Chapter 212 Three Thousand Beauties
Seeing Rong Yu walking away swiftly, his fans waiting outside were both exasperated and amused. Many newcomers on the red carpet would foolishly follow their managers' instructions, trying to linger as long as possible to snag more camera shots, making it easier for PR to handle post-event promotion.
But in doing so, while the manager could indeed manage PR effectively afterward, the artist's behavior on the red carpet could easily be deliberately framed by the media as deliberately "carpet-hogging" for attention.
Some managers even intentionally ask entertainment reporters to write such copy to stir up buzz, pushing hashtags about carpet-hogging to trend, making casual onlookers laugh and fans feel distressed for their idol.
This strategy achieves multiple goals: grabbing attention and traffic, bringing the artist into the public eye, and "torturing fans" to solidify the fanbase—killing several birds with one stone.
Especially those managers adept at juggling multiple artists often favor this method; they try to boost as many as possible. If an artist accidentally flops due to this approach, it's the artist who pays the price, while the manager, with other artists in hand, can still make a living.
Therefore, managers who genuinely want to guide an artist toward a long-term career generally don't let their artists linger on the red carpet. Just find a few key camera spots, and strike a pose for a few shots.
Sally had told Rong Yu exactly that. But who could have guessed that Rong Yu, upon seeing how dashing Yin Chengjue looked today, would completely forget Sally's advice in the car and just keep following Yin Chengjue, leaving only a blurry streak in front of each camera.
Media & Entertainment Reporters: "…"
Yuxiang Rousi Fans: "…"
Thus, that very night, hashtags like #RongYuRedCarpet#, #RongYuWhirlwindMovements#, and #RongYuOnlyABlur# successively climbed the trending charts.
Clicking on #RongYuWhirlwindMovements#, one could see the most popular Weibo post where the blogger attached a blurry picture with a line of text: "I'm the man your camera can't capture."
Under this post, a comment thread quickly formed.
Each comment featured a blurry picture with text:
[Come on, try to snap a shot!]
[If I walk fast enough, the camera can't catch me]
[A man as fleeting as the wind]
[Is your camera footage blurry? Good! That means it's working!]
Additionally, a hashtag that was both unexpected and yet somehow expected also rapidly rose.
# YinChengjueVisuals#
DedicatedVisualsBotV: How could something like this be without us visuals fans? President Yin is forever the god of us ducklings! [Pic][Pic][Pic]
It's unclear if it was intentional, but the ninth picture wasn't of Yin Chengjue, but of Rong Yu.
Of course, it wasn't about promoting a CP, but because this was a Rong Yu meme—a picture of Rong Yu drooling.
This was also the main image in another trending hashtag: #RongYuFangirlCrush#.
Among the series of photos taken on the red carpet, Rong Yu's figure was a fleeting blur in each, leaving only a streak on the lens. Except for one perfect frontal shot captured by a camera beside the carpet: Rong Yu looking up at Yin Chengjue's face, then drooling, wiping the drool, and swallowing.
If these three actions were made into a GIF, one could clearly see Rong Yu's Adam's apple bobbing up and down.
Yuxiang Rousi fans wanted to cry. When other idols walked their first red carpet, they might be criticized for stiff expressions, mismatched outfits, or lingering too long to hog the spotlight. But their idol was something else. Not only did he walk so fast the cameras couldn't keep up, but when they finally did catch him, it was in a meme that haters would likely use against him for a lifetime.
And it even made him trend.
This was truly… wanting to cry but having no tears.
The award ceremony continued. The top spots on the trending charts tonight were destined to keep changing.
Meanwhile, after Yin Chengjue and Rong Yu entered the venue, they made their way to their assigned seats. As soon as they sat down, they heard a voice: "Hey! You two, we meet again!"
Yin Chengjue and Rong Yu looked toward the sound and first met the face of Donghuang Qingyan.
Yin Chengjue: "…" How did I end up seated next to Donghuang Qingyan…
"Here! Look here!" A head popped up from the seat on the other side of Donghuang Qingyan. It was the man wearing matching clothes with him.
"Beibei, I'm right beside you, and you're looking past me at another man?" Donghuang Qingyan's expression visibly darkened as he pinched the man's chin, trying to press him back into his own seat to block his view.
"Tsk tsk tsk, we can have dumplings tonight," the man said with a laugh. "Dumplings dipped in this vinegar would definitely taste good."
"Xi Bei!" Donghuang Qingyan's tone held a hint of danger.
"Ah, yes, I'm here~" The man called Xi Bei didn't seem the least bit afraid and even kicked Donghuang Qingyan's calf with his foot. "With so many cameras on us, we should probably restrain ourselves and not play games that would prevent the recording from being broadcast normally~"
Donghuang Qingyan: "…"
Rong Yu couldn't help but lean over curiously. "Is it the kind of game I'm thinking of? Do you play it often? Is that why you're so familiar with it?"
Xi Bei moved the hand pinching his chin and also leaned over. "Even if you don't play such games often, you'd still know they can't be broadcast, right?"
"Makes sense." Rong Yu pursed his lips into a smile.
Yin Chengjue cleared his throat lightly. "Should we switch seats to make it easier for you to chat?"
