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

Chapter 376 The Strongest CP, the smug Xiaotian
A week has passed in the blink of an eye, and it's already mid-November, with autumn deepening.

The broadcast of "Ignite Me, Warm You" was like a boulder thrown into a lake, with ripples spreading continuously until they eventually formed a towering wave.

This wave, far from abating, swept across the internet with even greater force during the week.

The series maintains a steady update schedule, with countless viewers tuning in to their screens every night at 8 PM to follow the joys and sorrows of Li Xun and Zhu Yun's story.

The popularity curve of Kuzi Video on the platform is like a tightly strung string, always hovering above 12,000 points. Its peak value has repeatedly broken its own record, once approaching the 14,000 mark, making the platform very happy and continuously increasing its promotional efforts.

"Ignite Me, Warm You" not only became the cover of the app's entry interface and occupied the most prominent position on the homepage, but also had a special "Ignite" section, which came up with various activities every day to interact with the drama's fans, taking the art of appealing to fans to the extreme.

On the third day of its broadcast, the highly anticipated Douban rating for "Ignite" was already released.

A high score of 8.2 is prominently displayed on the page, with short and long reviews densely packed below, and positive reviews dominating the majority.

"The best-looking modern romance drama in recent years!"

"The adaptation surpasses the original work!"

"The casting of the male and female leads is divine!"

"The visuals, music, and atmosphere are top-notch! Is this really not a Korean drama?"

……

Similar words of praise have emerged one after another.

This score not only firmly places "Ignite Me, Warm You" on the throne of "high-scoring modern idol drama", but also makes it the highest-rated modern idol drama in the past three years, without exception.

The data from Maoyan Professional Edition is equally impressive, topping the daily popularity charts for TV dramas for eight consecutive days, demonstrating its undisputed dominance.

As for Weibo, it became the main battleground for propaganda.

Since its premiere, the show has accumulated over 300 trending topics, with dozens of related terms appearing on the trending list every day, covering plot, characters, actors, lines, and even subtle details like a glance or a gesture.

Fans even joked, "If you live on Weibo, you won't miss any updates."

Amidst this bustling scene, the most eye-catching element is undoubtedly the "Fateful Blossoms and Fateful Rings" CP storm.

The "Ming Yun Xun Huan" CP super topic has suddenly appeared and firmly occupied the top spot on the Weibo CP super topic list, leaving the previously popular CPs such as "Jiang Zhou Yu Huo" and "Yi Jian Qing Xin" far behind.

The number of daily check-ins has exceeded 1.2 million for several consecutive days, setting a new record for check-ins in the super topic and leaving other CP super topics far behind.

Entering the super topic is like celebrating the New Year. All kinds of screenshots, GIFs, fan-made videos, fanfiction, comics, and jokes are emerging one after another. The creative enthusiasm of the CP fans has reached an unprecedented level.

This powerful on-screen couple effect directly boosted the popularity of the two lead actors.

Jiang Qing's Weibo followers surged by 3.8 million in the eight days since the series premiered, bringing her total followers to over 60 million and steadily moving toward 70 million.

His few Weibo posts are flooded with comments from fans, drama fans, CP fans, and netizens, with nicknames like "Li Xun," "President Jiang," "Dr. Jiang," and "God Jiang" filling the comment section.

Zhang Jingyi has ushered in a leap forward in her acting career.

In 8 days, the number of followers increased by 1.4 million, bringing the total number of followers to 8 million, achieving a qualitative leap.

More importantly, as the series aired, "Princess," the nickname Li Xun used for Zhu Yun in the show, went viral and became the common way for viewers and netizens to refer to her.

Behind the title "Princess" lies the audience's high recognition of the resilience, courage, perseverance, and purity of the character Zhu Yun she portrays.

Beyond her popularity, Zhang Jingyi's acting skills have also been widely discussed.

In particular, the scenes of Zhu Yun running around in the drama have frequently topped the trending searches.

The entries for "Zhang Jingyi running", "Zhu Yun running", "Princess running is like a lover", and "The most beautiful actress running" are full of praise from the audience for her running posture.

