I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 588: An Interview from Official Media!
Since Jinli's live stream on Maozhua was cut off, Chenxi Entertainment Company, due to the impact on the internet, made Jinli stop live streaming.

We'll resume broadcasting once the controversy has completely subsided.

During the hiatus, Jinli kept checking her future schedule.

Having to clear my schedule for several months because of the college entrance exam, it all seems to have come back to me afterward, with plans every day now in full swing.

Even though she still lives at Chenxi Entertainment, she still gets gigs!

Yes, people from China News want to come and interview Jinli.

China News is a leading media outlet in China and one of the officially designated media outlets. Being interviewed by China News means that Jinli has gained recognition from official media.

When Chinese state media interview celebrities, they also investigate the celebrities' political background.

Interviews and publicity will only be conducted after it has been confirmed that the three generations of the family have no blemishes and that the individual himself has no blemishes.

To qualify for an interview with China News, the celebrity must be exceptionally outstanding.

The golden pear perfectly meets this condition.

With a good appearance, hard work, and excellent temperament, she was admitted to one of the best universities in the country with the talent of an ordinary person and through long-term perseverance.

This story sounds inspiring and could serve as a model for external communication.

After learning of Jinli's score, China News actively contacted her, hoping to use her story to inspire countless test takers.

When the staff of Chenxi Entertainment received the letter from China News requesting an interview, they all thought they had misread it. Later, they checked the addresses on the email one by one and confirmed that it was a genuine official email address. They immediately told Sui Lingfang.

Sui Lingfang immediately dialed the number provided in the email.

When the staff at China News confirmed that Jinli might not be able to come to the TV station for the interview, they immediately said, "Jinli is at the company, right? If she can't come, we can go over there too."

Sui Lingfang hesitated for a moment and said, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate? If word gets out, won't it offend your taboos? Will your people think Jinli is being arrogant?"

Not only are they worried that the website staff are acting arrogantly, but they are also worried that netizens will think Jinli has become conceited after finding out.

The person on the other end immediately said, "No, no, because we only select the best artists to interview, so it's common for artists to be unable to attend."

You know XXX, right? He's the celebrity we interviewed last time. When we cast him, he was filming on set and the production team couldn't let him out, so we went to the set to interview him ourselves.

And then there was XXX, who won a film award abroad, and we personally went abroad to interview her.

Sui Lingfang started recording the phone call with the people from China News.

Hearing people say that now makes me feel even more relieved.

It seems they often follow trending topics and current events, so it's fine then.

She said that Jinli had been free for the past week, and the people from China News didn't hesitate and scheduled an interview for the next day.
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At Chenxi Entertainment.

The company was especially lively today. Many celebrities who don't usually come to the company were here, and the trainees also gathered together.

Everyone was excitedly discussing the news about Jinli.

Even though her score is no longer the latest news, it has caused a very strong long-tail effect.

It's easy to imagine that Jinli will be a topic of conversation for many people until the start of the new school year in September.

Every year during the college entrance examination season, her story and score are brought up again and remain a topic of conversation.

"I clicked on Jinli's previous live stream video this morning, but Cat Paw told me that there were too many views and asked me to try again later. They were actually experiencing a buffering issue!"

"This bug hasn't been fixed yet. It's already noon. Netizens are saying that the old video storage line and the live streaming line were not using the same server. Because there are too many people accessing the site, the server that Cat's Claw ordered is not enough and needs to be upgraded."

The celebrities discussed Jinli's score, and everyone felt proud of it!
Since their scores were released yesterday, all of them have seen a noticeable improvement in their gigs and the quality of the variety shows they've been participating in has also improved.

Their agent said that if the company hadn't limited the number of gigs they could get recently, they would have been inundated with gigs that would have filled their entire week!
However, everyone knows that the reason why those companies that make announcements contacted them was because they wanted to get information about Jinli from them.

The reason they were still sitting there was because Jinli and the people from China News were conducting an interview in the conference room not far ahead.

