Chapter 417 - 250
Chapter 417: Chapter 250
Chapter 417 -250
“You’re talking about that? It’s because I was so engrossed in my phone that I wouldn’t have noticed you, even if you had sat down beside me, had you not spoken just then. You’re not apologizing for that, are you? You didn’t really scare me.”
“No, that’s not it. Mainly, I happened to glance at your phone screen. You were so engrossed that I ended up looking a little longer, but I know that it’s actually quite rude, so I looked away afterward.”
Wenyan raised an eyebrow, “…Actually, had you not mentioned it, I wouldn’t even have known.”
“I know, but I felt I should be open with you. Because I saw my name. I have a pretty good idea what’s being discussed online.”
Wenyan looked at him, “Have you checked the trending searches today?”
“I glanced at them when I got up in the morning. Want to talk about it? I actually have quite a bit of experience dealing with these things.”
Wenyan smiled, “You don’t have any scandals now, right?”
Gu Xiran nodded, “Not now, but when I took on my first lead role in a historical fantasy drama as an adult, I did. The show was a smash hit as soon as it was released, and with it came all sorts of criticism and evildoers. I remember that year, my fan base grew the fastest, but it was also the year I was criticized the most. It was similar to your current situation, constantly trending on the hot search every few days. Even a mere gesture at the airport was viciously attacked, claiming I was flipping off fans or security—it’s hard to remember now. Basically, whatever I did, there were people criticizing me for endless reasons. Fortunately, I hadn’t made any major ethical mistakes, so their complaints didn’t affect me much, my foundation was solid. That period lasted for about a year, and eventually, those professional critics quieted down. However, I must admit, the year when the criticism was the fiercest was actually when I was at the peak of my popularity. I think you’re experiencing what I went through back then. Many others in the industry have gone through similar things. Don’t take it too much to heart, just ignore it. Each comment they make only adds to your popularity. From now on, just let your work do the talking, keep bringing out projects, and the audience will remember you.”