Wei Yumeng's filming quickly entered its official stage, and due to the prior hype, it further ignited the audience's anticipation for the movie.
For a time, it was unrivaled and became the hottest topic of the moment.
"Honestly, I never imagined Wei Yumeng could still act. Isn't she the rich wife of the Zhan family?"
"No matter what others say, I'm very supportive. We've seen her hard work, and I'm really looking forward to the final product."
"If you ask me, the only reason she got the lead role is probably because of her status, right? As long as Zhan Mohan is willing to spend money, is there any role she can't get? In this day and age, everyone wants to be an actor and become famous."
Checking online comments daily had become Wei Yumeng's habit; it was part of her self-assessment.
The film crew would select some interesting parts of the day's filming as behind-the-scenes footage. While many viewers were more interested in the spectacle, it was undeniable that some people paid more attention to acting and plot.
It was precisely through these viewers that Wei Yumeng gained a more objective evaluation, allowing her performance to improve daily.
However, the reviews for this movie seemed to be taking a strange turn in the past couple of days, and the comment sections had become more filled with vitriol.
"Don't be fooled by Wei Yumeng, everyone. As a fan of Yang Liyun, I naturally know what kind of personality, temper, and ability my sister has. If it weren't for the capital behind Wei Yumeng, how could she have secured this position? I think the negative news about our sister before was just fabricated by them to snatch the protagonist role, wasn't it?"
"I'm quite surprised to hear that. Yang Liyun has always had a great influence in the industry, with mostly positive news. This time is just too sudden for us."
"Our Liyun did nothing wrong. She was just too weak to fight against capital."
"Please let more people see our voices! Let everyone see Wei Yumeng's true face and restore our sister's innocence."
Upon reading this, Wei Yumeng couldn't help but frown. Although she had anticipated that Yang Liyun's fans wouldn't completely abandon their support, the current situation seemed worse than before.
It even felt jarringly unnatural.
If fans were truly dissatisfied with the matter, they would have reacted a few days ago when Yang Liyun's attitude was exposed.
Wasn't it too late for them to appear now?
However, her thoughts were useless, and she couldn't prove anything through this.
"Mrs. Zhan, filming is about to begin. Please get ready."
"Okay." Wei Yumeng could only set these thoughts aside and continue filming.
However, today's filming was not going smoothly. Various accidents kept happening while she was shooting.
First, a prop she needed malfunctioned and almost caught her palm.
Then, the replacement clothes she was supposed to wear were found to be ripped to shreds.
These incidents made her recall the comments she had seen online.
Their filming was completely open, so they didn't prevent some fans and the public from watching.
As long as they didn't disrupt the order of the scene, there was no reason to ask them to leave.
This provided more opportunities for those with ill intentions.
"Madam, I apologize. We don't know what's going on. Today's incidents are purely accidental. We hope you don't mind."
Sweat beaded on the director's forehead. If Wei Yumeng mentioned this to Zhan Mohan, they would likely be ruined.
Wei Yumeng, however, shook her head. "I don't think these matters have anything to do with you."
As they were talking, a commotion erupted outside.
A staff member rushed in, "Director, this is bad! Yang Liyun's fans are creating a scene, demanding that you replace Mrs. Zhan."
The director hurried out and indeed witnessed a spectacular sight.
A group of Yang Liyun's fans, wearing her fan club attire and head decorations, held up banners.
The banners all called for Wei Yumeng's replacement.
There were even slogans like: "Boycott capital's control of the film market, and give us back our viewing sanctuary."
"Director, what should we do?"
The director was sweating profusely. Why were all these problems happening today?
Even so, he had to consider Wei Yumeng's well-being. Regardless of anything else, they had to ensure her safety.
"Madam, these are minor issues. Please get some rest. I will handle this matter."
However, Wei Yumeng was not someone who could be easily appeased by such words. The director's demeanor suggested this was his first time encountering such a situation.
"Director, I suggest we temporarily end today's filming. As for these fans, we need some time to deal with them."
Wei Yumeng proposed this, as confronting them head-on would be unwise at the moment.
Moreover, among these fans, there were not only adults but also many students.
Regardless, Wei Yumeng hoped these people would understand the truth and make their own choices, rather than resorting to suppressing them with brute force.
Thus, the day's filming concluded in a rush.
Wei Yumeng was escorted away by bodyguards. Even on the road, she encountered Yang Liyun's fans who cursed at her and even attempted to attack her.
Even after returning home, Wei Yumeng dared not relax. Past experiences had taught her that these fans might actually find a way to enter their home.
"So that's why," Zhan Mohan said, frowning.
Wei Yumeng felt somewhat dejected. "Perhaps I shouldn't have taken the lead role in this movie from the beginning. I really can't handle such situations."
But Zhan Mohan disagreed. "The reason those so-called fans are speaking up for Yang Liyun is simply because they are deceived by her glamorous appearance. It's like when humans are looking for a partner; they unconsciously care about the other person's looks, and because of this, they overlook their inner self."
"Even if that's the case, we can't hold a press conference to lecture them, can we?"
Wei Yumeng was helpless. She hadn't intended to fight for anything, so she wouldn't mind stepping down if she had to.
Zhan Mohan, however, pondered for a moment. "Since they don't know the true situation of Yang Liyun, it's enough for us to give them a chance to understand. Then we'll see how many of them can continue to persist."
Wei Yumeng knew Zhan Mohan must have a plan, so all she needed to do now was to see how he would proceed.