I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 378, Sublime Performance

The invisible guardian.

That final, somewhat childish scene is absolutely capable of giving people a tremendous emotional impact.

Yu Zecheng, a top spy in Yan'an, is known as the "Emei Peak Crab," a source of endless headaches for the Kuomintang's intelligence agency.

Deputy Director of the Tianjing Station Confidential Bureau.

In the end, he was given a whole host of high-ranking titles.

But in his last film, which was almost finished, he was playing a flailing hen, and his final lines lacked any real acting skill; they were just childish hen calls.

It's so childish it makes me want to cry.

It makes you want to cry.

The emotional impact of this scene was so powerful that it truly brought tears to my eyes.

With his lover and victory right before him, he resolutely chose to turn away.

Between farmers and soldiers.

He chose to continue being a soldier.

"Mommy, why are you crying? That uncle imitating a hen is so funny!"

"You're still young and don't understand yet, but don't forget that it's because of the existence of uncles like them that we are able to live a peaceful life. They are great Eighth Route Army soldiers."

"But aren't Eighth Route Army soldiers supposed to be brave and valiant soldiers who go to the battlefield with guns? He doesn't seem like it at all!"

"Because he is the invisible guardian."

This mother, who originally enjoyed watching idol dramas, wasn't entirely uninterested in spy dramas, but she had never paid any attention to them at all.

She only watches it because some of her elders watch war dramas.

At first, she could actually watch it.

People are very superficial. When they see the handsome face of the protagonist Li Yun, and when they see his sweet love with Zuo Lan during the war years, they are easily swayed.

She admitted that she had fallen for him.

Their love story is so touching.

It was beautiful yet sweet.

But when Zuo Lan died, Yu Zecheng experienced a quiet grief before continuing his undercover work.

At first glance, it might seem that Yu Zecheng no longer loves her.

But later I realized that he was so in love that he acted that way.

At the beginning, Yu Zecheng only loved Zuo Lan for her romantic and romantic nature. In that era, educated women were extremely precious.

But later on, what he loved was not just the romantic and poetic aspects.

The faith that resonated with Zuo Lan's soul also became the fuel for his love.

So he will be sad and in pain, but he will forget it all the next day.

He will carry the souls of his comrades with him as he moves forward.

This is a kind of love.

An extremely restrained pain and love.

She had once thought that the ideal form of love was a domineering CEO or a gentle and handsome man, but she never imagined it.

They carried the soul and faith of the other person.

That sublime love sends shivers down one's spine.

In the end, his love with Wang Cuiping was only natural. However, he had a choice: he could choose to retire gracefully and live a quiet life in the countryside.

He wore rows of medals on his chest.

But he didn't.

Because they are.

"The Invisible Guardian."

"What? Are you kidding me? The ratings reached 4.6?"

Director Ouyang Lin looked at the viewership ratings in disbelief.

Then continue reading.

The ratings reached 4.9!

This viewership rating has completely exceeded the potential of this genre!

Given the spy drama genre, a 4.2 rating was already quite impressive, but it actually peaked at 4.9?

The Ming Dynasty only has a rating of 4.5!

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! Our ratings haven't dropped at all!"

However, after calmly analyzing the situation, I suddenly realized...

They are young people.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty was not affected, because this TV series did not siphon off its own viewership.

Those who watch historical dramas are still watching historical dramas.

Those who watch spy dramas are still watching spy dramas.

Some people who used to watch idol dramas have switched to watching spy dramas.

This was quite unbelievable to Ouyang Lin.

What magic does this lurking possess?

How can it attract young people like this?

He only caught up with half of it; after all, he's a busy person, and he doesn't have that much time to watch TV dramas.

"Looks like I'll have to check out this rebroadcast."

But based on the current results...

In terms of viewership ratings, "Lurking" was a huge hit.

the other side.

Among the moviegoers at Liu Shanhe's house, the more sentimental sister-in-law was already sobbing uncontrollably.

When Yu Zecheng finally chose to continue his undercover work, any viewer who followed the story from beginning to end was deeply moved.

No one expected that after suffering for so long, just when the sweet moment was finally about to arrive, Yu Zecheng would choose to give up voluntarily.

To voluntarily relinquish the fruits of victory.

Go and continue to lurk in the abyss.

Liu Shanhe himself was quite shocked by this ending, and frankly, he was also emotionally affected.

In summary, Yu Zecheng initially chose his stance because of love.

after that.

A faith was born.

Until the very end, it was a matter between love and faith.

He sacrificed his only self to dedicate to love and faith.

Continue to be an invisible guardian.

The story ends abruptly here; in reality, Yu Zecheng's luck wasn't that good.

He died shortly after arriving in Taiwan.

This is the ending of the original story, and also the ending of most of the Invisible Guardians.

The price of faith is a path to certain death.

We still choose to move forward.

"How is it? My dear grandson." At this moment, Lu Zhengguang's eyes also reddened, because for him, that period of time was one he had truly experienced, and he had truly come to know the invisible guardian.

"He's already become your beloved grandson."

