thefictionvixens Chapter 22 When you're deeply into a fan, the connection naturally grows.
Chapter 22 When you're deeply into a fan, the connection naturally grows.
In public relations clarification situations like this, prepared statements are always prepared in advance.
Hua Yi gave Shen Gongbao a script, and last night she made him practice and memorize it repeatedly.
Unexpectedly, Shen Gongbao completely deviated from the script, and his response caused a huge stir. The number of comments from viewers in the live stream increased by more than two times, and the number of viewers also soared.
Xinlang, the host, came with the mission of clearing up the image, and was at a loss for words after Shen Gongbao's response.
He looked at the producer backstage and asked with his eyes whether the live stream should be turned off.
The producer simply held up a whiteboard that read, "Live stream continues, let's stir things up."
Xinlang and Huayi have a collaboration, but it is only within a certain framework.
Shenyang Public Security Bureau is stirring things up now, and with such high popularity, Xinlang can't possibly ignore this wave of traffic.
The host calmed down and was about to speak when Shen Gongbao spoke first.
"Everyone has heard the recordings online. If I say that I wasn't bullied at all, that would be a lie. That would be treating netizens like fools."
Shen Gongbao's words seemed to be an explanation to the Jackie Chan and Jackie Chan Stunt Team. He continued, "Here's what happened. I'm personally a fan of Jet Li. After joining the cast of The Forbidden Kingdom, I said a few good things about Jet Li, which inadvertently offended the Jackie Chan Stunt Team."
One of the martial arts instructors, Zheng Zhihao, conspired with Zou Zhaolong to try and mess with me.
They assigned me the role of the victim, wanting me to be beaten repeatedly.
I told them I had no experience in action scenes and couldn't do this, but they insisted on making me do it.
I had no choice but to protect myself, so I hid a steel plate in my clothes.
"This steel plate was purely for my own protection. I never expected Zou Zhaolong to be so ruthless; he kicked me so hard that he ended up fracturing his own leg!"
As Shen Gongbao narrated, the viewers in the live stream became even more active. They hadn't expected this kind of plot and praised Shen Gongbao for his wit while mocking Zou Zhaolong and Zheng Zhihao.
Wang Zhongjun exclaimed, "Wonderful! Xiao Shen's rhetoric is very clever!"
Netizens were already suspicious of us, and if we completely cleared things up during the clarification process, they would be even less likely to believe us.
Now that Xiao Shen has admitted to some minor mistakes, he can both convince netizens of his words and explain away the recording incident.
sharp!"
Hearing her second brother's explanation, Wang Zhonglei realized that she had acted impulsively just now.
Jackie Chan and Jet Li's expressions softened. Although Shen Gongbao's rhetoric sacrificed Collin Chou and Zheng Zhihao, it was indeed more effective.
Unbeknownst to them, their emotions were all influenced by Shen Gongbao.
Even the host in the live broadcast room didn't realize that from the very beginning of the interview, Shen Gongbao had taken the lead and kept guiding him.
Shen Gongbao concluded: "My clarification this time is not to whitewash Huayi or anyone else, but because I see that many netizens who care about me are very angry."
So I'm here to tell everyone that I'm not a bookworm. I know how to protect myself, and I haven't been taken advantage of. The ones who have been taken advantage of are the people who bullied me.
Staying on set as a stunt double was my own decision.
"Mainly because I have a talent for boxing, and Jet Li is my idol. He invited me to be his stunt double, so I thought I'd give it a try."
The host finally found an opportunity and asked, "You said you have a lot of talent for boxing?"
"That's right. I've been very smart since I was a child. I can learn many boxing routines after seeing them only once. In addition, I have good physical fitness, so I'm very fierce when I fight."
Jackie Chan and Jet Li suffered fractures because I was too serious during filming and fought too hard, which caused them to break their bones.
