On Weibo, Wu Yao remained silent, but everyone knew Wu Yao was finished.
No response meant tacit admission.
If at first the major brands had given Wu Yao some face, now that a night had passed and Wu Yao was still playing dead, there was no need to save his face.
After all, many brands had already urged Wu Yao's team to provide an explanation, even asking if it was true or false?
But Wu Yao and his agent still wanted to fight for it.
Then, there was no 'then'.
"Bird's Home is terminating its endorsement partnership with Mr. Wu Yao effective today."
"Black Bear Beverages has sent a 'Contract Termination Notice' to Wu Yao's team, and he will no longer have any relationship with Black Bear Beverages effective today."
"Baolan Brand is terminating all business collaborations with Mr. Wu Yao effective today. This is a special statement."
"Ares Jewelry is terminating all collaborations with Wu Yao effective today."
..."It's started."
Sitting on the high-speed train, Sister Dao scrolled through Weibo and said, "I'm guessing these brands would have jumped out immediately if contract termination didn't take time."
Lin Miaoyin, next to her, nodded gently: "Yes, this Wu Yao really is a top-tier star."
Whether someone is a top-tier star is often judged by the number of contract terminations when their reputation collapses.
Just like this Wu Yao, he has 15 brands terminating contracts in one go, and this is just the beginning; there are many more TV dramas and variety shows to come.
Especially variety shows, those that have already been filmed will have to curse while editing him out in post-production.
Although filming isn't until tomorrow, they need to get there today, have dinner with the production team, and get to know each other, so that tomorrow's filming will go more smoothly.
Since getting on the high-speed train, Lin Xing had already closed his eyes to rest, even giving his phone to his assistant.
Sister Dao, however, was full of energy, constantly checking Wu Yao's latest updates, not just watching, but also broadcasting them in real time.
"Sister Dao, you should rest for a while."
Lin Xing opened his eyes and said to Sister Dao, "Isn't it better to take advantage of the high-speed train ride to sleep? After thirty, lack of sleep will affect your condition."
Lin Miaoyin's innocent big eyes widened as she asked, "Really?"
"Don't listen to your Xing Ge. I've never seen anyone in the Entertainment industry as focused on health as him. He has to sleep on time, and if he doesn't get 8 hours, he has to nap during the day..."
Sister Dao earnestly said to Lin Miaoyin, "Being an artist requires hard work, opportunities, but even more, it requires fighting for it. Why sleep so much in life? You'll sleep forever in death, so..."
"Sister Dao, stop manipulating the young girl."
Lin Xing directly interrupted Sister Dao, then he asked Lin Miaoyin, "Did you graduate from the Film Academy?"
"Xing Ge, I just graduated this year."
Lin Miaoyin quickly said.
"Oh, didn't your teachers at the Film Academy tell you that your body is your capital?"
Lin Xing said with a smile, "I once knew a chubby guy who said that the Entertainment industry is all about who can endure. If you outlast everyone else, then you'll be a big star."
Lin Miaoyin nodded like a pecking chick: "Yes, at this year's graduation ceremony, our senior, Li Jie, reminded us that the most important thing to protect after graduation is our health..."
Sister Dao, seeing this, quickly interrupted: "What 'yes'? Miao Yin, don't listen to your Xing Ge. I'm telling you, in the Entertainment industry, you have to get famous early, and often, traffic only lasts for three to five years. If you don't make enough money during those three to five years, how will that work?"
Lin Xing, however, shook his head and said, "Sister Dao, flowing water doesn't compete for the lead, it competes for an endless flow. We need to have a steady, continuous stream. How many traffic stars built tall buildings, entertained guests, and finally ended up in prison..."
At this moment, little stars were already sparkling in Lin Miaoyin's eyes.
Oh my god.
How was this the first generation of illiterates?
Because her teachers had also said what Lin Xing said, telling them that the current market was abnormal and to hold onto their original intentions, but they didn't say it as well as Lin Xing.
"Xing Xing, I was wrong. I promise not to disturb your rest, okay?"
Sister Dao was afraid that if Lin Xing kept misleading her, Lin Miaoyin would be completely swayed.
"That's much better."
Only then did Lin Xing say to the admiring Lin Miaoyin, "I was just spouting nonsense. Your Sister Dao is the professional in the artist industry, listen to your Sister Dao."
After speaking, Lin Xing put his eye mask back on and lay down again.
No matter how big the matter, it's not bigger than sleep.
In his previous life, as a career planner, Lin Xing often stayed up late, drank coffee, Red Bull, and ate junk food, which led to his health deteriorating until that night's sudden death.
Now, reborn, Lin Xing felt he had to cherish it.
More importantly, Lin Xing felt that there really was no job as good as being a celebrity, so after diligently completing his work, he would exercise and focus on health in his spare time.
When you're young, you don't know about fitness, but once you're over 35, you'll understand what it means to be powerless.
