This director is vindictive.

Chapter 323 That Year, Eighteen, Her Debut Was Immediately Stunning
The Weibo posts of Zhao Liying, Gao Yuanyuan, and Yang Mi sharing their youthful photos quickly sparked a wave of enthusiasm.

Fan Binbin quickly selected the photos.

However, it wasn't Jin Suo from her breakout role in "My Fair Princess"!

"What drama is this? Tsk tsk, Sister Binbin, you look so young and inexperienced back then!" Jing Tian asked in surprise.

"Don't look at me, I don't know either!" Chen Mo shook his head and said.

He genuinely couldn't recognize her; to be honest, he had no idea that Fan Binbin had ever played such a role.

However, this is perfectly normal. In fact, even Chen Mo himself doesn't remember what the original owner's first role was.

After all, the time interval is too long, and the role is also because the minor roles are not outstanding, so people can only remember the roles that made them famous!
"When was this drama filmed?" Chen Mo asked curiously.

"Back in 1996, I was only 15 years old! It was the TV series 'Strong Woman' that I co-starred with Liu Xuehua, the 'Queen of Melodrama'!" Fan Binbin recalled.

Soon after, she posted this still, which could be described as "ancient," on Weibo.

Caption: My first time acting! Guess what kind of play it is?

If Zhao Liying achieved the inspirational fairy tale of the ugly duckling turning into a swan in the entertainment industry, her debut was in a big-name drama like "Golden Wedding," but unfortunately, she was rejected halfway through.

After years of hard work and playing minor roles, she finally became a mother-in-law!

So Yang Mi and Gao Yuanyuan are the epitome of God feeding them.

After all, someone who started acting at the age of 4, a child star, and whose first drama after growing up was a hit like "The Return of the Condor Heroes"—what else could it be but a gift from God?
Although Gao Yuanyuan was discovered on the street and unexpectedly embarked on this path, why was she chosen out of so many girls on the street? This in itself proves that she is different from others! These are all innate qualities.

However, when it comes to inspiration, Fan Binbin is no less impressive. Everyone thinks that she debuted with a phenomenal TV series like "My Fair Princess". No matter how many memes have been made about this show now, it was definitely a phenomenon back then.

Although she wasn't the female lead, but only played a maid, she was later jokingly said to only be destined to play maids, which is somewhat similar to Zhao Liying.

However, compared to Zhao Liying, who spent many years playing minor roles before finally making it big, Fan Binbin was silent for a long time after "My Fair Princess" before successfully turning his negative fame into genuine popularity!
"Holy crap, is that Fan Bingbing? She's blinding me! What show is this? Isn't it 'My Fair Princess'?"

"Found it! Holy crap! This drama aired two years before 'Princess Pearl'! So, Sister Binbin already had a face that said 'I'll be the most beautiful woman in the harem' when she was only 15! Did Liu Xuehua know back then that the little girl she was acting opposite would become 'Fan Bingbing' twenty years later? I suggest checking the behind-the-scenes footage of 'The Strong Woman' to see if anyone called her 'that round-faced little maid' (doge)."

"From a minor supporting role who was scolded to tears on the set of 'The Strong Woman,' to the domineering empress in 'The Empress of China,' and then to the venomous woman in 'The Vanished She'... I suggest adding a scene to the youth version of 'Sunny Sisters': Sister Binbin teaches newcomers how to scrape their Adam's apples with their fingernails (with attached stills from 'The Strong Woman' and 'The Vanished She' as Li Muzi!)"

"In 96: The director called out, 'Come here, you round-faced little girl.'"

06: It became "Teacher Fan, what do you think of this shot?"

16: Directly upgraded to 'Mr. Chen, are your legs numb? Let me change my sitting position.'

—On the ultimate form of survival template in the entertainment industry!

"Sisters, did you spot the key point?"
Zhao Liying at 18 = A Rustic Girl Who Was Returned
Gao Yuanyuan, 16 years old = The girl who picked up lozenges from a lamb kebab stall

Yang Mi, 4 years old = Royal Wire-supplied child star
Fan Binbin at 15 years old = the round-faced background character of a melodramatic drama crew

So Chen Mo's criteria for choosing concubines is actually: specifically picking potential beauties with a 'dark history'? (Leans back tactically)

"She was already acting alongside Liu Xuehua, the queen of tragic love, at the age of 15... It seems that 'a maid's fate but a princess's heart' is etched in her DNA! I suggest the casting question for the youth version: use the most innocent face to deliver the coolest lines!"

