It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1410: The way he eats is so ugly!
"Director Wen Muye marries Han Jianu; half of the entertainment industry is in attendance..."

"The 28th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards officially concluded last night at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Congratulations to Zhao Liying for winning the Best Actress award for her role in 'The Wind Blows in Half Summer'!"

"The official cast of the film 'Article 20' has been announced, featuring Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Zhao Liying, and Gao Ye..."

"The drama 'Twilight Romance,' starring Yang Ying, reached third place on the Maoyan daily drama popularity chart on its first day of release on Tencent Video."

"The filming of 'Tales of the Tang Dynasty' was completed at Shanhe Film and Television City, marking its official entry into the post-production stage."

……

Before we knew it, it was July.

The hashtag #WenMuyeHanJiaNvWedding# has been trending for several days and is still on the Weibo ranking list.

The topic of "Golden Lion director marrying Palme d'Or director" has been repeatedly joked about by netizens, who call it "the highest-profile marriage in the film industry"!
But the entertainment industry is never short of new developments, and soon other news also made it to the top of the trending searches.

Among them, Zhao Liying is the most outstanding.

First, the 28th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards concluded, with Zhao Liying winning the Best Actress award for her role as Xu Banxia in "The Wind Blows in Half Summer".

At the awards ceremony, she wore a simple black dress, her eyes shining as she held the trophy. Her acceptance speech, "Thank you, Xu Banxia, ​​for making me believe that women's power can be profound," instantly became a trending topic, with comments full of praise such as "well-deserved."

This is her first time winning the Magnolia Award for Best Actress after starring in several hit dramas, which has solidified her position in the television drama field.

Of course, Chen Fei's help was indispensable in this process.

After all, he had promised Zhao Liying last year that he would help her win the Best Actress award, so he kept his word.

Following that, the official cast of "Article 20" was announced, and Zhao Liying's name was prominently listed.

Collaborating with Zhang Yimou and partnering with Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, and Gao Ye, this lineup itself is bound to generate buzz.

Coupled with the momentum of her recent Best Actress win, hashtags such as #ZhaoLiyingZhangYimouFirstCollaboration# and #ZhaoLiyingTwentiethCharacter# quickly trended on social media.

Netizens are in an uproar again:

"My baby girl is really blossoming in every aspect! She's winning awards for TV dramas left and right, and her movie resources are keeping up, including Zhang Yimou's films!"

"The cast of 'Article 20' is amazing! Lei Jiayin and Ma Li provide stability, while Zhao Liying and Gao Ye bring a cool vibe. My expectations are through the roof!"

"As expected of one of the Four Golden Flowers of Feiyue Film and Television, her resources are simply unparalleled!"

Even industry insiders are marveling at Zhao Liying's momentum. From a popular young actress to a Magnolia Award-winning actress, and then to getting on board with Zhang Yimou's film, every step she has taken has been steady and precise.

However, Zhao Liying herself was unusually low-key, joining the cast of "Article 20" the day after winning the Best Actress award.

In the Reuters photo, she is wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans, reading the script with the director and actors, showing no signs of being overwhelmed by the trending topics.

In contrast, Yang Ying launched an almost "crazy" marketing offensive.

Perhaps she was too eager to prove that she could still stand firm after leaving Huang Xiaoming. As soon as "Twilight Heart Promise" was released, the entire internet was flooded with press releases about her.

The hashtags #YangYing'sTwilightHeartPromiseAchievesGodlikeLooks# and #YangYing'sActingSkillsImprovedVisibly# have been trending on social media.

Even her low points in the past few years have been packaged as an inspirational story of "focusing on honing her acting skills".

The fans were quite supportive, showering the comments section with praise:
"Sister is so beautiful, every frame is like a magazine cover!"

"His acting is so much better than before, and his crying scenes really broke my heart!"

"Baby, really! I'm crying my eyes out. All the hard work over the past few years has finally paid off. After leaving that greasy guy Huang Xiaoming, we can finally be leading ladies in our own right!"

By manipulating comments, ranking, and manipulating data, the apparent popularity of "Twilight Romance" has been made very eye-catching.

But if you peel away these superficial illusions and look at the work itself, you will find its inner emptiness.

In the drama, Yang Ying plays an urban white-collar worker whose expressions are still limited to "staring to express surprise" and "frowning to express struggle." When she has an emotional outburst, she relies entirely on shouting, and her subtle expressions seem hollow. Compared with her performance a few years ago, she has hardly improved.

On professional film and television review websites, the real voices are hidden behind the fan-controlled comments.

Scroll down a few pages, and you'll find nothing but negative reviews:
"The acting was awkward as always, the lines sounded like they were being read from a textbook, and I couldn't get into the story at all."

