This opening press conference was definitely worth attending.
Guan Suyi answered first, saying, "I chose Mr. Jiang Yulei, for no other reason than his strength is worthy of it."
His strength is worthy of it, her words were concise and did not hide her admiration for Jiang Yulei.
This admiration was not only for his looks, but also because Jiang Yulei was the youngest film emperor in the industry three years ago, with formidable acting skills.
Even if he wasn't as brilliant as Jiang Ling, who could easily outshine a crowd of veteran actors, he was definitely a highly capable actor among the younger generation.
"Miss Jiang, what about you?"
The reporter turned the microphone back to Jiang Ling.
Jiang Ling smiled gracefully and said, "My collaboration with Mr. Jiang Yulei is also for no other reason. His looks and talent are worthy of the male lead role. I like strong partnerships."
Her statement surprised everyone even more.
A strong partnership implied that not only the acting skills had to match, but the looks should also complement each other.
Jiang Yulei's appearance, while not ugly, certainly didn't qualify him as a handsome man.
And this was considered a strong partnership?
Jiang Ling, did you perhaps misunderstand the term?
Afterward, the reporter asked several more questions about the new drama.
Guan Suyi answered each one, her words conveying immense confidence in the new drama, dismissing any notion of bad luck.
Half an hour after the opening press conference, major media outlets rushed to publish their news.
#Guan Suyi's Wuxia Drama 'Tian Jian Qun Xia' Confirms Jiang Yulei as Male Lead#
#Shocking! Out-of-favor Film Emperor Joins Forces with Top-Tier Actress. Is This the Distortion of Humanity or the Demise of Morality?#
#Guan Suyi Full of Confidence in New Drama. Can it Rekindle the Ratings Myth of 'Cloud Sea Jade Bow Tale'? Stay Tuned#
Although the news didn't make it to the trending search list, the constant bombardment from various media outlets ensured that the entire internet soon knew that Jiang Yulei had been cast as the male lead in 'Tian Jian Qun Xia'.
【What the heck, are they serious about casting Jiang Yulei as the male lead?】
【Last time Jiang Yulei collaborated with Jiang Ling, the film was a complete disaster. Now they're teaming up again, aren't they afraid of losing money and failing?】
【It's over, dead memories are attacking me again. That cringeworthy scene from three years ago is flashing back in my mind.】
【Guan Suyi's script was already unlucky, and now casting Jiang Yulei, an out-of-favor film emperor, as the male lead. Is she trying to make sure it fails faster?】
【Jiang Yulei's looks, playing a romantic lead with Jiang Ling, is just too distracting. It's like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung, a tragedy!】
Jiang Yushuang, who was lurking and observing in the comment section, immediately exploded upon seeing others badmouth her brother. She retorted fiercely, "All of you upstairs, watch your mouths. What's wrong with Jiang Yulei's looks? I think he looks perfectly fine, upright and proper. Do you think you're so good-looking? You're as ugly as the bell ringer of Notre Dame, yet you have the audacity to talk about others. Where do you get your nerve?"
The person who called Jiang Yulei ugly, after being barraged by Jiang Yushuang's pointed remarks, had nothing more to say.
【Actually, Jiang Yulei isn't that bad. Don't forget, he's the youngest film emperor in the entertainment industry. He was only twenty when he received his award!】
【Yeah, if the looks aren't enough, the acting will compensate. Guan Suyi values acting the most when choosing actors, and looks are secondary.】
【If both the male and female leads have acting skills, and the plot isn't completely terrible, it definitely won't flop!】
【I feel the same way. Guan Suyi's eye for choosing scripts is more accurate than my mom's ability to notice if I'm wearing socks in autumn. Her decision to cast Jiang Yulei as the male lead must have been carefully considered.】