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

Chapter 342, Summer TV Drama Season Begins!
"Can't he just follow the steps?"

"He always gives me the feeling that he is very eager to improve himself."

If it were someone else, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. Most people actually lack this quality—the fighting spirit to strive for progress.

But Li Xuan possesses an indomitable fighting spirit.

This is a good thing.

However, this excessive fighting spirit can easily turn into short-sightedness and a desire for quick success.

"That's not quite right. We have to think about it from the perspective of someone who started out as an extra. When you experience poverty, you decide to seize every opportunity to climb up. Don't you see that in the top echelons of our industry, there are actually quite a few people from humble backgrounds? And it's the fighting spirit that's most likely to be cultivated in people from the lowest rungs of society."

Cheng Shilong, Stephen Chow, Ma Xiaogang.
There is a fault here.

The top level is actually mostly comprised of non-resource-rich individuals, unlike the "excellent" and "good" levels.

To reach the top, both talent and fighting spirit are indispensable.

"If he really only wanted to reach the top level, I think there are many ways he could have done it, but his ambition is too strong. He wants too much. You could say his path is correct, at least I think. If he really wants to reach the top of the world, his eagerness for quick success is the most correct one."

"But you don't believe he can reach the very top, so that's the crux of the matter. You approve of his approach to the top, but you don't think he can get to that biggest stage. If it's just about a good stage, he doesn't need to be in such a rush."

After years of friendship, how could Wang Fengsheng not understand Xu Xiang's meaning?

Xu Xiang nodded.

This is the truth.

Ambition and talent are always mismatched.

There will always be people who want more.

Mediocre people strive to become talented individuals.

Talented people strive to become geniuses.

Geniuses, however, strive for even greater heights.
At every stage, there are those who fall from grace and those who eventually fade into obscurity.

"Actually, I think that if he loses to Huayi Brothers this time, it might not be a bad thing. If he can really join Huayi and combine his talent with resources, he might really have the qualifications to explore the future. So it might not be a bad thing. Unlike the charity from China Film Group, at least Huayi Brothers' ambition and sincerity are real."

Xu Xiang smiled at this moment.

"What we elders need to do now is to soothe his feelings. The arrogance of a genius is most afraid of emotional fluctuations. We need to help him to accept things calmly even if they don't meet his expectations. That's what we elders need to do."

"You, the principal of the Central Academy of Drama, actually consider yourself an elder to us students of the Beijing Film Academy? We used to fight like dogs over these kinds of things."

"The meaning of healthy competition is to produce better and more outstanding talents. Besides, he has already graduated. In ten or twenty years, he can become a visiting professor at our Central Academy of Drama. Wouldn't he then be considered one of our students?" Xu Xiang smiled slightly.

Wang Fengsheng wanted to curse.

You're reaping the rewards!

However, this is indeed true.

As elders, it is important to fulfill your role and demonstrate your wisdom at this time.

Try to calm him down; with the betting agreement in place, he'll definitely feel nervous.

Regardless of success or failure
At this moment, these two "highly respected" elders in the circle...

When I arrived at Li Xuan's house.

And that's when we saw this moment.

In progress.

Li Xuan looked "solemn".

As expected, Li Xuan was bearing an undue mental burden, carrying such heavy responsibilities and stakes for a young man.

I do feel stressed.

In particular, the burden he bore this time was not just his own, but also the rumors surrounding Gao Yuanyuan, the attitude of the Northeast circle, and so on. All of these things were immense pressure, a pressure that no one could bear.

Looking at Li Xuan's somber expression, it was clear that he understood everything.

One kind of reasoning is—'As expected'.

Just as Xu Xiang was about to try to persuade Li Xuan, he discovered that Li Xuan wasn't busy with "The Long Season" in his study, but instead was looking at photo albums.

One of them was an old photo album that Li Xuan had asked Han Ping to help him find.

The benefits of establishing a relationship with China Film Group are already becoming apparent; a lot of 'information' can be found through them.

