The fans of the other several members started arguing with the Yuxiang Rousi fans. The group fans tried to mediate but were ineffective, finding themselves in a dilemma.
Sally said, "The interview was definitely edited. I've checked through my channels, the entertainment account that released the interview received money from Hao Lin, so this is most likely Hao Lin's doing."
"Plus, hasn't Ming Qian been losing fans recently? He probably wants to divert attention. He's pretending to be sick to gain sympathy and solidify his fanbase, then using someone else to take the heat, so people will gradually forget about him slacking off during the tour concerts." After analyzing this, Sally slammed the table: "He always targets our Xiao Yu. Does he think we're a soft persimmon to be squeezed?"
Yin Chengjue: "He's testing to see how far Huansheng Entertainment will go for an artist like Rong Yu."
Shang Liu nodded in agreement: "Exactly. Ever since Huansheng signed Rong Yu, the company has given him preferential treatment at every turn. He's a permanent guest on a new variety show, the male lead in a big IP drama... these are resources many newcomers can only dream of, and they've all landed on Rong Yu. Anyone who says they aren't envious or jealous is lying."
Shang Liu looked at Yin Chengjue: "For this point, President Yin, you bear the main responsibility."
Yin Chengjue cleared his throat, feeling a little guilty.
He had indeed invested a lot of thought in Rong Yu, skewing good resources towards him.
But Rong Yu was also deserving enough. If it were someone else, they might not necessarily handle it better.
Shang Liu quickly added, "I'm not blaming you. Rong Yu is indeed a promising talent worth cultivating. But regarding today's matter, I personally suggest the company doesn't need to intervene publicly. Because they are a team now. Think about it, from past to present, which team's member fans don't mutually dislike each other, engaging in all sorts of overt and covert struggles, fighting for ranking and center position? Even if this particular incident hadn't triggered it, something else would have eventually."
Shang Liu concluded that internal friction was inevitable for any team, so there was no need to publicly defend Rong Yu over this specific incident.
He reframed the situation, pointing out that the controversy was essentially free publicity. He suggested leveraging the public attention to promote the currently filming "Blood Mist" and the upcoming variety show "Don't Look Back in the Dark."
His suggestion was quickly adopted by everyone. Sally immediately contacted the major Yuxiang Rousi fan groups and instructed them to redirect the fans' energy to promoting the new drama and new variety show instead of arguing pointlessly.
On the other side, Ming Qian watched the direction of online public opinion, seeing Rong Yu's fans arguing fiercely with the fans of the other team members, and couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction rising in his heart.
Rong Yu, Rong Yu. This person always overshadows me.
Even though they were first and second place in the boy band votes, the other team members always preferred to listen to Rong Yu's opinions, treating him as if he were invisible.
Ming Qian thought that if he could make their fans argue and fight, it would eventually drive a wedge between the members themselves. He was convinced that no matter how strong their friendship was, once their fan bases became locked in bitter conflict, it would inevitably create underlying tension and resentment in their interactions.
Just imagining that scene made Ming Qian feel extremely pleased.
Unfortunately, this satisfaction he derived from others didn't last long before being shattered by reality.
The reason was simple: the split-personality male lead role in "Worlds Apart, Yet So Close" was simply too difficult to act.
Previously, Ming Qian had been acting the normal, noble young master persona, which was fine. But now, having switched to the other dangerous personality, Ming Qian was somewhat unable to handle it.
As Ming Qian's number of NG takes increased, the director gradually became impatient.
"Do you plan to rely entirely on makeup for the transformation? Can your facial expressions be more than just widening your eyes, frowning, opening your mouth, plus flaring your nostrils?" The director rolled the script into a tube, almost hitting Ming Qian in the face with it.
"I must have been blind to cast you as the male lead!" the director snapped, his voice rising. "If you're so obsessed with your pretty-boy image, what's the point of acting? You should have just stayed a traffic vase for your fans!" His criticism grew harsher and more direct, and it seemed he was on the verge of firing Ming Qian from the production altogether.
[流量花瓶 (liú liàng huā píng): lit. traffic vase; fig. A derogatory term for a celebrity (actor, singer, etc.) who is very popular and attracts online traffic/attention but lacks talent, skill, or substance, being valued only for their good looks.]
In the end, Hao Lin personally rushed over and had a good discussion with the director before the matter was dropped.
"Tell me, what use are you besides reporting to President Chang?" Hao Lin said while driving, his eyes meeting Ming Qian's lowered head via the rearview mirror.
"I'm sorry, Brother Hao. I will definitely work hard to improve my acting skills," Ming Qian said.
Hao Lin: "Empty words! Anyone can shout slogans. I've already signed you up for a training class. Attend classes on time from now on. You must improve your acting skills in a short period."
Ming Qian nodded weakly: "I understand, Brother Hao. Thank you, Brother Hao."
"Don't thank me yet. There's one more thing." Hao Lin paused, a strange smile suddenly appearing on his face: "Yesterday, a man claiming to be your boyfriend came to see me."
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