Chapter 466

After Jin Li finished the ribbon-cutting, she came to the second-floor lounge.

As soon as she appeared, the stars around her automatically cleared a path for her, which made Jin Li pause.

She looked left and right, and even looked behind her, thinking there was some big shot following her.

But there was no one behind her.

Jin Li's eyes flickered slightly, and she realized that these other stars were giving her face.

This was a bit rare.

In the past, when she attended brand events, those stars who were also first-tier would politely nod and greet her, making small talk, but they had never shown such a "deferential" posture.

At this moment, Jin Li clearly perceived that her status had changed in their eyes.

When she arrived at the mall, Sui Lingfang had arrived earlier than her and had been waiting at the entrance of the second-floor lounge.

After Jin Li went up, Sui Lingfang walked to her side to help her carry her bag.

When Jin Li turned around, she asked her in a low voice: "Did these stars take the wrong medicine today? Why is their attitude toward me so good?"

A hint of a smile appeared in Sui Lingfang's eyes, and she replied in a low voice: "Fang Fei's global ambassador couldn't make it, and Fang Fei would rather ask you, a star who doesn't attend events, to come and save the day than pull another star from the scene to cut the ribbon."

"From this, it can be seen that your status in Fang Fei's heart is different. These stars saw Fang Fei's emphasis on you and felt that you are very likely to become the next global ambassador, so they specifically tried to get on your good side in advance."

Why else would they say power and influence are good things? Others just let out a little wind, and they very perceptively made way.

Jin Li was silent for a moment and hesitated: "Could it be because my endorsement level is high enough? The global ambassador couldn't make it, so it can only be filled by a national ambassador. Unless I couldn't make it either, then they would have to continue selecting people downward."

Sui Lingfang said meaningfully: "But this time, you are not the only national ambassador who came to attend the event. There are two other national ambassadors in the lounge."

A brand won't just find one artist to endorse it.

In order to expand influence and radiate to different classes, whether it's global or national ambassadors, several stars can serve together.

Fang Fei didn't look for the national ambassadors who came to attend the event, but instead looked for Jin Li, who wasn't coming; no wonder other artists would overthink it.

Even Jin Li, after understanding the situation on the scene, overthought it a bit.

She had the heart to ask Sister Fang about some things, but due to the many stars on the scene, it's better to communicate some private matters in private.

The two of them didn't have peace for long before stars and managers proactively came over to greet and make small talk.

This kind of occasion is also an alternative social occasion, where everyone can find their own circle.

Compared to Sui Lingfang, who had many managers surrounding her, Jin Li's side seemed a bit deserted.

Only some first-tier stars who were bolder proactively greeted Jin Li.

Those first-tier stars intended to befriend Jin Li but couldn't find topics to talk about.

The two stood in silence, and in the end, they could only end the conversation in silence.

But even in such silence, there were still many stars scrambling to greet Jin Li.

Lian Baozhi mingled among these stars, gathered her courage, walked to Jin Li's side, and proactively made small talk: "Jin Li, long time no see."

Jin Li was a bit surprised to see her.

"Long time no see. What have you been busy with lately? It seems like I haven't seen your news for a while."

At first, her impression of Lian Baozhi wasn't good.

In that kind of environment at LP, Lian Baozhi only thought about how to step on stars to climb up.

When she was invited to participate in the talent show, it was to enhance her own fame by stepping on her.

Although Lian Baozhi's original intention wasn't good, it must be said that Jin Li accumulated popularity rapidly through the talent show "Pick～Next Stop Star," firing the first shot for her comeback.

And the anger Jin Li received in the show was all vented through the show.

In that show, Lian Baozhi couldn't get any benefit, and the limelight was almost all stolen by Jin Li.

It can be said that the grievances between the two were wiped clean with the end of the show.

Not to mention the huge changes that happened at LP company later, where many managers were taken away for investigation and the industry chain of unspoken rules in the circle was exposed, Jin Li actually admired Lian Baozhi's courage to cut ties decisively.

Not everyone can bravely stand up and expose this scene. The industry chain behind LP company could reach such a scale because of the stars' silence.

Until now, the police haven't announced the relevant investigation results, but to be able to drag it out for so long, the impact of this matter must be huge.

If it's not explained now, it will definitely be explained in the future; perhaps the police are waiting for a big shot to be caught.

