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

Chapter 219, The Legend of Sword and Fairy

Even young people aren't very optimistic about "The Legend of Sword and Fairy".

After all, as a project, the reputation of his IP is not exactly good.
The main problem is that it carries the biggest 'original sin', which is that this project is a game IP.

In this era, the word "game" is probably the greatest original sin.

An era where the mere mention of video games should evoke fear.

If we're talking about whose project garnered the most attention on campus, it would probably be Huang Shengyi's "Kung Fu Champion".

at this time.

On the teachers' office side, Liu Songping stood up again.

The TV version of Kung Fu.

The title "Kung Fu Champion" already carries its own buzz.

She's thought it through.

Damn it, why do we have to compare ourselves to a monster like Li Xuan?
That's being attached to appearances.

Huang Shengyi is not trying to compete with others for ecological niche!
The current situation is that I can't beat Li Xuan, but I can't beat you! Liu Yifei, we all sell our looks, figures, and temperament, but my Huang Shengyi might not be able to defeat you.

Moreover, she has even more mature acting skills.

We can't lose, we simply can't lose.

As for Li Xuan, everyone from the new generation of Beijing circle's capital to the old generation of Beijing circle's actors has a problem with him and is targeting him.
The new capital has stopped investing in him and is simply maintaining the status quo, preventing him from participating in works produced by the Beijing art circle. Of course, if Li Xuan's fame reaches a certain level and he can demonstrate the purity of the Class of '96, these investors will actively seek cooperation.

It's all about interests, interests.

But now there's a conflict of interest, so it's being targeted.

Whether it's new capital or old hands in the industry.

It's all about interests.

Li Xuan has touched upon the interests of many people.

Before he graduates from his senior year, let him enjoy his last glorious days.

Wait until after graduation.

Right now, we're not taking any action.
Wait for him to 'commit suicide'.

Why should I worry about it?

"Sigh, game adaptations. Young people are just too naive. If you hadn't promoted it as a game adaptation, it would have been fine. But by promoting it as such, it's backfired."

He spoke in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for Wang Jinsong and his group at the table to hear.

"Do you think she has a crush on you?"

Chen Bing teased from the side, "It feels like her targeting of you has gone beyond the competition for professional titles; it's just plain and simple, targeting you."

"Please don't say such unlucky things."

Wang Jinsong's words couldn't be more disdainful.

It's about evaluating professional titles, plus old and new grudges.

She was a staunch capitalist within the school, meaning she was the principal's adversary and strongly opposed to the principal starting new courses.

Without capital, there is no film and television industry; actors need money and resources to have a future.
Capital, capital, capital is the first priority.

They scoffed at the principal's "people-oriented" strategy.

No matter how good an actor is, they all need resources to support them to succeed.

Li Xuan is a lucky exception.

"Game adaptation? Game adaptation is great! These days, what young person doesn't like playing games? It's such a trendy thing."

"Oh dear, that's not how it's said."

Liu Songping was not unfamiliar with the matter.

A game from 1999.

To this day, there's no official sales figure for the product in mainland China—if sales were good, it would be widely known by now.

One could speculate that this IP is actually trying to promote itself through the TV series.

This has a negative impact on the TV series itself.

Unlike other works where the IP drives the adaptation, this time the adaptation is used to sustain the IP.

It's very stressful.

Therefore, Liu Songping was able to be certain.

To be able to be certain and certain about something.

This time, "Chinese Paladin" is definitely going to be a flop, and that's precisely why they have the confidence to make sarcastic remarks.

This time, a thorough background check was conducted.

We've made ample preparations!
It has a huge advantage!

The advantage is mine!

"Oh well, you're right."

Then, Wang Jinsong suddenly hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself, and chuckled.

Liu Songping: No, not at all.

Chen Bing: Hehe.

You son of a bitch.

You're really not taking this lying down!
The best rebuttal is to not take the bait.

I'm too lazy to argue with you.

It was visibly clear that Liu Songping's blood pressure began to rise sharply.

Her face started to turn red.

Oh my god.

In fact, Wang Jinsong doesn't need to refute this kind of thing.

The ratings can refute that.
And
Sales figures for "The Legend of Sword and Fairy".

Wang Jinsong was actually a little guilty.

He also has this game on his computer.

It was a free gift with the five-dollar Warcraft game.

Pirated CDs, pirated games included.

Shouldn't that be counted in sales figures?

At this time, the promotion and marketing for "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" also began.

The current reaction is unknown, but as more and more elderly people watch it, more and more jokes emerge, with many saying that these resources are being wasted and should be used in "Moment in Peking".

Otherwise, it's a waste of money!
Actually, there were quite a few undercurrents before the show even started.

Tangren's internal investors are eager to take advantage of the performance-based compensation rights.

