Chapter 177: A peculiar script; the male and female leads are not good people (5K, seeking monthly votes)

Regarding the public opinion war on the internet, Li Xunfang still didn't intend to give up.

Today's hot search is #Is Jin Li's popularity really this high? #, tomorrow's hot search is #Jin Li acting like a diva#, the day after tomorrow's hot search is #Jin Li's lottery win is fake#...

Anyway, whatever has a gimmick, that's what they go for.

Li Xunfang's team was tireless in smearing her. The netizens who had been led around for three days also sensed something was wrong at this time.

【Can't you come up with some real material? Every time it's "it is said, it is said." I also say the world will end next year; the Mayans predicted it!】

【It is said that I am Qin Shi Huang, send money!!】

【It is said that I am a descendant of the dignified Zu'an people, give money!!】

【Not even a picture, bad review!】

But Li Xunfang's team seemed not to see the netizens' comments, still tirelessly hyping up Jin Li's popularity and heating up the hot searches.

Now even netizens knew that Jin Li was being suppressed, otherwise why would so many "alleged negative rumors" come flooding in.

Some busybodies even dragged out celebrities who had worked with Jin Li to analyze which celebrity was messing with her.

There were also people who mentioned Li Xunfang, but these messages were quickly PR-ed away.

"Fang Fei's spokesperson should be coming out soon, right? Otherwise, Li Xunfang wouldn't be holding onto you so tightly."

In her spare time, Jin Li had a video call with Gu Cheng to chat, wanting to talk about the script.

Gu Cheng opened her mouth and asked about the recent entertainment hot spots, which were all related to Jin Li.

Jin Li said helplessly: "Although she gives me hot topics for free, I'm quite happy, but I don't want to be 'allegedly' all the time. I actually hope Fang Fei announces the spokesperson soon, whether it's me or Li Xunfang."

Getting on the hot search is a good thing.

But getting on the hot search based on negative rumors that aren't real at all, Jin Li feels weird, a bit like occupying social resources.

And she doesn't think there's anything worth discussing about those, yet netizens participated in the discussion with genuine feelings.

It's all a bunch of "it is said"; aren't you tired of it?

Gu Cheng said: "Don't worry, it's probably these few days, otherwise she wouldn't be smearing you so crazily."

She changed the subject, "But her team's methods are quite low-level. There's a feeling of throwing money around randomly. People in the industry can tell at a glance that she did it. Looks like she's very afraid of you."

Jin Li said: "Competing based on ability; what's there to be afraid of or not?"

Gu Cheng smiled and said meaningfully: "That means she received some wind, feeling that Fang Fei's internal management is very fond of you, which is why she resorted to this inferior strategy."

Jin Li shook her head; she didn't know about that.

After all, Chenxi Entertainment doesn't have such great energy to be able to bribe Fang Fei's internal personnel.

And major developments like a spokesperson are not something ordinary positions would know.

Wanting to bribe such people is inherently very difficult.

Jin Li said: "Let's talk about your "Assassination." I heard Yan Xingdong mention it. You want to change the TV series into a movie and also want to invest?"

Curiosity flickered in her eyes, "Can you show me the script? Is this drama that good?"

Gu Cheng said readily: "Yes. Originally, it wasn't allowed, but I clearly stated that I wanted to participate in the investment, so I can show you the script instead. The identity of an actor is different from the identity of an investor."

This was their first video call discussing career instead of studying, and Jin Li also felt it was fresh.

Gu Cheng sent her an electronic version of the script, and since both had nothing to do, they lowered their heads to read the script together.

Gu Cheng naturally continued to ponder the character, while Jin Li quickly read through it once.

Jin Li's expression fluctuated with the plot, frowning at times, feeling refreshed at times, looking solemn at times, and finally falling into silence.

After finishing, she took a deep breath and said: "No wonder it couldn't be filmed as a TV series. This narrative style is easy to cross the line, and the early youth period might not necessarily attract everyone to watch.

I feel the focus of this script is in the latter part, which is the adult scenes, giving me a sense of refreshing revenge, and the emotional line of this drama—"

Jin Li couldn't help but frown, "Suspension bridge effect?"

She wasn't sure and specifically searched the encyclopedia—

The suspension bridge effect is a psychological term, referring to dangerous or stimulating situations that can promote mutual feelings.

