Entertainment: I am the peak

Chapter 368 Couple Costume

A promotional sign for "Police Story 2013" was titled "Subversion": Jackie Chan's first role as a mainland police officer and Jing Tian's first role as a rebellious teenager.

The recent controversy surrounding Jing Tian has affected the early publicity and promotion of "Police Story 2013".

"It's a natural performance. After all, only a delinquent girl would act like a diva and torment her assistant."

At the promotional event for "Police Story 2013", a reporter directly pressed Jing Tian: "Is it true that you act like a diva, torment extras and assistants, and make your assistant sleep in the bathtub?"
"Netizens say you were just playing yourself this time, what do you think?"

This issue directly led to Jing Tian ending the interview early and leaving the scene surrounded by staff.

From this point on, Jing Tian's diva-like behavior and torment of extras and assistants truly escalated from online discussions to a public opinion storm, and was brought to the forefront.

Jing Tian herself and Starlight Entertainment remain silent, and the "Police Story 2013" crew is also playing dead.

Li Qiutang only learned about this the next day while chatting with his colleagues. He was furious: "This is utter nonsense! Does this reporter have any manners? Asking such a question in someone else's publicity."

That afternoon, Li Qiutang and Liu Yifei attended the premiere of the blockbuster Lunar New Year film "The Four 2".

Guests couldn't dress too formally, so both of them attended in casual clothes. Liu Yifei wore a white coat over a black sweater and shorts, paired with knee-high boots, while Li Qiutang wore a black coat over a white sweater and black casual pants.

The two did not go on stage at the same time; Li Qiutang went first, and Liu Yifei went second.

On the red carpet, Li Qiutang, the director of "Mojin: The Lost Legend," and Jing Tian, ​​who was embroiled in controversy over the casting of "Mojin: The Lost Legend," drew the attention of reporters, who were eager to hear what he would say.

"Director, will Jing Tian really play the female lead in 'Mojin: The Lost Legend'?"

"Are you aware that Jing Tian acted like a diva and tormented her assistant? Will this affect your casting choices?"

Have you heard about Jing Tian's situation?

Logically speaking, today is an event for "The Four 2", and Li Qiutang shouldn't be talking about his own movie at someone else's event.

Unable to withstand the reporters' siege, Li Qiutang finally said, "Don't believe the rumors online. Jing Tian is a very good person. She is down-to-earth, hardworking, and a very kind person. Don't spread these things. Your random reporting will have a very bad impact on the actress."

"Director, are you really going to cast her as the female lead?"

"That's settled then, thank you everyone." Li Qiutang waved and went inside.

Liu Yifei then took the stage. This was her first public appearance since the start of filming "Lucy." Reporters hadn't seen her for three months.

Facing the cameras of domestic reporters again, Liu Yifei was very happy. When the reporters told her it had been a long time, she smiled and replied that it had been a long time, saying that she had just finished filming and had just returned from Italy.

She didn't forget that she was there to support "The Four 2". She said she had watched the first one and liked it very much. Moreover, the actress who played the female lead, Wuqing, Jiang Yiyan, was her college classmate, so she should come to support her: "I'm still a fan of Brother Chao."

When asked about her plans for the New Year, Liu Yifei smiled and begged the reporters to leave her alone: ​​"I just finished filming, so please don't rush me to join another project. Let me rest for a while, at least until after the New Year."

Upon entering the venue, Liu Yifei saw Li Qiutang talking to Chen Jiashang, Deng Chao, and Jiang Yiyan, and she also went over to them.

Jiang Yiyan saw her, looked at her, then at Li Qiutang, and laughed, "You two are dressed like a couple." One was dressed in black, and the other in white.

Jiang Yiyan was unaware of their relationship, but Deng Chao knew and teased them, saying, "They're like the Black and White Impermanence."

Sure enough, the next day, in addition to "Li Qiutang supports Jing Tian", another trending topic appeared on the hot search list: "Li Qiutang and Liu Yifei in matching outfits".

