The news of Xia Wei Liang's assistant being attacked on set quickly spread online.
While some still disliked Xia Wei Liang, most people had a sound sense of judgment; disliking her didn't preclude them from not wanting to see anyone get hurt.
However, there were always those who deliberately spread negativity, easily inciting public outrage.
"Why did the makeup artist attack her specifically? Were they that bored and eager to target her? Heh, I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but maybe she should look for reasons within herself!"
"What era are we in? How can we still hear this 'victim blaming' mentality? Please, are the heads on people's necks just for height?"
"Heh, every time I see these idiots, I can't help but curse: Sprinkle some rice on a keyboard, and a chicken's operations would be better than yours!"
"Wasn't that the same makeup artist who deliberately made things difficult for my Empress last time and refused to do her makeup? How terrifying, to bring snakes and sulfuric acid to the set… aren't such people mentally disturbed? Poor assistant girl, she must have been terrified!"
"I heard that when Empress heard her little assistant was bullied, she exploded! She grabbed a stick and went straight over. Wow! Not afraid at all!"
"Hahahaha… Is what the upstairs person said true? I can picture it now, can't you!!"
"Empress really protects her own. She was bullied by the makeup artist before, but I never saw her say a word! But I heard when her own person was bullied, she immediately transformed into a fierce little fairy!"
"Wow, I love an Empress like this~ It's never a loss for Liang Fen to invest in her~"
"Zi Le Guo Xiao Le: Wow, our little fairy is mighty~ At this moment, how can Xiao Le's cheering be absent…."
"Netizen: Scram."
In a high-rise office of a certain company, a tall and handsome middle-aged man was sitting at his desk, browsing a tablet.
He furrowed his brow, scrolling from Weibo to Douyin, and then to various video platforms.
"According to Baidu search index, the daily average has exceeded twenty thousand this month. Due to the recent exposure of her family background and her regular variety shows, her popularity and public recognition are comparable to that of other rising stars this season."
The secretary stood opposite him, reporting, "However, the conclusion from the public relations department's舆论 monitoring report still suggests further observation."
Chang Qi Zhi put down the tablet and said enthusiastically, "No need to observe further, it's her!"
"But her reputation is still unstable, and the issue of her elderly care hasn't been settled. It's too risky to have her as a spokesperson."
"A girl who bravely accepts adversity, I can't imagine what other risks she might have! There's no need to consider it further, it's her! Only her! It must be her!!"
"But boss…"
Chang Qi Zhi waved his hand, his voice resounding, "Go contact her company! Now! Immediately! Right away!"
"…Yes."
Qiao Shan exited the office with a look of helplessness.
The boss was a good boss, just too impetuous, a complete chuunibyou.
***
After returning from An County, Xia Wei Liang rushed to record "Challenge Us!".
Unexpectedly, the guests for these two episodes were all familiar faces.
"Hello, Empress Sister!"
Situ greeted her first, then shouted to the rear, "Show respect!"
"Hello, Empress Sister!"
The four team members behind him, dressed in black stage costumes, bowed ninety degrees in unison, showing great respect.
Looking at these handsome and beautiful faces, Xia Wei Liang had a feeling that she was not far from being hung on a wall as a decorative item.
Cheng Ge had just entered the backstage and was startled by the scene. Immediately, he pointed and struck a pose, "Everyone, follow my movements in unison / Come, to my left, draw a dragon / On your right / Draw a rainbow…"
The U11 members were also playful and immediately cooperated with Cheng Ge, drawing dragons.
"Come to the left~ Draw a rainbow with me / On your right~ Draw another dragon…"
Cheng Ge happily drew, and then entered with a smile, "These kids are so likable!"
Situ: "Show respect!"
"Hello, Cheng Ge!"
After greeting Cheng Ge, Rui Rui took several brothers elsewhere.
Cheng Ge sat down and quickly inquired, "Liang'er, I heard you bravely fought over a dozen thugs and rescued a young girl from the jaws of a giant python…"
Xia Wei Liang remained unfazed, "Did it also say that the girl was smitten and wanted to marry me?"
"Yes, yes! Exactly!"
Xia Wei Liang couldn't even cry with laughter, "How did information transmission get a self-editing function now?"
"Oh, it doesn't matter if it was a few people or a few snakes, you're bringing positive energy! It's worth spreading!"
Cheng Ge picked up his thermos again, opened the lid, and blew on the steam, "How was the movie filming? Director Zhou is very demanding, you must have been scolded by him quite a bit?" Su Dan Novel Network
"It was alright, as I only had a few scenes, he couldn't scold me much."
Cheng Ge glanced at her and said unhurriedly, "Liang, you need to put more effort into your career. Don't let down the twenty-plus years of diligent cultivation I've given you."
"Brother, don't worry, my career is like me, incredibly good!"
"Oh, right, there's something I want to discuss with you." Cheng Ge's tone suddenly became sincere and serious.
Xia Wei Liang decisively put up her hand in a dramatic gesture, nostrils flared, "Cheng Ge, I'm broke."
Cheng Ge was amused by her, "What are you thinking, child? Am I the kind of person who bullies juniors? If I want to borrow, I'd ask Fu Gui!"
Then, he pulled a business card from his pocket, "A friend of mine recently made an observational program. It's in a studio with guests commenting, chatting about family matters, and occasionally throwing in some chicken soup."
He continued, "He wants to find some young artists to live in the mountains for a week. However, he hasn't managed to invite anyone yet. It's understandable that people don't want to come on his show, so he called me for help."
Xia Wei Liang took the card and read the name: "Huang Yan Yan…"
The name sounded a bit familiar.
"A new director on the Ye Shi platform, he used to shoot documentaries. This young man is quite good, very serious about his work. To film ostriches, he actually trained himself to speed up! Let's just say, if it weren't for the speed limit, regular cars couldn't outrun him!"
Xia Wei Liang remembered.
So it was the person who kept shouting "god-tier acting" to Emperor Xiao!
"Oh! It's him!"
"That… it’s okay if you don’t go…"
Xia Wei Liang was quite straightforward, "Okay, I'll go."
Cheng Ge was taken aback, "Liang, I was just casually mentioning it. After all, it's a new director, and it's a documentary-style variety show, with no gimmicks or hype. It might be quite boring… If you don't want to go, I completely understand, it's normal. Don't feel pressured."
"It's fine, it's quite good." Xia Wei Liang said with a smile, "Anyway, next month 'Ai Yun' will also be doing charity work in the mountains, so I'll consider it as gaining experience in advance."
"Liang… you saying that has really stumped me…"
Cheng Ge was genuinely surprised.
To be honest, he had asked more than one person, and most had politely said they needed to consider it, while those with bigger names had directly refused.
He hadn't held much hope for Xia Wei Liang, as he understood how difficult things were for the young girl now, but he hadn't expected her to agree so readily!
"The filming for the drama is over anyway, and this is my only variety show at the moment. I'm free, so as long as food and accommodation are provided!"
"That's no problem! Absolutely! Whatever you want to eat, I can get it for you!"
Cheng Ge was truly touched and patted her shoulder, "Liang, when I become famous, I'll definitely bring you along!"
Xia Wei Liang patted his shoulder in return, seriously saying, "Brother, you will definitely become famous! The explosive kind!"
They looked at each other.
"Mm!"
"Mm!"
Just then, Sister Hua came in and saw their posture, "What's going on? Swearing an oath? Are you short a person?"