Later on, Lian Baozhi planned for her comeback and was worried that Jin Li would kick her while she was down, so she specifically tried to resolve the grievances between the two through her manager.

At that time, Jin Li said their grievances were wiped clean in the show, and what Lian Baozhi wanted to do was her own business; she wouldn't intervene.

At that time, Jin Li also specifically looked at Lian Baozhi's physiognomy and knew that she was in a situation where "the mountains and rivers seem to end, but there is another village with bright flowers and willow trees."

Although this matter at LP was a big blow to Lian Baozhi's star career, as long as she was willing to persist, she would eventually become popular again.

Facts proved that she wasn't wrong at the time; Lian Baozhi now sits firmly in the chair of a first-tier artist.

Lian Baozhi said excitedly: "Jin Li, do you actually follow my news too?"

Without waiting for Jin Li to answer, she continued: "Um, I've signed up for many acting classes lately, wanting to improve my acting skills.

I've taken on a new drama, and work will start early next year. I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up after joining the crew, so I've been cramming acting skills lately."

Seeing her speak happily, Jin Li couldn't help but smile along: "You look like you really like acting."

Lian Baozhi nodded: "Um, I didn't know before that acting was so interesting.

As long as I cross the initial threshold, I can experience many different lives through acting, which makes me feel very fresh."

Jin Li said: "That's because your manager didn't always give you the same type of dramas. Every character in your dramas is different, so you will feel fresh in every one. If you repeatedly play the same type of character, you will soon feel exhausted."

Lian Baozhi thought for a moment and said: "Every drama I take on, the female lead's image is indeed different, but I feel that I will soon face the problem you mentioned."

She paused and gathered her courage to say: "Jin Li, can you give me some advice on how to solve the exhaustion in acting?"

When saying these words, Lian Baozhi's heart was beating very fast; she was worried that Jin Li would reject her.

However, if Jin Li rejected her in public, she wouldn't feel like she had no face.

She would only feel that her image in Jin Li's heart wasn't good, so Jin Li didn't want to talk to her deeply.

But fortunately, Jin Li didn't overthink it.

She pondered for a while and gave advice unhurriedly:

"If you want to maintain freshness in acting, the simplest way is to let yourself take on different dramas and experience different characters, just like you are doing now; every drama is fresh to you."

Her words took a turn: "But there is a problem here: when an actor isn't popular enough, she cannot freely choose the characters she wants.

And when an actor is popular, she isn't necessarily very free, because as long as the next character she chooses isn't popular, then next time it won't be her choosing the drama, but the drama choosing her."

"In addition, capital that invests in film and television dramas isn't willing to gamble on luck; they prefer to invest in a drama that is guaranteed to succeed based on past experience.

So when you become popular for a certain character, then the dramas that proactively invite you next will most likely all be the same type of character."

Lian Baozhi nodded repeatedly, "Then how can I avoid this situation?"

Jin Li couldn't help but smile, "You can't avoid it; it just depends on what choices you have at the time.

If you are lucky and another drama sees your potential in another aspect through the character you became popular for and is willing to give you a different character, then you can boldly take it and try.

But if not, then you can only slowly perform the same type of character, accumulating your own connections, seniority, and fame. No matter what, when you stand high enough, you will have the confidence to choose different characters."

Lian Baozhi listened with fascination, when I stand high enough...

Ah, I can't wait to join the crew and film now!

After chatting with Jin Li for a while, Lian Baozhi felt that Jin Li's impression of her wasn't bad, squeezed the note she had prepared long ago in her hand, and wanted to ask Jin Li for an autograph.

This is Jin Li's personal autograph, different from the form of checking in on the internet every day.

Checking in on Jin Li's blog every day continuously made her luck smooth; if she could get Jin Li's autograph, wouldn't her good luck explode?

"Jin Li, I—"

Before Lian Baozhi finished speaking, a staff member hurried over to find Jin Li, wanting her to go for an interview.

Lian Baozhi looked at Jin Li's departing back, feeling a bit unwilling, thinking if she stayed until the end, would she be able to meet Jin Li again?

"The drool from your mouth is about to flow out, and you still haven't quickly pulled your mouth back. People who don't know would think you're a pug, drooling hard at Jin Li's back. What a fanboy look!"

