Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 276, Section 275: Wang Churan and Zhang Jingyi's Jealousy of Each Other (4K)

Zhou Ye's singing used to be a bit of a headache, but after taking a class, he has improved a lot.

I feel like I wouldn't have much of a problem participating in those kinds of live broadcasts.

At the same time, Zhou Ye, Tian Xiwei, and Wang Churan all saw the trending topic on Weibo.

The fans are arguing fiercely, which is giving them a real headache.

Zhou Ye quickly scrolled through the comments with his fingers.

Some were simply insults, some included pictures in their insults, and some were sarcastic or veiled.

Strangers in the comments section act like mortal enemies.

Teammates are matched based on their fandom affiliation; their words are like poison, yet they engage in the purest form of combat, untainted by any self-interest...

"Ugh……"

"Sis, why are you sighing?"

The assistant, sitting next to Zhou Ye, said.

"People are arguing again on Weibo."

"Isn't this normal? There are always arguments at these kinds of events with lots of celebrities. Even occasionally, fans on a marketing account are arguing. Sis, we shouldn't get too close to fan circles, it'll affect us."

"I know."

Zhou Ye smiled slightly.

On the other hand, Ms. Wang even used a secondary account to personally engage in a verbal battle with those who were spreading rumors about her.

[Looks like the internet really has no memory; even the "eye-rolling sister" can now be compared to two other people in terms of beauty?]

Wang Churan gets angry just looking at those three words.

Without hesitation, they engaged in a "fierce battle" in the comments section.

[Rolling your eyes aside, she's definitely beautiful, right? You need to get this straight.]

Why should I be able to tell the difference? Who do you think you are, dictating to me?!

Wang Churan is pretty, but she rolls her eyes too often; I don't really like that.

Why does she roll her eyes so often? It was only once, wasn't it? She's been perfectly normal ever since.

Why are you always defending Wang Churan? Are you a fan of hers?

I just can't stand people like you.

[Could this be Wang Churan's alternate account?]

After seeing this comment, Wang Churan immediately turned off her phone, perhaps because her true colors had been exposed, causing her to experience a slight emotional fluctuation.

"Was I being too obvious? I don't think so."

Assistant: "Sis, I don't think it's necessary. You can't possibly explain it to everyone."

Wang Churan: "This is too much! I don't care about the others, but this person actually posted an ugly picture of me! My face is so beautiful, and someone can take a picture like this! It's obviously maliciously photoshopped! My face isn't that fat at all. Look at that jawline, it's been photoshopped into a square face!"

assistant:"……"

So that's the important point!

Tian Xiwei was sitting in the car on her way back, and she was so sleepy that her assistant saw the trending topic and told her something.

"Sis, the battle on Weibo has started again."

"..."

"This time, the topic is who is the most beautiful among the post-95 actresses? The fans of Zhou Ye and Wang Churan are currently engaged in a fierce battle on Weibo, sending each other unflattering and ugly pictures."

"...Whatever, I'm going to sleep."

"..."

The assistant sighed softly.

Actually, they don't have much to worry about.

It's fine for fans to argue amongst themselves normally, but the company will deal with some excessive rumors and malicious images.

So far, many people have been punished for their excessive rumors and slander, and have subsequently deleted their comments and written apologies on social media.

In the end, no one could determine who was the most beautiful among the post-95 actresses.

Originally, it was just these three people arguing, but later some marketing accounts, not wanting to miss out on the drama, added a few more people, such as Zhang Jingyi and Meng Ziyi.

These two individuals don't have many followers.

Especially for Sister Meng, there are hardly any fans willing to fight for her.

Sister Meng is in a pretty bad situation right now; in fact, you could say her acting career has always been pretty bad.

She was constantly criticized from the beginning of her career until the appearance of the show "Fifty Kilometers of Peach Blossom Village" improved her public image.

But it's only an improvement; there are still not enough fans.

Apart from Wang Churan, the others didn't seem to care about this beauty contest.

……

……

The year is now April 2021.

Autumn is a season of clear skies and crisp air.

Lin Shaobai received a script for a period drama.

It's the period drama "South and North" that the kiwi fruit industry pays special attention to.

Lin Shaobai naturally knew about this hit drama that had garnered both critical acclaim and high viewership.

During its broadcast, the show achieved a viewership rating of over 3% on satellite TV, with a peak rating of over 4%, setting a record for the most popular drama on the channel in recent years.

The kiwi fruit's popularity on the platform exceeded 1, entering the "bestseller club".

