Who are you calling "little fresh meat"? I'm the king.

Chapter 297: Much More Low-Key (34)

In our TV dramas, especially those about the War of Resistance against Japan, the generals of the National Revolutionary Army are often depicted as well-dressed, handsome, and pampered with fine rice and flour. On the battlefield, they are shown wielding American and German weapons, tanks, and heavy artillery. Everywhere you look, they are depicted as graduates of military academies, intellectuals, and refined in their speech. Anyone who cannot compose poetry is simply not fit to be a soldier.

They were all born into wealthy families and were graduates of the Whampoa Military Academy.

American-equipped, a patriotic young man who believes in the Three Principles of the People, and the protagonist are just different in their beliefs and ideologies, but they appreciate each other!

Her face glowed with a ruddy complexion, her clothes were spotless, and her leather shoes gleamed. The addition of the radiant "female officer of the Party and the State" made her look incredibly cool.

In contrast, what was Chen Feng doing at the beginning of "The Number"?

They're conscripting men!

The soldiers under my command skillfully arrested a whole village of able-bodied men—how did you know there were people hiding here? Of course, that's how I was arrested last time!

They also captured Li Dabenshi...

It's quite realistic—I was subservient to the Japanese army, but I dealt a heavy blow to the common people.

Well, it's not that he's not outstanding at all—Shen Yan is so handsome!
Especially when wearing a military uniform, he exudes a commanding presence and an awe-inspiring righteousness…

The official Weibo account for "The Indelible Number" probably noticed that many netizens were praising Shen Yan's stunning looks, so they promptly released several promotional photos...

Then the official Weibo account of "Battle of Changsha" also released several stills of Shen Yan, with the caption: When it comes to being handsome, our Commander Gu has never been inferior to anyone!
Shen Yan was speechless and directly tagged the official Weibo account of "The Number": What's the use of being handsome if you die a horrible death too?
Then a bunch of fans exclaimed: "Huh? Chen Feng is dead?"

"Yes, they're all dead... except for Xiao Beiping, played by Zhao Liying, and Xiao Sanzi! Xiao Beiping had her arm chopped off..."

"...That bad?"

"It's about fighting the Japanese, not like those ridiculous dramas like 'Anti-Japanese Heroes' where people tear apart Japanese soldiers with their bare hands..."

Anti-Japanese war dramas?

And then this word became popular!
There aren't many truly phenomenal TV dramas these days; only "Anti-Japanese Heroes" and "Iron-Blooded Mission" are worth mentioning...

"Iron-Blooded Mission" is also known as "Women's Explosives Squad"...

Five women routed a Japanese company of four or five hundred men, leaving them in complete disarray!
However, this show still can't compare to a bunch of shows that came later. The female agents in it were all wearing high heels and sexy stockings that only reached their thighs, and there was even a cheongsam show...

The iconic scenes like hiding a grenade in one's crotch, bullets that can curve in mid-air, and steamed bun bombs haven't even appeared yet!

Shen Yan concluded his discussion with fans by saying, "Of the 70 film crews in Hengdian, at least 40 are shooting anti-Japanese war dramas. More than 30 million Japanese soldiers die every month; their corpses, if laid end to end, could circle half the Earth!"

By the way, there's something I don't know if you've noticed: there are anti-Japanese war dramas, but no dramas about the Chinese Civil War...

The main reason is that it is a true story, even more incredible than a mythical drama. Most screenwriters only have plots like tearing Japanese soldiers apart with their bare hands in their minds. How could they have imagined that 10 Nationalist soldiers were no match for 10 pigs?
Jiang Gongneng took on all the roles of the People's Liberation Army's logistics minister, equipment minister, conscription minister, and transport captain, and he did a pretty good job of it.

Who would have thought that the most complete gathering of senior KMT generals from all factions would take place at Gongdelin!
It's no longer possible to create a myth!
……

During the three-day New Year's holiday, "The Flowers of War" grossed 7500 million yuan, while "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" earned 7000 million yuan...

