Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 255, Section 254: Liu Haocun is Lin Shaobai's biggest fan (4K)

"Is Zhou Ye finally ready to start acting?"

The following evening, Lin Shaobai received a call from his agent, Sister Li.

"I've read the script for 'The Starry Night,' and I think this is Zhou Ye's first time trying a period drama."

"Yes."

Lin Shaobai lay on the hotel bed, preparing to go to sleep.

"You turned down several notebooks I handed you before. Why did you accept this one?"

"This script is good."

"The Starry Night" is a well-known hit drama that became the champion of the summer season, topped the traffic charts on various lists, received a 7.6 rating on Douban, and had over 30 billion views on Tencent Video.

With over 200 billion views on Weibo, the male and female leads in this drama have great chemistry in the storyline, and their performance is sure to go viral.

The lead actress, Rou Si, rose directly from a 95-born actress to a top 95-born actress thanks to this drama, solidifying her position.

With its commercial value increasing, various high-end luxury brands are flocking to the market.

The number of fans and casual observers has been increasing.

Simply put, it's all benefits and no harm.

Lin Shaobai knew that Zhou Ye had been constantly improving her acting skills, singing, and dancing during this time, and it was time to use a drama to prove her achievements.

Just like Dudu, who spent so long studying acting abroad, she needs a work to prove her hard work during that time.

"Another thing is that Liu Yuxin from our idol department has become quite popular, which is a bit unexpected."

Sister Li never expected that the short-haired girl she signed back then would become the head of the female idol group singing and dancing in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Previously, the top female idol in the Chinese entertainment industry who sings and dances was always born in 4000.

Although 4000 years has been criticized by netizens, it must be admitted that their singing and dancing skills are still present.

With her popularity, she has consistently been the number one female idol.

Liu Yuxin's current data in various aspects is comparable to that of 4000 years ago, and sometimes her fans' fights are even more intense than those of 4000 years ago.

“I could tell she was going to be popular from the start, which is why I made a special trip to sign her and Xueer to my company.”

Lin Shaobai smiled.

Agent Li was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "I really admire your eye for talent. Whether it's choosing actors or dramas, you're top-notch. By the way, another variety show has approached Zhou Ye. I think we can help her develop her career in variety shows."

If Zhou Ye only had "Better Days" and "A Little Reunion", he wouldn't have achieved his current popularity. It was mainly because he participated in the variety show "Youth Travel Notes Season 2" that he broadened his public image and increased audience goodwill.

Although she was criticized for her singing, everyone just laughed it off and didn't really dislike her.

Because of her outstanding performance on variety shows, she has become a guest invited by many variety shows.

She's beautiful, cheerful, cute, and has a great sense of humor, so it's no surprise that she's a regular on popular variety shows.

"What variety show?"

Lin Shaobai has been busy filming lately and didn't even know about the variety show.

Fortunately, the agent remembered.

"Although this variety show is an established IP with a stable fan base, it's quite scary. I don't know if Yezi has the guts to go."

“It’s a long-running variety show with a fixed fan base, and it’s terrifying.” Lin Shaobai thought carefully for a moment, then said into his phone, “Could it be ‘Great Escape’?”

"Yes! It's that variety show. The third season has already started recruiting. There are some changes to the guests this time. The confirmed guests are Yang Mi, Huang Minghao, Da Zhangwei, and Chen Weiting. They said they wanted to find a young and smart girl, so they thought of inviting Zhou Ye."

"I don't have any objections, you should ask Zhou Ye. If she can accept it, then go for it. I would recommend that she go."

Actually, the more daring the participants are in this type of variety show, the more interesting it becomes.

The special tanks are not very interesting.

People love watching timid people navigate escape rooms; it makes them laugh so hard they want to die.

"Okay, then I'll talk to her about it."

"Ah."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Churan came out of another room, ran to the bed, and lay down in Lin Shaobai's arms.

She was still hiding under the covers, but when she heard Lin Shaobai's breathing, she poked her head out and blinked her bright eyes, saying, "Shaobai Oppa~"

Lin Shaobai: "..."

"Can you give me some kind of response?"

"Your throat's burning, isn't it?" Lin Shaobai turned around, pinched Wang Churan's cheek, and pulled it out a little.

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Wang Churan quickly patted Lin Shaobai's hand, looking like she was begging for mercy.

