novelraw Chapter 919 - 917: No Turning Back (First Update)
Chapter 919 - 917: No Turning Back (First Update)
The premiere was very successful. Besides Fang Kai, the current favorite who received a lot of attention and was warmly embraced by the media and fans at the scene, even the newcomer Si Han caught the media and audience’s high attention and received unanimous praise. Needless to say, the promotional effect was much better than expected!After the premiere, Director Sun laughed heartily and patted Si Han on the shoulder in front of everyone.
"Si Han, I’ll give you a share of the box office income. Make sure the promotions after this are as enthusiastic as today, got it?"
Si Han doesn’t care about the money at all. What she cares about is how to maintain a good relationship with the senior leads in the film.
"Director Sun, let’s skip the commission. Promoting the movie is part of my job, working hard is my duty. If I don’t work hard, you should deduct my pay, right?"
Not that she doesn’t care about money, but even if she did, to trade a bit of bonus for losing harmony with the other leads is like picking up a sesame seed and losing a watermelon, it’s just not worth it.
In this aspect, though she’s not as shrewd as her four family members, she understands how to weigh these pros and cons.
In the past, she didn’t weigh or calculate just because she was used to the protection of her family. Now, facing this complicated interpersonal world alone, naturally, many of the ways of dealing with people she learned from her family come in handy.
"Hahaha, young people should have such diligence and work attitude, not bad, I like it!" Director Sun laughed appreciatively and patted Si Han’s shoulder again.
"It’s all thanks to my Sister Luo, Brother Tao, and Brother Kai’s efforts. As a newbie who knows nothing, I just imitate the seniors and follow their example."
Si Han’s words cleverly redirected Director Sun’s praise to the seniors. The tense faces of the actors behind Director Sun, including Luo Qingru and Jiang Tao, relaxed involuntarily.
Everyone noticed Si Han’s impressive performance, but to be completely outshone by a newcomer without feeling jealous or indifferent would be a lie.
Yet, Si Han’s words calmly soothed all the little uncomfortable feelings and grudges inside, making all jealousy and envy disappear under such a graceful acknowledgment.
Tian Fang, who had been nervously holding her breath, couldn’t help but give Si Han countless thumbs up in her heart.
Everyone laughed and joked all the way to the parking lot. Next, the whole team was heading to the airport to promote in another city.
Since Si Han had a car and driver exclusively from the Ji Family, she didn’t go with the main group but got into her family car with Tian Fang.
"Girl, you did great just now!"
As soon as the car door closed, Tian Fang generously gave Si Han a thumbs up.
Embarrassed by the compliment, Si Han chuckled, "Sis, did I almost give you a heart attack just now?"
Tian Fang patted her chest, indicating her lingering fear.
"Indeed, when the reporter asked you the second question, I thought, oh no! You’ll not only offend some seniors but also anger Fang Kai’s fans! But who knew, you turned the situation beautifully, sending all the accolades to Fang Kai. Impressive!"
Now, Tian Fang is increasingly optimistic about Si Han.
After all, someone who can maintain good relationships will not have a hard time anywhere.
Moreover, Si Han, with her excellent internal and external qualities and rare popularity, has the support and recommendations of seniors like Director Sun and Luo Qingru in front of the scenes, and backing by the Ji Family behind the scenes. It’s hard for her not to become famous!
Si Han reached out to hold Tian Fang’s hand, "Sis, feel this, my palm is still sweating now."
Does it mean this girl actually performed beyond her normal ability?
Tian Fang honestly couldn’t figure out this girl. Sometimes she seems pretty silly, but in big matters, she’s very shrewd. Is this the legendary typical example of being clever in big matters but muddle-headed in little ones?
The two chatted a while, and Nuonuo said she was a bit tired and wanted to close her eyes to rest for a bit. Tian Fang then took out her laptop, opened the web browser, and searched for related reports.
When she saw the internet showing numerous passerby fans posting all angles of flawless photos of Si Han and giving her praise during group interviews, she couldn’t help but poke the resting girl beside her.
"Nuonuo, come see, your Lion’s Den seems to be growing rapidly!"
Nuonuo slightly opened her eyes, slowly leaned over, and took a glance at the comments and reports on the screen with dreamy eyes, then shrank back and closed her eyes again.
"Sister Fang, don’t get happy too soon. These fans are all rational and observing. Once the movie releases, if my performance is mediocre, they are guaranteed to be the loudest in criticism."
Even though Nuonuo is just a newcomer with only one piece of work, her attitude towards this industry is surprisingly calm.
If many newcomers like her became popular within a few months, they’d probably become arrogant and cocky.
But she’s not phased by the reviews and adulations, seeming like an old man who has seen it all.
"Hey, girl, can you stop being so dull sometimes? I remember when your Lion’s Den was founded, you were so excited you couldn’t sleep, and now, after just a month, are you already tired of your cute fan club?"
Nuonuo opened her eyes again to glance at her, "It’s not tiredness, it’s just that these passerby fans are completely different from the Lion’s Den fans, there’s not even a comparison. There might even be fans from rival camps mixed in. What’s the common term for these? Black fans, right? Aren’t these things you told me?"
Over the past year, Tian Fang has indeed casually filled Nuonuo in on various showbiz matters, including the fights between fans and anti-fans, and employing ghostwriters for momentum, among others.
She only said them, without realizing the listener remembered them all carefully.
"Indeed, I mentioned them, but I thought you didn’t take them to heart." Tian Fang admitted honestly.
Nuonuo opened her eyes, her eyes now clear and bright.
"How could I not? This path is my own choice, there’s no retreat for me. Since there’s no retreat, I must dedicate myself entirely to achieving my goals. This way, I won’t let down Dad, Mom, Brother, and Sister, including you, who’ve supported me, right?"
Nuonuo had never talked to Tian Fang like this before.
And not until now did Tian Fang have to admit that Mr. Ji really understood this girl, because months ago, he already predicted that this girl wanted to be famous more than anyone else!