It was merely a simple word, devoid of any promotional phrases.
A whole year had passed since Qu Lingyunâs last Weibo post.
This sudden activity roused his fans, who speculated whether he had completed a new script, aiming for next yearâs Glenn Award.
However, confusion ensued when they saw the original post he shared.
[What drama is this? Did Director Qu make it? Has he switched to TV dramas?]
[No, itâs Tang Haiqiuâs new drama. I usually have no interest in domestic TV dramas as theyâve been declining over the years. But if the boss is promoting it, there must be something worthwhile. Starlight TV, right? Iâll tune in at eight tonight.]
[Wait, did Qu Lingyun post just to promote âCrossing the Demon Realmâ?]
[Look at Director Quâs generosity, and then consider a certain Triple Golden Golden Film Awards Actress. Regardless of whether Si Fuqing has achievements, âCrossing the Demon Realmâ has reached IFTV. Itâs the face of Great Xia! If our seniors donât nurture talent but rather trample it, wonât it be a joke if the Western Continent finds out?]
[Who says Si Fuqingâs promotion isnât as strong as Tong Luoyunâs? Director Qu is backing a hundred to one. If Si Fuqing performs well in this drama, sheâll be immortalized as a top star.]
Directors typically didnât share the spotlight with actors, as they worked behind the scenes.
Even Tang Haiqiu, who spearheaded the xianxia genre, wasnât widely recognized by face.
Qu Lingyun was different.
He had pioneered a new milestone in Great Xiaâs cinema and reversed its disadvantages at the Glenn Awards.
After sharing the post, Qu Lingyun logged off, oblivious to the storm he had ignited online.
In his view, he and Si Fuqing were friends, and he naturally wanted to support her first TV drama.
However, he underestimated his own influence.
Having not directed a film in three years, his legend still permeated the industry, always linked with Yun Lan.
Nobody expected him to log on just to promote a TV drama.
His haters and rival fans quickly seized this opportunity to retaliate.
[What is Qu Lingyun doing? I admit the female lead in the âCrossing the Demon Realmâ trailer is decent, but sheâs not up to his usual standard. Remember, youâre Yun Lanâs preferred director, Qu Lingyun. If youâre kidnapped by the capital, just blink.]
[This will cause trouble. Si Fuqingâs team will overstep their bounds and leech off Yun Lan.]
[Can Yun Lanâs fans tolerate this?]
However, such low-level fan quarrels had no effect on Yun Lanâs fans.
Instead, Si Fuqingâs Mousses were itching for a fight.
[Laughable, just helping with some promotion and you react this much. If Si Fuqing really starred in Director Quâs film, youâd be furious.]
[Jealous, arenât you? You canât change the fact that Director Qu supports younger talents. Spite him once, and watch your own idol lose an endorsement.]
Tong Luoyunâs team was caught off guard by Qu Lingyunâs post.
With âCrossing the Demon Realmâ backed by IFTV, âThe Great Zhao Dynastyâ was already falling behind.
But penetrating the international market was challenging.
Due to cultural differences, domestic dramas rarely gained international recognition.
This was where Qu Lingyunâs strength lay.
He had made three movies with Yun Lan, all different themes rooted in the history and culture of the Great Xia Empire, yet they were internationally acclaimed.
Tong Luoyunâs team could only focus domestically.
But unexpectedly, Qu Lingyun alone overshadowed the other actors and directors invited by Tong Luoyunâs team.
âWhy would Director Qu suddenly share the promotional post for âCrossing the Demon Realmâ?â the agent pondered, puzzled. âHeâs been traveling and designing jewelry and clothing for years, barely connected to the film industry. Could she be his next actress of choice?â
After Yun Lan retired, Qu Lingyun still co-directed a movie, a blockbuster featuring a prominent male leading role.
The male lead had entered the international acting scene and won an international best actor award, though he was still far from the Glenn Award.
Securing a role in a Qu Lingyun film would solidify anyoneâs status in the international scene.
The agent naturally wanted to secure such a role for Tong Luoyun, but with Qu Lingyun not directing films, it was a missed opportunity.
Tong Luoyun frowned. âHer, as Director Quâs next actress of choice?â
âProbably because she made it to IFTV that Director Qu noticed her,â the agent frowned. âNo wonder the industry says sheâs a lucky koi fish with divine fortune.â