Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 273 A decisive lead, hey! Xiao Heyun!

The next morning, the internet's enthusiasm did not cool down with the overnight temperature drop; instead, it burned even more fiercely, like charcoal doused with hot oil.

The premiere broadcast data is explosive!

"First Fault Line Explosion!"

The hashtag "Anti-Bombing CP Super Topic Tops the List" is trending!

"Jiang Qing Zhao Jinmai gained a million followers overnight" is trending!

"Jiang's dimensional reduction attack" new
At 10:00 AM sharp, the official Weibo account of "The Beginning" released the impressive results of the first 14 hours of broadcast.

"#PremiereData# Thank you to all passengers! The first day of the loop was a huge success! The first episode garnered over 3.2 million views in 14 hours! The average number of views per episode exceeded 1 million! It swept the top spot on all platforms including Guduo, Lighthouse, Maoyan, and Yunhe, leading by a wide margin! Thank you for being with us on this loop journey! The truth continues!"

This set of data was like a boulder thrown into a lake, instantly creating a huge wave on the internet.

"320 million in 14 hours?! Over 50 million per episode?! My god! These numbers are incredible!"

"First place by a wide margin! Truly unmatched! Jiang Shen is awesome! Kai Duan is awesome!"

"It's a miracle that Tencent Video's backend didn't completely crash last night!"

"Let's observe three minutes of silence for those dramas that were released at the same time..."

"Perfect Partner, Family Glory, Transcendence: What did we do wrong? Why did we have to encounter the monster, the Beginning, at this time of year?"

"A game-winning start to the year! Well deserved! Jiang Qing's crossover into other fields resulted in him achieving godhood with just a slight effort!"

……

On the data rankings, "The Beginning" is prominently displayed at the top, with its various data indicators far surpassing those of other dramas such as "Perfect Partner," "Family Glory," and "Beyond," a gap that is astonishing.

Especially "Family Glory," a family business war drama that Kuzi Video heavily invested in at the beginning of the year, had a huge momentum before its premiere. However, in the face of the monstrous waves stirred up by "The Beginning," it couldn't even make a decent splash and was completely reduced to a background.

The key point is that this is only 14 hours of data!
Apart from "The Sword and the Brocade," which also concluded its run on Tencent Video yesterday and could somewhat close the gap, other dramas airing at the same time were simply powerless to compete.

"The Sword and the Brocade" premiered last month, on December 15, 2021, and concluded yesterday.

Among the TV dramas airing at the same time, only "Ace Troops," starring Xiao Zhan, Huang Jingyu, and Li Youbin, which was also broadcast on both TV and online platforms, could rival the popularity of "Snow in the Sky."

As of midnight on January 12, the total number of views on the platform had exceeded 53 billion, which is undoubtedly a very impressive achievement.

Of course, it's also true that the show received terrible reviews and its final episode barely reached 100 million views.

In contrast, "The Beginning" is the complete opposite, receiving excellent reviews and its popularity continues to grow.

The popularity of "The Beginning" has not only spread from online to offline.

The "Canon" ringtone has become a deadly "deadly sound".

If this melody suddenly plays on a bus or subway in the early morning, it's guaranteed to draw a flurry of startled yet slightly mocking glances from passengers.

On short video platforms, derivative works such as "Canon in D costume challenge", "Canon in D kitchen explosion", and "Canon in wake-up call" are emerging one after another, with many videos easily exceeding 100 million views.

In the milk tea shops and cafes on the streets, voices discussing the plot, guessing the murderer, and analyzing the loop setting rose and fell.

The names of the "anti-explosion CP" Xiao Heyun and Li Shiqing are frequently mentioned by young people.

Jiang Qing's personal Weibo followers surged by 2.3 million overnight, and the number of followers has now exceeded 21 million!

His comment section has been completely flooded with keywords such as "Xiao Heyun", "Jiang Shen is awesome", "husband", and "explosive acting skills".

Zhao Jinmai also gained a lot, with her fans surpassing ten million, and the comments section filled with praise such as "Maimai, fly bravely" and "Li Shiqing, little angel".

Even more remarkable is that the "Anti-Fraud CP" super topic has skyrocketed, with its number of fans, posts, and activity overwhelmingly surpassing "Jiang Zhou Yu Huo," which was originally the most popular CP on the Jiang Qing CP list. It has also left "Yi Jian Qing Xin," "Yan Zhi You Li," and "Ming Yun Xun Huan" far behind, taking the top spot!

The super topic profile picture was also changed to a still from the drama showing the two of them staring at each other nervously by a bus window, with a concise and powerful description: "The cycle never ends, the counter-bombing never stops!"

"The anti-bombing couple is real! The sense of destiny is amazing!"

"From today onwards, I am the security guard against bombing CP (couple)! Anyone who tries to destroy me will have to fight me!"