The Shanghai film industry itself viewed this project with a sense of schadenfreude, and they had long been dissatisfied with Tangren Media, this emerging force.

As an older generation, what I dislike most are newly emerging companies in the same industry.

Although it represents works from the Shanghai art scene, I still hope it flops.

Liu Yifei, on the other hand, bears the pressure of being the 'leading lady'.

Liu Lili ignored this and let her bear the pressure herself, as bearing pressure is something she should learn.

This time, consider it an opportunity.

Only Li Xuan.

"We're going to be juniors soon."

"Yeah, I'm about to be a junior in college."

There are two years left until graduation.

In two years, with this promotion to a higher level in film and television, what level will he be able to reach by his senior year of college? Will he continue to be targeted by capital? In fact, Li Xuan felt that what he was going to do next would probably make him hated by the capital circle.

The situation is different from what Tangren Media is facing now.

The point of letting others get rich first is to make me even richer.

Your later desire to get rich is simply to make us as rich as you—this child cannot be kept.

It's only because the Beijing entertainment circle doesn't care about the youth romance genre that Tangren Media has grown to its current size. They've faced a lot of pressure, and from a timeline perspective, they should be considered among the Shanghai entertainment circle's people who want to "get rich first."

However, some people who want to get rich first are hindering those who want to get rich first.
This is truly a fucking place.

"Brother Li! I'm not a little girl anymore! I'm not that fragile."

At this moment, Liu Yifei chuckled.

Originally, the pressure was considerable, but I don't know why.

Being next to Brother Li makes the pressure less.

It will be much smaller.

It's as if a sky is covering you.

As long as he doesn't collapse, he's safe.

That warm, safe feeling.

Li Xuan then laughed.

"It's okay, I'll handle 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy'."

"You're just a supporting character, what right do you have to say you're holding the fort!"

Then I heard a chuckle from the side.

"A man who doesn't look so handsome," Bao Beier said with a chuckle.

"Let me give you a piece of advice: this time, you've offended someone, and you're done for. No matter how talented you are, you can't survive here anymore, you know? I can handle you with ease!"

Of course, Zhang Mo couldn't hear what he said, but if he had, he would have roughly known that it wouldn't be easy to manipulate him. His father had almost sacrificed his reputation and connections, using resources meant for promoting top-tier celebrities to ruin Li Xuan.

It almost exhausted all of my connections.

It's burned out, completely consumed. Not a single bit can be retrieved.

Zhang Mo felt heartbroken; these were resources and connections that were originally meant to promote her.

There's no other way now but to use it to pressure Li Xuan.

"Oh, that's great."

Li Xuan looked at Bao Beier and smiled, "Thank you."

Bao Beier felt like she had punched cotton.

There was absolutely no feedback.

Of course, seeing Liu Yifei hanging out with Li Xuan every day—yes, it was pure jealousy.

My family background is better, and I have more resources. Although I'm about the same height and only ten centimeters shorter than him, there's no obvious difference. But he just ignores me and hangs out with Li Xuan every day.

Goddess, why? Goddess, I'm just as good as you!

Why am I so close to this guy who won't last long? Damn it!
"You just wait."

Bao Beier left dejectedly.

"Brother Li, he's always in front of me, what do you think he's trying to do?"

"He wants to dream, he dreams during the day and he dreams at night."

Bao Beier: "!!!!"

A cold wind.

A chilling wind blows through my heart.

How can someone with a 37-degree mouth speak words at -37 degrees?

Damn it!
wait.

Don't be so smug!
After graduating from your senior year and losing your status as a student at Beijing Film Academy, you're nothing! Nobody can protect you.

In the TV series "Chinese Paladin," Li Xuan and Liu Yifei went to see it together.

However, this time it was Li Xuan who went to Liu Yifei's house to visit her.

When I arrived at her house, I found that Aunt Liu was also there.

Liu Lili seems to have grown fond of Li Xuan coming to her house to watch TV dramas.

Ever since the last time "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" aired, I've gotten used to this daughter's male classmate.

Liu Lili had always felt that she would 'dislike' this guy a little, given her terrible and arrogant personality.

Yes, Liu Lili knows this about herself.

Mu Qiang.

Whether it's a matter of nationality or husband.

She admires strong people.

In her eyes, Li Xuan was not a strong person; he was an outsider, a vegetarian, and a "meat."

Not people who eat meat.

But ironically, Liu Lili didn't dislike him, nor did she dislike this male classmate of her daughter. In fact, she liked him because of his own strength and 'purity'.

I developed a slight appreciation for him.

really not bad.

of course.

She also has a good figure.

Li Xuan suddenly felt sensitive gazes sweeping over him. Ugh, he felt a chill run down his spine.

Then Liu Yifei stepped in front of him.

"You unlucky kid."

At this moment, Liu Lili's lips twitched, speechless at her daughter's stressful behavior.

of course.

