That's understandable."

"Then I'll just stick to being a pretty face."

Anyway, I'm so well-behaved, so cute, and so obedient, my senior will definitely take care of me, right?
[If you don't understand, just ask: how many more skills does Shen Juan have yet to showcase? Cooking, farm work, witty banter, and comforting others are seamlessly integrated. I suggest Hunan TV rename "Back to Field" to "Shen Juan's Longing," he exudes the charm of a married man at 22! He's the biggest treasure of this show!]

Wow! This netizen also thinks the senior has a lot of husband-like charm! Turns out I'm not the only one who thinks so!

Shen Juan rolled his eyes in a way that women found very amusing, making Xiao Hu, who was always watching his expression, very teary-eyed.

He's aloof to outsiders, childish and adorable in front of them, and incredibly passionate on the ship—that's the three-dimensional nature of Xiao Hu.

"Anyone with Ju Jingyi?"

Although Xiao Hu felt a little jealous when she heard other women's names from Shen Juan, she still obediently read them aloud:

"Ju Jingyi finally stopped putting on airs this time! Her hair was flying wildly while swinging on the swing, but she didn't rush to fix it. Her eyes were also shining when she was chatting with Shen Juan. Suddenly I felt her authenticity. Actually, I really think that Ju Jingyi's success and failure both depend on Siba. Without Siba, it would be difficult for her to enter the entertainment industry and act. But after entering the industry, Siba not only failed to provide her with decent support and protection, but also suppressed and prevented her from becoming popular, for fear that Ju Jingyi would set a bad precedent for so many idols in SNH48 to terminate their contracts and run away."

"Ju Jingyi's intention to get closer to Shen Juan is too obvious! I give this tea ceremony a perfect score, but netizens seem to buy it? Is the pure green tea the answer? But to be honest, this is the first time I've seen a light with emotion in her eyes. Before, it all seemed too fake."

"Shen Juan told Ju Jingyi that she could face criticism with equanimity after she succeeded. This sentence is more poignant than any inspirational quote. The Chinese entertainment industry needs more artists who break free from constraints, instead of cookie-cutter traffic puppets. But I'm curious, can their conversation about terminating their contract be released?"

"Of course it can be released. If it is released, it means that the matter is probably a done deal. It can also divert public attention and help Ju Jingyi share the pressure that Siba brought to her after the contract termination. This is almost an open conspiracy. It is taking advantage of the fact that Siba does not have a decent power background in the entertainment industry."

Hu Lianxin turned her gaze away from her phone screen and looked at Shen Juan, asking curiously, "So it's true?"

"What really?"

"Is Ju Jingyi really coming to our company?"

"Well, if nothing unexpected happens."

With the help of Starlink, Ju Jingyi and Siba's legal process to terminate their contract is indeed nearing its end.

Siba would definitely not want their top female artist to leave, because it would not only have a significant impact on their revenue and development plans, but it would also easily make their idols consider leaving as well. After all, Sun Zhenni was already a contracted artist with Starlink before the company's top female artist left.

If this behavior isn't stopped, what if these young idols all start using Starlink as a more advanced platform?
What should they do?
So, our Siba has become Starlink's youth training camp!
So during this period, a lot of negative news about Ju Jingyi's plastic surgery was released in an attempt to force her to change her mind under public pressure.

It's just a pity that Ju Jingyi is too stubborn.

She had already prepared herself mentally.

It's impossible to be defeated by these recycled dirt.

And once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back.

Some things, once started, will never stop.

They had only been sitting down and chatting for a couple of minutes when the production assistant came over to remind them that the kissing scene was about to be filmed.

Xiao Hu got up with high spirits and began to prepare.

This was her first on-screen kiss!
Therefore, we must capture the most perfect effect!
She must make all her sisters envious!

Shen Juan didn't get up in a hurry.

As the saying goes, "Speak of the devil and he shall appear."

Ju Jingyi sent Shen Juan a WeChat message.

She said she would be coming to Shanghai tomorrow and wanted to have dinner with Shen Juan to discuss the contract termination and future plans.

Shen Juan did not have any intention of refusing.

After all, this isn't a trap.

But if I remember correctly
Tomorrow, June 18th, is her birthday, right?

So, is it really okay for an idol who has been in the industry for many years with zero scandals to have dinner alone with a member of the opposite sex on their birthday, especially one with a less-than-stellar reputation?
The following evening, after finishing work, Shen Juan went to the place where he would be having dinner that night, a barbecue restaurant that was fairly popular.

