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The news that day was entirely dominated by the Bai Yulan Award; all the news was related to it.

Among them, the most eye-catching is not several major dramas supported by CTV, but rather the drama that was not favored at first but has defied the trend and is likely to win the title of this year's drama king.

"Old Cao, congratulations!" Chen Kewen flew over almost at dawn.

Accompanying him was Zhang Lin, chairman of Qianda Media.

Cao Dun invited all the main actors from "Wind and Cloud" to a gathering with Zhang Lin and Chen Kewen at a nearby hotel.

Zhang Lin can be considered one of the most powerful figures in the entertainment industry, and his arrival has caused great excitement among everyone.

Everyone knows why he came.

Although The Longest Day in Chang'an has no connection with Qianda, Cao Dun, Meng Xiaoxuan, Xu Yuan, and others are all under Qianda's umbrella, and their nominations are of great significance to Qianda.

Winning some awards would undoubtedly help Qianda shake off its slump and completely escape the shadow of its former top star leaving.

"Congratulations to you too," Cao Dun said, patting Chen Kewen on the back with a smile. "Our first collaboration has yielded such great results. I'm really looking forward to our next collaboration. However, it's just a nomination; I'm unlikely to win Best Director."

"Well, we're still relatively new to this industry." Chen Kewen's smile remained unwavering despite Cao Dun's words, as if not winning the award didn't matter.

Xu Yuan keenly noticed this.

"We're the winners of Best TV Series?" Xu Yuan asked.

Cao Dun was taken aback, then looked at Chen Kewen with surprise.

Chen Kewen was stunned for a while before shaking his head and sighing, "You really don't miss a single piece of information. I should cover my face next time I speak... That's right, according to the information I've received, the government has been vigorously supporting innovative dramas in recent years. A few years ago, due to paying tribute to classic works from decades ago, a large number of excellent period dramas such as 'Red Sorghum,' 'White Deer Plain,' 'The Old Farmer,' and 'Ordinary World' were produced."

"But the audience's tastes have become fatigued, and after so many years, it's time for some new blood to be added. So the official tone for this year is to promote other types of TV dramas as much as possible."

"In the other categories, there's not a single one that can compete. Our Chang'an has caught this wave, and we'll most likely win Best TV Series!"

Chen Kewen laughed so hard he couldn't close his legs... oh, his mouth.

Cao Dun was also one of them.

For Cao Dun, the two most important awards are Best TV Series and Best Director, which are the best recognition of his abilities and the two greatest honors for a director.

However, for Chen Kewen, since he was only the second director, he would not be able to go on stage to accept the award if he won the Best Director award.

However, if it were for Best Television Series, he could go on stage with Cao Dun to accept the award.

This is a huge amount of experience and capital!

"It's a pity that Jia Yin and Xiao Xuan missed out on the other awards," Chen Kewen continued. "But you and Li Yuan can give it your best shot. There are still a few days left, so you need to prepare your public relations."

"I've already arranged the basic sound effects," Zhang Lin replied. "I know you're good at this, but it's easier for our company to handle the award process, so you don't get any bad reputation."

Zhang Lin's attitude was incredibly respectful to Xu Yuan. If Xu Yuan had to beg and plead with his father and relatives himself, not only would he not go, but even if he did, he would most likely be branded as someone who manipulated things behind the scenes.

Xu Yuan nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhang, and thank you both directors. Actually, for Xiaoxuan, this nomination is already the best reward she could receive. It has saved her at least two or three years in her acting career."

"It's a real shame about Da Tou, but once he enters the top tier, he'll have more and more opportunities to compete for awards."

Everyone chimed in, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

As for Hong Xilin?

Once she understood Zhang Lin's attitude, she left the room on the spot.

Xu Yuan's background is so powerful!

He's only been with Qianda for a short time, and Zhang Lin already values ​​him so much?

It was just a supporting role nomination, yet Zhang Lin actually flew over to the banquet in person. His words revealed a subtle relationship with Xu Yuan, suggesting it wasn't entirely a superior-subordinate dynamic.

Fortunately, I have a growing collection of photos.

However, Rundong's contract...

Let's leave this area aside and talk about the internet.

Originally, everyone was still eager for the showdown between Xu Yuan and Hong Xilin, but unexpectedly, Xu Yuan didn't go all out, and the official team stepped in to help.

With the Bai Yulan Award nominations announced, Xu Yuan, regardless of his status, is certainly someone who can be considered a prominent figure.

This is one of the three major film and television awards in mainland China, and it's incredibly prestigious!

Hong Xilin's decision to disable comments on her Weibo account is the best proof of this.

She conceded defeat in this round.

……

Bang bang bang!

Late at night, there was a knock on Xu Yuan's door.

Xu Yuan's ears twitched.

"1.85 meters tall? Is that him?" Xu Yuan got up, but instead of going to the door, he went to boil water.

Although he couldn't see the person outside the door from under the portrait of Tingfeng, he had already guessed it in advance.

"Come in, the door's unlocked."

Xu Yuan's voice was extremely calm, without the slightest surprise.

So, it was He Rundong who was stunned. When he opened the door, he saw Xu Yuan boiling water and then pouring two cups of tea.

Xu Yuan remained silent throughout the entire process.

There's no need to speak first.

Finally, He Rundong couldn't hold back any longer and spoke first: "My contract has expired... my contract with the management company."

Xu Yuan then laughed and said, "How about it? Being a celebrity isn't easy, is it?"

He Rundong nodded, took a sip of tea, and reminisced, "Actually, I can really understand what Boss Ma meant. To be honest, I do miss the days before I became famous. Even if only seven people showed up at a new song signing event, it was still better than living like a puppet these past few years!"

"I like to sing, but she insists I act. When I finally love acting, she makes me sing! I like to wear shirts, which are understated and elegant; but she insists I wear tank tops, showing off my muscular arms to attract young girls."

"My education taught me what politeness is. But she always expects me to yield in everything. In her understanding, being considerate of others is belittling oneself, and only by belittling others can one elevate one's own status. My thoughts are completely different from hers, but I have no choice; I have to listen to her."

He Rundong recounted his story, his eyes reddening and his fists clenched at the end.

It's hard to imagine that an older woman who is less than 1.6 meters tall could put a burly man who is 1.85 meters tall in such a predicament.

That "she" is naturally He Rundong's agent, Hong Xilin.

"If you don't like it, then rebel. When you were in the second tier, you already had the leverage to demand things from the company. But even now, you're just one step away from being a top-tier star, yet you still don't dare disobey Hong Xilin. You…" Xu Yuan looked at He Rundong and said, "What leverage does she have over you?"

He Rundong clenched his teeth; he was very hesitant.

But he knew that since he had come to see Xu Yuan today, he had to be honest with him!

and so……