Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

The wind, strong and gusty, blew against my face, making my cheeks feel slightly numb.

All that could be heard was the roar of the engine and the whooshing of the air; the surrounding street scenes and tree shadows became blurry streaks of light, rushing past in the direction of my gaze.

The slight tremors of the car body skidding along the ground transmitted through my palms, and the push-back sensation with each twist of the accelerator made my heart race.

Every nerve in my body was taut by this extreme speed, yet it also brought an extreme sense of exhilaration.

Gu Zhiyan was unaware that the director was filled with fear; he was currently enjoying the exhilarating feeling of speed.

The soft body pressed against his back amplified the pleasure even more.

Zhou Ye hugged Gu Zhiyan tightly around the waist, pressed his face against his back, and greedily inhaled the scent emanating from him.

Xiao Yan smells so good, it's intoxicating.

When Liu Haochun saw Zhou Ye's expression, he was so angry that his teeth itched.

Pshaw, shameless, hugging so tightly.

Perhaps sensing something, Zhou Ye turned around and gave Liu Haochun a smug look.

Liu Haochun became even angrier and couldn't help but grope Zhou Ye.

Serves you right for being so cocky!

Zhou Ye:……

What is that vixen doing, taking advantage of her like that!

Fine, fine, if she doesn't retaliate tenfold later, she's not a Zhou!

In her anger, Liu Haochun seemed to have forgotten that she was supposed to sit in front of Zhou Ye later, and she didn't think about what she would face next.

Gu Zhiyan was puzzled. What was Zhou Ye doing?

She clung to him and twisted around, which made him very angry.

Many men passing by gave the motorcycle group sidelong glances.

Although you can't see their faces through the helmet, you can tell from their figures that the two girls on the bike are probably beautiful.

Wow, that guy on the bike is so lucky, I'm so envious!

On the way back, Zhou Ye reluctantly switched seats with Liu Haochun.

Zhou Ye: Hmph, vixen, just wait and see how I deal with you.

You like touching people randomly, right?

Those who touch others will always be touched in return. Just enjoy the feeling!

Gu Zhiyan noticed that Liu Haochun was hugging Zhou Ye tighter and twisting more, and soon his breathing became heavier.

What are these two girls doing?

Liu Haochun: Waaah, that damn jealous person actually touched me there.

Zhou Ye: Who told you to make the first move? To be honest, it wasn't a big deal.

Well, she doesn't seem to have the right to look down on the other person.

However, it feels pretty good.

When they returned to the set, Gu Zhiyan noticed Zhou Ye's smug expression, while Liu Haochun's face turned bright red.

He shook his head and didn't investigate further, but at that moment Zeng Guoxiang, who looked anxious, ran over.

"My goodness, you scared me to death! We can't do that again."

"Uh, sorry, director, I just couldn't resist the urge to use my hands."

After a moment's thought, Gu Zhiyan understood what the other person was worried about.

He did not do this very well.

"It's alright, it's good that everyone's alright," Zeng Guoxiang patted his chest with a relieved expression. "Hey, Yan-ge, give me the car keys."

Derek Tsang took the keys and handed them to the staff member next to him, glaring at him: "Keep them safe!"

The staff member took the keys with an embarrassed smile, knowing that the matter was now closed.

However, he understood the director's gaze; it was a warning.

There can't be a next time. If there is a next time, you're fired!

Gu Zhiyan clicked his tongue in exasperation. Sigh, I guess I won't have the chance to take girls for a drive anymore.

……

Recently, Gu Zhiyan's room has become a popular spot for taking photos.

Liu Haochun and Zhou Ye would go to his room every night to watch "The Story of Minglan".

The two girls came together and left together.

It was as if they were keeping an eye on each other, afraid that the other would stay any longer.

Although Gu Zhiyan had already watched "The Story of Minglan" in her previous life, she still enjoyed it very much.

One reason is because it's a role I played, and I want to compare it with my previous life.

On the other hand, this drama is indeed very good and worth watching repeatedly.

