Huayu: Starting from retirement, sweeping across the domestic entertainment industry

"Your Highness, what are you laughing at?"

Lu Yuxiao appeared out of nowhere, tilting her head and looking at Li Ran with a curious expression.

When Li Ran saw it was her, he waved his hand gently, stopping his smile: "I wasn't laughing at anything."

He retorted, "Little clay figure, what are you doing now?"

Upon hearing Li Ran's question, Lu Yuxiao ignored what Li Ran was laughing about.

She looked at him and slowly said, "Li Ran, do you think my movements look like...?"

Lu Yuxiao took a few steps back, creating some distance between herself and Li Ran.

Then she took a deep breath and began to walk towards Li Ran.

She stopped in front of Li Ran, put her hands behind her back, lowered her head slightly, then suddenly raised her head, her gaze sweeping around, her eyes trying to project an air of dominance...

But no matter how you look at it, it looks like a frightened fawn looking around.

Finally, she gently closed her eyes, lowered her head, and adopted the posture of a master finishing a move.

After completing the set of movements, she opened her eyes and looked at Li Ran expectantly: "How was it? Did it look like me?"

Li Ran was completely confused.

What is this silly girl up to now?

Zhang Ruonan looked at her blankly, thinking to herself: Wang Churan is right, is this girl a little fool?

Only Amy, looking at Lu Yuxiao, suddenly clapped her hands in surprise: "Sister! You're imitating Brother Li Ran!"

Lu Yuxiao's eyes lit up, and she smiled happily: "Little Amy, you figured it out?"

Amy nodded vigorously: "Isn't that the scene of Li Ran's appearance on the field that's all over the internet right now!"

Li Ran was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then burst out laughing.

He finally realized what Lu Yuxiao was imitating.

Lu Yuxiao looked at him, her face full of annoyance, and said slowly, "What are you laughing at? Doesn't it look like it?"

Li Ran scoffed, mocking, "Lulu Xiao, when I enter, I exude domineering aura and look down on everyone. Your imitation... why does it look so dull and lifeless?"

Lu Yuxiao pouted and muttered under her breath, "So much for being so domineering... but in the end, she still got beaten to tears..."

Li Ran immediately glared at her and said sternly, "Lu Yuxiao! What did you say?"

Lu Yuxiao quickly shook her head, looking completely innocent, and said, "Nothing, nothing! I was just stating the facts."

After saying that, she turned and ran, her movements as swift as a startled rabbit.

Li Ran watched her retreating figure and shouted, "Lulu Xiao, you stop right there!"

He chased after him, and the two ran off into the distance, one after the other.

Amy stood there, looking in the direction they had disappeared, shook her head, and sighed.

She turned her head, looked at Zhang Ruonan, and said with a deep expression, "Sister, you have quite a few rivals in love."

Zhang Ruonan nodded slightly, then suddenly realized something was wrong...

She was clearly thinking that Zhang Jingyi had many rivals in love, but what did that have to do with her?

She looked down at Amy and said earnestly, "Little Amy, don't talk nonsense. I really have nothing to do with him."

Amy nodded, her expression becoming even more meaningful, and smiled softly.

"Sister, I understand."

Zhang Ruonan was completely helpless. She slowly lowered her head and rubbed her temples.

"No, you don't understand..."

Seeing her current actions, Amy slowly said, "I told you two were related! Even the way you rub your temples is exactly the same..."

Looking into Amy's bright, sparkling eyes, Zhang Ruonan suddenly didn't know what to say.

Forget it! Why bother arguing with a child?

At this moment, Zhou Ye finished filming and was coming this way.

Zhang Ruonan looked at Amy, waved her hand helplessly, and slowly said, "Go, go, go play with your sister Zhou Ye."

Amy said "Oh" and skipped away.

He ran a few steps, then turned back and shouted to her, "Don't worry, sister! I really understand! I won't tell anyone."

Zhang Ruonan stood there, looking at that small figure from behind, and suddenly felt a headache coming on.

……

Lu Yuxiao's clumsy imitation just now actually originated from a derivative video that recently went viral on a short video platform.

The video footage is from the 2017 League of Legends World Championship.

That year, the Bird's Nest.

Seventeen-year-old Li Ran stepped onto the stage of the global finals for the first time.

He was wearing a black team uniform with the RNG logo embroidered on his chest, and slowly walked to the center of the stage under the spotlight.

The moment the camera focused on him, the young man was full of vigor and looked down at everyone. His aura, as if the whole world was at his feet, could be felt even through the screen.

That was true youthful spirit.

That was the arrogance and sharpness of youth.

He stood there, as if declaring to the whole world: I have arrived, and I am the strongest.

However, at the end of the video, the scene changes.

A hard-fought five-set battle, a difficult and full match.

In the final performance, at the moment the crystal shattered, Li Ran stood on the stage, looking back at the trophy that was so close yet unattainable.

The camera captured his eyes... unwillingness, regret, and tears he was trying to hold back.

He lost.

But that one glance made countless people remember this boy.

Li Ran was helpless against the defeat in that competition. The management was involved in gambling, and even the players were involved. Even though Li Ran was a reborn person, he was powerless to do anything about it.

He had heard the rumors in his previous life, but there had never been any accurate revelations or solid evidence...

Li Ran only noticed something was wrong with his teammate during the match, but since they were already on the field, there was nothing he could do.

