Chapter 7: Part 1 - The Unspoken Rules

One stone stirs up a thousand waves.

[Which top celebrity are you talking about?]

[There are so many unpopular celebrities who call themselves top stars these days. Let’s trouble these people to take a look at Jin Yanliu. If they are even half as popular as him, only then can they call themselves top stars.]

[Exactly! I also think only Jin Yanliu qualifies to be called the real top star.]

[Ha, ha, ha! Just imagine, what if the one that’s about to go down to sea turns out to be Jin Yanliu himself?]

[Jin Yanliu going down to sea… do you even hear what you’re saying?]

[That’s right. It still wouldn’t be his turn to go, even if the entire world goes down to sea.]

[Even if Jin Yanliu only relies on his looks and current popularity, he still wouldn’t have a shortage of acting offers, so why would he need to go down to sea? Just the thought makes me laugh to death.]

[Why aren’t the Willow leaf fandom* here yet?]

*TL note: This is Jin Yanliu’s fandom name

Just as this comment fell, a bunch of willow leaves rushed in.

[Those paid accounts are self-trending <<Into the Devil>> again! That drama isn’t even that popular, yet they still trend it till my mother’s death!]

[Big brother Yanliu is still on hiatus, and I’m gonna kidnap him for myself. Don’t entertain those brainless fans!]

[Ha, ha, ha! Don’t mind about this type of news since no one believes them, anyway. If you care too much, you’ll be fanning the flames!]

[Speaking of which, Jin Yanliu hasn’t made an appearance for a month already. I can’t wait for his next film! It must be a big catch, seeing how long he’s been out for.]

After that, everyone began spreading fake news about Jin Yanliu. Basically all the movies that were to be released in the latter half of the year and had a bit of popularity were mentioned. They gave a solemn vow of how they received top secret news saying Jin Yanliu would be participating in them.

Seeing this, Cheng Fei was terrified.

The news that Jin Yanliu would be taking the danmei film had been released by their team to prepare for the big reveal.

The ambiguous forum which blew up was also started under his jurisdiction.

On the second day, he had also spread the ambiguous news around the internet using the several marketing accounts he owned.

However, even when several popular male stars in the entertainment circle were guessed to be the ‘top star going down to sea,’ no one had even thought of Jin Yanliu.

There’s nothing anyone can do about it. After all, how can that Jin Yanliu, with his godly fairy like appearance and position at the top of the entertainment circle, go to sea! He isn’t even fit to step into the mundane world, much less the sea!

In the eyes of everyone, he is the proud son of heaven. Becoming extremely popular right after his debut, and his fans rule the world. He doesn’t lack films to shoot, so why would this type of person go act in danmei?

But it’s precisely because of this that Cheng Fei was increasingly agitated.

He didn’t know exactly how big of an uproar would arise on the internet when the official announcement is made.

Regardless of the passersbys’ comments, what Cheng Fei was the most worried about was how many of the willow leaves will leave.

‘Willow leaves’ is the collective term for Jin Yanliu’s fans.

“Don’t stare at the fans anymore. Besides arousing worry and agitation, it’s useless,” said Jin Yanliu.

Jin Yanliu was unusually calm, and it somewhat comforted Cheng Fei. He sighed. “True. Danmei films are so popular nowadays, so even if a few fans leave, new fans will definitely come after the drama is broadcasted.”

The most important thing he should busy himself with right now is to talk with a few big shots.

Jin Yanliu is the most popular right now, so he also has a lot of big-name endorsements. As long as you were popular, some brands will take you, but for others, there are very strict requirements for the image of the spokesperson. Something like acting in danmei may very well impact Jin Yanliu’s endorsement opportunities.

Because last year, the radio and television loosened restrictions on danmei themes due to the emphasis on brotherhood in society at the time. However, the danmei dramas that were starred were mostly crude. With many eyes watching, danmei’s reputation dropped dramatically, and even the impression of danmei actors plummeted.

It was like the epitome of shoddiness, synonymous with ridiculous ugliness.

Cheng Fei felt that if Jin Yanliu shoots this film and wants to turn the tables, he will really need to show a high-quality drama that will light up the eyes of the audience.

In danmei dramas, if one wants to become popular, the first requirement is the aesthetics of the actors.

There must be men with beauty likened with clouds, and it is enough just with Jin Yanliu himself as the pretty boy.

The news that Jin Yanliu is going to shoot <<Into the Devil>> has already been circulated in the industry. With Jin Yanliu’s participation, even if the film was filled with gay sex, there will still be a bunch of newbies filing in for a chance to act in it.

On the wall pinned with photos was filled with pictures of handsome youngsters. Liu Qichang’s hand that held onto his cigarette was shaking with agitation and excitement. How could he choose? He simply can’t! All of these pretty boys have faces akin to flowers and jade, and all of them are good!

There were even a few relatively popular actors who came to compete for the supporting roles.

But the role that the most people came for was still obviously Ye Hengyang.

Ye Hengyang, Mu Huaying’s older brother, was set as a fairy, so naturally, whoever took the role would be the one to skyrocket to fame.

In addition, the actor would be able to act alongside Jin Yanliu!

To Liu Qichang, even if the chosen actor’s appearance can’t match up to Jin Yanliu, it still can’t be too behind.

“What do you think about this person?” Jin Yanliu passed him his phone.

Liu Qichang received it and took a look. The actor was unfamiliar to him, around twenty years old, with prominent dark eyebrows and starry eyes, exuding a pure and elegant temperament.

“Who?” He hadn’t seen this person before.

“A newcomer called Yan Huihua,” Jin Yanliu answered lightly.

Yan Huihua, the most well-liked gong of <<Taking Turns to Dote on>>, had the most scenes, and also perhaps the most sincere gong.