Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Qu Feng, a top-tier celebrity, had a considerable number of “girlfriend fans,” “wife fans,” and “mother fans who don’t allow their sons to date.”
Anyone who tried to create a romantic pairing with their idol would be criticized to the point of questioning their existence.
In the other world, when she had just transitioned from being the center of a popular girl group to becoming an actress, she filmed two movies and won a newcomer award.
At that time, a popular male star took advantage of filming to grope her, and later even wanted to develop a romantic relationship with her.
Of course, she couldn’t agree to that.
However, when the crew was promoting the film in various places, that person always acted ambiguously, to the point that she was chased and scolded by that person’s fans for a month or two.
Later, after the show aired and became popular, the male star gained even more fans, and she was criticized even more harshly.
Fortunately, evil deeds would inevitably lead to one’s downfall. One day, several female celebrities suddenly revealed that the male star had sexually harassed them during filming.
After the male star was blacklisted, she kicked him twice, ensuring he never had a chance to get back up.
If a male celebrity who had been romantically linked to many people had such a terrifying number of fans, then what about a top star like Qu Feng?
Qu Feng had never been involved in a CP (couple pairing) scandal. Whenever a female celebrity tried to get involved with him, his studio would immediately issue a clarification.
Therefore, Sheng Ziyou asked this question.
Zhao Jing laughed: “There aren’t many people who are criticizing you. You don’t need to worry about the Qu Feng fans who criticize you. His fan club is also having a headache with that group of fans.”
“Not many people are criticizing me?” Sheng Ziyou was surprised. Qu Feng’s fans couldn’t possibly be that temperamental, right?
Zhao Jing replied: “They are all criticizing Qu Feng.”
Sheng Ziyou: “…”
“Qu Feng retweeted the Weibo post.” Zhao Jing said, taking out her phone and handing it to Sheng Ziyou, “Take a look for yourself.”
Sheng Ziyou took a look and laughed.
[Qu Feng: ??? Am I that bad? Isn’t this giving a chance to my teammates to show themselves? (Funny.jpg)]
The comments section was even funnier—
“…How did I end up becoming a fan of this idol?”
“Sheng Ziyou, I’m sorry, thank you for your hard work.”
“…Thank you for your hard work, Shanda, taking our shameless idol along.”
“Qu Qu, don’t embarrass yourself in public… You’re so shameless…”
“I want to touch Qu Qu’s face to see if it’s thicker than a city wall?”
“Please don’t take the idol’s behavior out on the fans. We fans are still quite normal.”
….
“Qu Feng is a good person,” Sheng Ziyou commented.
Regardless of how the CP fans came about, his fans were all incredibly loyal and fiercely competitive. If they were to turn their attacks on Sheng Ziyou, she really wouldn’t be able to handle it and would be bombarded with insults until she questioned her very existence.
However, since Qu Feng responded in such a humorous way, most of his fans still wouldn’t harbor any ill will towards Sheng Ziyou.
Of course, no matter what their idol was like, fans would continue to pamper them with a smile.
“Sheng Gong and Qu Shou currently has a large number of active CP fans. Apart from those who are genuinely invested in the CP, a large portion of your fans are just joking around; they don’t take it seriously.” Zhao Jing put away her phone.
Sheng Ziyou nodded.
“That’s why I’m asking you whether you’re going to create a CP (couple pairing) or not. Don’t be fooled by the good comments now. If there’s anything really going on between you two, both his fans and your fans will be in an uproar,” Zhao Jing said seriously, pushing up her glasses.
Yang Yun couldn’t help but ask, “Should we respond?”
Sheng Ziyou shook her head: “I won’t create a CP (couple pairing) rumor, nor will I respond.”
“Why?” Yang Yun asked curiously. She didn’t understand why they weren’t promoting a romantic relationship and why they weren’t responding.
Zhao Jing turned around and explained to her, “There are two aspects. First, Qu Feng is sharing the pressure. If Ziyou responds, wouldn’t that be a slap in Qu Feng’s face? Besides, if nothing unexpected happens, they are going to collaborate on an idol drama. If we make things too clear in advance, the production team will be furious.”
It was practically standard practice for idol dramas to create on-screen couples. If they already started clarifying things before the drama even started filming, it would infuriate the production team and investors.
Zhao Jing suddenly changed the subject, looking at Sheng Ziyou with suspicion: “You really don’t want to create a CP with Qu Feng? Then why are you discussing taking on a role together in ‘Domineering Girlfriend’?”
Sheng Ziyou: “…It wasn’t discussed beforehand. Qu Feng was also going to take the role, and he thought it suited me, so he mentioned it to me.”
“Oh, okay, it suits you quite well.” Zhao Jing nodded and looked away.
