Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

No, I can't laugh yet, I have to hold it in...

During the live broadcast promoting the drama "The Myth", Tong Yulu tried hard to suppress her laughter, her smile was harder to hide than an AK.

Normally, she would never be so arrogant; it is only when facing her old rival that this smugness is amplified to an extreme.

Returning home in glory is like wearing fine clothes at night; the better she did, the more she wanted to flaunt herself in front of Chi Leying, enjoying the other's envious yet relaxed demeanor.

The sour smell in the air is truly delightful...

The transformation of their identities began after the release of "Goodbye Mr. Loser". Both characters, Ma Dongmei and Qiu Ya, were very eye-catching, but the difference in popularity was significant.

The moment the hard-of-hearing old man uttered "What is Ma Mei?", Tong Yulu gained a massive amount of attention, instantly boosting her national popularity.

Even without mentioning titles like "leading lady with 3 billion yuan box office", she surpassed Chi Leying in popularity with just this one role.

If it comes to this point, they can only be considered evenly matched, since Qiu Ya's popularity is also quite high, and it's hard to say who will definitely have the upper hand.

The real game-changer came recently when several OSTs for "The Myth" were released before its premiere, and these girls had all participated in the singing.

Logically speaking, the most popular parts of TV dramas are usually the opening and ending credits. The opening theme song "Crossing" was sung by Chi Leying, so she should have been better, since Tong Yulu only sang the insert song.

Who would have thought that "Myth of Stars and Moon" would become an instant hit upon its release? The sincere and moving vocals, coupled with the memorable song, directly resonated with a wide range of netizens.

The song is subtle yet sincere. Through this song, everyone seems to see a shy and reserved yet devoted younger sister. Who wouldn't love her?

A cold and aloof person wears a sour face, while a gentle person is gentle to everyone. This kind of timid little girl who loves only you is the ideal type in this oppressive era.

As the singer of the song, Tong Yulu gained countless male fans overnight, and even has the potential to become the new generation of "workaholic in the Chinese entertainment industry".

The opening theme and the insert song were only two days apart, but their popularity and influence were vastly different. Without a doubt, this was a well-deserved and dominant performance!

This is the first time Tong Yulu has defeated Chi Leying head-on. Times have changed, and who can resist laughing?
To be precise, she had won in a fake competition before, but she was an evil cultivator and her victory was not honorable. This time, it was much more gratifying.

At the same time, in the same drama, and even with songs written by Yu Wei, by controlling the variables, isn't she the clear winner?
Just as Tong Yulu was secretly laughing while covering her face with her phone, the staff informed them that the live stream was about to begin.

In the past, TV dramas would promote themselves by appearing on variety shows as guests, but with the development of the internet, this approach has gradually been replaced.

Nowadays, when promoting a drama, the main actors usually do a live stream together, chat casually, which is convenient and cheaper, and the fans will buy it anyway.

Offline events like those held by the "Myth" production team are considered formal; many historical dramas are just online events with a microphone connection, and a single live stream can have eight screens...

The event organizers had originally invited Yu Wei, but he really wasn't interested in promoting the drama, and besides, he wasn't a lead actor, so there was no need for him to come.

Everyone's been talking about him ever since he arrived, so let's give our friends a chance.

Tong Yulu didn't dare to delay and quickly got up and sat down. However, when she passed by Chi Leying, she still subconsciously straightened her back.

Chi Leying saw this and frowned slightly, looking displeased.

The promotional livestream was very simple. There were five chairs in front of the camera, two in front and three behind, and the five main actors sat down. The two in front were Qi Yuan and Lin Yi, the male and female leads of "The Myth".

This drama is essentially a romance, so the male and female leads are definitely the core of the story and it's perfectly reasonable for them to be in the center.

The three people in the back row are Tong Yulu, who plays Lü Su; Zhang Lingye, who plays Xiang Yu; and Chi Leying, who plays Lü Zhi.

At these kinds of events, the actors will try to appear "happy and harmonious" to create a sense of family atmosphere within the production crew. Tong Yulu and Chi Leying play sisters in the drama, so they definitely have to interact during these times; even if they don't get along, they have to pretend.

So, the moment the live stream started, the two looked at each other and simultaneously showed a "loving family" smile.

That's what you call professionalism...

They were cooperative, but the viewers watching the live stream were not. They started chatting about the theme songs of the TV series. Aren't these five people the singers of the three songs?
The host in charge of the interview also received instructions from Xianjing Film and Television. All three songs are trending, and anyone who doesn't ride this wave of popularity is a fool!

"Could you please interpret your respective songs based on the plot of 'The Myth'?" The host glanced at the comments and laughed, "Be careful not to spoil anything, or I'll be in big trouble."

This kind of question is very common in promotional live streams for dramas, similar to discussing one's understanding of a character. These individuals are not "illiterate top stars," and they responded quickly.

Whether the songs in "Myth" are good or not is a matter of opinion, but the content is closely related to the plot and is completely tailor-made for the story.

As the group chatted away, viewers in the live stream couldn't help but admire Yu Wei's dedication; the live stream would have been perfect if he had been there.

"...This song is closely tied to Lü Su's storyline, and I hope everyone will come and support it."

The host nodded upon hearing this, but not intending to let Tong Yulu off the hook, he pressed on, asking, "What do you think is the reason for the song's great success?"

Of the songs, "Myth of Stars and Moon" is currently the most popular, so the host naturally gives her special "attention".

This really stumped Tong Yulu. What else could be the reason for the popularity? People just want to hear it. She couldn't very well let her brag about herself.

Before she could speak, Zhang Lingye, who was standing next to her, quietly teased, "What else could it be? Favoritism, of course."

The atmosphere was great. He was just joking when he said that, but it was also undoubtedly the truth.

These songs are indeed Yu Wei's works, but there is a clear difference in quality and standard. "Myth of Stars and Moon" is obviously made with more effort than the other songs. Isn't this favoritism?
Zhang Lingye's words can be considered to have expressed Chi Leying's true feelings. The reason why she was overtaken by Tong Yulu was because Yu Wei was biased.
Whether it's the role or the song, whoever plays it becomes a hit. Even if it were Li Yulu or Zhang Yulu, it would still be the same. Ultimately, it's all thanks to Yu Wei.

She was indeed envious, but not of her old rival's success. Rather, she was envious of the other woman's greater advantage and wondered if she could be overtaken if she had the same resources.

With Yu Wei around, even a dog could take flight!

Thinking about this, Chi Leying felt a little confused. It really was a matter of choice over effort, since she wasn't a member of Yu Wei's studio...

Zhang Lingye's sarcastic remark caused a slight lull in the live stream, but the host astutely seized the opportunity to further boost the show's popularity.

It's important to know that Yu Wei is the key to generating buzz. Although he wasn't present today, he still managed to get some attention.

Since we've already come this far, it's not unreasonable to make a phone call and connect remotely via microphone, is it?

"Really? Teacher Yu would show favoritism when writing songs?"

The host feigned surprise, and after piquing the curiosity of the viewers in the live broadcast room, he tentatively suggested, "How about we call him and ask about his creative philosophy?"

Not only do the production team want to see it, but the viewers in the live stream also want to see it. At times like this, without Yu Wei, it just feels like something's missing.

Then call! Call Yu Wei!

Off-stage live connections are common in variety shows and have produced many memorable moments; today it's Yu Wei's turn. (End of Chapter)