Huayu: You were supposed to be a top star, but you've become capital?

Xiao Li read aloud from the screen:

[Industry insider reveals] Lin Shen has recently been in contact with not only My Sunshine, but also a top-tier period drama produced by Daylight Entertainment.

Moreover, as far as I know, his endorsements are also being upgraded. Gucci and Jaeger-LeCoultre are extremely satisfied, with wealthy female fans buying hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars worth of products. The brands practically treat him like royalty.

The following are some of the most popular comments:

"Hilarious! Some people are still saying that Lin Shen offended the Beijing elite circle and didn't have good resources, but he's been in contact with top-tier projects all along. Is that what you call not having good resources?"

"What's the Beijing entertainment circle? Can you even eat it? Lin Shen has his own brands and investments, why would he need to fawn over anyone?"

"I heard that Lin Shen secured those flagship stores in several shopping malls in Beijing all through the personal efforts of wealthy female shop owners. With that kind of network, you're telling me he can't make it in the business world anymore?"

After listening, Liu Tianzuo clicked his tongue and said, "Well, this is going to be interesting."

Before he could finish speaking, another topic started to emerge.

#Lin Shen moves to Shanghai scene#

Clicking in, you'll find someone offering a very insightful analysis:

Regarding the recent controversy surrounding Lin Shen, here are a few points:

It is true that he refused to act in "Mr. Six", but the specific reasons are not convenient to say. It can only be said that the two sides had different understandings of the role, and there is no question of him being ungrateful.

I've heard some people say that he's ruined his career because he offended the Beijing elite circle, but that's just wishful thinking.

First of all, what kind of project is "The Lost Tomb"? It's an S+ level project of iQiyi, a drama produced directly by the platform itself, with Lin Shen as both the male lead and an investor.

This project carries the weight of a supporting role, no less than that of a minor character in the movie "Mr. Six".

Secondly, "My Sunshine". I know a little about this project; it's a key project in the Shanghai entertainment circle.

Finally, let me say something I can't say.

Lin Shen's commercial value is unparalleled among the current crop of young actors.

In terms of endorsements, Lin Shen's current business collaborations are primarily with high-end luxury brands and mainstream domestic brands. The collaborations with Gucci and Jaeger-LeCoultre have far exceeded expectations, and it's said that several other top-tier brands are already in talks with him.

The first batch of pre-sale data for Lin Shen's self-created brand "Trajectory" has been released. The exact figures cannot be disclosed, but it can be said that many people in the industry are eyeing this market opportunity.

What does this level of business resources have to do with whether or not someone is part of the Beijing elite circle? Some people spend all their time focusing on who he has offended, but they should look at what he holds in his hands instead.

Having offended many people, how many can simultaneously control both "The Lost Tomb" and "Why?"? Finally, let me say this: some people should stop judging others with outdated perspectives; times have changed.

The comment section immediately exploded:

"So he switched from the Beijing entertainment circle to the Shanghai entertainment circle?"

"Job hopping? You make it sound like he used to be part of Beijing's elite circle. He's never been involved in that circle, okay?"

"You think you can get these resources without being part of the inner circle? You're naive."

"Have you all forgotten that Lin Shen himself is capital? His project, 'Trajectory,' sold like hotcakes, and he's reportedly invested in quite a few companies. Why would he need to take sides?"

"Fans, stop bragging. If not through connections, what else do you rely on? Your looks?"

"So what if you're good-looking? Do you have that kind of face?"

"Industry insiders came uninvited. Lin Shen's resources have not only not been affected, but have actually improved. As far as I know, the endorsements he is currently negotiating are all top-tier luxury brands, and several brands are vying for them."

"Hey, industry insider upstairs, what brand is it?"

"What exactly is the trajectory data? Please reveal it!"

"After Gucci and Jaeger-LeCoultre, is Lin Shen going to acquire another blue-chip brand? Is he aiming to monopolize the high-end luxury market?"

