Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 261 Li Yitong's Cameo

With the two series being released one after another, as sister productions created by the same director, not only do several main actors make cameo appearances in each other's shows, but even the roles of the Sang family's parents are played by the same group of actors. This clever connection makes the audience feel very close to each other and also makes the discussion even more heated.

With her role as Wen Yifan in "Hard to Coax," Zhang Ruonan accurately captured the character's transformation from a girl next door to a mature woman. Her delicate performance revealed distinct emotional shifts, allowing the audience to see more of her acting potential.

Her crying scenes, in particular, brought the sense of heartbreak to the extreme.

Countless innocent young men collapsed to the ground in response...

During the show's run, her fan base grew exponentially, and commercial endorsement offers poured in, leading to a surge in her popularity.

On the other hand, Zhao Lusi's portrayal of Sang Zhi in "Secretly in Love with You" was lively and vivid, perfectly capturing the girl's naivety and persistence. This not only solidified her benchmark status in the sweet romance drama genre but also caused her popularity to continue to soar.

On social media, discussions about her consistently rank high on trending topics, with related clips often being shared over a million times.

The fans of the two dramas were thus divided into two camps, sparking heated debates online.

"The scene in 'Hard to Coax' where Zhang Ruonan and Zhao Lusi, who makes a cameo appearance, share the same screen is absolutely amazing! The contrast between Wen Yifan's gentleness and tolerance and Sang Zhi's lively and spirited nature is so touching. The director is a master at filming!"

"Who said that? The senior student Zhang Ruonan, who made a cameo appearance in 'Secretly in Love with You,' gave Sang Zhi some pointers when she was pursuing the male lead. These kinds of crossovers are what you call sister stories!"

Some fans even pointed out the details: "I laughed when the Sang family parents appeared. They really are a family. The way they scold their children is exactly the same in both dramas!"

What's even more perplexing for netizens is that the two dramas are produced on different platforms.

"I just finished watching the scene in 'Hard to Coax' where Wen Yifan mentions Sang Zhi on platform A, and I immediately wanted to switch to platform B to watch the corresponding scene in 'Secretly Like You.' Switching back and forth is giving me a headache!"

"After watching Sang Zhi act cute with her parents in 'Secretly in Love with You,' I couldn't help but look for scenes of Sang's parents when they were young in 'Hard to Coax.' The worst part is that I have to switch platforms. Who can resist this!"

"Gu Yang did this on purpose, didn't he? He made us jump back and forth between the two platforms repeatedly, making it impossible for us to stop!"

"Who understands? I enjoy watching it on two platforms at the same time for double the fun!"

The bittersweet experience of binge-watching, amidst the tension between the two shows, has ironically amplified their popularity, making them the most vibrant spectacle of this year-end season.

Zhang Ruonan and Zhao Lusi have finally officially entered the ranks of the post-95 actresses!

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The crew of "Canglan Jue" at Hengdian World Studios

The mountain forest was shrouded in mist in the early morning, and the man-made "Fairy Gate Hall" was enveloped in a hazy mist. The copper bells on the eaves occasionally jingled in the wind, making the film set seem even busier.

The crew carried equipment and moved along the stone path, the props team placed fake potted plants next to the pillars, and the lighting technicians climbed ladders to adjust the diffusers. The entire set was like a clockwork toy, running at high speed in the last moment before filming began.

In the dressing room, Tian Xiwei sat in front of the mirror, and the makeup artist was attaching the last pearl flower ornament to her temple.

The character she plays, "Little Orchid," wears a moon-white gauze dress with delicate orchid patterns embroidered on the hem. She turns around to look at herself in the mirror, occasionally raising her hand to pinch her cheek, muttering her lines with a soft, coquettish tone at the end.

"Sister Tian, ​​your master is here!" The assistant lifted the curtain, and as soon as she finished speaking, a figure wearing a light purple wide-sleeved fairy dress walked in.

Li Yitong wore a simple cloud-shaped bun with a jade hairpin in her hair. Her bare face couldn't hide her beauty. She was carrying a paper bag in her hand and her steps were as light as a breeze.

"Waaaaah, Sister Tongtong!"

Tian Xiwei suddenly jumped up from the chair, and before she could even put her shoes on properly, she rushed over and gave her a tight hug.

"You've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for so long!"

Li Yitong stumbled slightly from the bump, then laughed and patted her on the back: "Slow down, be careful not to fall."

"I brought you a cup of osmanthus cake and some milk tea." "How much sugar do you want?"

"Full sugar! Don't you like your drinks sweet?"

"Sister Tongtong, next time just bring me candy that's 80% full!"

"Hmm?" Li Yitong's heart sank.

"Gu Yang told me to control my weight while filming! I should be fine if I drink only 80% sugar..."

Li Yitong: "..."

The two sat down on the sofa hand in hand. Tian Xiwei tore open the paper bag and stuffed a piece of pastry into her mouth, complaining indistinctly, "You don't know, that Wang Churan is so annoying!"

She glanced towards the door and lowered her voice, "That girl who played the woman from the barren land, she's clearly the second female lead, but she's always hanging around the director, her eyes glued to Gu Yang, and she's always making sarcastic remarks about my lines. I think she just wants to..."

"Alright, alright, I know." Li Yitong smiled and pinched her cheek. "Focus on filming and don't worry about those things. The role of the character 'Bareland Woman' is important, so she probably wants to communicate more with the director about the character."

Just then, the assistant director called from outside, "Has Teacher Li arrived? We're about to film your scene with Teacher Tian!"

The two walked out together, and as soon as they arrived at the film set, they saw Gu Yang sitting behind the monitor, talking to the director of photography.

He was wearing a black hoodie today, with the brim pulled low, making his profile stand out clearly in the morning light.

Li Yitong first let go of Tian Xiwei's hand, stepped forward and greeted her softly: "Director Gu, it's been a long time."

Gu Yang looked up at her, a smile instantly appearing in his eyes, so quick it seemed like an illusion: "You're here? You've got your lines right?"

"Thank you so much, Sister Yitong! You're so busy, yet you still came to make a cameo appearance!"

"I've already memorized it." Li Yitong blinked, and when no one was looking, she secretly kicked a small pebble at his feet. "I just don't know if some people will take revenge on me and deliberately block my scenes."

Gu Yang chuckled softly, but didn't reply. He simply gestured with his chin towards Tian Xi: "Take your master to practice his positioning. Don't waste time."

Tian Xiwei pulled Li Yitong towards the stage. As they passed Wang Churan, she deliberately buried her head in Li Yitong's shoulder and hummed.

Wang stood under the eaves, her red costume as fiery as a burning fire, the hem of her skirt fluttering slightly in the wind. Watching Li Yitong and Gu Yang's interaction, her fingernails dug into her palms.

She could tell at a glance that this woman might also be related to Gu Yang!

Pure woman's intuition!
Another competitor?
Wang Churan's lips curled into a faint smile, a hint of competitiveness flashing in his eyes.

A man like that deserves to be remembered and fought over.

The more women who are around him, the more it proves that she had the right choice.

His excellence deserves to be seen by so many people and cherished in their hearts.

She straightened her clothes; the red costume made her skin appear even whiter, and the determination in her eyes was impossible to hide.

It's okay, so what if we have one more competitor?

She, Wang Churan, has never failed to get what she wants.

Gu Yang, she's determined to fight to the end!

(End of this chapter)