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In addition to "dolphin voice" and "powerful singer", Zhang Liangying's public image has also been enhanced by labels such as "emotional singer" and "late-night comforter".

Just as the popularity of "Take Me Away" reached its peak, its ranking on various music charts skyrocketed.

As Zhang Liangying was about to depart for Changsha to participate in the national finals.

Meanwhile, Li Jun quietly began another operation.

One late night, a seemingly insignificant post appeared on a forum frequented by a film and television enthusiast named "Jun Ge Takes You Flying," with the title:

"I stumbled upon a clip that looks like a student's assignment, and the quality and the actors are absolutely amazing!"

The post is very simple. It says that the poster accidentally saw an unfinished short film clip on a friend's computer at a film academy, was amazed by it, and secretly copied it to share.

Below is a blurry video link labeled "Sample - Clip A". The video quality is not top-notch and is even somewhat rough, but the content is still legible.

When you open the video, the scene is a simple yet thoughtfully decorated corner of an old warehouse, arranged to resemble a home.

A girl dressed in pajamas, with delicate and pale features, sat on an old sofa, answering a phone call.

There were no other actors; she was all alone.

From joy to confusion, to shock, to despair, and finally to an empty silence as tears are forced back.

The entire process was conducted without a single line of dialogue, relying entirely on eye contact, facial muscles, and body language for communication.

Especially the final scene, with her curled up on the sofa, that close-up of her loneliness and helplessness, under the dim light, was incredibly impactful.

The video was very short, less than two minutes long, and then it abruptly ended.

This post didn't attract much attention at first.

It wasn't until a few sharp-eyed netizens, or those attracted by the visual style, clicked in to take a look.

"??? This is a student assignment? This actor's acting skills are way better than many of today's popular young actresses!"

"The camerawork, the emotional delivery—even with a simple set, the feeling is just right!"

"Am I the only one who thinks that the girl's portrayal of the bewilderment and pain after a breakup is particularly realistic? It's much more sophisticated than those who just wail and cry."

"The background setup is a bit budget-friendly, but the lighting and composition are quite something. Who's the director?"

"Did no one notice the tiny watermark next to the video title? It looks like it says 'Love is Not Blind - Excerpt'?"

Soon, the post was highlighted by the moderator, and the discussion began to gain momentum.

People started asking what kind of movie it was, who the actors were, and who the director was.

But the original poster never reappeared, remaining shrouded in mystery.

Only the watermark "33 Days of Heartbreak" and the girl's stunning performance in the video left a deep impression.

Following that, similar posts appeared in another section that mainly shared "tragic literature" and emotional stories.

A more direct title:

"Has anyone seen a clip from the movie 'Love is Not Blind'? The girl in it really captured my heartbreak. I'm looking for a link to it."

Someone posted a screenshot from the previous video, which sparked an even more heated discussion.

Many people have associated Tang Yan's performance with the currently popular "copywriting style" and "late-night emo" emotions.

"She perfectly captured how I felt when I posted those captions!"

"This is true 'emo' acting, speaking volumes without words."

"Love is Not Blind? That title... strangely resonates with my current mood. Is it a movie? When will it be released?"

"Same here! This scene made me so emotional last night, I really want to know what happens next!"

The discussion gradually spread from film and television forums to other areas.

Someone posted screenshots and GIFs of the clip on a more mainstream online forum, with the caption:

"I recently discovered a hidden gem of an actor and a mysterious film, supposedly called 'Love is Not Blind.' His acting is amazing. Does anyone know more about it?"

The comments section was filled with curiosity and questions.

Li Jun sat in front of the computer, looking at the discussions he had secretly guided using different alternate accounts.

Jia Peng leaned closer to look at the screen and clicked his tongue:

"Brother Jun, Zhang Liangying's methods still work here."

"This is nothing."

Li Jun slurped up a large meat noodle, a specialty Zhang Yuan had brought him, and then said:

"When Zhang Liangying sings 'Take Me Away' into the hearts of even more people at the national competition."

"Only when the name 'Love is Not Blind' is more deeply associated with that emotion can our dish be served."

He glanced at Tang Yan, who was silently acting beside him.

The girl was unaware of her two-minute performance.

It has already stirred up a huge wave in the online world.

Li Jun finished the last mouthful of noodle soup.

The Super Girl national finals in Changsha should be starting soon.

A new chapter has begun for both sides on the battlefield.

For Li Jun, actually getting closer to Zhang Liangying and Tang Yan was a terrifying thing.

Ideally, the two people should be in a parallel state, without any connection.

However, in order to promote the movie, Li Jun had no choice but to take advantage of the situation.

For a movie, promotion is the most important aspect. If the promotion is good, people will still be willing to watch it no matter how bad it is.

If the publicity is poor, even if the film is of high quality, by the time word gets out, the movie will have already passed its release window.

Therefore, Li Jun is currently creating momentum like crazy.

Huayi can offer very little support; most of the support comes from Yuan Tao's personal influence.

Moreover, it's practically impossible to get help from a song in a movie.

It may even encounter resistance.

At the same time, domestic companies have begun producing various emotional films.

However, unlike Li Jun, they did not have a well-developed script; they were all copying previous works and had no unique features.

An arms race has begun in the entertainment industry.

However, Li Jun reaped all the profits from this first batch of films, which may even become a classic that will be remembered forever.

When the later films come out, Li Jun only needs to guide the public opinion on plagiarism, and they will be in an uproar.

The moment the film passed censorship, the promotional video for "Love is Not Blind" was officially released, containing far more content than what was leaked online.

This film has also caused a huge uproar online.

Countless netizens left comments on the "Love is Not Blind" forum:

"beg."

"Please release it soon! I definitely want to see it!"

Is another phenomenal film about to be released in China?

"This promotional video was so impactful; I hope it achieves the desired effect."

A good movie needs good music interspersed throughout. Li Jun's idea was to sell the music to Huayi Brothers and then use their channels to license it to Tang Yan.

With the copyright in his hands, Zhang Liangying's suspicions would be reduced, which is undoubtedly a good idea.

Of course, the biggest question is whether Huayi agrees to this allocation?