Chinese entertainment: Top stars have no holidays

The filming location of "Legend of Yunxi" in Hengdian.

After the midday break, Jiang Bai was already fully engaged in the afternoon's filming.

Jiang Bai did not pay much attention to the online controversy.

Now that he had reported the incident to the police and his studio was controlling public opinion, he could focus his energy on filming.

"Legend of Yunxi" is key to his continued popularity, and he cannot afford to be careless in the slightest.

Moreover, he knew in his heart that the storm caused by the rumors had already been settled after the police announcement.

that's the truth.

After a day of fermentation, the rumors on the internet about Jiang Bai having a "fabricated ex-girlfriend" have been completely wiped out.

Those marketing accounts that used to frantically forward negative information have either deleted their posts and run away, or proactively issued apology statements.

Even bystanders who had been swayed by the rumors deleted their comments and instead apologized to Jiang Bai.

The studio's purchased positive hashtags such as #JiangBaiIsInnocent# and #JiangBaiCallsThePoliceTooHandsome# trended on social media.

The comments section was filled with cheers from fans and approval from casual observers, and public opinion completely sided with Jiang Bai.

Meanwhile, the local police station in Hengdian has formally accepted the case of Jiang Bai being defamed.

Police officers are cooperating with the cyber police to trace the source of the rumors.

However, it is clear to anyone with eyes to see that this matter cannot be resolved in a day or two.

It is extremely difficult to convict and hold accountable those who spread rumors online, and the scope of judgment is also quite vague.

Even if those marketing accounts and online trolls are ultimately found guilty of spreading rumors, they will only be detained for a few days, required to write an apology letter, and make a public clarification.

Even if Jiang Bai's side persists in their attack, it's just a lawsuit. If the other party pays a few thousand or tens of thousands of yuan, after deducting legal fees, they might even lose money...

Such punishment is utterly insignificant to the real mastermind behind it all.

Jiang Bai and Xu Xu had anticipated this; their initial intention in calling the police was not to punish a few henchmen.

Rather, it was to leverage the credibility of the police to quickly reverse public opinion and stabilize Jiang Bai's public image and the popularity of "A Love So Beautiful".

As for the mastermind behind the scenes, who has been identified despite the lack of evidence, Dailu is already preparing countermeasures.

In the realm of internet marketing, Dai Lu is more than just a film and television marketer!

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at the same time.

The atmosphere in the backstage dressing room of a variety show recording in Beijing was unusually oppressive.

Yang Yang sat on the sofa, clutching her phone tightly in her hand.

The screen is displaying the latest online viewership data and online public opinion for "A Love So Beautiful".

His brows were furrowed so tightly they could almost trap a fly, and his face was full of undisguised dissatisfaction and irritation.

"Shikai, look what you've done!" Yang Yang slammed his phone on the coffee table, his voice full of resentment. "I wanted to release a smear campaign to suppress Jiang Bai's momentum, but look what happened! It's backfired!"

Jia Shikai sat to the side, his face also looking rather pale and his expression somewhat grave.

He picked up his phone and quickly scrolled through the online trends, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes.

"Look for yourself!" Yang Yang pointed at the phone on the coffee table, his tone increasingly dissatisfied. "Not only has the public opinion not been suppressed, but it's all turned around and is speaking up for Jiang Bai!"

"Those netizens not only didn't hate him, but were also curious to watch 'A Love So Beautiful' because of this public opinion incident."

"The online viewership of this show is growing even faster than before; it gained over 3 million new views in just one day!"

He paused, his frustration growing: "And then there are those new fans who just got into the fandom, who were still wavering."

"After this online backlash, he's actually become more loyal and protective of his fans, even more so than his longtime supporters. His unity is significantly stronger than before!"

"We're not suppressing him at all; we're clearly giving him more attention and solidifying his fanbase!"

Jia Shikai took a deep breath, a look of helplessness and complaint on his face: "I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

"Who would have thought Jiang Bai would be so tough, refusing to send a lawyer's letter and directly involving the police!"

"I calculated before that when celebrities in the entertainment industry encounter this kind of thing, at most they will issue a clarification statement or a lawyer's letter, but no one will call the police."

Jia Shikai's tone was full of resentment, "I thought Jiang Bai would play by the rules."

"As long as we stir up public opinion and delay for a few days, we can disrupt his upward trajectory."

"Once the hype dies down, we'll have achieved our goal."

"Who knew he wouldn't follow the script? He called the police overnight and posted the police report receipt online. The credibility of the police is there for all to see, so netizens naturally believed him."

"What's the point of saying all this now?" Yang Yang frowned, his tone impatient. "His 'A Love So Beautiful' was already popular enough."

"After this commotion, the hype has gone up even further, and those resources that were originally geared towards me will probably all be switched to him now!"

Jia Shikai's face darkened, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Don't be too anxious."

"Although Jiang Bai is currently very popular, this storm has just passed, and he may not be able to maintain his position indefinitely."

"Moreover, we also have 'Three Lives Three Worlds.' As long as this movie can be released smoothly and gain popularity, those resources will naturally come back."

"As for Jiang Bai, let's hold off on any rash moves for now and see if the popularity of 'A Love So Beautiful' can be sustained." A calculating glint flashed in Jia Shikai's eyes. "At worst, we'll lower our prices and compete with him for resources!"

