Chapter 150, the greatest stroke of luck, "Just the Right You" airs...

Chapter 150

Judging from the popularity of dramas on Xingyao Video in the past six months, no matter what the genre is, the number of dramas that broke 10,000 views on the first day can be counted on one hand.

The fact that "Just Right" achieved such success upon its premiere is clearly due to the appeal of Lin Yuan and Qi Lian.

Half a year after the broadcast of "Mandala", viewers still can't forget Han Shen, which gave "Just You" a level of attention that other dramas didn't have before its premiere.

Moreover, the fact that the haters look down on idol dramas doesn't mean that Lin Yuan's fans share the same opinion.

"It's an idol drama!"

"Kangaroo's first idol drama!"

"Handsome guys are born to star in idol dramas, and there's no arguing about that!"

Fans have been looking forward to Lin Yuan's idol drama for a long time.

Although Lin Yuan's previous works were all very good, fans felt that Lin Yuan didn't need to keep playing tragic and resentful characters.

"He's actually a very sunny and puppy-like person!"

In Lin Yuan's fan group, the drama "Just Right" is highly anticipated.

The pairing of Lin Yuan and Qi Lian can be described as "handsome man and beautiful woman". Putting aside the fact that the appearance of male actors in idol dramas has declined sharply, with rat-like and monkey-like types taking up half the sky, even if the appearance of the male and female leads is rare and meets the audience's aesthetic standards, whether they have acting skills is one thing, and even if their acting skills are sufficient, whether the two can show chemistry as a couple is another issue.

Lin Yuan is certainly good-looking. Although kangaroos can be considered rats, Lin Yuan is the kind of actor who becomes more handsome the more he acts.

Needless to say, Qi Lian has managed to carve out a niche for herself in the fiercely competitive actress market. Besides being beautiful, Qi Lian's appearance is also exceptionally appealing to audiences.

The only concern for fans is whether Lin Yuan and Qi Lian will lack chemistry as a couple.

After the broadcast of "Just Right You", the last bit of doubt of the fans was dispelled.

No chemistry between them?

Wow, they have such amazing chemistry as a couple!!

Qi Lian and Lin Yuan were no longer high school students, but what they saw in their eyes was not the weariness of adults, but the clarity of their high school days.

Not only were their expressions remarkably compatible, but the young couple's quiet, unspoken attention to each other also belied their... well, their personas.

From the perspective of a fan like Sang Zi, both Qi Lian and Lin Yuan portrayed their respective characters in ways that made them lovable.

To outsiders, Miao Lan was a rigid, uninteresting girl who knew nothing but studying. At an age when she should have been outgoing, she was not outgoing at all and kept herself in her own little world.

But she inadvertently saved Chu Hua.

In some ways, the two are very similar—both are misunderstood.

Chu Hua comes from a wealthy family, is optimistic, and is surrounded by friends. In the eyes of others, he seems to have no worries. Things that others have to work hard for, he seems to get easily.

It seems that Chu Hua is immune to harm, or more accurately, it doesn't matter if she is harmed.

He had to fit in, he had to conform, he had to be a carefree young master who didn't care about anything.

Who told him his family was rich?

This is Chu Hua's public persona.

But in Miao Lan's eyes, Chu Hua was no different from anyone else. He also had times when he felt uncomfortable or wronged, and this had nothing to do with any other external factors.

When Miao Lan first came to Chu Hua's rescue, in the story depicted in "Just Right," in Chu Hua's eyes, Miao Lan was just a blurry outline. Their seats were at opposite ends of the classroom, 7 meters apart, and apart from Miao Lan occasionally going to the back row to collect homework, the two never interacted.

And the second time they were out of trouble—Miao Lan's outline became extremely clear.

These 7 meters became the distance that Chu Hua desperately wanted to break.

"Doesn't anyone think this scene is beautiful?"

"A classic scene, so youthful and sunny. What's the difference between Lin Yuan and a puppy?"