Liu Shanhe said calmly, "It's alright."

"It's quite rare to hear someone as stubborn as you say 'it's still okay.'"

"While his first half wasn't very serious, it was still a good script. I still find his character utterly vulgar, but in the end, he chose nobility."

Liu Shanhe did not fully agree, but he still stood up and saluted.

At the very least, Yu Zecheng's final performance was enough to make him salute on the spot.

Let us pay tribute to this unsung guardian.

What he symbolizes.

Warriors who guard the darkness.

You've passed the test; the rest will succeed.

The voices of young people are very loud.

When "Lurking" chose to have Yu Zecheng use love as the initial reason for choosing his stance.

This drama has garnered considerable attention among young people.

It is an absolutely beautiful emotion, a noble aspiration.

And longing.

For young people, Yu Zecheng is first and foremost a flesh-and-blood human being that they can understand.

He was so angry that he risked everything for a beautiful woman.

It's a bit tacky.

People like Yu Zecheng and Zuo Lan.

People cried when Zuo Lan died.

But Yu Zecheng didn't cry; everyone knew that Yu Zecheng was more heartbroken than anyone else.

When Yu Zecheng finally chose to continue being an invisible guardian, the sense of faith that leaped off the screen was palpable.

It gives people a sense of awe.

That incredibly strong sense of conviction is truly awe-inspiring.

The faith that he guards permeates every cell of Yu Zecheng's being.

Wu Hai was also deeply shocked at this moment. He saw that everyone on the Hupu forum was discussing a spy drama set during the War of Resistance against Japan.

This is something that only an old man with one foot in the grave would look at.

It won over the young people.

"It's really getting popular! It's really getting popular! These days, young people are all watching spy dramas."

When Wu Hai saw Li Yun's name on the list of infiltrators, he regretted it.

At first, he really didn't want to watch spy dramas, even if Li Yun was the assistant director or starred in one.

First, I'm tired from work lately.

Secondly, his favorite historical drama was airing, and after much deliberation, he chose the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, the Ming Dynasty was quite good.

He thoroughly enjoyed watching the veteran actors deliver powerful performances and immerse himself in the weight of history.

This is all content he likes.

Therefore, given the limited time available, he chose the Ming Dynasty.

He just didn't expect that his reputation for being an undercover agent would be so good this time.

It's okay.

Are there reruns?

However, this time he witnessed the phenomenal ratings and public opinion.

A media frenzy sparked by a spy drama.

It has a Douban score of 8.6.

The highest-rated spy drama on the entire internet was born at this very moment.

When Li Yuxuan finished looking at this thing, he felt a profound sense of shock.

The feeling of faith began to emerge in the middle of the game and erupted in the last second.

That naive performance was the first time in all his years of watching spy dramas that he had seen such a powerful and compelling performance.

It's so full of tension.

This vibrant and awe-inspiring feeling.

"He truly is my nephew." At this moment, Li Yuxuan felt an indescribable emotion.

It's unforgettable.

A faith that makes you want to go back and cry.

His faith compels me to pay homage.

"Did this greatly exceed your expectations?" Ji Tielan smiled at Li Yuxuan at this moment.

"Indeed, his acting range is something I've never seen before."

At this moment, Li Yuxuan pondered and said, "At first, I thought he was a bit vulgar and deliberately pandering to young people, but later I realized I was wrong. He wasn't deliberately pandering; he was truly creating a flesh-and-blood person, a noble and great person."

Besides acting skills.

The character development is equally impressive.

It has flesh and blood.

"Your Majesty, what do you think?"

"I didn't have many feelings about him. Because I just felt that he was very real."

At this moment, Ji Tielan narrowed her eyes slightly: "Just like my former comrades-in-arms, just like they really exist."

Ji Tielan went back to her room to sleep.

There wasn't much to say about it.

But tonight, in my dreams, I will return to that era of endless war.

Comrades, in this era when we are still alive.

At this moment.

After watching the entire series of "The Undercover Agent" starring Sun Honglei, I was deeply moved and remained in awe for a long time.

This is different from what the script was like at the beginning.

There are many plot points.

They were all different from the scripts I had read.

The resulting performances are also different.

This is very different from the "Lurking" series that I am familiar with.

The male lead was very different from his own performance, so he completely abandoned his usual acting style and presented the character in a different way.

To present.

He believed that his own Yu Zecheng would not be so "vulgar," but rather more shrewd and more like a secret agent.

At the beginning, however, he was "unbearably vulgar," and his body and mind were completely immersed in Zuo Lan.

He seemed completely consumed by love, unlike a spy capable of accomplishing great things.

He's too vulgar.

Sun Honglei found the character so vulgar that he thought it was unbearably tacky.

I think this young actor's performance was not very good.

Until the very end, when he expressed his choice with childish gestures.

Sun Honglei also cried, a grown man.

I was brought to tears by this childish action.

That's the tension in the plot.

The tension conveyed by Li Yun.

"This young man is really something."

Moreover, the script's flow has been altered in so many ways.

This made Sun Honglei wonder: what role did Li Yun, the assistant director, actually play in this?

he does not know.