"From maid to empress, from constant scandals to international stardom, she truly embodies the spirit of 'I am the boss'! She is the real inspirational empress of the entertainment industry!"

"Heh, but in the end, wasn't she still taken by that big jerk Chen Mo?"

Before Jing Tian and Zhang Yuqi could even post on Weibo, this wave of "nostalgia" sparked by Chen Mo's four close female friends had already swept across the entire entertainment industry.

Many male and female celebrities dug up stills from their first acting roles and posted them on Weibo, just like others.

Soon, the hashtag #CelebrityFirstActingPhotos# soared to the top of the trending topics list. Fans of various celebrities transformed into archaeology experts, digging up old photos of their idols from various dramas.

Many celebrities' photos and images when they debuted are completely different from what they look like now.

Some of the contrasts are absolutely stunning! Many could even be considered "dark history"!
For a time, the entire internet was filled with a joyful atmosphere of gossiping.

However, the most eye-catching are still Chen Mo's remaining two female confidantes.

Zhang Yuqi found the photos from when she took the "KFC project" photoshoot.

"What do you think of this one?" Zhang Yuqi pulled out a photo that was from the "old days".

Everyone crowded around.

"Wow, you were so beautiful back then! But it seems like your style back then is completely different from your style now," Zhao Liying said with a hint of jealousy.

"It really is true, you looked so innocent back then." Fan Binbin was also somewhat surprised.

After all, Zhang Yuqi's character and style are practically familiar to everyone since "The Mermaid"—that is, the Decepticon! Ahem, okay, mainly sexy, wildly sexy.

But who would have thought that she looked like a delicate flower back then? Even though she was young, she still amazed everyone!
"So that's why Stephen Chow took a liking to you?" Yang Mi asked curiously.

"Yes, that was in 2002 when I signed with Star Shine!" Zhang Yuqi nodded and said.

"Then post it quickly, this is the one, I guess most netizens haven't seen this photo before," Chen Mo said with a smile.

Everyone nodded; indeed, even they were seeing Zhang Yuqi like this for the first time.

As soon as Zhang Yuqi posted old photos of a KFC ad on Weibo, the comment section immediately exploded.

Fans flooded the screen with comments: "This isn't just an advertising model, she's the textbook example of a 'first love face'!"

"Stephen Chow has a sharp eye! Who can resist this sweet girl with a face full of collagen?"

"Wow, when was this photo taken? She looks so innocent and pure, completely different from the sexy and wild Zhang Yuqi she is now!"

"However, this woman is the real ruthless one!"

"How so? Explain in detail!"

"Back then, it's said that he had liposuction done in 20 places over two days to prepare for his role in 'CJ7'! As everyone knows, that's a very dangerous procedure, he was really ruthless to himself!"

"Wow, that's ruthless! But what's most ruthless about this woman is that she treats everyone the same. After all, she's the kind of person who would slap her cheating ex in the street!"

"He was really fierce, in every sense of the word. So here's the question, @ChenMo, have you ever been fiercely attacked by him?"

These tiger women have quite a lot of "dirt" on them.

What's most criticized is that her taste in men is really terrible.

She was even once described as someone who liked to pick men from garbage dumps.

At least other people have all sorts of reasons for breaking up, but what about her? She almost always encounters some really weirdo. One could be considered a coincidence, but two or three of them are just plain bizarre!

"Cheating, votes, even Chen Mo now, tsk tsk, he's a real scumbag. So, this woman is truly a scumbag harvester!"

"Sisters, the case is solved: Sister Zhang doesn't have bad taste, she just chooses the most challenging challenges! While others' romances are like sweet idol dramas, hers is a collaboration between 'Crackdown on Crime' and 'Gone Girl' (doge)."

"I suggest Sister Zhang write a book: 'On How to Accurately Identify Scumbags - A Complete Guide from Facial Features to Bank Transfer Records,' with the first chapter titled 'How to Predict the Probability of Your Boyfriend Cheating Through His Weibo Likes List' (with an accompanying image: a former boyfriend's hotel booking records that were completely exposed)."