Xi Bei immediately looked at Donghuang Qingyan. "Can we?"
Donghuang Qingyan's lips curved into a smile. "No need to switch seats. You can sit on my lap."
Xi Bei blinked. "Are you sure? I don't really mind, but that posture might be a bit too daring for the ceremony's broadcast cameras, don't you think?"
Yin Chengjue looked down to see Rong Yu leaning on the armrest of his chair, watching their exchange with great interest. Rong Yu whispered to Yin Chengjue, "Brother, I want to sit on your lap too."
Yin Chengjue silently reminded himself that Rong Yu's name was among the nominees and he had a chance to go on stage to receive an award. Even if he didn't win, when the list was announced, the lights and cameras would definitely sweep over to Rong Yu's seat. Therefore, they could not leave early!
Right now, celebrities were still walking the red carpet and taking photos outside, and the venue was still quite noisy. So even if someone noticed their area, they wouldn't hear the conversation. Otherwise, Donghuang Qingyan and Rong Yu's images might not survive.
"Ah! You distracted me! What I wanted to say was… Mr. Rong, will you have availability next March? A-Yan has a serious historical drama here, and there's a role whose image suits you very well. Of course, if President Yin is interested, you can also invest. It's a profitable venture~"
"A serious historical drama?" Yin Chengjue raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Yes. A power-struggle drama with no CP (romantic pairing), depicting the panorama of an era. A-Yan just signed onto this project, and it's in preparation. We can send you the script first. If Mr. Rong is interested and his schedule allows, we can sign immediately. Also, because it's still in preparation, funding is a bit short."
Yin Chengjue quickly grasped the key point. "A newly signed drama? Has Mr. Donghuang changed careers?"
"Hehe, Donghuang Studio, pleased to meet you." Xi Bei promptly handed over a shiny golden business card.
During their exchange, voices sounded from the stage. A male and a female host had walked onto the stage and began their introductions.
These two hosts were already familiar faces in the hosting world, appearing on many entertainment channels, and the variety shows they regularly hosted were both highly popular.
Therefore, their invitation to host this ceremony was welcomed by both fans and artists alike.
They didn't disappoint. As soon as they came out, they first playfully teased several top-tier popular artists, directing the cameras to them first.
After all, fans from various fandoms were present to some extent. The hosts' teasing was well-intentioned and acceptable to both artists and fans, mainly aimed at thoroughly heating up the atmosphere.
Naturally, this included Donghuang Qingyan.
With a few words, the hosts quickly steered the topic to Donghuang Qingyan, while the spotlight roamed the venue and soon landed on him.
Donghuang Qingyan's devastatingly handsome face appeared on the large screen behind the hosts.
"…See? Just as I predicted—Brother Donghuang brought his partner today! Hello, sister-in-law!" the male host smoothly greeted Xi Bei, who was seated beside Donghuang Qingyan.
The female host put on an excited expression. "Brother Donghuang is as dashing as ever today. By the way, it's rare to see Mr. Xi in a suit! He's usually in robes of various styles. Did Mr. Xi make a sacrifice for the matching look today?"
Just then, a microphone was handed to Donghuang Qingyan. He said, "He looks good in anything."
"Ahhhhh!—" The fans cooperatively cheered at this moment, shouting their support slogans.
The seats were close, so when the camera focused on Donghuang Qingyan, it couldn't help but sweep over and catch Yin Chengjue and Rong Yu sitting right beside him. At that sight, the entire venue suddenly fell into a strange, hushed silence.
After all, Yin Chengjue was not a figure from the entertainment industry; he had only appeared a few times on the trending charts. Many fans who didn't regularly follow hot topics simply didn't recognize him. Seeing him appear so suddenly, they felt rather puzzled.
To Donghuang Qingyan's left sat his partner, Xi Bei. But the strikingly handsome man seated to his right was an unfamiliar face. It almost seemed as if seat assignments these days were based on appearance, placing all the most attractive guests together in one row.
The hosts also noticed Yin Chengjue seated on the other side of Donghuang Qingyan, and their eyes immediately lit up. "Oh my! Isn't that President Yin? Has your entire 'harem of three thousand beauties' gathered here by your side tonight?"
Clearly, surfing the internet is a required course for entertainment industry hosts.
Donghuang Qingyan naturally passed the conversational cue to Yin Chengjue.
But Yin Chengjue handed the microphone to Rong Yu instead, saying, "What do you think?"
Thus, the camera connected to the big screen followed the direction of the passed microphone and landed on Rong Yu.
Rong Yu confidently took the microphone and faced the camera with a perfectly serious expression. "Hello everyone. My family name is Rong. Since I'm the third-born in my family, you may also call me Rong 'San' (三, the third). My courtesy name is 'Qian (千, thousand), and my literary pseudonym is 'Jia Li' (佳丽, beauty). So, the phrase 'three thousand beauties' is, in fact, a reference to me. Thank you all very much."
[三千佳丽 (sān qiān jiā lì): three thousand beauties.]
On-site fans and artists: "…"
Author's Note:
The jealous Rong Yu: I am the legal wife, I am the mistress, and I am also the three thousand beauties. No one else even thinks about it~ [Death Smile]
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