Not every advantage is 100% safe; if you’re not careful, the moment you grab the advantage, it might turn into a bomb.
Why do some celebrities have such poor popularity among the general public?
An important reason is that people feel that they "do not deserve their reputation," that they’re resource-hungry and can easily get opportunities that others have worked for ten years without achieving.
Zhou Yun definitely didn’t want to be a one-time guest star, suddenly parachuting in to become the protagonist surrounded by adoring stars.
This recording of the program included veteran artists, as well as stars who were even more popular and successful than her, such as Su Yan.
Zhou Yun felt that if she really dared to follow this script to shoot, she’d better brace herself for being torn to shreds by the time the program aired.
"Are you really going to ask the director for a script revision?" Zhou Lan was clearly reluctant.
Zhou Yun sighed and said, "Sister Lan, you have to believe me, if we don’t change the script, I’ll definitely be scolded."
Zhou Lan hesitated to speak.
But Zhou Yun understood the words Zhou Lan had held back.
"Although there are many people online scolding me for hype now, this is different from that," Zhou Yun said. "If I act according to this script, it’s not just the audience who will scold me but also people inside the industry. Laypeople watch the spectacle, but the insiders can see that my role’s screen time clearly oppresses other artists. This effect is just like a female celebrity wearing a stunning gown on the red carpet and grabbing all the headlines, which makes people despise her. I still want to stay in this circle for a long time, so let me accumulate some good karma."
Zhou Lan, somewhat unwillingly, got up.
"Forget it, I’m at your service, I’ll go find the director," Zhou Lan said. "I’ve really spoiled you. In my opinion, to hell with them. There’s nothing more pragmatic than this circle. As long as you’re popular, you’ll stay longer than anyone, and everyone will come to support you. Once you’re out of the limelight, all the good karma you’ve accumulated is worthless."
"Don’t be so pessimistic."
"You’re the one who shouldn’t be so optimistic."
Even though she said that, Zhou Lan still went.
This was also the reason why deep down, Zhou Yun actually trusted Zhou Lan; if she really insisted, Zhou Lan would ultimately stand by her. Perhaps Zhou Lan didn’t believe or respect her, but in the end, she would still choose her choice.
That was enough for Zhou Yun.
But Zhou Lan didn’t expect to encounter Su Yan also looking for the director.
Su Yan argued angrily with the director, "Are you making all of us play supporting roles to this little girl, Zhao Qin? Do you want to continue recording this program in the future or not?"
Zhao Qin was the director of this variety show.
The door was ajar, not closed tightly.
Su Yan’s sharp scolding carried straight through to Zhou Lan’s ears.
Zhao Qin continuously tried to appease her, "Su Yan, don’t be angry, please sit down. I’m unhappy about this matter too. The script was finalized the day before yesterday. Who knew that suddenly we would receive a notice to change the script? I have no power over it, I’m just an employee."
Zhou Lan was taken aback.
Zhao Qin’s words were unexpected.
Did he mean that the script revision to add scenes for Zhou Yun wasn’t driven by him?
Su Yan sneered and said, "Zhao Qin, stop playing tricks in front of me! Are you doing this because she’s been very popular these days, so you specially made a tailored script for her? Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to, but if you want to offend all of us for such a little girl, think carefully. I will never appear on your program again!"
Zhao Qin helplessly said, "Don’t come to me for this matter, it’s useless. I was against it from the start. If you have to complain, go find Sister Mang, she’s the producer."