These people all wanted to make an impression on the people at China News.

I also want to make an impression on Jinli, and I hope she will give me a helping hand in the future.

They had found out that Jinli had a very good temper. If they met outside, as long as they could find a topic to talk about, Jinli would listen and then chat with them for a few words.

They came here this time hoping to create some topics of conversation later!

So that if I run into Jinli outside, I won't just awkwardly say "Hello, Senior Sister".

Of course, some celebrities also came simply to see Jin Li and worship this great deity.

Outside the conference room, people waited excitedly, while inside, Jinli and the people from China News were having a lively discussion.

After a long introduction, the host finally asked the question:
“I’ve read a lot of your news online, especially your live streams where you talked about your past life. So, is your desire to go to university just because working is too hard?”

Jinli nodded: "Yes, working is tough. Back then, I kept thinking that if I had continued my studies, would I have become different from where I am now?"

Host: "You've become a celebrity and your living conditions are already worry-free, so why do you still want to study?"

Jinli said, "Because being a celebrity is tough too!"

The host was taken aback; this answer was quite unexpected.

Celebrities who have reached a certain level of fame don't usually publicize how tough their job is, and the outside world generally assumes that these hardships are part of the profession.

Jinli said, "Celebrities need to provide good emotional value to people. They have to keep smiling at all times, pay attention to their appearance, always be exquisite, maintain their weight, and have plenty of energy... These are not easy things to accomplish."

She recalled the scene in her mind: "Especially when you're not in good physical condition, and you have to hold one busy concert after another."

Some cities are very large, with a huge audience, so they have to add extra shows, holding concerts for two or three days in a row, which is actually quite terrifying for me.

Many people think that you keep adding shows because you want to make money, but in reality, we often have no choice. Some artists or teams that become popular right after their debut don't actually have the right to choose.

Even now, after years of working in the industry and seemingly having many options, when I actually go to a live event, I often have no choice but to follow the arrangements.

I think the saying "once the arrow is released, there's no turning back" perfectly describes this profession. There are always unexpected situations on set, and often only the celebrity can handle the situation, even if it's not my responsibility.” Jinli emerged from her reverie and smiled. “But the hard work of a celebrity is worth the income. Many people would rather work hard and put in a lot of physical effort just to earn more money.”

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The host asked many questions, and the interview, originally scheduled for two hours, was extended to two and a half hours.

At the end, the host addressed a question that many netizens were concerned about.

"You said you wanted to say goodbye to the past and start a brand new life, so everyone was worried that you would leave the entertainment industry."

My question is, do you have other ideas besides being a celebrity, and want to try a different life? Does this have anything to do with the university you want to attend and the major you choose?

Jinli said, "First of all, I want to clarify one point: I will not retire from the entertainment industry. Although being an artist is very tiring for me and my health is actually a bit poor, there are also many benefits to being an artist."

I've always felt that an individual's voice is too insignificant, but when countless voices come together, they become a tremendous force.

As a celebrity, it's easy for me to unite many voices, and I think this identity is great because I can use it to do many meaningful things and better give back to society.

Jinli suddenly asked the host, "Do you believe in cause and effect?"

The host was stunned: "What?"

Jinli: "You reap what you sow."

Everyone likes me and wants me to continue this career. I often wonder if becoming an artist is also what society wants me to be.
But why should it give me this benefit?
My fame is largely due to catching the wave of the times, so I think it's difficult for anyone to replicate me or become like me, because my success is more a product of the era than a result of my personal efforts.

Jinli couldn't help but laugh as she said this: "After all, I wasn't very physically fit back then. If I were in this situation now, I would probably be criticized to the point of quitting the industry."

The host laughed, "So you want to do something for society, for this era?"

Jinli's smile faded, and her expression became serious: "Yes."

"The times have made me who I am, and society has given me wealth, so I also want to give back to the times and society, and speak out for more meaningful things that need to be passed down. This will also become one of my future work focuses."

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After the interview.

