Ch 236: Fourth Sister, You’ve Changed. Where’s My Simply Adorable Fragrant Sister?

Late last month.

Bian Xiaoxiao’s assistant posted the first inflammatory post on Weibo.

The assistant, named “Zhixin,” posted a Weibo post accusing a male actor of assaulting Bian Xiaoxiao on set due to creative differences. The full post didn’t name the actor, but it tagged Yin Xiaotien at the end.

Therefore,

it was self-evident who the accusatory post was targeting.

Subsequently, Bian Xiaoxiao also posted, confirming she was the female lead in the incident and accusing Yin Xiaotien of not being a man and only hitting women.

This caused the incident to escalate.

However,

other high-popularity events had previously overshadowed this matter.

Now, with those involved apprehended or banned, and the popularity gradually fading, people are only now learning about this event in the entertainment industry.

These days, it’s quite entertaining to watch celebrities fight.

Especially a male actor hitting a female actor.

Many people don’t know who Bian Xiaoxiao is, but many fans know who Yin Xiaotien is.

He’s currently somewhat of a rising star.

Even if he doesn’t have that much traffic yet, his name is familiar.

…

Yin Xiaotien also responded, denying that he assaulted anyone.

This matter isn’t really a big deal. Even if he did hit her, and didn’t even send her to the hospital, is that really a significant event?

Young Master Cao doesn’t think it’s a big deal.

He actually hopes he did hit her, so he can enjoy the spectacle.

However…

Soon, as Young Master Cao’s popularity subsided, the other side’s popularity increased, gaining attention from both industry insiders and outsiders.

Many people witnessed the power of traffic.

Actually,

many artists have been led astray by Young Master Cao.

They’ve all witnessed the effect of traffic: a little argument can be lauded by fans and make it onto the Hot Search.

This is completely different from PR in the past.

In the past, it required interviews, programs, and contacting newspapers and television stations.

But now it doesn’t…

Now, just a few words on Weibo with colleagues, fans, or even oneself will excite many fans like they’ve taken stimulants.

No one is an idiot.

Everyone understands this is a cost-free and highly profitable business.

Look at Cao Cheng, from his initial online spat with Little Steel Cannon to now, how much popularity has he generated?

Industry insiders see it and remember it.

Everyone is afraid to piggyback off Young Master Cao, but they can piggyback off Yin Xiaotien.

Many people are afraid of offending Young Master Cao and facing retribution later. After all, he controls cinema chains, making him like the father of the entertainment industry. Who dares to ride the wave?

But who is Yin Xiaotien?

Nothing.

Yet he carries the title of a rising star.

He’s perfectly suited to be piggybacked on and stepped on.

Especially since he did wrong, that he hit a woman. So it’s not our fault for riding this wave, oh.

That’s how the entertainment industry works.

There’s definitely friendship, but not much.

…

Subsequently, various celebrities started to participate.

They personally participated.

Many were Yin Xiaotien’s “friends”.

Yang Zi, Huang Shengyi’s husband, began riding the wave, publishing comments and screenshots of videos, urging Yin Xiaotien to apologize.

Implicitly, he’s saying, “I’m doing this for your own good, brother, just apologize, it’s not a big deal, be magnanimous.”

With this image, the industry became excited.

Many couldn’t hold back and jumped out completely.

Including Li Chen, Du Chun, Wang Luodan, Li Xiaolu, Jia Nailiang, Dong Xuan, etc…

Historically known as: Backstabbing Cult!

…

Seeing these familiar faces, Cao Cheng shook his head.

There’s probably no one behind this; these people just want to ride the wave.

It’s simply a case of beating a dog when it’s down.

They may genuinely believe the screenshots Lan Zi posted, or they may feel Yin Xiaotien has no evidence to clear his name, so they can step on him freely.

In short,

with so many people stepping on him, it can’t be blamed on me, right?

This led to more people riding the wave.

Even Bao Jianfeng, who already has some traffic, joined in, riding the wave, and tagging the director, saying, “Director, you should work with me in the future. I don’t hit people, I don’t change the script, I have a gentle personality, and I’m emotionally stable…”

Look at those words.

Are they human words?

Of course,

can you blame him?

No, at least he didn’t pressure Yin Xiaotien to apologize like those others. He’s just being sarcastic, seemingly finding it amusing and thinking he’s funny.

But this is the entertainment industry.

…

Here.

Cao Cheng watched the online events escalate, laughing uproariously.

Mainly because most of the fans participated, using beautiful language, and are all talented.

Continuously using elegant language to kindly greet each other’s ancestors for eighteen generations.

Right now, the entire Jinbei area is in chaos.

“Here!”

Fourth Sister brought the fruit cut by the maids, placing it on the coffee table.

Then she looked at Young Master Cao’s laptop.

“You’re also paying attention to this?”

“Which?”

“The fight on set.” Fourth Sister hasn’t realized the seriousness of the situation.

It’s true.

Based on the evidence and the overall situation, Yin Xiaotien is powerless to change things.

After all, the public opinion is all against him.

Some endorsements and advertisements have already stated that they’ll terminate their contracts with him.

It’s a case of everyone pushing a falling wall and beating a broken drum. Even the original film crew hasn’t spoken out.

