Not only was Xiao He puzzled, but online discussions about this matter were also highly active.
At this moment, it was already evening domestically. After netizens got the overseas box office data for "Law of the Jungle" and the real feedback from fans translated from foreign websites, they also launched into discussions.
[Damn, that issue of "CKOOL" I bought for a certain Award-Winning Actor back then, I later quit the fandom and listed it on a second-hand market. Overnight, my DMs got blown up by a bunch of foreign girls asking about it. It's absolutely ridiculous. Who would have thought that right before quitting, I'd make back all the money I spent on that star in one go?]
[I'm curious, how much did the person upstairs scam from those foreign netizens to make it all back in one go?]
[I made a small profit too. Those who can come over here to buy merchandise are truly wealthy, and they don't even bargain.]
[Damn it, during the big international netizen reconciliation earlier, they weren't saying this! Didn't they all say they were broke?]
[Is it possible that 'having money' and 'not having money' are two different concepts for fangirls?]
[True, I'm usually broke too, but to see my idol's concert, I can scrimp and save to buy expensive scalped front-row tickets.]
[Huh? I don't follow celebrities, I can't understand your mindset. Isn't it better to eat well and treat yourself nicely in daily life?]
[Everyone has different pursuits. But let's not discuss that here, don't stray off topic. I'm just purely curious, why do these foreign girls like Xiao He so much?]
[Here's a ghost story: Someone uploaded those Bilibili fan-edit videos of Mu Ze and Mo Tun to foreign websites. Now Mu Ze and Mo Tun are also trending, and Mo Tun is even more popular.]
[Huh? Although I do like the characters Xiao He plays, isn't this a bit too exaggerated?]
[Can we have a little confidence? Why can't our Chinese handsome guys be popular abroad?]
[I'm not targeting that, I'm just curious why it's Xiao He. There have been many handsome guys exported from the country over the years, but none have driven these girls this crazy. And to be honest, the quality of "Law of the Jungle" is indeed good, but not this good. This overseas box office is genuinely a bit exaggerated. Is male appeal really this easy to sell?]
[Maybe this is the legendary 'a big hit depends on fate'?]
Just as netizens were happily discussing this, an analysis video by a content creator on Bilibili stood out and became a widely accepted answer.
"Hello everyone, I'm your emotional analyst, Bai Xiaobai."
Bai Xiaobai sat in front of the camera, smiling as he greeted everyone.
"Actually, I didn't originally plan to make this video, but I find this matter too interesting. I felt it necessary to make a related video and properly analyze this with everyone."
He listed out information about Xiao He and the foreign fans' frenzy and obsession with him, briefly explaining the general situation to help viewers who weren't aware understand the context.
"To put it bluntly, Xiao He's looks are definitely not top-tier within the industry. But he has one thing that is currently irreplaceable in the entertainment circle: his own unique aura. During the Mu Ze period, it was madness and morbidity; during the Mo Tun period, it was arrogance and savagery; during the Xu Ning period, it was mystery and danger... These are all personality charm traits that break conventional and traditional molds, and they completely contradict foreigners' first impressions of Chinese people."
"This creates a strong sense of contrast for them..."
For many foreigners, their first impression of Chinese actors is generally introverted, reserved, gentle, carrying that classical Eastern elegance, like a calm, deep spring.
Xiao He is different. He possesses both the introversion of an Easterner and a kind of tension-filled "villainy" that perfectly aligns with the individuality and rebellion popular among foreign youth. He's like a dangerous, deep, dark pool, sparking their innate desire for exploration and pursuit.
In short, it's the classic "bad boys attract girls."
"So, in relationships, a sense of contrast is also a big trick to keep the romance alive..."
After a round of analysis, Bai Xiaobai didn't forget his identity as an emotional analyst. He started extending the topic, shifting it to relationship discussions. However, his analysis of Xiao He indeed left a deep impression on everyone.
Xiao He naturally saw this video too.
Although it felt weirdly embarrassing to watch a complete stranger seriously analyze his own charm and aura, after listening to the analysis, Xiao He also felt it made some sense.
He just never expected that this 'criminal vibe' not only attracted the police but also attracted foreign fangirls!
Saying that out loud just feels wrong somehow.
But it's good news overall. Being able to use this appeal to break into the overseas market means he can earn points faster and in greater amounts from now on, right?
Xiao He opened his points interface, feeling quite pleased.
No wonder the recent point growth rate was several times fiercer than before. So it was because someone had uploaded his domestic roles abroad.
The same roles, after being mostly harvested domestically, go for a spin abroad, and it's a fresh batch of points coming in—that's truly awesome.
Keep saving up, and the High-level Prize Pool isn't just a dream!
...
In the afternoon, the production team began filming the final segment of "No Bait."
This segment connects to the third version's grand finale, which is the ending where Shu Yuxiu successfully escapes but dies.
This scene was specifically scheduled for last because it's somewhat difficult and quite dangerous. Therefore, the production team needed to make preparations in advance and plan the shooting area carefully.
By the beach, Xiao He briefly reviewed the script again. Then, following the staff's arrangements, he boarded the small yacht prepared by the production team.
As the yacht's engine started up, the group slowly sailed away from the shore...
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The police ultimately failed to find definitive evidence of Shu Yuxiu's crimes.
After all, the time span was too long.
From an ordinary car mechanic to a new business tycoon, Shu Yuxiu had walked this path for ten years.
Zhu Penglin died nine years ago, his parents died seven years ago, and Shu Yuxiu met Qi Xinyue five years ago.
Even for Qi Xinyue's death, he spent two years planning it, coaxing Qi Xinyue into helping him hide his past while figuring out how to deal with her, making her fall ill and die a "natural death."
For such a meticulous individual, it was already difficult for the police to find evidence within this lengthy timeline. Moreover, in the two years following that, he gradually took over connections from Qi's father and used them to manage the inheritance Qi Xinyue left behind.
He himself had already become a very influential and powerful figure. The police couldn't convict him arbitrarily.
Therefore, even with suspicions, the final result could only be "innocent until proven guilty."
This greatly frustrated the police and enraged Qi's father, who had lost his daughter.
Qi Xinyue's father, Qi Baishan, held a high position and had both power and wealth. Spending money to get Shu Yuxiu out of the police station was an easy task.
However, getting Shu Yuxiu out didn't mean he forgave him. It was to make Shu Yuxiu die.
Thus, at the very end of the grand finale, Shu Yuxiu was acquitted and released.
But what awaited him wasn't necessarily freedom.
It was the overwhelming hatred of a father.