Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

As soon as Bai Lu uttered the words "Jiang the Skinflint," Tian Xi's eyes lit up: "That's right, Jiang the Skinflint! Bai Lu knows how to talk, say a few more words!"

"Jiang the Skinflint!" Bai Lu shouted again.

Tian Xiwei took the contract that she and Jiang Yang had just printed at the Marriott Hotel from her bag and handed it to Yang Chaoyue and Liu Haochun respectively.

Hearing Bai Lu call Jiang Yang "skin-peeling" repeatedly, she couldn't stop laughing.

"I don't know what you're laughing at, Xiwei. He's Jiang the Skinflint, and you're so proud of him, Xiwei?" Bai Lu casually moved the braised pork trotter rice that Yang Chaoyue bought for Jiang Yang in front of her, opened the packaging box, and said to Tian Xiwei.

Tian Xiwei's smile froze.

Jiang Yang was happy.

Finally, Bailu's attention was diverted.

Chatting with Bailu and listening to her talk about other people is quite interesting; she always manages to dig up gossip about them.

But when it comes to talking about themselves, they really wish they could cover the paparazzi's mouth.

Tian Xi glanced at Bai Lu with slight impatience: "You can say whatever you want here, but let me tell you, Bai Mengyan, if you were on a variety show, would you say the same thing to me?"

"What's the harm in trying?"

I'll beat up your boss!

Jiang Yang didn't say a word.

He reached out and gave Bailu's buttocks a hard pinch.

Bai Lu cried out in pain, "This is terrible, Xi Wei. I promise I won't say this about you publicly."

Hear the words.

Yang Chaoyue and Liu Haochun didn't react much.

The two of them were looking at the variety show contracts that Tian Xiwei had just given them.

Liu Haochun read it very carefully.

Yang Chaoyue simply glanced at it a few times.

Without putting down his chopsticks, he kept watching as he added fried tofu to the pot.

In the past six months, I've signed many contracts with Jiang Yang.

It's just the same few clauses over and over again.

He glanced at Liu Haochun.

I saw Liu Hao reading the contract word for word.

Just like when she first came into contact with the contract for "Go Fighting!".

understand.

This is mainly due to caution regarding unknown terms and concerns about unknown risks.

I see it a lot now.

Just take a quick look at the core framework and the general terms.

The core logic of the contract can be basically determined.

No need to check word by word anymore.

Most importantly, it's about trusting the dog owner.

Yang wouldn't betray her.

Therefore, what Yang Chaoyue cared about most was the amount in the contract: "Holy crap, Brother Yang, a billion yuan in salary!!!"

"What?"

"real or fake!"

Hear the words.

Bai Lu put down her chopsticks, and Tian Xi peeked over.

Discovering that Yang Chaoyue's salary was not 1 billion, but 100,000, made me feel much better.

It's painful to see yourself fail, but it's even more heartbreaking to see your friends succeed.

One meal down.

Everyone first listened to Jiang Yang talk about some things to keep in mind when appearing on variety shows.

After only a few words, Bai Lu had already done the talking.

The white dog's mouth was like a machine gun, constantly going on and on.

One minute they're saying that some stuntman and makeup artist from Hengdian are having an affair.

Then he complained about a lighting technician who was being ridiculously difficult. He insisted on adding two sets of fill lights when everyone else had finished work, causing the entire crew to have to stay late, which made everyone complain about him behind his back.

next day
Magic City.

Gulnazar pushed her suitcase into the Bulgari Hotel, where her assistant was arranging her check-in.

She was dressed in the same refreshing outfit as when she left the airport.

Showing off her long legs, she signed autographs for fans.

Encourage media coverage with photos to showcase a friendly side.

In the past, she would have hated the feeling of being followed by cameras.

I felt that those shots were full of criticism and malice.

But now she understands.

Refusing to cooperate will only result in more unpleasant moments being captured and misinterpreted as being arrogant or having a bad attitude.

Instead, it's better to go with the flow; at least that way we can maintain some control.

The filming of "God of War Zhao Zilong" is almost finished.

She didn't have any particular feelings about the drama. The character was beautiful, the role was just average, and she followed the procedures during filming. When filming wrapped, she just felt like she had completed a job.

But Ze Tian Ji is different.

The drama should have finished filming long ago, but it ran into a censorship issue and had to be reshot. Fortunately, she didn't have any scenes in it, so it didn't stop her from going to Shanghai for business.

The thought of "Fighter of the Destiny" made her heart feel like it was being soaked in warm water, soft and a little sour.

That was her first leading role in a drama series.

More importantly, Jiang Yang is there.

During filming, Jiang Yang coached her acting skills.

For each scene, I provided hands-on instruction.

It's been a while since I've seen Jiang Yang, and I still miss that time.

While having breakfast with Jiang Yang on set, you might hear him cursing, "Damn! Today's steamed buns are made with synthetic meat again. Is Zhong Shujia greedy for money again? He's just like Chao Yue."

