"Manager Gao, why are you calling me so early?" Xiao Wenqiang answered the phone, her voice still husky with sleep and a hint of sexiness.
"You're sleeping quite well, Su Ling!" Gao Shiying was a little surprised by her relaxed state. Most people would be distressed and sleepless after such cyberbullying. "Haven't you seen the top trending news on Weishuo?"
"You mean about the RV being photographed? Don't misunderstand, it's just that Teacher Situ saw me filming a water scene and I was all wet and uncomfortable, so he lent me the RV to clean myself up." Xiao Wenqiang thought Gao Shiying was calling to scold her.
"I'm not talking about that at all!" Gao Shiying said, a little helplessly. "I'm talking about Situ Chen clarifying things for you in the middle of the night. How do you plan to handle it?"
"Clarifying in the middle of the night?" Xiao Wenqiang was a bit lost. She said to Gao Shiying on the phone, "Please wait a moment." Then she opened the 'Weishuo' app on her phone and checked the latest news.
"Teacher Situ is so kind, he even took the initiative to clarify for me. Thank you so much! Please convey my gratitude to him for me, Manager Gao," Xiao Wenqiang said gratefully to Gao Shiying after seeing Situ Chen's latest 'Weishuo' post.
"It's not about you thanking him. Su Ling, I'll be direct. Are you interested in joining our Chenshi Entertainment?" Gao Shiying finally got to the point.
"Did the topic jump that suddenly?" Xiao Wenqiang couldn't help but inwardly complain. "Do I need to decide immediately?"
"Yes! If you decide to join Chenshi Entertainment, then I have a public relations plan. If you don't join Chenshi Entertainment, then we'll use a different PR plan. Your attitude right now is crucial and will determine the direction of our public relations. However, you don't need to worry. Regardless of which plan it is, you won't be at a disadvantage," Gao Shiying said rapidly over the phone.
Xiao Wenqiang could feel his sincerity. After looking at a few comments, she saw that after Situ Chen spoke up for her, there were indeed some voices that were unfavorable to him. After thinking for a while, she finally decided, "Okay, then I'll join Chenshi. However, the contract signing still needs to be discussed at length."
"It's enough that you're joining. I'll go handle this matter first, and we can discuss the contract slowly!" Gao Shiying hung up the phone decisively and went to resolve the current public opinion issue.
Soon, the official 'Weishuo' account of "Chenshi Entertainment" released a new announcement, stamped with the company's official red seal. The content was roughly in three points.
First, actress Su Ling has officially joined "Chenshi Entertainment" as a signed artist. Second, as a company shareholder and senior from the same production, it is only natural for Situ Chen to look after a junior. They request that all marketing accounts stop fabricating false information. Third, they request that all defamatory information be deleted as soon as possible, whether it is against Situ Chen or Su Ling. "Chenshi Entertainment" will collect evidence and file lawsuits against those who refuse to comply.
This caused the online public opinion to shift again. Those malicious speculations and posts or comments verbally abusing Su Ling were quietly deleted, as most people believed official news.
However, a small portion of individual accounts or marketing accounts still refused to delete them. "Chenshi Entertainment" was not to be trifled with. They indeed hired a legal team to track down these people or companies hiding behind their keyboards and sued them in court. However, that's a story for another day.
For Xiao Wenqiang, the online environment had become much cleaner.
Gao Shiying was very swift. The next day, he flew to the set with the contract to meet Xiao Wenqiang.
In the hotel's coffee shop, after carefully reviewing the contract terms and ensuring there were no hidden clauses, Xiao Wenqiang officially signed "Su Ling" at the end of the contract.
"Alright, happy cooperation!" Gao Shiying extended his hand and shook Xiao Wenqiang's. "By the way, the company has arranged a very capable female agent for you, Qiao Jia. She should be flying over to meet you in the next couple of days." When he mentioned this person, his expression was momentarily hard to describe.
"Okay, thank you, Manager Gao. Happy cooperation!" Xiao Wenqiang didn't ask further. After parting ways with Gao Shiying, she quickly returned to the set, as she had filming scheduled for the afternoon.
This time, upon arriving at the set of "Xuanyuan Legend," Xiao Wenqiang clearly felt a difference from her first visit. The staff who had previously ignored her now greeted her from afar, and their attitudes were much more cordial. All of this was, of course, thanks to the stance of "Chenshi Entertainment" and Situ Chen. As the old saying goes, it's easier to thrive when you have strong backing. In the entertainment industry, going solo is indeed no match for the influence of teamwork.
The day after filming the night scene, the new agent Qiao Jia also arrived at the set with her luggage. Xiao Wenqiang really liked her new agent. Qiao Jia looked petite but her working style was very efficient. After discussing requirements with Xiao Wenqiang, she also settled down on set. Besides arranging her daily life and filming schedule, she also began to apply for jobs in various directions to plan her career.
In the following days, they filmed the scenes detailing Meng Wan's early life and her relationship with the Third Master, explaining how Meng Wan went from a noble lady of a prominent family to the daughter of a convicted official. It also covered how she was saved and trained into an assassin by the Third Master, and finally how she infiltrated Xuanyuan Zhuo's side as the top courtesan in the capital.
The actor playing the Third Master, Xuanyuan Ke, was quite skilled. Although not a big star, he always managed to play memorable characters in various productions. While working with Xiao Wenqiang, although they didn't have as few retakes as when she filmed with Situ Chen, the process was relatively smooth.
The busy work days were quite fulfilling. As time passed, another exciting news event occurred online, triggered by the premiere of the TV series "Yi Hua Lu."
With the broadcast of "Yi Hua Lu," Yang Li's portrayal of Hua Li was greatly loved by the audience, and her popularity quickly surged to number one among young actresses. Beyond her character and plot, the most talked-about aspect was Hua Li's fight scenes. Her moves were fluid, and the special effects were powerful, making the audience believe that a character like Hua Li truly existed.
Yang Li's fans even compiled all her breakout fight scenes, added suitable music, and posted them on various platforms, further boosting Yang Li's popularity. She was affectionately known by the public as "the actress most suited for martial arts action."
However, the entertainment industry is like this: some rejoice while others grieve. Resources are limited. The more you take, the less others get, and some might even go hungry.
Therefore, Yang Li's rivals were not to be outdone. They searched for dirt on Yang Li from all angles, hoping to bring her down from her position. Then, the technical team of one of her rivals discovered a secret: the beautiful fight scenes of Hua Li, which Yang Li's fans and her team boasted about, were not actually performed by her!