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Chapter 163 Appealing to Both the Big and Small Screens
Liang Jiahui was dressed in a suit and tie, wearing an expensive watch, and looked every bit the elite and successful person.

Wang Zuxian walked into the frame and wondered why only Liang Jiahui was there: "Where's Qian Niu?"

Liang Jiahui maintained a polite smile and replied humbly and courteously:

"He's gone. He told me to follow ten rules. I have a good memory, so I wrote them all down."

Don't expect her to be gentle;
Don't let her drink more than three cups...

If she hits you, you must pretend it hurts a lot; if it really hurts, then pretend it doesn't.

......"

As Liang Jiahui said, this scene is meant to serve as a stepping stone for the true love between the male and female leads, to awaken the female lead.

This scene being filmed is considered the most touching part of the entire movie, and the "Ten Rules for Loving Her" segment has become widely known since. After the film's release, many girls adopted it as a guide to love, using it to demand things of their boyfriends. But shouldn't you first consider whether you're as beautiful and charming as the heroine in the movie?

Ninety-nine percent of men can tolerate the "wildness" of a great beauty like Wang Xianxian or Jun Ji-hyun, but try it with an ugly woman.
Of course, this is a truth that only girls can figure out for themselves. Wu Yuchen won't care about all that; as long as he can deeply move the audience and attract them to buy tickets, that's all that matters. As for the male compatriots who suffer because of this, well, good luck to them.

To be honest, these days it really is all about playing the "deeply affectionate" card. Men quietly give their all, even without any reciprocation, and are content to do so, finding joy in it themselves. Calling them "simps" wouldn't be accurate; a nicer way to put it is as "pure love warriors."

Actually, if you think about it carefully, you'll find that almost all the touching scenes in the movie "My Sassy Girl" are triggered by the male lead's sacrifices for the female lead, evoking emotional resonance in the audience. Most of the comedic scenes are also presented by the male lead as the "ugly duckling." The female lead's job is to establish a beautiful, kind, lively, and cute image so that her "sassiness" can be accepted by the audience.

In the previous film, after "My Sassy Girl" was released, most of the profits went to the female lead, Jun Ji-hyun, while the male lead, Cha Tae-hyun, reaped far less. It'll probably be the same this time; we'll inevitably hear about Xu Zheng, the lucky guy, being carried by Wang Zuxian and Wu Yuchen. But how many people would kill for such an opportunity?

……

While Wu Yuchen was filming "My Sassy Girl", other things were also changing because of him, such as "My Fair Princess".

In the office of the director of Hunan TV, Ouyang Changlin entered with a smile and said, "Boss, I'm here to report to you on my work!"

Seated upright in his office chair inside was Wei Wenbin, the current head of Hunan TV. He raised his hand and smiled, "Changlin, just say what you need to say."

At that time, Ouyang Changlin was only the director of Xiangnan Economic Television, a local station under Xiangnan Satellite TV. He couldn't even be ranked in the top three in the entire Xiangnan Television station.

He asked respectfully, "Sir, have you seen the movie 'The Classic'?"

"How could I not know? Wu Yuchen's movie that grossed over 100 million is so popular right now! Speaking of which, the female lead in this movie is the same actress who starred in 'My Fair Princess' that you hosted..."

Upon hearing this, Wei Wenbin immediately understood and pointed at Ouyang Changlin, laughing, "Changlin, you want to tell me about your 'Princess Pearl' project?"

Ouyang Changlin immediately nodded: "Boss, nothing can be hidden from you. Originally, 'Princess Pearl' was scheduled to air on Hunan Economic Channel, but now that Jiang Qinqin is so popular, I'd like to move up its time slot and see if we can put it on Hunan Satellite TV. With Jiang Qinqin in it, there should be quite a few viewers willing to watch it!"

The TV series "My Fair Princess" was a collaboration between Ouyang Changlin and Qiong Yao, which he strongly advocated for. Its previous popularity in Taiwan had already prompted him to include it in his broadcast schedule. Now, with Jiang Qinqin's rise to fame through "If Love Has a Destiny," Ouyang Changlin has even more ideas. If it can achieve even better results on a satellite TV channel, it will undoubtedly add another achievement to his resume. In television, connections are one aspect of advancement, but performance is another.

