Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 85: Live-Streaming a Car Accident

Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Live-Streaming a Car Accident

He Jinxia listened carefully to Luo You’s teachings. He had been an agent for nearly ten years, and although he hadn’t made anyone famous, his experience was still very valuable.

However, by the end she found herself in a mix of laughter and tears.

The incident with W-post being used for clout chasing was, indeed, something Luo You had personally called her about. Back then, his voice had already carried a hint of anger.

Now that the storm had finally settled, just hearing Luo You talk like this led her to believe he still kept it close to his heart.

"Bang bang!" At that moment, someone knocked on the door, and a staff member called out from outside, "Mr. He, the press conference is about to start; you can head out now."

He Jinxia responded and stood up from her seat. As she passed by Luo You, she patted his shoulder and whispered, "Brother Luo, one day, no one will dare to ride on my coattails just like that."

Luo You looked at He Jinxia. He had become immune to the bold declarations that his artist occasionally made. With a slight smile, he said, "First, you have to become a top-tier star for me."

He Jinxia: "..." Where had the old, encouraging agent gone?

That question was not easy to answer, so He Jinxia chose to respond with a smiley face and silently drifted away.

"Small Bridge, Flowing Water, People" aimed to make a hit in this year’s summer slot. Its investment was moderate compared to many other summer productions, and while the news conference wasn’t huge, there were still fifty media outlets that had reporters in attendance.

Among these media outlets, forty were there for He Jinxia, and an additional thirty came for the male lead, Gu Runfei.

Many journalists, burdened with the daunting task of interviewing both He Jinxia and Gu Runfei, quickly fired away their questions right after the director, Gu Qiao, finished his opening remarks:

"He Jinxia, how do you feel about moving from the big screen to the small screen and acting in a television drama after finishing a movie?"

"He Jinxia, the official announcement for ’Small Bridge, Flowing Water, People’ listed you as the third female lead. Why aren’t you the female lead? Is it true as rumored that you accepted this drama because the production offered you a lot of money?"

"Gu Runfei, is the gossip about you and internet celebrity Lili true? Have you met with her privately? Is she your ex-girlfriend? Did she really have an abortion because of you?"

...

Questions came crashing down like a torrential downpour. He Jinxia kept her composure, but internally she was full of surprise – something was off, the journalists were not following the script!

It had gone chaotic, starting from the first journalist’s question!

He Jinxia glanced around at the media attendees, spotting some who were also looking baffled.

The journalists looked at each other, and within seconds, they decisively switched sides, hurling bombshell questions at them.

"He Jinxia, how do you feel about playing a supporting role? Are you doing it just for the money?"

"Gu Runfei, did Lili really have an abortion for you? Did you two have a relationship? What does your current girlfriend, He Xueying, think about it?"

...

Since the press conference started, the journalists hadn’t stopped talking, yet the production team was eerily quiet with no one responding.

Director Gu Qiao’s expression darkened, wanting to call off the event, but they had chosen to broadcast it live to make the press conference more sensational!

Live broadcasting was risky; it wasn’t something that productions without big names would dare to do.

He Jinxia’s lips were lightly pursed, keeping a smile on her face while her eyes caught a glimpse of the male and female leads sitting beside her.

Gu Runfei’s face was starting to show signs of strain, and as for the female lead, a complete newcomer, it was clear she was feigning composure.

On the streaming website, the live audience was happily stirring up comments, and some even went on W-post to create a topic—#Small Bridge Flow Drama Press Conference Car Crash#

As soon as this topic emerged, it swiftly climbed to the top of the hot search list thanks to netizens!

More and more netizens started sharing screenshots of the press conference disaster.

[Poor Fat Emperor, took on a TV drama, only to get played to death by the crew!]

[Tsk, tsk, didn’t the crew maintain a good relationship with these media outlets? The questions were so vicious! Aren’t they afraid of offending the production team?]

[I specifically checked the filing information for "Small Bridge, Flowing Water, People." It’s a TV drama financed through private fundraising, initiated by director Gu Qiao. Both the production and distribution companies are small firms, haha, it’s obvious that Tangna Film and Television wants to target Gu Qiao!]

[Can someone enlighten me, why would a big company like Tangna Film and Television go after Gu Qiao?]

Next up, a horde of virtual detectives came online, presenting their arguments with reason and evidence, earning the awe of the crowd.

[So, Fat Emperor ended up being implicated by director Gu Qiao?]

[Sigh, Tangna Film and Television’s status in the industry is on par with Tonghua Entertainment. Can’t Tonghua Entertainment save Fat Emperor?]

There were many similar comments, with just the fans alone sensing the brewing storm from the media reporters’ questions.

Not to mention the onlooking rubberneckers, who were already swayed by the media reporters, discussing the matters about Gu Runfei’s ex-girlfriend and Jinxia being his match.

Should I say that audiences really do prefer juicier plots?

The news about "Gu Runfei’s ex-girlfriend is the internet celebrity Li Li" had broken out a month ago, and the commotion had already begun to die down, looking like it would soon disappear completely.

But just at this critical juncture, bringing up old news sparked the netizens’ passion once again, temporarily overshadowing the news about Jinxia’s new role.

Outside the live broadcast there was chaos, and inside it was the same.

Seeing the situation getting increasingly out of control, director Gu Qiao had no choice but to call a halt to the expensive press conference.

"I’m sorry, today’s press conference ends here, thank you for your support!"

At the director’s command, all the main creators from the crew stood up and made a beeline for the exit.

Gu Runfei left the fastest, as a male actor who had just climbed to the status of a rising star this year, scandals were fatal, especially when he had a girlfriend!

Thankfully, the security on site was good, holding back the agitated media. By the time Jinxia stood up and walked out calmly and unhurriedly, she was the very last one.

Even the other supporting actors left faster than her!

[Look at my Fat Emperor, truly a woman who deserves to be called an ’Emperor,’ her way of walking is just different from the rest, majestic and imposing!]

[Pfft, she’s taking her sweet time, I can’t help but want to laugh [amused][dog head]]

[This means my Fat Emperor has nothing to hide, really admire her for that. Fat Emperor must have had her reasons to take on a supporting role, whether it’s a love for the character or otherwise. Regardless, she’s the one enduring hardship and injustice, what’s there to rip on?]

[You’re so naive upstairs, you really think taking on a supporting role doesn’t come with a hefty price? [amused][amused]]

...

The live broadcast continued.

The crew left so quickly, none of them remembered to turn off the phones hoisted on high poles; if the phones weren’t off, the live stream certainly wasn’t either.

Just as Jinxia was about to enter the exit passageway, at that moment, a male reporter who had been held back burst out with a shriek that rivaled a woman’s, screeching in a high-pitched C two octaves above middle C, "Jinxia, why did you choose to act in this TV drama!!"