Of course, there are also dissenting voices:

"You got paid, didn't you? You're exaggerating so much."

"Industry insider? Which industry? Which person? What kind of insider?"

"Stop arguing, stop arguing, there's a new message!"

Another marketing account released a screenshot:

[Exclusive] Behind-the-scenes footage from the set of "The Lost Tomb" has leaked, showing Lin Shen and Liu Tianzuo nailing their scene in one take, with director Luo Yongchang nodding in approval. The accompanying photo shows Lin Shen standing behind a monitor, talking to the director.

A new thread has also been opened in the Douban Goose Group.

Title: [Has no one discussed Lin Shen's recent resources? He seems completely unaffected by the Feng Xiaogang incident.]

Main post: Rt, the "Mr. Six" incident caused such a huge stir, and then he turned around and took on "My Sunshine"? The behind-the-scenes footage of "The Lost Tomb" has also been released, and the buzz is incredibly high. So what exactly was Feng Xiaogang's whole thing all about?

1L: What's the big deal? It's just giving Lin Shen some publicity. People don't even pay attention to him; he's just putting on a one-man show.

2L: It's not like they're completely ignoring it. Lin Shen released a bunch of messages to counter it. It's been trending on Weibo for a whole day.

3L: This is called ignoring me? This is called letting your strength speak for itself. You have your old-school tough guys, I have my Daomu Biji + He Yi, who's afraid of who?

4L: LOL, how did it become his? It was just contact, did they even sign a contract before he started talking nonsense?

5L: Lin Shen's fans are really good at bragging. They treat someone as if they're already in their own little world after just a brief contact. What if things don't work out in the end?

6L: Even if you fail, it's better than having nothing at all.

7L: Stop arguing, stop arguing. Let me give an objective opinion. Lin Shen's move was quite smart; he didn't respond, but let his work speak for itself. Fans also have something to talk about, without having to engage in online arguments. It's much better than those who jump up and argue the moment they get criticized.

8L: I agree with the comment above. Not responding is the highest form of response. Feng Xiaogang is in an extremely awkward situation right now; all the buzz has been wiped out.

9L: What's so embarrassing about Feng Xiaogang? His movie is gaining popularity too.

10L: The problem is that he wants exclusive attention, not someone else sharing it. Right now, the trending topics are related to #LinShen#, not #Mr. Six#, so he's just trying to ride the coattails of someone else's coattails.

11L: Hahahaha, I got nothing, so funny!

12L: To be honest, Lin Shen is an interesting person. You can criticize all you want, I'll do what I want, and we'll see how it goes in the end.

13L: And have you guys noticed that everything his team releases is positive? The behind-the-scenes footage is funny, the stills are handsome, and the news about "Why" is designed to generate anticipation. This kind of media warfare is much more sophisticated than direct confrontation.

14L: Now that you mention it, it does seem true... his team is pretty impressive.

15L: It's not the team that's great, it's Lin Shen himself. Just look at his interviews, you'll see, he's very clear-headed.

The post was gaining popularity, and in the blink of an eye, it had already gone through three pages.

As Liu Tianzuo scrolled through the chat, he suddenly burst out laughing: "These netizens are really good at talking. One minute they're out of resources, the next they're switching to the Shanghai circle, and then they say Lin Shen himself is the capital. Their faces change faster than flipping through a book."

Zhang Zhiyao nodded: "They may change their tune quickly, but they're right about one thing."

Which one?

"Lin Shen really doesn't rely on connections." Zhang Zhiyao stood up, patted his clothes, and said, "He relies on himself."

Liu Tianzuo thought for a moment and nodded: "That's true."

Just as the two were getting ready to get up and prepare for the afternoon's scene, they heard several staff members huddled together nearby, whispering amongst themselves.

"...Really?"

"Really! I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Holy crap, that Teacher Tang..."

Liu Tianzuo paused and glanced in that direction.

Several young girls huddled together, their heads close together, their phone screens lit up, looking at something.