Chapter 381 Fleeing in Disarray
If an actor is to become a legend, he must reach the top.
Reaching the top requires either awards or influence—and the numbers reflected by influence are box office revenue.
Chen Ziyan said, "Both 'Three Mountains' and 'Late Spring' did very well at the box office, especially 'Late Spring,' which was basically a sure thing to become the highest-grossing film of the year, and even globally it might be the highest-grossing film of the year. But its box office revenue is actually only about 600 million. I'm not saying 600 million isn't much, you should understand what I mean and know what I'm trying to say. Now our box office era has entered the era of 1 billion and 2 billion, and the box office champion has reached the ceiling of more than 5 billion and almost 6 billion. Under such circumstances, you can't call a film that doesn't break 1 billion in box office revenue a commercial blockbuster."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
"You are certainly an actor who can reach great heights in awards, but it's a pity that you don't cultivate your box office dominance when you have such strong box office appeal. 'Late Spring' was able to gross 600 million yuan. Of course, this is mainly because it is a story about teenagers, which naturally has an audience, and there was also the publicity done by Chen Siqi and others, so such a miracle was achieved. However, your presence is definitely the most crucial reason. You are the only star in 'Late Spring,' including the director, so any company in the industry would regard you as the core figure of this film, not Liu Bige."
This is a purely business-oriented analysis of the matter.
Chen Ziyan said, "To be honest, the next film, 'Road to Glory,' is another art film about interpersonal relationships. Let alone being a blockbuster, I'm not optimistic about its commercial returns. It's aiming for awards, as you can tell from the salary they offered, right? So we need to carefully review the script and find one or two big-budget films to act in. Otherwise, over time, in the industry's eyes, you'll be seen as an art film actor, a low-budget film actor. You should understand how much this industry likes to define and label actors. You must release a blockbuster with yourself as the core selling point at this time to solidify your position."
Lu Yanhe understood what Chen Ziyan meant.
He nodded.
Chen Ziyan said, "However, there is another terrible problem, which is that in our domestic film market, there is actually no strict system for blockbusters. There is no strict standard for blockbusters. We only use the amount of investment and production scale to make a judgment. In our country, a film with an investment of more than 100 million yuan is generally called a blockbuster, especially those that are particularly expensive in terms of production and special effects."
Lu Yanhe has not yet starred in a blockbuster movie, but if we compare it with the TV series he has acted in, "Phoenix Terrace" is a blockbuster, while "Friends" is not.
In the eyes of film and television companies and the market, whether an actor can carry a blockbuster film is a defining characteristic.
Actors who reach this level are basically in control; hundreds of millions in funding and production teams revolve around them.
There may be interference from film and television companies during the filming process, but no matter how much they interfere, the entire plot will definitely revolve around you, and your space and expressiveness will be absolutely the most abundant.
Lu Yanhe also hesitated.
"Sister Ziyan, do I need to become the kind of actress who acts in blockbuster movies?"
“It’s not about becoming Yan He, it’s about proving you can,” Chen Ziyan said. “It’s not about making every film you make a blockbuster like this, but it can’t be a blank in your acting career. In your acting career, there will be not only well-received art films, but also blockbusters, so that you don’t have any weaknesses. Moreover, you need to know that even in art films, it still depends on the actor’s ability to carry the box office. Even the top art film directors, those who have won international film festival awards and Oscars, if you look at their interviews, they are not people who live in seclusion and do not understand the industry. They also want to work with big stars.”
Lu Yanhe looked at Chen Ziyan with a puzzled expression.
Chen Ziyan: "The more cards you have in your hand, the more times you'll be able to call cards at the poker table."
Chen Ziyan analyzed this matter with Lu Yanhe from a purely utilitarian perspective.
Although Lu Yanhe, from an actor's perspective, didn't quite understand, he still believed Chen Ziyan's words.
"I've always felt that, whether it's a commercial film or an art film, the key is still a good script, a script that moves me, and a role that makes me want to act," Lu Yanhe said, sharing his understanding.
Chen Ziyan: "Of course, of course. However, we need to plan ahead. We can't just sit at home and wait for others to send us scripts. We need to actively seek out good blockbuster scripts."
Lu Yanhe asked, "If I were to try and get the male lead role in a big-budget film now, would I be able to?"
