When Guangnian Entertainment's Weibo account posted, many people online sensed a strong competitive atmosphere.
These two dramas had been compared since their inception. From the very beginning of casting, Xianjian had rejected Zhang Qingyun, who then joined the cast of "Wen Jian Xun Xian" as the male lead. Since then, Zhang Qingyun's fans had been constantly mocking the Xianjian crew online for their lack of vision, claiming they should have chosen Zhang Qingyun instead of the new actor Shen Qingfeng.
Subsequently, fans pitted the two crews against each other. The Xianjian crew's filming intensity was considered very high within the entire film and television industry. After all, few crews would choose to film in desolate wilderness. This commitment to location shooting alone surpassed most other crews in the current industry.
However, despite Xianjian's good reputation since filming began, its popularity was consistently overshadowed by the "Wen Jian Xun Xian" crew. This was because "Wen Jian Xun Xian" featured an entire cast of traffic stars, generating constant buzz. Xianjian, on the other hand, was a combination of veteran actors and newcomers. The two crews had a significant disparity in terms of traffic from the start.
"Looking forward to the promotional video! Looking forward to Qingyun Gege's new drama!"
"The male second lead, Liu Shuiyuan, is also good. He came from an idol training camp and looks like a puppy."
"Ahhh! I've seen leaked photos of Liu Shuiyuan, he's so handsome!"
"The 'Wen Jian Xun Xian' crew is truly sincere this time, bringing together so many handsome men and beautiful women. I dare say they're about to usher in a new era of Xianxia!"
"This is also considered a big production, even the music is being handled by the Music God, Fang Lingyu."
"Fans of Xianjian are still bragging about their music being by Ting Yu. Although Ting Yu is very popular now, he's still far behind the Music God."
"Fang Lingyu is known as the King of OSTs for film and television."
The Music God is synonymous with classics in China. He has many classic songs. Fang Lingyu, in particular, became widely known for his powerful OSTs for film and television, composing music for countless classic dramas and creating many iconic hit songs.
Nostalgia can add value to a work. This is perfectly normal. And in the film and television industry, Fang Lingyu is nostalgia. As soon as his songs play, people are inevitably reminded of those classic dramas.
In response, Ting Yu's fans did not argue. After the previous battle, they had become much more laid-back. After all, there was nothing to argue about; Fang Lingyu truly was a symbol of classics, and his songs perfectly complemented the dramas, which was a fact they couldn't dispute.
As the composer for this drama's soundtrack, Fang Lingyu also posted a message on Weibo.
"Thank you for your support of 'Wen Jian Xun Xian.' The filming time for this drama was relatively short, so I didn't have much time for composition. Xianxia is a genre I greatly admire, and I've made many bold attempts with the soundtrack this time. I hope everyone enjoys it."
Fang Lingyu rarely posted on Weibo, and this time it was unavoidable; Guangnian Entertainment had offered too much. However, Guangnian Entertainment had wanted him to post a message specifically targeting Ting Yu, but he had refused. In his opinion, Ting Yu was a talented junior who had revitalized the Mandopop music scene and made significant contributions to it. He couldn't target such a junior.
Su Yu, after finishing his program, also went to see Qin Xiaorou. Seeing the gauze wrapped around her wrist, Su Yu was startled and advised her a few more times. However, Qin Xiaorou appeared to be in good spirits, and he gradually felt at ease.
After spending two days in the crew, finalizing the cast for both "Huo Yuan Jia" and "Fei Chi Ren Sheng," Su Yu returned to his home in Shuangqing City. As he walked into the residential complex, he saw Lin Yanyu sitting in the small courtyard by the entrance, looking towards him.
The moment she saw Su Yu, she broke into a radiant smile and rushed towards him.
"Here, a bubble tea I brought for you," Su Yu handed one of the two bubble teas he was holding to Lin Yanyu.
"You've been gone for so many days, and you're only giving me one bubble tea to make up for it?" Lin Yanyu pouted, sounding a bit wronged.
"Are you upset?" Su Yu asked with a smile.
"No, I'm not upset at all," Lin Yanyu replied with a hint of pride.
Seeing this, Su Yu kissed her on the cheek. It felt cool, and Lin Yanyu's face carried the scent of strawberries.
"Still upset?" Seeing that Lin Yanyu's smile hadn't fully reached her eyes, Su Yu couldn't help but pull her into his embrace.
"Pfft... I was just teasing you," Lin Yanyu wrapped her arms tightly around Su Yu's waist. How could she possibly be angry with Su Yu?
It was just that their journey together hadn't been without its bumps. This time, with the recent incident, although she had always believed in Su Yu and had been helping to manage the online rumors, she still felt a sense of loneliness when Su Yu was away. Girls, after all, couldn't help but overthink when they were alone. She imagined what she would do if Su Yu actually had something going on with another woman. Thinking of this, Lin Yanyu realized she had no idea what she would do. She couldn't live without Su Yu, just as a fish couldn't live without water.
"Su Su," Lin Yanyu murmured suddenly.
"Hmm?" Su Yu looked down.
Lin Yanyu was looking up at him, her big eyes blinking.
"What am I to you?" she suddenly asked.
Su Yu was taken aback. He was about to blurt out that she was his girlfriend. But then he felt that saying it so simply wasn't enough.
"You are my Youlele Milk Tea," Su Yu said, raising the bubble tea in his hand. That's right, not long ago, Gong Juren had asked Su Yu what would be a more popular name for the bubble tea shop, and Su Yu had immediately suggested this.
"So, I'm just a bubble tea..." Lin Yanyu pouted again, feeling wronged. A bubble tea was such a small thing.
Su Yu, however, smiled and held her small hand. "That way, I can hold you in my palm."
Shyness flickered in Lin Yanyu's eyes. Su Yu rarely said sweet nothings; it had always been her who said the cheesy lines. His unexpected romantic gesture made her feel particularly pleased. Hearing Su Yu's words, not only did her resentment disappear, but her heart also felt warm. Girls are sometimes very complex, but sometimes they are also very simple. A small comfort can make them perfectly content.
"Let's go, I've cooked boiled fish and your favorite braised pork ribs." She pulled Su Yu's hand and skipped inside. Su Yu looked at her retreating back, a wave of tenderness rising within him. This girl, wasn't she the dream type for all men?
Upon entering the house, he saw a table full of dishes. Su Yu's heart warmed again. This was the life he wanted. When he returned from work, there was a light waiting for him in this world. This was the feeling of home. This feeling made him selfishly want to possess it forever.
"Go wash your hands quickly, there's something I want to discuss with you." Lin Yanyu nudged Su Yu towards the kitchen. Then she went to the dining table herself, opened the rice cooker, and began serving rice for Su Yu.