This whole round of comparisons and subtle digs started off under the guidance of the Bureau.
Then it was manipulated by Cao Cheng’s PR team.
Later on, it evolved into fans spontaneously initiating the comparisons themselves.
After comparing Fat Fairy, they moved on to Mao Xiaotong, Little Hanyun, Yin Xiaotian, Zhousheng, Chen Xiaosheng, Lin Zhi… even the occasional supporting actors like Little Jinmai and Little Zifeng were dragged into the comparisons.
After all, the roster of Miracle Media’s artists is publicly available online.
Once you look them up, you start comparing.
And what they discovered was astonishing.
Whether it was fans or outsiders, everyone suddenly realized that Miracle Media didn’t have a single idle artist.
Not one of them was just coasting on their looks.
Even Fat Fairy, who joined later, wasn’t just relying on her appearance.
Sure, she could lean on her looks, but the role of the warrior maiden in *Good and Evil* firmly established her acting chops.
Little Zifeng’s smile in *Detective Tang* still gives many viewers chills to this day…
Here’s a teenage girl who isn’t just wasting space at Miracle Media.
If you don’t compare, fine.
But once you do, the difference is clear.
Other agencies’ artists, like that “darling” who was previously dragged into this, what are they? A model-turned-singer who can’t really sing, dances so-so, and can only work as a print model?
And some others who were insulted — they’ve had plastic surgery, but ended up with sharp, sour expressions…
…
…
The online atmosphere was completely swayed.
Cao Cheng was overjoyed.
“Oh, this has nothing to do with me.”
The eyes of the public are sharp.
It’s the Bureau’s doing.
They’re the ones throwing shade at you.
Cao Cheng called a few industry insiders he knew, and they were all flattered — no one really took Cao Cheng seriously as an entertainment boss.
His wealth and status spoke for themselves.
So even though the online attacks were brutal, some company bosses didn’t dare show Cao Cheng any disrespect.
Especially since Cao Cheng came with a genuine attitude to explain.
He said this had nothing to do with him — it was the Bureau throwing shade, so if you have a problem, take it up with them.
Damn…
Was that supposed to be an apology?
Several bosses were dumbfounded.
They finally realized — this wasn’t an explanation at all, it was a provocation.
Too bad.
These people could only grit their teeth and endure.
Countless waves of frustration were fed back to Cao Cheng.
…
This whole ordeal dragged on for quite a while.
Until the end of the year.
Actually, it was just a bit over a month.
*Good and Evil* had completed its second round of broadcasts.
The third round was about to start.
The year was almost over, and with the New Year approaching, this wave of salary disputes was finally settling down.
The entertainment industry finally breathed a sigh of relief.
On New Year’s Day, Cao Cheng posted a message celebrating the new year, and many fans exchanged greetings.
Shortly after, Cao Cheng posted another statement.
His tone was sharp: “I think some of my wives’ haters might have misunderstood. At Miracle Media, selecting artists really requires talent. We don’t keep freeloaders, and we don’t have anyone who’s just coasting on their looks…”
“But that doesn’t mean I don’t want that.”
"I wish I had an artist who could make tens of millions, even over a hundred million, just by relying on their looks, staring blankly, and having their face swapped in post-production like in movies and TV shows. Wouldn't that money be guilt-free... uh, I mean, wouldn't that money feel comfortable to earn? If it were that easy and comfortable, why would I bother putting so much effort into training artists? Am I right?"
"Unfortunately... I didn't have anyone like that before, so I could only tell my artists to learn as many skills as possible."
"Mainly because I don't know how to run things. Anyone who knows me well understands that I'm terrible at PR and awful at publicity, so... I'm kind of helpless here."
"But..."
"Now the time has come!"
"I just signed two girls."
"And I'm also preparing to recruit a special group of managers whose sole job is to make these two girls famous—just based on their looks. If any managers are confident in this area, you can contact the Miracle Media email. I'll personally screen your resumes one by one."
"That's it! Dinner? Give me a word—if they could just eat off their looks, I wouldn't even make them learn anything!"
...
A post to treat the fans to some juicy news.
Can't help but praise.
You really never hold back on the praise, huh?
Countless people have praised Mr. Cao's taste and principles before. Every artist under his wing, whether male or female, truly has talent.
Even Zhousheng, who was heavily criticized, is actually amazing.
And that former Super Girl rebel, Little Hanyun, is also very strong. I heard she went back to university to study further.
She once said in an interview that when Mr. Cao signed her, he gave her two paths: the first was to go on the first season of "The Voice."
The second was for the company to pay for her to study at film school—to learn lines, acting, music... After graduating, she would become a well-rounded artist.
She chose the second path, which explains why she disappeared for several years at the beginning.
She is especially grateful to Mr. Cao.
When fans heard this, they felt Mr. Cao really shone brightly.
He actually treats his artists so well?
Why don’t they have a boss like him?
And what about Little Chen Sheng, Zhousheng—who hasn’t been bashed online?
Every time, Mr. Cao stepped up to handle it.
Wow.
How long did you praise him just now?
And now he’s showing his true colors?
What’s this nonsense about not knowing PR or publicity?
Stop bullshitting here.
What kind of nerve does it take to say something like that?
"Even though Mr. Cao is a bit much, he called me 'wife'~~~ (heart)(heart)!"
"That was him calling you a 'wife black fan.' He’s calling you a black fan, don’t get the wrong idea."
"'Black fan' is a term of endearment; 'wife' is a nickname. He called me wife~~~ (heart)"
"..."