After filming several scenes.

Sometimes she would bump into Jiang Yang getting out of her RV, and he would ask sleepily, "Which scene are we at? I was sleeping in your RV. I just woke up. Where's the assistant director? Did the assistant director look for me? Is everything alright on set?"

He gets along with the extras like brothers.

Sometimes he would yell at the extras, "Who took the Muslim food again! Take it back right now!"

Those were such good times.

There wasn't so much messy public opinion, there was Jiang Yang's film set, and not so many rules to follow.

Only the lights on the set and his patient expression were visible.

I haven't seen him for a while, I wonder what he's been up to lately.

It's actually something I could think of.

He's probably training the new employees at his company.

Chaoyue, Xiwei, Haochun, and Bailu.

Will you also guide her through her acting style, just like you did with her?

Will it get very moist during the process of straightening it?
Gulnazar swiped her card.

Pushing open the door, she found herself in a suite that the brand had booked for her.

Tomorrow is the Bulgari new jewelry showcase.

There's also a brand dinner tonight.

The living room has a light luxury style.

The velvet sofa is large and soft.

You can see the scenery of Shanghai through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Hang your coat on the coat rack.

This business trip to Shanghai was a job she had to complete.

Jewelry appraisals, magazine shoots, brand galas—each one is glamorous and brings her exposure and resources.

But none of this excitement could compare to Jiang Yang holding her wrist on set, teaching her how to convey his restrained love through his eyes.

Truly bringing a character to the audience's heart will greatly benefit her future.

Back then, she didn't need to smile for anyone.

You don't need to calculate the camera angle, and you don't need to think about how to spell the word "compliance".

She was just Xu Yourong, an actress who was gradually molded into the character by Jiang Yang.

"Sister Nazha, is there anything I can do for you?"

I heard my assistant calling from outside.

Gulnazar replied, "No need, I can do it myself."

"Okay, Sister Nazha." The door closed.

Gulnazar glanced at the mirror on the dressing table out of the corner of her eye.

The girl in the mirror, with her exquisite makeup and appropriate attire, is the same Gulnazar with the friendly smile seen in the media's cameras.

But only she knew that deep down, she was still the little girl who smiled with her eyes crinkled when Jiang Yang secretly called her a slut on set.

He took a contract out of his bag.

This is the agreement signed with the brand.

There was also a script that ended up in her hands, but she didn't like it.

"A Love So Beautiful"

I had thought about recommending this script to Jiang Yang before, because I knew that Jiang Yang would definitely be able to portray the character very well.

But she couldn't do that.

Because this script was given to Gulnazar directly by Tangren Media.

Essentially, it's the resources the company provided for her.

She never had the power to recommend scripts.

If the person she recommends performs poorly and affects the ratings, she will have to bear some responsibility.

No matter how good Jiang Yang's acting skills are, his lack of fame means he has no ability to attract viewers.

If the drama flops, Nazha's reputation will suffer as a result.

In this industry, acting skills are very important, but casting is never just about acting skills, especially for lead roles.

It's also important to consider the actor's popularity, fan base, and commercial suitability.

"A Love So Beautiful" is a sweet romance drama, targeting young audiences, and requires actors who can carry the show's popularity.

More than enough for her.

Once she gives her approval, the drama will immediately pass the review process and quickly go through the preparation phase before filming begins.

It's because her current commercial value is high enough.

That's why she looks down on low-budget, non-TV web series.

But Jiang Yang is different.

Jiang Yang's lack of fame means he has zero built-in audience, making it impossible to generate pre-release buzz for the drama and potentially lowering the willingness of brands to collaborate.

in other words.

Even if she wanted to help Jiang Yang, it would be very difficult for her.

If she insists on this, she will be labeled in the industry as someone who doesn't know what's good for her or can't distinguish between public and private matters.

It won't help Jiang Yang, and it will only damage her reputation.

Open the music platform.

I discovered that Jiang Yang's "The Sea of ​​Stars" has been removed from the list.

"Rose Boy" is still on the list.

"Calories" has also been consistently on the hot song charts.

Listen to "The Vast Ocean and the Stars" once.

Gulnazar opened Weibo.

I realized I was logged into a secondary account, so I switched to a primary account.

The phone lagged slightly.

The number of private messages was 99+ as usual.

The Weibo post I used this morning to support the production team already has tens of thousands of comments.

Click to open.

The above are four photos.

The first picture is a family photo from when I was a child.

With her hair in pigtails, she was embraced by her parents, with her older sister standing beside her. The family sat on the sofa, their eyes crinkling with laughter.

The second photo is of this year's family gathering.

She was wearing a simple sweatshirt, linking arms with her mother and sister, and the three of them made a peace sign at the camera.

The background is a dining table at home, with several plates of home-cooked dishes on it.

