As soon as Brother Li saw Xu Zifan's Weibo post, he sensed something was wrong and hurriedly called Xia Shuangshuang, questioning, "What does Xu Zifan mean? Did you bully others and insist on changing the script?"
Xia Shuangshuang stammered, "I wanted to change it, but in the end, isn't it up to the screenwriter and director to decide what it will be like? Actually, isn't it up to Xu Zifan?"
"You're really something, daring to mislead me about something like this. Now look what's happened, Xu Zifan clearly has something to reveal. Even if he's really trying to scam you, he's done it thoroughly. You're doomed!" Brother Li said irritably before hanging up the phone. He had a feeling that getting involved with Xia Shuangshuang would definitely not end well; his career was about to suffer an indelible stain!
Xia Shuangshuang had been in a bad mood for the past few days. Li Ge's treatment of her angered her so much that she smashed her phone on the ground and complained to the system, "Does it matter who suggested changing the script? They don't even know about my relationship with Xu Hao. What evidence do they have to accuse me of abusing my power? It's ridiculous! A top agent can't even handle something this simple? What is he good for?!"
[Host, the director and screenwriter of "Xia Yi's Story" just posted on Weibo. They have concrete evidence to prove that you abused your power on set.]
Xia Shuangshuang was taken aback and asked suspiciously, "How is that possible? There's no concrete evidence against so many people who act like divas, have princess syndrome, or use body doubles to add scenes. How could they have concrete evidence against me?"
[Host, we suggest you understand the situation as soon as possible and devise a countermeasure.]
Xia Shuangshuang picked up her phone, frowned, and went online to check the director's and screenwriter's Weibo accounts. When she saw what she saw, her eyes widened in disbelief: "They actually recorded me talking off-set?! How could this be? Aren't the cameras always off during breaks?!"
The director posted several short videos. Some showed Xia Shuangshuang asking him to change the script, which he refused; some showed him receiving a phone call and having to compromise and change the script; some showed Xia Shuangshuang again asking to change the script and suggesting that the Consort and the Empress die early; and some showed Xia Shuangshuang making several takes, causing Yao Kexin to be submerged in water to film a drowning scene. In the drowning scene video, Xu Zifan appeared, pulled Yao Kexin ashore, and even had an argument with Xia Shuangshuang.
The video clearly shows Xu Zifan's strong dislike for Xia Shuangshuang. He even demanded the director photoshop her face and use a body double, claiming Xia Shuangshuang had too many takes and couldn't act at all. Xia Shuangshuang, contrary to her usual submissive demeanor, argued loudly and fiercely with Xu Zifan, showing none of the arrogance a minor star might have for a rich second-generation heir. Her arrogance was even greater than Xu Zifan's. Finally, Xu Zifan, exasperated, laughed and said he agreed to give the already-selected female lead more screen time, to see if she could rise to fame, and expressed curiosity about who her sugar daddy was. Xia Shuangshuang didn't argue, simply turning her back and leaving.
Netizens were stunned, and those who had previously spoken up for Xia Shuangshuang all fell silent. Afraid that a rich second-generation would bully ordinary people? Others might be a possibility, but with Xia Shuangshuang's attitude, it would be a miracle if she didn't bully others. Previously, someone had claimed that Xia Shuangshuang deliberately made Yao Kexin act in a drowning scene, but there was never any concrete evidence, and everyone thought it was just slander. Who knew that this time they would even release a video? Speaking of which, the director's actions were too outrageous; I've never seen a director do this before. After all, everyone is in the entertainment industry, and they'll inevitably run into each other; there's no need to offend someone so badly. But who told Xu Zifan to speak up? Everyone completely understands. Xia Shuangshuang not only splashed water on Xu Zifan's face during their breakup, but she also bullied Xu Zifan's current girlfriend on set. Xu Zifan certainly couldn't tolerate it; releasing the video now was already the limit of his patience!
Fans who watched the video were both thrilled by Xu Zifan's strong protectiveness of Yao Kexin and furious that Yao Kexin had been bullied so badly by Xia Shuangshuang. Xu Zifan and Yao Kexin's fans have united and stormed Xia Shuangshuang's fan base, vowing to crush them completely!
This video confirms that Xia Shuangshuang has a powerful backer who can make her disregard even Xu Zifan. It also confirms that Xia Shuangshuang acts like a diva, showing no respect for the director and investors on set, and bullying other lead actors, demonstrating her low character. Furthermore, it confirms that Xia Shuangshuang demanded more screen time and maliciously cut scenes from other lead actors, earning her the title of "drama tyrant."
Just by looking at everyone's reactions in the video, it's clear that Xia Shuangshuang was completely unruly on set. Now that the show is incredibly popular, it's a shame that the lead actress, Xia Shuangshuang, is being criticized. She claims the entire crew was sabotaging her, which is utterly unreasonable. Meanwhile, the screenwriter also released the original script and the numerous revisions, with Xia Shuangshuang's requests marked on the scripts in the video, clearly showing that the screenwriter seriously considered and revised her requests.