This kind of subject matter can be watched by men, women, young and old, and most importantly, everyone can understand it.

I thought period dramas would be boring, but after watching them, I found them to be very interesting and funny.

In short, it's about the various events, big and small, that happen between the protagonist Wang Xin and his master Ma Kui on a train.

The most important element is the bond between the master and disciple, and the male protagonist's rich growth arc is also very appealing.

The drama received nominations for important awards such as the Magnolia Award and the Golden Eagle Award.

From any perspective, Lin Shaobai would not refuse this drama.

The casting director of the TV series made it clear from the beginning that the important role of Wang Xin had to be played by a popular idol!

Moreover, they must be tall, have thick eyebrows and big eyes, and be exceptionally handsome—a top-tier idol!

Shao Bai is the top choice.

Since his debut, Lin Shaobai has mostly acted in urban dramas.

For example, "Go Go Squid!", "A Little Reunion", "The Beginning", "You Are My Glory", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", and "Ignite Me, Warm You" which has not yet been officially broadcast.

The second category is historical romance dramas, such as "The Legend of Canglan", "Ashes of Love", "Changfengdu", "Starry Night", and "Qingqing Daily Life".

This is my first time trying a period drama.

Ma Yan, the female lead, has not yet been officially confirmed.

To find someone who has good chemistry with Lin Shaobai and is around the same age, the only option is to choose from young actresses.

We need an actress who is upright, stubborn, and has a gentle yet strong personality.

It needs to be able to blend into the underlying visual environment, and the performance should be natural and down-to-earth.

Ma Yan isn't the second female lead, Yao'er; she absolutely can't be too strikingly beautiful, otherwise her appearance would seem out of place...

As a result, the casting team still hadn't figured out who to choose.

Left with no other choice, he made a phone call to Lin Shaobai.

Kobayashi was handpicked by the production team as the male lead, so it's perfectly normal to ask for his opinion.

Lin Shaobai prioritized several actresses from his own company.

Based on the casting director's suggestions, only Zhang Jingyi remained after the selection process.

Zhang Jingyi had no idea about this and was still climbing the mountain at that moment.

In her eyes, autumn is the best time for mountain climbing.

This time, she invited Wang Churan along.

Xiao Zhang had asked Ms. Wang out many times, but Ms. Wang didn't really enjoy hiking and always declined. However, Xiao Zhang was so persistent that she finally agreed this time.

Wang Churan rarely goes hiking, but one hike almost killed her.

Halfway up the mountain, it was already running at a speed comparable to a tortoise, panting heavily as it fell behind Xiao Zhang.

Zhang Jingyi is the type who gets more and more excited as she climbs.

Before I knew it, I had completely forgotten about Ms. Wang.

After climbing to the top of the mountain and turning back...

Ok?
What about people? !
Wang Churan!

Wang Churan casually found a chair halfway up the mountain and sat down.

She felt that if she climbed any higher, she would lose her life in the mountains.

Although it's not quite a first-tier brand yet, it should be a top-tier second-tier brand without any problem.

How absurd it is for such a famous celebrity to die in the mountains!
This is the biggest headline in the entertainment industry!

Such a way of dying is too shameful.

"I'm really impressed. Does Zhang Jingyi lift weights at home every day? She doesn't look like someone who lifts weights, so how come she has such good stamina?"

Wang Churan complained to her assistant next to her.

The assistant was also exhausted.

Why rush when you're climbing a mountain?

"I've figured it out! I finally understand! Zhang Jingyi was definitely not human in her past life. She must have been some kind of animal, and an animal that was extremely good at climbing mountains, maybe an antelope? That's terrifying..."

After Wang Churan's breathing stabilized, she took out a small mirror and looked at her face, instantly feeling much happier.

A family of three happened to be passing by her.

Wang Churan's parents didn't recognize her, but the young girl immediately recognized her as the actress who played Qiao Jingjing!
"Ah, Wang Churan!!"

"Oh my god! Am I seeing things?"

"Mom, look! Isn't that the actress who plays Qiao Jingjing?"

"right……"

The young man immediately ran over, wanting a signed photo of Wang Churan.

Wang Churan's face was initially a bit dejected, but as soon as she saw someone asking for an autographed photo, she immediately put on a gentle smile and struck the pose of a standard female celebrity.

"I can sign, but I don't have paper or a pen. You have to give me those things."