"My connections in the industry are quite strong; brands, platforms, and production companies all give me some face."

"If the price is cheaper, they will definitely prefer to use yours."

No, is this Jia Shikai's escape route?

Yang Yang was speechless.

What do you mean by lowering prices to grab resources?

Am I about to become a movie star?

Why did things have to come to this?

Yang Yang felt like her brain wasn't working properly...

......

Filming for "Legend of Yunxi" wrapped up smoothly this evening.

The staff put down their tools and began to pack up equipment and tidy up the site.

Jiang Bai removed the wig from her head, wiped off some of her makeup, changed into casual clothes, and walked towards the director.

The director and assistant director were discussing tomorrow's shooting schedule when they saw Jiang Bai approaching. They immediately stopped talking, a gentle smile spreading across their faces: "Jiang Bai, you finished work early today. The scenes went very smoothly, and you're in good spirits."

Jiang Bai smiled and nodded, his tone respectful and polite: "Thank you for the praise, Director. It's also thanks to the excellent cooperation of the crew."

"Director, I have something I'd like to ask you. I'd like to request three days off next week."

Upon hearing the words "take leave," the assistant director subconsciously frowned.

In the industry, it's always a hassle for actors to take leave mid-shooting, as they not only have to adjust subsequent shooting schedules but also coordinate with other actors' schedules.

The slightest mistake could delay the overall progress.

Before the assistant director could speak, the director waved his hand first, still smiling broadly.

"Taking leave? No problem!" The director agreed without hesitation, his cheerful tone surprising Jiang Bai.

"Tell me, what do you need the leave for? Is three days enough? If not, I can give you two more days without any problem."

Jiang Bai was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, "Thank you, Director! No need, no need, three days is enough."

"One day I'm going to Tencent's offices in Shenzhen to promote 'A Love So Beautiful'."

"The other two days were spent recording 'The Masked Singer'. I had already booked the schedule with the production team, but I hadn't had time to ask for leave."

"Door-to-door visits, variety show recordings? Great, great!" The director nodded repeatedly, his tone full of agreement. "These are all good things. Getting more exposure and promotion is good for you, and even better for 'Legend of Yunxi'!"

As he spoke, he patted Jiang Bai on the shoulder, a shrewd glint in his eyes: "Now that 'A Love So Beautiful' is so popular, the whole internet is talking about you. Go out and participate in more events and record more variety shows, and your popularity will only increase."

"Once you become famous, people will pay more attention to your dramas. When our 'Legend of Yunxi' airs, we can ride on your popularity and gain more attention and viewership. I couldn't be happier!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai quickly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your help, Director. I'm also grateful for your help in adjusting the filming schedule for these three days."

"No trouble at all!" The director waved his hand dismissively. "This is nothing. I'll have the staff adjust the schedule immediately, postponing your scenes by three days. I guarantee it won't disrupt your schedule."

"It won't affect the overall progress of the production."

After all, the focus of this drama is still on Ju Jingyi. Jiang Bai, who plays the male lead, only needs to be handsome and pretentious.

In fact, the director knew perfectly well that Jiang Bai was now the "hot commodity" of the crew and a sure-fire way to become a top star.

In the past, when filming, apart from a few friends and family members of the crew visiting the set, there was almost no outside attention.

But since "A Love So Beautiful" became a hit, the changes around the film set have been visible to the naked eye these past two days.

The most noticeable thing was the increase in fansites and photographers carrying cameras and phones, squatting outside the film set just to take a sneak peek at the Jiang Bai filming.

Many fans even made a special trip just to catch a glimpse of him from afar.

The difference between having a breakout star in a production crew and not having one is like night and day.

In the past, if a film crew wanted to promote their work to the media, they had to proactively spend money to contact them.

Now, the production team doesn't need to worry about anything. As soon as the photos taken by fansites and paparazzi are posted online, they attract a lot of attention, which is equivalent to free publicity for "Legend of Yunxi".

The director is eager for Jiang Bai to participate in more events and gain more exposure. As long as Jiang Bai continues to be popular, the subsequent broadcast of "Legend of Yunxi" will have an extra guarantee.

"Don't worry, go ahead and do your thing," the director added with a smile. "Once you've finished recording the variety show and visiting the buildings, we'll focus on filming your scenes and try to make the character of Long Feiye even more outstanding."

"Thank you for your understanding and support, Director," Jiang Bai said again.

After saying goodbye to the director, Jiang Bai turned and walked towards the rest area. In the distance, he could see many figures moving around by the fence surrounding the film set.

It's obvious that it's the fansites and paparazzi waiting to take pictures of him.

He jogged forward, closing the distance between himself and the fans and paparazzi, then waved, smiled, and made a heart shape with his hands at them.

A series of quick and easy rice-sprinkling moves elicited screams and cheers.

It's really different when you become famous; fans and paparazzi are now camping out at the scene.

Jiang Bai stepped forward again with a big smile, accepting several private messages from enthusiastic fans and a few small toys.

"Everyone, please be careful. The crew has finished filming, so please go home now."

He gave a few more instructions before bending down and getting into the van amidst the fans' flattery.