Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 575 Directly Targeting the Pillar of Shame

Peter Pan's previous concerns were not unfounded.

Shen Juan's heartfelt acceptance speech, which brought tears to many eyes, not only easily suppressed the sea of ​​red they had painstakingly ignited for Wei Wuxian, but also broke down the barriers between fandoms, sparking a phenomenal wave of discussion and putting them in the spotlight.

Domestic social media platforms will be the first to be affected.

Weibo has become the core platform for the fermentation and spread of trending topics.

Not only did multiple related terms trend on social media, but screenshots from fans and netizens also quickly spread through various channels with memorable quotes such as "Your existence is what gives you high value and scarcity" and "Love yourself before loving me." Many non-fans couldn't help but leave comments, exclaiming, "This is the kind of relationship that idols and fans should have."

What is being implied? What is being alluded to? Those who know, know.

Even with Tencent's strong support, it's impossible to lock Wei Wuxian in a "black room" for a period of time like Wu Jiaheng was banned. But Xiao Chun Juan, who is used to being domineering in the Chinese entertainment industry, has plenty of ways to completely ruin his public image through endless attacks and comparisons.

After all, in the era of internet traffic, the resources provided by capital may ensure temporary stability, but the power to control public opinion is the most important factor that determines an artist's life and death and the upper limit of their future development.

And Xiao Chunjuan is precisely the best at manipulating public opinion.

Therefore, this is destined to be a continuous bullying.

Lao Wu was overjoyed now, because he had company. His brother, who had been branded with shame, was no longer the only one.

Subsequently, because Shen Juan has maintained a very close and in-depth strategic partnership with Douyin over the years, after receiving additional traffic support from the platform, the number of views and topic reads for his acceptance speech exploded instantly.

The video uploaded by netizens, showing "fans screaming in support even without light sticks," paired with a divine shot of him standing on stage with red eyes, expressing his gratitude to his fans for their support, became the most emotionally impactful viral content of the year, and a large number of fan-made works based on this became popular.

For example, "Just as a 22-year-old man, I told my lover my thoughts," "I will always be moved by Shen Juan's sincerity," "He has given us so much love," and "I hope your future tears will be for happiness."
Then, Douban, Tieba, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, and even Hupu, among other platforms, began discussing the relationship between Shen Juan and his fans.

The vast majority of netizens believe that Shen Juan is a benchmark and role model for artists in the era of traffic stars in the Chinese entertainment industry. They also say that being a fan of Shen Juan is really a blessing. Not only is he unbeatable in terms of looks and career, but he also has no rivals and won't be dragged down by others. He is also extremely sincere towards his fans. Apart from having too many "sisters-in-law," he is almost a perfect idol.

And isn't there a saying that goes like this?

Judge a person by their actions, not their intentions.

Even if everything he's said over the years was a lie, just a persona he's created, it's become real after all this time.

Only a very small number of netizens are still going against the grain, claiming that Shen Juan is acting and putting on a show, and that he just doesn't want to be overshadowed by Xiao Zhan's popularity. They firmly refuse to admit that this is Shen Juan's true feeling.

All I can say is that this skinned fat shrimp is truly hateful.

But it is understandable.

After all, they had prepared for so long to bring their idol a stunning surprise, only to have their limelight stolen by someone else, and then be repeatedly humiliated and trampled on by so many people.
Any normal person with a sense of shame would find it unbearable to experience such a jarring contrast between their imagined reality and their dignity, akin to being publicly executed.

So perhaps it was only at this moment that Wei Wuxian and his group of fearless young heroes realized that the difference between a pop king and an ordinary top star was not just on the surface. A deep sense of loss swept over him and over every member of the fan club.

Following that, many of the artists who attended the Star Awards that evening also mentioned Shen Juan's remarks during backstage interviews.

Zhao Liying confessed: "I was deeply moved while listening to him from the audience. He reminded me of the Fireflies, and I almost burst into tears. Shen Juan's sincerity and open, unpretentious love for his fans is truly precious in this industry."

Zhao Lusi also said, "I learned a lot from Teacher Shen tonight, and I think I will definitely be better to my fans in the future!"

When Lao Song thought about how the heartless and cruel Shen Juan made her go home tonight and work as a miner without even giving her a chance, she couldn't help but get angry. As a result, she couldn't squeeze out any tears in front of the camera. In the end, she could only put on a sad and upset look and say, "I've known him for so long and I've never seen him cry in front of me. This means that he was really moved by the fans tonight."