"Jiang Qing and Mai Mai have such amazing chemistry! Their eyes are practically glued together!"

"A top influencer in the tech world? No! He's the new top influencer in our film and television industry! Jiang Shen is delivering a devastating blow!"

"Facts have proven that outstanding people are outstanding no matter what circle they're in! Disagree? Let's debate!"

"A crane soars into the clear sky, its flight inspiring poetic thoughts that reach the heavens! Go, go, go, anti-fraud CP!"

……

Amidst the online uproar, Jiang Qing appeared on time at the Lighter Film Set, where he was greeted with enthusiasm even more intense than the winter sun in Luyang.

"Congratulations, Teacher Jiang!"

"Dr. Jiang is amazing! The new drama's ratings are phenomenal!"

"Xiao Heyun is incredibly handsome! His acting is superb, Teacher Jiang!"

"Teacher Jiang, please sign my autograph! My whole family is following Kaito!"

……

Along the short walk from the entrance to the rest area, staff, actors' assistants, and even stagehands from other groups flocked to the area, their faces beaming with sincere congratulations and excitement.

Jiang Qing's new drama is so successful, which will naturally boost her next drama as well.

Jiang Qing nodded and smiled the whole way, responding with words like "thank you" and "you flatter me."

As soon as they arrived at the lead actors' dressing room, Qian Didi was the first to jump over, her face full of emotion.

"Teacher Jiang! You're amazing! I stayed up until 3 a.m. last night! My mom messaged me saying she was completely engrossed in it and kept asking me if Xiao Heyun could save everyone on the bus in the end!"

Zhao Zhiwei also stepped forward with a loud laugh and patted Jiang Qing's shoulder hard, so hard that Jiang Qing swayed slightly.

"Dr. Jiang is amazing! This crossover is so groundbreaking, it's shattered the ceiling of the film and television industry! The data from last night was so exciting!"

Cui Yuxin also came over, her face showing admiration.

"Brother Jiang, really, you acted so well! Especially the police station scene, I was so nervous for you!"

"It's mainly her eyes; Teacher Jiang's changing gaze is just so captivating!"

Zeng Keni shouted loudly from the side like a fanatical fan.

Jiang Qing was completely wrapped up by them and couldn't move at all, so she could only smile and wave her hand.

"It's all thanks to the team's hard work. The script was good, the director was good, and the other actors were good at guiding me. I was just lucky."

At this moment, Zhang Jingyi walked over.

Today she wore a cream-colored short down jacket and a light gray scarf. Her face was plain, but her eyes were surprisingly bright.

She was holding a small hand warmer in her hands. She walked up to Jiang Qing and stopped in front of him. She looked up at him with a smile that was both playful and proud.

"Hey, our Jiang Dingliu is here?"

Her voice was clear and bright, with a hint of teasing.

"Did you not sleep well last night because you were bombarded with congratulatory calls? Your dark circles are almost as bad as Xiao Heyun's."

As she spoke, she deliberately tiptoed closer, as if she were really looking closely at the shadow that wasn't actually there under his eyes.

Jiang Qing looked down at her bright, smiling face so close to his own, his smile deepening. He naturally raised his hand and gently stroked her slightly cool nose with his knuckles.

"Thanks to Teacher Zhang, I slept very well. But you, watching dramas until so late, still have plenty of energy." His affectionate gesture made Zhang Jingyi's cheeks flush slightly. She wrinkled her nose, took a step back, and huffed.

"Who told you to act so captivatingly! The moment Canon started playing, my heart jumped into my throat! It's all your fault!"

Her tone was reproachful, but the smile in her almond-shaped eyes betrayed her true feelings.

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault."

Jiang Qing readily complied, her tone tinged with indulgent helplessness. She took the hand warmer from the woman, warmed it for a moment, and then shoved it back into the woman's hand.

"Take it, your hands are so cold."

The two interacted naturally and familiarly, exuding an intimate aura that was difficult for others to intrude upon.

Zhao Zhiwei and the others exchanged glances, all revealing knowing yet ambiguous smiles.

Just then, director Liu Junjie's loud and cheerful voice came over.

"Teacher Jiang!"

Liu Junjie strode over, his face flushed with barely suppressed excitement, and he gripped Jiang Qing's hand tightly and shook it.

"Teacher Jiang did a fantastic job! I watched 'The Beginning' last night too, it was so well-made! And the acting was even better!"

He glanced around at the staff and actors who were gradually gathering around him, waved his hand, and announced in a loud voice.

"To celebrate the resounding success of our Teacher Jiang's new drama 'The Beginning,' which is a huge hit! Tonight, I'm treating the entire cast and crew to dinner! Choose any place, and there will be plenty of drinks! Let's have a good time and share in Teacher Jiang's joy!"

