114: Tang Chen gradually doubted his life

Four days later, on June 15th, at 11:50 AM.

Inside the Sky Media screening room.

Four people sat in a row.

From left to right were Song Yu, Tang Chen, Chen Fang, and Jiang Haotian.

Chen Fang and his assistant Song Yu were pulled over by Tang Chen. On the way, they met Jiang Haotian, who, upon hearing they were going to watch a movie together, immediately ordered popcorn for delivery and followed along.

Sitting in the company's internal screening room, Chen Fang yawned and looked helplessly at Tang Chen, "Tang Ge, why do we have to watch a movie in the middle of the day?"

Tang Chen said earnestly, "For learning. You're about to film the legend of fong sai-yuk, and this movie features two film emperors, which is very suitable for you to learn from."

"But aren't you very busy?"

"I want to watch it too."

"Alright." Chen Fang yawned again, looking expressionlessly at the screen.

So sleepy. Spring drowsiness, summer fatigue, autumn weariness, winter hibernation—the four seasons are like a dream.

Jiang Haotian held his phone, playing a game while complaining, "Favoritism! Boss, you're just showing favoritism!"

"You told me to mind my own business." Tang Chen turned his head, and just as he said that to Jiang Haotian, he saw Chen Fang pull out his phone, and his heart tightened.

Although the team had already prepared for public relations, for the next two hours, even if netizens had opinions, they would be kept within a normal range, and there wouldn't be widespread negative comments.

But he wasn't sure how high Chen Fang's current psychological tolerance was, and he was afraid he couldn't handle it.

Tang Chen immediately pressed his hand, "Don't play on your phone, watch the movie and learn properly!"

Chen Fang looked at him in confusion and put away his phone.

What on earth is going on?

Forget it, if he doesn't want me to watch, then I won't.

"So annoying, someone's sniping me, ah!" Jiang Haotian leaned back in his chair, his phone screen showing only a gaudy box, a revival countdown, and a notification that he had been eliminated by [Heartless Pig Intestine].

Jiang Haotian switched to his teammate's perspective; the teammate with the sniper rifle found the sniper and eliminated him. The 'Heartless Pig Intestine' who had just sniped him turned out to be a female character with a very pretty skin.

"Looks like I was taken out by a girl." Jiang Haotian sighed, "Chen Ge, you play games too, right?"

"Occasionally."

Jiang Haotian rubbed his chin, looking at the ceiling, "You know, when you're targeted by a sniper, before you find cover, what line should you run? An S-line or a straight line, so you don't get hit?"

Tang Chen snorted, "If the opponent is good, nothing you run will work."

Jiang Haotian frowned, "Is there no other way? Are there other lines I can run?"

Chen Fang yawned sleepily and casually said, "Run into her heart, and become her bottom line."

"Pfft—hah! Cough, cough, cough!" Song Yu had just taken a sip of water and almost spat it out.

Tang Chen almost dropped his phone, looking at Chen Fang in disbelief. After staring for a second, he looked away.

This is humor, it's a good thing.

Hmm, a good thing, it must be!

After muttering it a few times, Tang Chen finally convinced himself, let go of that fleeting ominous premonition, and let out a long breath.

Chen Fang glanced at him.

Because he had just heard the notification [Tang Chen Negative Emotion Value +66].

What kind of emotion is this? Fear? Disappointment? Confusion?

Just as he thought this, the lights in the screening room dimmed.

Forget it, I don't care. Anyway, more negative emotion value will explode later.

Chen Fang retracted his thoughts and began to watch the movie.

Two hours and ten minutes later, the movie ended, and the credits song played in the screening room.

Chen Fang tilted his head and asked expressionlessly, "Can I look at my phone now?"

Tang Chen nodded, "As expected of you, so smart. Go ahead."

"Huh? What? What's wrong?" Jiang Haotian asked curiously, holding his popcorn box.

Tang Chen sighed, "Haotian, this popcorn has a very high sugar content, eat less of it."

Jiang Haotian stuffed another mouthful into his mouth, "I don't get fat, so it doesn't matter."

Amidst the chattering noise around him, Chen Fang pulled out his phone and opened the short video platform where netizens gathered.

As soon as he opened the app, a news alert popped up—

[On the evening of the 16th, the June Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak activity at 9 PM. Remember to make a wish!]

Tomorrow night, huh.

Then he'd have to think carefully about what task to assign the meteors.

Chen Fang clicked the search bar, entered his name, and selected messages from within the last day. Soon, he saw that at noon, the crew had announced the main cast list, with some netizens surprised and others questioning it.

[I believe Chen Fang can act in idol dramas, but this is a wuxia film, right? And he's playing a character with high martial arts skills?]

[Haha, didn't his fans say he was playing a gentle young master? Fooled, huh?]

[If the fight scenes aren't good, just use slow motion and special effects, don't be afraid!]

[I'll bet 100 packs of spicy strips that in a few months, there'll definitely be a trending search about 'Chen Fang injured from filming' to gain sympathy.]

...

Chen Fang read a few lines and let out a long breath.

Ah, it's been a long time since I've gotten negative emotion value for free like this, just lying back and earning!

Scrolling down further, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Ten minutes ago, the crew actually released his dashing, charismatic, and exceptionally skilled audition video.

The company seemed to have also bought promotion, causing the video to be released for only ten minutes, and public opinion... TMD, it reversed?!

Chen Fang clicked on the comment section of the short video just released by [Movie the legend of fong sai-yuk], and saw netizens writing:

[It's over, I've been so charmed I'm an idiot, abba abba.]

[Little haters, keep going, your faces must be swollen, right?]

[Ahhh, can this hero be released? Make him an assassin, come catch me!]

[If he were really made, are you sure you wouldn't be the one catching him?]

[If I fought him, I'm not boasting, but I couldn't think of a good way to win him besides pressing the pause button.]

[Fighting him, I'm not bragging, I could take eighteen cuts in one second. [Dazed]]

[Holy crap?! Who is this?! If current TV dramas could fight like this, I wouldn't have watched a new drama in seven years!]

[Wuwuwu, I can't knock this one out and give him to my best friend, I want to keep him for myself.]

[Sorry, I was a bit loud just now...]

[Who just bet 100 packs of spicy strips? I want to follow him!]

Chen Fang's eyes welled up.

Why, only two hours?!

This common complaining only lasted for two hours?

How much negative emotion value had he gotten for free? This was just the beginning!

Beside him, Tang Chen saw him staring intently at his phone, emotions swirling in his eyes, and smiled as he patted his shoulder, "Don't be too moved, this is what I should do. Although being famous for negative reasons is still fame, we should use such methods sparingly."

Chen Fang moved his mouth, his voice low, "No, don't do this."

Tang Chen's heart sank, and the corners of his mouth slowly dropped.

Could it be that even this was a huge emotional burden for him?

Tang Chen said with a bit of guilt, "Uh, Chen Fang, I'm sorry. We won't do this again in the future. Next time, we'll anticipate the negative emotions netizens might have and directly release material to shut them up."

Chen Fang looked at him, "No, what I mean is, can this kind of thing last a little longer? For example, let the news spread for a day, and then release the video response."

Tang Chen: ???

What kind of strange habit is this?