Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 298, Section 297: "Ninefold Purple" Released, Sister Meng's Hardships End (4K)

"I really like Lin Shaobai. I've liked him ever since he acted in Ashes of Love. Phoenix is ​​so handsome, don't you think he's very handsome?"

The female celebrity's attitude towards Lin Shaobai was completely different from before.

The difference is visible to the naked eye.

Zhang Jingyi originally thought that the two of them would have a normal chat and then attend the offline business event.

Why are we suddenly talking about Lin Shaobai?

It's perfectly normal to talk about Lin Shaobai.

He is a top influencer and is always the focus of discussion.

"Why haven't you said a single word after I've said so much?"

The female celebrity rambled on and on for a while, only to realize now that Xiao Zhang hadn't said a word all day.

The main problem is that I really don't know how to say it.

"Give me your contact information."

"Forehead……"

From a certain perspective, Zhang Jingyi really wouldn't be able to refuse in this situation.

She's always been kind to people.

But right now I really don't want to get involved in this matter.

Even if you casually push something on WeChat, you should at least let the person involved know!

What if Lin Shaobai himself is unwilling?

Will I blame myself?
Now that I've reached this level of status, it probably wouldn't be appropriate to just add people casually.

Did this woman even consider this possibility when she asked that question?
"I think I need to ask about this."

After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Jingyi decided to speak her mind directly.

"What's the point of asking? Just give me his number directly."

"Uh... but I'm worried..."

"What's there to worry about? Why are you so indecisive? I can't stand your fussiness."

Zhang Jingyi was stunned.

How can you blame yourself for such a small thing?!
Is this person sick?
"You..." Zhang Jingyi had so much to say, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

She wanted to advise this person to watch their words, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

To continue the previous topic, I need to reiterate that I need to ask Lin Shaobai's opinion before I can give him my contact information.

However, it seems that the woman is unwilling to listen to this matter.

When Zhang Jingyi looked up again, she noticed that the female celebrity had actually rolled her eyes at her!

Zhang Jingyi frowned instantly.

Did you just roll your eyes?

It must have rolled its eyes!
That's right!
Does this person have any manners?
You rolled your eyes just because I didn't give you my contact information?!
After all, Lin Shaobai is my boyfriend, so how could I just give him his contact information like that?

You could tell from her fixed gaze that she had no good intentions towards Lin Shaobai.

Zhang Jingyi could no longer hold back.

She clenched her fists tightly, as if encouraging herself.

"I don't want to give it to you."

Xiao Zhang spoke frankly.

The female celebrity was also taken aback for a moment.

Just a moment ago I was hesitant and stammering, but now I'm saying it directly.

"why?"

"Didn't I already say that this matter depends on whether Lin Shaobai is willing to add you? But there's no need to ask now. I'm not giving it to you. If you want it, find someone else."

After Zhang Jingyi finished speaking, she left her seat, leaving behind only a bewildered female celebrity.

"This person has a really strange temper."

He also received this comment.

……

During the live stream, Xiao Zhang attended many offline business events and also participated in some fashion galas.

When people talk about actresses born in 95, they usually mention actresses from Baichen Entertainment.

Zhou Ye, Tian Xiwei, Wang Churan, Zhang Jingyi, and others.

The so-called good achievements of other actresses are nothing compared to these people.

An actor needs to have good achievements to back them up; otherwise, you'll feel insubstantial standing on stage.

In October 2022, Meng Jie's "Ninefold Purple" was about to be released on Tencent Video.

Although the variety show "Fifty Kilometers of Peach Blossom Village" has reversed some of Meng Jie's public image.

However, in her earlier years, she still attracted a lot of people who disliked her because of her involvement in TV dramas and variety shows.

She was criticized from beginning to end because of her role in that TV series.

Most people say she added drama to the story.

Adding a female lead to a TV series with two male leads is just asking for trouble, isn't it?

Fans are all into the male-male couple pairing, so suddenly a female character is added.

This novel is already extremely famous. If it crosses the line for its fans, isn't it just asking for trouble?
Even setting aside the dual male lead genre, any popular IP's popular couple would be bombarded with criticism if an official pairing were suddenly added.

It's like it ruined the ideal image of a certain group of people.

Because of the added scenes, many people said she got the role by paying for it, and spread rumors that she is a person of bad character and resorts to these underhanded tactics.

