Chapter 90

"Jia Jingwen, Jia Jingwen."

"Li Luo, Li Luo."

"Chen Xiuli, Chen Xiuli."

In the hall where CTS recorded the press conference, nearly a hundred people gathered. These people all held up support signs, calling out those three names one after another, the sound spreading like a wave.

This was Li Luo's first time experiencing such a thing, and he felt very fresh.

"Are those really my fans?"

Poking Zhang Long, he pointed to a girl holding a support sign with the character "Luo" on it.

The actors preparing to go on stage stood behind the backdrop, waiting for the host to cue them. The number of people holding Jia Jingwen's support signs was the largest, his own was second, and Chen Xiuli's was third.

"Want the truth?"

Zhang Long smiled playfully.

Naturally, Wu Dun didn't need to come out in person for this kind of thing; having him on-site to handle the coordination was enough.

"The truth."

Li Luo had a rough idea in his heart.

"Hired with money."

Zhang Long spread his hands and said with a smile: "You don't need to take this kind of thing to heart; it's considered standard industry practice."

As the male lead, he couldn't have no momentum at all.

But when there really wasn't much popularity.

One could only use the "money power"!

Anyway, the promotional events in Taipei were all indoors, and this was the only press conference with a fan meeting. Hiring people didn't cost much, as long as it could create the appearance of popularity on TV.

"Actually, your *Xiao Ao Jianghu* is also showing here."

Zhang Long patted his shoulder and comforted him: "There must be many people who like your show, but others might not have time to come."

"It's safer to hire some people."

Li Luo wouldn't be disappointed. If someone spent money to help him increase his popularity, he would be too happy to be upset.

He bounced a few times on the spot, preparing to go on stage.

"Please welcome Miss Jia Jingwen."

As the host's voice fell, the cheering of the fans rose by several degrees.

"Good luck."

Several people high-fived each other, and Jia Jingwen went on stage first.

After a while, the host's voice sounded again: "Next is the actor who plays Zhang Wuji, Mr. Li Luo. Please applaud and welcome him."

High-fived Chen Xiuli.

And bumped fists with Zhang Long.

Li Luo took the microphone handed by the staff amidst the still-enthusiastic applause, ran out from behind the backdrop, and waved his arms at the people below with a full smile.

"Hello everyone."

Standing steadily beside Jia Jingwen, he bowed to the camera:

"I am actor Li Luo."

His energetic appearance and tall, handsome looks immediately drew cheers from the Taiwanese girls, and the swaying of the support signs in their hands accelerated significantly.

99% of those holding signs below were women.

A handsome guy appeared.

Who wouldn't be happy?

With another greeting, Chen Xiuli also went on stage.

Jia Jingwen on the left, Li Luo in the middle, Chen Xiuli on the right, the three waved to the camera together, with the large backdrop printed with the words "Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber Martial Arts Conference" behind them.

Soon, the host threw out the pre-prepared questions.

They answered them one by one.

They were all interesting stories from filming and questions related to *Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, such as which woman Zhang Wuji likes the most.

"Very good~"

After asking the last question, the host flipped to the next card: "What's the next segment? Wow~ actually a live performance. How about Jia Jingwen and Li Luo give us a live performance?"

"Good!!!"

Nearly a hundred people were quite supportive, and the sound wave rolled up directly.

The expressions of these people all seemed quite excited, even the hired ones were no exception.

In the early 2000s, entertainment activities were relatively scarce.

It was the time when all kinds of stars were shining, and chasing stars was in full swing. Being able to see stars perform live was enough to make them happy for days.

"What kind of performance should we have?"

The host stood between Li Luo and Jia Jingwen and said loudly to the people below: "To tell you the truth, I actually know the Ming Cult's top martial art, 'Heaven and Earth Great Shift.' Let me demonstrate it for you first."

Next, he gestured with his hands and feet.

Making everyone laugh out loud.

"Heaven and Earth Great Shift!"

The host stomped his foot heavily, held the microphone, and said quickly: "Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, now my cultivation technique has been successfully shifted. On the left is Zhang Wuji."

Jia Jingwen stepped out at the right time and put her hands behind her back.

Her chin was also slightly raised.

Just like the posture she had when she dressed as a man on set before.

"Ooh~~~"

Jeering sounds rose from below.

Knowing they were going to play a role-swap, they were full of anticipation.

"And on the right."

The host gestured to Li Luo with one hand: "Da-da-da-la~ it's Zhao Min!!!"

