As for Chen Guang himself, things were still going according to plan. Although time was tight, the experienced Tianguang Manager handled things in an orderly manner.
Apart from the fact that the male lead had not read the script nor participated in the rehearsals so far, director Yang Xi had to personally act as the male lead during the rehearsals to temporarily cooperate with the rehearsals, there was no other problem.
The warm-up of the play on the internet was almost over. Just like in the past, the people who supported him and those who dissed him were divided into two groups. There was also the neutral group who had nothing to do with it and were enjoying the show. In short, it was boiling.
Nowadays, Chen Guang's show never worried about attention and popularity. He had already walked further and further on the path of a phenomenal controversial figure. Once he set out, there would be no turning back.
Unlike other celebrities, after becoming famous, they would gradually cherish their feathers and try their best to get away from all kinds of disputes and criticism. However, the almighty Superman did not do so.
Feathers?
What was that?
Why should he cherish them?
This young man, who had appeared out of nowhere, was like a meteor spinning in the sky, a path of sparks and lightning, tossing and turning, never stopping.
He never seemed to know how to restrain himself.
He always liked to challenge things that others thought were impossible.
Every time he fell silent for a short time, it seemed to mean that he would explode again.
Every time he erupted, it was enough to shock everyone's eyeballs out of their sockets.
Sorry, he was never interested in things that followed the rules.
As long as he made a move, it would definitely be a big move that defied common sense.
Even his die-hard fans, while stubbornly supporting him, would secretly have doubts in their hearts, worrying about whether he could really do it.
But the more worried they were, when he really did something incredible, the more shocked they were.
The feeling of seeing the person they liked and admired once again overturning common sense and standing at the peak of the domain that he wanted to stand at was even stronger, making people's hearts beat faster and their blood boil.
He made many people understand that in this world, many things that seemed impossible could actually be turned into reality.
He even became the hope in many people's hearts.
For example, when Chen Guang participated in the World Language Conference, a patient with lower limbs paralysis secretly made up his mind that if Chen Guang won the championship, he would try to walk again. If he tried again, perhaps his nerves would recover.
In the end, Chen Guang succeeded, and the patient stood up on his own with tears brimming in his eyes.
There was also a businessman who had lost all hope after his business failed. He sat on the balcony of a 28-story building and watched Chen Guang's live stream in the World Arm Wrestling Competition. Finally, he gave up the idea of committing suicide and decided to face his fate bravely. The heavy debts he had on him were just like those huge men defeated by the "thin" Chen Guang. Although they looked strong, they were not invincible!
There were actually quite a number of such people.
Although many people were unwilling to admit it, Chen Guang had been using his seemingly absurd but actually surpassing absurd challenges to change the world bit by bit.
As for the haters and haters who didn't like him, whenever he made a move, they would temporarily forget the past embarrassment and bite the bullet to slander him online or in real life.
Even if they had been led into the ditch by him again and again, they would repeatedly tell themselves not to jump to conclusions easily in the future.
But when this guy jumped out again and again, looking at what he was going to do, and then using their self-proclaimed rational brain to judge, they couldn't help but question him subconsciously.
It was precisely because of Chen Guang's complicated character that those who liked him liked him even more because he didn't disappoint them time and time again. At the same time, those who hated him had no choice but to change their inclinations and like him.
Of course, the most stubborn haters would gradually change from dislike to hatred because they lost face again and again, and become even more stubborn.
But there was an old saying that a mediocre person who was not hated by others.
Since embarking on the road of becoming a celebrity, Chen Guang didn't expect himself to please everyone.
No one could be liked by everyone, let alone a "flamboyant" new Internet celebrity like Chen Guang.
It didn't matter if others liked him or hated him, said good things about him online, or changed different ways to slander him. If he could control them, he would control them a little. If he couldn't, he just let them be. Anyway, it was all about popularity.
Being controversial was a torture and test for ordinary people, but for him, who had long been trained to have a big heart and strong nerves, it could save him a lot of investment in publicity.
Because of this, although there wasn't much investment in publicity for this play, it still caused quite a stir.
In particular, some rumors came from some places, which made this matter even more mysterious.
It was said that the male lead, Chen Guang, hadn't been seen in several rehearsals. Instead, the young director, Yang Xi, had rehearsed in place of him.
When the other leading actors raised doubts, Yang Xi, who had a good reputation in the industry, not only didn't grab his male lead back, but he also told the others not to ask too much and not to worry needlessly.
No one knew how much money Yang Xi had received from Chen Guang. He actually didn't care about his face and reputation. It was estimated that he could at least buy a suite in Yan Jing Second Ring Road.
