Chapter 425: Heard You Got Shelved (30)

No matter how things developed, online opinion had already shifted.

Only a few brainless fans still clung to their belief that their male god was the ultimate victim, insisting he was being unfairly slandered.

Some casual onlookers, drawn by Yu Jingchen’s striking looks, started paying attention to his social media.

Though his posts were few, they revealed a humble, polite, and slightly shy demeanor, which made people like him even more.

After more than three months of filming, Immortal Journey was finally wrapping up.

During this time, the production released promotional stills, sparking varied reactions from netizens.

Chirping Doesn’t Eat Chicken: “Well, I wasn’t expecting much, but the stills from Immortal Journey have surprised me. Looks decent, but I’ll reserve judgment until it airs.”

Lonely Storm: “Ahhh! My immortal, Immortal Qingsu! So handsome, Lick the screen!!”

Loudspeaker: “As a die-hard fan of the original novel, I can say that this newcomer, Yu Jingchen, totally fits the image of Immortal Qingsu in my mind!”

No Farewell After the Break: “It’s just stills for now, though. No telling if their acting lives up to it.”

Princess Syndrome: “Doesn’t anyone else think that, um, Tang Xiaoxing’s looks really do suit this role?”

Little Dot Dot: “Her looks are fine, but thinking about her acting makes me want to kick her into the Pacific Ocean.”

Arrogant Loner: “Tang Xiaoxing, get out of the entertainment industry! You’re a blight, trash, and ugly too!”

Aside from the criticisms, half of the fans of the original novel remained neutral, while others hurled insults.

Yet many viewers expressed excitement for this xianxia drama.

When the trailer was released, though, the tone of the comments shifted again.

Peach Nectar: “Whoa! I… I’m totally following this show! I’ll even recommend it!”

I Love to Eat Corn: “Damn! Immortal Qingsu is too handsome! So cold and regal! Exactly like I imagined him!”

Ailala’s Little Fan: “For a newcomer, his acting is super impressive!ヾ(≧O≦)〃I’m excited, and he’s so good-looking! Yu Jingchen, you’ve gained a fan!”

You’ve Changed, Doggy: “??? Did I see that right? When did Tang Xiaoxing’s acting get this good? Or is this a body double again?”

Summer Blooms: “Haha, must be a body double! Tang Xiaoxing having good acting is the biggest joke in entertainment!”

You Don’t Understand a Foodie’s World: “Hahaha, while I also want to keep dissing her, it’s obviously not a body double this time.”

Rice Ball Is the Best: “As much as I hate to admit it… Tang Xiaoxing’s acting really seems to have improved. It’s like she’s a completely different person. It reminds me of how she’d always take notes on set. Did we misunderstand her?”

 He and Him: “Haha, am I the only one who finds Tang Xiaoxing kind of cute now? Like the fried chicken giveaway post, and the little tuft of hair sticking up at the airport?I, I, I… I actually want to follow her. Wait, do I have a cat cake?

(T/N: Cat Cake is a playful internet slang phrase in Chinese. It’s a humorous way to say that someone is being a bit silly, confused, or acting irrationally.)

Cherry Blossom Dumpling: “Um… I kind of feel like she’s gotten cuter lately too.”

Tang Xiaoxing’s manager, Li Hong, had been keeping an eye on these online comments.

She thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea for Shen Mubai to maintain this momentum.

On the night of the wrap party, the director booked a private room at Qingquan Pavilion.

He seemed overly excited and spent the entire night making everyone drink, especially Yu Jingchen.

Shen Mubai couldn’t help feeling a little sorry for him as she quietly kept eating her food.