Chen Ziyan: "It depends on how the script is written. To be honest, nowadays, almost all the big-budget films in China feature actors who are over 30 or 40 years old. There's no way around it. In China, there are basically no young people playing the lead roles in films that gross over 2 billion yuan. This situation also affects the plans of all film companies."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
Chen Ziyan added, "However, there are exceptions. As you know, there are often scripts adapted from novels, games, or comics. There are quite a few scripts that you, at your age, can act in."
Lu Yanhe: "Or I could go to a blockbuster and find a suitable supporting role for myself."
“Unless it’s a really great director or a role that has a high chance of winning an award, I don’t think it’s necessary,” Chen Ziyan said. “I got you the role in ‘Three Mountains’ because of Director Wang. Otherwise, given your status and fame at the time, I wouldn’t have needed to give you such a cameo role.”
Lu Yanhe nodded.
Chen Ziyan: "In short, you should read the script carefully. I will also keep an eye on the film projects that will be launched in the next one to two years."
"Okay." Lu Yanhe nodded.
Chen Ziyan then thought of something and said, "Also, Friends is going to be released on Maxine this month. You need to register social media accounts on a few popular overseas platforms and start building your fanbase and influence overseas."
"Friends is launching this month? What about The Seventeenth Floor?"
“There’s still no news about ‘The Seventeenth Floor’,” Chen Ziyan said. “Maxine definitely has its own scheduling plan, which we don’t need to worry about. However, ‘Three Mountains’ is going to be released in South Korea and Japan. The distributors there hope that Director Wang Zhong will go with you to promote the film.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yanhe asked, "When?"
“Next month,” Chen Ziyan said. “Director Wang Zhong is quite well-known in Japan. His movies have always been popular there. Two of his films have been released in Japan and both grossed over a million dollars, which is quite impressive and rare in Chinese-language films.”
Lu Yanhe: "Director Wang Zhong's film style may really suit their taste."
“Yes.” Chen Ziyan nodded. “Especially since ‘Three Mountains’ won the Best Director Award at the Xituer Film Festival this time, it has already attracted a lot of attention.”
Lu Yanhe said, "I don't have any other plans for next month anyway. Okay, if the timing is right, I'll go with Director Wang Zhong. But when is that? It wouldn't be good if it clashes with my class."
“That’s the problem, they’re all weekdays,” Chen Ziyan said helplessly. “They’re not weekends.”
Lu Yanhe felt somewhat helpless.
"ah?"
Chen Ziyan: "Would you like to ask the school for leave? If you are willing, I will communicate with the school."
"Let's not." Lu Yanhe shook his head. "The promotion of 'Three Mountains' in Japan and South Korea doesn't matter much whether I'm there or not. It's not like we're relying on me to sell movie tickets, so let's forget it. You can explain it to them for me."
Chen Ziyan: "I knew you'd say that, fine."
“I can’t go to school and take leave at the same time, or I might as well not go to university at all,” Lu Yanhe said. “Sister Ziyan, I really enjoy the time I spend in the classroom, reading and writing papers. In the past two years, I have often felt like my life has been turned upside down. Only when I return to school do I feel relieved.”
Chen Ziyan: "I understand, I feel the same way. You've been at school this month and you're in much better shape than before."
Lu Yanhe smiled.
“Okay, then I won’t go,” Chen Ziyan said.
Lu Yanhe nodded.
Chen Ziyan's phone suddenly vibrated.
Lu Yanhe's phone started vibrating.
The nomination list for this year's China Television Directors Association Awards has been released.
Lu Yanhe garnered three nominations by himself.
Best Actor in "The Seventeenth Floor".
Best Supporting Actor for Phoenix Terrace.
Best Screenplay: Friends.
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San Yang, a special commentator for "Television Review":
The China Television Directors Association Awards, though relatively new, have always garnered significant industry attention due to their selection by votes from all participating directors. This year's awards ceremony will be broadcast live on CCTV. Compared to the Golden Tripod Awards, Red River Awards, and Blue Ribbon Awards, the nomination list for the China Television Directors Association Awards has many noteworthy aspects. It's said that the nomination rules were changed this year, with all directors now voting to generate the nomination list – whereas previously, the nomination list was decided by a committee. Therefore, we can see that this list is almost entirely designed to prevent awards from being concentrated in a few productions, with Lu Yanhe alone receiving three prestigious nominations, something virtually impossible in other mainstream awards.
Meanwhile, *The Seventeen Floors* emerged as a big winner in the acting awards, with Chen Bige nominated for Best Actress and Jiang Jun nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Zeng Qiao from *Phoenix Terrace* surprisingly failed to secure a Best Actor nomination, which was unexpected. Of course, his performance did have its shortcomings. On the contrary, Xiao Yun's Best Supporting Actress nomination was a major upset, finally giving this newcomer actress a significant nomination in her acting career.
