The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 538 Xu Xing, why are you so mean!
[I simply couldn't help but boast about our conversation when asked, which led to the mistaken belief that we were determined to collaborate. Without my knowledge, the company made an impolite offer of cooperation, for which I am truly sorry.]

Son Ye-jin apologized very politely, and her voice message was full of embarrassment.

It sounds very sincere.

The only downside is that she went to visit the set and asked Yoona for her contact information.

Im Yoona had just told Heo Haeng that she had never admitted her relationship with Heo Haeng to anyone else when Son Ye-jin suddenly asked her about it, which surprised her greatly.

She didn't know anything about Xu Xing's relationship with Son Ye-jin, so she had to find out that Xu Xing had once visited SM Entertainment, which gave her an excuse to contact Xu Xing on WeChat.

She felt that Son Ye-jin's smile was both intimate and strange.

Im Yoona: [Has Oppa ever told her about our relationship? [Pity]]

Xu Xing: [No. Did she ask for my contact information in front of other people? That's so rude.]

Yoon: [No, not really. My unnie even chased her boyfriend away, telling me she was worried he'd overthink things. [laughing and crying emoji]]

Yoon: [Has Oppa not replied to her yet? Unnie is looking at me and smiling...]

Yoon: [When Unnie came to visit the set this time, I felt she was being much closer to me. She even invited me to her house. Does she... have feelings for Oppa? [Curious]]

Xing: [It's just normal chatting and getting to know each other. Didn't you two already have a good relationship?]

The Korean entertainment industry in China has also fabricated rumors about Yoona and Son Ye-jin being gay.

Yun: [We're pretty close, but we were especially close today. [Grinning face]]

Xing: [Didn't she tell you why she contacted me?]

Yoon: [I just wanted to explain a little awkward misunderstanding I had with Oppa.]

Yoon: [Unnie keeps smiling at me, I'm so embarrassed, Oppa, please reply to her messages! [Sweating]]

Ok!

Xu Xing then replied to Son Ye-jin.

I was both happy and disappointed to hear that Nuna wanted to cooperate with me. But given the current situation, there's really no other way; I must remain cautious.

I'm currently on a flight, so I'm replying in text.

She replied quickly.

On a flight? Sorry to bother you again.

It took me a while to figure out how to type Korean on WeChat.

It felt awkward.

Xu Xing thought about it for a moment and decided to get straight to the point.

On the other side, Son Ye-jin watched as Im Yoon-ah kept looking down at her phone to reply to messages, then looked up and smiled at her with increasing embarrassment. She wondered how she could make a joke to ease her discomfort.

Considering Xu Xing's influence on Netflix and his close relationship with Im Yoona, he can get even closer to Im Yoona in the future. That's how relationships in the entertainment industry are built up over time.

Just then, my phone rang again, and Xu Xing sent another message.

Erika told me that Nuna is in talks for a Netflix Hollywood project, but unfortunately, even with a Hollywood project, we can't collaborate. However, I'll recommend Nuna to Erika and encourage her to seriously consider it.

Son Ye-jin suddenly felt her ears getting hot.

She really didn't expect Xu Xing to be so direct. Erika's previous hints were almost explicit. The only thing she wasn't sure about was whether Erika did it at Xu Xing's behest.

Xu Xing's reputation for womanizing led her to believe that it must be true.

But when I met Hsu Hsing in Singapore, she was exceptionally polite. In Hong Kong, she was a very courteous, gentle, and outstanding young colleague.

Son Ye-jin even took the initiative to express her appreciation for Heo Haeng, wanting to test whether Heo Haeng would expose her disguise, but Heo Haeng's eyes remained incredibly clear.

Son Ye-jin became increasingly convinced that Erika was simply trying to use her to win over Heo Haeng. Erika had believed the rumors about Heo Haeng's ambiguous relationship with his sister and thought he had feelings for a senior colleague who was like a sister to him.

However, after testing and confirming today that Yoona and Heo Haeng's relationship is indeed unusual, Son Ye-jin also believes that Heo Haeng is not as open and honest as she appears in front of her.

She was still wondering what kind of person Xu Xing really was, and whether it was possible that she could only establish a friendly relationship with Xu Xing through Yoona.

She felt that Yoona had become more cheerful in recent years, and that she had received a lot of help from Heo Haeng. Heo Haeng must have valued Yoona a lot.

