I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 138, Yitian vs. Tianlong, let’s compete, who’s afraid of who!

I chatted with my uncle until around 1 a.m.

What do students of my age usually do nowadays?

When there are no classes on weekends, students of the same age group usually either pick up girls and fall in love, or have fun in bars and Internet cafes.

Li Xuan used this holiday time to spend time and chat with his uncle. It is more important to spend precious holiday time with family.

This is also a pleasure.

A kind of enjoyment that is precious to Li Xuan.

But time and years are such a thing.

The past always passes quickly.

Just as Li Xuan was about to turn around and leave.

"Wait a moment."

"What?"

"I bought it for you."

The mobile phone wrapped in the exquisite gift box is Nokia's latest model 7650, a phone that costs yuan.

To this day, Li Xuan still uses his original phone, which only made calls. Of course, it's not because he's frugal, but because he's experienced the smartphone era and doesn't think there's any difference between a modern phone and a PHS.
Li Xuan shook his head.

“This phone is quite expensive.”

"I've been making a lot of money lately, so I need to spend it where it's needed. The money I saved for your tuition isn't going to be used now, so it's not going to be of much use." Wei Ming smiled and said, "Besides, you don't even remember your birthday."

birthday
this kind of thing
Li Xuan was a little dazed
In my past and present lives combined, my concept of birthdays has become quite vague. In my past life, my family died early, and my finances weren't very good. At most, I went from eating out to eating out, but I didn't think about it or care about it.
The sense of ritual is no longer necessary.

After all, it is needed only when someone cares about it.

But now, everything seems to be different.

There really is someone who cares about me, a man with gray hair on his temples.

The distance was very close and the light was not dim. I could see the graying temples, wrinkles, deep eye sockets, and rough skin with wrinkles from too much sun exposure.

I remember my birthday on July 7th, the time when I came into this world.

Suddenly I feel like crying.

A little bit.

At this time, it would be pretentious not to accept the phone.

"This phone is great. I've wanted to buy it before."

"Save some money, otherwise you will not have money to marry a wife in the future."

"Marrying a wife? When I, Li Xuan, marry a wife, I will definitely let her spend money on me. How can I justify spending money on her?"

"Cow, don't be like me."

"It certainly won't be like you, an old turtle."

"Can I have your birthday present back?"

"No way, hahaha."

Li Xuan laughed happily,
Laughing is very happy.
Man, don't say so many hypocritical things. If you want to repay your uncle, then come up with better and more superior works.
Achieving higher and stronger achievements is the highest and best reward.

Repay his expectations, what he hopes to become.

Is the best response.

"Okay, your recent films 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber' and 'The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' are both in the pre-release stage. We still have to watch your masterpieces."

At this time, Wei Ming laughed.

Jin Yong.

It is truly a legend, popular from 1955 to 2002.

Not to mention 2002, Li Xuan, who came from later generations, probably knew that Jin Yong's works were popular until 2025.

It can be said that Jin Yong’s works can really be popular for a hundred years.

People spanning generations.

Wei Ming has been reading Jin Yong's newspaper works since he was a child.

Li Xuan is a TV series by Jin Yong that was adapted into a movie after I watched it as a child - the greatest hero is the one who throws himself into the streets.

It can be said that Jin Yong’s works can truly be said to be century-class IP works.

It is extremely powerful. So this time, both "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" and "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" are not to be missed.
"Yes, "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" show you what the most awesome Murong Fu is in history."

"The most awesome Murong Fu in history, you are so arrogant!"

"That is required."

"Uncle"

Li Xuan glanced at his uncle's white hair and said, "I now have an additional motivation."

"What?" Wei Ming was a little confused.

"Well, or maybe it's a motivation that existed before, but is clearer now."

Fight for fame and fortune for loved ones.

It looks very respectable.

But Li Xuan felt.

This reason is enough to be one of my motivations.

It can be said that from the 50s to the 80s, almost all of them are looking forward to this "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" and "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". It can be said that many people, including those in the industry who are on the sidelines, or those who are simply watching the movie, have expressed their expectations for this work.

The period also includes Wang Jing who is in the capital at this time.
He came here to audition for "The Number One Under Heaven", and there were many roles that needed to be screened through auditions.

