Huayu became famous overnight

Chapter 273 If one person can't do it, what if there's a group?

“Brother Ming…”

"What's wrong?"

"You, see for yourself."

Xiao Juan handed over the phone, a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes.

Xu Ming took the phone and glanced at it.

Then he closed his eyes again, and opened them again to look.

At this moment, a background music seemed to play in my mind—I dared not open my eyes, hoping it was just my imagination~
The screen displayed an intimate photo of himself and Scarlett.

Damn it, can't you do it one at a time?

Jennifer hasn't even clarified things yet, and then Fan Bingbing pops up, followed by Black Widow.

The situation in northwestern Shanxi was truly chaotic.

They're just taking advantage of everyone's resources.

The exposure of these photos may have been accidental, but the Avengers crew was definitely behind it.

Clearly, they saw what "The Hunger Games" was doing and wanted to imitate it to ride the wave of popularity.

Compared to "The Hunger Games," which has not yet been released, "The Avengers" is currently showing in theaters.

Besides these two production teams.

Xu Ming had reason to suspect that his competitors were involved, and even colleagues with whom he had no grudges might have gotten involved.

His performance in the film industry last year made him incredibly successful, and while no one dared to confront his brilliance, he must have also been the target of countless people's jealousy.

It's very simple; no one wants to think there's a real 'god' above them.

These scandals might not seem like much in the overseas entertainment industry.

But in China, especially in the domestic entertainment industry.

The public still has certain moral expectations regarding celebrities' love lives.

Clearly, Xu Ming's scandals have gone too far.

"Should I step in and clarify this?"

Fan Bingbing stopped joking and realized that this wave of popularity was like boiling oil on a hot pan for both Xu Ming and herself.

If the latter's reputation is ruined, she, as his rumored girlfriend, will only be dragged down with him.

Not to mention, she herself is a controversial celebrity.

"We will not respond for now; let them finish their game first."

Xu Ming narrowed his eyes. Especially at times like these, it's crucial to avoid rushing into treatment without proper consultation.

Compared to the risks he faced before.

This is just a minor setback; his health bar can still hold up.

We could have waited for the situation to become clearer before making a move.

And this is a good opportunity to see how many people are secretly plotting against us.

……

The following days.

The crew of "My Love from the Star" was not affected by public opinion and continued filming smoothly.

But the hype shows no signs of cooling down.

On the contrary, the more it's hyped up, the bigger it gets.

Various rumors about Xu Ming are rampant online.

Even more extreme, some have dug up a timeline and meticulously compiled a list of female celebrities with whom he may have had ambiguous relationships.

Previously, Xu Ming was labeled as a womanizer.

Now, this label is trending towards being associated with promiscuity and casual sex.

Clearly, this is the direction many people would like to see.

Only by bringing him down can the shadow hanging over the hearts of countless people in the Chinese entertainment industry be dispelled.

Xu Ming remained silent throughout the entire production, focusing solely on filming.

Until February 6th.

The Hunger Games held its mainland China premiere.

A minivan slowly drove towards the premiere venue.

"Have you found out? How many companies are involved?" Xu Ming asked quietly.

"Uh, the list is a bit long, I've sent it to your email..."

Zhuo Wei's words on the other end of the phone silenced the car.

Xu Ming touched his nose and said helplessly, "Am I really that unpopular?"

According to the other party, it seems that we can't ask how many companies will participate; we need to ask how many people in the industry will participate.

"The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. Our Qiming has only been rising for a short time and its foundation is still shallow. Your personal brilliance is too great. It would be strange if no one targeted you."

Zhuo Wei chuckled lightly, "The same treatment was given to the Fengxing Studio that I founded back then."

Each individual didn't actually exert much effort, but the sheer number of forces involved made it impossible to compete.

If every household contributes even a little, Huayu Entertainment will become a paradise without Xu Ming.

"They have no choice but to take action during this window of opportunity."

Xu Ming was well aware that Qiming's biggest problem was that its foundation was too shallow.

I used to be able to rely on my master's connections, but now my master is in trouble himself and has dragged me into it.

Whether he goes to Hollywood or expands into the East Asian market, it doesn't matter.

They were all trying to save themselves and demonstrate their value to those above them.

Once "My Love from the Star" achieves success, Qiming's influence will have the potential to expand outwards, and no one will dare to easily touch him again.

As long as there are no unforeseen circumstances, he is not afraid of any competition.

"Let's stick to the plan we set out beforehand. Today, we'll test the public's attitude and guide them step by step," Xu Ming continued.

The most damaging aspect of this wave of public opinion is that most of the rumors are true.