In short, Son Ye-jin wants opportunities in Hollywood, but she won't betray the feelings she's already committed to for them.

Her thought was that if there really was no chance, then so be it. She had already leaned towards giving up this opportunity and never thought of formally mentioning it to Xu Xing.

Today, Son Ye-jin just wanted to expose Yoona's pretense and make Heo Haeng a normal topic between her and Yoona, so that they could become even closer best friends in the future.

If there are other opportunities in the future, we can try to persuade Yoona to help...

Unexpectedly, Xu Xing suddenly brought this matter up.

After thinking for a long time, Son Ye-jin finally replied.

Jane: [It's only the initial contact... I don't necessarily have to act... but thank you so much, I heard Erika respects your opinion.]

Xing: [You're welcome. I've always thought Noona is a very talented actress and deserves more opportunities and greater achievements. When I heard Noona announce her relationship, I thought she would focus more on family in the future, which was a real pity. Now that I know Noona is still looking forward to challenging herself in her career, I'm really happy and will try my best to help her. Yoona told me that Noona is also very considerate of her senior.]

Jin: [Yoona is such a talented junior! As for relationships... I've always wanted to act until I'm seventy or eighty, I've never thought about giving it up. I just feel that when you reach a certain stage in life, what's meant to happen will happen. Anyway, thank you very much.]

Happiness: [I'll just recommend her to Erika; I can't guarantee that Nuna will get the opportunity. [Sweating]]

Jane: [I know, of course I don't think that way. I'm incredibly grateful for your recommendation. I can only say that I will try my best to live up to your expectations! [smile]]

So be it.

Erika wanted to help Xu Xing seduce her, but Xu Xing didn't want to bother with the strategy.

As a result, Son Ye-jin had many things going on, including expressing her intention to collaborate on a music video and visiting Yoona on set.

Xu Xing decided to keep things simple and let her argue with Erika.

Before I could close WeChat, another message from Son Ye-jin popped up.

[I'll need to express my sincere gratitude for this recommendation later!]

Xu Xing replied with another friendly smile.

【[Smile]】

Honestly, it's been a long time since anyone dared to use that emoji to laugh at Hsu Hsing.

Then let's just laugh it off.

She sent it again.

【[Smile]】

Close WeChat.

After the plane landed in Shanghai, Xu Xing went back to the villa to rest for a while before heading straight to Director Wang's studio.

When we arrived, it was indeed outrageous.

Director Wang said he hadn't decided what to reshoot yet, but since Hsu Hsing happened to have time, she would go in front of the camera tomorrow.

Xu Xing was speechless, while Tangtang next to her couldn't help but laugh.

The film version of "Blossoms" is set to focus on the main storyline of Bao Ye and Miss Wang, with Ling Zi and Li Li's roles being secondary. Therefore, no other characters were called up for this reshoot.

Director Wang said he just wanted to see if there would be any unexpected sparks between Bao Ye and Miss Wang.

After chatting for a while, Xu Xing shared his understanding of Bao Ye, Tangtang shared her understanding of Miss Wang, and Director Wang shared his thoughts.

The brainstorming session didn't yield anything of real significance; we'll have to wait until tomorrow in front of the camera to discuss it further.

Xu Xing could only go back and talk to Sister Tangtang first.

After leaving Director Wang's studio and getting into the car, Tangtang, wearing a floral dress, snuggled up to Xu Xing's lap.

"I heard you want to take 'Blossoms' to Venice?"

"Not sure yet."

Xu Xing helped her gather her long, wavy hair.

Tangtang leaned her cheek against him, rubbing against him with bliss, then blinked and smiled at Xu Xing.

"Should we call Shishi over? We just met yesterday. She's staying home and doesn't have any gigs to run."

"Hasn't she calmed down?"

Xu Xing smiled.

Tangtang shook her head and rubbed her cheek against the ground.

"If she could calm down, she wouldn't have gone to Lake City with you before. She's the type who, once she gets excited, it's hard for her to control herself."

"Ok."

Xu Xing nodded.

While Tangtang started with a sweet smile, she asked Xu Xing to take her phone out of her bag so she could contact Sister Liu on WeChat.

Xu Xing just handed her the phone when his own phone rang.

Sister Zhao's.

[Xu Xing!!! ...

I feel very emotional.