—Aside from these two young people, all the other nominees for acting awards were actors over thirty years old. This shows that directors value acting skills more than an actor's fame or influence. Even highly popular actors like Lang Xia and He Yunyun, who were previously considered strong contenders, were not nominated.
Another point of interest is the Best Screenplay category. Lu Yanhe is nominated for "Friends," while his "old rival" Yu Jiang is also nominated for "Between the Mortal World," an adaptation of his own novel. I honestly don't understand why Yu Jiang is nominated for "Between the Mortal World." How did a show that flopped so quietly suddenly catch the directors' eye? Of course, since it received a nomination, it must have some merit; I'll watch it later.
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Interview with Yu Jiang by 39 Entertainment:
"Professor Yu Jiang, you were nominated for the Best Screenplay Award by the China Television Directors Association for your work on 'Between the Mortal World.' Is there anything you'd like to share with us?"
"I'm very surprised." Yu Jiang smiled in front of the camera. "The show didn't do very well, and I thought no one would pay attention to it. I didn't expect the directors to have such good eyes and see the effort I put into the script. So, it's true that experts can see the details. I'm very touched that the directors could see the good in the script of a not-so-great show."
"So, you're nominated for this award alongside Lu Yanhe this time, is there anything you'd like to say?"
Yu Jiang chuckled and said, "Perhaps it's because a sitcom has become a hit, and the directors felt they should encourage and support diversity in subject matter, so they gave it this nomination."
reporter:"……"
Your nomination is seen as a sign of the directors' discerning eye, while Lu Yanhe's nomination is seen as a sign that the directors believe in encouraging and supporting diversity in subject matter. You're quite the hypocrite.
Yu Jiang's answer left the reporter speechless.
Unsurprisingly, the interview was ridiculed and mocked by many people online.
...
"Not receiving a nomination just means I didn't act well enough. I'll keep working hard," Zeng Qiao responded graciously.
"Do you think it's fair that Lu Yanhe received three nominations? Many people think it's too exaggerated for Lu Yanhe to receive three nominations at once, and some even question his ability, saying he's a member of the royal family. What do you think?"
“Royal family? Haha, which of his nominations isn’t well-deserved?” Zeng Qiao said. “To be honest, I’m jealous of him, but there’s nothing I can do about it. If I had the right to vote, I would vote for him too.”
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The nomination list for the China Television Directors Association Awards has sparked heated discussions online.
Fans of actors like Lang Xia and He Yunyun have been questioning why they weren't on the nomination list.
The fact that Lu Yanhe received three nominations in one go was also posted online by major media outlets and marketing accounts, which was widely publicized and sparked discussion.
Regarding Lu Yanhe receiving three nominations in one go, the attitude within the industry is somewhat ambiguous and vague.
To some extent, people actually acknowledge that Lu Yanhe received the nomination. However, on the other hand, they also acknowledge that there were "too many nominations." People are contradictory, especially when certain established practices have become unspoken rules in the environment. People may rationally disagree with them when they are mentioned, but when something goes against these unspoken rules, they will involuntarily feel uneasy, or even feel that "something is wrong."
Of course, right now, no one will stand up and say that Lu Yanhe shouldn't have received so many nominations.
This list wasn't decided by a few individuals; it was produced by a vote of all the directors in the Television Directors Guild.
"I think it's great. Why should we feel it's inappropriate just because Lu Yanhe was nominated for three awards? Since everyone feels that his nomination for each award is well-deserved, then it means the nominations were correct." In an interview, Xie Dao, president of the China Television Directors Association, spoke frankly and without reservation. "This is an industry award. Its core significance is to reflect what we directors consider good. We don't need to engage in such a 'sharing the spoils' kind of thing. Winning our award doesn't prove anything. There's no need to view our awards in such a utilitarian way."
Xie Dao's qualifications and status are evident here.
Once he said that, no matter what netizens or other media outlets said, no one else would easily stand up and disagree.
Throughout the entire process, Lu Yanhe never once spoke out about this matter.
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Luo Yuzhong specifically called Lu Yanhe to instruct him not to respond casually.
Luo Yuzhong said, "It's inappropriate for you to respond to this matter; it's best to keep quiet."
"Okay, director." Lu Yanhe chuckled on the phone. "Director, thank you for your support this time."
