"Sister Ling, blink twice if you've been kidnapped, and we'll start a crowdfunding for your ransom."
"Dear, that's a serious joke! We've waited sixteen years for you, don't mess with us!"
In less than half an hour, the news of Jiang Ling's comeback spread like wildfire across the internet, reaching the second spot on the trending list again.
The first trend was a post reminiscing about Jiang Ling, and the third was a trending topic bought by a young idol.
This guy had invested heavily, hoping to claim the number one spot. However, as soon as he appeared, Jiang Ling pushed him down.
He didn't stay at number two for long before being hit again by the news of Jiang Ling's return.
At this moment, the comment section was as lively as a New Year's celebration, filled with cheers and jubilations.
【Mom, the actor you've been following is finally back.】
【Risen from the dead, the clown… oh no, my goddess has returned!】
【Are you sure today isn't April Fool's Day?】
【Oh my god, am I seeing things? Is Sister Ling really coming back?】
Fans were a mixture of surprise and trepidation, fearing it was all a false rumor.
Ever since Jiang Ling retired back then, her old fans had been yearning for her return to the entertainment industry day and night.
Who knew, as years passed, Jiang Ling remained completely silent.
They had thought they would spend the rest of their lives just cherishing Jiang Ling's early works.
Unexpectedly, after sixteen years, Jiang Ling was actually going to make a comeback.
The surprise came too quickly, too suddenly, giving them a dreamlike sensation.
Seeing the fans' disbelief, Jiang Ling posted another Weibo message: "I'm back, truly back!"
This time, the fans finally believed.
Sixteen years ago, Yang Guo waited for Xiaolongnü, and they too had waited for their goddess.
It truly lived up to the old saying: "What you persistently seek will eventually be found!"
The old fans were so happy they were almost in tears.
Afterward, Jiang Ling was bombarded with private messages, all asking about the name of the drama she was returning with, its genre, and whether she was playing the lead or a supporting role.
Compared to the cheers of new and old fans, major entertainment agencies, apart from established giants like Huiyao, Liuyun, and Feixing, were all in a state of anxiety, with grim expressions.
Many of the CEOs and high-level executives of these companies had come from the previous era and knew how popular Jiang Ling had been back then, how high her popularity was, and how great her influence was.
Although sixteen years had passed, and the bright and vibrant young girl from back then had long become a middle-aged woman, her extremely skillful and refined acting still held immense influence.
Recalling the scene when "The Prince Who Turns into a Frog" aired, causing a bloodbath in the modern romance idol drama market, with many productions failing miserably, sent shivers down their spines.
It was too easy to make money by hyping up traffic; they had become accustomed to earning passively over the years.
If this woman reappeared and disrupted the market, then…
Terrible!
So terrible!
Not only was her acting good, but her financial power was also terrifyingly immense, making it impossible for them to blacklist her.
Now, they could do nothing but hope that the sharp knife of time would be harsh on Jiang Ling, making her age and lose her allure, forcing her to play only insignificant supporting roles.
In response to the fans' inquiries, Jiang Ling didn't keep them in suspense and replied, "This drama is a historical costume drama, titled 'Lu Fei Hong Shou'."
The title "Lu Fei Hong Shou" originates from the poem "Ru Meng Ling" by the greatest female poet of all time, Li Qingzhao: "Last night the rain was sparse and the wind strong, deep sleep did not dispel the lingering wine. I ask the one who rolls up the curtain? She says the crabapples are still the same. Do you know, do you know, it should be the green leaves grown fat and the red flowers withered."