Wei Wenbin glanced at Ouyang Changlin. He knew about the drama "Princess Pearl," after all, it was a co-production between their station and Qiong Yao. However, because the main cast was all newcomers, it was scheduled to air on a local channel. But now, Ouyang Changlin's explanation seemed to make a lot of sense...

Wei Wenbin thought for a moment and asked, "Changlin, are you confident in this 'Princess Pearl'?"

“Boss, ‘My Fair Princess’ is very popular in Taiwan. When I led a team to Taiwan, they lined the streets to welcome us. I think the effect will definitely be just as good if it is broadcast here.”

After listening to Ouyang Changlin's words, Wei Wenbin pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, then bring this up during the team meeting later."

"Thank you, leader!" Ouyang Changlin was delighted to hear this. As long as this boss agreed, it was basically settled.

……

Jiang Qinqin was incredibly successful during this period, achieving instant fame and recognition. She was the leading actress in a film that grossed over 100 million yuan, and she played two roles, making her the character with the most screen time in the movie!

The saying goes, "Wealth and honor should not be returned to one's hometown; it's like wearing fine clothes in the dark." After returning to her hometown, she received the treatment of a true superstar, with relatives, friends, newspaper and television reporters all flocking to her.

At first, Jiang Qinqin was very happy, but as time went on, she found it troublesome. Not only did many relatives and friends come to borrow money, but all sorts of aunts and uncles also came to introduce her to potential partners, which annoyed her to no end.

Just then, Hunan TV invited her to help promote the release of "Princess Pearl". Although Jiang Qinqin was no longer very interested in this Qiong Yao drama she had acted in after the huge success of "If Love Has a Destiny", she still had professional ethics and went straight to Hunan TV.

Launched last year, "Happy Camp" has become Hunan TV's flagship program in just one year thanks to its relaxed and enjoyable style, with consistently high ratings.

The current hosts are He Jiong and Li Xiang. Speaking of Li Xiang, she's truly the top female host of Hunan TV, making He Jiong look like a little brother next to her. Her hosting style is genuinely likable—sophisticated, classy, ​​and able to consistently control the show's pace. But after she left and Xie Na took over, all they did was crack jokes. Then came the likes of Du Haitao, and the whole show went down a path of becoming increasingly childish and mindless…

When the cast of "Princess Pearl" appeared on "Happy Camp," Jiang Qinqin was undoubtedly the center of attention. Li Xiang and He Jiong revolved around her, while Zhao Bafei and Fan Bayi were left out and ignored.

Looking at Jiang Qinqin, who was the center of attention, Zhao Bafei's face was filled with resentment. The two clearly had the same amount of screen time in the drama. Back in Taiwan, it was her Little Swallow who was the most popular and valued, wasn't it? But now that they were back on the mainland, she had become a mere supporting character. This made Zhao Bafei, who had already received such adoration and cheers in Taiwan, feel extremely unbalanced.

So what if she hooked up with Wu Yuchen? If she had that opportunity, she could have acted just as well!

Meanwhile, Fan Bingbing glanced at Zhao Bafei standing next to her, and felt much better. In her past life, when the three sisters from Huanzhu appeared on a TV show, Zhao Wei and Lin Xinru were the center of attention, while she was left out. But now, receiving the same treatment as Zhao Wei, her mood was naturally different. She looked at Zhao Wei and thought, "What were you so smug about in Taiwan? Now you're standing in the corner with me as an audience member, aren't you?"

Her gaze towards Jiang Qinqin was filled with envy. The leading lady of a movie that grossed over 100 million! If she could be like that someday, everything would be worthwhile! Then, Wu Yuchen, whom she had met twice, flashed through her mind. If only she could... if only she could be with Director Wu…

Jiang Qinqin had no idea what the other two women were thinking. With the cooperation and care of Li Xiang and He Jiong, she had a lot of fun playing the games. Then, on the show, she talked a lot about the behind-the-scenes stories of filming "If Love Has a Destiny". Then, under the guidance of the two hosts, she talked about "Princess Pearl" with everyone, which was a great promotion for the newly released "Princess Pearl".

When "My Fair Princess" first aired in its previous life, the first few episodes received only lukewarm responses. However, as the series progressed, the ratings steadily increased, eventually reaching an astonishing 62%.