When a person is crossing a suspension bridge, in such a tense environment, their heartbeat will involuntarily accelerate.

But when they meet another person, they will interpret this accelerated heartbeat as being moved by the other person.

The suspension bridge effect can be interpreted as, when we have strong feelings for someone, we become particularly sensitive and cautious because we are afraid of losing this relationship.

Jin Li felt that the female lead in the story had such feelings for the male lead, which is why she felt the male lead was her salvation.

And after the male lead died, the female lead became a teacher and also fell for the male lead's younger brother who was studying.

The emotional line of this drama is very complex, but in the simple and straightforward plot line, it instead has a feeling of complementing each other.

The straightforward becomes less straightforward, and the obscure becomes less obscure.

Jin Li finally understood why Gu Cheng was so obsessed with "Assassination."

These days, she was clocking in and studying at Chenxi Entertainment, and would also read scripts in her spare time, but the scripts handed to her were never as special as "Assassination."

Both strange and stunning.

"Assassination" initially tells of school violence, and later turns into a refreshing revenge drama. The little girl who was originally bullied becomes a teacher after struggling to become an adult.

But the shadows of her childhood didn't disappear, and she decided to target the children of those who committed violence against her back then.

Yes, children.

The female lead decided to take revenge on their children, using her identity as a teacher.

Violence with violence, blood for blood.

Of course, there was still screening involved; if the child hadn't done anything wrong, the female lead wouldn't frame them.

But if the child was also an abuser, the female lead would implement her plan.

So Jin Li thought the plot line was simple and straightforward, but the obscure and complex love line made the plot confusing.

More importantly, the so-called male lead is not a good person.

That's why it's said it's not simple.

The male and female leads of this drama are not good people.

As an abused person, the female lead sought the male lead, an abuser, for protection in the process of seeking self-rescue.

From the initial mockery to the later acceptance, the male lead became a permanent thorn in the female lead's heart after dying accidentally while saving her.

After growing up, the female lead implemented revenge, letting every child experience the pain she once felt.

But in this process, she also showed mercy to the male lead's younger brother.

18 years have passed, and it seems to have returned to the original starting point.

The male lead's younger brother doesn't have the same personality as the male lead, however, what kind of family will teach what kind of child.

The younger brother is also not a good person; he is also an abuser, but under the female lead's partiality, he can escape the scene every time and avoid disaster.

At the end of this drama, the female lead achieved the justice in her heart and was locked in prison.

You say this drama is refreshing, it's quite refreshing; the revenge later is truly ruthless.

But you say it's not refreshing, yet the male lead's younger brother can escape disaster every time because of the damn "white moonlight."

In the end, the male lead's younger brother woke up after the female lead was locked in prison and lived an honest life.

But is living an honest life what the audience wants to see?

No.

What the audience loves most is the refreshing story set.

But the problem comes.

Every screenwriter or director who pursues a refreshing story must add something different to sublimate the theme, as if this can embellish the complex human nature.

Jin Li said a lot of analysis, and after finishing, she specifically looked at Gu Cheng, wanting to hear her thoughts, only to meet her smiling eyebrows.

Jin Li blinked, "Why are you smiling so cunningly?"

Gu Cheng was happy: "I originally wasn't sure about the prospects of this drama; perhaps it was just me who thought it was good. I took it to show others in Sanyuetian, and they all felt it was a bit strange, unable to say if it was good or bad.

But only your reaction was different. Seeing you like this, I felt that choosing this drama was not wrong; it has the potential to explode. I have reaffirmed my idea."

Jin Li pondered for a moment, put away the teasing on her face, and said slowly: "Although I have never invested in film and television dramas, if I were to choose, I would also choose to invest in it. I hope it can be filmed."

Gu Cheng asked back: "Don't you think the latter part isn't refreshing enough?"

Jin Li raised her eyebrows: "Of course it's not refreshing. Why let the male lead's younger brother go? But it is precisely because of the female lead's partial behavior that the weaknesses of human nature can be revealed.

Humans are not perfect creatures; they have seven emotions and six desires, and they will also be selfish, so she will also be partial. And it is precisely because of this partiality that I don't think she is a good person; at least she is not a good person in the traditional sense.

How much influence does school violence have on a person's youth? To use a popular saying: some people use their childhood to heal their whole life, and some people use their whole life to heal their childhood."

