After spending a few days with Zeng Li, Shen Fang returned to school and began his life of leisure.
Campus life is always quite mundane. Time flies by, and it's already New Year's Day. I took some time to finish writing "Zhu Xian".
Lu Jinbo then received a phone call.
"President Shen, it's time to arrange the publication of the physical book."
"Brother Lu, you can handle this as you see fit."
What are the plans for this year's Feilong annual meeting?
"You decide what to do. The New Year is almost here, so let's give everyone some perks, organize some activities, and have a fan meet-up. You can support Feilong's annual meeting, but I won't go. I still have to attend the annual meetings of Tencent and NetEase, and we at Longteng also have annual meetings to hold every year, so I really don't have time to go."
"Alright, I'll see how to arrange it and draft a plan for you later."
"OK."
"Brother Shenfang, look at the dumplings I made!" Liu Tianxian skipped and hopped over to Shenfang.
Shen Fang looked at Liu Tianxian, whose face was covered in flour from smiling, and wiped the flour off her face with his hand.
"How did you get it all over your face?"
Liu Qianqian chuckled, "Look at my dumplings, how are they?"
Shen Fang glanced at the crooked dumplings in Liu Qianqian's hand and chuckled.
"It's alright, just a bit ugly."
Today is New Year's Day. Shen Fang, Shen Kun, Fan Xiaopang, Zeng Li, Qin Hailu, Li Caihua, Man Shen, Huang Xiaoming, Pan Yueming, Huang Bo, Ning Hao and his wife, Yan Danchen, Li Xiaoran, Xu Qing, Zhang Guoli and his family, Wang Gang, Chen Daoming and his wife, and Zhang Yimou and others all came.
The popular TV series "Ming Dynasty" is currently airing. "The Legend of Qin" will air during the Chinese New Year, and "Empresses in the Palace" will air at the beginning of next year. Both of them have had their first broadcast rights bought by four satellite TV stations: Beijing TV, Shanghai TV, Zhejiang TV, and Hunan TV. In particular, "Ming Dynasty" was bought by CCTV for a sky-high price of 500,000 yuan per episode.
Recently, I've been spending a lot of money on TV shows. Qin Hailu played Empress Ma, Chen Daoming played Zhu Di, Zeng Li played Sun Ruowei, Wang Gang played the Black-Robed Monk, Zhu Yawen played Zhu Zhanji, Liang Guanhua played Zhu Gaochi, and Pan Yueming played Zhu Qizhen. Every actor who participated in these shows became famous, and not just like the fame of "Princess Pearl," but like the fame of "Da Ming 1566."
It's not one of those mindless romance dramas, but a classic and awe-inspiring historical epic set in the magnificent Ming Dynasty.
The brilliance of "Ming Dynasty" lies in the first half, which focuses on the five generations of the Zhu family, their wit and courage intertwined with tender moments, evoking both laughter and tears. The second half, however, is a masterpiece created by Yu Qian and the legendary "Three Yangs," one of the most capable cabinet ministers in history—a truly moving and inspiring story.
These captivating characters and chapters weave together the entire series, stirring emotions, gripping the heart, and leading the audience on an adventure, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of a rollercoaster ride—one moment at the bottom of a valley, the next soaring through the clouds. Regardless of the sensation, after experiencing it, there's only one word to describe it: absolutely amazing!
Chen Daoming's performance, in particular, perfectly embodies the demeanor of an emperor. Whether in court attire or casual clothes, whether standing or sitting, he stands with one hand on his hip and the other on the dragon throne, exuding an imposing and powerful aura, as if he has brought the character from the painting to life.
What's truly remarkable is that he not only portrayed the emperor's majesty but also his tenderness and everyday details. He completely transcended the image of Emperor Kangxi he had portrayed before.
Many lines were hilarious: "Killing someone? That's a bit embarrassing," and "A cotton ball popped out of the gutter." Of course, besides Chen Daoming, the other actors also gave excellent performances.
Liang Guanhua's portrayal of Zhu Gaochi is warm and natural, bringing Emperor Renzong to life. He perfectly embodies the image of a wise and sagacious ruler who appears foolish but is actually wise. The current scene shows Zhu Gaochi, seriously ill, giving instructions to Zhu Yawen and helping his son seize power. It's worth noting that Liang Guanhua has always played a kind and gentle character throughout the series, but now he has suddenly transformed into such a shrewd and wise ruler. Viewers feel sorry for him, thinking that if he had been in good health, the golden age of the Ming Dynasty would have continued.
Qin Hailu's portrayal of the Empress is also outstanding. As a mother, she cherishes her sons; as a wife, Zhu Di respects, honors, and loves her. A peasant woman, she showcases the wisdom and virtue of a great empress.
Zeng Li needs no introduction; she's stunningly beautiful. However, her moment to shine hasn't arrived yet, and Wang Gang has only recently entered the scene. Pan Yueming's Zhu Qizhen hasn't quite made his mark.
However, now the media is reporting on and praising it extensively, television programs are discussing the plot of "Ming Dynasty," and the internet is raving about the work, calling it a masterpiece.
"Old Chen, you've become incredibly popular lately! I watch 'Ming Dynasty' at home every day. Your acting is really good; you can't even recognize the Kangxi Emperor from before," Zhang Guoli said, giving a thumbs up.
Chen Daoming said proudly, "It's because this play is well-written, with a good plot and well-developed characters that it's easy to act. A good script combined with good actors can produce good results."
"Sister Hailu, could you do me a favor and call my mom later? She's a huge fan of yours."
"Wow, am I that popular now?" Qin Hailu said with a grin.
Zeng Li rolled her eyes at Qin Hailu: "Don't you know whether you're popular or not? Last night you were mobbed by fans in Xidan Square and it made the news."
Qin Hailu chuckled and said, "I've finally experienced what it's like to be famous. I didn't feel this way when I won the Golden Horse Award. Now, people ask me for autographs when I go out, and there are even fans waiting for me at the airport. I've really become famous."
Zhong Lifang smiled and said, "TV series are different from movies. Our series is broadcast simultaneously on four major satellite TV channels and CCTV. There are at least tens of millions of viewers. It is currently ranked number one in ratings, with an estimated audience of over 100 million. With such a good reputation, how could it not be popular?"
"Sister Hong, the New Year is coming soon. Can you make some arrangements for us? It's time to make money. Take advantage of our current popularity and get us more commercial performances. Also, we're entrusting Longteng's year-end party to you."
Chang Jihong smiled and nodded: "No problem, leave it to me. But the prices have risen a bit too much these days, so I'll have to help you choose carefully."
Qin Hailu got excited as soon as she heard about money.
"What's the price, Sister Hong?"
Chang Jihong smiled and said, "Your appearance fee is 300,000 now. If you can sing a song, it starts at 500,000. Zeng Li is a bit higher at 800,000. Teacher Chen now commands over a million for a single event, and there's always a rush to hire her."
Qin Hailu was stunned: "So tall!!!"
Chang Jihong nodded: "You were already famous, and with this sudden surge in popularity, this price is actually normal. As for Teacher Chen, it goes without saying. It's just that Zeng Li's price is indeed a bit too high, but there's nothing we can do. She's too famous now. There are reports about Zeng Li everywhere on the internet. She's second on Sohu's beauty ranking and second on Hupu's ranking. Anyway, she's incredibly popular right now. That's how it is with beautiful women."
Qin Hailu............
"This world judges everything by looks!!!! Ugh!!!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
