Huayu: The Best Actor starts with obtaining the role entry

Chapter 222 - Youthful Arrogance? Absolutely Arrogant!

No one expected Bai Ye to be so assertive.

After all, directors are the ones who hold most of the power in the industry right now.

Although there is still capital to rely on.

However, it's generally agreed within the industry that if you offend a director, you'll rarely get roles anymore.

Unless there's capital to back it up.

But some directors, even with capital, might not be given any face.

Just like Chen Kaige.

He holds a very high position within the industry.

If it were someone else, they probably would have just stopped responding.

But Bai Ye not only responded, but also directly slapped these people in the face, showing them absolutely no respect!

It's fair to say that everyone thought Bai Ye would hold back in this matter.

But Bai Ye didn't do that.

And what people say isn't wrong!
Actually, even before Bai Ye posted this Weibo, many netizens had already sided with him.

And that was even more true after he posted it.

[I think Bai Ye is right. Why do movies get criticized even when they do well at the box office?! They can't even make a movie like that themselves, and then they're just being sarcastic?!]

Indeed, he hasn't made any new works since "Farewell My Concubine," and he's just using his seniority to pontificate here.

[Haha, that's hilarious! If the box office could stay high all the time, I think anyone would be happy to do it!]

Art isn't something high and mighty; it's meant to be understood by everyone. I like "How Long Will I Love U," is there a problem with that?!

[These days, directors are ridiculous. Instead of reflecting on the quality of their own work, they meddle in other people's affairs, and then they even insult the audience.]

[Support! Just film your own stuff, why drag others down with you?! What did they do to you?!]

This is the comment below Bai Ye's Weibo post.

Numerous supporters responded enthusiastically.

Ultimately, many fans believe that even if Bai Ye is wrong, they will blindly side with her.

Besides, Bai Ye was not wrong.

All I did was make a movie, and then I got singled out and criticized?!
Who can bear this? !

When your idol is being humiliated like this, of course you have to fight back!
Then came the passersby.

Some bystanders support Bai Ye.

I think Bai Ye did the right thing.

I even felt a little bit of satisfaction?!

Bai Ye did not swallow his anger; his cathartic outburst of vengeance resonated with many viewers, making them feel quite satisfied.

There are also those who dislike watching "Day and Night".

After all, Bai Ye's arrogance naturally has its share of dislike.

Finally, there are the haters.

The haters were obviously having a blast.

[Young and arrogant?! They don't know how to respect their seniors!]

[High school celebrities are just high school celebrities; they don't even have the most basic respect for others!]

[Getting cocky?! You've become this arrogant just because you've achieved a little success?!]

To be honest, I really hate him; he has this smug, petty attitude about him!

Online trolls, haters, and all sides get involved.

The online battle escalated, and Bai Ye's response on Weibo instantly went viral, with related topics trending at the top of the hot search list.

The remarks directly addressed market orientation and audience choice, and fans and viewers generally supported his position, believing that film scheduling should be determined by the market.

Some netizens have also begun to criticize the double standards of directors from Beijing and Hong Kong.

In particular, it questions the views of Chen Kaige and others who emphasize artistry but neglect the needs of the audience.

Overall, although there are many haters, there are more people on Baiye's side online.

After all, in the eyes of netizens, Bai Ye did nothing wrong, it just had a high box office, and then people kept criticizing it.

This is clearly unacceptable.

But within the industry.

An eerie silence fell over the area.

No one said anything more.

Directors from the Beijing film circle, represented by Chen Kaige, have not responded publicly since.

And this moment.

Chen Kaige, who was reading the comments online, was furious and couldn't help but recite a couple of lines of poetry to scold Bai Ye.

He cares a lot about his reputation, and the current online opinions are really not good for him at all!
How could Chen Kaige possibly accept this?!
The internet is overwhelmingly in support of Baiye.

"Old Chen, look, things have gotten a bit tense between the two sides. I told you from the beginning that we shouldn't be the ones to rush things."

That's how young people are; they might just impulsively respond!

Seeing Chen Kaige was furious, Chen Hong handed him a glass of water and said helplessly.