Jin Li paused and said: "The female lead seems to have grown up, but her time is forever frozen in the year the male lead died. Her appearance will age, but her heart will never be able to walk out."

Gu Cheng lowered her head to look at the script, her pen tip poking a small dot from time to time, thinking about one thing.

Jin Li supported her chin with her hand, tilting her head and waiting quietly.

Gu Cheng's quiet appearance was quite like a flower boy.

The indoor light was sufficient, but her outstanding facial contours could clearly divide light and shadow lines. When she frowned slightly, it was like a young gentleman worrying, and when her eyebrows relaxed, she had the grace and handsomeness of a jade beauty.

No wonder the director wanted to find Gu Cheng to play the male lead.

No wonder fans all said she was suitable for playing a campus male god.

Jin Li suddenly substituted Gu Cheng into playing the male lead of this drama. With such beauty, wouldn't fans praise her for being good good good when she killed people with a smile?

Tsk, crazy, crazy!

"Jin Li, Jin Li?"

A clear voice came, Jin Li returned to her senses, meeting Gu Cheng's worried gaze, "Are you okay? You were distracted for a long time."

Jin Li shook her head, "No, I saw you thinking all the time. Did you come up with a conclusion?"

Gu Cheng said: "Originally, my idea was to let the director compress the TV series plot into a movie plot, go through the movie distribution channel, and make some investments.

But listening to your analysis, I suddenly felt that for 90 minutes of content, wanting to film both the youth line and the revenge line is a bit difficult."

She paused, "I'm thinking, why not film it as two parts?"

Jin Li thought for a while and said straightforwardly: "I understand your idea, one part for the youth line, one part for the revenge line, but I feel the content is a bit fragmented. Others film movies as series; very few people do it this way.

Even if there are, that's only what big directors do, but even big directors who split into two parts will mess up. I don't suggest you do this.

Besides, are you sure it can be released in theaters? If it's just one part, there might be a chance, but splitting into two parts is very difficult."

Gu Cheng pondered: "Then don't go through the movie channel, but go through the online movie channel?"

Jin Li was a bit surprised: "Online movie?"

Gu Cheng nodded: "Yes, this is also an idea I suddenly had. I feel that going through the online movie channel is more suitable for the director's performance, and it can be more flexible in theme adaptation, and passing the review is relatively easier."

Jin Li lowered her eyes to ponder and nodded: "This is a good train of thought."

Gu Cheng looked at her and suddenly smiled: "Then do you want to invest?"

Jin Li's eyes lit up: "Can I also invest?"

Gu Cheng asked back: "Why not? But if you really want to invest, don't invest too much. I'm afraid you'll lose money, and then I'll have harmed you."

Jin Li said quickly: "If I lose money, I'll cling to you."

Gu Cheng smiled without saying a word.

After Jin Li hung up the call, she couldn't figure out what Gu Cheng's smile meant.

When she started studying, she suddenly thought of it.

If she really clung to Gu Cheng, then the one losing money would probably be her!

Gu Cheng might even be hoping she would cling to her???

Jin Li felt her cheeks suddenly a bit hot, waving her hand lightly, not knowing why she was heating up.

……

Although Jin Li was very interested in the script of "Assassination" and was really willing to invest, she never thought about playing the female lead.

Because she was already picking a script with Sister Fang, and had chosen "And Then There Were None," which Sister Fang specifically left for her.

"And Then There Were None" was originally a classic suspense novel, and there are many movies adapted from it, but the one most familiar to everyone is still a foreign version.

In the conference room, Sui Lingfang explained the pros and cons of participating in this drama.

She first said the cons, to see if Jin Li could still accept it.

"The con is that there are already pearls before us, and people will be very picky about your performance and the plot, but the director will definitely change the small stories of each person, and you will have a large group of original fans picking faults."

Jin Li nodded, remaking a classic, understandable.

Some novel fans, in order not to let people destroy the classics in their hearts, will even boycott remakes.

But for creators, from the carrier of a novel to film and television dramas, stage plays, anime games, etc., is a very big temptation.

Everyone wants their work to be remembered in other forms.

However, creators have no say in adaptation, and capital is profit-seeking, often making magic changes to works, which is also an unavoidable problem.

Jin Li asked: "Then what are the pros?"

