Chapter 95
After this ordeal, it's a foregone conclusion that "The Legend of Misty Mountains and Seas" will not be broadcast on satellite TV. It's just unclear what Cool Cat Entertainment was thinking, as they released it on their platform with zero promotion after a few days of silence.
-? ? ?
-This drama just came out so fresh and exciting?
- What is the platform thinking? They can release a money laundering drama. Aren't they afraid that the audience will all run away?
Amidst a chorus of doubts, the hashtag #《烟雨山海录》released# unsurprisingly trended on social media.
To say that the top management of Coolcat is stupid is an understatement; they're not actually that stupid.
At least they all know that since they've already bought the rights to the show, if they don't release it, it will just rot in their hands. Releasing it now while the hype is still going strong will at least attract some curious fans to watch it.
Regardless of whether this wave of popularity is good or bad, as long as it helps their platform attract traffic, it will benefit them. However, this will make things difficult for the actors filming the movie.
Especially the male lead, Duan Hongxi.
The promotional focus for this drama is on him.
Before the various negative news stories about him, such as gathering crowds for sex and money laundering, broke out, his fans kept comparing him to Zheng Fan in "Code Name: Dodder Flower", making it seem as if as long as "The Legend of Misty Mountains and Seas" aired, their brother would immediately rise to the top and surpass Zheng Fan.
The more arrogant the fans were back then, the more pathetic they are now.
Since learning that this drama was just a tool for money laundering, their stance changed instantly and they became the leaders in boycotting it. After all, how much effort can be put into making a TV series used for money laundering? Once this drama airs, it will definitely be a dark chapter in the brother's history.
Unfortunately, the fans' boycott not only had no effect, but also added to the show's popularity, making more casual viewers aware of its broadcast.
In no time, many netizens flocked to KuMao to watch the drama unfold.
The internet is never short of people who enjoy watching TV shows. They might not be interested in ordinary TV dramas, but they'll definitely want to see what's going on with a TV drama that involves money laundering.
As a result, "The Record of Misty Mountains and Seas" has completely turned into a fault-finding contest and a source of material for bloggers in the TK Film and Television section to complain about.
-As expected of a money laundering drama, the plot is like a joke.
There are too many continuity errors.
- This show dares to compete with "Code Name: Dodder Flower"? They must have some nerve to lose their minds.
Duan Hongxi's fans: We told you not to watch, but you wouldn't listen! Whose fault is it now?!
Even knowing that the show was terrible and a tool for money laundering, fans still couldn't stand it when they saw netizens criticizing their idol's acting and suspecting that he was also involved in money laundering.
My brother's reputation is paramount.
Netizens won't tolerate these fans. If the show isn't good, they can just complain and that's it. But if someone dares to cover their mouth and start cursing, then they're not to be trifled with.
Thus, thanks to the fans' support for their idol, the terrible drama "The Legend of Mir 2" actually lived up to the expectations of the higher-ups at Kuma Cat, becoming a spectacularly bad show.
They finally capitalized on this wave of popularity.
Duan Hongxi: ......
Wouldn't it be better to just carry it away quietly?
Duan Hongxi was ridiculed beyond recognition, and his fans got angry and started fighting with netizens. This series of amusing incidents kept onlookers busy.
It's almost Chinese New Year, there's so much fun to be had!
The happiest people among them were Zheng Fan's fans.
Over the past year, they've been relentlessly targeted and hyped by Duan Hongxi's fans. They're thoroughly fed up, but these kinds of things, involving celebrities of varying status, are difficult to explain, leaving them with nowhere to vent their anger.
During the airing of "Code Name: Dodder Flower" at the end of the year, they were worried that Duan Hongxi's fans would use the same trick again. Who knew that "The Legend of Misty Mountains and Seas" would be sacrificed so easily, and Duan Hongxi was ridiculed by passersby.
- Hahahaha, serves him right! I enjoyed watching that!
- Actors should focus on their own projects. This whole mess only benefits the platform. Now everyone is saying that his fans are troublemakers.
-Originally, this drama could have just been quietly moved to a halt, but the fans insisted on causing trouble, which artificially boosted its popularity. I bet their idol is cursing them out under the covers, hahaha!
-Aren't you just trying to tarnish Duan Hongxi's image? When I first saw their rhetoric, I thought they were haters pretending to be fans, but it turns out they're genuine fans.
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The plot of "Code Name: Dodder Flower" was already good, and with the contrast of "The Legend of Misty Mountains and Seas", the excellent production of this drama is even more commendable.
The show's popularity continues to rise.
After "The Legend of Misty Mountains and Seas" became a huge flop, Star TV's "Code Name: Dodder Flower" also achieved phenomenal ratings.
Fortune changes like the wheel of fortune.
Previously, "The Record of Misty Mountains and Seas" was riding on the coattails of "Code Name: Dodder Flower," but now "Code Name: Dodder Flower" has finally benefited from the popularity of "The Record of Misty Mountains and Seas."
Liu Mingchun called Xu Ying in high spirits, telling her about the show's huge ratings success, and then told her she could prepare the contract.
