157: The 157th day of being popular
Yao Xinxin only noticed that Yao's mother had already arrived at the door at some point.
Her expression slightly changed, and she quickly hung up the phone. "Mom, why are you here?"
"I heard that you came back, so I came to see," Yao's mother frowned. "What exactly is going on?"
Yao Xinxin pursed her lips, feeling even more flustered inside.
Yao Bianliang's new drama being on TV was already catching her off guard. But she didn't expect Yao's mother to overhear it.
What would she think?
As Yao Xinxin met Yao's mother's gaze, her heart sank slowly.
"Yao Bianliang filmed a short drama called 'The Physician,' which coincidentally relates to the current pandemic. Therefore, it was recommended by the official account..." Yao Xinxin said slowly.
Yao's mother was startled and began searching on her phone.
Sure enough, she found many contents related to Yao Bianliang's new drama.
"'The Physician' surpasses 2 billion views in viewership."
"Yao Bianliang, the most beautiful shots."
"XX Daily's review of 'The Physician': A sincere and conscientious work."
"From 'The Physician,' should we make changes regarding the tense doctor-patient relationship today?"
"Interview with the entire cast of 'The Physician': Who is Yao Bianliang?"
Yao's mother even clicked on short videos edited by netizens and watched several clips.
Among them, Yao Bianliang's acting had a powerful breakthrough, perfectly portraying the different states of the character at different times.
In the short film's final scene, when she looked back at the hospital and smiled, that moment was repeatedly included in montages, praised by netizens as a godlike shot.
"When did she become so excellent?"
After Yao's mother finished browsing all the content, she finally recovered from her immense shock and accepted this reality.
Her lips trembled, and complex emotions surged within her.
In fact, if it weren't for Yao Bianliang's depression and her constant anxiety, she wouldn't have completely given up on her daughter and kicked her out. Even the doctors said it would be difficult for Yao Bianliang to recover from depression. How could she have predicted that in just a few months, Yao Bianliang not only returned to normal but also thrive in the entertainment industry?
The authorities now recommend Yao Bianliang, and her future looks promising. Her resources will definitely surpass Xinxin's by a large margin.
If... if she hadn't hastily kicked Yao Bianliang out and cut off ties with her back then, maybe things wouldn't have escalated to this point?
Thinking about it, Yao's mother couldn't help but feel a bit regretful, and a sense of annoyance crept into her heart.
But soon, she calmed down gradually.
After all, Yao Bianliang had been their daughter for so many years. Such a relationship couldn't be completely severed just like that.
From childhood to adulthood, this daughter worked hard, hoping to gain their parents' approval. Even when she was forced to sever ties with them later on, she didn't hesitate to give the Yao family all the savings she had painstakingly earned.
Yao's mother understood her daughter very well. Yao Bianliang was eager for the warmth of a family and the recognition of her parents. Just a simple compliment from them would make her happy for a long time.
Although she had left the Yao family, she must still have a lingering attachment to them.
Now, it was just lacking an opportunity to return home.
With this in mind, Yao's mother's heart gradually settled.
The family business had been sluggish recently. If Yao Bianliang were to come back, they could not only have her help with the family, but she could also guide Xinxin.
By then, both daughters would thrive in the entertainment industry, and their family wouldn't have to worry about those trivial matters.
"Xinxin, have you been in contact with her recently?" Yao's mother asked her own daughter.
Yao Xinxin's heart skipped a beat, but she forced herself to remain calm. "No, I haven't. I haven't had any contact with her for a long time."
Yao's mother felt a bit regretful, but she wasn't too surprised either.
The relationship between her two daughters had never been good, and now that Yao Bianliang had been driven out of the house, it was only natural for Xinxin not to contact her.
Yao Xinxin paused and added, "Moreover, as far as I know, Yao Bianliang doesn't participate in any marketing activities or take any endorsement deals. Among the entire industry, the number of people who have contact with her can be counted on one hand."
After saying this, she glanced at Yao's mother's expression from the corner of her eye.
"What?" Yao's mother's brows furrowed even more tightly.
What's wrong with Yao Bianliang's mindset? There's clearly a treasure trove in front of her, yet she doesn't want any of it.
Not engaging in marketing or accepting endorsements, what kind of star does she think she is?
"This child, I don't know whose personality she inherited," Yao's mother's eyes showed a hint of dissatisfaction.
She had been somewhat hesitant about whether to contact Yao Bianliang after some time. But now, it seemed better to do it sooner rather than later.