"How can she look so beautiful when she runs?"

"His face is so tight, it doesn't even sag when he runs!"

"Every run is filled with love, it's so infectious!"

……

This even sparked a trend of imitating "Zhu Yun's running" across the internet, with many netizens filming themselves running in an attempt to mimic that unique atmosphere, but few could capture the essence.

The real explosion of popularity occurred after the release of episode 18 last night.

In this episode, Zhu Yun, fearing that Li Xun would be confessed to by other girls, resolutely ran to Li Xun and made that classic confession to him.

"Li Xun, choose me! I will never betray you!"

Zhang Jingyi perfectly portrayed Zhu Yun's courage, determination, anxiety, and unreserved love.

This scene instantly captivated countless viewers in front of their screens, earning it legendary status and being hailed as the "highest level of confession in recent years among current idol dramas." The related topic garnered over a billion views overnight.

After this episode aired, Zhang Jingyi's character index and artist index skyrocketed, surpassing many female artists of the same period and topping the list.

Short video platforms have been decimated once again, with various confession clips, reaction videos, and imitation videos emerging one after another.

The related mashup videos on Bilibili easily surpassed one million views, and the slogan "This winter, only Zhu Yun is called Princess!" resounded across the entire internet, becoming the loudest slogan among drama fans.

Weibo, Douyin, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu... almost all mainstream social media platforms are dominated by content related to "Mingyun Xunhuan" and "Ignite Me, Warm You".

People discussed the plot, analyzed the characters, imitated famous scenes, and bought merchandise, immersing themselves in this nationwide carnival brought about by a TV series.

However, amidst this extreme noise, an interesting phenomenon has sparked a great deal of discussion.

Compared to Zhang Jingyi, who actively engages with fans, frequently interacts with them, and even responds to CP (couple) jokes in the comments section, the male lead Jiang Qing seems to have vanished into thin air.

Aside from reposting a message on the official Weibo account when the series premiered, Jiang Qing's Weibo has remained completely silent.

He didn't share his thoughts on watching the show, didn't respond to the heated discussions about the characters, and didn't participate in any interactions related to the pairings, as if this storm sweeping the entire internet had nothing to do with him.

Although everyone knows that Jiang Qing has always been like this, he did the same when Peach Blossom Village was launched and when The Beginning was broadcast.

As a contemporary romance drama, how can you, as the male lead, not actively promote yourself?

Ok?
What a fuss!

This has left countless die-hard fans of the couple and the drama frustrated and anxious, prompting them to flock to Jiang Qing's latest Weibo post to voice their grievances.

"Li Xun! Your wife has been making a scene online countless times! Can't you even say something?"

"Dr. Jiang! I know you're busy! Can you post a selfie? Go check on the kids!"

"Your Majesty, the princess is practically becoming an internet celebrity! Why don't you make an appearance?"

"Jiang Shen! Don't force me to kneel down and beg you! Please, do something productive!"

……

Some people even went to Zhang Jingyi's Weibo account and shouted: "Princess! Control your Li Xun! Make him come out and do some work!"

Zhang Jingyi returned to the set of "Life is Unfamiliar" on the second day after the show premiered. When she saw this comment during a live broadcast break, she was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh out loud, her eyes curving into crescent moons.

"Maybe I'll give it a try? But he's really busy..."

She raised a slender finger and responded in a coquettish tone.

The phrase "I'll try my best" was instantly interpreted by CP fans as a sweet moment, with many exclaiming "We're shipping them!", "The main characters are giving us some sweetness!", and "Is the princess hinting at something? Does she know what Jiang Shen is busy with?", further fueling the CP's popularity.

Despite Jiang Qing's consistent low profile, Ignite's achievements are truly dazzling.

As of November 10th, the show had reached an average of 80 million views per episode, with an average popularity of 12,500 on the platform, continuously breaking the historical records of Kuzi Video and becoming a veritable drama king of the year.

On this very day, the drama market ushered in a new variable.

The highly anticipated S+ level production, "Qingqing's Daily Life," produced by the iQiyi platform, will premiere tonight at 8 PM.