Sui Lingfang said: "Your acting skills can be honed. I have asked some Best Actors and Best Actresses through private connections about what kind of movies to take to quickly hone acting skills.

The advice they gave all included this one, which is remaking classics.

Remaking classics will force actors to repeatedly ponder how the previous people performed, forcing themselves to act in a unique way. Under this pressure, acting skills will rise very quickly.

Although after the classic is filmed, netizens will still complain about your acting, but when you perform other original dramas in that state, you will feel at ease."

Jin Li was thoughtful: "Honing... pressure is motivation... either be dragged down or take a step forward."

Sui Lingfang nodded: "Yes, so it depends on how you choose. If you don't want to film, we can also take a step back and film a TV series."

She smiled: "At least there are still many people looking for you to film TV series!"

The successful shaping of the character Liu Ci gave Jin Li great confidence.

Jin Li shook her head: "Just take "And Then There Were None." Is it entering the crew in November?"

"Yes, are you sure you want to take it? Then I will give a clear reply now."

Jin Li affirmed: "Take it!"

Sui Lingfang picked up her phone and suddenly saw a message, couldn't help but scream: "Fang Fei's spokesperson is out!"

Jin Li also hurriedly opened her phone, "Did the official website announce the news?"

Sui Lingfang was a bit incoherent, anxious: "No, no, the person in charge who connects with me sent me a message. It's not on the official website, let me see...

God, Jin Li, congratulations, you have become Fang Fei's Greater China region spokesperson!"

Sui Lingfang let out another scream like a groundhog, and fireworks also went off in Jin Li's mind.

Nearly half a year of contention, finally settled, it wasn't easy!

Fang Fei notified Jin Li in advance, and after confirming the time for Jin Li to take promotional photos and advertisements, they announced the news on the official website that afternoon.

Fang Fei: 【Congratulations to @Jin Li for becoming Fang Fei's Greater China region spokesperson, welcome to join Fang Fei! Picture. jpg】

Just a simple sentence, a specially processed picture of Jin Li in a cheongsam, and Fang Fei finalized the spokesperson for every three years.

As soon as this news was announced, the tag #Jin Li becomes Fang Fei spokesperson# instantly parachuted to the first place on the hot search, reaching the top with an unrivaled momentum.

All hot searches had to give way to her.

And coincidentally, in the top 20 hot searches, there was still that tag hanging there, called #Jin Li's lottery win is fake#.

This tag was linked together with becoming Fang Fei's spokesperson. Netizens would often click to see them together, only to find that the lottery win being fake was actually a misunderstanding, and there was absolutely no evidence to be found.

Smart netizens had already started conspiracy theories.

【These days Jin Li's negative rumors were flooding in; it turns out it was to snatch this piece of cake from Fang Fei. The gossip public account didn't lie to me!】

【So who has been smearing Jin Li?】

【Li Xunfang, right? She has posted a lot of soft advertisements for Fang Fei in the past few months, and isn't it said that she is very favored by the brand?】

【Li Xunfang already has so many spokespersons, no need to do this, right?】

【Those trash endorsements can't compare to the top luxury brand Fang Fei spokesperson. The endorsement fees given by these top luxury brands are generally not particularly high, but the influence they bring to celebrities in the industry is very powerful. Jin Li's value is going to skyrocket now!】

Netizens didn't guess wrong.

Jin Li's value did indeed skyrocket.

The one who regretted it most was a light luxury bag brand that had been negotiating with Chenxi Entertainment. Before, due to the endorsement price issue, the two sides had a tug-of-war.

Now that Jin Li had become Fang Fei's spokesperson, that light luxury brand immediately stopped bargaining, but Chenxi Entertainment instead raised the price three times higher than before.

That light luxury brand also agreed readily.

Because they knew that as Jin Li became Fang Fei's spokesperson, top luxury brands would soon set their sights on Jin Li.

Top luxury brands are very cautious when choosing brand spokespersons.

But choosing brand friends, brand promotion ambassadors, brand promotional officers... it didn't say that a celebrity could only be one among many brands.

If they don't take action now, I'm afraid Jin Li's treatment will be very difficult to snatch.

Besides, even if Jin Li's endorsement fee has increased, it's not a loss for light luxury brands.

Because Jin Li's image will have international popularity under the operation of top luxury brands, and other brands clinging to Jin Li is just picking up international popularity for free. ===== CHAPTER 178 =====