Meng Ziyi posted a clarification on Weibo regarding this matter.

She said she did not bring her own funding to the production, nor did she force any director or screenwriter to change the script.

She's been like this ever since she received the script.

There was no resurrection, and no messy romantic subplots.

The additional plot was added because the show needed to pass censorship!
She said that if she had to do it again, she would definitely not act in this TV series.

Years ago, he was heavily criticized because of the variety show "Grade One," and now he's being attacked even more harshly because of this TV series.

No acting jobs are coming her way, and she's failed her interviews. She's completely helpless.

So much so that Lao Meng hoped to completely turn his career around through this drama.

Even if it doesn't amount to a complete comeback, it should at least reverse her public image.

Variety shows are just variety shows; as an actor, you still have to rely on acting to make a comeback.

Before the show aired, many people were boycotting it.

[I used to really like Lin Shaobai, so why did he agree to act in a TV series with this guy who has connections?]

Everyone knows that Meng Ziyi brought his own investment to the production team. He's willing to do anything to become famous. He's an extremely cunning person. How could Lin Shaobai be so bad at judging character?

I watched this drama, and it's a co-production of Bai Chen Entertainment. So Lin Shaobai has every right to control the selection of the female lead. Why would he choose someone like this?

[Let me state upfront that I originally really liked Lin Shaobai, but because of the female lead, I won't watch this drama at all, not even a single episode!]

[Some people really spread rumors without thinking. Sister Meng has clarified that matter so many times; there was absolutely no added scenes. She was like that from the moment she received the script.] [Who exactly is spreading rumors about female celebrities every day? After watching Peach Blossom Valley, I realized Meng Ziyi isn't as bad as I imagined.]

[She's quite cute. I didn't like her much before because she had a bad reputation and was very unpopular with the general public. But now I think she's alright, so I've decided to check her out. After all, Lin Shaobai has a good eye for choosing dramas.]

Lin Shaobai's dramas are generally good. Baichen Entertainment has also produced several TV series. "The Beginning" and "Long Demeanor" are both quite good. Everyone should trust Lin Shaobai's judgment.

I bet "Nine Layers of Purple" will be a huge hit. Lin Shaobai is a Best Actor, and Best Actor's judgment is never bad.

[Forget it, I'm only stopping watching because of Meng Ziyi, and many people around me are stopping because of her too. How popular can this show be? With everyone boycotting it, who would want to watch her as the female lead?]

Sister Meng must have been heartbroken when she saw these comments while lying in bed.

She recalled the time when everyone was against her.

I lie in bed and sleep until four or five in the morning every day, feeling incredibly lethargic.

He even thought, "Maybe I should just die!"
Only by committing suicide can one understand this pain, and he even considered whether to livestream his suicide to prove his innocence.

Later, he gave up the idea because the pain of suicide and wrist-cutting was too great.

Sister Meng is much stronger now. She believes that as long as a person is alive, things will definitely get better and better!

And so, we waited until the TV series was officially released.

Lin Shaobai already has a huge fan base, so no matter how good or bad the show is, as soon as it's released, fans can push its popularity to its peak.

With increased popularity, the platform will naturally feature it on a recommended page, attracting more viewers.

On its first day of airing, it topped the popularity charts for TV dramas on Maoyan, and everyone who watched it said it was great.

Lin Shaobai made a dashing appearance with his silver hair, and his silver-haired look became a trending topic.

It feels a bit like when he starred in "Lighter" and his blond hair went viral.

The actors' performances and the director's editing skills have brought this drama to an unprecedented level.

Clicking into Weibo's trending topics reveals positive reviews from various netizens.

I admit I was a bit too loud about this show before.

[I was saying before that if this show was good, I'd eat my keyboard... but it's really good, folks! I'm telling you with my keyboard-eating teeth, it's really good!]

Holy crap, Lin Shaobai is so handsome!

Who designed Lin Shaobai's hairstyle? The stylist deserves a bonus!

The plot is fast-paced and engaging, making it enjoyable to watch. The first episode clearly explains everything, making it a great read!

[Very good, and the director is very skilled. The whole show has a great atmosphere.]

[Ahhhh, Lin Shaobai is so handsome! Song Mo will become the most handsome man in period dramas in my heart.]

