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

Chapter 223, The Spokesperson for Moon Worship

"I think I've passed this test."

Hu Qu's expression was very complicated at this moment.

That final performance directly boosted his popularity and his ability to portray the character.

The Legend of Sword and Fairy was conferred the title of a god in its finale.

Faced with the attacks of the Moon Worship Cult Leader Truth, he did not use a set of fallacies to persuade the other party about this situation.

I didn't try to convince the audience, convince myself, or convince the character.

Instead, they used a very clever method.

Go and retaliate.

Using ignorance to mask confusion in order to resist wisdom is also a kind of 'wisdom'.

The audience doesn't need to be forcibly persuaded; you can just shout things like love, justice, and friendship and rush in.
"The screenwriter of this show is really talented."

Zhu Jie, who was standing next to him, said, "I didn't expect that an idol drama with a mythological and fantasy theme could be so profound."

It was simply stunning.

However, when we get to this point...

The smile on Hu Qu's face vanished once again, replaced by a deeper, more complex expression.

Yes.

Is it about screenwriting and depth?

"The script for this drama is impressive, and the main framework he created is indeed very good. However, judging from what you have seen so far, the credit probably does not belong to this screenwriter."

Hu Qu's words shocked his two close classmates.

The credit doesn't go to the screenwriter? How so?

Zhu Jie and Yuan Hong, who were standing nearby, listened in astonishment.

Hu Qu said.
This time, the character development of the Moon Worship Cult Leader has nothing to do with the original game or even the scriptwriters.

When Li Xuan from the Beijing Film Academy first started out, he received a blank script.

So, Zhu Jie and Yuan Hong seemed to understand why Hu Qu was so frustrated.

Not only is he a year older than others, but the difference in their acting skills is also so great.

Moreover, this freakishly good script comprehension and character creation ability is actually real!

This is probably the most shocking and awe-inspiring part.

He truly created 'Moon Worship' single-handedly!
For Taiwan, the IP value of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" skyrocketed, and the official DVDs sold out immediately.

This was done while there were still legitimate channels for purchasing pirated copies in mainland China.

Yao Zhuangpian was still laughing.

But after receiving feedback for a while, he stopped posting.

Buyers directly spray.

Ah shit.

The product doesn't match the description!
Where is our moon worship?

Where is our moon worshipper who reveres scientific truth and wisdom?

What is this boring thing?
There's a kind of anger about receiving something that doesn't match the description.

Do you even know anything about "The Legend of Sword and Fairy"?

No, actually, is it possible that I am the father of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series? Am I the creator of this IP?
Yao Zhuangpian was on the verge of tears.

"Oh dear. What kind of situation is this, Xie Chonghui? What do you suggest we do?"

Xie Chonghui is also the head of another project for "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and is part of the "Madman Production Group" within Softstar Entertainment.

The chubby, bespectacled man in front of me shook his head: "What can I say? The IP adaptation is working, isn't it? And the goal of getting viewers to boost game sales is achieved, isn't it?"

It's just that I've been getting a lot of criticism, but it's not a big problem.
It can only be said that the direction of the game's storyline is indeed a little lacking compared to the TV series, but what can be done about it?

"Do you think it's time to bring our remake project to the forefront?"

In fact, Yao Zhuangpian had planned to remake "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" from the beginning, making it more compatible with the current computer system and with a fresher picture – of course, he could also make another round of money from it.

The new "Chinese Paladin" series, as well as the "Chinese Paladin Unlimited Edition," are all money-making schemes he conceived.
Add a few more endings, and the premium unlimited version will give Zhao Ling'er a happy ending. So, if your beloved Ling'er can survive, will you buy it or not?

"I think we can do it now."

Xie Chonghui also agreed with this approach this time.
Previously, they weren't popular enough, but now their popularity has exploded.

The image of the Moon Worship Cult Leader has also been changed from the old witch doctor in the original game to the classic black and white robe image in the TV series.

"When will our technology allow models to look exactly like real people? Then we can just use Li Xuan's face."

