Fang Yang's words caused a burst of laughter from everyone at the table. Everyone had read the book "Princess Pearl". At first, they didn't really understand it, but after Fang Yang's explanation, they felt that it was quite similar!
Zhou Xin kicked Fang Yang twice under the table and whispered, "You're the wild one!"
Fang Yang laughed and said, "Actually, Xiao Yanzi was a real historical figure. Everyone knows about the Princess Tomb in Kyoto, right?"
Most of the people present didn't know, but Zhou Xin did. "You mean that? I know that, but I don't know its origin."
Fang Yang explained: "Legend has it that during the Qianlong era, Emperor Qianlong adopted a commoner woman as his goddaughter and bestowed upon her the title of Gege (a Manchu princess). After this Gege passed away, because she could not be buried in the imperial ancestral tombs, she was buried in the Princess Tomb. This story is the inspiration for me to write this book."
Everyone at the table was astonished. It turned out there was a story behind it. They all marveled at Fang Yang's erudition. Sure enough, there must be a reason for his success. Fang Yang had casually picked up on something that no one else had noticed and turned it into a popular novel, which was then adapted into a TV series.
"Teacher Li, you're playing Rong Momo, so I'm afraid you'll suffer some grievances in the future. I hope you can be tolerant of me."
Li Rongrong laughed and said, "President Fang is joking. Although the character of Rong Momo is not popular with the public, if, as you say, the audience remembers and hates her, it means that my acting skills have affected my life. This is also a kind of recognition for my acting career."
Fang Yang smiled, moved by Li Rongrong's spirit of sacrifice. This is a true artist, not seeking fame or fortune!
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