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Chapter 1028 The Dance of Consecration, A Huge Explosion to the Top
It was mid-July, and the capital city was as hot as an oven.

Yang Xiaoxue lay sprawled out on the sofa, completely lacking any ladylike demeanor.

I turned the air conditioner up to 20 degrees Celsius and enjoyed the most luxurious time of slacking off after the college entrance exam.

Yang Xiaoxue, who just turned eighteen this year, will soon be a top student at Hangzhou Media University.

"Victory!"

With a pleasant electronic sound, today's King of Glory adventure officially came to an end.

Daji, the Great King, Yang Xiaoxue, achieved a winning streak and contentedly reviewed her battle record.

What kind of terrible teammates are these? This matchmaking system is completely inhuman.

He carried the team entirely on his own with a 12-1-3 score, truly deserving the title of Gold Medal Mage!
With a quick somersault, she grabbed the half-eaten bag of potato chips from the table and poured it into her mouth, then opened the stubbornly bubbling bottle of soda and gulped down several mouthfuls.

Yang Xiaoxue, completely satisfied, once again sprawled out in a relaxed pose, lazily swiping her phone screen.

I found two popular Instagrammable spots on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) and went with my girlfriends.

Then I opened Bilibili.

The current Jiangdong-affiliated video platforms are mainly divided into two camps.

Bilibili focuses on medium-length and long videos, while Douyin mainly promotes short videos, both of which have become the top choice for young people to kill time and have fun.

"Huh, the final trailer for Snowy Mountain?"

As soon as I opened Bilibili, the page automatically redirected to the reservation page for Xuezhong's live stream.

To be honest, Governor Zhou is really cunning. He offered merchandise for those who pre-ordered the TV series, which really lured the fans into a frenzy.

The cover photo features Zhou Yutang's impeccable face.

He stood in the snow, clad in a white robe, his hand on his sword, head held high, gazing at the sky, his features serene and aloof, like a celestial being in a painting.

At this moment, Wang Xianzhi, played by Shinichi Chiba, has returned to his peak and most powerful state, soaring through the air with overwhelming power.

Yang Xiaoxue had not read the original novel of Snowy Mountain, but she had watched the entire first season and often heard her classmates in the class group discussing the exciting plot of the sequel.

"So what if you're handsome?"

Yang Xiaoxue pursed her lips, but her finger honestly pressed play.

In the shot, Zhou Yutang's action of drawing his knife with his hands behind his back is fluid and graceful, with a close-up focusing on his blood-stained lips.

And the breathtaking scene of the brief but stunning battle between him and Wang Xianzhi.

The screen was instantly flooded with comments like "The Grand Commander killed me." Out of respect for her own aesthetic sense, Yang Xiaoxue had to admit that this bastard did indeed have something amazing about him.

"Handsome as he may be, he's a scumbag. Can he please stay away from Sister Sun?"

Remembering the trending topic about Hu Lianxin and Zhou Yutang from last week, Yang Xiaoxue was so angry that she crunched her potato chips loudly.

As a die-hard fan of Sun Yining, she always felt that the center position of Rocket Girls should be the visual center.

Who isn't a mermaid girl?

When Sister Sun rose to power last year, that vixen who climbed the ladder through scandals was probably still hiding somewhere.

"Ha, man!"

The more Yang Xiaoxue thought about it, the more she felt sorry for her idol. At this point, in her eyes, Zhou Yutang was already synonymous with starting something and then abandoning it.

Women are such fickle creatures. Even though she was moved to tears while watching "Dying to Survive" with her best friend in the cinema the day before yesterday, it didn't stop Yang Xiaoxue from thinking about that scumbag man in her heart.

My phone suddenly vibrated. My best friend Lin Wei sent me a barrage of messages: "The Snow Sword is premiering tonight! Watch the final trailer for The Snow Sword!"

"The Grand Commander's glance back was absolutely stunning!"

Following this were three drooling, laughing-out-loud emojis. Yang Xiaoxue rolled over and typed a reply: "He's just so-so, only so-so handsome. Anyway, I don't want to watch him. I'd rather watch Yang Yang."