Aside from Cheng Shifei, Duan Tianya, and Gui Hai Yidao, who have confirmed their roles, the others will have to audition.
"The audition notice has been sent out. Now we just have to wait for each company to submit their talent. Don't rush for now. Wait and see how 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber' and 'The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' perform."

At this time, Wang Jing spoke to Deng Yancheng who had come to the mainland with him.

Deng Yancheng also nodded at this time.

The ratings of "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" are very important. They are IP masterpieces and first-line TV series. Their ratings are the basis for judging whether "The First Under Heaven" is worth investing so much money in.
Logically, it still depends on the performance of the 'big boss'.

Only when the "boss" Jin Yong achieves good results can subsequent original creations have a higher ceiling. If the ceiling of martial arts themes disappears, then the financiers will not have to invest too much money in this work, and there will not be so many resources.

Therefore, it is actually these latecomers who most hope that "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" will have good ratings.

"I believe in your vision. Since you chose to invest in a martial arts TV series, you must have your reasons." Deng Yancheng joked at this time.

Wang Jing does not have a very good reputation in the Hong Kong entertainment circle. This "Fatty Wang" is a well-known follower in the industry.

After he made "God of Gamblers", he made "Casino Tycoon".

There are countless similar examples, but in other words, Wang Jing's business sense is not ordinary sharp.
You may despise him on the artistic level, but in terms of commercial achievements, you simply cannot ignore this king of trendsetters who always keeps up with the trends of the times, a big shot in the Hong Kong film industry with an invincible business sense.

"Which do you think is better, The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils or The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber?"

"The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber"

Wang Jing prefers a 'mature' team and circle.

Although the mainland circle has made rapid progress, it is still in its infancy and development.

There's no such rush or anxiety.
"However, we are almost catching up. Although Zhang Jizhong's version of The Legend of the Condor Heroes didn't receive very good reviews, it had its own artistic sense in visuals, and the actual viewing experience was quite good."

At this time, Wang Jing still had some approval for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

He may not be able to handle art, but when it comes to commercialization, he is an expert among experts.

In the future, Zhang Jizhong's version will definitely be better, and they will embrace more new things.
But for now, let’s put our expectations on "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".

Coincidentally, the first drama to be broadcast was "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".

"Just take a break and stay in this hotel. I heard that the paradise here is very good."

"Humph, Fatty Wang, you don't understand. What heaven on earth is this? It's not as good as a hair in Wancheng."

The mid-term is over and it is near the end of December. "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" and "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" are gradually going to be released during this New Year's Eve.

There are many public opinions about the "Beijing Film Academy No. 1", and there are even some fake newspapers that say "Beijing Film Academy No. 1 vs. Beijing Film Academy No. 1", and both works have this young No. 1.

But in fact, people in the industry are all noncommittal about this and just want to watch the fun - whether from the perspective of acting skills, status, or public opinion, it is basically Su Youpeng and Alyssa Chia vs. Hu Jun and Lin Zhiying. The ones who carry the show here are actually three from Taiwan.

It should be the Taiwan circle vs the Taiwan circle.

As for the subsequent publicity and promotion investment, after the first wave of trial cards of the Beijing Film Academy's top student was played, the "main force" was the publicity and promotion centered on Su Youpeng and others.

"Jin Yong's dramas are also very popular in school."

At this time, Li Xuan could hear many people in the class discussing Jin Yong's works.

It is worthy of being the youth of N generations, and it can be seen with the naked eye that it can continue.

In the past, people were still remaking Jin Yong's dramas in 2025.

"Who doesn't yearn for the Jianghu? Free and easy, surrounded by the mundane world? My favorite character is Linghu Chong, the most free and unrestrained male protagonist." At this point, Luo Jin chuckled, and he knew everything about "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," such as who was the strongest fighter.
Someone next to him said that under Shi Potian, Linghu Chong is a playful person.
Then Li Xuan escaped. It is extremely boring for fans to compare the combat effectiveness of characters, and it is even more boring to compare the combat effectiveness of different works.

However, it can also be seen how profound the influence of Jin Yong's dramas is on this generation. Even the less popular works of Jin Yong, such as "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer", can be brought out for discussion.

Not to mention "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", which are at the top of the popularity charts.

One is the pinnacle of group portraits, and the other is the conclusion of the Condor Heroes trilogy.

