Translator: _Min_
Tang Haiqiu had long been established as a venerable director.
A decade ago, his work on âSword Immortalâ solidified his status as a gold-standard director.
With the rise of new technologies and the proliferation of social media platforms, members of the older generation like him rarely made public appearances online.
Tang Haiqiuâs Weibo account was created specifically for the casting call of âCrossing the Demon Realm.â
The first post on his Weibo was an automatic verification post by the system.
His second post was a declaration of support for Si Fuqing.
[Wait a minute! Since when did Director Tang have any interactions with Si
Fuqing? They seem worlds apart.]
[Holy, I just had a wild thought!]
[Me too, Si Fuqing mentioned she has a project coming up in September. Now with Director Tang speaking up, itâs not too far-fetched to guess that the project might be âCrossing the Demon Realm,â right?]
[Ah, Iâm dying of curiosity here. Which role is it? Canât September come any sooner so they can start filming?]
Film and TV projects typically have confidentiality agreements in place before production begins, preventing early leaks.
Tang Haiqiu personally disliked the idea of leveraging popular stars for early hype and preferred to reveal key casting decisions only at the start of production.
He focused solely on his craft, adopting a laid-back approach to filmmaking.
Thus, Tang Haiqiuâs vocal support was taken as a clear indication that Si
Fuqing would definitely be part of âCrossing the Demon Realm.â
[I bet sheâs going to play the Demon Realm Princess! Isnât she known as the foremost beauty across all three realms in the story? Who else but Si Fuqing could embody such a role?]
[Iâm going all out and guessing sheâs the female lead!]
[Forget about the female lead. That role is surely reserved for the award-winning TV actress Gu Zhinan.]
[Come on, Tianle Media only managed to secure a fifth female lead role for Meng Xue. Thinking Si Fuqing, whoâs been suppressed, could land a second female lead is wishful thinking.]
[Director Tang is making a xianxia series; heâs naturally opposed to evil. Heâs just speaking up, so letâs not over-credit Si Fuqingâs fans by saying sheâs acting in a xianxia series without even having any acting experience.]
Mousses had never felt such a thrill.
Barely had they celebrated her contract termination than she secured a role in a film or TV project, allowing them to finally revel in being fans of her professional endeavors.
As high as Si Fuqingâs supporters were cheering, Meng Xueâs mood soured equally.
âSister Meng, sheâs not really going to join the same shooting crew as you, is she?â Cen Xiaosi found it unbelievable. âShe actually managed to get into Director Tangâs project? She canât act at all.â
Meng Xue was incredibly irritated internally, âSheâs just an extra, a walk-on part. This xianxia series has many fight scenes; they need even more extras to play corpses.â
âExactlv, sheâs not worthv.â Cen Xiaosi cleverlv flattered. âOnce the vouth
campus web drama starring you airs, youâll gain even more fans. Si Fuqing will be nothing compared to you.â
Idols venturing into the film and TV industry sought not only lucrative pay but also a boost in fan numbers.
Meng Xue ignored Cen Xiaosi, stepping outside.
Tianle Media wouldnât collapse, but this incident had cost her a significant portion of her casual fanbase.
Feng Peizhi was of no use to her now, her capabilities lacking.
With the disbandment of Starry Star Girls imminent, she considered switching to a different management company.
Meng Xue pursed her lips and dialed a number from her contacts, âHello,
Brother Zhou, itâs me. Yes, Iâm quite interested in the terms you mentioned.
Letâs find a time to talk.â
This was a widespread condemnation that had only just begun.
More and more insiders began to leak information.
Most were from the âYouth With Youâ production crew, including the producer who posted a Weibo video.
âI am the producer of âYouth With You, he began solemnly in front of the camera. âI have something very important to say.â
âMs. Si was the first choice sent over by Tianle Media. There was no case of her replacing anyone else. Tianle Media also discussed certain scripts with us, aiming to make Ms. Si appear foolish, to create a contrast with Lin Qingyan, thereby increasing the showâs popularity.â
âIt can be said that if it werenât for Ms. Sits subsequent performances, she would have been handed a sacrificial script, and the show would have ended with her being forced out of the industry. I am deeply sorry for our previous actions. The showâs success to its conclusion is inseparable from Ms. Sits perseverance. I canât do much to help Ms. Si, but by speaking out about these matters, I support her in terminating her contract.â
The hater continued their relentless campaign, circulating unflattering photos and various accusations against Si Fuqing.
However, upon revisiting these alleged faults, onlookers realized she hadnât actually done anything wrong.
Infidelities abound in the entertainment industry, yet those involved still thrive.
Why then was a sixteen-year-old girl vilified to such an extent without having done anything?