Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 261 Handsome is just Yan Li's most basic advantage.
The TV series "The Legend of Xue Rengui" has a certain reputation in the industry.

The investment is substantial, the production team is top-notch, and most importantly, the creative team is formidable.

Let's not talk about Li Bingbing.

Although the four actresses and two actors have not completely given up acting, they are filming TV dramas less and less frequently.

Zhang Ziyi never acts in TV dramas, and Xiao Yanzi has no plans to act in TV dramas after "Moment in Peking". Zhou Xun and Xu Cainu have also reduced their output significantly in the past two years, focusing mainly on movies.

Aside from the current drama "The Legend of Xue Rengui" and another female-led drama "The Legend of Meng Lijun," Li Bingbing has no other plans to film dramas.

Therefore, at present, Fan Xiaopang is the only one who is still active in the TV drama field and has follow-up plans.

The reason is simple: at the level of four actresses and two actresses, they no longer care about watching TV dramas.

The actor already has a big name, so the popularity that the TV series can provide is rather "negative". These days, TV series pays low, while the filming period is long, so the cost-effectiveness is low.

Not to mention, the influence, exposure, personal value, prestige, and industry status that movies bring make them even more inclined to make movies.

Fan Xiaopang remains focused on television dramas, mainly because he lacks solid achievements and needs the popularity of television dramas, as well as to make money in cooperation with Yi An.

Putting aside her relationship with Yan Li, all that money and resources allocated to supporting her wasn't for nothing.

Fan Xiaopang has brought considerable revenue to the company as an artist, but it's not the biggest source of income. Her greatest value is that Yi An can use her fame to sell dramas.

It's inevitable that Fan Xiaopang will reduce his TV drama production in the future, but it shouldn't be to the point where he almost stops filming like the "Four Dan and Two Bing" (a group of four top actresses and two top male actors).

Of course, as Fan Xiaopang's fame grows and the show sells better, the distribution of profits will also change. For example, she may give up a portion of the production team's share to invest in or receive dividends, thus forming a deeper bond.

In business, accounts must be clear and transparent!
Yan Li and Fan Xiaopang can split the money however they want in private, but the accounts must be clear in public. Especially since many film crews involve a lot of entanglements with individuals, companies, and partners, the distribution of profits must be even more clearly calculated.

Li Bingbing isn't deeply tied to the company, nor does she have any plans to invest in film and television. Currently, she simply wants to be an actress, become a top star, and break into Hollywood.

Therefore, she naturally gave up on TV dramas that wouldn't be of much help to her career.

If Yan Li hadn't starred in "The Legend of Xue Rengui," she might not have gotten involved to repay a favor, and she even cooperated with the TV series' promotion in various ways.

This is why Li Bingbing's participation in "The Legend of Xue Rengui" is even more valuable, and it is also one of the key points of the TV series' promotion.

Another key focus of the promotional campaign is Yan Li.

Although Yan Li is not as strong as Li Bingbing as an actor, the prestige and hype of the billionaire role are undeniable.
Moreover, his previous roles as Huo Qubing, Sun Desheng, and King Zhou have garnered considerable popularity and positive reviews. This time, he takes on the leading role of Xue Rengui, a character whose acting style is well-suited to him, and there is much anticipation from the outside world.

In addition, the main cast and guest appearances, including Yang Rong, Jiang Xin, Lin Jiachuan, Pan Yueming, Tong Dawei, Julian Cheung, and Nie Yuan, can barely be described as star-studded.

After a series of distribution negotiations, two satellite TV stations in Jiangsu and Shandong provinces acquired the first-run broadcasting rights for 85 yuan per episode.

This price is not low.

Despite the fact that "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes" both broke the record for a million views per episode last year, raising the market ceiling, several other dramas have followed suit with episodes exceeding one million views.

However, this mainly applies to top-tier, highly-invested, large-scale productions or special projects.

Although the TV drama market is growing rapidly, it has not yet reached the point where a single episode can earn millions of yuan, which has become the mainstream.

Currently, the price range for most popular TV dramas is mainly between 50 and 80 yuan, and those that reach 80 yuan or more are considered to be favored by the market.

The price of "The Legend of Xue Rengui" is even higher than that of "The White-Haired Witch," whose initial release price was less than 80 yuan.

