I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 223 As a local landlord, I also have to participate in this competition!

The Royal Observer's editorial this time was surprisingly firm in tone.

"The script may have logical flaws due to limitations in the skill level of the screenwriter and director!"

The set design and special effects may be somewhat rudimentary due to budget constraints.

The final presentation of a film or television drama may vary depending on the skill level of the director and editor.

But acting skills are what actors make a living!

If you don't even dare to show your audition to the public, what's the point of having a huge cast, beautiful sets, or dazzling special effects?

Ultimately, films and television dramas are meant to be shown to the public!

It's the ordinary people who foot the bill!

Ultimately, the production company sold the terrible show to the platform and made a profit, the platform sold memberships and made another profit, and the merchant gained traffic and also made a profit.

However, the viewers who were taken advantage of and paid to watch the shows were left holding their noses, like opening a blind box, watching one bad show after another.

Who will compensate them for their losses?

With so many terrible TV dramas these days, whose responsibility is it?

Isn't this the kind of young, popular stars who are chosen based on funding, connections, networks, transactions, or the director's personal preferences and ruined by others?

Today, this format has been overturned!

It was disrupted by an outsider whose main job was live-streaming e-commerce.

However, in my opinion, this kind of subversion is the inevitable future of the film and television industry. The entertainment industry should also maintain an open mind to embrace more changes. Only when the audience approves will more people buy and watch your TV series, and more people buy tickets to go to the cinema for your movies.

Whether an actor's performance is good or not is up to the director and producer, but the audience should also have the right to express their opinion.

If people don't approve of your chosen actors from the beginning, then they can avoid being taken advantage of early on, instead of being repeatedly exploited like opening a blind box.

The entertainment industry, mired in deep-seated problems, needs to tone down its unsightly practices!

Everyone thought Ye Xian would stop there, but who would have thought that Ye Xian would make another bold decision? He not only live-streamed the casting auditions, but also live-streamed the actors' training process, and decided to live-stream the filming of "Dream of the Red Chamber".

This made some people in the entertainment industry restless. They organized online trolls to hurl insults at Ye Xian, even trying to praise him to death and claiming that Ye Xian should win the Peony Award for Best Actor.

Does the fiercer the enemy's insults, the more it proves that Ye Xian is right?

This willingness to try new things and to showcase them to the public demonstrates Ye Xian's confidence in the story of "Dream of the Red Chamber," in the actors selected through open casting, and in the director's directing abilities.

Even if a TV series like this doesn't win any awards or isn't well-made, I believe it has already won the audience's approval.

Because this is also the choice of the audience.

Instead of passively opening blind boxes again.

Finally, let me share a quote that Ye Xian once gave to his fans, and offer it to all the behind-the-scenes workers who dedicate themselves to making films and television dramas: May they stay true to themselves and ultimately realize their dreams.

May everyone maintain a pure heart when walking against the light, unafraid of wind and rain.

... "

The publication of this lengthy editorial in the Royal Inspectorate caused an uproar.

This is the fourth time the Royal Observer has praised Ye Xian, right?

Such a high frequency of likes, and this time it's practically supporting Ye Xian, makes one wonder if this kid is the Sixth Princess's chosen husband?

The late-night snack group has been holding back their anger these past few days because Ye Xian initially decided to handle the situation calmly and restrain everyone from fighting with the haters. Now that the big boss has taken action, the late-night snack group has no more scruples.

[Martial Arts Master: Hahaha, my little one got liked again! You little haters, come out and get your ass kicked!]

[The most popular thing is Aunt Flo: Even the Royal Observer said, what's the point of praising our beloved Xian Ge to death? As long as we all approve of the lead actors chosen through open auditions, so what if the final product isn't good? It's everyone's choice! Not a series of blind boxes!]

[Let's Fight!: What's wrong with Brother Xian doing live streams? What's wrong with selling merchandise? He's a full-time streamer; if he didn't stream, wouldn't he be unemployed? Besides, what era are we living in? Would it kill him to live stream the filming process? The short video clips and single live stream angles that everyone sees are definitely very different from the angles and colors captured by the photographer, the director's direction, and the final version edited by the editor. This kind of marketing method benefits all parties involved, so why not?]

[Casual Ghost: Haha, didn't the Royal Observer say that Brother Xian has influenced producers and directors to engage in unspoken rules? It'll be so painful for them if they can't discuss scripts in hotels anymore!]

……

The late-night food group forwarded the long editorial from the Royal Observer and joined forces to attack the various trolls. As a result, many people in the circle were furious, but had to back down because if they continued to entangle themselves, it would mean breaking ties with the royal family.

However, they didn't care about the gains or losses at this moment, because once someone sows the seeds of public opinion, there will be people who will question whether Ye Xian's actions are just a way to exploit others.

There's no rush now. Everyone is waiting for the moment when "Dream of the Red Chamber" is filmed and released. Presumably, even if the Royal Observer comes out to defend it, it will be difficult to cover up the fact that Ye Xian's poor acting skills and attention-seeking live broadcast will not result in a good film.

Everyone is watching with bated breath.

……

At this moment, Ye Xian was happily calling the Sixth Princess to express his gratitude, but the Sixth Princess shook her head and said, "The entertainment industry was going to need some reform anyway, but the relationships have always been complicated, making it difficult to take action. Taking this opportunity is just a convenient way to do it. I should thank you for breaking the mold in this way."

"Hehe, this is all thanks to Her Highness's excellent leadership."

Ye Xian was adept at flattery and knew exactly how to please his superiors.

Li Yunxi laughed immediately: "Are you trying to play tricks on me? Stop with the nonsense. I reckon the park can start filming after May Day. How are your preparations going?"

Ye Xian flipped through his notebook: "The main actors have all started training. Since everyone won't have a holiday for May Day, if we hurry up, we should be able to meet Director Jia's filming requirements."

"Alright, are there any other difficulties?"

With the new project about to start filming, Li Yunxi's mood improved considerably, and she even took the initiative to ask Ye Xian about it, which was quite unusual.

Ye Xian chuckled dryly, looking rather embarrassed.

"Um... the Haizhou Dragon Boat Race is about to start, and as a local landlord, I have to participate!"

……

Dragon boat races were a traditional Dragon Boat Festival event throughout the Tang Dynasty and a frequent occurrence in various regions.

In previous years, Ye's father would participate in the local dragon boat races in Haizhou. Ye Xian's family still has the certificates, trophies, and group photos of Ye's father leading the team to victory.

Last year, Ye Xian's father passed away in a car accident. His teammates from the dragon boat team came to visit him and helped him with the funeral arrangements, for which he was very grateful.

At the time, some elders suggested that Ye Xian take over from Ye's father and continue to participate in the dragon boat team, but the timing was too sensitive, and other elders dissuaded him from doing so.

Soon it will be the anniversary of Ye's parents' death, and the elders of the dragon boat team will once again come to visit Ye Xian at his home.

This time, an elder spoke up.

……

Ps1: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 5722 bottles

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Ps2:

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