Dilraba finally understood why she had developed feelings for Shen Juan, a notorious scumbag. The root of the reason lay in the strong empathy and delicate emotions they shared. They were highly similar in many ways. The only difference was that this trait caused her great distress, while Shen Juan was able to turn it into his own unique advantage. This made her uncontrollably want to get closer to him and draw nourishment from him that she lacked.

So when the media mentioned Shen Juan's acceptance speech, she replied with a bright smile: "Perhaps that's why he's so popular. In any case, we have to admit that there are always a few people in this world who look different from everyone else."

With red eyes, Tian Xiwei said in a media interview: "Most people probably only see the glamorous side of their idols as superstars, but I always feel that the vulnerable and negative side of celebrities offstage and off-camera is the most attractive. It makes people feel sorry for them and can't help but want to protect them."

Zhou Ye, who appeared next, was crying her eyes out, as if she were competing with Sister Tian to see who could cry more and who loved more deeply.

"I was very moved by Juanjuan's speech tonight, but I was not surprised at all. I have always known how much he loves and appreciates his fans. When I was filming with Juanjuan before, he told me that sometimes you can treat everything in the world as a living thing and put yourself in their shoes to feel their sadness. Empathy cultivated in this way can help actors better understand the emotions of the characters and put themselves in the characters' mindsets. So what I want to say is that strong empathy is not a shackle. Empathy is the talent of kind people."

"He is such a gentle and kind person."

Cheng Xiao, who was interviewed by another media outlet, appeared quite strong and calm, but traces of her crying were still faintly visible.

"Even though I'm past the age of crying easily, I'm still moved to tears by this pure love. After all, who wouldn't like a sincere person? So I hope everyone can create their own world, just like he said."

Wang Churan, who calls herself an "S-level genius little wife," naturally couldn't escape the fate of being arrested and interviewed by the media with red eyes.

Since that's the case, why not advertise for Honor? That way, more fans of the couple could be attracted to them.

"Teacher Shen's speech tonight immediately reminded me of the drama 'You Are My Glory' that I worked with him on recently. In the drama, Yu Tu and Qiao Jingjing went to great lengths for each other and were each other's glory. Off-screen, Teacher Shen is also using his words and actions to bring strength to his fans and tell them to become better."

"So even before he said Alovers were his glory, he was already the glory in the hearts of all Alovers!"

In addition, mainstream media also gave Shen Juan high praise, recognizing his positive value and his status as an industry benchmark.

People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency, and Guangming Daily all published articles, clearly affirming Shen Juan's values ​​of regarding fans as family members and partners for mutual growth, rather than as tools for gaining fame and fortune. They specifically mentioned his advocacy of "loving others before loving yourself," stating that he not only conveyed the correct guidance of rational idol worship to the public, but also conveyed a positive attitude towards life, setting a positive example for the relationship between idols and fans in the era of internet traffic.

With Shen Juan's powerful influence, this news event even successfully spread overseas: US media, which closely follow his activities, immediately reported on the matter, and his acceptance speech was translated into dozens of languages, creating a viral sensation on TikTok and attracting fans and netizens of different nationalities and ethnicities to participate in the discussion.

European and American Alovers expressed that they were deeply moved to tears by Shen Juan. They had never experienced such a strong emotion from other celebrities before. They even said that this is the advantage of East Asian culture being more humane. Their desire to travel to Shanghai and experience Chinese culture is becoming more and more active!

Neon Alovers says: We've known for a long time how good Shen Juanjun is to us; he's such a kind and handsome man! So next year for AS4, we'll definitely spend a lot of money to boost sales and let him feel our passionate love!
South Korean Alovers and some female netizens who took the opportunity to criticize the K-pop idols should take note and learn from them.

Why is it that even when someone has reached such an unparalleled peak, they still tirelessly thank their fans for their contributions?
As expected, this sparked another gender-based conflict between men and women, causing Shen Juan's image and reputation among Korean men to decline further, while his status among Korean women to rise further.

The Southeast Asian Alovers have rekindled their dream of visiting Shanghai, hoping to visit the places Shen Juan left behind and complete the pilgrimage to the holy sites left by their predecessor once their friendship has stabilized.

However, because their economic development level is indeed lower than that of other countries and regions, they can only do their best to generate revenue for Shen Juan in the streaming media field. This is the origin of the saying in the fan war that "Shen Juan has millions of female workers in Southeast Asia".

All I can say is that we share the same world and the same dream.

In this era of global internet connectivity, Shen Juan often only needs an excellent song or a touching speech to create a pop storm and drive the world crazy for him.

The Light of Asia? A Cultural Symbol? A Popular Icon?

They are all just labels that are shining on him.

As he said in LV's global advertisement earlier this month:
I am popular.