In the footage, Miao Lan did not notice Chu Hua's gaze, but Chu Hua, sitting in his seat, had nothing else in his sight but the girl's slightly bowed back.

Another scene takes place by the sports field, where the sky is an unbelievable blue. Chu Hua is secretly watching Miao Lan—he doesn't dare to take a step forward, or even speak to her. The sunlight shines into his eyes at this moment, making them incredibly bright and radiant.

The audience went on a frenzy taking screenshots at that moment.

"I have no other thoughts than—it's such a wonderful time of youth!!!"

...

After the first few episodes of "Just Right" generated a lot of buzz, the marketing accounts that tried to criticize the show fell silent.

Even if you're used to lying through your teeth, you can't say this show flopped. Not only would that fail to achieve the desired mockery, it would also put all the idol dramas that weren't as popular as "Just Right" in the same year under attack.

Not only did it break 12,000 on the first day, but by the second day, the show's popularity had slowly reached 13,000. This summer, "Just You" cannot be said to be the only one to stand out, but it still easily took the top spot on the popularity chart.

Most of the dramas broadcast during the summer vacation were quite popular. In addition to "Just You", two other dramas with more than 10,000 views made the list.

However, marketing accounts have found a new angle to criticize "Just Right You".

With the fifth episode of "Just Right" aired, the overall content and quality of the series are gradually becoming apparent. Clearly, with Lin Yuan and Qi Lian playing the male and female leads, the series is unlikely to fall apart in the future.

However, compared to Lin Yuan and Qi Lian's previous works, this drama is a bit too mundane.

Although the pace isn't slow, the story unfolds in a rather uneventful way, lacking dramatic twists and turns.

Neither Lin Yuan nor Qi Lian became famous through such everyday works.

Dramas that are too mundane don't seem to suit the tastes of the audience.

In other words, marketing accounts are not optimistic about the future of "Just You," believing that the series will inevitably start strong but end weakly.

Lin Yuan and Qi Lian both saw the online comments.

Recently, Lin Yuan has been staying home writing songs every day, while Qi Lian has been extremely busy. Before taking on the role in "Just Right You," she had already planned to transform her image. After filming the drama, she officially began her transformation. In her latest work, she plays a ruthless and vicious woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. According to her own description, she put in a tremendous amount of effort to play this role well, going from one breakdown to another every day.

Qi Lian was quite envious of Lin Yuan's state of mind.

However, the transformation has always been her idea, and her current situation is both painful and joyful for her.

Because Qi Lian was too busy, Lin Yuan was mainly in charge of promoting "Just Right You". He coordinated with Qi Lian's schedule, and the two of them did not appear on variety shows for promotion this time, but they did attend several offline events.

Xingyao Video allocated a significant portion of its budget to "Just You," and related topics have been frequently trending on social media lately.

In fact, the platform also had concerns that "Just You" might be too bland. Although the show broke Xingyao Video's record for popularity this year as soon as it premiered, the first day is only the first day. Only if the popularity stabilizes afterward can "Just You" be proven to be amazing.

If "Just Right You" is a work like "Mandala" with many twists and turns in the later stages and a dramatic plot, then Xingyao Video doesn't need to worry.

But "Just Right" is very ordinary, the kind of drama that shows beauty in tranquility.

To be honest, Xingyao Video is not confident that it can stabilize in the future.

All the platform can do is buy more marketing for the production team and pray at least once a day that the popularity of "Just Right" will not drop.

However, to the platform's surprise—

Unlike other hit dramas that see their popularity soar by hundreds or thousands of points, "Just You" has maintained an incredibly stable popularity.

The most obvious manifestation of this is that stills from "Just Right" are appearing on various social media platforms.

Chu Hua secretly watching Miao Lan, Miao Lan studying hard, a corner of the campus, a line of an airplane flying across the sky... Viewers who like dramatic ups and downs are viewers, and viewers who like ordinary daily life are also viewers.