The gap between the two sides is still not large...

Now, breaking one billion is completely out of the question!
On the 6th, "You Are the Apple of My Eye" was released, followed by "The Great Magician," "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: Happy Dragon Year," then "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," "The Viral Factor," "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol," and "Journey to the Center of the Earth 2." As of the 5th, "The Flowers of War" had grossed 5.03 million yuan in 23 days, while "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" had grossed 4.82 million yuan.

Regardless of the final box office figure, the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in the mainland Chinese film market in 2011 was "Our Times"!
The runner-up was "Love is Not Blind" with 4.47 million yuan; the third place went to "The Beauty Inside" with 4.37 million yuan…

That's right, all three movies are related to Shen Yan!

Spark Studios became famous overnight…

However, Shen Yan has no plans to raise funds or go public, so he hasn't released any financial reports. But outsiders speculate that the three films brought in at least 2.5 million yuan in profit…

Wang Changtian was overjoyed—two of the three films were collaborations with Enlight Media, directly boosting Enlight Media's market value to over 150 billion…

Of course, it can't compare to "Ne Zha 2," which was practically a myth, directly boosting Enlight Media's market value from 279 billion to 1019 billion yuan, a staggering 300% increase...

Just so you know, Alibaba's strategic investment department sold off its shares in Enlight Media before the Spring Festival holiday...

Shen Yan hasn't been very active lately, only occasionally chatting with fans on Weibo.

By the way, in the fifth episode of "I Am a Singer," Shen Yan sang "Riding a White Horse" and came in second place. The first place went to Lin Zhixuan's wordless song...

In the sixth episode, Qi Qin withdrew from the competition, and the production team planned a special episode featuring him. Shen Yan drew the song "Missing You Is a Disease"...

It's a real shame about Qi Qin. In the 80s, he had a rock and roll vibe with big curly hair and an artistic aura!
When "Wolf" was introduced to mainland China, Qi Qin became an instant sensation. It even changed many people's aesthetic awareness and became a cultural symbol, just like Fei Xiang back then. It is difficult to measure their influence entirely by the music industry—they are not necessarily music superstars, but they are cultural symbols.

Qi Qin's unique works and temperament are unparalleled, as if he did not come from a civilized world, but from a primitive life in the high mountains and wilderness: black leather jacket, rebellious long hair, sexy voice and works, that wild beauty is unforgettable.

—In the 80s, most male singers in mainland China were imitating Qi Qin, especially that guy Tu Honggang. My dad bought a cassette tape of "Wolf," and when he listened to it, he realized it was sung by Tu Honggang…

Who would have thought that someone in the 90s would be so infatuated with Joey Wong that they would travel everywhere in pursuit of her, neglecting their music career at their peak and becoming a mere pop singer...

In 06, another person died during a concert. He didn't dare to take responsibility, offended bigwigs in the industry, and was never able to hold a large-scale concert again.

Last year, Qi Qin suffered a serious facial injury due to an accident during cupping therapy…

—While having cupping therapy at home, the therapist accidentally spilled alcohol on Qi Qin, causing a fire that resulted in burns to Qi Qin's back, face, and torso. Doctors later diagnosed him with deep second-degree burns…

Her appearance has declined significantly!
But its industry standing is undeniable.

A bunch of songs that are still sung today…

"Missing You Is a Disease" was composed by Chyi Chin, and Joey Wong sang a version of it. I recommend you listen to it, and then you'll understand: there are thousands of soulful singers, but when Joey Wong opens her mouth, half of them will be captivating. You'll think she's just singing lazily.

Later, Chang Chen-yue covered the song, rearranging it to be more concise and in line with the rhythm of modern pop music.

However, Shen Yan's version references the arrangement of "Come to Our Concert"...

And then they finally won first place.

In the seventh episode, he sang "Lady Shexiang," which immediately made the song a hit!
(End of this chapter)