Some information that is difficult for ordinary people in the entertainment industry to find.

This is also a manifestation of 'resources', a kind of 'knowledge' that is difficult for ordinary people to access.

When Li Xuan came into contact with this knowledge...

You can feel the weight and pressure that knowledge brings.

When the theme is 'photo studio'.

Naturally, it should be presented as a 'photograph'.

When I saw these photos...
The ability to empathize begins to come into play.

The unwillingness to accept being beheaded.

Kou Ren's 'happy' smile.

Li Xuan sensed that they were enjoying it, and while being cruel, they felt no remorse.

Li Xuan was able to empathize with the expressions in the photos.

Travel through time.

Try to feel the emotions of these executioners.

laugh.

Laugh wildly.

happy.

Slaughter, destroy their dignity, impale their cubs on the tips of guns.

It makes us incredibly happy!

Hahahahaha!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Hahahahaha!!!

laughter.

The frenzy from the photo reached Li Xuan's ears.

at this time.

Li Xuan looked at the 'Japanese soldier' ​​next to him.

"Can you feel my happiness? Hahaha, so blissful." The man holding the samurai sword whispered in Li Xuan's ear.

In this regard.

Li Xuan turned a deaf ear to it all—the short, filthy, and sleazy thing.

No matter how 'happy' he acted in front of her, she turned a deaf ear to it.

She just stared straight at him.

It gave him a sense of, precisely, utter boredom.

Looking at the thing he had copied from the photograph, the smell of blood on his body, the flesh and blood on his bayonet, were all right next to Li Xuan.
"Aren't you afraid of me?"

Perhaps it was Li Xuan's calmness and lack of fear that made the Japanese soldier feel extremely humiliated.

Extremely indignant.

Why? What gives you the right?

Why aren't you afraid of me?

This enraged him, and he used the most vicious language and the most disgusting actions to express a despicable attitude. Utterly despicable.

"If you've made me angry, you've succeeded, and you've done a great job. But if you've made me afraid, I'm not afraid of you."

Li Xuan at this time.

They then covered the borrowed photo album with the cover.

After calming herself down a bit, she went to see Xu Xiang and Wang Fengsheng who had come over.

"I'm sorry for the delay. I was busy with the new movie."

"The Nanjing theme, as the industry insiders say, is true. You really have to challenge Lu Chuan, the 'strongest' among the seventh generation of directors, to make that challenge."

The industry rumors are true—it's unexpected that Li Xuan is really going to challenge Lu Chuan to elevate his status and replace one of the strongest fighters of his generation.
So crazy.

and.

Xu Xiang was also somewhat surprised at this moment, both by the bloody photos in the album and by Li Xuan's current state of mind.

Surprisingly, he didn't seem nervous about the upcoming film release.

Instead, he shifted his focus to another work, which caused him to feel oppressed—because of another work, not the current one.

Regarding the upcoming film release.

His feelings.

I originally thought his mentality would be affected, but I didn't expect him to be able to keep up with other projects at this time. Considering that he really wants to challenge Lu Chuan's position in his next movie, it doesn't seem so surprising.

What he will face next.

He was not at all confused.

"A lot of pressure?"

"Yeah, the pressure is really high. This new movie is more difficult to handle than I imagined." At this moment, facing Wang Fengsheng's worries and the Japanese soldiers who were still shouting beside him, Li Xuan's mood was not good. He could only say that suppressing his 'anger' had already taken a lot of effort.

But the emotions still lingered.

"Yeah, you need to relieve some pressure."

"Yes, I need to depressurize. Fortunately, there will be a pressure relief valve for me to use temporarily."

Xu Xiang was slightly puzzled.

"What pressure relief valve?"

From other people's perspectives, Li Xuan must be under tremendous pressure right now.

However, what Li Xuan said next surprised both of them, the two battle-hardened principals.

"My film 'The Long Season' will be released soon. When I win the bet with Huayi Brothers and 'take over' the ratings of all the TV dramas airing at the same time, I will feel the pressure and release."

