Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 309, Section 308: Senior Sister's "Bending Waist" Airs, Cunzi Encounters Terrifying Cyberbullying (4K)

"Um……"

After finishing work that evening, Tian Xiwei returned to her hotel and scrolled through the latest trending topics on her bed.

For some reason, I suddenly had a strong urge to search for Liu Haocun.

When I clicked into Weibo's main page, it was all black images; it was terrifying.

Even a perfectly normal face can be photoshopped into an ugly monster by some malicious people.

Just outrageous.

Even Tian Xiwei herself thought it was outrageous.

At the same time, there was also a little bit of sympathy.

Perhaps it's because the black mark was just too terrible?

Why should I pity her?

After a while, Xiaotian muttered to himself.

She should be considered a rival in love now.

When did we become so magnanimous that we started to sympathize with our love rivals?!
nonono.

Ah, forget it.

Since Kobayashi has already said that, there's no need to dwell on it anymore.

……

August 2023
The TV series "Folding Waist," starring Lin Shaobai and Zhou Ye, has officially launched on Tencent Video.

The leaked photos of the show captivated a lot of fans and casual viewers.

The main reason is that Lin Shaobai and Zhou Ye have paired up several times, and their chemistry is undeniable.

Their fans are very satisfied.

While many celebrities who pair up three times might make viewers lose the desire to continue watching, Lin Shaobai and Zhou Ye are different.

The two actors' performances were enough to bring each character to life.

Zhou Ye was ridiculed for his acting skills in his early years, so he decided to enroll in an acting class and study and improve every day.

Nowadays, there are fewer and fewer voices mocking her acting skills.

Aside from a few haters who absolutely despise her!
Tencent Video also attaches great importance to this drama.

They pinned the show to the top of the charts on the day it premiered, and for a long time afterward, they didn't intend to remove it from the top of the charts.

The production team also bought trending topics related to the show's premiere.

Many people clicked to watch this show as soon as it was released.

Inside a female dormitory at a university.

"I'm so excited that 'Bend the Waist' has started airing! You guys have to go watch it!"

"Lin Shaobai's drama? The one I saw in the leaked photos where he was riding a horse wildly in the rain?"

"Yes, yes, that's the show. It's already started airing. Wow, that's fast."

"I really liked that Reuters photo back then, and I was wondering who could ride a horse so handsomely. Sure enough, it was Lin Shaobai! That tall and imposing figure is perfect for playing an emperor!"

Who is the female lead?

A female student who had been focused on her studies couldn't help but chime in when she heard everyone discussing the topic.

"Zhou Ye."

"Oh, Zhou Ye is broadcasting a drama again."

"Zhou Ye's dramas have always been quite good, like 'Starry Night' and 'A Little Reunion'. I've noticed that his team is also quite good at choosing scripts; they always pick very good ones. I feel like this drama is definitely going to be a hit."

"Bend the Waist is bound to be a hit, okay? I was completely captivated after just watching the beginning. Look at Zhou Ye's appearance in this drama. I think it's the best-looking of all her roles. She's so beautiful."

"Wow! The other girls all gathered around the laptop to watch Zhou Ye's portrayal of Xiao Qiao."

She portrayed that pitiful and helpless feeling perfectly!
"I've always thought Zhou Ye is exceptionally beautiful, so beautiful that I feel she doesn't even exist in this world. There's not a single flaw in her features. I really can't understand how her parents could have given birth to her."

"It is said that Zhou Ye's father was very handsome, so he looks a lot like his father."

"My sister isn't as good-looking as Zhou Ye."

"This is definitely winning the genetic lottery."

"Who is the makeup and costume designer for this show? They made Lin Shaobai and Zhou Ye look so good, even though Lin Shaobai is already very handsome..."

In the cafeteria of a certain university

A few girls had just finished class and made plans to eat here together.

As soon as I entered, I saw the cafeteria's big screen playing the recently popular TV series "Folding Waist".

"I rely on!"

Because I'm a fan of Lin Shaobai, I get especially excited when I see a drama featuring only Lin Shaobai.

"Look at that big TV in our cafeteria!"

"Holy crap! Lin Shaobai! The person broadcasting the TV is one of our own."

"That's Lin Shaobai's recent TV series 'Breaking the Waist,' right? I saw it on video before."

"Zhou Ye is out! Holy crap! Zhou Ye is so beautiful!"

