The online sentiment began to shift gradually after the release of the 'Annual Masterpieces List'.
Before today, no one believed that Xu Lu, this 'little director,' could turn the tide against the literary master Zhuang Qiu.
Especially since Master Zhuang also has a novel called "Life's Bitter Journey," which is about to be included in the "Annual Masterpiece List."
But who knew that things would turn out so unpredictably?
The work that has now made it onto the list of masterpieces of the year is not Master Zhuang's "Life's Bitter Journey", but rather Master Xu's "Living".
As a result, the scales that were originally tilting strongly in Master Zhuang's favor have now tilted in Xu Lu's favor due to this significant factor.
"It's truly unbelievable! I thought Director Xu was definitely finished, but unexpectedly, things have taken a turn for the better, and now Master Zhuang is in an awkward situation!"
"Indeed, but who could have guessed that Director Xu would have such talent to write a work like 'To Live'!"
"Yes, Director Xu's methods are really brilliant. He doesn't do anything else but attack Master Zhuang's strongest point."
"Aren't you, Master Zhuang, a literary master? Fine, then I'll write a literary work too, and I'll even squeeze out your spot on last year's list of masterpieces..."
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"Master Zhuang has lost more than he gained this time; he has not only lost face but also his honor."
"Yes, offending Director Xu is probably Master Zhuang's biggest mistake this year. He must be regretting it!"
"So what? I know the inside story. This time, it was Master Zhuang who started the trouble first."
Director Xu only retaliated when he had no other choice, and that was at a lecture party at Beijing University.
But who knew that Master Zhuang wasn't satisfied afterward? So, Director Xu delivered a decisive blow, leaving him completely dumbfounded.
"It's just that Master Zhuang is unlucky. If he encountered other directors, he would naturally be able to easily suppress them."
But he encountered Director Xu, whose literary knowledge was also so formidable that even Master Zhuang lost on his home turf.
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The annual list of masterpieces is a very important literary ranking released by Da Xia, and it has generated quite a stir online.
Master Zhuang had already generated a lot of buzz this time.
Therefore, the news of his failure to pass the exam naturally had a wide impact.
For example, some directors in the directing circle were stunned when they received this news.
"How is that possible? Master Zhuang's work was actually replaced by that Xu Lu?"
Xu Lu is just a director; how could he possibly replace Master Zhuang on the list of literary works?
Director Dong, who had been speaking eloquently on the show, now looked completely bewildered.
After all, in his eyes, that kid named Xu Lu was nothing more than someone who had made a few movies that did well at the box office.
However, the films produced by the other party lacked any depth and could even be said to have had a negative impact on the film and television industry.
However, unexpectedly, this very kid whom he looked down upon defeated Master Zhuang in the literary world.
This made Director Dong's face flush instantly.
Because of how much he once revered Master Zhuang, he is now slapping himself in the face with such pain.
They looked down on Xu Lu back then, thinking that this kid had offended Master Zhuang and brought shame to the film and television industry.
So they were hoping the other party would obediently apologize to Master Zhuang.
To avoid damaging Master Zhuang's impression of the film and television industry in the future.
But who knew that the situation would suddenly reverse, and even Master Zhuang himself suffered a crushing defeat.
Those who revere Master Zhuang will also suffer as a result.
Right now... I don't know what netizens will think of me.
After all, they weren't just discussing it in private; they were making outrageous remarks on a television program.
Thinking of this, Director Dong couldn't help but feel uneasy.
Back then, he, along with Director Pang, Director Zhang, and Director Xiao, belittled a director named Xu Lu to the point of being worthless on the show.
They even felt that the other party's actions had put the entire film industry in a rather passive position.
Whether the film industry is affected or not is unknown, but these four people are definitely affected.
Because this director, whom they consider worthless, is not an unknown figure in the film industry.
In fact, Director Xu's reputation in the film and television industry is definitely much higher than that of those old guys.
Director Dong and his colleagues originally thought that since that kid had offended Master Zhuang, and the entertainment field was naturally a few levels lower than the literary field, they could criticize him at will.
But now Xu Lu has made a name for himself in literary circles, and his status is much higher than that of these directors!
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Let's not even talk about those guys who called our Director Xu a coward back then, but now they're preparing to be cowards themselves.
On Daxu Culture's side, Feng Xiaoxia excitedly dialed the phone.
Soon, Xu Lu's leisurely voice came from the other end of the phone:
"Hey, Xiaoxia, what's up with the call?"
"Mr. Xu, it turns out you had already come up with a brilliant plan. I admire you immensely."
But next time, could you please just tell me directly? Otherwise, my heart might not be able to take it.
Feng Xiaoxia started complaining.
Xu Lu smiled upon hearing this, quickly guessing what was going on, and said:
"Little hero, is it that list of the best works of the year that has been released?"
"Um... Mr. Xu, you haven't even looked at the list yourself, have you? Well, I'm completely impressed by your calm demeanor!"
Feng Xiaoxia gave a thumbs-up from afar, but immediately reported:
"That's right, the list of masterpieces of the year was released at 10 a.m. this morning, and your 'Living' is on the list."
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