Chapter 12: An Internet Celebrity
Chapter 12: An Internet Celebrity
Weibo hosts an annual gala both mid-year and at year-end. Compared to the year-end event, the mid-year gala is not as grand.
But this year's mid-year gala had a major headliner: the elusive and low-profile award-winning actor Lin Qin, who had recently come into the public eye, was set to attend.
Everyone knew that Lin Qin had always been a very low-profile figure. In fact, until recently, the public wasn't even aware of his existence. All they knew was that last year, a Chinese actor had won the Cannes Best Actor award, but in this era ruled by social media and trending topics, it barely garnered attention as to who it was.
If it weren't for Lin Qin participating in the romance reality show *We're Together* with Meng Chao, who's regarded as a myth within the entertainment industry, most people might still not have discovered such an outstanding actor.
This era, dominantly ruled by traffic and clicks, could also be called the era of appearances.
Luckily, Lin Qin happened to have the kind of face that perfectly fit the "fresh and youthful" aesthetic, which instantly drew attention to him and ignited his rising fame.
Coupled with his exceptional acting skills, he set himself apart from mere traffic-driven idols, garnering the goodwill of casual viewers.
The more the public learned about Lin Qin, the more they understood his modesty and reticence.
So, the moment news broke that Lin Qin would be attending the mid-year gala, what initially seemed like a forgettable, routine red-carpet event suddenly captured widespread attention.
Soon enough, the mid-year gala arrived.