Many well-known authors stood up to support the screenwriter after seeing the pictures she posted. Only the author knows how bad a good story can become if it's altered so easily by laymen. Therefore, they understand the screenwriter's predicament. It's already very difficult for a palace drama to be exciting; the story structure must be balanced and suspenseful to be engaging. Xia Shuangshuang kills off the second and third female leads with just a few words, so the screenwriter naturally had to find other ways to make up for it. To avoid affecting the characters' personalities, the female lead's descent into darkness and the use of cunning methods were necessary to compensate for this, making the exits of the second and third female leads feel natural and unforced.
This script must have taken the screenwriter a lot of effort. Xia Shuangshuang caused so much trouble for others, and she still has the nerve to say they tricked her? If they didn't "trick" her, then they'd be ruining the whole show! If it all went according to Xia Shuangshuang's wishes, it would definitely turn into a brainless Mary Sue story, with the female lead inexplicably becoming a life winner out of kindness. Do they think palace intrigue dramas are child's play?
With so many industry insiders providing explanations and insights, the show has become much more sophisticated in the eyes of netizens! It turns out the reason the show is so good is its overall balance; it's because each character acts in accordance with their established persona. They went back to watch it again and found that this was indeed the case—no one inexplicably lost their mind, no one foolishly pledged allegiance to the female lead, and no…
A good drama has characters who are purely good or evil, and all their actions have a reason. If the female lead is portrayed as truly good and virtuous, it would be a miracle if she survived to the end. Those kinds of plots are everywhere, and nobody would want to watch them!
"The Legend of Xia Yi" has reached even greater heights. The public now understands why the script led to the female lead's villainous turn, and they are more convinced that the screenwriter didn't intentionally frame Xia Shuangshuang; it was entirely Xia Shuangshuang's own doing. Besides, didn't Xia Shuangshuang see the script while filming? She didn't raise any objections then, so why is she making a fuss now? So, she was short-sighted back then, only concerned with adding scenes, and now she regrets it after being criticized? Does she think she can have everything? And who exactly is her sugar daddy?
Xia Shuangshuang finally made it to the trending topics, but she couldn't bring herself to smile—#XiaShuangshuang, the Most Dramatic Female Lead in History#
Xia Shuangshuang's fan base began to decline. Those who previously believed in her genuine kindness all unfollowed her, and the general public's impression of her plummeted. At this time, her former manager and assistant, whom she had replaced without a word, came forward to speak out, revealing how difficult Xia Shuangshuang was to work with, how much trouble she caused, and how bad-tempered she was. Not only were they replaced by Xia Shuangshuang, but they were also fired by the company for asking her about their shortcomings! Now that Xia Shuangshuang has fallen, they're also sharing what they know about her.
Then, several staff members revealed that Xia Shuangshuang acted like a diva, not only on the set of "Xia Yi's Story," but also on the set of the movie she had just finished filming. They also revealed that she got the role by bringing her own investment, and that she always looked down on everyone. They claimed that if there were any comments she didn't like online, she would throw a tantrum at her assistant, and that she had a terrible personality.
Xia Shuangshuang's scandals erupted almost like an geyser, many of them leaked by actresses who were her fierce competitors. "Strike while the iron is hot" is common in the entertainment industry; one wrong move and they're done for, freeing up all the resources for the other actress! So this time, Xu Zifan didn't really get involved, he just fueled the fire.
Three days after the incident, Xia Shuangshuang was already covered in scandals, and netizens were still relentlessly speculating about who her backer was. Some even jokingly said, "Could it be Xu Hao? Didn't Xia Shuangshuang become the spokesperson for Xu's company?" But this was really just a joke; no one believed that Xu Zifan's ex-girlfriend would have an affair with his uncle.
Netizens speculated about all sorts of big names in the business and entertainment industries, and even military and political figures. Seeing this, Xu Hao instructed his assistant to send Xia Shuangshuang a breakup fee, warning her not to expose the relationship. He stated that she was merely a spokesperson for the Xu family, and had attended a banquet with him—nothing more.
Xia Shuangshuang was stunned when she received the breakup fee. Her relationship with Xu Hao had always gone smoothly. Even though Xu Hao was a bit cold after the banquet, she never thought they had reached the point of breaking up. Could it be that her months-long relationship had been all one-sided? She was so beautiful, with such a great figure—didn't Xu Hao like her at all?
Xia Shuangshuang rushed into the bathroom to look in the mirror, but was startled by the person inside! She tremblingly raised her hand but dared not touch her face. "This...this is me? How...how could this be..."
She stared intently at the mirror. Her reflection showed a sallow complexion and two pimples, even worse than when she was first reborn. Forget about being a beauty icon; she'd be lucky not to be mocked for not being able to show her face without makeup! She screamed in despair, "System! What did you do to me?"