Chinese entertainment: Top stars started being pursued by young actresses

Chapter 225, Section 224: Zhang Wansen becomes an internet sensation after a snowfall; Baichen Entertainment gains a new actor (4K)

In the early morning, Lin Shaobai's hands were restless, and Tian Xiwei looked at him with some resentment after being woken up.

"Ok?"

The two lay on the bed, staring at each other in bewilderment.

"Lin, Shao, Bai..."

Tian Xi turned her head slightly, her face flushed, and pronounced his name word by word.

Lin Shaobai didn't speak, he just stared straight at him.

"You can't even let people get a good night's sleep this early in the morning, can you!"

Tian Xiwei grabbed a pillow and threw it at Lin Shaobai's face.

When she threw it, Xiaotian felt sore muscles all over her body and immediately curled up into a ball.

There was no way around it; yesterday was too much of a hassle.

I'm completely exhausted now.

Seeing this, Lin Shaobai removed the pillow from his face and opened his arms to hug Tian Xiwei tightly.

"Well."

Tian Xiwei felt a little shy after being held in someone's arms.

Her big eyes blinked so cutely.

"You still like to hit people with a pillow as always."

"Wrong, completely wrong. I only like to hit you with a pillow; I'm very gentle with other people."

Tian Xiwei also hugged Lin Shaobai's body and snuggled into his arms.

"You're gentle?!"

"Dare to question? Are you saying we're not gentle?!"

"Gentle! Super gentle."

What can you do when you encounter someone with Oda's personality?

Pamper me.

……

……

In the days that followed, a meme inexplicably emerged online.

"Zhang Wansen, it's snowing."

The reason is that a popular online influencer with a huge following posted a video using this phrase.

At the time, it was snowing heavily in the north, and she was filming the magnificent snow scene while reciting her lines.

Therefore, many people rushed to imitate this, reciting this classic line while taking pictures of the snow scene.

A 211 university in northern China

That evening, a female student stood at the dormitory entrance taking pictures of the heavy snowfall outside and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Zhang Wansen, it's snowing!"
This is a paradise for cattle.

She didn't care what others thought; all she could think about was the desire to film the video.

"Hey, it works great."

She reviewed her own video footage and was extremely satisfied.

When she turned around again, she saw many college students standing at the windows shouting, "Zhang Wansen, it's snowing!"

Some people even started calling out to the actor who played Zhang Wansen, "Lin Shaobai, it's snowing!"

The once quiet girls' dormitory has become lively because of the videos being filmed.

"Oh dear, sisters, what time of year is it now?"

"We need to eat hot pot when it snows!"

"With all I can think about is food, it's time to rewatch 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'!"

"I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it. This show is perfect for watching in winter."

The male students in the dormitory in the distance were very puzzled.

What's going on in the girls' dormitory today?
Why is everyone saying it snowed at Zhang Wansen?
"Hey! Who exactly is Zhang Wansen? Why are all the girls in the dorm calling his name?"

"He is the male lead in a TV series, and the actor is Lin Shaobai."

"So, Lin Shaobai is popular again?"

"Haven't he always been quite popular?"

The topic "It's snowing in Zhang Wansen" quickly became a trending topic on Weibo, with a single-day readership exceeding 10 billion.

The number of views on short video platforms is even more staggering, exceeding 40 billion.

To make famous TV drama memes go beyond their original audience.

The TV series "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", which had ended a few months ago, has become popular again on the trending list because of this meme.

It has become the number one must-see list for kiwifruit.

Even many celebrities have started using this phrase in their videos, such as Yang Zi and Li Ronghao.

Zhang Wansen is almost always seen on social media whenever it snows, creating a nationwide phenomenon of memes about him.

At this moment, Lin Shaobai is waiting to film in his RV.

You can easily find fan-made videos from various netizens just by casually scrolling through your phone.

As expected, this TV series has a powerful staying power.

So, almost every time it snows in winter, people will think of the character Zhang Wansen.

With satisfaction, Lin Shaobai put his phone aside, put his hands behind his head, and looked out the door.

Assistant Xiao Zhao came over and asked curiously, "President Lin seems very happy."

Have you seen the trending topics?

"Of course. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is popular again. No, to be precise, it should be Zhang Wansen who is popular."

Assistant Xiao Zhao's eyes were filled with admiration and respect for her boss.

Lin Shaobai already had a very high profile during the preparation stage of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

He had absolutely no need to act in such a low-budget web series.

