The Rise of Chinese Entertainment in 2008

If Lu Chuan did this, it means he had no other means.

This kind of incitement of public opinion is nothing special.

As long as it's not about cheating or breaking the law, what impact could it have?

Compared to these things, he was more worried about whether Liu Yifei would overthink things if she saw them.

These reports even dug up the news of Shu Chang's signing with a company.

He originally planned to release the news during the publicity period to boost the campaign.

I don't know if Shu Chang told Liu Yifei about this.

If she had said it, it wouldn't have been a big deal, but if she hadn't, it would have been hard for Liu Yifei not to overthink it.

"How's the preparation going with Director Zheng?" Gu Ning asked.

"The script on screenwriter Wang's side isn't finished yet, but Director Zheng has already started contacting the main actors. It seems that Director Zheng wants to invite Deng Chao or Huang Xiaoming to play the male lead," Liu Yang said.

"Don't worry about that, as long as the female lead is Shu Chang."

Did Deng Chao and Huang Xiaoming ever act in a period drama with queues (braids)?

Gu Ning wasn't quite sure, and when she thought about how the two of them would look with their braids, she felt a little out of place.

But that doesn't matter. No matter what, he's still better than Nicky Wu.

Just then, the phone rang. Gu Ning saw that it was Shu Chang calling, told Liu Yang, and went back to her office.

After the call connected and they chatted for a few minutes, he drove away from the company.

I booked a room at a high-end hotel and sent a text message to Shuchang.

After waiting for about half an hour, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in quickly!"

Gu Ning opened the door, let Shu Chang in, and then closed the door.

Shu Chang took off her hat and mask, and asked anxiously, "Gu Ning, what do we do now?"

"Don't rush!"

Gu Ning pulled Shu Chang to sit down on the sofa and said, "It's nothing serious. If Qianqian asks you, just tell her what happened when you signed the contract."

"I told her you went back to the film set, but she had already left. I got busy and forgot about it."

"Will this work?" Shu Chang asked worriedly.

She was in a hurry to return to Beijing when she signed the contract and didn't have time to tell Liu Yifei about it.

When they returned, they smelled Liu Yifei's fragrance on Gu Ning, so they didn't mention the matter.

She never expected that the news would be exposed by the media, and with the gossip surrounding the three of them, she was afraid that Liu Yifei would become suspicious.

In fact, Liu Yifei is the one who came later.

The problem is that Liu Yifei was unaware of this, and even after she found out, she didn't tell Liu Yifei and continued to associate with Gu Ning.

This made her seem more like a third party, and she didn't know how to face Liu Yifei.

"That's definitely fine, but you need to act naturally."

Gu Ning said, "You definitely can't do it like this."

"I know, but I'm just nervous."

"What about your professional ethics as an actor? Your acting is so good, there's definitely no problem."

Gu Ning cupped her face, lowered his head and kissed her, comforting her, "If it really doesn't work, when she comes back, just say she's out of town attending an event, and I'll see her first and see what she says."

"Um."

Shu Chang nodded and leaned against Gu Ning's chest, only then could she feel at ease.

Because of her childhood experiences, she developed a somewhat people-pleasing personality.

I cherish the family and friends around me and care about their opinions of me.

Gu Ning felt Shu Chang relax in his arms, and his hands began to wander.

Shu Chang looked up and kissed him.

Perhaps because of the pressure she felt, Shu Chang was unusually proactive.

Gu Ning had mentioned before that she could accept any moves she didn't want to use.

…………

In the evening, the two dressed neatly, and Shu Chang, like a virtuous wife, carefully straightened Gu Ning's clothes.

"I'm leaving now."

Shu Chang stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the corner of the mouth, saying, "Wait half an hour before you leave. Let's not see each other for a while. I'm worried about reporters following us."

"Yes, contact me by phone."

Gu Ning nodded, and after seeing Shu Chang off, she checked her phone for a while before leaving the hotel.

…………

Island country.

Although Gu Ning's gossip didn't reach here, Liu Yifei, one of the main characters, still received the news.

After all, she debuted in China. Although she released an album on Little Days, her usual work focus and company are all in China.

Liu Xiaoli was the first to receive the news. She was furious to learn that her daughter had been the subject of such gossip.

Liu Yifei comforted her somewhat guiltily, "Mom, there are too many gossip stories like this in the industry. The rumors and slander against me before were even worse than this. I've liked them for a long time. Don't worry about your health."

"I know."

Liu Xiaoli took a deep breath and said, "These people are despicable. They're spreading rumors even though there's nothing to it."

"Calm down, let's just ignore it," Liu Yifei comforted her.

"But what are you doing out so late at night? What if you get recognized?" Liu Xiaoli questioned.

Although the photo was blurry, as a mother, she recognized Liu Yifei at a glance.

"I was just accompanying Changchang out for a stroll. We can't stay in the hotel and on set every day, can we?" Liu Yifei said guiltily.

"Is Shu Chang dating that director Gu Ning?"

Liu Xiaoli asked, "Otherwise, why would she sign with Director Gu Ning's company out of the blue?"

"Probably not, otherwise Changchang would definitely have told me," Liu Yifei said.

"Whether she has one or not, you absolutely cannot find a boyfriend in the industry, understand?" Liu Xiaoli said seriously.

Why?

Liu Yifei said anxiously, "Mom, I usually only interact with people in the industry. I wouldn't have anything in common with someone outside the industry."

She was still figuring out how to tell her mother about her relationship with Gu Ning.

Throughout history, how many men in the arts have been faithful?

Liu Xiaoli said, "Most of those great artists have been divorced several times. Many of them even had ambiguous relationships with many women after marriage."

You're still young now, you'll understand later.

It is often said that people's hearts are fickle, and this is most true of those who are involved in the arts.

Most artists have multiple marriages, and the entertainment industry is even more chaotic.

As a mother who has been married twice, she naturally hopes that her daughter can have a happy marriage.

"oh."

Although Liu Yifei did not agree, seeing her mother's serious expression, she wisely did not say anything more.

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On June 25th, a shocking event occurred: Michael Jackson, hailed as the "King of Pop" and one of the "greatest artists in world history," died after being given an overdose of anesthetic by his personal physician.

Due to the time difference, the news didn't reach China until the following day.

Even the evening news broadcast this news.

Although Gu Ning knew about this, she still sighed upon hearing the news.

Among foreign singers, this is the only one he likes.

However, he had no time to lament these things, because Liu Yifei had returned to China.

During this period, he and Liu Yifei didn't even talk on the phone, only chatting briefly via text message every night.

There was nothing she could do; her mother was always by her side, and the two were almost always together, so Liu Yifei didn't dare to contact him at all.

However, Liu Yifei told him about her mother's advice against her finding a boyfriend in the entertainment industry.

Gu Ning was speechless after hearing this, thinking to herself, "Aunt Liu really has a good eye for people!"