Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 681 Good things come to those who wait, and good shows should be enjoyed slowly! Nini, get back in the car!
"The latest blockbuster drama of the year, 'My Chief and My Regiment,' is presented by the original cast and crew of 'Soldiers Sortie'..."

"My Chief and My Regiment will undoubtedly be a huge hit!"

"Everyone is now very concerned about how well 'My Chief and My Regiment' will perform."

The pre-release hype is over, and the show is about to premiere.

Undoubtedly, "My Regiment" is highly anticipated, after all, it features the original cast and crew of "Soldiers Sortie".

The TV series "Soldiers Sortie" unexpectedly became a hit on television despite no one expecting it to be a success.

This can absolutely be called a miracle.

In fact, many miracles can happen in this world, especially in the field of film and television.

Of course, what we see is a miracle, but in reality, TV series and movies that become unexpected hits are all produced to a very high standard. The main creators in the crew are all very dedicated to filming and working hard.

The so-called miracles and accidents were nothing more than the fact that these people were not very famous at the time, and their market value and film salaries were pitifully low.

In this state, the creators are often holding their breath, with an intense desire to strive for excellence and make progress!
Now, the people from "Soldiers Sortie" are all famous, which means that "My Regiment" is no longer what it used to be.

So, can these creators still achieve success?

Many people in the industry are eyeing this very point.

"I never expected that Yang Tai would go even further..."

"Let's not talk about this anymore, I didn't even flinch."

"We can't be blamed for not anticipating this. After all, when news of someone being dismissed comes out, there's always a whole set of procedures to follow. We were afraid of being implicated."

The bosses gathered again, this time at a high-end club.

These clubs are usually membership-based, much like golf clubs, and the membership fees are quite astonishing.

But the reason they don't lower the price is very simple: the membership price is a screening mechanism. Those who can accept the membership fee naturally have a certain level of wealth.

Therefore, entering such a high-end club is not for eating, drinking, or enjoying anything. Of course, it is quite enjoyable, but more importantly, it is for expanding one's network.

That's how circles are created.

The owners of this club include the wife of the owner of Wanda Plaza, and the number one socialite in Beijing... Don't ask any more questions.

At this moment, Jia Yueting was also present, while Qin Hong, President Li, and others were just discussing the matter.

It's clear that the topic of conversation this time is the personnel changes at Hunan TV.

It was indeed very unexpected.

No one expected that Yang Taichang had actually made progress; many people had previously thought that he must have gotten into trouble.

These days, especially in our circle, who doesn't have some kind of 'trouble'?
Did you earn every penny honestly and legitimately through your own hard work?
That's bullshit!
Who the hell would believe that?!

Putting all that aside, the key point is that President Ouyang has taken a further step, which has disrupted many people's plans.

In particular, everyone originally thought that Ma Xun would have a difficult time this time.

Unexpectedly, this guy didn't abandon his friends after they left; in fact, he continued to keep his promise, which earned him a good reputation.

Right now, in the minds of several bosses... for example, General Manager Li.

He really admired Ma Xun.

Because most people, even if they don't kick someone when they're down, will probably turn to someone else.

After all, who knows if the original station director was dismissed because of economic problems or some other issue?

It is truly remarkable that Ma Xun was able to keep his promise. Now the answer is revealed: not only was Director Ouyang unharmed, but he was also promoted.

Needless to say, the cooperation between Enlight Media and Hunan TV will definitely become even closer in the future.

Moreover, it's highly likely that he will become the future station director, and he and Ma Xun will definitely become good friends.

That's right, Ma Xun doesn't do things like being forgotten after someone leaves the system, which is something everyone in the system appreciates.

Mr. Li was lost in thought when everyone changed the subject.

"Where is that guy Zhang Xinming?"

"You didn't know? Something happened to him!"

"Huh? What's up?"

"It's said that this is a particularly funny story."

"How is it funny? Tell me quickly."

"Yeah, there were two petty thieves. These two guys were really lucky. When they broke into a house, they stumbled upon a particularly wealthy one. Little did they know it was the 'home' of someone with connections. And after that... hehe..."

Huh? Is that so?
You know what, this world really is full of surprises. Novels probably wouldn't dare to write something like this, but reality is even crazier than fiction.

The gist of the story is that these two petty thieves did make a fortune, but the way they made it was strange, which led to a series of changes.