Chen Kaige spoke up this time because the Beijing entertainment circle wanted to take action against Bai Ye.

In addition, Chen Kaige himself was also somewhat unhappy with Bai Ye.

It mainly comes from Baiye's fans.

He admitted that Bai Ye's achievements over the years were indeed impressive, but these fans were relentlessly trying to piggyback on his success, even claiming that Bai Ye would surpass him in the future.

No.
They directly stated that one movie surpassed the box office earnings of all those directors over so many years!
When he saw these comments, he became petty and resentful.

But no action was taken at that time.

But when the Beijing elites were preparing to take action against Bai Ye, he responded immediately.

He immediately adopted the demeanor of a senior, earnestly instructing Bai Ye that some things cannot be accomplished simply by achieving box office success.

Film should be art!
If Bai Ye flatters him, then Chen Kaige can be let off the hook.

After all, I might actually have to work with him in the future.

Chen Kaige has seen Bai Ye's works; his acting is indeed excellent.

But what he wanted was for Bai Ye to back down first!

First, acknowledge that you are the 'boss'.

But after Bai Ye's response, Chen Kaige now feels that he is not much different from the clown.

What followed was a dislike for Bai Ye.

Hearing Chen Hong's words, his anger didn't subside; instead, it intensified. "Tell me, isn't this kid lawless?!"

I only gave him a few words of advice, encouraging him to pursue his artistic interests more. Now he hasn't won a single award, but he's become complacent with the little bit of popularity he's gained!
Ha ha
I think this kind of young person is doomed to fail sooner or later!

At this point, Chen Kaige couldn't help but curse a few times.

In his view, Bai Ye's personality would inevitably lead to him suffering losses sooner or later.

After all, this guy has already achieved a little bit of success, and now he's starting to get complacent.

They won't even listen to what this senior has to say?!

"Don't you think about how hot-blooded he was when he was young? Besides, what would your mindset have been like when you first finished filming Farewell My Concubine?!"

Besides, he's the boss; he definitely won't give me face!

Chen Hong shook her head, sensing that Chen Kaige had also come to some understanding.

Ultimately, he's currently at the peak of his popularity, and also at the age of youthful exuberance.

Plus, they probably have some resources of their own, and they're not part of the same social circle.

How could they possibly tolerate that?!

However, after Chen Hong finished speaking, Chen Kaige's eyes widened instantly, and he asked, "Am I just supposed to hold back?!"

no? !
Judging from Chen Hong's tone, she's telling me to just swallow it?!

He thinks he's a well-known director in the industry?!
Which actor, or even many bosses, doesn't have to flatter them?!

Now I have to put up with it?!

I can't bear it!
Chen Kaige really couldn't stand it anymore!

"Of course we're not going to tolerate it! After all, you're not the only director who's speaking out; there are other directors too!"
Besides, the Beijing elites all want to suppress him, so my suggestion is that you wait and see.

See what others are planning to do. Of course, others will also come to you for advice. At worst, we can just internally block him.

Right now, everyone online is supporting Bai Ye. He definitely can't compete with others in terms of public opinion online, after all, Weibo is his stronghold!

But it's different in the industry. Resources in the industry are concentrated in the hands of people like us. His arrogance now is probably because he still has some resources.

But what happens when these resources are gone?!
Besides, if he fails once or twice, things won't be as smooth sailing as they are now, will they?!
No one can be successful forever. Bai Ye has been successful for so long; he's already had a lot of luck!

Chen Hong spoke slowly.

Chen Hong actually handled many of Chen Kaige's affairs.

In Chen Hong's view, they didn't need to rush this matter at all.

This has already been seen in the public discourse.

There's absolutely no way they can beat Bai Ye.

Then we have no choice but to try other approaches.

"Soft blacklist" is a term used in the industry, which basically means that Bai Ye will no longer be able to get any roles in the industry.

No resources would be given to Bai Ye.

However, the key is still to see what other people think.

Anyway, this time it was a joint effort by quite a few people from the Beijing and Hong Kong circles.

If you offend this group of people, you can basically forget about getting any movie resources.

Unless the White Nights can consistently produce resources.

