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

Chapter 179 Weibo Night 5

The actresses born in the 85s sitting in the second row all covered their mouths in unison, their eyes sparkling with gossip.

One actress, known for her "mature and sophisticated" image, even excitedly patted the thigh of the person next to her, completely forgetting about managing her facial expressions.

"Youth is wonderful~" Shen Teng sighed, stroking her chin with the knowing smile of an aunt who had been through it all.

Ma Li, who was standing next to him, had already pulled out her phone and was frantically sending messages in their group chat: "They're giving us a real treat! It's even sweeter than a TV drama!"

In the corner of the first row, Xie Nan nudged Wu Jing with his elbow: "Hey, do you think they're really dating?"

Wu Jing glanced around warily, and only after confirming that no cameras were pointed at them did she nod almost imperceptibly: "Mm."

"What about Tian Xiwei?" Xie Nan asked, her eyes sparkling.

Wu Jing nodded again: "That's true."

Xie Nan had a "I knew it" look on his face: "I guessed it a long time ago."

Wu Jing raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Why aren't you angry?"

"What are you angry about?" Xie Nan looked at him with a puzzled expression. "With Gu Yang's looks and qualities, isn't it normal for girls to like him?"

She deliberately looked Wu Jing up and down, saying, "You think you're someone else? Nobody would even look at you."

? ? ? ? ?

What the hell?

Does being handsome give you the privilege of being a scumbag?

"Hey!" Wu Jing pretended to twist her face, but Xie Nan nimbly dodged it.

Their playful banter prompted Huang Bo, sitting in the back seat, to lean over and say, "Brother Jing, mind your image, the camera's panning over here."

Wu Jing immediately sat up straight, pretending that nothing had happened.

Xie Nan suppressed a laugh and continued to enjoy the interaction between Gu Yang and Zhou Ye on the big screen.

When the camera zoomed in on Gu Yang helping Zhou Ye straighten her skirt, she couldn't help but nudge Wu Jing again: "Look how good he is! Learn from him!"

"I've been bringing you water to wash your feet every day, haven't I?" Wu Jing muttered softly, feeling wronged.

"How can that be the same?" Xie Nan rolled his eyes. "That's romance for them, and that's just you feeling guilty!"

"Filming 'The Wandering Earth' took several months, and I didn't even get a penny of pay!"

"I just don't believe it. Is he seeing someone else?"

"Huh?...No...I'm innocent..."

"Guo Fan tricked me...!"

……

On the big screen, Gu Yang was gentlemanly helping Zhou Ye down the steps, and the two smiled at each other, which once again elicited a meaningful "Oh~~~" from the audience.

Celebrities also enjoy romantic moments, except for a few young actresses.

Tian Xiwei sat in the second row on the right, her fingers, which were holding the mineral water bottle, turning slightly white.

She stared at the scene on the big screen where Gu Yang was adjusting Zhou Ye's skirt, and suddenly felt that the Valentino red dress she was wearing was a bit glaring.

A strange bittersweet feeling welled up in my heart.

Meng Ziyi, sitting upright in the third row by the aisle, had her haute couture dress spread out like flower petals.

She clapped with a smile, but as the camera turned away, she reached out and adjusted the clasp of the necklace behind her neck.

That was a birthday gift Gu Yang gave her last year; the clasp seems a little stiff.

Zhang Jingyi's seat was on the edge of the fourth row.

She was engrossed in reviewing the award ceremony program, and only glanced at the big screen when the audience started to cheer.

However, the process sheet in my hand had been crumpled at some point, and the edges of the once flat paper were slightly curled.

When her assistant handed her a bottle of mineral water, she twisted the cap with more force than usual.

Zhao Lusi was assigned to the fifth row.

Her face turned completely black when she saw it...

At this time, the interior of the Water Cube was transformed into a giant blue star disk.

A flowing galaxy is projected onto the membrane structure of the dome, creating a striking contrast with the LED screen embedded in the ground.

The main stage extends outwards in a radial pattern with six aisles, dividing the audience seating into several fan-shaped areas.

The color of the seats in each area is subtly different, from the gilded velvet in the first row to the ordinary soft cushions in the fifth row, forming a visible ladder of tiers.

The first row was occupied by big names such as Weibo CEO, Huayi Brothers President Wang Zhonglei, and Wanda Cultural Group President Zeng Maojun.

There are also the heads of various platforms, or the CEOs of some large film and television companies.

Li Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, and other top stars who transitioned from acting to business were also in the first row, though their seats were on the side.

They are not only artists, but also investors holding shares in listed companies.

In the middle of the second row, a dazzling array of actresses born in the 85s, including Yang Mi, Baby, Ni Ni, Liu Shishi, and Zhao Liying, shone brightly.

TFBOYS members Wang Yuan, Wang Junkai, and Yi Yangqianxi were seated in the corner aisle of the second row.

This also shows their popularity!

The third row was occupied by some rising stars like Hu Yitian and Xing Zhaolin, who became famous through web dramas.

She could barely be considered a rising star in the entertainment industry!
The fourth and fifth rows are mostly occupied by second- or third-tier celebrities, talent show idols, and variety show personalities.

The celebrities sitting here basically don't get any screen time!

As soon as Gu Yang stepped into the venue, he was led by staff to the two seats on the far right of the first row.

When he saw the seating arrangement, he paused almost imperceptibly.

Right behind him, Tian Xiwei stared at him with her wide, doe-like eyes, not blinking.

? ? ? ? ?

Weibo is up to something.
Who arranged these seats?
Thank you so much!