Zhang Xinming was also implicated. Of course, he wasn't the only one; several coal mine owners also failed to escape.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Li broke out in a cold sweat.

This is bizarre!

It seems that every single one of those who opposed Ma Xun met a bad end.

Sun Donghai and Bai Daqing from the previous wave, and now Zhang Xinming, were all figures who were once incredibly prominent, but they all ended up ruined!
Mr. Li's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.

But at this moment, Jia Yueting brought the topic back.

"Forget about Mr. Zhang's business, he's far away from us now. Let's talk about what's in front of us."

Everyone knows what to say.

"Everyone, don't rush, really don't rush, I've heard some interesting news."

Qin Hong then started to speak.

What did you hear?

Almost everyone perked up, including Jia Yueting.

Qin Hong wanted this effect; he's now the center of attention.

"Hehe...that is to say, this TV series called 'My Chief' might not achieve such great results."

what?
"Really?" Jia Yueting couldn't wait.

Some others didn't believe it.

Almost everyone is saying that this show is bound to be a hit.

The original cast and crew of "Soldiers Sortie" – that's incredibly high quality.

Qin Hong then laughed and said, "How about we all make a bet?"

This guy seemed extremely confident.

As a result, all the bosses here naturally believed him.

But the key is...

"This time we're going to give Ma Xun a good beating!"

Jia Yueting's words show a lack of attention to detail.

But everyone understood what he meant: let's see how the new version of "Journey to the West" performs.

Qin Hong even offered a suggestion: "This time, 'Journey to the West' will probably air in about a week. The timing is perfect!"

What do you mean?
Some savvy business owners have already figured it out.

"Could it be that the TV series 'My Chief and My Regiment' at the club had a bad start?"

Qin Hong nodded smugly.

Yes, because the beginning wasn't very good, it might disappoint the audience, since everyone's expectations were very high!
Once this sense of disappointment spreads, the show's ratings will definitely be affected. If we then release a new version of "Journey to the West," it will directly divert viewership from "My Regiment"!
This plan is really good.

Jia Yueting immediately caught on, "Great! Everyone must seize this opportunity!"

What opportunity... Actually, he wanted to talk about tactics, but he was being a little too cautious.

The strategy is to amplify the audience's disappointment with the show "My Regiment" online through online trolls and promoters!

In that case, no matter how good the plot of the drama becomes later, it won't matter.

I'm not watching anymore, who cares about what comes next?

But it's best not to say this outright.

Jia Yueting and Qin Hong exchanged a glance; they understood each other perfectly.

……

"My Chief and My Regiment" aired as scheduled.

The previous pre-launch activities and many procedures have already been completed.

It's safe to say that the results of these promotional activities were absolutely amazing!
The audience was incredibly enthusiastic.

With such high attention and the resources poured into it by Hunan TV.

This show has finally been released!
After they met... a group of defeated soldiers from all over the country cooked a pot of pork stew with vermicelli! It must be said that Lan Xiaolong did speed up the pace of the beginning, just as Ma Xun had requested.

The process of everyone going to gather ingredients will be briefly described. Then Wu Liuyi, or rather Yu Xiaoqing, appears, boosts everyone's morale, and leads the team to head back to the anti-Japanese battlefield.

These rhythms are all faster and more energetic than the originals.

However, it still ends up being a pot of pork stew with vermicelli, even though this scene is meant to give each character's personality a starting point.

However, the audience still felt that the introduction was a bit slow.

Actually, the main problem is that there are too many characters in this opening phase.

When ordinary people meet strangers, even if they deliberately try to make friends, they can only get to know one or two people at most.

Now, TV dramas start by showing this group of people right at the beginning.

With so many characters, each with their own personality, we want to express them and convey them to the audience.

Even though the filming was very meticulous, the audience still needs time to process all the information.

Simply put, the chef did put his heart into making a great dish, but the diners didn't bring any digestive aids.

For a moment, the dining experience was somewhat less enjoyable.

In addition, everyone's expectations were already at the maximum level, absolutely MAX level.

After watching this show... is that all?
As a result, in the initial stage, a wave of negative reviews appeared online!
"What is this thing? I don't understand it!"

"Just fight the Japanese directly! Can't we do it like in 'Bright Sword'?"

"You're so slow and dawdling, and the meal you prepared was so terrible!"

"What's up with that Yu Xiaoqing? He looks exactly like Wu Liuyi to me!"