"Superstar Jiang Qinqin's new drama 'Princess Pearl' will be broadcast on Hunan TV!"

"Pure and innocent actress Jiang Qinqin stars in 'My Fair Princess'!"

"Jiang Qinqin will star in Qiong Yao's new drama 'Princess Pearl'. Don't miss it on Hunan TV!"

With extensive promotion by Hunan TV and the added prestige of Jiang Qinqin and Qiong Yao, "Princess Pearl" attracted a large audience as soon as it aired. From the very beginning, its ratings remained high, and continued to climb steadily. In just six episodes, it surpassed established television stations like Beijing TV and Shanghai TV. By episode ten, it had even overtaken a drama series airing on CCTV. And it didn't stop there; the ratings continued to soar like wildfire.

This explosive popularity not only startled other TV stations, but even Hunan TV itself was stunned. It was just a lighthearted comedy drama; who would have thought it would become such a hit?!

For a time, "My Fair Princess" became a phenomenal hit, with everyone talking about Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi. And if we're talking about the hottest star in the entertainment industry right now, it's undoubtedly Jiang Qinqin!
On the big screen in cinemas, "The Classic" is still playing and has grossed 1.15 million yuan, while on television screens, "My Fair Princess" is dominating the screens again. It's as if Jiang Qinqin has single-handedly achieved success on both the big and small screens!

How many actresses have ever done that?
This effect is far more complex than simply one plus one equals two; when combined, it can even produce a multiplied effect. Therefore, Jiang Qinqin's popularity and buzz exploded overnight!
Undoubtedly, from the very beginning, "My Fair Princess" featured Jiang Qinqin as the main figure in its promotion, and she reaped a significant portion of the benefits from its explosive success. Even though Zhao Wei's performance as Xiao Yanzi was excellent and outstanding, Jiang Qinqin's presence on the big screen and as a leading actress with a box office exceeding 100 million yuan made her seem inferior to everyone else.

These days, Jiang Qinqin's every move is under scrutiny, even though there isn't a paparazzi culture in mainland China yet. She's just too popular right now!

"Jiang Qinqin was surrounded by fans at Chongqing Airport and was only able to escape with the help of airport security!"

"Jiang Qinqin's neighbor revealed that she was a beauty from a young age!"

"Jiang Qinqin's homeroom teacher claims she caused fights among boys at school!"

"Unveiling the life story of superstar Jiang Qinqin..."

"Jiang Qinqin joins the cast of 'My Sassy Girl': Visiting the set or acting?"

……

That's right, Jiang Qinqin couldn't stay at home peacefully, so she simply went to the set of "My Sassy Girl" to visit Wu Yuchen.

Spring light shimmers, music plays, and grapevines sway in the breeze.

Wu Yuchen, holding Jiang Qinqin in his arms, fiddled with her and said, "Satisfied now? You've truly become a big star this time!"

Jiang Qinqin pouted and said, "Don't even mention it, I'm so annoyed. Everywhere I go, reporters come up and ask me all sorts of questions..."

Wu Yuchen laughed and said, "A well-fed man doesn't know the hunger of a starving man. You should be content. Countless people would love to trade places with you right now!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qinqin smiled. Of course, she knew this was a happy trouble, but she was getting a little carried away and couldn't help but want to show off.

Then Jiang Qinqin, chin held high, said, "Hmph, you regret not casting me as the female lead, don't you?"

Last year, Wang Zuxian snatched the female lead role from her in "My Brothers and Sisters". This time, Wu Yuchen approached Wang Zuxian again to collaborate on "My Sassy Girl". Jiang Qinqin couldn't help but feel a little jealous. This sudden visit may have been a way of checking up on her.

Wu Yuchen also figured out her thoughts. He didn't have any romantic feelings for Wang Zuxian, but she was indeed a good match. This girl really suspected the wrong person.

Wu Yuchen gently pinched her waist and coaxed her:

"Yes, yes, I regret it so much. I was blind to the value of my daughter Qinqin and missed out on her."

"Hey, stop moving, it tickles~" Jiang Qinqin said with a grin.

"Itchy? I'll treat it for you!" Wu Yuchen simply flipped himself onto the horse.