Without Luo Yuzhong's support, Lu Yanhe wouldn't have received a single nomination.
Luo Yuzhong: "Your first role was in one of my plays. I've always considered myself your teacher, so I have to fulfill my responsibilities as a teacher."
Lu Yanhe was so moved that he didn't know how to express it, afraid that saying too much would be too sentimental.
"If you're willing to take me as your student, then I'll shamelessly call you teacher," Lu Yanhe said deliberately in a nonchalant tone—as if saying it that way would reduce the awkwardness and embarrassment of being genuinely affectionate.
Luo Yuzhong laughed twice and said, "If you call me teacher, the others will probably be green with envy."
"ah?"
Which people?
Lu Yanhe was taken aback.
"Okay, okay, then we'll change it to that." Luo Yuzhong's joy practically radiated from the other end of the phone.
Lu Yanhe hadn't expected that Luo Yuzhong would be so happy just from calling him "teacher."
However, looking back on the nearly three years I've known Luo Yuzhong, from our first meeting in our senior year of high school to our later collaborations and gradual familiarity, Director Luo Yuzhong has always taken good care of me—not just cared for, but even looked after me.
It was because of his approval that Lu Yanhe was able to embark on the path of acting, landing his first role in a play.
It was through his recommendation that he met Chen Lingling and joined the cast of "Phoenix Terrace".
The hardest stage in a person's life is always when they have nothing.
The person who extends a helping hand to you during this stage is far more valuable than the person who comes to offer comfort and support when you have achieved success and fame, bringing a truckload of gold.
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Chen Ziyan was quite happy to learn that Lu Yanhe had been taken in as a student by Luo Yuzhong.
She said to Lu Yanhe, "This is good. With Director Luo Yuzhong as your teacher, you have a senior figure in the entertainment industry to protect you. People will give you some face because of Luo Yuzhong. You are currently very popular, so having this big tree to shelter you is a good thing."
"Actually, I also feel that I've been too popular lately." Lu Yanhe was a little embarrassed to say this, feeling that he was praising himself, which was rather awkward. "I'm thinking, should I reduce my exposure? Show less face and fewer trending topics. If news about me comes out every few days, people will probably get annoyed to death."
Chen Ziyan: "Sigh, who can blame us for living in the age of social media, and you just happen to have so many works coming out. And they've all become hits. In this situation, if you don't trend on social media every now and then, the entertainment industry is doomed. Even hit shows can't guarantee an actor's fame."
Chen Ziyan's complaints left Lu Yanhe speechless.
Too.
"Don't worry, I was thinking of telling you that, based on my estimation, you might not receive as much attention next year as you did this year. You only have one drama that's either being prepared for broadcast or released next year, 'The Road to Glory'," Chen Ziyan said. "I was even thinking of getting you a regular spot on a show to keep your exposure going."
"No, no, no, we already have a show called 'The Days of Youth,' this one will do," Lu Yanhe said.
"Do you still want to participate in this program?" Chen Ziyan asked in surprise.
Lu Yanhe nodded and said, "I think this show is great. The main thing is that we've all gotten to know each other. We've been doing this show since the first season, and we've all become good friends."
Chen Ziyan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Yan He, there's something I haven't told you yet."
"Hmm? What is it?" Lu Yanhe asked, puzzled.
Chen Ziyan rarely hides anything from him.
Chen Ziyan said, "Li Zhenzhen is the daughter of Director Li of Beijing Radio and Television Station."
Lu Yanhe's expression changed.
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There is only one station director, Li, and deputy station director, Li Jiang.
The station leader who tricked Lu Yanhe several times in the TV series "Friends".
After the incident, Director Li seemed to have vanished from Lu Yanhe's world and never appeared again.
However, they are still living a life of luxury in their own world, completely unaffected.
The Beijing-Taiwan agreement simply prevents Director Li from appearing in any projects related to Lu Yanhe.
Lu Yanhe never expected that Director Li was actually Li Zhenzhen's father.
Chen Ziyan said, "Do you remember? When this program came to you before, Director Li from Beijing TV even came to me once to ask you to withdraw from the program. At that time, I couldn't refuse in front of him, so I called you. You cleverly put on a show with me, refused my arrangement, and made him leave empty-handed."
Lu Yanhe remembered this and nodded.
"Yes, I remember."
"Looking back now, he didn't want you to appear on his daughter's show from that time on."
"Yes," Lu Yanhe said, looking puzzled. "Why is that?"