"Celebrities rely on their looks to make a living. If you ruin my face, how am I supposed to act? Besides, I'm playing the popular actress Qiao Jingjing!"

"It won't break." Lin Shaobai said this, but he secretly loosened his grip and started to rub Wang's face instead.

Wang Churan nestled in Lin Shaobai's arms, feeling that she would sleep better in his embrace.

"Kobayashi, thank you. Without you, I would never have gotten such a great lead role."

"You acted very well. In my heart, you are the most suitable candidate for Qiao Jingjing."

Lin Shaobai smiled.

"Really?"

"Of course, it's just the two of us now, so I have no reason to lie to you—cough!"

Lin Shaobai was speaking when a pillow was shoved into his face, rendering him almost speechless.

"Oh! You're so annoying! Don't praise me like that, I really can't stand it!"

When Wang Churan gets shy, she likes to put a pillow in Lin Shaobai's face.

"I knew you still liked me so much, Kobayashi. You're always praising me, how can you be so good with words!"

Wang Churan took the pillow back and hugged it tightly to her chest.

"I was just saying it casually..." Lin Shaobai made a sweaty, bean-like face.

This woman is being a bit too extreme.

"Every word you say is fragrant in my heart. If it's a compliment, it's double the fragrance. You're always so charming; I might still love you in my next life. Muah~"

After saying that, Wang Churan threw down her pillow and pounced on Lin Shaobai, saying in a coquettish tone, "Tonight, I'll be on top, okay?"

"Then I-"

"Ugh! It's settled then!"

……

at the same time
Tian Xiwei is staying in the house she bought. She recently started doing yoga and decided to calm her mind.

Being a top-tier celebrity does indeed mean receiving more preferential treatment in public.

As the saying goes, not being famous is the original sin.

When you become famous, everyone around you is a good person.

The reason they've become so popular is indeed thanks to Lin Shaobai's guidance.

But it also depends on her own efforts.

If she doesn't perform well in this role, netizens still won't accept it, and they'll criticize her for having connections, which will be even worse.

So what if you're a nepotism beneficiary? The main problem is that even though you're a nepotism beneficiary, you still act terribly. If you don't get criticized, who will?

Her best friend, who was lying next to her, couldn't help but say, "You look like you're cultivating immortality sitting cross-legged like that."

"Yes, I'm going to cultivate immortality now. I want to develop a personality that never gets angry."

"Tian Xi said with her eyes slightly closed. If you put a layer of gold powder on her now and she sat on the platform, she would look no different from that statue."

Best friend: "But if you really have no temper, wouldn't you lose your original characteristics? The vibrant Xiaotian would disappear."

"Ever since I learned that I was just one of Lin Shaobai's many, my once vibrant heart has died."

After Tian Xiwei finished speaking, she slowly opened her eyes and saw her best friend's slightly disgusted look.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Is it really necessary to go to such lengths?

"What do you mean it's really that exaggerated?!"

Tian Xiwei jumped off the sofa, pointing at her best friend with some anger.

Is this considered an exaggeration?

What kind of thing isn't considered exaggerated?

"What would your reaction be if you found out that your favorite person has several girlfriends at the same time? Can't you put yourself in my shoes? You think I'm exaggerating?!"

Seeing Tian Xiwei so agitated, her best friend instantly realized she had said the wrong thing and patted her cheeks: "Okay, I was wrong. I shouldn't have said that to you, but I have something to say in response."

"what?"

"Your current success is indeed inseparable from Lin Shaobai. He's like your mentor; without his guidance, you wouldn't have been able to so easily film three hit dramas and become a top-tier female celebrity. But!"

Her best friend came to Xiaotian with a heavy sigh.

"But you can't ignore your own efforts, right? You wouldn't have achieved what you have today if you hadn't worked hard... I may not have said much, but you should understand what I mean."

“I know.” Tian Xiwei sat back down cross-legged, her back ramrod straight. “That’s exactly why I’m so conflicted. I think the guy surnamed Zhou must have felt the same way I have.”

"You're in a relationship with him because he's helped you so much, he's your benefactor, and most importantly, you're deeply in love with him. But your principle is that you can't accept this kind of open relationship, right?"

Xiaotian's best friend sat down next to her and told her what was on her mind.

Tian Xi looked ahead for a long time before sighing, "Yes. That's why I'm torn. I can't bear to part with him."

