Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 156 The Resurrected Gossip Coconut

As the premiere of "Better Days" came to a close, the internet frenzy had only just begun.

Of the top 20 trending topics on Weibo, 15 were related to the movie, a scene comparable to a top celebrity announcing their relationship.

The top trending topic is #ZhouYeBuzzHair# (explosive)
@EntertainmentMicroscopeV: [Exclusive] Zhou Ye actually shaved his head for "Better Days"! Behind-the-scenes footage revealed; the entire set fell silent when the scissors were cut. This is the professionalism of a new generation of actors! [Video Link].

The top-rated comment from @MissThousandLayerPastry: "Help! That resolute look in her eyes when she was getting her hair cut! I instantly became a mosquito coil!"

@Film Art Director - Wang Lei: "This styling design is amazing. The buzz cut perfectly highlights Zhou Ye's facial features, giving off a strong sense of both fragility and stubbornness."

@EatingGossip233: "The first 95-generation actress in the Chinese entertainment industry to actually shave her head for a role! Don't some of those traffic stars who rely on hairpieces feel ashamed?"

@Former editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar: "She stood on the red carpet like a sword drawn from its sheath, beautiful yet dangerous. This look will definitely go down in the history of Chinese entertainment red carpets."

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The second trending topic is #GuYangOnTheRedCarpetWithEmbracesOnTheLeftAndRight#
@StarNewsExpressV: Director Gu Yang appears with two actresses! Zhang Jingyi on the left, in a white dress, is gentle and graceful, while Zhou Ye on the right, with her buzz cut, is stunningly beautiful. [Nine-grid image]
The top-rated comment, @DidDirectorGuChooseHisConcubineToday: "On one side is the white moonlight Zhang Jingyi, and on the other is the black rose Zhou Ye. Director Gu is definitely a winner in life!"

@FilmObserver: "I suggest renaming the movie 'Gu Yang and His Harem,' their red carpet positioning is too good."

@磕学者007: "Am I the only one who noticed Director Gu's hands? Supporting Zhang Jingyi's waist was a gentlemanly gesture, but supporting Zhou Ye was a real handshake! What does this mean, ladies!"

@SeriousFilmCritic: "Some people only see gossip and can't see the artistic value of the film. This is disrespectful to the creative team."

There's another trending topic, which Gu Yang bought with his own money!
#Tongxin's slight loss of interest is true!

@EntertainmentFrontlineV: Sweet moment on the red carpet! Li Yitong took the initiative to adjust Tian Xiwei's dress, then naturally put her arm around her waist and looked into her eyes [GIF]
The top-rated comment, posted by @CivilRelationsBureau: "Please get married immediately! That hugging and eye contact is so romantic! Tongxin Weimin is real!"

@StraightMenForum Representative: "Now even beautiful women can form couples? This industry is really messy."

@Senior Fan Site Admin Xiao K: "As someone who has attended three of their events, I'd like to say something fair: their off-duty interactions are even sweeter than their red carpet appearances. Those who know, know."

@RationalGossipAccount: "This is clearly a marketing tactic by Xinghe Media, definitely to promote their new program."

There are other trending topics as well.

#Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye's Twin Flowers#
#Dilraba's deep V red dress outshines everyone#
#YangMi in Black Robe, Queen Style#
#BaiLuZhaoLuSiPlasticSisters#
#Liu Yifei makes a disguised appearance at the premiere#
Netizens were overwhelmed with comments, jokingly suggesting that Weibo might have been acquired by Galaxy Media.

A comparison chart posted by @QuanneiDataEmperor, a well-known entertainment blogger on Weibo, was forwarded over 100,000 times in just half an hour.

The image neatly arranges the birth years of all the actresses at the premiere, highlighting their age groups in striking red:

Shocking! Age Distribution Chart of Female Stars at Premiere

Zhang Jingyi (1999)

Zhou Ye (1998)

Zhao Lusi (1998)

Tian Xiwei (1997)

Zhang Ruonan(1996)
Meng Ziyi (1995)
Egret (1994)

Chen Duling (1993)

Dilraba (1992)

Li Yitong (1990)
The bottom right corner of the picture also thoughtfully noted: "Except for Liu Yifei and Yang Mi, who attended as representatives of the post-85 generation of actresses, the rest are all post-90s artists."