The drama "Code Name: Dodder Flower" is almost over. Although the employees of their studio have not yet left, they can at least have their next job secured to put their minds at ease.
Xu Ying naturally wouldn't refuse: "The contract has already been prepared."
The timing of signing the contract is just right.
Because Zhou Xingyun and Zhang Botian's side, the "Da Ming Dynasty" production team has almost finished preparations, these employees can seamlessly start work upon arrival.
The filming of "The Ming Dynasty" was divided into two sessions, A and B.
Zhang Botian was the undisputed chief director and coordinator, responsible for filming the male lead and important scenes, while Lin Zhongxu, as a new director, was responsible for filming other minor scenes and parts.
This time, letting him direct the filming independently as the B group director was a good opportunity for him to gain experience and also a chance for him to work together with Liu Mingchun's team. If he performs well this time, she will feel more comfortable letting him direct independently in the future.
Xu Ying went to great lengths to cultivate a trusted director for herself.
That day, she took the contract she had prepared in advance and drove to director Liu Mingchun's studio. After chatting with the employees she was interested in and signing the contract, she finally felt relieved.
With these contracts in place, things are truly settled.
On her drive home, Xu Ying noticed that there were an unusually large number of cars on the road today, especially as she drove further home.
Was it just her imagination?
The roads are usually not this congested at this time of year.
Stuck in traffic for more than ten minutes, Xu Ying picked up her phone and scrolled through it. She immediately knew the reason: the two lead actors of "Code Name: Dodder Flower" had come to the shopping mall near her home to promote the show.
The drama "Code Name: Dodder Flower" was a huge hit, and the on-screen couple formed by the two main actors became a favorite among viewers. Upon learning that the two were coming to visit the mall, many nearby residents were on their way to the shopping center.
Besides nearby residents, fans of the two, who had heard the news, were also rushing over from all directions.
Even though they knew the two actors would only be active on the floors where the Xilaiduo platform was located, fans were still happy to throng the mall, making it completely packed inside and outside.
Fans will go to great lengths just to catch a glimpse of their idols.
The fans' spirit of not being afraid of hardship or fatigue is commendable, but it is tough on ordinary passersby, as the roads become extremely congested due to the large number of fans arriving.
Traffic police have been deployed ahead to direct traffic, but there are just too many people, so it will probably be a long wait to get home.
"Was there a car accident up ahead?!"
Traffic was so congested that some drivers couldn't wait to get out of their cars and inquire about the situation.
So, insiders started spreading the word: "It wasn't a car accident. Have you heard of the drama 'Code Name: Dodder Flower'? Two actors from that drama are here for an event..."
"This show is so popular... Is it this one...? I'll watch it when I get back and have some time..."
"Hey, if I go with you now, could I get your autograph?"
Listening to the chaotic conversations outside through the car window, Xu Ying really didn't expect to be able to successfully promote the show under such circumstances. Logically speaking, shouldn't the car owner be angry and complain that the show delayed his journey?
It's just that people really do love novelty.
Sigh, Xu Ying shook her head helplessly, wondering in her heart how long it would take to get home.
The journey, which usually takes only ten minutes, will probably take half an hour or even an hour to get home this time. However, Xu Ying sat in the car waiting, showing no signs of impatience.
Ultimately, "Code Name: Dodder Flower" is her own drama, and the actors are those she helped promote. She still has a certain degree of tolerance and affection for them.
No matter what others say, she will definitely stand on the side of the production team.
Feeling bored sitting in the car, Xu Ying took out her phone and started a group chat with Fuyou and Qingfeng. Fuyou, for some reason, had gone to Qingfeng's house again.
"Why did you go to Qingfeng's house again?"
"I'm here to urge Qingfeng to start a new story soon. And you too, since you called, I'm going to urge you too. You guys are here and you still haven't started writing. I'm having a reading slump, you know that!"
The mayfly urges others to act with self-righteousness.
Xu Ying was speechless: "If I remember correctly, I've written six books in three years, while you've only had one pitiful one. How dare you rush me?"
The last time Fuyou started writing was for a novel inspired by Xu Ying's book, a male-to-female transmigration novel. Speaking of which, she is really slow at writing books. This book took two years to write and was not finally completed until the end of last year.
How many years do you plan to live off this book?
"Hehe, sorry, the copyright for this book was just sold, so it'll be enough for me to live on for several more years," Mayfly grinned as she announced the good news.
"!"
A gentle breeze's voice came: "That's great! If this book is filmed properly, it will definitely be innovative."
Indeed, it's a type of film that audiences have never seen before.
......
As they chatted, Xu Ying's car slowly moved forward. As dusk fell and the neon lights along the roadside came on, Xu Ying finally drove out of the congested area.
"I'm hanging up now."
Xu Ying simply hung up the phone and focused on driving home.
As for when the new story will be published, it will probably be a while longer.
The TV series "Da Ming Dynasty" is her next focus. She will only start writing her next book after she is sure that there will be no problems with the filming of this series.
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