"Qingqing's Daily Life" is adapted from a popular novel and has a huge fan base. It also boasts a strong cast, a solid production team, and a fierce promotional campaign, making it one of the most competitive contenders in the year-end drama market.

Its premiere undoubtedly brings suspense to the current situation where "Ignite Me, Warm You" dominates the market.

Moreover, the rumors about the female lead Tian Xiwei and Jiang Qing have been going on for a long time. The rumors about the female lead being chosen by the authorities were quite detailed. Although there is no concrete evidence to prove that Jiang Qing was behind it, many clues point to him, and in many people's eyes, that is the truth.

Numerous netizens are engaged in heated discussions on various online communities, entertainment forums, and trending search terms.

"Qingqing's Daily Life is here! Finally, is there a drama that can compete with 'Ignite Me, Warm You'?"

"It's said that iQiyi (the company behind iQiyi) has a very high opinion of this show and is optimistic about its ability to attract viewers!"

"The themes are different, right? One is a modern romance drama and the other is a lighthearted historical comedy. They should be able to coexist." "Coexist? You're overthinking it. The audience only has so much time. It's inevitable that one will gain while the other loses."

"I'm betting on it! Will the premiere of 'Qingqing's Daily Life' surpass 'Ignite' in popularity?"

"It's hard to say. 'Ignite Me' is on a very strong momentum, and the audience is extremely loyal."

"Looking forward to Bai Jingting and Tian Xiwei! They're a handsome couple! Maybe they can break through the competition!"

……

This impending encounter has attracted countless eyes.

Everyone wants to see if the powerful new show "Qingqing Daily Life" can shake the dominant position of "Ignite Me, Warm You" and end its crazy record-breaking journey.

Meanwhile, in the temporary dressing room of the "Unfamiliar Road" crew, Zhang Jingyi, who had just finished filming a scene, was scrolling through netizens' comments telling her to "keep an eye on Li Xun" on her phone, and couldn't help but smile.

She was in a great mood. Looking at the comments from those enthusiastic fans, a strong urge to share, especially with the person involved, suddenly arose in her mind.

Since I promised everyone, I'll ask.

Perfect timing to see him, hehe...

Thinking of this, Zhang Jingyi almost subconsciously dialed Jiang Qing's video call.

After ringing a few times, the call was answered, and Jiang Qing's image appeared on the screen.

Zhang Jingyi discerned that he seemed to be in the study, with bookshelves behind him, wearing simple home clothes, and his soft hair hanging down. He looked more gentle and aloof than Li Xun in the drama.

"Jiang Qing!"

Zhang Jingyi's voice was filled with excitement, and her eyes sparkled as she looked at him on the screen.

"Have you checked Weibo? Lots of people have come to me to complain, asking me to control you, saying you're never showing up for business!"

As she spoke, she burst out laughing, her tone full of pride and amusement, as if it were something particularly interesting.

Jiang Qing looked at the girl on the screen, who was smiling so broadly her eyes were almost closed, and could feel her joy that was practically overflowing from the screen.

He nodded slightly and smiled.

"I see, everyone is very enthusiastic. You've been interacting with everyone all this time, thank you for your hard work."

"Hey, that's it!"

Zhang Jingyi wrinkled her nose smugly, showing no modesty whatsoever. She then leaned forward, lowered her voice, and a sly smile flickered in her eyes.

"Actually, I just wanted to see you... and also see if, as netizens have said, His Majesty the King is too busy to pay attention to us mortals?"

Her words were straightforward, yet tinged with girlish naiveté. With the encouragement of netizens, she openly expressed her good mood, while also wanting to see what he thought.

Jiang Qing smiled and tilted her head.

"A meeting just ended, and mortals saw it?"

"I saw it! I saw it!"

Zhang Jingyi nodded with satisfaction, her smile radiant.

"Alright, I won't keep you from your work any longer, Dr. Jiang! I'm just so happy I wanted to share! Bye!"

