CHAPTER 50: CHAPTER 50 YOU ARE OVERACTING A BIT (REQUESTING MONTHLY VOTES)

Because Qi Hao had to attend the university film festival, Sugarman arranged for the media visits early on.

As soon as they heard that Chinese Paladin 3 was open for media visits, the media immediately sprang into action.

The system says that celebrities and the media have a love-hate relationship, and that’s spot on.

Don’t mind them relentlessly pursuing Qi Hao not long ago, with an attitude that wouldn’t rest until Qi Hao was finished.

But after things passed, Qi Hao once again became their favorite.

They’re particularly interested in visiting Qi Hao on set.

Among others, Hu Ge is probably the most talk-worthy.

The so-called trio of beauties from Chinese Paladin are indeed good-looking, but they can’t satisfy the media’s need for news material.

Yang Mi’s popularity mainly comes from rumors with Guo Xiang and Qi Hao.

As for New Red Chamber directed by Li Shaohong, she plays one of the four maids serving Jia Baoyu, Qingwen, way down in the tenth ranking.

It’s still uncertain if she’ll become famous after it airs.

Liu Shishi and Tang Yan are almost like unknowns; most of the public doesn’t know what they do.

The recent hype surrounding Liu Shishi, even if others don’t know, these media folks definitely know what’s going on.

They were paid to help write the articles, after all.

Qi Hao is different.

The current top four little actors are Qi Hao, Huang Xiaoming, Tong Dawei, and Nie Yuan.

Qi Hao has the popularity, the awards, and is way ahead of the other three.

Besides, he’s always been the media’s darling; casually creating some news can keep the media buzzing for days.

Actually, when they were coming together to go after Qi Hao, some media outlets did show some mercy.

It was hard not to be reluctant.

They know how to balance a feast with everyday meals.

Unfortunately, the payoff was large; they couldn’t just take the money and not do anything, so they stifled their conscience and stabbed Qi Hao a bit.

But during this set visit, they didn’t show any guilt on their faces.

The first stop was watching the filming.

On-location filming is the content the media is most interested in.

They can understand the scenes, props, and the costumes and makeup of the actors, and even get insights into the storyline and couples.

For example, today’s schedule was very popular.

Qi Hao and Tang Yan’s... kissing scene!

With past experience, Tang Yan finally didn’t keep NG-ing this time.

Well, just four NGs, proving what "losing face" really means with practical action.

If she puts in the effort, there’s nothing she can’t mess up.

This is a top graduate from the Central Academy of Drama?

The media were full of ridicule, wanting to write about Tang Yan’s acting issues.

However, they’re visiting the set with travel and hush money paid, so they can’t show a complete lack of professional ethics.

Moreover, despite Tang Yan’s NGs, kissing repeatedly from different angles, they got plenty of material from it.

We’re not directors, why do we have to scorn her?

After filming this scene, the media felt satisfied and thought it was worth it.

Next time, they’ll directly upload the high-definition pictures.

"Boss, are you okay? I didn’t expect them to schedule a kissing scene, had I known, I would have limited today’s shooting content. I lack experience in this regard, got fooled by the crew."

Zhang Nan handed over a wet wipe.

"It’s nothing; kissing won’t make me pregnant."

Qi Hao carefully wiped his face with a small mirror; only he could do this because of his status. If you’re a regular actor, you’d have to shoot whatever’s scheduled.

Take the Se Jie crew, if Li An agrees to media visits.

He could totally film Liang Chaowei and Tang Wei rolling in bed.

Genuine performance.

Live demonstration.

Tang Wei probably wouldn’t dare utter a word.

"Boss, why are you laughing?" Zhang Nan breathed a sigh of relief while noticing Qi Hao suddenly laughed.

"Just laughing at Liu Shishi a few days ago, seeking tiger’s help, and got tricked by Yang Mi, becoming a joke."

Anyone with insight could see that Yang Mi and Liu Shishi probably reached some agreement.

Perhaps Tang Yan as well, yet Tang Yan did nothing, making it hard to spot.

In the end, Yang Mi successfully stirred up a CP sensation.

But Liu Shishi’s attempt to follow up fell flat, and the posts and pictures she published sank without a trace.

So Qi Hao couldn’t help but laugh at Chancellor Cao.

"And today?" Zhang Nan laughed as well.

He discovered the boss was quite indifferent to the rumors surrounding him.

You can’t really avoid such gossip, but with a more optimistic attitude, it’s much better.

Hmm, in other words, if you can’t resist, just close your eyes and enjoy.