Meng Ziyi is so beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous!

She truly is the most beautiful actress in my opinion.

[I never knew she was born in the mid-95s, just like Zhou Ye and Tian Xiwei.]

[Perhaps it's because her public image was so bad before that she didn't have many works airing. It's said she rarely has leading roles in dramas, so Lin Shaobai helped her out this time.]

How did Lin Shaobai help her? Where did you all get these rumors from?

"Otherwise, do you really think she could have gotten such a good script and such a good production with her public image? It's definitely the male lead, Lin Shaobai, who helped her. Lin Shaobai also has a nickname, 'Savior,' because he's the one who made Bai Chen's actresses famous."

To be honest, the two of them are actually quite well-matched. I used to think Lin Shaobai and Tian Xiwei were a match made in heaven.

Meng Ziyi's acting was superb; I admire him.

A family home in a high-end residential area.

An auntie who randomly picked a TV series to watch became completely infatuated with Lin Shaobai.

Lin Shaobai's appearance with silver hair in this drama truly captivated a lot of people.

The high school day student's daughter screamed as soon as she saw Lin Shaobai's handsome face after returning from evening self-study.

"Ahhh! Lin Shaobai!"

"Haha, Mom just randomly picked a TV show to watch because it was number one on the trending list. I didn't expect it to be so good."

"None of Lin Shaobai's TV dramas are bad."

The high school girl put her schoolbag aside and sat close to her mother to watch "Nine Layers of Purple".

"Mom, after watching all this, what do you think this show is about?"

"It's about revenge, what else could it be? These kinds of dramas are all the rage now."

"Oh... I get the feeling you're not paying much attention to the plot of this show?"

"Ah, it's mainly because the male lead is so handsome. You know Mom loves watching male leads the most, and Lin Shaobai is really good-looking."

"Ha ha……"

Inside a female dormitory at a university.

Everyone is having a passionate discussion about this show.

"I've discovered it! Lin Shaobai and Meng Ziyi look a bit like my aunt and uncle!"

"The first person to say they look like an aunt and uncle was a genius. They have such great chemistry, no wonder this show is so popular!"

"That's right, historical romance dramas need chemistry between the leads to go viral. My sister hasn't even had a chance to watch the show yet, but she's already seen videos of these two on short video platforms."

"The two of them are really sweet together in private, and the official channels have released a lot of behind-the-scenes footage."

"Oh no, oh no, I've started to like Meng Ziyi because of Lin Shaobai."

"Hahaha! Me too. I didn't really like this person at first! Although everyone says that Peach Blossom Village changed her public image, I still had a lot of opinions about her. But after watching this drama, I found that she is beautiful, has a good personality, and is quite kind."

"She's not as bad as everyone says online. She's not some scheming bitch. I've watched all the behind-the-scenes footage, and she's a really nice person."

"Actually, there are very few super beautiful and glamorous female celebrities. It's not a big deal if one of them becomes popular in the Chinese entertainment industry."

"I didn't expect everyone in our dorm to love this show."

"This drama is currently the most popular one, everyone is talking about it."

The show's popularity continued to rise during its broadcast, and trending topics such as #NinefoldPurpleIsSoFunny#, #MyOpinionOnMengZiyiChanged#, #LinShaobaiIsSoHandsome#, #LinShaobaiAndMengZiyiAuntAndUncle#, and #NinefoldPurple'sPopularityExceeds3# appeared.

The show trends on social media every time a new episode is released.

Sister Meng spends every day on Weibo reading what people say about her.

Seeing everyone's opinion of her change made her so excited that she couldn't sleep.

Her agent from the company also messaged her to congratulate her.

The agent is really worried about Sister Meng.

I always told her to think before she speaks.

Especially when appearing on variety shows, can't you think before you speak? Haven't you been criticized badly enough already?
I also know that she has been subjected to cyberbullying for almost all these years.

It's not easy to find a drama that's so popular, has such a great character, and can also highlight her stunning beauty.

Hurry up and do some marketing!

"It wasn't easy, but I've finally gained everyone's recognition."

That evening, Sister Meng called her agent.

Tears streaming down her face, she recalled how difficult her life had been over the years.

Finally, I finally got a role in a drama series that gave me hope for my acting career.

(End of this chapter)