He acted as if it were perfectly natural.

Regardless of the external environment or the public opinion I face.

My purpose is actually only one thing.

Win awards, win viewership ratings.

I want the award two and a half years from now, and I want the ratings too. Even if the opponent is Liu Guanglong, whom I helped propel to the top, or the strong contender "Lurking," I will consider them all as my opponents.
My expectations for "The Long Season".

It's a masterpiece of unparalleled quality.
At this point, the summer movie season had already begun, and all parties were ready.

Liu Guanglong's "Blood Mist" premiered during the lunch break, a prime time slot, allowing viewers to enjoy an episode with a dark, terrifying, and suspenseful atmosphere before their afternoon nap.

Whether it's an embroidered shoe or a similar suspenseful horror TV series, this spot is the best.

At midday, the yang energy is strong, and many people who are somewhat interested in watching but also a little scared will choose to watch at this time.

That's when they'll choose to go.

Seeking thrills that one dares not seek.

Liu Guanglong understood this point. He focused on the aspects of human nature and considered himself to be the one who understood human nature best and knew the other feelings within it best.

He knew that watching horror works in a 'safe' environment was human nature; even if one was afraid, there was a feeling of being drawn to them.

'Mist' is suspense.

'Blood color' is the atmosphere.

It begins with the death of the town's richest man in the mid-1930s.

Connected by the 'treasure map'
This midday slot release is quite powerful, with two episodes airing back-to-back, clearly establishing the atmosphere of horror, the main storyline, and the time period.

At least, that's the opinion of mainstream media and bloggers who are focusing on the release date this time.
Today's era has become dominated by internet media. Companies like Douban, Sina, and NetEase are leading the news trends of this era.

It has become the 'most mainstream' thing.

The biggest advantage of the internet is its feedback mechanism.

It's fast.

quickly!

It had only been two hours since it aired, and various online reviews and ratings had already emerged, with preliminary evaluations of the work already taking shape.

'excellent'

"A very good start. The atmosphere of the suspense drama and the main plot are very clear, which is what he does best. It's just that the main character seems to have one more Yan Shuangying than An Zaitian."

Jiang Li has now been promoted to a higher management position.

Evaluating current TV and film productions and selecting 'talent' for the group are also her responsibilities, as well as handling some publicity and distribution matters.

This is considered an internal transfer within the group.

Let someone who understands the work be in charge of the publicity department.

of course,

Wang Lei personally handled some of the publicity and distribution for "The Long Season" this time.

Now, Li Xuan is no longer someone like Wang Haiyang who can be associated with him; he is a talent personally overseen by the chairman.

One, the kind of talent Wang Lei longs for.

Now, Wang Lei craves this talent, hoping he can suffer a defeat this time, using the bet as a bargaining chip.

Bring him under your command.

The chairman personally took charge of the publicity and distribution, and this actually happened.

Jiang Li will not give up watching "The Long Season," after all, outside of her job, she is also an audience member, someone who can appreciate and understand works of art.

Suspense, Northeast China, mass layoffs—these elements combined are still appealing to someone like her, who, although not young, enjoys trying new things.

It possesses considerable appeal, making people want to see how far this work can ultimately go. They want to see what kind of work Li Xuan, who already has the appeal of film and television ratings and box office success, can actually create.

Moreover, Li Xuan's name already has considerable appeal.

With the added promotion, its initial viewership ratings should be quite good.

Next up is the 6 PM to 8 PM time slot.

Next up is "Lurking".

When "Lurking" came out, after watching the first two episodes,
Jiang Li has already given her evaluation; this drama will definitely achieve great success in the end.

It's incredibly strong. It can be said that it has the best basic qualities of any production this year, with all the actors being veterans, plus the director's excellent performance, resulting in a truly outstanding work.

A highly accomplished and excellent work.

Jiang Li murmured at this moment.

"I roughly know, at least in my eyes, which film is the best this year."

(End of this chapter)