"I feel that she will definitely gain another wave of fans after this drama airs, without a doubt."

"Who doesn't like watching TV dramas with handsome men and beautiful women? This drama is currently number one in all aspects. I feel like none of Lin Shaobai's dramas are not popular."

"That's true. Besides, he's already an award-winning actor, yet he's still willing to film this kind of drama for us to watch. With such a handsome face, he should take advantage of his youth to film more movies and leave a lasting legacy in this world!"

"So, what are you having for lunch?"

"Eat Lin Shaobai!"

"Can you be normal?"

More and more people were entering the cafeteria, and when they saw the movie "Bend the Waist" playing on the big TV screen, they all excitedly ran towards the TV.

It caused a lot of unpleasantness because it blocked the view of some students who were eating.

"Could you move back a little? You're blocking my view of Lin Shaobai!"

"I knew it! Don't bother me while I'm watching Bai Zhou!"

"Get out of here! You're disturbing my viewing of the top trending topic!"

Inside a residential building in a first-tier city.

A mother who had just returned home from get off work turned on the TV, eager to watch the latest episode of "Bend the Waist".

I wasn't interested in this kind of drama at first, but because it was about Lin Shaobai, I decided to give it a try.

Who knew that once I started watching, I would become addicted?

All I can say is that the casting director of this drama did the most good thing possible!

The tension between Lin Shaobai and Zhou Ye in this drama is so intense that a single glance between them can make your heart race.

Moreover, the male lead's character in this drama is also quite good. He is a decisive and ruthless king who also values ​​family ties. Such a person will gradually fall in love with the female lead, Xiao Qiao. The contrast makes the audience even more fascinated.

This drama has a lot of old-fashioned tropes, such as a substitute marriage, a feud between the female lead's family and the male lead's family, and marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

But some people might just like this kind of meme!
The more rustic, the better.

Most importantly, you can tell that the director of this drama is very skilled, just like the director of "Ninefold Purple" before, making it impossible to stop watching.

The aunt's son didn't usually pay attention to these TV dramas; he'd rather play video games or something.

It's just that when I happen to pass by the living room, I can't help but stop and sigh when I see the beautiful Zhou Ye on TV.

"Zhou Ye is really good-looking."

People who criticize Zhou Ye will find many things to criticize, but no one has ever said that she is ugly.

A popular tourist attraction in an ancient town

Several beautiful women were taking photos here wearing Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) sold by the "Bend the Waist" drama crew.

She even wore the makeup Zhou Ye wore in this drama.

Because it's just so beautiful.

The entire internet thinks the makeup artist for this show deserves a bonus.

Such a beautiful makeup look has become a popular subject for people to imitate.

Although some uninformed passersby might still find it strange.

"Why do those girls over there look a bit similar in their clothes?"

"Haha, they probably all came from the same place. Have you seen 'Bend Over'?"

"I haven't seen it. You know I don't watch TV much." "But you must know Lin Shaobai and Zhou Ye, right?"

"I do know that. Oh my god, who doesn't know Lin Shaobai now? I remember Zhou Ye because I like watching 'Escape Room' and she did well in it."

"Yes, it's because the period dramas they starred in were very popular, so they released some official merchandise, and many people bought these items to take photos."

Not long after, the show broke the 3 mark in popularity and entered Tencent's hit show club.

It would be an injustice if such a good drama didn't break 3 views.

Lin Shaobai is already at the top level, so the dramas airing now are simply adding another one to his personal profile.

But Zhou Ye is different.

Despite having gained immense popularity, they still need to climb higher and produce even better works.

Zhou Ye currently has two classic roles in his works: Qiao Yingzi and Wei Lai from "A Little Reunion" and "Better Days".

"Starry Night" and "Broken Waist" are among her most successful works after she became the leading actress.

Her fan base has recently surged, with a flood of new fans joining while her long-time fans continue to support her. As a result, she has regained her position as the top female celebrity in terms of various metrics.

Just in time for Xiao Wang, who had been in a huge fire earlier.

Nowadays, when people talk about younger actresses who have both good works and high popularity, they generally mention Tian Xiwei, Yang Zi, Zhang Jingyi, Zhou Ye, Wang Churan, Dilraba...

Dudu has been mentioned by some people, but it's still a little short.

There aren't that many representative works.

Wang Churan was a little frustrated when she saw that Zhou Ye had easily broken the data she had maintained.

what.

