You Don’t Understand The Pain Of Being Popular

On the other hand, in Yao Xinxin's case, the female doctor saves the male lead alone.

The two have a flirtatious interaction, creating an extremely ambiguous atmosphere.

The marketing accounts even praise Yao Xinxin's superb acting as a sincere effort.

[Hahaha, is this the so-called 'appreciation for health workers'? Yao Xinxin really knows how to praise herself]

[To those who praise Yao Xinxin's acting, why not take a look at Yao Bianliang's live stream? Even the supporting actors there perform better than her.]

[What's wrong with a little sweat? When real surgeries are performed, medical staff spend several hours in the operating room, sweating profusely. They don't complain about anything. Yet this female star, who earns a million daily, has the audacity to complain about tiredness.]

[Leaving everything else aside, I want to know why Yao Xinxin has shoulder-length hair. Can't she be more professional? Can you have loose hair in the operating room?]

[Yao Xinxin says: Professionalism doesn't matter; I must always maintain my beauty. How can I showcase my style if I tie up my hair!]

[Hahaha, Yao Xinxin is redefining 'dedication'.]

*****

In the afternoon, the first day of the "Good Drama PK Competition" finally ended with a live broadcast.

Yao Xinxin finished shooting several scenes and felt a bit tired. It was her first time working so hard on a project and to make it more authentic, she didn't even request to have the air conditioning turned on in her room.

Since returning to the wealthy circle, she hadn't experienced this kind of hardship in a long time.

"Xinjie, please have a seat." An assistant rushed over, pulling out a chair for her, while another came over to fan her.

Yao Xinxin slumped into the chair, took a sip of water, and finally started to recover slightly.

"How's it going? Have the marketing articles been posted? What are the netizens saying?" Yao Xinxin turned to ask her assistant.

Her tone was quite relaxed, even feeling a sense of relief.

Yao Xinxin believed that she did well this time, improving her acting skills and putting in a lot of effort.

The actors she performed alongside also had impressive acting skills, and they helped her immerse in the scenes. In that moment of eye contact, Yao Xinxin genuinely felt her face flush and her heart race. That's something that couldn't be achieved solely through acting skills.

Those viewers must have felt it too, right?

With this thought in mind, a smile appeared at the corner of Yao Xinxin's lips.

The assistant next to her had a slightly stiff expression. "Xinjie, um..."

what happened?

She looked at the assistant, hesitant and struggling to say a word.

Yao Xinxin waited for a response for a long time, furrowing her brows and feeling a sense of unease in her heart.

"What's wrong?" She restrained her smile. "Give me your phone; let me see it."

Top Comment: [No comparison, no harm. Thanks to Yao Bianliang for making me realize how unreliable Yao Xinxin's drama is.]

Second comment: [I saw the marketing articles and thought Yao Xinxin had turned over a new leaf. But it turns out that even if she just sweats a bit, it can be called dedication.]

There are many similar comments mocking her.

[Yao Xinxin, give up. Stop struggling.]

[I absolutely won't watch this brainless sweet romance drama. Boycotting Yao Xinxin starting from me, with a smile.]

[Everyone, go watch Yao Bianliang's drama! That's what real dedication and great acting are.]

Yao Xinxin looked at these negative comments, her face turning pale. She felt a bit dazed and incredulous.

"How could this happen?!"

She originally thought that with her hard work and such a good team, the comments would definitely improve.

But now it seems that the situation has not only failed to improve but has become worse.

After reading the comments from netizens and comparing them with the comparison images posted by a verified account, Yao Xinxin finally understood the cause and effect of the situation.

"Damn it..." Yao Xinxin's heart was bleeding; she was starting to feel panicked.

The PR team was trying to control the buzz, but that was not the solution. If things continued like this, she would never be able to turn things around in her lifetime.

What should she do?

Is she really... out of chances?

"Xinxin, what are you looking at?" At that moment, a gentle female voice suddenly sounded from behind.

Yao Xinxin turned her head and saw a beautiful woman with a slender figure and high heels walking towards her. She flicked her long hair and sat down next to Yao Xinxin.

"Wenjie, you're here," Yao Xinxin forced herself to suppress her emotions, but her fingertips were still trembling. "It's nothing, just reading some comments from netizens."

Wenjie's full name is Wen Xuan. She is the top actress of Ansheng Entertainment, and Lu Yanchen sent her to act alongside Yao Xinxin.

She debuted at twenty and became an A-list actress with a historical ensemble drama, receiving good projects ever since.

Although she has been criticized for the dramas she has acted in recent years, as a senior who has been popular for several years, Wen Xuan still has high fame and a good reputation.

"Are you still worrying about those trivial matters?" Wen Xuan looked at Yao Xinxin and shook her head with a smile. "Don't pay too much attention to them. Those are not what you should be focusing on."

