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

Chapter 374 Treating Everyone Equally, Making a Bet with Tongtong

For the next two days, Jiang Qing's schedule remained packed with promotional activities.

During the day, he and the main cast and crew moved between various studios, participating in live interviews, shooting promotional materials, and recording variety show trailers.

In front of the camera, he is the composed Dr. Jiang, the king of Zhu Yun, and interacts naturally with Zhang Jingyi. He can stir up the atmosphere with any gesture, and every segment is completed impeccably.

Every night, after saying goodbye to the crew, he would return to the private world of the Lijing Villa.

Li Yitong was usually already waiting there before him.

Sometimes, she would buy the dishes she wanted to eat in advance and wait for Jiang Qing to come back and become the head chef.

If Jiang Qing finished work too late, she would order takeout in advance and wait for him to come back so they could eat together.

Most of the time, Li Yitong would just sit on the sofa reading the script. When she heard him come in, she would look up and give him a sweet smile, her crescent-shaped eyes curving into a beautiful arc.

"You're back? Are you tired?"

She would usually ask that question, and then naturally take his coat and hang it up.

When she's not being naughty, she's a gentle and caring older sister.

"Fortunately."

Jiang Qing would always answer like that, then change her shoes and go inside.

The two would eat together and chat about trivial and interesting things, or about his busy day.

Li Yitong always managed to pinpoint the funny parts, and when he occasionally mentioned the technical field, she would blink her beautiful crescent-shaped eyes and stare straight at him. Although she didn't quite understand, she still showed just the right amount of admiration, making him unable to resist explaining a few more words.

After dinner, you can take a walk side by side in the courtyard and feel the crisp air of the early winter night.

More often than not, they would snuggle on the living room sofa and chat idly, while Li Yitong would gently massage his temples, which were slightly tense from days of busy work.

She had specially learned finger techniques, applying just the right amount of pressure, which Jiang Qing thoroughly enjoyed.

He would lean against her, relaxed, and close his eyes to rest. Occasionally, he would open his eyes and meet her smiling gaze.

"Dr. Jiang, aren't you living a little too comfortably?"

Li Yitong would sometimes ask this question on purpose, her fingers tracing his brow bone.

Jiang Qing would then grab her hand and hold it in his palm.

"Otherwise what? Is Sister Yitong trying to make things more difficult for me?"

"I wouldn't dare."

Her voice was soft, and she leaned against his shoulder.

"If I get too tired, some people will feel sorry for me."

The two of them knew who she was referring to, yet tacitly avoided pointing it out.

This tacit understanding and consideration between adults forms the most comfortable tone for them when they are alone.

Li Yitong never asked him any questions that would put him in a difficult position; she would only occasionally playfully bring it up, which was more like flirting.

She was like a warm and comfortable haven, allowing him to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the day and enjoy a pure and private world for the two of them.

Her captivating charm is evident in every glance, every touch, and every whisper—unassuming yet omnipresent.

Before we knew it, it was November 3rd.

Just like when "The Beginning" premiered at the beginning of the year, the Weibo hot search list was dominated by related terms of "Ignite Me, Warm You" early in the morning.

"Ignite Me, Warm You" Premieres Today!
"Fate's Journey 1103" explodes
"Jiang Qing Li Xun" craze
"Jiang Qing's new drama premieres today"
At the beginning of the year, "The Beginning" emerged as a dark horse, shocking all industry insiders who had previously held a wait-and-see attitude or even a pessimistic view, thanks to its excellent quality and phenomenal level of discussion.

Jiang Qing also successfully shed the label of "just dabbling" and became a rising crossover actress with both top-tier popularity and critical acclaim, enjoying unparalleled fame.

Now, after more than half a year, he has returned with a new work, naturally attracting the attention of the entire internet.

The public is eager to see if "Ignite Me, Warm You," which also stars him, can replicate or even surpass the success of "The Beginning."

Fans' expectations were already at their peak.

The listeners were eager to give their full support.

The fans of the "Ming Yun Xun Huan" couple were celebrating like it was Chinese New Year, with the super topic filled with jubilation and various giveaways and support activities.

Fans of the original work have even more complicated and uneasy feelings.

On the one hand, there is a natural concern about film and television adaptations, since most directors and screenwriters in the Chinese entertainment industry simply cannot capture the feel of the original work, resulting in serious drastic changes.

On the other hand, it must be admitted that Jiang Qing herself and the character Li Xun have an amazing compatibility.

Both are top geniuses, both possess intelligence beyond ordinary people, and both have a slightly arrogant temperament.

The difference is that Li Xun is outwardly prominent, while Jiang is inwardly reserved.

Some netizens have specifically analyzed Jiang Qing's performance in variety shows. In most people's eyes, he has a gentle personality, can squat by the roadside and chat with the villagers, and can feed the whole house in the kitchen. He is peaceful and down-to-earth.

However, many netizens concluded after analysis that Jiang Qing's peaceful nature stemmed from the fact that, apart from himself, most other people were no different in his eyes.

True equality in all respects.