Of course, this is due to factors such as the lineup and market conditions, as well as varying costs.

The investment in "The Legend of Xue Rengui" exceeded 3000 million yuan, which can barely be considered a big production.

The price of 85 per episode, although not yet breaking even, is not far off.

As long as the broadcast results are decent and the subsequent revenue is stable, it will be enough for Yi An to earn a good income.

If it becomes a hit, I might be able to make a fortune.

Yan Li has some confidence in the drama "The Legend of Xue Rengui". The plot has been refined and the production quality is excellent. He is not sure if it will be a huge hit, but he is quite hopeful that it will be a moderate hit.

Jiangsu Province, Nanjing

Yan Li, along with Li Bingbing, Lin Jiachuan, Jiang Xin, and Yang Rong who had just arrived, participated in Jiangsu TV's "Superstar".

This program is similar to "Happy Camp", but it has a larger interview component.

Yan Li didn't usually like participating in these kinds of variety shows, but since "The Legend of Xue Rengui" was his first leading role, he went all out.

Not only will he participate in programs on Jiangsu Satellite TV, but he will also have to participate in variety shows such as "Sunshine Express" and "Happy Time" on Shandong Satellite TV, as well as online programs and interviews on Sina and Tudou.com.

The show "Superstar" was quite respectful to the two big names, Yan Li and Li Bingbing, and didn't have any difficult segments.

But since it's an entertainment program, it's bound to have some tricks up its sleeve.

In particular, the host subtly steered the conversation towards the rumors between Li Bingbing and Yan Li.

Li Bingbing, perhaps for the sake of the topic or to annoy Fan Xiaopang, also cooperated by saying some rather vague things.

“This play was very simple. Yan Li called me and said he wanted me to act in a play. I asked him what role I would play, and he said I would play his wife. I said okay, and I took the role.”

"I really like the character of Princess Zhaoyang. She has a strong personality and is passionate and decisive. What I'm most dissatisfied with is that she is a concubine."

“I told Yan Li that he must cast me as his only wife next time, otherwise I will not take any more roles from him.”

"..."

Li Bingbing jokingly also subtly mentioned "Painted Skin," a topic of great interest to the public, as they were frequently asked about it during the promotional period.

The host, looking mischievous, asked Yan Li why he chose Li Bingbing to play the role of his concubine.

"Because we had to play her as the concubine first to keep her on the hook, so that we could then cast her as the main wife."

Yan Li made a joke, then said some flattering things to Li Bingbing, basically saying that this role was perfect for her.

In fact, Li Bingbing was chosen to play Princess Zhaoyang simply because she was suitable for the role and because it had a lot of screen time.

Today, the host is playing the villain, stirring things up again: "We know that Xue Rengui has two wives in the drama, and Jiang Xin's character is also a confidante. Who do you think Xue Rengui likes the most?"

Yan Li fiddled with the microphone for a moment and then analyzed seriously: "Liu Yinhuan is his wife who shared his hardships and his first love. Princess Zhaoyang is his partner who was with him through thick and thin and his beloved. Tuoya (Jiang Xin) is someone he cherishes and who shares his temperament. I think he may prefer Liu or Zhaoyang."

The host understood, then revealed his true intentions: "If you were Xue Rengui, who would you choose?"

Yan Li said frankly, "I want them all."

Everyone burst into laughter. When others said this, it would be a joke at most, but when it came to Yan Li, it became quite amusing.

The host then asked, "You can't choose all of them; you have to choose one out of three. Which one would you choose?"

Yan Li pondered for a moment: "I'll choose Liu Yinhuan."

"why?"

Li Bingbing asked this question. Although Yan Li was talking about the character, the actor and the character are close, so there is more or less some identification.

Moreover, in the storyline, Princess Zhaoyang is indeed the one who has the most scenes with Xue Rengui, and she is of great help to him, and the two have a deep relationship.

Liu Yinhuan is somewhat of a plot device, with a low profile, and is even less impressive than the heroic and spirited Uyghur female general played by Jiang Xin.

"A wife who has shared hardship should not be abandoned."

Yan Li spread his hands: "Liu Yinhuan followed Xue Rengui when he had nothing, and endured years of hardship in the cold cave. He cannot abandon her, both morally and logically."