Yao Xinxin pursed her lips, somewhat puzzled. "Wenjie, what do you mean?"

Wen Xuan has been in the entertainment industry for many years and naturally has a deeper understanding of the industry's rules.

She looked at Yao Xinxin and sighed slightly.

This child is still too young.

She can't handle even a small setback.

"Now you can see how popular your livestream is and how popular Yao Bianliang's livestream is," she said.

Yao Xinxin paused momentarily, opened her phone, and checked the data.

She didn't want to check, but now that she did, she discovered an astonishing fact.

The number of viewers in her livestream was actually more than seven times that of Yao Bianliang's!

"The number of viewers is so much higher?" Yao Xinxin was stunned.

"Is it strange?" Wen Xuan's lips curved slightly.

Although she hadn't seen the specific data, anyone could guess the situation.

Most netizens go online to vent their emotions, criticizing Yao Xinxin's drama and praising Yao Bianliang's drama. But would they really go to support Yao Bianliang?

The probability is very low!

Even if a small number of people are recommended and go to watch the drama, they quickly quit after experiencing the oppressive and dull atmosphere within a few minutes.

There may be a lot of positive reviews, but the actual number of views is very low.

"Popularity is just superficial. What matters most is the traffic and the market," Wen Xuan said with a faint smile. "In this day and age, how many hit dramas are not criticized or scolded by the audience? As long as there is enough viewership, we will stand undefeated."

Yao Xinxin was slightly stunned; she vaguely grasped something but couldn't fully understand.

Wen Xuan continued, "In fact, the viewers who criticize and the viewers who watch the drama are not the same group of people. Let them criticize as much as they want. It doesn't affect us from earning money from the vast market."

Wen Xuan spoke the truth. Different audience groups mean different markets.

In recent years, there has been a constant influx of mass-produced dramas. If these dramas don't have a market and can't reap profits, why would directors, actors, and investors flock to shoot them?

Actually, Yao Xinxin also understood that Yao Bianliang's drama was too dull, lacking any excitement or humor, and the market for it must be very small.

She just never expected that the number of her viewers would crush Yao Bianliang's in such a dominant manner!

This was only for the live stream, with bullet comments and interactions, providing a certain level of entertainment.

When the works are officially released, Yao Bianliang's drama, being oppressive and dull, would have no commercial value whatsoever, and the gap in viewership between the two sides would only widen.

Wen Xuan's lips curved slightly. "You see, those people who are clamoring to boycott your drama and support Yao Bianliang. Now, Yao Bianliang has made a realistic-themed work, and you have made a purely commercial-themed work. What are the results?"

"Your viewers are still many, while Yao Bianliang's viewers are still few."

"This is reality."

At this point, Wen Xuan seemed to recall her own past, clicked her tongue a few times, and her eyes carried a hint of mockery.

Stars who can become popular in their generation, who among them don't have a few representatives works, and who hasn't played memorable and iconic characters for the audience?

*****

In fact, it's not just Yao Xinxin who is scared, Yao Bianliang is also a little scared.

According to the current situation, the entire internet is praising her!

Although it's expected to have positive reviews, there are also many dramas that receive critical acclaim but fail to attract viewers. However, seeing such positive comments, Yao Bianliang couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

The hype is too high. If some viewers genuinely come to watch her drama to support her, won't the number of views exceed the system's predetermined limit?

If that happens, all efforts will be in vain, and it would be a mess.

"Just relying on hype is definitely not enough..." Yao Bianliang felt a bit anxious. "We must think of other ways."

Yao Bianliang couldn't believe that Yao Xinxin's team was so useless that they couldn't come up with a decent public relations plan.

But for some reason, besides generating hype, Yao Xinxin's side didn't seem to have any other actions.

Could it be because of the author's original character setting that resulted in the low intelligence of the characters in this book?

Yao Bianliang couldn't be sure.

All she felt now was distress. "I must guide public opinion."

Since her goal is just viewership, she doesn't need to consider other aspects.

As the saying goes, it's better to be lenient than to be strict.

Since the public believes that her drama is well-produced while Yao Xinxin's drama lacks depth, she will go along with the public's thinking!

Indeed, Yao Bianliang's drama is indeed well-produced, but 90% of the content is too oppressive and realistic.

People can simply appreciate it as a work, but if they want to relax and enjoy watching a drama during holidays and breaks, there is no need to choose it at all.

Moreover, after watching this drama, they will feel depressed and uncomfortable for a long time, unable to let go of it.

—By spreading such comments, won't it quickly discourage a large number of eager viewers?

Yao Bianliang cautiously asked, "System, would this be considered a violation?"

The system paused for two seconds and replied, "It's not considered a violation."

Indeed, 90% of the content of the drama is very oppressive, and only the last one or two small segments are filled with hope for the future.

These statements cannot be considered deceiving the audience because it is the truth.

What a good plan!