Entertainment: I just want to be the boss behind the scenes

Chapter 305 Tong Ronger

"Good morning, Sister Rong!"

In the studio of "Who's the Star", Li Yitong arrived at the dressing room early and enthusiastically greeted Yang Rong who arrived earlier.

"Good morning, Tongtong."

Yang Rong stood up with an equally eager smile, and the two girls hugged each other happily.

In the second season of "Who's the Detective", because the two female guests Li Yitong and Wang Ou had dramas to shoot and only signed for a few episodes, the program team also added some new members.

Like Yang Rong, she is the newest member of this season.

Last year, she filmed a criminal investigation drama "The Sweet Girl" with Bai Yu, in which she played the female lead "Fang Mu's colleague", a criminal psychology expert.

The performance of this drama was average, but her and Bai Yu's "cp" was quite popular. It happened that the second season of "Detective Ming" was short of people, so she was invited to join.

Because they had worked together on two episodes before, Li Yitong and Yang Rong were quite familiar with each other. While waiting for the makeup artist to put on their makeup, they started chatting.

"I heard that this issue's story is a horror book?" Yang Rong asked.

"Well, it is said to be quite scary." Li Yitong nodded.

The episode they are going to record today is the "Horror Nursery Rhymes" script mentioned earlier.

Although Meng Bai had said before that "it's not that scary because it's restricted by review", based on Li Yitong's experience of knowing him for so many years, such words are not credible.

So before recording today, she was prepared to be scared.

I thought I was already very timid, but I didn't expect that the sister next to me was even more nervous than her.

After hearing what she said, Yang Rong hurriedly said, "Really? If there is any scary scene today, let's stay together and don't separate!"

"Don't worry, Sister Rong, I will protect you today." Li Yitong said generously.

But after she finished speaking, she looked at Yang Rong suspiciously again: "Sister Rong, you are not the murderer, right? You wouldn't secretly hide evidence while you are with me."

"I'm not."

Yang Rong quickly denied it, but seeing the other party's suspicious expression, he raised his eyebrows in amusement: "I said no, do you believe it?"

"Wow, Sister Rong, why are you like this!" Li Yitong felt a chill rising on her back.

As a reasoning variety show, guessing the murderer is not only the content of the show, but also the greatest fun for these members in each episode.

And unlike what was broadcast online, their speculation and observation of each other started before the recording.

The character Li Yitong drew this time is called "Mrs. Tong" and her husband is "Duke Zhen".

According to the consistent tradition of "Detective Chinatown", the husband is now dead.

The elder sister Yang Rong, on the other hand, drew a young character, "Miss Rong", who is fair-skinned, beautiful, and a noble lady.

"Hehe, it seems that I am the elder sister today. Don't worry, Sister Rong, I will take you flying today!"

"If we are talking about 'Sister Rong' now, shouldn't it be you?" Yang Rong smiled teasingly, "Right, Rong'er?"

Li Yitong was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but cover her face and smile.

Some time ago, the latest version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was aired.

Compared with many previous classic versions, the biggest feature of this one is that it almost completely follows the original plot with almost no magical changes.

Strictly speaking, the quality of this latest remake is not bad.

Shot entirely on location, created by the well-known Guo Jingyu team, using a new cast to ensure that funds are allocated to production, and the script also fully respects the spirit of the original work.

It can be said that as a remake, it is almost the best configuration.

But as I said before, the IP of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is really too classic.

In the sixty years since its birth in 1957, it has spawned countless TV dramas, movies, comics, games and fan creations.

The audience is so familiar with the characters and plot of this story that it is almost difficult to come up with anything new.

In addition, there were too many newcomers and no popular actors, so the TV station was not very optimistic about the show and it could only be broadcast in the non-prime time period of Dragon TV.

Therefore, although the ratings of this "17th version" were as high as 8 points, its ratings were average.

It has been aired for more than half a month, with the highest ratings being 0.6 and the average ratings hovering around 0.5.

The online discussion was even less heated, completely suppressed by "In the Name of People", which has recently entered its final stage.

However, it's not like there is no splash at all.

Although the performance of the whole drama was not very good, Li Yitong's version of "Huang Rong" became instantly popular after only one appearance.

"Dressed in white and wearing a golden belt, she is charming and lively. I declare this is the best version of Huang Rong!"

"AWSL! This girl's smiling crescent eyes are so amazing!"

"This Huang Rong is straight out of a book! I declare that I am Tong Rong'er's dog!"

"Attention above, this is a comment section, not a no-man's land. (Me too, by the way!)"

“Perhaps the Weng and Zhu versions are classics for previous audiences, but for new audiences, this version of ‘Tong Rong’er’ really satisfies all imaginations of Huang Rong.”

"..."

Li Yitong's popularity skyrocketed overnight, and the term "Tong Ronger" became a hot search.

