Chapter 507: The Public Opinion of Black Fans
The variety show recording was over, and Yu Linna had also returned to Guangnan. Although she had experienced many things, and had also been accidentally injured, the doctor had said it was not a big deal, so she could also rest assured. After that, Ye Zhiyun had looked for her, but Yu Linna’s attitude was very cold. Yu Linna had also not expected that Ye Zhiyun would say that kind of thing. She had said that she wanted to start over and pursue her. Although she admired her determination, Yu Linna did not think that this was a simple matter.
In the first few days after she had returned, Yu Linna would intermittently feel a headache, usually after she woke up. In her dreams, she would often dream of a hazy snowy day, and endless snowflakes, and she could even see a little white bear walking over from a distance. And then she would wake up.
After waking up, a wave of emptiness, a wave of powerlessness. Yu Linna did not know what was wrong with her. Recently, she had been dreaming of snow a lot, and she had a vague headache. She had poured herself a glass of water to drink, and then had gone back to sleep. This situation had lasted for about a week, and after that, she had basically stopped dreaming. Yu Linna had slowly forgotten about this matter and had not taken it to heart.
On the contrary, Ye Zhiyun, after she had returned to Shanghai, had entered a busy work period, filming and doing projects at the same time, and had represented the company many times to negotiate contracts. Dai Wenqian had even said that she had become more desperate after she had returned.
“I want to make myself better.”
That’s what she had said to Dai Wenqian.
She had said that she wanted to pursue Yu Linna again. Although Dai Wenqian was taken aback, she also felt that this was a good thing. If she could figure it out, it would naturally be the best, although it was quite difficult.
As the filming of the TV series entered its final stages, Ye Zhiyun had put Wen Yajun’s other movie script on the agenda. That is to say, after the TV series was finished filming, the movie filming would immediately begin, which would also mean that Wen Yajun would have no vacation, at least for the next few days. Wen Yajun was on the verge of tears.
“Boss, you’re abusing your employees like this. The employees will not be happy.”
“Didn’t I give you a bonus? Work hard. If you do well at the end of the year, I’ll arrange an assistant for you.”
“…Boss, actually, I think I can work for a few more years for the future of the company. I’m still young. I can endure hardship.”
And so Jiaying Company had gotten on the right track. Ye Zhiyun, as a new director, and also a great beauty, had also gained her own popularity in the entertainment industry. If there was anyone who was unhappy, it was probably Zhu Yiqian. She saw that Ye Zhiyun’s development was getting better and better, and the time she spent with her was also getting less and less. It was really not pleasant. She still wanted to continue to conquer her.
Who would have known that the type Ye Zhiyun liked was not her?
This July was extremely hot, and also extremely anxious. The movie Future Cop, starring the popular Chinese-American star, An Xiayue, had landed in theaters. As a soft sci-fi, comedy-oriented theme, it was also a sci-fi type that was rarely filmed in the country. This movie had snatched 1.5 billion at the box office, and had a score of 6.6 on the Douzi website, which was still passable. Plus, An Xiayue’s popularity was at its peak. Such a result was also to be expected. And this movie had also landed in South Korea, and the box office revenue was not bad. An Xiayue had officially established a firm foundation in the country.
Then, Yu Xiayue also had a new work plan.
“You’re looking for me to cooperate?”
Yu Linna was a little surprised when she received Yu Xiayue’s call.
“Yes. I was also invited by Brother Qing. He said that there is a hard sci-fi movie to be filmed. He is a guest star. He asked me to be one of the main actors in it, and the director also agreed. By the way, they said they also want to ask you to make a friendly appearance.”
“A sci-fi movie… can it be filmed?”
When Yu Linna heard that the other party was filming a sci-fi movie, her first reaction was still that it was quite unscientific. Because in the country, a sci-fi movie, and not an animated type, to want to film it well was really not that easy. It was normal for her to be suspicious.
Then Yu Xiayue had sent her a rough script to look at. Yu Linna had carefully finished reading it, and after that, she no longer refused and had readily agreed. She would join in as a guest star. Although she was not a screenwriter, she felt it should be okay. Many domestic directors liked to find her to make a guest appearance in movies. Although she was not an actress, her guest appearance in movies always had a good audience affinity.
And so, Happy Fries’ crew had found her again, hoping that she would make another guest appearance. They had offered a price of 1 million, and the screen time was ten minutes. Yu Linna had just nodded in agreement.
“Alright, Sister Yue, I agree. Happy cooperation.”
“Haha, I knew you would agree. Not to say so much, I have to go to work first. I have another movie to film, but it’s a supporting role. We’ll see each other in the crew next.”
After hanging up the phone, Yu Xiayue continued to throw herself into filming.
Yu Linna, taking advantage of this leisure time, had calculated her own net worth. Her current net worth was already several tens of millions. She was a bona fide rich woman. After all, she was not only serializing novels, but also writing scripts, and making guest appearances in movies. At the same time, she was also engaged in investment. It would be absolutely unreasonable if she had no money.
So much money, it seemed that there was no meaning in her keeping it.
Buying a house, who would she buy it for? Buying a car, she hadn’t even gotten a driver’s license yet. What can she buy?
It’s better to go and donate. Yu Linna thought so.
