Tong Luoyunâs face was cold as she remained silent.
She could tolerate being overshadowed by a senior, but not by a newcomer more than a decade younger stomping over her head.
The thought was unbearable.
âStill, it all comes down to actual talent,â her agent consoled her. âThe bigger her hype, the harder sheâll fall if the show doesnât meet expectations. The backlash will be significant.â
The higher you stand, the harder you fall.
Indeed, Qu Lingyunâs involvement had garnered more attention and traffic for Si Fuqing, but should Si Fuqingâs acting falter or the action scenes be overly reliant on special effects, the series âCrossing the Demon Realmâ would be ruined.
The agent had also ramped up the promotion for âGreat Zhao Dynasty.â
**
Unaware of Qu Lingyunâs Weibo promotion, Si Fuqing had booked a hotel for Old Master JI.
Glancing at her wallet, she thought, thankfully, the salary from Xi Jiang was timely, resolving my pressing financial crisis.
âOld Master JI,â Si Fuqing looked up. âYouâre staying here, and tomorrow, please join me at the filmâs promotional event.â
âOf course, of course,â Old Master JI nodded eagerly. âI canât take being called âOld Masterâ by such the dignified Senior Yu Wu.â
In the world of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, strength dictated oneâs standing, not age.
âYou are an elder,â Si Fuqing smiled. âI consider your grandson a brother, so itâs only right I call you Grandpa JI.â
âHey, donât, big brother,â JI Xingzhi protested. âIf heâs your elder, that puts me above him in seniority. Donât demote me.â
Old Master JI was touched, but at JI Xingzhiâs complaint, he snapped, âYou little rascal, itching for a spanking again!â
âIâm not afraid of you, old man,â JI Xingzhi stood his ground. âWith my big brother here, you canât hit me anymore. Hey, big brother, what are you doing now?!â
JI Xingzhi found himself immobilized.
A talisman was stuck on his forehead.
Si Fuqing casually slung her bag over her shoulder, âGrandpa JI, to see oneâs grandchildren excel, discipline is essential.â
Old Master JI deeply agreed.
Ignoring JI Xingzhiâs screams, Si Fuqing left the hotel and returned to the production team.
The internship task was a breeze for Si Fuqing, swiftly completed.
The others were still hard at work.
Director Qin, aware of Si Fuqingâs drama airing tonight, clapped his hands, âEveryone, if youâre free tonight, head home early and support our Teacher Siâs new drama.â
Chen Wenxin shouted, âAbsolutely, Iâve already shared it in all my school groups.â
Director Qin, startled, wondered if the lad had hit his head.
âI wonât watch it,â Bai Jinxi chuckled. âIâm dining with Yanchen tonight, and heâs not into TV dramas.â
Wu Wanying also declined.
She had to return to Great Xia University to prepare for her studies. Who would watch a Xianxia drama?
Waste of time.
Director Qin wasnât bothered and turned to Si Fuqing, âI have a projector set up for tonight, would you like to come over and watch?â
âMaybe tomorrow,â Si Fuqing declined politely. âI have plans tonight; Iâll be watching it with my boss.â
At this, Director Qin immediately responded, âThen go, hurry back to your boss.â
Bai Jinxi, overhearing this, her interest piqued.
Boss?
Presented so nobly, was it just a sponsor?
She was determined to uncover the identity of Si Fuqingâs mysterious sponsor.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
**
At 7:50 PM, Yu Tang prepared popcorn, sunflower seeds, and drinks.
She distributed them to Xi Jiang and Feng San, then carefully sat beside Si Fuqing.
Yu Xiheng opened his eyes and slightly turned his head, âNervous?â
âA bit,â Si Fuqing rested her chin in her hand, âThis is my first TV series.â
That was no lie.
She had only done movies before, four in total.
This was her first foray into a xianxia drama.
âCrossing the Demon Realmâ progressed rapidly, spanning thirty-six episodes, depicting Sui Yanâs rise from a mortal to a war goddess across the Celestial Realm and Demon Realm.
In contrast, âGreat Zhao Dynastyâ spanned eighty-four episodes, twice the length of âCrossing the Demon Realm.â
Recent years saw a surge in filler content in domestic dramas, with directors extending storylines as much as possible, adding melodramatic twists at every turn.
Especially in xianxia dramas, a romance between the leads could shake the three realms, leading to viewer fatigue.
âCrossing the Demon Realmâ was indeed laden with high expectations.
At eight oâclock sharp, following the weather forecast, the idol segment began.
Clang!
With a sharp clang, a sword flew through the air, plunging deep into the abyss.