There will always be someone who likes "Just Right You".

Moreover, the defining characteristic of "Just You" is its slice-of-life scenes, but slice-of-life doesn't mean it's bland or lacks plot.

When Chu Hua and Miao Lan first showed signs of being in a relationship, everything was quiet, which made the audience a little anxious.

But this doesn't mean that young couples aren't sweet to each other.

Because neither of them explicitly expressed their love, the script focused on subtle details, providing plenty of sweet moments that the audience had to discover for themselves.

Many viewers enjoyed the process.

"Just Right" is by no means bland; it has many aspects that viewers find captivating.

Because of someone's existence, I look forward to an even longer journey home; we share the dream of getting into the same university and living in the same city; taking photos in front of her dream school; thinking that someone looks like a puppy and buying a Shiba Inu keychain...

"It's so sweet! Ahhhhh!"

"Like me, I was also timid in my high school relationship. I wanted everyone to know, but I was also afraid of being found out."

"What is a healthy and fulfilling relationship? This is it!"

"What kind of chemistry is this between Qi Lian and Lin Yuan? They really have an atmosphere that's hard for others to describe. It's definitely not just my imagination; this is their reality!!"

In the words of some viewers, those who really enjoy watching "Just Right" find it very appealing.

In the hashtag #JustYou, the number of fans shipping Chu Hua and Miao Lan as a couple is growing rapidly.

Qi Lian was already used to this kind of situation. When her previous dramas aired, her characters had one couple after another. But for Lin Yuan, this was his first high-profile male-female couple.

"I've been watching so many dramas these past few years that my liver hurts. I still need to experience this kind of healthy love."

"Sigh, I don't even need to watch the plot anymore. As long as these two appear in the same scene, I can't help but smile like a doting aunt. Is this what it feels like to ship a couple?"

"As long as you two are living your lives well, I'll have the motivation to keep going, sob sob~"

With its reputation for being "non-toxic and harmless," the popularity of "Just Right" increases slightly with each episode.

As expected by Xingyao Video, after the two episodes aired each day, the executives couldn't help but think that the popularity should drop the next day—but it didn't.

So it should drop tomorrow—but it doesn't.

And so, amidst the daily sighs of admiration, the popularity of "Just Right" surpassed 13,500 and gradually approached 14,000. On the daily popularity charts, "Just Right" remained firmly in first place.

Some critics have already asked whether the appeal of Lin Yuan and Qi Lian is truly astonishing, or whether audiences are gradually developing a preference for more slice-of-life dramas.

"Does Lin Yuan possess some kind of viewership magic?"

"Any industry insider who has watched the first two episodes of 'Just You' probably doesn't think this show has the potential to become the summer's hottest show, but it did just that."

"Terrifying indeed."

Fortunately, "Mandala" demands a high level of acting skill and has the gimmick of revenge. In the TV drama industry, scripts of this type are not very common.

"Just Right You" gives the impression that anyone could make it; it's not technically sophisticated and doesn't have a particularly eye-catching subject matter.

Its popularity doesn't match the impression it gives people.

In this context, the success of "Just You" is easily enviable.

During the summer vacation, various platforms naturally launched a number of high-quality dramas, including mind-bending crime and mystery dramas, highly topical mother-in-law and daughter-in-law battles, ancient fantasy dramas, palace intrigue dramas, etc. Each genre has had its glory days and has the potential to become the most popular.

However, it was "Just Right You" that won the top prize.

The director of a drama series on a neighboring platform expressed his confusion.

In his opinion, his drama is of higher quality than "Just Right You".

The director didn't try to blame the audience or spout nonsense about their poor taste—that approach doesn't work anymore.

The more directors claim that the audience has a problem with their taste, the more willing the audience is to fulfill the directors' wishes, causing the production team to fail miserably.

However, to some extent, this director's ideas do represent the views of many of his peers in the industry.

Next, industry insiders, including drama critics, naturally analyzed "Just Right".