"Smash it! This time, absolutely smash it!"

Moreover, it's quite obvious that someone is manipulating public opinion.

Many screenshots from the show have been used as memes, especially Meng Fanle. When he first appeared, he looked a bit silly when he smiled, but he actually had a sly and mischievous side.

But if someone maliciously messes with him, they'll call him an idiot.

Zhang Yi was also scolded as a result.

"How did Squad Leader Shi Jin turn into an idiot?!"

"Give me back Squad Leader Shi Jin!"

"Do you even know how to act?!"

This attack was incredibly powerful.

Given this situation, is our "My Chief and My Regiment" going to collapse?
……

Beijing, the Enlight Media Building.

"Boss, I... I really..."

On the monitor in front of Ma Xun, Lan Xiaolong looked like he was about to cry.

However, Ma Xun remained calm and composed.

"What's wrong with you? Didn't you do as I said?"

"I've tried so hard, but it still doesn't seem to work."

"Lan Xiaolong, I still believe in you."

Ma Xun's words were extremely important to Lan Xiaolong.

Next, Ma Xun offered a dose of inspirational wisdom.

"Don't be too anxious. Victory or defeat is not something that happens in a short time. We should understand the audience's eagerness."

Additionally, some measures need to be taken, such as a thorough analysis of the plot.

"Plot analysis?"

Lan Xiaolong was completely dumbfounded. What should he do?
Ma Xun laughed and said, "We'll have some content creators editing and commenting on DiliDili going online, you'll find out then."

what?
So Ma Xun had planned this all along?

Lan Xiaolong was extremely surprised!
But in fact, this was exactly what Ma Xun had expected.

When "My Chief and My Regiment" was originally broadcast on TV in the original timeline, it was severely criticized.

On one hand, several television stations are acting recklessly.

Back then, things were really chaotic. Some TV stations would broadcast nine episodes a day just to grab the most screen time!

The logic is simple: their TV station doesn't broadcast it first, but if they broadcast it more often, they can attract more viewers.

This tactic really has no bottom line.

Because of this, the authorities issued a document prohibiting such actions.

Now...

Ma Xun has already discussed with Hunan TV that, regardless of the results, we will only broadcast two episodes a day.

To put it simply, it gives the audience time to process the plot.

This show is really slow to heat up.

Later, it received rave reviews, but that was later!
To put it bluntly, it's just like "Da Ming Dynasty 1566".

You need to watch them slowly, even several times, to fully understand the plot and the characters.

About ten years later, many people on the internet are praising how amazing this show is, but most of them don't know how dismal the ratings were when it first aired.

But it's okay, Ma Xun remembers.

He was prepared!

Anyway, the job of film and television editing UP will appear sooner or later, so let's make an appointment for it.

In fact, this has been the case ever since. A common criterion for evaluating popular dramas is whether or not enough video clips are made.

Some shows are just fakely popular; the data is all fabricated.

However, if there are many clips of the show online, then it proves that the show is popular.

The logic is very simple: if the show is really bad, it won't get any viewers, and the content creators who make video clips are chasing viewership.

Content creators will never do business that doesn't generate traffic!
Let's do it a little earlier now.

Therefore, Ma Xun's stable attitude put Lan Xiaolong's mind at ease.

"Boss! You're awesome!"

After saying that, Lan Xiaolong logged off.

Ma Xun looked at another report with a smile on his face.

The above is about the new version of "Journey to the West".

It was obvious they were planning to deliver a beautiful left hook to him.

But this movie... no problem, we'll see.

Just then, a phone call came in.

"Brother, we still need to talk."

"Oh, I'm fine with that, it's just about Teacher Zhang..."

"Haha... well, let's not make any absolute statements yet, let's talk about it when we meet, okay?"

"Ok."

Zhang Weiping clearly wanted to play peacemaker.

Ma Xun couldn't refuse, but he knew that Zhang Yimou would be hard to change.

Never mind, I'll just go home after get off work.

Night falls in the bustling capital city, brightly lit.

The Guangxian Building is located near Wudaokou, where many prestigious universities are located.

As Ma Xun drove out of the building's parking lot, he inevitably saw some young students.

But today he saw something different…

"Did you come here on purpose?"

"Ah."

"boarding."

It was Nini; she got into Ma Xun's car again.

Without any hesitation, even more so than before.

(End of this chapter)