"Hilarious! Chen Mo is doing the opposite of what she's doing! While others avoid the bombs, she defuses them. She's a confirmed bomb disposal expert in the entertainment industry! I suggest that dating reality shows create a 'Zhang Yuqi's Warning Line,' and award the 'Last Good Man in Chinese Entertainment' trophy to the male guests who can survive three episodes without their scandals collapsing!"

"No problem. I'm guessing why she chose Chen Mo in the end. It's because other men are all scumbags who cheat secretly, but Chen Mo is open and aboveboard. So that's the truth! Anyway, whoever she chooses will cheat, so she might as well choose a real playboy!"

"That makes sense. Other people's mines are hidden mines. You don't know exactly how many there are, but there are definitely some, and you don't know when they will explode. But Chen Mo, good heavens, he himself is the biggest mine. He's not afraid of exploding at all!"

Seeing the netizens' teasing and mocking comments, the women looked at Zhang Yuqi with some concern, after all, these were not kind words.

Among these, only Fan Binbin's scandals can compare to hers.

But these tiger women are truly tigers.

"I'm not afraid of what they'll say if I dare to do it! Besides, my judgment in this area is indeed terrible, but then I won't have to choose anymore! Right?" Zhang Yuqi said, glancing meaningfully at Chen Mo. What could Chen Mo do? He could only scratch his nose. Good grief, did she really choose him because he was a "scumbag," understand?

Chen Mo felt offended for some reason!

Just then, Fan Binbin suddenly burst into laughter.

It drew everyone's attention.

"Look at the 'Chen Mo's Selection Patterns' compiled by netizens: rejected country bumpkins, picked up from lamb skewer stalls, child stars, maids who rise to power, and now fast food sweethearts."

She counted on her fingers and suddenly her eyes widened: "Isn't this exactly the kind of person we need who has a proper academic background?"

All eyes turned to Jing Tian, ​​who was flipping through a photo album.

His eyes held a hint of complexity.

The "worldly beauty" who graduated from the Beijing Film Academy froze, looked up with an innocent expression, and said, "My first role was as the female lead, so there doesn't seem to be any contrast?"

"The first one? Tian Tian, ​​you're the female lead in your first one? What kind of show is it?" Everyone was curious.

Although she was known as "Bei Jingtian" and everyone knew that this empress was famous for having abundant resources, her taste in choosing films was truly questionable.

But I really don't know what her first work was.

However, her very first role was as the female lead; that's a truly remarkable starting point.

Look at Chen Mo's female confidantes; every single one of them can now be considered a veteran actress, and because of Chen Mo, they are all "top-tier" figures in the entertainment industry.

Even though Gao Yuanyuan hasn't acted in a long time, it hasn't affected her popularity.

But compared to Jing Tian's starting point, no one can compare.

"That movie is called 'Anaconda'! It was filmed in 06! I was exactly eighteen years old that year!" Jing Tian said, pulling out stills from the movie to show everyone.

"Wow!" Everyone crowded around to take a look, and the next moment they were all somewhat surprised.

Even Chen Mo was somewhat surprised. Although the movie "Anaconda" was unfamiliar to most people, and many probably had never even heard of it.

But the problem is, this is a movie! And she's the female lead! This starting point is so enviable!

The key point is that although the movie wasn't very good, Jing Tian's appearance at the age of eighteen was quite stunning.

This includes Chen Mo.

In the photo, Jing Tian has a classic oval face, with skin so smooth and plump it looks like you could squeeze water out of it. Her cherry lips and almond-shaped eyes are full of youthful beauty.

The key point is that her smile is also particularly pure, without any impurities, clear and transparent, radiating youthful energy.

"This one looks good!" Chen Mo couldn't help but nod.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Because it's truly beautiful! It perfectly embodies the meaning of youthful invincibility.

"Should I send it?" Jing Tian asked.

"Send it!" Chen Mo nodded.

Jing Tian quickly sent out the photos.

Caption: My first film, my first role. Do you know what film it is?

The other five all posted photos, so Jing Tian's Weibo, as the undisputed empress, naturally attracted a lot of attention.

The moment this photo was posted, it instantly amazed countless netizens.

"Wow, what show is this? It's amazing!"

"This is Jing Tian? Chen Mo, you really deserve to die!"

"Found it! Holy crap! This is actually 'Anaconda'? I was so focused on the snakes back then that I didn't realize the female lead was so amazing! 18-year-old Jing Tian was the epitome of a 'human peach'! That oval face, phoenix eyes, cherry lips, she's the perfect template for a classical beauty!"