Many people even believe that this is a sure thing.

There are countless campus dramas nowadays, so why do people think that "Shining Star" will be a hit?
Well, it really is incredibly popular.

"I just didn't expect that the show would become popular again several months after it aired."

"Um……"

"That's great, Mr. Lin. I've decided that when I get back, I'll also film a video of snow falling in Zhang Wansen."

Zhang Jingyi naturally also benefited from this surge in traffic.

She was very happy that her character, Lin Beixing, was so well-liked and even became a popular meme.

Soon after Dong Sheng's contract with the future expired, he signed with Bai Chen Entertainment Company.

The cooperation ended amicably for both parties.

Although Sister Xun treated her very well, one should not forget one's roots. It was indeed Lin Shaobai who made her famous.

But now I'm facing a very important problem: I want to work in the same company as Senior Sister Zhou.

What should we do? We had such a big argument before.

I have a headache.

It would be incredibly awkward if we met again.

The news of Zhang Jingyi joining Baichen Entertainment quickly became a trending topic on Weibo, sparking heated discussions among netizens.

Aside from some comments from passersby, fans of Zhou Ye and Zhang Jingyi started arguing again.

How did Zhang Jingyi join Baichen Entertainment? Wasn't she previously with Zhou Xun's company?

[Need I say more? Lin Shaobai definitely snatched her away. Our Shaobai is a domineering CEO with his own company, and he has close collaborations with both Huace and Daylight Entertainment.]

[Everyone should know to join Bai Chen Development Club, right? Look at all the popular guys now, aren't they all from Lin Shaobai's company?]

Lin Shaobai himself climbed his way up step by step, so naturally he knows how to make artists famous.

[It's as if Zhou Xun didn't climb up the ladder step by step...]

Lin Shaobai follows the traffic-driven route, so he doesn't lack good resources, and he's successful in both the film and music industries. Most importantly, the two of them are probably in talks.

[Can CP fans please get out of here?]

[I knew Lin Shaobai still only loves Zhang Jingyi! [Excited]! Jingyi and Bai Bei are really a couple!] [I'm seriously impressed, how can there be CP fans for this?!]

[Then how do you explain Zhang Jingyi going to Lin Shaobai's company? She was doing just fine at Zhou Xun's company before.]

[Fun fact: Lin Shaobai recommended Zhang Jingyi for the role in "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," and it had absolutely nothing to do with Zhou Xun. You could say that Zhang Jingyi's success is entirely due to Lin Shaobai, not that lousy company Dong Sheng, okay?]

[I actually hope Zhang Jingyi leaves that company soon. She was brutally attacked by Zhou Ye's fans before, and the company didn't even bother to intervene. I believe Lin Shaobai will at least take action.]

[Zhou Ye has been mentioned by 0 people in this topic. Can we please stop dragging innocent people into this?]

[How incredibly boring, this endless arguing, isn't it? This is Zhang Jingyi trending! What does it have to do with Zhou Ye? Can't this cold, arrogant woman stay away from this?]

[Are Zhou Ye's fans just jealous and envious of Jingyi's recent popularity, and trying to piggyback on her fame everywhere?]

They were arguing incessantly.

It's possible that from the moment they entered this circle, it was destined that the two fan groups would not get along.

Zhang Jingyi completely ignored all the noise.

The company will punish those who maliciously spread rumors.

"So your joining the company caused a lot of dissatisfaction."

That night, Zhang Jingyi met her agent at Baichen Entertainment Company.

As the year draws to a close, it's getting colder and colder, and according to the weather forecast, it might even snow lightly soon.

Zhang Jingyi turned her head to look out the window.

She had just returned to the company after attending two interviews, and then she had to talk to her agent about work.

"No matter what, the fans are always arguing. I've lost count of how many times they've argued. Maybe they're just destined not to get along."

"Sigh, let them argue. It would be abnormal if they didn't argue. Arguing proves that you have popularity and are not a washed-up celebrity."

The agent sighed.

I feel that some of the fans are quite young, so they don't dare to speak arrogantly every weekend.

They often take their phones after school and attack the person who posted the message.

After hearing this, Zhang Jingyi cautiously raised her eyes, then lowered her head again: "Personally, I don't think I'm very popular yet."

"Tsk, why do you lack confidence?"

"I'm telling the truth. I can only be considered a representative figure; I'm not yet a household name."