"Isn't all that 'polishing acting skills' just a waste of time?"

"The plot is clichéd, the actors can't carry the roles, and if it weren't for the fans boosting the rating, this score would have plummeted."

It's obvious to anyone with eyes that this drama's rise to third place on Maoyan's popularity chart is entirely due to its pre-release marketing and the unwavering support of its fans.

Without these external support, given its quality and the actors' performances, it would most likely be another flop upon release.

Meanwhile, just as "Twilight Romance" was gaining popularity, media outlets intercepted Huang Xiaoming at the event.

Multiple microphones were thrust directly at his mouth: "Xiao Ming, Yang Ying's new drama is getting a good response. As her ex-husband, what are your thoughts on her 'success'?"

Huang Xiaoming still wore his signature easygoing smile, and said in a gentle tone, "That's great, congratulations to her, I hope everything goes well for her in the future..."

The leader is indeed a leader; his answer was flawless, without a single fault.

But once the reporters left, he turned and got into his car, his smile instantly fading, and a barely perceptible hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

His assistant handed him a bottle of water, which he unscrewed, took a sip, and chuckled under his breath: "We're all in the same industry, why pretend to be innocent?"

He knows all too well the ins and outs of this.

As soon as "Twilight Heart's Promise" was released, Yang Ying's team bought a lot of press releases about "the growth of a strong female lead" and "breaking free from the shackles of the past," implying that she only ushered in the second spring of her career after leaving him, and subtly stepping on him to elevate herself.

"You say you don't rely on others, but in the end you're still using my influence, aren't you?"

Huang Xiaoming scrolled through the trending topics online, his tone filled with sarcasm.

In the past, whenever Yang Ying encountered trouble, whether it was her acting skills being ridiculed or her contract having problems, he was always the one who stepped in to mediate, find resources, suppress negative publicity, and clean up her messes.

Now that they've grown up, they've learned to use their exes to gain attention.

"Does she think that all this fuss will give her a foothold?" Huang Xiaoming looked at the street scene flashing past the window, his eyes turning cold.

He hadn't realized before that Yang Ying was actually so stupid.

From an outsider's perspective now, this woman is utterly hopelessly stupid!
Not content with belittling her ex-husband, her team even went so far as to attack the female supporting actress in the same drama, claiming that she stole the spotlight.

If this continues, he'll offend everyone in the industry sooner or later!

Yang Ying surely understands the importance of connections within the industry.

However, her marketing this time was indeed too hasty, and several competitors have already complained about it in secret.

"Won't she offend a lot of people by doing this?" her agent chimed in. "Just wait and see," Huang Xiaoming said, turning off his phone. His tone was calm but confident. "The higher she's been promoted now, the harder she'll fall when she's attacked by everyone. When that day comes, I'll see if she comes crying to me."

He harbored hatred towards Yang Ying!

Even though the other party was her daughter's biological mother, this hatred never dissipated; instead, it only grew deeper.

He was waiting, waiting for an opportunity to release all the pent-up frustration he had accumulated over the years!
……

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"Congratulations to the movie 'Missing Her' for surpassing 15 billion RMB in total box office revenue after 14 days of release!"

Breaking news this morning! Singer Li Wen committed suicide at home due to depression and died despite rescue efforts. She was 48 years old.

"This morning, the animated film 'Chang'an Three Thousand Miles,' produced by Feiyue Films, held its premiere in the capital..."

The capital city, Pan-Asia flagship cinema.

The premiere of "Chang'an 30,000 Miles" was packed to capacity, with the main creative team standing on stage giving interviews to the media.

Director Li Yang, holding a microphone, patiently explained the historical allusions in the film to the audience:
"The 'Qujiang River Drinking Scene' we painted actually depicts a literary gathering of scholars during the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Li Bai, He Zhizhang, and others drank wine and composed poems here back then..."

On the large screen behind him, a scene of Chang'an City in an animation was playing. The ink painting style, accompanied by the melodious sound of the guqin, drew waves of admiration from the audience.

At that moment, in the first row below the stage, Liu Yifei quietly nudged Chen Fei's arm and handed him her phone.

The screen displayed a news notification that had just popped up: "Singer Li Wen committed suicide at home due to depression and died despite rescue efforts. She was 48 years old."

Chen Fei frowned slightly, his fingertips swiping across the screen, scrolling down to find all the related discussions.

Some netizens have uncovered that her marriage to her foreign husband had long been strained, and that she had been emotionally exhausted by custody disputes for many years.

Some people also mentioned her experience participating in "The Voice of China," saying that she once shed tears on the spot because of the unfair treatment of the contestants, and even had a dispute with the production team.

