Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

"Sister Mi, have you ever truly liked someone? I believe Shen Ze is worthy. I actually know that my current behavior, not to mention everyone else, even I myself think it's a bit childish."

But I don't want, I really don't want, for a misunderstanding to make our feelings impure. And I know myself that I don't want to film these intimate scenes.

"I know career is important, but it doesn't determine whether a career is successful or not. Yang Mi, you're my idol, but you got to where you are today not because of intimate scenes, but because of the roles and the storylines." Dilraba retorted when Yang Mi said the results were the same.

"It's hot, but do you know that I've gotten to where I am today not just by filming a few dramas? I did become famous because of a few dramas, but the prerequisite for being able to act in those dramas was that I had filmed more than one drama."

You know you're a newcomer, right? You're not irreplaceable. When you were filming, you told the director, "I won't film intimate scenes." Do you think you can compete with others?

"Dilraba, your career is the right path. Only when you become famous will you have the freedom to decide whether or not to act. You're still too young and haven't thought things through enough." Yang Mi looked at Dilraba with great patience.

When faced with a job she doesn't like, will she accept it or give it up without hesitation? Is she just a young person who hasn't been toughened up by the realities of life?

I've never experienced being constantly replaced in roles, having the resources that were supposed to be given to others, and seeing my classmates or colleagues leave me behind one by one. I have no idea how cruel it is.

Dilraba's career has been quite smooth. She did audition for a long time, but that was when she was still a student. Everyone was in the same boat; no one got ahead of her.

After joining the company, everyone was pretty much the same, but now, it's Reba who has gone further.

"Hey, let's talk about relationships. Do you know what a healthy relationship is like?"

Love requires independence and personal space. You can only be responsible for yourself. In a healthy relationship, you can tell your company, "I don't want to do intimate scenes."

You are perfectly free to do that, but I hope that the reason you do it is because I don't want to be filmed, okay, I don't want to be taken advantage of, that's reasonable, it's a woman's freedom.

But I don't want you to think that the first thing you think of when you're unwilling to film intimate scenes is not your own unwillingness, but that your boyfriend is unwilling, because he definitely won't support you.

When you think about how your partner might not be happy, you've already detached yourself from reality. The best state in a relationship is allowing yourself to be yourself.

But nowadays, tell me, isn't the reason we don't film intimate scenes the first thing you think of because you're unwilling, and your boyfriend is unhappy? Do you think this is a normal relationship?

"A normal and healthy relationship should allow each other to shine. The foundation of love is care and respect. A person who truly loves you will not put you in a difficult position and will definitely try to make you feel at ease. If you feel conflicted or in pain because of a person who truly loves you, do you think this relationship is healthy?" Yang Mi said.

If Shen Ze heard these words, he would definitely be worried. They were too suggestive. How could feminist rhetoric appear at this time?

Love and respect are correct, but packaging something abnormal as something good is a bit off-putting. The reason I'm in a difficult position is that my company made me film intimate scenes, not that my boyfriend wouldn't let me. This difficulty isn't caused by my boyfriend.

From your perspective, you seem to be on my side, but you implicitly assume that for the sake of your career, you have to film intimate scenes. You've directly transformed my issues with the company into my issues with my boyfriend. Someone with a less clear head would really be confused by that.

"Sister Mi, I believe Shen Ze won't treat me badly." Fortunately, Dilraba's mind wasn't that quick. The main thing was that she trusted her relationship with Shen Ze, and that her trust couldn't be destroyed by a few words.

Looking at Dilraba, Yang Mi was truly envious. Once upon a time, she seemed to have also longed for a lifelong relationship. But now, she was an adult and knew that some things were simply luxuries that couldn't be bought, such as love.

One day, Hotba will become like you. This is not a chance, it's a certainty. Right now, there is no pressure, no rent, no car loan, no conflicts, because you are students. But once you leave this identity and need money, you will realize how unworthy some things are.

"Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying your relationship is abnormal. You and Shen Ze are both young people, too young, both students. As a senior, I want to give you some guidance, hoping it will be good for you."

You might be thinking that what I just said was meant to sow discord between you and Shen Ze, like that he doesn't care about your career. Well, I have to clarify first, I didn't mean that.

I really believe in your relationship, but have you ever thought that Shen Ze will worry about you because of what you're doing?

I know he's also troubled by this. Does he understand that this is your first leading role, and will it affect your career?

Is he wondering if it's because of him that you're so upset, and that's why the company keeps bringing this up with you?

Does he think that he brought all of this upon himself? Does the company blame him for the misunderstanding and prevent him from getting roles? Do you think he has ever thought about this?

I know Jia Jie's personality; she wouldn't do that. It's not nice to say it like that, but she is indeed a qualified agent.

She's very rational. Even if she's unhappy, she'll still use your value. But Shen Ze? He signed his contract late, while Weiguang and Yunlong were ahead of him. Compared to those people, he doesn't seem to have anything special about him.

The company's resources are limited. If he doesn't have any special qualities, they will naturally be given to the actors who are ranked higher. For example, right now, the resources that the company is acquiring are actually first intended for you, and only then do they go to others. If a newcomer with no fame takes the lead role from you, you wouldn't be happy, would you?

If this hadn't happened, and Shen Ze had ultimately chosen the resource, he would have thought it was normal. But now that this has happened, will he suspect that it's related to this incident?

Let me tell you, love is respect and care. You're feeling hot, right? Actually, what I'm saying to you is because of this. You're feeling hot, right? Don't you feel heartache?

Love requires respect and putting yourself in the other person's shoes. Go back and think about it. Career and love are not two opposing lines; they can coexist.

"Intimate scenes are just acting for us artists, not about cheating. If one party can't accept it, it just means they can't accept the person. If you're going to love someone, you should love them completely," Yang Mi said.

Dilraba left, carrying Yang Mi's sophistry. It can only be said that being older does have its advantages. Originally, they were trying to sow discord, but seeing that Dilraba didn't fall for it, they suddenly reversed the situation, making Dilraba feel sorry for Shen Ze. They're quite the player.