[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment-":3,"chapter-i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-777":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Became a Viral Sensation in the Entertainment Industry by Burning Incense",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1941941,2650,"Chapter 777: Worthy or Unworthy","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-777",777,"\u003Cp>But clearly, this trending topic about the blackening of the production crew surged in with overwhelming force, and the crew's public relations response was not timely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they had finally managed to discuss a PR strategy, online public opinion had already steered toward a place they did not want to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiang's fans erupted in complete uproar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They accused the Dawn 2 production crew of exploiting Bai Jiang's rest time, claiming he had to participate in busy filming after sleeping only four hours a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some fans had somehow obtained Bai Jiang's schedule within the crew, presenting it with such conviction that it seemed entirely plausible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led many netizens unaware of the internal situation to join in attacking the Dawn 2 crew for being inhumane and exploiting the artist excessively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such high-pressure scheduling, while also being required to perform with full effort, it would be difficult for an artist not to fall ill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Public opinion showed a one-sided trend; everyone was firmly supporting Bai Jiang while hoping the crew would give the actors proper rest and holidays, and not violate labor laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiang's fans continued to attack the crew, stating they did not want to watch a drama that could only succeed by exploiting its actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure Bai Jiang received reasonable rest, these fans additionally launched a boycott campaign against the production crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jin Li scrolled past these online news reports, the Dawn 2 crew had already issued a clarification via their official account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V Dawn 2: Apocalypse: [Actor Bai Jiang was discovered running a fever by his assistant on XX day at XX minutes; after taking antipyretic medication, there was some relief, but the high fever continued into the night, so emergency services (120) were called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After learning of this, the crew immediately suspended all of Bai Jiang's filming activities and quietly awaited his return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, we will be more diligent and responsible, reasonably arranging performance times for our artists, and guaranteeing the health of every artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiang's hospitalization due to fever has exposed many management issues; we will address and improve them, strive for progress, and bring everyone a better film and television experience!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, she felt this PR statement was quite good; it detailed the course of events and the outcome, while also admitting its own mistakes and promising future corrections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From her perspective, it already seemed very sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when netizens are in a state of anger, no matter how well the other party expresses themselves, they will do their utmost to find fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sounds nice, but you just won't change!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The apology is quite sincere, but what were you doing earlier?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You harmed the artists' health, yet you cannot compensate them for their health; what use are you?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst this chorus of condemnation, there were nonetheless rational netizens who believed the schedule arranged for Bai Jiang by Dawn 2 was not problematic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several more of Bai Jiang's schedules circulated online, each assigning him different amounts of rest time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many rational netizens tended to favor the schedule that allotted eight or nine hours of sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, sleeping only four hours while working around the clock was truly terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enduring it for a day or two might be manageable, but enduring it for ten-plus days would break even someone made of iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, they were more inclined to believe Bai Jiang had eight hours of sleep time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Bai Jiang's condition was poor during filming despite having sufficient rest time, leaked spoilers revealed him appearing absent-minded with dark circles under his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was highly likely that Bai Jiang's rest was inadequate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, it could be categorized as his own condition being subpar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There's no need to side completely with the actor; if the crew's arranged rest time was reasonable, it is obvious that Bai Jiang's own condition was lacking.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The crew not giving him trouble is already generous; we cannot delay the entire crew's progress because of one person.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Have water armies been deployed? I find this matter quite suspicious. No matter how frail Bai Jiang's constitution is, isn't it still better than Jin Li's?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li is a sickly beauty; if she can handle such high-intensity work, why can't Bai Jiang?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Having seen the leaked photos revealed by netizens, I feel Jin Li's acting is better than Bai Jiang's, and her complexion is also better than his; truly impressive...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Everyone is under high pressure; leaving aside the other actors, let's just talk about Jin Li—how did she hold up?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I heard from unofficial sources that she strives to read books in her spare time while filming, saying she doesn't want to fall behind in her school studies. Such a diligent person would definitely not be able to withstand it if the crew were truly under such high pressure.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the crew's official blog issued its clarification, Bai Jiang's studio also reposted the official content and stated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bai Jiang has now been discharged from the hospital and returned to the crew for filming; his condition is good. Thank you all for your concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the feedback on rest time, we have recorded all of it and, after in-depth discussion with the artist, will arrange reasonable rest time for him.