Chen Ziyan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Why else do you think it could be?"
Chen Ziyan's words made Lu Yanhe realize what was going on.
“He had a problem with me from the very beginning.”
“Yes.” Chen Ziyan nodded. “Judging from his actions, he does have a problem with you. And people don’t target each other for no reason. At least, once he’s in that position, he must be like that.”
Lu Yanhe was silent for a moment, then said, "Sister Ziyan, do you think Sister Zhenzhen knows about this?"
“I don’t think she necessarily knows,” Chen Ziyan said. “If she did know, she wouldn’t have invited you to ‘Young Days’ again and again, especially when she first invited you. You weren’t as famous as you are now, and you weren’t a celebrity that needed to be invited. If her father really insisted that you not be on the show, I don’t think she would go against her father’s wishes.”
Li Zhenzhen's ability to direct a variety show at such a young age is inseparable from her father's support.
Lu Yanhe said, "Then do you think it would be alright if we had an open and honest talk with her?"
What should we talk about?
“She talked about her father’s hostility towards me,” Lu Yanhe said.
Chen Ziyan frowned, looking at Lu Yanhe with incomprehension.
"What's your purpose in wanting to talk to her about this?" Chen Ziyan asked. "Do you think she'll choose to side with you instead of her father? Yan He, never test human nature. In my judgment, Li Jiang doesn't want his daughter involved in these things, so no matter what he's done, he hasn't told her. And to the outside world, your conflict with Beijing TV is a conflict with Xu Bin, not Li Jiang. After all, Xu Bin is the station leader in charge of 'Friends.' Li Zhenzhen might not even know about your conflict with her father yet; if she did..."
Lu Yanhe asked, "Do you think she'll end our working relationship?"
“If it’s just ending the cooperation, it’s not a big deal,” Chen Ziyan said. “You are a sentimental person, and you value ‘Young Days’ so much. It’s the only show you’ve been a regular on for the past few years. If you and she break up because of this, will the other artists who participate in the show choose to stand with you or with her? Don’t tell me you won’t feel bad if you stand with her. And you will feel guilty for affecting the people who stand with you.”
Chen Ziyan's words struck a chord with Lu Yanhe.
This was indeed a dilemma for Lu Yanhe.
"Try not to tear down the facade when you don't need to, and maintain some dignity," Chen Ziyan said. "You said you wanted to talk to her, but then she knows her father is targeting you and has even hit you. How is she going to face you after that?"
“Can this be kept a secret forever? She’ll find out eventually,” Lu Yanhe said. “I want to bring this up as soon as possible.”
"Okay, now that we've laid it all out, how are you going to remain friends with her?"
"If I don't speak up and just pretend I don't know, can I still be friends with her? A hypocritical friend?" Lu Yanhe took a deep breath, his eyes trembling slightly. At this moment, his heart was also filled with struggle.
The two fell silent, neither of them speaking.
"And maybe I can find out from her why Li Jiang is targeting me," Lu Yanhe said. "The person who was hiding behind this, wanting to hurt me, disappeared after that night and can never be found again. Zhou Ping'an, Ma Zhongquan, or even this Li Jiang—they all openly targeted me, but no one was willing to tell me why. I want to know the reason; I don't want to deceive myself. My parents aren't my biological parents, so who are they? Who pushed me into the river? Who wants me to disappear from this world? The answers to these questions are all hidden away. My career is getting better and better, and I'm getting more and more attention, but these answers are also getting further and further away from me. Sister Ziyan, what if that person never appears again? Where can I find the answers?"
Lu Yanhe's eyes reddened slightly as he stared stubbornly into Chen Ziyan's eyes.
Chen Ziyan heard herself sigh softly.
She knew she had lost—facing Lu Yanhe's helpless yet stubborn gaze, the same cracks and wounds were stirred in her heart.
"Alright, let's have an open and honest talk with Li Zhenzhen. We're prepared that this talk might cause 'The Days of Youth' to fall apart."
Lu Yanhe's heart sank, as if he were about to fall into an abyss.
He knew he didn't have to face the abyss; he could turn his back and look up at the brilliant thousand suns before him.
But he had to turn around and face the abyss behind him.
As a philosopher once said, when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.
Even if you don't gaze into the abyss and pretend it doesn't exist, it's still there. It's like a lurking beast, its jaws wide open, waiting for you to make a mistake and fall in.
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I arranged to meet Li Zhenzhen at a secluded private club near the school.