Moreover, the most crucial point is that if Bai Ye fails even once, his myth will be broken.

It's practically impossible to completely ban Bai Ye.

They're not government officials, so we can only implement a soft ban.

Besides, they didn't intend to completely eliminate Bai Ye; they just wanted to make Bai Ye submit.

After all, Bai Ye is considered a member of the Shanghai social circle.

You can't go too far!

Actually, everyone was just going through the motions at the beginning.

But you, Bai Ye, insisted on being confrontational. That made everyone lose face.

If we just let it go at this point, wouldn't that mean everyone in their circle can bully us?!

So it definitely has to be done!

Chen Hong is a staunch defender of the Beijing elite circle because she has many interests in it.

If you don't care, isn't that harming your own interests?!
"You're right, he just has a bit of talent and luck. Sooner or later, that talent will run dry. I'll go talk to them first!"

Chen Kaige nodded in response.

However, he is not prepared to pretend that this never happened.

Next, we need to contact the people there to see how to deal with Bai Ye.

People in Beijing's elite circles had mixed feelings about Bai Ye's response.

I have some respect for them. Having been in these circles for so long, they should know the power and influence of the Beijing and Hong Kong entertainment circles.

But Bai Ye simply wouldn't tolerate it.

Of course, most of them were angry.

After all, wasn't Bai Ye clearly showing that he didn't take them seriously?!

This is a provocation against them!

Even if not the entire Beijing entertainment circle will be chasing after Bai Ye, he was involved in directing this rather sarcastic and unsettling story.

And then there are the people I know; anyway, they'll definitely never use Baiye again.

In the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

Many directors share this view.

In the end, I was indeed proven wrong.

Anyway, after this public feud, Bai Ye will no longer appear in my works.

Many people share the same thoughts as Chen Kaige and his group.

You, Bai Ye, can't possibly succeed forever, can you?!

Besides, you're only at a top-tier level right now!

He's just a top-tier actor; all he has is a studio and some capital.

Is he really that arrogant?!

They wanted to see just how long Bai Ye could keep up his arrogance.

Secretly, they also began searching for dirt on Bai Ye, planning to release it all later.

That way, Bai Ye will be utterly disgraced.

Huayi.

"Isn't this a bit too much?!"

Wang Zhongjun rubbed his temples, watching the situation escalate online.

Why does he seem like he's about to go too far?!

Although I wasn't the one in charge of this matter, I knew about it beforehand.

Actually, Wang Zhongjun's thinking at that time was quite simple.

That is, when Bai Ye has no choice but to give up on the Beijing entertainment circle.

He then reappeared and helped Bai Ye resolve the matter, allowing Bai Ye to successfully join the Beijing elite circle.

So, at that time he was waiting.

Wait until Bai Ye doesn't respond, then step in and act as a peacemaker.

This is actually a very common practice within the industry.

When someone encounters difficulties, if you lend a helping hand, and the other party realizes they helped, shouldn't they be grateful?

But looking at it now, it seems different from what I thought.

"I never expected him to do this! What do we do now?!"

Wang Zhonglei was also somewhat surprised.

Bai Ye is indeed quite tough.

This is truly showing no mercy whatsoever; Bai Ye confronted so many directors all at once.

What else could he say?!

All the designs from before are now useless.

Previously, there had been a plan to have Huang Xiaoming and Bai Ye make contact, but now it seems that this plan may be put on hold due to this incident.

But if we really don't get to know each other, we'll still feel a little unwilling.

"If we make contact, it will be awkward for everyone, but if we don't make contact, what about all our previous preparations?!"

I regretted not getting to know Bai Ye before.

If now this incident suddenly renders all my previous preparations useless...

What does that even mean?!

"Let's continue, but not immediately. Let's mediate later."

Wang Zhongjun thought about it for a moment, and he felt that it might be unnecessary to let Bai Ye and the Beijing circle completely break off relations like this.
He actually felt that they might not necessarily be suppressed.

But at this moment, he was unwilling to provoke trouble; everyone was in a bind, and he wouldn't care about anything else.

The contact with Bai Ye will definitely continue.