Shen Gongbao dropped a bombshell, shocking the viewers in the live stream—after all, Jackie Chan and Jet Li had been touting their fighting prowess, yet they were now being broken by a newcomer. Just how fierce must this newcomer be?
The host was also surprised and asked again, "Did you break Jackie Chan and Jet Li's bones?"
"That's right, it was all my fault. I broke their bones while fighting two against one!" Shen Gongbao said very sincerely. "My older brother and brother Jie were not angry when I broke their bones. Instead, they comforted me and told me not to take it to heart!"
This is why the production team's previous statement was lukewarm and didn't reveal the truth.
My older brother and brother Jie were worried that I would be cyberbullied, since I was the one who injured them.
They were willing to take the blame themselves in order to protect me!
Such magnanimity and vision are truly magnificent!
I think this is the chivalrous spirit of those who practice martial arts!
In the conference room, Jackie Chan and Jet Li, who initially felt embarrassed by Shen Gongbao's revelation of the truth about the fracture, both smiled after hearing Shen Gongbao's words.
This rhetoric is absolutely brilliant! Not only have Jackie Chan and Jet Li been rehabilitated, but they've also become the kind older brothers who take care of their younger brothers!
The feedback from viewers in the live stream was also very insightful.
"So that's how it is. Jackie Chan and Jet Li are truly senior figures, taking such good care of Shen Gongbao, a newcomer."
"I always said Jackie Chan isn't that kind of person; he's very patriotic!"
"Brother Jie is also a very nice person! Thanks to Shen Gongbao for the clarification."
"It seems it was just a misunderstanding. It's all cleared up now. Double J are really nice people, very magnanimous!"
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Jackie Chan and Jet Li already had a lot of fans, but they had nothing to say when the team was losing.
Now that Shen Gongbao has clarified the rumors and touted the double J, these fans have become more assertive, and the comments in the live broadcast room have gradually become more positive.
Li Lianjie laughed heartily and praised, "Little Shen really knows how to talk; his eloquence is truly excellent."
For the two Js, the most important thing right now is to salvage their reputation and avoid being labeled as bullies of academic high-achievers.
They didn't realize that Shen Gongbao's main purpose in saying this was actually to climb to the top by stepping on the two superstars.
If it's true that Shen Gongbao broke the bones of Jackie Chan and Jet Li by taking on two opponents single-handedly on set, he would become famous overnight and could brag about it for a lifetime.
The host looked a little dizzy in the live broadcast room.
He initially came to clear his name, but Shen Gongbao admitted to bullying as soon as he arrived, and his plan to clear his name fell through.
Then the producer asked him to cause trouble, but unexpectedly Shen Gongbao started to whitewash his image again!
This guy doesn't follow the script at all, there's really no way to deal with him!
The host gritted his teeth and had no choice but to follow up on the topic. He asked, "You said Li Lianjie is your idol. Could you elaborate?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao immediately became excited: "Of course, I've been a 23-year fan of Li Lianjie!"
The host paused for a second before retorting, "Hey, you're only 22 years old this year, how come you've been a fan for 23 years?"
"When I was still in my mom's belly, she was already watching Shaolin Temple. Would you say I'm a 23-year-old fan?"
I'll say it again, no one understands Jet Li better than me! No one!
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Shen Gongbao added, "I believe Jay Chou is the world's number one action star!"
The host questioned, "What about Jackie Chan? It seems he has a greater international influence."
Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao immediately became agitated and said indignantly, "Your comparison is mechanical and unfair!"
Jackie Chan's success is thanks to the support of the Hong Kong film industry!
He joined the Yuen Clan at a young age and grew up alongside fellow students such as Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, building a solid network of connections in the film industry.
Later, he even formed a stunt team, which provided him with professional support in action design and stunt execution.
Jackie Chan has many friends and acquaintances in the Hong Kong film industry. When he ventured into Hollywood, it was thanks to Boss Zou's financial support and the endorsement of the entire Asian market!
What about Li Lianjie? What did he have?
He was always alone!
