Entertainment: I am the peak

Chapter 740 Rubbing Makes You Healthier

What makes the post-85 actresses special is that they have the national recognition that older generations of actors accumulated through traditional television media, as well as the fan base they cultivated through the internet in the new era.

The 85 Flowers are an extremely special, contradictory combination.

This has led to the fact that the post-85 actresses have been around for so long and have reaped all the benefits. They can claim to be talented actresses and have normal relationships without their fans finding anything wrong with it; they can also manage their fan base like idols, making their fans fight for them, and of course, they can also exploit their fans.

They enjoy the perks of being part of a fandom, but don't have to bear the obligations idols have to their fans—they can't date.

Then another question arises: Does Zhao Liying's official announcement of her marriage constitute a betrayal of her fans?

It's hard to say. According to the rules of the fan community, this is definitely betrayal, but then again, dating and marriage are normal life needs for celebrities, so why can't they do it?
But the problem is that Zhao Liying did the splits just two months ago to prove that she was not in a relationship or pregnant.

Are you turning your back on me now?

The result was that a large number of fans, even big fans, unfollowed, feeling deceived and betrayed.

Then some people might ask, Liu Yifei also proposed to her husband immediately after the official announcement, so why didn't her fans turn away en masse?

What are you comparing yourself to her for!
Liu Yifei is such a special person, you'd be doomed to fail if you compared yourself to her.

With Zhao Liying's official announcement, only Shu Chang among the post-85 actresses is still single.

After reading Zhao Liying's news, Liu Yifei even sent a message to Shu Chang to mock her.

Li Qiutang advised her not to make the call: "Don't be a fool. If you mock her, who knows what she'll say about you? You can't win an argument with her anyway."

"Don't worry." It's quite fun for the girlfriends to bicker and tease each other.

As expected, Liu Yifei mentioned that Shu Chang was her bridesmaid three years ago and then Tang Yan's bridesmaid three years later, which Shu Chang refuted. Shu Chang criticized her, and Liu Yifei laughed, which made Shu Chang even more unhappy, leading her to scold her.
"You're such a jerk, aren't you? I'm talking to you and you're still laughing."

Liu Yifei laughed even more happily and said, "I'm married, it doesn't matter to me. I have a husband to hug me, do you?"

Li Qiutang, who was standing to the side, pinched Liu Yifei and said, "You."

Shu Chang heard Li Qiutang's voice and said angrily, "So I'm also part of your game, huh?"

Liu Yifei didn't understand this kind of joke; Shu Chang was just wasting her time trying to wink at a blind man.

Liu Yifei pressed her advantage, saying, "How about I ask my mom to introduce you to someone? My mom went back to Jiangcheng, and her old colleagues' sons must have unmarried men. I'll ask her to ask around."

"Don't bother yourself. You should think about how you're going to escape my clutches after you give birth to your son."

Liu Yifei: ???

Li Qiutang spoke up at this moment: "You're so inhumane, you've set your sights on my son."

Shu Chang was taken aback, then laughed and scolded, "What are you two thinking! You're even more filthy than me!"

"Oh, so you admit you're filthy?"

Shu Chang: ? ? ?
"Liu Yifei, aren't you going to do anything about this?!"

Liu Yifei laughed and said, "I can't control him."

"I'll be driven crazy by you two sooner or later," Shu Chang said.

After joking around, Liu Yifei got down to business with Shu Chang: "Su Lun is starting a new movie, and she asked me to help her find actors the other day." She wouldn't say that she didn't want to act, but Shu Chang probably understood what she meant. "Why don't you give it a try if you have time?"

"No problem." It's very common for friends in the industry to introduce resources to each other.

After exchanging a few more words about Tang Yan's wedding, the two hung up the phone.

"Baby" undoubtedly embodies Yang Mi's ambition for a career transformation. This is her first realistic work, in which she plays a profound and complex character.

This kind of film certainly can't be judged solely by box office performance, but the attitude of the creators can be seen in the finished product. Both the director and the actors have problematic attitudes.

Director Liu Jie once said that this film had no script; they just took a story outline and got to work.

That's so childish.

The actors only found out they had to speak in dialect after joining the production team; the crew didn't give them enough time to prepare.

Adding to the woes, Yang Mi is pregnant and currently unsure of where she is resting during her pregnancy. She has been absent from the film's promotional activities and has only been able to greet the audience through recorded videos, which has made matters worse for the film.

Perhaps spurred on by Liu Yifei winning the Best Actress award, Yang Mi was very active online, even though she couldn't be there in person for the promotional event.

And he was accompanied by Liu Yifei.

Yang Mi's team intentionally or unintentionally associated themselves with Liu Yifei in the promotion of "Baby".

The main person involved may not be able to participate, but that's okay, the fans are here for you.

Yang Mi's fans are so powerful that it's an understatement to say they're second to none in the Chinese entertainment industry.

They brought up their friendship of over ten years again.

Who says there's no true friendship in the Chinese entertainment industry? Yang Mi and Liu Yifei's 13-year friendship is unbreakable.

"A True Best Friend in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: Yang Mi's Thoughtful and Considerate Gift to Liu Yifei"

This is considered basic operation; there's also posting artwork.

Just as Liu Yifei successfully ascended to the throne of top actress with "Marriage Story," Yang Mi has also successfully transformed her image with her realistic masterpiece.

There's nothing wrong with that. Her best friend proved her acting skills by winning the Best Actress award, and she followed suit, working hard to prove her determination to transform herself. No one can find fault with that.

And since "Baby" was indeed shortlisted for the San Sebastian main competition, it's reasonable to give it a shout-out now.

It was also said that Yang Mi and Liu Yifei met at the peak of their careers, having known each other since they were unknown, and now both have become top figures in the entertainment industry.

Liu Yifei's team is used to this kind of marketing and never pays any attention to it.

Zhao Liying is even trying to get involved with Gong Li; did Gong Li say anything about it?
But the fans wouldn't agree!

Yang Mi's popularity with the audience is not very good. The two main celebrities usually have some interaction, but their fans are like water and water, not exactly at odds, but they don't have much contact either.

Liu Yifei's fans have always disliked others using her name for marketing, especially since she won the Best Actress award this year. Her fans are now extremely proud and won't tolerate others trying to ride on her coattails.

"You should focus on your own transformation and not try to lead others."

"Yifei is resting now, don't bring her, thank you."

But Yang Mi really put in a lot of effort in promoting "Baby".

However, no matter how hard you work, results are what matter.

On its opening day, "Baby" received a large number of one-star reviews, which almost broke Yang Mi's spirits. Although she took on the film with the utilitarian need for a career change, Yang Mi was indeed very concerned.

"Yang Mi's acting skills have never disappointed. The director was tricked. One star."

"As a popular celebrity, he put in a lot of effort by appearing without makeup, but his acting was so awkward it was unbearable! Two stars."

"The female lead's performance lacks any depth and remains superficial. Her acting is still so formulaic, and she's constantly pulled out of the scene. Art films are indeed very challenging; you can tell if someone has substance just by looking at their eyes. The more she tries to change, the more she overdoes it. One star."

"Before the screening, Liu Yifei was constantly being marketed, but Liu Jie wouldn't dare to torment Yang Mi the way Li Qiutang tormented Liu Yifei, and Yang Mi wouldn't spend half a year on a single role like Liu Yifei did. Whether it's sincerity or effort, the audience can see it. Two stars, one for the movie, and the whole star for the effort put into the transformation."

(End of this chapter)