A sarcastic voice sounded from her ear. Lian Baozhi turned her head and saw Li Xunfang standing behind her, arms crossed, looking arrogant.

Li Xunfang specifically raised her head, and the look she gave Lian Baozhi carried a bit of condescension.

These words were a bit provocative.

Lian Baozhi felt unhappy inside. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly shuddered all over and quickly looked around.

Sure enough, she caught a few media outlets turning their heads with quite large movements at a glance.

Lian Baozhi was speechless inside, feeling very angry.

Why was she so unlucky to be entangled by Li Xunfang?

She could meet her just by attending any event.

Li Xunfang also deliberately walked to her side to provoke her, just to give the media big news.

Lian Baozhi took a few deep breaths and gave her an extremely bright smile.

She wouldn't let her have her way!

The more Li Xunfang wanted to provoke her, the more she wanted to be calm.

Weren't they promoting themselves as good friends to the outside world? Then let the relationship of good friends be confirmed to the end!

How could she possibly be angry with a good friend?

Li Xunfang wanted to get news of a fight from her; no way!

Lian Baozhi smiled at her and left without saying anything.

Li Xunfang felt like she had punched cotton, painless and itchy, and her face was a bit stiff.

She couldn't understand why Lian Baozhi wouldn't fall for it?

In her impression, Lian Baozhi wasn't such a kind-hearted person.

On the other side, after Jin Li finished the media interview, she returned to the lounge.

This time the stars were scattered, and not many people were paying attention to her.

Jin Li was a bit hungry, walked to the buffet area to get some whole wheat bread to eat, and saw Jian Liting in the seafood area.

Jian Liting wasn't eating, but was leaning gently on a table drinking a beverage. Jin Li thought for a moment and walked over.

"Long time no see, how have you been lately?" Jin Li said proactively.

Jian Liting was a bit surprised to see her come over; she remembered that she and Jin Li seemed to have never met before.

Jin Li seemed to see the doubt in her eyes and said: "Actually, I have seen you, in the teaching building where 'Assassination' was filmed. At that time, I went to the crew as an investor to take a look, and you didn't notice me at the time."

Jian Liting understood and said in a low voice: "Sorry, I wasn't in a good state at that time and didn't notice you."

Jin Li: "I understand. I also felt that your state wasn't very good at the time and was a bit worried about you."

Everyone knows what happened later; because Jian Liting's illness broke out, the crew wasn't willing to take too much risk, so they fired Jian Liting and let Jin Li join the filming.

Jian Liting said with a very relaxed mindset: "Sorry, let you see my bad state. That wasn't the real me, and I didn't want to fall into that state, but I couldn't control myself at that time."

Seeing her say it so frankly, Jin Li hesitated and asked: "Maybe this question is a bit presumptuous, but are you okay now?"

Jian Liting smiled gently: "I have already walked out of it. I feel that I am better than ever."

She proactively said: "I have watched 'Assassination' that you performed. The Li Feifei you played is very good, a different style from mine, unconventional, and has a very youthful flavor. I like your performance very much."

Jin Li: "I have watched your performance before. I think the Li Feifei you played has another flavor of strength and forbearance. I also like your performance."

Jian Liting was a bit surprised: "You've watched it?"

Jin Li nodded: "Um, before joining the crew, I was afraid I wouldn't act well, so I specifically asked the crew for your filming footage, thinking if I acted very poorly, I would just imitate your performance."

Jian Liting laughed: "That won't do. If you imitate my performance, you will lose your own spirituality. The Li Feifei you played is the look of youth I dreamed of. Although Li Feifei's experience is miserable, you played her very dreamily.

I really like your performance. I thought more than once at the time, if I could have someone to rely on by my side, even if that was a bad person, Li Feifei wouldn't have fallen into the most desperate situation in the end."

Jin Li thought of the plot in "Assassination" and felt a bit sighing: "Yes, Gu Xiude is a bad person, but he is also Li Feifei's salvation, although part of Li Feifei's situation was caused by Gu Xiude."

Jian Liting felt that she chatted very happily with Jin Li; she hadn't chatted with anyone so freely for a long time.

She wanted to chat with her manager about the past, but the manager was always afraid of stimulating her.

She was clearly already better, but others always treated her as a patient.

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