For fans of the original novel, when adapting it into film, no one has more say about actor suitability than the novel’s author.
Moreover, this is the "Original Sin" author’s first time participating in the topic of film adaptation.
Previously, Xu Yuan didn’t even like or share the official film cast announcement, yet now he suddenly posted a photo using the name "Xuanxuan".
Instantly, original novel fans were abuzz online.
[Cindy’s Cat]: "Isn’t Ying Xuaner supposed to be played by Lai Yuaner? Xu Yuan, please explain, everyone help boost this!"
[Old Mother Hands-on-Hips]: "I trust the original author’s judgement, and also, heads up, Lai Xiaohua’s haters are already on their way."
[Service of Flowers]: "Grab your red packet, can be used now. [View Image]"
[Little Ah Fei]: "The original author must have a beef with Lai Xiaohua, otherwise why diss Lai Xiaohua ? Lai Xiaohua says, ’my thirty million followers will battle it out with you today!’ [Black-face question mark]"
Wu Xuehan suddenly exclaimed, prompting Tang Li to glance at her: "What’s up?"
"Guan Xiao liked Xu Yuan’s Weibo!"
Excitedly, Wu Xuehan handed her cellphone to Tang Li, proudly smiling: "Now everyone will know, you are the one playing the drama version of Ying Xuaner!"
Publicizing this, Tang Li wasn’t sure if it was a good or bad thing.
Whether it was the original author’s approval or Guan Xiao’s like, these were affirmations of her, but it could also easily thrust her into the eye of the storm.
Not long after they returned to their dormitory, the official Weibo of "Original Sin" film version responded, confirming Lai Yuaner was still playing Ying Xuaner.
[Yuanyuan is our meticulously chosen Ying Xuaner and whom we deem most suitable. No one can replace her, please rest assured little angels; right now, Yuanyuan is shooting intensively with our crew, let’s look forward to "Original Sin" next summer, and anticipate a different Ying Xuaner [Fist Emoji][Fist Emoji]]
Below this message was a photo of Lai Yuaner in a ballet dress sitting in front of a mirror.
The comment count rapidly exceeded ten thousand.
[So in Love with Yuanyuer]: "Thanks to the official blog for clarifying, Yuanyuan’s acting in recent years has been the best among Flower Dan Roles, having met Yuanyuan before, she’s approachable and hardworking, I will always follow her!"
[Egg Tart-Van]: "Some are trying to stir up drama, let’s pay them no mind, dramatists meets their fate, we just need to guard Yuanyuan well!"
The comments under Gao Wenlan’s Weibo were also rapidly increasing.
When Tang Li reopened the comments section, the foremost ones were all criticizing her.
[Yong Chunzi]: "The author must have posted drama version Ying Xuaner, right? But as far as I know, it’s Xu Xu playing the drama’s Ying Xuaner, did the crew change actors suddenly?"
[Mrs. Jin]: "Cutting in halfway? I feel bad for Xu Xu!"
[Why Don’t You Ascent to Heaven]: "Author, how much money did you accept to hype this insider, and also squeeze out other good actors from the crew, seeing the photo you posted, it is disgustingly shameless [Bye Bye] I’ve lost interest in the drama version, also hope the author takes care of themselves."
Seeing these comments, Wu Xuehan was fuming: "They haven’t even seen you play Ying Xuaner, what basis do they have to slander you ?"
Tang Li said: "Because they’re paid to do so."
In this internet era where controlling public opinion equates to holding justice, backstabbing and stepping on people is an extremely common phenomenon.
"Could it be Lai Yuaner’s armies of paid followers?" Wu Xuehan voiced her guess.