The elevator doors opened. When Tang Feng and Xiao Yu were about to step in, a group of people moved to step out. Among the group were a couple of assistants like Xiao Yu. The man standing in the middle, however, was clearly different. He was a man with an outstanding aura. He was the moon, while the people escorting him were tiny stars that revolved around him.
The moment the elevator doors opened, both parties stopped in their tracks.
No one dared to speak. The rather indifferent man inside the elevator stared out at Tang Feng. He was silent, but his gaze was like a nail being hammered forcefully on Tang Feng’s body.
Neither Tang Feng nor Xiao Yu had expected to meet Ge Chen in this kind of situation. They’d heard that the latter had just returned from filming a movie in South Korea. If he was here at the TV station today, then it was probably to promote his movie.
“Hello Ge Chen.” Tang Feng greeted the man with a smile.
Xiao Yu peeked over at Ge Chen. Boldly, she blurted out, “Hello Mr. Ge. We were just about to contact you!” Not wanting Tang Feng to stop her, Xiao Yu shot out her words like a machine gun. She told Ge Chen all that had happened on set earlier.
“It’s only a phone call. If Mr. Ge has time…” Xiao Yu added.
“I’ll consider it.” Ge Chen’s voice was exceptionally cold. He glanced indifferently at Tang Feng. “You’re still attending those inane shows?” He asked ill-humoredly.
“Those inane shows are actually rather interesting.” Tang Feng walked into the elevator, a natural smile still on his face. He turned a deaf ear towards Ge Chen’s hostile words. Only Xiao Yu looked with surprise at Ge Chen, who was as usual clad in white like an angel. Now though, she no longer found him to be celestial in any way.
Originally, she had thought Ge Chen would agree no matter what because of the collaboration between their two agencies as well as his shared past with Tang Feng. Everyone regarded Ge Chen as a good person who was friendly, but now, Xiao Yu couldn’t see it at all.
Recalling all that she had just revealed, Xiao Yu’s face reddened immediately. She had embarrassed Tang Feng!
“Isn’t Ge Chen about to go and record on a TV show as well?” This wasn’t the time for her to be in a daze. Xiao Yu quickly rebutted.
“The show our Ge Chen is going to appear on is a serious talk show.” Ge Chen’s assistant wasn’t a pushover either.
Seeing that the tension was thickening, Tang Feng hurriedly pulled Xiao Yu over to him and pressed a button on the elevator. “Are you all stepping out or coming down with us?”
Ge Chen’s entourage glared at Tang Feng while escorting Ge Chen out of the elevator. One of them cursed as they left, “Aren’t you just an outdated cheap whore? I heard you got dumped recently. How pitiful.”
“You—” Xiao Yu rolled her sleeves up, about to rush out, but Tang Feng quickly pulled her back.
Luckily, the elevator doors closed just then. Tang Feng shook his head at Xiao Yu. “Silly girl. I have plenty of people cursing at me in this world. Do you plan on fighting every one of them?”
“How can I just stand there and let them say those kinds of things about you!” Xiao Yu was furious.
Back when he was young, Tang Feng definitely wouldn’t have been able to stand still while someone cursed at him. He would’ve done anything to exact justice. Now, he didn’t know whether it was because he had become desensitized, or that he’d matured and understood fighting didn’t bring about any results, but Tang Feng had become apathetic to the lies and slanders he often heard about himself.
The more successful one became, the more one would be embroiled in controversies. However, only by enduring harsh criticisms could one enjoy the great recognition that followed.
A celebrity’s reputation and success came largely from the love and support they received from the public. At the same time, they would also receive insults and attacks from another portion of the public. This was characteristic of the entertainment industry. If one didn’t even have the ability to endure some insults, then what right did one have to be a star in the limelight?
“We can’t control what comes out of their mouths. When someone puts you down, there’s no need to argue with them. You only need to do well in your own work and let your actions prove them wrong. Xiao Yu, don’t you think so as well?” Tang Feng smiled at her.
Xiao Yu sighed and replied, “I’m your manager, but I feel so naïve after hearing you.”
If you compare yourself to someone who has struggled in this industry for decades, then you certainly are naïve.
After saying goodbye to each other, Tang Feng took a taxi back to Lu Tian Chen’s place. His schedule had started getting busier lately. The “True Star Training Class” was officially starting the day after tomorrow. He would be attending under the identity of a newcomer.
Throughout his entire career, Tang Feng had actually never received any sort of formal training in acting. In his earlier years, he had mostly played extra