“Stupid screenwriter, why the hell did you change the script!”
“Can you film it according to the original novel?”
“There are always brain-dead screenwriters who think they are better than the original author, and the result is that the changes are just crap!”
“When I saw the young master of the Dragon Clan changed into a little girl, I lost interest in this show.”
“Adaptation is not a chaotic edit!”
However, the original fans of "Ask Sword Seek Immortal" were outnumbered by the traffic fans. They were the part abandoned by the production team. During filming, the screenwriter directly added CP to the plot and various emotional entanglements, all for the sake of these traffic fans watching their idols fall in love.
So, when the original fans were scolding, they were silenced by the fans of the traffic actors.
“If you like it, watch it. We like to watch our idols fall in love. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to click.”
The traffic actor fans didn’t care about that.
No matter how many original fans there are, if you don’t like it, you don’t have to watch.
Don’t disturb us while we watch our idols’ scenes.
…
After the trailer for "Ask Sword Seek Immortal" topped the top ten on the charts.
"The Legend of Sword and Fairy" was still in the thirties. Although its ranking was increasing rapidly, it couldn’t keep up with "Ask Sword Seek Immortal" which was fully promoted with advertisements.
Light Year Entertainment.
A group of high-level executives from the "Ask Sword Seek Immortal" crew were sitting in the conference room.
At this moment, they were all beaming.
From the heat of the trailer, they could already foresee that when the TV series was released, it would surely create a miracle in viewership ratings.
The screenwriter said with a smile, “Judging from the fan response, our script changes this time are very good.”
Director Song Rentou nodded in agreement, “Haha, this time we are probably going to become the pinnacle of Xianxia dramas.”
“With such a large production team, such a grand cast, and music by Qu Shen, who else can compete with us?”
“I have a premonition that not only will it become the pinnacle of Xianxia dramas, but the viewership ratings might also break the record for Xianxia dramas.”
“It’s not in vain that we’ve worked so hard for so long.”
“Let all these actors promote it on Weibo. It will be released in December and aim for this year’s Golden Eagle Award for TV dramas!”
The executives of Light Year Entertainment were also all smiles.
Li Hongyi, sitting in the main seat, smiled as he saw everyone full of confidence.
They had been in the film and television industry for many years and were giant companies. From the market response, they could tell if a TV series would be a hit.
In all these years, there had only been one unexpected incident.
That was the movie "Era" that he made last time. The market response was originally very good, but then Ting Yu’s song "Father" directly propelled the small investment film "The Road Ahead" to great success.
This kind of situation had never happened before.
Li Hongyi also classified such an event as a low-probability incident.
Ting Yu was powerful, but he couldn’t do this every time, right?
And this time, "Ask Sword Seek Immortal," which fully met market demands, was even less likely to lose.
“Mr. Li, let’s also watch the promotional videos of our competitors, after all, this is the least we can do to respect them,” Director Song Rentou said cheerfully.
It was he who directed the movie "Era" last time.
He was depressed for a long time after that, but he eventually cheered up and prepared to use this "Ask Sword Seek Immortal" to avenge his past failure.
From the market's reaction to the trailer, he had indeed succeeded.
This TV series was likely to break the historical record for Xianxia dramas.
“Hahaha, alright, let’s all watch. We should indeed show respect to our competitors.”
Li Hongyi immediately waved his hand and instructed the Director of the Publicity Department who was controlling the computer.
The latter nodded upon hearing this.
Then, they found the trailer for "The Legend of Sword and Fairy One" at the twenty-third position on the trailer ranking list.
【Lin Yueru Character Trailer for The Legend of Sword and Fairy. It’s clearly a three-person movie, but I never seem to have a name.】
He clicked on this video.
Then, he cast the screen onto the projection screen.
The first thing that caught their eyes was Li Xiaoyao, played by Shen Qingfeng, soaring through the clouds on a flying sword.
Seeing the incredibly realistic special effects on the screen, everyone was stunned.
As industry insiders, they naturally knew how much it would cost to achieve such special effects.
At this moment, the prelude began.
The song information appeared on the screen.
"Always So Quiet"
Vocals: Jiang Xiao’e
Lyrics: Ting Yu
Music: Ting Yu
“Empty street scene,
Want to find someone to pour my feelings into.