"Case solved! The 2006 film 'Anaconda' only scored 3.2 on Douban, but Jing Tian's stills from the movie deserve a 9.9! This proves that bad movies bury beauties, and Chen Mo is responsible for finding hidden gems!"

"Hilarious! I finally found this movie! For years, whenever someone asks about or mentions the worst movie I've ever seen, this is the movie I describe in vivid detail! The limits of humanity!! The limits! But I have to say, Tian Tian's looks could easily beat a bunch of S+ ancient costume drama heroines today! I suggest Chen Mo buy the copyright for a hefty sum and make a 'Jing Tian cut' to cleanse your eyes!"

"Wow, isn't she a stunningly beautiful young woman? She's just as good as Liu Yifei when she was seventeen!"

"Chen Mo's harem's beauty ceiling has been raised again! I used to think Liu Yifei was a 'celestial beauty with a commanding presence,' but now looking at Tian Tian's 18-year-old photo, she's clearly a 'rich and beautiful flower come to life'! I suggest renaming the youth version of 'Sunny Sisters' to 'The Collection of Demons'! PS: If they could also add the celestial beauty to their collection, it would be truly perfect!"

"She debuted as the female lead in a movie. Although the movie was indeed terrible, it's still a movie! No wonder she's the 'official'; who can compare to this treatment?"

Finally, all the photos of the six women have been posted.

Soon, netizens began to make various summaries.

"Got it, sisters! I've finally figured out Chen Mo's ultimate criteria for choosing girls:"
Zhao Liying – A Comeback Story (The Country Girl Who Was Returned)

Gao Yuanyuan – A chance encounter (picked up at a lamb skewer stall)
Yang Mi – A gifted child star (4 years old)
Fan Binbin – An Inspirational Story (From Maid to Stardom)

Zhang Yuqi – A Contrast-Style Girl (From Sweet Girl to Mature Woman)

Jing Tian: Thanks for the invitation. I'm a 'max-level account from the start' (I was the female lead in my first movie)."

Other sisters: Who doesn't have a dark past?
Jing Tian: Excuse me, this is what I looked like at 18 (with a still from the drama)

Netizens commented: "Tencent Games should hire Jing Tian as their spokesperson. It's the perfect example of 'creating happiness with heart,' and 'If you don't have money, you can't play!'... Jing Tian is definitely the 'whale' (high-spending gamer) in the entertainment industry! This is a game-changer!"

So people are sometimes strange, or rather, reputation is really hard to judge.

Jing Tian had all sorts of resources back then, but she just couldn't become famous. So whenever people mentioned her as a "resource-backed" or "pay-to-win" celebrity, they mostly made sarcastic remarks with a "wicked sense of humor."

But now, things are completely different.

Some people have even compared Liu Yifei to Jing Tian, ​​since Liu Yifei's start in the entertainment industry was also quite impressive.

So here's the question: Liu Yifei was 18 when she played Xiaolongnu in "The Return of the Condor Heroes"
Jing Tian was 18 when she acted in "Anaconda".

Why has one become the "white moonlight" (idealized love) and the other the "resource-backed star" (resource-backed celebrity)?
(Attached are comparison photos of the two actors at age 18)
The top-rated comment: "Because Chen Mo picked up Jing Tian first (doge emoji)"

Interestingly, many netizens quickly began digging up the "graves" of those bad movies.

As netizens have put it, in the past everyone often heard "bad movies produce amazing songs", but now Jing Tian's latest photo release has shown them a new way to play.

That's what they mean by "a terrible movie can produce a stunningly beautiful face!"

While scrolling through Weibo, Fan Binbin was suddenly amused by a highly-rated comment that made him burst out laughing: "I suggest Director Chen start a new variety show called 'Dig Up Graves, Director!' specifically to rescue beauties buried in bad movies!"

The most popular of them all was the movie "Switch" which was harshly criticized as a "phenomenal bad movie" back then!
The 20 stunning costume changes that Lin Chi-ling made in this film have been dug up by netizens.

However, many people say they're used to it.

After all, compared to a film like "Anaconda," which was so bad it was phenomenal and well-known to the public.

But what the heck is "Anaconda"? I bet many people have never even heard of it.

Not to mention Jing Tian's appearance in it.

If it weren't for this wave of photos being shared, who would even remember this movie?

(End of this chapter)