Chapter 118
The finale of "The Legend of Cao Dingzhi" has surpassed 60,000 views, and this great news instantly became a trending topic. Along with it, a group of big-name celebrities who helped promote the show at the last minute also became trending topics.
While netizens were amazed that the production team could get so many people to help with promotion, some people finally began to realize the power behind February Band.
Yes, we can't assume she's inexperienced just because she's young. In fact, if you look closely, you'll find that she's had a major hit every year for the past five years.
Even now, she still has ways to boost the ratings of her TV dramas.
While big-name celebrities are certainly dazzling, the thought that behind these people stands the same woman sends shivers down netizens' spines and stirs their excitement. Everyone's admiration for the powerful rises up, and February Sky also instantly becomes a trending topic.
#The Woman Standing Behind February#
-Did you see the celebrities trending on social media? They were all made famous by me, hahaha!
- It feels so good, this guy who admires strength is so awesome.
- Keep up the good work, I'll always support you! But could you please start filming your new drama soon? I'm getting impatient!
It was a lively night.
This night was a celebration for fans of the finale of "The Legend of Cao Dingzhi", a celebration for Xingkong TV's ratings breaking 6, and a celebration for netizens to praise February Sky.
Xu Ying was praised online all night, but she went to the film set the next day looking perfectly normal, which disappointed Tang Ningshuang, who wanted to tease her a bit.
Tang Ningshuang: "Screenwriter, did you see the trending topics last night?"
“How could I not see it? It was so lively last night, I could hear the crew members shouting from my room,” Kong Xiaoxiao replied instinctively.
It's strange, though. She and Tang Ningshuang are about the same level of fame, but despite numerous red carpet appearances and brand event invitations in recent years, they've barely met.
They had no chance to get to know each other if they didn't meet, so the two were only nodding acquaintances until the filming of "Cang Sheng Du" began.
Kong Xiaoxiao didn't think there was anything wrong with this relationship, but when it was put on the internet, the two became like rivals who couldn't meet.
When the role of the female war goddess in "Cang Sheng Du" was replaced, and it was learned that Tang Ningshuang came to the rescue, a huge storm instantly broke out online. Her fans and Tang Ningshuang's fans fought each other dozens of times before they could barely coexist peacefully.
However, the relationship between her and Tang Ningshuang was nothing like the tense standoff that outsiders imagined.
On the contrary, the two hit it off immediately.
They have similar personalities; both are straightforward and generous. So even though they only spent a month together on set, they were already very relaxed and at ease when they talked.
Tang Ningshuang didn't seem to mind her overly blunt words.
"I was curious to see how the screenwriter would react, but you're so calm. This is boring..."
Tang Ningshuang looked at Xu Ying with feigned nonchalance, and Xu Ying smiled and shook her head.
What could she possibly agree to?
If she really gets smug, the people around her will be uncomfortable, since, according to netizens, they are all people who depend on her for survival.
The three chatted and laughed, and then Lin Zhongxu came over to call for others, so everyone dispersed.
Nobody paid any attention to this little thing, but those photographers who appeared out of nowhere and hid on some branch captured the scene.
Not only did they film it, but they also gave the video a terrifying title.
"Tang Ningshuang and Kong Xiaoxiao are suspected of vying for the screenwriter's favor."
Is this even reasonable?!
Fortunately, she wasn't with a man. If she were, their scandalous affair would probably be all over the place by now.
Hahahaha!
After finishing filming, Kong Xiaoxiao sat on a small stool to rest. When she turned around, her assistant handed her a trending topic. She wasn't angry at all when she saw the title; instead, she was amused and burst into laughter.
After laughing, she ran to find Tang Ningshuang and wanted to laugh with her again before she was done.
Everyone on the crew had seen the attitudes of these two, so while outsiders might criticize them, few of them believed that the two really didn't get along.
"They're really being too arrogant," Xu Ying thought to herself, displeased.
Isn't this just asking for trouble?!
Their production team was already a target of attention, and recently, with the finale of "The Legend of Cao Dingzhi," she was just thinking of hiding in the mountains to film quietly when this group of people carrying long guns and cannons decided not to let them go.
They managed to sneak over to film in such a difficult location. With that kind of perseverance, there's so much more they could do than engage in such annoying things!
"I had the stagehands patrol the area and chase people away, and also put some sheet metal around the perimeter to create a fence..."
Zhou Xingyun was also extremely annoyed.
The costumes and makeup of the film crew are kept strictly confidential, and no behind-the-scenes photos have been leaked online so far. After finally managing to keep a close watch until today, she was naturally unhappy that two of her character's costumes were suddenly photographed.
Not to mention, this person also sowed discord, causing a fight between the fans of Tang Ningshuang and Kong Xiaoxiao.
Looking at the chaotic scene of fans from both sides arguing under the official Weibo account of the "Cang Sheng Du" drama, Zhou Xingyun sighed. The fans of big stars are indeed difficult to deal with; they can easily flood the official super topic with their anger.
"Out of sight, out of mind; there's no need to clarify such a trivial matter."
Xu Ying patted Zhou Xingyun on the shoulder, advising her to calm down. As someone who was in the eye of the storm, she was already used to these ambiguous trending topics.