"Oh, I see. You want to be a mistress?"

"Who's the mistress?!"

Tian Xi's eyes widened, and she inexplicably felt a surge of stress!

Her best friend laughed awkwardly and continued jokingly, "You misspoke. You're not the mistress, you might be the fourth or fifth."

"you!"

"Alright, just kidding. This is what makes Xiaotian vibrant. Look at you just now, you were no different from a stagnant pool."

After joking, her best friend hugged Tian Xiwei and said, "Our Tian is already a top-tier celebrity. She doesn't need to be his appendage anymore."

Tian Xiwei remained silent.

Only those involved truly understand how they feel right now.

This sense of entanglement, this emotional tug-of-war, all tormented her heart once again.

All her emotions were churning inside her, and Xiaotian couldn't take it anymore. She looked up to the sky and howled, "This is so annoying!"

"Lin Shaobai, you bad person!"

“Why did you lie to me!”

Why did you lie to me along with them?

"What do you take me for?!"

As Tian Xiwei spoke, tears welled up in her eyes again. She clearly didn't want to cry anymore, because she hadn't been able to sleep for many nights because of this matter.

After feeling unwell for a while, she obediently lay in her best friend's arms, gradually closed her eyes, and thought she should rest for a while.

……

……

A few days later, in November, Lin Shaobai released his new album, "Disappearing Dialogue".

The album contains four songs, including the title track "Disappearing Dialogue," "The Last Fireworks of Summer Night," "Doll," and "Ordinary People."

Lin Shaobai's songs have already made a name for themselves, and are loved by people of all ages.

Everyone can always find songs that suit them, are pleasant to listen to, and are easy to sing in his playlist.

The album immediately topped the Weibo hot search list upon its release, with "The Last Fireworks of Summer Night" becoming a popular background music track on short video websites.

Even songs released in winter can still create a sensation.

Many people use this song as background music when posting photos they took in the summer.

The title track, "Disappearing Dialogue," became even more popular.

It's common for a song to be at the top of the charts on major music platforms.

Many celebrities also love listening to this song, including the heavenly-voiced singer Meng Ziyi!
She used to love listening to "The Fruits of Summer" at karaoke.

She sings most songs terribly, but this one is somewhat listenable.

Later, after Lin Shaobai's song "Disappearing Dialogue" was released, she started playing it on repeat and singing along every day, hoping to amaze everyone at the karaoke bar.

Although it ultimately changed its tune...

Besides this one, there is another up-and-coming young actor born in the 00s, Liu Haocun.

She has recently become a fan of Lin Shaobai's songs and has become one of the "White Cranes".

In a previous media interview, when asked who he would most like to work with if given the opportunity to collaborate with an actor, he replied...

Cunzi decisively said Lin Shaobai's name.

To be fair, Cunzi is doing alright now, but she'll be going to face a long period of insults, slander, and cyberbullying.

During that period, no matter what she did or said, she would be criticized by everyone.

It will also be frequently used in memes and turned into common emojis.

If given the opportunity, Cunzi would certainly like to cooperate with or even meet Lin Shaobai.

However, given his current status, it seems unrealistic.

"I really want to collaborate..." Liu Haocun was sitting on a chair in his dormitory, listening quietly to Lin Shaobai's songs with his headphones on.

Just then, her roommate came in, secretly walked behind Cunzi, and quickly ripped off her headphones and put them in her own ears.

Liu Haocun has a very good temper.

Even though her roommate was incredibly strong and pulled so hard her ears hurt, she only frowned slightly before continuing with a gentle smile.

"Oh ho ho, it's Lin Shaobai's new song! I didn't expect Haocun to listen to Lin Shaobai's songs."

"..."

Liu Haocun turned her head away shyly, unaware of the displeasure in her roommate's tone.

"Oh, please, please don't say it."

"So, you really like Lin Shaobai?" Liu Haocun's roommate asked, putting his arm around Liu Haocun's shoulder.

Liu Haocun was extremely shy; her face had already turned bright red, looking exactly like a naive young girl.

"If you really like it, my sister knows Lin Shaobai and can get you an autographed photo."

"Really?" Liu Haocun asked, looking up in surprise.

"It's definitely fake. How can you be so stupid and believe everything? Do you even have a brain?" My roommate mocked mercilessly.

(End of this chapter)