In the entertainment industry, everyone has been reborn, but who will be their servant?

Chapter 101 Deep Fear

The resettlement site is in an open area, without mountains or buildings to block the view. The real danger is an earthquake, which would make evacuation difficult.

So whatever happens here, as long as it's not too far away, you can see it at a glance. Liu Yifei is a celebrity, so it naturally arouses people's curiosity.

In addition, because she did a good deed, the media flocked to interview her, which sparked discussions among some volunteers, logistics and security personnel, and medical staff.

"I heard that Liu Yifei rescued an injured old woman and carried her all the way here."

"It must have been quite an ordeal for her to carry all that way! She's just a little girl."

"Who's to blame? Look at her, she used to be so glamorous, but now she's a beggar."

"She's beautiful inside and out; it's so rare to find someone like that."

"Have you heard? She also gave up her job in the United States and donated a million dollars."

"Ah! Really?"

At this moment, Qin Xuan was telling the media about this, and he was talking about it with great enthusiasm: "She was working in the United States, but when she heard about the disaster, she canceled her work at the last minute and specially donated 100 million yuan. 30 yuan of that million yuan was her own, which was her salary for the film. The other 70 yuan was borrowed from her mother. Originally, she wanted to borrow from me first, but I didn't have any money. I was dirt poor. So she borrowed the money from her mother to donate. It's so touching!"

When Qin Xuan spoke, he always liked to compare himself to Liu Yifei to belittle himself and highlight Liu Yifei's nobility.

Of course, most of the story is true and a small part is false. The donation is real, the one million is real, and it's true that she borrowed 70 from her mother, but it's false that she borrowed money from Qin Xuan.

It doesn't matter whether it's true or false. Are they going to come to Qin Xuan to verify it? If they do, he'll just say it's true.

The reporters listened and took notes, all utterly astonished that someone was so compassionate, even borrowing money to donate.

The media reporters here are all from mainstream media outlets, including daily newspapers, Xinhua News Agency, and CCTV, as well as numerous foreign media outlets. It is said that more than 500 reporters from 114 countries have come.

Ordinary, shady media outlets are not allowed in, and self-media is even less likely to be allowed in.

This is for the sake of order. If you randomly interview people who are suffering and ask them all sorts of random questions, it would be strange if they didn't beat you up. That's why all media outlets are legitimate media.

A CCTV reporter asked Liu Yifei, "Why did you give up your job in the United States, donate 100 million yuan, and personally go to the disaster area for relief?"

"I was just doing my duty, hoping to bring some warmth to my suffering compatriots," Liu Yifei said gently, her answer perfectly measured.

The main thing is that this matter came out suddenly, and Qin Xuan suddenly brought it up. She turned her head and looked at Qin Xuan, and saw that he was still talking about it with great enthusiasm.

The reporter asked, "What specific work did you participate in in the disaster area?"

"We only managed to rescue a little girl in the Yingxiu area," Liu Yifei said, pursing her lips with tears welling up in her eyes.

"Oh yes, just last night, it was pitch black and windy, you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. The entrance to the cave was loose and in danger of collapsing at any moment, but Liu Yifei disregarded her own safety and jumped in to rescue the girl... The girl was settled in Huangjia Village, and she even helped clear the rubble. She carried such a huge rock all by herself."

Qin Xuan added, stretching out his arms to demonstrate the size of the washbasin, and continued, "Even I, a big man, can only lift this small one, about the size of a bowl. I don't know where she gets so much strength. Maybe that's just human perseverance! It's so touching!"

This statement includes people and locations, and is true and reliable.

The reporters listened, took notes, and were even more astonished, never expecting Liu Yifei to be so brave, so stubborn, and so incredibly persistent.

Of course, Qin Xuan also exaggerated some parts, which is unavoidable, since she was originally on Liu Yifei's side.

After all, this girl has really suffered a lot. He has witnessed her journey. He sometimes tries to take shortcuts, but Liu Yifei is really serious and genuinely doing good deeds.

