Today, Su Lanlan came to meet a producer.
Because of the incident with the Weibo post, her reputation in the industry and the public is now very poor. She came to the entertainment industry originally to pursue applause, admiration from others, and the love of others, and her passion for this career was not particularly strong.
But because of this incident, she felt a certain sense of crisis.
She has a large fan base, but without any work, how long can she rely on her past achievements? Now, because of this video, Jiyin's fans are even more eager to kill her. Some even declared that if Jiyin helps her again, they will unfollow her!
She knew Jiyin has always been indifferent to these matters.
If she asked, Jiyin would definitely help her, but she was afraid that not only would his terrifying fans unfollow her, but they would also come after her. After all, Jiyin's fans have always been the fiercest in the industry. If they targeted her, she might not die, but she would definitely suffer.
She didn't dare to take the risk.
Moreover, there are too many people popular in the industry right now, and there are many female celebrities similar to her. During her hospitalization, several people have already snatched resources.
Although she looks down on these resources—
But even if she looks down on them, she won't allow others to snatch them!
Who are they to consider?
But what she can't accept the most is Wen Ruan's attention.
From the time she was discharged from the hospital until now, she has heard many people in the industry praising Wen Ruan, saying she is beautiful, highly malleable, with a good personality, and that she is not arrogant or impetuous. Similar praise can also be seen from the brainless netizens online, calling her a "goddess" based solely on her appearance. Thinking about this, a trace of gloom flashed across Su Lanlan's gentle face, and her small hand clenched tightly. She can lose to others, but she can never lose to Wen Ruan! She no longer wants to experience the feeling of being dominated by Wen Ruan in enjoying applause and bouquets.
Just as she thought of this, she caught sight of a woman sitting in the interview room next to her. The woman had chestnut-colored curly hair down to her waist, and the lighting made her features stand out. Even though she wasn't showing much in a casual outfit, her slim waist and long legs were evident. Just a glimpse of her slightly revealed ankles exuded a captivating charm.
Wen Ruan? How could she be here?!
Her agent noticed that she had not followed and stopped to look at her. Seeing that she was staring at the interview room, she also looked over and saw Wen Ruan inside. Puzzled at Su Lanlan's unhidden astonishment and anger, and seeing the people around, she quickly turned to hold Su Lanlan's hand and whispered, "Don't cause trouble, there are so many people here watching."
"And—"
She glanced at Su Lanlan's undisguised surprise and anger, and then around them, conveniently blocking the view of others, "Get rid of the expression on your face. Do you want everyone to know that you're jealous of her?"
She's jealous of Wen Ruan?
What kind of person is Wen Ruan that she would be jealous of her?!
Sulan's face contorted upon hearing this, but seeing many people nearby looking in her direction, even the few staff members who had previously come to show her the way also stopped in their tracks, looking puzzled. "Sulan, what's wrong?" one of them asked.
She took a deep breath and managed to calm herself down a bit.
Not looking through the transparent window again, she turned her face and maintained the same gentle and composed demeanor as before. "It's nothing, just feeling a bit dizzy from walking too long," she said, smiling. "Okay, let's continue walking."
After the group left, Xiaotian and Xiaotian relaxed their brows and withdrew their gaze.
"Did you see that? Just now, that white lotus flower stopped and looked at Ruan Ruan's expression, like she wanted to eat her. It's so infuriating. Is that white lotus flower going to cause trouble again?" Xiaotian muttered angrily. "Do you want me to contact Nacy?"
"What's the point of contacting Nacy now? She can't come over, and once the interview starts, outsiders won't be able to contact Ruan Qiu either," Xiaotian said, sounding concerned. She glanced at the interview room and then at the departing Sulan and her group. "Don't worry too much. We're in the company now, she can't do anything."
Oh well.
At this point, there was nothing to be done. The two of them had no choice but to sigh and remain on guard, muttering, "If that white lotus flower really does anything, I'll tear her face apart!"
"Let her only wear her fake mask in the future!"
Unaware of the events outside, Wenshe greeted Ruan Qiu and sat down on the sofa.
The interview had begun.
Ruan Qiu and Nacy were classmates, one working as a manager and the other as a host, both known in the industry as "iron ladies". Like Nacy, Ruan Qiu was a competent and strong woman. She spoke a few words to the camera and then followed the interview script to conduct the interview.
Ruan Qiu: "It is well known that Miss Wen quickly gained popularity online because of a photo. After becoming popular, do you feel any difference in your life compared to before?"
