Lin Fan wasn't deliberately trying to upset Liu Yina; he was just being straightforward because he had no reason to flatter her.
Lin Fan nodded: "If it weren't for your father, getting into the entertainnt industry would probably be like the eighteenth level of hell for you."
Although Liu Yina wanted to hear the truth, Lin Fan's words were too harsh, and she was finding it hard to handle.
"Am I really that bad? Lin Fan, do you still hold a grudge against , so you're intentionally trying to undermine ?" Liu Yina asked, sowhat indignantly.
Lin Fan replied, "Let ask you, can you sing or dance?"
Liu Yina shook her head: "No."
Lin Fan asked, "Can you act?"
Liu Yina said, "No. But Xiaoyue can't do these either, can she?"
Lin Fan said, "That's true; Xiaoyue can't either. Because she sings and dances poorly, she's been constantly criticized by netizens who say she's unworthy. This criticism has never stopped from the ti she participated in the talent show until now. Once such an impression is ingrained in people's minds and becos her label, it's very hard to remove."
Liu Yina asked, "Then... do you think she's worthy?"
Lin Fan, without hesitation, replied, "Yes, she is."
Liu Yina bit her lip, looking sowhat resentful: "Isn't that a double standard? Neither of us can sing, dance, or act, yet you think Xiaoyue deserves it and I don't."
Lin Fan laughed: "It's not a double standard. I think Xiaoyue deserves it because she didn't force her way into the entertainnt industry. She fought her way through among ten thousand audition participants to debut. Although her singing and dancing aren't great, she's loved by so many people, which shows she has qualities other than singing and dancing, like being pretty or having a cute personality."
"It's like playing a ga. Xiaoyue follows the rules and levels up stage by stage, whereas you're a money-cheating player. Do you think people like money-cheating players? They might be amazed by how filthy rich they are, but deep down, most would curse them. In the entertainnt industry, the connections-backed individuals are like money-cheating players, including the Rich Second Generation, star kids, or even official kids. They easily enter the entertainnt industry using their family's connections, disregarding the audience's feelings, not caring if anyone likes them, and occupy resources, force-feeding the audience crap, taking away spaces for others to survive. Aren't these people more deserving of criticism than Ning Xiaoyue?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Yina was already blushing. Wasn't she exactly the kind of connections-backed individual Lin Fan was talking about?
Liu Yina snorted, "You're so contradictory; you were just speaking on behalf of the entertainnt industry, and now you're criticizing the connections-backed individuals in it."
Lin Fan said, "I ntioned earlier that the threshold in the entertainnt industry isn't low; I'm not whitewashing it. On the contrary, I very much agree with the public's impression of the entertainnt industry. It's a big dyeing vat, with deep waters. There are too many connections-backed individuals, resource exploiters, people without skills, and those lacking prowess. There are also many morally corrupt individuals, even offenders are not rare. It's full of interest calculations; it's no good place!"
"In the grand sche of the entertainnt industry, having no skill isn't the most detestable thing. If a star lacks skills but is humble and progressive, improving step by step, morally sound, abiding by the law, then they are still worth liking and encouraging, just like Xiaoyue. Conversely, even if your acting is excellent, and you have talent and aptitude, but if your values are skewed, morals are corrupt, and you're committing cris, you will still be despised by the public."
"Alright then..."
Liu Yina admitted that she couldn't argue with Lin Fan; what he was saying indeed made sense.
"Now I understand why I got criticized so much when I debuted. It's because I'm a money-cheating player." Liu Yina smiled bitterly.
Lin Fan said, "Connections-backed individuals, resource exploiters are indeed hard to like, but exceptions do exist. Appearance, character, talent, if you pass the basic criterion of good character and have either good looks or talent, fewer people will criticize you. This is called convincing the masses. You get criticized mainly because you can't convince the masses; moreover, you have big dreams but are quite flashy; when you debut like it's the greatest show on earth, who wouldn't criticize you?"
Liu Yina was blushing again. Lin Fan, this guy, is incredible at criticizing without using curse words; isn't he implying her looks, skills, and character are all lacking?
If she hadn't steeled herself, soone else would have already flipped out at Lin Fan.
"Am I really that unworthy of being a star?" Liu Yina was saddened, her mood plumting.
Lin Fan smiled: "Even if it's like the eighteenth level of hell, it's not absolutely hopeless..."
Liu Yina responded, seemingly grasping a lifesaver, imdiately focusing on Lin Fan: "How can I save myself?"
Lin Fan said, "It's nothing more than these two words—skills. If you truly want to continue in the entertainnt industry, you must beco a skilled individual. In fact, the popular stars in the entertainnt industry are not all handso n and beautiful won; there are many whose looks aren't remarkable; they're all skilled individuals—either outstanding singers or exceptional actors. If you can beco a skilled individual and rise to fa through your work, then such fa will be the most stable, lasting longer than relying solely on looks without skills."
Liu Yina remained silent, seemingly digesting Lin Fan's words.
Lin Fan said, "In the entertainnt industry, relying on looks isn't a long-term solution, as even the most handso and beautiful face will tire the audience after a while. Moreover, the competition in the entertainnt industry is intense, with the speed of replacing popular stars being swift. This year's trending stars might be replaced in two years, with the previous ones becoming obsolete and unnoticed. Xiaoyue is indeed very popular now, but if she continues as she is, her fa won't last long. That's why I also have plans for Xiaoyue; I hope she advances step by step towards being skilled. Next, I'll have her audition, and if she has talent in acting, she will then shift towards a career in acting."
"So you see, whether it's connections-backed individuals spending money, or handso n and beautiful won relying on looks, the final destination must be skills and works. Of course, the most fundantal premise is to have the right values and to uphold the bottom line of morality and law. If you're deceiving people with a false persona while actually being morally bankrupt, there will inevitably be a day when it all cos crashing down."
"Right, I'm talking about Hua Yiwu. This guy crafted a persona as a love novice but secretly loves playing with won. I'm sure he'll eventually co crashing down."
Liu Yina nodded, showing a grateful expression, and said, "Lin Fan, thanks for these words; I find them very useful. I'll turn this over in my mind later and also consider whether I'm really suitable for the entertainnt industry and how to navigate the path ahead."
Lin Fan said, "Alright."
Liu Yina said, "Then I'll head back."
At this mont, they had already reached Liu Yina's car.
Lin Fan said, "Okay, by the way, since I've told you so much, I also ask you for one thing—don't ntion my eting with Xiaoyue tonight to your father."
Though Liu Yina didn't know Lin Fan's reasoning, she readily agreed: "Alright, I understand."
She then got in the car and left.
Lin Fan watched her car leave, couldn't help but mutter: "This girl isn't heartless; hopefully, what I said really helps her!"
After saying this, Lin Fan turned to head back to the hotel when suddenly, he heard cries coming from not far away.
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