Chapter 363 Cohabitation
Normally, the second season is announced after a series has finished airing, which helps maintain the popularity of the IP.
There's another reason why Beijing and Taiwan released the news so early.
They hoped to use this news to demonstrate just how successful the show "The Seventeenth Floor" was.
With only four episodes aired, they're already preparing to develop a sequel—this gives the impression that "The Seventeenth Floor" has achieved tremendous success, which is why they've decided to develop a sequel so quickly.
In reality, this was just an announcement.
It's impossible for development to actually start at that point.
The key is still a gesture, telling everyone that "The Seventeenth Floor" is a hit and a great success.
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"For film and television companies nowadays, very few people plan a project from the beginning to be a long-running project like American or British dramas, with seven or eight seasons or even ten seasons. There was no such plan for 'The Seventeenth Floor' either. I had a plan for a trilogy for this drama from the beginning. However, when we were filming the first part, we didn't know how well the audience would accept the drama. To be honest, if the final broadcast results were not good, there would be no sequel."
On this day, the main creators of "The Seventeenth Floor" attended a media conference between Beijing and Taiwan.
This was a meet-and-greet organized by Beijing and Taiwan, a promotional event that had been planned long ago.
When asked about the development of a sequel, director Lien Pei answered the above questions.
Everyone was very surprised.
The reason why its sequel is receiving so much attention is simply because "The Seventeenth Floor" is so popular now.
Another reporter raised their hand.
The host called on him.
He stood up and said, "I'd like to ask Yan He, will you continue to participate in the sequel to 'The Seventeenth Floor'? Or will you only participate in the first season, like with 'Friends'?"
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
This guy is going all out at point-blank range.
Asking this kind of question directly in front of Lu Yanhe.
However, despite their surprise, everyone was eager to know the answer to this question.
When Lu Yanhe's name was called, he gave a helpless smile, while the others on stage looked at him with teasing smiles.
"Why wouldn't I participate? As long as we all work together, of course I'll participate too," Lu Yanhe said. "You won't abandon me after 'The Seventeenth Floor' becomes a huge hit, will you?"
Jiang Lan immediately smiled and said, "No, of course not."
The reporter then asked, "Why didn't you participate in the second season of Friends, but were willing to participate in the sequel to The Seventeenth Floor?"
The audience erupted in uproar once again.
Brother, you really dare to ask that.
The reason why Lu Yanhe was unwilling to participate in the second season of "Friends" has been widely known in the industry, but no one dares to say it to his face. How is Lu Yanhe supposed to answer that?
Just when Jingtai had finally repaired his relationship with him, Lu Yanhe directly said that because of the unpleasantness with Jingtai, he would not act in the sequel to "Friends".
Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "This question, well, what kind of answer would you like to hear?"
That's a difficult question to answer, so I'll just dodge the question.
Several familiar media reporters burst out laughing.
Lu Yanhe said, "Actually, I've already made it very clear before. There were some unpleasant things that happened with the 'Friends' project. But now, I'm having a lot of fun with the 'Seventeen Floors' project with Jiang Tai. I can't give up the whole forest for one tree, can I? I'm not stupid. Why would I suffer such a loss?"
Lu Yanhe spoke with such sincerity that the whole audience burst into laughter.
Jiang Lan immediately said, "Yan He is a very loyal and talented young man. He is good to others and he is good to them in return. I like his temperament and admire his talent. Regarding the sequel to 'The Seventeenth Floor,' I didn't have to say much to him or his agent. I didn't ask them about their time, salary, or role, and they agreed immediately. This is really not easy. I don't know about other things, but Yan He has really given me a very deep understanding of him through the 'The Seventeenth Floor' project. This young man has been able to experience the rise and fall of fame at such a young age, and then return to the top. His current success is definitely not just due to luck and talent."
Jiang Lan is the deputy director of the Beijing-Taiwan Broadcasting Station.
Her remarks at this time were actually a statement on behalf of Beijing and Taiwan regarding Lu Yanhe.
In fact, someone in her position wouldn't easily stand up for a young person like that.
If something happens to Lu Yanhe later, her remarks will definitely cause her a lot of trouble.
Moreover, such open support is indeed rare. Given that everyone knows Lu Yanhe has a conflict with Beijing-Taiwan, Jiang Lan represents not only herself but also Beijing-Taiwan. Therefore, in the public eye, Jiang Lan's statement is essentially a gesture of goodwill towards Lu Yanhe.
