The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 513 Continue to cooperate
Less than half a month after its premiere, "Childhood Games" has already dominated the non-English speaking drama scene and spread to Europe and America.

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos stated in an interview last week that "Childhood Games" is becoming the most-watched TV series in Netflix history.

"Childhood Games" is similar to songs by Hsu Hsing, a Chinese artist, which already had a broad base of support in the East and achieved success in the West. Its explosive impact swept the globe, and with enthusiastic coverage from media outlets worldwide, it has become a cultural phenomenon.
The streaming era has brought about a global cultural fusion.

After all, there have been numerous reports in Europe and America where parents have complained about the excessive violence in "Childhood Games," and several European countries have restricted its broadcast.

The Parents' Council on Television and Media in the United States also issued a statement criticizing Netflix, saying that it needs to self-regulate or let the government take over.

With Netflix's aggressive promotion, "Childhood Games" is becoming not only the most popular series on Netflix, but also in television history.

The New York Times claims that the conflict stems from Netflix's desire to enter the Chinese market through "Childhood Games," but its reluctance to produce a second season at China's request has led to a freezing of relations and the complete shelving of "Childhood Games" merchandise development.

After the report was published, Sarandos responded through the media, stating that a second season of "Childhood Games" is in development. Hsing Hsu also liked his comment on Instagram, giving a similar response.

Netflix tried to apologize through Erika and also encouraged Wu Zhenyu to relay a message, but ultimately they were only able to reach something meaningful after the global head of television, Bajaria, flew in.

Before that, Fan, who was considered one of Xu Xing's lovers and had just gone to Hollywood to film a movie, was approached by Netflix to act as a lobbyist.

"...Erika did see me, and she even introduced me to that Indian woman, Bajaria. They asked me about the situation, and I already told you about it on WeChat."

Teacher Fan hugged Xu Xing, her long hair cascading down her back.

"and then?"

Xu Xing asked, gently stroking her cheek with the back of his fingers.

Teacher Fan tilted her head back and gently rubbed her fingers against Xu Xing's, then sighed lazily.

"They know I'm one of your people, but they also know I don't have much influence over you. All they can give me are odds and ends. I'm also very clear-headed; you can give me those things too. They give them to me for your sake."

"I've always been yours. Everything I have belongs to you. I really have no interest in Hollywood resources. I only acted in 'Don't Look Up' because that way you'd be happier to see me with some renewed fame."

pop~
Xu Xing slapped him.

“I was wrong. I shouldn’t have lied. I really wanted those resources they offered, but I definitely wouldn’t have taken them if you didn’t allow it. Xu Xing, right now, in this world, you are truly more important to me than anything else.”

"Really... please keep me at home. I don't know why, but ever since I started my comeback, you seem to have lost some of your trust in me. More than a comeback, I really don't want to lose you. Let me stay happy by your side!"

"Hahaha!"

Xu Xing laughed out loud.

Upon hearing the laughter, Teacher Fan froze, propped herself up, and climbed out of Xu Xing's arms, revealing a pitiful and charming face.

Her nose was red and her eyes were wet. She stared at Xu Xing for a moment, and then tears suddenly streamed down her face.

"What...what should I do? What should I say..."

She asked in a murmur.

Xu Xing used the back of her fingers to wipe away the traces of tears that had slid down her cheeks, and smiled as she spoke.

"The spanking was only because you weren't honest. As long as you stay honest, you're fine as you are. You still want to be a big star at heart, and I also prefer Sister Bing's big star aura."

"You should be able to sense it too. If you truly regain your former starlight, my experience will only be better. My recent reminders to you are simply to prevent you from repeating the same mistakes and from becoming complacent. Did you think I was worried about losing control of you in the future?"

"No," Teacher Fan smiled broadly, wiping her wet eyes, "I...I just felt...I was afraid you wouldn't want me anymore..."

“I’ll let you know when that day comes,” Xu Xing said with a smile, pinching her chin. “As long as you’re in good shape, I’ll be interested. If you want me to get bored quickly, just make yourself look disheveled.”

"I'd rather die."

Teacher Fan pouted, looking aggrieved, then her eyes suddenly darted around.

"You might not believe it, but I've really thought that if I could die beneath you before I grow old, my life would be complete."

"Hmph~"

Xu Xing laughed out loud again.

Teacher Fan smiled awkwardly.

"I'm telling the truth, I—"

"Alright. Don't do that anymore. It doesn't suit you. It's too tacky and a bit off-putting. Just stick to the glamorous and cheap girl route."

"Oh, I really don't have much substance. I can't really talk about anything artistic or intellectual... Actually, I feel really inferior in front of Sister Wei, and I also envy Sister Zhiling. I feel like she doesn't say anything profound either, but you seem to enjoy listening to her talk."

"She even envies that it's always you, while she can only keep talking."

"She's lying. She spends most of her time kissing you. Kissing is definitely her favorite thing... and so am I."

They kissed for a while.

Teacher Fan's eyes were glazed over.

"I suddenly thought of the bedroom..."

Originally, she was a master of female competition, but in front of Xu Xing, she developed the virtue of selflessness.

“You can go up later, she’s pretty good,” Xu Xing said with a smile. “You’ve been going off-topic for ages and haven’t even told us what Erika and Bajaaria promised you.”

"Okay, I didn't think it was necessary."

Teacher Fan said awkwardly.

Then she immediately recounted everything in great detail.

Almost everything was as Xu Xing had predicted, except—

"An invitation to work for Netflix?"