The reporter asked, "Ms. Liu, do you find what you're doing difficult?"

"Compared to the disaster victims, what is my suffering?" Liu Yifei said gently.

The reporter asked, "Do you have anything you'd like to say to the people in the disaster area?"

"Disasters are merciless, but people are compassionate. Let's all contribute what we can and overcome this difficult time together!" Liu Yifei's voice was firm yet gentle.

After Liu Yifei's appropriate interview and Qin Xuan's embellishment, the news was quickly reported by mainstream media.

"Liu Yifei is concerned about the disaster area and has donated one million yuan, postponing her trip to the United States!"

"Liu Yifei braves aftershocks and rubble to rescue children with her bare hands!"

Liu Yifei donated one million yuan to advocate for overcoming difficulties together and sent messages to children in disaster areas to rebuild their homes!

These headlines were widely reported and reprinted by media outlets such as CCTV.com, Daily News, and Sina. The articles written were, of course, influenced by Qin Xuan, and were all positive.

Her disheveled appearance was posted online and described by Xinhua News Agency as: "The most beautiful scenery!"

And a reporter did interview the little girl Liu Yifei had saved before. The little girl said, "That pretty lady had blood all over her hands, but she smiled very gently."

Later, through media reporters' investigation, phrases such as "moving steel bars by hand" and "clearing ruins" came to light. There were no photos, but people described these events.

The Red Cross later praised Liu Yifei, calling her "a model of celebrity participation in disaster relief!"

Liu Yifei's deeds in the disaster area were quickly discovered and spread, and netizens praised her one after another:
"I love her! She's beautiful inside and out!"

"One million! That's all, Liu Yifei, I love you!"

"She's a very kind girl, I support her!"

Liu Yifei's public image has been reversed. Many of those who previously criticized and attacked her seem to have disappeared, and now everyone is praising her for being kind and loving.

This sudden reversal of public opinion caught some people off guard. Even Liu Xiaoli saw the news reports and was quite happy and relieved to see her daughter being praised and complimented; things had finally gone smoothly. Of course, she also saw Qin Xuan, the boy, with her daughter, alone.

Well, I have mixed feelings. I'm afraid my daughter will be taken advantage of; but I also feel quite relieved that Qin Xuan is involved. At least these things are not something her daughter could have done. Qin Xuan must have been helping her behind the scenes.

Mainstream media did manage to salvage Liu Yifei's reputation, significantly mitigating her previous negative image. However, after a wave of praise, public opinion gradually shifted again.

I don't know where the rumor came from, but many people are saying that she's creating hype and putting on a show.

Those people didn't want to confront the mainstream media directly, but once the mainstream media shifted their focus from Liu Yifei to disaster relief reporting, negative stories about Liu Yifei slowly resurfaced.

After going through so much trouble, how can we not destroy Liu Yifei's niche?

In this era, public opinion is not strictly controlled, so people can say the opposite of what they mean without being punished.

Of course, Qin Xuan didn't intend to reverse Liu Yifei's negative image through this wave. This is a long-term struggle, and it's normal for things to go back and forth. After all, Liu Yifei is powerful and has a large organization, so he can just use money to buy her over.

Don't think that Huayi is the only one criticizing Liu Yifei. Every celebrity in the entertainment industry who wants to compete for her niche is doing so in perfect unison.

For example, the "sugar figurine" from the South spreads its message on Tianya every day. But Tianya is not what it used to be; it has become mercenary. As long as you pay, you're good to go. There are tons of scams on it. Don't treat this platform like some kind of god.

There may be some experts on the platform, but there are also many charlatans. You can't assume that everyone on the platform is a god just because of a few experts.

After Qin Xuan's outburst, Liu Yifei could no longer stay in the disaster area. As a celebrity, she had a crowd-gathering effect, and people kept following her and interviewing her, which disrupted the normal order of the disaster area. She had no choice but to return to Chengdu.