The blame they've placed on him isn't entirely unjust.

This indirectly confirms that men who can't control their spending are easily frustrated.

"Understood," Zhuo Wei replied.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Ming looked at Fan Bingbing, who looked embarrassed.

The latter was also surprised that the other party would not hide such a core matter from him when communicating with his subordinates.

Listen, there's nothing confidential in the conversation.

Even if you don't listen, it's hard not to hear it while sitting in the car; you can't just cover your ears and pretend you don't know what's going on.

"Ahem, is there anything I can do to help you?" Fan Bingbing asked.

Xu Ming smiled and said, "Sister Bing is indeed incredibly intelligent."

His plan does indeed require the other party's participation.

moment.

The car arrived at the premiere venue.

A long red carpet stretched out, flanked by onlookers and reporters.

It's been turned into a film festival.

Despite the fact that the quality of domestic films hasn't improved, they've surpassed their predecessors in terms of the sense of ritual.

Xu Ming got out of the car first, and then gentlemanly reached out to help Fan Bingbing, who was dressed in a formal suit, down from the car.

The latter's attire was so formal that it made Xu Ming, who was wearing a shirt and jeans, look like an assistant.

hum!
The moment the two appeared, the scene erupted in commotion.

Compared to Xu Ming's scandals with two Hollywood actresses, the public is more curious and interested in the two of them.

Besides, the others are just rumors, but these two have even had their kissing photos exposed.

Even if it is later confirmed to be a still from a drama, it will not affect the public's interest in gossip.

This is the first time the two have appeared together in public since the rumors began.

"Xu Ming, take good care of my sister Bingbing!"

This person was clearly a fan of Fan Bingbing. Xu Ming looked over upon hearing the voice, and said innocently, "I'm eight years younger than her, shouldn't she be taking care of me?"

Hahaha--

The people around him burst into laughter.

Fan Bingbing's eye twitched; she couldn't get over the age thing.

"The hatred for stealing my wife is irreconcilable!"

"Thanks, you're even faster than the Civil Affairs Bureau. We're not even close to getting anywhere, and you've already stamped the document," Xu Ming complained.

"Xu Ming, can't you just behave yourself and give us fans a break?"

"I can't do that."

Xu Ming cleverly used lines from the currently popular TV series "Empresses in the Palace," which once again drew laughter from the audience.

She walked the red carpet amidst intense online battles with her own and Fan Bingbing's fans.

This scene silenced all the colleagues who were watching.

"This is his old trick: using this kind of banter to undermine public opinion attacks."

"Hmph, it won't work this time."

"With so many eyes watching, how can we let him divert public attention again?"

The discussion took place within a small circle centered around Huayi.

"Brother, should I have someone add more fuel and fire?" Wang Zhonglei sneered.

He deserves some credit for the media offensive against Xu Ming.

"unnecessary."

Wang Zhonglei's gaze lingered on Xu Ming and Fan Bingbing for a moment before shifting away: "You shouldn't get involved in this public opinion anymore."

"Huh? Why?"

Wang Zhonglei looked puzzled. "It's such a rare opportunity..."

"There are enough people involved, we won't miss you."

Wang Zhongjun paused for a moment, then said, "We should just wait for the results and not make a scene."

Wang Zhonglei thought about it and stopped arguing.

The current public opinion is enough to give Xu Ming a hard time.

If he were in the other person's situation, he couldn't think of any way to get out of it.

Relationship problems can be fatal for a male celebrity.

Xu Ming was unaware that his old friends were watching him closely; at that moment, he was being bombarded by a large group of reporters with their cameras and microphones.

"Xu Ming, can you respond to the recent rumors?"

"Which one of my clothes are you referring to?" Xu Ming joked to himself.

“All of them,” the reporter said.

It's fair to say that most of the media present today didn't come for "The Hunger Games"; rather, they came because they knew he was going to be there.

"I don't think there's any need to respond. What do those photos prove? They only show that I have a good relationship with them."

"Oh, and you also reminded me that I need to learn to keep my distance from the opposite sex in the future, so as not to cause any more misunderstandings," Xu Ming said seriously.

He couldn't possibly admit to any of them, and conversely, Scarlett, Fan Bingbing, and others wouldn't want him to admit to any of them either.

The unspoken understanding everyone has always maintained is that rumors can be fabricated, but relationships must never be acknowledged.

They are all people who are working hard for their careers.

In a sense, aside from their different physiological structures, their ambitions and attitudes toward relationships are not much different from Xu Ming's.

"It seems that it's not just a simple relationship. In addition to intimate photos, photos of you and the woman entering and leaving hotels have also been exposed."