"Your Yangyang's face is alright, he's just a bit short."

"This is called the essence, okay? Any good dramas to watch lately?"

The two best friends chatted casually about the popular TV dramas that had aired in the past two months.

Have you watched the drama starring Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong?

"I watched a bit, and it was incredibly awkward."

"Yumimi's 'Legend of Fuyao' looks pretty good from the trailer."

"I still think Yang Yang's drama is better!"

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This year's film market is dominated by "Dying to Survive," but the small screen is fiercely competitive.

Yu Wai first rose to fame by stepping on "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace." While "Story of Yanxi Palace" was still airing, Hunan TV put on the table "Sweet Combat," a youth inspirational idol drama starring Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong.

Lu Han brings her own fan base, so she receives a lot of attention.

Next up is "Legend of Fuyao," which Blueberry Channel is preparing to use to replace "Unrequited Love." This ancient costume fantasy drama is also quite popular. It stars Yang Mi and Ruan Jingtian and was originally scheduled to premiere at the end of June.

However, considering the clash with the sequel to "Snow in the Sky", Blueberry TV decisively postponed the release date to August.

On the contrary, Anhui TV's S-level blockbuster drama "Martial Universe" premiered at the end of last month, ahead of the summer season. With Yang Yang, one of the four top stars, in charge, it still garnered considerable popularity.

Yang Xiaoxue shuffled to the kitchen in her slippers to look for ice cream. When she returned, she discovered that the trailer for "Snow in the Mountains" had already topped the trending searches.

"Hmph, Zhou Gou's new drama, even a dog wouldn't watch it."

Yang Xiaoxue tilted her head back, took a bite of her ice cream cone, puffed out her chest which could have landed an airplane, and snorted disdainfully.

She is not only a die-hard fan of Sun Yining, but also a hidden fierce little lion.

The person I disliked the most in my life was Liu Tianxian.

In his view, Governor Zhou and Liu Shishi, this first love couple, were a match made in heaven.

If it weren't for Liu Tianxian's interference, Governor Zhou might have already turned over a new leaf and married the leading lady.

Now, asking her to contribute to the ratings of this TV series starring Aquaman and Liu Yifei is surely aiding the enemy, isn't it?

There is absolutely no possibility of this!

At Yang Xiaoxue's age, it's a stage where she loves to dream.

Zhou Yutang's reputation was indeed widespread and renowned, but some young people just had a rebellious mentality.

I admit you're awesome, but my sister has a strong personality and doesn't care about this or that.

Of course, he could only dream about it. As a young man who had just graduated from high school and still needed his parents to subsidize his computer and mobile phone, he sometimes had to compromise and flatter his father.

After getting off work and finishing dinner, Mr. Yang turned on the TV and tuned in to Jiangsu TV.

"When I get back, I'll watch 'Martial Universe' on my computer, make my dad happy first, and get some gold coins."

Yang Xiaoxue was chatting absentmindedly with her best friend.
"The Snow Scene is about to start, what did your dad say?"

He said we could go to Nanjing together.

"That's great! Let's try to get tickets for the Nanjing vs. Changzhou game tonight."

"Which app should I use? My Jinling or My Changzhou?"

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After several months of development, the influence of the Jiangsu Provincial City Super League continues to spread.

Not only did people interested in football enthusiastically participate, but even some Gen Z young people were eager to go and check it out.

When something acquires social impact.

That is the overwhelming trend that sweeps everything away.

The Jiangsu Provincial City Super League, managed by Zhou Yutang, is currently enjoying a level of popularity that rivals that of the Chinese Super League.

Yang Xiaoxue was unaware that Zhou Yutang was the mastermind behind it all. She wasn't particularly interested in football; she was just joining in for the fun and didn't want to be left out of the conversation when her friends were chatting.

After the catchy opening theme and commercials, the sequel to "Snow in the Wind" finally began airing.

Her father was engrossed in watching, but Yang Xiaoxue's mind was elsewhere. She glanced up at the screen and was immediately captivated by the exquisite visuals.