"Wow!!!"

"Director Liu is awesome!"

"Thank you, Director! Thank you, Teacher Jiang!"

……

The crowd erupted in cheers and applause, creating a joyful atmosphere.

The afternoon shoot took place in an exceptionally high-spirited and harmonious atmosphere. Perhaps influenced by the good mood, the shoot went very smoothly, with almost everyone getting it right in one take.

Jiang Qing's portrayal of Li Xun still exudes a powerful and unruly aura, and her scenes with Zhang Jingyi's Zhu Yun are full of sparks.

Not only the actors, but perhaps inspired by the success of "The Beginning," the entire crew seemed to have improved their efficiency considerably.

At 3:30 p.m., another scene was successfully filmed, and Liu Junjie called "Cut" to give everyone a 20-minute break.

Jiang Qing walked to the rest chair, picked up the thermos, unscrewed the lid, and prepared to take a sip of water to moisten her throat.

Zhang Jingyi also came over and sat on the chair next to him. She took a cup of hot milk from Fangfang and sipped it slowly, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow under her eyes.

"Hey."

She nudged Jiang Qing lightly with her elbow.

"Don't get too much alcohol at the dinner party tonight. Director Liu and the others are really trying to get you drunk."

She secretly relayed the information she had gleaned from Liu Junjie and the others to Jiang Qing, her eyes darting around warily, just like a female spy giving a tip.

Jiang Qing swallowed the warm water, turned her head to look at her, and smiled.

"What? Is Teacher Zhang worried that I'll fall?"

"Who's worried about you!"

Zhang Jingyi's eyes widened immediately, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"I'm worried that if you drink too much, it will delay tomorrow's filming and slow down everyone's schedule!"

She stubbornly retorted, but her ears secretly turned red.

Jiang Qing chuckled softly as he watched her try to appear calm.

Just as he was about to say something, a small commotion came from not far away, attracting his attention.

A stagehand came running over, looking surprised and excited, and shouted at him.

"Teacher Jiang! Someone has come to visit you on set!"

Visiting class?

Jiang Qing was slightly taken aback; he hadn't heard that anyone was coming.

Zhang Jingyi glanced at him, then curiously turned her gaze toward the entrance.

There was some backlighting at the entrance to the film set.

A figure wearing a long, off-white cashmere coat, a bright orange scarf, and a matching woolen hat, like a leaping flame in winter, strode quickly toward Jiang Qing's location amidst the curious gazes of the crowd.

She walked with light steps, as if carried by the wind, her face beaming with a bright and cheerful smile, raising her hand high from a distance.

"Hey! Xiao Heyun!!!"

A clear, loud, and energetic female voice instantly broke through the noise of the film set's rest area.

Before anyone could see the person's face clearly, and before Jiang Qing could fully react, the tall and slender figure had already rushed in front of him like a whirlwind.

Under the astonished gazes of everyone, she fearlessly opened her arms and jumped up.

"Why!?"

Jiang Qing subconsciously reached out to take it.

The next second, the figure clung to Jiang Qing with perfect precision, just like a koala!
She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and her legs around his waist without any hesitation!
"Surprise! Isn't that a surprise? Hehe~"

The newcomer clung to Jiang Qing, her voice tinged with triumphant naivety, and raised her head to reveal a small face with a dazzlingly bright smile.

Zhang Jingyi narrowed her eyes and suddenly stood up from her chair, almost dropping the milk cup she was holding.

Zhao Zhiwei and Cui Yuxin were so shocked that their mouths dropped open, their jaws almost falling to the ground.

The surrounding staff fell silent instantly, their eyes darting back and forth between the person hanging on Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi standing up beside her, creating an extremely subtle atmosphere.

Jiang Qing staggered slightly from the sudden impact of the "accessory" before regaining her balance. After seeing the little face in her arms, her face was filled with helplessness and amusement.

He instinctively supported her knees to prevent her from falling, his tone carrying a hint of reproach, but more so of familiar indulgence.

"How old are you! Get down here right now! What kind of behavior is this!"

As he spoke, he tried to pry the overly enthusiastic human-shaped accessory off himself.

The girl hugged him even tighter, giggling like a little rascal.

"I won't let you off the hook! Who told you not to share your new drama's huge success with me right away! I even turned on three devices to play it simultaneously to support you! You have to be punished!"

She turned her head and only then seemed to notice Zhang Jingyi standing next to her, as well as the group of dumbfounded people around her.

The girl blinked her beautiful almond-shaped eyes, showing no embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, she gave Zhang Jingyi an even more charming smile, waving her hand affectionately and naturally.

"Hello, Your Highness!"

The sound was crisp and pleasant, with a hint of mischief.

Zhang Jingyi blinked, momentarily stunned.

(End of this chapter)