Therefore, in the eyes of fans of the original work, this subtle overlap between reality and fiction greatly whetted their appetite.

With director Liu Junjie, known as the "father of idol dramas" for creating beautiful and romantic atmospheres, and the recent online and offline bombardment of promotion by the "Ming Yun Xun Huan" duo, the expectations of almost all the viewers have been pushed to the peak.

The industry's attention is also focused on this.

Platform operators, advertisers, producers, directors, actors... countless eyes are watching, eager to see if Jiang Qing's ability to carry a drama series can be proven once again.

Similar to the premiere of "The Beginning," a grand celebrity support campaign also kicked off early on.

Despite harboring some personal resentment, Zhou Ye was the first to publicly express his support.

"Li Xun, I've been waiting for you for so long! Tonight at 8 PM, I'll be supporting Teacher Jiang's new drama, 'Ignite Me, Warm You'! @JiangQing"

The accompanying photo shows her making a lighting motion with a lighter in front of the camera, and she also winks playfully.

Following closely behind, Tian Xiwei and others joined in, almost recreating the lineup that supported "The Beginning" at the beginning of the year.

Each of them used a lively or sincere tone to urge their fans to watch tonight's premiere.

Li Yitong's post, with her usual sweetness and a touch of sisterly banter, read: "Let's see how Dr. Jiang ignites others this time~ Tonight at 8 PM, 'Ignite Me, Warm You,' support @JiangQing! [Cute]"

Weibo posts by Dilraba Dilmurat, Jing Tian, ​​and others have also been released one after another. The content may differ, but the core message is the same.

To promote Jiang Qing's new drama.

This powerful wave of support further boosted the show's popularity before its premiere.

The entire internet seems to be focused on 8 PM tonight.

Discussions about the premiere of "Ignite Me, Warm You" are in full swing on various social media platforms.

Related terms occupied almost half of the trending topics, and the number of views on the topic skyrocketed.

"Finally! Charge the Fate Ring!"

"Jiang Qing and Li Xun! I absolutely love their natural acting!"

"Please keep the quality of the trailer in the actual movie! Director Liu, hold on!"

"Fans of the original work have mixed feelings. We hope the adaptation is good and that it won't be drastically altered!"

"Jiang Qing's arrogant demeanor in the trailer is absolutely spot on!"

"Zhang Jingyi's Zhu Yun is so charming! I can't wait for the sparks between the princess and the king!"

"See you at 8 PM tonight! I've already got my little stool ready!"

……

Fans were overjoyed and full of anticipation, and many casual viewers were also aroused by the overwhelming publicity.

At the same time, predictions and analyses from industry insiders are emerging one after another.

The discussion on Douban's trending topics was exceptionally heated.

"I'm betting on it! Will 'Ignite Me' surpass 'The Beginning' in popularity after its premiere?"

"It's hard to say. 'The Beginning' has a more novel theme and a wider audience. 'Ignite' is more of an idol drama, so its base might be slightly weaker. However, Jiang Qing's popularity has increased several levels since the beginning of the year, so it's about a 50/50 chance."

"I'm optimistic about Ignite. This is Liu Junjie's specialty. The visuals, OST, and atmosphere are absolutely top-notch. Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi also have great chemistry. This is all you need for an idol drama."

"A rational analysis shows that Jiang Qing's ability to carry a drama has been proven by 'The Beginning,' and the platform's promotion is also top-tier, so there is a high possibility that it will become a hit. However, whether it can become a phenomenon like 'The Beginning' depends on the quality of the drama itself and the spread of word-of-mouth."

Of course, there were also voices of doubt.

"The trailer is edited like a music video. Don't make it all slow motion and background noise. It'll be funny if the plot can't support it."

"It feels like another fan-only drama; it might be difficult for it to break out of its niche." "Can Zhang Jingyi handle Jiang Qing's role? Don't just focus on sweetness; Zhu Yun's resilience is very important."

……

Expectations, optimism, doubts, comparisons... all sorts of voices intertwine, weaving a huge net that tightly wraps "Ignite Me, Warm You" in the center of the spotlight, awaiting judgment at the moment of its premiere.

Amidst everyone's anticipation, the time finally arrived at 7 PM.

Countless viewers were already waiting in front of their screens, constantly refreshing the page of the video.

On social media, real-time discussions about the premiere are going up at an astonishing rate.

At 7:50, the hashtag "#IgniteMeWarmYou" had already been marked with the word "Explosive" in its suffix.

At 7:57, the platform page refreshed ahead of schedule, and the play icons for episodes 1 to 4 of "Ignite Me, Warm You" lit up!
The long-waiting viewers immediately clicked play.

As the opening theme song began and the screen unfolded, a torrent of comments flooded in, so dense that they almost covered the entire screen!

"Here I am! Checking in!"

"Li Xun! Jiang Qing!"

"Charge, Fate Cycle!"

"Princess!"

"This opening theme song is great!"

"There are just too many comments! It's completely lagging!"

"It's worth it for Jiang Qingkai's annual membership!"