Especially on Hupu, which is mainly used by straight men, this girl's popularity is overwhelming.

With a scene of her appearing at the bow of a ship and the words "Brother Jing, don't you recognize me?", "Tong Ronger" directly took the entire forum by storm.

In the voting for "Best Huang Rong Actor", she surpassed previous winners "Mei Weng" and "Athena Chu".

The volume of discussion was so large that it was the first time that a single post on Hupu reached the 100,000-level cap.

Li Yitong has benefited greatly from her role, with her fans increasing by millions in just a few days. From a third-tier unknown star, she has become the most popular new star.

This girl also felt the treatment of a star for the first time. Not only did she receive invitations to various events and scripts, but she was also recognized by fans for the first time when she landed at Changsha Airport yesterday.

At that time, she was excited and nervous when she saw a group of girls who wanted to take photos with her. She took photos of everyone and signed autographs before leaving under the protection of her assistant.

The popularity has broken the circle and also benefited the TV series.

For several days in a row, the ratings of The Legend of the Condor Heroes have been on the rise. Although the increase is not much, it is much better than before.

The most satisfied ones are naturally Huace, the investor, and Perfect World, the producer. After all, ratings involve payment recovery, which is real benefit.

Although she is not an artist of their own, Li Yitong's name is still remembered by both companies. If there is a suitable role in the future, they will definitely think of working with her.

As for Taiyang Chuanhe, the "biological" agency, they were both happy and nervous.

Needless to say, although this girl belongs to the Arc Light lineage, she is a serious artist to the outside world.

Now that his popularity and fame have soared, he has attracted various business and film and television resources.

As for being panicked, it was mainly because no one had expected that she would suddenly become popular, so the agency team was not prepared.

Especially her executive agent, whose phone has been almost always on the go during this period, coordinating the suddenly increased schedule.

The only person who is unhappy is probably Yang Xuwen, the actor who plays the new version of Guo Jing.

He is a newly signed artist by Huayi, and the fact that he can get this resource shows that he is quite popular.

I just didn’t expect that the show would flop so badly.

Fortunately, the female lead has become popular, and as the male lead, if he can hype up the CP, maybe he can still get some traffic.

However, after Yang Xuwen's management team contacted the other party, they were told that it didn't matter if they promoted the CP in the plot, but it was not necessary between the actors.

Seeing a large amount of traffic right in front of them but not being able to get it would be hard for everyone, so his team asked the company to communicate with the other party.

Although Huayi Film and Television has not developed very well in the past two years, as a leader in the Beijing circle, its influence is still there.

Especially since Taiyang Chuanhe originally graduated from Huayi, he should be willing to help.

But when Huayi really contacted Yang Ming, he was rejected.

"Li Yitong is indeed our artist, but she doesn't belong to me, so what I said doesn't really count. If you have any ideas for cooperation, just contact Arclight directly."

Huayi was very angry, but they soon discovered that there was someone even angrier.

At least it was a cold shoulder from Taiyang Chuanhe, but when it came to Huguang, it was a straightforward rejection.

"I'm sorry, Arclight doesn't have any business in this area, so there's nothing to cooperate with."

Huayi, who was forced to reject the offer, couldn't believe that he was rejected by a new company.

But no matter how angry they were, there was nothing they could do.

ArcLight follows the path of Internet capital, which has basically nothing to do with their traditional film and television circles.

Although it also has film business, Arc Light only cooperates with official companies like China Film Group, so it has no control over them.

Moreover, for the sake of one artist, it would not cost too much. So even though Huayi was very angry, it could only give up in dismay.

Li Yitong, the person involved, was not very aware of these behind-the-scenes controversies because Meng Bai had blocked her from her information circle.

For those small companies or newcomers to the industry, Huayi Film and Television may still be a behemoth.

But for Arclight, he really doesn't care.

In the era of Internet capital, even the Beijing circle is on the decline, let alone Huayi.

So for Meng Bai, he didn't take these things to heart at all.

He was currently sitting backstage at the "Star Detective" production crew, watching with interest the members in the studio who were being frightened one by one.

"When you play nursery rhymes during the second round of evidence search, remember to turn off the lights. This will create a more positive atmosphere."

He Chen on the side glanced at him.

Boss, you really just want to watch the fun and make trouble.

However, this suggestion was still good. She turned around and told the executive PD on the scene to remember to turn off the lights later.

Isn’t this the fun of the program team?
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Li Yitong regrets it very much now.

Just as she had thought before, what Meng Bai said was totally unreliable!

This is called "not bad"?
This is called "not so scary"?
Now I really want to pull this guy in front of me and ask him harshly how he can have the nerve to say such things.

The atmosphere of this episode was already scary, especially when that creepy "nursery rhyme" sounded, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.