This premiere could practically be renamed "The Declaration of War by the Young Actresses." @IndustryOldGhost quickly reposted and added, "See? The post-90s and even post-95s generations have already taken up the mantle!"

The comment section exploded instantly:
"The post-85 actresses are still playing teenage girls in period dramas, while there are already so many young actresses born in the 90s and 95s? Times have changed!"

"Zhou Ye and Zhang Jingyi's acting in the trailer alone far surpasses that of many of their seniors."

"I think the young actresses are all better at acting than Shishi!"

"Pah! What did my Shishi do to you?"

Is it something to be proud of to be better than Sister Blind?

"With so many pretty young actresses, I wonder how many of them will become top stars?"

"It's tough! The entertainment industry is still dominated by the post-85 generation actresses!"

Meanwhile, the Douban Goose Group has already created more than a dozen polling threads for this "beauty battle".

The voting results under the pinned post, "Rational Discussion: Who looked the best on the red carpet tonight?", are updated in real time:
1. Zhou Ye (whose buzz cut slayed the entire scene) 32%
2. Dilraba (stunning in a deep V-neck red dress) 28%
3. Tian Xiwei (Sweet Girl Saves the World) 19%
4. Zhang Jingyi (Cool and Aloof Goddess in White Dress) 15%
5. Other 6%
"Zhou Ye's buzz cut is so cool! It completely subverts traditional aesthetics, yet it's breathtakingly beautiful."

"Dilraba has never missed a red carpet moment, and this time it was another textbook performance."

"Oda's smile when she turned around completely captivated me; that's true girlish charm!"

Interestingly, the aesthetic tastes of straight men on Hupu (a popular Chinese sports forum) stand in stark contrast to those on Douban (another Chinese sports forum).

In the "Goddess Contest" section of Hupu, the top-rated comments are overwhelmingly biased towards the pure and innocent type:

"Zhao Jinmai! She's so innocent at 16, what will she be like when she grows up?"

"I vote for Zhang Jingyi; that cool, fragile feeling is absolutely amazing."

"I think Zhang Ruonan has a stronger sense of fragmentation!"

"The egret is a true beauty; her smile is incredibly sweet."

The most dramatic example is a technical post on Zhihu titled "Analyzing the Upper Limit of Post-90s Actresses' Appearance from a Bone Structure Perspective." The author, @FacialStructureAnalyst, uses professional indicators such as the golden ratio and the three courts and five eyes, along with high-definition close-up images, to provide a detailed analysis.

"Zhou Ye's head height to face width ratio is a near-perfect 1:1."

"Zhang Jingyi's nose tip and lip peaks form a perfect 110-degree beauty angle."

"Dilraba's double eyelids, with their European-style spacing, are exactly the limit of Eastern aesthetics."

The post quickly sparked a debate among fans of different groups, turning the comment section into a massive battleground:

"Data doesn't lie; the coconut's bone structure is the closest to perfect."

"Our Dilraba's exotic charm is truly unique."

"Can Zhang Jingyi's aloof and fragile aura be measured by data?"

……

The next day, at No. 8 Chaoyang Park West Road, Manhe Yanjing.

At 7:30 in the morning, sunlight streamed in through the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a thin layer of gold on the dark gray bedding imported from Italy.

Gu Yang woke up first, his arm still around Zhou Ye's waist, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the straps of her silk nightgown.

This 680-square-meter penthouse is a benchmark for top-tier luxury residences in Yanjing.

The living room has a 6-meter high ceiling and 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a panoramic view of the lake in Chaoyang Park, while the outline of Huaxia Zun is faintly visible in the morning mist in the distance.

"Mmm, stop fooling around," Zhou Ye mumbled sleepily, snuggling deeper into the blankets, his voice heavy with sleepiness, "Just a little longer..."

Gu Yang chuckled softly, his fingers gently stroking her buzz cut: "Didn't you say yesterday you were going to get up early to read the script?"

