Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 124 A heart of a tiger, yet a gentle touch like a rose! The farmer's son!
Zhu Jinghong said with a stern face, "All promotional activities for 'Dwelling Narrowness' on Hunan TV have been cancelled!"

Lin Xingzhuo chewed on a piece of Kung Pao Chicken and asked, "What happened?"

Zhu Jinghong said, "The publicity department of Hunan TV assessed that the ratings risk of 'Dwelling Narrowness' was too high. Even if it passed the State Administration of Radio and Television's review and was successfully broadcast on satellite TV, it would definitely be taken off the air halfway through. So they simply took precautions against the risk in advance..."

Lin Xingzhuo chuckled. Hunan TV was notoriously difficult to work with in the censorship system: "When did Hunan TV become so worried about censorship issues?"

"After Liang Li's version of 'Investiture of the Gods' was abruptly halted after airing five episodes, it was still featured on Hunan TV's 'Entertainment Unlimited' and 'Lucky 3721', hosted by Shu Gao and Li Hao."

"Mr. Zhu, let's find out the real reason..."

"By the way, ask the waiter to bring two bowls of rice. The Kung Pao Chicken from Lao Chuan Ban at Gongyuan Store has a rich, spicy aroma from being stir-fried in hot oil, which is perfect for eating with rice."

Zhu Jinghong paused for a moment, then left the private room to call a waiter and made a few phone calls as well…

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The waiter quickly brought over the steaming hot rice.

Lin Xingzhu scooped a spoonful of the thick and flavorful Kung Pao Chicken sauce from the bottom of the plate, then picked up a few more pieces of chicken. The hot rice, like a perfect sponge, was able to fully absorb and evenly distribute the flavorful sauce.

Delicious! Mmm! It smells amazing!

Lin Xingzhuo ate with relish, and Xiao Ma also started mixing rice in the same way as Lin Xingzhuo.

The two quickly finished off the rice and Kung Pao chicken.

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A dozen minutes later, Zhu Jinghong returned in a rage, downed a whole glass of chrysanthemum white wine, slammed the glass down, and exclaimed, "Damn it! Xingzhuo! You were right!"

"Mango TV's advertising department believed that realistic dramas like 'Dwelling Narrowness' wouldn't get high ratings, so the station decided to have the main cast of the Korean version of 'Itazura na Kiss' record the next episode of 'Happy Camp'!"

Lin Xingzhuo filled Zhu Jinghong's glass and advised, "It's fine if you don't go. That show is just a reversal of the Heavenly Gangs; the host is having a blast while the guests are just background figures. The host thinks the guests are having fun, but the guests are completely clueless."

Xiao Ma, who had been eating silently and rarely spoke, lit a cigarette and said, "The Korean version of 'Itazura na Kiss'? Is it adapted from Kaoru Tada's manga 'Itazura na Kiss'?"

Lin Xingzhuo was stunned. He hadn't expected that Xiao Ma, who had a righteous look and thick eyebrows and big eyes, had read this kind of comic.

A heart of a tiger, yet a gentle sniff of a rose?
Xiao Ma said, "That author passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage in 99, before the serialization was finished. I saw the news in 'Beijing Cartoon' and felt very sorry at the time..."

Lin Xingzhuo asked, "Have you seen the Japanese version?"

Xiao Ma exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Of course, the male lead is Takashi Kashiwabara, the last beautiful boy of the 20th century, and the female lead is Aiko Sato. That scene with the first kiss in the stairwell... my female classmate and I even tried it out at school..."

Lin Xingzhu interrupted, saying, "Stop! Let's talk about serious matters!"

Lin Xingzhuo couldn't stand hearing this. When she was reborn, this body had already left school and was already out in the world, which was a great regret...

Zhu Jinghong thought for a moment, then drank another glass of wine and said, "I can only go to Lantai. I know the director of the 'Delicious Food Wins Nature' drama crew at Lantai in Yuezhou Province. I'll discuss it with Director Teng and screenwriter Sister Qi tonight."

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The Korean version of "Itazura na Kiss" can be considered a great introduction to romance for many.

Compared to the Japanese version, this Naoki doesn't seem as aloof, but it's clear he genuinely likes the female lead.

Of all the versions, this is probably my favorite Xiangqin...