Knew it!
The data for various aspects of TV dramas increases very quickly before they are broadcast.

"This person is indeed a difficult one to deal with."

Wang Churan complained like this.

My friend, sitting next to me, sighed helplessly as he listened to this.

"So your company has always been like this?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

Wang Churan put down what she was doing and listened attentively to her friend's words.

"Has your company always operated on this competitive model? I suppose so, after all, they are all female celebrities with both achievements and popularity, and it's normal for them to be compared since they are in the same age group."

"..."

Wang Churan blinked, looking slightly confused.

"But I don't particularly want to fight for it."

"Ok?"

"When we compare things with each other, it's really just... a joke."

Wang Churan stated that no one intended to fight to the death.

Even now, netizens will make lists and compare actresses born in 95.

Each fan group is very competitive and will almost never allow the other to say anything bad about their idol.

Actually, the 95-generation actresses at Baichen Entertainment Company have a fairly harmonious relationship, probably because they all like Lin Shaobai.

It's only natural to feel jealous sometimes.

But it wasn't to the point of never speaking to each other again, as some netizens have described.

It won't be as exaggerated as a palace intrigue drama like "Empresses in the Palace".

Wang Churan is usually just a talker.

If I were to do something truly outrageous... I wouldn't have the guts.

……

Liu Haocun watches this show occasionally.

Of course, she would only watch the parts featuring Lin Shaobai.

The public's online bullying towards her has not subsided, and Liu Haocun herself will only become more cautious.

Occasionally, when he goes out and sees some fans who genuinely like him, he is overjoyed.

They would also face them with the gentlest expression.

That evening, Liu Haocun carried many things home in large and small bags.

"What are all these things? You bought so much stuff!"

The parents asked out of concern.

Liu Haocun kept his head down the whole time, clearly exhausted by the online bullying incident.

She used to be sunny and cheerful, always full of hope for the future.

However, this cyberbullying lasted far too long.

Even the strongest person would probably feel some internal conflict because of this.

“These…” Liu Haocun seemed to be draped in a gray veil, devoid of any vitality. She stared at the things in her hands, then said softly, “I didn’t buy them.”

"Ok?"

"Someone gave it to me."

Currently, the items in my possession are mostly gifts and local specialties.

There are expensive luxury goods, practical daily necessities... and also, adorable dolls that are purely for cuteness.

The person who can send these things must have a very special relationship with you.

Liu Haocun clearly noticed his parents' strange expressions and quickly explained.

"It was a gift from a very famous celebrity."

"It was a gift from the most famous celebrity."

"It was a gift from a top celebrity."

Liu Haocun was panting heavily after every sentence he spoke.

The things that happened online had a great impact on her, and her health deteriorated considerably.

She didn't elaborate further, but simply carried her things and silently returned to her room.

That's right, all these bags and packages were given to her by Lin Shaobai.

Lin Shaobai did not leave Cunzi because of those things. In this time when everyone is avoiding him, Lin Shaobai has been comforting Cunzi.

This deeply moved Liu Haocun.

Sometimes, the help you receive during difficult times can be remembered for a lifetime.

After taking everything apart, Liu Haocun finally hugged the plush toy that Lin Shaobai had given her.

It felt like hugging Lin Shaobai when I hugged this doll.

Actually, Cunzi was wondering why Lin Shaobai didn't give her a custom-made chibi-style doll.

Aren't those available nowadays?

Many people turn their older siblings into cotton dolls or chibi-style figurines.

Cunzi had this idea, but then he thought Lin Shaobai would definitely not do it.

If you actually gave someone a custom-made doll, wouldn't that be too narcissistic?
Liu Haocun finally smiled when he thought of this.

Liu Haocun hugged the doll and lay back down on the bed.

She even uninstalled the social media apps she used to use during this period; she didn't want to see the overwhelming barrage of insults anymore...

Ok.

It would be better to have some peace and quiet.

So painful.

It's so painful...

Even though I've stopped watching those things, why am I still in so much pain?
Liu Haocun curled up and continued to hug the plush doll tightly, when he accidentally noticed that the doll had a small piece of paper in its hand.

It doesn't look like something you brought yourself; it looks like it was forced on you.

Liu Haocun's eyes widened slightly. She took out the crumpled paper, carefully unfolded it, and slowly read the words on it.

"Everything will be alright, hang in there."

(End of this chapter)