The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 483 is not OOC at all
In May, the night wind is exceptionally gentle.

The fence was covered with pink and white roses, and when the wind blew, the air was filled with a sweet romance.

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were few. After dinner, the young couple went to the garden. One sat on a deck chair, playing games with her legs up, while the other was persistently nailing her double nail painting.

When the topic gained traction, Zhang Mingyuan had already found out the details from his staff and removed the trending topic without disturbing them.

Mei Xue was in Beijing at the moment, and couldn't reach her. Fearing that there might be some oversights due to poor communication, she called Gu Lanxi since it wasn't too late.

Before Gu Lanxi could say anything, Lu Nanting was furious upon hearing the news:

"Are you out of your mind? Let alone who would have the guts to sexually harass my wife, do you think I'm the kind of brute who only knows how to throw punches?!"

The couple would stick together whenever they had the chance, and Mei Xue secretly rejoiced that she had never had the habit of speaking ill of him.

Seeing his dissatisfied tone, I couldn't help but laugh:
"That's not my saying. 'He'd be furious for a woman, it makes perfect sense to him~'" Mei Xue repeated in a high-pitched voice, then suppressed a laugh and concluded, "Fans generally think that this is not out of character at all..."

OOC is an abbreviation for Out Of Character, which is usually translated into Chinese as "out of character" or "character collapse".

Simply put, it means "the character did something that didn't fit his 'persona'".

For example, in the well-known Journey to the West, Sun Wukong's core character is "hating evil as if it were his enemy and protecting Tang Sanzang". If a fan fiction were to depict Sun Wukong actively helping a monster capture Tang Sanzang, that would be a typical example of out-of-character (OOC).

When fans follow celebrities, they often create a highly personalized profile of the star based on their words and actions.

When a celebrity does something within the bounds of a certain scope, people feel that it's not out of character (OOC) at all.

In the hearts of their fans, if something were to happen between them, their partner would definitely do everything in their power to protect them.

After listening to Sister Mei's long explanation, Lu Nanting, feeling wronged, picked up a strand of Gu Lanxi's hair and circled it back and forth:

“If such a thing really happened, I would indeed react immediately and protect her, but I would never use such a mindless method. I am not ignorant of the law.”

To protect herself, Gu Lanxi memorized all the relevant legal provisions even before she became a minor, and she would quickly revise the relevant provisions according to policy changes.

Outsiders were unaware of her habit, but Lu Nanting, who spent every day with her, naturally knew it.

Moreover, Gu Lanxi was afraid that he would be taken advantage of, so she would often drag him to study a few classic cases. How could he possibly hit someone, and even aim for the person's teeth?
Even if he were to hit someone, he would target the thickest part of their body, or he would twist their arm hard, which would hurt more than hitting them twice.
Although it's a bit effeminate, he has never done it, but presenting facts and reasoning is exactly what it is.

"Alright, Sister Mei, we really didn't do it."

Gu Lanxi took the phone, explained the details she knew, and then gave her some instructions:
"The box office of 'Lurking' is about to break 3 billion. Seeing that I am getting closer and closer to the title of 10 billion yuan actress, and I am still outrageously young, it is natural that some people will try to take a hit. Sister Mei, you keep an eye on the movie. Just suppress these negative hot searches. Don't worry about the cost. Anyone with a brain won't believe this kind of thing. There is no need to clarify it."

On the surface, this is a rumor that Lu Nanting assaulted someone, but in reality, it's aimed at her reputation.

It's hard to believe that a married actress would have an affair with a male co-star. After all, there's no smoke without fire.

If the audience develops a negative impression of her, it will definitely affect the box office.

Mei Xue agreed and then updated her on the situation:
"It's impossible for 'Star Trail' to resolve this matter publicly. I've already called Wei Shujie, and a preliminary solution has been reached: the young man who started the fight will pay 100,000 yuan in compensation, Old Chen will provide a private settlement agreement and complete all the necessary paperwork, and then all three of them will be fired. I heard that new actors are already being contacted."

This is the efficiency of Ni Bingyan, the King of Scrolls.

Gu Lanxi thought for a moment, then nodded and asked her, "Does the person surnamed Chen agree?"