Making this kind of decision,
Loneliness is my neighbor.
Our love,
Like the scenery you passed by.
It’s always ongoing,
But your steps never stop for me…”
The clip was short, showing Lin Yueru meeting Li Xiaoyao, their playful bickering.
The song was quietly melancholic, and when combined with the visuals, it evoked a faint sense of sadness.
This song was very suitable for late at night, sitting alone by the window of a convenience store, watching the dim streetlights outside, and then calming down to listen.
Most people would encounter that passing scenery, a scenery that wouldn’t stop for them, yet they couldn’t control themselves from falling into this emotion, unable to break free.
“The love I give you has always been quiet,
Exchanging it for your occasional concern.
It’s clearly a three-person movie,
But I can never have a name.”
This song was not a style that exploded with emotion.
But it was very effective in touching the listener’s emotions, that quiet and humble voice, resonating with the listeners.
In the conference room.
All the high-level executives from Xuandong Entertainment looked at each other.
From the visuals, they saw the extremely high quality of this drama.
From the music, some of them had not read the novel "The Legend of Sword and Fairy," but they were still drawn into the emotions of Lin Yueru in the video.
The entire conference room was silent at this moment.
Chairman Li Hongyi propped his chin with both hands, slowly rubbing his stubble with his thumb.
The smugness on his face had long disappeared, replaced by deep solemnity.
“You say love is like clouds,
And it’s beautiful to float freely.
I finally believe,
That the reasons for breaking up are sometimes very pleasing…”
The video had already played to Li Xiaoyao teasing Ling’er with a red dandelion.
“Do you think Ling’er will be very happy when she sees this?”
“Of course she will.”
…
“Why are you still here? Go accompany Ling’er quickly.”
“When you ask her, be very patient. She’s not like me, always so carefree.”
…
“Next time there’s danger, save Ling’er first.”
…
All classic scenes of Lin Yueru, her acting and the scene rendering.
Paired with this song, it was a major tear-jerking moment.
“The love I give you has always been quiet,
Exchanging it for your occasional concern.
It’s clearly a three-person movie,
But I can never have a name.
…”
When scenes like the Suo Yao Tower and other classic moments appeared later.
Coupled with the acting of veteran actors like the Wine Sword Immortal and the Baiyue Cult Master.
And a few clips of flying sword fighting.
The people from Light Year Entertainment could no longer sit still.
Their expressions changed wildly!
The scale of this drama was too grand!
How much money did they have to invest to achieve such an effect?
Of course, these were all fragmented clips, and there wasn’t much of a spoiler.
The acting and scene visuals displayed in the trailer were enough to shock everyone.
Whether it was the scenes or the special effects, they had reached the top level in the industry, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it cinematic quality.
“…
The love I give you has always been quiet,
Except for the tears that are willful on my face.
It turns out that fate is used to explain,
The fact that you suddenly stopped loving me.”
When the entire song finished, the video also abruptly ended.
On the screen, the image froze. Li Xiaoyao and Ling’er walked in front, with Lin Yueru walking behind, her expression calm, which to the audience, was filled with heartbreak.
In the Light Year Entertainment conference room.
Everyone looked at each other.
Finally, their gaze converged on Chairman Li Hongyi.
“It’s nothing special,” Li Hongyi gritted his teeth and spat out a few words from between his teeth.
“That’s right, it’s just so-so. Maybe this is the most exciting scene in the entire drama,” Director Song Rentou quickly agreed.
“Isn’t it just good use of special effects?” Li Hongyi’s eyes twitched, and he continued.
“That’s right, isn’t it just real-location shooting?” Someone nodded disdainfully.
“Isn’t it just good acting?” another person said.
“Isn’t it just smooth fight scenes?” someone else added.
“…”
The sounds of "mockery" from the people below fell into Li Hongyi’s ears.
Making him feel an inexplicable irritation, and he felt unwell.
Are you guys sure you’re belittling the opponent?
Thinking of this, he could no longer sit still.
He got up and walked out of the conference room.
“Mr. Li, where are you going?” Director Song Rentou quickly asked upon seeing this.
“I’m going for a smoke!!”
Outside the conference room, Li Hongyi’s angry roar could be heard.
…
ps: Original singer of "Always So Quiet": Asang, Lyrics: Fang Wenshan, Music: Cai Ruyue.