For Li Xuan, this stubborn child who goes against the current.

She doesn't dislike it.

If it weren't for the fact that my family background is ordinary, it would actually be a good choice.

Even now, I'm just a passerby in my daughter's adolescence.

That's not bad either.

Therefore, Liu Lili did not interfere and let things take their course.

"Hello Auntie."

"Well, we're all familiar classmates, so there's no need to be so formal."

"Can I call you Sister Liu?"

Indeed, when Liu Lili and Liu Yifei stand together, they look more like sisters than mother and daughter.

"Oh, you have a sweet tongue."

Liu Lili chuckled, her mood bright and cheerful.

I've made the lemon water, and now I'm just waiting for "Chinese Paladin" to air. "Mom! Why did we choose this IP for adaptation? The teachers and classmates at school all say this project has serious problems."

"what is the problem?"

"Is this IP's influence in mainland China limited?"

“Limited. Sigh, they’re too short-sighted.” Liu Lili shook her head: “They focus on so-called ‘data’ and are superstitious about statistics, which will make them stumble.”

"After all, not all data can be included in statistics. Judging from the current situation in mainland China, data and influence are not really equivalent."

Li Xuan was also laughing beside him.

"After all, the regulations for registering cultural products here are not sound, so how can we rely on statistics?"

Liu Lili, who was standing next to him, was a little surprised. She didn't expect Li Xuan to be able to see this point, which was something that many people in the industry and analysts had not figured out.

Media coverage, sales figures, statistical feedback, and even Softstar Entertainment itself—it's not a particularly large game company anymore; the boss still drives a Mazda and gets stuck in terrible traffic jams.

It fits all the criteria for a third-rate IP address.

Li Xuan could see this.

That was indeed somewhat unexpected.

It's not just about acting skills and appearance, but also about knowledge and experience.
This also gave Liu Lili a sense of surprise.

purity.

As an actor, everything requires talent.

He possesses all of these qualities.

Furthermore, he also possessed some potential as a director and screenwriter.
Liu Lili's expression was strange.

This kid.
If the old man from Beijing can't control him this time...

What kind of results can he produce after graduating from university?

Can he play the lead role?

Can they persuade big capital to continue recruiting them, and then become seeded players? Become someone who can compete and chat with those seeded players?

In summary

He is indeed a young man with extraordinary potential.

At this time, "Chinese Paladin" began airing.

The opening scene features a swordsman soaring through the air and flying across the desolate landscape.

The story begins with a swordsman—and then, the dream ends.

He's a complete idiot, a swordsman.

The hoodlum's dream is over.

I was still very touched.

This young man has a roguish air about him.

He is Li Xiaoyao, the male protagonist of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy". His name contains the character "Xiaoyao" (meaning carefree and unrestrained), and he wants to fly his sword between heaven and earth to slay demons and monsters.

But that's what dreams are.

This opening immediately draws you in.

This is probably the distance between reality and dreams.

Which young man hasn't had such a dream when he was young?

But for that boy...

This dream has never come true.

Young people from small towns, and even students, have all had this dream.

"Looks like all the funds have been spent here."

At this moment, Wang Jinsong was watching the TV series in front of him. The opening scene alone used special effects without any skimping on cost, and it was basically movie-level special effects.

In terms of concept, although no big names were invited, very precise special effects technology was used.

Moreover, the immersive feeling at the beginning.

It was done quite well.

Let alone teenagers.

A middle-aged man like him.

There is also a vague and ethereal feeling in my heart.

The dream of wielding a sword and wandering the world.

The only difference is that the era of martial arts was martial arts, while this era has moved to fantasy martial arts.

A fantasy-themed Xianxia (Chinese fantasy) story.

Wang Jinsong was completely unaware of this at the time.

Follow this handsome and youthful little guy.

I entered this bizarre and fantastical world of immortals and heroes.

The script begins to play.

The pace at the start wasn't particularly slow.

Li Xiaoyao enters Immortal Spirit Island seeking medicine to cure his aunt, where he meets Zhao Ling'er.

The protagonist was almost beaten to death for being mistaken for a lecher.

Zhao Ling'er, however, believed him to be someone else.

One of them, who shares the same name as Li Xiaoyao and also calls him Brother Xiaoyao.

Ten years ago.

Thus, a cause and effect were formed.

He looked exactly like the young man Li Xiaoyao in front of her, so Zhao Ling'er mistook him for her Xiaoyao brother and didn't pursue the matter of him peeping at her while she was bathing.

Of course, I choose to forgive Brother Xiaoyao.

And with her grandmother as witness, she and he got married!

A boy who inexplicably stumbled upon Fairy Spirit Island.

He inexplicably ended up with a woman as beautiful as an angel as his wife.

Although everything seems a bit stiff, it leaves no room for the audience to think.