The third picture is a selfie of her and her sister. The two are head to head, her sister is pinching her cheek, and she is smiling, showing her little tiger teeth.

The fourth photo is a single old photo.

It's a picture of my father when he was young, wearing a white shirt, with gentle features. She carefully laminated the photo, and the corners are a little worn.

In the past, when promoting a new drama, people would praise how great the content of the drama was.

They would praise her for her excellent acting.

They'll exaggerate how strong the production team is.

This time, however, he didn't do that at all. Instead, he talked about his family: "[We are thousands of miles away from home, so we must strive to be more successful.]"

When I was little, my dad always liked to pinch my cheeks. When it hurt, I would hit him. He told me that when I grew up, I should be a capable person.

Back then, I had no idea what skill was.

Including now as well.

All I knew was to follow the film crew around and do my best in every scene, and I felt that I hadn't let them down.

I am well aware that my abilities do not match my fame.

This drama, which recently wrapped up filming, is more than just a simple drama to me.

I know that many people don't trust me and think that I can ruin any good drama, so I feel very sorry.

But this time, the lead role in the drama I played is the first time I dare to say that I didn't take on this role in vain.

Enough said, the show will unfold before you know it.
The following entry is: #Ze Tian Ji#.

Click to open the comment section.

The first few pages of comments were undoubtedly dominated by fans.

[I'm so sad! This isn't a promotional drama; it's clearly a little girl reporting her grades to her father. "Doing every scene well is enough"—that line is more touching than any fancy promotion. Naza really put her heart into this performance.]
[First of all, I'm just a casual observer, but I was really struck by the comment that my talent doesn't match my fame. I think Nazha is actually very perceptive; she understands the doubts from the outside world and her own shortcomings, which is why she's so determined to play the role well. This time, I'm not praising the production or her acting skills, but simply saying that it wasn't in vain. This confidence shows that she really put in the effort.]
[Seeing Nazha's father's photo instantly broke my heart. When I was little, he would pinch my cheeks and tell me to be a capable person. Now, thousands of miles away from home, he's truly making us proud. Go Nazha's father! I'll definitely be watching this drama for you!]
After flipping through several pages, I saw fans praising it.

Then came the curses from passersby.

[You're at it again, playing the victim, aren't you? Every year you use your deceased father for marketing. Your dad, watching from heaven, probably finds it all unlucky to see you using sympathy for publicity.]
[Your talent doesn't match your fame, I know that, but then don't hogging such good resources. It's a waste that you starred in such a great production like "Fighter of the Destiny." I'm waiting for the whole internet to laugh at you after it airs.]
[Hilarious! Saying it wasn't all for nothing, he'll still be a deadpan actor in the end. He's acting so sincere now, just wait for it to flop after it airs. Don't start crying and playing the victim again.]
[Such a sentimental caption, isn't it just an attempt to whitewash his terrible acting? Stop pretending. The audience isn't blind. Whether he acted well or not, they'll know once it airs. Then we'll see how he tries to brag.]
……

In the past, I wouldn't have dared to read the comments at all.

So for a long time, I simply turned off Weibo comments.

It is now reopened.

After meeting Jiang Yang, her condition improved, and she no longer needed to take medication as frequently as before.

Her assistant also frequently reminded her not to read the comments.

But this hurdle must eventually be overcome.

Turn the pages one by one.

Gulnazar's gaze lingered on the comment, "If your dad knew in the afterlife that you were using sympathy to promote your drama, he'd probably be ashamed."

The corners of her mouth, which had just held a hint of tenderness from seeing the fans comforting her, gradually tightened.

The lip line is drawn out as a straight line.

Even the curve of her jawline became a bit more rigid.

She didn't frown or have red eyes, but her beautiful almond-shaped eyes slowly lost their luster, as if they were covered with a thin layer of mist.

For a few seconds, she froze, even her breathing became soft.

Then I saw another fan's comment: "Nazha, you've really done a great job, your uncle will definitely see it."

Her eyelashes trembled slightly.

Finally, she placed her phone face down on her lap, leaned back against the sofa, and closed her eyes.

When I opened my eyes again, the fog had dissipated, leaving only a calm.

But her tightly pursed lips remained closed.

I'm already trying to stop taking medication.

There were also comments from passersby praising it.

There are objective evaluations.

But most of the comments were negative, which Gulnazar can understand; that's just how her public image is.

It needs to be turned around little by little.

The process was difficult.

There is no rush.

He was still playing Jiang Yang's rendition of "The Sea of ​​Stars".

Gulnazar sang a few lines along.

I have considered following in Jiang Yang's footsteps and pursuing a career as a singer.

But no matter how I recorded myself singing, it sounded awful.

She took out her phone and texted Jiang Yang: [“Jiang Yang, how come you sing like it's nothing, but I sing like it's nothing.”] (End of Chapter)