Jiang Nan's film "Fearless" is still playing to packed houses.
There's also new news about his other film, "Pegasus," which is scheduled for a November release.
In fact, both films were shot together. "Pegasus" is being released a month later because it features numerous car racing scenes that required professional race car drivers to complete, which took a considerable amount of time.
The success of his first film has earned Jiang Nan considerable recognition for his screenwriting abilities, and people are eagerly anticipating his new movie.
As Jiang Nan appears more frequently on trending topics, his popularity has gradually expanded from the online literature circle to the entertainment industry.
Many people are coming to read his serialized novel, "Chinese Paladin 3."
The plot of "Chinese Paladin 3" is drawing to a close.
It's only about 20,000 characters away from completion.
Jiang Nan also posted an update in the review section.
He announced that he would release the final 20,000 characters all at once tomorrow, allowing readers to enjoy it without interruption.
The current storyline has reached the point where the Evil Sword Immortal has control over the human world and has declared June 6th as the end of humanity.
New readers are engrossed in the story, anticipating a grand battle.
However, Jiang Nan's long-time readers are starting to notice that something is amiss with the plot.
"The familiar scent of the old thief hits me..."
"No way, I've already guessed what's going to happen!" Da Feng Novel Network
"Old fans are already preparing their tissues. Jiang Nan, you old rascal, just tell us how many people are going to die this time!"
"Damn it, please don't kill Zi Xuan and Xu Changqing. I'm so invested in their three lifetimes together. If you don't give them a happy ending, I'll send you a letter opener!"
"Is anyone else shipping Chong Lou and Zi Xuan?"
"Me, me, me! At first, I thought Chong Lou was a bad guy, but later on, I realized his characterization is amazing!"
"I like the development of Jingtian and Xue Jian's relationship, from bickering to deep love. If you kill the female lead again, I'm really going to send you a letter opener!"
"Chinese Paladin 3 is actually a dual male lead story. Both Jingtian's and Xu Changqing's storylines are incredibly good. Jiang Nan, you old rascal, be a decent person!"
The review section is filled with the laments of long-time readers.
Even though some have predicted that a series of emotionally devastating events are about to unfold, they can't resist and are waiting for the updates.
Every morning at nine o'clock is when "Chinese Paladin" gets updated.
Jiang Nan's old readers know that the "stabbing" starts today, and they're still contemplating whether to read it. New readers are already eagerly subscribing to the latest chapters.
Huo Donghua is a third-tier actor.
He became a fan of Jiang Nan as a screenwriter after watching the preview trailer for the "Chinese Paladin 1" TV series.
Of course, since the "Chinese Paladin 1" TV series is about to air, he hasn't read the novel, wanting to preserve the suspense. After all, spoilers significantly diminish the joy of watching a show.
However, he has been following "Chinese Paladin 3."
"It's finally updated. Considering you're releasing 20,000 characters at once, I won't scold you for writer's block."
At nine o'clock, while eating breakfast, he clicked open the latest chapter of "Chinese Paladin."
Based on his many years of acting experience, in such major battles, it usually happens that the heroes are outmatched, and then the protagonist steps in to turn the tide, defeat the villain, and save everyone in the end.
Although he felt he had guessed the plot, he was still filled with interest.
"Jingtian, seeing the devastation all around, rushes to seek revenge on the Evil Sword Immortal in his fury..."
As he read, Huo Donghua's pace of eating his fried dough sticks slowed down.
"Xu Changqing is sucked into the Evil Sword Immortal's mouth and dies??"
He felt his blood pressure rise, and his head started to buzz.
Speaking of which, compared to the protagonist Jingtian, he preferred Xu Changqing. He felt this character perfectly fit his ideal of a hero, and he couldn't help but put himself in Xu Changqing's shoes whenever he read his storyline.
But he never expected him to die like this??
Still, despite his shock, Huo Donghua continued reading.
Perhaps he would be revived later.
He dipped his fried dough stick into the soy milk.
He planned to let it soak for a bit before eating.
Then, holding his phone, he continued reading the novel.
Now, he was starting to understand what the old readers in the reviews meant when they said Jiang Nan, the old rascal, was best at writing sad endings.
"Maomao cutting off his own flesh???"
Huo Donghua's hands holding his phone began to tremble slightly.
He could barely take it.
This plot was too heart-wrenching, so much so that he almost swore!
The simple and honest Maomao, whose dream was to go to Chang'an city, hadn't even fulfilled his dream yet, and now he was trading his own flesh for food so that everyone else could eat.
Seeing this plot, Huo Donghua felt completely unwell...
He hadn't expected Jiang Nan's plot to go this way.
Wouldn't it have been better if, when everyone was outmatched, Jingtian and Xu Changqing made a strong move and defeated the Evil Sword Immortal?
Why kill off the supporting characters?
Damn it, is this Jiang Nan a pervert!!
Huo Donghua took several deep breaths, calmed his internal grievances, and gritted his teeth to continue reading.
"Damn it!!!"
When he saw Maomao die, he finally lost his composure.
He blurted out a curse.
Then, as if possessed, he clutched his phone tightly, his fingers trembling as he scrolled.
"Hiss... Long Kui jumps into the sword-forging furnace!"
"My Long Kui!!"
Huo Donghua gasped.
Long Kui was his favorite female character, even more so than the female lead.
To think she would sacrifice herself to forge a sword!
Huo Donghua was completely stunned at that moment.
Screw this! I'm not reading anymore!!
He slammed his phone down on the table.
It was too damn heart-wrenching!
This Jiang Nan, this old rascal, was not human, a pervert, too much of a pervert!
However, just two seconds later, he picked up his phone again and continued scrolling.
He desperately wanted to know the ending, even if his heart was being sliced with knives, he had to keep reading!
Huo Donghua's expression was numb, as if he had been drained, and he slumped onto the table. He propped up his phone and slowly tapped the screen.
I'm such a masochist!
...
When he saw Jingtian finally kill the Evil Sword Immortal, he glanced at the progress bar.
There was still one chapter left?
Huo Donghua continued to scroll down.
Everyone was supposed to be dead, but they were revived by an elder?
"Phew... Good, good. You old rascal Jiang Nan still has some conscience." Huo Donghua smiled.
As long as everyone was okay, that was the best ending.
However, the moment he picked up his soy milk from the table to take a sip.
With a "puff," he sprayed it out.
Maomao couldn't be revived??
"Heh..."
Xu Changqing drinks the Forgetfulness Water? To forget each other in the vastness of the world?
"Hehehehe..."
Huo Donghua felt his scalp tingle.
He had been role-playing as Xu Changqing while reading this novel. When he saw them drink the Forgetfulness Water, his eyes welled up with tears, knowing they loved each other but couldn't be together. When he saw that neither of them drank it, his heart felt even more sorrowful.
This was more unbearable than a single stab to the heart!
If drinking it was like being stabbed to death, then not drinking it was like being slowly cut by a small knife on the heart.
Huo Donghua put down his phone. The fried dough stick that had been soaking no longer seemed appealing.
He stared straight ahead, his eyes vacant.
After a long while, he looked around.
"Where's my knife!!"