At least I know that Li Yun is an incredibly talented actor, no less so than myself, a middle-aged actor!

Sun Honglei regretted not auditioning with Li Yun, which meant he was giving up the role.

It's not important to hand over the role to someone else.

It's a real shame that I didn't get to compete against Li Yun at the audition.

Whose portrayal of Yu Zecheng is more outstanding?

It has ultimately become a mystery.

At this moment.

The ratings for "Lurking" are now finalized, reaching a peak of 4.9 in the finale, which is even higher than that of "Ming Dynasty".

This section incorporates changes designed to appeal to younger audiences.

It was a great success.

"As expected, young people understand young people better. Having Li Yunlai as the assistant director, the changes he made were enough to win the hearts of young people." Jiang Wei was also stunned by this huge success; he never expected such remarkable results.

This was far beyond his expectations.

His former colleagues, who had previously mocked him, are now calling to congratulate him.

Their attitude changed immediately.

They became more amiable.

It's realistic, but also very true.

Among them was Zhang Da Huzi, whose expression was complex.

He was terrified that the undercover operation would fail, and he was very worried about his friend's directing career.

But when his friend achieved such success, he couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"Wow, that's amazing! How did you manage to achieve such a result?"

"Jiang Wei, the confused look on your face makes me want to punch you."

"I'm serious, Lao Zhang. I really don't understand what I've done to deserve such achievements."

The viewership ratings were undoubtedly phenomenal.

The reason is not complicated to analyze: it attracted an audience that was not originally a spy drama.

Young people.

It got those young people to watch spy dramas.

And they were allowed to stay.

They watched the entire TV series.

"If you're really confused, go check out forums for young people, like Douban or Hupu. They have discussions about film and television ratings." Zhang Dahuzi paused for a moment and then said, "That way you'll know what's attracting the audience."

"Can you help me with this? I don't really understand internet stuff."

"You're even younger than me."

Zhang Da Huzi was speechless, but he still helped Jiang Wei get it done.

He also explained that this doesn't tell the whole story, but only reflects the viewing opinions of younger generations.

Jiang Wei was naturally aware of this. After years of summarizing spy dramas, he had long since figured out what middle-aged and elderly viewers liked to watch.

Jiang Wei was stunned when he saw the comments.

"I think I've figured out why they're so amazing?"

"What conclusions have you drawn?" Zhang Da Huzi had expected to hear Jiang Wei smugly.

However, what shocked Zhang Dahuzi was...

Jiang Wei was speaking at this moment.

"At least 70% of these highly praised scenes were filmed by Li Yun."

"At least 70% of it comes from his adaptation of the script."

Li Yun was at home at the time.

She also quietly looked at Yu Zecheng in front of her.

This invisible guardian died and perished not long after he went to Taiwan.

This is the fate of spies.

The fate of most hidden guardians.

Yu Zecheng is considered lucky; the sacrifices of his real-life counterparts were discovered, their sacrifices were celebrated, and their greatness was recognized.

I have no regrets in dedicating my utmost loyalty to the country.

Most of the invisible guardians will only sink into darkness, only become addicted, only disappear.

Silently fading into the annals of history.

That's why they're called the invisible guardians.

They are suffering so much.

Real spies are not as dashing and suave as depicted in many fantasy dramas, disappearing in the shadows after accomplishing their tasks and keeping their achievements hidden.

The keynote of their lives is suffering.

It's even more bitter than traditional Chinese medicine.

Li Yun still recalls that time, immersing herself in the time spent at Tianjing Station.

They all felt that if they had another chance, they probably wouldn't want to become a spy again.

Even if Li Yun harbors a strong desire for fame and fortune.

I don't want to go through that time again.

"Actually, I think it's great. It lets the world romanticize us, think how handsome and cool we are, and paint a beautiful picture of our lives." Yu Zecheng, standing next to Li Yun, quietly smiled and said, "That's good."

"Don't you feel hurt by being misunderstood?"

"All the hardships and unwavering loyalty we endure in life, aren't they all for this moment? When everyone forgets us, no longer needs us, and glorifies us, it means the world is at peace."

"By the way, could you please switch me back to the first three channels?"

"OK."

Li Yun switched the TV three channels forward, and it was a rerun of a spy drama series.

It's a truly amazing show.

After the lurking spy was discovered, he managed to kill dozens of enemies with just a small knife.

A phenomenal drama with a Douban rating of 3.2.

The screen is filled with people saying this is garbage.

But Yu Zecheng watched with great interest. If he had some melon seeds in front of him, he would definitely have been able to watch while eating them.

"He's really handsome, don't you think?"

I think so.

Just as Li Yun was about to reply, she realized that Yu Zecheng's spirit was no longer by her side.

He's gone; his spirit is completely gone.

Their spirits died twice. Their first death was when filming wrapped up, and their second death is right now.

When the show finishes airing.

What about the third time?

Will not.

I will make your characters classics.

Not to be forgotten.

At this moment, Li Yun slowly looked at the ceiling and said.

I still think you're more handsome.