Holy crap!!! It's so beautiful!
[Haha, didn't the production team go overboard with the photo editing?]
[As expected of someone with a powerful backer, their reaction was incredibly swift!]
Whether it's photoshopped or not, this picture is absolutely stunning!! My heart skipped a beat the moment I saw it.
[Hey! Little Frog, post more photos of pretty girls!]
[A fan whispers: This is exactly how I imagined Aoi-hime!]
This girl has such a powerful presence, I love her!
What's the use of a good-looking photo if you haven't seen enough of good-looking people using photoshopping to generate traffic these days?
Many netizens flocked to the comments section of this Weibo post, some praising the actress's appearance, some mocking her, and some expressing anticipation, instantly boosting the popularity of "Tianji" and Kui Ji.
The hype didn't subside until midnight. It was around this time that netizens suddenly discovered a video, supposedly recorded by a staff member of "The Secret of Heaven," which featured the scene where Kui Ji and Ning Shan confront each other.
It was probably recorded on a mobile phone, so the video is a bit shaky and the sound isn't very clear, but that doesn't stop netizens from seeing the two actors' acting skills.
As soon as the director called "Action," the camera followed Ning Shan as she rushed into the room, focusing on the woman watering the flowers. She was dressed in simple clothes and had very light makeup, yet it was impossible to take one's eyes off her.
Even when Ning Shan is delivering her lines, the audience can't help but look at her, especially when Ning Shan grabs her hand at the end, angering her. That look in her eyes sends a chill down the spine of the audience, even in the sweltering summer heat.
The video wasn't long, but it drew many people into the situation, and they didn't realize what was happening until the screen went black.
As a result, many people clicked on the replay, still wanting more.
In just one night, the video's views skyrocketed and spread like wildfire across the internet. Even the original creator saw it and shared and commented on it.
[I can't believe someone actually portrayed the Kui Ji I envisioned! @TV series Tianji, you're amazing!]
With the original author's verification, many book fans who were initially uninterested clicked in, and the Weibo account of @TVSeriesTianji almost exploded.
[What incredible acting skills!!]
I thought the photos were beautiful enough, but after seeing the video, I realized how wrong I was!!
This girl is totally my type! How can someone be so beautiful in this world?!
When will the TV series air?! Which website?! I've already saved up my money; I'll buy a membership as soon as it airs!
[Aww, I once commented on this girl's Weibo saying she wasn't suitable for Aoi-hime, but now I'm kneeling and swallowing my words. There's no one in this world more suitable for Aoi-hime than @楚眉波!]
[When I first saw the photos, I thought she looked too young, but after seeing all the pictures, I had no idea she was that age! She's so cool and commanding!!]
These days, some people can't even act properly, so all they do is be jealous of others who have sugar daddies. I'm talking about you, @柳青青.
I checked the girl's Weibo, and there was only one post, which was a repost of that nine-grid photo. When I saw that smiling emoji, I felt like I'd been shot in the knee. It felt like she was mocking me: "You bunch of stupid mortals!" [laughing and crying emojis]
Chapter 48
Liu Qingqing spent a lot of money on marketing beforehand. Although she didn't end up joining the cast of "Tianji", she still managed to get into another production team thanks to her popularity.
Compared to "The Secret of Heaven", the other party is inferior in every aspect. Even though she is only the second female lead, Liu Qingqing still feels resentful.
So he hit it off with the director of the new drama and, taking advantage of the popularity of "The Secret", he both kicked Chu Meibo and promoted the new drama. The effect was surprisingly good.
Liu Qingqing and the production team were very satisfied, but they didn't expect that the situation would completely change overnight.
Liu Qingqing woke up after a good night's sleep, opened Weibo, and was about to see how much people were cursing Chu Meibo, when she saw the top trending topic.
#SisterMeiMarryMe#
Her eyelids twitched immediately, and she clicked on the link, only to find it filled with Weibo posts confessing their love to Chu Meibo. The more she read, the heavier her heart became. She then opened Chu Meibo's Weibo account, and in just one night, Chu Meibo's followers had jumped from a few dozen to half a million.
Liu Qingqing never expected that all her scheming would end up benefiting Chu Meibo. She was so angry that she gritted her teeth and was about to call the production team's publicity department when they called her first.
The production team originally wanted to use the incident between Liu Qingqing and the "Tianji" production team to promote their own drama, but who knew that their attempt to steal a chicken would backfire. Now, many people are coming to curse Liu Qingqing on Weibo, and the conflict has even dragged the production team into it.
The other party bluntly stated, "Liu Qingqing, you caused this mess, so you have to take responsibility for resolving it. Don't involve the film crew." Then they hung up.
Liu Qingqing was furious. When she wanted to capitalize on the popularity of "The Secret of Heaven", these people called her "Sister Liu" so affectionately. But as soon as something went wrong, they immediately changed their tune.
But she had no choice. Even if it weren't for the show, she would have to find a way to turn her current situation around.
Liu Qingqing immediately hired online trolls to try and clear her name, but netizens had already developed sharp eyes through various online battles and marketing campaigns. As soon as a hint of trouble appeared, she was immediately attacked to the point of questioning her existence.
Liu Qingqing's Weibo account was also flooded with criticism. Most of her millions of followers were bought, and she had very few real fans. She was completely overwhelmed by the angry netizens.
[@Liu Qingqing, come out and explain!!]
[Weren't you quite active before, hinting that they had a sugar daddy? Why are you playing dead now?]
I really liked your character when I watched the TV series back then, and I was happy to see you come back to acting, but I never expected you to be this kind of person.
【If it weren't for Sister Mei's excellent acting skills, any other newcomer would have been slandered to death by you, wouldn't they?】
[@Liu Qingqing, apologize!!]
Liu Qingqing gritted her teeth as she looked at the comments under the Weibo post, pacing anxiously around the room. However, she didn't receive any good news. Unwilling to wait any longer, she turned around and called He Fangfei.
He Fangfei had just finished filming her scenes when she saw Liu Qingqing's call. Her expression changed slightly, and she walked to a quiet corner before answering the phone: "Sister Qingqing."
Liu Qingqing exchanged a few pleasantries with her in a very warm tone before revealing her purpose: "I saw that video. In that segment, you were really put through the wringer. — Don't tell me it was filmed by a staff member. We're all sensible people. Without Director Gao's permission, who would dare release a video like that?"
He Fangfei gritted her teeth inwardly. She had watched the video too, and she had always been bothered by the fact that her acting skills couldn't compare to Chu Meibo's, and that she had been drawn into the role by Chu Meibo. After the video was released, she saw the comments below, and the more people praised Chu Meibo, the more humiliating it felt to see her being publicly executed.