Ju Jingyi knows the owner of this restaurant. She said that when she was still an idol in Hanoi, she often came here to dine with her friends.

Therefore, the dining location was reserved in a small private room on the second floor, separated from the noisy and bustling atmosphere outside by only a curtain.

"How is it? Doesn't it taste good?"

Ju Jingyi is like a high school girl eagerly seeking positive feedback after sharing her favorite food with others. Her bright eyes are filled with anticipation, and coupled with her slow, soft, and sweet voice, she appears quite adorable.

"not bad."

Shen Juan smiled silently. Should I say that she truly deserves to be called a girl idol who combines the essence of the Japanese 48 Group and K-pop?

She can act cute and adorable, and she can also act aloof and indifferent.

It's a pity they were born in the wrong era and in the wrong place.

If the environment for idols in the Chinese entertainment industry weren't so barren, Shen Juan felt she would have thrived.

"Is it really not bad? You're not lying to me, are you?" Ju Jingyi rested her hands on the table, leaned forward slightly, and stared intently at Shen Juan, who was chewing on barbecue across from her. Her clear eyes were filled with inquiry and doubt, as if she wanted to find traces of lying on his face.

Unfortunately, aside from witnessing the greatness of that face up close once again, which inevitably stirred up feelings of envy, amazement, and longing, and made my heart race uncontrollably, I didn't find any useful clues.

She is someone who is extremely concerned about her image, constantly strives for perfection, and has an extreme pursuit of beauty and makeup.

So when you come across such a handsome face that can be described as the "ceiling of East Asian beauty", it's really hard not to be captivated.

If Shen Juan has garnered a large following in the music industry thanks to his outstanding singing skills and exceptional songwriting talent, then he can also enjoy countless admirers and adorations in the world of looks thanks to his striking good looks. Ju Jingyi is undoubtedly one of them.

She had fantasized countless times that if she looked like Shen Juan, she might not have suffered so much criticism.
"It's really not bad." Shen Juan nodded.

After receiving Shen Juan's affirmative reply, Ju Jingyi happily smiled and then continued to put the raw meat on the iron plate with all her might, before handing the grilled meat to Shen Juan.

This cycle repeats itself endlessly.

It wasn't until Shen Juan realized that he had seriously exceeded his calorie intake for the night, as if he had been unwittingly tricked by his colleagues into falling into the urban legend of the "weight gain trap" in the Chinese entertainment industry, that he couldn't help but speak up and dissuade him: "You should eat something too. How can you not eat yourself and just feed others?"

"Alright then," Ju Jingyi said with a regretful expression, stopping the feeding activity that had been making her feel happy and relieved.

"Speaking of which, how far have you progressed with terminating your contract? Is it going smoothly?" Shen Juan took a sip of orange juice and got down to business.

"I'm already prepared to pay the penalty for breach of contract. The process should be going smoothly. The only problem now is all the negative press I've been getting. My former employer has been buying me a lot of negative articles lately, all sorts of things, like plastic surgery, being too image-conscious, acting skills, and permanent makeup."

Ju Jingyi channeled her grief and anger into her appetite, stuffing meat into her mouth. Anyway, her only goal this year is to run away from the SNH48 group and start a new life. She doesn't plan to join any film crews, so she can relax a bit on her figure management. She'll train harder when she has work in the future.

"It's normal. That's how this industry is. Whenever an artist is close to the end of their contract or has trouble renewing it and has thoughts of switching agencies, the agency will release the dirt they have on them as a warning. Your behavior of being willing to pay the penalty for breaking the contract and running away is no different from Nalan Yanran breaking off her engagement with Xiao Yan and making a scene known to everyone in Wutan City. They have lost face, and the hearts of their idols have fallen. Naturally, they will stage a scene to make an example of you and won't let you off easily."

"It's really speechless, you know?"

"Anyone else speechless? Can you be more speechless than me?" Shen Juan took a sip of orange juice, the sweet and sour taste making him feel much better. "At least you were targeted because you wanted to switch jobs and run away, but what about me? I'm being cyberbullied because I'm too popular? And it's just blindly following the trend and making baseless accusations. What can I say?"

Ju Jingyi was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then sighed: "Well, it seems that you are indeed more miserable."