"Forget about that, but we can use Li Xuan's face for the texture." Xie Chonghui paused for a moment and then said, "But to use his face, we have to talk to them and pay commercial copyright fees."

"Yes, I'll contact his agency about that."

At that moment, Wei Ming received a call from Softstar Entertainment.

"Hey~ That's enough, that's enough~~"

Wei Ming's voice instantly became effeminate and jerky.

Li Xuan's lips twitched slightly as he watched, admiring his uncle's social skills. After judging who the other person was, he could even discern their accent from their hometown dialect.
"They want to invite you to be the Moon Worship Cult Leader in their game."

As for the endorsement fee, Softstar Entertainment paid a generous 300,000 yuan this time, which is considered a top-tier price among new actors.

Advertising endorsements are actually a major source of income for many talent agencies.

For other brands, a slightly higher-profile celebrity with a currently popular drama can basically get a million-dollar endorsement fee. However, there are many shady dealings involved in such a million-dollar endorsement fee. In short, after deducting various fees, the amount that actually ends up in the celebrity's pocket is probably less than 100,000.

Those in the know understand that 'operating costs' and 'actual revenue' are black boxes for the actors themselves.

This 300,000 yuan endorsement deal doesn't require any filming; you only need to provide your profile picture. It's an easy, risk-free income with no breach of contract. Some advertisers require you to maintain a certain persona for several years, otherwise it's considered a breach of contract. Games don't have as many of these miscellaneous requirements.

At this moment, Wei Ming received the contract by fax. After carefully reviewing it, he made changes to a few inaccurate parts and then officially signed the contract.

Li Xuan is the spokesperson for 'Moon Worship'.

"Oh my goodness, 300,000 has been prepaid just like that?"

"Yes, the 300,000 yuan arrived in the account just like that."

At this moment, Li Xuan still had a dazed feeling. In an era where housing prices in Chaoyang District were 4,000 yuan per square meter, this sum of money could give him a 'small nest'.

Even though I have a project called "Buried Alive" weighing on my mind, I still... still want my own little place.

The moment he received the endorsement fee, and then looked at his savings, Li Xuan could no longer suppress his thoughts.

Buy a house?
This was also a day destined to be extraordinary for Liu Yifei.
The Legend of Sword and Fairy propelled her to stardom as a leading actress, making her a solid second-tier actress in the television drama field, and even approaching first-tier status in the niche genre of period dramas.

It's fair to say that she truly nailed the role of the female lead this time.

This proves one thing.

Her ability to carry a drama series.

However, for her, the feedback and impact of this role as the female lead is not yet over.

And this year, for her, is the final stop of "Chinese Paladin".

A grand ceremony for influential figures.

This award is a relatively new one, a category entirely based on the internet, viewership ratings, and search volume. There are no professional judges; the judges are just data repeaters.

For art awards, this is a very 'cold' thing. The only discretionary power might be for the judges to distinguish between 'praise' and 'criticism' from those searches.

The awards are derived by dialectically separating these two aspects and then analyzing them.
Its 'cold' data-driven selection process, coupled with the presence of new and internet capital, has relegated the Fengyun Awards Ceremony to a second-tier award, slightly inferior to the major awards. Whether it can continue to improve its status in the future remains to be seen.

Currently, he is considered a second-tier or near-first-tier television actor, and his works are now focused on the most coveted awards.

Unlike the three major awards of the Magnolia Awards, which are a stage for top-tier and super-top-tier artists, this is for second-tier and near-top-tier artists.

"Awards are just icing on the cake; you'll probably be a runner-up again this year."

Liu Lili said calmly at this moment.

This is not meant to belittle my daughter, but with "Moment in Peking" as a TV series, there is one absolutely inescapable figure: Zhao Yanzi, the pinnacle of contemporary female television actresses.

She was a rising star, known for her roles in "Princess Pearl" and "Romance in the Rain." Qiong Yao's talent is truly formidable.

"Ok!"

Liu Yifei smiled brightly, knowing that this time, she had finally gained her mother's approval.

