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In his past life, he had seen too many stories of underdogs achieving success against all odds.

Audiences may be drawn to the theater by flashy promotions, but what ultimately keeps them there is always a sincere story.

After finishing his water, he returned to his computer and began writing the next phase of the promotional plan.

At four o'clock in the morning, the sky over Changsha began to turn a pale white.

Li Jun turned off the computer and rubbed his sore eyes.

"Jun-ge! Huayi has released another press release!"

Jia Peng's voice was urgent:

"They say 'Take Me Away' will be the global theme song for 'Windy City,' and they've already invited Jane Zhang to sing it at the movie's premiere. They're trying to poach her talent."

Li Jun's sleepiness vanished instantly.

"Does Zhang Liangying know about this?"

"They probably don't know yet; the press release was just issued."

Li Jun calmly said:

"You continue to oversee post-production; I'll handle this."

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Tang Yan's missed call record.

After hesitating for a few seconds, he didn't call back, but instead sent a text message:

"I'm busy with the competition. The movie promotion is going well, thank you for your hard work. Get some rest."

After sending the text message, he stared at the screen until it automatically went dark.

Li Jun picked up his phone and dialed Zhang Liangying's number. After the call connected, he said directly:

"Yingzi, are you awake? There's something I need to discuss with you."

Huayi wants you to sing "Take Me Away" at the premiere of "Love in the Wind City".

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

After a long time, Zhang Liangying asked:

"Xiao Jun, are you confused? Why are you telling me something like this?"

Li Jun paused for a moment, then chuckled to himself.

He's been so tense these past few days, and Zhang Liangying has been standing by his side the whole time.

Zhang Liangying's soft laughter came through the phone.

After cracking a joke, Li Jun put down his phone and took a deep breath.

He turned on his computer, logged into the official account of "Love is Not Blind," and posted the first official announcement:

The film "Love is Not Blind" is scheduled for nationwide release on May 1st. The theme song, "Underwater," is sung by Jane Zhang. The premiere will be held in Chengdu on April 30th, where Jane Zhang will perform live. Thank you for your anticipation. See you at the cinema!

The moment Li Jun pressed the publish button, he knew there was no turning back.

He turned off the computer, went into the bathroom, and washed his face with cold water.

The person in the mirror had sunken eyes and a stubble beard.

......

The night in Changsha is thick and sticky, and the lights of the Broadcasting Building stay on all night.

Li Jun leaned against the window of his hotel room, the cigarette between his fingers burned to the end.

On the phone screen was an email that Jia Peng had just sent, with the first official promotional video for "Love is Not Blind" attached.

The film is only one and a half minutes long and consists entirely of shots by Tang Yan.

It was all to accentuate the feeling of loneliness.

The previous releases were not official promotional videos; this one is.

"The trailer for 'Love in the Wind City' from Junhua Art Studio is everywhere today."

Jia Peng's text message followed immediately, revealing his anxiety.

"They're everywhere—in the subway, on bus stops, in entertainment newspapers. We're getting far too few screenings from different places."

Li Jun didn't reply immediately. He watched the promotional video again, his gaze lingering on Tang Yan's final smile.

That smile wasn't in the script; she added it herself.

She thoroughly understood the character.

Faint music and cheers could be heard from outside the window; it was the other contestants preparing for the competition all night long.

Tomorrow is the round of 8 to 7.

Another contestant is about to leave Super Girl.

He stubbed out his cigarette, picked up his phone, and called Jia Peng back:

"The quality of the film is the most important thing. We'll approach each theater one by one. We'll send the film and copies to the theaters in other cities that have agreed to our terms."

With everything done, all that's left is to let the bullets fly.

The atmosphere in the quarterfinals was even more tense than on the opening day.

The competition format has been slightly adjusted, introducing team battles and player rescue elements, ostensibly to increase suspense, but in reality, it has shifted the competition from individual battles to more complex alliances and strategies.

After the group draw, Zhang Liangying was placed in the same group as Li Yuchun and He Jie, two top-tier contestants in terms of popularity and strength.

As the camera panned across Zhang Liangying, her smile remained gentle, but Li Jun noticed that her fingers were slightly curled as she held her hand at her side.

During the team performance segment, they sang an upbeat song that interacted with the stage.

During the judges' comments, Hei Nan affirmed the team's energy, but specifically said to Zhang Liangying:

"Liangying, your voice is a weapon, but sometimes it also needs to be the armor of the team. You need to integrate more, rather than just stand out."

Zhang Liangying held the microphone and nodded earnestly:

"Thank you, teacher. I will try my best."

She took these words to heart, and a heavy weight of pressure fell on her shoulders.

In the solo performance segment, influenced by the judges' comments, Zhang Liangying did not risk singing an extremely restrained song like "Under the Sea" again, but instead chose "Bauhinia".

Her singing was impeccable, earning her a standing ovation.

However, Li Yuchun, who followed closely behind, once again ignited the entire audience with a uniquely adapted rock song, driving the "corn fans" in the audience almost crazy.

He Jie captivated the audience with her irresistible stage presence and sweet interactions.

The number of votes for the newsletter is displayed in real time in the background.

Their advancement was inevitable; there's no need to worry.

The two contestants who were temporarily at the bottom in the SMS votes stood on the PK stage.

The public judges, holding their votes to decide whether a team stays or leaves, stepped forward one by one to drop their ballots into the ballot box.

After hugging all her teammates, the eliminated girl finally broke down in tears, saying:

"Thank you everyone, this summer was worth it."

The sound, amplified through the microphone, brought tears to the eyes of countless viewers in front of their televisions.

Zhang Liangying safely advanced to the top seven nationwide.

In the backstage corridor, Li Jun handed her a bottle of water.

Zhang Liangying took it; her fingers were icy cold.

"They're all too strong." She took a sip of water, her voice a little hoarse.

Li Jun looked at her:

"You're digging your own path. Mountain paths attract climbers, but your path will attract those who want to take their time and enjoy the scenery."

Zhang Liangying looked up at him; under the light, her eyes were slightly red, but she smiled.

"You made me chicken soup again."

"That's the truth," Li Jun said with a smile.

At this moment, Fang Zhi rushed over, phone in hand, her face full of anger:

"Look at this, it's infuriating!"

On the phone screen were screenshots of several posts from film and television forums in different cities.

"That's strange. Didn't they say 'Love is Not Blind' was going to be released during the May Day holiday? I checked the screening schedules at several cinemas I frequent, and they don't show it at all. But Huayi Cinema across the street is showing 'Love in the Windy City' seven or eight times a day!"

"It's really tough for niche films to survive. A friend of mine works in a cinema, and I heard that Huayi Brothers sent a suggestion to the theater chains, saying that 'Love in the Windy City' is a key protected project, requiring that its screening rate in prime time slots not be less than one-third. Other films of the same type will naturally have to give way."