Qi Lian and Lin Yuan's appeal goes without saying; in the TV drama industry, the two are highly accomplished, a fact that is not often mentioned within the industry.

Besides this point, the reason why "Just You" has such popularity is that "the ordinariness that most people overlook plays a role."

This industry insider extracted viewers' comments on "Just Right".

“Ordinary daily life,” “realistic,” “seeing the protagonist’s efforts inspired me to work hard myself,” “two people who support each other”… These are the perspectives that viewers found most touching in the story of “Just Right You.”

"Many dramas broadcast during the summer season did indeed achieve the four words 'twists and turns,' but these so-called twists and turns did not arise naturally with the progress of the plot. Instead, they were deliberately created. When the plot did not need a twist, a sudden twist was arranged, which only made people feel abrupt."

"Some of the twists and turns are even a bit crazy."

"Countless past failures of dramas have taught us that we should not create drama for the sake of drama, nor should we create plot twists for the sake of plot twists. To make a good drama, the production team must have its own principles and let the drama proceed naturally according to its established rhythm. Even if the audience does not approve, it will still be a smooth drama."

"Besides, viewers are tired of those dramatic dramas, and compared to other dramas, 'Just Right You' is a breath of fresh air."

"Romance dramas are a genre that is easy to become popular. The plot of 'Just You' is everyday, but the interaction between the two actors, Lin Yuan and Qi Lian, is anything but everyday. The two actors portrayed the changes in the characters' emotions in a very realistic way, which is the kind of romance that many viewers dream of."

"Another point is the art style of 'Just You'. Every frame in the show is beautiful. Even ordinary scenery can shine with a different kind of brilliance in the eyes of people who love it."

Lin Yuan was busy writing songs, and Qi Lian was deeply immersed in the role that tormented her. The two main actors didn't interact much off-screen. However, the fans of the main couple in "Just Right" showed extraordinary enthusiasm. The fact that the couple could become so popular without the off-screen support of the main actors clearly shows that the audience is quite satisfied with the couple Chu Hua and Miao Lan.

...

Sang Zi has been watching "Just Right" recently, and she couldn't stop smiling like an aunt when the episode where Chu Hua and Miao Lan went to the same city was airing.

The young couple unexpectedly met on the same train, but they had to keep it a secret from their parents—though they didn't manage to hide it.

Behind every healthy young couple is a healthy family. The portrayal of both families in "Just Right" is unexpectedly heartwarming. Regardless of wealth, both individuals are growing up healthily.

In short, with each additional episode of "Just Right You," Sang Zi felt a deep sense of regret about her own youth.

It wasn't that she wanted to have a sweet romance; she didn't have a strong desire for love. She just wanted to work hard like Miao Lan Chu Hua and get into a better university, so that at least when she looked back on high school, she wouldn't have any regrets.

Of course, even if she felt she hadn't worked hard enough in high school, it was her own choice, and she didn't particularly regret it.

She was inspired by "Just Right You".

Sang Zi felt that becoming a fan of Lin Yuan was the best thing ever. Lin Yuan could play any role perfectly. Comparing the characters Han Shen and Chu Hua, there was absolutely no similarity between them.

Chu Hua is just like a clumsy big dog, lacking any of Han Shen's shrewdness.

In "Just Right You", Chu Hua's endearing quality also comes from her clumsiness. Miao Lan is much more rational and composed than her, but... when Miao Lan is on the verge of collapse, Chu Hua can also be her support.

From the very first episode, both characters are growing.

According to Sang Zi, the reason why "Just Right You" became a hit is because the audience's expectations were projected onto the characters, and the characters just happened to meet those expectations.

No one can dislike Miao Lan, and no one can dislike Chu Hua.

The reason why the two are a popular couple is that in "Just Right You", neither Miao Lan nor Chu Hua can stand out alone.

...

On the day that "Just Right You" surpassed 14,000 views, Lin Yuan had another work that "effectively made his face known".