Coincidentally, that day was also the last episode of the third season of "Days of Being Young" airing.
No one expected that Lu Yanhe would make a surprise appearance after missing so many episodes.
Lu Yanhe sat in the private room and told Li Zhenzhen the whole story of his relationship with Li Jiang and everything that had happened.
"I just found out that he is your father, Sister Zhenzhen."
The shock on Li Zhenzhen's face was genuine, filled with disbelief and astonishment.
"H-How could this be?"
“I don’t know why either, Sister Zhenzhen,” Lu Yanhe said, “but I don’t want to pretend that nothing happened, that I don’t know about this, and continue to communicate like before.”
A look of embarrassment and shame appeared on Li Zhenzhen's face.
“Yan He, I…I apologize to you on behalf of my father. I really didn’t expect him to do such a thing to you. Even now, I can’t imagine why he would do it. I’m so shocked.”
“Sister Zhenzhen, you don’t need to apologize. Actually, I didn’t come here to apologize to you. It’s just that after what happened, I feel that we need to face everything honestly.” Lu Yanhe said, “Your father is your father, and you are you. I’ve known you for more than two years, and the show has been recorded for three seasons. From the bottom of my heart, I am very grateful to you for inviting me to participate in the recording of this show. At that time, I was actually quite poor and didn’t have much money. It was the remuneration from this show that allowed me to have a less difficult college life.”
Li Zhenzhen covered her face with both hands.
"Yan He, my mind is a mess right now, I...I..." Tears suddenly streamed down Li Zhenzhen's face, her apology and guilt overflowing. "I'm sorry, I have to go back now. I need to find him and ask him what exactly happened. He clearly knows that you and I are friends, so why did he do this?! I'm sorry, I have to go now."
Li Zhenzhen was clearly shocked by the news. She lost her usual composure, grabbed her bag, and hurriedly left, almost as if she were fleeing in panic.
Lu Yanhe watched her retreating figure in silence.
Meanwhile, in the final episode of "The Days of Youth," Lu Yanhe made a surprise appearance, eliciting gasps from the other members of the show and the audience.
"Ah—Yan He is back! I thought I wouldn't see you this season!" Xiao Yun was the first to rush up in surprise.
Li Zhibai and Yan Liang, who were kept in the dark, looked at Lu Yanhe, who had appeared in the room, with great surprise.
Lu Yanhe looked at them with a smile on his face.
"I'm sorry for being away for so long, I'm back!" he said to everyone with a gentle smile.
At the time, Li Zhenzhen, who had orchestrated all of this, was watching from behind the camera.
The audience in front of the camera couldn't see it, but Lu Yanhe did at the time; Li Zhenzhen's face was full of a happy smile.
They all genuinely love the show and the people involved.
At the time, they all hoped that the show could continue indefinitely, and that this group of people could continue to accompany everyone.
Night had fallen.
In October, the early autumn winds have already begun to blow.
The leaves have started to fall.
When it's quiet, you can hear a rustling sound.
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The task of adding extra chapters has been exceeded.
Let me say a few more words.
If you're looking for something to read while following my updates, I recommend another novel of mine, "I Became the Scandalous Female Protagonist Overnight." Like this book, it was initially met with a barrage of criticism, but gradually gained popularity.
Although it's written from the female protagonist's first-person perspective, it's essentially a career-oriented story (many readers have complained about the limited amount of romance scenes, which is my fault for writing poorly, and I'm quite frustrated about it). You can give it a try.
I think that the writing style and feel of that book are quite similar.
This makes me wonder if I should change the subject matter for my next book?
Two lengthy novels related to entertainment have almost completely drained my knowledge.
In short, it's incredible. This book is about to break 10,000 subscriptions, either this month or next month.
I couldn't help but exclaim "Holy crap!"
I can't help but sigh, who could have imagined this when I first started writing the book or even when it was put on the shelves?
You are all very understanding. I know that there are many parts that I could have written better.
But I'm really amazing (sorry, I'm just that shameless). Regardless of the results, whether it's praise or criticism, I remained steadfast and wrote two million words according to my plan and pace. Moreover, the average daily subscriptions have been steadily increasing, without ever hitting a bottleneck (this is also thanks to the continuous recommendations since the book's release, and thanks to my lucky editor! Thanks to Qidian! They practically saved this book from an initial subscription of 375!). The readership has also been stable, which shows that I can do it!
I'm going back to writing now. See you tomorrow!
(End of this chapter)
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