Shen Juan picked up a piece of roasted beef tongue and put it in his mouth. After chewing for a while, he slowly said, "But I'm actually used to it. When I first became popular in 17, a lot of people criticized me, saying that I was a foreign worshipper and that I was thinking of developing abroad before my popularity in China had stabilized. But they don't understand anything. If I don't take advantage of my peak popularity and the most enthusiastic fans to do the hardest things, I won't have the opportunity once my superficial popularity stabilizes."

"So every time I see those nonsensical scandals and bizarre remarks, although I may not seem to care, I am actually quite speechless inside. It wasn't until I encountered more things and met more people that I realized that people just like to express their opinions and views on things they don't understand."

For example, Lei Zi, who is good at some things but bad at others.

He looked up at the quiet Ju Jingyi, smiled and shrugged: "Look at those artists who are at the top of the industry, which one of them didn't climb out of the scandals? Today they're accused of being arrogant, tomorrow they're embroiled in rumors, and the day after they're maliciously misinterpreted—it's all normal. But there are only two ways to truly help an artist establish themselves: one is to rely on solid work to shut up those haters, and the other is to prove their innocence over time and gradually eliminate those unfounded scandals."

"So many things that seem troublesome now, when we look back in two years, we may find that they were nothing at all. If you have talent and are willing to work hard, after terminating your contract, you can calm down and hone your skills on a few stages or film a couple more good dramas, and the outside world will see your changes sooner or later."

Looking into his eyes and feeling the care in his words, Ju Jingyi felt a warm current flow through her heart, making her smile sweetly and her eyes crinkle. "Then I hope that in the future, I can get to know everyone again through the stage and my works, just like you said!"

"Yes, I will." Shen Juan smiled, raised an eyebrow, and then raised his glass in a gesture of respect. "Don't forget to treat me to a celebration banquet then."

"I'll treat you to whatever fancy meal you want!"

"It won't be a big meal."

"Then what do you want to eat?"

"I think," Shen Juan thought for a moment, then replied with a smile, "the barbecue at this restaurant is pretty good, don't you think?"

Ju Jingyi raised an eyebrow, mimicking Shen Juan's manner.

She thought Shen Juan was quite understanding.

Top-tier stats + decent mechanics.
No wonder he can attract so many people to like him at the same time.

Fortunately, she's different.

She's not that love-obsessed; she has her own pursuits. Otherwise, if she met such a high-quality potential partner, she might have willingly fallen for him like those other girls.

She believes she has ample confidence and assurance in resisting Shen Juan's charm!

At nine o'clock in the evening, all the streetlights were turned on.

After leaving the restaurant, the two did not rush to go home, but instead walked together in silence under the streetlights.

In Ju Jingyi's eyes, Shen Juan was carrying a bag of birthday gifts in his right hand and a cup of coffee that was still steaming in the early summer in his left. The dim yellow light shone on him, illuminating one shadow after another, making him seem like the only bright spot on this street.

She didn't know when it started, but a strange and complicated emotion quietly crept into her heart, gently wrapping around her like vines. Ju Jingyi subconsciously gripped her phone tightly, her knuckles tightening slightly, and even her breathing became more rapid. Under the catalysis of the special atmosphere, her mood rippled outwards.

Compared to someone like Shen Juan, how many people in this industry would dare to call themselves stars or idols?
They are the real born idols!
They are the real top-tier celebrities!
Whether internal or external, it can bring strength to people and radiate light and warmth to illuminate the world of others.

Then she suddenly remembered this sentence.
If being with someone makes you feel emotionally stable, allows you to open up, makes you optimistic, more confident, more cheerful, and more curious to explore the world, then that person is worth loving.

Of course, it's too early to talk about love or not.

She has no plans to date for the time being.

She has always believed that.
Others are just passersby; only you are your own home.

But what if, after experiencing the ups and downs of life, you entrust the rest of your idol's life to him?
Thinking about it this way, it might not be so bad.

At least I don't dislike the feeling of working with him.

or.
Okay, to be precise, I really like it!
She enjoyed following behind the man who was facing a battle for honor, trying to learn something from him.

Because "oneself" is something that cannot be seen.

Only by colliding with something else and waiting for it to bounce back can she understand "herself". Therefore, she wants to collide with people or things that are strong and of a high standard, because only in that way can she know what "she" really is.