The first season is full of foreshadowing and touching moments.

The story begins with Xu Fengnian and his stable boy Lao Huang wandering the world, and Nazha's stunning appearance with her white fox-like face.

Then Jian Jiuhuang died in the Battle of Wudi City, and then the Crown Prince learned the Great Yellow Court at Wudang, entered the Jianghu for the second time, and experienced a great battle outside Xiangyang City.

There was Xuanyuan Jingcheng asking his ancestor to die, and there was also the old sword god Li Chungang entering the realm of a terrestrial immortal again, watching the tide of Guangling River and breaking through 2,600 armor with a single sword.

As for Zhao Xuansu, the ancestor of Longhu Mountain who has regained his youth, he has a great battle with Deng Tai'a, the Peach Blossom Sword God. The finale sees the main characters successfully besiege and kill Han Diaosi, the big boss of the first season, thus revealing a corner of the White-Clad Case in the capital.

The second season begins.

However, the perspective shifted to the Li Yang Dynasty.

"The costumes and props are exquisite."

Yang Xiaoxue muttered to herself, guessing her best friend wasn't replying to her messages.

This is a court drama.

The story tells of how, after Xu Fengnian surrounded and killed Han Diaosi, the news reached the capital and caused a stir in the court.

A cunning and calculating minister, a capricious emperor, and the director of the Imperial Observatory, among others, make their appearances.

Because the sequel expands and fills in the world-building compared to the first film.

From the martial world to the imperial court, heroes and beauties are intertwined, creating a compelling and rich story.

The Liyang Dynasty is threatened by the Northern Barbarians and harbors suspicions about the Xu family of Northern Liang within its own court.

The entire tense situation has far-reaching consequences.

Xu Fengnian had always been a wolf in sheep's clothing, but now he's showing his true colors and his talent has caused an earthquake throughout the entire Liyang Dynasty.

Some were intimidated by the strength of the Northern Liang army and couldn't sleep at night, while others were shocked by the strength Xu Fengnian displayed, and still others exclaimed that they should have a son like Xu Fengnian.

Invisible pretense is the most deadly.

Although Prince Shizi did not show his face.

However, the overall high-class atmosphere was already highlighted by the reactions of Emperor Liyang and his ministers.

This is what a man should do!
Father Yang nodded slightly as he read, becoming engrossed in the story.

Yang Xiaoxue was initially just going through the motions.

But gradually, she too was drawn to it.

There's no other reason than the superb acting skills of Chen Baoguo as Emperor Liyang, and veteran actors like Ni Dahong.

This scene from the Li Yang Dynasty subtly mentions Cao Guanzi, revealing plot information about the restoration of the Western Chu Kingdom, and Liu Tianxian makes a dazzling appearance.

Father Yang's eyes lit up: "They're finally here. Liu Tianxian's beauty is still on point."

"Hehe, Fatty Immortal."

Yang Xiaoxue silently murmured to herself, but she had to admit that Liu Tianxian was indeed flawless in the drama.

She recalled a wild suggestion from a netizen: that the Grand Commander of Jiangdong was the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, and that any fish-girl who had eaten Tang Sanzang's flesh looked to be in good condition.

Whether it's the top star, the fairy, or Yang Mi, they've all reached the age of being mature and sophisticated women.

But her skin was in excellent condition, as if she had taken a magic pill, and she still had a youthful aura.

The latter half of episode 1 is mainly shot from Jiang Ni's perspective.

The little clay figure in the sequel has a very clear growth trajectory.

She is Princess Taiping, who bears the fate of the fallen Western Chu, and also Xu Fengnian's clay figurine.

During the day, he followed Cao Guanzi around, and at night he adjusted the lamps to practice calligraphy.

She unconsciously thought of exchanging books for copper coins, her mind in turmoil, and she lay on the table, staring blankly at the bright moonlight.

With her delicate frame, she shouldered the burden of the Western Chu kingdom. Even when the country was destroyed and the land was gone, she knew it was impossible, yet she still did it.