Sheng Ziyou: “…”
She looked at the two of them: “Am I domineering?”
Yang Yun nodded, then quickly shook her head.
“What’s the meaning?”
“Aura.” Yang Yun touched her nose. “Sister You, your aura is too strong.”
Sheng Ziyou: “…” Well, having a strong aura is a good thing.
“There’s one more thing, you should move,” Zhao Jing said suddenly, turning her head.
Sheng Ziyou was taken aback. After a moment, she calmly asked, “Are there paparazzi staking out here?”
“No, that’s not it.” Zhao Jing shook her head. “I just think you care a lot about that house and don’t want it to be exposed, but that house is really too easy to find. It’s better to move now, otherwise you won’t dare to go back if that house is exposed in the future.”
Zhao Jing’s thinking was correct. Sheng Ziyou was already quite popular. After the variety show aired, her fan base exploded and her reputation was excellent.
Many more advertisements, variety shows, and scripts had come her way. When Director Wang’s blockbuster got released during the Chinese New Year, Sheng Ziyou would be able to receive even better scripts.
Nobody knew which drama might become a hit and propel someone to the top, so preparing in advance was also for Sheng Ziyou’s sake.
“You decide. Pick a high-end apartment for me to rent first,” Sheng Ziyou replied casually.
Although her expression was indifferent, Zhao Jing and Yang Yun both knew that she was in a bad mood.
She knew Zhao Jing’s considerations were good and genuinely meant well for her, but she was still somewhat melancholy.
No matter which world this house was in, it was Sheng Ziyou’s original home and her original starting point.
Later, as her fame grew, she no longer dared to live in that house and could only occasionally go back to visit it fully armed.
“Okay,” Zhao Jing replied. “I know a good place. Yu Chen used to stay there. He lived there for several years without being exposed. The property management in the community is very strict, and they keep their mouths shut.”
“Okay, you decide.” Sheng Ziyou smiled at Zhao Jing.
Zhao Jing nodded and then began to explain work-related issues to her. The two discussed these issues and returned to the production team.
The final mission announcement would be filmed very early tomorrow morning. It was already quite late, and it was too far to go back, so Sheng Ziyou would stay at the production crew’s place tonight so she could sleep in a little longer tomorrow morning.
Zhao Jing dropped her and Yang Yun off at the production crew and then left. Sheng Ziyou took Yang Yun upstairs.
“Sister You…” Yang Yun called softly before stopping.
Not far away, two students were talking. Yang Yun subconsciously stopped talking, but their clear voices could still be heard.
“Lu Lu, what’s wrong?” Jing Xianglei looked at Lu Lu’s haggard face with some concern.
Lu He pursed his lips. He had lost a lot of weight and was dressed in thin clothes, looking as if a gust of wind could blow him away.
“Brother Lei…” His voice sounded somewhat aggrieved.
“Hmm? Lu Lu, just say what’s wrong. Are you in a bad mood? Rankings fluctuate, this is too…”
Lu He looked at him, his eyes growing redder and redder with each concerned word. He interrupted Jing Xianglei: “Brother Lei, did you release the video of my car accident?”
Jing Xianglei was stunned, his eyes blank.
Lu He, with tears in his eyes, said, “I want to hear you tell me if you were the one who released it. If you tell me, I’ll believe you.”
Jing Xianglei panicked, his voice urgent: “It wasn’t me! How could I release such a video? Besides, I don’t even have the video! You have to believe me!”
“Really?”
“Really, I swear, if it were me…”
“You don’t need to swear, I believe you.” Lu He interrupted, not letting him swear, but he couldn’t hold back his tears and they flowed again.
He squatted down on the ground; his small stature making him look even smaller.
This child only became an adult after entering the training class; he was really very young.
He was only seventeen when he came in, and they had a lively time in the dormitory on the day of his coming-of-age ceremony.
At that time, there were still a hundred people, and no one had been eliminated yet; everyone was present and accounted for.
Jing Xianglei felt a pang of sympathy and couldn’t help but squat down beside her, saying, “Lu Lu, don’t be sad.”
He reached out and patted Lu He gently.
Lu He cried and said, “I definitely won’t be able to debut, Brother Lei, you’re more talented than me, you have to debut!”
Jing Xianglei’s eyes reddened. Among the trainees participating in this competition, apart from Guan Yike who didn’t care, everyone else cared about whether they could debut.
They had given so much here, and experienced so many firsts.
But this was a competition, and in the end, only six people could remain.
Dou Xuan, who only had one last chance, was eliminated, as were the talented Fan Jiaxu and Bei Yifan.
Of the twelve left, only six would make it to the debut stage.
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