It's important to understand that a person's fundamental nature is hard to change. So even though the idol who made so many inspirational declarations during the SNH48 general election suffered so many beatings in order to enter a more mainstream circle, she still harbored the ambition and desire to continue climbing higher.

Thinking so
Ju Jingyi suddenly understood why Shen Juan had said something that seemed a bit strange and incomprehensible at the time when he was interviewed in the United States: "I want to do as much as possible and go as far as society can tolerate my success."

Although they differ greatly in their professional skills, talents, achievements, and development potential.

But fundamentally, they are all the same.

They all have similar cores.

She will always be deeply fascinated by the restlessness, resilience, and inclusive vitality unique to living in the moment!
That night they didn't talk very late, and they didn't even talk much about anything outside of work. Ju Jingyi was somewhat relieved that Shen Juan didn't do anything. He just talked about the development of Starlink's Japanese and Korean branches, gossiped about K-pop next door, and replied to his friends' WeChat messages with a smile.
Despite knowing that countless paparazzi were lurking around her and that she would likely be trending again tonight, sparking controversy once more, she found a sense of relaxation she hadn't felt in a long time.

Her phone, which was already on silent, was bombarded with WeChat messages from her friends, and she only had time to check them on her way home.

[Ju Jingyi, you're trending on Weibo!!!]

I asked you why you didn't invite me out for your birthday today.

[Xiao Ju, when did you meet Shen Juan?]

[Xiao Ju, you've joined Shen Juan's fishpond too?]

Isn't Shen Juan handsome in real life?

Are Shen Juan's lips soft?

[Shen Juanxia Mian Dabuda?]

The messages from the first few friends were fine.

But upon seeing this message...
Ju Jingyi's cheeks instantly flushed.

It's just a dinner date, isn't it?

Is it necessary to make such a fuss?
It's as if having dinner with Shen Juan will get me transferred to Huaiyun by him. But I'm perfectly fine now, aren't I?

You people are all demonizing him!
He's not as exaggerated or outrageous as you all say!
On the contrary, he is clearly a very nice person!
Anyway, Ju Jingyi clearly remembered that when Shen Juan released "You're On Your Own, Kid" at the beginning of the month, he said something on Weibo that left a deep impression on her.
When you're going through a low point, look at the people and things that shine!

She thought it made a lot of sense.

And coincidentally...
I'm currently at a low point.

And you happen to shine.

So I'll listen to you!

My career is undergoing a major change, and I'm currently at a low point. So let me look up and admire you who are shining brightly!
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618 Weibo Mini-Drama

Top trending search terms:

#Shen Juan Ju Jingyi#
#Shen Juan and Ju Jingyi strolling on the street#
#Ju Jingyi Star Chain#
Low-ranking trending searches:

#Ju Jingyi's Sister-in-Law 202#
#Tian Xiwei's Condition#
#Tian Xiwei Ju Jingyi#
At 22:15 PM, Shen Juan updated her Weibo consecutively: 【Bored.】, 【Quoting her words, "Why are my goals so clear? I think it's just that I'm taking responsibility for my ideals." Ambition is never a derogatory term; Starlink welcomes any artist with career aspirations to join.】

At 22:37 PM, Ju Jingyi updated her Weibo: "I've always been a perfectionist. Even if you didn't demand that of me, I would still demand that of myself. Everyone likes instant results, but they don't realize how important hard work is. So, whatever I do, I must give it my all. I've been in the industry for seven years, and in the eyes of my fans, I've gradually grown and matured. You are like family to me, and also like strict teachers. I'm so grateful for your strictness and encouragement, which has helped me reach a state that I consider very balanced. Thank you for making me more composed and stronger. Please continue to support me and believe in me in the future, because I am working hard to turn 'want to be' into 'being!'"

Meanwhile, Li Wanda, who also celebrated her birthday today but has little presence in the public eye, also posted on Weibo.

Shen Juan also sent her birthday wishes and a birthday gift that made her so excited that she rolled around on the bed with her pillow.

But nobody cared, nobody paid attention.

No one would care about a 17-year-old amateur.

Shen Juanren gave him the nickname "Amateur Killer".

There are so many ordinary people in this world who like him!

So she made a vow in her heart.

Perhaps because of my age, 202 wasn't for me.
But I absolutely have to have "Sister-in-Law 303" on the table!

I will definitely step into the public eye in the future and become someone that is mentioned when people discuss Brother Juan's romantic relationships!

(End of this chapter)