"Today, laughing at Yang Mi for lacking in strategy compared to Cai Yinong," Chancellor Qi chuckled, "Today’s arrangement clearly targets Yang Mi. They scheduled the media visit on a day she’s filming ’New Red Chamber,’ and arranged a romantic scene for me and Tang Yan, totally killing Yang Mi’s idea of stirring up rumors."

Sugarman now belongs to the mindset of, if we can’t have it, neither can Yang Mi.

As for pulling Yang Mi into Sugarman.

I guess Cai Yinong also understands Yang Mi is hard to handle and has given up hope.

"But I guess your rumors with Tang Yan can’t be suppressed any longer."

Zhang Nan sighed. He wasn’t handsome enough and was too low-profile to understand Qi Hao’s troubles.

"It’s not like a coffin lid, why suppress it?" Qi Hao was unconcerned.

"They all look quite innocent, but they’re very skilled in manipulation. Out of 90 pounds of weight, at least 80 pounds are brains."

Zhang Nan glanced at Liu Shishi and Tang Yan, with Yang Mi, who had just been schemed against, absent.

Pressure creates motivation.

He chose the entertainment industry, really made the right choice.

"These three, probably can’t be sisters deep down anymore."

Qi Hao didn’t think it was his influence that affected their sisterhood.

When interests are involved, you can hype sisterhood, or abandon it.

And he, as the rumored partner, was just a tool.

But the three were playing happily, while someone nearby had the nerve to toss a meat bun over.

And they only threw one; the scene was definitely intense.

Right now, Qi Hao was that meat bun.

"Sugarman is quite stingy too. From the perspective of the producers, they should make full use of the rumors."

Zhang Nan commented on Sugarman.

If Chancellor Qi wanted a third laugh, that third laugh could be for Sugarman.

"It’s necessary to be cautious of Sugarman, remind Zhanqi Laiden later..."

Not sure if it’s due to being too arrogant or too domineering, Sugarman really doesn’t consider harmonious coexistence with artists.

If they don’t like you, they poke you in the side; if you disagree, they jab at you.

It’s just that Qi Hao’s top-tier status saves him; if he were a small star like Tang Yan or Yang Mi, offending them wouldn’t even require considering the consequences—he might also be controlled.

Qi Hao’s difficulty stems not only from his status but also from having drunk with many big shots.

The recent scandal about him bending the rules featured many big wigs, essentially giving Cai Yinong a refresher on his connections.

"Who is Zhanqi Laiden?" Zhang Nan was puzzled.

"An Yu, An Yu, in charge of PR." Qi Hao suddenly wanted to laugh.

"He even picked an English name; it’s pretty trendy." Zhang Nan didn’t initially grasp what the name meant.

Who would deduce "Zhanqi Laiden" from the name An Yu?

Probably only those two idiots, Qi Hao and Old Tian.

After a short break, the crew arranged for the main cast to wear costumes and let the media take some photos.

Primarily to tell potential viewers that our costumes and sets are guaranteed.

The actors also have enough looks.

Just wait and tune into our channel.

Tang Yan and Qi Hao stood together, and indeed they matched quite well.

This CP (couple pairing) doesn’t lose to Yang Mi.

Media photographers snapped eagerly, wishing the two would start making out for everyone to see even when not filming.

Yet, Qi Hao’s face still carried that faint aloofness—a standard professional attitude—that doused everyone’s enthusiasm.

It’s fake again.

Throughout the years, Qi Hao’s rumored girlfriends have come and gone, as have the journalists, but everyone knew these rumored girlfriends were mostly fake.

Still, the rumored girlfriends have to work, and the journalists have to work.

Whether real or fake, it all has to be hyped.

The last segment was an interview needed for Qi Hao’s task.

Sugarman arranged for the crew behind-the-scenes first, followed by Hu Ge, Liu Shishi, Tang Yan, and Qi Hao...

If Qi Hao went first, the media might get enough material and not seriously interview others.

Qi Hao patiently waited.

To not waste time, he chose to read.

Some media stealthily snapped a few photos, with someone even finding the right angle to see what book Qi Hao was reading.

Pfft, "The Complete Tang Poems"... and the third volume!

Bro, you’re overdoing it!

We understand you worry more about what’s lacking; junior high students want to appear knowledgeable, but you should know your status.

Holding "Three Hundred Nursery Rhymes," we could praise your eagerness to learn.

Or at least, "Three Hundred Tang Poems."

Leaping directly to "The Complete Tang Poems," aren’t you making things difficult for us?