A reporter from China News wrote an article about this interview, which included the following passage:

Jinli believes her success is a product of the times, but I don't think so. From her, I see humility, modesty, and a love for life.

Such a person, who is so strict with himself and perseveres, will shine in any era.

She is the most socially responsible of all the new generation artists I have ever met. She is clear about every step she takes and knows better than her peers what she wants to do.

From Jinli, I saw the attitude of contemporary youth; she is so broad-minded and magnanimous, radiating a light from within.

Inside Chenxi Entertainment.

The interview was extended by half an hour and ended smoothly. When the group came out of the conference room, they were greeted with cheers from many artists and their agents, creating a lively atmosphere.

A reporter from China News couldn't help but say, "Your company has the best atmosphere I've ever seen in a talent agency. It's rare to see artists so lively and playful in other companies."

Sui Lingfang, along with a group of agents, hosted a welcome lunch for the people from China News. She had been negotiating this lunch for a long time.

The people from China News originally planned to leave immediately after the interview, but they persuaded the group to stay a little longer by saying, "Don't you want to see what kind of company Jinli chose?"

Sui Lingfang said with a smile, "Maybe it's because our company is young and small enough."

"As the company grows bigger, the system may become more and more strict, with a clear distinction between superiors and subordinates, but I hope that this human touch can be preserved. It is part of our company's corporate culture."

"Sister Jinli!"

Compared to the people from China News, the celebrities were clearly more enthusiastic towards Jinli. Several trainees even dared to come over and talk to Jinli about their recent training.

Seeing this, the reporter couldn't help but ask, "Does Jinli always get along well with the company's artists?"

Sui Lingfang looked over and smiled: "It would be too fake for me to say that she has a good relationship with all the artists in the company."

The reporter laughed too.

Sui Lingfang: "Chenxi currently has thirty artists, of which fifty are trainees who have been signed. It's impossible for Jinli to know all of them."

What you see here are trainees from our company. They participated in a talent show before, and the process wasn't very pleasant. Jinli knew this was the first boy group the company wanted to launch, so she specially met with them after they were eliminated to encourage them.

The reporter asked in surprise, "Did Jinli request this herself?"

Sui Lingfang nodded: "Yes, she said she has team experience and can give them some advice from someone who's been there. It just so happens that the artists in the company all seem to admire her, and she also wants to introduce them to the newly signed artists."

The reporter said, "Jinli seems to really care about young artists."

Sui Lingfang wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "That's right. She often shares her gigs with other artists, and the company didn't ask her to do that; she did it on her own initiative."

Jinli believes that people are alive, but resources are inanimate. She has more resources than she can use, so she should promote the company's artists as many as possible, without wasting resources.

Upon hearing this, the reporter joked, "It's a pity that Chenxi Entertainment isn't listed on the stock exchange, otherwise you should give Jinli some shares. I feel that she cares more about the company's development than many others."

Sui Lingfang didn't say anything, but she thought so too.

This reporter is a kindred spirit to her!
Jin Li deserves a great deal of credit for Chenxi Entertainment's current success.

If the president hadn't used Jinli's fame to recruit people, it wouldn't have been possible to recruit excellent trainees so quickly, and the business wouldn't have progressed so rapidly.

Because Chenxi Entertainment has a weak foundation and few connections in the industry, most of its artists are able to get gigs because of Jinli.

Jinli believes that Chenxi has given her a great deal of freedom, but isn't she also a benefactor to Chenxi?

After looking around at Chenxi Entertainment, the reporter had other ideas and made a point of mentioning the company in subsequent interviews and promotional articles.

After Jinli regained popularity, she once again entered the public eye. Many people only focused on Jinli herself and ignored the company behind her.

A relaxed and free atmosphere, without a sense of hierarchy, young, positive, and energetic—this free and easy company culture is perhaps the key to supporting an artist like Jinli.

Artists are not manufactured commodities, but individuals with their own thoughts. Perhaps only a free and unrestrained environment can foster and cultivate a unique soul.