Many critics at the time attributed the film's failure to two reasons: the story was too weak, and the lead actress Jiang Ling's acting was atrocious.
Although Jiang Yushuang had told Jiang Ling more than once during their casual chat that Jiang Yule didn't resent her, Jiang Ling knew that Jiang Yule's view was based on the time before she left Huohua Media.
After terminating her contract with Huohua Media, her acting skills exploded, and she starred in one hit after another.
Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was acting skill.
Her acting improved so dramatically that even someone like Jiang Yushuang, whose mind was as unpredictable as the wind, sometimes brilliant and sometimes dim, thought she was deliberately holding back. It was no wonder Jiang Yule thought so too.
If you're deliberately holding back, why drag others down with you?
If she were Jiang Yule and had been unfairly implicated like this without knowing the other party was a transmigrator, she would have been furious to death.
Jiang Yule simply smiled faintly. "What's there to resent? It's been three years, I've forgotten about it."
Hearing him say that, Jiang Ling felt even more ashamed and sighed, "You may have forgotten, but I haven't. Every time I mention this to your sister, I feel uneasy."
Jiang Yule chuckled, "So, you recommended me to Guan Suyie, wanting to compensate me with the male lead in her drama."
Jiang Ling raised an eyebrow and said softly, "It's not entirely for compensation. I just suddenly thought your acting skills were very suitable for this role."
"Is it really suitable?" Jiang Yule asked back.
Jiang Ling didn't answer directly, only saying, "You only know if a shoe fits when you wear it. The most important thing now is, do you dare to wear it?"
"Dare, why wouldn't I?"
"Aren't you afraid of ending up like Meng Chenxi?"
"Those who are afraid and dare not act are mostly those with dirty hands. What do I have to fear?"
"Heh, I thought so too!"
At this point, both of them burst into laughter.
In reality, Guan Suyie's dramas were not inherently unlucky.
The true misfortune lay with the artists themselves.
If every artist could conduct themselves properly and avoid any misconduct, why would such things happen?
Now, with artists collapsing and falling into disgrace, to blame Guan Suyie's dramas was purely like trying to blame a latrine for not being able to defecate, which was absurd.
Jiang Ling's smile faded as she said, "The role I've arranged for you this time is very different. There hasn't been a male lead like this in previous dramas. The audience might criticize it after it airs, so you need to be mentally prepared."
Hearing her speak so cautiously, Jiang Yule's interest was piqued. "What kind of role is so special? Let me see the script."
Jiang Ling turned, took the script she had promised, and handed it to him.
Jiang Yule put down his chopsticks, took two tissues to wipe his hands, and then accepted the script, beginning to read it seriously.
Jiang Ling didn't disturb him and picked up her phone, quietly browsing the news.
About ten minutes later, Jiang Yule put down the script, his eyes full of surprise as he looked at Jiang Ling. "The main character is Abhiraja, the Demon King, and the secondary character is the righteous martial arts alliance leader. He also killed the female lead's entire family, no redemption, no turning back. This role is unprecedented!"
"So, will you take it?" Jiang Ling asked with a smile.
"Yes!" Jiang Yule nodded without hesitation. "A role this unique, someone might not encounter in a lifetime. Not taking it would be foolish!"
"Go and audition for Director Guan. Don't keep her waiting too long, and remember to change into your costume first!"