“Look, they don’t even respect those two big stars. They’re chatting together now,” Xu Ying said, pointing to the two people squatting not far away.
"Fine, I'm too lazy to deal with all this anyway, it's just annoying!"
If those two big stars don't mind, then she, as a producer, is even less likely to mind.
She only cares about the quality of her TV series. As for the relationships between the crew members, as long as it doesn't affect the filming schedule, she doesn't care about those complicated details.
*
Days passed by.
Two months into filming for the TV series "Cang Sheng Du", the Fei Hua Awards were held as scheduled.
Among the shortlisted works announced for this year's Flying Blossom Awards, "The Ming Dynasty" was prominently featured, and the Best Screenplay winner, Er Yue Tian, was also on the list.
- Here comes another good show.
She was nominated for the Feihua Award last February, but she didn't go because she was filming. I wonder if she will go this year?
-My sister doesn't bother to hide her attitude at all. What filming? Everyone knows she was holed up at home writing novels back then, hahaha!
-The Feihua Awards introduced a new rule last year: those who don't attend won't receive an award. I seriously suspect this rule was specifically designed for the February awards. [doge emoji]
- No doubt, it was proposed specifically to her.
- This is because they embarrassed the judges in February, so they want to make up for it. It's just a lousy screenwriting award, who cares!
February is really tough; she said she wouldn't go and then she just wouldn't.
-Everyone went to watch the live video of February's first appearance at the Feihua Awards. The winner of the Best Screenplay award that year was Zhang Sandao, but the camera kept focusing on February. I felt something was wrong when I watched it, and now it seems that the conflict between the two sides started from that time.
- Oh my god, I saw it! A full minute of close-up shots in the face! Isn't this camera bullying? Who can stand being filmed like that?!
......
As soon as the nominees for the Fei Hua Awards were announced, videos of the awards ceremony that February Band attended a few years ago immediately went viral online.
The Feihua Awards ceremony at that time was both pre-recorded and broadcast live.
Everything was normal during the pre-recorded broadcast. When the host on stage presented the award for Best Screenplay, the camera in the audience swept over all the nominees and finally focused on the winner, Zhang Sandao.
But live streaming cameras are different.
Even after the winners were announced, the live stream camera kept focusing on Eryuetian, seemingly determined to capture her moment of vulnerability and loss of composure.
However, her mental fortitude was surprisingly good.
Facing the camera, she acted as if she didn't see it, smiling and clapping as she was supposed to on stage, before finally pretending to have just noticed it and giving a slight smile and greeting to the camera.
Wow, that's amazing! I never knew she had such a stable mindset.
If you have this mindset in February, you will succeed at whatever you do!
Forgive my lack of words, but my sister is so cool, especially that last smile, the way she looked like she had everything under control. I'm totally smitten!
The Feihua Awards announced its nominations, and the most talked-about person among the nominees was someone who was destined not to attend. For those self-important judges, this was nothing short of a blatant mockery.
"What's wrong with her this February? We sent her invitations several times, but she hasn't even replied. Young people these days are just too arrogant!"
Even now, they are still unwilling to admit that their initial decision was a mistake, and even less willing to pay the price for their arrogance. All the negative public opinion surrounding the Feihua Awards is ultimately attributed to the lack of cooperation from Eryuetian.
Xu Ying didn't have time to pay attention to them.
She did receive the invitation to the Feihua Awards, and she promptly had her studio staff give a clear answer: she was filming a movie and didn't have time to attend.
It's just a best screenplay award; give it to them or not, it's up to them.
When she really wanted it, people were unwilling to give it to her, and even when they gave it to her later, she didn't want it anymore.
*
The red carpet of the Feihua Awards attracted a lot of attention from netizens, who were all waiting to see if February Band would attend this year.
Opinions online are divided regarding February's move to directly challenge the Feihua Awards.
For every person who praises you, there's someone who criticizes you.
As her fame grows, the number of her haters also increases exponentially. Now, when she thinks back to the so-called little haters on the Taxue Forum, she finds them strangely petite and cute.
I really miss the days when only a few thousand people were saying bad things about her.
Xu Ying glanced at the red carpet live stream from her hotel room, and the next second Lin Zhongxu and Zhou Xingyun called her over to eat hot pot.
Today is the Feihua Awards ceremony. It's okay if Xu Ying herself doesn't attend, but so many actors in the crew can't all be absent, so Lin Zhongxu simply gave the "Cang Sheng Du" crew a day off, letting everyone do what they need to do.
Zhou Xingyun laughed and said, "The actors in the crew all went to the awards ceremony, but you, the screenwriter who doesn't have to film, didn't show up because the crew was filming. Do you know that your excuse is really lame and doesn't hold water at all?"
Xu Ying knew, of course.
"I deliberately made up a lame excuse. What if I made up a good one and they actually thought I had some kind of hardship?"
She'll be the one who suffers then.
She deliberately made up a lame excuse to make the other person feel like they'd swallowed a fly. Surprisingly, it was quite amusing to disgust them; no wonder they were so disgusted with her back then.
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