"He had no choice but to agree. Doing something like this caused huge losses to the production team. They would have to compensate for whatever amount they had to pay. Besides, he wanted to join another production team, so he didn't dare to offend Ni Bingyan to the point of no return."

Anyone who dares to do this kind of thing in Ni Bingyan's film crew should be prepared to be blacklisted by her.

Let alone whether she has the ability or not, even the cleaning lady on the film set knows which one is more important.

If things really come to a head, Chen will be packing his bags and leaving as soon as Ni Bingyan says goodbye, no sooner than he joins the crew than he arrives.

"Oh, Sister Bing has always been so kind and compassionate..."

"Forget it, nobody's rational mind would be driven by their feelings. She didn't do this for those two young guys. Those young guys dared to hit an actor on her set; after paying compensation, they'd have to find another job." Deal with things that day; don't let them linger overnight.

Gu Lanxi really admires Ni Bingyan's personality.

“I sometimes get carried away and get excited, but in my heart, she is always calm and unhurried, and seems to be able to handle anything with ease.”

Mei Xue couldn't help but laugh: "Ha! You're too young to have seen her when she was young. You should know that she's from Sichuan, and when she gets hot-tempered, even a stranger would find it painful to watch what she does!"

"Oh?"

Considering her age, when Ni Bingyan was at the top of her career, she was still in elementary school, so it's normal that she didn't know about her.

Sister Mei witnessed the heyday firsthand and casually gave an example: "One year, she was secretly photographed nude in a hotel, and then she posted a selfie on social media. At the time, not only did the domestic entertainment industry's trending topics explode, but the global trending charts also exploded. During that period, not only was this a hot topic in Southeast Asia, but Europe and America also saw wave after wave of protests..."

Gu Lanxi was stunned!
"What...what were they thinking?"

"That's just her personality. When pushed to the limit, she'll walk the path of her enemy and leave them with nowhere to go. Even if she hurts the enemy a thousand while losing eight hundred of her own, she'll still feel like she's gained something."

This is really... a bit crazy...

"How dare you say that someone like that is sane?"

"She's definitely clear-headed! Compared to being passively hurt, taking the initiative, although it may also result in injuries, is generally a huge gain. Haven't you noticed? Because of her strong personality, she's particularly well-regarded in the Western entertainment industry. Honestly, she's definitely the first female celebrity from the Chinese entertainment industry to truly go international. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to not act for several years and still have such amazing fashion resources."

Mei Xue sighed, "She's an international film queen. Compared to her, you're really far behind! Xi Bao, you need to focus on filming on set! Next time you encounter such a commotion, don't go and join in!"

Gu Lanxi was speechless: "Neither of us went downstairs, and we didn't show our faces the whole time!"

"I asked the production crew for the surveillance footage, but they refused, fearing I would use it to create hype. So I'm not entirely clear on what exactly happened on set."

"Yeah, don't worry, we're not stupid. Just take the trending topic down. By the way, someone leaked information and dragged us into it. What did the production team say?"

"If someone were to throw poop at you right now, Ni Bingyan would probably be even angrier than you. You know, she invested over 100 million in this movie. If anyone touches you, it's like pouring boiling water on her money tree."

"So how did she handle it?"

Often, the presence of staff is simply to avoid awkward situations.

There are some things she can't ask directly, but she can find out through her staff.

This way, everyone will have more room to maneuver.

"The person has been identified. He took money and deliberately misrepresented the facts in an attempt to smear the production team and you. The police have been notified and he has been arrested. I heard from the legal department that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will be sent directly to prison."

Gu Lanxi nodded and then discussed the coping strategy with her.

When something goes wrong, you can't rely entirely on others to solve it.

Soon after, people saw Lu Nanting's Weibo post:

I've been waiting for days, watching it every minute, but it still won't open. Can you help me figure out how much longer it will take before it opens?

Gu Lanxi, unusually, also stepped in and retweeted his Weibo post:

Indeed, you only know how beautiful it is when you see it with your own eyes. Waiting for the flowers to bloom~~

In terms of being sarcastic and unpredictable, they've both improved a lot by spending so much time with Ni Bingyan.

A less elegant translation:
One person said that if you're guarding the flowers and never leave them, you won't have time to fight with anyone.

One person said, "A bunch of idiots who just parrot what others say. They haven't seen it with their own eyes and they're just spouting nonsense. They must have no good eyes!"