Lu Yanhe immediately raised the microphone and said, "Thank you, Chief Jiang."
The art style surprised everyone. They were mainly astonished.
Chen Bige put a hand on Lu Yanhe's shoulder and said with a smile, "Our 'Seventeen Floors' is a very lovely big family. Everyone has become very close after going through the filming of this project. Including myself, if I hadn't filmed this movie with him, he wouldn't have written the script for 'Rouge' for me. I've seen many people online say that Yanhe is a top student from a prestigious university, excellent in every aspect, and must be arrogant and something. You haven't had any private contact with Yanhe, so you don't know how easy he is to get along with."
This is the second person to speak up for Lu Yanhe.
Lu Yanhe quickly waved his hand and said, "I'm flattered, I'm flattered. Thank you both for praising me so much. I'm actually not that good."
A reporter asked, "Yan He, you're so young and you're already starting your own projects. Would you consider collaborating with the other actors on stage? Besides collaborating with Chen Bige, are there any other collaborations you have? You have so many projects coming up."
Lu Yanhe immediately said, "Brothers and sisters, today is the press conference for 'The Seventeenth Floor,' so let's not steal the spotlight from their stage. We can talk about this later."
He made a gesture of bowing, indicating that he was trying to "please" the audience, which made everyone laugh.
"Will you participate in the scriptwriting for the second season of 'The Seventeen Floors'?" a reporter asked.
This is also a question that others are very concerned about.
Lu Yanhe's achievements as a screenwriter are so brilliant that it's understandable that people are curious about this.
Lu Yanhe said, "The story of 'The Seventeenth Floor' wasn't created by me; it's an original script by Feng Qiyue. You asked if I would participate in the scriptwriting for the second season. As a screenwriter, I wouldn't, but as an actor, I would. Feng Qiyue has a very complete idea for this story, but he also often talks to each of us actors about the characters and the script, making modifications to some details based on our specific situations. This is the kind of participation we actors would have. Although I've also written scripts, it's not like two chefs cooking a dish that's better than one. No master chef wants to be bossed around by another chef; I have to be aware of that. Feng Qiyue has already created a masterpiece like 'The Seventeenth Floor,' how could I possibly add any more seasonings? A dish that's already delicious won't turn out well no matter what you add; it'll either be too salty, too cloying, or too spicy."
Upon hearing this, Feng Qiyue, who was also present today, smiled and cupped her hands in a respectful gesture to Lu Yanhe.
This action was captured on camera by many people.
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A press conference for "The Seventeenth Floor" added fuel to the fire of the already popular show.
The level of popularity is astonishing.
Feng Qiyue stated on-site that the outline of the script for the second season has been completed and the script will be finished this year.
Lien Pei stated that before filming the second season of "The Seventeen Floors," another confidential project will be filmed first.
Actors including Chen Bige announced on set that the entire cast will be returning for the second season. As for whether Li Yuefeng, who died in the first season, will return, that remains a secret for now.
The strong support and endorsement of Lu Yanhe by Jiang Lan, Chen Bige, and others has also sparked heated discussions.
Especially Jiang Lan's words to Lu Yanhe.
This statement has been widely circulated through specialized operations.
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"He really managed to turn things around!"
Of course, some people in the industry are unhappy about this.
Many people hope to see Lu Yanhe break ties with Beijing and Taiwan.
Whether it's other TV stations, video platforms, or other artists.
To put it simply, only when other people's cakes are made can they have a chance to get a slice.
What surprised many artists and their companies the most was the attitude of Beijing and Taiwan towards Lu Yanhe.
Such a big conflict just happened at the beginning of the year, and now, only in the middle of the year, they are taking the initiative to make amends with Lu Yanhe. As a representative of traditional television stations, what about them?
Someone online said: "With 'Friends' and 'The Seventeenth Floor,' Lu Yanhe has had the leverage to negotiate with almost any production company and broadcasting platform in the TV drama field in recent years. Breaking a record with one drama may have an element of luck, but breaking a record with two dramas, how to say it? If you still say it's luck, then you can only say that Lu Yanhe is extremely lucky. No one would want to go against someone who is extremely lucky."
This comment was liked by a staff member within the Beijing-Taiwan region, and then discovered by netizens, thus becoming a minor internet sensation.
Throughout July, the most popular TV series was "The Seventeenth Floor," with steadily rising ratings and high levels of discussion.
