However, Yu Xie had not yet admitted defeat. As long as the ratings were not announced, he would not have lost.
After all, a 2.7% viewership rating is not something that anyone can break easily. In the past three years, there have been ten S-level productions, but less than half of them have achieved a viewership rating of less than 2%.
For Xiao Qingfeng, an outsider, to achieve legendary status with a single drama is harder than climbing to heaven. Thinking of this, Yu Xie's mood improved considerably, and he began to look forward to the announcement of the ratings.
In Beijing, inside Xiao Qingfeng's villa worth 200 million yuan, director Li Guonong, lead actors Gu Yuege and Yang Yitong, along with other key members of the TV series' creative team, were all gathered together.
Director Li Guonong, holding a glass of red wine, clinked glasses with Xiao Qingfeng and said with concern, "Actually, you don't need to pay any attention to that plagiarist Yu Xie. He's just trying to ride your coattails. He's only trying to get involved because you're popular."
Xiao Qingfeng knew that the other party was worried about the ratings, so he smiled and said, "Director Li, don't worry. Even if you don't trust me, you should at least trust your own coaching skills. We'll win this round."
Director Li Guonong frowned slightly, gently swirling the red wine in his glass, a complex emotion in his eyes: "Qingfeng, although the online feedback is quite good so far, ratings are really hard to predict. We've put so much effort into this drama, and we really hope it will achieve good results."
Gu Yuege sat to the side, her expression also slightly solemn: "Yes, Teacher Xiao, this is, after all, a huge gamble. Everyone has put in so much effort for this drama. Although there is a lot of praise now, the ratings are the real hard indicator."
Yang Yitong's gentle voice rang out: "I'm a little nervous too. I don't know what the final result will be, but I believe our efforts will not be in vain."
With a confident smile and a determined look in his eyes, Xiao Qingfeng said, "Don't worry too much. Judging from the current situation, the quality of our drama is obvious to all. I believe the audience has discerning eyes, and the ratings will definitely give us a pleasant surprise."
Li Guonong sighed softly: "That's true, but it's still hard not to be nervous. After all, Yu Xie is a person with a certain influence in the TV drama industry. If we lose this bet, it will be a big blow to us."
Xiao Qingfeng patted Li Guonong on the shoulder: "Director Li, relax. We need to have confidence in ourselves. This 'Chinese Paladin' will definitely become a classic."
Meanwhile, Yu Xie was on pins and needles in his office.
He paced back and forth in the room, glancing at the clock on the wall every now and then, his anxiety beyond words.
His assistant stood aside, not daring to say much, just silently watching him.
Yu Xie gritted his teeth and muttered to himself, "Xiao Qingfeng, I don't believe you can create a miracle. The ratings can't break records so easily. I'll wait and see the moment you fail."
Time ticked by, and the entire television drama industry anxiously awaited the release of the premiere ratings for "Chinese Paladin".
Major media outlets are also closely monitoring this matter and are ready to report the latest news at any time.
Finally, amidst everyone's anticipation, the moment when the ratings were announced arrived.
When news broke that the peak viewership rating had surpassed 6.8%, the entire internet was instantly stunned.
The media was abuzz with news, and reporters raced against time to write their reports.
Entertainment Headlines broke the news first: "Shocking! The premiere of 'Chinese Paladin' achieved a peak viewership rating of over 6.8%, setting a new record for the highest-rated TV drama in nearly a decade!"
The report detailed the highlights of the drama and the significant meaning behind its record-breaking ratings.
Not to be outdone, "Film and Television Review" published an article titled "Chinese Paladin: A Miracle-Creating Fantasy Masterpiece," which highly praised the drama's plot, actors' performances, and special effects, and analyzed the reasons for its phenomenal ratings.
Online, netizens were in a frenzy of celebration.
"My God! 'Chinese Paladin' is amazing! A 6.8% viewership rating, what an incredible drama!"
"I knew this show would be a hit, but I didn't expect it to be this good!"
"Gu Yuege and Yang Yitong are amazing! This drama is worth watching repeatedly!"
"Xiao Qingfeng truly lives up to his reputation as a superstar. Not only is he an amazing singer, but his TV dramas are also incredibly well-made!"
Inside Xiao Qingfeng's villa, everyone cheered with joy upon hearing the news.
Li Guonong was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes, and he almost dropped the wine glass in his hand: "We did it! We really did it!"
Gu Yuege jumped up excitedly, Yang Yitong was so excited that her body was trembling, while Xiao Qingfeng remained calm. It was one of his favorite dramas all year, so this achievement was only to be expected.
"This is a victory for all of us!" Xiao Qingfeng shouted.
"We have proven our worth with our strength."
Meanwhile, Yu Xie was completely stunned when he learned about the ratings.
He never expected that Xiao Qingfeng, whom he had always looked down upon, would actually create a miracle.
Yu Xie's face was pale and his body was trembling slightly. At this moment, almost all the screenwriters and directors of TV dramas across the country were shocked.
"How could this be... how could this happen..." Yu Xie muttered to himself.
His assistant was too frightened to speak, and a sense of despair filled the room.
Yu sat slumped in the chair, filled with remorse.
He regretted making the bet with Xiao Qingfeng so easily, and he also regretted underestimating Xiao Qingfeng's strength.
Now, he not only faces failure, but also pressure from all sides.
Jing Chenxi also learned of this news at this time, and his face became even more gloomy.
He was already filled with jealousy and resentment towards Xiao Qingfeng, and now seeing the huge success of Xiao Qingfeng's TV series, his anger was even more uncontrollable.
"Xiao Qingfeng, why are you always so lucky!" Jing Chenxi said through gritted teeth.
"But this is only temporary success. I don't believe you can stay this successful forever."
However, no matter how unwilling Jing Chenxi and Yu Xie were, the facts were already before them.
The Legend of Sword and Fairy has proven itself with its high viewership ratings and excellent content.
Moreover, Xiao Qingfeng has proven with facts that he not only has unparalleled talent in music, but is also a dark horse in the field of television dramas, a dark horse capable of creating miracles.
As time went on, the show's popularity continued to grow, and more and more people began to pay attention to it, discussing topics such as the plot and the actors' performances.
On major video platforms, the number of views for "Chinese Paladin" is also constantly rising.
The media coverage was overwhelming, and television stations invited Xiao Qingfeng, Li Guonong, and other key members of the production team to participate in interview programs to share the creative process and stories behind the drama.
Actors Gu Yuege and Yang Yitong have also become cover stars for major fashion magazines, enjoying immense popularity.
Online, netizens spontaneously organized various activities, such as plot discussions and character selection.
The success of "Chinese Paladin" not only set a new benchmark for the TV drama industry, but also made more people see the potential and future of fantasy dramas.
Xiao Qingfeng and others, through their hard work and talent, brought the audience a wonderful work and set a benchmark for the development of television dramas.
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