As for Qi Lian, the popularity achieved by "Just You" is rare in her acting career. She is currently at a critical period of transformation. When she took on "Just You", many people questioned whether she was going back to the old ways, but as it turns out, her choice was not wrong.

An actor's success ultimately depends on their work.

If "Just Right You" achieves only average results, it only proves that Qi Lian's step of repeating himself was a mistake.

But "Just Right You" did very well.

Whether it's an idol drama or any other genre, which actor would mind having another work with a popularity rating of 14,000?

However, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will be difficult for "Just You" to climb any higher. Based on the current plot, until the finale, "Just You" will only reach the happy ending that the audience expects, without any more exciting plot twists.

This is just right for viewers who enjoy this kind of subject matter.

"It feels like I've accompanied Chu Hua and Miao Lan through a part of their lives."

“In the script, their story has ended, but I will imagine them living a better life.”

We are also quite satisfied with Xingyao Video.

The platform deeply regrets that betting on "Just Right" this year was definitely the right decision.

Xingyao Video did spend a lot on marketing, but "Just You" was equally impressive. Given Xingyao Video's habit of spending money everywhere, even if the marketing budget wasn't spent on "Just You," it would have been spent on other dramas. However, in terms of popularity alone, so far, none of the dramas that Xingyao Video has spent a lot of money on marketing can compare to "Just You."

The platform has recently been frantically editing various short videos of Miao Lan and Chu Hua interacting on its official Weibo account, and has also created a bunch of jokes. In short, it all boils down to one sentence—this money was well spent.

Before its release, "Just You" attracted a lot of sponsors. After the show became a hit, sponsorships increased, and revenue from new VIP members also grew. The platform roughly estimated the future revenue of "Just You" and couldn't help but lament what a mistake it was to give up "Mandala".

It's worth mentioning that "Just You" also boosted the popularity of "Major Case" and another drama, "Qi Lian". Both of these dramas performed quite well when they first aired and are still generating traffic for the platform.

Xingyao Video quickly promoted the two dramas to its homepage.

"Why is Lin Yuan out of stock?"

"...The script was handed to him, but he wouldn't accept it."

"Can't we think of a way to get him to make a cameo appearance? What about the New Year's Eve concert? The Star Awards? A variety show?"

The executives at Xingyao Video racked their brains trying to get Lin Yuan to contribute to the platform's profits. Unfortunately, Lin Yuan went into seclusion as soon as he said he would, and did not participate in any of Xingyao Video's plans, even though the platform offered him a considerable appearance fee.

Among the younger generation, Lin Yuan currently enjoys the highest level of treatment.

Xingyao Video has not disclosed the prices charged by celebrities for participating in the platform's programs. The pricing is quite complex. For example, some celebrities sign package deals, while others will have to appear in dramas on Xingyao Video. If the dramas are invested in by the platform, their personal appearance fees will inevitably decrease.

However, some celebrities command extremely high appearance fees.

Lin Yuan rarely participates in variety shows, especially those that require regular appearances. This makes him extremely rare, and the appearance fee that Xingyao Video can offer him is among the top three of all celebrities.

However, Lin Yuan remained completely unmoved.

Lin Yuan's next work plan will focus on releasing an album.

Star Glory Video has been debating for a long time whether to restart a certain music show.

In the years surrounding Wink's debut, dozens of groups of all sizes emerged in the industry. Taking advantage of this, Starry Night Video launched a music show. However, Wink disbanded quickly, and those other groups failed to gain traction, so Starry Night Video's show was discontinued.

It's usually difficult for groups to develop further. If they become popular, each member will have their own popularity, and going solo is an inevitable outcome. If they don't become popular, the members won't have enough time to continue.

But if the guest were changed to Lin Yuan... it seems like we could restart it again.

The key is that they need to be able to persuade Lin Yuan to come.

Xingyao Video even sent a dedicated staff member to liaise with Feng Zeng.

