The second issue concerns the original author, Sheng Wenzhi. Shang Yechu didn't believe he was an honest, unassuming person. From the start of the film's promotion, Shang Yechu had been waiting for Sheng Wenzhi to cause some trouble. Qingping Entertainment's PR department prepared several plans, ready to counterattack at any moment.
In fact, there has been a lot of online discussion questioning why the original author of "Happy Street" doesn't say anything, given that there are so many metaphors in the film (Shang Yechu can only smile wryly at this). The original author, "Heart Ghost," is like a ghost, only existing in the opening and closing credits of the film, and is nowhere to be seen at other times.
Furthermore, the original novel of the popular horror film, *The Rules General Store*, was published on the niche horror forum 'Otherworld Corridor'. Many users on this forum had also read *Happy Street*. The end credits of *Happy Street* clearly state that the film is adapted from Xin Gui's novel *The Rules General Store*, which these users could obviously see. A few users, seeking to boost its popularity, then moved this long-abandoned novel outside the forum.
Ironically, the differences between the original novel and the film are so vast, almost to the point of being worlds apart. Therefore, many interpreters believe that the film *Happy Street* contains numerous metaphors. Otherwise, why not film it exactly as the original novel? Since the director changed the original novel so much, he must have wanted to convey some kind of metaphor!
The popularity of "Happy Street" is incredibly high—and this high popularity isn't just reflected in its box office, but also in the case of Shang Yechu. Shang Yechu is a female artist, a young artist, and a popular idol—three major taboos that have run rampant in the film industry. If it weren't for the widely believed rumor that "Yechu has powerful connections," and the endorsement of CTS (China Television System), she would probably have been strangled by the film industry long ago.
Even so, Shang Yechu has received a lot of criticism since the release of "Happy Street." The film has also been the subject of numerous controversies.
Thinking back on this, Shang Yechu secretly wanted to thank Lao Liu, the quick-tongued commentator. Because of the interpretations he sparked, "Happy Street" had almost become a metaphorical bible on some video websites. Therefore, whenever film critics made sarcastic remarks about "Happy Street," they would be met with a barrage of interpretations, resulting in them being verbally abused and even having their parents and grandparents sworn out of control.
These interpreters' intentions were certainly not to defend Shang Yechu, but rather to uphold their own correctness. But regardless of their motives, the outcome was positive. Shang Yechu is the lead actress in "Happy Street," and to defend "Happy Street," one must at least defend Yechu to some extent.
These highly capable netizens shielded, or rather countered, some of the malice from the film industry for Shang Yechu.
Only deeper malice can defeat malice. And these interpreters, stirred up by Ji Juntao, are practically becoming top-tier vengeful spirits, being thoroughly fed malice in the arena of the War of the Gods. The film industry, long accustomed to its high and mighty ways, relies on underhanded tactics, sarcasm, and bullying the weak while fearing the strong. How could they possibly be a match for these top-tier vengeful spirits?
You can insult Ye Chu. Go ahead. As long as you're not afraid of Ye Ya's attacks and the "she has connections" argument, you can insult her all you want.
Criticizing "Happy Street"? Isn't that questioning our taste? What kind of film critic are you? I'll smash your brains out!
Whether it was intentional or unintentional, life is full of laughable coincidences. Fast-talking Lao Liu initially harbored malicious intent, planning to ride on Shang Yechu's popularity for a quick boost. In the end, however, he ironically contributed to protecting Shang Yechu. Even now, Lao Liu is still working for Qingping Entertainment, tirelessly promoting "Happy Street" on Pixiv and Weibo every day.
Nevertheless, public opinion is never truly smooth sailing. If the original author, Sheng Wenzhi, were to suddenly appear and start ranting, Qingping Entertainment would be in for a lot of trouble. Shang Yechu had been secretly worried about this for some time now.
The third thing, however, was not related to the movie.
Valentine's Day is the day after tomorrow.
Despite being so busy, Shang Yechu never forgot that he had a girlfriend. On their first Valentine's Day together, he had to do something, right?
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