"Moreover, from a realistic point of view, both Princess Zhaoyang and Tuoya are strong women who can live well without Xue Rengui, while Liu Yinhuan only has Xue Rengui."

Yan Li's words were just an interesting topic for others, but to the few people who knew him well, they were indeed quite sincere.

Rekindling old feelings!
This is a quality that is recognized by those around Yan Li, and even Jiang Xin, Lin Jiachuan and others have benefited from it.

Because Yan Li valued their past relationship, they were always brought along to film scenes.

Jiang Xin at least acted in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and has some connections. Lin Jiachuan, on the other hand, is neither talented nor good-looking, and without Yan Li's help, he doesn't even dare to think about whether he can stay in the industry.

However, Li Bingbing and Yang Rong were not thinking about themselves, but about Dong Xuan and Wang Ou.

The former wondered if Dong Xuan was Yan Li's "Liu Yinhuan" and whether Fan Xiaopang, who was more helpful to Yan Li, could be considered "Princess Zhaoyang".

The latter thought that given Yan Li's personality, if Wang Ou obediently followed him, he wouldn't be easily abandoned, if not for a lifetime.

Wang Ou was like that, and so was she.

...

After the recording of the program ended, Yan Li signed autographs for a few audience members and then left first.

This time when he came to Jiangsu Province, many friends invited him. Yan Li declined many invitations, but there were still a few he had to show up for.

Li Bingbing was also busy, participating in an interview with a local media outlet in Jiangsu Province.

As the most famous character in "The Legend of Xue Rengui," she was the main force behind the promotion and was even more popular than Yan Li in many entertainment-oriented media outlets.

Yan Li and Li Bingbing were not there, leaving only Lin Jiachuan, Yang Rong, and Jiang Xin.

Lin Jiachuan, being a male, politely suggested, "Let's go out for a bite to eat. The salted duck in Nanjing should be quite good."

Jiang Xin glanced at Yang Rong, her eyes slightly hostile: "Forget it, I have a schedule tomorrow, I don't have much of an appetite."

Yang Rong glanced at Jiang Xin and said, "I'm a little tired. Let's talk about it next time."

Back when they were filming "The Legend of Xue Rengui", the two had a subtle exchange of blows. Although they were unsure of each other's situation, they were both somewhat annoyed with each other.

Lin Jiachuan was slightly embarrassed after being turned away twice, but he didn't care too much.

Although he is no longer Yan Li's assistant and is unaware of many of Yan Li's private matters, he understands "Brother Li's" style.

Given the two's animosity, Lin Jiachuan had no intention of getting involved; it was better to avoid trouble and keep his distance.

However, sometimes, it's not that he can't get involved just because he doesn't want to.

Lin Jiachuan and his assistant went to eat salted duck and strolled around the night view of Nanjing. When they returned to the hotel, Yan Li's assistant, Ding Feng, pulled them to Yan Li's room.

"What do you mean?"

Lin Jiachuan looked at the food and wine on the hotel table, somewhat bewildered. Ding Feng handed him chopsticks and poured him some wine.

Ding Feng's assistant took over from Lin Jiachuan. They had worked together before, and Ding Feng received a lot of guidance from Lin Jiachuan. They had a good relationship in private.

"Brother Chuan, the boss wants the two of us to drink with him."

"Oh, where is Brother Li?"

When we were filming or on business trips, it was common for the brothers to have a few drinks together in private. But where are the people at the drinking party that Yan Li organized?
"He has other things to do and may not be able to come. He told us to eat first, and then watch a movie or TV series. If all else fails, we can sleep in this room."

"This……"

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiachuan sensed that something was amiss, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Just to be on the safe side, he called Yan Li, but the latter didn't answer. Instead, he sent a text message telling him to eat and drink without worry, and that he would be back soon. Only then did Lin Jiachuan feel relieved.

Yan Li's identity is different from before, and he is afraid of being tricked, so he should be careful.

Lin Jiachuan and Ding Feng ate and drank in the room, but the former didn't drink much, and the latter didn't urge them to drink much either, as long as they didn't leave.

About half an hour later, the doorbell rang. Lin Jiachuan, thinking Yan Li had returned, hurriedly went to open the door, only to find Li Bingbing standing there.

Where is Yan Li?

Li Bingbing frowned as he looked at Lin Jiachuan, who reeked of alcohol. Just as Lin Jiachuan was about to speak, Ding Feng appeared from behind him.