It is said that Li Muge, the beloved general of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, was skilled at photographing beautiful women and scenery.

It is true.

This shot of young Liu is both beautiful and tragic, both fragile and strong.

So beautiful it's outrageous, so good-looking it's infuriating.

Not only did Yang's father feel heartache, but Yang Xiaoxue was also touched and unconsciously put herself in the shoes of the woman, forgetting her own position and feeling compassion.

An excellent film or television series has this kind of magic, which can draw the audience into the plot and make them empathize with the story.

Using the moonlight as a transition point, the person Xiao Niren cares about, Xu Fengnian, the Northern Liang persimmon, makes his appearance at the end of the first episode.

Without any hesitation, it jumps straight into the Northern Wilderness storyline.

While the little clay figure was thinking about persimmons, Xu Fengnian was also sighing softly at the moon.

This subtle ambiguity subtly stirs the heart, yet at the end of the first episode, the Crown Prince faces an ambush from the Northern Barbarians, which once again elicits strong emotions from the audience.

Feeling unsatisfied, Yang's father suddenly heard his daughter Yang Xiaoxue's somewhat anxious voice: "Dad, Xu Fengnian is the main character, he should be fine. Did Jiang Ni successfully restore her country later?"

"The Western Chu kingdom was restored, but it wasn't a complete success."

Yang's father asked with some surprise, "Xiaoxue, why are you asking this?"

"Oh, I was just asking."

Yang Xiaoxue's eyes were still fixed on the screen, seemingly still lingering on the screen.

A smile involuntarily appeared on Yang's father's lips.

He was a die-hard fan of the original novel "Snowy Mountain" and even gave a generous reward to the author.

Seeing that her daughter had previously shown little interest, I thought she wasn't interested in this kind of subject matter, but I didn't expect her to be so engrossed in it now.

Seeing Xiaoxue staring at the screen without blinking, he felt a surge of joy: "You said you wanted to go on a trip to Nanjing with Weiwei?"

Yang Xiaoxue's eyes shone brightly, and she nodded like a chick pecking at rice:

"Uh-huh!"

Is ten thousand enough?

From initial skepticism to understanding, and then gradually becoming captivated by the show.

Yang Xiaoxue is just one of millions of drama fans.

Yu Wai, who was watching the sequel to "Snow in the Mountains" at this moment, could hardly be described as calm.

An assistant on his team gasped, "This looks like a movie, the pacing is great, no wonder it cost 10 billion to produce."

They're all professionals; they have that kind of discernment.

Moreover, the production cost of 10 billion yuan mentioned by Jiang Dong is different from the usual practice of other film and television companies using false advertising and hype.

There's absolutely no padding in the budget; the vast majority of the money went into costumes, props, and special effects.

Therefore, the overall quality of the series is truly impressive.

"Ten billion! Ten billion!"

Yu Wai exclaimed, "Only Governor Zhou has such charisma in the entire Chinese entertainment industry."

Most importantly, the show had already recouped all its costs and turned a profit even before it premiered.

Yu Wai felt a chill run down his spine just thinking about it.

After watching the first episode, he scratched his head with a serious expression.

Originally, riding the wave of the huge success of "Story of Yanxi Palace," I had some unrealistic fantasies in my mind.

For example, you could surpass "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" and then try to create a sequel set in the snow.

If he succeeds in this battle, he will have defeated the god of the Chinese film and television industry in a head-on confrontation.

The true path to enlightenment is to slay gods.

It now appears that there are differences even among blockbuster products.

As the ending theme song sung by Hu Yanbin began to play, Yu Wai finally decided to check the number of views on the platform.

Nowadays, apart from TV ratings, more attention is paid to online streaming data, which directly affects advertising spending and attracting new platform members.

"Holy crap, over 100 million RMB across two platforms? Is this for real?"

"Is this data fabricated?"

"Do you think Governor Zhou still needs to work on data?"

Yu Wai's team is in an uproar.

Their pupils dilated so much that their eyeballs almost popped out.
(End of this chapter)