Caught in Affairs with Superstar-Chapter 964 - 586: The Evening Glow Is Beautiful

"So, Zhou Yun’s family background is ordinary and doesn’t match their imagination of her as a wealthy and beautiful woman. They think she’s just an ordinary ugly duckling that became a swan, without the princess gene of noble birth, and that disappoints them, right?"

Zhou Lan couldn’t help but curse.

"Let them go eat shit!"

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Even Zhou Yun’s team didn’t anticipate this direction of public opinion.

Even Zhou Yun herself didn’t expect that what she said in Xin Zhike’s live stream would stir up such a discussion online.

Among them, the viewpoint that "Zhou Yun doesn’t look like someone from an ordinary family" even gained a lot of supporters.

Some people even went to Zhou Yun’s Weibo to leave comments:

——You really disappoint me.

——I had once treated you as my idol, turns out you’re just an ordinary person.

——Although, after knowing you’re actually just an ordinary person, I don’t admire you as much.

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These comments made Zhou Yun feel uncomfortable.

Since when did not being born wealthy become an original sin in the public discourse?

And since when did people like her only for being the image of a wealthy, beautiful woman?

Zhou Yun found this baffling.

The next day, on set, Xin Zhike’s agent even brought gifts to thank Zhou Yun.

"Xiao Yun, thank you for smoothing things over for us in the live stream last night. This kid speaks without thinking, we’re lucky to have you." Xin Zhike’s agent thanked Zhou Yun warmly.

Zhou Yun shook her head and said, "No need to be so polite, but why did I see everyone looking so tense? Is it not allowed for others to know that Xin Zhike went to work after high school?"

Xin Zhike’s agent sighed and said, "The image we designed for Xin Zhike is of a beloved little prince growing up pampered, and current audiences like idols who seem to have a good family background."

Thinking of the online discussions about her, Zhou Yun now found it somewhat understandable.

"Moreover, young people in the entertainment industry mostly come from well-off families; otherwise, they couldn’t support their development in this field." Xin Zhike’s agent smiled helplessly, "I discovered him because his charisma and demeanor are outstanding, so I designed a career path for him, hoping he would succeed one day."

"You have a good eye." Zhou Yun said, "He gives off a great impression, he seems very reliable."

"Really? Thank you." Xin Zhike’s agent smiled, "Also, thank you for giving him the opportunity to play the lead male role in this show."

Zhou Yun and Xin Zhike’s agent exchanged pleasantries up to this point.

The chatter online remained noisy.

Zhou Yun didn’t plan to respond to this situation; she didn’t think there was anything worth responding to.

Zhou Lan agreed with her perspective but still mobilized many marketing accounts and bots to speak up for Zhou Yun.

This shouldn’t even need to be done.

A girl from an ordinary background achieving such accomplishments at a young age and breaking through class barriers to stand at the top of this field is in itself inspiring.

Those who blame Zhou Yun for not having a good background are just remnants from the Great Qing who haven’t awakened from their obsession with lineage.

However, Zhou Lan also understood that in today’s rapidly changing online discourse era, one must hold the initiative; otherwise, if given a fulcrum, they can turn everything upside down.

Why is Xin Zhike’s team especially afraid of people knowing he went to work after high school?

Because such experiences aren’t appealing or fascinating, and having it associated with Xin Zhike would ruin his idol aura and affect how girls idolize him.

Zhou Yun can be indifferent because she no longer relies on looks or image for her career, but Xin Zhike cannot be indifferent.

His current fame and fanbase are entirely built on the persona crafted for him by his team.

Handsome, charming, wonderful.

When Xin Zhike saw Zhou Yun on set, he looked apologetic and guilty.

He felt he was the one who put Zhou Yun in a tough spot.

If it weren’t for him inviting Zhou Yun to his live stream last night, and if he hadn’t blurted out that needed Zhou Yun to smooth things over, Zhou Yun wouldn’t be talked about so much today.