"Mr. Yan is having a video conference in his bedroom. Is there something you need?"

"Um, I need to talk to him. What's going on here?"

"President Yan didn't eat well during his social engagement, so he invited me and Brother Chuan to have some late-night snacks with him. Why don't you come in and wait a bit? The meeting just started, so you'll probably have to wait a while."

Upon hearing this, Li Bingbing shook his head: "Never mind, let's talk about it later. You guys continue."

"Take care, Sister Bingbing."

Ding Feng closed the door, and Lin Jiachuan suddenly realized, "I said the person drinking wasn't here, so they were looking for me to stop them."

Lin Jiachuan didn't know the specifics of Yan Li's arrangements, but he was certain that someone might come to his room looking for him.

He invited his good friend and assistant Ding Feng to have a late-night snack with him, and with a reasonable excuse, he could both extricate himself and clear his name.

"But you're really brave, aren't you afraid she just came in?"

Lin Jiachuan was surprised by Ding Feng's bold move, while the latter smiled without saying a word.

It wasn't exactly bold; it was just giving each other a way out. Li Bingbing might not believe him, but there was no need to argue about it.

Everyone assumed that Yan Li was having a late-night snack with Lin Jiachuan, and they all tacitly agreed to it, keeping to themselves and others.

Upon learning that his role today was simply to provide cover, Lin Jiachuan relaxed considerably.

He had done similar work in his early years, but it wasn't as thrilling or exciting. Usually, it involved exchanging testimonies and sticking to one's story, or at worst, taking the blame and getting caught in the crossfire.

Now that I've returned to my old profession, I feel a bit emotional, and I'm also amazed by Yan Li's increasingly outrageous tactics.

While they were eating, there was another knock on the door. Lin Jiachuan and Ding Feng exchanged a glance, and the latter went to open the door.

"Sister Rong, what's wrong?"

Is President Yan here?

Yang Rong, carrying a lunchbox, listened to Ding Feng finish his explanation, nodded, and handed the insulated container to Ding Feng.

"This is a hangover soup that I had the hotel make. You should drink less of it. I'm heading back now."

After Yang Rong left, Ding Feng came in carrying a thermos. Lin Jiachuan had already taken the medicine.

He knew that Li Bingbing and Yan Li were having an affair.

He wasn't entirely sure about the relationship between Jiang Xin and Yan Li, but he had some suspicions.

However, because Yang Rong was not very familiar with him, he really did not know that she was also related to Yan Li.

Moreover, Yang Rong was rather discreet about their relationship and would deliberately be polite and distant in her interactions with Yan Li in public. This led Lin Jiachuan to be only habitually cautious and suspicious, but not to a high degree of suspicion towards Yang Rong.

Unexpectedly, she came to deliver hangover soup that very night. With that kind of domesticity, he didn't think the two of them were innocent.

As for Jiang Xin, Lin Jiachuan was highly suspicious of her regardless of whether she came or not. Since she came, it's certain they have something going on.

His absence means Yan Li is currently with her.

Goodness, Li Ge's performance in "The Legend of Xue Rengui" was truly worthwhile; he won over all three of the wives in the drama.

Lin Jiachuan calculated that Yan Li had won over all three wives and confidantes in "The Legend of Xue Rengui".

The roles of King Zhou in "Investiture of the Gods" include Queen Jiang and the three demons of Xuanyuan. Qin Lan, Fan Xiaopang, and Wang Ou are confirmed to have landed the part. As for Wu Jiani, it's hard to say, but it seems like they're getting quite close, so it's questionable.

There's also "Happy Seven Fairies," with Shuang Bing, Dong Xuan, and Jiang Xin being the only four confirmed leads. Yang Xue and Huo Siyan also seem to be close.

Is Brother Li collecting stamps here?!

Unable to resist his gossipy nature, Lin Jiachuan curiously asked Ding Feng about Yan Li's private life since he stepped down as assistant.

I learned something new today, and I'm planning not to take extra classes anymore. Otherwise, I might offend my sister-in-law and get whispered in her ear, which would be quite a hassle.

Ding Feng laughed and joked, but he didn't reveal a single word.

Lin Jiachuan is indeed Yan Li's good brother, but if a good brother wants to know something, he can ask Yan Li himself, not get the information from his assistant.