"Well, there's actually not much difference now from before. I still go to the breakfast stall downstairs for breakfast, I still buy flowers for myself at the flower shop, and I still go for a run downstairs in the neighborhood," Wenshe replied with a smile.
"Has anyone recognized you?"
"Yes, but they just stare at me for a while, there's no other reaction."
Ruan Qiu turned to Nacy and said, "Even without gaining popularity, Wenshe's face alone would attract attention in daily life. When you were in school, there should have been many people confessing to you, right?"
This was just a casual remark, not included in the interview script.
According to the expected response, Wenshe would definitely answer "yes." With her looks, she would definitely be a goddess during her school days. How could a goddess of this level not have had any confessions? Probably the love letters wouldn't fit in the desk.
But Wenshe abruptly stopped and, after a long pause, honestly shook her head. "No."
"Huh?" Ruan Qiu had intended to continue along the usual lines, but upon hearing this, she was taken aback and hesitantly asked, "No?"
"Yes."
Wenshe's expression became a bit helpless. "I thought about it, and although many boys used to bring me food when I was in elementary school, no one has confessed to me since I grew up."
She thought for a moment, probably starting after she moved into the Lin family's home.
Even the boys who had previously liked her had started to keep their distance from her.
But she didn't think much of it.
At that time, the Wen family had already gone bankrupt, and no one wanted to be friends with her. So how could anyone confess to her?
Although the response seemed unbelievable, Ruan Qiu, as a professional host, quickly reacted and said with a smile, "That must be because you're too good-looking. They feel inferior."
She then smoothly changed the subject and continued with other questions from the interview script, such as what flowers she liked, what she usually did, and so on.
The atmosphere between the two of them was harmonious, and Xiaotian and Xiaotian, who were standing on the sidelines, finally breathed a sigh of relief, releasing each other's hands they had been holding tightly. "Thank goodness, it's almost over," they said.
But at that moment, an office not far away opened, and Sulan and the producer walked out.
The two of them had come to discuss a urban drama produced by MangT, and the lead role in the drama suited Sulan's image. The producer had previously contacted her agent before Sulan's hospitalization, but there had been no response at the time.
Sulan's personal visit today was considered a sincere gesture.
The producer was very satisfied.
Although Sulan's reputation currently wasn't good, her fan base was still there, and with the backing of the Su family, she couldn't be allowed to fail. The producer smiled and said to her, "You should go back and rest well. I'll contact you again after the script is revised."
"Thank you, Producer Zheng," Sulan said with a smile, then glanced at the nearby interview room as if just noticing it. "Oh, isn't that Wenshe? Is she here for the interview?"
"Is she here for the interview today?"
Worried about a possible disadvantage, Sulan asked with concern, "Ruan Qiu is known for her sharpness in the industry. I don't know what kind of questions she will ask today. Wenshe has just recently entered the entertainment industry and this is her first interview. I don't know if she will be put in a difficult position."
Everyone in the industry knew what had happened before. The producer, wanting to give Sulan and the Su family face, said with a smile, "Is Lan Lan interested in the content of the interview?" When she nodded, he called someone over and asked them to get the interview content.
Not long after, the interview script was delivered.
Sulan looked through it and saw that although the questions were in Ruan Qiu's usual sharp style, they were well-guided, and it seemed to lay a good foundation for Wenshe's first interview.
Thinking about the calm and composed Wenshe in the interview room just now, she was afraid that Wenshe would attract another wave of fans after the show aired.
She frowned, pursing her red lips slightly.
"What's wrong?" Producer Zheng asked, seeing her frowning.
"Oh, I just feel that Ruan Qiu's style is different this time from before. I'm afraid these questions won't cause much of a stir. I wonder if this interview will affect the ratings?" Sulan said softly.
Warmth is now the biggest selling point in the entertainment industry. How could her first interview have no viewers?
However, Zheng Productions knows exactly what Su Lanlan meant by those words. She said this to create obstacles for Warmth, and he doesn't mind, as long as it doesn't affect the ratings.
She can do whatever she wants.
Zheng Productions responded readily, “So, do you have any good ideas, Lanlan?”
Su Lanlan modestly said, “How could I have any good ideas? I'm just a newcomer. But…” Her finger lightly brushed over the interview script as she smiled gently, “Sister Warmth has just gone through a divorce not long ago. I think everyone should be quite interested in this topic.”
She handed the interview script to the nearby staff and said nothing more. “It's about time for me to go back as well.”
Pausing for a moment, as if by chance, she added, “My brother has always admired Zheng Productions. When he returns from abroad, I will arrange a meeting for you to have tea with him.”