"You're hopeless, you bunch of black fans."
"Oh man, our two new girls are so exotic-looking, are they from the Western Regions?"
"So spicy, so spicy! We finally have artists who can make it just on their looks... What do we do now?"
"So spicy! I really think these two girls can succeed purely on their looks—so spicy, so spicy!"
"This is bad news, our company is going downhill."
"Nonsense! Little Hanyun can rely on her looks too, right? So cute, just a little chubby and adorable."
Little Hanyun shot back at him directly: “You’re the chubby one. Your whole family is chubby.”
“Wow… Little Hanyun actually replied to me! Love you~~ (づ￣3￣)づ╭?”
Little Hanyun: “Get lost!”
“Hahaha!!”
“Our Zi Feng is really cute too, okay? Except his smile is a bit... well...”
“Our Lin Meimei is the most beautiful.”
“Honestly, it’s all about looks, but the thing is, they’re all talented.”
“So… these two beauties from the Western Regions must be talented too, right?”
“Most likely yes. Even if not, they’ll have to learn. Miracle Media doesn’t keep slackers.”
“Fair point.”
“Long live Zuo Gong.”
“……”
“Am I the only one who thinks these two girls are truly beautiful?”
“I think the one on the left is more beautiful.”
“I like the one on the right.”
“Adults don’t choose — I want them both…”
“Get lost!”
……
The fans’ enthusiasm quickly pushed the topic to the top.
Both girls were actually still newcomers.
According to memories from the dream, they were already quite famous by this time.
But here on Blue Star, they were far less known.
Because Blue Star had fewer people and fewer companies, naturally many celebrities’ statuses changed.
Using the parallel universe theory to explain it: this world has Jay Chou, but in a parallel universe, maybe that Jay Chou is selling egg pancakes.
Maybe the Hong Jinbao of Blue Star is selling pineapples.
Who knows?
Cao Cheng had managed to find both of them and signed them together.
One was poached from Brother Hu’s company.
The other was discovered at a dance training class.
The two beauties from the Western Regions, now both under his wing!
……
The photos were stunning.
Specifically taken for this.
Their appearance immediately triggered countless emotional reactions.
There were many genuine haters full of envy, jealousy, and hatred, always convinced these two were just another pair of Cao’s trophies.
So some comments were really harsh.
But that didn’t stop the fans from loving them.
Cao Cheng was also skilled at managing public relations. At this juncture, he used the excuse that they relied solely on their looks.
But everyone knew he was saying that on purpose.
No one really believed these two girls were just pretty faces.
Even if they didn’t have much skill now, Miracle Media would definitely make sure they learned.
Miracle Media truly invests in deep training for their artists. As long as the artists want it, the company is willing to earn less money and give them time to study and improve.
That’s reputation.
……
Looking at the two beauties in the photos:
One had sharp, sculpted features with strong Western Region charm. Her high nose bridge, full lips, and well-defined facial contours made her a representative of the “bold beauty” type — visually striking, leaving a deep first impression, stunning at first glance.
The other’s features were softer and rounder, with excellent facial proportions. Her face was full and delicate, leaning toward the “refined beauty” type.
These were Re Ba and Na Zha.
As for temperament, Re Ba smiled like a blooming flower, her exotic charm making her even more radiant.
Na Zha had a serene complexion, cool and elegant.
Each had their own unique allure.
In these evening gowns, Re Ba showed off long legs and a slim waist — the golden ratio.
Na Zha displayed graceful posture and flawless pale skin.
These few photos marked the most beautiful spots, leaving a lasting impression at first glance.
But,
they hardly revealed anything.
What Cao Cheng likes isn’t exposure, but concealment.
The better the concealment, sometimes the greater the allure.
……
……
As soon as these photos were released,
the entire circle seemed to stir.
If you say they outshine everyone else’s looks? That’s impossible.
However,
the sudden appearance of these two together, coupled with Young Master Cao’s promotion, was truly stunning.
No matter what projects they had or didn’t have, just with that figure and that face, backed by Miracle Media, anyone would know these two girls had hit the jackpot.
In fact, less than ten minutes after the photos went public, maternity leave had already called Miracle Media, wanting them to endorse products.
This is the power of traffic.
It doesn’t matter what works they have.
As long as there’s enough buzz and exposure, money can be made.
So,
in less than an hour,
Miracle Media officially announced: “Re Ba and Na Zha have signed on as endorsers for the XX watch. The endorsement fee is confidential!”
This announcement left many fans speechless.
No way?
Already landed an endorsement?
Cao Cheng followed up with a post: “Hahaha, I finally have artists who can make a living off their looks… Awesome~~~ (Instantly turns into Shen Teng)”
Just this one sentence once again stirred up a lot of emotions.
“Are you even human?”
iaobai: "Councilor Dad, front me some funds. I want to hire ten thousand professional miners for a project!" [Five-Star Mission Issued: Capture the leader of the Blood Heaven Pirate Gang, who is on the run in the Radiant Star Sector. It is said the gang has over a hundred members. Proceed with caution.] Lu Xiaobai: "Councilor Dad, lend me the family's hundred-thousand-strong Lu Army!" [Seven-Star Mission Issued: Subdue a juvenile Void Dragon Beast.] Lu Xiaobai: "Councilor Dad, I'm taking your tamed Void Dragon Beast King out for a family reunion!" I said, System, don't you have any slightly more challenging missions? You're just not up to par! [Nine-Star Mission Issued: Become the Human Councilor.] Lu Xiaobai: "Dad, there's a small matter I'd like to discuss with you..."
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
