Lin Xiaoxiao finally finished all her work and began to lie down and regulate her breathing.

Meanwhile, Secretary Zhao was still contacting various platforms and TV stations. After all, Lin Xiaoxiao already had two representative works, so other platforms and TV stations would inevitably come to her for some time.

However, upon hearing that it was a suspense drama, many platforms and TV stations hesitated, since they believed that Lin Xiaoxiao started out making melodramatic dramas and was definitely better at making them. Suspense dramas, on the other hand, are a meticulous and serious genre, which is completely different from Lin Xiaoxiao's previous style.

Two platforms are planning to air their own suspense dramas this summer, so I only inquired about them and have no intention of making any further contact.

The platform invested in by Lin Xiaoxiao's older brother is one of them, so among the major platforms contacted this time, only the Y platform, which is barely surviving by relying on palace intrigue dramas and is about to withdraw from the competition for platforms, remains.

Because Y platform doesn't have any new dramas coming in and only relies on old dramas, its data is not as good as the other two platforms. Therefore, its offer is not high, and it is even willing to share profits, which shows its sincerity.

After hearing Secretary Zhao's report, Lin Xiaoxiao decisively signed a contract with Y platform. She was very happy, as her brother was no longer involved. Everything was ready, and all that was left was for the show to flop.

After Y platform acquired the drama, it immediately began promoting it. After all, Feiyang Entertainment doesn't pay much attention to publicity and promotion; at most, the official Weibo account will post a message.

Ms. Hao, the person in charge of Y platform, spread the word through all the promotional channels, and even fabricated a story that he had to shoot two commercial sweet romance dramas in order to shoot a suspense script, under the banner of Director Lin's three years of hard work.

When Lin Xiaoxiao saw this post, she was stunned. If it weren't for the fact that the script was written in just one or two weeks, she would have thought it was real. That's why the entertainment industry is so complicated.

Amidst much anticipation from viewers, "The Murderer Is Right in Front of You" has officially premiered.

The first episode opens with a middle-aged man in a yellow vest with a shaved head. The gray background and the police questioning from a perspective unseen by the camera create an extremely direct and jarring scene, catching the audience completely off guard and confronting the murderer of the first episode.

The following is the murderer's confession of the crime and the reasons why he killed the victim.

In a 30-minute episode, viewers witness a crime of passion from the killer's perspective, leaving them completely bewildered—it's like the killer is right in front of you!

Lin Xiaoxiao smiled happily as she looked at the overwhelmingly negative comments; she could finally relax.

Lin Xiaoxiao didn't continue watching the rest of the series. After all, she had watched it too many times on set and in post-production. This time, she watched it again to make sure everything was perfect. Watching it again would be a bit boring.

When she finished packing her luggage and was ready to embrace life in a wealthy family, she saw Secretary Zhao outside the door.

Lin Xiaoxiao had a bad feeling and even slammed the door shut in a panic.

In the end, Secretary Zhao did go inside.

Lin Xiaoxiao watched the show's initial low ratings gradually rise and its frequent appearances on trending topics, and her heart sank to the bottom.

[This murderer is really cunning. At first, he seemed honest and simple, and I thought he was either a scapegoat or a bullied person who couldn't fight back. But he was just lying to me!]

[This guy, not a single word he said was true. Every time the police presented evidence to question him after he finished his story, he immediately came up with an even more plausible and believable excuse. He has so much ability, why doesn't he do something else but commit a crime!]

[I don't know if you've noticed, but this actor looks very ordinary. I had no recollection of his face in the first few episodes. But as we got closer to the truth, I suddenly felt a chill because I couldn't remember his face. He was so ordinary, just like someone you encounter every day.]

[It must be said, Director Lin's work, polished over three years, is truly exceptional. From the very beginning, the theme of the murderer being right in front of you is subtly a constant reminder that the killer is right there, urging you not to be fooled by his rhetoric and tricks. Despite the clearly planned crimes, the killer always manages to find angles suggesting it wasn't intentional. If it weren't for the evidence in the police's hands, they might have been completely fooled. PS: The police never appear on screen; the camera is always focused on the murderer. At first, I felt something was off, but then I realized it was a clever filming technique by Director Lin, like breaking the fourth wall. We, the viewers, are the police judging the crime. Finally, a salute to the police! These criminals are cunning, but none of them can escape the sharp eyes of the police officers.]

[The first case is over. Hands on hips, I guess I'm a cop who's now solved a case. I didn't believe the killer's smooth talk the whole time.]

[Upstairs, you're a great helper! I was put off by the third version of events, thinking he was insulted and targeted by the victim. Turns out it was another lie. The victim was clearly a kind person who had even helped him; he only killed the victim because the victim refused to lend him money for gambling. He deserves to die! He made me misunderstand the victim!]

Lin Xiaoxiao didn't continue reading the reviews, because there were recommended videos from various bloggers everywhere, and her mentality completely collapsed when she saw the video that was praised and recommended by the state.

[All of the suspect's testimonies are attempts to exonerate himself and justify his actions. Don't believe what he says; rely on facts and evidence! "The Murderer Is Right in Front of You"]

Lin Xiaoxiao felt her ears ringing, but Secretary Zhao beside her excitedly praised, "Director Lin, you're amazing! Our film, 'The Murderer Is Right in Front of You,' is going to be broadcast on national television. Zhang Erdai suggested a celebration banquet. President Lin, should we hold the subsequent celebration banquet at the Wanhua Hotel?"

Lin Xiaoxiao felt as if her heart was being torn apart. A celebration banquet? Her drama hadn't even flopped, and they still wanted to celebrate! Wasn't this just rubbing salt into her wounds? But in order not to arouse suspicion from others, she still reluctantly agreed, "You guys go ahead and eat, I won't go."

"Mr. Lin, aren't you going? Everyone must really want to see you."

Lin Xiaoxiao clutched her chest, calming herself down. "If I go, you'll all be too reserved, so I won't go." She had really been hit hard this time and couldn't handle any more setbacks.

Secretary Zhao was deeply moved; Director Lin was truly a good leader.

That night, Lin Xiaoxiao stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in her office, pondering which part of the process had gone wrong.