You Don’t Understand The Pain Of Being Popular

"Is this really my haters' group..." Yao Bianliang looked at the group members who had already started promoting her new drama, feeling extremely sad.

Although the group name hadn't changed yet, most members had clearly switched sides. At first glance, it didn't look like a haters' group anymore; it looked more like her fan group.

Just as she was muttering this to herself, a message popped up.

【Group Owner has changed the group name to Yao Bianliang New Fans Group】

【Group Owner has posted a group announcement:

The group owner has converted to being a fan of Yao Bianliang. Yao Bianliang's haters / Lu Shuai brainless fans will be automatically removed from the group. New fans of Yao Bianliang, please press 1. The group owner will start cleaning up the members tonight at 7 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation!】

Yao Bianliang: "..."

This was possible?!

The system couldn't help but say, "Host, aren't these your haters? Shouldn't you leave the group now?"

Yao Bianliang remained silent. She didn't feel much like talking right now.

The harmonious and blissful haters community from yesterday was still fresh in her memory, but now, looking back, it seemed so distant.

Time had passed, things had changed, and the haters had collectively defected. The few sisters who were still holding on were leaving, and she was the only one left in place, feeling like she was in a dream.

There were arguments in the group chat and a small number of staunch fans of Lu Shuai who refused to believe the truth were having heated debates with others in the group. The group owner removed some members, finally bringing some peace to the chat.

There were also a few group members who didn't speak and simply left the group silently.

After everything settled down, Yao Bianliang looked at the number of group members and couldn't help but feel stunned—

Over seven hundred people!

The original haters' group had more than eight hundred people, and now, after the mass defection, she inexplicably gained over seven hundred new fans!

"What on earth is going on in these people's minds..." Yao Bianliang despairingly realized that since the group name was changed, there were constant new fan requests to join.

Looking around, they were all her new fans.

Moreover, this group chat was just one among countless fan groups; these fans were just a small part of the overall fan base.

It's imaginable that among her tens of thousands of haters across the internet, how many would directly turn into new supporters and fresh forces for her.

And all of these people would become the greatest obstacles on her path to becoming a popular figure.

Yao Bianliang: "..."

Don't ask; asking would mean she was almost numb by now.

【Group owner uploaded group files — "Spring Warmth, Dew, and Splendor" Drama Stills Collection】

【Group owner: Yao Bianliang New Fans Group is officially established today, everyone remember to watch the drama~!】

As the group owner spoke, the reactions from everyone were also quite enthusiastic.

【Hehuan: Got it!】

【Moonlight of Liangliang is Beautiful: Saved, the stills look really good.】

【Lu Shuai, Give Me Trouble: Hehe, I heard that this drama is getting a new male lead! What a big surprise! I'm already looking forward to it.】

Yao Bianliang lay on the sofa, resembling a fish that had given up struggling. She looked at the fans who had switched from being haters to fans in the group, revealing a bitter smile.

Are you looking forward to the new drama, huh?

Alright, you bunch of treacherous traitors, just wait for me!

If this new drama's plot can't poison this group of people, she'll write her own name backward!

"Now that I think about it, the production team should be close to finding a new male lead."

Yao Bianliang tried to calm herself down. Perhaps the new male lead could bring her a new opportunity.

As long as she could make this highly toxic TV series receive negative feedback, then even her best reputation wouldn't be able to resist it.

"This time, we need to pick the worst actor possible!" Yao Bianliang secretly made up her mind.

*****

After Lu Shuai's incident, the set of "Spring Warmth, Dew, and Splendor" was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

As they say, good things come in pairs. The next morning, the casting for the male lead was also on the schedule.

Early in the morning, Yao Bianliang arrived at the studio. The director, Hua, and the screenwriter, Xie Wan'er, were both present. They were looking at a stack of documents and engaging in a heated argument.

Director Hua said, "Huang Ge is indeed a well-known actor with strong skills in the country. His popularity is very high, and he's widely recognized in the industry. However, his appearance is completely inappropriate!"

"If we let him play the male lead, our drama will be completely ruined."

Xie Wan'er showed no weakness, "Then can that guy you mentioned, Xiao Chen, really handle the role? He does have acceptable looks, but as a pure newcomer, he has absolutely no reputation in the entertainment industry."

"Letting someone like him play the male lead, people who don't know might think we want Sister Liang to support newcomers."

Both choices have their pros and cons, and the situation reached a stalemate.

Therefore, when Yao Bianliang walked into the room, the two immediately gazed at her.

Xie Wan'er's eyes brightened, and she took the initiative to step forward, pulling Yao Bianliang to the table, "Sister Liang, who do you think would be better to play the male lead?"

Yao Bianliang's gaze shifted to the stack of documents on the table. There were a total of five candidates, all male actors who had recently come for auditions.

She quickly understood the reason behind the argument between the two sides.

Actor Huang Ge, a well-known skilled actor in the country, had considerable popularity, but his appearance was somewhat lacking.

Xiao Chen, a young new-generation actor, had good looks and decent acting skills, but as a newcomer, he had no reputation in the entertainment industry.

"Director Hua wants Xiao Chen, Sister Wan'er wants Huang Ge, and if I were to choose the male lead..." Yao Bianliang's finger glided over the several documents, pausing slightly.

Under the expectant gazes of Director Hua and Xie Wan'er, she finally picked up a neglected document from a corner.

"I actually think this actor named Xu Yao is more suitable!"

Xu Yao?

Both of them were momentarily stunned, following Yao Bianliang's line of sight to the document they had left in the corner.

Xu Yao, a 35-year-old male actor. He was the most unremarkable among the male actors who came for auditions.

In terms of popularity, as a faded actor, he couldn't compare to Huang Ge;

In terms of looks, being middle-aged, he couldn't match the young actor Xiao Chen.

From whichever perspective, it seems there's no reason to choose him.

Director Hua: "..."

Xie Wan'er: "..."

At this point, both of them fell into silence.

What to do now? It seemed they were having a bit of trouble understanding Sister Liang's intentions.