Especially "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" is simply the origin of the cool literature, and its influence is far-reaching.
To see the big picture from the small, the campus is a microcosm of young people. The Internet was not yet developed in that era, and Mahuatong was probably still pretending to be a female customer service representative to play QQ.

Public opinion within the school can basically be seen as a microcosm of public opinion among young people, including discussions about study and TV dramas.

The boys discussed martial arts TV series, while the girls mostly discussed "Autumn in My Heart". In this era, the Korean Wave is like a dimensionality reduction attack on the Chinese Wave.

However, the basic base of martial arts movies is still boys.
"I heard that this time, there is Liu Yifei in the "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils"."

"I'm so envious. At this age, you already have all these heavyweight resources."

"She has a good father, what do you have? Forget it, don't overthink it. Often, their starting point is your ending point. Will you ever get a role like Wang Yuyan in your lifetime? Impossible. She debuted as Bai Xiuzhu, then got Wang Yuyan. It's not impossible for her to play the Little Dragon Girl in The Return of the Condor Heroes next."

"Don't mention it, she really can do it."

"Envy, some things are just innate to others."

In the cafeteria, Li Xuan saw many people discussing this matter, and their words were full of envy. Liu Yifei was about to go over with her rice bowl, but when she heard these discussions, she turned around and left silently, finding a place to sit down and eat by herself, as if she was deliberately avoiding people.

Although Liu Yifei is now the "school belle" and receives a lot of love letters every day, she doesn't really have any good female friends on campus.

Li Xuan didn't say much, but just walked over with his food bowl.

"Ah! Brother Li!"

When she saw Li Xuan, Liu Yifei's slightly lonely expression instantly brightened up.

"Smile more."

"Ok?"

"You look so pretty when you smile."

"Oh"

Liu Yifei's face turned slightly red at this time: "Do you say this to every girl?"

"Hey, hey, I'm just telling you this."

Li Xuan just chuckled and sat down without saying anything.

"Why, you can't stand those gossips?"

In response to this, Liu Yifei was a little speechless, but did not say anything else. There was no way. Indeed, she was able to get the role of Wang Yuyan entirely relying on the reputation of her mother Hongxingwu. They were one of the financial backers in "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

It's just a little bit sad.

"It's okay, I'm not upset. It's others who have the final say, and I did get the role through backdoor connections at home, so there's nothing wrong with that." Liu Yifei smiled and said, "However, after the show airs, I'll use my own strength to shut them up. That's the hard truth!"

Li Xuan's attempt to comfort Liu Yifei was in vain.

This girl is better than I imagined.

She understands many truths and doesn't need anyone to teach her. She just understands and comprehends.

But when you encounter this kind of vague alienation, you still feel a little uncomfortable.

At this time, Li Xuan joked.

"Just so you know, 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber' premiered recently. This is the year-end ratings battle, and everyone's vying for the title of best drama of the year. Why don't you, as a viewer, watch both of these works?"

“There’s no TV in the dorm.”

Li Xuan said as a matter of course.

"It doesn't matter. There's no one in the dormitory, but there is one in the teacher's office. Go over to the teacher's office and ask for a favor. I can speak to the teacher!"

Looking at Li Xuan's expression, Liu Yifei hesitated to speak. In fact, our conditions don't need to be that difficult.

I have a small villa in the second ring road of Beijing, and a 29-inch Sony color TV.
I haven't turned on the TV there for a long time. I wonder if it's broken.

Originally, Liu Yifei planned to invite Li Xuan to the villa to watch a movie together.

However, when Liu Yifei was struggling for a long time and wanted to send out an invitation, another person got there first and made an appointment with Li Xuan.

That was Gao Yuanyuan, who had first made an appointment with Li Xuan to watch a movie together. This Beijing girl was also a local middle-class person and had a 29-inch color TV.

Of course Li Xuan happily agreed.

"Gao Yuanyuan, it's that girl."

Liu Yifei felt a little lost in her heart. She remembered the girl from another school who came to the school to find Li Xuan last time. Her appearance and temperament were not inferior to hers.

It was clearly me who was hesitating.

Hesitation will lead to failure!
Why blame Miss Gao Yuanyuan?

"Brother Li!"

"what?"

"We have an agreement. Let's watch Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils together."

"That's a must, cousin."

"Well! It's a deal!"

(End of this chapter)