She's actually doing quite well; she's accomplished a lot here!
Many celebrities just come to take a few photos with children and then go home, then release a press release to create a buzz, saying they've comforted or encouraged someone. I won't name names, but it's not an isolated case.

In a suite in Chengdu, amidst the glittering neon lights of the night, Liu Yifei was applying medicine to her hand. Her brow was furrowed as she bit the bandage, bandaging herself.

"Yifei, we'll go back to Beijing tomorrow. We'll record a song for you on the 16th, and on the 18th, the Publicity Department, the Ministry of Culture, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and other departments will jointly put on a large-scale cultural performance."

Qin Xuan walked in with a piece of paper in his hand and saw Liu Yifei bandaging herself. He looked surprised and sat down on the sofa next to her, asking, "When did you do that?"

"I got cut when I was moving steel bars," Liu Yifei said casually, as if she didn't care.

It was when she was sifting through the rubble at night that she spent some time with the little girl. I guess she did some minor cleaning herself up, but she hasn't said anything for several days now.

They weren't dealt with at the resettlement site, they just endured it until now. I don't know how they pulled the rope, they probably really used all their strength.

"Why didn't you say so?" Qin Xuan had no idea that her hand was injured.

“What’s the point of saying anything? There were no medicines back then. Using medicines from the disaster area would only cause more trouble, since medicines were already scarce.” Liu Yifei’s tone remained calm.

Qin Xuan moved his lips, unsure of what to say. This was far too considerate of others.

"Sometimes it's better for people to be a little selfish," was all he could say.

“I’m selfish too, I just want to live my own life and not bother others,” Liu Yifei said.

Qin Xuan glanced at her and, seeing that she didn't seem to care, sat closer and said, "I'll re-bandage you; your bandaging isn't good."

Her bandages were crooked and rolled up, making them look very unsightly.

"Okay!" Liu Yifei nodded.

She still quite enjoyed the tenderness this man showed her. Seeing him carefully unwrapping the bandages, she opened her bright almond-shaped eyes and asked, "What did you say about the Ministry of Literature and the Ministry of Propaganda?"

"They are organizing a super-large cultural and artistic gala on the evening of the 18th, which will be broadcast live for four hours. Nearly a thousand artists will participate. For a gala of this level, CCTV and more than 400 provincial and municipal TV stations across the country will broadcast it simultaneously, so the coverage is very wide."

"I suggest you go on this stage; it will do you good." Qin Xuan said as he helped her untie the bandages.

"How am I supposed to go up? They didn't invite me." Liu Yifei asked, puzzled.

"Singing? I've submitted the lyrics for you. You just need to record a demo, and once it's approved, you can go on stage and sing. No problem." Qin Xuan was very confident.

That party didn't care about status; people from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia were all there, including JJ Lin, Fei Xiang, and Li Lianjie. But you had to have some background and talent to get on stage; you couldn't just go up there and stand there blankly.

"How do you know so much? And how do you have a channel to get it forwarded?" Liu Yifei looked at him.

She had heard about that gala; it was difficult to get on without some qualifications. The list was pre-determined, unlike the Spring Festival Gala which involved selections. It was decided on the spot.

But this man was able to find a way to get it into her.

"It's normal that I know very well. I have connections above me." Qin Xuan pointed upwards.

"You have connections?" Liu Yifei stared wide-eyed.

"What, are you deeply afraid of my background? It's not too late for you to flatter me now," Qin Xuan said with a smile.

"Tch," Liu Yifei muttered, pursing her lips.

“When I was presenting my film for the thesis defense, I met Lao Zhang from the Film Bureau. I contacted him and he asked me to take a look at the lyrics. I handed them to him and he said he would ask him if I could help him.”

Qin Xuan explained, then added, "I don't think there will be any problems. This is a mainstream song, a powerful song."

"Oh, I see!" Liu Yifei pondered.

Qin Xuan removed the bandage from her hand, threw it in the trash can, and cut a new one. He noticed a small cut on her palm, probably just from being scratched by a rock.

(End of this chapter)