If he can't keep his mouth shut, his job as an assistant is over!
Lin Jiachuan, who had also worked as an assistant, didn't ask any further questions and changed the subject.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Lin Jiachuan was flushed from the alcohol when Yan Li finally returned.

Lin Jiachuan, who was already feeling sleepy, prepared to leave, but Yan Li waved his hand and said, "No need to go, just rest here. Remember, we'll drink until midnight."

After saying that, he took a shower, picked up the hangover soup that Yang Rong had brought, and turned to leave the room.

Lin Jiachuan: "..."

He admired Li Ge's flamboyance, but he was even more impressed by his physique and energy; he was damn tough.

A moment later, Yan Li knocked on Yang Rong's door; she was already asleep.

Still half-asleep, Yang Rong let Yan Li in. She took the thermos from Yan Li's hand, weighed it in her hand, and couldn't help but pout.

"You didn't drink it?"

"It's cold, and besides, I didn't drink that much."

Yan Li opened his arms and hugged Yang Rong, his hands getting a little restless. Yang Rong had just arrived, and he hadn't seen this soft, big baby for a while, so he really missed her.

Taking the opportunity, Yang Rong sniffed Yan Li, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant: "Were you having a midnight snack, or did you go out fooling around?"

Yan Li didn't even blink: "Of course, it's midnight snack."

"Nonsense, you smell like that Jiang guy."

Yang Rong exposed Yan Li's lie. Yan Li was puzzled. He had taken a shower after he finished, and he had showered twice. Why did he still smell?

Seemingly noticing Yan Li's confusion, Yang Rong pointed to his hair: "It smells the same as the shampoo."

Yan Li touched his hair and didn't smell anything particularly noticeable. This woman has a pretty keen nose.

Yes, next time in this situation, I shouldn't use the woman's shower gel or shampoo, as it could easily expose me.

"I think her shampoo is good, so I asked her for a sample..."

Yan Li felt guilty about his own words, so he retorted, "I'm doing this for your own good. I've been drinking; are you sure you can handle it?"

"..."

Yang Rong was so shocked by Yan Li's shamelessness that she couldn't speak. This scoundrel was becoming more and more shameless.

Ignoring everything else, Yan Li scooped up Yang Rong's legs and headed for the bed. Yang Rong struggled and resisted, but Yan Li's words silenced her.

"Believe it or not, I'll call Wang Ou."

So there are advantages to not making things clear; the whip is only meant to intimidate people before it falls.

...

After the publicity period in Jiangsu Province ended, Yan Li and others rushed to Shandong Province for further publicity.

Almost every night, Yan Li would have a late-night snack with Lin Jiachuan.

The three women all knew what was going on, but they weren't quite sure who Yan Li was related to.

Fortunately, Li Bingbing wasn't particularly concerned about Yan Li's shady dealings. As long as Yan Li satisfied her, she couldn't be bothered with his messy affairs.

It's good to have someone share the burden, so that she won't have to suffer from that donkey every day. She really can't take it anymore.

Yang Rong and Jiang Xin were somewhat jealous, both wanting Yan Li to be closer to them. In addition, they didn't get along and even had a few subtle battles, with each side winning and losing.

Well, Yan Li clearly prefers Yang Rong, but Jiang Xin has her own personal advantages.

Especially towards the end of the promotional period, Li Bingbing left first due to a tight schedule, remotely coordinating with other promotional activities, making Jiang Xin's advantage even more obvious.

With Li Bingbing around, someone could share the firepower, so Yan Li wasn't as greedy and preferred to find Yang Rong, who suited his taste.

With Li Bingbing absent and Yang Rong lacking strength, Yan Li, who was always hungry, could only go to Jiang Xin's place for more food.

Yan Li had considered whether everyone could work together to complement each other and achieve a win-win situation.

However, the two had significant conflicts, and she gave him almost no chance.

Yan Li himself also had concerns, such as Qin Lan and Shuang Bing, who were too deeply bound to him and difficult to sever ties with. Occasionally, they would act foolishly, but afterward, Yan Li would coax them and the matter would be forgotten.

But Yang Rong and Jiang Xin are different; their relationship with Yan Li is not that close.