So for these ten years, Lin Xing has been extremely disciplined, to the point that even Sister Dao sometimes felt that if Lin Xing wasn't so laid-back, with his extreme discipline and his face, he would have become a top-tier star again long ago.
What would Wu Yao have to do with it?
But Sister Dao wouldn't try to change Lin Xing. Didn't Lin Xing sign with their company precisely because, even though their car was small, their work was good?
Lin Miaoyin didn't know any of this.
So at this moment, her face was full of question marks.
So, Lin Xing said all that just to make Sister Dao shut up?
"Alright, you should also get some sleep."
Sister Dao said to the bewildered Lin Miaoyin.
She understood Lin Xing. If Lin Xing kept spouting nonsense, Lin Miaoyin might actually start clamoring to become an artist.
Wouldn't that be ridiculous?
After all, Lin Miaoyin was once a mini Lin Xing, useless except for her face.
She was destined to be a traffic flower.
However, Lin Miaoyin didn't sleep. She picked up her phone and posted on the 'Lin Xing Supertopic' with her alt account: "The happiest thing about being a fan is starting with appearance, falling for talent, and being loyal to character. From the Starsea back then to Lin Xing now, I still love him."
Eleven years ago, a 12-year-old Lin Miaoyin fell in love with Starsea. Among the group, the little girl thought Lin Xing was handsome. A year later, Starsea collapsed, but Lin Miaoyin continued to follow Lin Xing.
She wasn't surprised at all that Lin Xing was trending today.
Only fans, only those who had followed Lin Xing for these eleven years, knew what Lin Xing had done.
While Wu Yao soared after going solo, frantically taking on variety shows and filming TV dramas, the faded Lin Xing was doing charity work.
Especially in the last five years, he went to Dafeng Mountain for 3 months of charity work every year.
If it were Wu Yao, he would probably buy three days of trending topics for one day of charity work, and quickly issue press releases if he scratched his hand while filming. But what about Lin Xing?
He did charity work for eleven years, never actively promoting it, and never buying press releases.
But today, thanks to Wu Yao, the media started digging deep into Lin Xing's past decade of stories.
Dig, dig, dig, and they unearthed a positive energy artist.
More and more stories were being brought up.
At this moment, Lin Miaoyin really liked a line in the supertopic.
Faded for ten years, he returns as a top-tier star.
As for Sister Dao, she watched the trending topics online, going from happy, to excited, from excited to euphoric, and finally to shocked.
Oh my heavens.
Among the top 20 trending topics, Lin Xing went from having one to having eight.
It was insane.
Looking at the current trending topics, an uninformed person would think Lin Xing was the main character.
The real explosive point, however, lay in Wu Yao's Studio's apology statement.
No choice.
This fell into the category of a legal case.
They dared not quibble; if they didn't quibble, the police wouldn't bother for now, but if they dared to quibble, the police would step in with concrete evidence.
Nowhere to hide, nowhere to avoid.
Perhaps Lin Miaoyin's excitement throughout the journey was simply because she was Lin Xing's fan.
And a solo fan.
So when she saw Wu Yao in trouble, she was excited and happy, and when she saw Lin Xing regaining public attention, she was proud.
As for Sister Dao, she had been paying attention because this was all 'Tang Monk's flesh'.
When a top-tier star collapses, it inevitably leaves behind a large amount of resources.
At this time, many people were watching. Who wouldn't want to get a piece of it?
"Brands aside for now, we need to find a way to snatch one of Wu Yao's variety show or TV drama resources."
Sister Dao murmured to herself, looking at the resting Lin Xing beside her.
Lin Xing could be laid-back, but she, as his agent, could not.
As for this 'let's farm' variety show recording, Sister Dao didn't take it seriously.
A small, obscure variety show where Lin Xing was the biggest star. What was there to worry about?
If Lin Xing hadn't promised Feng Gang, Sister Dao would never have let Lin Xing participate.
It was practically lowering his status and prestige.
"Sister Dao, everything is arranged."
As they neared the station, Sister Dao received a call from Lin Xing's fan club manager. They were ready to pick him up.
"Okay, I know. Tell the photographer to be ready to capture moments. Remember, tell the fans to be orderly..."
Sister Dao gave a few instructions, then after hanging up, she said to the awakened Lin Xing, "Xing Xing, when we exit the station later, just walk normally. The production team has already arranged a business car. Just greet the fans if you encounter them..."
At this point, Sister Dao paused and said, "I know you don't like this, but this is a special situation. At this time, we must show our popularity and strength."
Lin Xing didn't resist much. He took his phone from his assistant and said, "You handle it. I'll cooperate."
Sister Dao smiled: "Alright, Miao Yin, just follow behind Xing Xing later, and remember to protect yourself."
Fifteen minutes later.
Even though Lin Xing was mentally prepared, he was still stunned by the sea of people at the station.
Sister Dao really spent a lot.
However, Sister Dao was also a bit bewildered.
These people, I didn't arrange them, did I?
...Newcomer, new book, please support. Xing Xing begs all brothers and sisters.