The audience only saw one.

That's how I, Li Xiaoyao, have acquired a beautiful wife and concubines, no matter how inexplicable it may seem.

If that's the case, then the discovery of unparalleled martial arts skills at the bottom of a cliff is simply inexplicable.

On the contrary, the fast pace does not affect the viewing experience, or rather, the viewing experience is better.

"The plot unfolds quite quickly, without giving you time to think about whether it's reasonable or not; it's just an idol drama after all."

Xu Xiaodan has a keen eye; she immediately recognized the nature of this work as a pure idol drama.

The way they unfold is all like idol dramas.

The story is entirely driven by the emotional connection between the male and female protagonists.

All other components were analyzed and separated.

"At first I thought it would be like a martial arts drama, but I didn't expect it to be an idol romance."

Chen Bing, who was standing next to him, was quite disappointed.

He wanted some more intense and heated conflict, like in traditional martial arts dramas.

I didn't expect it to be an idol drama about romance. If it weren't for his students acting in it, this thing would definitely not be his cup of tea.

Especially since the male lead is from the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

what the hell.

He's nowhere near as handsome as our Li Xuan.

Why was he chosen as the male lead?

"That's not quite right. They each have their own kind of handsomeness. This young man from the Shanghai Theatre Academy... he has a youthful kind of handsomeness, which is different from Li Xuan's handsomeness." Xu Xiaodan was speaking fairly from a woman's perspective.

This Li Xiaoyao has a very strong sense of youthfulness.

Li Xuanqiang possesses masculinity, domineering charisma, royal nobility, and a wildly handsome madman.
The more Xu Xiaodan spoke, the more something seemed off.

Our student.

Li Xuan is handsome.

like.

That's a bit too comprehensive.

A handsome man with a thousand faces.

What a freak with a thousand faces!

And next.

Chen Bing's favorite narrative has arrived.

The villain who appears throughout the entire series is his student, the leader of the Moon Worship Cult.

At the start of the game.

Using seduction.

Kill the wicked queen of the Nanzhao Kingdom.

Although the cause and effect are unclear.

But there was something in his eyes.

Profound evil.

This is a villain with a very authentic flavor.

That's how it is at first glance.

The first three episodes of "Chinese Paladin" have been broadcast.

The pacing is brisk, following the protagonist's next mission: with his wife and master who suddenly appear out of nowhere, he ventures into the martial world, using the search for Zhao Ling'er as a starting point.

Let's begin this journey.

A very classic plot development.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with it.

The theme song is great, and the ending theme is great.

"I'm not a young person, so I don't really know whether this show is good or not. Son, from your perspective, could you give your opinion on whether this show is good or not?"

Zhang Guoli was also forced to watch "Chinese Paladin".

He is definitely not the target audience for this work.

However, I have invested heavily in the "villain" role in this work.

His heavy investment led to his downfall.

That's why he pays close attention to Li Xuan's every move. He cares a lot about what dramas Li Xuan has airing and what's going on around him, even more than he cares about his son's dramas.

no way.

I added too much to my position.

The sunk costs are already too high.

After the huge success of "The World's Finest" and "The Legend of the White Snake", and after Li Xuan's roles became outstanding and popular, he gained widespread recognition.

I still have some regrets.

If given another chance, Zhang Guoli might choose to let his son debut a year later, at least to avoid competing with Li Xuan for market share.

What's the point of arguing? We're not as good as them anyway.

But now the tragic problem is...

There's no going back now.

Having gradually increased my holdings step by step, I'm now deeply entrenched in this position.

Giving up would mean all previous efforts were wasted, and all the previous work would have been for nothing.

Therefore, we can only continue to increase the stakes.

Continue to invest heavily in resources.

I stare at it anxiously every day, hoping for a gain or a loss.

At this moment, Zhang Mo's eyes flickered.

It's not good-looking at all. Just like my uncles said, it's an immature project created by a young man.

The team is young and the planning is immature.

Yeah.

Since you put it that way, son.

Then I can rest assured.

Zhang Guoli was genuinely afraid. He was really afraid that all the resources he had invested would benefit someone else.

Especially when Li Xuan's Moon Worship Cult Leader appeared.

His blood pressure rose.

This character's acting skills are truly excellent.

At the very least, he is definitely a "qualified" evil villain, but there are not many surprises. After all, the character's attributes look very rigid and inflexible.

But he still didn't let his guard down.

Li Xuan has already given him far too much work.

He was terrified that this would happen again.

He couldn't take it anymore.

The only way to understand this is through the overall negation of the series.

They also rejected the role.

Fortunately, both his son and his senior colleagues thought the project was quite unreliable.

He's still too young.

At this moment, I watched my father gradually break into a smile.

Zhang Mo's eyes flickered even more.

But his eyes never left the television.

Ah shit.