Yang Rong, in particular, has an ambiguous relationship with Yan Li. To this day, it is still unclear whether they are lovers or just casual flings, and she also has a higher personal bottom line.

Yan Li had to proceed slowly to get her and Wang Ou Die together, fearing she wouldn't be able to handle it, let alone Jiang Xin.

Jiang Xin relies on Yan Li's resources, which makes things a little easier, but her fiery temper makes her someone not to be trifled with.

Although Yan Li was lecherous, he was no good person either.

But at most, it's just half-hearted coaxing; forcing a woman would be too much. So, I might try it if there's an opportunity, but I won't force it if there isn't.

Meanwhile, "The Legend of Xue Rengui" was finally broadcast on satellite TV.

And in the first three days after its premiere, it achieved a viewership rating of nearly 2%, ranking first and third in the same period.

This result did not exceed Yi An's overall expectations, but it was better than anticipated.

After all, there are still quite a few good dramas and shows during the winter break. Yi An estimates that there will be a fierce competition for a while before the plot reaches its climax.

Unexpectedly, the expectations for this drama were underestimated, and it immediately topped the charts upon its premiere.

Yan Li looked at the public opinion and comments online, and the comments were quite positive.

Of course, there were some criticisms, such as disrespect for history, but in the current environment, there was almost no uproar.

Compared to those poorly made historical dramas, the costumes, props, and some settings of "The Legend of Xue Rengui" are quite good.

There have been quite a few comments about Yan Li, but since the plot hasn't unfolded yet, and Xue Rengui is a rather standardized character, not many people have praised his acting skills.

Many viewers said they found Yan Li handsome!
Yan Li is a handsome man, which is generally acknowledged by the outside world. At most, some people think he is not that handsome, but rather a rugged and handsome man.

However, in this version of "The Legend of Xue Rengui," Yan Li plays to his strengths and avoids his weaknesses, highlighting his heroic and valiant nature. Combined with his robust physique and steady temperament, he has quite a bit of the demeanor of the white-robed divine general Xue Rengui.

Many people were reminded of Huo Qubing from the TV series "The Emperor Wu of Han" and felt that Yan Li was a born "young general".

Besides the costumes, props, and actors, the plot of "The Legend of Xue Rengui" is also quite good.

As mentioned before, although this drama is still based on "Xue Rengui's Expedition to the East", the plot has been modified to be more modern.

To put it simply, this is a feel-good drama about an ordinary person's rise to power.

This kind of storyline, which involves character progression and caters to popular demand, will always have its own market and audience.

The plot of "The Legend of Xue Rengui" is not particularly novel, but it is "standard" enough. The pacing is well controlled, and the plot is intricately linked.

After successfully learning his skills, Xue Rengui went down the mountain and worked odd jobs to make a living, where he demonstrated his abilities and eventually married a beautiful wife.

In order to get ahead and clear his name, he prepared to join the army to conquer Liaodong. Along the way, he rescued a damsel in distress, gained followers, acquired treasures, and performed various miracles in front of others.

After successfully humiliating the villains in the army and showing off his power, he was forced to hide his identity. He then pretended to be weak while secretly plotting his return to power, all the while laying the groundwork for the "dream-fulfilling wise minister"...

Viewers enjoyed watching it and were kept in suspense by certain plot points, so they kept watching the series, and the show's ratings continued to rise.

By the time Yan Li and his team finished their promotional tour in Shandong Province and were preparing to return to the capital, less than a third of the TV series had been broadcast, yet the viewership rating was already close to 2.5, topping the charts for several consecutive days.

Saying this result is an exaggeration is a bit of an exaggeration, but it's definitely a hit.

...

“Son, your portrayal of Xue Rengui was really good. Your dad and I watch it every day.”

Yan Li held his phone, listening to his mother Zhang Hong's nagging. He had originally planned to go back to his hometown during his trip back to Shandong Province for promotional activities, but in the end, he couldn't make it through the schedule and could only call home.

Fortunately, my parents had stayed in Beijing for a while before, so they weren't too disappointed. Instead, they praised the TV series "Yan Li" for its excellent acting.

The couple were quite happy to watch their son act.

One reason is that we don't see them usually, but it's nice to see them on TV. The other reason is that it makes us feel proud; ordinary people always think that acting is quite remarkable.

Therefore, the couple were very supportive of Yan Li's filming and always showed their support.