Liu Lili was also very satisfied with Zhao Ling'er's performance in "Chinese Paladin".

Zhang Jizhong has already made arrangements; the "The Return of the Condor Heroes" project has been approved. When are you coming to act in it?

The position of Little Dragon Girl was tailor-made for you.

I've been saving it for you for a long time.

What do you mean by "held back for a long time"? It's clear that your project has only just been approved now.

Liu Lili still admired this guy to some extent.

They really know how to make a big deal out of themselves.

At this moment, Zhang Jizhong also said with a smile.

As for the role negotiations, let's discuss the specifics at Liu Yifei's birthday party.

Many industry leaders were invited to her birthday party.

This is the coming-of-age ceremony for this rising starlet.

He is also Liu Yifei's godfather, who spent a fortune to organize this event for her.
A long list of invitations.

At this moment, Liu Yifei asked her mother with a flicker in her eyes.

"Mom, I want to invite my classmates."

As for who this classmate is.

Liu Lili knew without being asked.

I also know it was that boy.

To be honest, Liu Lili didn't dislike him at all; in fact, she had a very good impression of the boy. As for inviting Li Xuan, Liu Lili still asked.

"Are you sure you want to invite him to your birthday party? I won't stop you, but I can tell you that it might not be a really good thing for him."

At this moment, Liu Lili spoke.
Liu Yifei didn't understand. She only heard that being able to invite Li Xuan to the birthday party was an extremely happy thing, so she didn't think about anything else.

At this moment, Liu Lili sighed softly.

This birthday party was hosted by her godfather, and cost nearly 200 million yuan.

Two million is a lot for one person.

What kind of number is it?

That's an astronomical figure.

A number that is enough to make one feel inferior.

"Houses, houses, there are so many to choose from!"

At this moment, Li Xuan was browsing houses near Chaoyang District. Prices ranged from several hundred thousand to several hundred thousand yuan.

Basically, I can afford to pay the full amount based on my current financial situation.

That's life.

It always goes through one stage after another.

At least for the time being.

We still need to treat them a little.

A little bit of material stuff.

Li Xuan quickly found an apartment he liked, 100 square meters. The total cost was about 400,000 yuan, and it was a new development.

Such a large sum of money was spent.

Li Xuan still felt a little empty.

It looks like this.

I think I'm now a homeowner myself.

No longer a rootless duckweed.

Li Xuan felt as if his career as an extra was just yesterday.

Back then, we couldn't even afford meat. It was tough, we were so poor.

He now even has a house in Beiping, and it's not small at all; it's a perfectly adequate little nest for him.

"Even in a bare-bones apartment, it feels different. No wonder so many people spend their whole lives pursuing this reinforced concrete thing."

Li Xuan lay on the reinforced concrete in the unfinished house.

They were quite happy.

That's my own place.

Li Xuan was thinking about this.

There should be someone to share it with.

The thought of sharing joy with others.

Li Xuan couldn't help but think of that girl.

After completing the procedures for buying the house.

I made a phone call to Liu Yifei.

It just so happens that Liu Yifei also wants to see me.

Brother Li, Brother Li! I have some good news for you.

I also have some good news to tell you.

Should I go first?

My birthday party.

Come with me this time.

The birthday banquet was also Liu Yifei's coming-of-age ceremony.

Only then did Li Xuan come to his senses.

She is no longer the sixteen-year-old girl he first met.

The girl is 18 years old.

She's a grown woman.

Brother Li, is there anything you want to tell me?

Li Xuan thought about it.

He still smiled.

It's nothing.

"That's real power, spending over a million on a coming-of-age ceremony."

At this moment, Li Xuan felt somewhat emotional.

But surprisingly, there wasn't much frustration.

There wasn't even much inferiority complex.

Right.

I'm an arrogant guy who, looking at Zhang Yimou, can't help but think I could replace him.

How could I feel inferior?

However, Li Xuan was still thinking about it.

What gift should I give my girlfriend for her birthday?

