Those heartwarming words brought a hint of moisture to her eyes, completely involuntarily.
In the past, she had deliberately used modern methods to "cultivate" her fans for the sake of her movies. But now, she thought differently. These people were the true little angels. Their kind words warmed her heart and filled her with strength.
"I'm back!" Laila wrote a simple line on her page and posted it.
Within the span of a breath, her notifications kept pouring in. Laila instinctively refreshed her page and saw a flood of messages. It was as if many people had been waiting for her.
"Laila, how's your health?"
"May God bless you."
"Hoping for a quick recovery!"
Words of blessings filled her vision, and her teary eyes glistened with a peculiar brightness.
"Thank you all for your concern. I'm feeling much better now. I'm currently catching up on the news to understand what exactly happened to me during the time I was unconscious. I haven't fully grasped the situation yet and have already encountered danger and returned to New York. Trust me, you guys probably know more about this incident than I do."
Seeing that many people were asking for more details, she could only provide honest answers.
Her words made many people chuckle. Indeed, the news had reported that she had been brought back unconscious, but no one had imagined she'd lost consciousness throughout the entire ordeal. Was this a stroke of luck or misfortune?
In response to her fans' questions, Laila pondered the situation. "I'm not sure if it's lucky or unlucky, but I find this journey to be extraordinary. In that desolate desert with no one around, I can't imagine what I would have become without Roy by my side. Although I didn't wake up at the time, I can imagine how excited I would have been when I saw the rescue team arriving."
"Laila, what about your little leopard? Is it okay?" This question came from an avatar that looked like a cartoon character, giving the impression of a child.
Reminded by this question, many people suddenly remembered the adorable little leopard. They wondered if it had been affected by the incident.
Laila was momentarily stumped. She knew the little leopard was on another plane and should be safe, but she had no idea where it was now.
Seeing her confused look, Roy walked out of the room and returned a few minutes later, carrying the little leopard with a lace butterfly bow tied around its neck.
"What's going on?" Laila looked at the butterfly bow on the little leopard's neck, and her lips twitched involuntarily. She didn't need to ask; this was undoubtedly Janet's doing!
As expected, Roy laughed and explained, "Janet tied it, saying it's a lucky charm for the little one. She believes that the butterfly bow represents good luck and will surely bless its little owner with a speedy recovery."
Wasn't she the little owner? Laila fell silent for a moment, used to her mother's unique way of offering prayers. After all, her mother, an Aquarius, always had a wildly creative imagination.
After a brief moment, Laila tidied up her appearance and hair. "How do I look now?"
"Very good, very cute." Roy couldn't fully comprehend her meaning but offered a courteous response.
Laila knew that she had just woken up not long ago, and her complexion might not be at its best, but this was the real her. She didn't mind showing her disheveled state to the public.
She picked up the little leopard. "Take a picture of me, please."
Roy understood her request, nodded, and picked up the camera that had been sitting on the nearby table. He took a few shots with care.
Laila examined the photos, and indeed, she appeared a bit pale. She looked like she had just recovered from a severe illness. Well, she had indeed been through a major health crisis. However, she still looked presentable, far from being unattractive to her fans.
She chose a suitable photo and posted it on Facebook, adding a caption: "Little leopard wanted to say hello to everyone. Thanks for caring about it."
In the photo, Laila waved her right hand while holding the little leopard. The soft and adorable creature made countless people who saw the picture melt with affection.
"How can something be this cute!"
"I always thought leopards were elegant animals, but now I see that they're incredibly adorable when they're young."
"Did nobody notice Laila's appearance? I feel so sorry for her."
"When it comes to appearances, don't you think she looks a bit like a superhero right now?"
"Like who?"
"Catwoman!"
"Indeed, she does resemble her. Laila, have you chosen your superhero identity? If not, you could shoot Catwoman, and I'd love it!"
"I love Catwoman too! If Laila plays her, it's bound to be another box office hit like 'Pirates of the Caribbean'!"
"Support Laila for Catwoman!"
Laila was left speechless as she saw the comments transition from expressing affection for her little leopard and concern for her to now suggesting that she should play Catwoman.
But had they forgotten something?
"I also love Catwoman, but have you all forgotten that Catwoman is a DC superhero, and I acquired Marvel..."
Comic book fans might not all be die-hard fans, and some casual fans might not clearly distinguish between the thousands of heroes in Marvel and DC. While Laila was chatting with her fans on one side, discussions about her playing Catwoman were gaining momentum on the other side.
In just a matter of moments, the download count of Facebook (FB) increased significantly. Everyone was rushing to confirm the news from her.
Because of her presence, history had deviated after 9/11. This time, it wasn't Weibo; it was Facebook users who were the first to post images of 9/11 on their profiles. This made Facebook, this convenient little app, officially enter the public eye.
In a short period, the United States and all English-speaking countries showed a growing interest in this application. Facebook's download count and market share surged to an unbelievable extent.
Now, due to Laila's interaction with her fans, she was stirring up a new wave of downloads. It could only be said that her influence was exceptionally strong.
In the outside world, the media was speculating wildly, with headlines such as "Director Moran to Shoot New Catwoman Film" and "DC's New Star, Catwoman Chosen by Genius Director" appearing everywhere. Even DC Entertainment was besieged by numerous fans inquiring about the truth.
They all expressed strong support for Laila's portrayal of Catwoman and emphasized that they would definitely go to the movie multiple times when it was released.
But was there any truth in this? Forget not having heard about this, even if Catwoman was indeed being considered for a film, why would they choose Laila? While she was undoubtedly talented and skilled at producing excellent movies, they were all regular commercial films.
The implied message from DC Entertainment was clear: they believed she couldn't capture the essence of the superheroes because they were too iconic and beautiful.