Allowing Yao Bianliang to continue acting recklessly would result in missing out on many benefits and opportunities. Once the current hype died down, how many people would still remember her?
This behaviour is simply foolish!
No, she needed to find time to discuss this matter with her husband as soon as possible.
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On the other side, Yao Bianliang, labeled "foolish," was sitting on the couch, munching on melon seeds while browsing the online news.
XX Daily's review of "The Physician," YZ News focusing on the current epidemic through "The Physician," XY Entertainment's evaluation of Yao Bianliang...
One news article after another was being released, accompanied by countless levels of popularity.
Yao Bianliang's Weibo followers were skyrocketing and had already surpassed ten million, propelling her from the 18th tier to the 3rd tier.
"Wow, the popularity has actually reached this level," Yao Bianliang looked at the overwhelming hype on the internet and felt her heart tremble.
If it were a few months ago, right after she had transmigrated, Yao Bianliang would never have believed she would reach this point today.
Even now, she still felt like she was dreaming.
The fan group was also in a state of joy and excitement. Yao Bianliang used an alternate account to join the group chat, and new members joined almost every short while.
It was as lively as the Chinese New Year.
【Wuwuwu, my idol is finally popular, I feel like my daughter has grown up.】
【I still remember when I became a fan of Liangliang, I even thought her chances of debuting were slim. I didn't expect her to be so outstanding.】
【The time I spent as a fan of Liangliang was the most beautiful experience of being a star chaser. We didn't spend money or participate in voting, and yet her drama became popular on its own!】
【Hahaha, a few days ago, I told my friends that as fans, we didn't do anything, but our idol's drama became popular on its own and even got recommended and praised by the official account. My friends were so jealous when they heard that.】
Apart from the joy and excitement, some fans were also worried about Yao Bianliang's future development.
If it were any other celebrity, they would have already started taking various endorsements and advertisements and participating in variety shows and marketing campaigns with such a good opportunity.
Even if they didn't do those things, they should have quickly found a new script and role and released news about starting production.
But Yao Bianliang remained as stable as Mount Tai, without any movement.
Apart from retweeting a Weibo post earlier, there has been no other statement from Yao Bianliang.
【Liangliang has become really popular this time. Why hasn't she taken any endorsements? I want to buy something to support her!】
【By the way, does anyone know what role Liangliang will play in her new drama? Any latest news?】
【It's been so long, and Liangliang's studio is still just a makeshift operation. They don't even have a decent manager. This won't do!】
As Yao Bianliang read the comments from her fans, she sighed inwardly.
Endorsements, variety shows, new dramas?
Oh, darlings, stop kidding around. How could she dare to get involved in those things?
At the moment, she was at the peak of her popularity. If she were to step out now, it would be like saying she wasn't becoming famous fast enough.
What she needed to do now was to quietly hide in the corner and avoid the spotlight. Once this storm passed, she would silently start filming again without letting anyone know.
"In reality, the main reason for my sudden popularity this time was just bad luck," Yao Bianliang silently sighed in her heart.
She carefully reviewed the situation and realized that although some human factors contributed to her failure, they were not significant.
Screenwriter An Xincheng was the first teammate she recruited. He was dedicated to the project from start to finish, creating adequately restrained work. The only drawback was that the plot of the last two episodes was good, serving as the finishing touch.
Long Guoqing and a few extras had no fame or fans, so they couldn't generate much attention for the short drama. Although their acting was good, it only elevated the quality of the work and did not play a decisive role.
As for Zhou Fei and the other marketing and PR personnel, they were diligently carrying out their duties. Although he suggested promoting the drama with a theme centered around "medical personnel," she had also given her approval, so she couldn't place all the blame on Zhou Fei.
After careful consideration, none of them bore significant responsibility. It wouldn't have generated much hype for the drama if any of them were singled out.
But ironically, when everyone came together, it created a chemical reaction. Combined with the despicable pandemic, it instantly exploded in popularity!
"After careful consideration, it's mainly because of the pandemic," Yao Bianliang gritted her teeth.
If the screenwriter, actors, and marketing personnel were the reactants in the chemical reaction, then the pandemic was the catalyst!
Without the catalyst, the reaction wouldn't have occurred, and naturally, it wouldn't have resulted in explosive fame.
Having such bad luck is also a kind of punishment.
Everything was prepared, and yet a pandemic had to come along and disrupt all her plans.
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