Lu Yanhe's exposure has also increased. After all, he is an artist and cannot truly be a reclusive performing artist.
Several brands, not even those he endorses, have invited him to events with hefty sums and high-profile treatment. This is usually the kind of treatment reserved for award-winning actors and actresses, or those who are considered "uncrowned kings." The fact that brands value Lu Yanhe so highly at his age has naturally sparked a new wave of jealousy.
These are all just some insignificant scraps.
For Lu Yanhe, the more important thing during this period was to accompany Chen Siqi to look at houses.
Find a suitable house.
Chen Siqi had an idea: she wanted to buy her own house and move out so that she wouldn't have to go back to her own home every time she returned to Yuming.
However, the two young people suddenly ran into a wall – Chen Siqi was not eligible to buy a house, which was only pointed out by the real estate agent.
After discovering this, only the two of them knew how embarrassed they were.
It's inexplicably foolish that such a basic mistake happened to both of them.
Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi stood on the side of the road, looking at each other in bewilderment.
The real estate agents didn't know what to laugh about.
I thought I'd found two big clients who weren't short of money, but it turns out they had plenty of money, but they couldn't spend it.
He could only watch helplessly as his commission slipped away again.
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If you can't buy a house, then you can only rent one.
Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi had no choice but to change their approach and start a new round of house hunting.
I don't know how, but someone took a picture of it and posted it online.
Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi are suspected of looking at houses and preparing to live together.
This topic immediately went viral.
The entire internet is in an uproar.
Chen Ziyan called immediately, but Lu Yanhe was still eating hot pot with Chen Siqi. Neither of them had checked their phones and didn't know what was going on.
Lu Yanhe was both amused and exasperated when he heard about this trending topic, and then he offered an explanation.
Chen Ziyan said, "Then I'll just explain it directly. You're only twenty years old and you're already living with Chen Siqi. Although it can't be said to be illegal, it's still a bit eye-catching. Try to avoid it before graduation."
Lu Yanhe was speechless and said, "Sister Ziyan, Siqi and I haven't made that plan yet."
Chen Ziyan hurriedly hung up the phone to respond to the news.
Chen Siqi waited until he hung up the phone before asking what happened.
Lu Yanhe gave an explanation.
Chen Siqi was taken aback. "Huh? You were photographed?"
"Mm." Lu Yanhe nodded.
Chen Siqi: "...Paparazzi are really everywhere."
“Yes.” Lu Yanhe smiled helplessly. “Sister Ziyan was especially worried that I would really live with you.”
Chen Siqi suddenly looked at him and asked, "Do you want to?"
Under Chen Siqi's gaze, Lu Yanhe's cheeks flushed red.
"I—" he stammered, and after a long pause, he finally said, "Of course I want to."
Chen Siqi laughed.
“Ziyan is right, let’s wait until we graduate,” she said. “Your current image is not suitable for someone who is living with his girlfriend at the age of twenty.”
Lu Yanhe looked depressed.
"Why is it unsuitable?"
"Go ask Sister Ziyan." Chen Siqi rolled her eyes at him.
Lu Yanhe scratched his head. "Alright."
Chen Siqi added, "Besides, I spend most of my time in Jiangguang. I've thought about it, and buying a house is fine, but renting is too uneconomical. It'll just be empty most of the time. Oh well, if I really don't want to go back to my old place when I come back, I'll just stay in a hotel."
They certainly don't lack this rent now, they just feel there's no need to waste it.
Lu Yanhe agreed, nodded, and said, "Okay, you can do whatever you want."
After running around for several days, even though it was all for nothing, Lu Yanhe was still happy with it.
Being able to do the things that ordinary couples do with Chen Siqi made Lu Yanhe very happy.
He always felt that they lacked a lot of worldly interaction, but now they finally had it.
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Chen Ziyan's timely response made everyone realize that the news of Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi living together was just a misunderstanding, and many people breathed a sigh of relief.
This actually includes Li Zhibai and his group as well.
Whenever Lu Yanhe trends on social media, Li Zhibai always makes a joke or offers encouragement.
This time, however, Li Zhibai didn't react at all to the trending topic.
This was a misunderstanding, but it reminded Li Zhibai of something.
Once Lu Yanhe and Yan Liang graduate, their cohabitation will likely come to an end.
Before we knew it, we had all grown up.
I'm a little reluctant to part with it.
Li Zhibai looked at the sky, a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
(End of this chapter)
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