Chinese entertainment: Top stars have no holidays

Jiang Bai followed that gaze and saw Ju Jingyi sitting in front of the makeup mirror, having just finished her basic makeup and styling.

The curiosity and envy in her eyes were undisguised.

Seeing Jiang Bai looking over, she quickly looked away, a gentle smile appearing on her lips, and greeted him, "Jiang Bai, you're finally back! I watched two episodes of 'A Love So Beautiful' yesterday, it's so popular!"

Jiang Bai smiled and walked to his dressing station, gesturing for the makeup artist to begin, while saying gently, "It's alright."

"It got off to a good start, thanks to the early publicity and audience support."

"You watched it too? What did you think?"

"It's really good!" Ju Jingyi nodded repeatedly, her tone filled with obvious envy. "The visuals are very clean, and the plot is sweet but not cloying. Your portrayal of Jiang Chen is so perfect."

"And your TikTok transition video, it's been all over my WeChat Moments, even my staff are imitating it, you're so good at coming up with ideas."

As she spoke, the envy in her eyes deepened: "It would be a lie to say I'm not envious."

"I also hope that when 'Legend of Yunxi' airs, it will have this kind of popularity and be liked by so many viewers."

Jiang Bai looked at the expectation in her eyes and gently comforted her, "Yes, it will. The script for 'Legend of Yunxi' is very good, and your Han Yunxi is also very distinctive, both lively and resilient."

"As long as the follow-up publicity and promotion are in place, it will definitely be a hit."

"We'll focus on filming well now, making sure every scene is good, and the audience will definitely like the final product."

Upon hearing this, Ju Jingyi's eyes lit up, and the smile on her face finally became much more genuine, no longer the business smile she wore.

"Yes! You're right, let's take good pictures together."

"Actually, I've always admired you. You're not from a professional acting background, but you not only have great acting skills, but you also have a hit film in your hands. You'll definitely become more and more popular in the future."

The two chatted back and forth, discussing everything from the plot and promotion of "A Love So Beautiful" to the filming details of "Legend of Yunxi" and their respective understandings of their characters.

The makeup artist skillfully applied makeup and wigs to Jiang Bai, creating a very relaxed atmosphere in the dressing room.

More than half an hour later, their makeup and styling were completed.

Jiang Bai changed into the dark-colored costume of Long Feiye. He stood tall and straight, his eyes were cold and aloof, and he kept his expression tense. Instantly, he lost his usual gentleness and gained a touch of princely nobility and aloofness.

Ju Jingyi, dressed in a white costume, with delicate features, perfectly embodies the lively and adorable Han Yunxi from the book.

The two walked out of the dressing room side by side and headed towards the filming location.

Throughout the journey, the staff greeted us warmly, their eyes filled with admiration.

The scene filmed that day was the famous one where Long Feiye and Han Yunxi talked in the garden of the Prince's Mansion.

This scene mainly focuses on the ambiguous tug-of-war between the two.

And there's also a famous line from Han Yunxi.

"Your Highness, we're destined to hate each other for the rest of our lives."

At the director's command, Jiang Bai instantly got into character.

Ju Jingyi seems to have adjusted her condition by taking advantage of Jiang Bai's leave these past few days.

It perfectly captures Han Yunxi's liveliness and charm.

When the two acted together, their eye contact no longer showed the complete lack of understanding they had before.

Her lines also became much smoother and more natural, without any pauses.

"When you were resting your chin on your hand just now, your eyes could have been a little softer and more playful. Although Han Yunxi said that we dislike each other, she was actually teasing us a lot."

During a break in the NG (no good) segment, Jiang Bai whispered to Ju Jingyi.

Ju Jingyi nodded quickly: "Okay, I understand, I'll pay attention next time."

The filming proceeded smoothly.

......

During his lunch break, Jiang Bai habitually went to the rest area, wanting to chat and relax with Mi Re and Wang Youshuo, who he used to play games with.

Although these two supporting actors didn't have particularly successful careers later on and never landed leading roles, Jiang Bai never cared about billing order when making friends.

As long as their personalities suit him and they are outgoing, Jiang Bai can easily get along with them.