The long-tail effect of this TV series in its previous life was terrifyingly strong. It could be seen on the list of top-rated dramas every year, and its annual viewership was even higher than some newly broadcast dramas.

Since its broadcast, it has never fallen out of the long-tail effect list, and its popularity remains high even many years after its broadcast.

The chairman of Daylight Entertainment once stated that "The Story of Minglan" was one of Daylight Entertainment's most profitable dramas.

Its copyright has been sold multiple times and it has been repeatedly broadcast on different platforms, continuously bringing economic benefits to the producers and platforms.

The early episodes of "The Story of Minglan" are set up with detailed scenes of life in a traditional Chinese courtyard house, and the pace is relatively slow. Unlike fast-paced dramas that are full of conflict from the start, "The Story of Minglan" requires viewers to "savor" the details.

Therefore, the premiere ratings were not very high, at about 1.1%. Of course, this is only relative, but in fact, this rating already surpasses that of most TV dramas.

Despite relatively lukewarm ratings for its premiere, "The Story of Minglan" quickly attracted viewers with its excellent production, solid script, outstanding performances by the actors, and rich sense of everyday life.

A few days after its broadcast, its exquisite costumes and props, thought-provoking lines, and vivid ensemble cast began to generate heated discussions on social media platforms, and its reputation quickly rose.

Starting from the second week, the ratings steadily increased, breaking 2% after a week and quickly becoming the number one show in its time slot.

As the plot reached its climax, the ratings soared, even setting a peak of over 2.5% in a single day. It was no surprise that it was destined to be the ratings champion of the year.

Recently, this TV series has been a regular on the trending topics list, with discussions covering multiple aspects such as plot, characters, lines, acting, cultural details, and even social issues.

It's fair to say that not only are there new episodes every day, but also a variety of trending topics.

Besides the supporting cast gaining popularity, Gu Zhiyan's acting skills have also sparked heated discussions.

Because the acting was so good!

As the saying goes, there are no bad roles, only bad actors.

The same role, played by different actors, will naturally produce different results.

In his previous life, Feng Shaofeng's portrayal of Gu Tingye was only mediocre, with occasional highlights.

Gu Zhiyan's performance can be described as both lifelike and expressive, nuanced and detailed, and perfectly controlled...

In contrast to Gu Zhiyan, Xiao Zhao's acting skills have been subject to considerable criticism.

It wasn't that she acted badly, but rather that the moment she met the eyes of all the veteran actors in the room, she faltered when she took on the role.

That moment was a cruel tale of "how a good student can be instantly identified in a gifted class".

Liu Lin's portrayal of Madam Wang is full of dramatic flair.

When angry, his veins bulge; when wronged, tears well up in his eyes but don't fall.

When she smiles, you think this woman is ridiculously stupid.

When she cries, you feel that her pitifulness is justified.

The audience follows her emotions.

Gao Lu's Lin Qinshuang is an absolute perfectionist when it comes to details.

As she did the calculations, she slightly raised her eyelids and twirled her fingers inside her sleeve.

You hate her, but you also understand why she ended up that way through her performance.

Needless to say, Gu Zhiyan's acting skills are arguably the best in the entire series.

This drama put Sister Zhao under a microscope like never before.

Previously, it was "Zhao Liying acted so well," but this time it's "Why didn't she hold her own in the whole scene?"

The drama "The Story of Minglan" created a god-level battlefield.

A truly good drama is not one where idols are merely background figures.

Instead, it allows all the audience members to become the most demanding and ruthless judge.

Here, acting skills are not a matter of fan bias or good looks.

It's a real, intense clash of auras within 0.3 seconds.

Sister Zhao took the most dangerous bait. From then on, she was no longer a "popular young actress" but was truly pulled into the cruel arena of "acting prowess".

This might not be a bad thing for Sister Zhao.

Despite her strong personality, Zhao Liying paid no attention to the doubts about her acting skills and was immersed in joy.

Because she's pregnant!