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Chapter 413 Meeting at the Cinema, Retorting to the Questioner
The film "The Commander's Wife" has been released, and Tang Xiaoge, as the producer, personally called Ning Yao to invite her to attend the film's offline promotional events with him.
Ji Qin turned a blind eye to the fact that Tang Xiaoge and Ning Yao were about to perform on the same stage.
After the incident broke out, Ji Qin immediately confirmed with Tang Xiaoge, the person involved.
The two only met for a meal, and the video footage from the restaurant's private room shows them simply smiling at each other without any physical contact. It was just a gentleman's friendship, not the exaggerated claims circulating online that they were having an affair.
Ji Qin arranged for the company's legal department to contact the person in charge of the Shudian Restaurant, indicating that she would sue them for installing surveillance cameras in the private rooms. That restaurant is now in dire straits itself.
Tang Xiaoge and Ning Yao are the male and female leads in this drama. To promote the TV series, it would be better if all the main cast members appeared.
In particular, Tang Xiaoge and Ning Yao's fans make up the majority of the crew, and their personal appearances will make the film's box office even more impressive.
Ji Qin didn't want Tang Xiaoge and Ning Yao to avoid suspicion because the more they avoided suspicion, the more unfounded speculations would arise. It was better to be open and honest, and the rumors would naturally dissipate. In short, they just needed to show that they had a clear conscience.
On the day of the promotional event, various media outlets were already waiting backstage at the cinema.
Ning Yao and Tang Xiaoge met backstage. There were only five minutes left before the event. They glanced at each other from afar and nodded.
To avoid suspicion, the two tried their best not to talk privately in front of others. Even when Tang Xiaoge prepared snacks and water for Ning Yao, it was Ji Qin who brought them over.
Ji Qin handed the items to Cui Mengmeng, who was standing next to Ning Yao, before slowly speaking.
"Tang Tang said it's your first time participating in a movie theater roadshow, and he was worried you might be nervous, so he asked me to come and tell you about the process and some details to pay attention to."
Upon hearing this, Ning Yao glanced in Tang Xiaoge's direction and a friendly smile appeared on her lips.
She knew that Tang Xiaoge didn't have so many ulterior motives; he was always upright and honest, and he was only being so cautious because he was worried that she would be implicated.
Ning Yao wrote down every single word Ji Qin said.
The process is not complicated. The actors will read their prepared speeches, interact with the audience in the theater for three to five minutes on stage, and then they can leave. The whole process will not exceed one hour.
At this moment, a staff member from the movie theater came running over and told the person in charge of the film crew that the movie would end in two minutes and the lead actors could get ready to go on stage.
Inside the cinema, the film was nearing its end, and the credits for the cast and crew were almost finished.
The lights in the screening room suddenly came on, brightening the otherwise dark environment. The audience knew that the main cast and crew of the film would appear soon, and they applauded and screamed, creating a lively and exciting atmosphere.
The host smiled and teased the audience for a couple of sentences before gesturing for the actors waiting in the corner to come on stage.
As the male lead and producer, Tang Xiaoge naturally held a special position. He was the first to go on stage, followed by Ning Yao, and then the other actors, directors, screenwriters, and other staff.
After the main cast members took the stage, the audience cheered wave after wave, and it took almost five minutes to calm them down. The host, having seen many roadshow scenes before, was able to handle it.
Tang Xiaoge spoke first. Most of the audience were fans of Tang Yingdi, some were fans of Ning Yao, and more than half were fans of the two as a couple. Everyone was extremely excited to see their two idols appear on the same stage.
Tang Xiaoge's speech went smoothly, and the interaction was particularly relaxed and loving. Everyone loves Tang the movie star to the core and gave him extremely high praise for this film that broke his fixed persona.
It was almost entirely the fans who were expressing their love and encouraging Tang Xiaoge.
After Tang Xiaoge came Ning Yao. When Ning Yao spoke, some people were extremely uncooperative and even booed from below.
Ning Yao remained unfazed, simply smiling as she continued reciting her prepared speech, seemingly unaffected by the audience's reactions.
Standing next to Ning Yao, Tang Xiaoge was secretly worried for her, but fortunately Ning Yao was very calm and was not nervous even though it was her first time attending an offline promotional event.
Tang Xiaoge clenched her fingers at her side, then released them after a short while, the worry in her eyes vanishing completely.
When Ning Yao was interacting with her fans, an audience member suddenly stood up and his first words made the atmosphere in the audience freeze.
"Luo Xiyao has a boyfriend in real life. Aren't you embarrassed to still be creating a CP (couple pairing) between her and Luo Xiyao?"
This was a very pointed question. Even Ji Qin, who was a seasoned veteran, frowned in the audience, looking somewhat anxious for Ning Yao.
Not only Ji Qin found the question difficult to answer, but the nerves of the other actresses on stage were also on edge at that moment.
Ning Yao's eyes were clear, her shoulders were straight, and she showed no fear whatsoever. She even stared directly at the audience member who asked the question.
A moment later, Ning Yao, dressed in an elegant gown, curled her lips into a smile, her beautiful fox-like eyes gleaming with a calm and collected light.
"Acting itself is an art, and art has nothing to do with real-life personas. The so-called 'shipping' is something that fans who like the characters do spontaneously, and it has nothing to do with the actors themselves. This is basic common sense."
"In the play, Teacher Tang and I played the Commander and Su Wanwan. Off-screen, we are colleagues and good friends. Why should we be embarrassed?"
Ning Yao still had a smile on her face, but her voice was cold and distant, giving people an invisible sense of intimidation.
As soon as Ning Yao finished speaking, Cui Mengmeng almost clapped and cheered on the spot, glancing triumphantly at the ill-intentioned audience member.
They're trying to make things difficult for our Yao Yao, aren't they? They've shot themselves in the foot!
The questioner sat down without saying a word, seemingly speechless, but his eyes revealed a sinister intent.
"I've heard that actors express their true feelings when they're acting. Have you ever developed feelings for someone while filming, even just a little bit?"
This was not a good question to answer. Ning Yao frowned slightly, pondering how to respond.
Tang Xiaoge, standing beside her, stepped forward and calmly said, "There are bound to be feelings in the play, because it's the Commander's affection for Su Wanwan, not Tang Xiaoge's affection for Luo Xiyao."
"To people who don't act, it might be common to not be able to distinguish between the actor and the role, but for actors, they can clearly separate the actor from the role."
The questioner no longer cared about Tang Xiaoge's answer. After sitting back down in her chair, she excitedly told her friend next to her.
"My goodness, Tang Tang is so gentlemanly!"
"He must have stepped in because he saw that Luo Xiyao couldn't answer. Isn't that a hero saving a damsel in distress!"
Since Ning Yao and Tang Xiaoge are a couple in the drama, everyone started to focus on their interactions.
"Do you have any intention of collaborating again? We fans really want to see you work together again and release new works!"
"I really like Commander and Su Wanwan. You two must be happy!"
"Tang Tang! Xi Yao! Tang Tang! Xi Yao!"
Suddenly, the audience became restless, and the scene became uncontrollable for a moment.
Meanwhile, the man who had initially questioned Ning Yao quietly walked forward from the crowd, step by step approaching the projection table in the theater.