Chinese Entertainment 2014: Young Actresses Are Becoming Dazzling

Chapter 50: Sweetie's Teachings

"Seriously, Baidu Tieba is a bit outdated. If you want to survive in this circle in the future, Weibo is the main platform. Do you have a Weibo account yet?"

Su Yu shook his head.

"Then hurry up and register an account to verify your actor status. Your current popularity at Jimei University can help drive traffic to your Weibo account. Strike while the iron is hot."

Su Yu nodded obediently: "Okay, I'll take a look at how to do it in a bit."

Tangyuan continued seriously:

"There's another important matter tomorrow. People from Guangxian Media and the 'Tomb Raiders' team are coming to see you in person."

"Didn't I tell you before? A high-ranking executive at Lightspeed Studios was very satisfied with your performance in 'The Left Ear.' Can you guess who it is?"

Su Yu shook his head: "How would I know anyone from them?"

Tangyuan smiled mysteriously, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

"It's their boss, Wang Changtian! After watching all the rough cuts of 'The Left Ear' that Alec Su sent him, he decided to strongly recommend you for the role of Zhang Qiling!"

I guess Zheng Baorui from the "Tomb Raiders" team just came to take a look and go through the motions.

I'll handle the contract details. Your job is to be there tomorrow and make sure these two big shots are satisfied!

Su Yu's heart stirred slightly.

Although he didn't know any of the higher-ups at Guangxian, he had heard of Wang Changtian, the head of Guangxian.

This talent scout, known for his sharp eye in the entertainment industry, has made a large number of actors and directors famous.

In this life, the two had never met before, yet the other party decided to secure his role as the second male lead in "The Lost Tomb" based solely on a few rough cuts.

"So, Wang Changtian can be considered my mentor, right?" Su Yu said softly.

Tangyuan pushed up his glasses and said seriously:

"To be honest, Wang Changtian is indeed your benefactor. There are countless actors who would do anything to get in touch with a company like Guangxian."

They approved the film after just one rough cut; you should definitely remember that appreciation.

Okay, go to bed early so you'll be more energetic tomorrow.

Before leaving, she suddenly turned back, took a folder out of her bag, and slammed it on the coffee table.

"The script is here. I've marked Zhang Qiling's parts for you. Take a look at it when you have time tonight."

After the door closed, the room became quiet.

Su Yu sat on the sofa, opened his phone and browsed through the online forums, then opened WeChat and sent the lively scene to Chen Duling.

[Su Yu]: We've been found out, honey!

Chen Duling replied instantly.

[Dudu]: Ahhhhhh, don't yell like that!!! Who's your partner?!

[Chen Duling]: I just saw that post too. The whole crew is laughing at us in the group chat. Didn't you see what's going on in the group?!

Su Yu had already muted the group messages, so he definitely didn't see them.

[Chen Duling]: It's all your fault! How am I supposed to face anyone tomorrow?!

Chen Duling buried her head in the blanket, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Su Yu chuckled, exited WeChat, and downloaded Weibo.

In 2014, Weibo was experiencing rapid growth, attracting celebrities, influential figures, and comedians from all walks of life, with fresh gossip and topics appearing on the trending topics list every day.

For an actor just starting out, this platform is indeed the best choice to build popularity, not to mention that it will be one of the main battlegrounds in the entertainment industry in the future, so there is no reason not to take advantage of it.

Register, fill in the information, and choose an avatar.

The profile picture he used was a promotional photo that Tangyuan had sent him before. He was wearing a white shirt, with a clean-cut profile of a young man. Sunlight was shining from the side, and the light and shadow outlined his eyebrows and eyes in just the right curve.

Verification information: Actor Su Yu, as for his representative work... let's start with "Left Ear"!

After thinking for a moment, he posted his first Weibo post:

[Actor Su Yu]: Hello everyone, I'm Su Yu. I spent the afternoon cleaning at Jimei University today and realized how hard the cleaning ladies work. A salute to every hardworking person who quietly contributes! [Image]

The accompanying photo is a selfie taken in the afternoon while wearing that cleaning uniform and a mask, revealing only a pair of smiling, almond-shaped eyes.

After posting, he stared blankly at his account, which had zero followers, for a while.

He suddenly realized that he wasn't really good at using Weibo.

After thinking for a moment, I opened Jing Tian's WeChat.

[Su Yu]: Sweetie~ How do I use Weibo? I just registered today, can you teach me?

Jing Tian sent a message not long after, sounding very excited.

[Sweet]: Wow! You finally registered for Weibo!! You should have done it a long time ago!!

[Sweet]: First, you need to follow some people, such as your crew members, director, and friends in the industry. Then, post selfies, behind-the-scenes photos, and interact with your fans regularly.

[Sweet]: Right, right, you need to learn to use hashtags, such as #LeftEar# and #SuYu#, so it's easier to get searched!

[Sweet]: Also, the rhythm of posting on Weibo is very important. You can't post too much at once, nor can you go too long without updating. It's best to post one or two every few days!

[Sweet]: Oh, and one more thing! If fans send you private messages, occasionally reply to a few. They'll be so touched they'll cry!

[Sweet]: Oh right, there's also...

Jing Tian sent more than a dozen messages in one go, talking about everything from hashtags to fan management, and in the end she felt she had said too much.

[Sweet]: Hehe, actually most of it is handled by the operations team. I don't have time to post on Weibo every day!

Su Yu's vision went black. "Forget it, I'll leave it to Tangyuan to handle first."

He returned to the main screen and found that several comments had appeared under the Weibo post, all from Jimei University students who had followed the clues from the Baidu Tieba forum.

[First Floor]: Front row!! Is that really Su Yu himself?!

[Second Floor]: Ugh, you took a selfie in your cleaning uniform on purpose, didn't you?! I didn't even recognize you walking right past me in that outfit!! What a rip-off!!

[Third Floor]: Su Yu, how are you going to pay me back?! I was sitting at the table next to you this afternoon!! I was watching that old lady feeding you and I was still shipping you!! And it turns out it's real??

Su Yu smiled, sent Jing Tian a message asking her to follow his Weibo account, then locked his phone and started looking through the script Tang Yuan had left behind.

The following morning, the sunshine in Xiamen was a bit hotter than on Dongshan Island, but the sea breeze remained gentle.

The hotel executive lounge for the film crew was temporarily booked as a meeting room, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the boundless blue sea and sky, and several egrets circling over the water.

When Su Yu arrived, Tangyuan was already waiting at the door.

Today she wore a new pair of frameless glasses and a sharply tailored beige suit, exuding confidence and radiating the aura of a young and accomplished career woman.

"The person has arrived. Wang Changtian is easier to get along with than I expected; he's very gentle."

Zheng Baorui, on the other hand, doesn't talk much and is very serious. Just be mindful of your behavior later, but don't be nervous. With your image as it is, they won't find fault with you."

Tangyuan straightened Su Yu's collar, and then Su Yu pushed open the door and entered.

There were three people sitting in the reception room.