"It's so sudden..." Liu Yifei's voice was filled with regret. "I saw her posting fitness videos on social media just a while ago, and she seemed to be in great shape."

Chen Fei silently turned off his phone.

Li Wen's songs have accompanied a generation's growth, and on stage, she always exudes enthusiasm.

Who would have thought that behind this cheerful demeanor lay so much untold suffering?

Some spectators around were already looking down at their phones, and whispers gradually spread.

Some people lamented that "depression is terrible," some debated "the drain on women from marriage," and others brought up old news about "The Voice of China," saying, "Back then, I thought she was too tough and might offend people."

Li Yang, standing on the stage, seemed to have heard some rumors as well. He paused during a break in the interview and mentioned in a heavy tone:
"I just saw the news about Teacher Li Wen and I am heartbroken. I hope everyone can pay more attention to the emotions of those around them, and I hope she rests in peace."

A chorus of sighs of agreement rose from the audience.

Chen Fei held Liu Yifei's slightly cool hand, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Behind the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry lies a great deal of unspeakable pressure and pain.

Li Wen's departure was like a heavy blow, shattering the illusion that "celebrities are always strong" and adding a touch of heaviness to the originally relaxed atmosphere at the scene.

The lights at the premiere were still bright, but many people's moods were clouded by this breaking news.

Before we knew it, it was noon.

As the end credits of "Chang'an 30,000 Miles" continued to roll, the magnificent Tang Dynasty atmosphere, with its ink-wash style, still lingered before everyone's eyes, stunning the entire audience...

As soon as Chen Fei stepped out of the screening room, his phone suddenly popped up with a series of notifications.

Upon opening the link, the contents instantly made his brows furrow.

The production team of "The Vanished She" has started to make a big fuss about Li Wen's death!
Marketing accounts released press releases in unison, with eye-catching headlines:
The Li Wen incident prompts further reflection; the documentary "The Vanished Woman" has already revealed the harm marriage inflicts on women.

From Coco Lee to 'The Vanished Woman': How Should Women Conduct Themselves in Intimate Relationships?

Reflections on watching the film: It turns out men really can't be trusted in marriage...

These titles and the text of the content forcibly link the movie plot with Li Wen's marital status, even implying that "marriage is the last straw that breaks a woman's back."

Chen Fei felt a wave of nausea wash over him.

Liu Yifei, who was standing next to her, also saw the message, and her face suddenly darkened: "How could they do this? This is too much!"

"Shanghai Film Group's behavior is disgusting," Chen Fei muttered under his breath, his tone full of disgust.

He's not unaware of the importance of marketing, but riding the coattails of the deceased and using someone else's tragedy to drive viewership for his film has crossed a line.

The film "The Vanished" already relied on stirring up gender antagonism to grab attention, and now it's even using Li Wen's death as a pretext to further reinforce the argument that "marriage is harmful" by exploiting the public's grief for the deceased, thereby boosting box office revenue.

They were certainly good at calculating with their abacuses, but their shrewdness was nauseating!
"The box office may rise further, but what about the reputation?"

Chen Fei opened the ticketing platform and saw that the screening rate of "The Vanished She" had quietly increased by 1.5%, and the real-time box office curve was jumping upward.

However, some viewers in the comments section have already begun to express their dissatisfaction:
"They'd even prey on the dead for money? Can you really earn that kind of money with a clear conscience?"

"I promptly cancelled the ticket. Their behavior was so unseemly that I felt physically uncomfortable."

"What's going on with Shanghai Film Group's marketing team? Has it been replaced with an all-female team? Are they just targeting feminists?"

Chen Fei turned off his phone and took a deep breath.

The film industry needs buzz and box office revenue, but it must never climb to the top by stepping on the corpses of others.

As a long-established film studio, Shanghai Film Studio should have had more dignified pursuits, but Wang Jian'er led it to be so eager for quick success and instant benefits that it lost even the most basic sense of respect.

"Let's go." Chen Fei put his arm around Liu Yifei's shoulder and walked towards the parking lot.

The sunlight was blinding, but his heart felt like it was blocked by a stone.

Such marketing may bring short-term box office gains, but in the long run, it will only gradually erode the audience's trust in the film industry.

You should know that once some bottom lines are crossed, they can never be crossed back!

The news of Li Wen's passing is still going strong, and the entire internet is immersed in grief and regret. The public's emotions have not yet fully subsided...

But then, Wang Lihong and Li Lianglei, a couple who had been feuding for three years, suddenly announced their official divorce, instantly stirring up the entertainment industry's media frenzy and making them the focus of public attention once again...

(End of this chapter)