As soon as Zheng Productions heard this, her eyes lit up. He chose Su Lanlan not only because she fit the image of a female lead, but also because of the backing from the Su family. With the Su family’s investment, what else did he need to worry about?!
Originally, he was worried that Su Lanlan’s question earlier would offend Tianyi.
But now—
Offend if it must, anyway Ruan Qiu was already known for being sharp. What was there to avoid? He waved his hand directly and instructed the staff to mention it to Ruan Qiu.
Then he kindly looked at Su Lanlan and said, “Let's go, I'll walk you out.”
“Thank you, Zheng Productions.”
Su Lanlan smiled and didn't refuse. The group left, and she glanced at the interview room. Who didn't know that Warmth liked Lin Qinghan? Although it wasn't clear how Warmth could bear to divorce Lin Qinghan, she dared to guarantee that as soon as the topic of Lin Qinghan was mentioned, that woman would definitely not linger.
She glanced at Warmth in the interview room with a smile in her eyes and then looked away.
She had said long ago that the entertainment industry was not easy to navigate. If you didn't have a solid background, you would eventually be eaten up. Even if there was no Ji Yan, she could still make Warmth suffer losses.
And this was just the first step.
If Warmth still wanted to stay in the entertainment industry, she could always teach her a lesson thoroughly. Wasn't she planning to participate in that reality show with Ji Yan? Reality shows always gained the most fans.
But everything had two sides. Pros and cons were always tied together, and reality shows not only gained fans but also exposed your flaws and weaknesses.
She was really looking forward to it.
“Ugh, she's finally gone.” Xiaomai had seen Su Lanlan come over just now, and now that she was gone, she couldn't help but curse, “Whenever I see her, I feel really uncomfortable. I don't understand how so many people can like her?”
Speaking of this, she thought of Ji Yan again.
She couldn't help but sigh, "Buddy, you're good at everything, how did you end up with a damaged eye?"
Xia Tian also looked resentful, “She's lucky to have kept quiet this time. If she had made a scene again, my sisters and I would’ve torn off her white lotus mask!”
After cursing, the two of them turned their attention back to the stage.
Seeing Warmth shining under the lights, the two fans held each other's hands, whimpering. Seeing the goddess every day could really bless them with long life!
Xiaomai asked, “Is it almost over?”
Xia Tian looked at the time, nodded, “Almost, just a few minutes left.” She smiled with lowered eyes, “Once the interview is broadcast, the goddess will surely attract more fans. I have to go crazy and repost it for the goddess!”
The two of them whispered to each other.
On the stage, Ruan Qiu suddenly frowned. She put her hand on the earpiece and listened to what came in from the other end. Then she looked at Warmth sitting across from her and hesitated for a while before asking, “One last question, Ms. Wen, having just divorced, what are your thoughts on this failed marriage and your ex-husband?”
“And also,” she continued, "As a divorced woman, are you not worried that, after pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, people will have other opinions of you because of this identity?"
The interview is still ongoing, no one calls a stop, even the camera is focused on Wen Ruan. She can only clasp her hands tightly and pray that Wen Ruan answers well, otherwise, if she says something wrong, it will be posted online and provoke criticism.
Wen Ruan's expression indeed froze for a moment. But soon, she realized that although the questions were sharp, she had already considered them before. On the day of her divorce, she had already anticipated the public's perception of her.
Not to mention entering the entertainment industry, all privacy is exposed to the public, and there will always be people asking questions sooner or later. There was no need for Xiao Mai and others to worry unnecessarily and feel anxious.
Her demeanor and posture were very relaxed, and she even changed to a more comfortable sitting position.
The setup of the talk show was very comfortable, with sofas, coffee tables, fruit, coffee, and even a bouquet of flowers on the table. Wen Ruan picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and then looked at Ruan Qiu, speaking gently, "I don't consider this a failed marriage."
"Similarly, I don't think that divorcing at 24 will affect me with such a label."
Initially, Ruan Qiu was concerned that these sharp questions would make the girl opposite uncomfortable. But now, seeing her speak confidently, Ruan Qiu felt relieved. She put down her coffee cup, and her expression relaxed significantly.
The interview time was up, but she did not end it at this point. Instead, she made a gesture to continue the conversation below. She had a premonition that the following dialogue would make the public have an even greater fondness for this girl.
Calm and composed – this was the feeling that Wen Ruan was currently giving her.
So instead of abruptly stopping at this moment, Ruan Qiu continued chatting casually with her. "Oh, how do you put it?"