He doesn't have a stable group of fellow students or a dedicated action team!
Every time you change production teams or markets, it means you have to readjust to the rules and prove yourself again.
He had to deal with language and cultural barriers, unfamiliarity with the production system, and even the suppression from industry competition all by himself!
As the saying goes, "No one will replace you when you get injured while filming, and no one will care for you when you are in a foreign land!"
He had to rely on his own fists and willpower to overcome every difficulty!
Isn't that great?
Shen Gongbao's speech was full of emotion and deeply moving.
It was entirely from Li Lianjie's perspective, expressing the grievances he most wanted to say.
Objectively speaking, it was indeed more difficult for Jet Li to make his way in the world all by himself than for Jackie Chan.
Upon hearing this, Li Lianjie's eyes reddened slightly, and he sighed inwardly, "Bo Ya, Shen Gongbao is truly my Bo Ya!"
The crew members were also moved, and Jackie Chan generously patted Jet Li on the shoulder to comfort him.
But Shen Gongbao continued, "When Li Lianjie went to Hong Kong to make movies, he was a mainland Chinese and was constantly discriminated against and suppressed!"
Many people say that Li Lianjie is heartless and ungrateful, abandoning his wife and children after becoming famous!
But I understand him.
Because Lizhi is from mainland China, she faced discrimination and exclusion in Hong Kong, and was bullied relentlessly by Chow Yun-fat during filming.
When Li Lianjie met Lizhi, it wasn't because he was attracted to her beauty, but because two bullied mainlanders huddled together for warmth and comfort—two wounded souls finding solace in each other!
Upon hearing this, Li Lianjie's expression changed.
"What kind of Bo Ya is this? Stop talking nonsense! Can we please not bring up these things?"
Shen Gongbao couldn't hear Li Lianjie's true feelings, so he continued, "There are still many trolls on the internet who like to bring up Li Lianjie's 'nationality' and say that his joining the US 'nationality' is unpatriotic!"
Have you considered Li Lianjie's feelings?
He made it to Hollywood all by himself; it must have been incredibly difficult!
My initial salary was only 500,000, and I had to work like a dog for someone!
Our Chinese kung fu superstar goes to Hollywood to play a white man's dog!
Tell me, how humiliating is this?
Could you tolerate it if you were in my shoes?
If given a choice, who wouldn't want to be a big star like Jackie Chan in Hollywood!
Hearing this, Li Lianjie was completely stunned, and even began to mutter to himself, "Can you please stop talking? I don't want to be your idol anymore! Go be a Jackie Chan fan!"
But Shen Gongbao didn't stop, and continued to say: "It's the 21st century, we're all in a global village now, and some people are still so narrow-minded, they don't even know what it means to be an international citizen!"
Although Brother Jie's passport is blue, his heart is always red!
He is an American in the United States, and a Chinese in China!
"We earn money in China and spend it; we earn money in the US and pay taxes! What's the problem?"
Upon hearing this, Li Lianjie's eyes reddened again!
This time, I'm not touched, I'm angry! Having a brainless fan like Shen Gongbao is a real blessing! One fan is worth ten haters!
Liu Yifei also felt something was off, wondering why he seemed to be targeting her.
Jackie Chan almost burst out laughing, but could only lower his head to hide his upturned lips—thankfully, Shen Gongbao isn't my fan!
The online live stream was filled with jubilation.
"Is Shen Gongbao really a fan of Jet Li? I have a feeling he's a complete idiot! His rhetoric is amazing!"
"Hahaha, when you're a true fan, the connection naturally flows. Shen Gongbao's connection is so natural!"
"I really want to see Jet Li's expression right now, holy crap, it's hilarious!"
"Shen Gongbao's eloquence is truly unmatched, and his mind is also quick. He really didn't suffer any losses on the film set."
"I understand now. Shen Gongbao was pressured by the production team, so he deliberately pretended to be a fan of Li Lianjie and colluded with them as a form of resistance!"