……

In stark contrast to the fervent anticipation from the outside world, the living room of the Lijing Villa exuded a relaxed atmosphere.

Li Yitong wore a silky dark purple spaghetti strap dress that perfectly hugged her shapely figure, outlining her slender waist and round, perky hips.

She casually leaned back on the sofa, her legs crossed, and one side of her skirt slipped down, revealing a section of her smooth, fair calf.

Her long, jet-black hair was neatly coiled at the back of her head, with a few stray strands falling casually to the side of her neck.

She wore light makeup, and her signature crescent-shaped eyes held a relaxed smile. The corners of her eyes drooped naturally, curving into a sweet and gentle arc. Her eyes were clear and bright, like obsidian that had been soaked in water.

However, the slightly upturned eyeliner and thick, curled eyelashes add a touch of allure to this sweetness.

Her lips were coated with a glossy lip gloss, like a ripe peach, tempting one to pick it.

She exudes a sweet yet sexy, mature yet relaxed charm.

Jiang Qing relaxed and lay down on the sofa in front of her, her head comfortably resting on her soft thighs.

His eyes were closed, and there was a slight weariness between his brows from days of travel, but his expression was completely relaxed.

Li Yitong turned slightly to the side, one hand casually resting on the back of the sofa, while the other hand stretched out her fingers, slowly massaging his temples with the pads of her fingers.

Her movements were skillful and natural, her gaze occasionally falling on the television screen, sometimes lowering, lingering on Jiang Qing's face, her expression gentle.

On the screen, the opening theme song of "Ignite Me, Warm You" has started playing, and the barrage of comments covering the screen indicates how exciting the outside world is, but all of this is isolated from this space.

"Wow, the barrage of comments is thick."

Li Yitong chuckled softly, her tone slightly lazy.

"I can hardly see your handsome face anymore."

Jiang Qing didn't open her eyes, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

"This shows that everyone is very enthusiastic."

"Yes, everyone is waiting to see Li Xun."

Li Yitong joked, gently tracing his brow bone with her finger.

"Are you nervous, Dr. Jiang?"

"Fortunately."

Jiang Qing casually replied.

"We've done all the necessary efforts; the rest is up to the audience to judge."

At this point, the opening theme ends and the main feature begins.

The first act is Zhu Yun's dream.

Looking at the image of Li Xun with dazzling blonde hair and an unruly expression, Li Yitong then looked down at the real Li Xun resting with his eyes closed on her lap, and suddenly had a mischievous thought.

“Oh, Dr. Jiang,”

She lowered her head, her breath gently brushing against his ear.

"Shall we take a gamble?"

Jiang Qing slowly opened his eyes and looked at her from this upside-down angle.

From this angle, her crescent-shaped eyes appear even more curved, her chin is pointed, and her smile carries a hint of cunning and provocation, making her quite playful.

"What are you gambling?"

He asked with great interest, knowing that the older sister had another mischievous idea.

"I'm betting on the premiere results of your new drama."

Li Yitong blinked, her fingers unconsciously twirling a strand of his hair.

"I guess... after the first four episodes, the peak popularity on the platform will exceed 10,000, and the total number of views..."

She tilted her head, as if making a calculation.

"Hmm... how about two hundred million? Fifty million per episode, how about that?"

Jiang Qing's smile deepened, and he pretended to ponder, as if he had really thought about it seriously.

He turned his gaze back to the television screen. On the screen, Li Xun, with his dazzling blond hair, was striding across the campus with a smug look on his face, ignoring all the stares around him, which made Zhu Yun behind him stop and watch.

"Twenty million?"

He repeated it, then looked into her eyes.

"I think... it could reach 250 million."

Li Yitong gave a soft "humph" and deliberately pressed his temple with a little force.

"Is President Jiang so confident in himself? There are so many more forms of entertainment now, it's quite different from the beginning of the year."

"Not to me."

Jiang Qing closed her eyes, enjoying the massage more relaxedly, her tone calm yet resolute.

"We have confidence in Director Liu, in Jingyi, in the entire team, and... in our story."

Li Yitong curled her red lips, as if she was very satisfied with his answer, or as if she was simply enjoying the atmosphere at the moment.

"Alright, it's a deal then. The loser... well, granting the winner one request isn't too much to ask, is it?"

"It makes sense."

Jiang Qing readily agreed, and even added a sentence.

"No limit on the scope."

"The tone is not small."

Li Yitong raised an eyebrow, her crescent-shaped eyes sparkling.

"Then I'll wait and see."

The two exchanged a smile, and a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere slowly filled the air.

They said no more and turned their attention back to the television screen.

As the story unfolds, the tale of Li Xun and Zhu Yun is revealed on countless screens, and also quietly reflected in the pupils of the two in the quiet corner of the Lijing Villa.

On the other side, Zhang Jingyi was also leaning against the headboard in the hotel, her eyes fixed on the television screen.

Although it wasn't her first time airing a work, this time it was of extraordinary significance to her.

This is a work she performed with him, and she wants more people to see it.

(End of this chapter)