Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 209 Heated Discussion (Very superficial, subscribe with caution)

Before we knew it, it was already August.

During this period, the three of them have been in a busy and fulfilling state.

Although the expenditure of the anti-rumor special fund in July was less than one million yuan, the account balance was only more than 7 yuan, and it is expected that subsequent funding will gradually decrease.

Fortunately, his royalties exceeded ten million in July, so Hu Xiaobei invested another five million in special funds.

The balance of the anti-rumor special fund has once again reached more than 5.5 million RMB. Judging from this trend, it is estimated that it will be enough to support the expenditures for the entire year of 2006.

The company has enough funds available to film the biographies of the masters; the only reason it hasn't started filming yet is that he simply doesn't have the time right now.

Since its premiere on CCTV in early June, "Dialogue with the Past and Present: Illuminating China" has maintained a weekly broadcast frequency and is expected to continue until early November.

CCTV has been urging Hu Xiaobei to film "Dialogue with Masters of the Past and Present" as soon as possible.

However, Hu Xiaobei was busy producing an album with An Xiaoqian and had no energy to spare for filming, so he never agreed.

Since its broadcast, "Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern Classics Illuminates China" has enjoyed consistently high viewership ratings, especially the episode on "Chu Ci" broadcast during the Dragon Boat Festival, which successfully sparked a cultural wave.

History enthusiast "Mo Ranchen" excitedly left a message on the cultural forum: "The Chu Ci chapter not only vividly presents Qu Yuan's life and the connotation of his works, but also perfectly recreates the romance and fantasy of Chu Ci in the scene of Lady Xiang dancing alone in the water, from the costumes to the dance movements, which broadened my horizons."

"Zongtiandi" shared on the campus forum: "My classmates are all hooked on this show, and they even discuss poetry together. The learning atmosphere is completely different now."

In an interview, a Chaoyang resident nicknamed "Deaf and Blind" praised the show, saying, "The audiovisual effects are stunning, the content is profound, and it can benefit people from different levels. It truly achieves a balance between highbrow and lowbrow appeal and is a rare high-quality cultural drama in recent years."

A user on social media, who eats five meals a day, remarked: "My family and I sat around watching this show. My child was completely engrossed. It used to be so difficult to get him to memorize poems, but now he takes the initiative to learn about them and even tells me the stories. It's been so helpful for his cultural enlightenment."

"The Fierce Soldier Ants": An Xiaoxi's performance in the film is the backbone of the entire story. The plot is cleverly arranged, and the connotation of "Chu Ci" is presented in a profound yet simple way. After watching it, you will immediately want to watch it again.

Many netizens also posted and left messages on various forums and online communities, recommending this drama:

141014192227460: Sisi was born to be an actress. She brought the character of Lady Xiang to life. Every smile, every gesture was full of drama. Her dance skills and expressiveness are truly worthy of our Sisi!
MegaByte1112: Silently spying on the screen.

130707074756112: Me too!
20181214173556014: ...

What will happen tomorrow?
But what I lack is your understanding throughout my life: I came here entirely for Xixi. Her performance was so infectious, she perfectly captured the deep affection of Lady Xiang, and her beautiful legs and professional skills are truly beyond question!
VEO Cube: This dance choreography is amazing, I highly recommend it!
Fuding Wuwei: It's so beautiful!

20210301106486871140: The plot is amazing!
Sitting in the sun watching the moon: An Xiaoqian is so beautiful

The Way of Wisdom: The dance is amazing!
Smiling in the face of public criticism: His acting skills are superb.
There's only one little princess: Ai Xixi

20241231171834153: Deeply attracted

A Glimmer of Starlight Overlooking the Abyss: Supporting Sisi
Bei0508: Highly recommend this show.

20200215003351648: The content is very insightful.

20180502171347357: The visuals are absolutely stunning.

Moyu Qingkong: Rich in cultural atmosphere

20230422220509418: The performance was excellent.

Langli Ge Lang: Let's have some fun!

Mikikawa: Silent Support
20220419165452775: ...

ryan926: I never get tired of watching it.

ZHR1234: This show is not to be missed.

Unfavorable: I'm completely a fan.

4946: These legs are gorgeous! √ Absolutely stunning!
20240202203247397: I thought it was just an ordinary TV series, but I was proven wrong.

Remnant Dream A Yiran: The little bun is so cute

20211202120719821: Want to pinch

From this day forward _cD: Same thought

Hahan~: I don't want to, I'll just pinch it directly.
Rukawa Kaede: We've taken the wrong path.
Panda*Egret: Sisi's dance was absolutely amazing! It was graceful and lively, perfectly matching the image of Lady Xiang.

qgaoqi821216: The plot and acting are both top-notch.