"Ah! What a pity, I don't have any of these things either. I never expected to meet you while hiking! I really love your role as Qiao Jingjing in 'You Are My Glory,' I think you're so beautiful, you were born to play a big star!"

The young girl expressed her affection for Ms. Wang with great excitement.

Wang Churan was delighted to hear this.

His lips twitched uncontrollably, afraid that he would burst into laughter and lose his composure.

Oh, it's good to be famous, because when you're famous you can enjoy these things.

Even though we're complete strangers, they can still express their liking and admiration for you with incredibly enthusiastic, sparkling eyes.

He was just doing what he liked; to put it bluntly, it was work.

Ordinary workers just do their jobs, so how could they possibly be liked by so many people for no reason?
"If I can't get an autograph, can I take a photo with you? I really love your portrayal of Qiao Jingjing. When the show aired, I showed it to all my friends! I even bought the merchandise that came with the TV series."

The young girl was so nervous to see Wang Churan so closely that she blurted out all her feelings for her.

At the same time, she was looking through the photos on her phone, hoping to prove to Wang Churan that she had indeed done these things, and that she wasn't just saying it casually.

Seeing how nervous she was, Wang Churan reached out and pressed her shoulder: "It's okay, don't be nervous, taking a group photo is no problem at all."

I was just trying to comfort her, but the physical contact only made the young girl more agitated.

Just then, Xiao Zhang, who was coming down from the mountaintop, heard the little girl's scream and ran over to see Wang Churan taking a photo with someone.

Gradually, a group of people gathered around, all seemingly wanting to take a photo with Wang Churan.

Wang Churan thought that she could gain so many fans just by casually climbing a mountain.

Oh dear, it seems Qiao Jingjing's broadcast was effective.

Anyone who says it was all for nothing will be kicked out!
In order not to disrupt public order, the assistant stepped forward and said that their artist had something else to do and had to leave first.

Wang Churan walked up ten steps and saw Zhang Jingyi waiting for her in the corner.

"You, Zhang Jingyi! Didn't we agree to go hiking together? Why did you run so far ahead by yourself! Leaving me behind, how can you be so disloyal?"

"I'm so sorry, I...I'm so sorry..."

Zhang Jingyi knew in her heart that it was indeed her fault, and there was no point in explaining further.

Let's hurry up and pull Wang Churan upstairs.

From the mountainside to the summit, Zhang Jingyi learned her lesson and diligently followed Ms. Wang's pace for the short stretch of road.

Along the way, I also heard many interesting stories about her after she became famous.

Zhang Jingyi is a very good listener.

She was introverted, and even though these things had nothing to do with her, she still listened obediently.

Before long, the two of them arrived at the top of the mountain together.

"Ugh, I'm exhausted! Xiao Zhang, please don't invite me to go hiking next time. I'm just not suited for hiking. Look at other people's physiques, can they even do hiking?"

Wang Churan tossed her beautiful long hair.

Zhang Jingyi stood to the side and shook her head in annoyance.

"What does mountain climbing have to do with body shape...?"

"Sigh, you're too young to understand."

"……Um?"

Zhang Jingyi's phone kept vibrating in her pocket. When she took it out, she realized it was Lin Shaobai calling.

Two seconds later, Wang Churan's head suddenly came into view, forcing Zhang Jingyi to lean back.

"What?! It's President Lin! Why can't I call you when it's time for you to call him?"

"Let's connect and see what's going on... Hello?"

"Oh, Jingyi. You finally answered the phone."

Lin Shaobai's voice on the other end of the phone was as gentle as ever; after all, they were all his girlfriends.

"I set it to vibrate, so I didn't hear it. What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

"Yes, there's a period drama—"

"Oh dear, this is so sad. You haven't even called me. Does this mean I've never won your heart, Mr. Lin?"

Lin Shaobai was speaking when a heart-wrenching sound suddenly came from the other end of the phone.

"...Who speaks again?"

"What! You can't even recognize my voice?! I'm angry! Humph!"

"..."

Now I understand.

Wang Churan...

"Wang Chu... cough cough, how did you two get together?"

"I made plans with Chu Ran to go hiking together."

Zhang Jingyi waited for a long time before finally getting a chance to say something.

Otherwise, this conversation would have turned into a dialogue between Lin Shaobai and Wang Churan.

"You call her alone, don't call me."

Wang Churan took the phone from Xiao Zhang's hand without permission and held it to her ear.

Zhang Jingyi: "..."

What's going on... Wasn't that a call for me?

Give me back my phone!

(End of this chapter)