At this time, Yu Xiayue was on location filming in Australia. She was also working very hard. But today, an unexpected friend had come to visit her on set. It was not Tang Yumeng, but Yu Xiayue’s friend from America.
“Hi, Belia! Long time no see! I missed you to death~”
“Yueyue, are you alright?”
The ones who came to visit were two American girls, one a rising star in Hollywood, and the other a newcomer screenwriter who was working as a screenwriter in Hollywood.
“Linda, Toni, long time no see. Why are you guys here?”
She was very surprised by the arrival of these two good friends. Linda, for now, not to mention, Toni, she should be very busy in Hollywood. For her to actually come, one had to know that many people were looking for her to write scripts.
“I heard you were filming in Australia, so I came.”
“So good. To put it in Chinese, it is, ‘to have friends coming from afar, is it not a delight?'”
Yu Xiayue had said the second half in Chinese.
Linda didn’t understand, but Toni had barely understood her meaning. She had smiled wryly and had then given the gift she had brought to visit the set to Yu Xiayue.
“Yueyue, I was originally worried that you wouldn’t be used to China, although it is your old home. But seeing you doing so well now, I’m quite happy. You don’t know, right? Many people in Hollywood are commenting on China. They all say that Chinese movies have become very amazing now, completely different from ten years ago. And you, as an actress from Hollywood, they are also commenting on you.”
“Really?”
“Of course it’s true, my dear. Now there are a few producers who are thinking of whether to invite you back to Hollywood. You also know that the Chinese market is also quite large, and Hollywood has also taken a fancy to this place. In short… you will be empty, family tour.”
Toni had said the last sentence in Chinese, which was terrible, and her pronunciation was not standard. But Yu Xiayue had found it very warm to listen to.
“Thank you guys! I’m also very much looking forward to returning to Hollywood!”
With the support of her friends, she would surely get better and better. When she had first returned to her home country, she had nothing. But now she had both fame and fortune. She still wanted to continue to develop here.
Yu Xiayue had originally wanted to have a video call with her mom in her spare time, to talk about her recent situation. But she had been attracted by another hot search on Weibo. She had spent her rest time on scrolling through Weibo. And this Weibo post was indeed related to Yu Linna.
A hot search titled “Shion-sensei is being morally kidnapped” had entered the Weibo hot search list.
The cause of the matter was like this. Yu Linna had wanted to donate money. Coincidentally, at this time, a certain place in the country was in need of earthquake relief. As a public figure, it was also her first time donating money. She had donated about 500,000, and the donation amount was made public with the official’s consent. In this way, the amount of money donated by public figures was known to the public.
But the matter had just happened like this.
Many haters felt that Yu Linna had donated too little. Because Yu Linna was a famous supreme god author in the country, and at the same time a star screenwriter, her net worth was certainly not low. As a result, she had actually only donated 500,000. In the eyes of many people, this was very low.
“Please, Shion-sensei, you are so rich. Are you not embarrassed to donate 500,000?”
“You, a person with a net worth of several million or ten million, only donating 500,000 is too immoral. I think it would be about right to donate ten million. This is not moral kidnapping, just a simple suggestion. Don’t misunderstand.”
“Miss Yu, you’ve earned so much money. How much are you planning to give to the disaster area? A few million is always necessary, right?”
“Now that the place is in trouble, Miss Yu Linna should donate a little more to show her attitude, right? You are a public figure.”
“I told you she was an American. To donate so little, so stingy, and still say you are Chinese.”
There were quite a lot of such wise remarks online.
Overnight, Yu Linna was once again pushed to the top of the hot search, becoming the number one celebrity. And the social public opinion triggered by this matter had also exploded in major forums and forums.
“Are you stupid?? What does it have to do with you how much she donates? And you still say it’s not moral kidnapping. What kind of robber logic is that!”
“I think she at least is willing to donate. You think she donated too little. How much did you donate? You ask her to donate ten million, but you don’t go and donate? Oh, you don’t have that much money. If you don’t have that much money, then why are you asking others to donate so much? If you can’t speak, then don’t speak!”
“I support Shion-sensei. These people’s brains are thinking about some things. How much you donate is a matter of kindness, not an obligation. Are they primary school students? They can’t even figure this out!”
“And there’s also the nationality kidnapping. They say if you don’t donate, you’re not Chinese. These people really have a hole in their heads!”
The matter of Yu Linna being forced to donate, Yu Linna was on the hot search list. Yu Xiayue had also stood up to speak for her after seeing this matter. In any case, she was also a mixed-race. To be gossiped about because of a donation, Yu Xiayue also couldn’t stand it.
An Xiayue V: Actually, I really feel that how much money to donate is up to the person involved. No one can force anyone. Donating is not a responsibility nor an obligation. Forcing a donation is neither rational nor logical. In other words, how much she donates is her own business. Why do you have to have others donate so much? Are you hoping that she will donate the money to you?
It was the first time Yu Xiayue had so domineeringly rebuffed someone on Weibo. But it had to be said that she had done a beautiful job this time, and had also gained a lot of fans. On the contrary, when Toni was watching her operate Weibo, she had accidentally seen her speaking up for a certain person.
“Yueyue, who are you speaking up for? This person, called… Shion? What does she look like? Do you know her?”