Cao Cheng asked back: “What do you think the truth of this matter is?”

Fourth Sister shook her head: “It’s not important. There’s no truth in the entertainment industry.”

“…”

Cao Cheng was surprised: “You’ve enlightened?”

Fourth Sister snorted, threw her slippers, sat cross-legged, and nodded: “The longer you stay in this circle, the more you realize that everything on the surface is fake, or mostly fake, with a small part being true.”

“Like this event, even if Yin Xiaotien didn’t hit her, there was definitely a conflict. The screenshot shows him reaching out, at least pushing the actress.”

Cao Cheng had to admit Fourth Sister was much smarter.

Did she eat M&Ms?

Cao Cheng felt annoyed. He really shouldn’t have given her those enlightening tea and incense.

It made her too smart.

Making Young Master Cao feel insignificant.

Fourth Sister haughtily continued, humming like a piglet: “If Yin Xiaotien can’t provide evidence to refute it, just a screenshot is enough to crush him.”

“And even if he’s crushed, no one will sympathize. Why is he so stupid? When he had a conflict, he didn’t preserve evidence or anything beneficial to himself?”

“So he deserves it.”

Fourth Sister looked like a capitalist.

Young Master Cao agreed with this.

In this world, there’s no good or evil, only smart people and stupid people.

If you don’t know how to protect yourself, and get crushed, it’s only because you’re stupid.

However,

outwardly, Young Master Cao expressed disdain.

“Fourth Sister, where did you learn this capitalist attitude? You’ve changed, you’ve changed!”

Cao Cheng lamented: “Give me back my once simple and lovely Fragrant Sister!!”

Fourth Sister laughed angrily, jumped up, and started punching him: “I learned it from you.”

“Nonsense, I’m a gentleman!” Cao Cheng quickly blocked her blows.

Fourth Sister sneered: “You a gentleman? You treat your cosmetics colleagues like dogs, and if they resist, you cut off their extract supply, regardless of the contract. With that attitude, you call yourself a gentleman? You’re the capitalist, the evil kind.”

“…”

How did Fourth Sister know about this?

Cao Cheng was puzzled.

But Young Master Cao wouldn’t admit it: “You’re wrong, this is normal business operation. What do you mean I cut off supply if they resist? I adjust according to inventory; there’s no deliberate retribution. I respect the contractual spirit.”

“You? Contractual spirit?” Fourth Sister snorted, pinning Cao Cheng down.

Cao Cheng retorted: “I do respect the spirit of abandoning contracts! Saying abandon, then abandoning, saying adhere, then adhering, isn’t that the spirit of abandoning contracts?”

“…”

Fourth Sister was stunned, taking several seconds to realize: “The contractual spirit you understand is the ‘abandon’ in abandon?”

“Isn’t it?” Cao Cheng looked innocently naive.

Fourth Sister laughed, giving a thumbs-up: “Okay, okay, you really are good at playing with words.”

“What? I don’t understand what you’re saying.” Cao Cheng rolled his eyes at her.

Fourth Sister punched him, chuckling: “I can’t beat you, kid. Come on, give your sister a leg massage.”

After saying that,

Fourth Sister found a comfortable position, resting her legs on his.

Cao Cheng habitually reached out.

Fourth Sister closed her eyes, enjoying the massage, casually asking: “Why are you paying attention to these small matters in the entertainment industry? What? Do you like this actress, Xiaoxiao?”

Fourth Sister really understands Young Master Cao.

Knowing Young Master Cao likes actresses.

Maybe he doesn’t need to do anything, but it’s pleasant to look at.

Anyway, most of the artists in the company are women.

Cao Cheng shook his head: “I want to sign Yin Xiaotien.”

“Huh?” Fourth Sister suddenly opened her eyes: “Your orientation changed?”

Cao Cheng pinched her hard.

Fourth Sister cried out in pain, kicking back.

Finally, Young Master Cao pinned her down, ending the fight.

Cao Cheng didn’t explain.

He directly ordered: “Tomorrow, have Sister Li contact Xiaotian, ask if he’s interested in coming to Miracle Media. We can arrange some big productions for him. No leading roles yet, but he can choose any supporting roles.”

“Are you serious?” Fourth Sister was surprised.

After all, Yin Xiaotien’s reputation is bad, and his acting skills aren’t that good, at best average to slightly above average.

It’s possible to sign him.

But there’s no need to sign him now, right?

It’s pointless to attract unnecessary fire.

Even if Miracle Media isn’t afraid of being criticized by fans, there’s no need.

“Don’t worry, just ask. This guy isn’t stupid. He must have evidence, and his connections are good. Although many people are stepping on him now, some are supporting him, genuinely believing in his character.”

“Without concrete evidence, even with surface evidence like the screenshot damaging Yin Xiaotien’s character, some celebrities in the industry still support him. Although the number is small, it’s enough to show this guy’s character isn’t bad, and he’s not stupid.”

“Stupid people don’t have friends in adversity.”

After Cao Cheng finished, Fourth Sister seemed to understand.

She checked it out.

There were indeed a few friends who posted in support, but it didn’t have much effect. Instead, they were constantly scolded by the Backstabbing Cult fans.

Yet they didn’t delete their posts.

That speaks volumes.