Xu Xing replied while gently stroking Tangtang's long hair.

【? 】

Ying: [Did Liu Shishi get the role in "Dark Glory"??]

Xing: [You've heard?]

Ying: [It's true!!! ...

Ying: [[Frustrated][Frustrated][Frustrated][Frustrated][Frustrated][Frustrated]]

Ying: [She slept with you? [Frustrated]]

Xing: [Don't talk nonsense and slander someone's innocence!]

A righteous and stern reprimand.

Ying: [...]

Ying: [Did Yang Mi ask you to give it to her?]

Ying: [Xu Xing, you're so sorry! [crying]]

Ying: [I agreed a long time ago, I agreed six months ago. I agreed to do everything for you, I gave you everything! How did you treat me???]

Ying: [Xu Xing, do you really look down on me?]

Ying: [Xu Xing, why are you so mean?! [crying]]

Ying: [If you really don't like me, then don't sleep with me! Why are you giving me false hope? Why why why why why why why? ??? ? ...

Ying: [Me, opportunistic? Aren't you the bastard? I agreed half a year ago, but you tormented me for half a year! You're a devil, Xu Xing! How could you be so awful! Why did you bully me?! [crying]]

Xing: [I'm really too busy, and you didn't tell me we had to start right away. How about this, I'm doing reshoots for "Blossoms" in Haishi these next few days. You come over, and I'll have her come over.]

Ying: [Give me "Dark Glory"?]

"Ahem~ I've already told Shishi, you should arrange a car to pick her up. Hmm~"

"it is good."

I'll go back to WeChat once Xu Xing has made the arrangements.

The other side just happened to send another message.

Ying: [You bullied me!!! [crying][crying][crying]]

Xing: [Then let's not play ranked games together.]

Ying: [...]

Ying: [...]

Ying: [...]

Xu Xing ignored her.

It wasn't until we got back to the villa that Sister Zhao sent it again.

I know. You want me to obey, and I will. Call her over; I'm free these next few days.

Xu Xing was in a bit of an awkward situation.

Um... how about next month? I'm a bit busy lately. Sorry.

The main problem is that since Sister Liu came, she became incredibly persistent.

Xu Xing was just joking, but Sister Zhao treated him with genuine sincerity.

Sister Zhao didn't reply until Sister Liu's car arrived.

【it is good. 】

[Xu Xing, I don't believe you're truly heartless.]

Go ahead and lie to me if you want; I'm willing to be lied to just once.

Calm and meticulous.

Who said Sister Zhao's head is empty?

I put down my phone, and Sister Liu had just gotten off the bus.

She wore a fisherman's hat and a mask, a white silk blouse and a yellow printed skirt, and red-soled high heels were visible when she got out of the car.

The pure, elegant, and aloof feeling also comes from being fully prepared.

After getting off the car, she stood beside it for a moment before going into the room.

After a while, she came out again and walked straight to the other car that she had been somewhat suspicious of.

Just as I walked over, the car door suddenly opened.

Sister Liu's eyes widened, and she instinctively wanted to take a step back, but a hand had already grabbed her slender neck, and a teasing voice rang out at the same time.

"Take off your mask and let me see if you're wearing lipstick."

The ears turn red.

She slowly removed her mask, revealing her bright red lips, which were meticulously painted.

Before the hand on her neck could signal her, she bent down even deeper and slowly reached into the car.

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Reshoot.

What a boring reshoot.

The man in sunglasses didn't know what he wanted, so he let Xu Xing and Sister Tangtang wander around aimlessly.

Sensing that Xu Xing and Tangtang were tired, he told them to rest for a while, and then they would wander around aimlessly in a different setting.

It was only because the nights were interesting enough that Xu Xing felt that her life hadn't been a waste of time.

Xu Xing once again questioned the online comments that Sister Liu was bland.

Sister Liu is so funny.

She used to rarely wear stockings, but now she can change ten pairs in one night. She tries all sorts of revealing and daring outfits that are hard for outsiders to imagine, and she wears many of them exceptionally well.

Her sense of camera presence is absolutely perfect.

While chatting with Teacher Tong on WeChat, Xu Xing suddenly had a thought pop into her mind: it's really hard to say whether Teacher Tong or Sister Liu is better.

Teacher Tong perfectly embodied charm, while Sister Liu's gentle and elegant temperament always retained its inherent essence, an essence that could never be destroyed, no matter how drastically it changed.