Just like that, during the second round of evidence search in the second half, they even turned off the lights while the video was still playing.

Program crew, why are you going so far?

Looking at Yang Rong, who was still pale, Li Yitong asked with concern: "Are you okay, Sister Rong?"

"It's okay, it's okay, I just can't get over it."

Yang Rong wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and waved her hands.

She cried not because she was scared, but mainly because the ending of the story was sad and touching, and she felt some empathy.

However, fortunately, this ending diluted some of the horror, which calmed everyone's emotions a lot.

"Go back and rest early. There's the second half tomorrow." Yang Rong reminded her.

The script of "Horror Nursery Rhymes" is divided into two parts, two cases under the same story background.

Mystery shows are inherently energy-intensive for the guests. If two episodes were recorded consecutively, few people would be able to hold on, so it was changed to two days.

"I go first."

Yang Rong greeted Li Yitong and then left first.

Watching the other person's figure disappear outside the door, Li Yitong took out her mobile phone and sent a message to Meng Bai.

Meng Bai: [I need to look at the later part of this episode. I can't accompany you tonight. Go back and rest first.]

Looking at the message on the screen, Li Yitong pursed her lips.

Li Yitong: [Okay, I'll go back first, and you should get some rest early.]

When we got back to the hotel, it was already twelve o'clock.

Letting her assistants go and rest, Li Yitong returned to her room and then lay down on the sofa exhausted.

On this day, she was frightened and had to use her brain, and now she didn't even want to move a finger.

But before she could finish her sigh, she suddenly heard a faint sound in the room.

Then, a little girl's voice sounded a little dull.

"One, two, three little friends,

Four, five, six children,
Seven or eight cute kids,
Playing snowballs hand in hand,
Playing snowballs hand in hand

......"

After being frightened by this nursery rhyme for a whole day, Li Yitong, who was now a little stressed, stood up almost subconsciously.

But then she realized that the sound seemed to come from inside the sofa.

She bravely reached her hand into the gap of the sofa, and the next second, she felt as if her fingers touched something hard.

When the things were taken out, the sound of the nursery rhyme became clearer.

Li Yitong took a look and found that it was actually a mobile phone, and someone was calling it at the moment.

As for the sound of the nursery rhyme, it is naturally the ringtone of a mobile phone.

If it were someone else, they would probably think this was the beginning of a horror story.

But Li Yitong was different because she recognized the caller number displayed on the screen.

I answered the phone casually, but there was silence on the other end.

Li Yitong rolled her eyes and said to the phone, "Teacher Meng, didn't you say you wanted to watch the post-production at the program team?"

There was silence on the phone for a while, and then it was suddenly hung up.

Before Li Yitong could react, the door of the inner room of the suite was suddenly opened.

Immediately afterwards, Meng Bai walked out.

Li Yitong, who was not frightened by the nursery rhyme, was instead startled by him walking out from the inner room.

"You, how did you get in?"

Meng Bai walked to the sofa and took out a card from his pocket: "I have an access card."

Li Yitong slapped her head.

Yes, how could I forget? I asked my assistant to give him this card during the day.

"I didn't see that, Boss Li."

Meng Bai came over, put his arm around her and said, "You are very brave."

Li Yitong rolled her eyes and slammed the phone in her hand against his chest: "Next time you call, you can choose a number I don't recognize."

"But what if you don't know him and get really scared?" Meng Bai whispered.

"..."

Li Yitong felt warm and speechless.

Do you think this is a recording of a show? You even left clues for me.

"Didn't you say you wanted to stay and watch the show later?"

"You are not as good-looking as me in the later period."

"cut!"

Li Yitong snorted lightly, but the smile on her lips revealed her true thoughts.

They hugged each other and chatted for a few words. Seeing Meng Bai's hand getting closer and closer to the sensitive area, Li Yitong hurriedly stopped him.

"I still have to record a show tomorrow." She bit her lip lightly, "Tomorrow night, I'll..."

I couldn't continue the conversation.

Looking at the tired and pitiful face of the girl in front of him, Meng Bai smoothed her hair and said, "You can wait until tomorrow night, but you have to agree to one request of mine."

"What, what request?"

Meng Bai gave her an inexplicable smile, lowered his head close to her ear and whispered a few words.

As Li Yitong listened, her cheeks gradually turned red, and finally she couldn't help but give the man a cold look.

"Pervert! I won't change... to what you said!"

"no?"

Meng Bai's hands began to move again, and the frightened girl hurriedly said, "Okay, I promise, I promise you!"

"Why didn't you agree earlier?" Meng Bai let go of her hand, and then picked up Li Yitong like a princess, "Let's go to bed."

"Ah! Didn't you just promise not to do anything tonight?"

"I didn't say what we were going to do. We can sleep together, right?"

"Bah! Liar!"

(End of this chapter)