"Um, it was Bajaaria who brought it up. She said she used to be a beauty pageant contestant and has now built a successful career, so it's not too late for me to start a career change. She also said that you would be happy to see that, because she understands that you don't want to have any overly intimate news with me since I'm blacklisted in China."

"I know my own capabilities, so I refused outright. Besides, I have a feeling that she's using our relationship to threaten you?"

Teacher Fan guessed anxiously.

Xu Xing smiled and gently patted her cheek.

"Your skills are really lacking. Even if they try to threaten us, what good is our relationship?"

"Uh-huh..."

Teacher Fan chuckled.

"Did she tell you where she wanted you to work and what you wanted to do?"

Xu Xing asked.

Teacher Fan shook her head.

"They didn't say. I think it's definitely the Asia-Pacific region. Someone like me would probably just be involved in publicity or something."

"Ah."

Xu Xing pondered.

"What?" Teacher Fan chuckled awkwardly. "You don't actually want me to go, do you?"

Xu Xing shook his head. "I was thinking that Bajaria's preparations for coming to China this time were more thorough than I had imagined."

They even took into account the impact of Professor Fan's ban in China.

"With 'Childhood Games' being so popular, she definitely has to pay special attention to it!"

Teacher Fan sighed.

To be honest, Ms. Fan had a strong urge to appear in the second season, but she knew it was unrealistic and she couldn't joke about it with Xu Xing.

When I returned to the bedroom, an hour had passed.

But Liu Haocun's condition... was really bad. Not only had he lost his smile, but he also looked extremely panicked and helpless.

She wore a pure white gauze dress, like a small white flower about to wither.

Xu Xing quickly pulled her into his arms and gave her the most passionate and tender kiss.

Liu Haocun seemed to have been saved from the most desperate apocalypse.

Finally, she weakly looked around and saw a somewhat familiar face. She stared blankly at it, without any obvious reaction.

Until that face, getting closer and closer, kissed me...

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

The next day at breakfast, Liu Haocun hesitated for a long time before quietly protesting.

"Brother Xing is lying. He said it was just me."

"You can treat me like I'm not human."

Teacher Fan took a moment to say it.

Xu Xing told her to stop talking.

"Then I'll apologize. I really didn't keep my word."

"No..." Liu Haocun's face suddenly turned pale. "I...I'm so useless. I'm the one who should apologize..."

A few days ago, she thought that Xu Xing had given her all the love she could.

It wasn't until last night, when Teacher Fan, at the peak of her abilities, arrived, that she realized she was far, far inferior to Teacher Fan...

Demanding that only one person be present is too selfish.

Xu Xing sighed.

"I was thinking that since you were leaving soon anyway, and she happened to be here, I thought I'd introduce you two. Since that's the case, this situation won't happen again. I promise you'll only be with me from now on."

"...No, I...I was just joking..."

Liu Haocun shook his head vigorously, forcing a relaxed smile.

Without waiting for Xu Xing to say anything, Liu Haocun lowered his head and moved to Teacher Fan's side.

I thought of this possibility earlier, why didn't I take the initiative...?

As the ancients said, "There must be someone who can teach me."

Xu Xing went to film during the day, and when only the two of them were left in the villa, Teacher Fan and Liu Haocun chatted for a long time.

Teacher Fan could sense that Liu Haocun was not like that at all. She spoke softly, had a clean smile, and sometimes smiled shyly. In their conversations, she mostly talked about the troubles of a young girl.

This is how Teacher Fan imagined this "Mou Girl" who suddenly appeared on the news.

If it weren't for the fact that their formal meeting happened at night, Teacher Fan would never have imagined it—

Well, I can imagine that.

Xu Xing is a devil; Teacher Fan has seen far too many people who have been "transformed" by Xu Xing.

but……

For some reason, Teacher Fan suddenly thought of her confession to Xu Xing: she regretted not meeting Xu Xing when she was young, because then she could have followed Xu Xing wholeheartedly for the rest of her life without any worries.

Now that she had met Liu Haocun, she suddenly felt a little uncertain.

She felt that it might have been better to meet Xu Xing later in life...

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Xu Xing gave Liu a two-week intensive training program.

It was originally supposed to be a week, but Liu said she felt a special connection with Teacher Fan and had a lot to learn from and ask her for advice.

Teacher Fan happily expressed her support at the time.

It wasn't until she turned around that she realized what was going on and asked Xu Xing if the young girl was implying that she was old.

"They're already calling you Mom."

"Okay... but how come she knows it so well? You didn't teach her, did you? I was stunned when she suddenly shouted it out."

"No one taught her; she's just quick to learn. You weren't stunned either; you were just acting crazy."

1 month 17 day.

Liu finished his special training because Xu Xing temporarily left the film set.

Bajaria has finally flown to China.

The fact that she flew all this way shows her sincerity, and everyone is saying that Sarandos will soon promote her to head of Netflix's global original content—a position Sarandos held for more than ten years before becoming CEO.

Xu Xing naturally went back to see him as well.

However, Xu Xing did not go to see Bajaaria immediately. Instead, she let her talk to President Qu first. Xu Xing, the mascot, would then step in after they had finished their conversation.

That's how big stars are.

She doesn't argue, is polite, and makes people feel like they're basking in a spring breeze.

"How was the talk?"

"It went very smoothly, let's continue our cooperation."

"Didn't you say you'd continue the cooperation?"

"Yes."

What else do I need to do?

"You..." President Qu thought for a moment, "...should we strengthen our cooperation with her? I just found out you two had already met—"

"You like leather, huh!"

Xu Xing showed no mercy.

(End of this chapter)