……

Compared to the previous film "Mr. Donkey", the filming of "My Sassy Girl" has been going quite smoothly overall. It has been about a month now, and we have reached the last scene.

Jiang Qinqin naturally followed her to the film set. Seeing Wang Zuxian, whom she had already met, she had to admit she was indeed beautiful. Wang Zuxian's tall figure of over 1.7 meters and her striking, radiant beauty made her even more suitable for the role of a "savage" girlfriend.

However, at this moment, sitting opposite Wang Zuxian was another great beauty, gentle and elegant, whose beauty and temperament were no less than Wang Zuxian's, and she also attracted Jiang Qinqin's attention.

Jiang Qinqin never expected that Wu Yuchen would actually invite Bai Suzhen, Zhao Yazhi, to come over!
The last scene Wu Yuchen filmed was the scene where the male and female leads reunite. The intermediary between the two is the male lead Qian Niu's aunt, and the actress who plays this role is Zhao Yazhi.

"Pass!"

Upon hearing Wu Yuchen's "pass," everyone turned to look at him. After reviewing the footage again, Wu Yuchen gave an "OK" sign with his right hand, then stood up and called out:

"I hereby announce that filming for 'My Sassy Girl' has wrapped!"

As soon as the words "filming wrapped" were uttered, the entire crew erupted in cheers.

Amid cheers, Wu Yuchen approached Zhao Yazhi: "Teacher Zhao, thank you so much for making a guest appearance on the set this time."

Looking at the elegant, fair-skinned, and ageless goddess before him, Wu Yuchen couldn't help but admire Zhao Yazhi's excellent skincare. At 45, she didn't look like a middle-aged woman at all; instead, she exuded captivating charm.

Zhao Yazhi smiled and extended her hand to shake hands with Wu Yuchen: "Director Wu, I didn't expect that I would be able to act in your movie while I'm here in Shanghai for promotion. I'm very happy."

Last year, she collaborated with Shanghai Media Group on a TV series called "A Century of Ups and Downs," which was her first collaboration with mainland China. It happened to be airing in Shanghai recently, so she came to Shanghai to appear on a program to promote it. Unexpectedly, she received a guest appearance invitation from Wu Yuchen.

Wu Yuchen hadn't expected that after Liang Jiahui, Zhao Yazhi would be sent over as well. How could he possibly miss out?
Wu Yuchen said with a smile, "Teacher Zhao, you must grace us with your presence at the wrap party tonight!"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony~" Zhao Yazhi felt a little embarrassed to have come to the wrap party after only acting in one scene, but since Wu Yuchen had personally invited her, she couldn't refuse.

At the wrap party, the main creative team naturally sat in the main seats, and Jiang Qinqin took the initiative to sit with Zhao Yazhi: "Teacher Zhao, I really like you! Your portrayal of Bai Suzhen was so good! And I also really liked Feng Chengcheng in 'Shanghai Bund'!"

Zhao Yazhi smiled and said, "Qinqin, I envy you. When I was your age, I didn't know anything, but you're already a big star in Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China. You're very popular in Taiwan!"

Ten years ago, Zhao Yazhi fled to Taiwan to avoid trouble and develop her career. Unexpectedly, she revitalized her career with the TV series "The Legend of the White Snake". In recent years, her career has been focused on Taiwan, so she is very clear about the situation there.

Zhao Yazhi then glanced at Wu Yuchen, before whispering with a smile in Jiang Qinqin's ear, "Besides, you also have a famous director boyfriend to take care of you; that's a blessing not everyone can have~"

Jiang Qinqin glanced at Wu Yuchen, then said with a touch of arrogance, "I don't need him to take care of me~"

Zhao Yazhi chuckled upon hearing this, but still said softly, "Qinqin, I've been there. To go far in our industry, acting alone isn't enough. A pretty girl like you, without someone protecting you, might suffer in the future."

At this point, Zhao Yazhi sighed. When she was in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, she had acted in many popular works, but she was still slapped by Lydia Shum and caused trouble by some other people. If she had a big director like Wu Yuchen to rely on, she wouldn't have been forced to run to Taiwan to avoid trouble because she couldn't stay in her hometown of Hong Kong.

(End of this chapter)