Gu Yang cursed inwardly, but maintained a polite smile, gentlemanly stepping aside to let Zhou Ye sit down first. Just as he bent down to sit, a small hand stealthily reached out from the back seat, grabbed the soft flesh of his waist, and twisted it violently 360 degrees…

! ! ! ! !

Gu Yang's face flushed red instantly.

Zhou Ye glanced at him curiously and asked in a low voice, "Xiao Yangzi, what's wrong?"

"It's a bit hot...!"

"Oh!"

"Why is Mr. Gu sweating? Are you feeling a little weak?" Tian Xiwei asked with wide eyes, her face full of concern.

If we don't even consider the little hand she just stretched out!
Zhou Ye turned around, a perfectly timed smile on his lips: "Weiwei, you look absolutely stunning in that Valentino outfit. You're like a flame on the red carpet."

She lightly touched her collarbone with her fingertips, "The neckline cut of this neckline makes my shoulder and neck lines look so perfect."

Tian Xiwei loosened her grip on the mineral water bottle, her brows relaxing: "Sister Zhou Ye's galaxy dress is absolutely stunning! I was completely mesmerized when the lights shone on it!"

"Really?" Zhou Ye smiled sweetly. "Weiwei, did you pad it with something?"

"Why is it so big?" She turned to Gu Yang. "Right? Little Yang!"

Gu Yang: "..."

“I’m naturally big!” Tian Xiwei retorted without backing down, “Mr. Gu should know that, right?”

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I know???
Can this be said?
He knew! But this...

And he also felt that it didn't seem that big!

Oh wait... it's a bit inappropriate to think about this now!

Seeing Zhou Ye's murderous expression, he quietly moved to the side.

"Sister Zhou, are you a little unhappy because you feel I stole your thunder on the red carpet?"

"Sister wouldn't be so stingy, would she...?"

Tian Xiwei's voice suddenly stopped, and her pupils contracted slightly.

Because Zhou Ye's left hand suddenly rested on Gu Yang's forearm, his fingertips unconsciously drawing circles on the suit fabric.

"Luckily, our CEO Gu is here to walk the red carpet with me," Zhou Ye said with a smile, nudging Gu Yang lightly with her shoulder. "Otherwise, I would definitely be so nervous that I would be moving my arms and legs in unison."

"Xiaotian is really amazing, walking alone!"

Tian Xiwei's nails dug silently into her palms, but a sweeter smile bloomed on her face: "Sister Zhou, you're joking. What kind of big scenes haven't you seen?"

She leaned forward slightly and lowered her voice, "But the cameras might sweep over at any time, and if they capture anything that could be misunderstood..."

His gaze fell meaningfully on the hand that Zhou Ye was touching Gu Yang's.

Zhou Ye seemed not to hear, and instead tightened her grip on Gu Yang's arm.

"Sigh, some people only think about dating all day long, they have no ambition at all, and they don't consider others at all!"

"If your willfulness affects Gu Yang and causes misunderstandings among fans, is that what you want to see?"

"you……"

Zhou Ye hurriedly let go of Gu Yang's arms, her face full of grievance.

"I do not have……"

Just as she was about to respond, the big screen suddenly switched to a shot of the three of them together.

Tian Xiwei's lips immediately curved into a standard business-like smile, and her upright posture exuded a well-trained elegance.

Almost simultaneously, Zhou Ye slightly raised his chin, revealing the most perfect profile in front of the camera, and casually rested his right hand on the armrest of the seat, displaying a composed and dignified demeanor.

Gu Yang's Adam's apple bobbed, and he mechanically raised his hand to adjust the cuff of his suit.

The moment the camera moved away, Tian Xi lowered her eyes, a cold glint flashing in the corners, and silently uttered three words to Zhou Ye: "Just you wait and see."

Zhou Ye's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he simply rolled his eyes at her.

Gu Yang sat stiffly between the two, suddenly missing the minus five degree wind on the red carpet.

Aren't they still best friends who share desserts even when they're not at the office?

How come the ship of friendship capsized again in such a short time?

……

At 18:00 sharp, the dome of the Water Cube suddenly went dark.

The whispers among the three thousand seats abruptly ceased, as if someone had pressed a mute button.

The next second, countless beams of ice-blue light shot towards the central stage from all directions, intertwining in the air to form a giant Weibo logo.

The ground LED screen then lit up, and flowing star trail patterns spread outwards from the stage, transforming the entire venue into a vast universe.

"Five, four, three..."

Suddenly, the audience spontaneously began a countdown. When they counted to "one," the membrane structure of the dome lit up abruptly, projecting fragments of all the trending Weibo keywords from 2017: Wolf Warrior 2, freestyle, Tong Nian and her husband, The Rap of China…

These glowing characters swirled and fell overhead like shooting stars, eventually converging into the four large characters "Weibo Night".

Dry ice machines on both sides of the stage simultaneously erupted, and Hua Shao and Li Ai walked out side by side from the smoke.

Hua Shao wore an indigo blue suit, and the diamond brooch on his bow tie echoed the stage lights.

Li Ai wore a silver-white fishtail gown, with optical fibers on the hem flowing with her steps.

Good evening, everyone! This is Weibo Night 2017!

Hua Shao's voice resonated throughout the venue through the surround sound system. He paused deliberately, waiting for the screams to subside slightly, "Tonight, the Water Cube gathers all the hot topics of 2017 that kept you up all night scrolling through your social media feeds..."

Li Ai quipped, "It also brings together the top influencers who crashed Weibo's servers!"

She turned to the side and pointed to the big screen, where the top trending topics for the evening were scrolling in real time. #GuYangZhouYe# topped the list with 7.8 million views.

(End of this chapter)