Under the stunned gaze of the star-chasing crowd, Li Luo bowed gracefully, then turned his wrists lightly, pinched an orchid finger with extreme femininity, and threw a fierce flirtatious look.

As long as you learn the skills, there will always be a time when they come in handy.

When he heard about the role-swap earlier.

He immediately decided to bring out Lin Pingzhi's feminine energy.

This move also exceeded the host's expectations, and even Jia Jingwen didn't expect him to use these skills. She had thought he would just wiggle his waist like a woman and be done with it!

The moment the orchid finger was pinched, the scene became silent.

Li Luo even doubted.

If it had backfired!

Just as he was about to withdraw his posture, the women below finally reacted, and a scream sounded first, causing ripples.

"Zhang Wuji."

Someone didn't know his name and called out the character's name.

"Li Luo!!!"

This one remembered.

Accompanied by deafening screams, the dense support signs shook wildly.

These groups are born with the ability to appreciate "boys' love", otherwise, the traffic stars of later generations wouldn't have become so feminine; that was all catering to the market.

Li Luo was already handsome, and putting on this feminine look.

Directly hit their G-spot.

Looking at those excited faces, Li Luo withdrew his orchid finger, walked to Jia Jingwen with small steps, pinched his voice, and said: "Zhang Wuji, tell me quickly, is the person you like really me?"

"Hahaha~"

Nearly a hundred women laughed at the same time, like waves of pine trees.

Seeing Jia Jingwen forcibly suppressing the corners of her mouth, her stomach twitching wildly from holding back laughter, they were even more amused.

In Hong Kong and Taiwan, they aren't afraid of you playing around.

They are only afraid you have no skills.

Unlike the serious variety shows in the mainland, the entertainment industry in Hong Kong and Taiwan at this time played very wildly. If the things played on the Hong Kong variety show *Super Trio* were put in later times.

The production team could be overwhelmed!

Regardless of the reactions of those people below, Li Luo raised his fist seriously and pounded Jia Jingwen's shoulder: "Annoying, tell me quickly!"

After speaking, he tilted his feet back again.

Serious comedy is the most lethal.

Not to mention the star-chasers below, even Jia Jingwen couldn't hold it back anymore and burst into laughter into the microphone.

Not only are yawns contagious, but laughter is too.

At the press conference, there were people laughing their heads off because of Li Luo everywhere.

Zhang Long also wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and gave him a fierce thumbs-up. With this effect, it would definitely be great after it airs!

Back and forth a few times.

Finally finished performing a small segment.

The effect presented was quite good; at the very least, the shouts for Li Luo at the scene became much louder.

The press conference continued.

As the representative from Singapore, Chen Xiuli held the microphone and offered a song.

Turning back, it was Li Luo's turn to go on stage.

Since they were filming a martial arts movie, it would be a pity not to show off his skills. The feminine look from before was gone, and he performed a set of master-level long-fist boxing with great vigor.

Showing another kind of style, fully displaying his masculinity.

Most people like contrast.

Li Luo likes it, so when he saw Xu Ruo riding a muscle motorcycle the night before yesterday, his eyes lit up.

The women present liked it too.

The clean, crisp, and bold movements made them scream repeatedly.

After all the processes were completed, they stood with their backs to the star-chasers as a backdrop and accepted interviews from reporters. The Taiwan press conference for *Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber* finally finished recording.

Not to mention anything else, with the three of them performing their best.

The scene was lively enough.

Handing the microphone back to the reporter, Li Luo looked at Jia Jingwen, who was preparing to sign autographs, and prepared to return to the backstage first.

"Li Luo, wait."

"Can you give me an autograph?"

"Li Luo."

"Over here."

Although the scene was very noisy, he still heard these calls.

Li Luo turned to look and found several Taiwanese girls gathered together, excitedly waving their hands at him, along with the autograph books in their hands.

These few weren't hired.

They were holding Jia Jingwen's support signs.

"Sure~"

Li Luo revealed a handsome smile and walked over.

Since signing for the flight attendant last time, he had been very low-key for a while. He had taken many photos with extras on set, but if it came to autographs, this was only the second time.

"You were very funny just now~."

One of the girls handed over her autograph book and looked at Li Luo happily: "I'm really looking forward to *Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber* airing."

"Thank you."

Taking the pen and paper, Li Luo raised his eyebrows: "What's your name?"

"Xiaorou."

The girl was even happier.

Li Luo seriously wrote a blessing, then drew his specially practiced signature.