She waved her hand and hung up the phone decisively. Holding her phone, she rolled around half a circle on the sofa in the lounge. The joy that had been boiling over because of the show's huge success seemed to have become lighter because she had just seen the person she wanted to see.

Jiang Qing had just ended her call with Zhang Jingyi and put her phone back on the table. Before she could even pick up the documents in her hand again, the video call request rang urgently once more.

Caller ID: Tian Xiwei.

Jiang Qing's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she picked up her phone again, pressing the answer button.

The screen was instantly filled with a sweet and lively face.

Tian Xiwei also seemed to be in the dressing room, with her makeup and hair all done. Her big eyes blinked as she stared at the camera, her cheeks slightly puffed out, and she spoke with that characteristic sour and straightforward tone of a girl from Chongqing.

"Hey~ Dr. Jiang! Genius Li! Now we have to wait in line to video chat with you? Are you getting too many calls and can't keep up?"

She deliberately dragged out her words, her big eyes filled with jealousy.

Jiang Qing found it somewhat amusing to see her accusing manner, but deliberately pretended not to know.

"I just got a work call, what's up?"

"Hmph, I'd be a fool to believe you!"

Tian Xiwei wrinkled her nose, but her expression quickly brightened, turning smug as she raised her chin.

"However, I'm in a good mood today, so I won't hold it against you! I'm calling to formally inform you, Jiang Qing, that tonight! Tonight at 8 PM! My 'Qingqing's Daily Life' is going to air!"

She leaned close to the camera, blinking her big eyes incessantly, trying to create a "fierce" sense of threat, but she looked more like a bluffing kitten.

"Just you wait and see! Maybe it'll put out that fire or something in your house!"

Jiang Qing looked at her deliberately fierce yet slightly smug expression and finally couldn't help but chuckle.

"Okay, I'll wait and see."

Tian Xiwei was fairly satisfied with his reaction. Then, she changed the subject, her voice instantly softening by eight octaves, and took on a cloyingly sweet and coquettish tone.

"Oh, and Jiang Qing~ My flight arrives in Beijing around 11 p.m.~ Look how pitiful I am, landing in the middle of the night with no one to pick me up, it's so sad... Can you come pick me up?"

She even blinked her big, wet eyes, making it impossible not to soften one's heart.

Just as Jiang Qing was about to answer, the study door was gently pushed open, and Jing Tian walked in with a freshly brewed cup of hot tea, her steps light and graceful.

Li Yitong had already been busy with work since the third day after the show started airing, and Jing Tian had just finished work the day before yesterday and came directly to Lijing Villa to keep him company.

When she saw Jiang Qing on the video call, she smiled gently, placed the teacup lightly on the side of the desk that wouldn't disturb him, and gestured with her eyes.

Jiang Qing looked up at her, and as their eyes met, Jing Tian also heard Tian Xiwei's sweet and coquettish voice on the phone. She nodded knowingly, smiled gently, and responded silently with her mouth.

"Go."

Having obtained Jing Tian's consent, Jiang Qing then looked back at Tian Xiwei on the screen, who was eagerly awaiting a reply.

"Okay, send me the flight information."

"Yay! I knew you were the best!"

Tian Xiwei cheered instantly, a triumphant smile spreading across her face, her big eyes curving into crescent moons.

"It's a deal then! See you tonight! Don't be late! Mua!"

She blew a kiss to the camera and happily hung up the video call.

Jiang Qing shook her head and chuckled as she looked at the darkened screen, then casually put her phone down.

The study immediately returned to silence, with only the delicate aroma of tea slowly spreading through the air.

Jing Tian gently wrapped her arms around Jiang Qing's neck from behind and leaned down to press her cheek against his.

"I'll leave after we finish having dinner together."

she whispered.

"I've wronged you."

Jiang Qing patted her wrist.

"Being with you makes me feel no resentment."

Jing Tian nuzzled his face, her expression gentle.

Jiang Qing turned to look at her, their eyes met, and the two of them slowly moved closer to each other in tacit understanding.

"Hmm~"

Their lips met, and the temperature in the study began to rise rapidly.

Spring is in full bloom.

(End of this chapter)