Chapter 822: Chapter 822

But once this thought had taken root in his mind, it wasn't so easy to dismiss.

Liao Jingchen didn't rush directly to Jiang Lingxi to ask if she was willing to create a CP (couple pairing) with him. Instead, he first sought out his manager, Sister Liu, who was with him in the crew.

"Create a CP, you and Jiang Lingxi?"

Sister Liu couldn't deny that she was tempted.

But who was Jiang Lingxi?

Let's not speak of the distant past, just the recent.

Just the Hua State Film Festival's Best Actress award was something countless actresses dreamed of achieving.

Moreover, many actors with excellent acting skills have the talent to win awards but lack popularity.

Yet Jiang Lingxi was both famous for her roles and as a person, frequently trending online, and her fan base was skyrocketing.

Even though she was on a genuine path of serious acting and filmmaking, rarely engaging with fans, her popularity was in no way inferior to the celebrity stars who relied on their fans. Who wouldn't envy that?

If Jingchen could create a CP with her...

But it wasn't as if she was demeaning her own artist.

Liao Jingchen was participating in this drama, working alongside Jiang Lingxi and a group of veteran actors, so he naturally had some level of heat and strength.

But it depended on whom he was compared with.

Creating a CP could certainly help promote the drama to some extent and boost Liao Jingchen's popularity, but what benefit would it have for Jiang Lingxi?

If there's little benefit, would the other side agree?

Sister Liu really didn't have that confidence.

Liao Jingchen, seeing Sister Liu's reaction of intense interest yet great difficulty, was somewhat disappointed but prepared, and suggested a fallback plan, "Sister Liu, do you think a one-sided creation would work?"

"One-sided creation?" The two of them, being partners since debut, got the implication of these two words quickly.

After a moment of hesitation, she bit the bullet, "I'll give it a try!"

In this circle, there were plenty of people who would do anything to become famous, and this opportunity to act with Jiang Lingxi was truly rare; it would be a pity to miss it.

Besides, what they were doing wasn't exactly unscrupulous, just using a little means to increase their popularity, which might even help promote the drama.

After a bit of self-consolation, Sister Liu made arrangements quietly.

A few days later, after the shoot in the mountains was over, the crew moved to the Imperial City Film Center.

Jiang Lingxi's fans somehow got the notice and, along with Liao Jingchen's fans, organized a visit to the set.

Before this, Liao Jingchen had rushed over to meet his hardworking fans who'd come to visit, without even removing his makeup after changing out of costume, so naturally, Jiang Lingxi couldn't neglect her share of fans.

However, compared to the joyful atmosphere between the idol and fans next door, the atmosphere between Jiang Lingxi and her fans was a bit strange.

"There are still evening classes on weekends in high school, right? Can you make it back in time for the evening class?"

The asked sophomore girl: "..."

She wanted to say 'I can take a leave for one class,' but Jiang Lingxi's calm gaze made her swallow her words.

The idol's eyes were like that of a class teacher who pushes them to study well every day!

"You came all the way from Shanghai? Did you fly or take a high-speed train? This round trip probably costs more than half a month's living expenses. Now there are more than ten days left until the end of the month; how do you plan to get by?"

The university student from Shanghai, secretly glad not having evening classes anymore: "..."

"By the way, how did you know I came to this place for filming?"

Lu Zhengzheng and Fang Yao from their side couldn't have leaked it to fans, knowing she didn't like fans going out of their way and spending time, money, and effort for a so-called visit just to meet her.

This was a question they could answer.

The few people standing at the front raised their hands.

"Someone saw Liao Jingchen's notice, which included scenes with Sister Xi, so we came to try our luck."

Jiang Lingxi glanced next door, only to see Liao Jingchen happily taking photos with fans.

She didn't like fans making long detours to visit, but that didn't mean others didn't appreciate it.

After all, it's also a way to solidify a fan base and reflect popularity.

"Don't organize this kind of activity again in the future. Trying your luck isn't a sure thing. This time it worked out, but what if it didn't? Wouldn't it be a wasted trip, spending time and money, and you shouldn't take leave for these kinds of things..."

A bunch of fans, after being educated, turned into quails.

The aura of their idol was just too overwhelming; they didn't dare to retort!

But after the lecture, Jiang Lingxi couldn't just send off these newly adult girls without concern. She asked Lu Zhengzheng and Fang Yao to take them to a nearby restaurant for a meal, reimbursed part of the travel fare for those coming from afar, and quickly arranged rides for those who still had evening classes to return to school...

Thus, all the fans who could neither get signatures nor take photos were well-fed and sent back after an educational session.

It could be described as the most unique visit experience of their lives.

It wasn't over. That night, everyone saw that their idol, whose account had again become overgrown with weeds, finally posted a new status.

Jiang Lingxi V: [Repost #UnexpectedIncidentsDuringStarVisits# I'm fine, but those who like me, please prioritize safety!]

This was a rare post with more than ten characters.

Yet it wasn't about everyday life or for promotional collaboration.

It was just to warn her fans.

[Wuuu, reported that I've returned safely to school.]

[I, I made it in time for the first evening class.]

[Oh my, there is indeed a danger!]

[Some were even deceived, how despicable!]

[Where did Xixi find these accident summaries?]

Jiang Lingxi opened two pinned replies.

She responded "Mm." to the first one.

The second one was asked, "Playing with your phone during evening class?"

A group of netizens realized: Oh, right, it's supposed to be evening class time now, how can someone be playing with their phone?

The sophomore girl sitting in the classroom: "..."

She vowed never to secretly look at her phone during study time again!

Liao Jingchen and Sister Liu, who also saw Jiang Lingxi's post: "..."

To think fans coming to visit would be blown up to such proportions, how on earth did this person gather so many fans!

"How is that matter coming along?"

But Sister Liu said these two words with a bit of reluctance.

Originally, for this visit, she hoped their artist could join Jiang Lingxi's side to take a photo together, providing plenty of operational space.

Who would have thought Jiang Lingxi didn't play by the rules at all, and her group of fans all behaved like they were coming for an audience, having no interaction whatsoever and all obediently sent back after a meal.

The scene even puzzled her, an experienced manager.

But the plan was more than halfway through; she couldn't bear to give up.

So they had to carry on with gritted teeth.

Liao Jingchen was engrossed in imagining the success of his plan and his soaring popularity. He didn't notice the manager's reluctance and nodded with a smile, "Sister Liu always knows how to find a way." Newest update provıded by 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹·𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲·𝗻𝗲𝘁

A topic #FansWarnedToPrioritizeSafetyWhenVisitingStars# quietly crawled to the end of the trending list.

But upon clicking the topic, the more discussed subject wasn't the recent crew visit incident, but the photo of Jiang Lingxi and Liao Jingchen together with fans.

Attached were many comments praising the handsome man and the beautiful woman and how well-matched they looked, subtly steering the narrative.

Tong Yue, immediately upon seeing the photo and these comments, guessed that someone was stirring the pot quietly.

"Hoping to use this collaboration to create a CP? What a pipe dream!"