20210614001831169: Her eyes are truly expressive.

Qinglian Past Events x: Good-looking

20231104080210657: Not bad

Huayu only focuses on the single female lead, the fairy: It feels like Sissi is not acting, but really taking us to that poetic world.

Wuyue Jiunian: This drama is simply a treasure of Chinese culture.
20210707162925852: Makes sense
Taihuang Daoyi: Silently watching

Little Bookworms A, B, C, and D: Just passing by

Ouyang Shaogong: There are so many veteran actors in this drama.
20170507131130992: Hmm…

Half a month: I just realized
Absolutely phenomenal! Sisi's understanding and portrayal of the character are spot on, giving me a completely new perspective on Lady Xiang. I love her!

20190106122910316: Same as above

20220526104950712: +1
◆＋xixo0hano0_+：++1
20201028115300206: This drama has me completely under its thumb.

20181023144354528: Makes sense

German military enthusiasts: There are snipers

Flame Shadow and Breeze: There is wind

20240126100922074: Completely agree! Sissi's performance was impeccable, I'm totally in love! √
Spark ovo: Already licked

The white moonlight in the sky is Sisi: Go away, let me lick it!
lzeng3379: Sisi's appearance is stunning, she's like a fairy who stepped out of a painting.

roto00028: Sisi has a strong ability to empathize. She accurately portrayed the anticipation and disappointment of Xiang Furen, and I felt heartbroken along with her.

161221194619530: I've completely fallen for her charm.

Poor sleep: I was completely immersed in the film; the dance and storyline were 100% compatible.
Ant's Fifth Leg: I must praise Sisi's performance. Her dance and acting were perfectly integrated, and every movement was full of story. She truly deserves to be called the treasure girl I've been a fan of for so long.

Arsenal Time: Deeply Empathetic

Xia Zi'an: I've only watched this dance twenty times.
Depressed Fairy: Watching this makes me less depressed.

Sisi Y: Sisi in men's clothing is truly dominant

Falling Wind: Agreed

She can't fly far: Sissi looks really good in period costume.

The loneliness in traditional Chinese characters: Sisi's fan twirls quite well too.

Void Primitive Species: Before, when I studied "Chu Ci" (Songs of Chu), I only found it obscure and difficult to understand. After watching this drama, especially with Xixi's performance, those verses suddenly came alive.

The Great Tang Poet Immortal's "Flowers of Wealth and Prosperity in the Mortal World": Highly Significant for Popularizing Culture

20220209190855551: Sissi's cross-dressing is really cool!
Legend from the Deep Sea: Celestial Beauty

Dark Heart Seeker: Attack Me
Hai Xia: And me too.
The Great Gluttonous Secret of the Main Temple: I just clicked on it casually and ended up becoming a fan of Sisi.

I am 077: The production quality is excellent, the visuals and the soundtrack are superb. With the combination of the two, it would be strange if it didn't become a hit!
Monday 1: Sissi looks absolutely stunning in this outfit!
Tuesday 2: I completely agree with the comment above.

The Army of a Thousand Victories: Sisi's expressive eyes are absolutely amazing!
wz879870: Am I the only one who thinks Sisi is funny? zhyzor: Who said she's funny?

Who would be a suitable candidate for Teacher Bai? (The answer is: Qianqian and Teacher Bai were quite quiet when they acted in *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils*.)
xxzero: Who is Teacher Bai?

A fortress of copper and iron...: I'm also looking for that.
20240418185731375: ...

Huang Yao: You guys be serious!

20230213221021165: Same as above

Overclocked Pile Driver: I have nothing more to say.
nogentleman: When she played Lady Xiang, the emotions and sorrow in her eyes were almost overflowing. Her acting skills really surpassed many middle-aged actors.

Red Beans of Longing, Only for Qian: I Am in Her Eyes

20170301210738875: I'm a fan now, this talent is so captivating!

20200423094324491: I've been tagged.

Da Hui/love: Sisi is not only beautiful, but her acting and dancing are also superb. She displays her temperament perfectly. She is really amazing!

Ling Jiangdong: I'm completely captivated by the show and can't get out of it.
20210301105362172564: The costumes, makeup, and props are so good, every frame could be a wallpaper.
Fengjun03003: Qianqian is the real-life Lady Xiang! Every glance and turn is full of charm, making for a truly immersive experience.

20200229205917304: The casting and production are both impeccable.
Ding Ding as Boss DC: Exquisitely produced, Sissi is absolutely gorgeous.
XXzero: I was completely blown away.

The radiance of the crown: Awesome!

Going out for barbecue tonight: Only watching Sisi

Call me Ninth Master: A straight path to the pit

Little Thief 1: Peeping at the Screen

Polishing and Slipping: Experienced Driver, Take Me With You
I love Pu'er tea: I was introduced to it by someone.