Of course, characters like Yuwen Chengdu from "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" are not included; they prefer to watch dramas like "The Legend of Xue Rengui" where the son is both cool and handsome.

After chatting for a while, Yan Li hung up the phone, took his phone and went into the company. On the way, he met employees from other companies who knew him and boldly struck up conversations with them.

"President Yan, I watched your new drama, Xue Rengui is so handsome."

Yan Li smiled and said, "You guys watch this show too?"

"Look how popular this show is! My whole family is watching it. Mr. Yan, did Xue Rengui end up with Princess Zhaoyang?"

Another female employee came over to join in the fun. Yan Li saw that she could name the characters and didn't seem to be trying to get close to her, so he nodded.

"Are you together?"

"Oh, what about Liu Yinhuan?"

"They're together now."

"...As expected of you."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yan Li took the elevator to the company. He had just settled into his office and rested for a while when Hu Ya, the director of the president's office, came in carrying two stacks of documents.

"so much?"

Yan Li was somewhat surprised. Although he had been busy outside during this period, he had not neglected to handle official business every day, so there was no need for him to accumulate so many documents.

"These are documents; these are the various interview, program, and film crew invitations that I mentioned to you before."

Yan Li suddenly realized that Hu Ya had told him before that after the hit TV series "The Legend of Xue Rengui", he had received many offers.

He was busy with promotions at the time, so he told her to keep it and deal with it later. He didn't expect it to accumulate so much.

"I've become a hot commodity."

Yan Li flipped through a document with great interest; it was an invitation to cover and interview the magazine of a high-end fashion magazine, a privilege usually reserved for popular young actors.

"They're more than just sought-after; you wouldn't believe it, our president's office has been busier than the artist management department these past few days."

Hu Ya said, half praising and half sighing, that she had experienced Yan Li's popularity soaring because of acting before, but she felt that this was not as amazing as this.

It's not that "The Legend of Xue Rengui" is more popular than other dramas, but rather that Yan Li's role and character are different.

Even if Yan Li's TV dramas were very popular and his roles were outstanding, he was still just a supporting actor. There were always the main characters ahead of him, so he only got a limited amount of screen time.

In "The Legend of Xue Rengui," he was the undisputed male lead, occupying most of the screen time and spotlight in the entire series.

In this situation, if the show becomes a hit, it will certainly have a significant positive impact on the actors' personal growth and development.

However, the most crucial point is Yan Li's real-life identity. No matter how popular an actor is, he is still just an actor, but Yan Li is not simply an actor.

The combination of a popular drama's male lead and a billionaire created a strong chemistry, generating a lot of buzz and attracting a frenzy of attention from all sides.

The treatment of popular young actors is just the basics; many of the offers they receive are comparable to those of big names in the industry, and some are even more extravagant.

After all, there are many big names, but there are very few young billionaires who can act well.

It's no exaggeration to say that Yi'an doesn't need to wait for Deng Chao anymore. With this momentum, Yan Li can directly become Yi'an's number one.

only……

Yan Li flipped through some invitations, then asked Hu Ya to put them aside before starting his work.

Since you can be the boss, why be the number one?
Acting is fine, but it shouldn't be the main job. He has a bunch of big projects worth tens or hundreds of millions on hand, but he's working hard for film contracts and endorsements worth hundreds of thousands or millions. Has he lost his mind?

After finishing the document signing and attending two meetings, Yan Li returned to his office during his break, turned on his computer, and logged into his Baidu Tieba forum.

Because of the popularity of the new drama, many new users have flocked in, making it much more lively than before.

[The young general in white robes is so handsome! I especially like Yan Li. Could you recommend some of his previous dramas?]

With his striking eyebrows and bright eyes, he exudes an imposing aura; I dream about him every night.

[Watching it with my family, I really think he's incredibly handsome, even more handsome than Huang Xiaoming]

[New fans, please be gentle. Being handsome is just Yan Li's most basic advantage.]

Damn, I had already unfollowed them, but after watching the show, I'm back!

[Haha, the company commander's charm lies in the fact that even though you know he's no good, you still can't help but love him.]

It's not that he's bad, it's that those women weren't capable of controlling him.

【…】

Yan Li lit a cigarette. "No wonder they all like fans," he said, "they're so sweet-talking..."

(End of this chapter)