After being universally criticized online, I went viral on military-themed variety shows.

Chapter 888, "A Thousand Pieces of Gold," premieres, featuring the pitiful Li Minghe.
As soon as Gu Wang left, Jiang Hanying turned around and before she could even ask her cheap owner for a third cheese stick, she met Pei Yuan's somewhat puzzled gaze.

"What's that look in your eyes?"

Pei Yuan hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't hold back, "Sister, Teacher Gu is a movie star."

"I know."

"You haven't even won a Best Actress award yet, and you're letting him catch up?"

Isn't that a rather arrogant tone?
Jiang Hanying: "I'm sure I'll become famous." She nodded confidently as she spoke.

Pei Yuan: "..."

You should swallow the cheese stick that her little nephew in kindergarten loves to eat first; that might make you more convincing!

*
The next day was the first day of the premiere of "The Richest Woman".

The TV station aired two episodes back-to-back at 10 PM. Although it missed the prime 8 PM time slot, it was fortunate that it didn't fall into the midnight slot either, so this time slot was neither good nor bad.

The other two online streaming platforms release three episodes at once at 6 PM, plus previews for the next three episodes, and broadcast them the following day, meaning they are updated every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

It just so happens that the CCTV station will be airing its own variety shows on Saturday nights instead of new dramas, so this will perfectly synchronize the weekly viewership with the online streaming platforms.

Jiang Hanying naturally wanted to see the series as soon as it was released, but in reality, that was just wishful thinking.

By the time she finished work, took a car back to the hotel, removed her makeup, had dinner, and took a shower, it was almost 10 p.m.

On the way back to the hotel, she wanted to look at her phone for a while, but she couldn't even touch it because her cheap host refused, saying, "Playing on your phone in the car is bad for your eyes."

"It's almost ten o'clock, are you still going to watch?"

Jiang Hanying, wrapped in a bathrobe, sat cross-legged on the bed, widening her eyes as she spoke with unwavering conviction: "Look!"

Li Chengxiao had no choice but to turn on the TV in the bedroom and switch the channel to Lantai.

After a few brief commercials, at exactly 10 o'clock, the first episode of "A Thousand Pieces of Gold" started airing on time!
Jiang Hanying, who was almost asleep nestled in her cheap master's arms, suddenly sat up straight when she vaguely heard a different noise.

Li Chengxiao: "..."

As a result, she only appeared a few times in the opening and closing credits of the first episode; she didn't appear in the main plot of the first episode.

Fortunately, the plot was exciting and the editing was tight. Jiang Hanying started watching it with a sleepy mind, but later she found it very enjoyable.

The forty-odd minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and commercials began immediately after the end credits finished playing.

Jiang Hanying took a sip of the cool boiled water on the bedside table to moisten her throat. "I bet I'll be in the second episode."

"So sure?"

"I'm the second female lead, it would be too much if I didn't even appear in the first two episodes!"

She really needs to curse the editing team of this show; why didn't they show her beautiful face sooner!
"You can check on the online streaming platform."

Jiang Hanying quickly stopped her cheap owner's hand, which was about to reach for the phone, "Ahem, then there won't be any anticipation."

Li Chengxiao suppressed a laugh: "That's true."

Fortunately, they didn't have to wait too long. Just before Jiang Hanying's patience ran out, the second episode finally arrived.

Although the filming was done in various ways, when it was broadcast, the plot was driven strictly in chronological order.

The character she plays, Li Minghe, was a vulnerable palace maid who was constantly bullied. So, in the second episode, her first appearance is when she is punished by being rolled in mud during a rainstorm.

Her face was still pretty, but she was definitely a mess!

With the addition of special effects such as lightning and wind in later stages, the tragic atmosphere was truly amplified.

"Tsk, I remember it did rain on the day we were filming, and it was quite cold."

After saying that, he didn't hear a response. He turned around and saw his cheap owner frowning, looking very serious. "It's fake. It gets really fun later on."

Li Chengxiao took a deep breath, glanced down at the person in his arms, wanted to say something but held back, and finally waited for the scene to change before closing his eyes to continue watching the following plot.

When Jiang Hanying saw the scene at the end of the series where Li Minghe was forced by the eunuch, she regretted having dragged her mistress to watch it with her.

She didn't think much of it when filming, and she even remembered that her co-star wasn't as relaxed as she was. But after the post-production editing and the final product, the feeling of tension, fear, isolation, and helplessness was quite intense.

Even she felt a little sorry for herself in the show after watching this episode.

The performance must have been quite successful, right?

As soon as the end credits started playing, Jiang Hanying quickly turned off the TV, turned around and threw herself into her arms, saying, "Okay, I'm not watching anymore, time to sleep!"

Li Chengxiao leaned against the headboard and pulled the body that lunged at him into his arms, his hand gently stroking the back of the person in his arms through his robe.

He knew, of course, that everything in the play was acting, but the hardships he endured during the acting process were real.

Moreover, if the actors themselves cannot immerse themselves in the role, relying solely on technical rendering is simply insufficient to move the audience.

To portray a character fully, the actor must also experience the character's emotional journey.

Both pain and joy must be endured!

Jiang Hanying nestled in her cheap master's arms and looked up to see that although his expression wasn't as serious as before, it had changed to a calm look as if he was pondering something.

With a quick glance, she leaned on his shoulder and clung to him.

A warm, wet sensation suddenly came from my chin.

Li Chengxiao snapped out of his daze and looked down to see the person in his arms opening their mouth and pressing it against his chin, secretly preparing to bite him.

Caught red-handed, Jiang Hanying snorted defiantly, "I'm sitting on your lap, what are you thinking about?" As she spoke, she quietly prepared to retreat.

The moment I moved, the hand that was gently stroking my back tightened, and another hand lifted the back of my neck, forcing me to tilt my head back.

The next second, his mouth was precisely captured and invaded.

But this time there was no sign of forcefulness, only tenderness and affection.

Oh my, I'm going to be totally smitten by your kiss!
*
Tao Junman turned off the TV and tiptoed into the bedroom.

Just as I was about to lie down after lifting the covers, I heard my husband's voice, "Finished watching?"

"Hmm." Since she wasn't asleep yet, Tao Junman suddenly became more active. "I thought that Hanying, with her personality, would play a more assertive and powerful role."

"The results of it?"

"She plays a beautiful but bullied palace maid. In the second episode, the way she was bullied really made my heart ache."

Li Fulin couldn't help but remain silent for a moment, "It's just acting. But since you say so, it means that the child played the role well."

"That would be great, but it's almost too much for me to bear watching."

"Then don't watch it. You can still watch the video to see the real person."

"That won't work either. The plot is quite good, and I'm willing to keep watching. Besides, there might be a twist later on. You don't watch dramas either, otherwise we could discuss it."

Li Fulin: "..."

He doesn't have the time!
"Forget it, I'll discuss it with Mingxin tomorrow. Time for bed! Sigh, every time I close my eyes, I still see the image of Xiaominghe being bullied. I hope your aunt can dream about protecting you in the drama!"

Li Fulin: "..."

He had a feeling that these bedtime talks would happen every night until his niece-in-law's drama finished airing!
How about he goes on a business trip?