00OldTune00: I'm a fan of Sissi's talent
Swaying in the wind: Sissi's ancient costume is outrageously beautiful, her dance is fluid and graceful, both ethereal and enchanting... and those long, white, and delicate legs... the director is such a master photographer!

A girl named Gu Nan said: "Every frame of this dance is to my aesthetic liking."

Dream Butterfly: From a professional perspective, yes.

Qian Qian: A paragon of ancient costume aesthetics

20230919200052066: Same as above

20230920102058381: Same as above
Anfeng knows my heart and follows my dreams to Qianzhou: I was so focused on Qianqian that I didn't realize there was more to the story...

Anfeng knows my heart_blowing dreams to the west: Upstairs, you look kind of familiar...

Anfeng knows what I mean: Me too!
Looking only at the female lead, An Feng: What should I say?
Protecting the best Sissi in the world: I have nothing to say...

Sister Qian's Beautiful Knight: My sister is too popular, what should I do?
Want to settle in the Philippines? Then this is the place for you!
I started reading online novels in 2003; I started following Xixi in 2003.

Whispering your name: Passing by

Qin Huang: Passing by

768084: Cigarettes

North Wind_Ce: Beer

Every day, "^*:: mineral water"

20220606184846328: Peanuts

121031155748250: Sunflower seeds

20181111170532153: Eight Treasure Porridge
20220310141402243: Instant noodles

Anonymous DDD: Hard-boiled Egg

20170107213415317: Ham sausage
As the wind releases a cup of wine: Should I pull my leg back so you can pass?
Let the simpleton marry Sisi: What's going on?
Lucifer Messiah: Same question!

Reverse Sweat Pool: Me too!
I like you so much: Just passing by...

This name is awesome: Just passing by +1
StNicky: +2
Lazy Cat is Dark: +3
Xunwukong: +10086
The success of this drama can be attributed to several factors, including CCTV's tireless promotion and the perfect match between the Dragon Boat Festival and the characters, which attracted a large audience.

Secondly, the scene in the "Chu Ci" section about the Xiang Lady's solo dance in the water is too stunning. Both the visual presentation and artistic expression have reached an extremely classic level, bringing the audience an unprecedented visual enjoyment.

Thirdly, the "Dialogue Between Past and Present" series itself has a high level of popularity, as well as An Xiaoqian's strong personal influence.

In 2005, internet penetration was limited, and fan culture was far less developed than it would be later.

In this era, most people still rely on internet cafes to access the internet.

As of December 31, 2005, the total number of internet users in China was only 1.11 million, and the number of people who owned personal computers was even smaller, at most only tens of millions.

However, An Xiaoqian has accumulated a huge fan base in just three years since her debut.

These fans spontaneously organized themselves and successively established 36 websites, 117 forums, and 17000 QQ groups.

仅安小茜个人的四大网站，会员数量就分别达到6万、8万、9万和31万，总计54万活跃会员。

These figures are all real and genuine, and are completely incomparable to the fake popularity created by hundreds or tens of millions of zombie fans ten or twenty years later.

Even on An Xiaoqian's 23rd birthday in the original timeline, more than 20 hacker alliances joined forces to hack her fan website in order to celebrate her birthday.

Back then, as long as you opened the fan website, you could hear the background music of "Xiaoyao Tan" from the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, see a "beautiful photo" of An Xiaoqian, and read the blessing poems written by hackers.

The beautiful new star An Xiaoqian is showered with love and affection.

The Heavenly Dragon reveals its charm, and the Immortal Sword showcases its own unique beauty.

Entering the entertainment industry alone at such a young age is no easy feat.

A controversy erupted over the casting of the male lead, with a lucky girl emerging victorious.

The filming of The Return of the Condor Heroes was fraught with twists and turns, and the path of its interpretation was bumpy.

Swimming in the icy, bone-chilling water, I willingly risk everything for art.

Despite being entangled in wires and feeling dizzy, he persevered and refused to turn back.

Despite the perilous fall from the cascading waterfall, they endured all hardships and difficulties.

The kung fu moves are almost gorgeous, and the dancers with their dance backgrounds demonstrate their skills.

Actors work so hard filming, and gossip news is so ruthless.

Take it easy with a smile, and the teenage girl will gradually mature.

Her radiant smile exudes elegance; she's like a fairy princess transformed into a dragon maiden.

To be honest, under normal circumstances, only Mary Sue novels would dare to write like this.

But no one expected that such a dramatic thing would happen in real life.

Moreover, it was a romantic event orchestrated by a group of straight, nerdy hackers.

However, this year was also a relatively low point in An Xiaoxi's acting career.

(End of this chapter)