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Bai Jiang's studio stepped in to clarify, leaving those malicious trolls who had specifically targeted them nowhere to vent, forcing them to reluctantly cease their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the noisy turmoil erupting online made some actors in the crew uneasy for a while, things quickly calmed down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, filming was simply too busy; they were so occupied they had no time to play with their phones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every night after wrapping up and returning to the hotel to lie in bed, they fell asleep almost instantly; this applied to actors with minor status as well as those with greater status like Jin Li and Bai Jiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, no matter how lively the outside world became, within the crew it merely stirred a slight ripple before quickly vanishing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, Jin Li rarely managed to carve out a little time for a video call with Gu Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Cheng brought up the recent turmoil regarding Bai Jiang's illness and hospitalization, asking with a slightly serious expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel the person behind the scenes is targeting the crew; they are using Bai Jiang's illness and hospitalization as leverage to stir up netizen disgust toward this drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Director Chu offend someone, or has he now confirmed the release date, allowing rival parties to find out and attempt to undermine the crew's reputation first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li thought for a moment, then shook her head: \"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Xiang is also investigating this matter; she called Director Chu, but even he said he doesn't know who is deliberately targeting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said he has offended so many enemies that he can't be bothered to remember them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, every time he prepares to start filming a new drama, these tactics come up in turns; he has long grown accustomed to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Cheng fell silent wordlessly for a moment, then concluded: \"Then he must be quite battle-hardened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li burst out laughing, her smile bright and radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Cheng said: \"So after this turmoil, has the atmosphere in the crew changed? Will everyone keep three paces away from Bai Jiang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li shook her head: \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added: \"It shouldn't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone is very busy; many people don't have time to play on their phones, so while the internet is buzzing with arguments, things on set are actually just the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The atmosphere hasn't changed. If anything really has changed—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li paused, then said hesitantly, \"I think Bai Jiang and Director Chu have changed a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Cheng asked curiously, \"How so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li said, \"In the past when filming, Director Chu had very high standards for Bai Jiang, which is why he made Bai Jiang do take after take.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was the source of Bai Jiang's high pressure—he felt he couldn't meet the director's expectations, that he couldn't deliver the scenes the director wanted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this time during filming, clearly, Director Chu's requirements have changed; he no longer demands so much from Bai Jiang, letting scenes pass as long as they look roughly acceptable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Cheng vaguely understood something and said, \"He missed the opportunity for Director Chu to groom him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Director Chu had pushed him to his limits and Bai Jiang could have endured it, perhaps his acting would have improved a step further; if Dawn 2 had good box office results, he might even have been nominated for awards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li also thought so, but she didn't tell anyone else, only discussing it privately with Gu Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news that \"Bai Jiang fell ill and was hospitalized\" was suppressed so quickly because the public was distracted by another trending topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was \"Jian Liting and Lian Baozhi collaborating to star in the stage play Abyss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the day Abyss premiered, Lian Baozhi's fans flooded the internet, and even netizens who had previously liked Jian Liting joined the discussion, contributing to the buzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The combination of Jian Liting and Lian Baozhi is amazing; I completely couldn't imagine it!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Although Jian Liting's popularity isn't what it was a few years ago, and she has long fallen from the position of a top-tier young star to become a second- or third-tier artist,]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[when one thinks about what both actresses did early in their careers, one still feels that Lian Baozhi is punching above her weight compared to Jian Liting.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First, their styles don't match at all; which powerful person put them together?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[My impression of Lian Baozhi was still stuck on those exaggerated plot idol dramas, or even earlier, that female star famous for her beauty and sex appeal. Good heavens, she's actually gone to perform in a stage play!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It feels quite high-class; is this really something Lian Baozhi could reach?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trending topic arose quickly, but such polarized comments from netizens were quite unexpected for industry insiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Shanjie scrolled through the comments, her face looking somewhat dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Lian Baozhi, who was still leisurely playing with her fingernails, and said irritably,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I had known that your starring in a stage play would attract so many negative comments claiming you're out of your league, I wouldn't have let you take the role.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added, \"I originally thought that since Jian Liting hadn't had any exposure in recent years and her popularity had dropped so severely, the audience would have long forgotten her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect her favorability among netizens to be so high; with just a little catalyst, her reputation could continuously ferment and grow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Presumably, Jian Liting's agent's inbox is already stuffed with invitations from various event organizers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Baozhi had been running off to rehearse the stage play whenever she had free time these past few days; yesterday was their first tour performance, with the next one scheduled for next week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During rehearsals, seeing that her relationship with Jian Liting had become fairly familiar, she quietly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is your company planning to arrange things for you? Why have they kept you shelved all these years, not letting you appear before the public?