However, one thing is certain: Sister Liu should be able to learn a lot from Teacher Tong.

Xu Xing's favoritism made Tangtang a little jealous.

So, on an afternoon when work was about to end and the setting sun was casting its last rays, I couldn't help but start imagining Sister Tangtang at night, and suddenly I felt inexplicably melancholy.

Director Wang's eyes, hidden behind his sunglasses, must have been shining, keeping her melancholy until midnight...

This reshoot only lasted for a week.

At the end, Xu Xing asked Director Wang, who said he felt that Xu Xing had not delivered any shots that satisfied him, while Tangtang had done a few quite well.

What is certain is that "Blossoms" will not be reshot.

"But it's hard to say."

Director Wang still cautiously added a sentence.

"I won't film any more."

Xu Xing sighed.

He wasn't angry; he just smiled.

Back at the villa, the white swan, who was already waiting at the door, couldn't help but burst into laughter because of Tangtang's resentful look, when the owner informed her of the decision.

After hesitating, she nodded.

She has admitted so many times that she doesn't really resent Teacher Yang.

Xu Xing also specifically and solemnly "asked" her permission again.

Moreover, there's Tangtang, who has an even deeper "conflict" with Teacher Yang, who faces this together with her.

Therefore, the last day of May was the most exhilarating day.

Ms. Yang did not disappoint Xu Xing's appreciation of her. From the very first moment their eyes met, she made sure there was no awkwardness in the atmosphere.

The best friends have put aside all past grudges and become even closer sisters than before.

Hsu Hsing also personally took the camera, capturing the beautiful and touching friendship between the women.

The first picture of them laughing together on the sofa was posted, and it caused a stir among fans of all three groups, shook the fandom, and brought tears to the eyes of fans of Chinese Paladin 3. It stayed at the top of the trending search list all night and went viral across the internet.

The three best friends did not disappoint, talking late into the night by candlelight until dawn before finally going to sleep side by side.

Are you here too?

Liu Yifei sent a WeChat message as if by some strange twist of fate.

【What? 】

Xu Xing replied.

She shared the trending topic into the chat window.

What the heck! Don't talk nonsense!

Hsu Hsing-sternly denied it.

Aside from Manman and President Qu, he denied everything to everyone... and Teacher Tong, right? Before I closed my eyes, Teacher Tong also came to ask me.

Teacher Tong truly gave Xu Xing everything.

She didn't want to put Xu Xing in a difficult position. Xu Xing had barely replied with an emoji when she said—【I understand. [laughing and crying emoji]】

Therefore, such gatherings are unlikely to last for very long.

People woke up one after another in the afternoon, had one last round of fun, and then dispersed.

With only the loyal Teacher Yang remaining, the topic became more serious.

"You'll be attending the Penguin Time Capsule Ceremony in a few days, right?"

"Okay, let's start announcing the lineup today. My 'Snowy Landscape' is coming out soon, I'll definitely be there."

Netflix held an Asian festival in Hong Kong and invited a bunch of celebrities to attend.

In response, domestic streaming giants iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent Video also held grand ceremonies and released their film and television lineups.

Although none of the platforms require "either me or him," actresses like Liu Yifei, who have drama collaborations with both Netflix and Tencent, or those whose dramas like "Snowy Mountain" will be released simultaneously on both platforms, can work on both.

However, for artists who are not big enough, it is best to choose a side, at least for the time being.

Otherwise, if Netflix fails to succeed and loses the preferential treatment from iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent Video, it will be a disaster.

After Yang and Dilraba joined Zheng Rong, they both stayed obediently in the Penguin camp.

In "Snowy Mountain", only Zhou Ye, the female lead, went to Netflix's Asian Festival with Xu Xing.

Of course, for someone of Hsu Hsing's stature, they can go wherever they want.

"Can you win the Magnolia Award for Best Actor in a few days?"

Teacher Yang asked again.

Hsu Hsing was nominated for Best Actor for her role in "Signal".

Xu Xing shook his head and sighed.

"No way, that's 'Awakening Age'."

Although Xu Xing could completely orchestrate a Best Actor award like Tong Yao, who won Best Actress at the Magnolia Awards in her previous life for "Nothing But Thirty".

There's no need to ruin your public image; there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

(End of this chapter)