When they had free time on set, the three of them would often play games and discuss the script together, getting along very casually.

But today, when Jiang Bai walked to the rest area, he found that Namire and Wang Youshuo were sitting together, talking in hushed tones.

Upon seeing him approach, the two immediately stopped talking, their smiles stiffening as they quickly stood up and greeted him respectfully, "Teacher Jiang, you've arrived."

Jiang Bai was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

They never used to call him "Teacher Jiang," they always called him "Jiang Bai" or "Old Jiang," and they spoke to him very casually.

They might even joke and tease him.

But now, his tone was full of restraint, and his eyes held a hint of awe.

Even his posture has become much more upright, and he no longer has the casual ease he used to have.

He could tell that the immense popularity of "A Love So Beautiful" had changed their attitude towards him.

Although Jiang Bai had gained some popularity before, he was still considered a newcomer. Moreover, as soon as he joined the crew, he took the initiative to befriend the two of them, and the two of them had already "demystified" him once.

So later the three of them were able to relax together, play games together, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

But now, he has transformed into a potential top influencer with hit products and soaring popularity.

The sense of distance and unease between them resurfaced, and they subconsciously distanced themselves, becoming reserved.

I no longer dare to interact with them as casually as before.

"This is the entertainment industry," Jiang Bai sighed inwardly.

He smiled helplessly, walked over and sat down next to them, and took the initiative to pick up the bottled water on the table and hand it to them.

Why are you all so reserved?

"Didn't everyone used to call me Jiang Bai?"

"Why did you suddenly start calling me Teacher Jiang? It sounds so distant."

Mire and Wang Youshuo looked at each other, their faces showing a hint of embarrassment.

Wang Youshuo, who was a little bolder, whispered, "Jiang Bai, no, Teacher Jiang, you're different now."

"You were the talk of the entire internet yesterday. You're about to become a top influencer, so we still need to be mindful of the impact."

"What do you mean by 'top star'? I'm still me." Jiang Bai waved his hand with a smile, his tone sincere. "I'm just like you guys, an actor in the crew. I'm just a little lucky that the show I filmed became a hit."

"We'll get along the same way we did before, without all this unnecessary stuff."

"Let's joke around, let's play games, let's not change how we get along just because the show is popular."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Actually, I feel quite embarrassed every time I hear someone call me 'teacher,' but I'm not familiar with those people, so I don't know what to say."

"Please don't do this."

Hearing Jiang Bai's sincere words, Mi Re and Wang Youshuo's restraint gradually dissipated, and smiles returned to their faces.

Actually, neither of them thought Jiang Bai was the kind of person who would turn his back on people once he became famous.

I've just seen and heard too many similar examples in the industry.

Some celebrities change their attitude drastically after becoming famous.

A certain celebrity, after becoming famous, would give the production crew a hard time or something like that.

As child actors, they definitely had to test Jiang Bai carefully before they could feel at ease.

Jiang Bai shrugged helplessly, took out his phone, opened the game interface, and said, "It's lunch break, want to play a game?"

"Same as always, the loser buys a drink."

"Great! Great!" Mi Re and Wang Youshuo instantly perked up, took out their phones, and resumed their previous casual and relaxed demeanor.

The two of them huddled together with Jiang Bai, discussing game tactics, and began their conquest of the King's Canyon.

The staff around them had mixed feelings when they saw this.

They've seen too many actors who become arrogant and diva-like after suddenly becoming famous.

It's rare to find someone like Jiang Bai who hasn't changed much after becoming famous, who hasn't put on airs, who's still the same carefree and cheerful person, and who actively guides those around him to relax.

As Ju Jingyi passed by the rest area, she saw Jiang Bai, Mi Re, and Wang Youshuo chatting and laughing while playing games, and a smile appeared on her lips.

After the lunch break, filming resumed.

After the little incident, the atmosphere on set became more harmonious, and the filming progressed much faster.

However, when Jiang Bai finished work in the evening, he received some bad news.

Some smear articles targeting him have appeared online.

His rivals finally couldn't hold back any longer and jumped out.