This is also why he accepted Principal Wang's request to join IG in 18. In his heart, how could he not want an all-Chinese team to win a championship!

Later, he went to IG, won two consecutive championships, achieved a grand slam, and became a legend in the history of League of Legends who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Faker.

At this point, Faker doesn't even have a Grand Slam...

But fans will never forget that night.

The boy who looked back at the Bird's Nest...

After the video went viral, the comments section was filled with感慨 (feelings/reflections).

The more arrogant you are before the game, the more miserable you will cry when you lose.

Looking back now, that match was such a pity.

"If it weren't for that dragon steal in the fourth game, there wouldn't have been a fifth game at all."

"Burning God did his best, but his teammates are utterly inhumane."

Of course, most of it was just teasing.

Netizens, with the mindset of those who have been through it, expressed both sympathy and made jokes.

After all, Li Ran is now full of honors, and those past regrets have become things he can laugh about.

The "Pikachu" incident has been settled, and the hype is gradually fading.

The viral video has reignited netizens' curiosity about Li Ran.

New fans have started digging into Li Ran's past.

You won't know until you dig deeper, and what you find will shock you.

Various funny clips from Li Ran's live streams have been unearthed...

His banter with his teammates, his serious nonsense, his helpless expression when pranked by the live chat... those images have become a new treasure for fans.

One of the interview videos has also resurfaced.

That was LPL host hope Ran's post-match interview with Li Ran.

In the video, hope Ran asked with a smile, "Burn, what's your ideal type?"

At that time, Li Ran still had a bit of naivety on his face, and casually replied, "Someone like you is not bad."

The barrage of comments exploded instantly.

At that time, Li Ran had just entered the LPL and was still a rookie jungler.

Her outstanding appearance, coupled with this unintentional remark, instantly made netizens ship them as a couple.

The "Ranxi CP" was born.

But in reality, there was nothing between the two of them.

After that, Li Ran never accepted another interview with hope Ran, and hope Ran also posted a clarification that the two did not even have a way to contact each other.

After this old scandal was dug up again, netizens' attitudes began to become ambiguous.

……

Even a simple interview can generate scandals, let alone in the entertainment industry, which is full of hype.

Of all those widely publicized romantic rumors, how many are true?

Netizens have begun to re-examine Li Ran's current rumored relationships.

First is "intent to ignite".

The pairing of Liu Haocun and Li Ran was the hottest topic on the Weibo Night red carpet.

Looking back now, that "drawing a heart around your name" trick tasted like overly artificial sweetener.

It's deliberate, too deliberate.

exclude.

Next up is "Passionate Smile".

The pairing of Tian Xiwei and Li Ran suddenly erupted after a live broadcast.

Details of how the two met and fell in love quickly surfaced online, with a timeline so clear it seemed like someone had planned it in advance. Why reveal it just before the new drama premiered?

The hype is far too obvious.

exclude.

Then there's "Wildfire".

The pairing of Zhou Ye and Li Ran, this college couple, now seems like a cover-up no matter how you look at it.

Moreover, the timing of the rumors coincided with the time when "The Young Dragon" was about to air.

Authenticity is questionable.

Maybe they were together...

Of course, these analyses don't stop CP fans from continuing to enjoy the sweet moments; they only care about whether it's sweet or not, not whether it's true or not.

Only "Xin Yi Wei Ran" withstood the scrutiny of netizens.

Netizens have revisited "Back to Field" and meticulously analyzed every frame of the video.

The look in Zhang Jingyi's eyes when she saw Li Ran wasn't the nonchalant look one has when seeing their boyfriend; rather, it was the surprise, nervousness, and a touch of cautious anticipation a girl has when seeing her crush.

The smile Li Ran gave Zhang Jingyi was gentle, tolerant, and carried a hint of doting affection that even he himself didn't realize.

Later, Zhang Jingyi was embroiled in a public opinion storm, and Li Ran immediately posted on Weibo to clarify and defend her.

This is not unrequited love.

This is a two-way journey.

At the recent Weibo Night event, Li Ran left hand in hand with Zhang Jingyi in front of all the media.

That reckless attitude completely convinced netizens.

That's true.

Moreover, Li Ran's behavior was entirely an impulsive act out of fear of making his girlfriend jealous.

……

Of course, Li Ran's die-hard fans still stick to their stance.

"Li Ran's gaze towards even a dog is full of affection; this isn't a rumor!"

"He even filmed a short video intimately with an actress from 'Snowy Mountain'! It's perfectly normal, what does that prove?"

"Li Ran just has great chemistry with everyone, and he hasn't done anything wrong!"

They just won't admit it.

As long as Li Ran doesn't make an official announcement, nothing can ever be confirmed.

But in any case, this sensational love story has come to a temporary close.

There's so much truth and falsehood in this circle.

……

On set, Li Ran caught up with Lu Yuxiao and flicked her on the forehead.

"Ouch!"

Lu Yuxiao covered her forehead, glaring at him with teary eyes, "What are you doing!"

Li Ran smiled and said, "That'll teach you to talk nonsense."

Lu Yuxiao pursed her lips and muttered under her breath, "It's just the truth..."

Li Ran ignored her and turned to walk back.

Li Ran ignored her and turned to walk back.

Those past events, those regrets, those nights that once brought him to tears, are now memories he can laugh about.

He suddenly remembered the boy who looked back at the Bird's Nest.

Actually, it's pretty good!