Shen Juan himself represents the popular culture of the new era.

The next morning, I was woken up by an alarm clock in my hotel bed.

After spending some time and effort saying goodbye to the still sleepy Tian Yexiao and the other two, Shen Juan began his work for the day.

Back in Shanghai, they reshot Dilraba's cameo role in "Glory".

After three weeks apart, although some staff members had moved to other film crews to do odd jobs, the main creative team was retained, so it was running smoothly and quickly entered the preparation stage before the official start of filming.

After finishing her makeup and hair, the urban beauty version of Dilraba walked over to Shen Juan with a smile and sat down next to him, giving him a cute wink.

"Your statement last night was amazing!"

Did you cry while listening to this?

"Just a little bit more." Dilraba deliberately acted cute.

"Then it's not impressive." Shen Juan glanced at her.

"I held back because there were cameras pointed at me."

"Your excessive idol image is also part of your charm."

"Do you tell everyone that she's cute?"

"I tell everyone that you are cute."

Dilraba was taken aback, then laughed, her voice softening involuntarily, "Why can you say such calm things that make others feel uneasy?"

"Oh, then I'll be more enthusiastic next time."

Shen Juan's tone remained calm and composed.

But it stirred up Dilraba's emotions.

"That's not what I'm talking about!"

"What is that?" Shen Juan asked knowingly.

"Of course," Dilraba paused before speaking, her furrowed brows suggesting she had gathered her courage for a while before finally uttering the words, though her voice was noticeably weaker.

"I've noticed you've been acting strange lately. Why are you suddenly saying so many things that could make me overthink?"

"Maybe it's because I'm in a good mood."

Shen Juan made up a reason on the spot. Anyway, he knew that Dilraba was interested in him. Under these circumstances, no matter what he said, Dilraba's affection for him would increase rapidly.

So I was very relaxed and in a very casual state.

Those who are favored are always fearless.

And the result was as expected.

Dilraba, who was in a state of emotional turmoil, took it seriously.

Ever since hearing Shen Juan's acceptance speech last night and realizing that she and he were kindred spirits, Reba's feelings for him were like kindling, instantly igniting a raging fire. As a result, her love-struck mind became increasingly infatuated, and she always wanted to find opportunities to find out more about him, from the things he liked to his private habits, wishing she could know everything about Shen Juan.

"Are you in a good mood? Why are you in a good mood?"

"Because the weather is nice."

"Well, the weather is pretty good today, the sun is warm."

"Wow, my little sun is praising the sun!"

Dilraba was both embarrassed, annoyed, and delighted: "Keep your voice down!"

Shen Juan raised an eyebrow: "What? Afraid of being overheard?"

Can't you be serious for once?

"I'm telling the truth. I've always been serious."

Looking closely into Shen Juan's clear, innocent, and deceptively charming eyes, it was as if she were seeing the beauty of the world. Dilraba couldn't help but look away, her cheeks burning even hotter.

Even though she knew he was teasing her on purpose, even though she knew he had said similar things to many girls, even though she knew the owner of those eyes was far less beautiful and pure than they seemed, at this moment, her emotions completely overwhelmed her reason, and she still couldn't help but feel her heart race as he spoke such serious words of love.

But she didn't want to appear too out of line, or to show that she had reached her breaking point and wanted a clear answer.

The former will only make Shen Juan more reckless and fearless; the latter is most likely a case of throwing good money after bad, with no chance of return!
She'll behave herself after being taken advantage of by that scumbag.

So in the end, all I could do was glare at him angrily.

A warm and sweet feeling quietly welled up in my heart.

If I keep being stubborn and not revealing my feelings, will he keep saying sweet things to make me happy?
Does that mean my saying one thing but doing another has become an advantage?

Is this world really that amazing?

"By the way, haven't you been on set yet?"

Shen Juan suddenly spoke, interrupting her reverie.

Reba came to her senses and said, "It's been almost half a year."

"What are you thinking? Why are you not joining any productions?"

"Because I'm not very satisfied with the scripts I've received so far, I'm thinking of waiting until 'The Long Ballad' airs to see if I can get a better script. To put it bluntly, I want to upgrade my resources based on the success of the drama." Dilraba has a clear plan for her career development, but unfortunately, having a plan doesn't necessarily guarantee success.

Acting skills are one reason.

On the other hand, the brokerage company might hold them back.

Just like what Siba did to Ju Jingyi, they were afraid that their artists would become too independent and want to go solo, so they often tried to sabotage and hinder them.

Capital is driven by profit and disregards human relationships.

Amicable breakups are extremely rare.