When signing for people, it's best to be a bit flashy.

To avoid potential pitfalls.

And it should be simplified so it doesn't take time to write. Like Principal Gu's "tornado potato" signature, it was quite inspired.

Taking back the autograph book, Xiaorou made room for others.

"Wishing Xiaorou peace, joy, and happiness every day."

The sentence written on it made the girl unable to help but look at Li Luo again. The other party was still signing seriously, his expression focused and handsome, making her heart beat wildly.

Her hand loosened.

Jia Jingwen's support sign rolled and fell to the ground.

After recording the press conference, it was already afternoon.

But there was no time to rest.

The three got into a car and rushed to the next place. Good ratings and overwhelming promotion are inseparable. This is an era where even good wine fears deep alleys.

Not just now, the same is true for later generations.

If the promotion is done well.

Even a weight-loss movie can achieve billions in box office.

Although the focus of the promotion was on Jia Jingwen, Li Luo and Chen Xiuli couldn't be idle either. After various interviews, performances, photo shoots, and banquets, it was already late at night when they returned to the hotel.

That feeling was more tiring than filming.

After a quick wash, he fell asleep as soon as he touched the pillow.

Early the next morning.

The crew's staff picked up a few people to shoot a short film, and around noon, they headed straight to the CTS studio to prepare for the recording of *TV Three Scoundrels*.

Rushed into the dressing room.

Jia Jingwen stretched and threw herself onto the sofa on the side.

People without enough energy really can't do this job. Last night they drank until past two, and today they had to get up early to catch the schedule. Even with Li Luo's physique, he felt a bit tired.

"Order me a braised pork rice."

Waving her arm, Jia Jingwen said lazily: "Whatever, I want to indulge myself, I want to eat meat!"

Arrived at the studio.

Doesn't mean recording can start immediately.

Early makeup preparation and program flow communication all require a lot of time.

Except for talk shows that are purely chatting, variety shows that appear on TV for tens of minutes often require several hours of work to get done.

When staying in the studio for a long time, the treatment must keep up.

Although they were helping with promotion and wouldn't normally get any appearance fees, this kind of thing is considered mutual achievement.

So some related benefits would still be there.

Eating and drinking were among them.

However, the budgets for Taiwanese variety shows are very limited, and they usually provide ordinary meals.

"I'll have braised pork rice too."

Li Luo raised his hand to the staff on the side and was about to continue.

"Get him two portions."

Jia Jingwen and Chen Xiuli said in unison, helping him finish the rest of his words. The two women looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

Having filmed for months, who doesn't know who!

This guy has always been known for being able to eat on set, making countless female staff members envious and jealous.

Li Luo chuckled, picked up a red-skinned banana from the fruit plate, and ate it slowly.

This kind of fruit.

He only ate it for the first time after coming to Taipei.

Soft, waxy, sweet, and delicious.

After a while, lunch was delivered. Several actors and their assistants sat around a small table, eating and laughing.

"Hello, hello."

Ten minutes later, the dressing room door was pushed open, followed by an extremely enthusiastic greeting: "Isn't this the *Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber* crew I've been looking forward to most? So sorry, we were recording other segments just now."

"Kept you waiting!"

Blackie Chen Jianzhou took the lead, followed by many others swarming in.

"Hello everyone."

"Welcome to record *TV Three Scoundrels*."

"Sister Jingwen."

All kinds of greetings were endless.

Seeing this, the few who had just eaten their fill stood up quickly.

"Everyone knows Sister Jingwen."

Chen Jianzhou walked forward quickly, extended his hand with a full smile: "This is my good friend Li Luo. I'm really sorry, I should have come out to receive you just now. My bad, my bad!"

Well, this is only the first few times they've met.

They've become good friends!

You don't hit a smiling face, so Li Luo smiled and held the hand the guy extended: "Work comes first, we just arrived not long ago."

"That's good."

Chen Jianzhou hurriedly introduced the people who followed him in: "This is Luo Zhixiang, my partner."

"Hello, hello."

Luo Zhixiang, with yellow hair, was also full of smiles. He extended both hands and said politely: "Just call me 'Little Pig.' Welcome to *TV Three Scoundrels*."

At this time, it should be when he had just made a name for himself.

"It's an honor to be on your show."

Li Luo held the "Time Management Master's" hand heavily and said seriously: "Please be sure to give us your guidance."

Thanks to "Sexy Little Cucumber" for the 1500-point tip, thank you!