"Oh dear, I think you're thinking too far ahead. Let's take it slow. Also, since you're arguing so fiercely, you and Zhou Ye should avoid seeing each other. I think that's better for both of you."

At this point, it seems there are no better alternatives.

When Zhang Jingyi was studying in Beijing, she would occasionally see her senior, but now they rarely see each other anymore.

Unless it's a major banquet.

At that time, you really have to avoid it.

Even a simple photo of them together will be used by marketing accounts to compare their beauty.

The result of beauty contests is that fans continue to fight.

The online battle raged fiercely, leaving Weibo's main page in a complete mess.

Zhang Jingyi doesn't like these arguments and feels sorry for her fans being criticized.

"Oh, by the way, I brought some gifts."

In her spare time, Zhang Jingyi travels to various parts of China, and occasionally buys back local specialties she likes to give to her friends.

"I'm giving you some local specialties that I bought in Nan'un before."

The agent never expected to receive a gift.

"Oh my, I'm so touched! It doesn't feel cold at all now."

"It's just some snacks." Zhang Jingyi lowered her head and smiled shyly. "I know our company also has an idol department. I don't know much about the idol profession. If I had to say, my memory is still from Girls' Generation. I heard that the trainees Xiaolin selected are quite talented. I was originally thinking of coming to see their training."

"Oh, them? They all went to Chimelong for further studies a long time ago."

"Further education??"

"Oops, I misspoke. It's about recording a show, a talent show, which is usually done in a closed format."

Talent shows are generally recorded in a closed environment.

Firstly, it can prevent spoilers caused by people going out.

Without the anticipation, the show's ratings dropped by more than half.

If trainees make inappropriate remarks or do something improper and are filmed, it will affect their public image.

This would also have a significant negative impact on the program.

In addition, the schedule for talent shows is very tight, with a lot of things to do every day.

In addition to singing, dancing, and giving interviews, they also have to put on some extra daily mini-programs.

Closed training also makes management easier.

In a way, confiscating cell phones is actually for the benefit of the trainees.

Once the program airs, it will receive feedback from all sides.

There are good and bad things, and it's hard for trainees of this age to be unaffected by these things.

It is said that a trainee once fainted from crying after seeing on his phone that he was being subjected to widespread cyberbullying.

He couldn't even continue recording and even had to go to the hospital for intravenous infusion.

Seeing some of the comments from netizens makes it hard not to affect my mood for practicing.

"Well, it seems we can only meet after they finish recording."

Zhang Jingyi smiled softly.

"I never expected you to be interested in this."

"Is it out of curiosity? Because I've always been an actor, I'm always curious about another profession."

"There's not much difference. After idol groups disband, they still have to return to acting."

Zhang Jingyi was stunned for a moment when she heard this.

"Ah... there's nothing we can do about it. After all, China doesn't offer many stages for idols." The manager rested his chin on his hand, talking about something very ordinary.

"I know."

Zhang Jingyi said calmly.

"Oh, right, Mr. Lin asked me to do something."

"what?"

Mentioning Lin Shaobai, Zhang Jingyi immediately raised her eyes, her expression becoming incredibly energetic.

The atmosphere used to be like a dull winter, but now it's more like a vibrant summer.

"He told me to tell you not to look at those negative comments online, because they will make you feel bad."

“He used to say these things to me often.”

"..."

The agent was dumbfounded.

ha?
Mr. Lin, since you've already said it, and said it many times, why do you want me to say it again?!
Zhang Jingyi felt very sweet inside.

Lin Shaobai always remembered him.

Her lips curved slightly upward, and her eyes curved down, forming a beautiful bridge with her smile.

Bai Chen really makes people happy.

December 28th arrived, and Tencent Video held its Star Awards.

It was another star-studded awards ceremony.

Zhang Jingyi and Tian Xiwei were not present this time.

Their drama was exclusively broadcast on Kiwi, and it was one of Kiwi's most popular dramas.

It has absolutely nothing to do with penguins.

Since it's not our own production, there's no need to invite them.

Zhou Ye and Lin Shaobai were invited to participate, and Lin Shaobai ultimately won the VIP Star of the Year award.

He shared this prestigious award with Dilraba Dilmurat, Yang Mi, Zhao Xiaodao, Xiao Zhan, and Wang Yibo.

It's obvious that this award belongs to the very top of the top.

You need both impressive work and massive online traffic.

(End of this chapter)