If you, Chen Guang, are really busy, then we can just forget about it.
But it was said that during this time, he actually didn't care about the play and stayed in school like an ordinary student!
Moreover, someone found the printed script that Yang Xi had prepared for Chen Guang in his office!
This meant that the male lead hadn't even read the script from beginning to end!
Yes, you invited us to perform in the play, and the remuneration is almost five times the market price. It's so high that it's impossible to refuse.
But all the other professional actors and main producers are working hard to rehearse, and you, an unconventional male lead, actually don't care about it and become a student?
You're messing with us!
Of course, although almost all the main actors were dissatisfied, the remuneration was high, and the breach of contract was also high. They couldn't bear the cost of breaking the contract easily.
Secondly, although Chen Guang was only a newcomer in the entertainment industry, some channels, both overt and covert, showed that he had power and influence beyond ordinary people's imagination.
Although many people had the idea of refusing to perform, in the end, they endured it.
Forget it, a lifetime of fame will be ruined this time. I'll just treat it as accompanying the prince to study. I'll just play with him.
Don't other professional singers sing on stage with President Chang from the Qianda Group from time to time?
Although this matter was a bit disgusting, it was over with a pinch.
But in the end, there were still people who were dissatisfied. Although they didn't show it on the surface, they couldn't help but say it secretly outside.
In fact, Yang Xi was also quite helpless. Although he knew Chen Guang's ability, he also felt that not reading the script from beginning to end was a bit strange. In private, he had told Chen Guang many times, but Chen Guang just didn't listen. He was determined not to cooperate, and he even said, "Don't panic, the sky won't fall, even if it does, I'll be able to hold it for you."
In the end, Yang Xi seemed to have no way to deal with this person, and could only let him do as he pleased.
He also knew that the rumors that were spreading outside were actually spread by the internal staff of the production team. He asked Chen Guang if he wanted to rectify the internal situation and find out who was the one who didn't keep their mouth shut and had no professionalism.
In the end, Chen Guang didn't care and said that he would let it be and not investigate the matter.
At that time, the conversation between the two went like this.
"Chen Guang, this isn't good for your reputation, right?"
"It doesn't matter. It's meaningless to say so much before going on stage. Whether it's a donkey or a horse, we'll see in a minute."
"I understand the logic, but can you come over and take the script I printed back to have a look?"
"No need, my memory is very strong. I'll just read it once before going on stage. Also, if there are many people in the production team who are scolding me, don't hide it. You can complain about me as much as you want on the set. It'd be best if I can see you complaining outside tomorrow. That would be even better. "
"I slightly regret coming here this time. Recently, my peers in the circle have already spread the word that I'm a laughing stock. Director Deng also called to scold me, saying that I didn't properly lead the show for you, but instead accompanied you to mess around. I had to quibble with him that I wanted to use the play to train you and barely muddle through. However, he was worried that if the show failed, it would cause your reputation to explode. At that time, the box office might also be affected. "
"Okay, okay, Brother Yang, let me ask you one thing. Do you trust my acting skills? If I go on stage, do you think I'll mess up? "
On the other side of the phone, Yang Xi pondered for a moment. In his mind, he recalled the former "Boxing Champion Ali" and said, "As long as you can remember your lines, there won't be a problem!"
"That's it. I have to go to class. Let's talk later. I'm hanging up!"
This was the longest conversation the two had ever had over the phone about the play. As a result, from that day onwards, the grapevine began to spread even more news.
The play director, Yang Xi, who had been helping the male lead, Chen Guang, finally exploded. He flew into a rage on the set, smashed the script, smashed the phone, and kicked the table.
Chen Guang asked him to complain a little, but Yang Xi forced himself to add scenes.
He was also a little cautious. If he really messed up, others could at least see that he tried to save something. However, he couldn't stand that Master Chen Guang was too difficult to please.
Brother Guang, we're friends, but you have to leave me a way out!
Not to mention, Yang Xi's acting was very effective.
"Young director Yang Xi lost his temper. I've never seen such an absurd actor!"
"All main creators pay five times the price. Nouveau riche Chen Guang's artistic path."
"Shameless Internet celebrity digs into the classic, tarnishing art with money!"
"The male lead of 'Thunderstorm' who doesn't rehearse or read the script. He has lost his bottom line to hype up!"
"Famous director: If Chen Guang messes up 'Thunderstorm', I will call on the famous directors in the industry to boycott him."
"Internet celebrity nouveau riche, surpassing the existence of young male idols."
Similar news spread like wildfire on the internet, like an unrestrained zebra.
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