The male lead is Kim Hyun Joong, the leader of the idol group SS501. He's a top idol with extremely high popularity across Asia and is considered a major figure in the Korean Wave!

The Korean drama "Boys Over Flowers," starring him, was a phenomenal hit across Asia!

The drama has been translated into 69 languages ​​and broadcast in 183 countries, setting a record for the overseas export of Korean dramas!

When she appeared on Hunan TV's "Happy Camp," she broke the show's ratings record for Korean stars, and her popularity even surpassed that of her co-star Lee Min-ho at one point!

In contrast, the biggest star in "Dwelling Narrowness" is Zhang Jiayi, while the rest are mostly unknown young actors.

The two are worlds apart in terms of commercial value...

Any fool knows how to choose!
Therefore, it's not surprising that Hunan TV made this choice.

After a satisfying meal, Zhu Jinghong suggested that the second round be held at Heaven on Earth.

Zhu Jinghong, having encountered setbacks in both the submission and distribution processes, was clearly venting her frustrations, saying, "Xingzhuo, this time it's my treat."

Lin Xingzhuo was truly exhausted and just wanted to rest. He said, "I really can't go. I need to go home and read the script."

Zhu Jinghong felt a little disappointed and said, "Okay."

At this moment, Lin Xingzhuo took out a rose gold electroplated frosted card and handed it to Xiao Ma, saying, "Xiao Ma, please entertain President Zhu. All expenses will be on my tab."

Zhu Jinghong was a little excited. As expected of a coal industry artist, her actions were truly different: "How could I possibly accept this..."

Lin Xingzhu patted Zhu Jinghong and said, "Do you know about the Georgian war last year?"

Zhu Jinghong nodded, somewhat bewildered...

Lin Xingzhuo said, "This is the program schedule sent by the customer relations manager this month. It's a newly launched exciting project, World Peace. You can check it out."

"World peace?"
Zhu Jinghong was stunned. Was this some kind of academic conference? The topic was way too broad!
Xiao Ma explained, "It's a Russian girl who served as a conscript in Russia and a Georgian female veteran fighting a real war!"

Zhu Jinghong: "..."

This is truly love and peace!!!

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After Xiao Ma and Zhu Jinghong left, Lin Xingzhuo said he would go home to read the script.

However, Home Inn is still home, and going home tomorrow is still going home.

Lin Xingzhuo did not return to the No. 1 Fudi Capital Apartment in the Guomao business district. Instead, he took a taxi to Feiyu Internet Cafe in the South Gate of Peking University, opened a computer, and then booked a room at a nearby Home Inn.

Lin Xingzhuo did this mainly because he received a text message during his dinner with Zhu Jinghong, informing him that he had obtained the closed beta qualification for "JX3" (Sword Net 3).

For the next few days, Lin Xingzhuo lived a repetitive life between internet cafes, Home Inns, and Haidian Road snack street.

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At this moment, Cao Dun's news shattered Lin Xingzhuo's peace and recuperation.

"Xingzhuo, when are you coming to Lin'an? The production team and Zhejiang TV have finalized their promotional collaboration. I'll send out a notification in the group this afternoon!"

Lin Xingzhuo was currently playing the Zhanbao Jialan dungeon, farming materials for crafting the orange weapon, the Mountain-Crushing Crossbow, when he hurriedly replied, "Okay, I'll have my manager buy the high-speed rail tickets."

Cao Dun said, "Actually, there's no rush."

"However, since you came early, you can have two days to play. I'll introduce you to an older brother who's in the same circle as you."

Lin Xingzhuo asked curiously, "Which coal company's artist?"

Cao Dun: "I'm not talking about your company's circle, I'm talking about the circle within your family."

Lin Xingzhuo looked puzzled and said, "The same family circle? Also the son of a farmer?"

After hearing Lin Xingzhuo reveal the family's wealth and resources, Cao Dun remained silent for a long time.

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Within the mainland's political system, the effectiveness of this buff depends on your understanding.

It can ascend to the highest heavens, or descend to the deepest abyss; it can be as noble as a god, or as lowly as a blade of grass.
Based on the energy Lin Xingzhuo displayed on set, Cao Dun clearly interpreted it according to the former.

He replied, "Brother! I know you have noble blood, but I really didn't expect... it could reach the level of ****..."

(End of this chapter)