The first point is easy to understand, but the second point left Liu Yifei's fans and Li Qiutang's movie fans completely bewildered.

Is it really worth making a big deal out of something as simple as what clothes you wear?

Liu Yifei's fans and team are now very afraid of her trending on social media because trending topics are unpredictable. One day they'll praise your professionalism, and the next day they'll say you're arrogant—it's too much trouble.

They should just focus on their work and get a couple of trending topics during the publicity period.

Liu Yifei's fans were the first to object to the "couple outfits" claim. "I saw their outfits last night, and they were just normal winter clothes for men and women, black and white. You can call them couple outfits if you want, but our Yifei should focus on her career and not do these things."

"Career-oriented fans, please don't get involved in romantic relationships."

"It's obvious which company bought the trending topic. Even if Yifei is in a relationship, her resources won't fall into your hands!"

"She just went public with her relationship with an older man, and now she wants to drag Yifei down with her."

However, a considerable number of fans and passersby believe that the two were indeed wearing matching outfits last night, and that Liu Yifei was subtly indicating her relationship to the outside world.

There's a kind of cautiousness in wanting to share your happiness with everyone, yet worrying that outsiders might gossip.

Although the couple's outfits trended on social media, the buzz was limited to fan circles. The majority of discussion focused on Li Qiutang's support for Jing Tian.

No sooner had Jing Tian been forced to leave by reporters' questions than Li Qiutang stood up to support her.

Sensitive people have already realized that Jing Tian might actually play Shirley Yang, otherwise why would Li Qiutang speak up for Jing Tian?

Li Qiutang's silence only fueled the gossip.

Opposition to Jing Tian starring in "Mojin: The Lost Legend"; claims that Li Qiutang compromised with Jing Tian's mysterious background; book fans even collectively petitioned for Wan Da to replace Jing Tian.

Jing Tian knew that what was being said online was false, but she couldn't resist the power of rumors and the power of gossip to spread.

Jing Tian has experienced cyberbullying before, but this time is different; the malice directed at her by netizens has reached an all-time high.

The production team of "Police Story 2013" had to reduce her public appearances.

Jing Tian even suggested to Li Qiutang that she quit the role of Ding Sitian: "Director, maybe we should just give up. I don't think anyone likes me."

Li Qiutang laughed and said, "You can't even handle this little bit of grievance?"

"No, I think what the netizens said is right. My acting skills are not good, and the audience doesn't like me, so I don't want to cause you any trouble."

After listening, Li Qiutang sternly reprimanded her: "If you have this kind of mentality, you shouldn't be an actress, you should just retire from the entertainment industry."

"You can't even handle this little bit of trouble? You quit just because someone criticizes you? Why don't you listen when I say you're suitable?"

Jing Tian was almost brought to tears by Li Qiutang's scolding on the phone. Liu Yifei clicked her tongue, pushed Li Qiutang, and told him not to speak so harshly.

Li Qiutang continued, "To be an actor, you must have a sensitive but strong heart. This is something that will be taught in the very first lesson of acting. You have to withstand all the gossip and rumors in order to become strong."

Often when we talk about acting, we're not talking about technique, but about understanding.

Of course, Li Qiutang didn't just scold people. He also said, "If you don't believe you can do it well, don't you believe me? I can teach you well, and I hope you can give me that trust."

In fact, Liu Yifei, who was right next to Jing Tian, ​​was the best example to persuade her, but Li Qiutang was unwilling to reopen his girlfriend's wounds. However, Liu Yifei herself could understand Jing Tian very well.

Jing Tian heard a familiar voice coming from the other end of the phone: "How can you advise someone like that? Give it to me."

"Tian Tian".

"Ah, Sister Yifei." Why is Liu Yifei by Brother Li's side and able to answer his phone?

"Let me tell you, this kind of thing is actually very easy to understand..."

Liu Yifei started to persuade Jing Tian, ​​and Li Qiutang, seeing that it was none of her business, left to get a drink of water.

(End of this chapter)