"Brother! I've arrived in Beiping! I came with my father, want to meet up?"

Just then, another phone call came in. That cold yet slightly goofy voice—wasn't that Xiang Zuo?

This one to the left.

At this moment, Li Xuan was listening to the voice on the other end of the phone.

A sudden whim.

"By the way, I have a question for you."

"You said."

What kind of gift should I give a girl when she turns 18?

"cover?"

Li Xuan:
"Should I tell Second Brother what you just said?"

"Oh, I'm just kidding, just kidding. For an 18-year-old girl's coming-of-age ceremony, it's simple. If she's a girl without money, then you should give her something related to money, the more luxurious the better. Get her a set of all kinds of glittering jewelry and jade."

"That girl comes from a wealthy family."

A coming-of-age ceremony costing 180 million yuan.

This is something most people can't imagine.

"You have some money. That's a bit tricky."

At this point, Xiang Zuo pondered, "Then you should use something romantic, something with more emotional value, like a song? Or a performance?"

The tone was skewed to the left, and the disdain was palpable.

Rich girls are just harder to deal with.

At this moment, Li Xuan pondered for a while.

We've finally gotten a clue.

I haven't sung in a long time; I've been too busy filming lately.

"Or rather, a memory that belongs only to the two of you, as a gift."

"Memories that belong only to the two of us. Thank you."

"You're welcome. It's because you're my uncle."

The person on the left over there also seemed somewhat helpless.

but.

Regarding the identity of Li Xuan as his uncle.

I'm not that opposed to it, though.

He even came all the way here to visit Li Xuan this time.

Upon hearing that Li Xuan was going to the Diaoyu State Guesthouse...

Even Xiang Zuo was stunned.

Hold the birthday party at that place.

That's no ordinary girl!

"You're talking about Liu Yifei, right? My dad also received an invitation, but he doesn't have time to attend the little girl's birthday party. I, on the other hand, can use this invitation to sneak in."

"Then we'll meet there."

"Alright, see you there!"

Liu Yifei's birthday banquet.

In a place called Diaoyu State Guesthouse.

It cost 1.8 million.

What is strength? This is strength.

"That's real skill."

At this moment, Huang Xiaoming was also slightly dazed.

Standing beneath this magnificent hotel.

An emotion he had never felt before spread through his heart.

This is the castle built by money, capital, and power—these formidable and powerful things.

Even Lin Zhiying, who was invited, was somewhat shocked. He never expected that the fairy sister he had worked with back then was really a fairy from heaven.

This background is absolutely awesome.

Looking at the people who came one after another to attend, from director Zhang Jizhong, Zhu Shimao, Yu Jian, Zhang Min, as well as some business entrepreneurs and bigwigs from the Ministry of Culture, and even the chairman of Sony Music, this was no longer a coming-of-age ceremony for an 18-year-old girl; it was clearly a high-end banquet for social elites.

When Lin Zhiying arrived here, she could only sit at the table with the younger generation.

More and more guests are arriving.

Liu Lili looked at these visitors without any joy or sorrow. They were all there for the actual controller of Hongxingwu, namely Liu Yifei's godfather and her biological father's childhood friend.

Chen Jingfei is a prominent figure in the business world.

At this moment, Liu Lili looked around. All those who came here were true elites, who would witness her daughter's coming-of-age ceremony and the day she turned 18, to be blessed by everyone.

This is the "top floor" of China.

At this moment, Liu Lili was actually thinking about the classmate that Li Xuan had invited.

To be honest, Liu Lili doesn't dislike Li Xuan anymore, even though there's a sad class barrier between them.
There was even some worry that the kid would be disappointed after seeing this pathetic barrier.

They may have feelings of inferiority.

But that’s fine too.

If he truly "knows the difficulty and keeps his distance," maintaining the proper boundaries, that would be a good thing. It's just a pity for his daughter. Although they will have to face it sooner or later, it's better to face it sooner rather than later.

A friendship that transcends class.

It's very difficult to maintain purity for long.
(End of this chapter)