Having too many fans can indeed bring huge popularity and benefits to a celebrity.
However, if not managed properly, it can also backfire, ruin public perception, and ultimately derail one's career.
After her resurgence, Jiang Ling closely monitored her fans' activities.
As soon as there were signs of things getting out of hand, she would immediately step in to take control.
Occasionally, when a few obsessive or irrational fans refused to listen, she wouldn't hesitate to kick them out of the fandom, warning other fans against causing trouble with them.
Earlier, Jiang Ling had discovered that several infiltrators had joined the fan club.
These infiltrators were sent by rival celebrities jealous of her popularity, as well as by Huohua Media.
They would sow discord within the fan circles, inciting other fans to provoke trouble in an attempt to damage her public image.
Jiang Ling was even less lenient, dealing with them one by one as she found them.
You want to stir up trouble and attack me?
Fine, let's see how you like the taste of being cyberbullied and subjected to vulgar insults that question your entire lineage.
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Due to scheduling conflicts for the main actors of "The Little Fisherman and Hua Wuque," Huang Jing had to rearrange the script and film scenes separately.
Jiang Ling had only previously acted with Xie Tingfeng and had not met the other leads.
Three days later, the main actors gathered for a promotional photoshoot.
Jiang Ling finally had the chance to meet the other leads.
The role of the Little Fisherman was played by the renowned Hong Kong comedian Zhang Weijian, who possessed excellent acting skills and an unparalleled comedic talent.
The role of Tie Xinlan was originally slated for top-tier actress Fan Bingbing.
However, before filming could even begin, she was fined eight hundred million yuan for tax evasion and subsequently banned from all film and television productions.
Therefore, the role, after going through several hands, eventually fell to second-tier actress Jiang Yushuang.
The actress playing Su Ying was also a well-known artist in the industry, known for her low-key demeanor and excellent acting.
At nine in the morning, all the main and supporting actors gathered to shoot group photos for the production.
Jiang Ling and An Qiuyan could not stand each other; their eyes met, and sparks immediately flew.
Their respective managers, Sister Sa and Zhang Jingjing, were like sworn enemies, their eyes blazing with animosity upon seeing each other.
Due to concerns about Jiang Ling's large fan base, An Qiuyan, despite playing the female lead, dared not openly confront Jiang Ling and quickly averted her gaze.
Jiang Ling also couldn't be bothered to argue with her and turned her head to scroll through her phone, interacting with her fans on Weibo.
It was Sister Sa and Zhang Jingjing, however, who acted as if they had swallowed gunpowder the moment they met, launching into a barrage of vulgar insults.
Zhang Jingjing snorted hatefully, "I never expected you to become Jiang Ling's manager. What a coincidence, and not a good one!"
Sister Sa smiled flirtatiously, "What can I do? It seems I've accumulated enough good karma in my past life to encounter benefactors everywhere I go. Unlike you two, a mother and daughter who have done nothing but evil. Be careful of divine retribution!"
Zhang Jingjing gritted her teeth, "You're riding high now by associating with a top-tier star, so of course you're in high spirits. But even the most glorious flowers don't bloom forever, and no friendship lasts a thousand miles. No matter how popular Jiang Ling is, won't she eventually fall? There are so many people in this industry who are jealous of her and hate her. When she falls again, I'll see how long your smugness lasts."
Sister Sa covered her mouth and chuckled, "You don't need to worry about that. My judgment of women is far better than your judgment of husbands... Oh, wait, I mean, far better than your judgment of other people's wives."
If your husband is the bottom outside, doesn't that make him someone else's wife?
To hit someone is to hit their face, to scold someone is to expose their flaws.
Sister Sa deeply resented Zhang Jingjing and her mother, her every word laced with venom, striking at their most vulnerable points.