Furthermore, some netizens have compiled a list of your rumored relationships with female celebrities since your debut. Over the past three years, you have had intimate relationships with several female stars that went beyond friendship…

The reporter wasn't buying it at all and kept digging deeper.

"If fantasies could come true, then I hope that the number of female celebrities I've been with is more than just a few."

Xu Ming raised an eyebrow. "One last question."

"Who do you think is the most beautiful woman you've ever met?" a reporter asked, attempting to provoke a debate.

As long as the other party dares to mention a female celebrity's name, they can create an even bigger controversy.

"my mother."

Xu Ming answered crisply and decisively, then turned and left.

The reporters were left looking at each other in bewilderment.

This answer is impeccable.

As soon as Xu Ming left, all the firepower instantly shifted to Fan Bingbing.

"I really like Xu Ming. He has many attractive qualities. He is talented, humorous, and has eight-pack abs. I'm not kidding, he really has eight abs, as hard as marble. You can touch them if you have the chance."

Of course, we're still just good friends for now, and it's uncertain whether we can take things further.

Fan Bingbing's ambiguous words excited everyone, and they even had ideas for how to write the news headlines when they got back.

The text reads: "Fan Bingbing is in love with Xu Ming; good things may be coming soon."

Well, the first sentence was said by Fan Bingbing himself, it's just a fact, but they added "maybe" to the second sentence, whether you believe it or not is up to the reader.

"His script moved me, which led to our collaboration. He also composed the theme song for this drama."

He wrote it in just three days right in front of me, but unfortunately you'll have to wait until the show airs to hear it..."

Fan Bingbing spared no praise, showering all her compliments on Xu Ming.

As they listened, the initial excitement turned into astonishment.

Damn it, why does it feel like Fan Bingbing has become Xu Ming's simp?
They knew Xu Ming was outstanding, but some of the things Fan Bingbing said made it seem like the former was a bit too outstanding.

Fan Bingbing did not leave until the next guest walked the red carpet.

Back in her seat, she maintained an elegant smile while muttering through gritted teeth, "I used up all the adjectives I knew just to praise you. If the interview airs, the whole country will probably think I'm a lovesick fool."

"It sounds like all genuine emotion to me," Xu Ming said with a smile.

Have you no shame?

Fan Bingbing spat, but she didn't refute it in her heart.

The adjectives may be a bit exaggerated, but the things I'm praising are genuine.

To be honest, 99% of her remarks to reporters came from the heart.

"Don't worry, I promise I won't go back on my word. If there's a suitable role for you in Hollywood, I guarantee I'll keep it for you."

Xu Ming paused for a moment, then said, "Just make do for now and have a cameo in 'Lucy.' If it goes well, it'll be easier for me to recommend you later."

He said that purely to save face for Fan Bingbing; a cameo role in a Hollywood movie is enough for domestic actresses to fight tooth and nail for.

Who wouldn't want to have an international actor title on their head, which would increase their asking price by several times?

Fan has some resources in the international fashion world, but in film, she can only rely on Xu Ming.

After establishing her studio, she either made art films or TV series, which shows that she really didn't have many good resources.

On the other hand, Li Bingbing, one of the two, successfully connected with a Hollywood agency after getting involved with Deng Wendi and landed the role of Ada Wong, the second female lead in "Resident Evil 5".

This role did indeed help her gain market access in Hollywood after the movie's release.

After the many guests took their seats, the movie started as scheduled.

Although Xu Ming had seen it in his previous life, he still found it interesting to revisit it now.

He was just watching the movie; the others were different.

The Hunger Games has surpassed $4 million at the North American box office, becoming the second highest-grossing film in North America in the first half of this year, second only to The Avengers.

They all desperately wanted to get in touch with the main creators of the production team.

Fan Bingbing also subtly inquired: "If there's a sequel, is it possible that there will be Asian characters?"

"Forget about it. This movie is based on a novel, so they can't just add characters randomly. Besides, it's a Lionsgate project, a clearly profitable film series. It's very difficult for Chinese capital to get involved," Xu Ming said.

Since Chinese capital cannot enter the market, it is naturally difficult to attract Chinese actors to participate.

The key point is that the box office revenue from China for this film series is not high in the global box office, so there is no need for them to compromise for the sake of the Chinese market.

"I'll just ask."

Realizing her plan had failed, Fan Bingbing changed the subject, saying, "Are you sure my praise of you just now will help your current public image?"

"If you can't do it alone, what if there's a group?" Xu Ming chuckled.

(End of this chapter)