Zhou Ye, with her eyes closed and wrinkling her nose, snuggled into his arms: "It's all your fault for letting me sleep so late last night." She playfully rubbed her forehead against his chin, "Little Yangzi is the most annoying..."

Gu Yang was amused by her childish behavior and lowered his head to kiss her forehead: "Do you still want to hear about the battle at the KTV?"

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As soon as he finished speaking, the person in his arms suddenly jolted awake and opened their eyes.

His eyes, which had been so sleepy he could barely keep them open, were now shining brightly: "My God, you have no idea! This is amazing!"

She rolled over and sat up, her silk camisole slipping down to one side as she moved, revealing her fair shoulder without her noticing: "Zhang Jingyi was drunk and insisted on singing, but she sang 'Bubble' like a children's song. Li Yitong recorded the whole thing and threatened to post it on Douyin!"

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow, his fingers lightly tracing the slipped shoulder strap: "That's it?"

"This is nothing!" Zhou Ye excitedly leaned forward, her tank top slipping down a few more inches. "Zhao Lusi lost a game and was asked to recite lines from 'Empresses in the Palace' in three different dialects. When she got to the part where 'Your Majesty the Consort Xi is having an affair,' Bai Lu suddenly chimed in, 'So what if I am having an affair?' The whole audience burst into laughter!"

The morning light cast a soft glow on her porcelain-white skin. Gu Yang's gaze darkened, his fingers twirling the straps of her draped dress: "Anything more exciting?"

"Of course!" Zhou Ye, completely oblivious to the approaching danger, continued to spill the beans with sparkling eyes, "Nan Nan sang too, but she didn't sing as well as me. Let me tell you, it was hilarious..."

She gestured as she spoke, oblivious to the fact that her tank top had completely slipped down. Only when she realized Gu Yang's gaze was growing deeper did she belatedly blush and ask, "What are you looking at?"

Gu Yang slowly pulled the suspenders back into place, his fingertips lingering on them: "Continue, weren't we going to talk about Zhao Jinmai?"

"Oh right!" Zhou Ye's gossip instincts instantly overcame his shyness, and he leaned forward again. "Mai Mai was coaxed into drinking half a glass of beer, and as a result, she turned as red as a boiled shrimp, hugging Tian Xiwei and calling her 'sister'..."

"Tian Xiwei insisted on having a singing competition with us, but Meng Jie and I teamed up and completely crushed her! Her voice is so off-key that she could sing 'Bubble' like she'd sing 'Qinghai-Tibet Plateau'!"

Gu Yang chuckled: "And then?"

"Then, according to the rules, the loser has to drink a toast together!" Zhou Ye's eyes shone brightly, completely unaware that he had just exposed himself. "That wicked Li Yitong deliberately filled the glass to the brim, and Tian Xiwei choked and coughed after only drinking half of it."

She suddenly lowered her voice and whispered mysteriously in Gu Yang's ear: "And guess what? Tian Xiwei lost her balance and fell right into Li Yitong's arms, and the two of them..."

She made a kissing gesture, and with a loud "pop," the whole place erupted.

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow: "Zhang Ruonan didn't stop him?"

"Why are you stopping us!" Zhou Ye laughed, patting the blanket. "Sister Meng immediately started egging us on, saying, 'Since you've already kissed, why don't you just get together...'"

As she spoke, she gestured, completely unaware that Gu Yang's eyes were growing increasingly dark.

It wasn't until he suddenly pulled her into his arms that she belatedly exclaimed "Ah!"

"Gu... Gu Yang..." Zhou Ye pushed him away, her face flushed, showing strong resistance!

"What's wrong?" Gu Yang was a little puzzled. Had he lost his appeal to her so quickly?
"I haven't finished speaking yet..."

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"We'll talk about that later," he whispered in her ear. "Now...it's time to settle the score for your duet of 'Because of Love' with Sister Meng last night."

Zhou Ye panicked immediately: "That, that was a game punishment! And we sang 'Liang Liang'!"

"Really?" Gu Yang chuckled and pressed the smart panel, causing the electric curtains to slowly close. "Let me teach you a song!"

What song is it?

"perturbed!"

(End of this chapter)