Most artists, after failing to terminate their contracts or being forced to renew them by their companies upon contract expiration, will become disheartened and resigned to their fate.

Only a very few people can persevere to the end.

"How long will that take? You don't have any dramas waiting to air except for 'The Long Ballad.' What if it flops? Are you just going to accept your fate and start taking on less desirable projects?" Shen Juan asked, posing a probing question.

"Do you think everyone can have such good resources as you?" Dilraba's sarcastic words were on the tip of her tongue, but before she could say them, Shen Juan added, "I'll help you see if there are any suitable resources later."

Dilraba's eyes lit up instantly, and she became lively and excited, feeling that Shen Juan really cared about her and loved her too much!

"Thank you, Brother Shiyi!" she said happily.

"You're welcome, Water Queen."

Dilraba's smile vanished instantly, and she rolled her eyes.

Suddenly, Shen Juan didn't seem so cute anymore.

(Outfit of the Star Awards last night)

If Yu Tu, the male protagonist of Glory, is a staunch believer in idealism, then his ex-girlfriend is his opposite.

Xia Qing is a typical realistic and rational character. Her life choices are centered on pragmatism. She broke up with Yu Tu back then because she did not agree with the cost-effectiveness of his aerospace ideals. Now, she is advising Yu Tu to change careers based on realistic considerations of salary and social status. She represents a type of choice in the adult world where ideals are compromised with reality.

Moreover, she is not entirely without lingering feelings for her past relationship. Her actions, such as taking the initiative to meet Yu Tu and bringing up the past at parties, show this. However, she is unwilling to let go of her elite image and face her true feelings. Therefore, she can only cover up her disappointment by mocking Qiao Jingjing and emphasizing her own success, which makes her seem particularly conflicted.

To put it bluntly, he's just a tool or a reference point.

First, her disagreement with Yu Tu about "reality vs. ideals" highlights the value of Yu Tu's dedication to aerospace research; then, her contrast with Qiao Jingjing's "utilitarianism vs. purity" underscores the rarity of Qiao Jingjing's understanding and support for Yu Tu's ideals, and it can be said that she single-handedly drives the development of the relationship between the male and female protagonists.

Secret and magnificent!
With preparations complete, filming can officially begin.

“At the gathering yesterday, everyone was discussing this, and they even blamed us for not saying that Qiao Jingjing was our high school classmate. How could we say that? We’ve never really known her. You guys even drank together? I’ve been thinking about it, and it seems unlikely! So as soon as they left, I came over to confirm it with you.”

Perhaps it's because every woman has "green tea" DNA etched into her bones, so they are either born green tea or born masters of spotting green tea. Anyway, Dilraba plays this kind of role with ease, and she even seems to be secretly pleased with herself.

But after filming wrapped, when Shen Juan questioned her, she denied everything and tried to distance herself from her character.

"Oh dear, that's what the character says in the play! I was just acting according to the script, it has nothing to do with me personally. Besides, the aroma of tea was required for the role, how can you say that my good acting is just me being myself? That's an insult to my character!"

"Insult to personality?"

Shen Juan raised an eyebrow and deliberately drew out his words: "Why do I have a feeling that someone's secret has been exposed and they're in a hurry to distance themselves?"

Dilraba subconsciously swallowed nervously, then suddenly turned her head and glared at him fiercely, "You just know how to tease me!"

Unfortunately, it has no lethality.

After all, a cute creature getting angry only makes it cuter, and besides, there's no way she could actually get angry in front of Shen Juan.

Looking at her adorable, flustered yet not truly angry expression, Shen Juan's smile widened even further: "I tease you because I like you. Just like how elementary school students use pranks to attract the attention of girls they like, I also want your attention. So, Baba, can you only pay attention to me from now on?"

These words seemed to strike a chord with Dilraba, who quickly turned her increasingly flushed face away, letting out a silent scream in her heart.

She had lost count of how many times today she had been hit with Shen Juan's high-speed, direct attacks, causing her heart rate to explode and her head to spin!

But she not only doesn't reject the feeling of losing control of her own thoughts, she even seems to be somewhat addicted to it.

That's right.

She enjoyed being completely manipulated by Shen Juan, even though she knew that Shen Juan wouldn't be devoted to only her.

After all, people can't always make the right choices.

Occasionally, you should make some choices that you like.

Only then can one prove that they are a human being, not a piano key.

So occasionally setting aside reason isn't entirely a bad thing; at least it can bring you immediate happiness.

For Dilraba, who is constantly under pressure from all sides, this may be the only spiritual comfort in her desolate life.

(End of this chapter)