When Feng was still at DA Entertainment, this staff member had dealt with him before. At Xingyao Video, he was originally just one of the employees in a certain department responsible for a certain task, but now he suddenly has a dedicated position.

He felt a great sense of responsibility.

Fortunately, Feng Zeng was easy to get along with, not complicated at all, and was an efficiency-oriented person.

When the other party suggested that Star Glory Video restart its music show, Feng asked bluntly, "Won't it lose money?"

"That's why we need singers with a strong following." The other person winked. "It'll be easier to attract sponsors..."

With sponsors and a few popular celebrities, it's a sure thing.

Feng had relayed Xingyao Video's idea to Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan quickly agreed: "When?"

"Next year," Feng Zeng said. "Many singers release songs every year, but the audience usually doesn't know them."

He vaguely felt that the program was created for Lin Yuan, but Feng pretended not to know.

Lin Yuan finally enjoyed the same treatment that Geng Yue received in "Let's Travel".

However, arrogance is a major taboo in this industry. No matter how famous a star is, if they are too arrogant, whether it's arbitrarily changing scripts or altering other people's fates with a single word, they will quickly face a downfall.

Lin Yuan has experienced neglect; his acting career has not been smooth sailing. There is no need to inflict the hardships he has endured on others.

Lin Yuan isn't that kind of person.

Feng Zeng has now become a very famous agent in the industry. He is well-known not only among his peers but also among his fans.

With Lin Yuan's rise to fame, netizens have dug up the story of Feng Zeng leaving DA Entertainment.

One netizen described it as a "destined encounter," using a rather chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur) tone.

His peers envied him, and Feng could sense this.

Because Lin Yuan is so career-oriented, he can be described as an all-around artist with high acting skills and commercial value, as well as audience appeal. He has made achievements in various fields. It is no exaggeration to say that even if Lin Yuan does not become an actor in the future, he can still make a living as a singer.

Such artists don't need managers to guide them, which makes things very easy for managers.

But Feng felt that Lin Yuan's best quality was not his ambition, nor his unique talents, but that he was a good person.

In the entertainment industry, good people are a rare commodity.

Fans always like to emphasize a celebrity's friendliness, but they fail to see that when a celebrity becomes wealthy, he becomes indifferent to ordinary people, people who are inherently apathetic.

Many actors are bad at acting because they cannot empathize with the characters they play.

He can't even experience the suffering of the characters, so how can he experience the suffering of real people?

The real life depicted in the script is already a romanticized version of reality.

Feng had seen many celebrities like this.

The artist he was in charge of at DA Entertainment was unknown, so they just rolled their eyes at him. But when the artist he was in charge of became Lin Yuan, they showed him the warmest smile.

Feng had no idea whether the other party still remembered him.

Online, he is portrayed as a kind and approachable older brother figure. He participates in variety shows with popular celebrities, and fans express their gratitude to him from various angles.

Feng Zeng: "..."

If he had been in charge of Lin Yuan from the beginning, he probably would have enjoyed Lin Yuan's warm and welcoming attitude. If other agents said that Lin Yuan was not a good person, he would probably have argued back.

For a currently popular star, he is indeed a warm and approachable older brother.

He's not a bad person, he's just not good to you.

Lin Yuan had never done anything like this before.

As his agent, Feng Zeng never needed to correct Lin Yuan's attitude towards others. Lin Yuan would ignore those who didn't get along with him because those people treated him even worse.

Lin Yuan's standard for treating people has never been whether they are famous or not.

Feng once disliked celebrities who treated extras poorly or acted as if they didn't want to share the same air with them.

Perhaps it's because he projects himself onto them, thinking that he too was once one of these people.

This is the greatest fortune he feels as Lin Yuan's agent.

Lin Yuan has not yet shown any signs of turning into a bad person.

Maintaining the status quo is fine.

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Author's Note: Update! [shrug][shrug][shrug]