"In today's society, it seems there's always this strange perception that women who have divorced will diminish in value. No matter what they do, the first thing that comes to mind for others is, 'Oh, she's been divorced,'" Wen Ruan held the coffee cup, smiling helplessly.
"I find this very strange."
"I don't think there's anything wrong with divorced women. When we were in love, we chose to be together, and when not in love, we chose to part ways. We are mature in spirit, physically healthy, financially independent, and we even understand the ways of the world and know how to treat ourselves better."
Her voice was very gentle, like the gentlest water flow in the Jiangnan region, and her beautiful face was always adorned with a polite smile, a very confident smile.
With her curved eyebrows and clear, bright eyes, Wen Ruan captivated everyone present in the interview room.
They listened quietly to her as she spoke.
"My ex-husband," Wen Ruan mentioned Lin Qinghan for the first time in public, under the gaze of many cameras. She thought she would be embarrassed or unable to speak. But in reality, it seemed fine at this point. She didn't dwell on the past and didn't linger on it.
She, as she is now, could talk openly and candidly about him and her past. She lowered her eyes slightly, paused for a moment, and then continued, "He is a very good person. From childhood to adulthood, he excelled in everything he did."
"To a large extent, his presence was a guiding light for me to move forward."
"I am very grateful for his help over the years."
If she hadn't desperately tried to catch up with Lin Qinghan, she wouldn't have had so many talents. These special skills could ensure that even if she left the Lin family and Lin Qinghan, she could live a decent life.
Releasing a deep sigh from the bottom of her heart, Wen Ruan smiled. She put down the coffee cup and looked directly at Ruan Qiu across from her, and even at the camera. She displayed the same calm and composed demeanor as before, even more composed than before. She sat on the sofa, looking at the camera, and said, "Really, I am quite grateful to him."
The interview ended. The staff below seemed to still be immersed in the interview. It was only when Ruan Qiu shouted that they turned off the camera. Xiao Mai, whose eyes were slightly red, ran over with Summer and spoke to her, "Ruan Ruan, are you okay?"
"What could be wrong with me?" Wen Ruan looked at her, chuckled, and reassured her. She stood up, bowed to Ruan Qiu across from her, and sincerely said, "Thank you, Teacher Ruan."
Ruan Qiu's hand, which was about to disconnect the line, paused, looked up, smiled, and said, "I thought you would be angry, wondering if I would make things difficult for you. I've even requested Nacy to bring you out. Then, I will personally oversee the editing of this interview, so you can rest assured."
She couldn't resist the arrangement of those leaders above. But she still had some say in how the video was edited and released.
Wen Ruan thanked them again before leaving. As she left, both Xiao Mai and Summer, kept saying unpleasant things about Su Lanlan. Xiao Mai was so angry, "When I get back to the company, I will talk to Nacy."
"Talk about what?" Wen Ruan looked at the two girls, feeling helpless, "You entered this circle earlier than me. Don't you know the rules here? Su Lanlan has more fame and a higher status than me. If people want to please her, naturally they will target me."
"This is a very common thing, nothing worth being angry about."
It was quite common. Those newcomers who had just debuted, who hadn't been bullied? Xiao Mai and Summer were veterans in the fandom and had been in contact with Korean pop culture since childhood. They had seen and experienced many dark things, but it still made them uncomfortable.
With red eyes, Xiao Mai struggled, "But, is it really okay to just leave it at that?"
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He used to always consider time precious and never wasted a single second, but today, he didn't have any feeling of waiting or wasting.
He was waiting for Wensoft to appear, waiting to personally give her this bouquet of roses, and to express his feelings and decisions to her.
He didn't feel the slightest impatience in waiting. Instead, there was some hidden joy and delight.
"Boss." Lee was a little anxious. "This meeting is very important, you cannot be absent. Wait to contact Madam after you come back, she will definitely understand you."
Lin Qinghan pursed his lips and remained silent.
Of course, he knew that this meeting was very important. If the deal with the largest German company could be closed, the Lin family would have an easy time for the next few years. He had been working overtime these days, not only because of Wensoft's departure, but also to handle this matter.
The time had jumped to 22:00.
If it were before, Lin Qinghan would have left directly, but today, he called Wensoft, intending to inform her. However, the phone on the other end was a cold female machine voice, "Hello, the phone you dialed is turned off. Please try again later."
After repeating several times, the voice disappeared, and the phone screen turned from bright to black.
Just as Lee hesitated whether to call out again, Lin Qinghan, holding the phone, as if finally made a decision, spoke, "You wait, personally give the flowers to her."