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still remembered what Jian Liting had said at the time:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They always wanted me to become a puppet, to act in every move according to the persona formulated by the company, but I wasn't willing, so I fell out with the company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason I came to perform in a stage play is that it's the only way I can make a living; only next year, when my contract with the company ends, will I be able to appear before the public again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Baozhi was stunned for a moment. \"You can still participate in Desperate Counterattack...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jian Liting shrugged. \"I wasn't on the cast list from the beginning either; if an actor hadn't suddenly had a health issue and the production team hadn't needed to temporarily find a replacement, I wouldn't have gotten this lucky break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because of this reason, Director Zheng specifically negotiated with my company during filming; after grinding it out for a long time, the company finally agreed to let me star in this drama, but they had one requirement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Baozhi was captivated and quickly asked, \"What requirement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jian Liting said, \"After the movie is released, if I am still under contract with my company, I cannot participate in any promotion related to the production team, and the production team cannot specifically carry out any promotion related to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had Lian Baozhi said at the time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, she had said the word \"excessive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, listening to Sister Shan ramble on about how Jian Liting had won this round, Lian Baozhi wasn't worried at all; in fact, she felt a bit sorry for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if she becomes popular? She still has to wait until next year to terminate her contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many event invitations come knocking, if the company doesn't arrange them, Jian Liting won't be able to accept a single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Baozhi comforted Sister Shan, saying, \"At least this time by starring in a stage play, I've shown ambition, and some netizens have changed their view of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm no longer the female star of the past who could only use beauty and her body to attract netizens' attention; I've become more mature and steady, possessing substance and the ability to think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Shanjie looked at Lian Baozhi speechlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No ambition, missing a brainstem... Are you sure you're praising yourself and not subtly insulting yourself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she could read Lu Shanjie's thoughts, Lian Baozhi said with a grin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Shan, I think performing in stage plays can improve my acting skills; help me arrange it so I can perform in a few more shows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the set of Dawn 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Director Chu relaxed his strict demands on Bai Jiang, the atmosphere on set had improved considerably, and even Bai Jiang's condition had picked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Li's condition, however, remained as stable as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, as the plot progressed, they reached the pivotal scene of the conspiracy revelation, where the emotions escalated intensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, it must be stated that although the plot of Dawn 2 added a lot of cold humor, it did not change its essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was fundamentally a popcorn commercial movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since the satisfaction brought by a pure commercial film was too ordinary, Director Chu added a good story into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, although the story was good, the essence remained unchanged, resulting in the motive for the conspiracy sounding somewhat fake and hollow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason the behind-the-scenes boss cultivated so many clones and replicated the genes of the strongest warriors was simply because he wanted to rule this world using the clones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded absurd, but that was indeed the absurd result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that such a serious plot, with emotions built up for so long, was all just for the ridiculous reason of \"ruling the world,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even Jin Li felt like laughing when she read the script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When people are rendered speechless, they truly do laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is already the apocalypse; how can anyone still be so naive as to believe they can rule the world or return to the days before the end?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this scene finishes filming, a great battle will erupt among the clones; this is the final climax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one side are the clones who have awakened yet still choose to support the mastermind behind the scenes, believing clones can rule the world, along with the majority of unawakened clones controlled by the gene chips within their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side are the clones who have thoroughly awakened, believe this decision is wrong, and wish to explore the true meaning of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Cheng had received news from the film crew in advance; before they filmed this scene on the eve of the final battle, he returned to the set early to adjust his condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After filming the eve-of-battle scene concluded, he would begin shooting the ultimate final showdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While filming with the crew previously, he had deeply felt that his physical fitness constrained his performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even though his scenes were no longer required for a time and he returned to school to study, he never let up on his physical training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the filming of the great battle, he felt he would be far more at ease and skilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he arrived on set, he happened to witness the emotional outburst scene performed by Jin Li in her role as \"Ruan Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2788,"2026-06-15T03:50:02.582Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","bfe1a89317ae691ebfaaacb049cd573d8a6b3466238f16c7325e9c030af0e2a3","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-778","i-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--chapter-776",794,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-a-viral-sensation-in-the-entertainment--cover.jpg"]