But we can wait.

Let's assess Bai Ye's potential first. If Bai Ye can't handle it, then there's no need to continue contacting him.

Perhaps this is also the thinking of other circles?
Aside from the Shanghai circle.

Wang Zhongjun felt that most people were just observing.
It's highly likely that the Hong Kong entertainment industry will no longer collaborate with Bai Ye.

Ultimately, the directors hold the majority of the power over that side.

Within the industry, besides capital, the director is the most powerful.

Ultimately, actors can be mass-produced, but directors can create resources, so their voice naturally carries more weight.

Other circles don't have much interaction with Bai Ye at the moment, and no one else is involved in this matter.

As for the Shanghai area...

There's no need to even think about it; that's Bai Ye's base camp.

Of course I support Bai Ye.

"Forget it, let's not stir things up. He's got connections, so if we keep making a scene, the higher-ups will definitely intervene in the end!"

Whether it's the Shanghai circle or the Beijing circle.

Nobody wants to see those above get involved.

Therefore, it's definitely impossible to continue the online flame war against Bai Ye.

First of all, they can't win. There are so many people supporting them on Weibo right now, while directors like Chen Kaige are being heavily criticized.

Secondly, the authorities do not want to see the conflict escalate further.

However, a soft ban will definitely be implemented later.

"Do you think that kid has a lot of resources?! Or has he just been hanging around in Shanghai's entertainment circle all along?!"

Wang Zhonglei was somewhat curious.

Where does this kid get his confidence from?!
And does he have a lot of resources, or is he planning to stay in the Shanghai entertainment circle for life?!
Post this Weibo post.
"impossible."

Wang Zhongjun's tone also sounded somewhat uncertain.

If there really are a lot of resources.

That doesn't seem to have much of an impact on Bai Ye.

Besides, wouldn't this mean he missed another opportunity to cooperate with Bai Ye?!
impossible! ! !
That can't be!
Wang Zhongjun thought about it silently and realized that he might be overthinking things.

That's not how it works!

"Has he gone mad?! Has he offended the Beijing elite circle?!"

Zhao Liying looked at Weibo; the public opinion had already taken hold.

She didn't know what to say for a moment.

Why is Bai Ye so assertive?!

But thinking about it, it seems normal now that it's him!

How to do? !

Should she voice her support?
Zhao Liying suddenly felt that her feelings were somewhat complicated.

She didn't know whether she should do it or not, but if she did, she estimated she would be immediately blacklisted.

After hesitating for a moment, she decided to send Bai Ye a text message first.

I briefly edited some of my concerned text messages.

She didn't know what gave Bai Ye his confidence, but since Bai Ye had done this, she felt that Bai Ye must have a backup plan.

At least I don't have to worry about being banned.

She admitted that she didn't dare to voice her support for Bai Ye on Weibo, but Zhao Liying felt that she definitely had to show her concern privately.

I can't just run away right now, can I?!
However, after sending the text message, it disappeared without a trace.

On the other end of the phone.

Bai Ye is currently chatting with Yang Mi.

At this moment, Yang Mi was also scratching her hair in frustration, saying, "Bai Ye, you're so young and arrogant! Do you know that after this Weibo post, you've completely severed ties with the Beijing and Hong Kong entertainment circles?!"

Yang Mi felt that Bai Ye was being far too impulsive.

Doing this is somewhat naive.

After all, those are still the same people who hold the power of discourse within the industry.

You've offended someone right now!

How could Yang Mi not be anxious?!
She believed that Bai Ye had a bright future.

How can I let this incident ruin my life?

He's just a front-line player!

It's not like he's on the same level as Uncle Jackie Chan. If he were on the same level as Uncle Jackie Chan, then there would be no need to bother with him at all.

But he isn't!

So isn't doing this kind of thing just like risking your future to vent your anger?!
However, Yang Mi's tone seemed to carry a hint of anxiety and unease that she herself was unaware of.

On the other end of the phone, Bai Ye was silent for a moment before asking, "Sister Mi, so in your opinion, do you think I posted this Weibo post incorrectly?!"

(End of this chapter)